30 — Wednesday, May 5, 1999 ~ North Shore News Army Reserve offers traini PERHAPS the great- est challenge facing young Canadians today is the difficulty finding responsible or progressive employ- ment. But one of the nation’s oldest institutions offers a proven remedy: part-time service with full-time prospects in che Militia, or Army Reserve. Several occupations are available, from medical assis- tants to technical and combat arms trades, but all members train to become soldiers first. “We need up to 500 new troops to help fulfill our commitments to community and country,” —_ explains Colonel W.A.S. “Bin” White, Commander 39 Canadian Brigade Group and the senior Reserve (part-tine) soldier in British Columbia. “From emergency pre- ‘ paredness at home to peace- ecping and humanitarian operations abroad, the demand for more citizen sol- diers in our province has never been more acute — or Invest a grey area. more potentially beneficial. In addition to paid mili- tary training, our soldiers get year-round part-time work plus summer employment and the opportunity to work after graduation to help pay down student loans. This June, the provincial government will honour offi- cially the Reserve Forces’ employability and citizen- ship.” Warrant officer Ron Silva says the lacations and jobs vary but all combine fellow- ship, travel, training, tech- nology, and tradition. “A person who completes a summer with us comes away with improved fitness, self-contidence, teamwork, communication, and leader- ship skills — in addition to learning first aid, navigation, and other subjects,” Silva says. “We help them become stronger _ citizens = and employees.” Citizen soldiers have been active in B.C. since the 1260s — having served with distinction through both world wars. More than 1,000 B.C. in High yield in long term care. C.Pac Care, a respected innovator and developer of senior residential communities, is pleased to offer a ‘special opportunity to participate in the rapidly ex- panding field of senior care. The demand for facilities will continue to grow as the baby boomer population reservists have served volun- enforcement missions assisted with domestic emer- tarily in UN and NATO Bosnia, Croatia, Cyprus, and gencies including the 1997 peacekeeping and peace elsewhere, while others have JOIN THE SOCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE The City of North Vancouver requires a resident of the City to sit on the Social Planning Advisory Commitzee (SPAC). SPAC advises City Council on community social issues and is responsible for reviewing and commenting on community grant applications. The Committee meets monthly for 2 hours (except August and Manitoba floods. PROPOSE NEW STREETNAMES The public is invited to submit suggestions for new street names for the following locations: 14th Street Plaza, West of Lonsdale Avenue; * East and West 8th Street, to become designated a ng and prospects Tf you would like more information contact 666- 4192. December), with the potential for additional meetings to deal with committee business, Membership terms are for two years up to a maximum of three terms (6 years). If you are interested in community affairs, willing and able to devote the necessary time to committee business, and feel you have something to offer this dynamic advisory committee, please contact Janis Rowe at 985-7761 for a copy of the membership application. Further information about the Committee and time commitment, can be obtained from Larry Orr, Social Planner at 983-7381. ages and retires. The time to invest is now. “Crescent” between St. George's Avenue and West 12th Street; * ist Street Plaza, between Lonsdale and Chesterfield Avenues; ° Westview Overpass addition, to be re-named upon completion of subdivision by the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Highways; * New roads to be created by the subdivision of the Greystone/Fullerton lands; and * Low Level Road and Esplanade, between the Eastern City boundary and Forbes Avenue, along with the new Low Level Route berween Fell Avenue and Third Street. Woe ea Sek shb bene Mayor Jack E Loucks Councillor John Braithwaite Councillor Stella Jo Dean ~ Councillor Bob Fearniey : Councillor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Barbara Perrault Couneillor Barbara Sharp Bruce McConnachie, FCGA, CFP ‘or Gordon Samson, CGA, CFP . - at (604) 443-5355 en wee city o City of North Vancouver 0: — _ hedrt tf; gous tonununity 16 Wes Wir, Sah inner BCVRLIHD | Ar WWI. o Phone: 985-763 Fac: 985-9417 Ore oP lth Floor, Three 49049 ~ $95 Burrard Streee, Vancouver, B.C. V7X IC4 . West Vancouver AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE These awards are presented annually to successful nominees who exemplify the spirit of Free Enterprise and have contributed to the quality of life in West Vancouver. “West Vancouver Business of the Year West Vancouver Citizen of the Year . 2, Awards: Must be member of the Chamber of Commerce West Vancouver's highest citation for personal community service New Business - established 1 - 7 years ‘West Vancouver Community Service Awards - Established Business - established over 7 years Recipient will be a member of West caer ‘Chamber of Commerce Nominations close: May 1 7199 ; we