12 - Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1992 - North Shore News property near ihe couple’s home erected a massive house. North Vancouver District director of planning and development services Richard Plunkett said, ‘“(Cur- rent) zoning bylaw regulations cannot ensure the maintenance of unobstructed views from your property, or any other property in the district.’’ THE MAGNIFICENT views accompanying the meeting of mountainous coastline and sprawling ocean have long been associated with life on the North Shore. But as more people move to North and West Vancouver, the availability of views is certain toc become strained. One North Vancouver District couple recently fost their treasured coom with a view when the new owners of a Should views from homes be protected by building permit laws? A.P. NicCredie INQUIRING REPORTER Jack Cowdy North Vancouver Well, homeowners should be allowed to do as they please, but at the same time everyone should bear in mind other's likes and dislikes, Geoff Rice North Vancouver ft think there should be a “view bylaw’ for certain areas, George Chalmers North Vancouver 1 think so. IF you have your fife savings tied to the value of your home with a view, blocking that view seems to violate your rights. Pat Aagtos North Vancouver Yes, because a lot of people buy, or build, a home specifically because of the view. Lynn Marsnas Port Coquittam Yes, because they were there first, District of North Vancouver.“ ; Five-year plan unveiled (iJ1t Caring for our Community @ the mént; et a] NORTH VANCOUVER @ earthquake safety upgrading, All expenditures on the plan are SCHOGL BOARD classified as "thigh priority."’ NORTH VANCOUVER The ministry authorizes the District 44’s annual capital 1993-94 capital plan, but also re- new Northlands develop- plan, unveiled at the Oct. quires a five-year general plan 27 school board meeting, calls for $23.5 million in provincial funding over the next five years. By Kevin Gilfles Contributing Writer The plan’s summary was sub- mitted to the Ministry of Educa- tion in response to the latter's guidelines and a request for a cap- ital plan for the 1993-94 fiscat year in particular, as well as the 1994.95 to 1997-98 fiscal years in general, District 44’s 1993-94 fiscal year calls for more than $7 million in funding. . Most of the expenses antici- pated by the district cover: @ new space for increased enrol- ment; from school boards. ADVERTISING CORRECTION Gift Book #1 Wednesday, November 18th Page 37, item A: This computer is NOT tle latest model. The copy should read: IBM PS/i 386SX trom IBM. Inadvertently, the error listed above has appeared in our advertising. We sincerely regret any inconvenience or confusionto our customers. EATON'S envelope... please, When you receive our Christmas Appeal letter this year, share what you can. Return your donation in the envelope provided to The Salvation Army, #611198 West Hastings SL, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1H2. This Christmas, so many are counting on you to remember...the envelope, please. ag SUPPORT THE Ma., CHRISTMAS &. APPEAL i. For th is a community effort - @ nd North Vanceuverites put a lot Mas into their community. From Capilano Community Services to Meals On Wheels, there's a long list of agencies and volunteers working to provide valuable services for all ages and needs in our In 1992, 44 organizations received grants totalling $215,820 Alcohol-Drug Education Services The Arthritis Society - North Shore Branch B.C. Paraplegic Association Big Brothers Big Sisters Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver Canadian Mental Health Association Capilano Community Services Chesterfield House Lilloset Trail Plunkett Society Lyn Valley Services Link Society Neath Shore Adult Day Care Services N.S. Association for the Physically Handicapped N.S. Branch of B.C. Friends of Schizophrenics N.S. Caregivers Support Society N.S. Charitable Foundation N.S. Child Care Resource Society N.S. Community Services N.S. Counselling Centre N.S. Crisis Services community. The District of North Vancouver supports these efforts through direct services and financial assistance to non-profit community organizations with a strong volunteer component. Grants are administered through the Advisory Commission on Community Services (ACCS), a District Council- appointed Committee. N.S. Family Services N.S. Keep Well Society N.S. Lions Youth Exchange N.S. Meals on Wheels N.S. Neighbourhood House N.S. Playcare Society N.S. Safety Council N.S. Volunteer for residents in care facilities N.S. Women's Centre N.S. Youth Art Works Society North Vancouver Veterans Council Pacific Post Partum Support Society Planned Parenthood Plymouth Playcare Red Cross - Child Abuse Prevention Program St. John's Ambulance Salvation Army Stroke Association United Way Vancouver Crisis Centre West Coast Alternative Society N.S. Family Y.M.C.A. Western Institure for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing The ACCS is now accepting applications for 1993 Grants Since the Application Form has changed this year, District Social Planning staff invites interested agencies to find out more about applying for grants at an: Information Meeting Monday, Dec. 7 10 a.m. to noon Thunderbird Room Leo Marshal! Centre 810 West 21 St., North Vancouver Please Call Celia Lazzarin at 987-7131 to register, or for more information on ACCS Grants. Deadline for Grant Applications is January 31, 1993.