NEWS photo Cindy Goodman Narme.......Penny Age.......19 Book.. Bridges of Madison County photography, drawing, travelling, shopping Dislikas..../ info my car’ people who break NORTH Shore shopping centres are getting busier and busier as Dec. 25 approaches. The following tips can help you survive the annual shop- till-you-dropathon: ® Shop during off-hours, midweck. © Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. * Decide in advance on your gift budget and stick to it. © Make a list of what you want to buy and for whom before you hit the stores, * Coupon clipping and sale shopping can save big bucks. Keep your eyes on newspaper advertisements and flyers for gift ideas. PTR a nF Ean LLY ® Wrap presents as you buy them, to avoid the burden of last-minute wrapping. e Buy gift bags instead of wrapping paper. The bags, which you can get for a dollar, are great for the environment as they can be passed back and forth year after year. ¢ Comparison shop. By going to several stores and looking at prices, guarantees and service agreements, you may find the best value. ¢ Avoid impulse buying. Do you really need that item? Can you afford it? Is it the best price? © Shop at reputable stores. Ask friends where they buy specific irems. | can change your life..." a Over the past 38 years, millions around the world have teamed TM. Doctors recommend it, Scientific research ’ £ S verifies its benefits. Find out how TM can work for you. ’ "Maharishi M ahesh Yo u 7: 00: am 4: 30 pm 10:00 pm Midnight Channel 30 north store Watch the TV Special and then attend a free introductory seminar: Tuesday December 3, 7 pm West Vancouver Library, Peters Room 1950 Marine Dr. West Vancouver or every Wednesday at 8 pm at Maharishi Vedic College 6070 East Blvd., Van. 263-2655 } Sunday, December 1, 1996 — North Shore News ~ 45 ruling benefits widows DUE ta a recent B.C, Supreme Court decision con- cerning the Workers Compensation Act, — the Workers’ Compensation Board has begun the process of restoring benefits to enti- tled widows or widowers of workers killed in) workplace accidents in B.C. and who remarried or entered a com- mon-law relationship prior to April 17, 1985. “The WCB is committed to moving swiftly to provide benefits t0 entitled spouses,” said long term disability direc- tor Rob Ingraham. To determine eligibility, recipients may contact the WCB by calling (604) 231- 8858. Inquiries can also be faxed ta (604) 279-7408 or mailed ta PO. Box 5350, JAMES POYNER MAIOR PERSONAL INJORY Free Initial Consultation 988-6321 408-145 Chadwick Court N. Van. (Lonsdale Quay Plaza) receive benefits retroactive to April 1985. Vancouver, B.C., V6B 515, Entitled — spouses — will wo * Lf Ti CORRECTION NOTICE In our 841-1 Christmas flyer, #7873 Waistnipper Grief photo & #6818 Walstnipper Bret photo on page 7 are reversed, Men's Or Ladies’ Nike Athletic Shoes & Discontinued Nike Athietic Shoes on page 30 should have read “Save 5 Days Only! Waed., Nov, 27 to Sun. Dec. 1." Ferrero Rocher Pyramid on page 35; T-Fot Indoor Barbecue ara not axactly as shown. Sony Walkman SWMFX443 on page 37 will not be availabig for this Promotion. Charter Collection Weat Blanket on page 40 will not be available rainchecks will be avaliable at the store. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Lawyer REGISTER TODAY Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver, and the North Shore News, invite you to light up the North Shore with Festive lights and displays. Enter your home or business in the Sixth Annual Festival of Lights Holiday Decoration Contest and win a prize. Winning display judged on originality, lighting composition, and theme will be selected. Grand Prize * Mountain Adventure Package 2nd place ¢ Family “One” Night Pass 3rd place © Family “One” Night Pass Grand Prize for the Top Business © Grouse Nest Gift Certificate = value $3044. 95° = value $299.00 = value $299.00 = value $300.60 The top twenty homes, as voted by our judges, will receive 2 adult ski tickets. Every home or business entered will receive an invitation to the Festival of Lights Awards Ceremony on Friday December 27, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the top of Grouse Mountain. Judging: Tuesday, December 17th REGISTER in person, by phone, by fax, or by mail to Grouse Mountain Guest Services before December 7, 1996. Phone: 984-0661 Mailing Address Person or Business Name: Address: Postal Code: Contact Person:__ Fax: 984-7234 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7R 4K9 Phone: Please Note: All homes and businesses entered in the Festival of Lights may be photographed for promotional purposes and will published along with your address in the North Shore News. Grouse Mountain The Peak of Vancouver ~