10 - Sunday, October 22, 1989 - North Shore News inquiring reporter Elizabeth Collings AS WITH earthquakes in the past, Tuesday’s San Fran- ciscan quake has caused Vancouverites to question Van- couver’s preparedness in the event of an earthquake. The local media is climbing on the earthquake bandwagon with stories on buiiding codes, insurance for natural disasters, when a quake will occur and who will be hit Should we spend Apna Evans North Vancouver My main focus of interest would be, are the schools and communication systems well prepared? Are the police and RCMP trained in disaster? Wiliam Arbanas North Vancouver I'd like to see them put a lot more money into it. They figure we’re going to have an earthquake sooner or later. It’s a good cause. Carol Wright West Vancouver Yes. I think public awareness is an important thing. That page in the telephone book (page 37) is very informative. Allan Northrup White Rock It's hard to justify the money when you see San Francisco spent millions and the predicament they’re in now. The building guidelines are up to par now. hardest. We’ve been bombarded with tips on what to do and where to go. But some people say there’s little point in getting ready for an act of God that may or may not happen, and they can’t justify the expenditure of millions of dollars on earthquake preparation. on earthquake preparation? Deborah Marchant North Vancouver I'd like to see money spent on education and on standards for places where people gather. In an emergency something would have to be done with them. Recycling focus of GVRD meeting CARING EXPERIENCED a OCTOBER IS Recycle Month and the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) has adopted a recycling action plan. The plan is based on the June 1989 report by McLaren Engineers entitled Waste Reduction and Recycling in the GVRD — A Blueprint for Comprehensive Resource Management. On Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a public meeting to discuss the recycling plan at the Robson Square Media Centre theatre, 800 Robson Street, Van- couver. A synopsis of the plan is avail- able from the offices of the GVRD by calling 432-6256, from your local library, or from one of the GVRD’s displays. CANADIAN CLOSET SHOPS Recycle Month mall x ANs * LPNs * Aides * Homemakers * Live-ins 24 HOURS A DAY — 986-4263 Free home estimates Show your car you care What you don’t see can cost you plenty! ENGINE TUN:2-UP* Install! new Autopar spark plugs. Check plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, coil, PCV valve, belts, hoses, compression, air filter and battery. Adjust timing and idle — (N/A fuel injected vehicles). * 2.6 litre V6 & V3 engines slightly extra. LUBE OIL & FILTER install up to 5 litres of Autopar engine oil and Autopar oil filter. Lube chassis and top up all fluid levels. 19 POINT WINTER CHECK UP ENGINE (3 inspect and lube fnood Jatch and OnLy 9 Q95 This is approximately a four hour service and includes consultation time with shop manager, if requested, all for only $99.95 parts & labour included. It is a minimum $75.00 SAVING on our regular pricing. Larger motorhomes: extra charge for brake inspection. Special Prices in effect till] October 31, 1989 ON THE HOIST cool SYSTEM LING 8 © Tires and wwe CD All the hoses and clamps QO Antrleeze ( Heater system, o Ol level and including the automatic windshield transmission tluid {leaks/damage) detroster C1 PCN. valve {J Frontend steenng ELECTRICAL O Avr titer inh =e £0 All the fights 0) Heatnse valve 10 Emergency brake TI Windshield wiper (where applicable) , gable tor, washer ang «TJ All the belts £2 CV jot boots piades qwhete applicable) © Horn {2 Battery. cables ang terminals BRAKE INSPECTION Remove all 4 wheels, inspect brakes and reports on wear and condition of brake linings. pressure C The complete exhaust System {] Shocks salety catch For most North American built cars and light duty trucks. Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm 7:30am - 6:00pm 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 980-8501 980-2055 986-2601, 980-5423 Service Parts Body Shop Exel / | 1177 MARINE DRIVE, N. VANCOUVER