EEE election countdown Mercier wants a coach and_ division A, SECOND. ‘BID for a seat ~ on West Vancouver council is - being “made at the November 20 “elections by chartered: .accountant Jim Mercier who missed out at last year’s polls. Aged 41, Mercier was formerly a Burnaby alderman before taking up residence in West Van seven years ago. He is owner of several small western Canadian businesses. Married with three _ children, he is involved in the youth soccer program as coordinator. With all three aldermanic - incumbents year, prior council experience should be of value. ‘ His’ platform includes control of development above the Upper Levels Highway, the preservation of single-family neighborhoods retiring this and the safeguarding of — views whenever possible, “while allowing for the maintenance of the beautiful of treed character of community.” our Involve parents with school system - Regan AN EDUCATION con- sultant to the new Pacific Marine Training Institute in North ‘Vancouver. with a widely: Variéd career background is one of the two outside; challengers seeking seats -on North ‘Vancouver School Board at the November 20 elections. Dr. Ross Regan, who earned his. .doctorate at Washington State University, has been in turn a tradesman machinist, a marine engineer on board ships, a business en- trepreneur, a school teacher and a curriculum consultant to the Ministry of Education. He is a_ specialist § in vocational education, on which he has written a book. His main concern in running for office as a school trustee is to marry the need for fiscal restraint with the maintenance of education”. In his campaign platform Regan says he will work “for changes that will hold the line on costs sacrificing essential educational experiences.” He believes a system of accountability can be in- troduced in North Van schools — but that it must involve all levels of the “quality. without | system. In particular, he says, parents and_ all residents should be provided with information to better . understand the objectives of the schools and programs. “I am prepared to work for economy measures that “will not reduce the quality of. instruction ... for increased community support through articipatory roles .. and for “improved: methods of helping students make career decisions,”” he declares. Regan is endorsed and supported by the North Van Taxpayers Association for Good Government. Wednesday, our shop. our community. A Mercier believes his - SAGER’S MAPLE SHOP DUNDARAVE Open House and Thursday, November 4th 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ‘To our friends and nelghbors, and especially the fotks who live within the one-half mile radius of If we are granted your approval to open the ‘Tiddiycove Inn as your neighborhood public house, we would be very pleased if you could drop in for a few minutes to enable us to show you our plan and {oO answer any questions you may have. We want to be fair and to work in harmony with Skylight & Solariums Increase the living area of your home Featuring. Wooden Structure, insulated crylic Panels (also Renovations & house raising) For quotation and Design 986-4016 Blue Star Construction Ltd. 1485 RupertsSt. « North Van chairman of the North “Vancouver Recreation Commission and a North Shoré resident for 42 years, is taking his first run at an aldermanic seat on North Van District council in the November 20 elections. Well known in_ the Capilano area as a phar- macist with Isaacs pharmacy and later as general manager ilano_ Wholesale Drugs, he is currently a -drugstore owner-manager with the Shoppers Drug mart chain. He received the 1982 College of Pharmacists award for community service. Now completing five years as District appointee on the joint District-City Recreation Commission, Dykeman has a 23-year record of community service — as charter secretary of the Highlands Kiwanis, director of MacSween soccer, president of the North Shore Juvenile Soccer Association and charter director of the Father John Kilty Foun- dation for Youth - Development. He believes his extensive business experience and community background qualify him “to face the challenges of local govern- ment with a _ balanced outlook”. The. main task for council November 3rd Shirley and Hank Sager yh . candidates for aldermanic seats in North Vancouver District in the November 20 elections ..has been an- nounced by the North Van Taxpayers Association for Good Government. The - association’s work for fiscal responsiblilty and restraint in the effective management of . our municipal government.” They ‘have a diversity of experience, background, and professional expertise to ~serve-the best interests-of the majority of residents and ratepayers, the TAGG statement says. The association describes itself as an organization dedicated to the election of in the coming year, says “’ Dykeman, will be main- taining a high municipal services recognizing the. severe economic hardships being faced by both residents and local businesses. “Restraint is clearly the order of the day,” he declares in his campaign platform, “and we must look for ways to get maximum _ value and efficiency from ~ our present staff resources.” | He also stresses the need for community “input in and order to.determine ‘the level | of taxes and services the community wants. \ 1 Looking for ‘a Lampshade .. .] All sizes shapes and colours Bring your Lamp to HE SHADE CENTRE LIGHTING UNLIMITED Park Royal South lower level | 925-1511 Lansdowne Mall 270-2118 presents level of § while }names its slate , ENDORSEMENT of four responsible and accountable candidates for municipal and school board offices in North Vancouver elections. It promises to “endeavour to conduct responsible surveys based on random sampling of residents to ensure that the majority views of people are considered by elected representatives.” The official TAGG philosophy states that: © Good government acts for the benefit of the people and allows every individual the freedom of worship, speech, assembly, opportunity and initiative. © All individuals have the right to own private property -Eckankar - can raise y AlS - Sunday, October 31, 1982 - North Shore News and to enjoy the fruits of their own labour. ° Individual enterprise is generally preferable to government intervention. ¢ Upholding the law, ac- cepting social respon- sibilities, and accomplishing change by intelligent planning are the ways to achieve civic progress and stability. * Elected representatives will make _ intelligent decisions when they have considered the viewpoints.of many individuals. and organizations, and when they are not obligated to policies or platforms of political parties. consciousness Taped Message