oortetarial McDonald’s ae opens doors © THE ONCE-controversial establishment of a. drive-through McDonald’s in Lynn Valley has proven to be successful since the restaurant’s July 22 opening. Two residezts who’ appcared be- fore North Vancouver District Council in early 1986 10 protest the” restaurant’s development were recently asked for their opinion now that the fast-food catery is up and running. "~ don’t think it’s created the problem we. thought it would,” said Dave, Bonar of Harold Road. “J think it’s a good addition to the neighborhood." “) was a little concerned about the traffic," contributed Goldie Dixon, a 38-year Lynn Valley resi- dent who lives directly across from the McDonald's, ‘*but it seems to be moving along quite | weil. There’s a certain amourt of noise, but one can’t be too selfish ...it is N By FEGGY WHITTAKER Echo Reporter serving a lot of people. Bonar said he has n. any increase in the amount oWitter in the neighborhood. Ron Marcoux, press relations for the McDonald's chain, said every nutiet inakes sure all the litter within ‘‘at least. one square block"’ of the restaurant is | picked up once or twice a day. Marcoux said he hadn't- heard f any complaints from residents. However, Norm Nichol, from the disirict’s traffic department, - said the district has received ‘fa couple’ of complaints about an who handy ees photo Tom Burley THE LYNN Valley McDonald's drive-through restaurant opened recently despite residents’ initial concerns that the development would lead to traffic congestion and litter. The McDonald's head office reports that business is booming: Manager Rick Inglis, sbuve, dishes up dinner for a hungry customer. . ’ and about.