* 14 — Sunday, February 22, 1998 — North Shore News Fund established for youth in film From page 10 spokesmen saving they wanted to “give something back to the community” during discus- sions last year over Alm crews using municipal property. She credited an article she read in People magazine about a program called Srreetlites tor inner-city kids in Los Angeles for giving her the idea to take them at their word. Working with McCarthy, a steering committee —_ was formed with the B.C. Film Commission, IATSE 89] (international Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees), North Shore Studios, North Vancouver Schoo} Board, Human Resources Dev clopment Canada, Capilano College and Seymour Area Youth Services TV. As designed, the program will create a Youth in Film Fund and use the moncy to train students in set etiquette and industry basics before placing them on set as observers. Production — companies seeking permits in the district will be asked to voluntarily and arts and culture. THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER * Tuesday, February 24th, Noon to 2 : Phone: 985") 7761 conttbute to the find which will be administered by a local non-profit organization vet to be selected. But the industry adage of “Hurry up and wait!" won't apply to the debut of the pro- gram. Monday, training coordina- tor David Lisle of LATSE 891 presented a union cheque for $2,000 to the fund. “An opportunity to see first hand what this industry is all about.” “We hope that gives your program a good kickstart,” said Lisle. “By placing 20 spe- cially-awarded North Shore school students on established productions for observation days, LATSE local 891 hopes to open the shutter and illumi- nate the day-to-day working of the industry.” With matching finds also being promised by North Shore Human Resources, the fund is already poised to select the first 20 students for the program. CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER SOCIAL PLAN: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY What do you think? Are you interested in the quality of life of the City of North Vancouver? If you are, plan to attend the: DRAFT SOCIAL PLAN OPEN HOUSE WEEK Monday, February 23 to Friday. February 27, 1998 Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm City Hall Lobby 143 West [4th Street The Social Plan will identify actions the City will take to address community social issues in the future. The Plan covers issue areas like: youth, families and children, seniors, people with disabilities, safe neighbourhoods. housing Staff and citizen members of the Social Plan Working Group will be available to discuss the draft Social Plan and to hear your feedback: © Wednesday. February 25th and Thursday. February 26th, Noon to 2:00 pm We want to hear your views and ideas about the social future of your community. For further information call 983-7381 or 983-7380 or visit the City’s web site at www.cnv.org. ' City of North Vancouver!’ al ‘West 14th Street), North Vancouver. ‘BC, V7M THO. Fax:: 985- -9A1Z . Web site: www.cnv.org. 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm Successful candidates will take a one-day pre-emplov- ment workshop intended to enhance voung — peaple’s maturity and “Protessional behavior on set. They will then be enrolled in Capilano College’s two-day course Introduction to the Film Industry. Bob Morris from the col- lege’s Continuing Education Film and Television Program told council that the college was “glad ro be part of all this.” Morris said the college was committed to working with the program in the future and predicted it would become a model for similar program ini- tiatives throughout the Province. Tom Crowe, manager community affairs, B.C. Film Commission told the News that he too anticipated similar programs being implemented throughout the province. “Here’s an opportunity to see tirst hand what this indus- .. try is all about. It’s just as important thar students understand that it might not be for them. It’s not all glam- or,” said Crowe. a Farmity Services of the North Share is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching and strangthening family life on the Noith Shore” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA C ZONING BYLAW The Greater Vancouver Regional District proposes to amend the “Greater Vancouver Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 785, 1995” by the adoption of “Greater Vancouver Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 876, 1998”. The purpose of the proposed amendment bylaw is to: (a) Update references to Provincial statutes. (b) Regulate the height of earth-fill landscape elements. (c) Revise the method of calculating site coverage and fluor space ratio in residential zones. (d) Establish provisions for giving notice prior to the issuance of development variance permits. A public hearing to consider the above noted amendment bylaw will be held on Thursday, February 26, 1998 at 7:30 p.m.in the Cedar Room of the North Building Delbrook Recreation Center, 600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC. All persons who deem their interests to be affected by the proposed bylaw are invited to attend the hearing and co present their views. Copies of the proposed bylaw may be examined at the Electoral Areas office of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, 15th Floor, Metrotower 2, Metrotown, 4720 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from February 10 to February 26, 1998, inclusive. Gieat & Vanconver Paulette Vetleson, Secretary Regional Greater Vancouver Regional District District February 18, 1998 FASTILY SERVICES NORTH SHORE “ONLY ONE APPEARANCE | Don t miss this new approach for parents of j preteens Gnd CEENS. gag A 4 ‘Thurs. Feb. 26, 7pm cy _ Centennial Theatre tickets S25 ‘(as seen on Phil Donahue and the Today Show.) ? For tickets call Centennial Theatre 984-4484