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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, November 13, 2014 | 26 Donate and get a chance to win a child's ride in a firetruck by Herb Garbutt Oakville Beaver Staff The Oakville Professional Firefighters Association (OPFFA) will launch its 22nd annual toy drive Saturday (Nov. 15) at the annual Oakville Santa Claus Parade. "We are proud to continue this holiday tradition and call on all of Oakville to help local families and children in need," said Phil Cartwright, vice-president of the OPFFA. "Oakville firefighters are committed to supporting our community, and we know that Oakville residents and businesses will come together to bring holiday gifts to every child in our town." Collecting on parade route Firefighters will be collecting presents along the parade route, which begins at Lakeshore Road East and Reynolds Street, continues west along Lakeshore and then turns north at Kerr Street. You can give gifts to the firefighters as they pass by. Donations can also be dropped off at any Oakville fire station before Dec. 18. All donations will be distributed directly to local families, institutions and community agencies supporting children. All donations are greatly appreciated, though there is a particular need for gifts for boys and girls between the ages of 11-16 years. "The annual Oakville Firefighters Toy Drive helps us bring smiles to the faces of young people who would otherwise go without a gift," said Clara Costa of the Halton Children's Aid Society. "Oakville has so many generous residents. We know they will come through for the young people in our community yet again this year." This year, everyone who donates a gift can be entered in a draw to have a child win a ride to school in a fire truck. Enter the draw To enter the draw, attach a business card or a small piece of paper with your name, email address and phone number when you drop off your donation. For more information, including gift ideas, fire station locations or how your organization can get involved in the toy drive, visit www. oakvillefirefighterstoydrive.com or the drive's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ oakvillefirefighterstoydrive. LIVE LAUGH SMILE 330 Dundas St. E. Oakville · 905-257-3182 info@klerdental.ca · www.klerdental.ca Open Evenings & Saturdays Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre People with a mild to moderate hearing loss are often unaware of how much conversation they are missing. You don't know what you couldn't hear! Family members that talk to you frequently are very aware of what you misheard. Trying to piece together bits of the conversation from the fragments that you did hear (usually low frequencies) results in frustration for everyone. Hearing technology has improved dramatically in the last 3 years. You may be amazed to know how well you can hear. The first step to better hearing is a hearing test. Come and experience the new technology for yourself. The first step to better hearing is a hearing test. HEARING SCIENCES "I think my hearing is okay but my family says I don't hear them!" to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) If you've forgotten what fair, professional services feels like, call us and prepare to be amazed! Satisfaction guaranteed! Call (905) 465-3277 (EARS) OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive You compared numerous listings online for a `fixer upper'. And managed NOT to be outbid on a great home. Why not compare home insurance rates online, too? At ComparaSave.com you can compare and save on rates for car, home and travel insurance, plus mortgages and credit cards. From Canada's top financial institutions. All in one place. It's easy and it's free.