Society launches annual campaign THE MULTIPLE Sclerosis Society (MSS) is holding its annual Carnation Gampaign from Thursday, May 7 to Saturday, May 9 and the organization is relying on the generosity of people throughout British Colum- bia to help, reach a goal of $300,000 Realtors - ‘throughout the pro- vince, MSS men.osers and volun- teers, and BC Tel Pioneers will be offering carnations for donations just prior and during the Mother's Day weekend. Realtors from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver will be celebrating their 10th year with the Carnation Campaign by ad- ding to their already impressive total of over $700,000. - Last year realtors from the West Vancouver district raised approximately $6,500. This year ’ district coordinator, Orazio Scaldafferi, hopes to pass the cur- rent goal of $10,000. In 1991 North Vancouver district zealtors raised almost 16,000. This year’s district coor- dinator, Freda Rumbold, hopes to -’ pass their new goal of $i7, 000. Proceeds help fund research into finding the cause and cure for this * debilitating disease and provide - services for ~_(MS) victims and their families.’ A disease of the central nervous system,. MS strikes. more young "Canadian adults than any other ca - neurological disease. It ~ mostly’ those in the 20 to 40 year affects old age. group. ‘Canada -has‘one of the highest MS: incidence - rates: per. capita, _ = with an estimated $0,000 Cana- Siang diagnosed with the disease. Volunteer | - Feceives — cultural honors WHO SAYS secretaries are un- dervalued? On Friday North Shore MP Mary Collins will present long- time volunteer Myrtle Mayalt with the Lescarbot Award in honor of “the West Vancouver. resident's - contribution to culture in the community. A ‘painter’ who has exhibited locally, Mayall. has been involved with the West Vancouver Com- munity Arts Council since its in- . . ception in 1968 as a corresponding and recording secretary and as secretary for the West Vancouver Visual Arts Society. . She was named a life member of the arts council, and in 1974 the West Vancouver Sketch Club honored her with the same membership. The Lescarbot Award was created last year by the Minister of Communications to recognize the contribution made by volun- teers and benefactors in the pro- motion and development of cul- tural life in Canada. Collins will make the pres- entation at the Silk Purse arts centre at 4 p.m. 48 — Wednesday, May 6, 1992 — North Shore News Multiple Sclerosis . -- Thenew Option Advantag eGIC™ me It protects you ifrates go down - lets you reinvest if rates 20 uD t’s hard to say where interest rates are going these days. And, locking in your savings for a long time doesn’t allow you to take advantage of rate increases, if and when they happen. Royal Bank understands. That’s why we're offering the new Option Advantage GIC. It lets you lock in for one year at a competitive rate. Ifrates are up at maturity, you can reinvest your savings at a higher rate. Ifrates are down, no problem, ‘Youcan renew your Opt Advantage GIC at your original rate for: anothe' year. You can even reinvest the interest earned, ifyou wish, No matter what happens you still getthe best rate for your investment. How much. should you invest? You can start with as little as $500. The new. Option Advantage GIC is available only. at: Royal Bank. But hurry, you only have from now.until May 9, 1992: Call665-8613 today | to purchase your Option Advantage GIC by phone More Canadians choose Royal Bank for personal savings. ROYAL BANK 1 YEAR TERM* Rate effective April 30, 1992 * Offered by Royal Bank Mortgage Corporation. Guaranteed by Royal Bank of Canada™ Trade-mark of Royal Bank of Canada. ** Interest rate quoted is per annum and subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Royal Bank Branch for the current rate.