a EM mailbox [>< With the passing of another year I have a few ‘thoughts which I have at- ~ tempted to reduce to writing in an effort to share. I feel quite certain of a few things. We are all a little older, perhaps a little wiser. Each of _ us has experienced momen- ‘tary success and - setback. : Friends have been found, ’ friends have becn lost. The beginning of this New Year, - like the start of each new day “brings with it the opportunity to re-instate our _ guiding - principles, : . A few which are dear to me are well stated by the late Efeanor Roosevelt, I say, “Thank | It's up re people, not government Dear Editor: ‘West Vancouyer “] have never given a very deep thought to a philosophy of life, though I have a few ideas that I think are useful to me. One is that you do whatever comes your way as well as vou can, and another is that you think as little as - possible about yourself and as much as possible about other people, and about things that are interesting. The third is that you get more Joy out of giving joy to others and should put a good deal of thought ‘into the happiness that you are able to give.”* : 1 am of the sincere belief that all communities will benefit if each of us lives with Doug ‘Collins, your ‘84 ~ quotes’’ column. was "priceless. ‘ Happy New Year to everybody at the News. | - Elizabeth Gibson ; greater patience, tolerance and compassion for one another. My thought — individual action and not government legislation can bring the necessary relief to the challenges which we as a society face. Thank you for allowing me - to share these ideas, | wish all, peace and contentment - throughout 1985. Mark Sager Alderman_ West Vancouver Choose from: the Leading - Brands! . AT Wednesday, January 9, 1985 - North Shore News a draperies» by S. Laursen “IN HOME SERVICE” Custom draperies & bedspreads. | Labor— $5.50 pr. panel unlined, 36. 50 lined - All blinds 30% off list prices: Track service & alterations Phone for FREE estimates: ~ call 987-2966 “BETAMAX SL 2401 BETAMAX §L2300 . Ron Zalko workouts, a So You Can Have Your Coke And Eat It Tol ACADEMIC. NIVERSIT* 730 Marine Ds. 736 Marine Dr. * North Vancouver North Vancouver 986-3487 . 964-651)” : “Total REMODELLED. The famous Ron Zolko aerobic workouts ... ginness.. -intermediate,..odvanced...weight Incining.:. a : : p. 4 on ne aa free weighs... personalized instruction...best music... lockers... showers...for men ond women. Wollf System yach | . _ Toning Cente: , bobysitting.:. lots of tual NORTH VAN. -