A Likely story about finances and the dead LIKELY, B.C. — Owing to Pressure of trivial matters, this column has failed to keep up with the news from Likely, home town of the Likely Cemetery Society. The Cemetery Society, the liveliest organization in this com- munity, has had a successful year, having recarved headstones and in other ways spruced up graveyards at Quesnel Forks, Keithley Creek and Little Snowshoe Creck. If this seems dry stuff, read more fully from a section of the Society’s report: ‘During the next year, we hope to complete the new section of the (Quesnel Forks) cemetery. At present, this is a fairly high priori- ty with us, in order that we have plots ready to use in case they are needed. ‘*Bob Mickle has already hauled in several loads of fill, but we still need more. We also hope to build a white picket fence around William Harry’s grave, similar to the plot fence built last year around Robert Borland’s grave at Keithley Creek. **As well, we hope to put up ei- ther crosses or headboards in the vicinity of the 1962 graves of David Sokolosky and Harris Lewis (Jewish itinerant merchants) and Charles Rouchier (packer). ‘*We may or may not have time this year to mark the grave of Gabriel Rodoni who was acciden- tally killed in the Bullion Mine in May, 1897."" When not talking about various projects, the newsletter carries his- torical notes. Only in this publica- tion would you be likely to learn about William Luce’s grave marker. Mr. Luce left his wealthy fami- ly’s home in Bangor, Maine, in 1860 to come to the Cariboo gold rush. Yank’s Peak is named for him and he is buried in the vicini- ty. When he died in 1881, the fami- Paul St. Pierre PAULITICS & PERSPECTIVES ly felt that something proper should be done so they sent 2 headboard to be placed on his grave, The party charged with packing the headboard got properly into the sauce while on their way to Yank’s Peak and fost the grave marker. It was found 30 years later. You may say, so what? What has all this got to do with the well-being of British Columbia, with the fate of Canada? Well, who is doing more about the state of the world? Govern- ments? Quick now, name three accomplishments of a provincial or federal government in the past year which gave you a personal sense of gratification. See? Up here, people know what gives them a sense of satisfaction and they do something about it. They revive old cemeteries and feel the warm breath of history on their cheeks as they do so. Unlike governments, the Likely Cemetery Society cannot print its own money. So, how does it fare financially? 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Dave Falconer, editor of The Annual Newsletter (subscription $3, a bargain at half the price), writes as follows in the latest issue: “Wt has been, and will continue to be our policy to NOT seek any form of direct government assistance for our work, “We feel strongly that many people's expectations of gavern- ment involvement in everyday life are already too high ... it is time more people began to help themselves. “Since all labor is on an un- paid, voluntary basis ... we are able to keep our operating ex- penses to a bare minimum. We hope once again to raise enough money through private donations, poster and newsletter sales, etc. to continue our work without any direct government assistance.’* Finally, The Treasurer's Report, one of the most succinct docu- ments since Robert Benchley wrote his essay of that name. @ Cash On Hand — More than we had a year ago but less than we had three months ago. © Types Of Expenditures — All related to the purchase of materi- als needed for restoration of our three main sites. * Cash Donations — $255, give or take a dollar or two. © General Financial Picture — Depleting fairly rapidly. ® Generai Financial Outlook — On even days of the month it seems quite good, but on odd days of the month we're not quite sure. es Friday, September 28, 1990 - North Shore News - 9 | ve City pushes ahead with housing bylaw AN AFFORDABLE _ housing initiatives zoning amendment bylaw received first reading by North Vancouver City Council. But the effects of the amend- ment will be further studied by city staff. By Pamela Lang Contributing Writer While council followed a staff recommendation to have a report on the effects of changes to the zoning bylaw, they also pushed forward with the bylaw's first reading. Calling for expedience, Ald. Barbara Sharp said, ‘‘Staff can gather information while we proceed to public hearing.” Meanwhile the Advisory Planning Commission express- ed concern that ‘‘council may be jeopardizing the long-term development of the community based on short-term goals to encourage affordability,’’ stated a Sept. 14 report from Richard White, assistant direc- tor of planning development services. But Sharp said she considers affordable housing a ‘long. term goal,"’ and the municipal government should be taking a leading role in meeting this need in the community. 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Proceeding without complete information from staff shows a lack of respect for the city’s advisors. “‘We are tampering with the housing market,”’ he said, ad- ding that ‘‘smaller units are not necessarily more affordable.”’ “Trends can change and reports can be out of date,”’ countered Sharp, charging that “‘some council members are trying not to provide afford- able housing.”’ VENETIANS Custom made and decorative DECORATING CONSULTATION GY OURHIGHLY TRAINED REPRESENTATIVES UNITED | CARPET. RICHMOND 12660 Bridgepor! Road _(next to Ikea) 273-9674 C NORTH SHORE 2200 Lonsdate (at 12th) 983-3835 Experience the differenc e at United Carpet! Municipal staff warns N. Van Council not to tamper with housing market