8 ~- North Shore Newe — Sunday. November 19, 2000 Survey shows major A telephone survey by the North Shore News would appear to indi- cate that many federal voters have yet to decide on the candidate of their choice. The survey of 512 house- holds also indicates that there is a clear majority of Alliance support in all areas of the North Shore among decided voters, Despite sampling a large number of opinions, rhe Lynn Valley News acknowledges that this Blucridge/Decp Cove poll was not based on recog, nized statistical methods (as required by — Elections Canada). The Nov. 14 poll was conducted: beoveen 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and did not poll residents of Squamish or the Sunshine Coast. — Martin Millerchip Horseshoe Bay Dundarave/Anubleside British Properties Lower Lonsdate Norgate/Pemberton Heights Capilano/Delbrook Highlands Central and Upper Lonsdate COMBINED AVERAGE SYMBOLS: LIB = Liberal: AL = THE following people ‘have appeared in North Vancouver provincial court: | 08 OR REFUSAL | CHARGE? bia you know that you automatically receive a 90 day prohibition from driving for being picked up on 08 or - Refusal charges, whether or not you have been . convicted: You only have 7 days: from the date that you are stopped by the Police to appeal your 80 tay automatic Griving prohibition. ae -You have the right to an ‘experienced lawyer. ~ One who can advise you of your options... - _ Point out the potential problems... ‘ ~ Help you deal with the significant penalties... ” PHONE'FOR A FREE CONSULTATION IMMEDIATELY. -ARDAGH HUNTER | “TURNER , 986-4366 : AFTER HOURS 92 3181 “(Criminal matters only} - #300-1401. Lonspace AVE. Nort VAN. AL CON 4 16 NDP GR ‘eohto ee cd tw Diebolt on Sept. 21: Daniel Andrew Balkaran, 20, of West Vancouver, was jailed seven days, fined $300 and had his driver's licence suspended for three months after he pleaded guilty to dri- ving while prohibited on the Trans-Canada Highway in West Vancouver on Feb. 23. The jail sentence was rec- ommended served by elec- tranic monitoring. Before Judge Jerome Paradis on June 15: Brent Douglas Massier, 37, of Vancouver, was jailed 30 days after he pleaded guilty to stealing merchan- dise belonging to Future Shop on Oct. 8, 1999 in Before Judge William West Vancouver. Preliminary work on the District of North Vancouver's 2001 Budget indicates significant cost increases in four main areas: > RCMP contract costs * Funding for infraseructure replacement + Collective agreernent and wage settlements, and * Reduction in revenue from prior year's budgets The District is making every effort to minimize the impact on your taxes and services. For example, proper- : ty tax increases for the six years from 1995 - 2000 totalled 10%. At the same time, the District, through effi- ciencies, was able to absorb 24% of increased costs. Many of the increased operating costs for 2001 are unavoid- able, such as referendum project service charges, reduc- tions in operating surplus from prior year, higher operat- ing costs, etc. Our goal is to continue to operate effi- ciently and effectively in all areas of our operations. - We still have a long way. to g0 | in order. to keep the tax -: inerease to a minimum. There are a number of options _ available, including reduction of municipal services and/or generation of new revenues, in combination with a mini- mal tax increase. : But first, Council needs to hear from you on which aptions you feel are acceptable and which are not.-In order to get an accurate measurement of resident's pref- *". “erences, the District has commissioned a research firm to conduct a budget : survey by telephone. This survey will : * provide statistically accurate feedback, which will help guide Council through the decision-making process. working together f The jail sentence was rec- ommended. served by eclec- tronic Monitoring. eee Marty Fenton Forrer, 40, of Vancouver, received 12 months” probation after he was convicted of pussessing inarijuana for trafficking pur- poses on July 14, 1997 in West Vancouver, Forrer was require to do 50 hours of community work servite, The judged ordered that $3,000 seized by police be forfeited to the Crown. «es Feliciano Gamboa, 50, of Vancouver, was fined $100 after he pleaded guilty to fishing with a fine with more NA TOTAL 3 mp LO atisl a def ’ Alliance, CON = Conservative; NDP = New Democratic Party: Gr = Green: OT = other, UN = den’t know, RT = refused to answer: NA = nut applicable (not eligible to vote, dan’) understand question) than one simple hook on it on Aug. 24, 1997 in North Vancouver. Before Judge Bill Rodgers on June 14: Emrvys Pryce Horton, 24, of Vancouver, received 12 months” probation after he pleaded guilty to stealing merchandise. belonging to Overwaitea Foods on. May. 13. in) North Vancouver District. ; Before Judge Reginald Grandison on June 13: . - Patrick Joel Messham, 32, of Surrey, was fined $350 after he pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen vehicle | validation ag belonging to United Rentals ‘on March 9 in West Vancouver. Here's where we need your had “From November 20, 2000 through December 4, 2000, the research firm will, call 600 randomly selected District residents. During the survey you will be asked approximately 30 questions. These questions are intended to cover most areas of "” District operations and provide residents with a wide'.” variety of choices on ways we might keep next year's costs down. Your feedback i is Important. ma The public will be invited to, attend a series of f pu Council meetings, where you will be able to observe an contribute to the budget process. The District of North Vancouver Invites. all's share their thoughts regarding the | upcoming " budget process. You can contact us by:: Writing: _ Mayor and Council Ly District of | North ‘Vancouver. "355 West Queens Road © North Varicouver, B. Cc. VIN 2 . daveouncli@dev.org - 984-9637) Ing that goal. Thank you for’ taking part :