8 —- Sunday, November 3, 1996 — North Shore News BRIGHT THE North Shore Assocauon of the Mentally Handicapped recent celebrated its 40th anniversary with aoreunien party held at the Squamish Nation | Recreation Centre. Hundreds of folks enjaved the wonderful affair. whieh tactud eda potluck feast. 4 Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics per formance, speeches, and fun for all, PRESIDENTIAL PAIR... The association's first presi- dent Dick McCallum, teft, catches up with the current president, Jerry Miachika. POTLUCK... Betty Fricker sam- ples some delicious fare. ON THE WAY... Family sup- bce: port worker Robin Walton, Square above, makes her way from dancer Nancy Wilson says hello the car park to the recreation to some friends in the Squamish centre entrance. Nation Recreation Centre foyer. ASSOC FOR, The ag POTLUCK PREPARATIONS... Arriving al the reunion with their delicious-looking contributions for the potluck feast are Lisa Hart, Helga Mende and her daughter Dawn Mende, pictured above, left to right. SOMEONE FROM THE CITY... North Vancouver City Mayor Jack Loucks, right, arrives before the fes- tivities get under way. EXTENDING BEST WISHES... North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped executive director Rick Mowles and manag- er of research development Gweneth Crook toast the event. POTLUCK PICKIN'S... Nancy Eggros enjoys the tasty refresh- ments. RELAXING TIME... Mary Thompson waits for the speeches and entertainment to commence. ho MR ee IN THE CROWD... Audience member Percy Guerrero finds a seat next to his sister. SOMETHING SPECIAL... Vocational peer, ry NEWS photos Ann Hamilton manager Daie Casey enters through WARM WELCOME... Betty ‘ | ; 7 a the beautifully carved Squamish Coles welcomes the crowd we ‘| FAMILY TIME... While waiting for the ceremony to begin Mike Nation Recreation Centre doors. to the 40th anniversary party. ne Fricker is joined by his darling littte giris Amanda, lett, and Rachel.