Recent trip to Rwanda an eye-opener for Courage brothers continued from p.1 a good way to start off a new year. He was joined by his three children along with Trent's three children who all made the jump to make it a family affair -- noting how important it was that his children ages 18, 16 and nine have a social conscience and an understanding of how fortunate they are. "Oakville is a premier city in Canada so it's important to show our kids that this little bubble in Oakville is not reality," he said, noting how in other parts of the world, people don't even have the basic necessities in life. The event continues annually because of the support of the local community and volunteers who want to make a difference in people's lives, he continued. Reflecting on an eye-opening trip he took four years ago to Rwanda with his brother and mother, Courage recalled seeing children carrying heavy yellow containers of water for several kilometres from a pond back to their villages and homes -- water that "you wouldn't even use to wash your car." "It was heartbreaking to see," he said, adding how the image is ingrained in his memory. The money raised will help provide a water supply and improve sanitation and hygiene to those in Rwanda. World Vision has benefited from the community dip since 1995, receiving more than $1 million to date. Online pledges and donations can still be made at www.polarbeardip.ca. New arrival for Di Pettas first baby of 2014 by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 3 | Friday, January 3, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com He's only been around for a few hours, but already Oakville's first baby of 2014 is making friends and inspiring dreams. Nicolas Cruz Carmine Di Petta, the second child of Angelo and Elizabeth Di Petta, was born at 12:16 a.m., New Year's Day (Wednesday), weighing six pounds, 13 ounces. Mother and baby are currently resting comfortably at their home in Milton, following Nicolas' birth at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). Discovering their child was Oakville's New Year's baby was the second surprise surrounding the birth as the Di Pettas chose to wait to find out the gender of their child. "We're very excited," said Angelo. "Two boys... we're really excited because they are going to play together and be best friends and grow up together. We have two dogs here also so it is going to be a busy household." Angelo said Nicolas' brother Noah, 3, was initially a bit concerned about Nicolas Cruz Carmine Di Petta (centre) was born at 12:16 a.m., Jan. 1 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hos- the baby and asked his parents if Nipital. Nicolas was welcomed by OTMH and his parents Angelo and Elizabeth Di Petta as the hospital's first baby colas was staying. of 2014. | photo by Michael Ivanin special to the Beaver see Gender on p.9 DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN means... Reassuring appointments geared to your child's self-esteem and confidence ... THE WHOLE CHILD FIRST OW N N O E L SA K E E W G N BOXI Conservative treatment of dental cavities. Bottle cavities treatment and oral habits management. ...A NON TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE. ... WHEN, WHY AND HOW **************** **************** **************** Topical fluorides and preventive fissure sealants ... A CAVITY-FREE GENERATION Guidance of the emerging teeth with early interceptive orthodontics Entire Store On Sale! Take another 20% off * SOME CONDITIONS APPLY. Plus ... HELPING FACES GROW Certified Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry DR KENNETH HUNE 243 Speers Road 905.849.LITE(5483) www.hunekayedental.com HUNE KAYE DENTAL GROUP 1540 North Service Rd. West. 3rd. Line & QEW (Tim Hortons Plaza) Oakville, Ontario, L6M4A1 NEW FAMILIES WELCOME OAKVILLE CONCEPT LIGHTING 5980 McLaughlin Rd. #3 near Britannia 905.712.4548 MISSISSAUGA 1515 N. Service Road 905.331.7444 *See store for details BURLINGTON 905-844-0872 www.conceptlighting.ca