STOP-GO: flood of - party nominating meetings presently being held in preparation for the May 31 byelections in North Among the Van-Seymour and North Van-Capilano, the’ four- cornered fight for the Socred nod in Seymour will definite- ‘ly be the star attraction. Jack Davis, battling to. regain the riding from which he resigned as MLA last fall, faces a rare parade of other vote-gathering talent, some of it, at least, reflecting the ‘stop Davis’’ faction in the riding. association. -There’s Anders Aalborg with an impressive 19-year record first as. Alberta’s education minister, then as provincial treasurer of that province. Stella Jo Dean,'a North Van City alderman for seven years until defeated in her 1977 bid for the mayor’s chair, has retained a high profile locally for her many | community activities. And. don’t underrate Jim Poyner, who topped the poll when he ran as District alderman in the early seventies. The eventual winner has to get SO per cent of the votes plus one, with the bottom loser removed after each ballot. Given the individual strength of each hopeful, it may well take three ballots before the choice is made. The cliffhanger question could be how solid the three-way ‘‘stop Davis’’ vote remains as the ballots proceed. If it crumbles en route, with Jack picking up the crumbs, his wish could come true. The time and place: 8 p.m., March 21, at the Coach House . eee With inflation edging up all the time it’s good to learn that at least one thing is costing less — fires. In West Van they’re putting them out faster and much more tidily. Fire Chief Colin Evans reported to council last week that 1978 fire calls (1,362— an average of 3.7 a day) were up 14 per cent over 1977, yet the dollar loss was only a fraction higher than in the previous year. ‘I’m proud of the efficiency shown by fire fighting crews,’’ said Chief Colin. ‘*A minimum amount of water damage and quick extinguishment kept losses to a minimum."’ eae It took three and a half years and $400,000, but Ron Slinger, Jim Frans, Len Harris and Dave Raht are at long last in business serving suds and good fellowship to their Upper Lonsdale neigh- bors at their new Quecn’s Cross Pub. eon Were y lucky? Winning numbers in the March 7 draw of the Western Express Lottery were: 19116. (Series 05S), 22373 (Series 02), 96938 (Series 19), 97744 (Series 12), 46872 (Series 0S). male patrons of Ricky’s Restaurant in Park Royal South to°° whom Shirley Daniels, president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Lions Gate Hospital, would like to say a big, big thank-you. Two or three weeks ago six of Mrs. Daniels’ volunteers — took six residents of the hospital’s Extended Care Unit, complete with wheel- chairs, for a brunch outing at said restaurant, where a . good time was had by all. When they finally asked for. the check the waitress shook ™ her head. ‘‘It’s been paid,’’ she said. ‘‘The two gentle- men over there looked after . it. 9? Yes, Virginia, -Santa’s deputies stay on duty all year round! ses ANDERS AALBORG... will the anti-Davis vote crumble? The annual Cancer Campaign, due to start April 2, still- hasn’t enough volunteers to cover the residential districts of North Vancouver. Campaign secretary Joy Shakespeare is appealing for North Van residents who can spare an hour to call on-~ their neighbors to phone her office at 986-2421 or between 10 and 4. Joy notes, incidentally, that the aver- age B.C. contribution is $1 per capita. In the tiny community of Pemberton it’s $9. And in predominantly Jeremy J. Tanner The appointment of Jeremy J. Tanner as Manager of the Lynnmour Branch of the Bank of Montreal in North Vancouver is announced by Ed White, District Manager, B.C. Division. Mr. Tanner joined the Bank of Montreal in 1974 and was most recently Manager of the Edgemont Branch in North Vancouver. He is Treasurer of the North Shore Safety Council and Vice-President of the Ambleside Lions Club ’ Hungle (your may remember 986-2113, t id by by Noor Wiehe a There are two _unknown- well-to-do North Van — 54 ; cents. Obviously, we're mever going to be in Pemberton’s class, but surely we can do 46 cents better than last year... ees The ‘Association for the “Protection of Fur-bearing Animals says bogus raffle tickets promising winners.a Safeway Gift Certificate prize are being hawked around in its name. If anyone tries to sell you-such a ticket, the association asks: you to contact the police and call “Wendy Harrock at 874-5816. eee If you’ve a. great idea for a re-usable eggshell, a solar- powered toenail trimmer or some similar _ technological breakthrough, now’s_ the time to contact West Van’s Bob Fortune — for many years the CBC’s ‘‘Weather- man’’. He’s returning to TV shortly with a show all about inventors...You never know where your longtime friends are going to wind up: and that’s how Nofth Van jeweller John Bishop came to be honored last week when the ribbon-cutting ceremony at his new Lonsdale store was carried out by City Mayor Jack Loucks ... aging Carson Graham approaching 30 are being rounded up for the Class of ’69 Reunion bash at the school on May 19. For information call Debbie her better as Debbie Jarvis) at 931-8108. ee Bill Warren reports that last month’s free car clinic for North Shore lady drivers was such a sell-out that they’re having a_ re-run March 27 and 29 at Brasso Mercury Lincoln on Marine Drive. To register, call the Automotive Retailers Association at 731-2108 — but hurry, says Bill, before they have to close off once again. finish — grads . Congratulations to Lin m, editor of . Twin Tower Topics — the first edition of which hit the BRUNCH table last week. It's the name-pdcked news- — -letter of the new Twin Towers highrise for seniors at 241 St. George’s, North Van, and even for an outsider it’s © ~ fun reading from start.to complete with classifieds, tool. If TIT. accurately reflects life in the Towers, the residents must be having a ball ... ees WRIGHT OR WRONG: One problem about doing unto others as you. would have them do unto you is that their tastes may differ from yours. HOLT S OPEN THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS _ NOMINATED as. Ba ge ITE RIE SE RAAT e , Conservative candidate at the May 31 byelection in the North Vancouver- Seymour riding is legal secretary. Joy Gilmore. She ‘won the nomination handily over salesman. Chris the only. other contender, at the. recent nominating meeting—attended by about 100 party supporters and addressed by provincial Tory leader (Vie Stephens. NEUTRALS ARE IN They're turning up everywhere this spring. In lean linen-looks. Soft crepe shirts. And the newest tones including banana and taupe. By Louben Sportswear. 5-15 in the group. $40-$76. Miss Renfrew. First. Write, phone 681-3121. HOLT RENFREW STut arm AT PACIFIC CENTRE