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September 1, 1996

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vehicle

By Anna Marie D'Angelo
News Reporter

A man was discov-
ered dead in a van on
Thursday in th
1700-block of
Ridgeway Avenue in
North Vancouver.

» Preliminary police investig
tion indicates that the man may
have been dead in the parked
vehicle for about one week,

“Investigators are not fook-
ing at a foul play. aspect right
now, but the postmortem will
determine — that,”. said North
Vancouver RCMP Staff Sgt. Bob
Brown on Friday.

A passerby peered into the
van at 5 p.m. Thursday and saw
the dead man in the back seat of
the vehicle, said Brown.

An autopsy to determine the
cause of death was slated for
Friday at Vancouver Hospital.

. Police were trying to locate
‘the next of kin to press time.

’ The name of the: deceased
was not released. .

The red van is registered to a
Vancouver address. It had been
parked on a residential area
street.

Mayer Dykeman will
not seek a third term;
- family matters beckon

By Martin Milllerchip

Contributing Writer

MAYOR Murray Dykeman will
not be seeking re-election for a
third term as mayor of North
Vancouver District.

“We are six weeks away from the nomina-
tion deadline and the community deserves to
know where I stand," Dykeman said
Wednesda’

His decision, however, is persunal rather
than political.

Lorna, his wife for 43 has can
She was unexpectedly diagnosed

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children of yrandchildren will need
fonuntow.

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of Midland Walwyn Capital tc.

inoperable ovarian cancer in April after com-
plaining of stomach aches.
Iris one of the most dangerous cancers

when caught in its later stages and Lorna’

treatment possibilities are now in the realms of

the experimental. Her prognosis is couched in
terns of “extra time.”

“In carly spring FE owas. still considering
whether to run as mayor, a8 councillor or in the
federal poli S

“Then | had
everything as a res )
my responsibility at 412 Grace Crescent.

“She's more than happy to have me back,
bur as the chief cook and bottle washer ot as
the mayor.

“Whea you are mayor you are in it up to
your ears and so is your household, your fami-
ly. HW there was some “ay 1 could contin:
ued F would because it has been such an excit-
ing part of mw lite.

“It's hard to say “That's it.”

Dykeman has served six years as the dis-

ts mayor and for eight years as a councillor

Seeing red

before that.

In addition, he was a recreation commis-
sioner for six years and served on the North
Shore Union Board of Health “for 10 or 12

ns."

Dykeman’s decision
clarifies nine months of
speculation as to how
the district mayosalty
race Wi shape up in
November.

Coun, Don Bell, a
former district mayor,
announced last year
that he was leaving his
job at) Safeway and
would run) for mayor
when his present term
as councillor expired.

Said Bell: “If Mayor
Dykeman has decided after careful conside
tion of his family situation thar he has to step
down | respect the decision he has made.

“EP would thank and congratulate him for

NVD Mayor
Dykeman’s term
ends November.

~ observers had tipped

WEATHER

Monday: Sunny
High 25°C, fow 12°C.

A sewage treatment plant worker at the Lions Gate Waste Water Treatment Plant examines the results of a dye test Monday. Red
dye was used to check that a Capilano River sanitary sewage pipe was not leaking. The pipe was found to be sound.: ;

the many years he has served the communi
a councillor and mayor.”

One other councillor who longtime
sa possible mayoralty
candidate has also confirmed that she will not
be on the ballot in any capacity in November,

“No, Pm not running again,” Coun, Pam
Goldsmith-Jones said Thursday.

“I plan on working in the area of municipal
government in private practice, bridging the
gap between community and government.

“I have also accepted a position on the
board of directors of Family Services of tf
North Shore.”

Meanwhile, another councillor who had
previously indicated a desire to step down atter
two terms has confirmed she will run again.

Coun, Janice H ys she still has a contr-
bution to make and will not bac s
commitment to parks and recreation servic

“And of course | will not support the selling
of forested land for housing,” she added.

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