" SPORTS he, w2 Castlégar News _vlv3. 198 Expos try to win back fans By WESLEY GOLDSTEIN Canadian Press The all-star break is a time when baseball clubs can take stock of their situation and decide what measures and directions will be needed to succeed during the remainder of the season. In the case of the Montreal Expos, the opportunity presented by the mid-season classic July 12 won't be geared towards the expected pennant drive of 1988. The ineptitude of the team on the field, and of its front office, has made it too late for that even though July has yet to roll around, “We're not starting to look at next year yet,” said Expos president Claude Brochu during a four-game sweep by the Pittsburgh Pirates in Montreal last week. “But we're getting close.” Brochu's guarded admission demonstrates what the Expos have labored with since 1984 — trying to win back fans who have essentially lost faith in the elub. Coming off a surprising 1987 campaign, when the club finished a strong third in the East Division and increased its attendance by nearly 70 per cent from the previous year, the Expos seemed ready to propel themselves back into the good graces of Montreal's discerning and demanding sports fans. But instead of taking a step forward, the club has taken at least two steps back. As of Friday night, the Expos were in fifth place with a 35-39 won-lost record, 11 games behind the first-place New York Mets. And after 38 games at Olympic Stadium, attendance is down by about 20,000 to 628,640. ‘The team had appeared to be solid on the field and was about 100,000 ahead of 1987 in tickets sold, Brochu said. But tickets sold doesn't bring the supporters into Olympic Stadium. Sooner or later, all those no-shows will be no-buys, Brochu admitted the real credit for any marketing success the team had last season — when attendance increased to 1.85 million from 1.12 million in 1986 — was because of the product on the field. It stands to reason, therefore, the product is now responsible for the failures, but it has become obvious the man in charge of the baseball operations, general manager Bill Stoneman, has to shoulder a good portion of the blame. Stoneman, a former Expo pitcher and Royal Trust executive, became general manager last August when Murray Cook resigned. Without the experience Cook had at wheeling and dealing, he stood pat as the Expos made the drive for the pennant last season. During the off-season he didn’t fill requests for a proven shortstop and a catcher. And he lost veteran second ‘baseman Vance Law, who wouldn't accept a 40-per-cent pay cut the general manager tried to impose on him. Law, who helped the Expos post a 58-39 mark when he started at second base last season, is hitting better than .300 for the Chicago Cubs this year, and has driven in more runs than the four players the Expos have used trying to replace him this year. Stoneman has come under increasing pressure to make a deal in recent weeks but has refrained. He's repeated he won't make a deal just for the sake of making one because it might be seen as an indication the Expos are already looking ahead to next year. Perhaps by then, the Expos could be looking for a new general manager. But by that time, it’s quite possible few people in Montreal will really care. Ball fan kisses Sutter, ) ai July3,1998 Castlegar News 53 COMMUNITY NEWS AY he John Charters ... Reflections & recollections © . - EXCHANGE STUDENTS STAND TALL At the beginning of last month, Simone Ratis, a vivacious, small and dark Rotary exchange student from Brazil, spoke with candor, wit and fluency to the Castlegar Rotary Club and guests about the strengths and problems of her troubled country. A number of her host parents who had come to hear her beamed with pride as she stood tall in an excellent presentation. Last week, Johanna Makelin of Koulova, Finland, slim, very blond and vivacious, stood equally tall as she spoke with pride and conviction about her northern homeland. “As soon as I came here I felt right at home,” she said with a smile. She was surprised at the size and number of the cars here, she said, since cars tend to be small in Finland and one car families are the morn. Two cars are an indication of wealth. However, trains and busses go everywhere throughout Europe and into the Soviet Union from most parts of Finland. In fact, there is a good relationship between the Finns and their former invaders and a considerable amount of travel and trade. Relationships with the Swedes, she