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NEZS Big round of applause for NeweII, who says town rocks Ormany, like Audrey NewelI, giving credit to Milton in general for their success. Newell, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, spoke about coming to Milton as a very quret person, almost shy.That didn't last long. «A walk down Main Street changed ail that" she said. 'Il realized 1 could talk to strangers, and 1 didIf From teaching craft classes at W.l. Dick Middle School, and joining the Milton Op- timist Club - what she termed "her great- est achievement"- she gradually became more and more involved in the town. She provides transportation to seniors who can't or don't drive. "The biggest thing of ail is that this town rocks:' she said, bringing the audience to roaring applause. The evenling levent saw a few tears shed as well. In accepting the Entrepreneur of the Year AWard, Bridget and Shawn Saulnier, who came to Milton from the east coast, said they were moved and honoured by the unexpected recognition.t Shawn Saulnier could hardly get his words out in accepting the award for Mohawk Inn and Conférence Centre where they took over the reigns in 2013. "lt's the first community I moved into and, The award winners are (front row, from left) Melissa Coulson, Rosanna Conteduc, Audrey Newell, Mario Belvedere, Andrea Savard, Bridget and Shawn Saulnier, (back row, from left) Angelo Posteraro, Steve Kampstra and George Savard. Graham Palne/Metroand WestMedIa Group (Followon llulter@halonphotog knew 1 was going to stay," he said, wiping his eyes with a tissue. His wife added thataawe're new to the com- munity, but wile feel we're part of it very muc h." The Mohawk Inn has become involved in the community by supporting things like the United Way of Milton campaign, Desti- nation Campbellville Community Associa- tion and a host of other community and charitable organizations, not the least of which was the entire community during last winter's ice storm that left thousands without power for many days. The pair and their staff forwent their own Christmas break to keep the inn open as a safe haven for rural residents. When the rooms were full, they opened the Conser- vation Hall. Giving back to the community comes naturally to Milton's Joyce Hagevik Volun- teer of the Year Award recipient, Angelo Posteraro. In his encouraging and motivational ac- ceptance speech, Posteraro was also emo- tional. n -$0 DOWN- iLease $ +qr for LIC per Month b60 Months, hk20,OOOKmiyear 2.5L 182HP 4 Cyl, Engine, CVT Automatic Transmission, Power Equipment, Bluetooth, Keyless Entry & Much More 5.6L, V8, 3.7 HP Engine, 5 Speed, Automati 18" AIloy Wheels, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Spray-In Bedline etc. $39,998 MSRP -$1 3,000 Discount $26,998 +$1 ,630 Destination +$129 AIC Tax OTSF $289737+ HST C, Uifsi dC11 lfusas Aniea Zbplus pain charge il applicable. Plus HSI and tic Leam ALR is 0%10% flesîdus value base] on 20 tIfa kns per seat are $10 190,14 plus HST. Totl lase obigation is $14.340 plus HST. Eacess Wn charge is 10 cents pur k.Fisance cer foi 2014 Nrssan Titan t 3CAG74 AMOO )s plus paint charge il applicable HST and trlia BLE -OT F' 6 AUTOMAT71] âZ R UCONDAITIONING