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COMMUNITY SERVICES--AWARDS PRESENTED ------------------------------------------------------------ Eighteen Nova Scotians, who have provided outstanding community service, were honored today at a special ceremony at Province House. Premier John Savage and Community Services Minister Jim Smith presented Community Service Awards to: Robert MacLeod, Baddeck; Gerald F. Gillis, Antigonish; Hazel Deveau, Amirault's Hill, Yarmouth County; Muriel Flynn, Christina Beattie, Halifax; Mary and Foster Lohnes, Craig Williams, Tom William, Tony LaPierre and Rev. Jim Chang, Dartmouth; Lillian Naas, Minasville, Hants County; Stuart Falconer, Westmount, Cape Breton County; Anne Peverill, Liverpool; Harris Backman, Hubbards, Halifax County; Sherman Mason, Tangier, Halifax County; Mary Millar, Guysborough; and Don Sheehy, New Waterford. Dr. Smith said the awards provide an opportunity to publicly recognize and honor individuals who have demonstrated service to the community through their commitment of time and talent to the less fortunate. "These men and women, by their personal involvement and hands-on approach, are an example to others to come forward to lend a helping hand." Dr. Smith said the province was fortunate to have so many citizens who freely give their time in the service of others. The Community Service Awards have been presented annually since 1977. -30- Contact: Harry Chapman 902-424-3960 trp Dec. 13, 1995