12 - Sunday, September 25, 1988 - North Shore News inquiring reporter Stephen Barrington Dundarave THE GAMES of the 24th Olympiad continue in Seoul, South Korea, amid dwindling medal hopes for Canada. In boxing action last week, the officiating was again call- question after some controversial . Angry Taus mobbed ie mai, Is the Olympie spirit still alive? calls by geek who ed into subsequently taken to hospital. Before the Games started, a number of Canadian athletes were banned from com- petition after random tests revealed the use of perfor- mance-enhancing drugs. Inquiring Reporter asks about the Olympic spirit Si0SU0 going strong? Ken Buber North Vancouver It's somewhat strained. The expectations are too high for the athletes, and there’s too much nation- alism in the competition. J.P. Whitfield North Vancouver I think that the spirit: is still there. But if they beat up the referee it must have been a pretty bad call. Eve Taylor North Vancotver The people who take part, the athletes, have it. Politics have definitely affected them, Friendliness is not as evi- Colin Taylor North Vancouver To a lesser extent than it was. Everyday fife is reflected more in sport — it's bred in more of a killer instinct. Dave Gilmore North Vancouver 1 haven't really watched much, but [think that the spirit has been kind of lost in the commercialism of it ail. dent. commercial Building hearing set AN C ST. 17 public hearing has been set for the two-storey commercial building proposed for the corner of 24th Street and Marine Drive in Dundarave. The hearing will be held to con- sider the development permit ap- plication and rezoning of the former Shell gas station property from CR2 (which restricts the use to a gas station and related com- mercial ventures) to C2 (which allows for a wide range of com- mercial uses). Described as a commercial retail/office building, the project was designed by architect Karl Gustavson for MacLean Manage- ment. According to Robert Heaslip of West Vancouver District’s plann- ing department, the design has undergone significant modifica- tions to bring it into better har- mony with the adjacent ‘Sager’ building and the Dundarave Revitalization concept, The Contributing Writer modifications have resulted in a reduction of the project’s height and floor area. Residents of nearby Regency Place, with whom Gustavson met several times, were concerned with the impact the structure would have on their views. Jack Dow, Chairman of the Regency Place Strata Council, re- quested that the height of the building be kept as low as possible and that it be well landscaped and finished in quality materials. Dow was also concerned about the impact of the parking structure onthe already high volume of traf- fic in the rear lane. traffic. And sales 1975 MARINE DRIVE NORTH VANCOUVER | 984-6561 *Does not apply to specials id you know that 97% of British Columbians generally call or visit a business after referring to the Yellow Pages’? And more than half of BC. uses the Yellow Pages” at least once a week. A Yellow Pages” advertising pragram is a proven way for your business to increase options available; like listing under multiple classifications, or using several directories to reach more of your potential market. And they can help you decide what you should include in your ad to make it most effective Call toll-free, 1-800-242-8647 and start planning now to increase your walk-in traffic. Your authorized Dominion Directory representative can advise you, without charge, on planning an effective Yellow Pages” program that fits your type of business. And your budget. They'll be pleased to explain the Ask about the exciting Seniors Discount Program. Find out how you can tap this important market by displaying this logo. Bo