N. SHORE MOURNS ALICIA AMMON of est actress Canada’s oldest working actress and long-time North Vancouver resident Alicia Affimon died Sunday in repertory theatre, later taking comedienne roles opposite such internationaly known actors as Christopher Lions Gate Hospital at the Plummer, John Colicos, age of 93. ; Amelia Hall and Betty Born 1886 in Dulwich, Leighton. suburb of London, England, her active stage career spanned more than 80 years — starting when, as a girl of 12, she toured England and Scotland as a dancer and After World War Two Miss Ammon engaged in film and television work — appearing among many other roles in “The Beach- combers” and “The Littlest singer. _ Hobo,” and in a long list of Married in England in _ films including “The. Trap,” 1906 to Montague Bowdery, “That Cold Day In The she came to Canada in 1920 Park,” “The Wolfpen with her husband and three Principle” (which won her a children, one of whom — _ top ACTRA award at 87) and Jack — is also a well-known actor. They settled first in the Okanagan and came, to Vancouver after five years in Oregon, already deeply involved in variety shows and other entertainment. In Vancouver during the 1930s and 1940s, often opposite George Segal in “Russian Roulette.” Last year, again together with son Jack, she embarked on a lead role in the new CBC-TV_ series “Nellie, Daniel, Emma and Ben” which has been appearing nationwide’ since the beginning of 1980 with high viewer ratings. Prior to the filming of the partnered by her son Jack, in vaudeville, comedy she played radio~ and ALICIA AMMON celebrated -her 93rd birthday on the ° set of TV's “Nellie, Daniel, Emma and Ben”. Career challenge federal Department of FROM PAGE C1 Manpower and Immigration attitudes necessary to hold a_sis also going to be used in a job. pilot project in 13 schools in Dr. John Wormsbecker, BC deputy superintendent of Mrs Thiersch said that schools for the Vancouver because of such emphasis on School Distmet, sees such career pres oration the cooperation between school board has been asked education and industry as a what they will be doimg feature of the I9sO's with about iat bdo Carlin West work-expernience as an Van superintendent of essential Component of the schools. has said he hopes curriculum the Fducation Forum. will PILOT PROJECT give some feeling to the A computerized School Board as to the vocational program called direction to take for career “Choices” developed by the education A Large Assortment Of Quilted Fabrics Reversiblies Potyesters Corderoys Cottons Denims anada’s series Miss Ammon_ had already spent eight months in hospital with hip trouble. She was forced to re-enter hospital last November where — after a lifetime of Pioneering theatre in Canada and the U.S. — she finally lost her battle with cancer last weekend. Her funeral service was held today at Boal Memoria] Chapel in North Vancouver. Se (Ellsworth Dickson photo) New Pharmacare cards being issued About 290,000 — seniors over the age of 65 in British Columbia are in the process of receiving new Phar- macare identification cards. Human Resources Minister Grace McCarthy says the re- issue is an effort to update records and achieve closer control of the Pharmacare program. The replacement cards were mailed from February 14th to the 22nd to all those covered by the Plan A Phar- macare Program for seniors. The new” green” cards become effective im- mediately at pharmacies __throughout the province. es” Peter Brand In Most seniors will be pet- ting their new cards within the week, but in cases where card holders have moved or had a change in. cir- cumstances, delivery may take longer. The old blue cards will be honoured by pharmacies until March 15th. Those who do not have their replacement cards by that date can apply for a new card at any pharmacy in the province. Seniors who have not received cards by the March 1Sth cut-off date will still be able to get coverage for prescription drugs while the new cards are being issued. and vites You to Take Advantage of This *3002. —Until March 1st only Tune-up most cars Includes replacing plugs. pomts, condensor, set dwell & timing All ignition components replaced with Wynns products and are guaranteed for 6 months, also a. complete BCAA diagnostic report also includes checking ® distributor *belts *exhaust system *shocks *steering mechanisms etirres Peter Brand Motors 1519 Clyde Ave West Van 922.3231 We (ike lo heep 8 good thing going We are open Mon Fri 8-5 p.m *high tension leads *cooling system * fluid levels *front suspension assembly “air filter gasoline filter *all signal lights ARRIED MARCH 3, 1920, shortly celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The Greenless have eight children, 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. An open house for old friends and relatives will be held at 4190 Hoskins Road on March 1 from 1} to 5 p.m. C3-Wednesday, Febraary 27, 1980 - North Shore News Charles and Ann Greenless of North Vancouver are , make your own lampshade, demonstrations Sat. Mar. 1st, 11 EY %, ae 20-50% o everything some examples: ¢ fabric lampshades *lampshade frames eartists Canvas e Chinese silk ®tropical Hawaiian prints @bleached & unbleached 100% cotton sheeting © 54” decorator-prints e abalone & pearl buttons Savings like this happen once a year. Cer- tain items never before on sale. Hurry for best selection. Gotton Sed. 99 Lonsdale Ave. 988-9911