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"I'm afraid to count. May and June are very busy. It goes in waves," she said. "I was surprised," said Leme, a 19-year-old high school student. McEwen couldn't estimate how Irtany hours per week she's volun- (cared. Apart from her work mth the Red Cross. Melixxen has been unmixed uith youth groups. the United Wuy bathtub race. the Fun- Fit challenge and the Oakville Waterfront Femxal. ' McFNen couldn‘t extrmate how Ei many hours per uee/ she's volurr “ “h ELM t' INC mort' “INC It) volurr .C..........0................................... iecr I [NARC Il)N (HI n hours," she '3. _ . "Nlllllllglll-llllltlltllllllll. _ I- rar. ssiic] I hung “13‘ " . McEwen said she's been a vol- unteer most of her life. However, she became involved in a big way after starting her own business, which she runs out of her home. “It's special when you get the adulation of your peers, but you don't really need it," said McEwen of the award. "You get reinforce- ment from volunteering. It's almost a selfish thing because you get so much from it," she said. at the Oakville Municipal Building Monday. "lt was overwhelming," said the M-year-old McEwen, chosen for her work with the Oakville Branch of the Canadian Red Cross, "espe- cially when you hear the contribu- tions of everyone else." McEwen was chosen from 20 individuals nominated by communi- ty agencies, organizations, schools and town facilities for the award, first presented by the Town of Oakville in 1990. Pat McEwen and Liana Leme were presented with the adult and youth volunteer-of-the-year awards respectively during a ceremony held By sit, BOMMARITO Oakville Beaver Staff Town honors top volunteers 1pril $5an, MERE]- 1064 South Service ltd. E. Oakville THE -s3iiiierii, IN THE 903 IS VALUE AND tiEi1iirEliMllMRS MMhVoum --.-- Ouality, Design and Workmanship Reliable Performance A Cleaner Environment Convenience Easy Installation In Any Home - See 190 ( {a Vm I" DD Manama-ml alto-ttmst-trsh-tttsi-Nur, mum-an page 4 842-6220 FUR STORAGE BaMttgtott's Otters the Lowest Fur Storage Print In tumudJlus courteous and efficient service. r. Harrington wnll personally inspect your furs and a vuse you it we So why drive to Toronto? w summer (ates. mtaoe of our 10% Discount Jor storage charges in the offer a 10% discount to 845-2031 WN Your turs Pat McEwen (left) and Liana Leine were named the adult and youth volunteers-of-the-year respectively Monday night. (Photo by 9mm Venom) AM ter6pars.andS the; W asimgr' p RENEW _'alilTilrf. 'll1lE8ThlEhlT PM f rec Consultation Garden Centre Sheep & Cow Manure SALE :2: 2 77 M7 Saturday 9:30-9 Sunday 12-5 30L Top Soil Monday-Friday 842- 7602 Ff are an independent Oakville firm specializing in may; 20-10-5 Fertilizer Reg. 5.97 Sale Peat Moss 4 cu. ft. Reg. 7.99 SALEG.99 The Garden Claw 4.97 1 .67 SALE THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Brentwod 20" Side Discharge Mower H 37.00 Pedigree Grass 50 Seed 1 500 g Bag 1 .97 We are proud to introduce "Arbor- care," a program tf ' designed to 3: assist the . T families we serve after the l funeral. ‘7'" "Arborcare" 29‘: includes a -. complete packet of resource _ materials developed " by leading grief specialists and presented to the family at the funeral arrangement. An "Arborcare" Coordinator is also available to personally answer questions and follow-up on or 30" Balcony Planter (with bracket) Reg. 4.97 Sale 197 Perhaps the term "after-care" ls new to you. To us, It's not. Because it means care that goes far beyond the expected. A ARBORCARE 7-7-7 Garden Wise Fertilizer Reg. 4.97 Sale eh 30" Plastic Window Box ARE A New Term for 0kl-raShioned Caring. QBakhietn funeral Esme Rea 14" Round Charcoal BBQ. 3.97 EXEE 4.97 Fan Rakes “Mark-W 5.97 56 LAKESHORE RD. WEST, OAKVILLE 8422252 TERRY COOKE - FUNERAL DIRECTOR Trillium Funeral Service Corpomlon McKenzie Bulbs Onion Reg, 197 454 bag g sud-49‘ Rubbermaid Plastic Wheelbarrow Reg. 49 cu ft '-)9 49 77 39.77 "Arborcare" is new and different, but it is based upon a tradition that's as old as caring itself. Grief is a normal emotional response to the loss of a loved r Jt one. By "" understanding '. grief and its . symptoms, Lttu?it bereaved persons can learn to manage their emotions and - lessen their » suffering, both physical and psychological. special reciuests a family may have or further information and _ assistance. Rose Bushes Reg. 4.97 SALE 20-10-5 Weed & Feed Reg. 6.97 5,,97 SALE 3,,97 Fertilizer Spreader Reg. 24.97 Sale Jumbo 1 0-9 - Saturday 9230-9 Sunday 1 2-5 Monday-Friday may: Garden Wise Tomato, Flower or Evergreen l Food 2591.. Reg. 3.97 19.97 Lawn Edging 20' Long 2 331.97 '2liit' WA; Jgfyi?i _ 2