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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-12-23, Page 3The Wingham Advance -Times, Dec. 23, 1985—Page 3 Please contribute to USC 56 Sparks Ottawa KIP 581 Canada (613) 23 4-6827 ELP BRE '_'.K THE P ':`TERN F POVERTY L a a goon neyhbor Slate Farm ,s mere May you and your loved ones have a safe and Joyous Holiday Season, a healthy and prosperous New Year' M E RICHARD GIBBON' 25 Alfred St East, Wingham, Ont. .357-3280 S TA f E FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Canadian Head Offices. Scarborough, Ontario We carol a message of thanks to our friends and patrons and wish them all, the best of everything. Merry Chrivtmas and Happy New Year SUNRISE DAIRY R. Bailey & Family from the Staff and Management of: Bridge Motors HappHolidas Peace to all men of good will: .Fred, Grace & Staff FRED McGEE AUTO ELECTRIC ErD. tt) �f SALES BACKED BY SERVICE 355 Josephine Street, Wingham Ph. 357-1416 YOU BETTER WATCH OUT—Doug French and .John Chippa led a sing -along while awaiting that jolly old soul, Santa Claus, at Sunday's Optimist Children's Party held at the Wingham Legion Hall. Old Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus finally did arrive and brought treats for all the boys and girls at the party. Fifteen individuals, one group named Ont Junior Citizens "There definitely are some great kids in our province," summed up Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year awards chairman Don Smith recent- ly as he announced the names of the. 15 individuals and one group which will receive, Junior Citizen cita- tions for 1985. ..,,.M•r, Smith, publisher of the Bracebridge Herald Gazette, chaired an all -day session as five judges representing the contest co-ordinator. Ontario Community Newspapers As- sociation (OCNA) and patron CP Air combed through 115 nominations be- fore deciding on the final re- cipients. Young people aged 6 to 18 who Have proven their cour- age, ingenuity, resourceful - As the fun and festivities begin, we hope you experience Christmas to the fullest... With warm friends and lots of Iau'ghter. Thanks so much for letting us serve you! KNECHTEL The Management & Staff of your AM ASSOCIATE T ness, initiative leadership, fortitude, community ser- vice and selfless per- formance were eligible to be nominated. Mrs. Smith said each one of the nominees • was deserving of an award and the quality of -this. year's • entries was "excellent". The.. recipients and their. families have been invited to attend OCNA's annual con- vention in Toronto February 13, 14, 15. They will be honor- ed at a reception sponsored by Ontario's new Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander in his suite at.Queen's Park and the awards .will be presented by him ata con- vention luncheon Friday, February 14. Each will receive a $200 cheque, a plaque, a gold lapel pin and a family por- trait with the Lieutenant Governor: ' The 1985 recipients in- clude: Cory Bendzsak, 41, of. Windsor, for rising above physical limitations to excel in school work and become both a leader and a helper. Cory has cerebral palsy. David Brown, 8, of London, for quick action which saved the life of a three-year-old .girl who had fallen into a drainage hole containing three metres of water. ' Kevin, Kristofer and Kyle Button, ages 11, 8, and 6, of Stoney Creek, for humani- tarian assistance to their family in accepting and assisting with the care of 30 foster children' who have --shed-then--home-over--the- pastdecade. Jennifer Greer, 11, of Prince Albert, for courage and selfless generosity in donating bone marrow from her body in an attempt to save the life of her younger ' brother who had Cancer. Darcy Metzger, 18, of Waterlot, for reacting calmly under pressure at the scene of a car -hay -wagon collision that claimed three lives. His actions helped to prevent further loss of life. Casey Morrison, 7, of Coll-' ingwood, for his courage, pa- tience, cheerfulness and ef- - -farts to complete school work despite .cerebral palsy and lack of use of his arms and legs. His wheelchair has a Blissymbolics computer board with which he com- riunicates by pressing'a con- trol plate beside his head. Sherry and Kevin Peltomaki, 12 -year-old twins from Huntsville, fbr except- ional volunteer service to trainable mentally retarded student at Huntsville Public School since 1982. Eddie Richards, 13, of Demorestville,,for a -courag- eous lifesaving act after a three-wheeler overturned, pinning his friend beneath the machine. Despite the fact'" his hip was fractured and his leg broken in five places, Eddie rescued his friend and drove the machineover six •miles for help. Julie and Diane Salter, sis- ters aged 14 and 13, of Enter- prise, for saving the lives of their two younger sisters (as well as their own) in an early morning fire at their home. They led the youngsters out of a second storey window to safety. Reginald' Topping, 15, of Windsor, for humanitarian service in promoting social awareness of handicapped children. A victim of spina bifida since birth, he served as Windsor's Easter Seal - Timmy in 1981 and became the Ontario Timmy the. fol- lowing year. He constantly works to improve life for the 'handicapped. •Lauren Vancaeyzeele, 10, of Newmarket, for a daring rescue of three small chil- dren from a burning car. Al- thqugh the fire was contain- ed to the dash -of the car and ' was soon extinguished by adults, Lauren's bravery and quick -thinking in a po- tentially dangerous situation were applauded. Group Award: W. J. Wood Vocational Secondary School students from Missisauga received a group award for providing both moral and fi- nancial support when fellow student Gary Ladouceur re- ceived spinal injuries and was paralyzed from the waist down' in a hockey game. In less than five• months the students raised, over $13,000 for the Ladouc- eur Trust Fund, for his con- tinuing care and education. There were 115 nomina- tions submitted'by commun- ity newspapers, schools and citizens in this, the Interna- tional Year of the Youth.. In the, program's /first five years a total of 704 young people had been nominated for awards, and 50 indivi- duals and four groups have received Junior Citizen cita- tions,. • OCNA • President Jocelyn Shrier of Goderich praised all those who were nominat- ed for an award and thanked the citizens, teachers and newspapers for submitting nominations. "Even those who were not among the final recipients can be proud of the accom- plishments, for `going that extra mile' in heroism, • hu- manitarianism,, community service or overcoming phys- ical limitations," she said. "we are proud of all our young people." Turnberry Township Council Reeve - Brian McBumey, Deputy Reeve - Douglas Fortune Councillors - Mervin Baker, Nelson Underwood, Joan Wright Clerk -Tress. - Dorothy Kelly, Road Supt. - Ross Nicholson Grader Operators - Len Baird, Geo. Gallaway Township Municipal Office may be closed Dec. 23rd to Jan. 6th for vacation. W ere programming our Christmas thoughts to include best wishes for a season of peace and prosperity for you and your 41-li ly ...with added appreciation to our faithful friends. Authorized Sales Centre, Diagonal Road, Wingham. May the glow of our warmest wishes be with you. Merry ' Christmas, jIIIN�W sttnhi,...- and thanks. Shirley's To -day's Fashions And The Girls at the Flower Nook