7 — Sunday, September 25, 1988 - Lynn Valley Echo LYNN VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ray aN: e oe ation adgdidraccac con L ocal CSERUVEE GIUEUEA ODD BV J BAUD OE OreaniZ B Gy CORA A GOOD part of his day is spent fighting for the rights and interests of his community. When he’s not speaking out on local issues, Derek Andrews is busy meeting with merchants and municipal officials on how he can further the well-being of Lynn Valley. Andrews is the current president of the Lynn Valley Community Association, which he says is more active now than ever before look- ing after the concerns of residents and local merchants. After a group of residents joined together to protest the construction of a proposed neighborhood pub on Ross and Lynn Valley roads four years ago, the association has become a much stronger voice for its community, says Andrews. “The association has probably been around for more than 20 years, but it was dormant until the pub issue got everyone going,”’ he says. Original membership included NOW IS the time to show your appreciation for someone you® especially admire. Each of the North Shore neighborhood papers — the Capilano Chronicle, the West Vancouver Villager and the Lynn Valley Echo — is starting a special feature in each issue. | Lynn V. about 250 residents who for $1 could obtain life memberships, but board members decided that that amount could not raise enough funds to support the needs of the association. They consequently changed membership to annual dues last November. Now with 100 current members and 250 former life members, the association is busy getting com- munity projects underway. One issue that helped get the association back on its feet was concern about youth-related van- dalism and a lack of local recre- ational facilities for youths. The community association now co-chairs a youth advisory com- mittee for Lynn Valley with a district alderman and members of SEND IN YOUR VOTE Nominate a special Every month, we wili feature a special neighborhood personality — someone who has made an im- pression on readers because of his or her commitment to those around them. It might be a dedicated volun- teer, an especially helpful mer- chant, a patient children’s librarian or a particularly caring school the North Vancouver Recreation Commission. The committee meets cegularly to discuss ways of coping with the problems of youths. Expanding recreationa! facilities for teens is one project high on Andrews’ agenda for this year. “‘There’s a real deficiency of recreational activities and facilities for teens in Lynn Valley,’ he says. Another goal is trying to resolve Lynn Valley’s traffic problems, which Andrews calls ‘‘a mess."* “Our community ended up with a totally iNogical road system that can’t keep up with development,”’ he says. On Oct. 11, the association is holding a special general meeting at the Lynn Valley Recreation Centre to discuss the traffic pro- blems. In between its busy schedule, the association takes time out to send a representative to the weekly North Vancouver District Council meetings. That way, it can speak up for the interests of its members, says Andrews. neighbor teacher — it’s up to you. The Lynn Valley Echo is asking its readers to send in their nomina- tions for people they think should be recognized publicly. Send nominations to the Lynn Valley Echo, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C., V7M 2H4. Please include your name and phone number. “7 Foo EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO RELAX DURING **We represent members on local zoning issues, noise problems, and traffic problems. We've also had input on the Lynn Valley official Community Plan.” Residents with less controversial concerns, like wanting a new side- walk built, can also approach the Lynn Valley Community Associa- tion for help. 'PRINTING “ata : La) CICIJLTD. THE NORTH SHORE’S CUSTOM PRINTING CENTRE ¢ HEIDELBERG QUALITY IN SINGLE OR MULTI-COLOUR UP TO 19”x25142” * INSTANT PRINT & COPY SERVICE * CREATIVE ARTWORK & DESIGN ¢ COMPUTER TYPESETTING ¢ COMPLETE PROCESS CAMERA WORK 937-CARD _ (227 3) DEA We ees TIE WO> YOUR HECTIC SHOPPING DAY LYNN VGLLeY "WE'RE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, HAVE SEATING FOR 120 AND PROVIDE A WIDE SELECTION OF FABULOUS FOOD. 100) 2 6 10) > FAX SERVICE LOCATED ONE BLOCK NORTH OF MAIN ST. NEXT DOOR TO THE SHOE FACTORY & CADET STATIONERY