NEWS photo Julie iverson «Phil Age. 28 Mosic... . alternative Food... ...... . fresh grilled tuna Recent filrn... . You’ve Got Mail Activities ............ snowboarding Future chiropractics in LA, “sunshine Meeting ordered on church’s plans Liam Lahey Contributing Writer BEFORE the Lord’s work can expand a pub- lic meeting will be held to discuss His plans. That's the decision made by North Vancouver City council regarding the pro- posed renovations of the liance Church fast 23rd Street. The church submitted a development application to expand its facilities ase June. At the time, council directed the church to ebtain te input into their proposal and that the application be rererred to the Advisory Planning Conmmission for its considera: tion. Since that time, the church's plains have come under the microscope of the Advisory Design Panel and the North Vancouver Recreation Commission as well At issue is the chareh’s plans for a possible 350) stu- dent-capacity private school on the property, prompting locals to raise concerns about trattic congestion and) sutti nt playground space. “This school issue has become so overwhelming it overshadows out inttial intent,” sail church spokesperson Vern Glover. “We've tried our best to respond to the public's con- cerns.” The North Shore Alliance Church has tremendous sup- port from) its parish for the development, A mountain of letters from cit Vancouver, and Vancouver District were delivered to conneil, all voicing their support. “How do you s. West ‘no’ to eee God?” quipped Coun, Darrell Mussaito. “We want to hold a public meeting organized by city hall to allow tor all con- cerned parties to have their say onthe matter before a ruling is made.” From the 1940s to the 1970s the site was home to ncouver secondary school, After the school was closed and the grounds sold for other uses, a courthouse on the north side of 200 East 23rd Street was approved in 1980. In 1986, the North Shore Ikance Church was built on the south side of the property, situated on approximately one half of the former school grounds. The chureh has oper ated on that site since then with a daveare and) private school subsequently opening ay decessOry uses, Over the vears there have been several applicati develop the land ranging townhouse to dupley deve ment. All were either by counal or withdrawn duc to the neighbourhaod’s insis tence that no new develop ment take place at all, Most recently, an attord able housing proposal was cted in 1996 When queried by Coun. Stella Jo Dean it the church was planning on) launching their proposed: private school with a full 330 student capaci: ty, Glover responded, “We're dealing with a theoretical pos sibility of 350 students.” A trattic study and. a play fickd availability: study will be und ken by the chureli betore the public meeting will be held. There is no timeline as to when the church must submit its findings, “E hope we can make this work,” Coun. Bob) Fearnley said. “T don’t think the school use will be onerous,” OAKLAND, Michigan - An uoidentitied “bas blond” fernale customer was sot the by police recently tor alleged Kho punching out 455 vear old female Gerk oat a4 Hadsow’s department store when the Gerk rolled her eves oat othe Gustemer’s request tora price check ona dress “Dow't vou ever coll vour eves atime.” were the Last words the clerk recalled before bemg decked. Io rural Austratia southy at Brisbane. near the coastal resort of Byron Bay. reside sald white bushmen known locally as “terals ” Phev closch: resemble the savaves trom the movie Mad Max: Bevenit Uhinderdaiie, who reck of stale body odour and “busty herbs.” aad some of whom carry pet rats in their severety matted hare. While the ferals’ occasion al forays annov residents and tourists, other locals are Off: aul ONEJSETND ATARPRICE ALL PILLOWS! se IN FIBRE, FOAM: a ercale Mix and Matoh anit & Pilloweases.. By Fanos sabe sr cassorted styler and colours # “Yale to $29 Pat Sper” “cbstomer] “Qualtofil by: ;. Duvets 3 est thing 10 Gown.at The clos ofthe pricel - “a traction owen vcoupane. OW Twin 710.00 149.88 "Assorted styles colours. >. Reg. up to $19.93 . * Super Buy if “Famous Name Designer :