Reader claims L. Canyon fact sheet is misleading Dear Editor: Recently the District of North Vancouver sent out a fact sheet with their water bills that falsely stated that “‘there have never been any plans to log or develop any part of Lynn Canyon Park.” Contrary to what they say, the Official Community Plan clearly designates for housing a parcel of land that had been described in their Key Plan as Lynn Canyon Park throughout the 1950s, ‘60s and °70s. Part of this land was purchased 39 years ago on the un- derstanding that it be set aside as park and never be subdivided. This parcel contains the main trail from the suspension bridge to Rice Lake which is a 20-minute walk along mostly level ground. It is because this trail is on level ground that they wanted to put houses on it. This fact can be proven by look- ing at the district Official Com- munity Plan map. It shows the designated housing extending as far west as the 175m contour line which clearly puts housing in the area sold to the district for park land. During my investigation | also found a major park study produc- ed by the District of North Van- couver in 1963 where they describe the Lynn Canyon system as being 560.46 acres. They are now claim- ing the park is only 350 acres plus 62 acres down from the garbage dump. * So ‘what happeaed to the re- maining 148 acres between 1963 and now? During that iiine they never admitted reducing the size of the park. It appears that the district has simply redrawn the boundaries ICBC shows spirit Dear Editor: I thought your readers would enjoy hearing this good news story: Mr. Andy Neimers, manager of community relations at Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (CBC), called me in mid- December to inquire whether any of our long-term care clients might like to receive a Christmas plant. He had close to 300 poinset- tia/mum plants as part of their of- fice decor and wanted them to be distributed prior to Christmas to people who might not otherwise receive one. We were delighted to cooperate. Some of our clients were moved to teass, all were touched by the thoughtful gesture. The ICBC print shop designed an attractive enclosure card. ICBC drivers helped with the larger deliveries to seniors’ housing com- plexes. Our North Shore Health staff and volunteers delivered to individuals in their homes across the North Shore. Allin all, it was a wonderful ex- perience reflecting the true spirit of the season. Nelleme Fabbro Coordinator of volunteers North Shore Health Remove Sunshine Giris Dear Editor: I thought ut last the general con- sensus of opinion had penetrated and the obscene Sunshine Girl pic- tures were a thing of the past. However, over the past few months I have noticed a tendency towards the old unpleasant style, and the Sunday, Jan. 28 edition surpassed anything in suggestive and crude display — it is appall- ing, and {[ know | am far from alone in my feelings. Please, please eliminate these girls from your pages in the name of decency in a so-called family newspaper. Gillian Carder West Vancouver Valentine’s Day Brunch 11 » February 10 & a7 Complete with Harpist RN TS x PO ee = REI eS Special Valentine’s Day Dinner February 14 (Harpist) 2427 Marine Drive, West Van. 926-8838 without (telling anyone and is now saying the park is not threatened because it does not conflict with the new boundaries. In light of the above facts, Bob Hunter's apology to the mayor is completely ludicrous, especially since he never even asked us for our facts before writing his article. 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