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VALENTINES SPECIAL TARTAN TERRORS Saturday February 13 8 pm Taking the Celtic scene by storm the Tartan Terrors North Americas premiere Celtic Event features the best in music comedy and dance Dinner Show Reception 100 I Show and Reception Buy tickets online at or call 24Hr Tlckat Ordar Hotllna at WINTER WORKS SALE hi Newmarket Readers Choice Winner u Expires February 14 2010 Financing available as low as 5 O AC ARMOR NEWMARKET SHOWROOM 16700 Bayvicw Ave Unit BARRIE SHOWROOM Borne Dr Unit COMMUNITY Nomination deadline extended Awards honour people of character BY TERESA FORD Go ahead York Region show you have character The Character Community Foundation of York Region gives you the chance to nomi nate a person business or organization that demonstrates character through the York Region Community Character Awards We are looking for examples of how a person lives and breathes the attributes making good decisions doing good and making the community a better place to live foundation interim executive director Karen Addison said Nominees must live in the region and have demonstrated one of the 1 1 character traits on a regular basis or a specific occasion It could be your neighbour who shovels snow for you in the winter someone who volun teers or the hockey mom who always brings oranges to practice Ms Addison said There are some highprofile people nominated but the majority of those rec ognized are everyday people she added I think these kinds of awards show people do good things and inspire others to follow York Regional Police Const Garry Vosburg stationed on Street in Newmarket has the Character Hero Award he received last year in a display case at home He was nominated by a coworker because of his dedication to the Special Olympics Foundation No one does what they do for recogni tion because virtue is a reward in itself he HOW TO NOMINATE Nomination forms are available at The submission deadline has been extended to Feb 12 said But being recognized is a reassurance that people notice what you are doing and that it does matter He was proud to share the stage with fel low recipients who have made a difference in the community providing so many examples for others to follow He hopes living with such character will become infectious and others will be inspired by the numerous stories he said Its really nice to know Im not the only one out there fighting for the greater cause he said The North York Chapter of the MS Society was humbled by the experience of receiving the Business of Character nonprofit and service organization award chairperson Judy St Cyr said It recognized that we the volunteers do our best she said We were very proud She found the award ceremony an inspir ing and uplifting event since it is not every day a person hears about others doing good in the community It was wonderful to see the awards hand ed out across the spectrum she said WINTER HAS ARRIVED You Need Energy Efficient HRTC ends Jan 312010 Bay Bow Specialists Hassle Free Estimates Mill NUDUM WINDOW HANiommhi 9067788311 18662124443 Fully Insured 100 Financing Available