Six North Shore citizens chosen as volunteer community representatives DID YOU know that an estimat- ed 13 million Canadians volun- teer? Last year North Shore Community Services had over 2,365 inquiries for volunteer 8 By Christine Pararnonoff § Contributing Writer 1 am sure that everyone can think of someone who volunteers. How about your next door neigh- bor who drives seniors to appoint- Pp ments or the mother who couches Little League? The North Shore Community Services organized a local campaign, B Name Someone whose Heart is in vad is the Right Place” sponsored by the North Shore News and VanCity, to give the North Shore the opportunity to recognize local volunteers in cele- bration of International Volunteer Week, April 22-25. And the community did just that. Many came out to the Lynn Valley, Park Royal and Capilano Malls on March 26.and 27 and nominated those volunteers they felt were mak- ning a valuable contribution to the community. From all those nominated, the North Shore.Community Services randomly selected two volunteers from each mall to represent all volun- teers on the North Shore. At St. Stephen’s Church in West Vancouver. recently, in the presence of North Vancouver city Mayor Jack Loucks and Mayor Broughton, Board of the Directors from the North Shore Community Services and family members, the six chosen veiunteers were honored... * Linda Buchanaz: As an active ' .By SUSAN DICKSON DAN RUTLEY is a man with a challenge. Since 1980 he has been a practicing counsellor working on the North Shore. His challenge is to help his clients feel better - regardless of their life situation. “People often think that their situation must change before feeling better but this isn’t truc” Rutley explains. In fact, feeling happier, stronger and more confident is exactly what is often needed to help salve one’s problems. Dan uses many fools to help his clients to achcive fast but long term results. Hypnosis is one of the most beneficial. It's not just a stage trick, but an extremcly valuable tool when combined with counselling. Why would a person want to go for counselling? How is hyp- nosis uscd? Counselling helps the person think more clearly, sce alternatives & to feel better. Hypnosis strengthens, acceler- ates & reinforces their progress. Currently,; Dan is aiding paticnts, referred to him by doc- tors, who are suffering from depression, anxicty, stress, insomnia and marital problems. Photo submitted REPRESENTATIVES OF a recent “Name Someone Whose Heart is in the Right Place” contest, sponsored by North Shore Community Services, were selected for their dedication to the com- munity. They are ( left to right}: Fred Legebokow, Cora Whiting, Linda Buchanan, May Murray, NSCS representative Sally Sapinsky and Bob Robinson. (Not pictured: velunteer Saliy Pollock.) mother and full-time employee, Linda still has time to participate as a Pathfinder Leader. It was Linda who answered the NSCS’s ad in the North Shore News for face painters. Linda also volunteers with the North Shore Humane Society. * May Murray: May has been a resi- dent of the North Shore for the last 25 years. Her active participation as a volunteer has filled her retirement Advertorial Other areas in which hyp- nosis is being used are to lose weight, stop smoking, inercase confidence and assertiveness. What is hypnosis? Is it scary? Will I be totally under somcone clse’s control? This writer volun- teered to experience hypnosis to see what it felt like and gauge the results. Rutley explained that hypno- sis is just a state of mind or way of thinking that is achieved by relaxing, similar to meditation, Dan did not ask me to look at a spiral or at a dangling watch. First he asked me what areas of my life I felt could be improved. After naming a few problems such as weight and others, he talked to me quietly while [ pro- gressively became more relaxed. All the time f felt fine, was tolally awue of what was going on, could hear everything and was in total control, In fact, I felt more than fine. It felt good to relax so deeply, I felt strong, vet Calm, While in hypnosis, your inind can take beneficial thoughts and ideas so seriously that erivings and withdrawals from quitling stoking can disappear or hunger pangs vanish, will power and lape to use me sclf-hypnosis. His warm, ear- ing personality put me at case and made ume pass quickly. ley confidently states, ents get results, hypnosis just helps te speed things up.” days and keeps her extremely busy. Over the years she has volunteered for over 23 organizations lending her time, skills and financial support. Canvassing for the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation and becoming a member of Friends of Clayoquot Sound Friends of Ecological Reserves and North Shore Coalition to Stop Kemano Completion are organiza- Daniel Rutley, B.A, C.C.H. confidenee strengthens, Dan made me a personalized at home and taught “fri a good counsellor,” Rut- “my cli- Dan has an office ina profes- sional building on West 13th street 4 is warn, rar Lonsdale. His office softly lit and inviting. Rutley offers a free consulta- tion to find out more about his services. He can be reached at 984-9904 - even on weekends. By the way, I'm feeling better... and Pim dosing weight. tions to which she lends her support. * Fred Legebokow: Fred is a volun- teer at the North Shore Fish & Game Club, and is instrumental in running the McKay Creek Club. Part of his activities include creek cleanups and taking care of the incubation boxes. Fred is also a member of the B.C. Wildlife Federation and the Adopt-A- Stream Club. * Bob Robinson: Bob hus been a vol- unteer at the North Shore Optimist Club for the past 35 years. As a volun- teer he teaches young people bike safe- ty, and runs the Youth Appreciation Week once a year. He was the founder of the 10th St. Andrew's Scout Troupe (the largest troupe in Canada), and was awarded the Canadian Confedera-tion Medal and the B.C. Centennial Award. * Cora Whiting: Cora began volun- teering 23 ycars ago at the Evergreen House. She has compicted volunteer management courses at VCC and a fiiness program at Capilano College. She has been teaching rehabilitation fitness classes for the past seven years at the West Vancouver Recreation Department, and is also active in other organizations at the United Church Caring Ministry and the Osteoporosis Society. ° Sally. Pollock: As the Emergency Social Services Director for Lions Bay, Sally organizes food, clothing and shelter for residents during the first 72 hours after a natural disaster. Sally is also an instructor at the Justice Institute. When these activities do not keep her busy enough, Sully is an area coordinator for canvassers of the Cancer and Heart & Stroke Foundation, organizes local swim programs and writes articles for the local Lions Bay newsletter. If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact the North Shore Community Services at 985-7138. Christine Pararnonoff is a Committee Member with North Shore Community Services. moar Specializing in Blinds ‘ond Draperies for over 9 years #117, 949 West 3rd St. | North Vancouver 44101 — 1877. Marine Dr. oN, Van. ,