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OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, May 21, 2009 · 12 Community Spirit Award nominees named Nominees for the Oakville Community Spirit Awards have now been released. The awards ceremony will take place June 17 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre. Tickets are available for $30 per person. The awards are divided into eight categories: Arts, Environmental, Group Volunteer, Heritage and History, Individual Volunteer, International, Senior, and Youth. Nominees for the Arts Award, sponsored by The Oakville Beaver, include Dr. Charles Demuynck, Britta Martini-Miles, Sybil Rampen and Barb Weis. C INTERIOR TI D E C O R · · · · · · · INTERIOR DECOR & DESIGN RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WINDOW TREATMENTS COLOUR CONSULTING CUSTOM FURNITURE REUPHOLSTERY ACCESSORIES SPACE PLANNING theatredistrict@sympatico.ca ARTS COUNCIL 905.633.8650 Catherine Taylor OAKVILLE Nominees are recognized from their volunteerism that has contributed to nurturing and enhancing the arts in Oakville. Nominees for the Environmental Award, sponsored by Tim Hortons, include Catherine Kavassalis and Anne Nasato. Nominees in this category are recognized for their outstanding voluntary contribution of environmental stewardship that has helped to enhance or protect Oakville's environment. Nominees for the Group Volunteer Award, sponsored by Sun Life Financial, are Oakville Banks, United Way of Oakville Training and Consulting Services, West River Rink Crew -- Steve McCulloch and Dan Williams -- and Young Achievers of Halton. The group, including three or more individuals, must come together to volunteer their time towards a shared goal/activity or event involving leadership, innovation and creativity. Nominees for the Individual Volunteer Award include John Christie, John Flynn, Pam Damoff, Carol D'eath, Caroline Janisch from the German Language School, Deanna Jones, Sensei J.R. Kenny from the Canadian Martial Arts Centre, Sue Lindstrom, John Raynor, Uwe Roeper of the German Language School, Tanya Rumble, Alison Sigal, Anne Smith, Donna Starkey and Nancy Williams. This award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution towards improving the well being of Oakville residents of any age group. This award is sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant. Nominees for the International Award, sponsored by EllisDon, include Todd and Trent Courage of the Courage Brothers Polar Bear Dip and the 10th Oakville Rangers of the Girl Guides of Canada. Nominees for the Senior Award are June and Don Ashwell, and Shirley and Douglas Walmsey. The Senior Award recognizes a group of seniors (over 65 years of age) that has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the Oakville community during their retirement years. Nominees for the Youth Award, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank, include Nashwa Khan and James Valitchka. Nominees for this award must be 18 years or younger and are recognized for their positive contributions towards enriching Oakville's quality of life. Barbara Savage is the nominee for this year's History and Heritage Award, which recognizes an individual or group making an outstanding contribution to Oakville's Heritage and History by aiding in the preservation and celebration of Oakville's natural, built and cultural heritage. To reserve a ticket, or for more information, contact Louise Veres at 905-845-6601, ext. 3154 or at lveres@oakville.ca. Human trafficking workshop Thursday, June 11th 6:30PM Red Carpet 8PM Show Special Performance by Prakash & Jordan John and many more... Susan Aglukark with Host Danny Deakin Order your tickets today! $60 per person includes champagne, hors d'oeuvre and performances by local artists Call the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts As May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a Human Trafficking workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 27. Taking place from 1- 4p.m. in the Auditorium of the Halton Regional Centre located at 1151 Bronte Rd. (at the QEW), the session will include topics such as international and domestic human trafficking. Guest speaker at the event will be Marty Van Doren, human trafficking awareness co-ordinator for the RCMP "O" Division. The event is recommended for those who are social service providers, law enforcement, health professionals, faith leaders, educators and community members. The fee for the event is $15 (make cheques payable to SAVIS) and it is necessary to register. To register, contact Natalie at 905-8253622 or savis@savisofhalton.org. 11% Selling Agent: Debenture Interest Paid Monthly 1 Year Term Issued by: MMI Capital Corporation www.mmicapital.ca Harris Brown & Partners Limited Contact Elena Tchemissova at 416-850-1564 www.harrisbrownpartners.ca Offering is being made by Offering Memorandum to qualified investors who are residents of Ontario only. 905-815-2021 or www.oc4pa.ca