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OCNAannounces recipients of
Cntari� Junior Citizen awards
•ko*s junior Citiraae for 1990
have beenp,,�
OsLwio Corona, ty
Nevapspem
A nociatiMi (OCNA) patkhmtJobe
Monis announced the: 11
individuals and onemudredpients December
pow
they
were chow from among 113
maninatrans. submitted through the
member newspapas acres$ the
The Oakville based OCNA, which
moons over 26$ community
newspapers in Ontario and the
Nu thwestTerritories,hashonoured
Ontario's Junior Citizens with an
awards prram since 1981 with
co-sponsor Canadian . Airlines
International. Young people front
ages sic to 18 are recognized for
their courage, ingenuity,
resourcefulness, . initiative,
leadership, fortitude and community
service. <
The award recipients and their
families will be guests of Canadian
" Airlines :and OCNA at an awards
cerasony attire Wilton Ince national.
Hotel in, Toronto on Friday, March
.1, 1991. The, awards will • be..
presented by Ontario's Lieutenant
Goveraaxr, the .Honourable Lincoln
Alexander and each recipient will
receive, a. $200 cheque, a
• cammemore#vcplaquc,agoldlapel
pin and a family portraitwith the
Lieutenant Governor,
Mr. Morris . praised ;both the
awards recipients tired all other
nominees. "Thiey can all •be proud
of then accomplishments," he said.
"They have prover they are willing
to go that cxim mile, if for no other
fpasom than for their own *tenni
growth and pride, and it'sa lesson
that shouldn't be'lost•en the rest of
us."
`Onto ia's' 1990 Junior Citizens•
stn:
Brad Adams, 14, and Scott
Douglas. 15, both of Cale Ionia, for
their support and dedication to their
frieutd when lie was dying of
cancer. They were instrumental in
. ung the Caledonia Terry Fox
Run- in. memory .of their friend.
They also helped` to establish the
Stephen Young Memorial Fund
'which helps other cancer victims in
shear cotnrnwarty so offset math*
al
Alison Apar, 9, of Fort Franeerr,
for box comp in u cn unung
congenital kidney disease, a
trrnrsp$aat rejection. Ike bravery
end caring for others Inc had a
teramioos impact on her family,
classmates and community, bringing
everyone together to clime her on..
Johan Angus, 19, of Fort Frames,
eft his brave efforts in saving a
roan and- young boy whose
nnowmohi a had plunged through
the ice on Rainy Lake. he was able
to *Mem .to safety, not- thinking
ti
of the risk to himself, and than take
theta to. shelter. - ¢
.Kathleen O'Connor, . 18, of
Mississauga, for the caringai>d
commitment she has shown as a
paediatrics volunteer. She takes a.
personal interest in .her charges,
helping to ease the burdens of the
families, and. always goes beyond
the call of , duty. Her: roveand:
kindness have brightened, the day
'for children and adults alike.:
Kathryn Rutherford,, 18, of
Thunder Bay, for her deete nination .
and spirit in overcoming her battle
with canak. Despite removal ofone
arm and a portion of iter aping,:
Kathryn raises moray for correct*research and has acted .as a
spokesperson for cancer patientson
national television.
David Richanism17, ofOrleans,
for his heroic actions in' saving the
life of a woman who was drowning
in the .dank and icy Witted of the
Ottawa River. David -dove off. a -
mist ship and pulled the woman to
shote, braving; the swift current
witiiorrt thinking of his own peril.
Jason Sehnyer, 8, of Oshawa, for
his quick thieving g L.% saving a
youNiet child from a serious
*wound The s
neck glift
noose on top of * slide and was
choking her. Jaron dopedly tried to
Moat her, and when that proved to
be in vain, he ran for help.
Matti Service, 8, of Eganville, for
his courageous attitude to life
despite a very =ins and rare
disease (one of three reported eases
in North America) which sees his
muscles being calcified into bone.
His love of life and learning, is aninspiration. to all who know butt, as
well as his sense of humor and
determination.
Scott Stoppard, 43, of Hanover,.
for his quick actns when a
preschooler ran in front of an
oncoming car; As Scott pulled the
child to sefety,'he was hooded to
-the ground and suffered. a severe
concussion and other injuries. His
courage averted a potential tragedy.
Jennifer Walsh, • 17, of New
Liskeard, for her leadership, in
setting up a Student Hotline in her
conn nmuty, . She organized funding,
formed a board of directs Enid
recruited volunteers. her dedication
has, benefitted • the. • whole'
ty.
•The Haven' House Teen, 1 oil ne
'Students of Mindernoya for
outstanding cammun•ity
,commitment. These 10 young
people. have organised ant nm
crisis line for teens in need Of peer
coutnselhng..Their hard work and
devotion to the cause has paid off
for the enure Community.
For more information, contact
Lynda Davidson, Junior CrtixorCo-
ordinator, OCNA; 416.844-0184.
Where I'd Spend
I would ylike to spend my
Christmas in "he United States.
especially Florida. I could go swim:
ming all year mond, and 1 could
wear cool -clothes in the- winter,
while ag sand castes on the .
beadsOn Christmas morning I could get
out of bed. I could'.put on my
shorts, run downstairs, •go outside
where I. could get some fresh air.,
.4
When 1'came 'm :I'd have, aa} nuce.
battch: of scrambled eggs foe break
.-
fas
Then for Christmas, if T' got a
remote maul car, instead of -
waiting till spring, I couldo out-
side and drive it on the walk,. •
Then •I could ride my bike, also,
quickly. '.I could get my.sister a
present and be back in a minute.
' No snow toworry about.
Dennis Lubbers
Grade 5 LDCS
llama 309,` Lwckaotr,`of tihe Royal Canadian Legion hosted its mind
Children's Ckristaim Party' boat Sunda7. Dong Henry, . a
wowedmagiciwowed the 70 chi reu attending with his hag of triol .:Mem of
the Him Heals Sklppern performed for the audience sod the
afternoon mind nit with a visit from ,:Sana himself who dim
to tlhe children: Mit l f vingaton Photo)
Jkgle
Jolly old Santa on Christmas
rive • • •
I'm very happy in:'hetm ming
Night please come fast
Good morning, it's Christmas
Lay everything under he Christmas
fere:; .
Even though Morning is near I must
leave some cheer
Grade 3/43/4 Ly, ,
December
Decorations are neat! •
Every Christmas f get.presentsl ` .
Christmas is a niee tuneof year•!.
Every year I - buy •Chrism=
presents for people!
Merry Cristmasl
Be polite on Christrrs!
Everything is white out on
. Chrrstmasu
Iteniernieseehristmasl=:!
Alicia Tliaclrer,
-Grade 3: LOPS
Derating is lots, of fun.
Eating: in. aibecarated Loom is nice.
,Coming to someone's decorated
house as :very
.On Christmas we celebrate Jesus
Birthday
Rudolphlooks like he fa decorated
&.reallnice:ilighted house is nice.
• Tues look beautiful.
I like decorated places.
Oh Christrnas:lights are dangerous
No don't leave lights on clothing
Some decorations are hazardous
• Angela Harlin,
Grads 3, LCPS
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