MIKE Robson ... co-win- ner of the 1997 Paul _ Friends run sto WELCOME to Cansei Wednesday, January 21, 1998 — North Shore News - 33 north shore news & BUSINESS tal Avenues. Starting today, the ti section will carry a feature introducing the North Shore's stre businesses one block ata time. We art off with Deep Cove’s 4400 block of Gallant Avenue. Future installments will focus on other blocks on the North Shore. If vou have a business that is part of an interesting block or know of anv, let us know. Write ta Commercial Avenites Robert Gaister News Reporter vrobert@nsnews.com DEEP Cove merchants all seem to have one thing in common: ac tain resignation toward the rain and an even stronger love for the place they call home. It’s not hard to love Deez Cove even in the winter, when a mist-like atmesphere takes over most days. With the hustle and bustle of the a million ovkes away and the prevailing nivod of a holiday resort, life is always worth living. “We have avery ¢ atmosphere here ... if P need a roll of toilet paper F can get it.” said Kristina Egyed of San Pedro Imports, discussing rela- Jo Robert Galster at the N Aye., North Vancourer, VOM 2414 or Jorth Shore News, 1139 Lousdale smal: rober (@nsnews.com. community spirit and look at this place,” said Pages co- owner Foanne Leamon, point- ing out the window of her book store and coffee shop lwhrid. “As much as F hate the rain, how bad can it be co come to work.” Knowing someone will be there to help out in time of a bowel crisis and an apprecia- dion for the surroundings one thing, but how do the people get along? Acco ding to Doug McCall of Chefi’s restaurant, they do and even to celebrate it once 41 “We ty to throw a lite we're all friend Rounding out me block are, west to cast, Deep Cove Physiotherapy. Kuddel Muddel Kids, Deep Cove Sushi House, Honcy Doughnuts and PAGES co-owner Joanne Leamon Goodies, Hands-On Textile Cratts, dentist Dr. Alfred Lau, Deep Cove Pizza, Deep Cove Laundromat and My Wardrobe. Bunyan Award. tions with neighboring mer- NEWS phote Mike Wakefield KRISTINA Egyed of Sar Pedro Imports and a friend have made Deep Cove’s Gallant Avenue home. MIKE Robson, president of s further than that of the Canadian = Plywood Association — in North Vancouver, was the co-winner of the 1997 Paul Bunyan Award. The award is sponsored by the Canadian Wood Council and is named after the mythi- cal lumberjack who _ per- formed renowned feats of strength and daring. In order to qualify for the award, candidates must have made an outstanding carcer- long contribution to the mar- ket development and use of Canadian wood products Robson has held senior marketing and management positions with MacMillan Bloede! Ltd. and Canadian Forest Products Ltd. He was executive director of the CHEF!'S co-owner Doug McCall. AM/FM cassette, ABS. tinted glass, remote mirrors and much more from $21, aaa} AMM cassette, air bags, tinted glass, int. wipers and much more anadian Wood Council and om $15,528 ident of the Council TENNER ; . P , of Forest Industries of B.C. we 7: <] z an merry mm 66.1998 Sienna | West Vancouver's Nabih may be on the verge of col- lecting yet another award for the work of his Intergulf Development Group, Faris is the president and founder of the company, which won the 1997 Ge orgie for best home builder in B.C. Intergulf has also been selected by the Home Builders Association as one of five national finalists te New Home Award in tl multi-family housing proj of four storeys or less for its Deercrest_ | develop - ment in Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau. Intergulf has also been named as one of five finalists for the best sales and market- ing team and sales excellence categories, Winners will be announced on Feb. 8 at the Canadian Home Builders Association Conference in Hamilton, Nort) Shore business groups and individuals wishing to subanit items to Business Briefs can fax them ta the attention of hard & soft top Robert Gals 2104,0r s autos. 9.5. pb. bal of ; low km. a steal email rebert@nsnews.com. 4 ry ret AEM cass. Tal at — Robert Galster “S18, 988 $15,588 RAV 4 Clearance — 4 Door - 4WD, ABS, air power group. cruise and much more Was $28,643 Save $3,963 Sale Price $24 630 . 7 Passenger, ABS, Air conditioning. AM/FM cassette. rom om Spe, 6238 a 95 Nissan 200SK 5 spd. loaded, only 22,000 kms, reduced to $13,588 92 Tayots Supra q Chev Lumina Van’ Turbo. Targa roof, - Jeather full power group bal of wart transterabie $10,935 95 Saturn SLi 4 dr., auto, tooxs & runs lke new only sit. S88 96 Plymouth : Grand povaaer | SE 93, 94,95 4Bunners ioaded starting at $20,988 51 Mazda 323 ivb, Sow km, like new, only i : _ $14,988 - 94 Jeep YS 94 Nissan Sentra | 5 speed, excellant cand., anvfm cass. $10,935, 91 Chev. Astro. bt. Van: 97 Toyota Tercels feet reuens, 2 de $M, 208