Residents entitled to waterfront access Dear Editor: 1 read with mixed response Ald. Ernie Crist'’s letter regarding North Vancouver District Coun- cil’s motion on a seawall walkway on the foreshore between Deep Cove and Cates Park. On the positive side, 1 was pleased tha? he recognized the needs of increasingly large numbers of local residents who are denied extended waterfront access in Deep Cove by a smail number of residents whose pro- perties abut the waterfront. But ! * was chagrined that his motion was defeated by a majority of aldermen who clearly feel that the needs of those Deep Cove residents who live away from the waterfront are overshadowed by the interests of those few who do. Suzely we must question who the aldermen feel they are repre- senting on council. . Many municipalities have recognized the need for all resi- dents to access, their waterfront most notably West Van- couver, and to provide a safe, comfortable, accessible walking area that both young and old can enjoy. In Wesi Vancouver, one can re- ally appreciate ‘the foresight of that municipal government: jog- gers run, parents stroll with their children, friends and neighbors stop and chat on the numerous benches. But Deep Cove tas no such central area where friends and neighbors can meet informally for areas, ‘fresh air and exercise, despite the fact that many paths have been constructed throughout the - higher-ground areas. Many people cannot navigate these often-steep paths, especially when pushing baby carriages. Surely Deep Cove residents are entitled to the same waterfront accessibility as other municipalities provide? David Crowe North Vancouver News rationalizes free speech Dear Editor: The definition of free speech that the North Shore News has regularly used to rationalize ‘publicizing Doug Collins’ column has always appeared to me to be rather twisted and self-serving (i.e. you need something sensational and inflammatory to entice people to read your paper). ° Ali of my doubts about your integrity were dispelled when I read the editorial ‘‘Offending “WV to become ">: "Dear Editor: ’ As. the. richest community per capita in Canada, it is obvious the size of our pocketbooks in West Vancouver. does not reflect the size or our brain power. We are allocated eight garbage . cans per week for garbage collec- * tion,-in comparison to Surrey’s two, New Westminster’s five, Vic- toria’s one ‘and Vancouver’s three cans per week. ° : The GVRD recommends the Voices’? (May 29). That editorial stated that ‘‘a vigorous free press . bears with it the responsibility io say things that are not nice but that need to be said.”’ I now realize the point that I have been missing all along. The comments that Collins makes concerning fags, homos, pinkos, queers, etc. need to be said, Paul Sacilotto North Vancouver ? ‘extinct society elimination of outdoor burning by the end of 1992, while some of our municipal leaders and forefa- thers stili advocate outdoor burn- ing in this community. Our neanderthal attitudes towards garbage and our en-. ‘vironment will not make West Vancouver a ‘‘distinct society’ but an ‘‘extinct society.”’ E.J. Fonseca West Vancouver . ARDAGH HUNTER TURNER Barristers & Solicitors | IMPAIRED DRIVING AFTER HOURS . FREE, INITIAL CONSULTATION FAX - | Criminat Matters Oniy| 986-4366 986-9286 926-3181 | - #300-1401 LONSDALE, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC. 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Daryl Reside President, CAFE Ne Summer in Sechelt 3 terrific reasons to get. away to the Sunshine Coast this summer - THE SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS fine Conductor: Lyn Vernon Director: Edo Boersma Choreographer: Karen Boothroyd JULY 3, 4, 7,9, 10, 11 AT 7:30 PM JULY 5, 12 AT 2 PM FESTIVAL PAVILION ROCKWOOD CENTRE SECHELT, BC TICKETS $12.00 $10.00 for members, seniors and children under 12 ® For more information or to order tickets, contact: August 13-16. 1992 Rockwood Centre, Sechelt, BC Meet Canada’s authors both on and off the stage during 4 days of readings, book signings, and gourmet events. TRYSH ASHBY-ROLLS PIERRE BERTON THOMAS R. BERGER, BEST OF BRIDGE NICOLA CAVENDISH LORNA CROZIER OR. 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