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News and Events
MS Society recognizes Rick Shaver
Team Cornwall member accepts award in Toronto!!
Seaway News publisher and editor Rick Shaver accepts his Media award from Pauline Tardif during the awards luncheon at MS Ontario's fall conference/annual general meeting in Toronto on November 8th.
Seaway News publisher and editor Rick Shaver accepts his Media award, also present in the photo is Yves Savoie(President of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada & Ontario Division), Karen Torrie-Racine(Ontario Division Board director & local volunteer office manager) and Pauline Tardif(Vice Presient, Ontario Division).
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Twenty-three years ago Rick Shaver and Dick Aubry began a little paper that they hoped would serve the city and area. Serve it has. Making it in the paper business was ambitious, especially when the area has a daily paper. Their little paper could easily have been swallowed up by the big Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto papers as well. The history of Seaway News will one day be documented as the little paper that could.
On Saturday Rick Shaver publisher and editor became award winner as he was recognized in Toronto by one of the charities he so richly supports. The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Ontario Division held their fall conferance and annual general meeting. A time to reflect on work finished, work in progress and pay tribute to the generosity of the many people who put forward their time on a regular basis. The Cornwall and District chapter nominated Rick to receive the prestigious Certificate of Exceptional Achievement in the Media catagory. Rick understands everyone has a role to play in making a difference in people's lives. He has proven that his huge heart knows no boundaries and as a result, Rick and Seaway News were chosen as this year's award recipient. The Media award is in recognition of support above and beyond by allowing the chapter to gain exposure for their fund raising events and to promote their mission.
At Saturdays luncheon Rick was presented the award by Pauline Tardif, Vice President of Ontario Division. "I couldn�t be prouder at a time like this, sharing a little goes a long way" said Shaver reflecting on his efforts. "The local chapter is proud to call Rick Shaver and Seaway News their friend and colleague in the efforts to end MS" said Karen Torrie-Racine, Ontario Division Board director and local volunteer office manager, who attended along with treasurer Marilyn Flaro representing the Cornwall and District chapter
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