oy NEWS photo Mike Wakefleld Hot prizes NORTH Van City fire prevention officer Dave Burgess presents Westview ele- mentary student Asal Tahei with a Fire Safety gift pack (including a smoke detector, 2 Sparky the Fire Dog watch, and a NV City firefighter pencil. Tahei was: one of severa! students awarded prizes during the annual Fire Prevention Contest for kids. 4 BEAM’ 20TH ANNIVERSARY ...'*.. BEAN 20TH. ANNIVERSARY... - BEAM. 20TH: =: ma D BEAM'S 20th Anniversary Bash is winding down. It's been a slice -- but it's time to get ready for Christmas! Our special offer of a FREE* Accessory with selected system purchase and a BONUS 10 Year Extended Warranty" is almost over. Hurry in - sale ends November 30! Other BEAM Systems from $449 EAM ‘207 HtANNIVERSAR ae & i ; * Offers apply with the purchase of tq §=_ selected popular models only. CANADA FAVOURITE BUILTIN VACUUM SYSTEM m .130B East 2nd St. N.Van 984-3555 HUSH “-BEAM 20TH A © ® Beam of Canada Inc. 11/96 ‘7 AUN SHAAINNY. HLOc WVAd © > se MOUNTAIN HISTORY: Stuart McLaughlin, president and general manager of Grouse Mountain Resorts will present the history of the mountain at the general meeting oof the West Vancouver Historical Society, Nov, 27 at 7 p.nt at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 ist St, WY. Visitors are welcome. SHAKEDOWN: Angus Reid, CEO and founder of the Angus Reid Group, will be speaking at the Civitas lec- ture on Dee, 3 at 7:30 pam. at the Vancouver Public Library, lowerl Level. He will be reading from his book: Shakedown: How the New Economy is Changing Our lives. COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: Maplewood Farms is cele- brating its d4th annual Country Christinas on Dee. 7 and 8. Enjoy choir music, story telling, pony rides, down-home cooking and the Christmas lights display. The Farm is assisting the North Vancouver Christmas Bureau this year, show your support by bringing an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item. CHRISYMAS SALE: The Novaco Child Care Centre is hosting a “Good as New” sale on Sat. Nov. 30 from 9 am. to 3 p.m. Raffle, bake sale, and refreshments will also be offered. 1370 Redwood Ave., SSV. Into: 988-6821, LIBRARY CHRISTMAS... West Vancouver Memorial Library is hoping 10 reach its 1996 fundraising goal of $25,000. People interested in making donations are invited to send a cheque made payable to, the Memorial Library Foundation of West Vancouver (1950 Marine Dr, W.V,, V7V 1J8). Another way to aid the library is to purchase its Rainy Day umbrellas, which library offi- cial say make wonderful Christmas gifts. For more information call 925-7410 SAIL THE SEAS: The Royal. Canadian Sea Cadets are offering adventure train- ing and seamanship — for young adults who are between the ages of 12 and 18. Meetings take place at the 1555 Forbes Ave., North fancouver on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. from September to June. For more information call 988-8911, LEARNING A_ LAN- GUAGE: [Iralian language instruction for kids and adults is available on Mondays at St. Agnes Church, 530 East 12th Ave., North Van. For details cali 299-7960, MERCEDES BENZ OWNERS If you wish to sell your vehicle directly to Mercedes-Benz or if you would like a current evaluation of your vehicle, please contact the Sales Manager at your convenience. Free 550 TicketMaster Gift Certificate - -© First month of Icca! calls free. * Free weekends. ° 100 free | weekday evening minutes a minute after that. $9595 | CORDS 8 Informed: Free phone and aM $25.95/month plan based on 36 month transferable contract. New customers only,OAC. TicketMaster gift c on alt 36 month contracts, not redeemable for cash, Uniimited weekends start Friday at 6:00 pm and end Monday at 7:00 am. ‘north shore Ne a month, and 10¢ * Free activation. FREE WEEKENDS. ‘CHOOSE ANY ONE OF FIVE FREE PHONES, CORDS PLUS Capilano Mall North Vancouver (604) 984-7322 CHRISTMAS ACTIVATION Non-free daytime periods 55¢ per minute, Weekday evenings start at 6:00 pm and endat 7. am, All times Pacific Time Zone. Annual radio system licensing + fae of $48, long distance charges and taxes extra. Early cancellation fees apply. LOOK FOR US ON 7HE INTERAIET Ge ee I hitp://www.nsnews.com or E-mail: trenshaw @ direct.ca