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The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e s d a y Ja n u a ry 22, 2003 - C7 Anti landmine crusader wins Jubilee medal By Wilma Blokhuis BHAVKR FOCUS III )| I ( )l< Verna Andrews was "very pleased and surprised" to receive a package in the mail containing a medal. Much to her delight, the Canadian Landmine Foundation nominated her to receive a Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal "for your support of the global effort to eradicate landmines." The letter came from Rumi Bujold. foundation chairman, explaining the medal is being "awarded to persons who. like you. have made a significant contribution to Canada, to their community or to their fellow Canadians." Andrews, a member of the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar since 1996. became involved with the Canadian Landmine Foundation after she heard its president, Frank O'Dea, speak at an International Youth Activism Conference three years ago. She was motivated into action. She got the club involved with the Adopt a Minefield pro gram in 2000 and has hosted two Night of a Thousand Dinner events to raise funds to eradicate landmines. She speaks at other Rotary Clubs about ridding the world of landmines. Andrews recently attended a Landmine Conference in Seattle hosted by Rotary and the U.S. State Department which passed a resolution asking Rotary International to adopt landmine action and to create a task force. `i'v e been involved in the landmine issue since I first joined Rotary," said Andrews, who divides her time between St. Mildred's Lightbourn School and the Victorian Order of Nurses' Corporate Wellness services. The dual career woman works in health care and teaching at St. Mildred's, and is involved with immunization programs, health monitoring and health education for the VON. A resident of Oakville for 20 years. Andrew s trained as a reg istered nurse and midwife in her native England, and has lived and worked as a midwife in Cape Town. South Africa, and as a teacher in the United Arab Emirates. She is married to Bruce Owen-Wahl. a member of the Rotary Club of Oakville North. The couple has five children. Andrews is a board member of the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar. Rotary and faculty advisor for the Oakville Interact Clubs, sits on Rotary District 7080 Landmine Action Committee, and is Adult Chair of the Oakville Youth Development Centre. Outside of Rotary', and work, she is an Outreach committee member, calligrapher and chal ice bearer at St. Jude's Anglican Church. Teams wanted for JA Hulabowl Bowlathon Bowl away the February blahs at the Junior Achievement of Halton 2003 Hulabowl Bowlathon. Join Junior Achievement of Halton on Saturday. Feb. 22. for its 2003 Hulabowl Bowlathon. an afternoon of fun. prizes and bowling games at Burlington Bowl. 4065 Harvester Rd. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. The Hulabowling gets rolling at I p.m. Organize a team of family, friends and/or colleagues, and call 905-637-7200 to register. All proceeds and pledges go towards expanding the impact of business and life skills programs for Halton students. Liesa Kortmann · O akville B eaver Kathy Scantlebury, left, president of the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar, presents Verna Andrews with the Queen's Ciolden Jubilee Award at Oteilo's Banquet Hall recently on in recog nition of her work to eradicate landmines on behalf of Rotary International. a* X. m » f c h o u s e F .A . C U P ! SUNDAY, JA N . 26TM · D O O R S O P E N AT 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Man I' v West I lam 11:00 AM Crystal Palace v Liverpool Your L o ca tio n f o r a ll F.A. Cuf) G aines S U P E R B O W L P A R T Y JA N U A R Y 26TM! W in a fra fram me ed S u p tte e r B o w l H e lm e t c o lle c tio n ! P rize s a n d g ive a w a ys a ll n ig h t N E X T B L U E S N I G H T - F E B . 18TM FATH EAD ! 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Stephane Sauve, along with co-owners Kerry Campbell and Paul Asaris, has been al Paradiso for over two and a half yean.. He says the fact that the restaurant was named Friendliest Spot and Best Lunch with Clients by Oakville Beaver readers last year is a tes tament to its promise of an enjoyable dining experience. Sauve, who brings over 20 years of experience in the Oakville restaurant business to Paradiso, says customers enjoy the warm, cozy atmosphere, the friendly staff and, above all. the homemade cuisine. "We make everything fresh, from our bread and appetizers to our pasta and desserts," he says. "We're a casual, line dining restaurant and we want to ensure our customers enjoy a delicious menu at a good value." While downtown, visit Paradiso and sit down and relax at one of its many tables or booths, covered with plush, deep purple fabric and accented with copper tables. The large windows surrounding each room offer a glimpse of the streets of downtown Oakville. While inside the cozy restaurant, enjoy one of Paradiso's delicious menu offerings, such as: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Seared Crab-Cakes on a bed of mango mayon naise and pineapple salsa. Sun dried Tomato-Crostini, a Tapas Platter that offers roasted red peppers, marinated olives, crab cake and salmon. Linguini Pescatore. melt-in-yourmouth hand rolled Gnocchi, Paradiso Phyllo, Coconut Atlantic Salmon, and Moroccan Chicken toasted in a honey and balsamic glaze. Besides a mouth-watering menu. Paradiso also offers a wine list with over 80 listings. As well, the restaurant offers live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening and can accommodate private parties in one of their four rooms, with their wine lounge large enough to seat up to 60 people, the restaurant will customize the menu to suit the occasion. And if you're planning a night at the theatre, Paradiso offers a special Dinner Theatre Package in conjunction with the Oakville Centre. 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