i j53 2 applauded From page 1 tract legal action, a separation agreement was negotiated with Ministry of Health approval. However, the agreement is constructed to preclude ‘“‘double- dipping” at taxpayer expense. Should Smith obtain employ- ment with the province or any provincially funded agency or society prior to Aug. 31, 1997, he will be required to repay the equivalent portion of his settle- ment. Smith is currently serving as trustee for the disbanded North Vancouver District 44 School Board but is not receiving a salary for that position. Smith told the News he has had a wonderful eight years on the North Shore and paid tribute to LGH staff and board mem- bers. While he refused to confirm details of his separation agree- ment Smith pointed out that stepping aside can be construed as “enabling.” Added Smith, “I don’ t want this action to be seen as divisive. I have every respect for Inge Schamborzki and I wish her | the very best,” said Smith. i Hon.- Sat. 11-8em Sunday 12-5 pm 50 90's Search a si Snowboarders in trouble after leaving Cypress TWO OUT-OF-BOUND snow- boarders were lucky to escape with frostbite after a night res- cue on Saturday. By lan Noble News Reporter Owen Jones, a Lions Bay Search and Rescue spokesman, — said extreme avalanche danger forced transceiver-equipped — searchers trained in avalanche rescue to aban- don the path the two Coquitlam snowboarders had taken from the Cypress Bowl ski area. “Even with that level of training and equipment they weren't going down thai gully,” said Jones. ’ Michael Carstairs, 18, and Jessica Johnson, 16, rode out of | bounds Friday afternoon. At 5:30 _p.m. friends reported that the two had not shown up. By 6:30 p.in., a search that would include 10 North Shore Rescue and 13 Lions Bay Search and Rescue members had commenced, said Jones. FUTON BLOWOUT! 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