The Lucknow Sentinel, 1996-11-06, Page 3Student enjoys term
as page at Queen's Park
by Pat Livingston had some interest in
A Lucknow Central learning how the govern -
Public School student mens works and now has
has returned from a better understanding of
Toronto where he acted how bills and laws are
as a page at Queen's made, and the roles of
Park for five weeks. the clerk, speaker,
"It was a great experi- deputy speaker, party
ence," says Michael leader, house leader and
Mali. "Not many get to party whip.
(participate) and I
was surprised
when I was
accepted." He was
also lucky because
Michael was told
that with the cut-
backs in govern-
ment spending, the
program has been
affected and stu-
dents are fortunate
it even continues.
Michael applied
early last summer,
just after graduat-
ing from Grade 7.
There are some
prerequisites for
applicants, one of
those being that
the student main-
tains at least an 80
The first week was a
little different said
Michael, but after that
things became normal as
they spent their days
between classroom and
their Queen's Park duties
distributing packages of
information to members,
or while in the HOuse
delivering mes-
sages and doing
other errands.
The worst thing
Michael could
think of was the
three-piece wool
suits and ties the
pages wear. Some
days, in fluctuat-
ing temperatures
in the House, they
were unbearable.
It wasn't all
work and study for
the pages. They
were able to visit
the SkyDome, and
the Hard Rock
Michael Mali recently spent five
weeks as a page at Queen's Park
Toronto. (Livingston photo)
per cent average. He met Lt. Governor
During his session, Hal Jackman, Premier
Michael worked with Mike Harris, and party
four different speakers. leaders Lynn McLeod
That was when the issue and Howard Hampton.
with Al McLean was Although Michael
ongoing. And he was "leans to the Liberal
there when Chris party" he says they were
Stockwell was nominat- cautioned that while in
ed as' the new speaker the House they were to
after seven ballots. be completely neutral
Michael was one of and not to smile or laugh
23 pages who were at anyone's jokes or
given math lessons and comments. •
mainly taught the leg- Another caution given
islative process, on to the students was to
which they were later "act a lot better than the
tested. Michael said he MPPs" said Michael.
Cafe and the half-
hour subway ride
to and from
Queen's Park was
an experience in itself.
He also visited Casa
Loma and the Hockey
Hall of Fame with his
host family, who are
friends of his family.
Would Michael rec-
ommend the page pro-
gram to other students?
You bet he would. It was
an opportunity to expand
his knowledge on gov-
ernment, experience city
life and the best part of
all for him was the new
friends he made from all
over Ontario.
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To the great people of Lucknow and
area, for the support & patronage in the
last 10 months at the Restaurant.
We would like to wish Mary & Russ
continued best wishes and hope you show . „
them the same support you have given us.
We will still be involved with the food
industry in the catering end of the business.
Thanks again!
Doug and Mary Lou Raynard
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