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His award-winning honest, thoughtful and often satiric columns garnered Dave the respect of his many readers and fellow edi- tors and reporters. He was renowned for his compassion, intelligence, wit and, most of all, for his love of writing and aptly chosen profession. Dave died Sept. 22, 2008 at the age of 46 after a seven-month battle with cancer. That month, the Richmond Hill native would have celebrated his 25th anniversary with YRMG, where he began his career as a reporter at The Liberal after graduating from Ryerson Uni- versity and ended it as Markham Economist Sun editor. The $1,500 bursary, to be awarded at the 10th annual YRMG Celebration of the Arts gala Saturday, Oct. 2 at Markham Theatre, will go to a person passionately pursuing a career in journalism. York Region Media Group is accepting applications for its annual David Teetzel Lit- eracy Award, which honours the memory of a respected and beloved former editor and writer. Budding journalists can apply for bursary in former editor’s name #2 Aflearo manta Academwv The David Teetzel Literacy Award seeks mgr? OC>CImU am>nImxm FPO; m>_mh BRIDAL SH 8W 0 Entries can be eâ€"mailed to Debora Kelly, editor in chief, at dkelly@yrmg.com or deliv- ered to The Sun-Tribune, 6290 Main St., in downtown Stoufiville. 0 Your entry must be received by 5 pm. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Include your name, address, a daytime telephone number and verification of educational status. 0 In no more than 250 words, explain why you want to pursue a career in journalism and how this bursary will help you achieve that dream. ln nine years, YRMG and other generous sponsors have awarded more than $280,000 to 175 performers. To apply: 0 Applicants must be residents of York Region currently enrolled in a journalism proâ€" gram or related studies. The bursary annually honours the art of writing and journalism, joining the host of awards helping talented York Region artists follow their dreams in theatre arts, dance and vocal and instrumental performance. to support young writers following in those footsteps. SURE. With over 3,000 cars to pick from, its easy to find a great deal. Plus, with over 200,000 visitors a month, you’ll find someone to take over your lease in no time. Can I change c every year? If you go to LeaseBusters.com. Today and... Get Out of Your Lease Save on lease deficiency penalties Save time and get out of your lease now Save on ybur replacement vehicle by selling your current lease today Save on' early termination fees