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41| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,M arch 22,2018 theifp.ca Two Georgetown youth are being recognized for their humanitarian and charitable efforts after be- ing nominated for the On- tario Junior Citizen Awards. Each year, the Ontario Newspaper Association co- ordinates a nomination process for youth across Ontario who go above and beyond in helping their community. This year, Zoe Tavenor, 17, and Addison Brown, 9, are included in the list of nominees. Tavenor has travelled to Swaziland and Africa with her church group in order to volunteer with an HIV Task Force and volunteer with schoolchildren for a month. "It really changed me in a way that I didn't think was possible," said Tave- nor, who went with the Church of the Nazarene group. "I was seeing a lot of poverty, a lot of people without families." She says the experience not only changed her per- spective on what North Americans take for grant- ed, it made her realize that anyone can help make a difference in the world, no matter how big or small. "It feels very humbling to know that I'm recog- nized," she said. Tavenor plans to attend college for nursing and hopes to work with Doctors Without Borders one day. "People see the change that you're making," she said. "Even though you're 16 or 17, you can still make a difference." Brown follows a similar mantra. The young Georgetown girl has been raising mon- ey for charity since the age of three, running to sup- port a charity called Eri- ca's Wish. Erica's Wish is a pro- gram that provides blan- kets for children undergo- ing chemotherapy. The second year, Brown not only ran the race but raised funds. "The first year I was do- ing it I raised $36.00," said Brown, which was from do- ing chores around the house, as well as her birth- day money. After that, she started selling lemonade at a stand set up in front of her house, selling holiday cookies near Christmas and even little crafts and book- marks. As she got older, Brown started sewing and making dresses and mittens to do- nate as well. "Sometimes I just feel this urge to do something," said Brown, noting that she has always wanted to help others, to make a differ- ence, to contribute to her community. "I always get a rush af- ter, it's just this amazing feeling," she said. She says that there was one lady who bought a lem- onade from her that said something she will always remember. After handing Brown a $50 bill for a single cup of lemonade, she told the young girl that if people don't trust the younger generation, then there is simply no hope for the fu- ture. "Ever since she said that quote, it's inspired me," said Brown, adding that she's honoured to be recog- nized and nominated for the Ontario Junior Citizen Awards. "I'm not the only one that's realizing all these good deeds that can be done around the world," she said. "It's not just one person trying to change the world, it's multiple." NEWS Georgetown girls nominated for Ontario Junior Citizen Awards Addison Brown and Zoe Tavenor recognized for outstanding charity contributions ALEXANDRA HECK aheck@metroland.com l GET CONNECTED Were you there? Submit your stories and photos to theifp.ca/ureport 03 22 18 Exciting Blue Box enhancements! Starting theweek of April 2, there are newand easierways to manage household recycling. Residents will have the option to place recyclables out for curbside collection in a clear plastic bag, continue to use the Blue Box only, or use both! Clear bag Bag and Blue BoxBlue Box There is no limit to the number of clear plastic bags or Blue Boxes placed out eachweek. 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