Nominees sought for ‘top citizen’

Everyone knows someone who has made a difference in our community through their volunteerism and generosity—someone who is deserving of the title “Citizen of the Year.”
Now is the time to put that person’s name out there.

The town’s “Citizen of the Year” selection committee is asking the public to nominate individuals for the award, which is being given out for the 25th time this year.
Nomination forms are now available at the information desk at the Civic Centre.
Letters requesting nominations also have been sent out to local service clubs and other organizations.
Town secretary Lori Pattison said yesterday one nomination form has been completed and returned so far.
Anyone who has done an outstanding job for the community in any way is eligible for the award.
The only stipulation is that the recipient be a resident of Fort Frances and that the nominee not presently hold elected office.
Completed nomination forms must be returned to the Civic Centre by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26.
The selection committee is comprised of Linda Hamilton (“Citizen of the Year 2008”), Gord McBride, and Couns. Andrew Hallikas and Paul Ryan.
The “Citizen of the Year” formally will be honoured at the town’s annual appreciation banquet next month, and also likely take part in the Santa Claus and Canada Day parades.
For more information, call Pattison at 274-5323 ext. 290.