said, are somewhat less cordial. Education, always a matter of interest in this department, is a very serious matter in Finland, while high school can be taken up to Grade 12 (“our schools are absolutely academic, we don't have any of those basket-weaving course: many students leave after Grade 9 to take well-paying courses in trades and business schools. For those completing their high school there are Grade 12 exams in from four to six subjects which cover material from Grade 1. They are all subjective Linesman Finland, she said, could fit several times into players NEW YORK (AP) Morganna Roberts says she’s baseball's biggest fan. The kissing bandit is becoming an institution, like Max Patkin and the San Diego Chicken. She will even appear on a TV show produced by major league baseball. “Some of these baseball owners and managers put baseball up there with brain surgery,” Morganna said this week. “They don't want people to enjoy it too much. “I think we have some Stuffed shirts in the front office.” Morganna's stuffed T-shirt has gained her notoriety. “I'm 60-23-39,” she said. “Those are my baseball stats.” Her goal is to run on to the field of all 26 major-league parks. She started in 1970 when she ran on to the field at Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium. “I kissed Pete Rose on a double dirty dare,” she said. “I was with some friends and I kissed him be cause he was the only one who wasn't paying attention to us. “Who would know that it would snowball into this?” She got into a lot of trouble after she ran on to the field at the Astro Dome on April 9, 1985, and kissed Nolan Ryan and Dickie Thon of Houston. She was arrested on charges that could have got her a year in jail. “We won the case on the gravity defence,” she said. “I just leaned over the fence and gravity took its toll and took me into the arms of Nolan Ryan and Dickie Thon. Whose gonna argue with Isaac Newton’ The case was dismissed. But she got in trouble again this year. On May 4, she ran on to the field in Baltimore and kissed Cal Ripken Jr., her 21st appearance (he was the 20th player; she got Kansas City’s George Brett twice). But police arrested her at Memorial Stadium and she spent the night in jail. “I was the only one in there wearing pink tennis shoes, shorts and rabbit ears,” she said. “It was frightening. There were ladies of the evening and people selling heroin.” But it didn’t scare her enough to make her stop. “If I quit now, the front office is gonna think they frightened me.” ATR GAAAAADARAA 4d HLLEAAd ot aaah? tte Selon iver iis tt aoe Be IES DPE perenne CHURNING ALONG .. . Melanie Streich of the Castlegar Aquanauts (foreground) goes out in front of opponent during backstroke event at the Robson River Otters’ annual swim meet Saturday at the Coralea Schupefer Pool. Full results and more photos in Wednesday's paper. CosNewsPhoto Mexican players banned MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico, the only country to hold two World Cup soccer championships and con sidered a gracious host, has been suspended for cheating by the Inter national Federation of Association Football. The suspension means Mexicans won't see their “three-color” national team participate in the Summer Olympics in South Korea or in the 1990 World Cup in Italy. What makes the suspension even more humiliating is the ctime was unnecessary — four over-age players were used on the juvenile team that played in the regional eliminations last April in Guatemala. But the suspension reflects inter- nal fighting and disorganization in the Mexican Soccer Federation. Referring to the fact Mexican JULY 3 — Robson Poo! open for Public Swimming — 2 to 4 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Brandson Pool summer hours — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8p.m JULY 4 — Session | of the Red Cross Swim Lessons start ot Brandson and Robson Pools. There are still a few openings — call the Recreation Of fice for information. Aqua Fit 8-9 Evening Aerobic Fitness, 7 p.m. Complex. Fitness tickets available at the Recreation Ottice CASTLEGAR & AREA RECREATION DEPARTMENT Phone 365-3386 — 2101-6th Ave., Castlegar JULY 6 — Senior Citizens trips to Ain: sworth Hot Springs depart 9:00 a.m. Complex $5.00. Morning Fitness Class 9-10 a.m. Tots Summer Fun, 9 10 o.m., Babysitting, $1.50 drop in Evening Public Swimming Cancelled JULY 7 — Evening Fitness 7-8 p.m Complex. Masters Swim, 8-9 Bran: dson Pool. Morning Fitness 9-10 a.m. JULY 8 — Rollerskating 7:30-9:30 p.m. Admission $1.00. Skate rental $1.50. Public Swimming 1:30-3:30 and 6 0-8. 