Wednesday, March 300, 198% inquiring reporter Stephen Barrington Award to residents THEY’RE EVERYWHERE! The hockey coach who starts weekday mornings at 6 a.m. in a cold hockey rink. : The lady down the street whose tireless efforts have resulted in a well-stocked community library. They are Boy Scout and Girl Guide leaders, Sunday School teachers. They are your neighbors who freely donate countiess hours of their time, energy and knowledge in the selfless pursuit of helping others. Air. Canada is looking for them. ‘The ‘national airline, through more than 700 community news- pipers across Canada, has launch- ed-a nationwide search for in- dividuals whose contributions have enhanced the lives of others or im- proved the quality of life in their community. . Air Canada’s Heart of Gold ‘Award was introduced in March, in - partnership with the North Shore. News. The program is aimed at providing recognition on a na- ‘ ‘tional basis, to people who give of themselves to help others. ‘Nominees can. be .a volunteer, hero, or simply the. person down: the’ strect who helps out in some way. ‘In making the announcement, Air Canada. president Pierre Jean- niot noted. the abundance of honors for professional achieve- ment in virtually every discipline, but lamented the lack of recogni- tion for the unselfish contributions of many people in everyday life. ““We have just finished celebrating our first 50 years as a well-known Canadian business,”’ Jeanniot said, ‘Such an ac- complishment is-a time for reflec- tion. In looking over our last 50 North Share News B.C. BEER drinkers were hit hard in the recent provin- cial budget with a move that means suds will cost more. Despite a campaign promise that he would reduce beer prices, Premier Bill Vander Zalm made nao apologies for the price hike, saying that the added revenue will be used Ray Van Barneveld Vancouver They've got to tax some- thing so it'll be luxury items, H's quite a joke for those who voted for Ashley Packard Lions Bay I'm not in favor of rais- ing taxes all the time, but I don't drink so it won't affect my buying habits Tim Imada West Vancouver {t really doesn't matter at all to me because { don’t drink. But the tax on gas is coming too much, too Lonnie McBee North Vancouver { dont think that he should raise it, but it doesn't matter to me because | don’t drink that the premier on that promise. honor who care years and in preparing for our next 50 years, it became obvious to us that much of what is truly great about the way in which we live is due in large part to the selfless cf- forts of many thousands of people who have played important roles in building the fabric of this nation.” The program is open to any res- ident of Canada above the age of 18. Air Canada's Heart of Gold Award is aimed at recognizing people for efforts or deeds which are not normally within the expec- tations of their employment or which are purely voluntary. People can send in nominations using the nomination form printed in today’s paper on page 17 or by writing to Air Canada’s Heart of Gold Award, care of the North Shore News. Nominations will be accepted for a period of four mon- ths starting immediately. Nominees will receive an award certificate recognizing their con- tribution, in many instances will be featured in news stories and will be considered for provincial or regional recognition by a panel of community newspaper editors and publishers, [BALLET FOR FUN & FITNESS WITH | George Walker NEW CLASSES On the North Shore since 1955 PARTS & SERVICE PARTS & SERVICE FOR MAJOR APPLIANCES Parts Dept. open 9:00 to 5:30 Mon. to Fri., Sat. 9 to 5 Major appliance in-home service is aS near as your Phone. 1629 Garden Ave., North Vancouver 987-2251 Vacuum cleaner parts or bring your cleaner in for servicing. at all, often. often anyway. GUARANTEED RATES Guaranteed Term Deposits $100,000+ 30 - 364 days GUARANTEED RATES Guaranteed Term Deposits $5,600 + 90 - 364 days West Vancouver Park Royal Sh. Ctr. 922-9191 Burnaby Brentwood Sh. Ctr 528-4567 Lougheed Hwy. North Vancouver 1407 Lonsdale Ave. 980-5714 lo double money spent on alcohol and druy rehabilitation programs, The move — which takes effect April 1 — hikes the sales tax to 10 per cent from six per cent and slaps tax on previously tax-free draft beer. Inquiring Reporter asks aboul paying more for beer. John Holliday Coquitlam No, Ht’s about half price in the States — know where the difference goes: tax, And now they’re go- ing to raise it again. NATIONAL TRUST —J ANatumal Victona and Grey Trustco Company Mexnker: Canada Deposit Insacnoce Corporation Richmond 100-6760 #3 Road 270-3133