I suppose all of us have hitchhiked at. one time or another and arrived in complete safety. Although most parents try to discour- age their. children from hitchhiking, just by driving around it is obvious that hundreds of young people do hitchhike. This week the Inquiring Reporter asks: *‘‘What do you think of hitchhiking?’’ ,Don Eliwood North Vancouver Ive hitchhiked a lot; there are dangers. You never know who is going to pick you up. At least a person should choose a_ safe place _ to hitchhike, like an entrance ramp to a highway. SSA AAMAS ceanrnengnerencoamananne” MAYOR PETER JONES addresses opep-air crowd at West Vancouver municipal hall Monday during ceremony to kick off Canada Week celebrations [Peter Calkin photo]. A crowd estimated -at about 200 turned out Monday evening for West Vancouv- er’s official launching of Canada Week, June 27 to July 2—marked by a short ceremony outside the muni- cipal hall. The West Vancouver Band played and Mayor Peter Jones formally proclaimed the start of the national celebration, flanked by the police and fire chiefs and other dignitaries, including provincial Labor Minister Allan Williams. The pro- ceedings also featured a flag LADIES Black Black Pat White raising by members of the West Van branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Mayor Jones noted that West Vancouver was ‘‘twin- ned’’ with Verdun, Quebec, ten years ago and that, on a visit there last fall, he had been given a warm welcome by the mayor and council of the French-Canadian city. Labor Minister Williams, MLA for West Vancouver-. Howe Sound, delivered greetings to the crowd from the provincial government. ‘ HI-FASHION BOOTS “ Ridiculously Priced... [With Any Purchase] Blue Denim [with and without platforms] ROBINA SHOES SEE AD PG. 12 FOR DETAILS Janet Ditchburn ; North Vancouver Hitchhiking can be danger- ous. I never hitchhike at night; I feel safer in the daytime. It is faster than taking the bus. of Vancouver National Har- bours Board that stated: ‘‘The NHB is not prepared to give any assurance that it will not interfere with regard to any action by the City Council respecting develop- ments in any of the City’s heavy industrial zones.”’ The NHB letter goes on to quote the British North America Act, pointing out that the federal gévernment . has the last word. Alderman Howard insisted that, because of this situa- tion, the city is powerless to do anything. Alderman Dean countered by saying she expected the ¢ Old Rink PrOSeMtS ise June 29 coming July 6 - 9 Captain Beefhourt 135 West Ist. , N.Van reservations 986-1331 Ray Brant ; North Vanceuver I used to hitchhike a lot and I met a lot. of nice people. There are dangers and young girls just have to decide if it’s worth the risk. . federal government would ‘hesitate to take such a stand because they would be ‘reluctant to be the imperial tyrant over the colony of North Vancouver.’ ‘In all good faith,’’ Dean said, ‘‘we cannot do this to the citizens of North Van....it would be a slap in the face.”’ Alderman Jim Warne sug- gested that even with the 175-foot restriction council might end up. in court, because a grain. elevator could not build an adequate facility to that: height. He said he would like to see the height only: slightly restric- ted. 7 Council recessed the meet- ing on Monday night to resume the next evening so that they could discuss the matter further. PARTICIPATION The Canadian movement tor personal fitness Pou tuirieetay foller appearing | - July Pearse Ward North Vancouver — Hitchhiking is not a smart thing to do by yourself, . especially if you are a girl. IT hitchhike up Mt. Seymour to ski, because the bus service ‘is inadequate. McKAY CLIFFORD GEORGE of North Vancouver, B.C., passed away on June 25, 1977, age 61 years. Survived by his loving wife Rete, daughter Mrs. Penny Wanek, 4 sons, Paul, Christian, Ken and George, 10 granddchildren, also his sister Mrs. Florence Clayton & brother Donn. ‘Memorial service was held 136 W 16th St. NV > 980-8816 5 gal canopy aquarium 10 gal canopy aquarium 15 gal canopy aquarium 18 gal canopy aquarium 2?¢ gal canopy aquarium Mrs. Joan Ross North Vancouver These days, it is too dangerous for young people to hitchhike, “but I would imagine it’s safer if they go ‘in a group. June 28th at 3:30 p.m. in the Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. Cremation. In Heu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Heart Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arr- angements through the Mem- orial Society of B.C & First .Memorial.Services Ltd. ‘Westlynn Mall 986-4812 512.99 56.95 514.99 $7.95 517.99 510.95 $17.95 $13.95 $19.95 $15.95 [all gallons in U.S.] supplies are limited! fish of the week mozesmisicqque mowils breeders (reg. *1.49) ‘136 Wost 15th, North Vancouver 080-6816 Weatlynn 086-4612 North Vancouver 69... 1359 Marine Drive, Wost Vancouver, 622-3121 Mall,