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Veteran newsman and television commentator Fernando Marcos said the cheating was obvious. “We asked how was it possible that in the federation'’s yearbook there Softball slider sued WINNIPEG (CP) — A woman injured in a mixed softball game has won an $8,000 lawsuit against a man who slid into her at home plate. Margaret Temple, 26, was seeking compensation for wages lost when she missed three days of work, and damages, after the incident in July 1985. . “It's fantastic,” Temple said follow owing the judgment by Mr. Justice Wilfred DeGraves. “It just took three years too long.” DeGraves ruled the slide by Tom Hallern, 36, which gave Temple back and neck injuries, was too hard for what was supposed to be a fun softball league game. “Going into what was virtually a professional slide goes beyond the rules of good conduct and integrity maintained by the league,” DeGraves said. “The zeal of competition and of winning common to most sports has to be tempered by the rules of play.” Temple told the Court of Queen's Bench this week she had caught a throw from left field and was crouch ed for the tag, expecting Hallern to concede the out. Instead, Hallern slid into her and the force of the collision knocked her unconscious. Hallern’s lawyer Tom Thompson said a decision on an appeal will be made in the next few weeks. were players last year listed as 22 and this year they are only 19.” But coaches and fans said the sanctions have damaged young Mexi can players who had hoped to show case their talents in the Olympics or the World Cup. Good performance in the international tournaments could lead to lucrative contracts from Eur. opean professional teams. free agents By The Canadian Press Brent Sutter of the New York Islanders and Ken Linseman of the Boston Bruins head the list of 71 NHL players who are free agents. The 71 include 34, Sutter and Linse- men among them, who would require compensation to their current teams if they were to be signed by other clubs. Players over the age of 31 require no compensation. Among them are Mike Bossy of the Islanders and Borje Salming of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But a published report says Bossy will not accept a personal-services contract with the New York Island. ers. “If I said the contract was worth nothing I'd be very close,” Bossy told the New York Daily News. “But I'm not upset. The Islanders owe me nothing.” The Islanders had to offer Bossy a contract worth at least $820,000 to retain his rights and did not, the paper said. Meanwhile,. the Boston Bruins have signed centre Davis A. Jensen, 22, and right winger Jean-Marc Lan thier, 25, as free agents without compensation for the 1988-89 NHL season, the club said. Jensen played with the Hartford Whalers in 1984-85 before being traded to Washington. He split last season between the Capitals and the minor leagues before becoming a free agent. Lanthier was Vancouver's second. round draft pick, 52nd overall, in the 1981 entry draft. He's divided the last seven seasons between the Can. ucks and Fredericton of the Ameri can Hockey League. And veteran goaltender Billy Smith and right winger Mikko Mak. ela have agreed to contract terms with the New York Islanders. Finally, Rick Paterson, a former forward with the Chicago Black hawks, was hired as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins. General manager Tony Esposito said Paterson will join Rick Kehoe as an assistant under head coach Gene Ubriaco. During his nine seasons in the NHL, Paterson played in 430 games for Chicago and scored 50 goals. He was used primarily as a de fensive specialist. Red Sox batting champ sued TUSTIN, CALIF. (AP) — The attorney for third baseman Wade Boggs of the Boston Red Sox has filed an action in Orange County Superior Court asking that a lawsuit filed against Boggs by a woman claiming to be his mistress be dismissed Margo Adams, 32, filed suit against Boggs on June 7, charging the four-time American League bat ting champion with breach of oral contract and fraud based upon a con tinuous four-year relationship. Weekend Wrap-up BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore 7 Texos Thursday Result New York 5 Chicago 3 ‘AMERICAN LEAGUE 7 “8 Boggs. Boston, 347, Wi Conseco, Ooklond, 65. Molitor, Milwaukee. 