NEWS photo Cindy Goodman tbai! court on Wast jeep Cove champion passes away * Cuthbert-said he considered Blakely an impor-. _ tant advisor, citing Blakely’s background in : THE East Seymour.area has lost a great champion in Bil! Blakely. The 70-year-old former planner and Deep Cove resident kept himself at the forefront of local issues until his death Aug. 10. North Vancouver District Coun. -Jim planning, and penchant for rhorough analysis of issues and in-depth research, -*He ‘ obviously was informed,” “said “Cuthbert, “f know from knowing Bill well his comments were important.” 4 Blakely worked closely, on issues that affected * the Seymour area, and in particular Deep Cove. - DEEP Cove defender Bill 5, Blakely. dled Aug. 10. Need'a pork chop? Go toa butcher -|Need.an aspirin? Go to a drug store . [Need a sofa? |Go to a furniture store Need a mattress? CO TO MR. Mattresses You will be advised of the best back mattress at a price to suit your budget. Why nat save $$$ : : 2 1315 Venables St. at Clark Drive __ 253-2093 | AQARARLE Gn TH MET - 7 httpe//www.nsaews.com : a ae OD ‘when the marina applied for.a su VALUE PREP PRESIDENTIAL 1 yr. gloss warranty Cuthbert credited. Blakely: for retaining public access tG: waters. bordering Seycove Marina ivision. Blakely’s -dogged .work convinced: the Over the. last six years, Cuthbert said he and. ‘on Lions Gate Bridge. provincial government to reject council's posi. tion waiving the requirement for water access, ~ said Cuthbert. “Had it not been for his efforts Tam sure there would noz-be public access,” said Cuthbert. He also recognized Blakely’s invelvement in preserving Cove and Mountain forests from residential development, presenting the envi- ronmental considerations in the Northlands golf course debate, and pointing out the finan- - cia! consequences of district projects. Blakely determined the siting of Simon Fraser University atop Burnaby Mountain and pioneered the use of the alternating double lane Blakely, a Vancouver native, attended UBC and studied as a civil engineer before obtaining a diploma in town planning frem Edinburgh Univessiry in1953. ~ Bill‘is survived by. his wife Betty, and his daughters Jane, Jill aid Katherine. uTo | AMBLESIDE DEBBIE Heiliper of the West Vancouver SPCA is happy te announce the sale return at the SPCA’Ss lost office cat BLY, “Wer disappearance caused inuch heartache and concern for many people who know and fove cher, We would like to thank evervong for all af their wonder help and kindness “As weil, a special thank you to the North Shore News for. publishing, B.V's picture in the newspaper, We are overjoyed: that she is home, where she belongs and would like to express: our thanks to the individual who returned her. Thank you all | so nuch!” ; ‘The Siamese cat went missing Aug. 11. vue UPPER LYNN VALLEY _ FRIENDS and family of Graham Shiels are holding a benetit night to help send the young actor to Yales ces The 25-year-old North Van resident is the first-ever actor from B.C, to be accepted to the prestigious school in New. 2 Haven, Connecticut. He leaves Sept. | to complete.a Maste of Fine Arts degree bur simmer job, student loan and ACTRA scholanship not withstanding, he is still short on funds. Friends can help by attending his “Yale Kickoff" this Sunday, Aug, 25, starting at 7 p.o., at Lions Court, 1055. Premier St, North Van. Tickets, $20, are available in advance ar 980-7703 ‘or at the door. oO a LOWER LONSDALE ; THERE isa free basketball drop-in program for young people age 10 and older available for hoopsters at the North Shor Neighborhood House every day this summer, £27 Supervised by youth worker Scott Suderman, the dro runs from noon to 5 pan, on Tuesday and Thursday and at v ious times Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Bounce on over,t 225 East 2nd St. : . ; . + O00 at We'd like to share information about the folks’ who‘ aré making a difference in your neighborhood. |: Forward all information, including name, address ‘and tel phone number, to Neighborhoods c/o Michael’ Becker. E-t to trenshaw @direct.ca Fax to 985-2104, Mail to North Sh News, 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vanco 7M 2 UBC-bound Windsor grad. Adrienne! Moli accepts the Jack Davis Award from ‘the late cabinet miniszer's 20n Steve Davis (left) and former: canis} paign. manager Walter: Szafranski. 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