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Canton Church and Community Program holding awards ceremony

Posted 9/15/19

CANTON – The Canton Church & Community Program will present three awards in a ceremony at 4:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 at the Grasse River Heritage Room, 30 Court St. The presentation is part …

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Canton Church and Community Program holding awards ceremony

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CANTON – The Canton Church & Community Program will present three awards in a ceremony at 4:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 at the Grasse River Heritage Room, 30 Court St.

The presentation is part of the not-for-profit organization’s Annual Meeting.

The community is welcome to attend to show support to the honorees: James Snell, Paul Mitchell, and Coakley’s Hardware.

The Richard Morrow Humanitarian Award recognizes community volunteers who through their service to Canton demonstrate the values and commitments exemplified by the late Richard Morrow, former president and long-standing member of the C&CP Board.

This year’s honoree is James Snell of Potsdam. A deacon at St. Mary’s Church in Canton, he has been quietly responsible for many good deeds, including as landlord to the Church & Community Program’s food pantry and Second Chance Thrift Shop.

“Through this award, we have been able to recognize people who have supported Church & Community Program in a variety of ways: through financial gifts, volunteer work, and significant contributions of time and talent. Over these years, we have been the beneficiary, along with St. Mary’s Church Thrift Shop, of Mr. Snell’s commitment to offer an affordable place for our operations,” said Patricia Alden, CCP board president.

Former Plaindealer Editor Paul Mitchell will receive a unique Community Champion Award in recognition of, and with much appreciation for, his dedication to supporting hometown not-for-profits.

Coakley’s Home & Hardware will be presented the Community Partner Award because this business has done so much to support a wide range of programs in Canton. For CCP, this means financial support in addition to offering fundraising opportunities such as hotdog and chili sales.

“Financial support matters to our modest operation, but even more important is the feeling of being recognized ourselves as contributors to our common life,” Alden said.