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Continued from pg. 3 Neighbourhood Legend Award Iris Bailey Iris has given many hours of her time and love to over 200 children during her many years as a foster parent. She has taken children into her home at all hours of the day, provided support to other foster parents and given a sense of stability to the many children she has helped throughout their lives. She is very active in her church and continues to work on many volunteer projects in her current job as an educational assistant. Iris is, and has always been, a strong, caring woman who strives to give of herself. She is a foster mother, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbour. She demonstrates commitment to her family, neighbourhood and community in all she does. She truly is a Woman of Honour. Professional Innovation Award Crystal Kolt Crystal is a vibrant, energetic lady that instills confidence in everything she does. She has given much of her time to various community committees, including Canadian Parents for French and the Adult Learning Centre, to name a few. Crystal played a key role in the development of the Flin Flon Community Choir and has musical accomplishments that include classical works and many major productions. One of her major accomplishments as the coordinator of the Flin Flon Arts Council has been to bring cultural events to the community. Crystal's special talents made the successful Cultural Weekend a huge success, thus receiving mention in The Globe & Mail. A nomination is the only way a community can say thank-you to her for enhancing the community. Community Legacy Award Joan Thorley Joan is a wonderful person, a great role model for all, and will graciously give her time to various causes. Joan has volunteered for many years for many clubs and organizations, including the Flin Flon Skating Club, Flin Flin Minor Hockey, Flin Flon Bombers and the Flin Flon Health Auxiliary. She has done many door-to-door canvassing campaigns and helped out at many of her children's school activities. Joan has volunteered as long as her kids can remember. She gives selflessly of her time and energy for the good of a community she has called home for almost 47 years. She loves her town and the people in it, and loves to socialize and keep busy. Young Woman of Distinction Award Melanie Rodabaugh Melanie is a hometown girl who, after beginning her career at the tender age of 16, driving trucks, went on to possess the insight and determination to start the successful Peechy Keen business. Melanie began by renting a small area beside The Bulk Bin and with as few staff as possible and herself, she ran a successful business. When she realized that her business had grown, she moved into a larger store. Through many hours of labour, she painted and gave the space her personal decor. During this time, Melanie also served on the board of directors of the SPCA and has even brought home a small dog. She is not afraid to give her community her best effort and therefore is a deserving Young Woman of Distinction. Lifetime Achievement Award Dona O'Brien Dona came to the community with her husband, Doug, in 1972 with six children in tow. She met many young women and was asked repeatedly to support and offer resources and information to women breastfeeding their babies. She helped form the Flin Flon branch of Le Leche League and went on to work at the provincial, national and, eventually, international levels. Over the years she has volunteered her time with the Trout Festival and the Queen Mermaid Pageant, Chamber of Commerce, Inner Wheel and St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church. Dona was also one of the women who helped shape the future of local education by initiating the band program for the Flin Flon School Division. She has truly made a lasting difference in our homes and lives. What she has taught us will be a living legacy that will pass from generation to generation.
