TIS THE SEASON Santa Claus fund offers WV hope THE FOLLOWING is the second in a series of News articles on North Shore groups and agencies that are doing their part to ensure as many as possi- ble have a happy Christmas. Today’s article on the West Vancouver Santa Claus Fund will be followed by a Jook at the toy- gathering efforts in North Vancouver, an article that will be published in Wednesday’s News. Other groups that have special projects planned for the Christmas season are encouraged to contact Mark Hamilton at the North Shore News. By NEWS STAFF ‘‘It will be a busy year,’’ says Ruth Stout, executive officer of the West Van- couver Santa Claus Fund. ‘‘It will be at least as bad as last year and maybe worse."’ Bad, in 1982, meant that the Santa Claus Fund provid- ed food, toys and clothing to about 200 families, in an area that is often the butt of jokes because of its perceived richness. That’s 200 families who went through the trauma of having to ask for help in put- ting gifts for their children under the Christmas tree and a holiday meal on the table. Stout, one of three volunteers that are manning 20 years. Throughout that time the key word has not only been service to those who need it but also confidentiality for those who are in need of the Santa Claus Fund. ‘*We really stress the fact that we provide the service confidentially,’’ Stout says. ‘‘It is a very emotional deci- sion to apply for help. We handle it discretely.’’ The Santa Claus Fund pro- vides the help by collecting food, toys and clothing — and donations of cash to make purchases to supple- ment the donations — and then packaging them for delivery to those who request the service. During the days preceding Christmas, the hampers are the Santa Claus Fund office, delivered by volunteers from has been involved in the the West Vancouver fire group's efforts for the past department, who donate eCcials Ago Ago Ren hgn hen ten Ben ten CERAMIC TILE MOSAIC TILE AT 1320 99‘sq.tt. SM 2200 $4 7554 ft. SML 3200 $4 9950 ft. AC series (3%,’x3%,’’) $279.54 ft. FLOOR TILE (4”x8”) 013 and 016 Semi-glazed, frost proot $4 98 5q Ft. Portenone (8°'x8'') semi-glazed $239 54. ft. WALL TILE (6’’x6’’) Marazzi Asst pattern tie only Fil. Hispano -.69sq.tt. Ata x's .89sq tt. Pa CaOlfO) $4 06g tt. Wate pattern $4 “sq tt. wee $4 sq. All Regularly priced tiles 10-15% off ASK ABOUT OUR MANY OTHER IN-STORE SPECIALS... Hrs. Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 Sunday 11:00-5:00 @B Rosen tile & Ceramics tid ay WEST 410 STREET N VANE COUIVE FA the 980-4633 980-2218 their time and use their own vehicles for the deliveries. Stout says one of the perennial shortages of dona- tions the Santa Claus Fund faces is for gifts for youngsters aged !2 and up. As well as donations of toys, clothing and books, which can be delivered to any firehall in West Vancouver, the Santa Claus Fund en. courages donations of cash. Cheques can be mailed to the West Vancouver Santa Claus Fund, P.O. Box 91114, West Vancouver, V7V 3N3. Stout suggests, too, that those who can’t afford to make a donation can also help out by volunteering some tme. STORES ACROSS CANADA SCHOOL TRUSTEE Dr. Ross Regan and other mem- bers of the North Vancouver School Board are still waiting for word on the outcome of Regan’s court challenge. Both sides were in B.C. Al5 - Sunday, December 11, 1983 - North Shore News Still no word on hearing Supreme Court two weeks ago to present their cases in Regan’s attempt to have a vote ratifying a 1984 contract with the North Vancouver Teachers Association thrown out. TO VIDEO Reg 8, $8, 16mm, photos Regan, who is against the contract because of what he considers vaguely-worded seniority provisions, was the lone trustee to vote against ratifying the agreement. slides, titles * B.C's leader in S8 transfers * Absolutely NO FLICKER at any speed. %* Makes a great family gift. £ ASK TO SEE OUR DEMO TAPE = pa Triad Communications Ltd. 4 phone: 253-3990, 253-5351 . mB