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Wednesday May 3, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER B1 OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR OF THE OAKVILLE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Focus J ____ O o fc v rtZ * \W a ta rfrw tf; fe itfo a l' Oakville Beaver Focus Editor: WILMA BLOKHUIS 845-3824 Ext: 250; Fax: 337-5567; Email: blokhuis@hartonsearch.com Surprise honours for two Guide leaders B y K a r e n R o b b in s · SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER At a ceremony held last Wednesday at Kinoak Arena for 72 Bronte District Girl ' Guides who were advancing to the next level, two dedicated adult volunteers received the recognition they deserve. Donna Cooper, 53, who is the District Commissioner for Bronte, was awarded her 35-year pin and Janet Von Zuben, 58, the District Treasurer, received her 20-year pin. Cooper, who was very surprised by the award, started out in the organization as a Girl Guide herself. She is in her third term as district commissioner and for 10 years she acted as camp advisor. As well, she was a Guide and Pathfinder leader. Cooper has even done some travelling with the Guides visiting Mexico and Europe. But her particular interest is camping. "I love teaching camp skills," she said. "I love the kids and I love to see that they get the opportunity to have fun." Her years of service have taught her a lot. "Life does change. Children change and attitudes change so it's been very inter esting," she said. Von Zuben enjoys watching the girls in the program grow up. "I like to see them develop from a Spark right through to becoming adults," she said. "I have a lot of women working with me who used to be my Guides, so it's nice to see them advance through the different levels and become a leader." Like Cooper, Von Zuben also acted as commissioner of the district for five years. She started as an Explorer until a neighbor got her into Guiding. Over the years, she has been a Guide leader and a Pathfinder leader. She and Cooper also act as deputy commissioners training new leaders and helping units get established. Von Zuben has stuck with Guides for so long because the organization offers chil dren an alternative perspective of how to live. `The program offers things that chil dren don't use as much anymore. Nowadays everything kids do is connected to TV, whereas this program is outdoors, getting to know your community," she said. The advancement ceremony takes place once a year. Advancing this year were 24 Sparks, 41 Brownies and 8 Guides. The ceremony had an Olympic theme with David Foster's music playing as the girls paraded into the arena and hulahoops forming the shape of the Olympic symbol on the floor. __ Photos by Peter C. M cCusker Donna Cooper receives her 35-year pin. LEFT: Janet Van Zuben, recipient of a 20-year pin. BELOW: a group of Sparks; and BOTTOM: parent photographers. The Sparks lead the parade into Kinoak Arena for the 72 Bronte District Girl Guides advancement ceremony. BELOW, Brownie Micheline Ferguson receives her badges. Awarded Ontario Salon of the Year 2000 A M A Z IN G SPRING S A V IN G S ! er's y Qualcomm QCP 2760 Dual Mode Digital PC S Phone fc ? -- SAVE *200 This Weekend! ENTER TO WIN A TRIP FOR TWO 1 9 9 9 Canadian L'oreal C u t & Colour Photo W in n e r Ontario L'oreal B ron ze Medal W in n e r Finalist for the Ontario Hairstylist of the Year 2 0 0 0 Finalist for Canadian Salon of the Ye ar 2 0 0 0 Customers w ill have the opportunity to save up to $200 o ff the purchase ^ o f a B e ll ExpressVu system with the purchase o f a 2700 system and a second receiver Register to win a Our winning look for 2000 begins with a classic cut that's texturized to create excitement and versatility. Dimensional colour is introduced in local areas to emphasize and personalize the style. For your winning look this season call 905.847.1222 for appointment or consultation. ·Trip Voucher to a destination of your choice. ·Some Terms and Conditions apply, see store for details. Offer subject to change or extension. All Digital PCS and Analog phones must be activated on the Bell Mobility Network on RealTime 25 or greater. $2000 NATIONAL CELLULARi S alon Venere & S pa 1133 M onastery D rive, O a kville , Ontario 9 0 5 .8 4 7 .1 2 2 2 5636 Glen Erin Drive, M ississauga, Ontario 9 0 5 .8 5 8 .9 7 6 4 B ell World Winston Gate Shopping Centre, Winston Churchill at Dundas, (905) 855-2220 Oakville Place, Oakville (905) 815-9200 Personal Com m unications Centres 422 Speers Road, Oakville (905) 338-9200 B g U M o b ility