MILTO?1 Pl~ UCLBRARY A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 143 No. 7 Tuesday, April 9, 2002 44 Pages $1 .00 (GST included) vHenderson is honoured By FANNIE SUNSHINE The Champion When Bamny Henderson mnoved to Milton 30 years ago, he knew tIs was the place he wanted to raise a famnily. 've benefited greatly from Uic peoqple I've met," Uic lawyer told Uic, audience gathered as Granite Ridge Golf Club for Uic Milton Chamber of Commerce 2001 Community Awards Gala Saturday nigt. M. Henderson, who was bon- oured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, sald he's developed numerous skills since moving to Uic town, such as public speaking, politics, tolerance and patience. 've had many personal rewards. 1 was involved wiUi Uic Milton chapter of Uic Aiihritis Society and n0w I have ailliritis," he mused, which diew hearty laughter from Uic crowd. "Now I'm involved wiUi Ailendale. " He's been involved with the Kinsmen Club, Uic Milton Business lImprovement Area and Uic Milton Tennis Club. "I Uiank you my peers for tItis honour and thank ail who keep the community active and a chaileng- ing place to live. Let's keep it up." 'Caring volunteer Powell is named Citizen of the Year By FANNIE SUNSHINE The Champion Kathy Powell said she was "blown away" when she heard her namne announced as the 2001 Citizen of the Year Award recipi- ent. "l'm completely surprised and humbled by tItis honour," an emotional Ms Powell told the audience at she 2001 Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Gala Saturday night as Granite Ridge Golf Club. "'d like to thank the Chamber and my dear friends who nominated me for tItis honour. Thanks also needs to go to my family who have encouraged me every step of the way." For the pans 20 years, Ms Powell has made pastoral visits in hospitals and long- term-care fadilities. Kathy Powell la a tireless volunteer. "Milton is truly blessed by the senior population. From thc seniors I've leamed A thc importance of commitment and alto I leamed of the multiple lottes they've expe- rienced in life." Ms Powell also credits ber mother for ber Comment ........ 6 s ngfi ic h church . "My mother bas always been mnvolved uateine........ 18 wiUi ber church and I guess 1 take notes fromn Uiat." Sports ..... 23-25 Alto nominated for Citizen of Uic Year Classified ... 26-28 were BarIt Singleton of Milton District High ScItool and Scott Schlotzbauer of M&M Shops. See orecoveageWorking # See mre coerageHadr to sa of the Community mw 'ucani Awards on page 4. F1 See page 3 7-