RCMP callet in to home From page t for when J get out — if it comes tu that.” Antone’s indignant tone was brought on by the fact that Marion Natrall, his stepmother, was scheduled to arrive at the property later that day accom- panied by the RCMP to enforce the eviction. As the day wore on, many of Antone’s nine siblings and large extended family started to arrive to Support their relative. By noon a small crowd had gathered to greet the RCMP, who arrived with a force of five cars a short while later. Accompanying the police was Squamish Nation chief Bill Williams. Williams was grected with impassioned pleas to Ict the Antones remain at the house, bur he did not commit himself to making a decision. “The families themselves have to sit down and resoive it. Idn’t be up to us to resolve it,” said Williams. “It’s not our place.” North Vancouver RCMP Cpi. Shervi Armstrong was one of the officers at the scene and tried to act as a liaison between the parties. “The big problem is we’re caught between culture and law,” said Armstrong. “It’s a tough situaticn and we have to somehow come to a peaceful situation.” A peaceful solution may not be casy considering the prob- lems started almost immediate- ly after the death of Antone’s father — more than a year ago. The senior Antone did not leave a will, but had been living with Navrali in a common-law relationship. As a result, Antone said Narrall inherited $185,000 from his father’s pension and insurance payouts. “We told her we didn’r want any of the moncy — just the house,” said Antone. “Our father always taught us that money is just an object bur a ’ house is where your family is.” Natrall allegedly agreed to the split but has since changed her mind and now wants the house back. Her appeal to the Squamish Nation council was accepted because in the absence of a will, the spouse is the automatic beneficiary. However, the Antones’ appeal made cnough of an impression on both the chief and the RCMP to postpone acting on the eviction order. “We're not taking any action on it right now,” said North Vancouver RCMP spokesman Const. Tom Seaman, adding the RCMP will wait until the band obtains a court order before proceeding any further. “We're not going to evict them on a letter from the band.” The Squamish Nation coun- cil is planning to discuss the issue further. Marion Natrail would not speak to the News, but her daughter called to say “every- thing they (the Antones) said is wrong.” Hollywood smile SROUD, a star bear, got three new caps on his teeth on Tuesday at Westview Veterinary Services. Dr. Loic Legendre performed the procedure. fhe bear has appeared in numerous films and on television. He was 2n X-Files guest on several episodes. Bylaw backs full-service option at gas stations dotanda \Waskito Contributing Writer NORTH Vancouver City council is enacting a bylaw that would require new gas stations to includ: at least one full-service pump. The city is also “encouraging” the yas station indus- try to create a “voluntary” code of operation that inchides: Bat least one full-service pump in operation at all times within the city; @ that the location af the nearest full-service pumps and the nearest 24-hour full-service pumps be prominently posted at all service stations not providing these services; BW that there be a certain percentage of full-service pumps city-wide. City council also passed a motion Monday that it will “review the situation again in 12 months, and if no vol- untary code has beei adopted and compliance con- firmed, the city will consider legislation to achieve the same goals.” Coun. Darrell Mussarty said it was important that the city “make a statement” by encouraging full-service pumps because it would help to reduce youtn unem- ployment. “Youth need jobs,” he said. “ We all know that youth unemployment is high. This a great way for them to gain experience. Let’s make a difference.” Coun. Stella Jo Dean agreed. “It’s important to have full-service pumps that are open 24 hours a day,” Dean said. “I always use full-service pumps.” But Coun. Barbara Perrault thought the motion was “heavy handed” and preferred instead to ask only that the industry voluntarily install its own codes of operation as suggested by council. Perrault said there was no voluntary action, then it would be council’s pre- rogative to impose a bylaw that new gas stations install full-service pumps. She said there was also no way a company could guarantee a job to a young and minorities. mistake,” he said. vice gas pump. NEWS photo Brad Ledwidge NORTH Vancouver City is backing a requirement that gas stations in the munici- pality continue to provide some service at the pumps. person since that would mean discriminating against adults, including women Coun. Bob Fearnley said forcing gas stations to have a full-serve pump would put them “in a situation where they’re not as economicaily viable.” “We don’t need every gas station to have full-service pumps — this is a Mussatto wanted to go one step further aid made a motion that any gas station undergoing renovations over $100,000 be required to install a fuli-ser- Dean said such a bylaw would “stifle renovations and we'll end up with grungy looking gas stations.” Mussatto’s motion was defeated in a 4-3 vote. Hose Reel Festival ready to run Saturday Robert Gaister News Reporter robert@nsnews.com GENTLEMEN, grab your hoses. The 17th annual Hose Reel Festival is set to hit the North Shore tomorrow. The day-long event kicks off at 9:45 a.m. with a fallen firefighter memonal service at the Victoria Park Cenotaph. The gathering will then form a parade together with a collection of antique fire apparatus and make its way up Lonsdale Avenue at 10:30 a.m. A half-hour later, the procession is scheduled to arrive at North Vancouver City’s Mahon Park where it will hunker dewn for the next six hours During that h, visitors will be treated to a variety of events, including a firefighter’s competi- tion, a refreshment garden, live entertainment and a family area featuring face painting and a child identification station. And the best part is most of it will be free. “There's no fee whatsoever — no fee to get in, no fee to watch the band — no fce for anything,” said Hose Reel Festival committee chairman and North Vancouver City. firefighter Brad Higgs. However, proceeds from the sale of food, refreshments and T-shirts are carmarked for the North Shore Rescue Team, Lions Gate Hospital, the Make a Wish Foundation and the burn unit at ital. Last year’s event raised $23,000. “We want everyone to have a good time, but ler’s make it a safe and enjoyable time,” said Higgs.