4 — Friday, August 13, 1999 — North Shore News Patro! on weekends From pane t tive,” said Set. Robert Boulet, who heads the crime prevention and community policing section in North Vancouver, The North Vancouver Mountie boat and a Coast Guard vessel were ar Cares Park boat Jaunch — carly Wednesday evening. Boulet said during the fatter part of the evening, the Mountic ves- sel was near the fireworks dis- play and shipping lanes. Six vessels were stopped. “Two power boats had no fights on coming back from she tire- works, said Boulet. The police power boat was taken out of service earlier this summer for the first ime ‘n more than 10 years. North Vancouver RCMP management decided to mothball the boat because of staff shortages. The 160-offi- cer derachment had 18 vacant positions last montis. Boulet said that “creative rescheduling” had been done recently ta secure the police stat needed to operate the boat. . Experienced marine police officers, about 10, were taken off mainly car patrols, said Boulct. Boulet said the police boar will be patrolling ‘mainly on “the weekends. He said the boar will patrol North Vancouver waters and in Indian Arm. NORTH Vancouver RCMP Const Dan Guilfoyie (foreground) and Const. Kathy Heppner prepare to head out on boat patre! earlier this week. Dispute over cause of fender benders From page 3 Several years ago North Vancouver District instalied the posts to block access to Seymour Parkway. Norm Nikkel, transporta- tion manager for North Vancouver District, said the re-occurring accidenis are probably just coincidence. “It’s most unusual that this is happening,” Nikkel said. “The stcel posts have been there for years.” Renk’s courtesy car was hit fase Friday, while he awaited the second set of repairs on his Porsche. Renk bought his 1987 Porsche 44, valued at $70,000 car when new, for $19,000. He invested another $15,090 in it in upgrades. Now, with its accident history, “bute some neighbours like the quiet street Dr, M. Charach is the only Aninal Dermatologist in Western Canada. NEWS photo Paui McGrath ° » allergy skin testing ® scratching, chewing, licking e chronic ear infections « hair loss, rashes, flea allergy * skin infections, nail disorders *® manage mites ¢ all ather skin problems Appts. available in West Van 1495 Clyde Avenue, 278-6199 ZS & Hig $ ‘Smamer Sale! New! indoor/Outdoor Iron ¢ Entertainment Centres * Dining Room 4 © Desks « Bookcases * Occasional Tables he estimates it’s only worth $15,000, Renk would like to find a solution to the problem on his street by having the district either install signs indicating that it is not a through- -road or remove the posts. “j don’t want to get involved in politics, (that | the steel posts provide), where kids can play,” Renk said. “Neighbours just: shake their head when they look at my car and many are parking their vehicles in the drive- way now.” Jarrod Mitchell with the district’s trans- portation department, said removing the posts would result in a one-way strect, It’s something the district isn’t likely to do, he said. . Heritage Oak & Pine 997 West ist St., NortH VAN : 984-3255 Closed Sundays po. Hearings are scheduled to provide an opportunity for Council to hear from ‘those who believe'their interest in. property may be affected by changes to these Bylaws, “as outlined at right “Tuceday, August 24, 1999 ” "7200 pms Council Chamber, 355 Ww. Queens Rd 7 ~ North Vincouver “hese Public Hearings aré held under. : the’ provisions of the Municipal Act. :. All persoris who believe their, interest in “