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The Oakville Beaver, Tuesday D ecem ber 23, 2003 - B3 Peter C. McCusker · Oakville Beaver LIGHTING THE WAY: Watching Rabbi Paul Sidlofsky light a Chanukah candle on the menorah at Shaarei-Beth El Synagogue on Friday are, at left, Elizabeth Smurlick, Rafi Moor, Rebecca Harris, Sarah Rich and at front, Braelyn and Aimee Rotman, and at right, Nicole Naglie, Jonathan Harris, Matthew Gorlick, Samara Heisz, and at front, Simon Harris and Emmitt Heisz. About 150 people attended the annual congregational Chanukah dinner and party at the synagogue, and enjoyed roast chicken with latkes, couscous, brocolli and carrots. Chanukah, meaning Festival of Lights, celebrates the Maccabees driving the Syrians out of Israel and reclaiming the Temple of Jerusalem about 2,300 years ago. The Syrian king had ordered the Jews to reject their religion and customs and worship Greek gods. Jews celebrate Chanukah for eight days to commemorate the miracle of one day's supply of oil at the Temple's rededication burning for eight days. Rebound Centre will focus on survivors' strengths (Continued from page B1) "We need this Rebound Centre," he said. "We focus a lot of our attention and fundraising on research in a labora tory, but we also need to focus on the real lives of the survivors, people who want to give back to society, people who want to pass their skills on to the next generation," said Pischel. (Andrew and his wife Jill, another childhood can cer survivor, have two young sons.) Once survivors of childhood cancer reach their 18th birthday, "they're on their own. Nobody looks after them. That's why we need the Rebound Centre, where they can learn to live independently from their parents, learn life skills like cooking, and learn a skill...when they're kids, they fall under Brainchild, once they're 18, they're Rebounders." Brainchild is a support group for parents of children with cancerous brain tumours. Norman believes the Rebound Centre will the light at the end of a very long tunnel. "We'll be assessed to find where our strengths are, and then we can help each other," he said. "They'll help us cancer survivors find our strengths and build around it. We'll be looking for positives in each other, not negatives. "We don't judge each other, we understand each other," said Norman. "But, if you're working with others who haven't gone through it (brain can cer), and you're not working at a simi lar pace, they judge you." For Norman's father, the Rebound Centre will be a symbol of hope, "that there is life after cancer, and that you're not alone." With Tempus Choral Society's CD, Sleigh Ride, are from left, Petrina Nesbitt, Fundraising Co-ordinator for Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit (sitting), Joan Gibb, President of the Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit, Mayor Ann Mulvale, and John-Frederick Cameron, Chairman of Board of Directors, Tempus Choral Society. Proceeds from the sale of Sleigh Ride are going to the Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit. D i n i n g & E n t e r t a in m e n t . v J Oakville's Bi-Weekly Dining and Entertainment Spotlight Mulvale named first patron of Tempus C D p r o c e e d s to C a n a d ia n C a n c e r S o c ie ty O Y S T E R BAR & G R I L L E F B Mmis £& NEW BUSINESS HOURS LUNCH: Tues.-Fri. 1 2 :0 0 -2 :3 0 DIN N ER : Tues.-Sat. 4 :3 0 - 1 0 : 0 0 "77)0Only Serious Seafood Pfcteein Town." r < > :> /< ( u n u t / Join the Elite Crowd for this New Year's Eve party. Mayor Mulvale has become the first patron of the Tempus Choral Society in Oakville and is encouraging residents to support the Canadian Cancer Society by purchasing the Tempus' Sleigh Ride CD. Sleigh Ride can be purchased for $20 with 50 per cent of the sale proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit. "This is a wonderful way to raise money for the Cancer Society. This is an issue that is very dear to my heart, especially around the holiday season. We can do our part to help the Cancer Society, our community and to support great local talent at the same time," said Mulvale. The Tempus Choral Society is an adult contemporary choir with 60 mem bers, from Hamilton to Toronto. The Tempus Choral Society's man date is to foster and promote musical youth groups. The choir also helps fund noteworthy causes by raising money through performances. "We are indeed oveijoyed and hon oured that Mayor Mulvale has joined our organization as our first patron. Both Ann Mulvale's life story and her commitment to public life is an example to us all, and we are thrilled to have someone of the stature of Mayor Mulvale as a supporter and as a patron," said John-Frederick Cameron, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tempus Choral Society. "We thank all members of the public who purchase this CD and thereby par ticipate in such a meaningful endeavour during this holiday season," added Cameron. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community based organization of volunteers whose mission is the erad ication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society achieves its mission through research, education, patient services and advoca cy for healthy public policy. These efforts are supported by volunteers, staff and funds raised in communities across Canada. "The Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit greatly appreciates that we are the charity of choice for the Tempus Choral Society's initiative," said Petrina Nesbitt, Fundraising Co ordinator for the Oakville Unit. Sleigh Ride is still available at St. John's United Church, 262 Randall St., or call 905-510-5713. COUNTDOWN TO 2004! 407 Speers Rd. #4. Oakville 1/2 PRICE HAPPY HOUR Buy a n y E ntree a n d g e t a n y a p p e tiz e r 1 /2 price w ith th is ad ! 4 :3 0 - 5 :4 5 TUESDAY - SATURDAY V o te d B e s t S e a fo o d R e s ta u ra n t 3 y e a rs in a r o w . 905 -338-5100 Dance on Oakville's largest dance floor. Don't miss the train - BUY TICKETS NOW! 335 K err St., O a k v ille FOR RESERVATIONS 905-849-9898 Every year, the 5000 volunteers of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) participate in more than 1700 search and rescue missions, resulting in over 200 lives saved. To reach all those that need help, we need your financial support. For more information, call (613) 991-5714 or visit us at www.ccga-gcac.org Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary 200 Kent St, 5th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0E6 Registered charity 87029 8494 RR 0001 Oakville Waterfront Festival looking for volunteers The Oakville Waterfront Festival is currently taking applications for a num ber of volunteer positions for the 2004 planning season, already underway. There is an immediate need for sen ior corporate professionals to join the Festival's Executive Board, as well as for senior sales professionals to enhance a newly comprised Revenue Committee. Both committees require seasoned professionals well-connected in the Oakville business community, who are willing and able to bring new ideas to fruition. A knowledge of notfor-profit organizations and fundraising would be helpful, but not mandatory. Interested individuals should for ward their resume detailing appropriate skillset to info@oakvillefestival.com or mail to The Oakville Waterfront Festival, P.O. Box 52011, Oakville, ON, L6J 7N5.