REVOR LAUTENS is in a double quandary. He’s fret- ting over the fact that West Van has a hideous new library, and he’s looking for a use for the $300 thou left us by an alleged hood. Here’s the solution, Use the money to cover the library in white stucco, ivy and rose bushes. Piece of cake. That reminds me. The new lane in front of the library is meant to streamline traffic flow — not to provide more parking! kk Indy was successful this year — 160-odd thousand showed. That doesn’t include protesters whining _ about noise, waste of fuel and bridge and bicycle path closures. Some people would go mad without a reason to moan. Too bad they can’t direct their energies at helping confused teenagers, abused creatures or handicapped people — they might do some good. . | went for the first two days, but found it so tedious that | gave my race-day finish line tickets to 11- year-old boys who now think I'm one rad babe. | heard the race, though — from Ambleside Park. No kidding. As usual, the Variety Club hosted an Indy party at the Trade and Convention Centre. The food was edible this year, and | had Mario Andretti at my table, although he wasn’t talkative and didn’t stay long (and wore way too much hair spray). Also at my table was Deep Cove’s Bruce Pearce, Mclson’s public affairs manager, who did a wonderful job of keeping things PAUL TRACY: Canadian wunderkind , BRIGHT LIGHTS humming. Behind me were England’s Sir Roger Bannister and Australia’s john Landy, both looking a little mouldy. Bannister, as you know, ran The Miracle Mile at Empire Stadium in 1954, edging out Landy. (They're now neurologists and there was a neurologists conven- tion here — sorry | missed that one.) The Variety Club should skip the dinner and elongate the cocktail party — it’s the most interesting. The drivers stand around, rest- Jess in their Armani, but are very patient for the sake of PR, chatted with Argentinian orange juice magnate Emerson Fitipaldi. Very nice man (he wasn’t a rich guy who took up racing — he became a rich guy so he could take up racing). He was talking to Maple Ridge driver Greg Moore who, at 18, has been racing for eight years. Fitipaldi, who didn’t start until he was 16, regarded Moore with unabashed admiration and nostalgia — it was quite touching. ! talked ta Vancouver's Ross Bentley who, not too long ago, became a rolling ball of methane when a fuel line broke. Well, he says he’s got some scars on his neck and his fingers are numb but otherwise he’s fine (22221), . . Canadian wunderkind Paul ¥racy was there in his newly pumped-up body. Michael An- dretti was absent; he’s trying to break into Formula One in Europe -— and not doing very well, | hear. 1 messed up badly with Danny Sullivan. | didn’t get a media kit and hadn‘t had a chance to check the paper and | kinda thought that Sullivan had retired. ... Qpen mouth, insert foot. Spoke with Canucks VP Flockey Operations George McPhee who does not regret one iota turning Read Tim Beil’s FILM REVIEW every Wednesday in the North Shore News DEEP COVE resident Bruce Pearce (left) with racing legend Mario Andretti at the Variety Club's Indy party. ARGENTINIAN ORANGE juice ma racing enthusiast. down the job as NHL VP. It was “huge money,” but he spent 10 years in New York and he couldn’t see exchanging this quali- ty of life for that quality of life. He followed his instincts and feels great about his decision. kkk It’s fashion season. I'm now in Paris attending “Vendages Avenue Montaigne,” hosted by the Canadian Embassy. \ can’t say more because | can’t read the invitation properly (hey —~ shouldn’t the Canadian Em- bassy print bilingual invitations?), . gnate Emerson Fitipaldi is a true but I'm sure there'll be lots to tell when ! get back, In the meantime, Versus bouti- que is hosting a dinner and wine auction in benefit of the VSO. It’s at the Waterfront Hotel Sept. 18. The VSO will play, and you'll see Versace’s spring line. For tick- ets, call 688-8938 or 684-9100. Also at the Waterfrori, predic- tion whiz Faith Popcorn will speak on Sept. 21. This is Leone’s annual party — they decided to do something dif- ferent this year, Proceeds go to the Children’s HIV Care Unit. and tickets can be had by calling 683- now Unt; / next Sunday , 50% or SUSHI HAPPY HOUR: - Br: ft BSS SiGe Tim Br echt returns to help “Rusty” celebrate his 10th year anniver- sary this Wednesday through Saturday. “A Gathering Pace” ° Complimentary hors d oeuvres © Prizes! — Give-Aways! * Beverage specials! * Be sure to join us for a fun week at the Gull! NEIGHBOURHOCD PUB 175 E. ise N, Vancouver way Prey