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16 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, November 25, 2010 Local woman a `home hero' More than 40 residents of Georgetown, Milton, Oakville and Mississauga were recognized for their extraordinary efforts as home caregivers recently. These everyday heroes were honoured at an awards celebration at Oakville's Harbour Banquet & Conference Centre. Hosted by the Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), the "Heroes in the Home" Caregiver Recognition Awards pay tribute to individuals for their selfless contributions as caregivers, enabling others who are limited by age, illness and disability to live fulfilling lives in our community. Cathy Shantz, of Georgetown, was one of the award recipients. Shantz cared for her mother for three years after her mother was diagnosed with dementia. Soon after her mother passed away, Shantz assumed the role of caregiver to her father, who has Parkinson's disease. Her dedication to her parents has been demonstrated by her commitment to keep them living at home for as long as possible. "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to honour so many people who give their time to help others. We had a great with the response to our Heroes in the Home program this year-- and it was our first program," says Caroline Brereton, CEO, Missis- Cathy Shantz, left, and Carol Fendley received Heroes in the Home Caregiver Recognition Awards from the Mississauga Halton CCAC recently at the Harbour Banquet Centre in Oakville. Submitted photo sauga Halton CCAC. The awards program invited people to nominate special caregivers. Any professional or volunteer caregiver could be nominated for these awards: a family member, friend, case manager, nurse, therapist, personal support worker, volunteer and more. CCACs are non-profit agencies responsible for co-ordinating community-based care and access to longterm care. Lucy Maud Montgomery is a trademark of the Heirs of Lucy Maud Montgomery used under licence by NCA Norval Community Association Since 1820 Volunteers promoting community spirit; Tourism, Beautification, Heritage Preservation & Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum www.lmmontgomerynorval.com St. Paul's Anglican Church Since 1846 Sunday Service: 9:30 am. Children Welcome! The Rev. Canon Dr. Margaret Murray The Rev. Joan Dunn Mobile: 905.699.3725 Village Bakery, Distinctive Foods & Chocolate Shop 2809 Hwy. 7 W. Norval, Ontario 905-451-0347 Open Daily 9 - 6 Sunday 9 - 5 Acton Seniors are Going Into the Theatre Production "Business" AUDITIONS W AITING FOR THE P ARADE by John Murrell Sunday December 12th 1pm - 3pm Acton Seniors' Recreation Centre Acton Arena 415 Queen Street E. We are looking for 5 women for the cast 4 between 25-35, plus 1 young senior . For more info: www.25sideroad.com/waiting Thanks go out to our ad sponsor: Superior Glove Non-paying, amateur theatre Anticipated Performance: June 2011 Experienced or raw talent are equally welcomed