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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, June 24, 2010 · 20 Health Oakville Beaver Retired businessman new head of OTMH Auxiliary Ted Nixon is the new president of the Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association (OHVA), formerly known as the Auxiliary to the Oakville Hospital. The local resident was elected at the OHVA's recent annual general meeting. "The volunteers at OTMH (Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital) really make a difference in the lives of staff, patients and visitors to the hospital and we will continue to do so for many years to come," said Nixon. "The volunteers at OTMH really make a difference in the lives of staff, patients and visitors to the hospital." Ted Nixon, president Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association Acorn Family Health and Wellness Specializes in: Helping Families Every Step of the Way! · Pediatrics · Pre and Postnatal Care · Naturally Turning Breech Babies · Headaches/Migraines · Fertility Issues · Low Back/Neck Pain · Sciatica · Posture and Osteoarthritis Wellness care for the entire family! 245 Wyecroft Road, Unit 2, Oakville, ON (Prana Yoga & Wellness Studios) Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Dr. Jenna Davis 905.334.0975 www.acornhealth.ca "I'm delighted to be the new president of this amazing group and look forward to my expanding role within the association." Nixon has been a member of the Auxiliary for the past six years. He was a volunteer in the physiotherapy department. In the past year, Nixon was the treasurer for the auxiliary and now replaces Doug Coate, who has completed a two-year term as president. "With the Association's new transformation and its $3 million pledge for the New Oakville Hospital, Ted's leadership and experience will be essential in the continuing growth of the Association," said Carole Daniels, Halton Healthcare Services's manager of volunteer services. Ted Nixon "I'm confident that Ted's skills and experience will serve the Association extremely well in their future endeavours." Nixon moved to Oakville in 1986 with his wife Mable and family. After 35 years working with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) in Toronto and Romania as AECL's first quality assurance manager, Nixon retired in 1998. Since then he has been involved with numerous organizations acting as president for both the Atomic Energy of Canada (ACRA) Retirement Club and Probus Club, and now the OHVA. "The volunteers at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital are a great group of individuals who have come together to make a difference in people's lives," said Nixon. "It is a great honour to be leading this organization for the next two years." Anyone interested in volunteering at OTMH can call the Volunteer Services Department at 905-338-4643 or log onto www.haltonhealthcare.com. Scholarship applications sought UCB Canada Inc. is looking for applications to its 2010 UCBeyond Scholarship Program. During its four-year lifespan, the UCBeyond Scholarship has allocated almost 70 educational bursaries worth close to $350,000 to students living with chronic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and epilepsy. An independent selection committee of leading physicians and patient representatives from across the country will choose the 2010 UCBeyond Scholarship recipients. Applicants will be evaluated based on a one-page essay demonstrating how they reach beyond their disease, exhibit perseverance and empower others, as well as two letters of personal recommendation. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2010 and the scholarship recipients will be announced in September 2010. Students interested in applying for the 2010 UCBeyond Scholarship Program can obtain an application package from their rheumatologist or gastroenterologist, or visit www.arthritis.ca for a downloadable application form. ORGANIC Why do you pay more for yoga? YOGA All Classes $10 / Small Class Size Regular temperature and Inclusive atmosphere 10% of profit is donated to charities www.myorganicyoga.com 802 Southdown Rd., Unit #1, Mississauga 416-270-8768 ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Ian Weir is pleased to welcome Dr. Tom Williams Ford Village Dentistry and Anaesthesia Complete range of Dental services provided in a comfortable environment either awake or asleep. Oakville Denture Centre New Patients Welcome 905.337.0988 · #12 - 609 Ford Dr., Oakville ON L6J 7Z6