THE following people appeared in North Vancouver court recently to face various charges: Before Judge Doug Moss in North Vancouver provin- cial court on Oct. 29: Nathan Christopher Lewis, 24, of West Vancouver, received 18 months’ proba- tion after he pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man with a weapon, but instead pleaded guilty to the lesser or included offence of assault. Lewis was required to per- form 75 hours of community work service. Before Judge Ian Walker in North Vancouver provin- cial court on Oct. 28: Tennille Purser, 21, of North Vancouver, received 12 months’ probation after she pleaded guilty to assaulting a person on May | in North Vancouver City. Before Judge _ Bill Rodgers in North Vancouver provincial court on Oct. 27; Ozer, 39, of West tr, was fined $300 and received 12 months’ pro- bation after he pleaded guilty to breaching a recognizance in August by contacting a woman in West Vancouver. Before Judge Doug Moss in North Vancouver provin- cial court on Oct. 20: Jurgen Otto Palenschus, - 52, was jailed six months after he pleaded guilty to: @ contacting his ex-wife and son on Aug. 1] in breach of a probation order; B the same offence on Aug. @ breaching probation by being within a southeast area of West Vancouver on Aug. Before Judge Bill Rodgers in North Yancouver provincial court on Oct. 27: well Charles, 22. of was jailed 30) days ved 12 months’ pro- bation atter he was tound ity of four charges of threatening avo women on Aug. 3, 1995 in North Vancouver Cit The jail term was slated to be served on weeker Charles was prohibited from possessing guns, ammu- nition or explosiwes for five years. Before Judge Ellen Burdett in North Vancouver provincial court on Oct. 22: Gordon Dale Manson, 44, of North Vancouver, received 24 months’ probation atcer he pleaded guilty to threatening a woman on Aug. 7 in North Vancouver City. Manson was required to pay $275 restitution. Before Judge Jerry Paradis in North Vancouver provincial court on Oct. 14: A 46-year-old Surrey man received a 12 month condi- tional sentence and = 12 months” probation after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a giel under age 14 from Sept. 1, 1995 to March 31, 1996 in the Upper Delbrook area of North Vancouver. The man was the com- mon-law spouse of the vie- tim’s mother. His name is banned from the v 1. The mar was required to perform 100 hours of com- ¢ man's probation orders include to: @ successfully complete sexu- al offender treatment; M@ not be in the presence of a female under age 16 uniess an adult is present; @ pay for the victim's coun- selling and treatment. — Auna Marie D'Angelo Businesses meet to address crime Jan Noble News Reporter ian@nsnews.com LOWER Lonsdale business owners are the hardest hit bv robberies on the North Shore and last week they met to try to do something about it. dinner Jast Thursday night, small business ow presentatives from theft-prevention companies, alarm firms, insurance compani nd the police. ¥ learned about the owo tines of defence needed — alarms See Break-ins page 6 COLLISION SPECIALISTS B.C.A.A. - A.R.A. APPROVED CENTRE shop ALL MAKE COLLISION REPAIRS “LIFETIME GUARANTEE” Our 39th Year| Alternative transportation arranged O Ader Advettising V Beginning Nov. 29th, simply pres sit the Winemaker’s Gift Shop on Pemberton. The Winemaker’s Gift Shop on Pemberton offers a wide selection of gift items for the wine connoisseur. Whether it’s a picnic basket (from $89), a wine rack (from $4.99), a book about wines or wine recipes, or a gift certificate for Christmas, you'll find everything the winemaker (or wine drinker) could ask for. As a special Holiday Season gift to you, we are offering the best premium wine kits we've had at greatly reduced prices. These eight varieties of fine wine kits are both red and white, 4 and 6 week. Ask us about these specially priced wines. “THE WINEMAKER 1470 Pernberton Ave., North Van 987-4464 149 West 3rd Street, North Van = 987-1411 Mon to Fri: 9-9, Sat & Sun: 9-5:30 Lots of easy parking. Set the mood this holiday season with this aromatic botanical candle from Merle Nor your day’s receipts totalling $75 or more from stores in the mall. to our Gift With Purchase Centre. One gift per customer please, while quantities last. F§CAPILANO MALL WJ099.9000 Consultation os — . . aking Your Holiday Dreams Come True DON LOR L7i4isis.. 985-7455 ; am ORIVE NORTH VANCOUVER FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL 9BU-8561 174 Pemberton, N. Van (5 biks south of Marine) ; . , , . = : TALKING » Estimates x