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Vol. 124 No. 16 Emotional moment for Debra as she becomes Ontario Junior Citizen "These young people are the future of this country. They are amazing for the courage and leadership they have shown." Those words by Ontario Lieutenant Governon Lincoln Alexander pretty well sum up the mood last Friday afternoon in a crowded banquet hall at a downtown Toronto hotel as the Ontario Community Newspa- per Association paid tribute to 12 Junior Citizens of the Year. It was indeed a moment charged with emotion for the 12 young people, their families and guests. And there were more than a few tears when they were called to the platform to receive plaques from Mr. Alexander and to a standing ovation. Among them was Debra Surman of Nestleton, an 18- year old grade 13 student at PPHS, who won a Junior Citi- zen award for bravery. Debra is credited with sav- ing the life of her three-year old nephew in a car accident 18 months agoin Markham. As the car was about to crash, she TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1990 Lt. Governor talks with Junior Citizens Debra Surman of Nestleton receives her Junior Citizen plaque from Lt. Governor Lin- coin Alexander (top photo) In photo above, Debra and other Junior Citizens share a light moment with Mr. Alexander. At lower left, Scugog Mayor Howard Hall offers his congratu- lations, and at left middle, Debra with her mother Theresa and step-father Gordon Ness. flipped off her own seat belt and shielded the young boy, who suffered minor injuries. Debra was not so fortunate. She was badly hurt, spent sev- eral weeks in hospital and months at home recovering from the painful injuries. Debra's mother Theresa, and step-father Gord Ness, were present for the awards cer- emony on Friday, you could see the pride on their faces as De- bra received her plaque from the Lieutentant Governor. She also received $200, a gold pin and had her photo tak- en with Mr. Alexander at Queens Park. The awards fall roughly into three categories: bravery, community service, and deter- mination to overcome physical or mental dis-abilities. Mr. Alexander said these young people are not only a trib- ute to themselves and their community, but their parents aswell. "You are amazing, truly outstanding," he said. (Turn to Page 2A) "SECOND SECTION