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Entronce inrear = Mon.-Sal. 11-6 pm Sunday 12-5 pm Back to School Produce drives the engine at the Quay Front page @ “There was agreement that the Quay is a main source of high-quality pro- duce in the area, but also that it is expensive and uncompetitive... Residents need an affordable, acces- sible produce store in the Lower Lonsdale area.” Anderson worked on the plan for three months before submitting his proposal. He also conducted a survey and got 100 local business owners and 300 flea market patrons — including North Vancouver- Lonsdale MLA David Schreck — to sign a petition in support of his out- door market idea. “The door was open....” said Anderson, who had hoped to mode] the market on a “booming” Saturday produce market in Chilliwack. His.proposal was brought for- ward in council by Coun. Jim Braithwaite on June 20 but wert no further. A delégation from Lonsdale Quay argued that farmers selling produce out of their trucks and pay- ing $15 2 day for the privilege would not be on what they described as “a level playing field” with Quay mer- chants who pay $7,000 a year in property taxes, plus rent. The director of retail operations for Intrawest, which has the manage- ment contract for the Quay, said the produce ‘at Lonsdale Quay Market is “the engine that drives the rest of the project.” Patricia Perente said the merchants at the Quay are interde- pendent. ‘...we believe that our butcher, our deli, our baker... they wouldn't be there without the pro- duce.” Quay general manager Andrew Lowther told council that sales in the last several years have been “stag- nant.” He said the Quay had to protect its tenants, “who are working hard ta make a difference in Lower Lonsdale.” Coun. Stella Jo Dean felt the Quay had a point. “In the market, the greengrocers there are really struggling,” she told the News. “I think they're eking a living. really.” Dean noted that those at the Quay didn’t mind competition if it was on an equal footing. She said she monitors the Vier 96 flea market regularly and has noticed in the past that it has occasionally, without council’s okay, sold pro- duce. Dean feels the produce sold at Pier 96 was of inferior quality to that offered at the Lonsdale Quay, was not sized, and was not significantly cheape7. Dean said poor residents might net be able to afford fruit and vegeta- bles from the Quay, but she noted that there are several produce stores in Lower Lonsdale offering lower prices. ‘ She also pointed out the existence of community gardens like the one on East Ist St., where local residents can grow their own produce. Anderson had to lobby to get his temporary permit application back on the council agenda and was told by Mayor Jack Loucks, Coun. Dean and Coun. Darryl Mussatto that he would have to drop the idea of sell- ing produce if he wanted approval for the rezoning. As soon as he did so, council unanimously approved his permit. Anderson now has tents featuring regular flea market merchandise in the parking lot on weekends. Schreck — who said he had endorsed the expansion of Pier 96 rather than a farmer's market, per se ~— didn't want to second-guess city council. He said he could understand why Lonsdale Quay would be concerned about the competition, “...but then, that’s the marketplace. “{t's my belief that anything that creates more business and activity in Lower Lonsdale is good for the com- munity,” he said. Meanwhile, Anderson would still like to get approval for a market. “It would be a real big asset to the arca, } think.” As for those who endorsed his pian in the first place, he said, “Everyone is quite upset. They'd like to push the issue.” But, he added, “You can’t fight city hall.” Visited in ’92 without problems From page 1 Poiricr described Barsalo as a strict teacher. “Basically half the class was in the hallway. At least five people got completely kicked oat of her class” said Poirier. 5. He added, “For an English teacher, she could barely speak English.” Meanwhile Ward said Barsalo had visited Peru in 1992 without experiencing any problems with government security officials. ~ He speculated that a detention order was likely issued at that time for his wile. Ward said the immediae wide- spread median coverage has likely helped his wife's prospeets of returning home secon. “With all the pressure. we are hopeful she will be released.” said Ward. 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