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13 | Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com This International Women's Day, let Merry Maids take care of your cleaning. Merry Maids of Oakville is proud to deliver outstanding customer service to over 300 homes in the Oakville area. We will tailor our cleaning services to your needs, surpass your expectations, and ultimately give you extra time to do the things you love. This International Women's Day, Merry Maids would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of today's working woman. We recognize the effort that you put in to help support your family, and would like to offer you the chance to spend more time with them. You take care of your loved ones; let us take care of your cleaning. Leslie Johnson, owner of this franchise, says: "Our uniquely designed customer service and retention program is what sets us apart from the competition. We are always there for customers, and they know they can count on us. This is what's important to us." (905) 847-2210 or email mmaids@bellnet.ca Maria Rodrigues along with her husband Alexandre purchased Ola Bakery in 2009. Maria brings many years of experience catering at weddings, banquets, communions and many other social events. Maria's specialty is Portuguese cuisine and some of her delicacies include: Maria Rodrigues Sea Bass · Codfish · Rabbit BBQ Chicken · Beef A Casa · Biffanas & a Variety of Homemade Soups & Sandwiches Give Ola Bakery a try ­ you will be happy that you did! Linda Sweet is a strong advocate of women's rights and related issues and celebrates International Women's Day. She is an experienced educator who founded Glenburnie School in 1985, with a goal to provide progressive, child-centred, hands-on learning opportunities to students in a private school setting. Her passion and commitment to incorporate innovative and progressive techniques into her classrooms are ongoing. She is an active participant and leader in a wide variety of education, sport, and community forums. Mrs. Sweet's vision continues to be to prepare students with 21st Century skills and strategies to become effective decision makers in tomorrow's world. www.lindasweet.ca/blog www.glenburnieschool.com GLENBURNIE SCHOOL LINDA SWEET, M.S. Ed. 447 Speers Rd., Oakville · 905-845-5221 Fax: 905-618-5221 · www.olabakery.com 2035 Upper Middle Road, E. · Phone 905-338-6236 · Fax 905-338-2654 SAVIS OF HALTON: As director of Grace Academy of Dance and Performing Arts, Heidi Knapp is dedicated to creating a supportive environment in which students gain a strong technical foundation and natural love of movement. The focus on individual growth and achievement that Grace Academy provides, ensures that students recognize their accomplishments and take away wonderful memories of their experiences. When taught correctly, dance is a wonderful way to develop grace, strength and flexibility, and to nurture growth in personal expression and confidence. The highly skilled and caring staff at Grace Academy make this possible! 25 YEARS SUPPORTING WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND RESILIENCY EQUALITY FOR WOMEN IS PROGRESS FOR ALL · All services are FREE and confidential · Counselling, groups, advocacy, 24-hr support line 905.875.1555 · Education & training programs for businesses/associations/schools For more information please contact Heidi Knapp at (905) 338-0210 or email graceacademy@sympatico.ca 785 Pacific Road, Unit 1, Oakville · www.graceacademy.ca www.savisofhalton.org · 905.825.3622 · Toll free: 877.268.8416 family health and wellness centre Dr. Jenna Davis is a family chiropractor and acupuncturist specializing in preconception, pre- and postnatal care, pediatrics, headaches/migraines, women's issues and fertility. She is a published author, international speaker and continues to do extensive postgraduate work to expand and grow her knowledge base and resource team to give the best possible to her practice members. Dr. Davis is dedicated and driven to helping her practice members reach their ultimate wellness goal, whether that is to return to the sports and hobbies they love, to trying everything possible to create a family. Call today to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Davis for you and your family. Kathie Anderson 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON 905.844.WELL (9355) · www.acornhealth.ca · info@acornhealth.ca Kathie Anderson Broker Kathie's service in the real estate field has spanned over a period of 35 years. Her experience includes residential resale, marketing & sales of pre-construction homes, condominiums, custom homes, planning and development, design consultation and commercial space planning. Through her generosity, extensive knowledge, experience and commitment to helping others she has earned tremendous respect from her clients, friends and colleagues. If you are looking for honest, reliable service based on decades of experience contact Kathie direct at 905-580-0091 INTERCITY REALTY INC., Brokerage 416-798-7070 DIR: 905-580-0091 Oakville Hospital Foundation This International Women's Day, the Oakville Hospital Foundation is pleased to celebrate the many strong women - physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors - who make Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital great. Your contributions are truly inspirational and ensure we all have access to high quality healthcare services, close to home. Dorothy Byers, B.A., M. Ed. Thank you - for the health of our community As Head of St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School in Oakville, Dorothy Byers is focused on nurturing the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of girls and young women from preschool to graduation. Dorothy believes strongly in the benefits of single-gender education in the development of confident, capable, and contributing members of society. In addition to her duties as Head of School, Dorothy sits on the Board of Directors of FIRST Robotics Canada and Royal St. George's College in Toronto. 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville · www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville · www.smls.on.ca