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Bonnie Jackson honoured for 37 years of caring by Nathan Howes Special to the Beaver 5 | Friday, February 13, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Bonnie Jackson didn't become a volunteer to get recognition. She gives back to the community because it makes her who she is. On Wednesday, the 66-year-old Oakville resident received a high honour for her 37 years of charitable work. Jackson was given the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award, which recognizes those who volunteer their time to help others and their communities. Governor General David Johnston presented the accolade to Jackson and 18 other recipients, including Halton police's Mike Duhacek, at the Hollywood Theatre at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). "When I hear a `yes' on the other end of the phone it brightens my day. It might be helpful for others to understand the joy somebody can feel when they do something for others," said Jackson, noting she is "very honoured" to be a recipient of the accolade. Established in 1995, the award "sort of lost see Jackson on p.8 Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman chiropodist Governor General of Canada David Johnston with Oakville resident Bonnie Jackson who received the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award Wednesday in Toronto. | photo courtesy Terry Jackson Helping you manage Now offering diabetes, foot ulcers Laser treatment for toenail fungus. and wounds. located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca Create your dream h t a B r o n e Kitch For our clients, their guests and prospective clients Lunch, Learn & Enjoy Avoiding Transition Trauma Presented by: Elaine Frost Trusted Transitions 20 years experienCe | Quality Craftsmanship | Custom designs Tuesday, March 3 · 12-1pm Holiday Inn: 590 Argus Road, Oakville (Southwest of Trafalgar Road and the QEW) Call for a Free Estimate 905-844-3332 Visit our showroom: 333 Wyecroft Rd. Unit 3, Oakville www.aromakitchens.ca RSVP 905.842.2100 ext. 2