PAGÉ 06,'WHITBY FREE PRESS, OLYMPIC SPECIALFEBRUARY 10, 1988 FimcerX.Jites'uman] curage Fil clerats umancourage As 1988 begins and the ex-' citement builds for the Winter Olympic Games, the War Am! putations of Canada has released a new film giving Canadians a preview of what they can look for- ward to in February. The film is a celebration of human courage and, through a special message, attem- pts to encourage peace and under- standing among nations. competence in this sport was a per- sonal triumph.' Also in the film, Champs take up the cry from war veterans by per- forrning a ski routine that spells "NEVER AGAIN," a message from the War1, Amps to children, teaching them that war is not glamorous or heroic, but a tragic waste of human life. has been airing on television and cable stations since its release. The 30-minute film is also available to tie public free-of-charge, in various formats. A French version, 'Les Vainqueurs de Nakiska,' is also available. The War Amps provides finan- cial assistance and counselling to more than 1,260 child amputees across Canada who are missing limbs from birth, medical reasons or accidents. • The War Amps does not receive government funds.- CHAMP is fun- ded exclusively through donations from the lublic to the key tag and return address label services. In 'The Nakiska Kids,' members from the War Amps Child Amputee Program (CHAMP) show how, like Olympians, they have overcome many challenges. .With instruction from War Amps sports consultant Karl Hilzinger -a former pro foot- ball player who lost both his legs in a car accident -and the assistance of specially. designed recreational limbs, these children tackle the slopes that will challenge world- class athletes this February. For each of the champs, achieving The CHAMP ski team, consisting of 17 child amputees from across Canada, will be performing a similar routine during opëning Odemonstrations at the Olympi.cs: the federal opening ceremonies at Canada Olympic Park on Feb. 13 and the provincial opening ceremonies at Nakiska on Feb. 18. 'The Nakiska Kids' was released across Canada this fall and has been receiving wonderful praise from skiers and non-skiers alike. It THE NAKISKA KIDS The commemorative coins * Whether you are a coin collector, sports enthusiast or a patriotic Canadian, an Olympic coin is thé perfect gift. Crafted by the internationally renowned Royal Canadian Mint, these coins capture the exhilarating spirit of the XV Olym- The gold haul Canada has won a total of 13 gold medals since the Olympic Games began in 1924. Gaetan Boucher won two of them in speed skating at the 1984 Games. pic Winter Games. Each sterling silver coin in the 10-piece set com- memorates the rigorous athletic events Qf the Calgary Olympics and the frosted relief adds depth and reality to the sport that is por- trayed. The obverse bears the ef- figy of the Queen and the rim of each -coin is carefully inscribed with unique edge lettering., As Canada prepares to welcome the world and light the torch for its first-ever Olympic Winter Games,' the Royal Canadian Mint will issue the only official gold. coin of the Calgary '88 Games. The gold coin is legal tender and has a face value of $100. It is struck from precious metals only and con- tains one quarter ounce of pure gold (7.775 grams of gold and 5.563 grams of silver). The "proof" finish -frosted relief on a brilliant background and the edge-lettered with the words "XV OlympieWin- ter Games -XVe Jeux olympiques d'hiver" create a truly precious memento of the Games. As with the 10-coin sterling silver Olympic series launched in 1985,#ail profits resulting from the sale of the gold coin support the Olympic Games and amateur athletes through royalties remitted to the National Olympic Committees around the world. A maximum of 350,000 of these gold coins will be struck. They will be available from November 1, 1987 to December 31, 1988 or until the' maximurm mintage is reached, whichever comes first. The coins can be purchased from coin dealers or banks (Royal Bank, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the Bank of Nove Scotia). The gold coin is also available by mail order, for $255 (Cdn.) from the Royal Canadian Mint, P.O. Box 478, Station A, Ottawa, Ontario, KiN 9L9 Giving an Olympic coin will also mean a gift for Canada's athletes, since all profits from coin sales support athletes around the world and also defray some of the costs for the construction of the Olympic facilities in Calgary. The Olympic symbol The five rings in the Olympic symbol represent the five continen- ts (united in sport) while the snowflake/maple leaf is the officiai symbol of the 1988 Games. Sport demonstrations Short . track speed skating, freestyle skiing and curling will be demonstration sports at the Games in Calgary. Carrier