Rink complaint Dear Editor: Tam writing in response to the Jeter iw the editor in the Oct. 16 North Shore News, “Rink project bugs Berkley resident.” Iam involved in the ice rink project on Mount Seymour Parkway and Berkley and I take great offence 10 the allegations asserted by this Berkley resident. It is untrue that “construction sites have their own rules which are ... diffe rt the ones you and T must ot ov" All construction sites are strictly con- trolled by stringent WCB regulations and by North Vancouver District bylaws which are regularly monitored by the appropriate enforcement personnel. In the event of infraction of regulations, immediate disciplinary action typically occurs north shore news MAIL Box such as fines and the shut down of the pro- ject. In the case of the rink project, it has been inspected by all relevant agencies, even including onsite visits by Mayor Don Bell, and it hs been declared to be an extremely efficient operation and in total compliance with all relevant regulations including nvise bylaws. The writer of this complaint is quite right in stating that we all five in a democratic sys- tem, carrying with it all of its various accou- trements. In fact, the regulations that moni- tor the construction industry were instituted to control, benefit and prote that very society of democracy. Paul Harvey West Vancouver Public education in bad shape Dear Editor: I see that Education Minister Pau! Ramsey was in North Vancouver recently. He repeated hod tee that public education is in shape Public « education is not in good shape. Already the government has backed off in replacing, portables. Teachers were just finding out on the first day of school where they would be working — that is, not only what grade or classroom, but in some cases what school, It will be bad this fall, and I predict a year from now it will be chaos. I saw reactions to Pamsey’s visit from North Vancouver School District officials (West Van officials were apparently not avail- able), No MLA was quoted, so I presume none was contacted. North Shore MLAs (all four) do care about education, and are happy to say so. The Liberal opposition voted against the agreement in commtistee, the deal cooked up “by Glen Clark and the BCTF executive. Give us a call sometime Jeremy Dalton, MLA West Vancouver-Capilano Nood Shutters Don’ Lbe fooled by” polyvinyl imitation shutters | 1 owheheyou can buy. qeiality, wood for less% AlN” Si! dye Huan ited donot Cuaity iy brush Te etn BS are = | ey eee cIsAUuo tor awtamay Va LITERS SHAD CING Ld | RS ASH 3bry ~ IN( cod inte val rate rarCaliforniaaslantation shutter BES 4) fade. chip. pe ef OG CH rack eeanly, N tate 7. ea HynterDougas "Goo, - Helen O’Grady _ Children’s Drama Academy comes to Vancouver all elements of Sunday, September 27, 1998 — North Shore News - 9 rings hollow Reader fed up with anti-Nisga’a comments Dear Editor: It seems that week after week Messrs. Lautens, Renshaw and Wright take turns in repeating their comments on the Nisga’a deal. Last fall ‘Trevor Lautens was invited north to see the reality of Nisga’a lite for himself. Did he go and learn something? The Nisga‘’a will have their own form of government and our three wise men think that it will be to our detriment, In the U.K., the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands have their own partiaments. — Furthermore, when William, Duke of Norm: andy, owned the Channel Islands he conquered England. The islanders claim’ that England belongs to them. But the Brits do not seem to have Help! There's a teen in my house! Family Services of the North Shore recognizes that parenting teenage children can be a real challenge. We offer two courses led by experi- enced, professional experts to help parents with the specific chal- lenges of raising teenage children. Help! There's a Teen in My a House helps parents to recognize the transition from child to teen and the teenager's need for inde- pendence during this phase in their lives. This will give parents tips to allow the whole family to function in a more light- hearted fashion. For example: “ Give teens choices on their knickers in a twist over this, so perhaps Noel Wright could relax a little. Things might not be as bad as he fears. "As for the laws that might be formuiated by the Nisga’a what difference will they make? We are governed by over 200,000 laws and over 350,000 regulations and none of us knows them all. Every day we leave home hoping not to be caught in violation of the multitude of unknowns. Noel Wright appears to be appalled by the extent of the Nisga’a land reclaim. [ take it that he has neither bought nor sold a car or a house. How I wish that he dealt in cars or houses. With his principle of not asking for too much it would be a pleasure to do busi- threatening, clothes. “": ¢ Choices come with repercussions, such as dirty jeans left on the floor aren't clean to. wear. A messy room is an exten- ' sion of making their own choices. Home needs tv be a safe “4 place where teens can have down iime too. © Curfew is a safety issue not a control issue so be consistent and feel com- fortable with your rules and the consequences. _ ness with him. Members of the pinkish- gray tribe like Noel and me will not be able to vote in the Nisga’a arca. There is nothing new in this. | do not recall vot- ing on the GST or PST. Nor do 1 recall voting on salaries, 1x free allowances and_ pensions for MPs and Senators. And Paul Martin has never asked me to vate on the incom- rehensible tax system and the burden of annually increasing taxation. In short, I’ve had enough of the comments on the Nisga’a deal which appear to be for the dillation of those who think, talk and act as their guts guide them. Stanley G Wickham North Vancouver Nineteen years ago, after a very successful career as a teacher, actress and TV : presencer Helen O’Grady opened the Helen O'Grady Children’s Drama Academy in Australia. Today, classes are held in hundred of locations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Britain, South Africa, Malaysia and Singapore. Helen is proud to bring the wonderful benefits of her highly successful programme ‘to Vancouver. The aim of the Academy is to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and skill in verbal communication through a unique programme in drama, speech -and movement. Children find our classes highly motivating and parents everywhere are delighted with the results! Classes are now enrolling in: Capilano Seymour West Vancouver Lynn Valley Phone Principal Jo-Ann Pawliw at 929-9709 Helen O'Grady CHILDREN'S DRAMA ACADEMY 101 -255 West Ist Street, North Vancouver 1410 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver Call 988-5281, Local 208 or Fax 988-3961 . hal Services ofthe North Shor @ edicated to’ lhe