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Dear Editor, On Christmas Eve, with the help of friends and families from STQI Milton Kdng'Fu Mar- tial Arts School and contributions and sup- port from Longo's in Mliton, we gathered in the Longo's loft kitchen. There, we sliced two turkeys, heated up and packed dinner arid dessert for up to 15 peo- ple, who found shelter from crisis at Halton Women's Place (HWP). The staff working at HWP's Milton shelter a 2 ~ Cooking up holiday =k fork greeted us and accepted our donation of a warm meal, desserts and gingerbread houses for the kids to decorate. They were very ap- preciative of the gesture. We were informed that on this day, the facil- ity was at capacity. In that moment -- and forever -- we will hope to remember that small gestures from people can make a larger contribution to the well-being of our fellow humans, #WVe wish to thank Adam and the other Lon- go's staff members who helped us with this community service activity. We also wish to thank the D'Souza and Shah families who do- nated time and resources to this initiative We hope to make this community service an annual activity for the families of STQI Milton Kung Fu Martial Arts School and others who wish to partner with us in the near future. Those interested in volunteering with us can visit www.shaolinkungfumilton.com or find us on Facebook @STQInstituteMilton. 2 Mark Recile, STQI Milton Letters welcome: 1c champion welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be no more than 300 words. We reserve the right to edit, revise and reject A | ters. Letters must be signed with first and last name for publication, and the address and the telephone number of the writer included for verification purposes only. Email yours to editor@miltoncanadianchampion.com or send by mail to 2-5046 Mainway, Burlington, Ont. L7L 5Z1. GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO DON'T WAIT FIRST MONTHS N40 ON US ! What a town to live in, » ht 'insidehaiton.com A hometown at its finest Dear Editor, Such as Halton, Milton my previous home, My small street, a safe place to roam, From '01 to "13, was a place so serene, All held a grin, a devoted community, For all with kind, gentle unity In Milton. Skating, soccer and piano, Magic, academy, a private instructor, Allowed my heart to glow, No obstructor stood in the way, During any fun-filled day, In Milton. Oh, my beloved parish Certainly something to cherish, Holy Rosary, | love it dearly, From wee to a teen nurtured faith so keen, As a server and worshipper, attending weekly, In Milton. Teachers so wonderful, | remember you all, From Kindergarten to nine, schooling so fine, In touch with a few, to those | had, thank-you, | hope you know how much you mean to me, Teachers | had in the HCDSB, In Milton. Although Ottawa is now my home, Milton is so dear, | visit every year, My family moved but something will remain proved, During my 15th year, it became so clear, .. Growing up in Milton, a town so sincere; the kindest, Was a hometown at its finest. Frances McCall, Ottawa 655 MAIN STREET E., MILTON . www.gallingerford.com 905-875-FORD (3673) | NOIdWVHD NVIGYNVYD NOLIW | 8T0Z 'v Asenuer Aepsinyy | 2 WOO UO} BY3PISUI'MMM