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Police, Canadian Tire -kick off Christmas toy collection By FANNIE SUNSHINE The Champion The holidays can be a depressmng time of year for those who cant afford to have presents under the tree. But thaniks to the Halton Regional Polices Toys for Tots programn, Christmas might be more joyous for needy families this year. Halton Regional Police, ini part- nership with the Salvation Army and Canadian Tire, kickcd off the third anmual Toys for Tots programi Wednesday at Canadian Tire on Market Drive. The programn wll also min in Oakville, Burligton and Halton His. The initiative wiIl officially begin tomorrow and end around Christmas. Individuals are asked to drop off cash donations at Canadian Tire locations, which will use the money to purchase toys from thc store. The toys wiul thcn bc given to Salvation Army locations in the municipalities for distribution. "On behaif of the chief (Ean Algar), 1 want to recognize Canadian Tire and Halton Honda for giving us this van to go around to collcct the funds." Deputy Chief Gary Crowell said during the kick- off. ',Ini a way this (programi) is an oxymoron. Wc ive in an affluent commnunity but su many are i need." SUV donated Halton Honda of Burhington donated an SUV for the program, which wiul be used to collect cash donations from various Canadian Tire stores in Halton. Individuals wishing to donate toys cani drop them off at the Miton police station, 490 Childs Dr. The Toys for Tots programi is spearheaded by Const. Chantai Vemrer, who said she came up with the idea after hearing Peel region organized a similar program. I thought Halton needed this in the community s0 I took it upon myscîf to start it up," she said. "The programi has been very suc- cessful in the past." This is the second year the pro- gram bas min in Milton, Const. Verrier said, adding the program bas min in Burlington and Oakville since conception. "The first year we raiscd $37.000," she continued. "Last year sec raised $63,000 and this year our goal is $75,000. 1 have no qualms we seul reach our goal." Drew Mudge, owner of Multons Canadian Tire, said the Toys for Tots program bas been warmly supported by customers. "We're looking forseard to anoth- er successful year. Ifs a good feel- ing to be able to give back to the comunnty." roes® or women «30 minute fitness & weigbt loss centers" 32 7 Bronte SL S., fa 'C(~/L Wite Oaks Plaza, Milton 905-875-9246 otter based on firt viasi enroiiment* min 1 mo c prra ofer epire e 0 20 Q The Canadian Champion, Frday November 15, 2002-9 M. * BSc, MiD , FR55 Di Laser Flar Rernovai Microdermabrasion 12 OFF il injections b1s Dr Wenberg I247 Queerisway West, Mississauga www.mississaugacosmeticsurgery.com e-ma i: Irwe rrber@mcsconline.com Faciai Peels Masks à Obagi Skn Care Products 0 COMPLUTE COSMETIC SIJRGERY INO PAYMENT I-OSHUA CREEK TRADING- e 90 DAYS ml k ilD e 6MOTHSFINIUREU~ e 1 YEAR oÀc -&HOE DECOR- ~ser deL SOFAS, BEDROOM SUIES, MON. 10-6, TuEs.& WEDO10-6, THUR$ &FRI.10-8, Sm10-6. CLOSED 5UNDAYS i .....(SPEER RD& 4ii- UNE BEsiDE Tm HO<tTNS -wwwmzapas.com/poshua-cruk905-842-3739 à. 1029 SPEERS ROAD,OAKVLLE RIDING LESSONS t:tON '~ Egish Western ST LES Halton Hay Stables is a brand new facîlîty. We have quaified instructors to teach children and aduits to ride. - e ý Located just 5 km west on Derry Road, we offer weekly, monthly and - per lesson packages. COME OUT AND LEARN TO RIDE 905-319-2338 O PEjt Hn N compte pog *Langaestudie n g-ec aisFncadSpns - ruand ieiArt uaProg ram am in Q umJieulur anded nentahronst - Beforeasdindt r o oo r parlable dcto rga E - Music iTr nsoration teya ndaîlable 905-5467-3553 7215 Millcreek Dr. (North of Der)w wlnrshihsntl 7.