Student crime fighters

NORTH VANCOUVER high
school students who have an
interest in police work have an
opportunity to find out first
shand if fighting crime is the
career for them.

RCMP detachments and Lower
Mainland school districts have
formed the RCMP Youth Academy,
‘an eight-day, work experience pro-
gram which will expose students toa
‘wide variety of police topics and
practical training,

Fify students will be selected to

attend the Youth Academy at the
Canadian Forces Base in Chilliwack
from April 20 to 27, They will
receive instruction on various
aspects of Canadian law, including
traffic enforcement, search warrants,
arrest procedures, self-defense tech-
niques, forensic identification and
courtroom trials. They will also par-
ticipate in the investigation of a
mock murder throughout the weck.

Applications have been supplied
to school counsellors and any stu-
dent wishing to apply must meet the
following criteria:

* 16 to 18 years of age;

¢ in good standing in all classes;
¢ have good attendance record;
¢ display willingness to work;

¢ be sponsored by school staff;
* be physically fit,

Applicants must also pass a secu-
rity clearance and interview.

There is a student fee of $100
which will purchase uniforms for the
students. All other costs, including
transportation, lodging, meals and
supplies are covered by the program.

Interested students should con-
tact their school counsellors.

Yoit choice entree served

‘with Garden Salad with By
raspberry vinaigrette dressing,
Sourdough Roll and Belgian
Chocolate Brownie,

‘Available Seven |B
Days a Week BAKERY:

PARK & TILFORD: 983-8483
PARK ROYAL NORTH: 925-0181

IMPORTANT NOTICE
North Shore Transfer Station
Yard Waste Drop-Off

The North Shore ‘Transfer Station, 30 Riverside Drive, North Vancouver,

currently, accepts yard waste (leaves, grass, branches) and un-painted,

“untreated wood waste for composting from residential and commercial sources.

-*: North Shore residents delivering their material to the Transfer Station are

¥ allowed to drop-off the first 200 kilograms (440 pounds) of yard waste and
» wood waste PER TRIP at no charge.

Effective February 1, 1996, the 204) kilogram PER TRIP limit will be changed to
200 kilograms PER DAY. A new weigh-scale computer system allows the
tracking of vehicle licence plates to regulate the once per day limit. All
residential tonnages in excess of 200 kilograms and all commercial users will
continue tu be ‘charged the current tipping fee of 69 per tonne.

. Residents need only show a valid BC Driver’s Licence with a current North
Shore address in order to qualify for the 200 kilograms PER DAY no-charge
drop-off, provided the load is non-commercial and from their place of residence.

For more information contact either of the numbers below:

984-9730
929-5471

«North Shore Recycling Program
North Shore Transfer Station

District of North Vancouver District of Wost Vancouver

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TARGET a

Volunteers are
needed in:

* Food Services

* Accommodations} :

* Security

| * Cultural/Special.

Events.

* Sports _

. Volunteers with.
pick-up trucks or. vans

« Require 1 Winnebago
‘style R.V. for use by
officials

‘Call 981- 1996

Pick up your Registration: Form
at any North Vancouver
Recreation Centre or
at the Games Office: .
Suite 207-123 East 15th St
North Vancouver
Registration Forms must be in by Feb. 5