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Terri; Fox was presented with the ribboned redâ€" and white snowflake medal, symbol of the exclusive ‘Canadian order, by Governorâ€"General Ed Schreyer in the miniscule council Canada has given its latest folk hero the country‘s highest honorâ€"companion of the Order of Canada â€" CC. + = CC. Terry awarded nation‘s highest honor "**>> PORT COQUITLAM, , B.C. (CP) â€" Terrance Stanley Fox, Order of Canada presented to runner Mrs. Erminie Poernich is pleased to announce the graduation of her husâ€" band Dante Michael Poérnich from the University of Western Onâ€" tario, faculty of Medicine on June 9, 1980. Dante is the son of Mrs.. Isabel Rennie and the late Dr. John G. Pocrnich. He is a grandson of Mr. John Pocrnich of Norwich, and Mrs. W.J. Morley, Burgessville. Dr. Poerâ€" nich is presently internâ€" ing at North York General Hospital Toronâ€" to. TREASURY OF 4 THOUGHTS LITTLE FOOTSTEPS Little footsteps follow ours As the road of life is trod; How very careful we must be To walk the path of God. How often have we seen ourselves $ Reflected in things they‘ve done; * Our children imitating us In more little ways than one. How often little mouths repeat Some hasty word we‘ve said, How closely we must guard * our lips That they be rightly led. No, ours is not an easy task Our little ones to guide; If they‘re to grow up kind and good To fill our hearts with pride. R.H. Underhill. 24 "‘The result has been conâ€" tributions to cancer research amounting to more than $13 "Public interest in his tranâ€" scontinental run, undertaken in spite of a severe handicap, was widespread from the start; but when he was struck down by a further illness at the halfâ€"way mark, strong emotions were aroused. The fiveâ€"month run "has won him the admiration and afâ€" fection of Canadians from coast to coast," the citation says. Fox hopâ€"skipped more than 5,000 kilometres of his 8,320â€" kilometre course before stopâ€" ping Sept. 2 at Thunder Bay, Ont., when it was discovered the cancer that forced amputation of his right leg above the knee had spread to his lungs. â€" He was flown immediately to hospital in New ‘Westminster, B.C., where he is undergoing chemotherapy treatments. The citation accompanying the honor cited the oneâ€"legged runner‘s courage in embarking on the crossâ€"Canada marathon to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society. veir t s "It was a very great honor for me to receive the award," Fox said following the ceremonies. "I think it is a representation of how most Canadians feel right now about what I attempted to do and all the people who helped me in the Marathon of Hope." COURAGE.CITED n The blue suit, white shirt and brightlyâ€"striped tie he wore for the ceremony â€" contrasted sharply with the familiar shorts and Tâ€"shirt he wore during the five months he jogged across Canada to raise money for cancerâ€"research. The 22â€"yearâ€"old joins the ranks of Canadian heros such â€" as spymaster Sir William Stephenson and ambassador Ken Taylor to receive the companionship limited: to 150 people at any one time. Fox is number 145. chambers of, this Vancouver suburb, during simple, solemn ceremonies Friday. â€" _ 3 ceremany in Part Camiitlam. B. C. Fiiday Page 6. THE NORWICH GAZETIE May 21, 1980 »* New WI executive The Tith District Annual meeting of the Oxford South Women‘s Institute was held May 7 at Salford United Church, New executive of the club, elected at the meeting are: (left to right), Mrs. Keith Hammerton, president; ~Mrs. Jack Walther. nastâ€"vresident; Mrs. Keith Hiepleh, ‘‘By his disregard for his own pain, and by his devotion to a great cause, Terry embodies the a%0 _‘!:‘ million to date. Terry‘s example has, in turn, given new courage to those across the‘ land who struggle against »disease and infirmity. - Gov.â€"Gen. Ed Schreyer presents runner fI‘er.ry Fox with the Order of Canada during a special See picture ..on page 14 He was accompanied by his Schreyer, and this isrproved by parents Roland and Betty Fox the outpouring of donations to and his grandmother Mrs. M. cancer research since the run wark. t ended. Fox, ~thin and obviously nervous,. _ COnStantly ‘ clenched and unclenched his jaw while awaiting: the viceregal party, delayed because of heavy traffic. motto of the Order of Canada: _ ‘The ¢ i 1 +3 ; governor- e T}l],ey Iggggfna }’X“er country. fdound words ignggl:xluz? ’t]g ‘LE 4 W escribe Fox‘s courage â€" x, â€" thin an i i6 P . Bei_ ...AI:‘(y)nnG nnngtnngl.. OIEYA’?EEEZ nonetheless 1‘d like to try. i. T MEDAL PRESENTED president of London Area; Mrs. Owen Hawkins, provincial board director; Mrs. A.E. Dale, first viceâ€"president; Mrs., James Hartnett, public relations officer ; Mrs. Mac Dennis, secretaryâ€"treasurer., (Owen Hawkins photo). ‘"Canadians of all ages have been first touched and . thep overwhelmed (by this epic Marathon of Hope," ~said Schreyer, and this is proved by the outpouring of donations to Terry: Fox award. mp m mee inss mg ues Me 18 the youngest recipient of the The post office will/i t issue 2 stamp in â€" March ggmâ€" memorating Canada‘s _ first woman doctor,. Dr. Emily Stowe. N" Born in Norwich j 1, she was g;e first woman Sr;gzé te of the the University of Toronto Médical School. _ _ â€"CP Laserphot! weo m d