a- North Shore News — Friday, September 1, 2000

Witness
tracks NV
robber

THANKS to some
good police work on.

the part of a bystander, ©

North Vancouver
RCMP have an excel-
lent description of the
man who robbed a
Lynn Valley bank on
Wednesday.

“We always caution people
about getting involved as far
as actively pursuing a sus-
pect, said Const. Dan
Guilfoyle. “but he did it in a
safe fashion.”

On Wednesday at about 2
p.m. the North Vancouver
ACME received a report that

Scotiabank on. Lynn
valley Road had just been
.. fobbed.

* Aman indicated he had a
in and demanded money
‘om a teller. No weapon was
_ observed and the suspect ran
from the bank with an undis-

closed sum of money.

A witness who saw the
man get into a car and drive

“away decided to follow him.

The driving was not
erratic,” said Guilfoyle. “The
suspect didn’t know the wit-

“* ness was behind him.”

The witness followed the
Suspect ' vehicle across the
Ironworkers’ Memorial
Bridge and used his cellphone
to keep’ police updated on the
‘suspect’s’ whereabouts. He
lost him in‘ the area of First
Avenue and_ Gilmore.» in
“Burnaby...
oh “We. did our best to “get
“over there, but at that time of

‘day it’s not all that difficult for

.” ‘someone to disappear in traf-
“fic,” Guilfoyle sai

The getaway ‘vehicle, a

1986. brown _ four-door
» Toyota, Camry..with B.C.

licence plate AWK O86, was
reported stolen from Surrey
on Aug. 28. The suspect is
described as Caucasian, 25
years of age, 160 to 179 Ibs.
(73 to 77 kg), tall and slender
with light brown wavy hair
and a fair complexion. He was
wearing a grevish-blue, long-
sleeved fleece sweater, a blue
ball cap and sweat pants or
jeans.

RCMP continue to investi-
gate and request anyone with

‘information to contact the

detachment at 985-131]
quoting fite No. 2000-29132.
Surveillance photos from the
bank’s cameras will be
released as soon as possible.
— Deana Lancaster

Man dies
in forklift
accident

BURNABY resident ~
Peter. Richard Carlson
lost his life last week-'
end in an accident at
Seaboard International

‘Terminal.

North Vancouver RCMP
were called to the terminal on
Brooksbank § Avenue’ <on

Saturday night at about 9.

p.m. to investigate an_indus-
trial accident.
The 35- year-old man shad

seed

autopsy
Monday at Vancouver General

been hit by a forklift and was
Tecciving first aid at the scene.
He was rushed to Lions Gate
Hospital by ambulance but
died as a result of massive
upper body injuries. An
was scheduled for

Hospital. Agencies assisting in
the investigation include the
BC Coroners — Service,
Transport: Canada Marine
Safety, and Human Resources
Development Canada.

— Deana Lancaster

indecent
exposure
at NV park

LARSON Park was the
site of an unpleasant
encounter for a woman
strolling there two
weeks ago.

North Vancouver RCMP
are investigating an incident of
indecent exposure that took
place in the park, located. at
22nd Street and Larwon
Avenue, on Aug. 17, at 6:30

m.
p An 18-vear-old woman was
walking in the area. when a

man stepped out from some -

bushes with his shorts down,
exposing himself.

The woman ran from the
area and the man did not pur-

‘sue her. Police patrolled the '

area but did not find the man.
The suspect is described as

.-a Caucasian man with pale

skin, approximately 20 to 24
years old, skinny to medium
build, 3°7": (170. cm), with

‘short, blonde hair and red-

dish body hair.
RCMP. request that vic-

) tims or witnesses to similar
offences in the future phone

9-1-1 as possible after the
incident to assist the police
investigation.

— Deana Lancaster

‘When it comes to VACUUMS ....

e s Air Flow, Not Amps that Count!”

Serving the
North Shore

ohn Schleimer and his

partner Arthur-” Bovill

know vacuums, They've
been in business together for.
15 years, and in Dundarave as *
owners of West Van Vacuum
Centre for 12.

Some people think they can't
“compete with the box stores.

2 "John says they can. They not only offer customers a better quality product, they compete on price too. And
‘they will service your vacuum right in the store.

“Half the time it's something small, just a minor adjustment and you don't have to wait a few weeks to get

it back,” says John.

People are getting burned ail the time,” he adds, “The majority of vacuums in people’ 's homes today don't

have sufficient air flow.”

’ Air flow and design determines how well a vacuum works. Amps (highly touted in aversing) have
“nothing to do with cleaning power. An amp rating is merely the amount of electrical consumption at peak

: performance.

‘ West Van Vacuum Centre sells products from about 10 different manufacturers —- from mid-range
" yacuums like Hoover, Panasonic, Samsung and Sanyo, to the more expensive Miele, Lindehaus, Sebo and -

|. the Cyclo Vac.

Over the years, their store has been getting busier as more and more people see the benefits of paying a
¥ litle more for a better quality product.

“We have the expertise and everything we sell, we servicé. We have to answer for our products with that

service.”

2433 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

"922. 9335,

The North Vancouver: r Ceamber of Commerce

Besiness Excelléiice Awards

Wednesday, Octob
7:00 to 10:00 pat,
North Shore Conference Contre

On the 25th of October business men and women from
across the North Shore will gather to honour business
excellence. The Chamber of Commerce and the presenting
sponsors wil] salute excellence in entrepreneurship,
longevity, community service, youth, innovation and
leadership in business.

ABOUT THE AWARDS
The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is pleased to _
announce the Third Annual Business Excellence Awards. These
awards are intended to publicly recognize local area businesses
that have demonstrated a continued passion for excellence and
to promote the advancement of responsible business leadership
and harmony within our community. In partnership with the
Business Development Bank of Canada and the North Shore
News, this annual awards program leaves a legacy through the
establishment of a bursary for a North Vancouver student
pursuing business studies.

October 25,

2000 ELIGIBILITY |
fe Individuals or organizations may nominate theaselves or others ;
in any of the six categories. All businesses located in the Cio :
District of North Vancouver are eligible.

Those who you nominate will be asked by the Chamber to’
complete 2 nomination package including a business resume or.
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finaucial well being of the business froma Bankeror 2
Accountant. A panel of judges will determine the award oe
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NOMINATIONS Cok
Deliver or fax this form and a letter of nomination (250 words). to:
The North Vancouver Chamber af Commerce ;
Business Excellence Awards Committee
131 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1C2 :.
Phone 987-4488 Fax 987-8272

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS 5 PM, SEPT. 15, 200
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