THE latest craze in decorative outdoor planters is faux con- «rete and rusted iron. se pats look remark - the real materials vet \ gh iu ata fraction of the original unit weight. “his is ood news for oider homes with weight-bearing decks. You may have to spend a lit- Ue more for these pots bur, are guaranteed to last a Unlike terra cotta which tends to split and crack if lett out over the winter, concrete planters can withstand all the elements. The drawback however, is their weight as they can be difficult to move. The new pots are made of fiberglass and come in finish- es ranging from Antique home ideas Cement to Pewter anu ect. The Antique finishes 2 +e . dusting of actual iron flags that are mixed in with the fiberglass se if vou leave the pet outdoors, its appearance will continue to “age™ over time. Another advantage of fiberglass is that the trost will not harm it if left empry. As with the real metal pots these faux ones are coat- ed with real rust so the rain will wash some of the coating THE 1999 GaP CARIES VWITARA °V6 power,2d-valve, quod com. Power mirrors *Drive solect 424 *Powerlocks ‘*Muli-point electronic fuel injection *MacPharson strut suspantion Duel cir bogs ©Tik steering Overhead map lights full-frame 424 *Adjustoble front head restraints north shore news OME & (,ARDEN Faux pots have long ives off Evo want to go wri vably a good ad iider the ro cateh anv rust wWash-ork, Unis is a bre fictor tor \. aNcouver patria ks At uinie you're 1a vorite nursery oF phint Stare cheek eut these new faux finished pats. You might even be able to lift a tew out of che store! vb Luncer isa West Vancouver resident. Her floral products are available at Avant Gardener, 1460 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Send questions or ideas to Barb c/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave, North Vanconver, V7M 2H4. You can also ebee out her Web site at . Lease a Grand Vitara for $ ? 9 9: 48 mos. : OAC. Including Freight & P.D.E. Buy from $24,390" y or geta Grand Vitara JLX MT f tioning, CD ployer cavise control ond oluminum wheels @ 53295. | Including Freight & P.D.E. Buy from Fel 390" NEWS photo Terry Peters FAUX-finished planters made of fibreglass are light and easy to maintain. *Corgo ones power outlet ©16° all-season radicl tires 24-hour sondside assistonce City?2.3 L/100km (23mpg}t eHighwoy 9.7/100kn (29 mpgit ° Handcraft: d Pine Furniture Made from antique reclaimed timbers - Imported from England Naturally aged to be aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly ) “© Antiques of the future ‘Today! ' North Vancouver Suzuki ¢ suzic 983-2086 North Vancouver ——_‘aijunmuaneow rorans tonal on 68 es re STH OV HIEP E395 DUST ere a Ee Ne a we SORIA INL SINLIN mm more #1§0-12591 Bridgeport Road Richmond, B.C. Phone (604) 279-0747 West Vancouver AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE These awards are presented annually to successful nominees who exemplify the spirit of Free Enterprise and have contributed to the quality of life in West Vancouver. West Vancouver Business of the Year West Yancouver Citizen of the Year 2 Awards: Must be member of the Chamber of Commerce West Vanccuver's highest citation for personal community service New Business - established 1 - 7 years West Vancouver Community Service Awards Established Business - established over 7 years Recipient will be a member of West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce No:minations close: May 17/99