22 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 20, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Shevawn Adams OWNER - INNER DIMENSION DESIGN ASSOCIATES "Shevawn strives for excellence in everything she does and she succeeds each and every time" Shevawn has managed to run a highly successful and creative business for several years as well as manage a family, mentor others and volunteer in church and community. Her commitment to volunteer work is such that she often turns away the many requests for her professional services. She epitomizes the model of an individual who provides valuable services to her community by contributing time and energy to improving the lives of others. Dekyi Lee Oldershaw FOUNDER OF LAMP ON THE PATH "Dekyi Lee has ways of making life sing, with the skill, desire and determination to respectfully reconnect women to their own truth, power and passion." Dekyi Lee developed Lamp on the Path in 2002, a healing based education community that offers healing visualizations and meditations for free, without limitation. She has trained 50 women and several men locally as facilitators in organizations as diverse as CCAC, Halton Women's Centre, Canadian Armed Forces, Chedoke and McMaster Hospital, to name a few. Dekyi Lee's goal is to help others around the world to support each other, as they heal their lives, and then train those women to train others, so that compassion and understanding spreads universally. Patricia Lovett-Reid SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT TD WATERHOUSE CANADA INC. "Patricia is unquestionably the leader in the involvement, education and mentoring of women regarding the understanding, control and management of their own personal and family financial situation and well being" Personal experience taught Patricia that having a plan in place is crucial to becoming financially independent. Recently single, she struggled with a number of financial issues including buying a new home, changing her will and getting her finances on track. Since, she has worked tirelessly to educate and mentor women of all ages to become self-sufficient. Author of five books, the host of MoneyTalk, a noted speaker, presenter and an active member of her community, Patricia is passionate about people and assisting them to achieve their financial goals and dreams. Dr. Jane Coryell FOUNDER - THE JOY OF SETS "By encouraging artists young and old to pursue their passion, Jane has helped countless art students, adult craft persons and community theatre volunteers to explore art and discover their hidden talent." Since 1966, Jane has been teaching in some capacity. She is most proud of the hand she has had in inspiring her students to pursue a post secondary education in the arts. Jane has a thirst for knowledge and personal intellectual development and has a Master of Arts and a PhD in art education. Jane Coryell's creative dedication has contributed to the quality of life in Oakville. Jane Wightman HEADMISTRESS - ST. MILDREN'S LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL "Whether it is in the workplace, at a community Board meeting or at a social gathering Jane has the ability to inspire all of us to blaze new trails or lend a hand." Jane has been an educator since 1972. Deeply committed to the development of girls and young women, she works hard to create an environment where students are inspired to grow, stretch, achieve and realize their dreams. One of her proudest accomplishments was the creation of the "Girls for the Cure Run" a fundraising event coordinated with the Run for the Cure. Since its creation 11 years ago, the run has raised more than $2.5 million. Jane is always looking for ways to contribute to the community and encouraging her students to do the same. Linda Rothney PRESIDENT, CEO ERIN OAK KIDS CENTRE FOR TREATMENT AND DEVELOPMENT "Linda is an apt and appropriate example of standing for the worthy goal and persisting without rancor of hostility until she achieves it." In 1998, Linda left her position as Executive Director with Halton District Health Council to transform ErinoakKids Centre, a 20 year old children's treatment centre. Linda is a role model for the 550 staff members and 500 plus volunteers who provide the life enhancing activities at ErinoakKids Centre. She is a visionary leader with a deep commitment to both the community in which she lives and the Central West Region of Ontario which ErinoakKids Centre serves. The Body Shaping Fitness Studio For Women Specialists in Women's Fitness & Weight Loss WITH YOUR HELP! An outdoor Canadian Butterfly Park and Winter Skateway planned for 3.5 acres of Oakville waterfront (Bronte Harbour) property for 2008. 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