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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, December 11, 2009 · 26 Kind gift revealed Continued from page 24 The long-time Oakville resident, will now, as is the Walls of Hope tradition, help out on another project. "I can't wait to be able to help out on the next project. To be able to share some love with another family is exactly what I would love to do come August," said Naomi. "I can't thank Sera, and the Walls of Hope team, enough for introducing us to all these wonderful people, who have so much love in their hearts to share. For a home that is bright, comfortable and for giving me a break from all the repairs, we love them all," Naomi said. Naomi is a personal support worker for the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) and Bonnie Humfrey, her client, nominated Naomi for Walls of Hope after reading about the charity in The Oakville Beaver. A condition of Walls of Hope's intervention is that a family must be helping itself, said Mansueto who noted the Borges family was screened before being approved and approached about the project. While Naomi provided a wish list of work to be done, Mansueto said it was typical of Naomi in that it represented very little. So the Walls of Hope team also made some judgment calls about what needed to be done. KAREN NEWMAN / OAKVILLE BEAVER WALLS OF HOPE: This clock hangs in the newly-renovated home of Naomi Borges who has an affinity for expressing inspiration in her home. "It takes a lot of hearts to change a family's life. Making a difference in another family's life just before the holidays... what a wonderful time to receive and also to give, said Mansueto. This was the ninth home Walls of Hope has renovated since Mansueto founded the charity in 2005. Mansueto said some people work diligently, but never get both feet on the ground. Just when they do get a foot ahead, something tugs them back. "We'd like to be part of helping Naomi get both feet out so she can start moving on her own. It's a hand up, not a hand out," said Mansueto. Volunteers and donations are welcome, for information contact Mansueto at sera.sunrise@sympatico.ca or visit wallsofhopecanada.org. The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga IF YOUR TEETH HURT, WE CAN HELP. FREE URGENT DENTAL CARE is available if you're under age 18. Find out if you're eligible. Confidential. Simple. Dial 311 or visit www.halton.ca/youthdental Saturday December 12th, 2009 10:00am - 12:00pm Council approves Financial and Implementation Plan ensuring Regional infrastructure required to support growth in Halton is not paid for by existing taxpayers On Wednesday, November 18, Halton Regional Council approved the Financial and Implementation Plan. This plan ensures that the Regional roads, water and wastewater infrastructure that is required to support growth in Halton is paid for by the development industry and not Regional taxpayers. Gary Carr Regional Chair I heard from over 2000 residents on this important issue and I'd sincerely like to thank them for all their input. I encourage residents to email me on any Regional issues at gary.carr@halton.ca. To view a copy of the approved Financial and Implementation Plan, visit www.halton.ca. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Dec 14, 9:30 a.m. Budget Review Dec 16, 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Dec 24 - Jan 1 Office Closure Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 111209 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 All Sales Are Final / Only Visa, Mastercard & Debit Accepted Must Take Product With You That Day SALE INVENTORY REDUCTION