42 — Wednesday, February 4, 1998 — North Shore News north shore news BRIGHT [LIGHTS 5 oo An invitation to skaie THE Gilmour Skating Club is extending an invitation to the com: munity. People aged “19 and to lace up a good evening of fun and healthy Thursday trom 8: 15 to 10:15 p.m. at Re Centre Karen Magnussen. Thar’s when mem- bers convene tor a good time on ice. Taped music provides a rhythmic background for a variety of skating programs including , in-line, ladies’ choice, trio time and moonlight glides. *t crowded, skaters of all levels are welcome, the envi- ronment is controlled and the atmosphere is social and friendly. Visitors pay a nominal $5 drop-in fee. For details call 985-7829. Glen Gray prepares for the ice. Ken Barber, and Bev Sitverton. Sally Hawkins takes a breather. : Victor and Helen Kennedy come in from Maple Ridge for their weekly skate with the Gilmour Skating Club. Tony Angel Donna Billy Ross Carter Dorothy M. Cartwright = Faye Cooper Sandy Barker and son Cam ; are ready to lace up for their first visit with the Gilmour Skating Club. Paulab Dauns Murray Dykeman Diana Hutchinson William Kessel Kim Louie Winifred Miller JOHNSTON Molly Murray The Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998 edition of Bright Lights incorrect- ly stated that the North Shore's own Pat Johnston attended Riverdance and the post-show reception with Global TV's Joc Leary. In actual fact the owo had just met and Pat Johnstan, wite of West Van dentist Dr. J. Ivan Johnston, actu- Susan Thomas NEWS photos Ann Mémlion Gitmour Skating Club organizers, eft to right, Art Sewel, @ OK, You've made enough excuses about your health and wellness. iim Now we've got a great reason to get you started because, West Vancouver's newest weight room facility is now open. ° State of the art equipment. * A philosophy dedicated to your wellness © Qualified trainers committed to your personal development. ¢ Members5ips from 1 day to 1 year wtih no contract to sign. West Vancouver Community Centre Fulton & 21st Street 925-7270 7 “Very few. people | of | in. their lifetime come anywhere rces ae _ ose t0. exhausting. the res¢ _ “dwelt within them Than Nou! recently sought feedback and ideas from more than 500 North Shore residents*. We want to thank all of you who participated in our telephone survey last month. Here's what you said: * 89% believe that the community should be consulted on health care issues and priorities. * 73% agree with a centralized governance structure that brings all North Shore health services and agencies together under one community board. * 83% believe in a community-based health care system that sces services and planning managed locally, instead of centralized in Victoria under the Ministry of Health. * 87% identified benefits to linking all healti: agencies together under one management team. Here's what we're doing: * The North Shore Health Region is in the midst of a community consultation process that has received input from more than 4,000 citizens to-date. * North Shore health services, including Lions Gate Hospital, Cedarview Lodge, Mental Health and Home Support are now governed by the North Shore Health Region Board. * The North Shore Health Region is in the process of developing a community health plan to address health issues and priorities identified by North Shore residents. Your thoughts and ideas are always welcomed The North Shore Health Region values input and ideas from local residents. Call us at 984-3846. We want to hear from you. * Integra, integrated Marketing Strategies conducted a telephone survey with 504 North Shore residents during the last two weeks of November, The objectives of the study were to ‘ M NW. ally attended the event with her sister J oye fetcalfe of CRD determine the awareness and level of support for the changes taking place in the North Shore Health Region and the programs associated with regionalization. The above information is based on an interim report and represents the opinions of all North Shore residents with an accuracy of +/-4.4%, 19 times out of 20.