Honouring a community hero continued from p.6 received news that Dona was in the hospital and had been for weeks. Upon hearing the news about her counsellor, Ida immediately went out to purchase a rosary to bring to Dona, who is a devout Catholic. Ida had very specific requirements for this rosary. It couldn't just be any rosary; it had to be a red rosary. She desperately wanted the rosary to show Dona how far she had come in her healing journey and what better way to do that than to give her a gift in the colour she once could not stand to look at. After purchasing the rosary she could only barely afford, Ida then walked almost an hour to the hospital to visit her former counsellor. Only this time, she wasn't there for advice or support from Dona, she was there to be a friend. Since Dona has been hospitalized, Ida has been a constant source of comfort for her, giving back to the woman who gave her the confidence to be a happy woman again. The two women have talked and laughed together. Ida has brushed Dona's hair, rubbed her feet, and been a friend and confidante to the woman who once sat with her during her time of need. It isn't clear how much time Dona has, but what is clear is the tremendous healing effect Dona has had on Ida, who can now confidently look into the eyes of her former counsellor and mentor with deep appreciation and love. The lives of many women including Ida have been deeply touched by this incredible 7 | Friday, June 14, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Dona Reid woman. Dona's generosity, spirit and gentleness, have left handprints on the hearts of many. Selina Jane Eckersall, on behalf of The Women's Centre of Halton Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman CHIROPODIST Out with the old. In with the $50 coupon. During the EXCHANGE EVENT, you can trade in an old inefficient dehumidifier at any Canadian Tire store and receive a $50 coupon towards a new ENERGY STAR® qualified unit. Plus, replacing your old appliance could save you up to $50 per year on electricity costs. Visit our website, subscribe to our Blog or call for an appointment. Ample Free parking. located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca ViSiT oUR open House on THURSDaY, JUNE 20 HSC iS a FaMiLY SCHooL. Everyone cares about each other. The teachers help us and we're all connected like a family." - Current HSC Student Visit us at CANADIAN TIRE 400 DUNDAS STREET EAST AT TRAFALGAR and learn more about Conservation JUNE 15-16 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. For complete details, simply visit oakvillehydro.com and click on Conservation Learn about our NEW Toddler Program. Subject to terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. Dehumidifiers must be 10 years old or more and in working condition. Exchanged items must be the same unit. Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc. A mark of the Province of Ontario protected under Canadian trade-mark law. Used under sublicence. OMOfficial Mark of the Ontario Power Authority. Used under licence. Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for Montessori Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten students to Grade 12. Visit us at www.hsc.on.ca. Call Scott Barton 905-389-1367