A110 - Wednesday, May 9, 1984 - North Shore News inquiring reporter by Ellsworth Dickson ECENTLY, a North Shore minister advocated that, as Christians, his con- gregation should become personally responsible for what is going on in society and actively take, steps to improve things by pro- testing the lack of trees being replanted, tak- ing part in anti-nuclear walks, etc. Today’s question ts: ‘‘Should the Church get involved in business and politics?’’ Moira Royal North Vancouver 1 think the Church should stick to the spiritual side of life. | don’t like the idea of the Church encouraging its members to promote its own particular ideas on to the business and political community. Jacquie Howett North Vancouver 1 think the Church should encourage its members to speak out as Christians, or whatever, and get involved in the issues of the day Generally, | think most Church members are upstanding and responsible people who can make a constructive contribution Glen Wilson North Vancouver There ts a rale for the Church ino both business and politics 1 think the Church is in a position to help many people But I’m not sure about rndividual Church members advocating has own Church's teas Rack Pomwell North Vancouver Some fhiiies Lobe et outa C bate th pokes ahs nese tate Nenorety problema tere hoa h witoidea the hb beeciy Cl secs toy bave its crf wnat vPro bed be Pe onne Frank Mes... North Vancouv.. | thank stood thre Cube Coed bh ab pe € ye ttsbve ns bee Re ae thee te teyvaitip tae frrotant thre Clye there stee and aed cothvet Roe Oy es BY A vote of four to three, North Vancouver City Council has deferred a motion that would have crossed Victoria Park off of the list of possible locations for the building. The failed motion was made by Alderman Stella Jo Dean following a presenta- tion by Ashby House representative Jack Watts. Watts appeared before Council, backed by more than 30 supporters from Ashby House, in the strata ti- ule residence that faces Vic- toria Park. ‘“‘Incomprehensible,’’ was the way Watts described the proposal to locate the new museum in the park. ‘‘Victoria Park is a needed oasis in a growing city,’” he said. Watts that suggested Council choose a_ location that already experiences substantial traffic. The park contains a war memorial and several rare trees, including the Copper Beech and the English Oak. To dig up part of Victoria Park for a museum would ‘*desecrate an historic site,’’ according 10 Watt. Watt also spoke as a member of the North Shore Heritage Ad- visory Committee. Watts said that he would picket the site if such con- 5324 future Museum/Archives struction were to go ahead. ‘“*But this won't be necessary as this council, as did councils in the past, will have the foresight to protest this park,’’ he concluded. Alderman Dean suggested that the proposal to use Vic- toria Park as the site of the museum be withdrawn and that Watts be thanked for his well researched submission. Alderman Ralph Hall backed her up. ‘I’m disappointed that this group even had to be here tonight... to desecrate these greens would be a tragedy,’ Hall said. **1 don’t think that tonight is the time to decide,’’ argued Mayor Jack Loucks, declar- ing that he wasn’t about to be ‘*railroaded’’ into a decision by the number of supporters present. Having served as chairman of the Parks Board and worked for Waterfront Park, Dean said that the idea of building a museum in Vic- toria Park and bringing more traffic into the area had always been incomprehensi- ble to her. CANADIAN FITNESS CLUBS can help you make all the right decisions. They'll help you choose the right combination of exercise—-from the latest high-efficiency exercise equipment, with program directors to show you how To action packed aerobics and Lifecycles at all locations, *Swimming pools, steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools and more “facilites may vary North Vancouver 986-5201 Int Plaza Hotel US FIRST! OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK FOR MEN & WOMEN yo rah WIDE AFFILIATED Miove to strike park from study defeated By MAUREEN CURTIS She thought Council should take a stand on the proposal, rather than waste staff time on further in- vestigation of the site as a possible location. Alderman Frank Marcino made the motion to defer the matter, on the grounds that 4” pot 922-4171 TBA MONTH Wstemucuc FORMGINONIS 18 MONTH PROGRAM Weekly Specials Carnations 5, 399 Pot Mums Elegance Carnations mcs 39° Sorry — no delivery on these items WEST VAN FLORIST YOU” Rather Be? staff was in the middle of preparing a report they plan- ned to bring forward in the future. *‘T think they’re being scut- tled in this,’’ he said. Mayor Loucks, Alderman John Braithwaite and Alder- man Dana Taylor supported Marcino’s motion to defer, overcoming Dean, Hall and Alderman Rod Clark. each 1 99 922-3968 FAT...OR FIT.