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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, April 29, 2010 · 10 Halton volunteers given a gold medal thank you By Jill Kwasniak SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Volunteers from across Halton were given a golden thank you from four-time Olympic gold medalist Becky Kellar. Kellar was the keynote speaker at the 2010 Community Volunteer Award Breakfast hosted by Halton Region and Volunteer Halton last week. Kellar discussed how volunteers had made a difference in her life. "I can speak on behalf of all my teammates that none of us would have gotten to that point if it weren't for all of the people who helped us and supported us throughout our careers as BEd in Adult Education Information Sessions: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 1-2 p.m. or 5-6 p.m. Room G202 Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Trafalgar Campus 1430 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville Brock University provides a distinctive and dynamic learning experience. We encourage students, faculty and staff to develop both sides of their brain ­ personally and academically ­ and become well-rounded individuals as unique as fingerprints. In co-operation with Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Brock University offers BEd in Adult Education degree and certificate programs. Study parttime to enhance your understanding and application of adult education principles and practices. Courses are offered on Saturdays at Sheridan or online. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2010 session. For further information call 905-688-5550 x5547, email: adulted@brocku.ca or visit our website at brocku.ca/education/futurestudents/adulted children," said Kellar. "Growing up playing hockey, all the volunteers and coaches and great people behind the scenes made everything possible for us." Holding up her gold medal, Kellar said, "If I broke of a piece of this medal and gave a little chunk to everyone that got me to that point, I don't think I'd have any left for myself." Not every volunteer can receive a gold medal, but according to Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr, volunteers play a significant role in the community. "We couldn't do it without the volunteers," he said. "Volunteers to the human services organizations in Halton contribute between $32 and $53 million worth of time per year. This is the equivalent of 950 or 1,500 full-time employees. We cannot underestimate the importance of these numbers." The regional chair thanked the volunteers on behalf of regional council. "Volunteers make our communities a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire and I want to thank you not only for the great work that you do here today, but for to the great work you do each and every day." Laila Eiriksson, chair of Community Development Halton, thanked the volunteers for making Halton a stronger community. "It is said that the betterment of the world can be achieved through pure and goodly deeds, through commendable and steely con- duct," she said. "So today is a very special one as it allows us the opportunity to honour some of our local heroes and heroines who give so generously of their time to support their organizations and communities who in their pure and goodly deeds and their steely reputable conduct are making this Halton a much better community." This was the first year for the Community Volunteer Award, which recognized one volunteer from each municipality, who made a significant contribution to their community. Brian Lee received the Oakville award. Lee has been involved with the InnerEdge organization, working with at-risk youths. He has also volunteered with the Party in the Right Spirit Conference, which deals with peer mentoring. In addition, Lee has worked with Enviro Club, Free the Children, Relay for Life and several other events. The second annual Cheers to Volunteers Awards recognized three volunteers from each municipality in Halton (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville). The Oakville recipients were: · Heather Hogan, SAVIS, Oakville · Cheryl-Ann Renner, YMCA of Oakville, Oakville ·Oakville-Kiwanis Meals on Wheels (agency accepted on behalf of volunteer) For information on volunteer opportunities in the community, contact Volunteer Halton at 905-632-1975 or visit www.volunteerhalton.ca. Life shouldn't be a chore Psychological Assessment, Counseling and Treatment in a Confiden al, Posi ve, Suppor ve Environment You have the independence to do what you want, when you want. Depend on us to give you the freedom to do it. You've worked too hard to be tied down to preparing meals and doing chores. 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