7a BOOGY IN THE PARK was what many North Van y ——- a Uy fd - mack oungsters were treated to last weekend when King Neptune's Carnival was held in Cates Park. Pictured providing the entertainment is Antheme, a Carson Graham band. (lan Smith photo) lome contravenes bylaws FROM PAGE A1 the home for children taken into care does not conform with its bylaws, which are already the most lenient on the North Shore in respect of group homes. STALLING “We can't stall forever,” McBeth told the mecting, saying that a firm decision had to be made on whether to open the home - which has already been fully cquipped for its intended purpose - or whether to drop the project. The question of whether District will amend tts bylaws specifically to cater for such a home to be used by children” referred to Human Resources because of family or social problems. appears to be in a state of liumbo The council consulted the municipal sohecitor over (he question But before ut cases its group homes bylaw even further at wants North Van City and West Vancouver councils to has alrcady take sumilar achon so the District does not just become the North Shore's dumping point) for group homes The other «ound tls are reluctant to follow In spite of its stand) the Distret has been cntical of Human Resources in the “secretive” way it has gone about applying for the group home Aldermen felt that cven though Che Distr ( does mot require neighbors approval foo penmit growp bome ag pire ations that Human Resources had been neghgent on not betting tbe surrounding A Om @unityy hoow whal was potng on ood in telling neighbors that the home was going there whether they liked it or not. HUSHED UP As a result, Wednesday's meeting was called. Even then. though, it was clear that many neighbors at- tending thought Human Resources were trying to keep the subject hushed up as much as possible. They complained that they had not reccived notices which were datcd June 13, informing them of the meeting, until last weekend. And the notices were only sent to a handful of immediate ameghbors, they added, while the matter was of concern to the whole community Monday saw Human Resources regional coor. dinator Joe Alexis frantically dehvenng more notices bul even by the meeting there were sill people hving on the same block complaining they had never received any official notice Neighbors angry about the way the whole affaar had been handled and were unforgiving 1n spite of were the defensiveness of the Human Resources pancl members Persistent the speciahiacd phrascology of members being mn comprehensible to the sudheoce furthes strained the atmosphere af comptlatots about pancl the mecting vata woman suggested that Human Resources should -)" rm . Toy oh?" Ay * a ‘ 6 Gallery Gaifte Traty © anadian Soapstone Apple Dolls Fo yous vinioes for Prey Mare the CMa tiene fiw Ate cr 8 cats, BC Cards & Prints . apilano Mall tet fer yore nett Jade Wood Carvings Chanms 985 6021 back off thew defensive attitude and face the fact that they had “screwed up” with their application. The atmosphere cased considerably after Macbeth admitted the entire affair had been poorly handied and that Human Resources had been wrong in trying to take a low-key approach. ACCOUNTABILITY Neighbors clearly con- tinued to be dissalisfied over the vague and non- committal answers they received when asking about accountability for the ac. tions of children using the home and questions such as insurance coverage in the event of significant damage being caused to neighbors’ property Human resources = said there would be a mix of children using the house for stays of up to six months After that penod a child ts considered to have been out of the family for so long that readjustment ts difficult For this reason, the group home 15 intended to be as “family” as) possible, with cinidren carning privileges and pocket moncy by good behavior and being involved im activitics such as swim ming oulings and souls Alcobol and drugs are strictly outlawed But several nesghbors stall thought oa family acigh borhood was not the place for a group home When Human Resources vtoft “yhrenres insisted that the home would be a family, one resident said that since staff were paid the home was being run as a business, for profit. Macbeth said he had no desire to force the home into the area against’ the neighbors’ wishes_and it was generally agreed that further © information meetings would be helpful in increasing understanding and goodwill between the group home applicants and the neigh- bors. Al dairy products made with real ice cream! Remember Happy Night! DeLuxe Burgers—'!/2 Price! Every Tuesday 5pm ‘til Closing 404 Lonsdale 987-4131 A9-Sunday News, June 29, 1980 Council agenda highlights Agenda highlights for “Monday's meetings of North Shore councils include the following items: NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT (8 P.M.) Pubhc hearing at 7:15 p.m. re: imtermediate care facility at 1900 block Mountain Highway Municipal laod development program Deep Cove United Church - request for delegation re: adding a wing to the church NV Recreation Com- mission - request for licensed lounge in the Seymour Room Okanagan Helicopters - request for heliport site NOTE: The policy and planning meeting of North Vancouver District council wil] meet directly after the public hearing at 7:15 has concluded. WEST VANCOUVER (8 P.M.) No meeting NORTH VANCOUVER | CITY (7:30 P.M.) Application by Burrard Y arrows to rezone north side of Esplanade Avenue’ to permit off-street parking Strata title conversion - 1535 St. Georges Avenue (if all council members present) Your safety is our business! John Knill Knilis 1)) 41602 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver BC Knaill’s — Serving the Community Since 1920 Systems For Free Estimates call our Consultant at 985-3191 ot Fudge Peanut Parfait only $ Sunday & Monday June 29 & 30 }'9