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B2 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 19,1999 Checking their maps for the Niagara Glen hikes on June 6th are the WishMakers, from left, are Sheila Bourque, Caroline Oliver, Bruce Manion, Theresa Sansome, Robert Goderre, and Guy Sansome. Absent from photo is Michelle Singh. The group, which meets in Oakville, is orga­ nizing three hikes - two short and one long - to raise funds for Make-A- Wish Foundation. The goal is to grant last wishes to four terminally ill chil­ dren. Photo by Ron Kuzyk M ake-A-W ish charity close to h ike organizers'hearts (Continued from page B1) "We want to make this an annual family event," said Sansome. Make-A-Wish originated in the United Kingdom, explains Sansome, who hails from England. She chose to support it "because it's an organization that's very close to my heart. It pro­ vides wishes for terminally ill children. "Seeing the sheer delight on the faces of the children when their wishes come true is very inspiring. And it's a special time together for the family." She went on to describe this charity as being "wonderful," with all of the money raised being used to grant the last wishes. SALE PRICES END MONDAY, MAY 24,1999, WHERE SEARS IS OPEN, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST Beat the GST & PST on all regular-priced Kenmore' major appliances Plus a//M aytag appliances on sale Sears will deduct an amount equivalent to the GST and PST from your purchase price on all reg. -priced Kenmore major appliances. Offer applies to in-stock merchandise in Sears Retail stores. Offer does not apply to deferral fees, delivery and maintenance agreement charges. Offer ends Sunday, May 23, 1999. Ask for details Save $50-200 all Maytag laundry teams aytag ges Save $100-250 Save $40-120 all Maytag refrigerators all Maytag dishwashers Plus, use your Sears Card and Pay no interest 'til 2001 on major appliances Pay in 20 equal monthly payments, interest free, until January 2001. On approved credit, with your Sears Card. Minimum $200 purchase. $35 deferral fee and all applicable taxes and charges are payable at time of purchase. Excludes items in our Liquidation/Outlet stores and Catalogue purchases. Offer ends Sun., May 23, 1999. Ask for details. NP0532699 Copyright 1999. Sears Canada Inc. Come see the many sides o f Sears TM V is it S e a rs O a k v ille P la ce Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am-9:00 pm. Sat. 8:00 am-6:00 pm. Sun.11 am-6 pm. Manion got involved when Sansome called the Bruce Trail Association inquiring about hiking information. "I just happened to pick his name out from the list of people I could call." Initially, Sansome was thinking of organizing a walk-a-thon, but Manion convinced her to have a hike and offered to lead the long 10- kilometre hike. He mapped out the hike routes, and also arranged leaders for the two shorter hikes. "The enthusiasm and interest that the event created has inspired us to go further and create a larger event which has the potential to become an annual celebration of the joy of giving." To find the Niagara Glen Conservation Area, take the QEW towards Niagara Falls, follow the Hwy. 405 cut-off towards the Queenston- Lewiston Bridge to the United States. When the toll booths come into view, follow the right exit ramp to the Niagara Parkway, turn right and follow the parkway for two kilometres past the hydro generating station and the Floral Clock, and watch for park signs. Allow 90 minutes travelling time. Participants are asked to arrive 20 minutes early. Hikers are encouraged to wear hik­ ing boots or good walking shoes, bring a back pack, lunch, drink, and a snack. For pledge sheets, or to sponsor a hiker, call 844-7819. United Way seeks board volunteers United Way of Oakville, the town's largest non-governmental fun­ der of health and social service agen­ cies, is actively seeking new mem­ bers for their board of directors. With a volunteer force of more than 800 people, the United Way board holds responsibility for the governance of the organization. Each year, United Way looks to the busi­ ness and residential sectors of Oakville to find committee volun­ teers to help steer the direction of the organization. In particular, they are looking for experienced board mem­ bers who are professionals from the multicultural community, individuals from the legal and financial manage­ ment sector, marketers, and those with experience and knowledge of the social service sector. Last year, United Way raised more than $2.79 million in Oakville - more than 40,000 lives are affected every day by the program and services which they fund. If you are prepared to take on a volunteer challenge at the board level, call Lindsay Williams at 845- 5571 for an application. The deadline for applications is May 21st. May Court art show winners Raffle winners of the Oakville May Court Club's second annual Art & Artisans by the Lake held April 24th at Appleby College are: Cheryl Thrasher, watercolour by Gail Mowat; Jane Knox, house painting by Karen Walker (May Court member); Carol Linton, ceramic plaque by Margaret Keenan; Kyle Roberts, Keith Ryberg wood­ carving; Janet Winnicki, basket of Avon cosmetics donated by Shirley Bigford; Marilyn Rydberg, stained glass angel by Pat Russell; John Sabine, floral display by Eve Cooney of Cove Classics; Courtney Dear, brooch by Donna Karen; Malcolm Madsen, stained glass lamp by Valerie Coomber; and Eveline Dear, stoneware platter by Amanda Reeves. The show featured 72 exhibitors - many of them local artists, with close to 1,000 people attending. The exhibit featured demonstrations by potter Marguerite Broten and woodcarver Keith Ryberg. Proceeds from the show go to Halton Women's Place and Burlington Breast Cancer Support Services, Oakville chapter.