56 - Wednesday, December 8, 1993 -— North Shore News NEWS phote Clady Goodinan CKERRY PICKER cperator Brent Richards works the controls as Park and Tilford sets up their annual Christmas lights display. Three weeks of intense preparations went by quickly as the lights were officially turned on Saturday, Dec. 4 .. Christmas package lures travellers to New York NEVER IS New York more ex- citing to children than during the holiday season. The Stanhope offers a special children’s package that captures the joy and fun of Manhaitan with a special holiday: bonus: a private shopping spree before hours act: the landmark FAO Schwartz toy store. Available until. Dec. 31, the package is priced at $295 per night plus tax based on a two-night ‘weekend stay in a one-bedroom suite for two children (aged up to ‘12 years), with two accompanying adults: "The welcome packet provides passes to many places ‘kids love, including the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Designed to capture the diver- sity of the city, the packet also includes tickets to the Central Park Zoo and the park’s carousel. All children staying at the Stanhope will receive a- stuffed animal as a souvenir of their trip. to the big city. QUALITY WORKMANSHIP PRECISION REPAIRS Additionally, the concierge can arrange for families special events and activities sched- uled during their visit. Special amenities and services add to the comfort of the hotel stay: children can enjoy one free movie rental from the hotel’s video library for children; select their meals trom a special room service and dining room menu; and play games or ‘read books available theough the concierge. Included in the package are two breakfasts from the children’s menu. Adults receive Continental breakfast. Adults will enjoy The Stanhope’s residential tranquility and the nearby museums, along with’ world-class shopping bouti- gues, art and antique gallerics of the Upper East Side, all within walking distance. For information and reserva- tions, call 1-800-828-1123 or 1- 212-288-5800. The Stanhope is a member of the Sterling Hotel Group, Prefer- red Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, and Concorde Hotels. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED \FREE ESTIMATES & & “Ba HA, INFORMATION | CONSULTATION 299. $000 to enjoy: Genuine Emerald Pendants froin $199 NOTICE TO MOTORISTS LIONS GATE BRIDGE/STANLEY PARK CAUSEWAY SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC The Ministry of Transportation and Highways advises that there will be single lane traffic in both directions on the Lions Gate Bridge and the Stanley Park Causeway from Sunday November 21 to Thursday December 16. Single lane traffic is needed to replace the bridge's traffic control and electrical systems and will . be in effect as follows: Sunday to Thursday 11:00 PM - 5:30 AM Motorists should expect delays or pian to use an alternate route. For further information, please call the Ministry of Transportation — and Highways 24- Hour Road Report at 525-4997 (Greater Vancouver) or *4997 (BC JEL Mobility Cellular and Cantel). - Province of British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways THE COVETED GREEN Gen. The spectacular, everlasting green of the emerald. More precious than even diamonds. We import the finest genuine emeralds from Columbia and marry them to exquisite settings for our customers. Rings, earrings and pendants, fine genuine emeralds set to please. If someone you love is dreaming of a green Christmas, make it come true with an emerald from Lugaro. THE 10% LUGARO VALUE GUARANTEE. Lugaro Value means we can beat any current, documented, price by 10%. We import our genuine, fine Columbian emeralds and manufacture our own settings. That's how you can be sure to get the best price on emeralds at Lugaro. Hong Kong, Helsinki or Hastings Street we'll bear that price byl 0%. Genuine Emerald Rings fiom $199 Genuine Emerald Earrings from $199 LUGARO VALUE Find true value this Chrisemas at.:. “JEWELLERS CAPILANO MALL: North Vancouver 984-2040. EATON CENTRE: Metrotown, Burnaby 430-2040.