= N. Shore athletes receive honors THEIR stories could- -m’t be more different, .. but Ian Bird and “Rosalyn Hicks share one thing: both are - recipients of Sport B.C. Awards. “The North Shore resi- dents were among a number ...Of outstanding athletes hon- ‘“ored at.the sport organiza- tion’s annual awards banquet Tuesday night in Vancouver. “© Bird was presented with the Harry Jerome Comeback Award “for his harrowing » Olympics. vis. A’ collision, with a South ‘Korean. player resulted in _> Bird experiencing blackouts - and seizures. | “Bird gave up the sport, ‘but after two vears of seizure-free living, he took to the field again. Last “March he returned. to the national team in a World . Cup qualifier in Mal.ysia. “: In! comparison, Hicks . sporting life has never fal- ~ tered. “) The Argyle Grade 12 honors |. student was deservedly named B.C. high school athlete of the year for her three-sport prowess. Hicks helped lead -the Pipers to.the B.C. triple-A soccer title and to fifth place “at the B.C. triple-A volleyball tournament. -, And on Wednesday, she will lead the North Shore ~* and Lower Mainland cham- --pion Pipers into the. B.C. triple-A ‘basketball champi- onships at Cap College. : — Andrew McCredie Sunday, March 1, 1998 — North Shore News ~ 41 north shore news @ SPORTS | Triathletes finish strong NORTH Vancouver triathletes Mark Bates and Carol Montgomery fin- ished second and fourth respectively in the Santos International Triathlon in Brazil earlier this month. Bates opened his 1998 season with a strong showing under extremely hot conditions, cross- ing the finish line just 17 seconds behind win- ner Oscar Galindez, of Argentina. Bates com- bined time for the 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run was 1:52.19. Montgomery completed her race in 2:07.46, just over four minutes behind race winner Michelle Jones, of Australia. Next up for Bates, the four-time Canadian champion, is the New Zealand Ironman on March 15, . of sale regular and clearance items storewide. Fashions, Furniture’ Linens, Factory Outlet & more. OR NOGST _ on regular-priced Major Appliances, Personal Care, Small Electrics, Home Electronics, Vacuums and Infants’ Wheel Goods. - ONE DAY ONLY Tuesday, March 3rd | ‘Seniors’ Sale 15% discount offer excludes: Cosmetics & Fragrances, Bath & Body, shoes by Calvin Kiein, DKNY, Nine West, Enzo Angiolini, Easy Spirit and Via Spiga, Calvin Klein & DKNY hancibags, Estate jewellery, Watches by Swatch, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent & Calin Klein, sale & clearance priced Prestige watches, sale & claarance priced Fine jewellery, jewellery by DuNouveau, Mernoire Paris, Diamond Essence and The Canadian Mint, Roots merchandise, Women's Designer Fashions (consisting of sportswear, denim Royal fashions and classes 359/1 18/654), Men's Designer Fashions {consisting of sportswear, denim, Dept. 629 tailored clothing, shirts, ties, underwear and accessories.) Jockey & Calvin Kiein apparel & underwear, Hugo Boss underwear, Childien's Tommy Hilfiger apparel, 3 Sunglass Hut, Mont Blanc pens, Ruyal Velvel towels, bedding and towels from Ralph Lauren/Polo, Liz Claiborne and Charisma, Eaton of Beauty Dolls, Lalique, Disney Classic Collection and Swarovski. Eaton gift certificates, concessions & services. “Eaton's will deduct an amount equivalent to the GST from the total price of your purchase. Excluded from this offer are; Panasonic GAOO TV's, pre-recorded videos & tapes, CD's and film.Otfers valid for those 65 years of age or older. Offers cannot be combined with any other tax savings offer. "*NOTE: 15% off Seniors’ Day discount valid only in the following Eaton Stores: Vancouver Pacific Centre, Park Royal Home Store and Victoria Eaton Centre.