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24 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 7, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com International WOMEN'S DAY BONNIE BROWN, things M.P. Canadian women have accomplished great in their communities, their country and around the world. I encourage you to recognize what they have accomplished to promote gender equality, and to build Canada into the country it is today. Let us celebrate the contribution women have made, and continue to make, to enhance the quality of life all of us enjoy. M P, O A K V I L L E Oakville School of Dance Amanda Anderson Following in her mother's footsteps, and continuing to contribute to the arts in Oakville, Amanda Anderson strives to take the Oakville School of Dance (est. 1960) to heightened artistic levels. Realizing the need for excellent Classical Ballet training for both the recreational and the vocational student, Ms. Anderson has made it her priority to constantly raise the teaching standards at the School. Anderson's students continue to excel, and graduates of The Oakville School of Dance have become dancers and teachers at many professional schools and companies worldwide. Anderson also offers her students a chance to perform in Classical productions such as The Nutcracker (an annual Oakville tradition), Swan Lake, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty and La Fille Mal Gardee. Anderson's talents and dedication to the promotion of the arts allows her students this rare opportunity of learning, preparing and performing the Classics. BROWN Phone: 905-827-2077 · Fax: 905-827-7516 · Email: brownb@parl.gc.ca 260 Robinson St., Oakville ON · (905) 844-7035 www.oakvilleballet.com email: oakvilleballetinfo@cogeco.ca CONNIE McCULLOCH First introduced to the world of Jensen tires by her father, Connie Jensen has been helping to fill the tire and transportation needs of drivers from everything from wheelbarrows to state of the art transport trucks ever since. As owner and president of Jensen Tires, Connie has dedicated the past 19 years to providing superior service, and today is proud - along with her staff of 15 - to serve the Oakville community. 928 Winston Churchill Blvd. · Phone 905-338-9919 · www.jensentire.ca WoW POWERWALKING WALK ON WATER JENSEN TIRE Women in Oakville are finding out how power walking can change their lives. Founder Lee Scott, has designed an accessible yet challenging program that has helped people discover the walking athlete within! Dedicated to excellence in coaching and programming in an encouraging and supportive environment, WoW Power Walking is helping women meet incredible goals like walking marathons, half marathons, 10 k events, and much more. We've seen women surpass their highest expectations - all through commitment to a proven power walking program. You could be our next success story. www.wowpowerwalking.com · 905.825.9389 www.wowpowerwalking.com 905.825.9389 ATHENA OAKVILLE ATHENA Oakville celebrates the potential of all women as valued leaders. Through the ATHENA Award we recognize men and women who have achieved professional excellence, given back to the community and most importantly assisted women in realizing their leadership potential. Nominations will be accepted until May 18 for the 11th ATHENA Award recipient. To download a nomination package, go to www.athenaoakville.ca or phone 905 467 7919 for further information. 115 George Street, Suite 406, Oakville 905-467-7919 e-mail: info@athenaoakville.ca LYNDA FULLER Lynda Fuller grew up in Oakville and is proud to call it home. In 2001 she began her career in Real Estate offering professional, reliable service at a personal level. Lynda is proud to be part of the new dynamic, full service brokerage "Right At Home Realty Inc." that in just less than 2 years has grown to over 600 agents in the GTA. Lynda thanks her clients, friends, and family for their consistent referrals and repeat business. LYNDA FULLER, SALES REPRESENTATIVE RIGHT AT HOME REALTY INC. Brokerage, 905-338-3721 rightathomerealty.com