As chairman of the Block
Parents for NorthVancouver |
join all coordinators of the
North Van elementary
schools to thank the North
Shore News for the very
informative article on Block
Parents...‘*Protecting 10,000
children,’’ (NSN March 2, p.
11). . =

I received 35 phone calls
from applicants the _ first
evening from one end of
North Van to the other. I
believe West Van _ Police
were getting calls off the.
article also.

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of
related crimes..

Respond] objected to ‘‘the irresponsible statements
made by Alderman John Lakes to the effect that the
Association for the Mentally Retarded displayed an
‘arrogant attitude’ and a ‘bulldozer approach’ in the
matter [of the controversial group home on Edgemont

Ald. Lakes has in formed the North Shore News that he
never made the statements attributed to him in the
letter. The statements im question, said Ald. Lakes,

reporter of another newspaper confused with Ald. Lakes.

page 14 - March 23, 1977 - North Shore News

1 believe safety of ‘our
children and the peace of
mind of their. parents should
be of major concern in a

society where there are.

constant threats to personal
security. The Block Parent
Program has proven to be
effective against the problem
child molesting and

Block parents are con-

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key role in keeping our

streets safe for our children.

They provide a haven for

_ those who find themselves in

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In 1889 Sir “Robert -Peel.
‘said ‘‘The Police are. the

public, the public are the
police.’’ That is still the case
today. No police force can

-@ffectively protect life and

property without the cooper-
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The
Biock Parent. Program is a
citizen action. organization

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citizen. involve-.

voluntary
ment. I’m still getting calls

from interested’ residents.
Block Parents Care—Do
you?

Bonnie Cornborough 2
North Vancouver
Tel: 980-4753.

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D LYNN VALLE

DOORS CLOSE FOREVER
THIS SATURDAY , MARCH 26, 5:30 P

‘Dear Editor; 5 -

May I please ‘express an

opinion with regard to the
controversy currently raging
around the new group home
in Edgemont Blvd.

I have recently met one of
the young ladies in question

and a sweeter person you

could not meet. I am sure no
one could have. nicer neigh-
bors than these young
people, who, incidentally,
are away at work all day.

I am at aé loss. to
what would
prompt the wife of a
well-known doctor. in the
Highlands to solicit signa-
tures against this project of
the Retarded Children’s
Association. One would think

a doctor and his family would

have more understanding
and compassion with regard

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_ Also, what about the feelings
and sensitivities (of these,

unfeeling bigoted people

fees

. Dear Editor: * .

~ Thank you for the excellent
coverage you. have. given to
the North’: Shore Family
Services. education and en-
hese, richment programmes.
young people, who certainly
eas These .programmes are
designed to improve rela-
tionships between family
members - and - strengthen
family. life. They will be
offered again. in the fall.

to a situation such as this.

know what is’ going on. with
regard to their new. home in
which they take such pride.

‘What has happened to our BY Oe
society that we let.a few We appreciate your. ser-
vice to the community in
making the public aware of

spoil a fine project that is t
| the services we offer.

long overdue.

. a - Mary E. Bowling -
; o Coordinator .
North Shore Family Services

J. Murray
North Vancouver

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