Celebrating Adam
Adam has been working diligently on mastering the art of archery, and has been working one-on-one with a certified archer to obtaining his instructors licence. Adam's enthusiasm has continued to grow and he is now exploring and refining his skills in the axe/knife throwing field. This is a difficult skill to develop and requires a lot of strength, endurance and determination. Congratulations Adam on "butchering the targets!"
Justin - the best neighbour around!
A generation or two ago, neighbours were a foundational piece of our lives. They were close by to help out in times of trouble, to lend a cup of sugar, or to sit a while on the front porch and talk. Some people say that neighbourliness has been fading away, but that isn't true for Justin. Justin has lived in his Guelph community for years now, and takes his role of "good neighbour" very seriously.
Justin knows many of the people in his apartment building by name, and is quick to lend a helping hand. He is involved in local politics, is a regular at community events, and has been the first to act on more than one occasion when things go wrong: a fire in the apartment building, car accident or other danger. He has successfully campaigned for a change in neighbourhood bus routes to better meet people's needs, and most recently has been preparing for the 2018 cycling and walking fundraiser, Ride for Refuge.
Christopher - Community Connector, Conductor of Relationships
Christopher is a man in motion, who builds connections and relationships throughout his community. He is a valued team member at Tim Hortons where he works and at the Mono Amaranth Public School where he volunteers. He is a talented pianist, an avid golfer, a brilliant actor, a train enthusiast, a gifted athlete, and an enthusiastic traveller. Christopher is a passionate story-teller, and has recently started exploring his interest in public speaking.
Angela and Hats On Dufferin
Hats On Dufferin began as a social gathering of individuals with a passion for the craft of crocheting, and quickly evolved into a socially responsible community initiative whose goal is to ensure that every child, person and family in Dufferin County has a hat to keep them warm this winter. It is their hope to raise awareness about otherwise unknown and unchecked poverty issues that exist in our community. With the help of volunteers like Angela, a skilled artist and owner of Triple JC's Crocheting and Crafts, they hope to donate 150 hand crocheted and knit hats to every school in Dufferin in recognition of Canada's 150th anniversary. Thanks for strengthening our community, Angela and Hats on Dufferin!