evnat snoste doy ~ (881 OL iuyeA poland - 2 day, August 20, 1989 - North Shore News A headache any parents could suffer with pride PROBLEMS CAN BE DESCRIBED in many ways: grave, minor, huge, ongoing, insoiubie, etc. But Keith and Hilary Carpenter of West Van have added an entirely new adjective to the list. West Van's three-time Cora- munity Day chairman and his wife face what can only be called a THRILLING problem. Which does not, however, reduce its size. Their two daughters -— Heather, 15, a Sentinel student, and Gillian, 11, who attends Caulfeild School — are dance pupils of Anns Wyman. This year they were both Religious freedom rVHE RECENT industrial Relations Council deci- sion allowing two North Vancouver teachers the given the opportunity to attend summer courses at two renowned bvalfet schools. Gillian enrolled at the Royal Winnipeg. Heather was sent to the famous Legat Schoo! in Britain whose graduates inciude Danilova, Margct Fonieyn and Minette de Vaicls. The thrill — and the problen — arrived late last month when Keith and Hilary ‘earned that their two girls were no ordinary dance stu- dents. First came the news that Heather had been invited to take the Legat’s full-time professional course. Then, amazingly, the news that Gilfian had a similar invitation from the Royal Winnipeg. from For one daughter such an honor would have beet exciting. For two . Sisters to be honored simulta- neously by top schools on two continents is unheard of. For each the opportunity to become a world-class ballerina now beckons. Ata price, of course -— the headache their parents are suf- fering with pride. In addition to several years of ballet training both schools con- tinue the students’ normal academ- ic education. The annual dill comes to around $10,000 at the Royal Winnipeg and $12,000 at the Legat. The initial year is the tough one financially. After that students have opportunities to apply for cer- tain scholarships and grants. Keith is determined his girls shall somchow have their chance and szart the courses this September. : Photes submitied FUTURE FONTEYNS?...rare honors last month fer (above) Heather Carpenter, 15, and (left) sister Gillian, 11. But the burden on the family will be excessive unless some help is forthcoming. He’s applied to 20 foundations and other bodies with funds for cultural purposes — suggesting that the possibility for B.C., fet alone West Van, to pro- duce its own Fonteyn, if not two, rates a modest investment in the name of the community. Meanwhile, with September looming as he awaits replies, Keith will soon have to check out his own bank manager’s interest in culture — and ITS price see POSTSCRIPTS: Former News education reporter Bill Bell, a City alderman since 1987 and now seek- ing the NDP nomination for the new provincial riding of Lonsdale, will face tough competition from such veteran NDP candidates as David Schreck and (likely) Olge Kempo. But 35-year-old Bill, a Ci- ty resident, has built up quite a high profile on council, whose ter- ritory roughly coincides with that of the new riding. His calls for fair treatment of suite-owners and their tenants are, alone, worth more than a few votes in the NDP-lean- ing households south of the high- way... Welcome to Rev. Ron Jef- frey, now taking over leadership of St. David's United Church in West Van as interim minister for the next year following the recent res-_ ignation of Rev. Dal McCrindle. Ron, who previously served in Quebec and Alberta pastorates, and wife Karen and twe other members to the congregation — REV. Ron Jeffrey ...new blood at St. David's. daughters Rachael, 7, and Aun, 4... Fed up with Lions Gate Bridge traffic snarls? North Shore TV personalities Art Jones and Ed Keate highlight the ‘‘third cross- ing’’ need again tonight, Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. on their Shaw Cable 4 program Oz Location. It repeats Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 9 p.m. ... Many happy returns of yesterday, Aug. 19, to retired West Van alderman Gordon Rewntrec ... And happy anniversary wishes TFaesday, Aug. 22, to North Van’s Cari and Carolyn Busby. soe WRIGHT OR WRONG: If you suffer from nostalgia, remember that in 10 years time THESE will be the good old days. right to withdraw their dues-paying membership in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the North Vancouver Teachers’ Association should be viewed as a victory for individual freedom not a defeat for the union movement. The two teachers involved have strong religious views that oppose the BCTF’s pro-choice abortion poi- icy. Forcing them to remain in and financially support the union when it is espousing the very autithesis of their profound belicfs would be a denial of the teach- ers’ basic rights. Union executives plan to appeal the ruling, saying it wiil open the door for other people to withdraw their membership. But if the mass exodus they are ervisica- ing indeed takes place, there’s obviously something wrong with the way the unions are conducting their affairs. The rele of a union is to represent its members. If Publisher ........... Peter Speck Display Advertising 980-0511 it’s not adequately fulfuiling that role, people will Managing Editor... . Barrett Fisher Classified Advertising 986-6222 leave, given the cSance. If it does a fair, consistent job Associate Editor ..... Noel Wright Newsroor oan 213) of addressing the varied concerns of individuals within Advertising Director Linda Stewart [aAicaltusatlheltheadltee Subscriptions 986-1337 Nosth Shore in 1969 as an independent . vrmoay Fax 985-3227 the organization, members will actively support it. founded in Wand quatiied under Schedute 111. 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, suburban eewspape: If the unions don’t want to lose any more members, Paragraph Ill of the Excise Tax Act. (S publ North Vancouver, B.C. 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