TAKING PART in an annual occurance this time of year, District of North Vancouver workers Allen Lizee, ‘foreground, and George Vandyke remove leaves from the forest floor of Bridgman Park. : Musgrave to judge best of B. FAME Canada Enterprises is searching for new Cana- dian writing talent in British Columbia, and will award $4,000 in prizes through a national poetry contest. Award winning poet Susan Musgrave has been appointed judge for the event, called Poetry 86. “T know how difficult it is for poets to get recognition in the beginning,’’? Musgrave said. The best 45 entries will be published in a book, and there will be some recogni- tion in the book for all who enter, A total of $4,000 in prizes will be awarded, including a $1,000 cash prize to the winning entry. Students are eligible for all awards, and in addition, ar | OPENING A IF YOU HAVE A UNIQUE FOCD PRODUCT TO SELL AT THE MARKET, WE WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO YOU. CALL JOHN KUHARCH Seae C. poetry if they are under 18 as of January !, 1986, they have a chance to win a bonus $500 scholarship. Ten of the Po- etry 86 books will be award- ed for the best entry among prize-winners whose poem was received prior to January 1, 1986, The entry fee for this con- test is $10 per poem. Entrants should send their poems to: Poetry 86 Con- test, 611 Superior St., Vic- toria, B.C. V8V IVI. Entries should be submit- ted typed or hand printed on one side of a sheet of paper no larger than standard legal size. Two copies are re- quired, with name, address, telephone number, and bir- thdate in the upper right corner of the page. For more information call Sally Broadbent at 385-3383, or 388-FAME, UK 669-9777 A. y] PHILIP JOE ae JEWS photo Terry Peters DO CHILDREN watch too much TV? Are they losing the ability to read? if you share these fears you'll be heartened by the success of a recently con- cluded program at the West Vancouver Memorial Library. Called the Summer Reading Club, the program promised an individualized reading plan, tailored to each child’s skill level and interests, to 100 boys and girls for a seven-week period this past summer. The response was over- whelming; a further {00 children had to be turned away because the library lacked the resources to ac- commodate everybody. Organized by Sriani Fer- nande, Head of Children’s Services at the library, the program was based on regu- lar appointments where each child met with a librarian, who kept a file of the child's reading and other interests and recommended new titles accordingly. It is worth noting that few appointments were missed during the seven weeks of the program and the library’s book circulation rose significantly during this period. Verbal and written remarks received from parents indicate that the program addressed a need, resulting in most cases in THAT CARES j RE-ELECT © City resident for 8 years * Planning and research for the United Way ¢ Administrator with the Ministry of the Attorney Genera! © Four years on the North 4 Vancouver School Board * Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees. [Ad ROY A. DUNGEY REVEREND RE-ELECT mm © Lifetime resident of the City e Five years on the North Vancouver School Board « Former Chairman ol the m Board of Trustees © Administrator for the Squamish Indian Nation * Hereditary chief of the Squamish Indian Nation CHIEF | SCHOOL TRUSTEE ( MARGARET JESSUP SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN WE BELIEVE ... * in the education of the whole social, physical and cultural e In sensible school budgets that deliver the best pro- grammes at the lowest cost ¢ In programmes that meet the needs of all our children * In more individual attention to each child's needs through smaller classes * in restored local control of schools * In a strong community voice in the running of our schools «in creating a sound school system through coopera- tion witn all concerned — staff. parents and the community. Program proves reading is not forgotten art j * Active in community improved reading skills and interest. Due to the numbers of re- quests from participants and their parents a modified schedule of reading guidance Opportunities is being con- tinued this fall. In the planning for next summer's Reading Club, the needs of those who could not be accommodated this year will be considered. SWIMMING is one of best all-round physical activitics. This form of exercise uses practically every large mus- cle group in the body as well as a number of smaller ones. Consequently, a swim is consistently a good fitness workout. During operating hours, the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre offers adults the convenience of an open lane for length swimming. Shop news Classifieds 986-6222 RE-ELECT * City resident for 30 years © Former Director of Family Services service ¢ Six years on the North Vancouver School Board ® Presently Chairman of the Board af Trustees. child — intellectual,