Survey questioned | From paae \ 30 to Apal 5, 1997) A total of 1,099 ballots were completed ind 61.7% were in favor of the pub, The cite’s policy is that a minimum of 00% must be in fiver of the pub for it to be appre wed. “Edid not get information abour the reter endum,” said Randene Saatchi of S55 West 16th St. “The only notice Dwas even was this propa ganda brochure trom the developers.” she said as she waved a glosses pamph “Why did my ce worker who fives seven blocks away get one and win werent we given an unbiased brochur said Saatchi. “Ty it because our building was mostly opposed te the pob iduring the first reterendum 2” The first reterenduim tor the Marine Drive pub, also conducted by Mark Trend. was carried out in summer 1997) A total of 1,129 ballots y cast during a one-month period with % voting in favor of the proposed pub and ‘ity council prompily rejected the applica- tion but allowed the applicants, David J. Brant of Cardinal Management Lid., to redo the ref: crendum citing fairness. The city agreed it had changed the rules when, during the pub’s appli cation process. council passed a bylaw in April 1997 which required that a survey be conduct- ed of residents and businesses located in an 800- metre radius of the prepascd pub, and that a minimun 60% of voters bean taver of the devel- opment. The pub's application process started in August 1996. Coun, John Brathwaite asked Brant why intormational brochures, and in some cases bal lots, were not giv en to seme residents in the see: ond surve Brant said, “Pm very proud of the brochure we produ Whar MarkTrend Research did, 1 have no access to. Thes are a highly Profession al organizanon. F cannot give vou an answer, Several nearby residents living in the apart- ment ar 835 West loth St. — whose building ‘sould be separated only by a parking lot trom the proposed pub ~~ had other concerns includ - ing: @ the increased noise after regular business of small children around possible drunk drivers; @ decreased property value, @ only 16 parking spaces would be provided tor the 85-persuut capacity pub, The public hearing tor the pub proposal has been recessed until Aug 10. Political aspirations remain unclear From page 1 uct assembly, warchousing and shipping space at HRS's facility in South Vancouver. In about a year's time, Eau Canada shares are likely to start trading on the Vancouver Stock Exchange. Vander Zalm's involvement may raise eve- brows around the province where many see the flowery former premier as the leader of the Reform party. “Getting elected to public office is not restricted to professional people,” said Vander Zalm before retreating to his now familiar stance of not being interested in seeking 2 seat in the lewislarure. He also said he is not the leader of the Reform party — only its president — but added thac since there is no current leader, he is indeed “the de facto” leader. However, he continued to tease his followers by adding the future may change all that and he may very well plunge back into public office. “That's not to sav I never will. [ don’t really close the doors on anything,” said Vander Zalm. “If f got seriously involved in public office I'd have to park the business.” NEWS photo Brad Ledwidge Lift those knees CHRIS Mager crosses the halfway point during last Saturday’s Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run. Vancouver's Derek Reed won the 10th annual 48.6 km trial run in a time of four hours, 55 minutes, 44 seconds. Vancouver's Mager was third. VY Acloset organizer | Dieta Pianos that even a teen will keep clean! _Tidy Teen A: sr We have designed a closet organizer with a typical teen’s needs in mind. There’s a home for all their stuff, . whether it’s a pair of runners or a . , ; Winiog baseball glove! Ie : ; 2 Ans SENG DOU ANS tata IANS GaP Ti teed consi Ask about our custom designs. esters tee TALKIN YELLOW PAGE FAXinTouch 2989-9000 8 4 ZU] VANCOUVER 929 Granville St., Tel :685-8471 ns 2 brs, FREE Parking Behind Ridg 1385 Crown St. North Vancouver WOODLINES CUSTOM BUILT FURNITURE FOR HOME OR OFFICE TONIGHT. “(AND-EVERY. NIGHT) SOMEONE IN BC. oy WIL win. : “7° ATLEAST | QR/SHARE. PLAY_AT PARTICIPATING BINGO HALLS THROUGHOUT BC”