Former Socred boss addresses Christian realtors By Robert Galster News Reporter THE Zalm has landed. And departed. Bill Vander Zalm, ex-premier of British Columbia, swooped into North Vancouver last Wednesday to address a group calling itself North Shore Christian Realtors. Upon his arrival a television crew appeared and, for a brief moment, Vander Zalm was once again at the centre of attention. “My goodness,” he exclaimed. “I haven’t had this for years.” As it. turned out, the: television folks were only students and the toothy grin would not be making the rounds on that evening’s news . telecasts. Shortly before his address, Vander Zalm said he doesn’t miss * politics and has no intention of stag- ing a comeback. . “I'm still dealing with. some issues I fee] strongly about, but I’m " not re-entering the political scene,” * said Vander Zaim. . “Pm not running for anything,” he reiterated a short while later, adding «his membership in the provincial Reform party is his only current political "affiliation. ' "To the obvious delight of his audience, the former leader of the once- - mighty Social Credit party spoke for half an hour on a variety of topics: a flat _ tax, Quebec and abortion. “These are the sorts of issues that I still get involved with a little bit,” he | “concluded. ..-, Although the Christian Realtors boast 10 to 15 members, Wednesday's ‘* turnout was a considerably larger 75.’ However, the group didn’t saddle their » featured speaker with a pre-determined agenda. As a result, Vander Zalm was - eft, to his own ‘devices to:make a connection. : - “In politics Pve learned there’s no loyalty... it would bother me to no “end,” he said. “There’s no loyalty in real estate either.” “ . To change this, he proposed realtors adopt a custemer-first approach. “People like yourselves, especially since you’ve come together as Christian Insider shoplifting scheme caught candidly on camera Sunday, October 6, 1996 — North Shore News ~ 3 Peep ener cet NEWS photo Brad Ledwidge FORMER Premier Bill Vander Zaim makes a point during an informal address to the North Shore Christian Realtors, a group seeking to marry business with religion. Realtors, have, I think, a wonderful opportunity to practise not only the integrity and the honesty, but to treat the customer as you would have some- one treat you,” said Vander Zalm. In spite of his somewhat stormy career and lengthy absence from the limelight, Vander Zalm still commands the charisma that once carried him to B.C.’s top job. Peter Madsen attended the luncheon strictly because of its well-known speaker. “[ just came to say helo to Vander Zalm and hear what he has to say,” said Madsen. “I haven’t seen him for several years.” : The Norgate resident added that Vander Zalm, for all his faults, was “bet- ter than what we've got now.” Peter Dewein, another member of the audience and one of the few Christian Realtors present, said the group has been in existence for eight years and seeks to marry business with religion: “We're God’s children and we should represent him as best as we can.” ers and did not deny what happened. None of the merchandise was returned to Lumberland. Crown lawyer Trevor Cockfield said that cases of internal theft involve breaches of trust. Jail sentences, Cockfield said, are appropriate. If not jail, then a sus- pended sentence (which carries a criminal record) and a large number of community work service ~~ By Anna Marie D’Angelo . News Reporter “. A’security camera was watching Lumberland cashier Joanna Elaine Weiler on June 8. ; “The 19-year-old Vancouver resident rang up a few items in a man’s full shopping cart and came up with $95.43 owing. — - -.! He left the building with unpaid items, including track lighting and a garburator. » . -’» His real bill was $750. : ” On- Wednesday in North Vancouver provincial - court, Weiler pleaded guilty to defrauding her for- mer employer. : of East 3rd Street in North Van for 1 years. “It’s quite a process you got yourself involved with by virtue of one silly event in a night club,” said Judge Doug Moss. Weiler’s legal representative, Jennifer Smith, a UBC law student, explained that the man purchas- ing the goods was a friend of Smith’s boyfnend. Weiler met the man, Ian Brown, once at Richards on Richards nightclub in Vancouver. They had a conversation about getting some supplies he needed for less money. | “She responded in a manner that would get her boyfriend's approval,” said the UBC law student. Smith said her client had altnost forgotten entirely about the conversation when she saw him in the cashier's line. Weiler “panicked” and rang up a hours should be imposed in this case, he argued. Weiler’s legal representative argued for a condi- tional discharge, which carries no criminal record. A criminal record would impact on Weiler’s future