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The Canadian Statesman TVuAfUe*, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 19,1992 3 j j *s.vz vuiiuuiuii uuuvonum rvwwHw., uurYinaiiviiiv/, uatuiuay, i^U/Ciuuu iy s lyyA. J Outstanding Junior Citizens Named Across Ontario The Ontario Community Newspapers Newspapers Association (OCNA) has announced announced the winners in its Ontario Junior Citizens Awards Program. OCNA President Lome Eedy recently recently announced the 12 individuals and one group selected as 1992 recipients. recipients. They were chosen from among 114 nominations submitted through OCNA member newspapers across Ontario. The Oakville-based OCNA, which represents more than 271 community newspapers in Ontario and the Northwest Territories, has honored Ontario's junior citizens since 1981 with Bell Canada as co- ■ sponsor for 1992. Young people' from ages six to 18 are recognized for their courage, ingenuity, resourcefulness, resourcefulness, initiative, leadership, fortitude, and community service. The award recipients and their families will be guests of Bell Canada Canada and the OCNA at an awards ceremony ceremony at the Toronto Airport Marriott Marriott Hotel on Friday, April 1, 1993. The awards will be presented by Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Hal Jackman and each recipient will receive a $200 cheque, a commemorative plaque, a gold lapel pin and family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Eedy praised both the awards recipients and all other nominees. "People should be recognized for doing the right things early in life. The courage and initiative these young people have shown proves they are willing to go that extra mile. It's a lesson we can all learn from." Ontario's 1992 Junior Citizens are: •Missy Little, 18, of St. Marys, for the courage and fortitude she shows in living with dihstrophic dwarfism, which has confined her to a wheelchair. She has never let her handicap stand in the way of her goals, which include a career in graphic arts. She participates in school fundraising, Brownies, the school band, and other activities with determination and good humour. humour. •Laura Fisher, 10, of Alvinston, for her courage and strength in the face of cancer. In spite of ongoing chemotherapy to control brain arid spinal tumours, she remains active in Girl Guides, cancer fundraisers, and Camp Trillium. Her kind disposition disposition and selflessness are inspiring to all who know her. •Chandra Hunter, 18, of Whitby, for ongoing community service. She promotes multiculturalism and national national unity through a youth com- to N.O.W. Big Sisters Dean West, Ontario Home Week Chairperson of the Oshawa and Dis-, trict Real Estate Board (ODREB) recently recently donated $2,800 on behalf of ODREB to Big\Sistcrs N.O.W" The money was collected, from ticket sales for ODREB's 1992. House Tour earlier this year. ,, 'The. Hp.use .Tour is.i an' event which has taken place for three Heart Month in Feb. The Town of Newcastle will proclaim proclaim February 1993 as Heart and Stroke Month within the municipality. Along with the proclamation of Heart and Stroke Month, Cathy Sakata, Sakata, the Area Co-ordinator requested that the Ontario Foundation's flag be flown at the municipal building in Bowmanville during February. The Town of Newcastle will proclaim proclaim the month of March 1993 as Kidney Month. Council gave its permission on Monday evening for the Kidney Foundation Foundation of Canada to be allowed to fly its flag at the municipal building in Bowmanville during that month. years now during Ontario Home Week in late September. Seven houses within the Durham Region were opened up for charity in late September. The public bought tickets tickets and were able to tour thé homes on display for one day. "The event is always successful," says West. "A total of over $13,000 has been donated to Big Sisters N.O.W. over the last three years and it is because of our community that we can donate such a generous amount back into our community," he added. Ontario Home Week is sponsored sponsored by the Ontario Real Estate Association Association for the celebration of hoirie ownership. This year's theme was "Home Ownership: Catch, the Opportunity." The key message is that home ownership provides many benefits such as warmth, security, and comiiiunity bonding. The Oshawa and District Real Estate Board is a professional trade association which represents over 1,000 realtors in Newcastle, Port Perry, Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax- Pickering. ' "fr mittee she founded. Her teen outreach outreach program provides local youth with activity nights, peer counselling counselling and teaches community awareness. awareness. Chandra's many contributions in her community have proven invaluable. invaluable. •Tuvia Borok, 14, of Richmond Hill, for his leadership and initiative in creating activities for young children children in his neighbourhood. He publishes publishes a youth newspaper and leads a theatrical group. He also holds movie nights and crafts nights for local youngsters. Tuvia gives freely of his time and is a valuable asset to his community. •Ronald Kirkland, 12, of Kitchener, Kitchener, for his enthusiasm, optimism, and cheerfulness in spite of Cerebral Palsy. He accepts all physical and academic challenges willingly and, as the 1991/92 Easter Seal Timmy, he raises funds and speaks to the public about disabilities. Ronnie's consistent display of courage and integrity integrity is a positive example to others. others. •Jessi-ann Irvine, 12, of Ridgeway, Ridgeway, for disregarding her own safely safely to save the life of a friend who had fallen into deep, icy water. She was able to pull the young boy to safety and keep him warm until help arrived. Her quick thinking was instrumental instrumental in saving the child's life. •Jay Poitras, 15, of Stoney Creek, for outstanding community service. As a significant member of the Canadian Canadian Cancer Society since the age of three, he has lent his special talents talents to fundraising and comforting cancer patients. He is also a welcome welcome visitor at a local nursing home. Jay's community involvement involvement shows his concern and care for others. •Tommy Hass, 17, of Eganville, for his courage during a vicious dog attack. Tommy risked his own safe ly to ward off two dogs that severely injured his friend. If not for his intervention, intervention, the five-minute onslaught onslaught might have been fatal. ■Allain Lauzon, 17, of Timmins, for preventing a potential disaster on a school bus. When the driver lost consciousness, Allain grabbed the 'wheel and steered the fast-moving bus away from bushes' and large rocks. His quick actions averted a near tragedy for 22 students. ' •Jessica Manley, 16, of Kingston, for her leadership skills arid community community involvement. She is president of her school chapter of Amnesty International, raises funds for the United Way and started a self-help group for teenagers with epilepsy. The depth of her commitment continues continues to make a difference for others others in her community. •Jinene Iversen' 17, of Cope- town, for her positive altitude in dealing with a rare disease that stunts her growth, resulting in uneven uneven bone development. Despite the pain she suffers, her bravery and good spirits has had a profound effect effect on her community, bringing everyone together to cheer her on. •Donny Aiken, 15, of Red Lake, for his heroism during a late-night skidoo accident. The skidoo plunged through thin ice, trapping his friend underneath the machine in nine feet of water. Donny kept diving until he was able to pull the young lady free. His act of bravery certainly saved his friend's life. •Thessalon Public School for their "Pennies for Cancer" project. During the course of raising one million pennies for research, the children were made aware of how cancer affects all of us. This worthwhile worthwhile endeavor brought the entire community together, providing fun and satisfaction for everyone involved. involved. COME IN FOR A PLEASANTLY SURPRISING DEAL! 1992 Plymouth Sundance GET 3.9% FINANCING OR $1,500 REBATE BOTTOM LINE PRICING ' °--* Longest Established Chrysler Dealer In Durham Region MACINTOSH CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH LTD. viX 331 PARK RD. S. OSHAWA, ONT. \ZV 728-4638 --8 . ~ vt - BOND ST. -- ! QT 8 -i a --& isinvs ou ; ^ ---GIBB ST --| HWY. 401 \ » A N 1 1 m LIFELINE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL SINCE 1913 Put a Lifeline Unit under the Christmas Tree. 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