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Grace crosses the line to friendship in her job By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Children give her hugs, dogs walk up to her expecting treats, parents call her great -- it's all in a day's work for Grace Wake who has been a crossing guard in the same spot for the past 10 years. The 80-year-old knows all the names of the children -- and dogs -- who pass by her at the intersection of Grosvenor Street and Grange Road just outside of Falgarwood Public School. The friendly senior knits sweaters and hats for the children -- and their dogs. She goes through two bags of bone marrow treats a week, handing them out to the animals that pass her intersection. There's even a seagull that swoops down occasionally and eats those same treats right out of her hand. Having been in the same spot for the past 10 years, she said she can go another 10. "I wouldn't move. I love the kids. Even the kids who go to high school come back and see me every now and again," Wake said. 3 · Thursday, December 27, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com "I love the kids. Even the kids who go to high school come back and see me every now and again." Grace Wake, Oakville crossing guard Wake was recognized for her work with a 10-year pin and was honoured at the Falgarwood Christmas concert last week where she received flowers. "It was beautiful and it was a terrific concert," she said. Wake immigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1957 and moved to Oakville with her husband 40 years ago. After a long career in retail management, Wake retired, but soon realized she needed something to do. "I was retired five years. I decorated the house, did the garden and got bored silly,' she said. "I thought this was voluntary. I didn't know you got paid." Wake added, even now, if being a crossing guard was voluntary, she would still do See Guard page 7 YOUR FINEST CAR W ASH & DETAILING CENTRE NIKKI WESLEY / oakville BEAVER / @halton_photog ON THE JOB: Grace Wake gets hugs from children, the attention of their pets and praise from parents. It's all in a day's work as an Oakville crossing guard. OAKVILLE'S DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL 20% OFF $ 20 OFF see website for package details Ultimate or Deluxe Car Wash Package Valid from Oct. 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 Cannot be combined with other offers. Must present coupon for discount. OPEN SUNDAYS FREE Cup of Starbucks with each wash or detailing! Monday-Friday 7 - 7 Saturday-Sunday 9 - 6 DETAILING ANY DETAILING ANY PACKAGE PACKAGE EXCEEDS ALL DRIVING PROGRAMS · Maximum Insurance Discount · Easy Payment Plan 21 · Patience and Courtesy Is Our Virtue YEARS YEARS · Modern Dual-Controlled Car · Course Fee May Be Tax Deductable EXPERIENCE · Driving Tests Arranged ·Specialist In Teaching Nervous Beginner REGISTER TODAY! JAN 2-3, 4-5 4 DAYS IN A ROW COURSE: Please view our online Calendar. DRIVING EDGE TRAINING We offer Standard and Automatic Lessons DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE · Nor Valid with any other special Expires March 31, 2013 · Valid with Presentation of this ad ··Limited Time Offer Not Valid with any other special Expires March 31 2013 · Valid with presentation of this ad · Limited Time Offer 905.469.8880 · drivingedge.ca · info@drivingedge.ca 2448 Lakeshore Rd. West · Unit 18, 2nd Floor $ 400 + HST Local shuttle available to Clarkson 2380 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga L5J 1K7 905.823.1000 www.carprideautospa.com COUNT DOWN Come celebrate 2013 at Boston Pizza! Oakville-CTC 2011 Winston Park Drive Oakville, Ontario L6H 6P5 905.829.8370 KIDS DECEMBER 31, 4PM-8PM BRING THE FAMILY AND RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT BOSTON PIZZA OAKVILLE! TWO COUNTDOWNS WITH SEATINGS BETWEEN 4PM & 8PM! SPACE FILLS UP FAST SO BOOK YOUR RESERVATION TODAY AT 905.829.8370 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BPOAKVILLE See in-store for details. *Registered trademark of Boston Pizza Royalties Limited Partnership, used under license. Trademark of Boston Pizza International Inc. ©Boston Pizza International Inc. 2012.