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Garden has been a labour of love for manyContinued from page 13that leaves them without safe, secure accom-Armymodations., Denise told the Oakville Beaver whenThere is no typical profile for a homelessthe Garden of Hope project first began.There was plentyperson as clients have come from all socio-eco- to eat, and more impor-nomic backgrounds. tantly to a seven-year-old... there were presents.Some were gentThe people are Halton residents and deservely-used items, but tucked awayamongst the presents, was a doll in its origto remain in their home community while theyinalbox. I can reflect back now and appreciate thework through the challenges they face ratherthan a lack of shelter forcing them to Toronto orthought that was put into that box ... and theeffort it took to include a brand new dollHamilton., saidDenise.The Lighthouse accommodates single menThe idea and women aged 16 years and older. Families arefor the garden took hold when theshelters executive director Rachel Sawatzkyaccommodated elsewhere in the community.,asked Salvation ArmyPeople who need accommodation, can call Major Dan Broome toperHalton Region during weekly business hoursform a memorial service at the Lighthouse(The Co-ordinated Intervention Services Teamfor Jacob, as the youth had stayed for a time atat 905-825-6000) or the shelter directly onthe shelter and those who work there wereshockednights or weekends (905-339-2918). to hear of her later death.While dreams of the garden danced in theWhile at the shelter, each client works towardheads of shelter staff, a call from OMDREB withfinding suitable permanent housing and employ-an oment or education.ffer of assistance soon put the garden onCase workers refer the client to programs intrack to reality.The Garden of Hope takes the form of a Celticthe community to help the resident pursueRIZIERO VERTOLLI / OAKVILLE BEAVERcross andeither housing, schooling, employment, or addi- symbolizes the water, light and circleotional life skills and provide advocacy andf preservation that the lighthouse itself symbol-IN SEARCH OF PEACE: Denise Gaze and David Gaze of David Gaze Landscaping Inc. with empowerment to individuals.izes all as designed by David Adkins.Salvation Army, Oakville Major Dan Broome by the fountain in the Lighthouse shelter's Garden of The LighResidents at the Lighthouse can stay at nothouse Shelter first opened onHope. The fountain was funded by realtor Augy Carnovale and his wife Anna in memory of Augy's Trafalgar Road in 1999 at the former Gracecost to them for up to 30 days.late business partner Bob Hunter.House, a mental health facilityIf the resident is continuing to work on their and was fairly750 Redwood Square in 2005.of 440,000. There is a total vacancy of 25 beds; 15 action plan and is making progress in their goalstransient, moving from a Kerr area residence tofor males and 10 for females. and plans, their stay can be extended until theythe former Chamber of Commerce buildinThe Lighthouse Shelter is the only emer-g ongency homeless shelter serving Oakville, The Lighthouse shelter is available to all Countryhave secured alternative accommodations in Squire Lane and facing a good deal of Burlington and Milton and serves a population Halton residents in a temporary housing crisis community concern betheir respective community.fore finally settling atEXPERIENCE THE HALTON VACUUM 5DIFFERENCESPRING CLEAN UP PROMOTIONGreat ValuePOWER PERFORMERINTRODUCINGPowerful enough for most homesPerformerDeluxe Q electric powerhead witha new line of quality 500 air watts quick release telescopic wandPowerful enough for most vacuum cleaners Deluxe 30 hose with swivel handle homes and three position switchn Electric Powerhead and hosefrom ELECTROLUX Deluxe attachment set Complete set of attachments Superior filtrationonly 7 year motor warrantyMAXIMUSPROFESSIONAL UPRIGHT CANISTERonly10 AMPS of powerTwin Motor system$99HEPA filtration 11.5 AMPS of power Tools on boardHEPA filtration$99 Turbo carpet brush499 Wand and tools on board 7 year motor warranty 5 year motor warranty 699salesale9999 399Model #0020E 4995s$onu$$B$Save 540Save 100Save 50Save 270OFF M.S.R.P.OFF M.S.R.P.OFF M.S.R.P.Hose Cover IncludedModel #BU200OFF M.S.R.P.$499.99$1240.00$549.99M.S.R.P. $62.99$770.00Model #EL4200Model #EP9110Model #PU201SALES SERVICE SELECTION QUALITY BRANDS INSTALLATIONOakvilles healthy home headquarters!Trafalgar Ridge Shopping CentreN2379 T(in the Winners/HomeSense plaza)rafalgar RoadTRBeside Scotia BankAFALGARMon.-Fri.10-5:30 Voted Best VaRcuum Store D.Sat. 10-3, Sun. CLOSED905-257-6145Since 1999www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, March 4, 2011 14DUNDAS ST. W.DUNDAS ST. E.UPPER MIDDLE RD. E.