ARTS CLUB’S LATEST PLAY Snowing on Saltspring returns IT MAY be sunny in North Van- couver, but dr's Snowing on Saltspring. Set oon) Christmas Eve on Saltspring Island, the Arts Chih’s latest play features Bill: Bannister, who has so many troubles, he thinks even good old Santa Claus cannot help the situanon, Bannister beds down on the liv- ing room sofa to spend a lonely Christmas Eve, when whoa to bis wondering eve does appear — none other than Santa Claus. Spirited off to the North Pole in atiny sleigh with its eight) tiny NEWS photo Terry Peters LED BY West Vancouver Rec Centre aerobics instructor Wendy Lacusta, 2 group of fitness enthusiasts prepare for the centre’s Aerobic Aid Day on Dec. 17. All participants in the class are asked to bring two cans of food that can be used as weights. After the free workout, the goods will be given to the food bank. Expo challenged customs’ EXPO 86 has left behind some in- teresting statistics on the makeup of the 22,111,578 people who at- tended the world’s fair and challenged the capacity of both Canada Customs and Canada Immigration to handle the huge numbers of visitors. From opening day May 2 to the closing ceremonies on Oct. 13, there was a 47 per cent (1,852,707 to 2,734,151) increase in the number of private vehicles entering the province; a 207 per cent (5,170 to 15,729) increase in the number of buses; a 21 per cent (5,906 to 7,165) increase in commercial air- craft; 53 per cent (2,452 to 3,749) in private aircraft; and cruise ship visits were up 19 per cent (195 to 232) over the same period last year. This translates into more than eight million people compared with just under five million in the same 5% month period of 1985. The number of secondary in- spections (people referred to the {mmigration Department for fur- ther examination following the ini- tial Customs screening), jumped 80 per cent at the Douglas and Pacific Highway border crossings, 89 per cent at Aldergrove, and 23 per cent at Vancouver International Ajir- port. The number of people refused entry to the country for various reasons increased accordingly by 102 per cent (537 to 1,084) at Douglas and Pacific; 109 per cent 954 10 113) at Aldergrove; and 85 per cent (477 to 885) at the Van- couver Airport. The special Expo Unit of Im- capacity migration Canada also had the re- sponsibility of screening the VIP guests and many entertainers per- forming at the fair. This included some very large groups such as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the State Sym- phony Orchestra of the USSR and the La Scala Opera Company. The dignitaries included Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Princess Margaret, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and a host of other presidents, prime ministers and cabinet ministers from every corner of the globe. A myriad of world class enter- tainers were also greeted and checked by immigration officers during the fair’s run. Immigration Canada also established a Business Opportunity Centre at the Canada Pavilion to provide information on Canada’s Business Immigration Program to potential immigrants. Three hundred and seventy foreign visitors who expressed an interest in pursuing business op- portunities in Canada were served. The Canada Employment and Immigration Commission began planning for Expo '86 more than four years ago and this detailed preparation resulted in few if any delays to inconvenience our visitors. It also earned recognition from the president and chairman of the Expo '86 Corporation, Jim Pat- tison, who presented the commis- sion with a plaque in recognition and appreciation of Immigration Canada’s important contribution to the 1986 World Exposition. reindeer, Bannister meets Mrs, Claus, some elves and the famous red-nosed reindeer while rediscovering what) Christmas is supposed to be all about. Jonathon Pallone, who was dust seen as the portly Red King in the Expo film Rafnbow War, partrays 63 - Wednesday, December 10, [986 - North Shore News Santa Claus. David McLeod por- trays Bill Bannister, The play won the Jessie Award for outstanding set design. Showing at the Arts Club's Seymour Street stage, the play cuns Monday to Friday at) 8:30) p.m. Saturditys the stow starts at 4:30 p.m, and 9:30 p.m, Wednesday §:30 p.m. matinees are featuring two admissions for the price of one. For tickets or the theatre’s box office, call 687-1644 or VTC/CBO at 280-3311. ICs Snowing on Salispring cuns to Jan. 3. The Bank Manager | says SELL! | We’re overstocked! 77 Brand New 1987 Honda’s must be sold by December 31, 1986! Accord LX The prices on these new Honda’s are so low the factory has advised not to publish the prices because it would create disruption in the market. You'll never find a better price on a new HONDA! ic Savings OPEN | SUNDAYS |