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Jeweller, radio station receiving new awards from chamber David Barthau is the Whitchurchâ€"Stoutfville Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever lifetime achievement award winner. “We, as a chamber of com- merce and the organizing commit- tee, wanted to recognize a busiâ€" ness person in the community for their length of service and their community involvement,” said Karen Cashin, chairperson of the Chamber’s business awards selec- tion committee. The announcement was made Monday duringthe Chamber’s Busi- ness Recognition Awards nominee presentation. "We wanted somebody with a well-known local profile, who was also recognized for supporting local events and activities." “I'm quite honoured to be rec- ognized,” Mr. Barthau, owner of Barthau Jewellers said in an inter- view with The Sun-Iribune. “I had no idea. I don't submit my name for any awards. 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BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolan@yrmg.com (Advertisement) should be on merit or peer recogni tion.” Mr. Barthau opened his jew- elry store in 1978 and two years later he and his family moved from Marka to Stouffville. “I thought, ‘lt’s a great town. We’ve got to move up there.’ And I didn’t like the commute from Markham to Stouffville," he said. He has also been involved with the Stouffville Lions Club and in 2000 he started the organization’s vision screening program for chil- dren. Mr. Barthau has been a cham- ber of commerce member since the early 19808 and spearheaded the creation of the Stouffville Busi- ness Improvement area, which is now the Downtown Stouffville Working Group. Also receiving a new award at the Sept. 23 gala event, will be WhiStle Radio. It will be given the Hall of Fame award for outstanding non-profit organization or agency. “It's benefited so many kids because we've identified vision problems," Mr. Barthau said. “Through the combined efiorts of so many individuals, WhiStle Radio is a prime example of what and how far one idea or vision can actually become. Amidst all other possible recipients it is an honour to receive the hall of famaaward for a non-profit organization in 2010 and accordingly to be recog- nized for the tireless efforts of the many caring and diligent people COMMUNITY WORKER AUTO TRAILER www.NorthPortTrailers.com Locally Owned Operated 905-985-9330 Toll Free 1-866-985-9330 181 NORTH PORT an, PORT mm on Andy Walker, general manager of the Stouflvifle Creek Retirement Home in Stoufl‘ville, presents popcorn to (from left) Bob Donald, a director of WhiStle Radio, David Barthau of Barthau Jewellers, and Karen Cashin, of the Whitchurch-Stouflville Chamber of Commerce. WhiStle Radio will receive the Hall of Fame Award for a non-profit organization or agency and Mr. Barthau the first lifetime achievement award, recognizing his con- tributions to the community through volunteer and charitable activities, at next month’s awards event. who emulate Stouffville’s commu- nity spirit," said Peter Fraunberger, chairperson of WhiStie Radio. 0 Business entrepreneur of the year: Stouffville Florist - Kim Ever- son, the Hearty Artichoke - Suze Joyce and SNAP News - Attilia and Tma Demjen. Three categories of nominees were also revealed this week: ' Business of the year: Southwire Canada, WillOW Springs Wmery, Mr. Radon and Stouffville Creek Retire- ment. 0 Corporate citizen of the year: Susan Acton of Boston Pizza, Norm Clements representing Northern Gate Retirement Community and Dr. Peter Weidelich of Town and Country Animal Hospital. Wmners will be chosen by an independent group who are not members of, the Chamber’s board or awards selection committee", according to Mardi Taylor, executive director of the organization. CANCELLED LAST YEAR The awards were cancelled last year, so chamber members were not sure what the response would be when they put out the call for nominations this year. “We were very pleased. We felt we got an excellent response from the community,” Ms Taylor said. Works centre delayed again Occupancy of the town’s new operations centre has once again been delayed by a month. The move-in date is now slated for Oct. 22. In May, the anticipated occupancy date was Aug. 31 and before that it was expected to be in June or July. “Aquicon (the contractor) actu- ally slipped in the month of July due mostly to its trades not keeping up with the schedule." wrote PaulWhite- house, director of public works for the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville in his report to council Tuesday. Despite the delays, the project is expected to come in on budget â€" $10.76 million. The centre, at Hwy. 48 and Bethes- da Road. will consist of a 28,987- square-foot main.0pcrations build% ing, a 4.465-square-foot unheated storage facility and a 10.147-square- foot salt/sand storage building. The awards banquet and cer- emony, complete with Academy Awards theme, will take place Sept. 23 at Stoufiville Creek Retirement residence. The reception runs from 6 to 8 pm, followed by dinner and the awards. “I’m expecting a sellâ€"out,” Ms Taylor said. “It’s an opportunity to network with the business commu- nity of Whitchurchâ€"Stoufiville and to support the business community for what they add.” Tickets are $65 for chamber members and $75 for nonâ€"members and available from the chamber via chambthitchurchstouflvillexa or 905642422 7. STAFF PHOTO/SJOERD WITI'EVEEN