Sunday, October 6, 1996 - North Shore News — 33

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| THE Salvation Army has been in
| existence for more than 100 years.

Here are some notable dates in its histo-

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1865 — Salvation Army is founded. in woe .

London, England by William) Booth, a distinctly different!

Methodist puinister up until then,

1882 — Salvation Army arrives in Canada. , "Me

London, Ontario is its first location. NORTH WEST
VANCOUVER = VANCOUVER:

1996 — Salvation Army's presence extends 1637 Lonsdale Ave. 1730 Marine Dr.

to exactly 100 countries around the world. 984-6769 926-7710;

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Valuations for insurance, estate, legal matter:
of antiques, art, collectibles, = —
general furnishings and accessories.

NEWS photo Terry Peters

BONNIE Portecus, assistant manager of Lower Lonsdaie’s Salvation Army Thrift store, has been with the out-
let for nine years. The store has been hunkered down in its present location for more than 45 years and shows
no sign of moving any time soon.

Salvation and
the good Army We Buy, Sell and Welcome

By Robert Gatster (Salvation Army) do,” said Consignments a i a
Porteous. “They do a good | i B S ¢ fee

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ALTHOUGH the store Although the thrift store's | and other Sports Memorabilia

became a part of Lower entire inventory comes from {| 2465 Marine Dr., West Van 922-2982

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reached 43 another’s treasure.”

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pou only keep records for | C E AG. ; Located in Sears
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Purpose to selling off second: yang literacy in the developing world
For information, call 1-800-661-2633

and goods with proceeds
going to a good cause.
The individual causes are NORTH WEST
many, but one thing is certain: JANCOUVER VANCOUVER
they always aim to help others, 1637 Lansdale Ave, 1730 Murine Dr.
“1 believe in the cause, | 984-6700 926-7710 Me
believe in the work they : : f ee : i Be AS at a Antiques * Curios
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Always Purchasing & Always Selling {

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Appraisals has been assisting families with Estate 7 : : sy “Antiques, such as
planning and the disposition of personal assets... : yh [ey a oy ; 5 y . ques,
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our appraisers will provide valuations for Estate and : ee ; Mm 6oak desk $1895 with chair $325
s well as for equitable family division. We VOR EL IAG / ; a :
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Our Fine Art, Antiques and Quality Furniture Auctions os a
_ provide an excellent venue for tha sale of Estate items. anes ; Dining Room Suite
The next Antique & Art Auction will be held ; ae \ a $4,995.00
December 3, 4 & 5. : ; ‘ “ 1582 Marine Dr. at 16th St., West Vancouver

Call for further information or for a confidential appraisal . . 7 (Entrance beneath Bank of Nova Scotia}
Tel: 922-1330

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