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A4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 5, 2000 N Q w r m io N e SFM NG& The ( M ville Beaver Hospice sanctuary garden takes root F u n d r a is in g By Howard Mozel OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Creators of the Sanctuary Garden Project at Oakville's Ian Anderson House (IAH) appear to have planted their concept in generous soil. Last week, organizers' appar ent green thumb for fundraising paid off when they hit the $39,000 mark, most of which is from individuals interested in seeing the plan through to fruition. "It's for the community and it's become a community effort," says project c h iir Theresia Architect's topographical drawing of the Ian Anderson House Andrews-Maas. and its sanctuary garden. The money is enough to com echo the ambiance of a particular information booklet. mence Phase I of the project, site, such as The Trellised "The booklet is very effec which includes the garden's Garden, The Woodland Garden tive," said Andrews-Maas. basic infrastructure such as path and The Pond. "Instead of asking more ques ways, lighting and bed prepara Allison plans to create areas tions, people are writing tion. This will allow all heavy where plants and flowers are sit cheques." digging to be completed in one uated at such levels that wheelLetters of support from shot. The groundbreaking is chair-bound residents can touch Halton's four mayors, regional scheduled to take place in April. and smell them. In short, the gar chair Joyce Savoline, Oakville A registered charitable orga den will appeal to all the senses. MP Bonnie Brown and Oakville nization, IAH is Ontario's first Crucial to the completion of M PP Gary Carr have also free-standing cancer hospice and the $75,000 project by this fall is helped. provides quality palliative care the corporate donor campaign in Said Brown: "The Sanctuary free of charge in a home-like set which area firms are encouraged Garden will provide a place of ting for residents of Halton and to contribute - perhaps even quiet contemplation and strength Peel. absorb the entire cost of one for the residents, their families Designed by Heather Allison individual garden. The Rock and the caring staff. Natural of Oakville's Heather Allison Garden, for example, costs beauty sustains hope in times of Designs for the spirit as well as $10,804, The Gazebo $6,986. A deep sorrow and pain. The tran the senses, the garden will grow permanent plague will likewise quillity of a garden is well known in increments until it features lit recognize those who contribute for soothing the human spirit." paths, a tea garden, picnic tables, in three other donor categories. Andrews-Maas hopes people rock garden, gazebo and much Those interested in the will offer not just money but also more. Even herbs will be planted Sanctuary Garden Project are their time, labour, expertise and for use in LAH's kitchen. encouraged to contact Andrews- in-kind donations. An open call Several secluded areas are Maas at 842-9767. community day will encourage planned within the Sanctuary Helping to make an impres anyone interested in helping to Garden and each is named to sion on donors is a first class drop by the grounds. Annual maintenance has been pegged at $5,000 - less depend ing on donations and volunteer Beginning Thursday, the Petro-Canada's Oakville Refinery in time. Bronte will undertake a shutdown of a major operating area. The Town of Oakville plans to During this time, maintenance and equipment will undergo a help by providing cuttings from thorough health and safety inspection. local parks while Halton Region The shutdown is planned for approximately six weeks, during will donate and deliver compost. which time the refinery's tall flare stack will be operated. Area "There is quite a willingness residents should note that the visible flame and accompanying to help and become involved," noise from the flare is a normal occurrence. said Andrews-Maas. Petro-Canada seeks to keep the public advised o f changes in Cheques can be made out to its operations and encourages use of the Environmental Line to IAH Sanctuary Garden Fund and record concerns. mailed to Ian Anderson House, If you detect odours or have a query regarding the refinery, 430 Winston Churchill Blvd., please call 1-800-667-3876. 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