42 — Sunday, April 27, 1997 — North Shore News BUSINESS SRIEFS Compiled by lan Nobie North Shore business groups and individuals wishing to submit items to Business Briefs can fax them to the attention of lan Noble at 985- 2104, or via modem at 980-8027 (User 1D: mailbox. Password: let- ters.) Feast on high GROUSE Mountain and hiwus Feasthouse Inc. have agreed to construct and oper- “ate a Pacific Northwest coast native feasthouse on the mountain’s summit. Beginning in June, visitors to the top of Grouse will have an opportunity to take part in an on-going, west coast native experience: a daily showcase of authentic native songs, dance and food created exclu- sively for the —hiwus Feasthouse. . Richard Krentz, a Coast Salish, has been searching for the right location to share the rich culture and traditional celebrations of the First Nations people. Grouse says its mountain’s extensive First Nations histo- ry, wilderness areas and easy access from downtown Vancouver fit the bill. weg, , We are proud partners in “SW this enterprise to showcase this aspect of our culture in authentic fashion,” — said Grouse Mountain president Stuart McLaughlin. Krentz believes his native culture is every British Columbian’s heritage, said Grouse. In the spirit of the agreement, Krentz has asked his elders and chief and the elders of the Squamish Nation, on whose traditional lands the Grouse Mountain Feasthouse will be located, to bless the signing of the agree- ment. “The signing of this busi- hess agreement and blessing from the local First Nations is a first step in moving from grievance mode to deveiop- ment mode,” said Krentz, . “I am so proud to be part of this exciting journey,” he added. The blessing will take place Monday. Cove croons NEXT to the Raven Pub in morth shore news «> BUSINESS Deep Cove, Tyler Pearson’s dream has taken shape. One month ago, he opened Deep Cove Music, which he terms a multi-pur- pose music store, school and recording studio. “I've always dreamt of having an artistic school-slash- someplace for peopie to come and do their stuff,” said the 28-year-old former Capilano music student. Pearson originally came from Caigary but fell in love with Deep Cove and decided to open his business there. He suid his shop can be a OPEN HOUSE INVITATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEE Public Information Meeting to be held at City Hall 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver Wednesday, April 30, 1997 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM. Drop in anytime! The City of North Vancouver Environmental Protection Program Committee was appointed by City Council in 1996. role for the development of an Environmental Protection Plan for the Corporation of the City of North Vancouver. The purpose of this Public Information Meeting is to provide information to residents of the City and to seek feed back on the completeness and accuracy of the infor- mation gathered to date. For further information contact: Bill Granger, Manager of Parks and Environment, City of North Vancouver Tel: 985-7761, local 335 or 390, Fax: 985-8439 place for people to buy, sell, trade or consign new and used equipment as well as pick up accessories such as gtitar strings, sax reeds, tuners, books and sheet music. “Independent recording . artists are encouraged to drop off copies of their new CDs or tapes to sell,” said Pearson. Repairs to string instru- ments and guitars are done on-site or in the customer’s home. Lessons for a number of instruments and voice are also available. In the recording studio, “customers can record a three K AT os fi KAREN McKnight | (left) analyzes Sarah meq Fernets’ blood cells at a demonstration at Quantum Life Energy on Marine Drive. The blood sample under the scope shows up on the television screen. The cells are analyzed for shape, density and other characteristics. _* NEVIS photo Mike Wakefieid to five song demo tape or CD or commercials for radio at “very affordable rates,” said Pearson. , Downstairs there is a jiare-foot venue with pms and stage. It’s ape’ Saturday workshops with local musicians and is available for rent for private yarties. Pearson is also looking for bands and talent for this year’s six-hour outdoor stage and beer garden during Deep Cove Daze, Aug. 9. Call 929-2683 if you would like to be involved. \ Us Now!! y rer wt F Solguard Financial Lid. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Johnston as a consultant J } with the firm. Ken has worked for a major financial institution for the past aumber of years in personal and business banking j areas. His focus at Sclguard will he investment and financial E planning on behalf of his clients. Solguard, established in 1974, } has offices in Vancouver, the j North Shore and Victoria, Ken will provide service to clients in either the Vancouver or the North Shore p office. The North Shore office | § address is: #401-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, B.C., V7T 1A2. Phone 925-3101. “4 "The 1997 infiniti 130 Luxury Sedan" Powerful 190 HP, 6 cyl, all luxury options including leather trim, sunroof, 200 watt base stereo with CD player. LEASE SPECIAL!! 5449 MTH. (offer expires April 30/97) Lease term 36 months. Cash or trade- $22,960, taxes included. Based on 20,000 km per annum.