4 - Friday, October 7, 1994 - North Shore News

Lightkeepers
inquiry need

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Lighthouse
automation

AN INVESTIGATION by
Transport Canada into light
house de-staffing is unneces-
sary, according to a coust
guard official.

By Kate Zimmerman
News Reporter

Lightkheepers are pushing for
such an inquiry,

“Pit net sure haw we would
benefit from an inquiry.” said
Rick Bryant, regional manager of
navigation serviews for the coast
guard.

Bryant was responding lo the
call for such an inquiry Sept. 14
by Daryl Bean. the national presi-
dent of the Public Service
Allianee of Canada. The PSAC
represents Jightkeepers. whe. feel
that Transport Minister Doug
Young has been misinformed as to
the fallibility and cost-saving
potential of automating lighthuus-
es.

“Along British Columbia's
coastline, the most rugged and
underpopuluted coastline in the
world, these keepers-of-the-lights

See Lighthouses page 9

Chris Buck

Owners Rosemary Butcher and
Satnam Sidhu are pleased to
announce that Chris Buck has
joined Windermere’s North Shore
office.

“In addition to being extremely per-
sonable, Chris is well-organized and
knowledgeable.” states Butcher.
“And after seven successful years in
real estate on the North Shore, he is
weil-respected and has a very loyal
following.”

Born and raised on the North
Shore, Chris has an excellent knowl-
edge of the neighbourhoods and the
conditions that affect his cormmuni-
ty's real estate market.

Chris is excited to be a part of
Windermere’s dynamic and growing
sales force. “From management and
staff to the latest in computer and
office equipment, Windermere pro-
vides me with a high level of sup-
port,” says Chris. “I can then turn
around and offer the best possible
service to my clients.”

Chris and his wife Kim have three
daughters ~ 2 1/2 year old
Stephanie and 11 month old twins,
Aimee and Vanessa. Chris now
states that he is doubly capable of
handling any unexpected surprises
that may arise.

Chris's new office is located at
901 West 16th Street. He can be
reached at 986-3808.

oned

COAST GUARD spokesman
Rick Bryant says Transport
Canada doesn't need to
launch an inquiry into light-
house automation.

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