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Wednesday September 6, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A3 Margaret Anderson (bottom photo "4 right) says a few words at the opening of the gardens at Ian Anderson House. Chair of the Garden Committee Theresia Andrew Maas (left) and Mayor Ann Mulvale officially opened the gardens. Gardens at Ian Anderson House a labour of love B y Howard Mozel OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF While everyone involved with the Sanctuary Garden at Oakville's Ian Anderson House (IAH) are justifiably proud of their accomplishment, all agree that the best dividend is the effect it has on those for whom it was created. "The most thrilling part is to see the residents come through with their families with a smile on their face," said garden designer Heather Allison. Project chair Theresia Andrews-Maas con curs wholeheartedly: "The most rewarding part of the garden is that it will make a difference to the residents and their families." Designed by Allison for the spirit as well as the senses, the garden features lit paths, sitting areas, a rock garden, gazebos, waterfalls, a pond and much more. There are even spots where plants and flowers are situated at such levels that wheelchair-bound residents can touch and smell them for a garden that appeals to all the senses. Cancer hospice residents have place of serenity "Everyone has gone above and beyond to complete it," said Allison, who was on hand for last Wednesday's official opening. "It's so nice to see the finished product." A registered charitable organization, IAH is Ontario's first free-standing cancer hospice and provides quality palliative care free of charge in a home-like setting for residents of Halton and Peel. IAH founder Margaret Anderson explained that while the main focus of the facility is the raising of operating funds for resident care, the long-range plan always included a garden. "I know all those whose generosity made this possible must have a tremendous feeling of sat isfaction," she said. Mayor Ann Mulvale characterized the garden as a place of peace wherein residents and their families can enjoy a continuation of IAH's sup portive environment. "It is a special night," said Mulvale. "When dreams are realized, it's always a special night." The pond includes a natural limestone water fall surrounded by magnolia and featuring aquatic plants. The mossy stcyie creates an impression of age, despite the fact they were sit uated on-site only recently. "The sound of the waterfall is very soothing," said Allison. The pond is positioned to be the focal point and from that spot visitors have picturesque views of the rest of the garden. The rock garden, said Allison, features a display of hostas that is second to none in Ontario. "It's 99% done," said Allison, who explained that other touches - such as peonies from the Oakville Horticultural Society - are still to come. For Andrews-Maas, the garden was a labour of love - not to mention fun - for all those involved in planning the project, raising funds for it then finally seeing the idea bear fruit. "Whatever needed to be done was done with passion," she said. Coffee firm looking for used books to help kids Schools across the country are opening their doors to another year of learning. As kids make their way back to school, local Starbucks coffeehouses are providing an oppor tunity for customers to help them read and succeed. Through the All Books for Children book drive, Starbucks stores across Ontario will collect new *and gently used books and donate them to schools and literacy organi zations in the cities where the books are collected, from Sept. 6th to Oct. 4th. As part of the kick-off celebration, Starbucks Foundation will be donating US $10,000 to Frontier College, a Canada wide, volunteer-based literacy organization and has been teaching people to read and write since 1899 and US $10,000 to the Hamilton Public Library. "All Books for Children is a great opportunity for the community to help deserving children throughout Ontario," says Karin Koonings, marketing manager, Starbucks Coffee Company, Eastern Canada. "In promoting literacy, Starbucks, in partnership with Frontier College, will empow er children by giving them the gift of reading. We strongly encourage parents and children to collect new or gently used books and donate them at their nearest Starbucks store or Chapters location. Each one of these books will touch a child's life." The All Books for Children book drive supports literacy organizations in local communities with critical needs. In all, more than nine organizations in Ontario will benefit from the program the Hospital for Sick Children. "Our hope is that children will be inspired and motivated to read," says Sandi Kiverago of Frontier College. "It is with dedicated partners like Starbucks that we are able to devel op, continue and enhance our literacy programs for children. Every child deserves a chance to read and with the All Books for Children program, a whole new world opens up to our Canadian youth and they are able to enjoy and experience the benefits reading has to offer. Since the program began three years ago, more than half a million books have been distributed to children through local schools and literacy organizations across North America. Over 12,000 books were collected and donated throughout Ontario as a result of last year's book drive. Optimizing your health through chiropractic care A love for dealing with people and the desire to help people live life to the fullest has seen Dr. Ryan French graduate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and begin practicing in Oakville. "I love the positive atmosphere in chiro practic offices," says Dr. French. "I've always found that people really love being here, taking a progressive step towards better health." You will find Dr. Ryan, as he prefers to be called, in the Moore Chiropractic Centre on Trafalgar Rd. where he anticipates the opportunity to help you "live life at an optimal level." Ryan is excited for the opportunity to continue working in Oakville, as he has spent over 10 years working with his father, Carl at Speers Road Broadloom, helping people pick out the perfect floor ing for their home. This sincere effort to satisfy customers has now been passed on to his patients, as Ryan now provides inside," explains Ryan. Ryan acknowledges the fact that "when people understand more about the way in which the body functions, they are more likely to make positive health choices throughout life." This is why the Moore Chiropractic Centre now holds a health and wellness seminar almost every week. "At these sem inars we give people the type of time com mitment that we could not feasibly do on an individual basis throughout the day," says Ryan. These ) information sessions are open to the public as well. Drs. Brett Moore and Steve Connor officially welcome Ryan to their team and would like to welcome everyone to the centre at 275 Trafalgar Rd. on Saturday, September 9 for a Grand Opening and Open House from 11:00am to 2:00pm. For details regard ing this event or the health and wellness seminars, please call 845-5747. THE LITERARY SEASON BEGINS! B ookers B ookstore, 172 Lakeshore Rd. EL, O akville · 844-5501 · bookers@ sym pa1lco.ca ADULT ACTION 1. 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