Anna Marie D'Angelo INQ’! 8 - Wednesday, January 2, 1991 —- North Shore News What do you remember most about 1990? UNDOUBTEDLY 1990's most event occurred when Iraq invaded Kuwait in August and multinational troops, including Canadians, were sent to the Persian Gulf. Within Canada this year, the Meech Quebec nationalism surged, Lake Accord failed, Mohawks made a stand at passed and ceniral Canada’s slumping economy slowly H.C. Linklater West Vancouver The ridiculous actions of the conservative govern- ment, mainly Brian Mulroney’s actions. me. W. Van municipal manager retires THE YEAR Terry Lester became municipal manager for West Vancouver District, current West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager was 15 and the first NDP government had just been elected in B.C. That was 18 years and approx- imately 1,300 council meetings ago, but Jest you think Lester is now long in the tooth, he was on- ly a sprightly 32 when appointed as West Vancouver’s top ad- ministrative dog. In fact, Lester is not so much retiring at age 5G as he is seeking a new challenge. He says he’s still! ‘‘young enough to be looking for some- thing else to do, which is what I’m planning on doing. “The time is right for there to be a change of the old guard and also, looking at my own career plans, to make a change in my ca- reer. If | waited too much longer, then obviously a change wouldn’t occur,’’ says Lester in his CAPILANO COLLEGE Office Technology Accelerated Program Starts January 9 A unique opportunity to acquire the technical skills demanded in today’s office — in just six months. © Business Records © Machine Transcription ® Accounting Procedures m © Business English », © Work Practicum Capilano College offers you: - the finest training - personalized instruction - reasonable fees - a beautiful campus. Hf you are upgrading your skills, starting or changing careers, this program is for you. A few seats are still available. Call 984-4959 now for more information. 2055 Purcell Way * North Vancouver ° B.C. By Elizabeth Collings News Reporter measured, CBC six o'clock news voice. He hasn’t decided what he will do now that he has left his post at the municipality. His last day was on Dec. 31. He says it will be out- side the municipal field but possibly related. Lester professes a keen interest in Meso-American archaeology and even took some couses at SFU with an eye to pursuing his hobby further. But he says, ‘‘I guess I've probably reached the point now See Lester page 10 Fred Biela North Vancouver It was a good year for bad weather. came west. The Bud Smith tape scandal and the Premier’s problems with dissent were part of 1990 events. Locally, nature was a big newsmaker as rock slides plagued the Squamish Highway and a recent wind storm toppled huge trees causing lengthy power outages on the North Shore. serious international Oka, the unpopular GST Sheldon Goldberg Lions Bay The slide on Elaine Barr West Vancouver 1 decided to go back to school. I passed my real estate (course) and received my licence this year. That’s a personal achievement I will remember most. Catherine Peters West Vancouver I guess the changes in environmental awareness by the public and the willingness of govern- ment to react and listen to the public outcry about it. the’ Squamish Highway was I'll remember the my most memorable because of the difficulty travelling from Van- couver to Squamish. It was inconvenient. Separate yourself from the ordinary! and take advantage of J. Collins a January Clearance Everything in Both | Stores Will Be Marked Down! Hundreds of Styles Drastically Reduced Ready for Immediate Delivery at Prices of 50% Off Now Two Big Locations CANADA'S LARGEST THOMASVILLE GALLERY 685-8414 1080 Mainland Street at Heimeken e Downtown Vancouver, B.C. THOMASVILLE GALLERY MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 5 pm. SUNDAY Noon to § p.m. 435-5566 4240 Manor Street Burnaby, BC. (Half a block west of Sheraton Villa Hotel)