Public, corporate | support is sought From page 24 Smith said many of the ruins are still used by the native villagers in religious ceremonies, while others have been reclaimed by the growth of the jungle. High on the list of priorities for the expedition is recording the en- vironmental situation throughout. the coastal of Central America. An inland side-trip is planned in Nicaragua to Lake Managua and Lake Nicaragua, two inland lakes ravaged by mercury pollu- tion, -“The Nicaraguan government is actively promoting this region — which is also the most densely populated area in the country — as a tourist mecca,’’ said Smith. regions “We'd like to see first-hand what they have in mind.” This kind of reconnaissance work will greatly help adventure travel companies here in B.C. decide if they should venture into some of these developing regions. The kayakers also plan to visit a number of environmental projects currently under way along both coasts, including a Smithsonian Institute-funded centre devoted to studying the Central America isthmus. HELP’S AT Hand, by North Shore. Community Services (NSCS),. is a forum for discussing government’ policies and pro- grams, » benefits, consumer and legal tights, taxation and public services, Answers are intended only asa general guide and should not be applied to individual cases without further consultation. With October approaching, Smith is still hoping to get some major corporate sponsorship for the expedition. “We put aside 18 months for the trip so we’d have time for personal appearances for our sponsors while en route,’’ said Smith. He added that the extra time will also come in handy since the expedition will encounter two tropical storm seasons during the 18-month paddle. One stretch of foul weather could ground the paddiers for up to a month. If you’d like to support this adventure, ‘‘Around the Turtle’s Tail’? T-shirts are available at The Great Outdoors store in North Vancouver, and Ecosummer on Granville Island, with the pro- ceeds of each sale going directly to the expedition budget. If you want more information about equipment sponsorship or corporate sponsorship, Smith would love to hear from you. Call expedition headquarters at 875- 1590 for more information. We often think that the days of explorers and adventurers are left to the dusty pages of history books. Four young men are about to set out on an adventure of their own that rivals many of those who paddled before them. QUESTION: I have a permanent disability snd because of it I have to bay special equipment and need help in my home. § have heard about a tax credit that f can claim. Can you give me more in- formation about this? Answer: The Disability Credit is .a tax deduction in the aniount of See mure page 28 RoANULIFE Ride for Heart — 4th Annual Ride for Fun & Fitness Sunday, May 16th, 1993 -8:00 am Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre For information or to register, phone 879-RIDE 20k or 50k routes helmets mandatory HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATIONOF B.C.& YUKON EATON'S LIONS GATE HOSPITAL A Caring Community May 3 - 16 4 & 11 The Asthma £duca- tion Program runs Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm. Limit 4 people per session. All ages welcome. Call 984-3722 to pre-register. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Kayak Route Around the Vurties Tail PADDLING AROUND the “turtle’s tail’ coastline. FREE “TIEWS graphis oan Pedersen “Canade i in Crisis’ Norex sponsors Richard Allen, Chief Economist of B.C. Central Credit Union speaking on: “The restructuring of the Canadian Economy, with special emphasis on B.C. — government deficits, crisis or crunch.” At the North Shore Winter Club on Monday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. A community service event sponsored by North Shore Executives Association (NOREX). Free Admission, Coffee/Tea Provided. NOREX: We are an association of business people who exchange business information.and promote business and good fellowship among members. For further information eall Mrs. Susan Akester 988-1863 & Maternity tours for siblings are held the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am. See facilities and learn about new babies. All ages welcome. No pre-registration. For info call 984-5728. % The Speech/Language Pathology's Fluency/Stuttering Program starts in May. Limit six people. For fee info and registration call Christina at 984-5747, %* People with diabetes are invited to join a resea.cn project to study the effects of miglitol, a new, oral medica- tion. Candidates must have type I diahetes (developed before age 40) & be taking daily insulin. For info call - 984-5752. ; % Women aged 40+ may refer themselves to the LGH Screen- ing Mammography Program. Early detection can lead toa _95% cure, For appointment call 984-5714, . .