December 28, 1990 Test drive the Dodge Caravan Automotives: 15 Classifieds 986-6222 Office. Editorial 985-2131 Display Advertising 980-0511 36 pages a) : LY SFG NEWS photo Mika Wakefiel NORTH VANCOUVER RCMP stop a local driver while enforcing a Christmas Counter Attack roadblock. Police have stepped up enforcement locally to Jan. 3 in an effort to keep drinking drivers off the road. Motorists beware NVD aide Byelection to be held JUST OVER a month after being re-elected, a North Van- couver Disirict alderman is stepping down from the post. Bill Rodgers, 40, a four-year incumbent alderman and a senior partner in’ the North Vancouver law firm Lakes, Straith and Rodgers, has been appointed a provincial court judge in) North Vancouver. Rodgers’ resignation will force a North Vancouver District byelec- tion to be held carly ino the new year, Rodgers, who has also worked as a Crown counsel, said he was unable to offer a detailed com- ment on his appointment. “Because restrictions on judges are very severe, all enquiries musi be directed to either the at- terney-general’s office or the Or- fice of the Chief Judge.’ said Rodgers. A spokesman for the Office of By Surj Rattan News Reporter the Chief Sudge confirmed Rodgers has been appointed a provincial court judge and added that the order-in-council was sign- ed on Dec. 21. North Vancouver District Mayor Murray Dykeman called Rodgers ‘tan outstanding member of council.’ “He has an open approach. [ve always enjoyed his approach. He would assess the various opinions offered on an issue and then make a decision.’ said Dykeman. ‘'l found that very encouraging and Mil certainly miss that open style. He's had a terrific concern about HOME & GARDEN: 13 Steps down NORTH Vancouver District Ald. Bill Rodgers ... appointed pro- vincia!l court judge. environmental issues that have come before council."" Dykeman added that) Rodgers has always had a big interest in youth issues. calling him an alderman with a "3990s ap- proach."* He praised the court appoint- ment. “LT think it’s a real honor and tribute to his profession and his ability. } think both his political and professional career is well served by this and itll be an honor to have a resident judge sit- ting in’ Narth Vancouver.’ said Dykeman. He added that he will Rougers’ **good sense of humor. Rodgers, a Lynn Valley resident married with one child, placed se- cond in the aldernvanic polls in the November election. He captured 8,119 votes. He has served on an en- vironmental task force and the North Vancouver Recreation Committee. He is also a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the West Coast Environmen- tal Law Association. Rodgers’ appointment was onc of five provincial court appoint- ments announced by Attorney- General Russ Fraser. He will begin sitting in| North Vancouver miss Provincial Court) chambers on Jan. 14. “rE welcome members of such high calibre to our provincial courts,’' said) Chief Provincial Court Judge William Diebolt. Dykeman said council will set a date for the byelection once it of- ficially receives Rodgers’ resigna- tion and added that the council will likely deal with the issue at its regular meeting on Jan, 7. The byelection must be held be- tween 30 and 45 days after a council seat becomes vacant. An election will be held the third Saturday following the closing of nominations. Although a byelection date has yet to be set, at least one former aldermanic candidate has already announced his interest in seeking the vacant aidermanie seat. Tim Jones, who missed winning the sixth and final aldermanic seat in the November election by 307 votes, said he will again seek elec- tion, _ BEST PHOTOS: 3