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COMMUNITY SERVICES--AWARDS PRESENTED
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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.
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Contact: Harry Chapman 902-424-3960
trp Dec. 13, 1995