an cr West Van students still going Fhe protest over Soviet actions in Afghanistan has worked its way down to the classroom. At least one of three Calgary schools that had planned March break tours to the Soviet Union had decided to alter its plans and go to Italy instead. In Saanich, Schoo! Board officials indicated that if they do not receive Federal External Affairs approval, they may cancel a 10-day, $25,000 trip to the Soviet for 21 high school students. West Vancouver board of- ficials, however, were plann- ing on going ahead with a trip by students although three of the students had decided not to go. Tom Humphrey, principal ‘of Dr. E.P. Scarlett hig school in Calgary said Mon- day staff tour leaders and the parents of 84-students who signed for a visit to the Soviet Union have now decided against it for “moral reasons”. “The parents had express- ed concern - and we agreed with them - that because of the unsettled situation in the Middle East we should be supporting the democratic system and the stand our government has taken,” he said. Humphrey said many students were disappointed they would not be making the trip but agreed the cancellation was an impor- tant demonstration of sup- ANCESTRAL STAIRCASE (formed. a _ fitting background for Laura Jean, elde Mrs. Robert G. Bentall of Wes daughter of Mr. and t Vancouver, who was married recently to Kreg Eldon Nelson, son of Rev. and Mrs. Donald Nelson of Modesto, California, at West Van Baptist Church by Rev. W. Cram. The grand staircase fs in the home of her late grandfather at 1531 Davie Street which was subsequently declared a heritage structure and fs now the Mansion Restaurant. European Facials for Complexion Care ° Deep Pore Cleansing *Rejuvenating Treatments ®Personalized Make up lessons & applications *Eye Lash 8 Brow Tints Manicures, Pedicures oWaxing Removatron Paintess Hatr Removal the alternative method for the removal of unwanted han No irritation or scarring 146 West 15th Street North Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 985-6616 or: 985-8617 port for both the Canadian and U.S. positions. At a special meeting Mon- day, Saanich school board decided to ask the federal government for a policy rul- ing on visits to the Soviet Union in the light of. Canada’s support of the U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympic Games. “If the government gives its approval, the trip will be on, but we may have to cancel if we are told it is against Canada’s foreign policy,” a board official said. An adverse ruling by Ot- tawa may not necessarily mean cancellation of the trip, but the final decision rests with the school board. Basics stressed by WV school board Government proposals to make basic literacy training a responsibility of the public school system were ap- proved Monday evening by the West Vancouver School Board. In response to a request for comments on the draft pohcy prepared by the B.C. Ministry Advisory Com- mittee on Continuing Education, the board recommended the policy be reworded to. stress the primary responsibility of the kindergarten to Grade 12 VINYL REPA _ SERVICE : OFFICE “ HOTEL and graining. 15th & Lonsdale CLOSING ENTIRE STOCK of FALL ano WINTE OATS, DRESSES SUITS, SPORTSWEAR 0% 10.10% Save money on reuphoistery costs Expert repairs done on your premises. Protessional repairs, perfect color matching MILADY’S system in basic adult education. The board also expressed concern over the inequitable present funding = arrange- ments for adult’ education whereby students pay dif- ferent rates for the same course. depending on the mstituuon where it is held W. McGown, the director of adult education for the North Shore was present al the meeting (o discuss the policy and his amendments, with the board. IR CAR ra aa - . . ae eS Sar OND FUN WITH MOM is the name of the game and it all goes on at the North Van Rec Centre. There are many fun programs available for all interests. (Ellsworth Dickson photo) introducing - Siwash brand Wool for indian Sweaters $399 Reg. 4.89 basket 988-0192 109 E. 14th at Lonsdale Sewing Machine Tune-up Special only *19°° phone 922-2846 8-10 a.m. & 4-6 p.m.