20 - Sunday, November 1. 1998 ~ North Shore News north shore news ALTERNATIVES Ti Iam reminded of that old Perry Como ditty; “A, she’s adorable... B, she’s so beautiful (reminds me of m’la- dy)... C, she’s a cutie full of charm... D, she’s delightful... E, she’s exciting... and F, she’s a feather in your arms.” [refer to Nancy Shipley Rubin, an cnormously- gifted psyehic and counseller who sometimes “snorts” when she laughs (a most endearing quality). Pregnant pause. I kid you not. A charmingly unselfconscious trait. Mlady and [ have been thoroughly enjoyed by her heartwarming lectures and workshops (here and on Maui). She, with her husband Erral’s support, establishes a blessed truthtield around her and all participants that encourages the realization of what is most significant and the opening to one’s own inner lights. Today she offers the talk “Celebration of Life” at the Four Winds Centre in North Vancouver (5055 Connaught Drive) Conract (604) 327- 0634. Later this week she is giving three lectures — “Signposts to Success” on Noy. 3rd;_ “Awakening the Sleeping Giant” on the Sth; and “Empowerment and Abundance” on the 6th. Next weekend she is host- ing a workshop called “Signs of the Times — Making Vision Real,” and concludes on the evening of Nov. 10th with “Claim Your Soul’s Destiny.” Nancy is also offering per- sonal and business consulta- tions, a new correspondence course, “Empowerment 2000,” a nine-month pro- gram in preparation for the year 2000, an alignment toal. Considering the upcom- presents Blanche Howard coauthored A Celibate Season with Caro! Shield Thurs, Nov 5th, 98 7:00pm North Van City library 121 West 14st North Van Refreshments & booke signing to follow ss >. ps for the Mil ing ominous millennial aspects (astrological), we'll all require clear guidance and support. She points out in her Tips for the Millenninin: “Demonstrate courage and commitment. Success is perseverance. Don’t give up. Practice being centered. Don’t avoid pain — accept that suffering exists... use it as a messenger. When vou feel helpless and trustrated, surrender to vour higher self. It is better ta let your ego die daily than to stay in vour pride and Jose your deeper centre. Maintain deep spiritual connections. Keep your appointments with God and don’t be late. Listen to a deeper knowing... learn to wait, allowing situations to unfold in divine timing. Be natural, be yourself. - To copy another person only leads you to more con- fusion. Find the rhythm of your heart and Jet love be your guide. Maintain a sense of humour. Remember, it’s all a matter of perspective.” Excellent counsel, seems to me. Excellent lady, bril- liant torchbearer! Some ask, “Why Robert, de you use vour column to sing the praises of others?” My response, “There are no *others’.” The beautitul light, love and wisdony TE see in Nancy, or Leney or Chuck Spezzano, or m’lady, or my sons, daughters, or in you and vour children is my own. 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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ; Housing developments are being proposed for the properties at: 977-1025 Lynn Valley Road and 1111-1141 Lynn Valley Road and you are invited to join Adera Equities Inc. and Graham Crockart Architects at a meeting to discuss the project: Date: Time: Location: November 5, 1998 6:30 pm, Viewing of Plans 7:00 pm, 900/1000 Block Presentation 8:30 pm, 1100 Block Presentation Lynn Valley Full Gospel Church 1160 East 29th (next to McDonald's) North Vancouver 900/1000 Block (Site A): The development application for 977 to 1025 Lynn Valley Road involves the rezoning of 6 properties from RS3 to a new Comprehensive Development (CD) zone to allow for the construction of G2 townhouses with an under- ground parkade entrance from Lynn Valicy Road. 1100 Block (Site B): The development application for 1111 to 1141 Lynn Valley Road involves the rezoning of 5 properties from RS3 to a new Comprehensive Development (CD) zone to allow construction of a 60 uni: four storey condominium apartment pro- ject A 93 stall underground parkade enter/exits on Lynn Valley Road. The meeting is being held by the applicants in compliance with the District of North Vancouver Council policy.The applicants will present details of the proposals and dis- cuss any concerns residents may have. Information packages are being distributed to the residents within 350 metres of the. site. If you would like to receive a copy or if you would like more information, contact the Planning Department at 990-2387 or Tom Miller at Adera Equities Inc. at 684-8277 or bring your questions and comments to the meeting. This is not a Public Hearing. Council will receive a report from staff on issves raised at the meeting and will formally consider the proposal at a later date.