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“( manner attributes aren't just a I'm on paper. Once you put them into action. you seehow a community becomes a better. brighter place." this year's mciplem of the (Runner (zom- munity Rmndatio‘n of York Region’s (mange our “bfld Community award. With character community week starting Monday. the foundation is launching a variety of mgionwide activities to bring character attri- butes to light and executiwr director Karen Addison said. Featured are speaking engage-‘ menu; by award winners who employ and embody character attributes. Ms Harrison. 17 and Mr. Thompson. recip~ ient of the foundation's citizens of character adult category award, an: emblematic of the foundation's practices and elegant philosophy: When people and communities embrace living with charact‘ér. w:- can change the work] M- live in for the better. MENTAL ILLNESS $110” A longtime Xerox (hmda senior executive. Mr. Thompson is now president of the Aware- ness “bits Foundation. formed in 2009 for the purpose of raising mental health awareness and efirgjnatjng mental stigm. The 'I‘hmnpstms stopped in cities along the way to take pan in mental health rallies. Their journey raised and mom than In addition. (he family volunteers its (ime at Treasures Store, which offers a place of work and suppon for people living with mental and emotional problems hammer isn‘t merely a word. Rich- mond Hill mime Mel Thompson. contests. It's action and a mold of attributes that guide behaviour [or ' the benennem of communities Grade 0! 2 Aurora High School student Brooke Harrison agrees. ‘ .{ The first' major initiative lindenaken by Mr. Thompson and his; family was the Ride f0! Men- tal Health. a [00-day bicycle trek across Canada. ' He was surprised to be nominated. let alone seiected for the prestigious award. he "me character attributes are common and something I live with and I long realized they an: critical to having communities and a country that’s great." he Mr. Ihompson will address students from both school boardsWednesday at a York Region- flyouoryourdridsuflersfrunwmthen attendingtristreesymposiun maybethemostirrponamttingyoudo thisyear. waildsooverthetruecauseottheseoondibonsandnatural sdulionSandopfionsyoucanuserimtawaytoovercomemem. Many children and am with ADD and Dyslexia have seen significant improvement withom medication. Dr. Turner is an international speaker and lecturer who has been featured on the MMyShow, W mummcmmwmcmmsm Riley LM. fie wiI present a free symposium on Thursday. October 27th at 7:30 pm at the StoulMIe Health Centre. 6219 Main Street, Stouflville. L4A 8A4 "Safety is no accident, so PLAYSAFE!” r) For mote information, all: mem‘mmanerwpfimvmh-IM To r isler call 905-640-4440 or email um munglstMIonOrogoncom (incmde x 0! seats a. contact info) BY CHRIS TRADER ctr’gberfl’yrmg. (om Award winners embrace right stuff 9 Amungflmnflufluw 1-800-250-3030 r BILITIES? al Police dwacter youth engagement 'panel at the Richmond Hill Rouge Mods Community Centre. ' M l3. she was coâ€"founder ohhe Philip A112 Centre. a home hospice. service fm youhts with lifelimjting illnesses lanthmpist lam year by the Association ofPundmisiIigHofessbmls {Otherpanin raising more than $110,000 aver four years. The oenue 'is now in the midst of building House. a palliative care facility in 11mm. to. “It'll be an amazing opportunity for people of all ages to tap into the attributes hiding imide.’ Ms Harrth ‘The earlier we Can introduce attribute Immande teens into mic models. the bet- ter.’ he said. Ms Harrison will share her character vision Monday at the YMCA young leaders council in The young woman. who plans to study social justice at university next year. attributes her ch-aractet devciopment to her mother andfathet. “lhaveaman‘ngpamntswhomisedmlobe very respectful.” she said. "I think evetyone has the ability to use all the character attributes. has goodness inside firm.\Wc just n the opportunity to make a difiemncc in this world.- The concept was initially conwived. at an international Quest for Character Symposium hosted in April. 2001. by the York Region District School Board. At that mom. then Markham Mayor Don (bosons took on the challenge to host a forum about building cities of characâ€" ter. ln lune. York Regional Council approved Charme week can be a life changer. she The week also celebrates Lht" lOth sary of York Region as a character community, Ms Addison said ’ mummumm mmmmmitmm adifhmhflismid.’ She was named outstanding youth phi- Chowder CommumryAward Winner CHARACTER COMMUNITY WEEK 13M!” 130m min WNW“! 30°C“ cw- «panama-monoman BIND-n - Thoma-“Whom” nmmfihdhmwm STOOme IOS'HIOS conmm REP m MOMS 20.12 OUTDOOR SEASON PhuoumghnmUnrmamnnmm PDMIWMM Twflwmumwmn [Smoke Humbn uumumymuuMMtMommm-h‘mm Mmm,m The mandate of the foundation is to pro- moie positive charauer development through- out Yoxjk Region in families. neiglbmulxxxls. school boards, businesses and local govem- ment. The goal is to raise awareness and edu- cake the public. private and non-profit sectors on character development. the establishment of 3 Steering Committee to develop a proposal for 3 Guyana: Commu- nity in York Regan; Enthusiastic support from a wide spectrum of memhem of area municipali- ties. businesses. educators, community orga- nizations and residents convinced the steering committee that a won-wide character comâ€" munity mitiativc would be welcomed in the new. .L New this year is the live with character chalâ€" |enge.awayforresidenxs|ostmasehwmey or their community uses character or celebrates attributes where they live. learn and play. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 7. You can submit short videos. create a public service announcement related to an attribute. send photos. a slideshuw, artwork. poem or song with the dwmcter stow they tell The benefits mach beyond the exeuise, Ms Addison said, Each submission a cer- tificate of appreciation and a selection ofemnes will be showcased on the foundation website. at public events and at the 2012 character awards in A.er a! the Richmond Hill (29mm [or the Glamor community week serves up an array of activities wirh regional partners. includ- ing food bank donations. a veterans and mili- tary respect and remembrance tea at the Aurora legion. a United Way fundraisng euchre tour- nament at York Region's administrative rte-mm in Newmarker. a Safety Village Hafloweeri day in Stoufl‘villc and a food drive at Markham Buwi. “It's a great time to focus on attributes and the importance of living with character in our communities” Ms Addison said. In 2002. Cd’uncii approved a resolution dedarihg Yfll’k Regan a Character Community. the first regional monicipality to do so in (Zana~ da A logo. mission and vision statement, and a website were introduced. Within a few months. the 11 attributes were chosen and retired NHL hockey player Wendel Clark was selected to be the first character champion. M :3, am OM 33.8“ CHARACTER CHALLENGE WM?" Mi ‘76“) I“ swoon mump- IMO!â€" is SATURDAY, October 22nd And the .St. James Bazaar is SATURDAY. October 29th Church ad in the Thursday. October 20m Stouffvillc Sun-Tribune. The Legion Ladies Bazaar MINDTECH v MONTESSORI* CENTURY 21- SOUTH BREEZE" HOME HARDWARE" VANAIK FURNITURE* BEING WELL HEALTH MAGAZINE“ Tofindoumonbouthowtomacn mm and gel the same great noon” lrom your Mr wmum as “I. am am! us today‘ 'Sobctd urns omy mummuo‘anoo! tncon ventence This may have caused We apologize for any WATER DEPOT" W-Tribune visit flyerland.ca (J‘