AILBOX Keeping are from public? i Dear Editor: | have been reading with great interest these last couple of weeks the comments from a variety of North Shore residents regarding Coun. Rod Clark's ‘‘$50 voting tax" which NVC Council voted dewn, { cannot agree more strongly with the comments of John In- gram (‘Letter of the Day,"’ Cct. 6): ‘lL would suggest he is on the wrong track. The right to vote is a privilege, not a duly.”” In addition, I) would like to elaborate on his comments re- garding ‘‘the most secretive coun- cil we have ever experienced.” i had reason to recently attend a regular. meeting of council where business. relating ‘10 the Social Planning. Advisory Committee Fund thanks for support vs Dear Editor: On behalf of the Save the Children Fund of British Colum- bia, I would like to take this op-- .. portunity to thank everyone who ‘attended our recent Bulb Sale at - Lonsdale Quay Market. “We would also like to thank the ‘City ‘of North Vancouver for _ donating the bulbs and Lonsdale Quay Market for providing us with such pleasant surroundings from which to sell the bulbs. ‘A total of $2,800 was raised > through the sale of bulbs. Doreen Rowe North Vancouver 6 6" Tomorrow { tiie voters of North Vancouver will be voting for change and a.new approach to the tuturc. This election must be about the future, not the past. It must be about what will be, not what should have (SPAC) was brought up. As co-chair of SPAC 1) was naturally very interested and felt it would be nice to have the matter (which had been outstanding business for nearly four months) brought up at council and resolv- ed. Coun. Clark went to great lengths to ensure that this legiti- mate business of council was again delayed when he suggested that the discussion be held ‘tiv cam- era’’ (read: secretly), ostensibly to keep those members of the com- mittee in attendance from feeling they have been ‘‘put on the spot.” There was absolutely no legiti- inate reason for. that meeting {o be held in camera. There are, in my mind, very few iteras of business that come before council that should be hidden from the scrutiny of the citizens of North Vancouver City and mo- tions like Conn. Clark's only serve to further erode public confidence in our elected officials. Council is paid to decide the business of the city ... as citizens we fave a right! to know what those decisions are and to have an , opportunity to know who voted how on those decisions. ] find it passing strange that Clark would be so much in favor of citizen involvement that he would be willing to tax citizens who choose not to take that in- - volvement to the ballot box and yet, al the same time, keep secrets from them on issues that should be public. Which is it, Coun. Clark? Marsali Maclver, candidate North Vancouver City Council ‘That woman’ Harris gets this reader’s vote | Lear Editor: {n response to Lorne G&G. Drummond’s Oct. 6 letter, I am amazed at this mercifully short piece of irrelevant rhetoric concerning Coun. Janice Harris’ alleged ‘‘poke at the Karen Magnussen Arena.” 1, too, dm of the opinion that a full-sized swimming pool would have best served the Lynn Valley community (or any other community for that matter) instead of the present $5.9 million wave pool. Such a large sum of money should have provided the community with a multi-pur- pose water facility as opposed to the questionable limitations and lasting benefits of an assimilated and-, costly wave pool. ‘“That woman” has my con- fidence and also my vote. Doreen Ritchie North Vancouver been. It’s about a new gencration of leadership and a new vision, not yesterday’s politicians, policies or personalities. It’s about setting a new course and establishing values for the future, not sending a message al about the past. The people elected on October 25 can do noth- ing about yesterday. But the views:and values of the newly elected members will have a profound effect on lowering our tax burden, reducing our debt, improving the quality of life here in North Vancouver, re-establishing the economic health of our country to protect the social safety net we hold so dear. It’s about building an environment that will create private sector jobs without using more government spending to put us deeper in debt. Your voice on October 25 will change the way government and its bureaucracy operate, their priorities and how they respond to represent the values, wishes, and needs of the people of North Vancouver. 1 believe that the policies and the person you select must represent a practical, com- “passionate approach.to change—a responsible and well thought out approach to, bring about real change—without an upheaval that puts at risk, neighbours and friends who need our help and programs that protect Thank You Your Understanding Reaitor SONIA ANDERSON It's your move... Call today. Bus: 926-6011 Res: 926- 1086 Fl remind ROYAL | LaPAGE Candidate for School Trustee CIVIC ELECTION NOV. 20 | "REMENIBRANCE DAY | November 11, 1993 " The flower that means. peace. We ask you. § fo remember all those who are only memories ’.B by your donation to the fund which helps ex service- men and women and their dependents in- time of need. : WE WEAR A POPPY — DISPLAY A WREATH CARE POPPY TAG DAYS - NOVEMBER 4,5,6 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Br. ett8, 123 W, 15th St. N. Van, - 988-3712 of 905-3255 ~ Br. #60, 690 - 18th St., W. Van. 9224925 A.NAE. Vets of CDA #45 Br. #4 119 E. 3rd St., N. Van. “4830 tynn Valtey Ad, WY 988-7631 - 987-2050 | To bring about the changes necessary in Ottawa, ‘you need a strong, courageous and independent voice to speak on behalf of the people of North : Vancouver. That cannot be achieved with a a protest vote or a spoiled ballot. Creating the changes you demand also means selecting the. individual who | will consult with hyou to carry your message, your values and your priorities - to Ottawa. In this election it is more critical than ever to go below the surface of the lead- ers’ speeches and the national party policies ” and programs to look closely at the party’s/ ‘local candidate. Voters must understand a candidate’s values, motivation, integrity and priorities to ensure that the candidate he or she selects has the values, commitment, presence -and the independence to not only carry ‘the message but also make surc it’s heard. I believe the key question that a North Vancouver voter must ask on election day is “Which candidate best represents my values and my views and who can I trust: to make the changes { would make if I was the member in Ottawa?” I believe that fam that candidate and I ask for your support on election day. If you have any questions or need a ride to the polls please call me al 988-6187. 9.9 dl 7 Hib FAle ae Will McMarti our values and the quality of life here on the North Shore. ; arin THE WILL FOR McMARTIN, WILL CHANGE Progressive Conservative Authorized by Wayne Ziclke, official agent of Will McMartin