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OCNA announces '93 Junior Citizens of the Year
OAKVILLE- Ontario's Junior
Citizens for 1993 have been
selected.
Ontario Community Newspapers
Association (OCNA) President Ken
Bosveld announced the 11
recipients Dec. 6 after they were
chosen from among 117
nominations submitted through
OCNA member newspapers across
the province.
Ontario's 1993 Junior Citizens
are:
David Clark, 12, of Lambeth, for
his positive and cheerful attitude in
dealing ,with a rare kidney disease.
He raises funds and awareness
through ' the World Transplant
Games and for the Kidney Foun-
dation and, as ' the Foundation's
Poster boy, promotes organ
donation. His encouragement and
•counsel give other transplant
patients hope and inspiration.
Vanessa D'Souza, 17, of
Etobicoke, for her outstanding
community service. As a volunteer
for her' local hospital, the concern
and caring she gives is im-
measurable: She is active in a youth
foundation and the Royal Commis-
sion for Learning. She is a self-
starter whose commitment of time
and energy benefits everyone.
Christina Dudman, 13, of Tiver-
ton, for her exceptional courage
following a violent•car collision. In
spite of suffering a broken ankle
and nose, she pulled her badly
injured grandparents and uncle from
the vehicle, which had burst into
flames. There is no doubt her corn-
posure and quick thinking saved
three lives that night.
Samantha Holmes, 16, of Missis-
sauga, for her determination and
commitment to a cause. She was
instrumental in waging a successful
campaign to have women's hockey
recognized as an Olympic sport.
She also volunteers her time at her
local hospital and with the elderly.
She proves that one person really
can make a difference.
Colin Linton, 12, of Gloucester,
whose presence of mind, averted a
potential child. abduction. A woman
had snatched a child from his
caregiver and when she attempted
to flee, Colin restrained her until
police arrived. His willingness to
become involved is a superb
example for everyone.
Jennifer Long, 11, of Stoney
Creek, for her concern for others
less fortunate than herself. She has
been instrumental in organizing and
leading campaigns to collect•goods
for her local food bank. Her leader-
ship skills and sense of respon-
sibility have motivated other young.
people and neighbors to become
involved in their community. Jen-
nifer exhibits true community spirit.
' Anita McElligott, 1.5, of Wal-
laceburg, for overcoming leukemia
with grace and a positive outlook.
She has devoted herself to working
with children in local hospitals;
counsellipg them on dealing with
cancer. Pier dynainic, encouraging
personality enhances the lives of all
those around her.
Jeff Preston, 10, of Port Elgin,
for his fighting spirit. He
demonstrates through his never -
give -up attitude that anything can
be accomplished if you set your
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mind to it. As Poster Boy for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association
two years in a row, he informs the
. public and raises funds for research.
He leads by example with his quiet
determination and compassion for.
others.
Greg Reilly, 17, of Downsview,
for his generosity towards others.
His one-on-one assistance to a
newly -immigrated family is one
example of his altruistic nature. He
is active in hospital volunteer work,
Amnesty International and other,
refugee programs, demonstrating his
global view and sense of respon-
sibility.
Gordon Simpson, 9, of Missis-
sauga, for his sense of humor and
self-confidence in spite of an auto-
immune disorder that causes loss of
hair. His unique maturity and sen-
sitivity allows him to reach out to
educate and support others dealing
with.the same condition.
Dean Stoltz, 18, of Kitchener, for
his tenacious courage overcoming-
adversity. After the death of his
father, he took over running the
family farm, while still being active
in community service and school.
He has conquered a learning
disability to the extent that the will
soon be entering university. His
drive and sense of obligation sets a
definite example for his peers.
The Oakville -based OCNA, which
represents more than 260 com-
munity newspapers in Ontario and
the Northwest Territories, has
honored Ontario's Junior Citizens
since 1981 with Bell Canada as co-
sponsor for 1991 Young people
ages six to 18 are recognized for
their courage, ingenuity, resour-
cefulness, initiative, leadership,
fortitude and community service..
The award recipients and their
families will be guests of Bell
Canada and OCNA at an awards
ceremony at the Toronto Airport
Marriott Hotel on Friday, March 25
1994. The awards will be presented
by Ontario's Lieutenant governor,
the Honorable Henry Jackman and
each recipient will receive a $200
cheque, a commemorative plaque, a
gold lapel pin, and a family portrait
with the Lieutenant Governor.
Mr. Bosveld praised .the awards
recipients and all other nominees,
saying, "Junior citizens may emerge
from various circumstances, but
what they .have in common is
remarkable inner strength and
character. They are a source of
pride to their families and com-
munities, and an' inspiration to all
citizens of Ontario."
French opportunities, will
expand in Huron County
Canadian Parents for French,
Huron chapter, is expanding its help
to provide French opportunities for
the Anglophones of this area.
Last .year the French course.
included a dozen interested parents
of immersion students of varying
levels, of proficiency. This year CPF
is pleased to be able to offer several
classes at different levels (adult
enrolment permitting, anyone wel-
come). There will he two well-
qualified dynamic ladies from
France to do the instruction!
Corinne Gazet is from. Montpel-
lier, a city in the south of France,
She has lived in Canada for nearly
five years. She taught_.Freneh in
Toronto for three 'years before
coming to Goderich last fall. She
taught adults and children (all levels
from beginners to advanced) in a
well-known . private school,
'L'Alliance Francaise', while also
teaching Bell Canada employees.
Presently, Corinne is a volunteer
in the French .department at the
high school and at St. Mary's
school. in ' Goderich. She really
enjoys teaehing and hopes her en-
thusiasm will make learning French
enjoyable.
Elisabeth Spaleta is a language
teacher from the Paris region. She
has lived in Huron county with her
family
for thepast five years.
She
is well know for her dedication to
bringing French entertainment for
children to this area (such as
`Theatre Pour Votis' and 'Adve-
ntures en Francais'). She also
volunteered to help young immer-
sion readers 'for two years at St.
Mary's school. She also completed
six years of university training in
France. She obtained her Master's
degree in English and her B.A. in
'Science of Education' in 1988 and
1989. She loves meeting people and
introducing newcomers to French
culture!
Both Corinne and Elisabeth are
looking ' forward to meeting all
those interested at the orien-
tation/information'meeting on Jan.
6, 1994 at St. Mary's ; school .
library, Goderich, from 7 9 p.m.
the French course offered will start
the following'week,and will run for
eight two-hour sessions. Night of
the week, levels offered and cost
will 'be finalized on the night.
Fpr more information call Corinne
(524-7854) or Elisabeth (524-8509).
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