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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, November 18, 2016 | 14 Birthday began with ride to school in fire truck by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff It's a birthday Ramin Mirza won't soon forget -- rolling into school aboard an Oakville Fire truck Tuesday (Nov. 15). The eight-year-old, St. Luke Elementary School student arrived in style with an entourage of Oakville firefighters, as well as his two younger brothers, in tow. Ramin earned the opportunity for himself -- and his brothers Rayan, 6, and Rojan, 4 -- by entering a colouring contest hosted by the Oakville Fire Department during its Open House on Sept. 24. The annual open house, held at the Oakville Fire Training Facility off of South Service Road, invited the community to learn about fire safety through rescue demonstrations, presentations and other activities as part of Fire Prevention Week. In choosing a date for the special lift to school, Ramin's mother, Lobna Mirza, suggested it take place on Ramin's birthday. Oakville Fire was more than happy to fulfill the request, with Public Education, Special Projects officer Glenn Barwell noting it was the department's first time running a contest like this, but will likely not be the last, given the positive feedback. Although the ride was less than five minutes, Ramin told the Oakville Beaver how exciting it was to pull into the school driveway and see his principal, teacher and Grades 3 and 4 classmates all waiting -- just for him. As he got off the truck, he was quickly surrounded by his friends who wished him a Happy Birthday. They also asked him what it was like riding in the front of the truck. "It was really good," he St. Luke's Elementary School student Ramin Mirza, left, recieved a ride to school in a Oakville Fire Department ladder truck Tuesday (Nov. 15) morning. Ramin won the ride in the truck and is pictured with his brothers, from left, Rayan and Rojan, along with Sparky the Fire Dog. | Jayson Mills photo Natural Approaches to Helping Fibromyalgia Free Informational Health Session Featured Speaker: Dr. Sebastian Guarnaccia As a result of his commitment and dedication for the past 19 years, Dr Guarnaccia has enhanced the quality of 100's of individuals' lives and alleviated their chronic conditions naturally. replied, grinning from ear-toear. Describing his adventure, he noted how he watched the mirrors and imagined what it was like to be a firefighter. Ramin added it was definitely a great start to his birthday, an experience many children his age only dream about. His parents Lobna and Kam Mirza said all three of their boys were waiting in anticipation over the last month to go for the ride. "When they saw the fire truck outside, they went crazy," Lobna described. They added they're thrilled for their family's luck as the colouring contest winner was randomly selected. Rayan has also expressed wanting to become a firefighter when he grows up. The brothers each received a hug and a stuffed Dalmatian from Sparky the Fire Dog. St. Luke principal Emi Bakaic said the school community is so thrilled for Ramin and proud of him for exercising his citizenship by attending the Fire Prevention Week open house. "It's everybody's responsibility to keep the community safe," she said, noting learning about fire safety is a great way to be actively engaged in the community. Location Date Time Glen Abbey Community Centre 1415 Third Line (Third Line and Upper Middle) Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 7:30 PM Everyone is welcome! · Seating is limited. Reserved seating is recommended. Please call 905-825-9529 ® Ultimate Drivers "Driver Training That Makes a Difference" sIGn UP onLIne www.ultimatedrivers.ca Complete refresher Program Prepares you for G2 or G License defensive driving Certificate Program Minimizes Road Test Time and Qualifies for Maximum Insurance Discount refresher Program advance defensive driving Program Minimizes Road Test Time, Qualifies for Maximum Insurance Discount and Teaches You Emergency Skills For Reinstating Driver's License Helps Reviewing Your Driving Habits for Test Warm Up Practice Before the Test Preparation and evaluation Winter Time driving Helps overcome your Winter Time Driving Jitters driver retraining Program on oUr beGInner drIver edUCaTIon ProGram. FaLL sPeCIaL $ save BLACK TIE GALA Dress Code in Effect. 19+ ID Required Doors Open at 6pm - Dinner at 8pm 100 $ llent Exce ices Serv ce Sin 1993 deCember 26, 27, 28, 29 deC 30 & 31, Jan 2 & 3 4 day Condensed november 19 & 20 november 26 & 27 2 WeeKends Tickets & Info: --------------------------------905 319 0499 159.99 Tax Included · 5 Piece Band · Pianist During Cocktail Hour · Deluxe Anti Pasto Seafood Bar · 5 Course Gourmet Meal · Premium Beverage Package · Carb Coma Late Night Bar · Discounted Hotel Rates · Shuttle Service to-and-from preferred hotel 2380 Wyecroft Road Unit #3 Oakville We Are Licensed by MTO Gift Certificates Available 905-825-1172