democracy vote set Andrew McCredie Editor andrew@usnews.com ERNIE Crist calls tomorrow night’s North Vancouver District council meeting the most impor- tant council meeting in years. “Any politician who craves immortal wv will vore on Monday for direet democ- racy,” the councillor says. “it has. life beyond personalities; iz will live for cen- turies.” Tomorrow night, council will publicly debate recommendations trom the “Task Foree on Direct Democracy, a project launched 16 months ago by council. The recommendations include: @ Thar che bylaw enable che amendment and repeal of an existing bylaw, and the initiation of a new bylaw. @ That the bylaw enable citizens to initi- ate a referendum by a petition supported District councii to consider cirect democracy report by 3" of eligible voters. B That council and) district staff on behalfor all district residents, evercise the leadership required for effective and speedy referendum processes, @ Thar coun! continue to encourage citizen participation with community asociations, other community groups, and resident. Colin Stark is vice-president of Canadians tor Direct Democracy, a wrass- roots wroup that has spearheaded the effors to bring 4 referendum: style of wove emment to North Vancouver District. Stark says tomorrow night’s vote will he close. Greenpeace founder to speak in West Van PATRICK Moore, a Forest Practices Committee of “From che council side if scems there is still, P sense, a tear of direct democracy: Atear [ tind totally iflogical,” Stark says. At feast one of Crist’s contemperarios wSwNOtsO sure that a vote for direct demoe racy is. a vote for immortality. “Tsce some pittalls where others see a shiny new opportunity for citizen involve: ment.” says councillor Janice Farris. “1 think 5% is too low, and the other point is (a reterenduny) is not legally binding. ~ Harris savs the district’s citizens dready have a number of ways to have their voices heard, including public meer- ings and petition gathering. She abe isn’t sure the district really needs direct democ- racy. “We don’t have as a compelling a need tor referendum as a community that has a whole bunch of farmland that is threat- ened by development,” Harris says. “But Pm not completely saying no; | will listen to the debate Monday night.” Sunday. Maren 7, 1999 - North Shore News -— 13 Jail term for break-in A 28-year-old man was jailed for a vear after he pleaded guilty to breaking into a house on Feb. 10 in the 1800-block of Larson Road. Jason Blair Vandal, of no fived address, was seen feaving the house carving a hockey stick and duffel bag. according to the North Vancouver ROMP. He was caught a short time later near Larson and Wesrview with about $4,000 worth of stolen mer- chandise, according to police. Noth Vancouver provincial court Judge ERen Burdett sen- tencel Vandal on Feb. 12. See for Yoursel with your Free Treatment founder of Greenpeace, is scheduled as the guest speaker at an upcoming meeting of the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Moore, an environmental activist in the 1970s and 1980s, is now a consultant on environmental policies and practices in the province's resource industries. He is the chairman of the the Forest Alliance of B.C. Moore has been instrumental in developing the principles of sustainable forestry. At a joint meeting of the chamber and the Coho Festival Society set for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 9 at the Hollyburn Country Club, Moore will talk about balane- ing a healthy environment and a strong cconomy. Call 926-6614 for a seat. After Just call us for your free consultation and sample treatment and we'll show you how our gentle electronic stimulation lifts and firms your facial muscles for a better looking, younger looking you. Ongoing treatments are only $65 - so call today and discover the affordable way to look younger. ~- GREENPEACE founder Patrick Moore is the guest speaker at a West Van breakfast meeting Tuesday. Golden Eldorado to fuel fan fervor From page 1 “If you show up to all five shows and you bring five friends with you to each show for five straight nights, you win the grand prize, my 1974 Cadillac Eldorado,” said Rodger. “Gold with a black top, and it sports a 501 cubic inch engine; biggest engine ever made for production.” And if anyone cut there has plans on trying co win the hunka hunka burning metal without fulfilling the five night stand, Rodger would like to introduce you to Five-by-Five Phil. “Paul’s dad Phil will be there with his Car jackers nab Porsche TWO car jackers used handguns when they stole a man’s silver Porsche Boxster con- vertible on Tuesday. North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Brian Gabriel said the victim wasn’t hurt during the incident in the 2500-block of Bendale Road in the Seymour area. To press‘time, the car had not been found. Call Const. Jordan Dupuis with information at 985-1311. —Anna Marie D’Angelo book, so you have to come up and sce Five-by-Five Phil and sign in with your five friends,” Rodger said. “But don’t try to dupe Phil, say by pulling people from the crowd to act as friends. “Five by Five Phil will be all over you.” The week kicks off on Monday night at the Rusty Gull with what Rodger is calling the Creator’s World Tour Warmup Show. On Tuesday night it’s an SPCA bene- fit, Rockin’ For Rover. The five-buck admission supports the local SPCA. The Creators travel overtown on the April 5 - May 20 inclusive next three nights, with gigs Wednesday night at the Roxy, Thursday at the Columbia and Friday at The Press Club. And that’s the tour. In addition to a new record coming out in a few weeks, the Creators have added drummer-bass player Jay Richl to the lineup, tor more depth to the band’s sound; and are also splitting royaltics three ways instead of two. “Well, vou know, our cheques are so big it doesn’t really make a difference,” admits Rodger. For more on the tour visit . Hollyburn Country Club April 5-May 20, 1999 Program: 11/2 hour ice time, i hour of scrimmage -WEEKDAYS: SUNDAYS «- April 10 - May 26 inclusive (7 wksx [.5 brs = 9 hrs. tora) Fee: Members $65/Group MON-THURS. 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