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saturday march 6 2004 19 i live with initiative i will recognize what needs to be done and do it without prompting from others what is initiative initiative is the power or opportunity to act independently with a fresh approach before others do i will do things without having to be asked pitch in where i see i am needed be innovative and enthusiastic in ali that i do tell us your initiative story has someones demonstration of initiative left you feeling great tell us your story contact us by email at through our website located at wwwcharactercommunitycom and well post some of the stories online for all to enjoy york regions character council can be reached by calling the executive director sue smitko at 905 8304444 ext 1522 or through its website at- wwwcharactercommunitycom york region newspaper group and rogers television are proud to support the character community initiative 9 j aracter community books movies to read mary ann shadd publisher to watch editor teacher lawyer suffragette by rosemary fly away home sadlier when developers destroy the isbn 1895642167 natural habitat of canada geese a young girl and her rick hansen man in motion father take the initiative to by rick hansen and jim taylor develop a plan to safely guide isbn 0888945604 orphaned geese to safety free the children by craig norma rae kielberger the story of a poor female isbn 0771045921 textile worker who leads her coworkers in the fight to raoul wallenberg by michael unionize the workplace nicholson isbn 1555328202 radio when a football coach takes the laura secord by janet lunn initiative and befriends a isbn 0887765386 mentally challenged young man an entire town learns the lessons of compassion respect and responsibility what does initiative look like initiative is about doing something even if it isnt necessarily your job or responsibility to do so its about doing something that you havent been asked to do because you know it must be done or you see a need that is unmet having initiative not only allows you to do what needs to be done quickly and effectively but also prompts others to become involved in the endeavors you undertake because they see your positive work habits you become a role model for others for discussion con you remember an incident when you took the initiativeto do something share your story with your friends family class did it make- a difference to someone how did you feel about your self how did others see you tell us your initiative story do you have a story about initiative that you would like to share with others contact us by email through our website located at wwwcharactercommunitycom and well post some of the stories online a message from tnewaramp many members of the war amps champ program for child amputees have lost limbs in accidents through the playsafe program champs teach other children spot the danger before you play when you use your key tags you support war amps programs like champ and playsafe to order your 2001 key tags a spot the danger video or the new playsafe interactive cdrom visit our ib web site at wwwwarampsca jm or call 18002503030 jfl this message broitfit to you is i comtxriiy strike of the economisttribune j w mb express kennedy mercedesbenz canada is pleased to announce the opening of its newest mb express quick service facility conveniently located at 2929 kennedy road mb express can perform minor maintenance andrepairs on your car while you wait even without an appointment express service is intended for work that can be completed in under two hours inspections tuneups seasonal preparations or minor repairs stop by our newest location for your vehicles next service and experience the convenience of mb express i 1 steele ave mctficodav or co n s mb express kennedy 2929 kennedy road scarborough 416 2934644 flncnavee monday to friday 8am5pm wwwmbtorontoca other convenient mb express facilities mb express green lane 82 green lane thornhill 905 6952000 mb express queensway 1156 the queensway etobicoke 416 2527244 mercedesbenz toronto area retail group wwwmbtwontoca but your best may not be enough anymore you want the best for her to find out about notforprofit long term care housing and services for seniors in your community connect to wwwoanhssorg were here for you ontario association of nonprofit homes and service for seniors this message brought to you as a community service of the economist sunsuntribune