8 - Sunday, November 2, 1997 - North Shore News North shore news JAIL BOX Park Royal mail expansion applauded Dear Editor: Regarding the proposed Park Royal exparsion and the addition af “big box” stores, I teel compelled to respond. impassioned outburst of emotion by those opposed to the project is all very touch- ing, and I commend their ded: icadon to the preservation of West Vancouver. As a lifetime resident of West Vancouver, | too tech strongly thar West Vancouver maintain its high standard of living. Among the things that are valued in’ our community are sate. functional traffic patterns, aceesse tO) recreation, and. the servation of a village-like atmosphere, all of which will be jeopardized by the installation of big box stores. However, West. Vancouver District. not Larco, shoutd: be responsible for eflicient: road systems, adequate recreational ities, and maintaining West Vancouver's village quality. Lareo in’ its involvement with Park Roval is solely con- cerned with the expansion of its retail enterpri i Park Royal, after all, is primari- ly a retail establishmen expect: anything more arco is unrealistic. Since Larco is entitled to proceed with this, and possibly further expansions, it is there- fore up to West Vancouver Council to review the traffi uation in the area, and ensure that the inevitable increase in traffic (a result of progress: in general, nor just the addition of afew new stores) is able to be accommodated. ancouver must also proceed with its long overdue development. of new rere: ational tacilines. To blame a retail, mall tor a community's lack of recreational facilities is ludicrous, As for the preservation of a village-like quality, Park Roval, one of Western C ‘anada’s largest regional malls, has not, it ever be, known tor its quaint, village fe Open “10:00 am to “The North Shore’s Only Boating School” Nautical Software ¢ Retresher Seminars Hands On Power or Sail Training A” VHF © 5 Day Cruise and Learns ISPA Recommended School Computer Hardware © GPS @ Radar “Software & Training for Better Bouting” 121 West Ist Street (over Martin Marine) North Vancouver, B.C. V7M TBE Ph: (604) 986-6278 Fax: (604) 986-6279) E-mail topo@PHRECT.CA Call for a Free Brochure 50% «| Mini ‘blinds i: & Verticals zing in window coverings for over 10 years lscoled benine Copsiono Ml OBA AA Q4. 117 - 949 W. Sra. S?_N. Van. iMprovement and change. Tr forces stagnant businesses to find a new niche. Those drat make it usually thrive and these that fail make way for fresh, new busi »>. This is the nature of sriterprise. [look forward to the addi- tion of new stores in Park Roval. In my busy fife as a full: time mother and homemaker, | However, other areas. of West Vancouver, stich as lower Caulfeild, Dundarave and Ambleside, should) continue to be preserved for their unique characteristics. With regards to the fear that some smaller focal businesses might suffer in the shadow of the large chain-stores, competi- tion is healthy because it fiels look tor convenie: low prices and good selection when T shop, and £ appreciate not having to drive miles to get what T need. I feel strongly, too, that people must strive to use their cars | must try to become: selfs tained. [ pride myself that | now conduct most of my busi- ness in West Vancouver and use fess than a tank of gas a month. Park Reval’s expansion will provide me and the community with a vreater va of stores that offer competitive prices, the convenience of one loca- tion and will lessen the need to travel further afield 10 shop. Lisa Brasso West Vancouver Hustié dowin to visit the Vancouver Aquarium’s newest - friends- six baby sea turtles from Nagoya, Japan.’ Right now. . - they're the size, of donuts. and weigh-only a few ounces. ~~. But before: you know it, they'll be tipping the scales at 900 pounds. ‘So come down and: Say hello today. because turtles. Conie eélebrate the arrival of our Six new /'sea turties at the. Varicouver Aquarium. 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