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Marie and Some live with a physical or psychological limitation. Others per- formed acts of heroism or bravery. The rest have done major league acts of goodwill back home. 1 get the humbling and inspiring honour again this year of introducing the starry crew during a luncheon 54 stotjeys atop the Toronto~Dominion Centte. They've accomplished more for their communi- ties in a couple of years than 50-something guys like me will ever be able to account for. We’ll then head to David Onley's place. also known as the lieutenant Governor's Suite. for another round of well-deserved presentations and photo opps And perhaps wander down the hall to visit Premier Kathleen Wynne. if she's not putting out a ï¬gurative ï¬re. Thenemnolocal 'ientsdï¬stimebutmme Stouffville District Seoo School students â€" len- NfeIOomellyQIelsey’lhnandGaflmalindalâ€"were worth nominees. . I’d ike to introduce a local kid or two next March. 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