sv 64 - Friday, November 8, 1985 — North Shore News MORE IS NOT BETTER Building a basic childhood FROM TODDLERHOOD on, a child can create his sets is solid unit blocks. They own play environment — often through the use of should be made of hardwood ‘construction sets. A child can build his own unique image of for example a firehall. It can resemble the one down the street or come ‘totally from his imagination. Furthermore, the child can use the same pieces to buiid a farm, bakery, house, school or other form as often and as different as desired. Construction sets come in a variety .of complexities. Preschool and daycares might -have up to a dozen different - sets — but families usually need only three to five dif- ferent types. ‘More’? is not ‘‘better’’. If you only have a little each of many kinds, then you can’t ac- From Page 59 _ “It keeps me ‘swinging — . I’ve got to keep on swing- ing,’’ says Hope with a glint... in his eye. “Commenting. on previous trips to this city, Hope says: . ‘I’ve been :to:. Vancouver § about 20 times over the years . and done lots of fishing on ~ the Campbell River.” “But after the movie is completed, it’s home to California where he is look- ing at film scripts. "| SCRIPT ATTRACTS The. good ‘script was one__ of: the:reasons Hope was at- tracted to his latest project, he says, along with the pro- spect of. teaming up with -Don Ameche, another showbiz veteran... ; eAmeche; 77, said he en- joyed the-partnership with Hope and’ the - pair have given a new meaning to the térm Golden Age. “s$I¢ must be genetic factors at’ work,. but I exercise and my ‘work interests. me tremendously,’? Ameche “Charming and courteous, Ameche seems bemused by the sudden late bloom in his career with recent roles in two major hit movies, Trading Places and Cocoon. **] never actually retired, © I’ve always been an actor, ! guess I struck lucky with my -Jast two projects!” 3 “D’ve been invited back to England to appear in the - Royal Command Perfor- mance for the Queen and Ym sure I'll ‘say yes,”” he said. '~ The. rapport. between the two old-timers is reminiscent ‘of ‘thé:famous screen part- nership of Hope-and the late Bing Crosby in the evergreen Road films — only maybe _ Arneche won’t get the girl. - meet-history. “On set, both actors inspire nothing but respect for their professionalism. “They'll always find time for. a‘word,”. said one ad- miring technician... “Even this reporter. didn’t mind waiting three hours for three minutes with Bob Hope — it’s not often you at play Pat Gallaher § complish much with anyone of ' them, since most aren’t com- patible with others. One of. the most basic and least structured construction ~ THE SLEEP SHOP AT COLONY Warehouse/Showroom OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (2 biks. behind the Avaton) at 1075 Roosevelt. Cres., N.Van. 985-8738 isc, Cunopa "p A . so as not to splinter and warp from all the knocking about they get over the years. Their dimensions shuuld Le in proportion to each other, based on the same unit (usual- ly approx. 3°° x 3° x 1%""), so that putting them together easily achieves a satisfying result. The blocks should have flat surfaces and slightly rounded edges, but not too rounded, or they interfere with accurate stacking. For a toddler, there should foe conditions:- date of the sale. . accepted. THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER NOTICE OF DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL LANDS MUNICIPAL ACT-SECTION 538(1) Applications are invited on November 15, 1985, bet- ween 8:30 a.m. ‘and 4:30 p.m. for the purchase of both Lots 7. & 8 of Lots 1/4, Block 3, District Lot 2023, Plan 3511 on Harold Road at a minimum acceptable price of $125,000.00, subject to the following . (1) The sale would be subject to an undertaking ’ by the purchaser, with such guarantees of perfor- mance as are requisite, either:- - (a) to extend Harold Road across the fron- tage of both lots, a distance of 20.116 metres more or less, and provide ail normal services thereto, including ‘ domestic. water supply, sanitary and storm sewers, to normal District ‘of North Vancouver standards as determined by the Director of Engineering Services, at the . solecost and expense of the Purchaser, or (b) to consolidate the said tots with adjoin- ing land in the ownership of the Purchaser, already served by public road access, and municipal services, as a single parcel, and deposit a plan of same in the Vancouver Land. Title Office, within six months of the closing (2) Inthe case of an application under Paragraph 1(b), the sale would be conditional upon the Appli- cant obtaining rezoning of the consolidated parcel! to land use categeries as shown on Plan No, La 5185 fm available for inspection at the Land Department so ’ as to limit the residential component of the residen- tlal/commercial project to an overall density for the consolidated parcel of approximately 1280 square feet of site area for each dwelling unit, at his sole cost and expense, following standard Planning Department procedures, and promptly furnishing all _ information required, attending the public hearing and diligently pursuing such rezoning application, and obtaining the adoption of the bylaw authorizing ‘ such rezoning, within 12 months of notification of conditional acceptance of his offer. Further details of the property, the proposed condi- tions of sale and the procedure for making applica- tion may be obtained from the Land Department, Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Van- couver, B.C. Telephone: 987-7131. The highest or any offer will not necessarily be be few enough blocks to pre- vent an overwhelming selec- tion. But, when he's older, with greater patience and am- bitions, there’ should be enough to achieve a more complicated result. Blocks also can be used in conjunction with other ac- tivities and/or construction sets. My daughter, Mischa, uses her blocks for tunnels and buildings in the play she creates with her miniature wooden train set. Out of many fit-together brick choices, Duplo and Lego Kur Y n bid. is offering Perm and Cut Sale ‘complete style & cut from Nov. 4-17, 1985 for your convenience we provide: . FULL APSTHETICS SERVICES. ped sy 2 8 seem to be the best. They’re made from superior plastic and the manufacturer makes most little Lego pieces to fit with the big-scale Duplo. An older child can still use Duplo together with more complicated Lego, instead of discarding Duplo to the garage sale or attic. One of the best construction sets overall, equally combining Put-together and pretend, is based on a_ transportation BYLAW 5818 Applicant: Location: Purpose: Copy of the bylaw, supporting staff reports, andany | § -televant background ‘documentation may. be inspected at the Municipal Hall on regular working days between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. November 6th to November 18th, 1985. : All persons who believe their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaw. i (Mrs.) H.W. Egleston, Municipal Clerk November 6th, 1985. THE CORPORATION OF THE | DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SEYMOUR OFFICIAL —_ COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW | The Gouncil'for The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver will hold a Public Hearing under the provisions of the Municipal Act in the Council Chamber of the Municipai Hall; 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.G. on November 1#'th, 1985, commencing at 7:30 p.m. to consider the _ Seymour Official Community Plan. The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver. Seymour Area as shown on the map below. To establish social, economic and environmental policies for the | future development and - redevelopment of Seymour. system, rather than construc- ting buildings or vehicles. These cre miniature wooden train sets. The concept: has proven itself around the world, with dozens of com- panies making them in dif- ferent qualities, materials, suitabilities, and price range. From my experience in child care centres and homes over the years, the best have. been made for over 60 years in Sweden by Brio. SuRREAD LET MER ee wee ae Seed Re ee weal SE Seine 3 \ i: i i : ° i