"4 12 — Wednesday, August 6, 1997 ~ North Shore News $1.2m overhaul From pruge 1 likely the entire area will be filled with absolutely local merchants from the immedi- ate area.” But local Dundarave mer- chants tell a different story, Robert: Walker used) to own the Londener Hair Studio, He says he was forced out of business because of che upgrades and the high rent he would have to pay in the new building. “They didn't even give us a chance to renegotiate it any- ways. They just said you're our at the end of the month.” Lily's Flowers, a tenant for over 30 years, has.also pone our of business. Other mer- chants that have had to relo- cate include Alpine Meadows, _ Thread Bear, Fabricare Dry Cleaners and the Royal Bank. Otto & Associates has also relocated but have confirmed they are planning to return to the new building. They would not release details of their new lease, #56 TrRONE CHATMAN import - Linebacker - Arkansas 510", 227Ibs. Born: April1z, 1971- Duman, Arkansas ath year CFL - 4th year Lion Acquired as a Free Agent April, 1994. Was the Lions Most Outstanding Defensive Player for the 1996 season. The middle linebacker Jed the team in tackles with 66 and contributed his first two career interceptions last season... Named Defensive Player of the Week once in '96. Has a degree in marketing from the | University of Arkansas, CATCH THE NEXT HOME GAMES... ~} Saturday August gth ~~) Friday August 22nd ~> Saturday September 13th Walker claims that he was nor even asked to renew his lease for the new building, “They didi't ask us back, We were never told a price. The people they wanted: to keep in there were told a price.” Walker said that all of the businesses were treated this way. “Nobody really had a choice ins the matter. They just said go and find a place to work for the next four months and then you can go and come back in for $1,000 more, That's the sort of price that has been bandied around with the people invulved.” Calling it a matier of “cold-blooded — business,” Walker said: “If the Royal Bank is moving then that gives you an idea, Banks don’t move thar easily, ” The Royal Bank will occu- py the space across the street eft vacant by rhe recently closed Flickers Video store. When asked if he was look- ing to attract high-end bou- =5. #77 Mike TREVATHAN Import - Slotback - Montana 6'2", 205!bs. Born: March 26, 1968 - Redondo Beach, California 7thyear CFL- 7th year tion Acquired as a Free Agent April, 1991. “Trap” ranks 5th on the Lions all-time receiving list with 368 receptions for 5750 yards with 43 career TDs... He has three 1000+ yard receiving seasons in his career. Noted for his tough play he K'Oed Saskatchewan Linebacker K.D. Williams with his tremendous block in the Lions season opener. vs Montreal vob Friday vs Calgary > Friday vs Edmonton September 26th October 26th tiques or fashion stores, Waibel said: “It will definitely not be a Robson Street.” He could not confirm who the new tenants would be. Waibel, who also owns a building in the Ambleside area (1544 Maring Or,), said he is looking for “responsible stores and storekeepers that want to provide a service to the community and not something tike this bar P had at 1544 (Marine Dr)” The Ambleside property was previously acettpied by Alibis nightclub (previously Dewey, Pardie and Howe), and will now be home to the relocated Thread Bear. Both buildings have room tor offices upstairs. Waibel said: “Pm just in the midst of opening up a managed office system (ar 1544 Marine Dr.) where we're guing to have 18 very executive style managed offices — upper end, board- rooms galore, totally high tech.” He added that this (Ambleside) property would be a sample of what he plans to offer in Dundarave. “This will be the most = = Phas Gast . Hkets available at all Saleway Customer Servier Counters #20 Don WitsoNn Non-import - Linebacker - North Carolina State 6'2", 195|bs, Born: July 28, 1981 - Washington, OC aith year CFL - ast year Lion Acquired as a Free Agent May, 1997. Pro, 3996: Played in 18 games for the Toronto Argonauts... Recorded + int. to increase his career totals to 53, 6th highest total in CFL history, Member of 1996 Grey Cup Champions. 1995: Signed with the Argos a5 a Free Agent in May, played in 17 games, tallied 6 interceptions with 134 retun yards and 1 TD. Recorded 64 tackles, 13 special teams tackles and added two fumble recoveries. vs Hamilton v5 Saskatchewan high-tech place in West Vancouver, We're having satellite, the whole shooting match,” Rafii Architects is responsi- ble for the design of the new building. ‘The company has reworked its previous plan so that the new design better incorporates the feel of Dundarave, ; Rafi confirmed that the project will ake approximate: ly four months to complete. The resulting, construction in the area has caused the can- cellation of the annual Dundarave Hoe-duwn, which is traditionally held on the third Friday in August. In the meantime, neigh- boring merchants are bracing themselves. Alan Regan, y Did you know you can make your old Remount Special BO'S DESIGNS #2-2435 Marine D1 West Van 922-3014 (back sang) ' Pa - ka : Sl ath dala iat neni RAR RATIO itedeiactecinatinn ch ince + ektiniendaieth radibieienea diidd on dhhacditiad math eaaendith anon ceieaedi nade oe eee eet cen ed ce Re oa Ee Ee nee nS CT General Manager of Enterprise Property Group, the company that previously managed the building to the east of Waibel’s 2400-bluck Marine Drive properties, confirmed that new owners have boughs out storefronts surrounding Waibel’s build ing. As for Thomas, her shor remains in business for now Her phones were cut-ofi Aug, 1, but were reconnected as of Tuesday’s press dead line. 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