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Brad Hickey, a Grade 8 student at St. Joseph's School,
Kingsbridge recently spent six weeks at Queen's Park,
Toronto as a Legislative Page. Brad is the son of Jim and
Teresa Hickey of RR3, Auburn. Brad is shown here with
Huron MPP Helen Johns.
Youth fills Page role
The news from
ondesboro
Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360
Knoxes light candle
1996
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The Lions Club of Auburn
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were: first prize, Rick and Cynthia
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By Brad Hickey
I was shocked when I received
my phone call from the Page
Program at Queen's Park and was
told that I was accepted into the
program. I always wanted to be a
page and I was getting my chance!
I was told to report to the Page
Headquarters, Room B-15 for
orientation on Sept. 6. Even though
had been to Queen's Park many
times with my brother and sister
who were pages, I was nervous.
I was greeted on Sept. 6 by Pat
Farmer, office administrator and
Arthur Birenbaum, co-ordinator of
the Legislative Page Program. I
was explained the program in detail
and was fitted for my uniform,
which consisted of a jacket, vest,
pants and tie. A full uniform is
worn at all times when working in
the chamber, lobbies, galleries or
offices during House sittings.
1 met some of my new classmates
and our group would total 24
students. The day was over and I
was to report for duty on Sept. 25
at 8 a.m.
On Sept. 24 I left for
Scarborough and my new home for
six weeks. I lived with the Vetsis,
family and their son Steven who
was a page too. It was lots of fun
and I felt I was a part of their
family. It was nice to be included in
all their plans.
We travelled by subway each day
to Queen's Park. On Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday the
schedule was the same with starting
time at 9 a.m., attendance, morning
duties, legislative process and
lunch. After lunch we dressed in
uniform a-A had our afternoon
briefing. At 1 p.m. we processed up
to the chamber for house duties. At
Berry; third, Doug and Lynn
Chamney.
There were many beautifully
decorated residences which were
really a sight to see.
3:30 p.m. half of us went to school
and the other half remained to do
chamber duties. The school groups
alternate and we had Math and
French classes. Our day at Queen's
Park ended at 6 p.m.
The pages always tried to travel
together in groups whenever
possible.
Thursdays we had to be in
uniform by 8:30 a.m. followed by
House duties. On this day we were
involved in legislative process.
Friday's we arrived at 9 a.m. and
did usual morning duties -
photocopying, delivering mail and
sorting papers.
At noon we were dismissed and
this was our mandatory fun time.
This is when we went to the Hard
Rock Cafe and Spaghetti Factory,
shopping at the Eaton's Centre and
other malls. I had lunch with Helen
Johns, MPP for Huron and the
whole group had lunch with the
Lieutenant Governor - Hal
Jackman.
The most exciting day was my
first day, which was the opening of
the 36th Parliament and Throne
Speech. During the reception a
bomb threat caused the evacuation
of Queen's Park. With all this going
on there were also riots outside, all
protesting Premier Mike Harris's
cuts. It was an experience I will
never forget!
I enjoyed my term very much
and unfortunately it is a once in a
lifetime deal. I met students from
all over Ontario and we all became
close friends. You become like one
big family.
The program is a great
experience and I would highly
recommend it to anyone. I wish I
could have this chance again!
Rev. Paul Ross led the service at
Knox United Church with Nancy
Park as organist and pianist. Lillian
Hallam lit the Advent Candle and
the Advent Candle chorus was
sung.
Brett Bean and Charlotte Worsell
sang a duet, accompanied by Nancy
Park. Rev. Ross gave the prayers.
0 Come, 0 Come Emmanuel was
sung followed by the choral
response. The junior choir, along
with Darlene Empey, Laura May
Chamney, Mrs. Ball and Mrs.
Carter, sang the anthem of
Christmas melodies.
Rev. Ross had time with the
children followed by 'the children's
People
The family of Marion Haggitt
held a surprise birthday party at the
home of her son, Stephen, on
Saturday, Dec. 23.
A delicious lunch and a beauti-
fully decorated cake were served.
In the afternoon several friends and
relatives called in. They were
present from London, Kitchener,
Blyth, Zurich, Varna, Blake,
Goderich and the Auburn area.
Jim and Maria Lawlor and family
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chorus. While Shepherds Watched
was sung and Rev. Ross read the
scriptures. The doxology followed.
What Child Is This was sung.
Rev. Ross's message was "Two
Greeters at Londesboro United
Church on Sunday, Dec. 24 were
Jim and Ramona Jamieson. Ushers
were Nick and Brian Whyte.
The poinsettia at the front of the
church was placed in memory of
Henry and Marion Hunking, by
Ken, Bernice, Shirley and family.
The fourth Advent Candle was lit
by the Lear family.
Matthew 1: 18-25 was read by
Brenda Radford. The message was
"Two Men and a Baby".
The Christmas Eve Service was
held at Londesboro United Church
Men and a Baby".
The offering was received by
Larry Plaetzer and Bob Worsell
and dedicated in song. The First
Noel was sung to end the service.
on Sunday evening. It began with
carol singing.
The Knox family lit the Christ
Candle number five. Scripture was
read by Theresa Knox, Angela
Horbanuik, Erin Horbanuik, Pam
Salverda, Rhonda Howatt and
Kevin Shillinglaw. A Christmas
Prayer was sung by Shannon Scott.
Greetings
Your Londesboro correspondent
wants to wish everyone a Happy
New Year in 1996.
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