plans to travel and become employed as a physiotherapist. A criminal record would also hinder Weiler’s potential to contribute in a positive. way to society, said Weiler’s legal representative. | The judge wanted to know the boyfriend’s sta- tus. He is now an ex-boyfriend. Said Weiler, about. losing her job, “I lost my friends and major respect.” The judge gave her a conditional discharge and 12 months’ probation. She was ordered to pay $327 restitution to Lumberland, half the value ‘of the items taken from the store. Weiler, who was raised in North Vancouver, few items, j worked at the Lumberland store in the 1100-block ON. Vancouver District staff report estimates round could run to $42 By lan Noble News Reporter : _ WITH completion nearing on Northlands golf course, the looming question is what the average duffer will have to pay to put divots in that manicured swath of green. According to a staff report, golfers could part with approximately $40 for the privilege of playing North Vancouver District’s municipal course, which cur- rently has nine holes open with the second nine scheduled to open next May, «That green. fee compares with $31 at lower-qualiy municipal courses in : Vancouver like Langara and MeCleery. Northlands’ nearby competition, . Seymour Golf and Country Club, charges $36.50. “} Coun, Emnie Crist said he wanted the Northlands price to be in the $30 range. “Ir’s not possible anymore,” he said. She was confronted immediately by store work- play Northlands cou The co-accused in the case, Brown, is still before the courts facing related charges. a be high The “reality” is the course development lost its revenue-generating driving range and larger clubhouse, as well as going more than a $1 million over bud- get, Crist said. Now, the golf course is heavily dependent on green fees td cover its costs, including annual payments to the heritage find of $1 million. The golf course was built with Heritage Fund money. Staff estimated that $11.8 million must be repaid, Staff recommend summertime rounds of $42, with seniors and juniors paying $28. Winter rates would be $28. ’ Crist, who doesn’t want the facility to be “elitist,” said he has concerns about suich prices, but with the senior and youth discounts “I may be able to live with it.” " If the estimated number of 66,000 rounds are played each year, staff estimate a surplus of nearly $14,000. Parks manager Cameron Cairncross expects the pricing, policy for the full 18 to be discussed by councillors soon. When nine holes open Monday, the GSTsincluded price will be $16, with seniors and juniors paying $12 Monday to Thursday. Meanwhile, staff estimate that if the district ran the food and beverage oper: ations, union wages would mean a loss of $184,140 per year. Under Greater Vancouver Regional District hourly rates, dishwashers make $12.60, waitresses $13.12 and coffee bar attendants $14.19. If food and beverage is contracted out, staff expect minimum wages to be paid, Under that scenario, “some sort of profit from operations” is expected. Versatile shipyard key movie location From page 1 dios will provide opportunities for the arts community, stated the report, According to the report, any uses contemplated under the temporary permit would pro- ~ ceed only if they met health and code requirements. “In many instances these could be onerous and might even prevent the use from being viable,” the city report stated, The inventoried heritage buildings on the site would be reused as new uses come on site, but exterior alterations will only occur with city approval. “Uses will be expected to sta- bilize, not destabilize the build- ings,” stated the report. In 1995, 43 production com- panies filmed in North Vancouver City, 75% of them filmed at Versatile. Many :of those companies were filming series, such-as the X-Files and Sliders, which may have used Versatile more than once. Films including Alaska, City Dags and Carpool took advan- tage of Versatile. . X Files actor . to run for seat: IE you watch The X Files. at all you may well know * him as Elder, the big guy who is one of Cancer Man’s shadowy superiors.’ Actor, director ‘and political activist Don. S. Williams is seek” ing a new role to play — a conn- cillor with North Vancouver District. : He’s lived in North Vancou- : ver District since 1979. In ‘addi: tion to his work on The X Files, Williams, directed’ close to 50 episodes of The Beachcombers. He vows to fight for a “con- trollable growth: rate”. on ‘the: North Shore.. —- Michael Becker: index — # Bright Lights @ Business............ svseneecess 35 @ Consignment Mi Crossword... AT i Fire Prevention..........22 @ Health Trends @ Horoscopes BF MaiDOK... sees sensed @ North Shore Alert a Talking Personals... BS Travel. Vintage Years.. 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