& ~— Sunday, May 9, 1999 — North Shore News north shore news Adults shoul Dear Editor: Yam writing this fener in response to the previctis fet ters regarding crossing guard programs, For approximately two vears PT volun vosaloonan ad-hoe committee exploring various aptions the district and city had with regard to the adult crossing guard pro gram. The cammuttee consisted of representanves from the city and district, the RCMP, the North Vancouver school board and parents. We explored every option available to us; not only did we look at numerous traffic studies done by the RCMP, district. and city, but we explored parent/adult vol- unteer programs, Vancouver's student pro- gram and programs in many JOE MAIL B dren first. there is nowadays other areas, Pecan honestly say the best program suited to ou area at this ume is the adult crossing guard program, AMthough the district opted not to fund the pro gram, we should) cemmend North Van City council for patting the satety of our chil think crossing Ridgeway ger out there the and Moods and Keith. OX [ PERSONAL INJURY. d man cr Statistics alot and 4 poorer drivers. For thase the children show trattic more Pwoulds’t want my chil dren held responsible for others on this dangerous thoroughfare. Renter ~ talk Mr. Brown, the crossing euard at Keith and Ridgeway. Ee will set vou straight! Julie Pappajotn Nerth Vancouver more lor vou who to “should “try at Oy of and do it str Retth Emergency dialysis info offered canned your paper hap or e-mail advis- railability of a tree ofa disaster or even the closing of North Shore bridges. It contains information from the North Shore Emergency Pre ‘ gram as well as the Renal Agence . manuals are lable at the St. John Ambulance office on [ith Street and at the FAFARD Artists and Animals May 6 ~ 30, 1999 ~ Gallery 810 West 21st Street North Vancouver, BC Made possible through support of § The Vancouver Foundation, the Douglas Udell Gallery, and the North Shore News. For information please call: 604.903.3798 Public hours: 3-6 weekdays, 12-4 weekends wwwaartists4kids.com fase UG teu fo SM shea Tibi wth weiter bun © nurses station on 61) St. Pauls Hospital, Also by calling, 987-0088. Dialysis is a life-saving procedure and miss- ing treatment can be fatal. This book will at feast help for 72 hours. T hope vou can help advise those concerned where they can pick up the manuals as we have no other way to communicate. R.M. (Bob) Smitk North Vancouver rsmith1 2@home.com 2 pe Sala & Loveseot. 2 colcurs to choose TRECI ITALIAN || sofa g LOVESEAT S 9x Bedroom Ste. 2 colours, only, Fieg. $8905 sale 2988 Sole" 208 2 pes 1498-1888 Consider just a few of the numerous standard features: a 1.8 litre turbo engine, ABS brakes, dual front and front side impact airbags, power windows and an eight speaker cassette stereo. Patt rer urreaeatis a Pe YABLARIL PE EATOBE Le aE Bae HOULIr as HEAD For Sale or Lease. Prices Start at $29,100 Freight, PDI & taxes extra Drivers wanted. Ww og. sams 3999 Free Initial Consultanon Douglas W. Lahay “Oh TORS SOO-SS5 West Georgia Street, Van. 7-5700 24 HOUR MESSAGE 643-3161 VN INTERIORS Nf home furnishings || coauiTLam LOCATION GNLY -1301 UNITED PALLISER 100% LEATHER Sofa & Loveseat n Wedgewrod Ring. $4190 $ RATUZZI trom. Reg. SS098 PALLISER SOFABED In green tantly. Reg. S2S45 Sale? 1288 VILLAGEOIS 7 PC DINING SET Reg, $9998 sate 4888 te Ruspherry. 1 oaly. Reg. $6299 sate 2988 Reg. Sie DISTINCTIVE 2 PC SOTA & LOVE eg. $3998 sale 3288 Clearly, the Passat GLS is no mere base model offering. Perhaps that’s why Cor and Driver chose the Passat as their favorite from a compet- itive field of ten mid-size sedans. TEU taT Ab eerente atte Pays aur Teare Station Wagon also availal