mailbox Politi Dear Editor: On ovehatf of the Joint Shop) Stewards Council representing 11 unions at Burrard Yarrows Cor- poration. We take exception to the Right Honorable Ron Huntington's statements in his interview printed in your paper of February 3, 1980. In reference to “fat cats whose expectations exceed their work output,” with Interest rates at 14%, mortgages at 13% and double digit inflation, I can assure him there are not many “fat cats” in B.Y.C. The workers in Burrard are proud of the fact that their work outpul is second to none, just look at = our delivery dates, always on schedule. More facts needed ITIClans are the ‘fat cats’ ‘not being able to compete with other = in- dustrialized nations of the world”, B.Y.C. is in the forefront of ship repairs. We constantly secure major refits and conversions to ships from all over the world, competing against countries like Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Western Europe. In the other small yards on the North Shore, Bel-Air ts now constructing two off- shore vessels for Brazil, Allied Shipbuilders are building fish boats’ for the U.S.A., Vancouver Shipyard is building an offshore vessel for Brazil. I think we are competing well with other industrialized nations. In my opinion politicians are the “fat cats” whose expectation levels exceed their work output, and their productivity leaves much to be desired, especially in the last year. His solution “belt tightening.” What a joke. Our belts have run out of holes. The Right Honorable Mr. Huntington would do well to remember that the two largest shipyards he in his constituency. Derogatory remarks that he has made against B.C. workers will do him ill good. We respectfully suggest that he looks after our interest and not make cheap political crack shotsatus. J. Fitzpatrick Chairman, Joint Shop Steward Council Burrard Y arrows Corp. on West Van budget Dear Editor: The questionnaire in the Municipal News received in each West Van home this week raises many doubts and questions. The average taxpayer just does not have enough in- formation to answer to these items objectively. Fur- thermore, these are decisions Mayor and Council were elected to make, with the necessary facts at hand and the best interests of the community m mind. In response to item No. 9, who ts requesting a tree cutting crew? It seems to me that a lot of service could be purchased from existing companies for $65,700. a Hands off ! Dear Editor: Since 1976 all our athletes have trained many hours daily, seven days a week, in order to brng home to Canada Laurels from the Olympics. Last time the Russians were the far-best overall With their elimination the Games would be meaningless A boycott would deeply hurt our own youth who are by now putting forth their utmost for the moment when they will put their abthty to test with all the other nations (Name witheld by request) MORE MAILBOX P. A20 year. without duplicating equipment and expertise. When people move to West Van they know full well that we live in a rain forest, and those who find the trees objectionable should = ask themselves if they would prefer wet basements. In fairness to the present Library Board, taxpayers should be told that for the last two years the Board has voluntarily reduced its budget, and at the same time expanded its service. Hardly the action of irresponsible directors. They deserve our instead of job more appreciation making their difficult chopping a further _ from their operating budget. West Van has had a tradition of good govern- ment for many years and we have been blessed with a fine community. It has developed because of in- formed and involved citizens, not self-serving answers toa popular opinion poll. Before we return this form we should ask many questions, get facts and do some thinking. (Mrs.) E. Frances Hall West Vancouver DRAPERY CLEANING Let the specialists at Roy's handle your valuable draperies Our large volume lets us charge com petitively tow prices and we guarantee no shrinkage. We take the ‘worry’ out of drapery cleaning. 987-3431 987-3233 ROY'S DRY CLEANING 648 Queensbury Ave., North Vancouver shipyard © ~ ee oe A7-Sunday News, February 10, 1980 SOMETIMES THE BEST IS RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES... DISCUS MUSIC WORLD, YOUR ONLY LOGICAL CHOICE. THE SPECIALS ar ‘BOB SEGER STRANGER IN TOWN ALAN PARSONS PROJECT Ass EVE BLONDIE EAT TO THE BEAT 4a 1160 Marine Drive, North Vancouver OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! APRIL WINE HARDER...FASTER RUS PERMANENT WAVES Ase THE BABYS UNION JACKS 48s STONEBOLT KEEP IT ALIVE Ass e SALE EXPIRES SAT FEB 16 ALAN PARSONS PROJECT 44 | ROBOT JEFFERSON STARSHIP asx FREEDOM AT POINT ZERO BOB SEGER LIVE BULLET J. GEILS LOVE STINKS plus hundreds of in store specials qj