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www.carstaroakville.com 905-8457579 905-847 -2595 2212 Wyecroft Rd. 547 Trafalgar Rd. dentistoakville.com 905-842-6030 HALTON TRANSMISSION SNA NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR 2010 ontario's top newspaper - 2005-2008 Beaver Trails 559 SPEERS ROAD, UNIT #3 (905) 842-0725 A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 50 No. 139 "Using Communication To Build Better Communities" THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012 40 pages $1.00 (plus tax) By John Bkila OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Salvation Army has Christmas Kettle on Tough economic times have made the holiday season's traditional feast and gift-giving just a dream for many in Oakville. That's why The Salvation Army of Oakville is asking everyone in the community to embrace the spirit of giving so all local families can have a holiday to remember -- kicking it off with its annual kettle campaign. "The last couple of years, if anything, have shown us that tough economic times can happen to anybody -- your neighbour, a family member, friends," said Aisha Chaney, The Salvation Army of Oakville community and family services co-ordinator. "If you're in a position to even put a dollar into that kettle, if everyone were to do that, it would make a huge difference." The kettle campaign officially kicked off Friday at the downtown Oakville Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. Kettles were out in Towne Square and The Salvation Army Band was playing for passersby. Now, kettles are at 12 locations across town, operating Monday-Saturday until Dec. 24. Chaney says The Salvation Army needs more than 150 volunteers to work morning, afternoon and evening shifts -- keeping an eye on the kettles. "We are in major need of volunteers to take a twothree hour shift at the kettles to receive donations," she said. "It's an excellent way for high school students to get eric riehl / oakville BEAVER / @halton_photog their 40 hours of community service. As well, it's a great way for families to participate together and a great from now 'til christmas eve: The Salvation Army of Oakville's David Adair with a Christmas kettle as the annual Christmas Kettle opportunity for service clubs and church and corporate Campaign kicked off Friday at the lighting of the Christmas tree in downtown Oakville. Kettles are now at a dozen locations throughout town and will groups." remain in place until Christmas Eve. See Kettle page 3