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Warming up unlocked car is invitation for car theft Two Oakville residents who left their vehicles unlocked while running to warm up in their driveway had their cars stolen earlier this week. Halton police are investigating both cases of stolen vehicles, which occurred on different days, but in the same general area of Eighth Line Road between Upper Middle Road and Dundas Street. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, shortly before 9 a.m., an Eighth Line resident started his 2004 Acura and returned minutes later to find the unlocked car gone. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, shortly before 8:30 a.m., a North Ridge Trail resident started his 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser and left it unlocked with the engine running and returned to also find it gone. Investigators believe the incidents are related and are reminding residents these are crimes of opportunity. Police encourage people to do the following: · Use your garage if you have one · Never leave original vehicle ownership or driver's licence in a car · Never hide spare keys in a vehicle · Never leave a car running while unattended · Lock all valuables in the trunk · Always lock a vehicle. Police ask anyone with information related to the vehicle thefts this week to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, ext. 2215 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 9 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, November 6, 2009 The Drape Lady: Customized design and service to suit your needs The Drape Lady H aving dressed thousands of windows over the past 20 years, Elisabeth knows the secrets of the trade and draws from a wealth of experience. Keeping looks and practicality in mind, Elisabeth will develop the perfect design for your window. She offers a wide variety of fabrics and stylish hardware to enhance the atmosphere of your living space. Be it traditional, formal, casually elegant, or updated traditional, Elisabeth will create the style that best enhances a well balanced flow throughout your home. Once again Elisabeth would like to thank all of her loyal customers for working with her and passing "the word" on to friends and neighbours. Filmmaker discusses peak oil and global warming Pat Murphy, co-writer and co-producer of the documentary The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, will be in Oakville on Tuesday, Nov. 10 to discuss community strategies for addressing global warming and peak oil. The event is at 7:30 p.m. at the Oakville Town Hall, Trafalgar Room, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. Murphy, the executive director of Community Solutions, a non-profit organization in Yellow Springs, Ohio, devoted to small community living, is also the author of Plan C, a book that focuses on how individual action can have a major impact on preserving resources and cutting down greenhouse gas emissions. Everyone is welcome to this free event sponsored by Oakvillegreen Conservation Association. She can be reached at "The Drape Lady Interior" at 905-847-3287 www.drapelady.ca P R E S E N TS : $ 1O + A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATION. PORTION OF PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE MISSISSAUGA FOOD BANK. doors open at 5 pm Shopping, Fashion Shows, Entertainment, Lots of Prizes! HOSTED BY RAMSIN KHACHI We are pleased to welcome Ramsin back to our holiday show as Centre Stage Host. Ramsin is the Design/Build Contractor, who dispenses incredible design ideas and dresses in his signature flashy shirts. He spends a great deal of time researching advances in the construction and design industries; passionately bringing that information to the public and educating them on the latest new products, designs and innovations. Ramsin makes regular appearances as a guest expert on CityLine. COOKING DEMO BY CHEF JASON PARSONS Since Exceutive Chef Jason Parsons' arrival at Peller Estates Winery Restaurant, it has gained recognition as the leading dining destination in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Jason brings more than 20 years of culinary experience, gathered from some of the world's most renowned restaurants. Jason works closely with Peller Estates' Winemaker Lawrence Buhler, creating inspired cuisine that marries perfectly with the wines of Peller Estates. Jason is also recognizable as a familiar television personality as a guest expert on CityLine. Introducing the Marquis Infinite The latest in linear technology COCKTAIL DEMO BY JEREMY PARSONS Jeremy founded Cocktails the Fluid Experience, a Toronto based Beverage Marketing and Event Management Company that specializes in the alcohol industry 10 years ago. He creates new cocktails, food and martini recipes for many of the top brands in Canada and is regarded as Canada's top mixologist and one of the best in North America. His work takes him internationally to speak at numerous conventions and trade shows, bars and galas where he and his staff present the latest and greatest liquid creations for your sampling pleasure. COLLECTION by Kingsman Visit our showroom to see this model and all our 35 models burning on display. 18 Wednesday, November Visit westofthecity.com for more information FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL: 905.845.8536 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR AND AT FORMULA MEDIA GROUP/ WEST OF THE CITY, 447 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE. SHOPPING SPONSOR BEVERAGE SPONSORS th ...at the oakville conference & banquet centre, 2515 wyecroft road, oakville. 3600 Laird Rd., Units 12 & 13 Mississauga, ON Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4 SPONSORED BY FOOD SPONSORS www.ontariohearth.com 905.569.2404