A NORTH Vancouver man running for the Socred leader- ship vows the party isn't over, By Anna Marie D'Angelo News. Reporter “We're not unlike the federal Conservatives.” said) Larry Gillanders. “If you ask people if they believe the federal Conservatives are dead, the answer always comes back as no. And they got decimat- ed worse than we did,” he added. He said Gorden Campbell and the B.C, Liberals will not represent the right-of-centre voter, He said the Liberals will have “their hands Ged” on new policies as they ry to take a conservative route lo power. “As far as the (B.C.) Reform Party is concerned, you talk about Mr. Vander Zalin, a lot of the com- position of the Reform Party today is comprised of Vander Zalm Socreds,” sitid Gillanders. Gillanders joined the Socreds in 1988 and has worked of lite as the president of the West Vancouver The 4t-year-old real estate appraiser said Social Credit was going through a natural cycle in the life of a political party. “We don’t have a fear of drop- ping any lower in the polls.” said Gillanders about moves to adopt “innovative” new policies. He is running aguinst another Socred unknown, Coquitlam resident John Caleb, for party leader. Gillanders said 42,000 ballots were sent out for the mail-in vote to 26,000 active Socred members. The remainder of the ballots were sent to people whose Socred memberships had lapsed for a year. Gillanders said the winner will be announced on Nov. 4 at a Socred convention at the Hotel Vancouver. Gillanders said the formerly mighty party which is currently $1.1 million in the hole is the only right-of- centre choice for the province. Together Against Violence Month © NORTH SHORE service groups, churches, police departments and citi- zens are banding together against vio- lence in November. By Kate Zimmerman News Reporter “We're hoping to raise awareness of the issue of violence and mobilize the communi- ty to take action — not only at an organiza- tional but also at a community level,” said Franca Bertoncin, project coordinator of the second annual Together Against Violence (TAV) campaign. The TAV Network, the campaign's coordinating body, has enlisted the help of over 50 local groups to organize and sponsor a hefty calendar of events. This year’s theme is: “Every individual on the North Shore has a responsibility to work together to stop vio- lence in our community.” Bertoncin said there are all kinds of ways in which individuals can affect the incidence of violence. For a start, she suggested that parents can monitor the TV shows their children watch. People of every age can learn to deal with situations in a non-violent fashion, organize garage sales and donate proceeds to organi- zations which cater to victims of violence, offer support to friends or acquaintances who have experienced violence first-hand and educate themselves on the subject by reading about it. The North Shore may not experience the daily explosions of violence which afflict some other urban centres, but Bertoncin said, “Violence exists in all communities. The statistics are there...” TAV month began last year as a result of several occurrences of youth violence. Bertoncin notes that it quickly became evi- dent that violence crosses all age, social and cultural boundaries and touches both sexes. NORTH Gillanders wants to lead the Social Credit Party. Capilano F 4 Association, VAN’'S Larry ple began Constituency He believes that the party start- ed to go wrong in 1988 when peo- “to practice the politics of personality instead of the poli- tics of the party.” Gillanders said the in-fighting Nov. 5. Commerce vice-president. continued after the party was almost wiped off the political map last provincial election. The Social Credit Party’s convention runs Nov. 3 to In addition to the leadership election results, there are presentations slated from Owen Lippert, an econo- mist from the Fraser Institute; Robert Stewart. Justice Institute of B.C. chairman and former Vancouver City Police chief; Jim Pippus, Surrey Traditional School supporter and James Thompson. B.C. Chamber of NEWS photo Mike Waketietd WEST VANCOUVER Kiwanians, police and students of all ages met at Hollyburn school earlier this month to tie purple ribbons promoting the North Shore’s Together Against Violence campaign. The 1993 public events drew 1,400 peo- ple, with many more participating in activi- ties in schools and elsewhere. It was such a success, Bertoncin said, that “other commu- nities are looking to duplicate the model.” Public education is crucial to the TAV campaiga, which attempts to disseminate information throughout the community. Bertoncin said if the information is spread widely enough, it will reach not just the con- verted, but also those who have never before considered issues such us spousal or elder abuse. “Its sort-of a ripple effect that we're trying to create,” said Bertoncin. The free public community events are as follows: B Nov. 2 - How Not To Be A Victim: at William Griffin RecCentre, North Vancouver, 7:30-9 p.m. BA Nov. 3 - Making The North Shore A Safer Place To Live: At 225 East 2nd St., North Vancouver, 7-9 p.m. Speakers: Insp. Churchill, West Vancouver Police and Insp. Graham. North Vancouver RCMP. Nov. 3-5 - Victims of Violence, Drug Awareness. Crime Prevention Display: at Lynn Valley Mall. @ Nov. 5 - Relationship Building For The Family: day-long workshop at Kleewyck, 200 Keith. West Vancouver, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To register call 874-0585. @ Nov. 10 - Healthy Expression of Parental Anger H and Healthy Expression Of Your Child's Anger If: at Lonsdale School, North Vancouver, 7:30-9:30 p.m. @ Nov. 16 - Video On Violence Against Women And Discussion: (possible forma- tion of a learning circle.) At 3093 Lonsdale, North Vancouver, 7:30-9:30 p.m. NEWS photo Terry Peters WEST VANCOUVER Police Const. Jamie Gibson holds a machine pistol with a 24-round clip seized during a Burnaby drug bust Thursday. On the table are the gun's silencer (left), a .22-calibre semi-automatic pistol and a .38-calibre semi-automatic also seized. See details, page 5. viStENcE @ Nov. 17 - How To Cope With Family Arguments: at 225 E. 2nd St., North Vancouver, 7 p.m. @ Nov. 23 - Breaking Point - A Provocative Video on Elder Abuse: at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver, |-2:30 p.m. @ Nov. 24 - Youth Violence - Young Offenders: in Room 148, Cedar Building, Capilano College, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bi Nov. 26 - Community Solutions to Violence: workshop for North Shore service groups and churches. At 370 Mathers, West Vancouver, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. To register call 688-7522. ® Nov. 30 - Assertiveness Skills for Self Advocates: Kim Lyster Workshop, 9 a.m.- 12 noon, repeated | p.m.-4 p.m. At the Oak Room, Delbrook Centre. 600 West Queens, North Vancouver. Throughout November: displays at the North Vancouver District Libraries, Lynn Valley and Capilano Branches and West Vancouver Memorial Library. Together Against Violence Month is sponsored by North Shore Health, the Ministry of the Attorney General: Community Justice Branch. Shaw Cable. 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