38 — Sunday, September 28, 1997 — North Shore News Old NVD foes renew town hall hostilities By Martin Millerchia Contributing Writer miller@nsnews.com FORMER North Vancouver District Mayor Murray Dykeman came back to council chambers Monday. But he later said he would have preferred the circum- stances to be less unpleasant. At issue was a motion proposed by Coun. Ernie ..- Crist that called for a change in rules governing public use of the town hail Pecility. ‘But it was less the subject matter than the allegations Crist made in his report “. about Dykeman and district |.” staff that got the former 19 North. Shore News . -# - about the horoscope of | § “Diana Spencer, the Princess - of Wales, “is. generally - ‘true (although ‘she did not - have (a: ; e”). ‘y But ‘Diana -. . Warwick neglected to address what, it seems to me, arc the positions and aspects of greatest interest ‘to many of us (in light of whac has occurred). Di’s adversely aspected Uranus was in the eighth . house of “death” as was the very powerful Mars conjunct Pluto. Uranus in the eighth can be suicidal and most astrolo- gians will tell you, when pressed, that “death” can “grand water’ ‘occur suddenly, and, when Uranus is not well aspected, through a so-called: “acci- dent.” Sometimes there is fore- knowledge of the condition and time of death. This posi- tion brings about the eventual realization that spiritual values are those of lasting impor- tance...that the only thing cer- tain in the material realm is change. : The sign position of this focal point of her conscious- ness was Leo. She was stub- born (a Venus in Taurus trait, as well) and had difficulty mayor seeing red. Crist noted that the -North Vancouver Health Region recently signed a contract to use the council chamber, but said staff allow its use by other organizations without any similar agree- ment in place. Crist said that apart from inconsistency “there is also an clement of subjectivism and favoritism involved.” Dykeman is a member of the health region's board. Wrote Crist: “Frequently in the past, of izations are told unofficially that if they compromising, or cooperating with others. She insisted on having her own way, to the extent that she completely refused to co-operate. S She was “our there” in very dangerous territory {on severa! levels) indeed! Her enemies were seriously concerned. about her recent actions and utterances, which brings us ro her Mars. Her Mars in the eighth house indicated interest in life after death and an acquain- tance with violent death through war and other con- flict, Mars here, too, suggests sudden and/or violent death. Lady Di had her share of secrets and tended to be some- what revengeful, and when we attempt to “get. back at” someone clse (especially the “powers that be”) we usually wind up harming ourselves. I loved her, too. She was mischievously beautiful, a NORTH Van District Coun. Ernie Cvist. need the chamber at any time, all they need ro do is get in touch with ex-mayor Dykeman since he will use ‘his connections with staff to get you what you want.” Continued Crist: “You may recall that Mr. Dykeman was very popular with certain staff since he allowed them to do what they wanted. Staff, who should have been fired .for gross incompetence and for refusing to carry out council decisions, instcad were promoted.” Once Dykeman heard of Crist’s motion and the alle- gations contained in his report, the former mayor said he had no choice other than to speak to council pub- lically in the open micro- phone session that precedes each council mecting. He reminded council that the municipal hall belongs to the community and invited Crist to “name names” and substantiate his allegations of ross incompetence and favoritism. delightful “imp.” She would not care for excessive idealiza- tion and mythologizing. FORMER North Van Mayor Murray Dykeman. Dykeman later labeled Crist’s allegations “vile, and unprofessional.” Dykeman told the News: “He does this with every- body. It’s part of his nature. “He goes berserk and sometimes says things that are in the realm of possible. libel. At the least, they are hurtful and vengeful. mo Dykeman says he is used to Crist’s personal insults but“. .” _that he felt compelled to ~ speak out in defence of municipal staff. “Sure, my name was in the report but staff shouldn’t have. been. maligned. That may be his fecling but there is no need record like that. “I’m not looking to con- tinue the fight but I have an interest in protecting the dignity and integrity of my office and the work and effort of the staff.” Contacted by the News, ‘Crist wasn’t backing away © from any of his. previous statements, : Pluto in the eighth house . 7 indicated an understanding of the continuity of life and con- sciousness after destruction of | the physical body. The need to know the immortal was mani- fested as interest in reincarna- tion, karma, astrology, yoga and ‘meditation. Her will was powerful. She had clairvoyant ability. She was prone to involvement in drastic life- and-death situations, and now she is more influential in “death” than in life. Through her — spiritual reserves she was/is able to tap the energy of universal power. Her endurance was “super.” She was able to accomplish things beyond the scope of the ordinary person. Her courage was immense and it allowed her to face danger, and even death, unflinchingly. to-go on the ; “A deadly virus was intro- duced into district hall under Murray Dykeman. The staff was allowed to~ do anything they wanted,” said Crist. “It’s very difficult to do a = anything about it. The coun-. ” cil chamber (issue) is only a little bit of that. “We have to tell staff in. no uncertain terms who. is about. “They love him because . “boss. That’s what all this is when he was mayor they: could do as they pleased. The damage that man has done i colossal.” Mayor Don Bell ‘ealled. Crist’s report unfair criticism: and labeled it staff.” “Y think... you... hav maligned staff and:maligne a previously elected’ Bell told Crist. “:. “a slight port agenda «Crist: -wzot Dykeman “urged the that the (Seymo ) logged.” © - oe Crist’s . motion ‘called :fo! ‘tion to approve rental'a ments for, the cot oe wt Pypic ra S hoe WNW Best Prices... Services... AIR COND. SERVICE, RAD FLUSH’ FUEL INJECTION : ; ; i ain Far Pan lay Octobe 4 AirCare - Gov. Certified #50222 SokagOctabes sh - TUNE-UPS - FUEL SYSTEMS ~- ELECTRICAL OUR 39TH YEAR TUNE-UP SPECIALISTS time AirCare Top 8 Technician Award winner men is available to service "your cor or rec vehicle - A.R.A. APPROVED CENTRE TALKI Also complete YELLOW ANS Mechanical Services ff 299-9000 Fully Guaranteed =f (714515. 1 Year .. 176 Pemberton, N. 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