20 - Friday, September 14, 1990 - North Shore News

Sutherland
students win
scholarships

SUTHERLAND SECONDARY
School students in North Van-
couver managed to win more than
$70,000 in scholarships during the
1989-90 school year.
Some of the top winners in-
cluded Shawna Pilgrim) and
Susanne Cice who were both
awarded the Gordon Shrum
scholarship from Simon Fraser
University (SFU), valued at
$17,000 each.
Only 16 such scholarships are
awarded each year province-wide.
In addition, Pilgrim picked
up the Premier’s Award for Ex-
cellence for the Capilano College
region, valued at $5,000. The
award is presented by Premier Bill
Vander Zalm in Victoria and is
the third time in the last four
years that the award has gone to a
Sutherland student.
Sutherland students Pilgrim,
Clee, Lisa Tan, Linette Miele,
Traci Warkentin, Laura Trimble
and Lorna Fadden also won
North Vancouver Education
Foundation scholarships and bur-
: saries.
NEWS photo Cindy Goodman In addition, Tan and Rhea San-
SMILES ALL "ROUND ...B.C. Hydro is removing peles on focal residents and politicians. Here, residents and B.C. Hydro tos were awarded University of
Bellevue Avenue in West Vancouver after years of lobbying by _ officials brave the rain to watch the first pole get pulled out. B.C. Entrance scholarships valued

Children’s author to speak WHICH WILL BENEFIT YOUTH:

e e e . e. Pa t ed ia
Sarah Ellis visits North Vancouver City Library IN YOUR COMMUNITY! 4
; The British Columbia Youth
- y , Advisory Council provides
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR Sarah Ellis, will be featured at the North funds through the Youth
Vancouver City Library at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. Grants Program to suppor

. oe wy as projects based on these ideas. “s feat ;

During her years as a children’s librarian, Ellis discovered an unex- . i —_
pected delight in performing, in puppetry and story telling. A voracious Applications are available from all Youth Council members,
reader herself, she also became interested in writing for children. MLA offices, Government Agents, and

She now writes a regular column on Canadian children’s literature for Job Training Area Offices of the
the American review magazine, The Hornbook, ana sometimes teaches Ministry of Advanced Education, \&® BC )
courses at the UBC School of Library, Archival and Information Training and Technology. ‘ fh L_—
Studies. - ll

Her first book, The Baby Project was the recipient of the 1987 Sheila For more information, contact: 0
Egoff Prize. Other publications include Next-Door Neighbours and she

has written the text for a picture book, Putting Up With Mitchell, il- British Columbia The Honourable Bruce Strachan

- / f . When not writing or performing for children, Ellis works at the Victoria, British Columbia Training and Technology
author. To reserve a spot for her performance, call 980-4424.
is also the philosophy behind the
vices Society (NSFSS). GYMNASTICS CLU B AL )
are also sometimes invited on KINDERGYM: — Ages 3-5, variety of times RUNNERS
“terrible twos” and caring for — can switch times at Kindergarten
riding loys, painting and other

“The program offers an ex- (merit, bronze & silver)
says Li Boesen, the Drop-in Teen, Tumbling, Trampoline & Adult Classes

lustrated by Barbara Wood, which was a runner up for the City of Youth Advisory Council Minister Responsible for Youth
North Vancouver District Library, plays the banjo, swixns, and tries to V8W 3K4
Family Drop-in Program operated
There are six Family Drop-in
centres located on the North ; FIN AL D AYS
Shore. Moms, dads, nannies and FALL PROGRAMS .
other caretakers can socialize over |
your back. changeover
The kids enjoy the break too, as to OFF
activities for them include sand RECREATION: — Ages 6-11 Wed. 5:15 & 7 p.m. 0
things that are too messy or in- | HEVELOPMENT: — Ages 8 & up Wed. 3:45 p.m. Personal shopping only, please.
cellent opportunity for children to
Coordinator. oo ee y “en:
The Drop-In Centres re-opened Registration Monday, Sept. 17 a Kiddie

Vancouver Book Award. 5th Floor, 1483 Douglas St. Ministry of Advanced Education,
Sarah Elis ... award-winning do her own plumbing. And there is always time for reading. Phone : 387-6065
PARENTS NEED time alone to
renew their spirits and have con- bd
tact with other adults according to Z C a :
the author of Parent Making. This ,
by the North Shore Family Ser-
coffee while their pre-school-aged FOR CHILDREN 3 AND UP
children can play in a_profes- . .
sionally supervised area. Speakers Space available for: . to (V) OFF
topics such as how to cope with the .
tables, free water play, circle time, Sat. 9:00am & 12:15pm SHOES
convenient to do at home.
learn their first separation skills,”* Also available
Sept. 10 and operate in the morn- Tuesday, Sept. 18

ings. The cost is from $2.50 to 33 . ‘
per session and no pre-registration ; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
is required. For details on Drop-in For more information call Flicka Gym 985-7918

For deta P- , ° ; ' . Lynn Valley Cente:
Centre locations or for further in- ooo a yun illey Ce Y
Loe oa on the. counselling, Rec Centre Memorial 123 East 23rd St., N. Van. oe a Oe SI
support groups and family life

education couses offered by the

NSFSS, call 988-5281. NSFSS is a

United Way Member agency.

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