* doctor.

32 - Sunday,’ April 20, 1986 - North Sheze News

Drug addiction begins innocently

ADDICTION TO prescription and Dependency can be treated with If you have any doubts about

non-prescription medications is an the help of your doctor or a yourself or any member of your
specialist.

ever increasing problem.

family, seek help right away.
These tragedies can be prevented

_ by following a few simpte rules.

Use medications only as directed.
by your doctor, nurse or Phar-

macist.

’ Monitor the rate they are used
even j i? they. seem relatively
harmless.

Dispose of all outdated medica-
tions promptly.:

Don't start.to rely on chemical
crutches to cope with periods of
emotional stress without continu-
ing professional advice, from your

THE

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‘ WALDORF

SCHOOL

oo KAZ
OPEN HOUSE

- Thursday, May 8, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
“see work by the students —

* speak. ts teachers

* find out more about this unique alternative

(our next Open House is on Monday, June 2
jrom 7:30-9:30-p.m.)

PUBLIC LECTURE
‘Tuesday, May 13, at 8:00 p.m..
* Dr: Werner Glas, founder and director of the
* Waldorf: Institute of Mercy College in Detroit,
* > will speak:on:the subject: '.
* “Stages of Inner.and Outer Growth, and the
~.. Development of:Values.”
* Admission to both.events is free. a - .

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Finally;? seek’ your doctor’ s ad--
vice immediately if any member of
your family seems to be developing
a dependence on any medication.

Medical | experts. -on-. addiction
believe:the process of” becoming .
dependent is often not recognized ° .
by the person misusing a drug.

To him or her its use seems
normal, even essential. :

Your: doctor or pharmacist can
outline the symptoms of addiction,

Drugs -should: only be used on
the advice ofa health. professional
in your: community.” ‘This is the
best way, to. avoid':a: frightening
ride On the merry-go-round of ad-
diction. s ae

Style and practicality
Furniture Stop was ‘started by Meldon Ellis at a smal 700 sq.ft. loca-
tlon at 992 Marine Drive, N. Van. in September of 1985. The need
for extra space within the first two.months forced Ellis to expand
into the adjacent store. By knocking out the wall between the stores
his showroom area was expanded:to 1,600 sq.ft. Within seven

months his sales have increased 400% and just last week Meldon
opened a second location:in the Uonsdale Quay area.

The design philosophy of Furniture Stop, “is to provide simple, high-
quality and versatile furnitura which captures European, rationalist
design values, yet sells for’ affordable prices'' says Ellis,

_Ellis sees his store as providing the communities of North and West

Invited The World a |
_ WhereWill Everyone Sleep? |

our Aunt ‘Mabel and Uncle Charlie

DO YOU OWN. A CONDOMINIUM OR
BELONG TO A HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE?
a

WARNING

These rates may make you unhappy with the
insurance policy you presently carry to protect
your personal belongings

SAMPLE RATES:
$45,000 Personal Property ° Package $ 79.00 / year
20,000 Personal Property * Package 96.00 | year
25,000 Personal Property * Package 112.007 year
30,000 Personal Property * Package 129.00! year
35.000 Personal Property * Package 144.00 / year
40.000 Personal Property * Package 157.00 / year
_ 485,000 Personal Property * Package 4174.00/ year
This package Includes at no extra cost:
1, Replacement cos! coverage
2 $4.000,000 liability
3. Waterbed lability
4. Sewer back-up coverage
“MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE Al NO EXIRA COST

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Just tO prove your rates could be tower,
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ADAMS CAMBIE
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INSURANCE SERVICES LTD.

2410. Nanaimo Street
Vancouver, B.C. V5N 5&4

cone for ‘yourself, too.) Prices'on double. © >
‘futon beds start at just $199.00. And we |

Richmond and Vancouver.

2 locations

992 Marine Dr.
{across from the. Avalon)

988-8981

+

“Vancouver with a viable and interesting alternative to shopping in

13 Lonsda‘>. a

:‘{by the Seven Seas, , : :

988-4484

in from Toronto. Jim and Eileen will be
here in June ... along with the kids.
They're all corning to Vancouver this sum:
mer for Expo 86. And they're all planning
to stay with you.

If you're still wondering where to put
everyone, put your worries to rest. Pop
down to FURNITURE STOP ... your
North Shore FUTON: STORE. We have
dozens of styles of colla apsible futon and
foam beds ... at prices that will let you
sleep at night.

Futon beds have long been popular in
Europe and Asia for their incredible com-
fort ... and for convenience. During the
day, your futon folds up to become an at-
tractive ¢ sofa. At night, it rolls into a warm,

CURNITURE STOP for FUTON..
Weill help ensure your guests an enjoyable
stay. (You'll probably : end up buying

Y are comin from Moose daw. vs ite
i .~ deliver:
“oront Sai _ _'. Open seven days a week at 992. Marine
- . Drive (across from the. Avalon Hotel) and.
at 13 Lonsdale (b4 the Seven, Seas
: Restaurant). Phone us at 988-8981 or

: their I

988-4484. Enter. uur draw for a futon -
bed or down quilt.

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