12 — Wednesday, April 8, 1992 - North Shore News ~~ INQUIRING REPORTER THE PROVINCIAL government has decided to scrap the supplementary honmeowner’s grant given to taxpayers in 1990 to offset school tax hikes. The move came in the new provinicial government’s first budget. Local resi- dents, notably seniors in West Vancouver who own ex- pensive propercy and are living on fixed incomes, will be Should the supplementary homeowner’s grant end? 5. Banman Wes! Vancouver I am a senior, and I find it very abrupt. You can't plan for the shortfail. Carole Casper North Vancouver {am not that thrilled. | think the North Shore has been carrying the brunt of school taxes for a long time, and we were working towards a more equitable process which has ended now. fee M. Crum West Vancouver It certainly discourages people from buying houses or property. Sane Ruddick West Vancouver 1 think the provincial government should have warned the municipal governments that this was coming so municipal governments could have perhaps adjusted budgets accordingly. hardest hit by the elimination of the grani. Net school taxes in West Vancouver are estimated to go up more than 140%. North Shore property owners have histori- cally complained about paying toc much school tax in relation to other areas of the province which ecually benefit from the public school system. Tony Strong Lions Bay I think it’s a little unfair that (school) tax is spread onto only home- owners. Everyone benefits from education whether they have children are not. Everyone should pay. ~ A DAY IN COURT From page 10 on March 23: Derek Michae) Zinkowoski, 22, of Vancouver, received six months’ probation after he plead- ed guilty to causing a disturbance by shouting obscenities in the 2400-block of Marine Drive in West Vancouver on Dec. 8, 1991. eee Christian Edward Davis, 29, of West Vancouver, received six months’ probation after he plead- ed guilty to causing a disturbance by shouting obscenities in the 2800-block of Bellevue Avenue on Oct. 5, 1991. Before Judge Reginald D. Gran- dison in West Vancouver provin- cial court on Feb. 19: Vernon Terrance Scanton, 68, YOU DESERVE THE CREDIT! Ifyou have already invested time in a college or university program and are looking for a more direct route to a business career, consider these faces: J BCIT graduates are working in every sector of the B.C. economy because our programs are tailored to reflect the needs of B.C. business and industry. J Your university or college credits may qualify for advanced study which enables you to complete BCIT’s Business diploma with one more year of stucy. of West Vancouver, was fined $200 and received 12 months’ probation after he pleaded quilty to assaulting a female on Jan. 20. Before Judge Reginald D. Gran- dison in West Vancouver provia- cial court on Feb. 18: Eugene Edward Hulak, 24, of White Rock, was fined $1,000 after he pleaded guilty to mari- juana possession on Dec. 20, 1991. Before Judge Reginald D. Gran- dison in West Vancouver provin- cial court on Jan. 23: Michael David Gray, 30, of Delta, was fined $300 ajter he pleaded guilty to driving an unin- sured motor vehicle on Marine Drive in West Vancouver on Nov. 12, 1991. Explore these career options: ° Management Systems: A comprehensive grounding in finance, marketing, Management and business problem-solving. Human Resource Systems: Selection znd placement, labaur/ management relations, job evaluation and benefit administration. Financtal Management: Professional accounting, advanced accounting, taxation, microfinancial systems, finance and investment management. Marketing Management: Advertising and sales promotion, zeal estate ; ; _ ~— studies, tourism management or technical sales and marketing. ; = le Nabob Tradition ground coffee «with a minimum $10.00 ordar you pay: extra fine grinds, y 300 g pkg. 1 4 7 regular around beef Graduates of these programs receive advanced standing toward a number of associated professional designations (CGA, CMA, CITT, CIM, CAPIC). To apply for direct entry into the 2nd year of these programs CALL BCIT at 434-3304 OR ATTEND one of our evening information sessions: DATE: April 14 (OR) May 11 TIME: 7:00 pm 7:00 pm PLACE: _BCIT SW! Building BCIT SWI Building Roam 1025 Room 1015 FOR THE CREDIT YOU DESERVE regular, fine or a minimnem 5 ib. chub #10" onder you pay: works out te 4.40 each Over limit special: 2.28 1.945 Ih Prices in effect April 6-12/92 Park Roval, \7th & South Lonsdale West Vancouver North Vancouver 926-2215 987-6911 Upper Lonsdale 2030 Lonsdale Ave. @ North Vancouver 987-6644 § Edgemont Village 3230 Connaught Cres. North Vancouver 987-9346