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CLASSIFIEDS T &C LIMO 985-0170 1-800-361-0216 REAL ESTATE Local residents nominated for Junior Citizen Awards By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Two Scugog Township residents have impressed their peers so much both have been nominated for Ontario Junior Citizens Awards from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. Jeffrey Blair, of Seagrave, and Kate Mairs, of Nestleton, both possess the qualities Judges are looking for. Jeffrey's ability to remain focused, cheerful and optimistic while enduring a painful battle with leukemia, prompted his school principal to nominate him for the award. A Grade 3 student at Mariposa Elementary School, Jeffrey was diagnosed with A.L.L. leukemia on January 24 of this year, but he refuses to let it get him down or to stop him from living life the way he wants to. I" "During these last 15 months he has faced and dealt admirably with significant personal crisis," his principal Al Squires wrote in the nomination papers. "Since that time he has endured much pain and discomfort, has been absent from school for extended periods because of his treatments. His school grades have been maintained and he has remained a leader in his classroom. He is a very perceptive young man with a sense of humor and a heart of gold," he added. Through his illness Jeffrey has remained optimistic bringing comfort and salvation to his parents Robert and Marilyn, brother Kyle and sister Stephanie. Jeffrey has remained active despite what he has gone through, continuing to be both ____ academically and physically strong. His public school teachers at Mariposa Elementary School call him a courageous, determined hard-working boy who joins in all activities, both physical and otherwise. His positive attitude is reflected in the number of friends he has, his teachers said. An accomplished hockey player, Jeffrey has continued to play his favorite sport throughout his illness. This season he made the Novice B squad. His trainer describes him as "a very up kid who works hard and enjoys the game." Jeffrey played every game possible during the hockey season last year, inspiring his team mates to be their best. "Jeffrey was an inspiration to everyone and was instrumental in his team winning the B championship," his coach Randy Currie said. Every day he presents himself and approaches his work, classmates and adults as a very thoughtful, kind and humble boy. His "Yes I Can attitude" is a motivation to all around him, Mr. Squires said. Kate Mairs, 16, never says no when asked to share her time and ideas with others, says her nominator Barbara Weir. "Often she has juggled her busy schedule to accommodate others. Not many young people would cheerfully give so much of themselves. Kate has set high standards for herself and those around her, while leading others in a positive way, Mrs. Weir said in her nomination. Kate is an assistant leader in 4H, a Guide and a member of such school groups as drama and music. She is also a member of the Blackstock/Nestleton Youth Group. She also helps teach Sunday School, waits tables for the Lions and Lioness functions, helps with church suppers and catering and sets up exhibits at the Blackstock Fair, among a variety of other activities. If that was not enough, Kate and her brother took it upon themselves to start their own business last summer, cutting grass and maintaining the Nestleton and Cadmus cemeteries. "Kate's ability to manage her time and still maintain a high level of achievement in all Turnto Page 3 sass Gatario Juninr Cites uf fee Year Awd E Aye ng RE RE RR RA 8 Kate Mairs, of Nestleton, and Jeffrey Blair of Seagrave have both been nominated for Ontario Junior Citizen Awards. Please see story for more details on these two local residents. BELICELIZABETI TYLOR The new way to OPEN SUNDAYS 10AM TO 4 PM Scouts' Honor Delia Taylor received the Medal of Good Service recently for her devotion to the Scouting movement. Her husband Ross, the District Commissioner, made the presentation. See story. Scouter shocked by Good Service medal By Cathy Olliffee Port Perry Star Surprised? That word hardly begins to ex- plain how Delia Taylor felt when she was told she would be honoured with one of the most prestigious medals awarded to adults in the scouting move- ment. Last Thursday night, in front of 60 people at a District meet- ing, Delia received a Medal for Good Service "for duty and ser- vice above and beyond her role" in scouting. But that's not where she was surprised. The actual surprise came with a knock at her door the previous Monday after- noon. It is customary when someone is awarded such an honor, for the District Commissioner to show up at the person's door a few days in advance, and invite them to the ceremony. The District Commissioner, in this case, is Delia's husband, Ross. "Generally, I present an.invi- tation to come," Ross explained. "What I do is get a youth from that person's group, and show up at their door." The youth, in this case, was Ross and Delia's son, Brian (they also have two other chil- dren, Holly and Angela). While oldest daughter Holly kept Mom busy in the kitchen, Ross and Brian changed into their uniforms upstairs, "then snuck out the front door." Unfortunately, it was raining, and the only part of their uni- forms they forgot to put on was their shoes. But never mind, they proceeded directly from the front door to the side door, and knocked on it. Holly answered. "Your mother is supposed to answer the door!" Ross hissed, and shut the door in Holly's face. Delia overheard the commo- tion and wondered what the heck was going on. When she answered the door, there stood Ross and Brian, in full dress uniform (minus shoes). "What's. going on here?" she demanded. "What kind of joke are you guys playing?" But there was no joke. In his Turnto Page 5