26 = Friday, May 40, 1007 = North Shore News f° ; " ode . . “ PME 1 Book.....A Brief History of Tine, Stephen Hawking Places travelled........... Norway, Englend, Greece, Egypt, India, Mexko, Tholland, Venervela Circling Dylan Thomas By Deana Lancaster Contributing Writer deana@nsnews.com IT seems there are many North Shore res- idents attracted to the fast life and fameus poetry of Dylan Thomas. After an article ran in the News last October about a then newly-formed Dylan Thomas Circle, the response ‘was immediate. “We had a weekend festi- val and the turnout was really good,” said one of the orga- nizers, West Vancouver resi- dent Ted Langley. “There are a lot of people over here who like Dylan Thomas.” This weekend, catch the next installment by the group ws members perform Adventures in the Shin ‘Trade —- a play based on Thomas’s autobiographical work of the same name. This original adaptation tells the story of Samuel Bennet, a young man leaving his small town in Wales to seck fame and fortune in London. There he encounters several characters who help him discover his calling as a poet. The play is on tonight, Saturday night and Sunday night at 8 pam. at the Cambrian Hall, 215° East 17th in Vancouver, For tickets, call Jangley at 921-9177. nunnic “4 ll RECORD. VOTES taken on issues addressed by North Shore municipal councils meeting on May 26 included: Attendance: 8 Capacity: 80 Duration of meeting: 1:15 Absent: None Tasuer The city haa a deal to lease land toa tugboat busi- ness. Coun, Jobo Braithwaite questioned the five year, { 125,000 agreement negoti- ated by city’ staff with CH, Cates and Sons Ltd He sald the city should take a mare business-like approach ard get the maximum pet worth of $157,000, Coun, Barbara Sharp doesn't want to rock the boat and says it would be unwise to sink a $10,000 tee in arbitration, Result: Deferred Issue: The home improve- ment of an old house at 255 West Keith Road. The Gaver family asked , for zoning changes and virlanees fag restoration of thelr Babwardhin style herlige laine ball in 1940, They want (Oo malian the majesth: character of the home including its ceclar shel: ngs classe column and hay windows, The application and subsequent vore gave counell« lors an oppurtunity to demon: strated progressive conmmit: ment to preseevlig (he past, Resuftt Passed unanimously om Seve Hetpepmian OP ea hs north vancouver District Council Attendances 37 Capacity: 126 Duration of meetings 3:80 Absent: none Issuer ‘That council ask the Jolnt Police Lialson Committee to investigate and report oon a possible Restorative Justice Program for first time offenders: tn North Vancouver and that the City be invited to consider such a report, Result: Passed unanimously Issue: ‘That the following motion be adopted and for: warded as a resolution to the Union of British Columbian Municipalities: Whereas it is desirable to eacourage public transporta- tion in the Lower mainland; and Whereas this can only be accomplished if public trans- portation is efticient, conve- nient and affordables and Whereas these three prerequi- sites are severely impacted as a result of the lack of funding for public transportation, PUL EEL LILLE LLL VIDEO PICK” THIS WEEK’S PICKS: -1, Jerry Maguire (new) 2. 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Transit as an additional source of finding to linprove public transportation; and furs ther That the provincial govern ment be requested to enaet the necessary legislatlve and administrative changes to make thls possible, Result: Defeated 463 Opposed: Mayor Bell, Coun, Carolan, Coun, Deering: Robb, Coun, Mur Issues ‘That a land lease bylaw fore community policlig een- tre In Edgemont Village be vassed, sult: Passed unanimously = Martin Millerchip west va te ae District'Council Attendance: 30 Capacity: 70 Duration of Meeting: 3:15 Absent: None Issue: That the Council meet- ing scheduled for Monday, June 2 he cancelled ave to elections, Results Carried Issuer ‘That Gatnell direct the Munlelpal Clerk to give notice that Development: Varlunce Perinit Anplleattan No, 97-10 (2306 Westhill Delve), wich would permit the construc: on of’ an upper slorey addl- ton by vary ngs slide yard set. hack requirements will be considered at the Polley and Phinnlng Committee meeting of Counell on Monday, June 16 at 7446 pam, Results Carried Issues ‘That Counell approve Nolie Bylaw Exemption for filming at 4732 Pleeadilly St, South, from 6 pam unt t am, June 3, 4, 8 and 6, Amended to read: 5 pam, until LL pum June 3, 4 and 6, Results Carried Issuer ‘That Counell approve the overnight use of the east end of Ambleside Park for Squamish Nation Events to be held July 4,5 and 6 and july 18,19 and 20: and that staff provide necessary services for the evens; and further that all costs for services be pald for by the Squamish Nation, Result: Carried Issue: That Council approve Development Variance Permit Application No, 97-08 (3549 Creery Ave.) permitting the construction of upper storey additions to an existing house by relaxing front yard setback requirements, Result: Carried — Susan Pohorski Lube, oil & filter change Reg. $28.95 Petinzoll 10'V30 uo ED 97700 > | OFF Not valid with other offers 1362 Marine Drive 980-9115 Open 7 days a weck Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm, Sun. 9:00am-5:00pm Warranty approved conpetitor’s coupon ol equal yatue accepted 4 7 Boston \« cep Pizza North Vv ncouver nd fy he Ch it Explees June M97 lerige’ : a é minute lunghfon huntli’thoi 12 hinéh' choices... or your next 12 minute lunch is on us. | be ‘Boston Pizza 10 78. 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