14 - Wednesday, September 14, 1988 - North Shore News

to Science World

NORTH VANCOUVER District Work on the expansion and ex-
Mayor and Greater Vancouver hibit and program development
Regional District board deputy has been underway since early 1988
chairman Marilyn Baker and sev- in preparation for facility’s grand
eral other board members recently opening next May.
delivered the first installment of A special summer preview show
the GVRD’s contribution to Van- at the Science World facility
couver’s $17.3 million Science featuring an animated dinosaur
World facility. exhibit attracted mere than
The cheque for $572,000 was R00 viewers in its May to
presented to Science World presi- abor Day run.
AUGUSTE 22 ORD dent Barbara Brink and capital The GVRD grant brings to $12
campaign chairman Haig Farris. million the commitment from the

Pay lathe ender af ESCICNCE Wor, ld 8 IS 2, OO GVRD director Gail Taylor of various levels of government to the
Fi y, : Bowen Island and GVRD chair- $17.3 million required to convert
We Hundred SEVEN: L<a7TT, man Gil Blair also attended the the former Expo Centre into a
ceremony. world class science centre.
It was the first payment of a
NORTH VANCOUVER District and Bowen Island were both represented when the GVRD presented a cheque $J.7 million grant that has been Several private sector donations
for $572,000, part of a $1.7 million pledge, to Science World. Left to right, are GVRD Chairman Gil Blair, approved by the GVRD board. Of have been made, leaving approx-
Science World President Barbara Brink of West Vancouver, GVRD Deputy Chairman Mayor Marilyn Baker of the total, Vancouver City will be imately $3.7 million still to be rais-
North Vancouver District, GVRD Director Gail Taytor of Bowen Island and Science World’s Haig Farris. responsible for $1 million. ed.

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Adopting a Special-Needs or Older Child:

There are many people in British
Columbia who have been waiting a
long time to adopt a baby. At the same
time, there are many special-needs and
older children waiting for adoption.

In order to help unite more of these
children and parents, your Government
is providing new information and
support services because we recognize
that successful adoption is not an
easy task.

Adopting an older or a special-needs
child is a major decision for a family to
make. it requires an informed decision
based upon the strength of the family
and the particular needs of each child.

Special-needs children include some with physical or mental handicaps,
learning disabilities, developmental delays, or who may have been abused. In
addition to providing a stable home, families may need to obtain therapy,
counselling, rehabilitation services or special equipment to help children deal
with medical problems.

in Vancouver and Prince George there are adoption projects in place
supported by staff specially trained in assisting potential parents in making the
best decision, and to help thern meet the challenges of older and special-needs
children.

If you would like to learn more about adopting an older or a special-needs
child, contact your local office of the Ministry of Social Services and Housing.

Ministry of Social Services and Housing
Honourable Claude Richmond, Minister