NEWS photos Catherine Barr

It's always a special occasion when NS News publisher Peter Speck and his four sons
can get together. From lett: David Speck, Rob Schlyecher, John Speck, dad Peter
Speck and Alan Speck. ;

The Armstrong family attends this event almost every
year. From left: daughters Mariel and Lauren, dad Bev
and mom Laura-Lee.

Nine-month-old Max
Korbin, seen here with
dad Mike, didn't seem to

. mind waiting for his dinner. MC Paul Zalesky is com-

fortable with the micro-
phone and executed his
duties elegantly.

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g, :
Event cochairman Christina Kousakis, seen here with

hubby John, worked hard to make the evening a suc-
cess.

_ Committee member .
' Margaret Green was a
great hostess.

‘BRIGHT LIGHTS

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Diane Alexander is a
West Vancouver success
story. Not only is she a
beautiful stock broker, she
is also anew mommy.

This was pretty 13-year-
old Michelle Mange's first

winter ball. Hopefully,
she'll be back next year.

At 17, Nic Green (left) and
Kristina Broadfood (right)
have enjoyed many winter
balls. Twelve-year-old Mac
Green (centre) will be com-
ing back for sure.

FAMILY Services of the North Shore's annual Winter Ball is one
of the vear’s best fund-raising events. Very rarely do raimilies get te
dress-up and go out together for a formal evening, but this night.
that was all thar mattered. Over 900 guests showed up this year to
celebrate in: the Bayshore Hotels grand ballroom. The room
looked spectacular as the walls ovinkled with tiny stars and huge
Christmas trees stood in the corners, There was a cocktail recep-
tion to start, and a special roam or two for the young: ones to
socialize. Then, evervene sat down at their tables for dinner and
entertainment. Of special note was the ceramic houses which rep-
resented 4 real household in need of assistance. All of them were
sold and now, over 100 needy homes will be able to have their
very own special Chrismas celebration, Congratulations to every-
ong involved and to all those who donated so generously.

Please divect requests for event coyverane to Bright Lights c/o North
Shore News. Fax: 985-2104 or e-mail <Ichristensen@usnews.com>.

Trevor Robson got to switch on the light in one of the
ceramic Christmas houses. For $100, guests could spon-
sor a real family in need.

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The Smith-Diligenti family make a gocd trio. From left: © :
dad Wayne, daughter Mia and mom Marilyn, who was

‘also the event cochairman. . ;

Sonja Weissenbacher and Jim Allan of Northern Gifts
donated the “mini-canned critters” that everyone got in:
their goody bags. ; ;

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