16 - Sunday, October 1, 1989 - North Shore News NEWS photo Cindy Goodman CAROL LAMMIT and Vancouver Shipyards general manager Tom Ward recently launched the chip barge Seaspan 501 at the local shipyards. The $1.25 million barge was built by Vaucouver Shipyards for parent company Seaspan International Ltd. The barge is the second of six to be built for Seaspan this year. NORTH VAN DISTRICT Tour library headquarters SELECTING A book in a bookstore is a pleasant but exac- ting task: there are so many titles to choose from and most of us have a fairly tight book-buying budget. Imagine the problem com- pounded a thousand times. Libraries also have limited ‘budgets and must choose from the wealth of titles available those that are most relevant and necessary to their patrons. In 1988, North Vancouver District Library bought over 15,000 new books and audiovisual materials for its collection, each NORTH SHORE S Benefits discussed INFORMATION ABOUT federal government benefits available to seniors will be the topic of discus- sion at a free seminar being of- fered on the North Shore by the People’s Law School. The class will be held on Wed- nesday, Oct. 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 WEST VAN one specially chosen with some sector of the community in mind. .- The complex selection and ordering process will be just one of the operations explained when the library offers free behind-the- scenes tours cf its headquarters during Library Week, which began Sept. 30 and continues to Oct. 7, in celebration of its 25th anniver- sary. Tour participants will also see the cataloguing department, where cach book is classified and assign- ed subject headings so the poten- tial reader will be able to find it, and the processing division, where ENIORS p.m. at Windsor Secondary School, 931 Broadview Dr., North . Vancouver. Topics covered will include types of benefits and supplements and how to apply for them. Class size is limited. Register by calling 986-8888. NOTICE COUVER RESIDENTS OPENING OF RECYCLING DEPOT 633 MARINE DRIVE The recycling depot at 633/643 Marine Drive will commence operation on 1989 Septernber 27th. Access to the site is by way of Ciyde Avenue and Sixth Street. Metal cans, glass containers and newspapers may be dropped off at this location. Please follow the instructions posted at the site. The Gleneagles depot at 61 operation. Please Note: 00 Marine Drive will remain in cardboard, plate glass, ceramics and mirrors are not acceptable. ! NORTH = z PARK ROYAL CLYDE AVE. MARINE ORIVE the books are readied for the shelves and for the wear and tear that results from constant borrow- ing. There will also be a chance 1o find out how the library is prepar- ing for the computerization of its check-out system. Tours are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3 and Thursday, Oct. 5 and for 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 and Friday, Oct. 6. Each tour will last approximately half an hour and will end with question time and coffee. Interested patrons are asked to assemble in the foyer of the Lynn Valley Library, 1280 E. 27th St. Pre-registration is not required. For more information or for di- rections call 984-0286. Brake Job e Resurface Drums Replace Disc Pads e Top Up Brake Fluid e Machine Rotors e Repack Bearings e Adjust Brakes e Road Test Complete 4 Wheel ¢ Replace Brake Shoes $37°° Richards snags wildcard NORTH VANCOUVER'S Glenn Richards has been awarded a wildcard entry into the $30,000 Smirnoff Challenger, Oct. 2-8 at the Blue Mountain Racquet Club in Coquitlam. Ranked No. | in B.C., Richards said he was chosen on ihe basis of his performance this summer on the Bekins/Prince circuit. Richards said Tennis B.C. was under pressure from eastern Canada to award its two wildcards to eastern juniors. But Tennis B.C. compromised, choosine Richards and Daniel weekend. Monday, October 9. DEADLINES: THE VGICE OF NOWTX AND WEST VANCOUVER WEST VANCOUVER DENTURE CLINIC Friedrich H.G. Brumm, B.A. Denturist For your comfort, confidence and appearance We excel in a full range of Denture Services e NEW DENTURES ¢ RELINES ¢ REPAIRS Please call us for a free consultation 922-9444 203.1590 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver Medical Dental Bidg. (behind Safeway) We are commiited to keep you smiling. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR ADVERTISERS. Please note the following changes to our regular hours and deadlines to accoremodate the upcoming Thanksgiving _ Our Classified Department will be open regular weekend hours Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and open Monday, October 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Our Display Advertising Department will be closed Display & Display Classified: Friday, Oct. 6, 2:00 p.m. for Wed., Oct. 11 edition. Classified: There are no changes to Classified deadlines. 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