Capilano residents fight for survival THE LOWER CAPILANO residents Association brought graphic proof of their neighborhood's demise to North Vancouver District Council ‘donday. With the help of a slide presentation, Beverly Phillips told council “developers and speculators are apparently in charge of the planning process in our community — not the plann- ing department, not the district council and certainly not us."* The association showed slides of what the communi- ty did took like and how developers were building “‘Vancouver speciul'’ | By ROSS MEEK | duplexes in a blantant tran- sgression of the existing zon- ing. Phillips continued saying the $24,000 community study, approved by council September 9, was after the fact because developers, with the tacit approval of the district, had already in- fluenced the direction of further pianning. Hunger run planned WORLD RUNNERS will be holding the third five-mile, Ending Hunger Run, Oc- tober 27. This year's run will sup- port the Mayors’ Campaign for Famine Relief. World Runners are active in 18 countries carrying the message, End World Hunger, and have con- tributed over $1 million towards ending hunger on this planet. The Vancouver Ending Hunger Run has earned an excellent reputation amongst the running community. Registrations have increased 100 per cent each year since 1983. The Ending Hunger Run ’ BUSINESS" ‘MANAGEMENT, . ‘SEMINAR MOTIVATING YOUR PERSONNEL Are You Able to Motivate Your Employees? We are offering a three hour seminar that will enable you to develop and apply a plan of ac- tion to improve the motivation of your per- sonnel. Our seminar helps you determine the source of low morale & performance & offers suggestions on how to create a more positive work en- vironment. Join us ina relaxed atmosphere where everyone can contribute their ideas: Sept. 24 (Tues) Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: Canyon Gardens Restaurant Cost: $35 (Visa accepted) Register now with: Federal Business Development Bank 980-6571 Le Banque offre ses services dans les Ceux langues officielles. a INDEPENDENT BUSINESS Feceral Bue Buuners — Rangue lederaie Deveiogment Bana de devetuppernenl Canad is one means for runners to return to their traditional role in society as message bearers. The run starts at 8:30 a.m. from B.C. Place Stadium. For more information call 294-4586 or 682-5710. West Vancouver retailers are expected to lose an estimated $25 million in potential Sunday revenue during 1985. ‘That estimate represents much more than lost sales for West Vancouver retailers. It really means a lost opportunity for all “It's already too late for part of the neighborhood,”* Phillips said. *‘The original homes, the landscaping and the neighborhood charm have gone."* She alsc slammed council for the Hope road widening. Phillips concluded by ask- ing council! to help the Lower Capilano Residents Association preserve the original character, enforce existing zoning, place a moratorium on development along Marine Drive until the areas traffic problems are resolved and guarantee resi- dent input into the planning process and building design. West Vancouver residents. Before the Sunday Shopping referendum, on November 16, West Vancouver residents should know why they're voting, Sunday Shopping has become a reality throughout North America. It came about due to changes in our working habits. There's more of a trend towards two-income families. There are more women in the workforce. And consumers are demanding new convenience, as more and more municipalitics adopt Sunday Shopping hours. Quite simply, retailers are having to change their view of the ‘most convenient But unless Sunday Shopping becomes a reality in West Vancouver, local retailers will find it increasingly difficult to compete with the rest of Greater Vancouver. And that means millions of dollars walking out shopping hours-” the door. Vote“Yes”on Sunday Shopping. The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Sunday Shopping Committee supported by Merchants in Horseshoe Bay, Dundarave, Ambleside and Park Royal. 11 - Sunday, September 22, 1985 - North Shore News CONSISTENTLY HIGH QUALITY AT REASONABLE RA TES CAREFREE KITCHENS REYNOLDS ‘ Reynolds 2 ve Gabinet Shop i [eee = 1300 Lioyd Ave., N. Yan. 985-9527 - Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5, Sat. 10-4 Me Each shopping dollar spent outside West Vancouver represents a loss to the entire ae community. aa When you vote on November 16, remember a, these important facts: _ FACT: West Vancouver will lose millions of “dollars in retail sales per year, due to Sunday closures. FACT: Tax assessment dollars may be lost due to a decline in the property values of retail-commercial land if retailers are not allowed to open on Sundays. This could result in alarger percent of the West Vancouver Municipal Budget being supported by homeowners. FACT: Without Sunday Shopping, millions of dollars in cetail wages will be lost per year. FACT: There will be a great loss of potential a employment opportunities, especially for young a people. FACT: When you vote “YES}' local retailers will be able to compete ina shopping day that’s been found to generate the highest volume of sales, hour for hour, of the entire week.