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HB NEWS ROTARY CLUBS PRESENT COMMUNITY AWARDS SAMANTHA LITTLE. Oakville's four rotary clubs recognized eight members of the Halton community last week for outstanding contributions to their communities. They received the Rota- ry Paul Harris Fellow Com- munity Awards, which re- flect the rotary's motto of "Service Above Self." BOB ELLIOT Bob Elliot, a longtime resident of Halton, started volunteering as a coach in minor hockey in Oakville. He's also volunteered with Ontario Special Olympics, coaching floor hockey and helping to esi OSO golf toons in ne on. He is also on the Adviso- ry Board of the Salvation Army and sits on the Board of Directors of the Halton Learning Foundation. GARY O'NEILL Gary O'Neill, the execu- tive director of Kerr Street Mission, has led the on for the past 10 eee According to the Rotary People of Action, his lead- ership has transformed it into an essential organiza- tion in Oakville, focusing on three different areas that serve low-income members of Oakville: Chil- dren and Youth Develop- ment, Family Care and Food Services. O'Neill is also co-chair of Halton's Food Security Action Table and a mem- ber of the Housing and Homeless Action Table. HERB SCHROEDER Herb Schroeder is an- other active member of the community who provides Paul Hat Bob Elliot, J hn St Fellow Community Awards r ‘Susan Sheppard photo ients are (from left) help especially when ps carpentry skills are needed. For 36 years, Schroeder has entertained as Santa Claus oo aio ouht laughter to patients at the Hospital. for Sick Children, seniors in nursing homes and constructed cabins at Tim Horton's camps. RAHUL SINGH Rahul Singh has been emergency worker since 1988, and created a global organization that delivers effective and effi- cient disaster relief imme- diately. Singh Anunded the Da- vid Gibson Randiene (Gebel Medic} in 1999 in memory of his best friend, who assed away just one year prio} As of to O'Neill, David Tetreault and Andrew Tyrrell. Absent: Louise Tetreault. Rahul Singh, Gary Longtime residents of Oakville, David and Loui: Tetreault are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, said the Rotary People of Action. riginal members of the Glen Abbey United Church building team, they designed the interior and taught Sunday school. Since then, they've be- ing necessities to several immigrants and other fam- ilies. In addition, they're items to families in need. ANDREW TYRELL Andrew Tyrell is presi- dent of the Canadian Ca ribbean teams h ly ser- 6 missions in 81 countries. JOHN SWEENI John Sweeney is aname synonymous with Oakville Little League (OLL). Over the past two decades, he's played an integral role in growing the league Sweeney held various volunteer league positions being appointed president in 2006. Since then, the OLL has grown to over 1,000 house _league players participating in baseball each year. Rotary People of Action youth with cognitive and/ or physical challenges and the opportunity to partici- pate in baseball at a level suited to their abilities. LOUISE vices for residents of Hal- ton from his Oakville Headquarters. Through his four years, the seat aons impact- ‘ial pro; is have wn, mand now ‘reach tens of thousands of Halton res- idents. As well, Andrew served on the Halton Re- gional Police Services Board from 2006 to 2015 as vice-chairman of Radius Child and Youth Services. has been presi- dent of Oakville Renegades Track and Field Club for 15 for the Oakville Community Foundation as well as the Oakville Hospital Founda- tion Board of Directors. Samantha Little is a placement student from Humber College. STYLISH SHOWCASE Saara Nayfeh, a Grade 12 student at Garth Webb Secondary School, works on a during her hairstyling challenge at the 34st annual fatten Skills Compet event incl led over 150 students from across the region. Graham Paine/Metroland We're celebrating 30 years of service this month, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone we've had the pleasure of serving over the years. We are looking forward to many more years of supporting you and protecting the things you hold dear. Michelle Cooper Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Michelle Cooper, Agent 1545 Cornwall Rd Unit 43 Oakville ON 905-826-4900 michellecooper.ca O Desjardins dy ‘Aepsiny| | s0aeeg eI11A420 | EL. woo"uoyEYyapIsUt