56, McGritf, Toronto, 53 RB — Greenwell, Boston, 63, Puckett, Minnesota, New Yor ett, Minnesota, 107; Lonstord, Oakland. Bret), Kansos City, 27, Glodden, Min: nesoto, 23 Triples — Wilson, Kensos City, 7, Yount Milwaukee, 7 Home Runs — Consec nesota, 17; Snyder, Cleveland, 17 Besos — f. Henderson, New York, 41. Pettis 0, Oakland. 20. Goetn, Min, Dewoit, 32. Viole, Minnesota, 13-2 os, 72,778. 324. Hurst 44 = Clements, Boston, 163, Langston, Seattle, 127 — Eckersley, Oakland, 24, Reardon. Min Montreal 9 Ariante 3 New York 3-5 Houston 2-6 Cincinnati Son Diego 5 $1. Louis | Chicago? Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh § Son Francisco 2 Thursday Results Montreal 6 Atlante 0 New 12 Houston 6 Cincinnati 4 Son Diego 3 (10 innings NATIONAL LEAGUE Al 6 Perry, Ai 73 784 33 87 ‘Batting (226 at bats) — G. Perry. Ationta Golarrogo, Montreal, 327 Runs — Bonds, Pittsburgh. 6), Golorrago, Montreal 57, Strawberry. New York - RBI — Clark, Son Francisco, 62. G. Dows, Houston Hilts — McGee, St, Lours, 104. Galerrage, Montreo! 102 as Dou Sabo. Cincinnot., 28. Galorraga. Mon real, 24; Hayes, Philodelpivo, 24 Palmeiro Chicago 24 oltipige — Ven Sizke, Piniburgh, 12; Colemon, 1 runs — Clark, Son Francisco. 19, Strowberry New York, 19: Gelarrage, Montreal. i Stolen Beses — Coleman, $1 Louis. 43. G. Young Houston, 43 itching ( 8 decisions) — Cone. New York. 9-1, 900 5: Ki Houston. 8.1, 889.216. G. Moddux 2.09 Houston, 1B, Deleon, $1 jouston, 102 100 — Worrell. S1., Louis, 16D. Smith Howston, 14; M. Dovis, San Diego, 14 Colgory 3 Winnipeg 0 Vancouver 2 Toronto 2 Montreal 3 Edmonton 2 Colt Angels — ltorne Angels place plicher Den Petry on the | ay, dinabied Wat retroactive to ume Dey ecvate in move conor Butch Wrscger roms tee aan Me Se wetsh eager om the 2 doy anbied ‘New York Yorkews place pitcher Richard Don the Thdoy Saabied lat becowne ef tom aires tronateritalder Woyre feller irom the 18 doy Ok ocrve on $9, 21 dope: ectivated pitcher Ron ‘Guidry fromthe Netionel Leegue San Francisco Gionts option catcher Kirt Manworin Leogue: recall catcher B thielder-third baseman Williom Pennyteather Los Angeles Dodgers place right-hand pitchers Don Sutton and Mario Soto on the 21-day disabled Is move shortstop Altredo Gr a FOO! ‘John Lewis. delen. Serge Lavore ond two-year © sign lett wing Jean-Mark Lanthier to free-agent contracts Los Angeles Kings sign forward Brian Wilks and let! wing Lyle Phair New York Islanders agree to terms with ‘and gooltender Bill Smith. of personal serv: Quins name Rick Paterson assision! FASTBALL “clinched tirst place: ‘TOP 10 MITTERS ow BRBSESESES: PROUD GRADS . . . Recent graduates from Bren- da's Family Day Care enjoyed year-end celebra- tions. Children received diplomas and children and parents enjoyed a potluck lunch. (From left) Brent DeMarco, lan Stadler, Mandy Parks, Wesley Leitz, Michelle Letnick, Johanna Markin, Leticia Haak, Dustin DeCosta and teacher Brenda Parks. Missing from photo is Olenka Tomaszewski. ‘Gold’ found in attic By JOHN CHARTERS Gold is where you find it and it is not necessarily that shiny yellow stuff one finds in the ground. Some- times it is found in old libraries, lattics or houses which no longer interest their former owners. Often it takes the form of old diaries, letters, documents and records dear to the heart of the historical. re- searcher and the librarian. Such was the case recently at Selkirk College. The Fauquier home of the late Bert Herridge, the veteran New Demo- cratic Party MP for Kootenay West, had been sold. Herridge had served for some time on the executive of the Nakusp Royal Canadian Legion, had taken an active part in the relocation of Canadian veterans on the land and had been associated for some time with the famous 54th Canadian In- fantry Battalion (C inquante Quatre) of the Kootenays. Among his effects in the old house were several boxes of papers which his daughter, Pam Gilman, felt might be of some historical value. She phoned Bert Martin, a former Castlegar businessman and Robson resident now the secretary of the Nakusp Legion. He in turn phoned John Charters of Castlegar, who phoned Dr. Bill Sloan, a well-known history lecturer at Selkirk College, who contacted Dr. John Mansbridge, head librarian at the college who just happened to be going up through that area. As a consequence, the college acquired several boxes of his- torical “gold” in the form of letters, diaries, and a history of the 54th Canadian Battalion. The union had been formed from Christian Academy holds annual awards The Castlegar Christian Academy held its seventh annual