8 — Wednesday, December 31, 1997 — North Shore News north shore news ——_—_ Mo | Did you know, more than half of the children treated at B.C's Children’s Hospital have genetically-linked health problems? NVD pay raise queried Dear Editor: Borrowing a phrase from the Sun, “Question Eversthing.” T have a ques- tion. Ernie Crist now scemys determined to tri- mph over all opposition (and common sense!) in his pursuit of achieving a pay scale of 30% the mayor's income. Isn't this the same Crist who got his start in public life by writing passionate letters to the editor while a shop steward for the union ac the old shipyards at the toot of Lonsdale? Now, this de stand defender of unionism and the working man’s rights against big management and big govern- ment has himself become, shall we say, part of the problem. Nothing like a taste of ‘holding the whip to change ao man's philosophy, is there? Pd be laughing, if this weren't so serious. My carly pension takes a “clawhack™ this month of 58%, leaving me with $602 out of a Success f) at swap Dear Editor: “Awesome, just awesome,” = remarked a woman clutching a bag as | was admiring a collection of items from another woman's car, which held skis, a helmet and a door knocker on top of a full crunk. The Drop, Swap and Go was coordinated by North Shore Recycling on Saturday, Nov. 27. It was the first of its kind. You took in items you no longer wanted (clothing, books, household items) and, for each item, received a voucher that allowed you to take home any item someone else brought. In other words, you could bring in a pocket book and come home with a vacuum cleaner. Baking, coffee and tea were complimentary. There was 2 No-moncy request but those attending were asked to bring in a canned donation to the food bank. It was just a wonderful afternoon and we came home with a car filled with rrea- sures. Maureen Rae-Chute of North Shore Recycling and her 16 helpers should be commended for a super idea and the time they invested for us. They also provided reev- Vancouver B.C.A.A. - APPROVED CENTRE modest. $1,450 monthly, and these people want a 32% 2 What plane are thes living on, anv way? Not mine, for sure! Whatever happesed to governments responsive to their clectorate’s wast these all “one shor wonders” Gna run” mission? Pd think about this, if Po were them because seme ofus weren't born vester- Timothy Renshaw’s Dee. 14 cohiumn I've had a aa ante a of major surgeries there over ears myself, and | don't dike what's hap sning there lately. Generally speaking, that old “whip and ch lion-taming philosophy doesn’t work as well as “patience, perseverance and a pint of sweet off.” But how do we con- vince the slaw learners? Ray Sutton North Vancouver LORMOTIV COLLISION SPECIALISTS | | A.R.A. e wt ALL MAKE COLLISION REPAIRS “LIFETIME GUARANTEE” Alternative transportetion arranged FALKING * Estimates * 2 10 fiaisis.. 985-7455 174 Pemberton, N. Van (5 biks south of Marine) Consultation Same owner for 3% “Years Folhal ts Your Hot Water Tank OVER 8 Yrs Old? Maybe it’s time to replace it with the NEWEST & THE BEST from my friends at HILLCREST > IN AN EMERGENCY if your Water Heater starts to leak... 1. Turn off water at Top of Tank 2. Tum off Electricity or Gas - me? Friday, & Saturda y January 1-3,1998 -