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WWW a division of HaltonSearch.com Netscape: HaltonSearch.com Diversions Back Forward Reload Home Search Netscape Imsges Print Security Stop Location: h ttp: //ww .ha Itonsearch .com /d i vers ions / index .htm I (JgjTWhat's Related (Continued from page A1) up in England and Bev in South Africa, the two women were able to identify a common relative in England. But it took awhile as each was cautious about revealing too much personal detail. ‘They tell you not to give out personal information on the Internet. So I’d put out a little bit, she’d give me a piece of information, then I’d give her another piece. It’s like chess," said Beverley. The discovery that dispelled any lingering fears and opened up the communication was a cousin in the United Kingdom, now deceased, called Rose Heilbron who was the first woman QC (Queens Counsel, a position higher than that of a judge). “We are definitely related, probably two generations back,” said Bev. While the family’s country of origin is Holland somewhere along the line the families became split between South Africa and the U.K. Exactly when this happened is what they have yet to discover. Beverley said whenever they go traveling they always look up their name to see if there are any other Heilbrons. But they have been unable to find anyone with the unusual name on the East Coast, or in Quebec, Ottawa or Winnipeg. Both women noted, therefore, the irony of finding another Heilbron in virtually their own backyard. Not only that but Bev’s brother had been living in Bronte only three years ago. Bev noted that, since they found each other through e-mail, they could have been living anywhere in the world so it was yet another coincidence that they lived so close. Eventually, as the validity of the connection became more and more evident, a reunion and face-to-face meeting was planned. “It took a little while to get together. I was very curious about these people and I was trying to visualize what it would be like meeting them, what Bill was going to look like, etcetera,” said Bev. After meeting Bill, however, she said she definitely sees the family connection. “It’s wonderful to know that I have more family then I knew about bearing in mind I’m from South Africa and Bill’s from Scotland and we met in Canada,” said Bev. “What are the chances of that happening.” On the day of the reunion, back in June, Bill’s sister came in from Winnipeg with her husband, plus Beverley’s three daughters and Bev’s son Matthew. Oddly enough, for their first meeting, both women chose to wear the same red top. That, combined with their, brown hair, styled in a similar fashion, only underscored the unusual series of coincidences that brought them together. Furthermore both said the bond they have developed through their chance meeting on the Internet is developing into a firm friendship. “I think its great when people can get together out of nowhere and develop a bond thanks to Bill Gates,” said Beverley. The next step, said Bev, is to figure out how to arrange a “really big reunion” where the South African, the Canadian and the Scottish sides of the family can all finally meet. SERENE SCENE: If you’re feeling a little stressed out, there’s no better balm for the soul than to escape the asphalt and take a trip back to a simpler time. And you don’t even have to leave town. Check out Bronte Creek Provincial Park and its Spruce Lane Farm section if you want to recharge your batteries. White Oaks Library closed Aug. 2nd-9th The White Oaks Branch at 1070 McCraney St. E. will be closed from Aug. 2nd to 9th inclusive for the installation of new carpeting and shelving units. . Library programs originally scheduled for this time period have been rescheduled due to the closure. All other branches in the library system will remain open as usual. Children enrolled in the TD by Steve Neose Keep in touch with the family. Pud by Steve Nease Fl TRADED IN CUR OU) L CElLFWoNE FoR A , NEW0NE1DCAY/, You plAY GAMES, SEND AND RECEIVE E-MAIL, CHECK "WE SR)CK MARKET, SURF -TOE INTERNET: AND LOTS OF 0THERTWN6S/ Does-rwr include _ MAKING AFHONECAli? I HAVEt4T Gotten THAT FAR , INI "THE ^ MANUAL YtT„. ' I&AS6P- cw>/ Rob and pud showed Tir po ME SOME AWESOME ^ Summer Reading Club at White Oaks may report at any of the other three branches. For more information, call 815-2038 or 815-2042. Parent- Child Centre Clinic Monday The Oakville Parent-Child Centre is hosting a Developmental Early Identification & Prevention Program (DEIPP) Clinic on Mon. July 31st, at 337 Kerr Street from 9 to 11 am. The DEIPP clinic is staffed with professionals from Children’s Assessment and Treatment Centre, Halton Region Children’s Services, Milton District Hospital, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and the private sector. Consultations are available for children five years and under, in any one or all of the following developmental areas: speech/language, learning, behaviour and motor skills. There will not be an audiologist at this clinic. Based on their observations during consultation, each professional will provide feedback to parents, and provide further referrals if recommended. No appointment is necessary and families will be seen on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. For more information, call the Oakville Parent-Child Centre at 849-6366. Wednesday July 26,2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A5 Connection cemented