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Wednesday June 20. 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER B1 G len lev en C hrysler C H RYSLE H · DODGE · JEEP 2 38A v-.lI Windsor Dr., fv45-7575 OFFICIAL MEDIA SPO NSOR O F TH E OAKVILLE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Focus 4 "I've branched out into writ ing some humourous stuff." Often, during a Kerr Street Singers presentation, she will read some of her poems as part of the program. "Nora's boundless energy, positive attitude and love of humanity are evident in all that she does," says Nancy Beddoe, recreation co-ordinator, Adults/Older Adults, for Oakville Parks and Recreation, award sponsor. "Each new day is another opportunity for Nora to help someone in her community." She has three children and three stepchildren, and was wid owed in 1993. Prior to her retirement, she worked at World Vision Canada for about eight years, and for many years with the Oakville Social Planning Council before it was amalgamated into the Halton Social Planning Council & Volunteer Centre. Ellie Van Vliet, Kerr Street Village Constable, and Lynn Munari of Claude's Vacuum Shoppe on Kerr Street and the Kerr Street Community Consultation Committee, nomi nated Groves. "She's just one fantastic lady and it's nice to see her the recog nition she so richly deserves," commented Van Vliet. "She's a super, super lady." The police officer describes Groves as an "unassuming indi vidual" who helps out wherever she sees a need. "Nora goes about quietly help ing others in the community, never drawing attention to herself . . . that comforting shoulder, understanding heart, helping hand, and sympathetic ear all point to the value of this devout woman. "She's such a great individ ual," concludes Van Vliet. "I'm glad she got it." Lynn Munari echoed Van Vliet's sentiment. "Nora is a phenomenal lady. She never slows down. She defi nitely deserves to be recognized." Other nominees included Violet Carley, Wanda Loyer, Willa Riffon, and Marcia Todd. 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She was honoured at a cere mony held Thursday at the Oakville Senior Citizens Recreation Centre on Kerr Street. "I never expected to win," said Groves. "I was quite sur prised. I was nominated last year, and also a couple of years ago. The first time I was in Alaska and I send'my son (to the ceremony) to accept the plaque in case I won. "But, I haven't got my 50 years yet," jokes Groves, in refer ence to the Town of Oakville honoring its 50-year residents. Groves, 78, moved to Oakville in 1956 from Hamilton, and lived on Washington Avenue for 38 years. She immigrated to Canada from England in 1948. An active volunteer, Groves serves as secretary on the board of directors of the Rodean co operative building where has lived for over eight years. Since this building opened in October 1992, she has been chairperson of the Office Committee. It is said she has the unique ability to per suade residents of various race and religious backgrounds to vol unteer in the building `for the good of all residents.' She also volunteers with the Kerr Street Community Consultation Committee, and was until recently, the group's secre tary. handling all of its correspon dence, arranging meeting loca tions, and providing the coffee, tea and home baked goodies at each meeting. Every December, she volun teers with the Kerr Street Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Santa Claus Parade. At the senior's centre, Groves is a member of its Scribblers Club and the Kerr Street Singers. She also sits on Halton Region's Seniors Safety Committee, and volunteers with Ontario Special Olympics. Her passion is poetry. Groves expresses her feelings through her poetry, and has compiled sev eral volumes of poetry and has some published work. Photo by Barrie Erskine Honoria Groves, Senior of the Year, is dedicated volunteer. Celtic cross dedicated to former rector at S t Aidan' s By Wilma Blokhuis BEAVER FO C U S E D IT O R t Photo by Barrie Erskine Dedicating the Celtic cross at St. Aidan's Anglican Church on Sunday were, from left. Bishop Ralph Spence of the Niagara Diocese, brothers Rev. David Bugler and Bernard Bugler, and Rev. Marni Nancekivell, recto of St. A idan's. St. Aidan's Anglican Church, which takes its name from the Celtic monk who brought Christianity to northern England, now has a Celtic cross. The new wooden cross, with a Celtic knot in the middle, was dedicated Sunday in memory of Rev. William G. and Elsie Bugler by their sons Bernard (Bemie) Bugler of Oakville and Rev. David Bugler of Cobleskill, New York. It was long felt that the old cross at the front of the sanctuary, in place since the church opened in 1952, should be replaced, said Rev. Marni Nancekivell, rector. "After my mother died four years ago, David and 1 decided to dedicate a cross in their memory,' said Bugler. After a lengthy search, "we found an artist who was suitable, somebody who could do this type of work." That artist is Mark Rose, who lives in Dundas and creates modem designs based on his interpretations of historical pieces, in his Mississauga workshop. Rose, a 1999 graduate from the Sheridan College School of Crafts and Design, designs and produces pieces for churches across the Greater Toronto Area and other parts of Ontario. He carved and shaped St. Aidan's Celtic cross from oak. "This cross is fashioned to evoke memories of the Celtic roots of our patron saint, Aidan," wrote Rev. Nancekivell for the dedication service, noting the Celtic knot is a "reminder of the interconnected ness of all creation. "This is a time in our culture when Celtic Christian Spirituality is being reclaimed as a vibrant spiritual force. This cross is intended to serve as a reminder of our spiritual heritage at St. Aidan's." 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