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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-12-18, Page 27GO DE 1.CII SI irNAj STAR, WED ,, s Oki', D MEE 8,1985.4.1),AGE 7C EN $CLD „ 'in /�• i "Tee',,j/5ta:,"'YT:3;.z.7;: /' WORSELL BROS. PLUMBING AND HEATING LTD. PHONE 524-7952 Twinkle toes Santa's elves made an appearance in the play presented by Lois Ottewell's Grade 3 class at the Brookside Christmas Concert, December 17. From the left are Melissa MacLennan, Rebecca Dauphin, Tenille Cranston, Brenda Smith, Ryan Jervis and Greg MacKenzie. ( Photo by Sharon Dietz) Junior Citizen award winners "There definitely are some great kids in our province," summed up Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year awards chairman Don Smith recently as he announced the names of the 15 individuals and one group which will receive Junior Citizen citations for 1985. Mr. Smith, publisher of the Bracebridge Herald Gazette, chaired an all -day session as five judges representing the contest co- ordinator Ontario Community Newspapers Association ( OCNA) and patron CP Air combed through 115 nominations before deciding on the final recipients. Young people aged 6 to 18 who have prov- ed their courage, ingenuity, resourcefulness, initiative. leadership, for- titude, community service and selfless per- formance were eligible to be nominated. Mr. 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 Feb. 13, 14, 15. They will be honored at a reception sponsored by On- tario's new Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander in his suite at Queen's Park and the awards will be presented by him at a convention luncheon Fri., Feb. 14. Each will receive a $200 cheque, a plaque, a );old lapel pin and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor. The 1985 recipients include: ('ORY I3ENI)ZSAK, 11 of Windsor, for rising above physical limitations to excel in school work and become Both a leader and a helper. Gory has cerebral palsy. DAVIT) 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 BUT- TON. ages 11, 8, and 6, of Stoney Creek, for humanitarian assistance to their family in accepting and assisting with the care of :30 foster children who have shared their home over the past decade. JENNIFER (:EER, 11, of Prince Albert, for courage, and selfless generosity in donating hone marrow from her body in an attempt to save the life of her younger brother who had cancer. 1)AR('Y MET'/..GER, 18, of Waterloo, for reacting calmly under pressure at the seine of a car -hay -wagon collision that claimed three lives. His actions helped to prevent further loss of life. CASEY MORRISON, 7, of Collingwood, for his courage, patience, cheerfulness and efforts to complete school work despite cerebral palsy and lack of use of his arms and legs. His wheelchair has a Blissym- bolics computer board with which he com- municates by pressing a control plate beside his head. SHERRY and KEVIN PELTO - MAKI, 12 - year -old twins from Huntsville, for excep- tional volunteer service to trainable mental- ly retarded students at Huntsville Public School since 1982. EDDIE RICHARDS, 13, of Demorestville, for a courageous life-saving 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 machine over six miles for help. JULIE and DIANE SALTER, sisters aged 14 and 13, of Enterprise, 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 serv- ed as Windsor's Easter Seal Timmy in 1981 and became the Ontario Timmy the follow- ing year. He constantly works to improve life for the handicapped. LAUREN VANCAEYZF.ELE, 10, of Newmarket, for a daring rescue of three small children from a burning car. Although the fire was contained to the dash of the car and was soon extinguished by adults, Lauren's bravery and quick -thinking in a potentially dangerous situation were ap- plauded. GROUP AWARD: W.J. Wood Vocational Secondary School students from Mississauga received a group award for providing both moral and financial support when fellow student Gary I,adouceur receiv- ed spinal Injuries and was paralyzed from the waist down in a hockey game. In less than five months the students raised over Book -by -mail service available People of all ages share the desire to read. Stairs, Illness. Inability to get out. or small print can sometimes (cause many problems for tirnne or most of these readers. if you are unable to reach your local library. 1n person, call and arrange for delivery or Inquire about the hook -by -mail service with Marian Doucette at the Huron County headquarters, 66 Wott'rloo Street S., (;odench 1524-2105 ), (luring business hours The material requested can be mailed for a four week loaning period. Once this time has elapsed. the material will he accepted by mail as well. If you know of anyone who could take advantage of this book -by -nail service. please pass the message along. Large print hooks in many fiction and non- fiction titles are offered. Due to the number of library branches in Huron County., the particular title you desire may not be posi- tioned at your local branch. but the branch supervisor will be more than happy to re- quest it through the inter -library loan ser- vice. ('all your local library today and take ad- vantage of the services available to you. Local reporter wins award BY STEPHANIE I,EV ESSQI;E A freelance news reporter from Goderich was honored with a provincial award this past week. Glenn ('reamer was presented with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture media award. He was given the award on Mon - da' . Nov 25 by OFA president Harry Pelissero at the federation's annual ban - FOR THE COOK IN YOUR KITCHEN SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS QI1CK 0'D Phnrma y 124-7241 14 SHOPPERS S(1l ARE, (,O1)E RI( H 'Mt FR NEIC.EIR()1,RHO01) I)Rli(: STORE 4 quet. Nominated by the Huron Federation of Agriculture. ('reamer was one of 17 nominees for the award from across the province Other winners of the award have been David Imrie from (K('O Television and Bob Trotter from Kitchener for his column One Foot in the Furrow CORRECTION RE: CHRISTMAS WRAP-UP SALE FLYER PAGE 1 Due to the unprecedented demand for the Pulser VHS Video Cassette Recorder (44-1939-8), we are temporarily out of stock. Rainchecks will be available. Please allow up to five weeks for delivery of this product. \rAna ton' TIRE CANADIAN TIRE There is nothing quite like a genuihe La-LBo* chair. And that is because' La -Z -Boy lets you select the comfort and style that is tilt $13,000 for the Ladouceur Trust Fund, for his continuing care and education. There were 15 nominations submitted by community newspapers, schools and citizens in this, the International Year of the Youth. In the program's first five years a total of 704 young people have been nominated for awards, and .50 individuals and four groups have received Junior Citizen citations. OCNA President Jocelyn Shrier of Goderich praised all those who were nominateed for an award, and thanked the citizens, teachers and newspapers for sub- mitting nominations. "Even those who were not among the final recipients can be proud of their ac- complishments, for 'going that extra mile' in heroism, humanitarianism, community service or overcoming physical limita- tions," she said. "We are proud of all of our young people." 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