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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 2, 2002 - A3 Butterfly gazebo should be ready for Christmas Bronte H arbour should receive an early Christmas present this year. At its Monarch Ball on Saturday, the Bronte Butterfly Foundation announced its gazebo should be ready for Christmas. "We are thrilled to announce that the gazebo is going up this year and that it will be decorated in time for the Christmas festivities," said Susan Sheppard, Executive D irector who made the announcement on behalf o f the Bronte Butterfly Foundation togeth er with its chair Kevin Barry. "Because of the support and commitment from two generous and community driven Oakville companies D 'Orazio Group of Companies and Custom Cupola - construction will happen over the next few weeks," she said. As part of the announce ment, a three-dim ensional artist's rendering o f the new gazebo was unveiled to 150 gala guests and volunteers during the Monarch Ball gala fundraiser at the H arbour Banquet & Conference Centre. The rendering, created by artist Teresa Thompson of Abbey Graphics, captures the beauty of the Bronte Harbour property, while incorporating the gazebo to artistically provide the but terfly park supporters with a glimpse of the future. Rob D 'Orazio, a sponsor o f the Butterfly Foundation, said he is "pleased and proud to build this gazebo for the Oakville community." The Monarch Ball is held annually in Oakville to raise funds and awareness for the Bronte Butterfly Foundation, a not-for-profit registered charitable organization with a mandate to create an inter active learning environment for children and visitors to Halton. The outdoor natural butterfly gardens, water fea ture and winter skateway will be built alongside historic Bronte Harbour in southwest Oakville. The gazebo, interpretive centre, programs and work shops will enhance the visit ing experience and generate awareness and preservation o f natural resources. For more information call Susan Sheppard at the butterfly office, 2368 Lakeshore Rd. W. at 905-825-2245 or explore the Web site at www.butterflys.ca Chantal Ayotte · Oakville Beaver Unveiling graphic artist Teresa Thompson's rendering of the Bronte Butterfly Gazebo are (left to right) Bronte Butterfly chair Kevin Barry, community sponsor Rob D'Orazio, of the D'Orazio Group, and Susan Sheppard, Bronte Butterfly executive director. FirstOntario Credit Union is pleased to offer a very special interest rate on our extremely popular 5-Year Variable Rate Closed Mortgage 1.25% below prime for the firs t 6 months. .25% below prime for the balance o f the term. Lock in at any time with Tickets still available (Continued from page A1) talents of local groups on stage in a variety show. "We wanted to have the flavour of a variety show mixed in with a storyline based on the human journey as an artist and the motivation behind wanting to perform," said Coulter. In addition to the line-up of local talent, tenor sensation Michael Burgess will be making a special guest appearance performing a couple of songs. "Michael will round out a great evening of entertainment. We are always excited about pre senting Michael Burgess in concert, but when he agreed to help celebrate our 25th anniversary, that was the icing'on the cake." said Coulter. A special reception for the audience is planned including ten local restaurants providing appetizers and a 25th anniver sary cake. A few tickets are still available by calling the box office at 905-815-2021. no interest penalty. 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The Halton Catholic District School Board and the Halton District School Board commend you on W o rld T e a c h e rs ' D ay, O c to b e r 5, 2002. Thank you for your contributions to our excellent education systems. Your leadership, commitment and dedication to improving student learning are truly appreciated. As an educator in Halton, you make a significant difference to the lives of our students! * Trina McQueen Former President & C hief Operating Officer o f CTV Inc. D escribed as a "stro n g and innovative leader w ho has been at the forefro n t o f C anada's broadcasting in d u stry ," Trina M cQ ueen, past P resident and C h ie f O p e ra tin g O fficer o f C T V Inc, is the keynote speaker at the 6 ATHENA Award Gala. Paving the way for w om en is n o th in g new for Trina. She was the first fem ale host o f W -5, the p o pular investigative news program . 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