46 - Sunday, October 27, 1996 - North Shore News

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News from Around the District of North Vancouver

elcome to this monthly a feature, designed to provide regular and timely information on what's happening in the District of North Vancouver. You can also visit us on the Internet at District InfoWeb

[http://www.district.north-van.be.ca).

Protectors of our Past

he District's Heritage Advisory Committee is honouring special projects and accomplish- ments which cantribute heritage conservation.

Heritage Awards recognize the efforts of individuals and groups invalved in promoting heritage in the District. There are four different award categories:

* Restoration of Residential/Commercial Structures

* Heritage Advocacy (Individual and Corporate)

* Heritage Landscape Preservation and Enhancement _ » Compatible New Design in a Heritage Context

Entry forms and details are available, at all District Libraries and the Municipal Hall or for more infor- mation call 990-2369. Deadline for nominations is - December 1. ; Heritage Awards are sponsored by the District of North Vancouver. -

. Crossing ¢ ard volunteers recognize aed zand sought

_he' Lynn Valley School crossing guard pro- , gram has been a great success, thanks to its coordinator Diane Boisselle and a team of very committed volunteers. We have much to thank them. for and much to learn as we look into _expanding a similar program into other North: Vancouver schools where young children need super- vision crossing busy arterial roads in safety,” said Mayor Dykeman, as he and City Mayor Jack Loucks met with some of the Lynn Valley volunteers to dis- * cuss the new initiative (see phoio below). |

The pilot program will focus on two or three schools

. this year. Volunteers are being sought from people 19.

years or older, with strong communications skills (particularly with kids!) and who are interested in contributing one or two hours a week to a rewarding and significant community endeavour. Call the Crossing Guard Coordinator at 990-2384.

Northlands offers golfing challenges -- and living ewe! experiences

It is now official. On October, 6, the municipally owned Northlands Golf Course was officially opened in a special ceremony at which Council joined in unveiling a dedication plaque inscribed with the words “created in harmony with the natural setting for the enjoyment of all” These words seemed to come alive as a waterfall began co flow down the

granite rockface serving as a backdrop to the ceremony.

Council unveil the plaque

An estimated 1,000 visitors took the opportunity to walk: the’ course fora first hand experience of the splendour of the setting “rand to eye up the ‘golfing challenges ahead for players, The following day, nine holes opened for play and, when the weather is good, tee times.are booked in advance, with the majority of golfers being from the North Shore. . . For tee-times, phone 280-1111.

Building lots line entrance to golf course

With the opening of the Golf Course, the Discrict will soon be marketing 26 single-family building lots located along the

B entrance to the Course on Anne Macdonald Way. Some of these lots, sized between 7,300 to 9,300 sq, ft, enjoy a view

of the golf course. Design guidelines will ensure a high quali- ty of development for the area, to reflect the natural beauty of the surroundings. The location is convenient not only to galfing amenities, but also to Mc Seymour Park, Parkgate

® Shopping Centre and the Library. For more information on

these unique lots, call the Land Department at 990-2271.

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How is our service?

ow satisfied are District Hall “customers” with the quality of service they receive? We'll be asking just that, as a customer service survey gets under- way in November. The survey involves follow-up interviews with a randomly selected group of peo- ple who have phoned in or come in to the Hall on business. A surveyor will be stationed in the public "area of the Hall seeking voluntary participation of customers. Those phoning in will be asked by the _ operator whether they would like to participate in the survey. All responses will be confidential.

Surveys will be conducted for a one-week period “each month for three months. If you are invited to

participate, please remember that your feedback

will assist the District in better serving our community.

“the, mail i in early November.

November 1996 Calendar x q

Monday, November 4:

7:00 p.m. -Public Hearing: 1389. ‘Harold: Road; Outdoor Customer Services.” 715 p.m. ~ Council Mectings © "3

| Wednesday, November 6, B am. to & pm. Advance Voting for the Election is _

Friday, November 6, 6 am. to 8 P. tn, Advance Voting

! Tuesday, November 12, Bam. to Fy p.m me 8 Advance Voting _

"SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 . ELECTION DAY - Remember to Vot

‘Monday; Novernber.26, 76 Pm aie [ Council: Meetings: ;

the Council ‘agenda “call the 24-hour. 2 infoAccess. Line ab 990-2516; or check

Lynn Valley Plan Progresses

ile the first draft of the Lynn Valley

Community Plani is expected off the draw-

ing board in spring of 1997, area residents ‘will be receiving an intezim progress report through -

_ A Special edition Valley Dialogue highlights new

directions being followed in preparing the Core Area. , part of the Plan, These directions reflect public input

- received during the review of the Valley Centre mod-"" "|:

els and displays. Directions include: ; ebalancing low growth and changing community needs ecreating a new community focus near the historic crossroads of Lynn Valley Road and Mountain H'way *limiting most future re- -development to low-rise buildings i in or near the existing commercial area until most of that area is re-developed.

Watch for the flyer or drop into the Community: Planning Olfice at Karen Magnussen recCentre. Hours are Tues and Thurs. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Wed. 9 a.m. to noon. Call 990-2373 for more information,

Attention cyclists”

Bicycle Parking Plan is being prepared for the District to identify specific priority sites and suitable rack design options. Tell us

where in North Vancouver you sec a need for short- term and long-term bicycle parking, Call the Bicycle HotLine at 990-BIKE or e-mail "bike@district.north- van.be.ca".

Community Corner

lucridge Community Association is meeting

Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at Blueridge

School. Please contact Angela Trudeau at 929- 4367 or Eric Anderson at 929-6849,