Py Aldermen addressed the issue at their Monday meeting, in reponse to a let- ter of protest from Diane Jolly, secretary-treasurer of CUPE local 389, which rep- resents city employees. Lay-off notices given to the 15 last year stated that ve employees would be Otified, on the basis of se- niority, of vacancies as they came available. Under the collective agreement between the city and CUPE, the period of time during which employees retain rehiring rights is one year. In that time only six of the 15 laid-off were rehired, with the rehiring rights for the others expiring in March of this year. At the end of that period, the city chose to go elsewhere to fill several tem- poraray laborer positions — classified as Laborer I posi- tions — with Parks depart- ment garden maintenance crews. According to Bruce Hawkshaw, director of per- sonnel services for North Van City, those hired had certificates in horticulture or pesticide certificates and were experienced in garden- Bikini weather is bere and CINDY likes to make the most of the sunshine. CINDY likes to follow all the latest music trends and is a ‘‘Boy George’”’ fan. The Tree Man 45 historical sites named THE NORTH Vancouver put together by the North The report lists four sites City portion of a North Shore Heritage Commission and 41 buildings as having Shore-wide heritage survey and the West Vancouver _ historical significance. Pe has identified 45 historic Advisory Committee, were The report has been turn- sites. handed to North Van city ed over to city staff for fur- council Monday. The results of the survey, ther study. Dave China Tree work done properly can improve your home's ap pearance enhance your life style and increase the value of your entire property In 25 years in the tree business on the North Shore | have built a reputation for quality tree work among thousands of clients For tree removal, topping, ornamental pruning. seasonal main tehance or other specialized tree work. call me tor consulta ton My prices are com petitive | am fully insured and tree estimates are gladly given Dove Ching, TREE EXPERTS 922-2200 ff Fm not in when you call leave aonessage and | will call year back “ALL SESSION SEPT. 10-DEC. 9 1731 Marine Drive West Vancouver ~~ 926-8588 as soOuUn an ponatble AS - Sunday, August 26, 1984 - North Shore News LAID-OFF WORKERS ‘failure’ to hir THE FACT that nine of 15 North Vancouver City employees laid off early last year were not rehired when positions came open, is not in contravention of regular hiring practices, city council says. By MAUREEN CURTIS ‘““We did not require general laborers but required someone with knowledge of landscaping and horticulture to perform gardening chores in the City parks,’’ Hawkshawn said. According to Hawkshaw, the nine workers who were laid off and not rehired had been employed with the city for ‘“‘two years at the most’’. The gardening positions filled were to have lasted on- ly until the end of August, but the work has been ex- tended for another full month. Volunteers for the Pope's visit PAPAL VISIT organizers are looking for first aid volunteers for the large Papal Mass at Abbotsford Airport on September 18. With up to a quarter of a million people expected to attend the Mass, organizers have determined there will be need for at least 5,000 first aid volunteers. **Persons who have a cer- tificate valid to September will need no additional train- ing,”’ according to Mary Ann Vossen, volunteer co- “DO IT YOURSELF” or HAVE IT DONE MANUFACTURED BY OVWIDAG FAB CON PRODUCTS LIMITED ordinator Visit. Participants in the pro- gram must be available at the Abbotsford to assist médical. personnel on September 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. .;. Volunteers are also needed as parking attendants at the mass‘on September 18. For more information about these and other volun- teer opportunities, contact the Papal Visit Office, at 682-2380 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. for the Papal and Exposed Aggregate CONCRETE PAVERS Also stepping stones planters. curbs, bicycle stands SANDERSON CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD. 310 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver Don't let those great fall Real Estate opportunities pass you by! Buy or selling, tor positive results please give mea call!! Call us: 985-6108 ff D. BRENT EILERS You'll be [ sold|on my service! $PBELL REALTY i) 41381 Marine Orive, West Van 980 5654 (H ) 926-7831 (0)