school awards and graduation night Friday in the Fireside Inn banquet room. The theme of this year’s graduation was “stairway to Heaven.” The school had two graduates this year, Brent Makeiv and Allan Harlos. As well, six students were honored for having a consistent 95 per cent average in all academic subjects: Brent Makeiv, Sheri-Lyn Makeiv, Terry Roberts, Ian Malloff, Victor Leing and Mark Robertson. Following is a list of award win ners: Participation: Carri Gyoni, Scott Lloyd, Ian Malloff, Terri Roberts, Jaclyn Robertson, Iain Thompson, Gila Wilson, Shauna Wilson, Steve Graham, Allan Harlos, Maria Holm quiest, James McLeod, Brent Makeiv, Sheri-Lyn Makeiv, Linda Nephin, Shauna Wallace, Glenna York, Richard York, Victor Leing, Mark Robertson and Melanie Wer ner. General Proficiency: Terry Rob- erts, Ian Malloff, Sheri-Lyn Makeiv, Brent Makeiv, Mark Robertson and Victor Leing. Attendance: Scott Lloyd, Jaclyn Robertson, Terri Roberts, Iain Thompson and Carry Gyoni. Term Achievement (50 Life Pacs or More): Terri Roberts, Ian Malloff, Sheri-Lyn Makeiv, Victor Leing, Mark Robertson and Melanie Wer ner. Ten Levels (Academics three or four subjects): Gila Wilson (LA., B., S.S.), Seott Lloyd (Math, S.S., Se.), Terri Roberts (All), Victor Leing, Ian Malloff (All) Mark Robertson and Sheri-Lyn Makeiv (All), Melanie Werner. Bible Development — Spiritual Development: Wilson (seven: year student), Ian Malloff (first-year student), Carri Gyoni (first-year stu dent), Jaclyn Robertson (second year student) and Melanie Werner (first-year student). Art Development: Carri Gyoni and Scott Lloyd Physical Education: Carri Gyoni, Terri Roberts, Gila Wilson, Allan Harlos, Maria Holmquist, Glenna York, Richard York, Shauna Wallace, Linda Nephin and Sheri-Lyn Makeiv. Most Improved Students: Carri Gyoni, Ian Malloff, Iain Thompson, Victor Leing and Mark Robertson. Imaginative Writing: Gila Wilson (Biblical reports and assignments), Terri Roberts (assignments and re por Jaclyn Robertson (short fie. tions) and Sheri-Lyn Makeiv. Proficiency in Writing and Print- ing: Mark Robertson and Victor Leing. Canadian History: Scott Lloyd, Ian Malloff, Terri Roberts, Jaclyn Rob- ertson, Iain Thompson and Gila Wilson. Deportment: Ian Malloff, Victor Leing and Mark Robertson. Most Improved Attitude: Richard York. Pastor Barry. Werner of the Full Gospel Fellowship opened the dinner with a blessing and gave the dismissal prayer. He also gave a message to the students. H. Crandall, the school's vice- principal, made the graduation pres- entations. The entertainment in- cluded a skit by two classes and several songs. Nh bee DR. JOHN MANSBRIDGE - acquires gold men living in Nelson, Kamloops, Fernie, Grand Forks, Revelstoke and the Arrow Lakes and the history by J.B.B. lists, among other things, their hometown, death or return, and next of kin, a matter of considerable interest to those doing geneaological research. This writer for example found that ‘one Pte. T. Charters, 443593, had been killed in action and that he was the son of Mrs. J. Char. ters There are a few surviving mem- bers of the battalion, one of them being Howard Green, former deputy prime minister in the Diefenbaker cabinet. Other people interested in early agriculture would also find sources of research material among the records. In brief, there is a lesson here. If you have old letters or records don't pitch them out. Check with the college first, they may be garbage to you but they could be gold to college archives. British Columbia, but it was the fifth largest country. in Europe. It is a relatively cold country, she said, where ‘34 C is not uncommon in the winter and -11 C to -15 is normal with a part of its territory lying within the Arctic circle. But she said proudly, it is a beautiful country with some 186,000 lakes comparable to Christina. Lapland, with its reindeer, she assured her listeners with a perfectly straight face, is the home of Santa Claus. He has a village there which is a Mecca for Christmas visitors from other parts of Europe. Saunas (steam baths) similar to the one to be found at the Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Museum, are a part of every Finnish home. Finns also make very good icebreakers, she continued, without which they would not get very far in winter. Since there is a considerable amount of snow in winter, skiing is a popular winter sport, but since the country is relatively flat, much of it is of the cross-country variety. She then told in aggrieved