20 ~ Sunday, February 7. 1899 — North Shore News N. Van ‘hero’ recognized for bravery | Danica Riley Contributing Writer LEO Pelletier, a North Vancouver resident, has been awarded the Governor-General’s award of bravery and nominated for the Carnegie hero award for saving a truck dri- ver from the burning wreckage of a crashed dump truck in June 1997. Pelletier rushed trom his office at Honevwell- Measures Devron on Brooksbank Avenue in North Vancouver to pull Rajinder Dewat, a truck driver, from his burning truck. The runaway dump truck's brakes failed on Mountain Highway and ss careened through the Keith Road inter- section, rolling on its side and bursting into flames on THE following are brief summaries of ropics on the agendas of North Shore municipalities and school boards: Nerth Vancouver District Council: Monday,- February 08 at 7 p.m. — delegation from BC Hydro on services; development variance permits for 3629 McEwen, 4045 Woodbury; rezoning bylaw for 2670, 2678 Mountain Hwy, 1315, 1333 W. 27th St.; withholding of building ermit application, 1388 Mionashee, to allow for a pro- posed cemetery and ancillary mausoleum; amending bylaw of OCP, Upper Capilano; recreation rental fees for non- profit organizations. North Vancouver City Council: Monday, February 08 at 6 p.m. — delegation from Seven Seas Restaurant; report on compressed work week; rezoning, 2501 Westview Dr., Imperial Oil; four notices of contravention; smoking regulation bylaw amendment, zoning bylaw, 155-165 W. 23rd St. West Vancouver District Council: Monday, February 08 at 7:30 p.m. — bylaws re future development of the Sunset Highlands area; devel- opment permit application, 100 duplex/fourplex units, highway overpass and park dedication, Sunset Highlands; delegation from Sunshine Cabs Ltd. West Vancouver School District 45: Tuesday, February 09 at 7 p.m. — fea- sibility study of public/pri- vate partnerships on school district properties; budget presentations. North Vancouver School District 44: The next board mecting is Tuesday, February 23. Education and Programs Standing Committee meets February 9 at 7:30 p.m., Leo Marshall Curriculum Centre — KLASS and ESL update. Lynnmouth Avene. The driver was covered in diesel tuel from the waist down bur was not on tire when Pelletier pulled him fram the vehicle and our of harni’s way. “I feel great about him. When I cried for help he came. If he didn’t come . . . The thames were close. He saved me,” said Dewat. During the rescue Pelletier wondered if his wite and ovo small children) might be caught beneath the truck. They were supposed to meet him for lunch at the North Shore Winter Club just moments betore the incident occurred. His children often played on the sidewalk where the truck roiled over. Pelletier was ten minutes lare for lunch and his wife decided to go home for some peculiar rea- son, Pelletier says he doesn’t feel Tike a hero for. saving Dewai’s life and finds all the attention embarrassing. “It was a really sponta- neous act. Real heroes of the world are the people who answer the call day after dav. A spontaneous act isn’t the same,” he said modestly. According to Pelletier, the driver made a heroic effort to avoid everything he could. The 1977 Kentworth dump truck missed four cars parked at the end of the Lynnmouth Avenuc. No one was seriously injured in the incidenr. None of the vehicle’s tour brakes were adjusted properly. Dewat was fined $1,035 for improper brake performance and $575 for making a false/deceptive — inspection report. The Governor-General’s award of bravery will be pre- sented to Pelletier in June. ever dreamed of. Bui f found sam i not enjoying life?” What if success isn’t enough? Answers to your questions about life and its meaning really do exist. To help you find those answers, the Christian churches in your com- munity are offering you a complimentary booklet and CD. These free gifts explain how Jesus Christ can bring peace and contentment to your life. Power to Change offers you information that’s worth thinking about. YOURS FREE! For your free Power to Change booklet and CD, call the toll-free number or visit our Web site. Power to Change Can Come to You call 1.800.990.6393 www.powertochange.com ‘The Goal of My Life by Paul Henderson The winning goal I scared in the iast game of the 1972 Canada/Russia hockey series has been called “The Goal of the Century.” J still get a warm feeling when I think about it. Back then, I had fulfilled most of my boyhood dreams. Yet there was a restlessness, a discon- tentment I could not ignore. Fortunately a friend encouraged me to look into the claims of Jesus. After a two-year search, T became convinced he loved me and asked him to be Lord of my life. Since that day, I’ve never been the same. He's made a positive impact in my life. It hasn't been trouble-free. But the peace I experience every day assures me that his promises are true and reul. Sponsored by participating Christian churches in your community.