“i oe Arce est Vanco RIDING A bike from the Capilano River to Caulfeild just gota whole lot casier, Thanks to the efforts of West Vancouver municipality and several West Vancouver realtors, the fist ever cross “municipal hike route opens today. Mayor Mark Sager is scheduled to official- ly open the 12 km (7.44 mile) winding route ata grand opening ceremony at 10:30 this morning Votre in fiont of Klee Wyck _ The ‘News starts you T Talking Personal. on Reith Road (by Capilane Road). “The idea for the route was proposed to council by two former municipal employees, Perry Lester and Frank Kuruez. Their suggestion was to map a path across the munigipal- ity for bike traffie that strayed fron: the maddening — and dkingerous — pace of Marine Drive. Signs would inark a trail through residential areas that would allow families to enjoy a safe alternative to city riding, Council approved the concept in 1993, ‘That's realtors came in, Various s when the local realtors hunted $9,000 am The answers are then matched to ‘The Canada’ Employment Centre for Studen _ STARTING THIS Sunday, you. “ can-let: your fingers do the “walking i in search of a date. “In'the-classified section of _. Sunday’ 's North Shore News; the Readers interested in matching to serve the employers and students of the: North’ Shore - themselves with a mute simply call 1-800-466-6856 and place a free print ad.that will appear in classi- fied’s Voice Personals section. Readers interested in specific prospective partners. .. The recorded messages are directed to a special voice mailliox that only the uscr can get access to via a secret code. ; Dike route to the municipality for the signage required along the street course. The new route does nat have a detined bike lane as other cities have incorporated into their roadways, but does have signs tht point the way through the quiet residential areas, “This is an established community and that makes it diffi- cult lo devoie parts of roadways to bicycles only,” said recreation agility supervisur Robyn MeGuiness, “The signs tell people what rowte to take to make it through West. Vancouver. Another feature of the route MeGuiness sirid appei ved to council wi is the ¢ asy access alany point along its path. The master plan is ta extend the bike route all the way to Horseshoe Bay. Bike route maps are available at all » West Vancouver reereation facilities, + Ay AP MeCredic. is ready ! HIRE ©. “North Vancouver A BE peer ads then call 257-1425 and leave a voice mail greeting, answerjng spe- cific questions about their age, gen- ~der and other pertinent information. 7 newspaper. will be featuring | an ' interactive dating: service called +. Talking Personals.’J : lt works like this Canadit “e : Développement des wae ._ assources humaines Canada “The-ads will appear-in every : . Sunday issue. of the North Shore s News. - a a" Human Resources Development Canada more and more seniors are re choosing to stay near r their families when they retin ‘ ; Now there’ '$ anew community for active seniors in the centre ‘of: North Vancouver called Ridge Park Gardens. It s ‘close to'those’ you love; so o. memories can be shared. . - Border ed bya woodland park and convenient to neighbourhood: “amenities, our lovely apartments set a wonder ful stage for good times. Skate ‘ with your grandchildren ai the: nearby i ice rink. Invite your family toj join you io - for brunch’ on the terrace. Celebrate birthdays and other special occasions - vin our fireside lounge. Sinee’ we take care of home’. maintenance and lawn care, your, time will’, finally be yours loc all your own. ‘ Ifits time for yor to take the iirst step lowd ieils a new lifestyle, discover Ridge Park Gardens today. Write or call 986- 0395 \ UENS A BLRON Community For Active Seniors. : / 2059 Cnesrerrietp AVE NUE ¢ NortH VANCOUVE R, B.C. V6H 3V9. Sales office open 125 pm (except Fridays) or by appointment, Full co- operation with realtors, , , ‘Scheduled for completion in February 1995.