4-Sunday, January 25, 1998 - North Shore News Haggis lovers municipal affairs adolescent health survey. Ethical guidelines for busi- ness-education partnerships in West Vancouver; principles of private/public partnerships. p-m. WVTA technology report, Dr. Charles Ungerleider, associate dean, teacher education, UBC; THE following is a brief sum- mary of agenda items for upcoming North — Shore West Vancouver Schoo! District: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 feast for Burns Catherine Barr Contributing Writer HAGGIS is the order of the day today as people celebrate the memory of Robbie Burns — the Scottish poet and songwriter. Burns is probably known best for his song Auld Lang Syne. Every Jan. 25, his birth- day is celebrated worldwide with a feast of haggis and a toast honoring his memory. “He had a wonderful way of encouraging liberty, equali- ty and brotherhood,” said Eric Sanderson. Sanderson, a West Vancouver resident, is presi- dent of the Burns Club of Vancouver. The club includes approximately 43 members who are ‘dedicated to “encouraging the life and works of Robert Burns and the pron-otion of the arts, music and literature of Scotland.” Sanderson and fellow Burns Club member Bob Barr were recently at Park Royal shopping centre to assist local butcher Peter Black with a litle haggis hunting. “We're actually starting to clone them now,” joked Black as he wielded his butcher’s knife. Black said that every year he ships “many tons” of haggis to all parts of B.C. This year has been his biggest to date for the delicacy. He has even filled orders from as far away as Whitchorsc and Queen Charlotte City. For anyone who has never seen a haggis, Black jokes he District of North Var keeps a few wild ones caged in the mail. His domesticated take-home version is made from a recipe that has been in his family for over 60 years. Consisting of liver, heart, onion, oatmeal, suet and se.ret_ spices, Black proudly chims to have “one of the better recipes” in town. Part of the ceremony for a Burns supper is to parade the haggis into the dining room. The haggis is accompanied by a piper. A formal address ro the haggis is made before it is sliced up for dinner. Considered a delicacy by some, Sanderson explained that the haggis was once the poor man’s replacement for meat. “That’s one of the rea- sons the haggis came about.” Burns would probably agree. Born into poverty in 1759, his works often reficet- ed the struggle of 18th centu- ry Scottish life. He dicd in 1796 at age 37. Sanderson says there are approximately 20,000 Burns suppers held worldwide. Burns’s_ works, which include his more popular Tas 0’ Shanter, have been transtat- ed into 18 different languages and have raised interest in countries as far away as Japan and Russia. “He could see things for what thev are and translate them into wards,” said Sanderson. Barr, who recently deliv- ered the Jmsmortal Memory at a Burns supper held at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Centre, agreed. “He could fit into society broadly, at all lev- els. He showed a great humanity.” municipal council and school board meetings: North Vancouver City Council: Monday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m. Proposed stopping up and closing of a portion of road in the 300 block East Ist Street; cemetery rates for 1998; proposed water recy- cling plant, Quayside Village; construction bylaw tee increases. North Vancouver District Council: Monday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Delegation, GVWD re: water quality improvement program and Cleveland Dam, proposed seepage control works; fund- ing for North Vancouver Restorative Justice Society; six indoor tennis courts at 3rd Street and Lloyd Ave; decrim- inalizing drugs; sign bylaw/sign design guidelines; wages or salaries, RCMP vs police forces in the Lower Mainland. West Vancouver District Council: Monday, Jan. 26, 7:45 p.m. Public hearing and public meeting, development permit Hollyburn Plaza, 1775 Bellevue; Public mecting, development permit 2432- 2426 Marine Dr.; park dedica- tion for property at foot of 23rd) Street; nacw park at Chairlift, Road; North VAn 2002 B.C. Summer Games bid; OCP amendment and rezoning of the Kiwanis site for a public multi-level care facility. North Vancouver School District: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Capital project amendment bylaw 14-98; revision of board goals; Ridgeway Green building; recreation commission, 2002 B.C. Summer Games; quar- terly financial report; 1998 Council Meeting Agenda January 26 - 7:00 p.m. Delegations Mr. Mark Ferguson and Mr. Frank Huber, Greater Vancouver Water District . Fegarding Water Quality Improvement Program and Cleveland Dam Council Matters 1. 1998 Budget -Administrative Secretary Position. . 1998 Budget - History of the District Project . Funding - North Vancouver Restorative Justice Society . Six Indoor Tennis Courts at 3rd Street & Lloyd Avenue . Local Court of Revision Bylaw Interim Funding for Selected Agencies . Decriminalizing Drugs Annual District “Livability Index” . Sign Bylaw/Sign Design Guidelines 10. Wages or Salaries: RCMP vs Lower Mainland Police Forces For more informationon the agenda call 990-2211 or refer to District InfoWeb. Budget Update he District's 1998 Provisional Operating Budget totals $64.3 million and indicates an increase of 2.5 per cent in the tax levy for 1998. This represents an additional $30 on a tax bill of a home assessed at $332,000. The budget incorporates operating efficiences and cost reductions that result in no significant impact on ser- vices. A lower tax rate increase would require changes in service levels. We are working to minimize tax increases by: ¢ making government more efficient, » finding more effective ways of deliv- ering services, * reducing subsidies by ensuring fees and charges cover the cost of the service or program, * re-evaluating programs to ensure they reflect community needs and priorities, * considering alternative sources of funding and looking for new revenues. Council invites you to join the Budget Discussion at upcoming meetings. Each of the meetings provide an opportunity for public input. Budget Workshops Your comments Wed. February 4 or questions on Thurs, February 5 budget matters 7:00 p.m. are welcome. Copies of the Budget are available at District Hall and Libraries. For further information call 990-2223 Members wanted for Task Force on Direct Democracy Citizen's Task Force is being established to advise Council on the possible implementation of a system of “Direct Democracy.” If you are interested in more information on this initiative, or in becoming a member of the Task Force, please call 990-2211. Is Transportation important to you? Monee regional and provin- cial governments are rethinking transportation, looking for new ways to - deliver and improve transit services, traffic and transportation. A new Greater Vancouver Transit Authority is being proposed, which would: © coordinate and deliver bus, rail and Sky Train transit services, increase transit capacity * encourage alternative transporta- tion programs ¢ maintain the major road network ¢ administer AirCare. You are invited to join the discussion of the proposal in a public forum with Council. Transportation Bring your Governance comments and Wed. January 28 concems. 7:00 p.m. Information on the proposal is available at District Hall and Libraries or online at For information on the meeting, please call 990-2211. working together for a better community