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Do you know someone who has significantly But the 81-year old resident of I contributed to the quality oflife inWaterloo? lfso. luther Village on the Park had a hard consider nominating that person for the city’s time convincing other members of his ' highest civic honour â€"â€" the Waterloo Award. retirement community that was the “Receiving the Waterloo Award is a great hon- secret of his success as he planted a our. so we encourage you to take the time to nomi- plethora of colourful flowers on the hate someone you know who is deserving of this small plot of land he tends. recognition,” said Mary Thorpe, manager of Volun- Even his choice of plants is a little teer Services different from the utilitarian gardens A committee comprised of past recipients. city covered with tomato plants and staff. volunteers and a city councillor will review cucumbers that surround his colourful the nominations using six criteria: innovation. t‘rt'alion. Nurse, a retired businessman impact on Waterloo, legacy effect. lettersof sup- and former president of K-W Oktober- port, length of service and personal leadership ' fest. said he always likes a little ' .. ,.’ ~ ‘ skills. Selected nominees will be those who have ”colour" in his life and enjoyed those ‘ made a considerable difference in Waterloo and vibrant visuals in the homes he once . " possibly beyond. without thought of personal or owned. financial gain. “A lot of what i did in my life had Thisyear up to three honourees will join the list colour.“ said Nurse- alluding to the Members of the Flower Power Singers directed by Don Nurse to help his flowers of 36 outstanding individuals who have received : colourful print jobs and marketing that grow, sing from their hymn books for a little divine inspiration. the award since its inception in 1997- They will made up so much of his business I)“ mm». were each be recognized on Nov. 26 when Mayor Brenda So. when he moved to Luther Vil- Halloran presents them with an artist-crafted pin [age he decided to take that piece of They thought he was teasing. as been amazing both from the impact it and certificate during a televised Cii)’ council his past with him and plant the annu- Nurse is wont to do sometimes. but he had on Nurse's plants as well as on the meeting. Recipients' names will also be inscribed als that continue give him such please was persistent and eventually con- spirit of those involved. They even 0“ plaques thathangincouncil chambers. ure. He also employed an old garden- vinced them that it was more than a have a photo that captures the Nomination forms are available online 3‘ er's trick of singing to his plants every lark. moment. with a little sign from the www.waterloo.calwaterlooaward. day to get them to grow. which had a “I thought it would be kind of fun plants in the garden encouraging the Nominations and supporting documentation few of his fellow gardeners' casting a and silly if we could do something." women to. “Singtousladies,sing.' wiiibeacoepted until 0“ 12- skeptical eye. said Nurse. “But don‘t forget who l'm "They're all holding the hymn Contact volunteer@waterloo.ca 0' 5194338â€" Whiie modern science suggests it's working with. books nicely. aren't they?" said Nurse. 6488 for more information on submitting a nomi- thc carbon dioxide expelled by the “So I said. let's give it a try and "Theyal| really worked hard" nation. songsters that helps plants grow, Nurse come back in a few weeks and see Since then. some of the singers holds to the romantic notion that he is what results we have." have approached Nurse and asked him Kidsummel' at regional t'onimuning with nature and hopes to Some of his fellow residents are a how the flowers are doing. convince his fellow residents to give it bit set in their ways and can be adverse He's assured them he's had his tape museum set for Aug. 6 a try. to trying new things. but Nurse finally measure out and the flowers are fiour- . . . There was a group of ladies who convinced a group of six singers to join ishing from that little bit of divine KidSummer '3 coming to the Waterloo Region ‘ met regularly for breakfast around the in a serenade. He even came up with a inspiration. Museum on Aug 6' from 9:30 am. ‘0 5 pm. , same time as Nurse, and he pitched name for his new choir â€" The Flower “They've blossomed.” said Nurse. Th“ special family event takes place on Mon- them the idea of forming a choral Power Singers â€" and arranged a date “Some were asking about them every day of (h? civtc holiday long Wu“ and offers group to give his little garden an extra with a professional photographer who day." free admisston {0' up '0 “"0 Child,“ wtth 9°" boom. would come out for their debut. For Nurse. the ultimate reward is to ‘10 adult admission purchased. KidSummer '5 a “They would ask me how is my gar- When the day rolled around he prove that seniors can't still have great family day where-children of all ages can den. and I would say. 'Not bad. but l'm almost had to roll one of the singers colourful lives even when living in a have somegood old-fashioned fun: . not happy." said Nurse. "l sing to it out of her bed. but eventually they retirement community. like Luther Vil- For more information ”.8“de thsummer every night but it's just not responding were all there accompanied by back- lage. instead of out on their own. and'other special events taking place at Waterloo lht' Way I like. ground music while singing from song “We hada lot of fun,” said Nurse. Region Museum. call 5‘9‘7‘8'19” or v'tsrt the - ”i said i was thinking of putting 3 sheets. ”We were able to do this in this type of Waterloo Region Museum website at rhmr together and that this could of course the hymn of choice was environment. and it was silly when it www.mterlooregtonmuseum.com be rather helpful ” Amazing Grace. and the results have needed to be silly. but it was also fun.” \. / ,/1 ' /\/ \_ 7 ‘ St. lacobs if FU RN ITU RE ease In Style. In Reach. . E].- .E Visit us at ' www.fumitureltouse.ca \ I \ Isl! S I. l \( ( )b’s I l It’\ I I l it), I I( )l SI \\/i III] \I llt’lxl I OPEN 7 DAYS 30 300' min ltd., Waterloo 519-746-0050 hâ€" I