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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, May 24, 2013 | 10 The Regional Municipality of Halton 2013 $40 each (cash only) Rain SALES Location Dying nanny's dream will come true for daughters by Dominik Kurek Oakville Beaver Staff Date Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Milton GO Station Parking Lot 780 Main Street East (west of Thompson) Milton Halton Regional Centre, (off North Service Road) 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Mapleview Mall, (lower parking lot by the Bay) 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Filipino nanny Maricon Gerente may lie in hospital without hope of recovery, but she will achieve her dream. Her daughters are intending to return to live in Canada, something their mother had hoped for -- and worked tirelessly towards -- for the past five years. Lean, aged 14, and Saniel, 11, wrapped up their month-long visit to Canada on May 19, but now hope to return in the fall. The youths stayed with their mother's former employers and close friends in Oakville, Jodie and Eli Gilbert, where they were able to be close to their mother in hospital. They intend to return in September to live here permanently. "It's bittersweet," said Jodie. "This is obviously what Maricon wanted. Here, her dream has come true so I'm happy Maricon Gerente for that and I'm happy the girls have this opportunity. But then a part of me is also sad, because it's not going to be the real dream that she wished for." Gerente left her native Philippines in pursuit of a better life for herself and her daughters. She found work in Paris, France, working for a family for about five years and then was hired by the Gilberts as a live-in nanny for their children. Gerente maintained constant contact with her daughters by telephone and Internet and visited yearly. She also went to school on weekends and became educated as a personal support worker. She moved out of the Gilbert home, but remained good friends with the family, when she became a personal support worker. Last October, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and has been in hospital ever since with no higher cognitive function. Her daughters, chaperoned by Gerente's cousin Aileen Banzontan, flew to Oakville to see and say goodbye to their mother, thanks to the help of the Gilberts and support of the community. There was an expectation Gerente would die in hospital while the girls were in Canada see Teens on p.11 THE SUMMER HEAT ARE YOU READY? Replace your Furnace and Air Conditioner! 10 YEAR PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY * IS COMING · Must provide proof of Halton Region residency (e.g. Driver's License) · Includes secure mosquito screen and handy dispensing hose For more information dial 311 or visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation Keeping our roads safe for everyone Drive SAFE (Safety Awareness For Everyone) is a partnership between Halton Region and Halton Regional Police Service to promote road safety. This year, we're reminding drivers to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. To take the pledge against distracted driving, visit www.halton.ca/distracted. Distracted driving can also lead to drivers running red lights, so to help remind Halton this summer. For locations and details, visit www.halton.ca/stoponred. Gary Carr Regional Chair ! w o N t Ac 46 years Backed by Coleman's 2013 100% Satisfaction Guarantee* *Limited time offer; O.A.C. See store for details Best Heating/ Air Conditioning Company We Service All Makes of central air conditioners and gas furnaces SPECIAL OFFER We will pay the HST for your next home comfort system maintenance Limited time offer. Can not be combined with any other offer. · 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE · QUALIFIED MECHANICS · QUALITY WORKMANSHIP · Bronte Rd Bronte Rd To learn more about the Drive SAFE program visit our website, www.halton.ca/drivesafe. Working together we can keep Halton's roads safe. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule May 29 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca/meetings SYSTEMS hours 905 Oakville 905-825-1893 Burlington 905-335-3203 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 23/240513 Lakeshore Lakeshore Rd Rd www.applebysystems.ca Third Line Third Line APPLEBY Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Sat 11 am - 4 pm Showroom Phone: 905-825-1929 2086 Speers Rd. Oakville 24 HR. HOTLINE QEW Speers Rd