12 ;- Wednesday, September 27, 1989 - North Shore News TO PARENTS, the invention of the disposable diaper 7,000 diapers before being’ ‘toilet trained permanently. was probably what the first man on the moon was to Environmentalists point not only to the disposable ~ scientists: a huge step forward — for parenthood. But diaper’s contribution to overflowing’ landfills but to its now the evils of disposable diapers are becoming ap- potential as a breeding ground for viruses. Grace Hospi- parent: North Americans throw away 18 billion dirty tal has already made the switch back to cloth diapers. diapers each year, with each baby using an average of Inquiring Reporter asks: Would you be prepared to use cloth diapers? inquiring reporter Elizabeth Collings Richard Nelan Steve Ritckie Chet Green ‘ Nobuko Fujita ; Andrea Varju North Vancouver North Vancouver North Vancouver North Vancouver North Vancouver... With the cloth’ diapers, It would boil down to I would probably use If I had a baby I would I'd use cloth diapers. they’re washable and it economics. When you disposables — i’m lazy. I use cloth diapers because - They’re cheaper, they last doesn’t harm the en- have a child, it costs really think I’d go for the I don’t want to foster’. longer and they’re more vironment. We always — $100,000 until they’re 18. easiest. disease and I want to beneficial to the, en- used them anyways. I'd definitely go for protect the environment. vironment. cloth. They’re more e¢co- - nomical. Cap College enrolment jumps Have you met the ENROLMENT at the North The college was allotted funding operating budget increased from Shore’s Capilano College has in- for an additional 29 classes, or 916 $15 million in 1988-89 to $19 mil- . : creased 5.62 per cent this year over spaces, this year and had its lion in 1989-90. . great great guy's? z e 7 : ar 1988. The final figures, released last Thursday, showed enrolment at the coliege after the Sept. 19 regis- [DR. MICHAEL WADE omo| tration deadline to be 5,207 stu- § i" . ge : ¥ dents compared with 4,930 st. : is pleased to announce his association with ; h Well, if you haven't yet dents enrolied following the last § 7 . < ‘ ¢ day of registration in 1988. DR. TE RRY McKAY D.M.D. - you owe it to yourself to get down to Dick's Used Car at Department ASAP! We've got SHADIAN AMBLESIDE DENTAL the most professional, SHOPS 204-1590 Bellevue Ave., knowledgeanle staff anywhere. Take advartage of the best value and quality In used cars. We pay highest for trades. Just a few more ways to show we want to earn your business, we'l! do ...: West Vancouver, B.C. V7V IA7 986-4263 FOR APPOINTMENT: 922-5544 Free home estimates Three Good Reasons You Should © 7 VL SUG Buy Your GIC at Royal Trust 90 CERA 4 3 _ Reason Number 1: High Interest Rates - A96591A Reason Number 2: Professional Advice Reason Number 3: , 88 CAVALIER. 67340 8, 935 Come to Royal ‘Trust for all of your financial needs, Not only will § . your earn competitive interest rates on a wide range of products, 88 6p RINT 967460 7,462 O4 CIERA...... °7,990 88 IROC ss0...218,298 87 FIRE IRD... £14 304 | Personal Service you will receive sound, safe advice and personal service. There are fourteen Royal Trust locations in BC., including our two North Shore branches at: 1557 Lonsdale Avenue 1760 Marine Drive North Vancouver West Vancouver 984-4466 922-3276 ROYAL TRUST “Where Advice Comes First A +4 Credit Rating “Member CDIG