istrict kt ~ Karen Robbins Contributing Writer DOROTHY Bullen has been swimming since she was old enough to ». splash around in the bathtub. But the 88 year old didn’t. ‘start competing as a swimmer until about 12 years ago when ‘her: friend, Joan. Parnell, ‘ encouraged ‘her to join a clu and attend meets. * Bullen: received. a’ ‘certifi- cate of recognition from. the North “Vancouver District council at its Nov. 13 meeting for her. excellent showing in swimming in the 85 to 89 age group. at category does she compete in? “Oh all of them,” she said modestly. Well, not all, but quite a few. At a world meet in Quebec City this year, Bullen placed fourth in the 200 metre, fifth in the 300 metre, sixth in the 100 metre, sixth in the 400 metre and seventh in the 1,000 metre. “I do it because it’s fun,” she said. “I like being around people and the travelling is great.” "M&M Meat Shops at Norgate Centre is - ‘celebrating it's first year anniversary. : Owners James & Janet Renshaw say they’re very pleased with their business. ” “We've had a wonderful response from , If you are noi familiar with M&M Meat . . Shops, James explains it this way... “We _. sell over 350 conveniently packaged ”. menu items including restaurant quality - ‘flash frozen meats, vegetables, pastas, desserts and appetizers.” Three other athletes were also recognized at the meet- ing. Swimmer Peter Bell was recognized as the current world record holder in the 65 to 70 age group in the 200 metre breast stroke category, which he achieved at a meet last May. Betty-Jean McHugh received an award for her excellence in running. She holds Canadian records in the 70 to 75 age group in the 400 metre, 800 metre and 5,000 metre categories. She was also named the BC Athletics MEAT Sunday, November 26, 2000 — North Shore News - 34 Old home for the holidays THE North Shore Harvest Project has a new home —~ but it hasn't moved yet. The non-profit organizatien will remain at its Espianade location through the hol- iday season until Jen. 8, when it’s to move to 201 Bewicke. John Day (front, left to right) and Emiko Foster recently checked out the new Iccation with other Harvest staff members. Although they'll lease the building initially, members of the organization are still raising funds to try and purchase it outright. OIL CHANGES "FOR LIFE pew vehides ourchosed iris Mountview” .0~- Month Of November: Some imation: NEWS Photo Mike Wakefield nours athletes Masters Female Athlete of the Year and won the Masters Division of the New York Marathon. Joan Parnell, Bullen’s friend, was also rec- ognized for her 12 Canadian swimming records in the 65 to 69 and 70 to 74 age groups. Parnell is number one in the world in the 100 metre and 200 metre backstroke. Said Mayor Don Bell, “It isn’t important that all ath- Jetes achieve the ‘best in the world’ status but it is nice every once and a while to rec- ize these athletes in our district that do.” © “-Garysler’ s ‘discount: su rst OUNTVIEWDODGESE ® SHOPS NORGATE CENTRE Our busy lifestyles don’t often allow people much time in the kitchen, so M&M Meat Shops does that for them. Their huge test kitchen in Ontario is constantly trying out new recipes and the 308 APPLE PIE 1 with this coupon and a miniqwam $90 purchase 1.36Ke. 3ibs, locations across Canada offer samples for everyone to taste. “> James says one of his most popular products is the French Onion Soup. The recipe is from a famous * chef in Montreal. “It’s a popular soup for tunch or dinner and because you can heat it in the microwave, its 2 great lunch to take to w ", explains James. : Some of the other foods James can’t keep in the store are his flash frozen boneless, skinless chicken Breasts and the lemon pepper sole. Appetizers this time of year, or “party foods”, are literally ying Out the docr as welll. What you'll find surprising is how good everything tastes. M&M Meat Shops is known for it's won- ‘derful flavours, it’s quality and convenience. It proves to all of us that we can have a healthy, home cooked meal on the table every night even when no one has been home standing over the stove. The success of M&M Meat Shops is it’s ability to offer exactly what everyone wants and needs, - a deli- : cious home cooked aneal with a touch of class and time left over for - family and friends. Coupon valid untit Dec 1, 2668 Norgate Location Only |. -