ON TO NATIONALS Winners to receive prizes at ceremony from page 29 her ussay: ‘‘How can anyone go through life pretending? Like many others, | take ‘being able to read’ for granted. | realize that there are a lot less fortunate peo- ple, some of whom are even adults who can’t read, Until the oppor- tunity to write this essay came along, I had never given a thought to the subject. 1 hope that some day the problem will become a thing of the past.”’ The three principal winners receive a mountain bike each. In addition, the winner of the age five to 10 category will receive a Pic- tionary Junior game; the 11- to 14-year-old «winner picks up’ a Winning Words game; the age 15 to 18 winner receives a copy of The Quest of the Philosopher’s Stone. In addition, each winner’s school receives a $200 donation to the school library. The special award wiriner won a Pictionary Junior game and _ his school picks up $100 to purchase library books. Winners will be awarded their prizes at an awards presentation Youre -. not alone... “thousands of . people shop » here. ¥ To Advertise call” 980-0511 IPHOLST 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Lons- dale Avenue Sylvan Centre. “In general the entrics were real- ly good, and it was wonderful to sec that kids took the time to think about the issue,’ said Sylvan director Adrian Parker. ‘The ones that won really shone, but it was difficult to call the top 10 to go to the judges.”’ The top essays will be passed on to judges in Ottawa March | for the choice of a finalist by national judges. The grand prize finalist will present his or her entry to political and educational leaders, The win- ner then goes to the United States to appear with American winners at an international awards cere- mony in Washington, D.C, LIFESTYLES 31 - Sunday, February 28, 1988 - North Shore News Walk a dog for charity MAHON PARK goes (to the dogs Ilam.to2p.m. March 5 during the Third Annual North Shore Dog-A-Thon, Dog-A-Thon co-chairperson Juanita Valentine expects a good turnout from dogs of all walks of life. Last year 100 dogs and owners and hundreds of onlookers par- ticipated. Proceeds raised by the event will be donated’ to the Variety Club. Last year the fund raiser generated $2,343. ‘‘We're hoping for $4,000 or more this year. Money raised last year helped pay for a Variety Club van for Queen Mary School,"’ said Valentine. Pledge sheets are available at North Shore elementary school of- fices. Adults can register on the day of the event at the park. 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The child who raises the most money wins a speaker telephone. Valen- tine said every child will go home with a surprise package and cach dog will receive a can of dog food. There will also be prizes award- ed for other categories including the largest dog, the smallest dog, the dog with the most spots, the dog with the shortest legs. “The main thing is for everyone to have fun and raise money for the special needs kiddies,** Valen- tine said. Clowns will be on hand to add color to the family event. et obit taint HOME| very Friday the HOME AND GARDEN section of the News provides you with helpful hints and pro- ing. wood stoves to window boxes, carports to carpei cleaning -—- whether you tackle projects yourself jects .to make tt your home-life more reward- | From or hire profes- sionals, you'll find a renewed sense of pride and accomplishment -in upgrading and in- —. creasing.. the . value of your home, This. Friday have a look at HOME AND GARDEN sectinn and think again about. what your horne means to you. S pring is bursting out all over —~ trees and shrubs are 7 * blooming — flowers are opening up — and so is your nearest Bay Garden Shop. Now under new management, our garden centres are alive with the look and smell of spring. And there’s no time like right now to plan your garden for 1988. é ome in and see what we have available. Discuss your . gardening needs with our experts. And watch for the opening specials in each Bay store. The Bay Garden Centres are located adjacent to the Bay at Coquitlam Centre, Lougheed Mall, Park Royal, Richmond Centre, Surrey Piace and Champlain Mall. See you soon in the Garden Centre at the Bay!