pients to help themselves by giving them a geniie push. ‘Meanwhile, advocacy groups are outraged by the move, saying the government is punishing people for not having work or job skifls. Inquiring Reporter asks pecple if they support cutting ‘‘employables’’ off welfare who aren’s tcoking for work. THE B.C. government sent out a message Iast week to ‘‘employables’’ on welfare: no job hunt, no welfare che- que. These people, roughly 49,000 who are single or couples, must preve to the government by Aug. 23 they have been searching fer work or forfeit their right to welfare. The government says ii is helping welfare reci- agree with welfare crackdown? inquiring reporter Elizabeth Collings Joyce Smith Port Moody I agree with him because he’s cutting them off welfare unless they’re looking for work. There are people who need welfare and people who Diana Millen North Vancouver Assuming Vander Zalm’s going to do it in a fair, reasonable 2nd consisteut manner, I’m for it. Some people abuse it, others have legitimate reasons. Rob Findlxy North Vancouver I think it’s great. People go on welfare because the minimum wage is so low. They should make people on welfare work for the government in un-skilled Kay Thornton North Vancouver There must be some who would work if they could Bet it. If they’re only go- ing to be paid $5 for do- ing 2 good job, I don’t think it’s enough today. use it as a crutch. my WEST VANCOUVER Stricter smoking bylaw considered A TOUGHER new smoking bylaw has been introduced for the con- sideration of West Vancouver District Council. By MAUREEN CURTIS ‘ Contributing Writer “West Vancouver was one of the first Lower Mainland municipalities to introduce smok- ing regulations,’’ said Ald. tMark Sager at the July 31 council meeting. He explained that the changes being contemplated will bring West Vancouver's laws more into line with simitsr lews in other Lower Mainland municipalities. ‘Smoking is thus banned from public places, including elevators, Stairways, washrooms, taxis (ex- cept with consent), buses, service courters, retail shops, reception areas (except where otherwise des- ignated), hospitals, health clinics, medical or dental offices. Except where there is a desig- nated area for the purpose, there is to be no smoking in care facilities, restaurants, places of employment and places of public assembly. A proprietor may designate all or a portion of his premizes as a smoking area, as long as the bylaw does not stipulate otherwise, and as long as the proprietor posts signs and ensures the effects of smoking do not affect non-smok- ing areas. ’ A maximum fine of $2,006 can be imposed for smoking in non- smoking areas where signs are posted. Continued smoking offences can jobs. be punished with a daily fine of up to $50. In discussion on the new bylaw, Ald. Carol Ann Beynoids re- quested that council comply with the North Shore Health Depart- ment’s suggestion that neighborhood public houses (pubs) be included with restaurants and not be exempted from smoking regulations. “Our general services committee recommends against that,’’ replied Mayor Don Lanskail. Ald. Mark Sager explained that neighborhood houses with more than 30 seats are required to pro- vide non-smoking areas. The proposed bylaw with its revisions has heen referred to local busiuess and ratepayer groups for consideration and comment. DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER , NOTICE IDE VILLAGE REVITALIZATION HASE Il IMPAIRED DRIVING Hunter Ardagh Vern Argue Vancouver I don’t see anything wrong with these people who are able to work. 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The work includes replacernent of curb, gutter and sidewalk: road replacement and resurfacing; and installation of new street lighting, landscaping bricks, and underground utility wiring, on Bellevue Avenue between 13th and 19th Streets (and including 1300 Block lane), on 16th Street between Bellevue and Argyle Avenues, on 17th Street between Bellevue Avenue and Marine Drive, and on Argyle Avenue between 13th and 16th Streets. Reasonable pedestrian access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Work is scneduled from Monday to Friday from no earlier than 7:0C a.rn. ta no later than 7:00 p.m. TEMPORARY DETOURS FOR ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC WILL 8E IN EFFECT FROM TIME TO TIME DURING THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD... ALL BUSINESSES !N THE AMBLESIDE AREA WILL BE OPEN AS USUAL. For a weekly update of the construction schedule, please consult the Sunday editian of the North Shore News.