GPEN LETTER TO JUSTICE MINISTER JOHN CROSBY I would like to introduce myself to you as a presently concerned Katimavik participant. Last week when I learned about the termination of Katimavik, I in- stantly felt a combination of anger, disappointment, resent- ment, fear and sadness. Allow me to tell you just what the program is about and what it has done for me, as 1 feel it is nec- essary to provide some informa- tion because, obviously, not much can be known or a worthwhile program such as this would not be cancelled indefinitely. Katimavik is described as ‘‘a volunteer program for youth"’. However, it is much more than that. We are experiencing life! We are living with other people from all across this country. Everyday we learn something new about cach individual and the area in which they live. We are not learning only random facts, such as how many fishing towns there are along the northern coast of Newfoundland, Rather, we are being taught communication skills, we are discavering the dramatic contrasts which exist between the provinces, Royal Society miffed over Mulroney offer Dear Editor: I am writing concerning a gift of $400,000 which Mr. Mulroney made to the Academie Francaise to endow an annual scholarship of $40,000 for the francophone world community. It is regrettable that the gov- ernment did not give this role to the Royal Society of Canada, an organization created by the Cana- dian Parliament over a hundred years ago and the only one which could rightfully be called our Na- tional Academy. This gesture ‘reveals the ig- Free speech takes beating Dear Editor: Despite Les Bewley’s credentials as soldier, scholar, writer, lawyer and judge, your correspondent Martin Thompson mounts an ugly ad hominem attack upon this committed patriot whose life has been dedicated to ethical democracy. Does Thompson really believe it calls for deep research by a writer — or anyone else — to conclude that powerful and paranoic Israel question the consensus that, if nu- Ski access should not be impeded Dear Editor: Re: Cypress Bow] Access 1 live within 20 minutes drive of Cypress Bowl and, since its cre- ation as a Class A provincial park, I have enjoyed the area for cross- country skiing, downhill skiing and wilderness hiking. I find the ski areas to be capably managed by Cypress Recreations, but am appalled by the recent events on the mountain, which mean that I can no longer make trips to Black, Strachan or Hollyburn peaks, either on skis or on foot. I understand that my access to the Howe Sound Crest trail, Black Mountain and Strachan will be denied, and I am not willing to pay a trail-user fee to reach Hollyburn peak, when I do not need to use the groomed trails. It seems that the present opera- tors ignore Section 3.05 of their permit, which clearly states that the ‘‘Permittee shall not unreasonably impede any person from passing freely and without charge over or through the unim- proved controlled recreation area during any ski season.” In neighboring ski areas and in previous years at Cypress Bowl, an amicable relationship has existed between the ski operators and the wilderness hikers. I hope that the present unhappy situation will be resolved as soon as possible, before further bad _ feelings are incurred. Jane Fawkes West Vancouver clear war suddenly erupts, chances are it will be started by an armed- to-the-teeth and bellicose Israel? Finally, would he be crowing so if he really believed Les Bewley lacked competence? With the gagging of Bewley, this dangerous world grows a little more dangerous and freedom-of- expression takes another kicking. Fortunately, resistance builds. Wilf Blair Surrey norance of people in high places of what the society is, or the refusal to recognize it and use it as such. Are our fellows inferior to aca- demicians of other countries? But, of course, the society does not have a cupola under which to host its guests and give them ego trips by means of elaborate recep- tions. Pierre Garneau Ottawa, Outlario on't let Katimavik be political our eyes are being opened to the political, social, and economic conditions in the different regions of Canada. Through Katimavik 1 have travelled from Sudbury, Ontario, to St. Anthony, Newfoundland, on to Vancouver, and 1 will be going to Montreal. In six mozths ] have gained more knowledge and developed a deep love for my country and I have also grown in- ternally. All of my new-found awareness I credit to Katimavik. Honestly, | do not know or understand everything about poli- tics, but then again who does? 7 - Fridsy, March 14, 1986 — North Shore News However, I strongly feel that what exists between two parties is a game, and the object of the game is to stamp out all of the other party’s ideas and developments. However, I pray that this is not the case, for if it is, the futures of many young Canadians and the future of Canada itself are being cheated out of developing all of their potential to the fullest. 1 do not know of any political party who wants to be responsible for that! Janine Carscadden Katimavik participant Vancouver Words of wisdom Dear Editor: Our federal government may be interested in a quote made by Thomas Jefferson in 1801:— ‘*] place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest danger to be feared. To preserve our in- dependence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. If we run into such debts, we must be taxed in our meat and drink, in our necessities and in our com- forts, in our labor and in our amusements. If we can prevent the government from wasting the labor of the people, under the pretense of caring for them, they will be happy.”” So said Thomas Jefferson in 1801. Howard Brown West Vancouver A good day for a test drive. See your Samurai dealer for a test drive a." head for the open road, And when you run out of road, keep on going. Samurai was made for such moments. Standard: Easy to remove/install canvas top. Standard: 5-speed transmission. Standard: Sporty, white spoked wheels. Standard: Plush, comfortable front bucket seats. Standard: ‘Go Where You Want’ driving pleasure. Standard: 24 month/40,000 km. power train warranty. Standard: Much, much more! See ycur Samurai dealer for your test drive. 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