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42 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 28, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Voted top Community float Continued from page 41 Loyola had no problem getting cheers, waves and smiles on the faces of the children and adults watching. With their bright and beautiful costumes, Loyola looked like a stroke of colour on the rainy Saturday mornEmmitt & Pat Smith ing. They were armed with a few tricks, namely Loyola's mascot, Hank the Hawk, who could be seen dancing down the streets. Not only did Hank help Loyola's chances, but who could help but fall for Grade 11 Loyola student Andrew Verissimo who was "a 6-foot-3 elf in tights," said Moro. Although there was a lot of fun had by the Float Committee members, Moro said there was a lot of hard work done by everyone involved and said she feels good those involved were recognized by the Town of Oakville. "Preparation was a huge deal of hard work, but the satisfaction, fun and especially working with such enthusiastic and bright young minds made the work all the more worth it," she said. As we look to the future, here's hoping that participation and great school spirit remain staples of Loyola's school community. Living Gift Festival kicks off Saturday Ten Thousand Villages is offering people a way around the rush through its Living Gift Festival. Set to launch on Saturday, Nov. 29, each Living Gift sold helps Ten Thousand Villages' parent organization, Mennonite Central Committee, carry out relief and development work. Friends and family receive a detailed description of the present chosen for them while the actual gift goes to people who need it most. In 2007, $1.29 million was raised through the concept. As a non-profit, Fair Trade organization, Ten Thousand Villages provides income to people in the developing world by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories. Four projects make up the Living Gift selection this year, including specific items like seeds as well as lasting services like classroom support. Prices range from $19 to $300. The Living Gift Festival kicks-off at Ten Thousand Villages stores across Canada. The Oakville store is located downtown at 226 Lakeshore Rd. E. For more information, visit www.TenThousandVillages.ca. BERTIN STABLES Fall and Winter Lessons and Christmas Camps Now Booking · Weekday Lessons 4/$107 or $35/Lesson · Saturday at Farm 10am-3pm $40 (Children 5-12 yrs.) www.bertinstables.com (905) 827-4678www.bertinstables.com