tones of one local downhill skier and fellow student, who having seen aprized Finnish ski hill, almost collapsed with laughter at the sight. As in BC. forests are an essential part of the Finnish economy and are to be found all across the country. Consequently there are a number of paper mills in Finland, one of them close to her hometown. and each is six hours long. They are graded first by the teachers and then by a national board of examiners. Failure in any one of the examinations bars one automatically from applying fot university which itself is very competitive and in which openings are limited. Nonetheless, there is a wide interest in both cultural and sporting events, though the same name in a sport may not mean quite the same thing — Finnish baseball, for example. Among other differences, it seems to have some of the character- istics of cricket, optional running for example on a hit, but one runs to the left and cross-wise when one does. Johanna's first attempt at baseball at the high school is, therefore, still the basis for legend and high comedy. Johanna used slides through her program and her presentation would have done her credit in the Finnish or any other chamber of commerce and her very slight Irish (?) accent made her a pleasure to listen to. For the hundredth time I thought, how fortunate we are to have these young, bright people among us as teachers to both students and adults and ambassadors for their countries. How fortunate we are to be able to send our students on a recipricol basis to other countries to obtain the most economical and fundamental education that they will ever get in their lives. We are probably more fortunate than we deserve. Students receive awards Parents and friends filled the Kin- naird Elementary gymnasium, June 27 for the annual recognition and awards ceremony of Kinnaird/Valley Vista schools. Top honor was earned by Laura Kosowan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kosowan, who received the James H. Corbett Green and Gold Award presented each year to a senior student proficient in academ ies, athletic ability, and good citi zenship. Academic awards were presented to: Grade 1(— Brendan Eamer, Amy Kalesnikoff, Tiffany Koochin, Chel. sea Green, Jordan Barlow. Grade 2 — Deanna Ambrosone, Suzanne Idle, Meghan Van Vliet, Ian Mosby, Gwen Williams Grade 3 — Aimee Ambrosone, Laura Imrie, Mike Kagis, Kevin Swedburg, Tory Merritt, Chris Cook Grade 4 — Jennifer Bevans, Chris Clement, Jason Archambault, Val- erie Kosowan, Kaela Tompkins. Grade 5 — Karen Akselson, Grant Mosby, Ryan Swedburg, Kim Quid ing, Tracy Strongman. Grade 6 — LeeAnne White, Brian Hahn, Jill Imrie, Laura Kosowan, Scott MacPherson. Effort and Improvement recipients were: Grade 1 — Kathleen Cowen, Lindsay Gorcak, Ashley Maddocks, Robert Hockley Grade 2 — Deanna Day, Jason Quiding, Drew Ross, Diana Talarico, Paul Oster, Gareth Orr. Grade 3 — Darren Belanger, Jor dan Krahn, Jason Martin, Amber Stewart Grade 4 — Meena Gill, Postnikoff. Grade 5 — Jennifer Callaghan, Gevieve Labine, Ben Wade Archambault, Danna Lang, Harby Dhillon, Lee Peacock. Grade 6 — Jill Brady, Aimee Guido, Marie Makortoff, Vince An- tignani. Good citizens of the year were: Grade 1 — Jennifer Datchkoff, Samantha Boultbee, Jennifer Poole. Grade 2 — Cheryl St. Denys. Grade 3 — Nichole Boultbee, An- gela Briggeman. Grade 4 — Ryan Babakaiff, Leanne Labine, Chris McCormack. Grade 5 — Sandeep Dosanjh, Jennifer Chernoff, Karen Skibinski. Grade 6 — Tina Labine, Sara Vatkin, Rick Fauth. Trudy Clow and Jill Imrie earned Band Awards for musical skills and meritorious service. Members of the parents’ group as well as teachers resigning or leaving the school for other parts were also recognized. "RE SEARCHING FoR A HEART OF GOLD Selflessness. Willingness. Understanding. Qualities you may see in someone you know. Someone who goes out of his or her way to make your community a better place to live. Air Canada, in partnership with your community newspaper, would like to Air Canada’s “Heart of Gold” Award today. It’s time we all said thanks. Complete the form below and include a note, or letter, giving the special reasons why you feel the person you’re nominating makes your community a better place to live. Mail it to this salute these individuals who bring so much to your community. That’s why we created Air Canada’s “Heart of Gold” Award. Now’s the time to speak out on behalf of these individuals. 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