h'H O CM Seniors recognized for monarch conservation Oakville' s Margaret Larson is among 15 seniors who were recognized by the Province with the Ontario Senior Achievement Award late last month. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the community made by residents over the age of 65. Larson is a conservationist who works to increase the population of monarch butterflies. She collects monarch butterfly eggs from milkweed plants, watches over the caterpillars as they develop and then releases them back into the wild when they emerge from their cocoons as butterflies. Larson also works with volunteers to conserve the milkweed plant, a key source of food for the monarch. She speaks at schools and community centres to educate others about the importance of environmentalism. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Dipika Damerla, Minister of Seniors Affairs, presented the awards to Larson and the 14 other seniors during a Queen' s Park ceremony on Nov. 29. "These 15 individuals serve as role models and examples of what is possible when we commit to making a positive difference in our com munities," said Dowdeswell in a press release. "On behalf of all Ontarians, I am proud to recognize their tremen dous achievements and to offer my sincerest congratulations to all. 1^ a3 _Q £ CD o CD Q TD C f) C L m LU 1 1 1 -ellence Margaret Larson < o £ o q c = H --1 o CD JZ CD '(/) q From left, Dipika Damerla, Ontario Minister of Seniors Affairs with Oakville's Margaret Larson and Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario as Larson received the Ontario Senior Achievement Award. | submitted photo As distinctive as you are Family Sponsorship Program H ow y o u r su p p o rt ca n m ake a d iffe re n ce A pproxim ate value of support provided to individuals and families. You are unique. Your family is unique. Ask our trusted specialists about personalized options for lasting remembrance, and preserve the memory of one special life forever. Need a Professional Mover? Q%oi>utg cte H & 'tig kt Call today to take the first step: $50 p u $100 $500 $1,500 9 0 5 -2 5 7 -1 1 0 0 Q L o o k for u s on F a c e b o o k glenoaks.ca www.highenergytransport.com 416-684-2419 Voted BEST MOVER in Oakville. Call to get a FREE QUOTE. tU fe A & Family Owned. Proudly Canadian. Glen Oaks Funeral Hom e&Cem etery b y A r b o r M e m o ria l Provides "Christmas in a Box" for a larger family. Provides "Christmas & Beyond" support to a family for one year. 3 1 6 4 Ninth L in e ( 4 0 3 & D u n d a s St.), M iss./O a kv ille , O N ArborMemorialInc. 2017 ^ Beaver To sponsor a family, please contact 9 0 5 - 8 4 5 - 7 4 8 5 X. 2 0 8 o r a g n e s @ k e rrs tre e t.c o m K e r r S t r e e t .c o m HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD WE GET RESULTS... AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended August 31,2017 are available on the Board Website www.hcdsb.org PERIOD! Give the Gift of Health! IIW EVOUJTIOr^^TfTssWlI DiAMOND AWARD FOR BEST iN FiTNESS K e r r S t r e e t M i s s i o n O a k v ille 's M is s io n o f H o p e Charitable Reg. No. 897106S45RR0001 Your gift above $20 is tax deductible. Donations will be used with the understanding that if a project is met or cannot be completed, remaining funds will be used where needed most. Copies are also available upon request. D. R a b e n d a C h a ir o f th e B o a rd P D aw son D ire c to r o f E d u c a tio n readerschoice o a k v e r