Your Thoughts

Don't forget, Council and staff are looking for
preliminary advice from residents as they
begin their work of drafting departmental
budget proposals and work programs for
Budget 200 1. Also in the werks, information-
sharing and resident consultation through
series of meetings and open houses in
November, Please take the time to give us
your feedback on our Tax fafo. Line at
925-7183. You can alsc reach us at:

* E-mail: budget@iwestvancouver.net
. © Fax: 925-7034
© Mail: District of West Varicouver
750-17th Street
West Vancouver, V7V 313

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Did you know the District's Health and
Wellness Department offers a mynad of fi-
ness programs for all ages, interests, and abil-
ities? Between the West Van. Community
Centre, Aquatic Centre, Eagle Harbour -
Cotamunity Centre, and Seniors’ Cente, there
are three weight rooms, over 5() fitness class-
es per week, rehab., Pilates, nutrition pro-
grams, and a popular seniors’ fitness sched- .
ule, Our team of giialified and enthusiastic *
personal trainers, fitness instructors, and
weight room supervisors are ready to serve
your needs. For more information, call 925- -
“7270, or stop by the Community Centre fi:-
ness uffice. Watch for exciting new programs
“rin the next Tidings,

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Volunteers of all ages continue to reap the
“~ rewards of providing one-to-one support to
- children, youth, adults and seniors with dis-
abilities in activities such as swimming *
-, lessons, skating fessons, weighi room work-
“cuts, pottery classes, van outings and special-
_ ,ized programs. But, the need for volunteers
~ Continually grows. Please call the Recreation
_ Access Coordinator, 922-7270 for more infor-
“mation on this fulfilling opportunity. ;

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_ Head over to the West Vancouver Library
=. between Oct. 16 to 27 for an interactive dis-. -
“play on the treaty process, Developed by the
Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee
_ and the B.C. Treaty Commission; the display
uses touch screen technology with sound and
-. video. You'll get answers to some basic ques-
_ tions concerning the treaty negotiations
~ between First Nations, Canada and British
Columbia. - : mo

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‘Rental Watch’ making a dent in crime

Did you know that in the first six months of 2000, West Vancouver Police inves-
tigated 24 marijuana-growing operations? That’s an increase of 400 percent .|
over last year. That's why the Police ‘Rental Watch’ program is becoming more :
popular than ever—allowing landlords and residents to play an active role in’
reducing crime in their neighbourhood. The program is designed to reduce mar- .
ijuana growing operations and other.criminal activities fram occurring in rental 7
properties. Program registrants receive an information package comprising a
letter to neighbours, applicant screening techniques, tips on recognizing grow
Operations,’ and more. To register your property, contact the Renta! Watch

Coordinator, CPL. Janis Jean at 925-7353.

‘District trucks
safe and sound .
Some of you may. wonder why the
District's Municipal ‘trucks are exempt
fiom its downhill restrictions. These

restrictions were enacted in response
‘ia -several. tragic incidents involving
large commercial tracks. Common fac
tors were driver inexperience, unfamil-

iarity with local topography and peor:

vehicle maintenance and inspection. If
all operators were experienced, famil-
iar with the area, and drove well-main-
tained vehicles, there would be. no

need for restrictions. That’s because,

there is nothing inherently. unsafe

about trucks travelling downhill. Since -

the District is unable to regulate com-
mercial drivers and their vehicles, the

restrictions are needed. But, because -
the District does have direct. control.
over its own drivers and the mainte-_

* nance of Municipal vehicles, the safety

-concerns are not an issue. Accordingly,
- Council. approved | an ‘exemption ‘for

Municipal vehicles:

Anonymous doration —

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“Of all national assets, archives are the
most precious: They are the gift of one

generation to another and the extent of |" .

our cate of them marks the extent or
our civilization.” ERO
Accompanied by these words. of Sir -
Arthur Doughty, Dominion Archivist: of
Canada (1904-1935), the West Vancouver
Museum and Archives has received 2
anonymous donation. The denation will.
go towards microfilming the Lions.Gate..
Times newspaper (1938 to 1971) and the °
purchase of a microfilm’ reader/printer:
to ensure the papers are preserved:
future generations. The Lions’
Times is'a unique document inthe hi
tery of West Vancouver—a_ time whe
community newspapers were abundan
in Canada. Former Municipal Clerk and

*dected the issues of Lions Gate Time:
_ Collection is, as far as we know,