mailbox Dear Editor: ; Mr. Speck conjurs up a very touching scenario, with his prosy description of the weakened, maimed Robin, trying to escape the clutches of the feral hunter. Nature in her wisdom has programmed cats to react the waythey do, and for a very good reason -- to help maintain a healthy balance in our outside environment. As for feeling bad upon finding a dead bird, I most certainly do, as I would upon Calling all Dear Editor: The Provincial Govern- ment recently issued a White Paper for discussion pur- poses entitled Log Salvage in the Vancouver Log Salvage District, requesting com- ments from concerned parties. Amongst others this White Paper was mailed to all Log Salvors. 1 prepared my response and thought it would be a finding any of our wild creatures in this condition, but, I feel just as bad when I find a live rat in my home, or on my property. I am sure the rodents have very acute hearing and are also able to hear the cat bells, therefore assisting them to escape. Would Mr. Speck be able to provide the means of catching these creatures of nature, when they invade our- homes and Property, after he has deprived use of their natural Pollution the killer predators ability to subdue their numbers. May I suggest that the weakened condition and diminishing bird population, is due to pollution, which manifests itself in many forms, rather than our feline friend, the cat. Pollution can maim and kil! in an instant, far more animals than any feral creature could, in many lifetimes. B. Rietkerk North Vancouver log salvors good idea to communicate with other beachcombers to stimulate interest. However, both Gulf Log Salvage Co-Op and _ the Vancouver Ministry of Forests office had denied me access to the active Log Salvors mailing list, even after 1 offered to deliver the requisite number of stamped and sealed envelopes and pay a member of their staff overtime to address and post them so I would not see the - list. In order to reach the 500 or more current permit holders and have some sort of open discussion on this subject I would appreciate it if you could publish this letter and my responses. Bill Smith Gambier Harbour R.R.3, Gibsons. B.C. VON 1V0 NS councils should endorse transportation project Dear Editor: We all know that tran- sportation for the han- dicapped and the elderly is often a problem. But did you know that. on the North Shore. about 1.000 people are in need of such service? This is the estimate of the North Shore Association for the Physically Handicapped. It's contained in a. bnef recently submitted to North Vancouver Distnct Council. The needs of the elderly include transportation to downtown Vancouver to the Cancer Institute the Ar- thritis Society and = the Respiratory Disease Clinic, to the Lion’s Gate Hospital and to doctor appointments, and to recreational and ~ health programs = and shopping. There are. of course. a number of existing services to take care of their needs and they re doing a good job. But all concerned realize that the service is inadequate The United Way and the North Shore Association for the Handicapped = recom- mend as an immediate step, pending further study of needs, that a project be established specifically to provide transportation and assistance for people in wheelchairs and who cannot use the public transportahon system The estimated cost ts $54,500. The project: would also rely on volunteer help The proposal is that the three North Shore municipahties should — en- dorse the proyect and make a joint apphcation to the Urban Transportation Authomty for a grant. Apparently moncy 1s available for such purposes If the grant is not enough to cover the cost. the recommendation ts that the deficit be covered jointly by the three mumeipahties This is a project that I think our Distnct Council should endorse. It's enough and I hope it will be followed by further projects that will adequately serve all little - those unfortunate It’s a service that owes to them. people. society Ernie Crist, Alderman District of N. Vancouver ache A7-Wednesday, March 5, 1980 - North Shore News Floats are lifesavers Dear Editor: Having been a North Shore resident for most of my life. 1 could not pass up this opportunity of ex- pressing my views on the banishment of swimming floats in West Vancouver. I have used the floats, located at various beaches, many times without any complaints. In fact it has probably saved my life. I once got cramps and couldn't swim back to the shore so I climbed onto the float, rested and later ehions SP returned to the shore safely. The council has decided to ban the floats beeause of possible ability to the municipality. In Penticton a boy died after diying into shallow water. Why not position the floats in a spot where they would be safe. even when the tides out? Let's not let this one sneak by unnoticed — it’s our children that could be stuck off the shore with nowhere to go. Doug Shwery North Vancouver SWIMMING -& FITNESS CENTRE Shape Up Special! Two Months *50. Preferred Membership. FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 148 W. 14th St. North Vancouver 41st & Fraser - 327-0408 980-9358 BUSINESS CASES eSAMSONITE HOLIDAY LUGGAGE eLORDS «RENWICK eHAZEL OFFER GOOD 28th FEBRUARY THROUGH 8th MARCH Available at all Willson retail locations while stocks last. Park Royal, West Vancouver 926-3821 637 Lansdowne Park, Richmond 1231 Guildford Town Centre. Surrey The Coquitiam Centre New Westminster Mall 4664 Lougheed Highway. 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COME FLY A KITE in one of Community Education’s art courses completely different, : Creative Fabric Ki Design is a course whe beginner, intermediate a chance to experiment with sky sculpture By : their own kite. This work- shop will run Saturdays March & and. 15 and weather permitting, it wilt be followed by a class fly- in. For more information, local 32° 1 RENAISSANCE. MUSIC : wilt be heard In room: NA107 on Fuesday,: March 11 at 1:00 p.m. ff you are interested in hear ing the five person vacak: group “Good Companye” in concert for our-M department, by all me: drop in. It's free and oper: to anyone interésted twinkies, you might some questions 2 zg nutrition thaf you can take the opportunity to gat answered tomorrow North Shore Health Unit wift-be-4 at Cap giving a talk dnd! answering queries, so by all means join us. NO pop: com. HITCHHIKING. will be receiving a great: boost around the College Formerly, students stan college have not been ari attractive lift for drivers -- 8 trom here they could be going anywhere in the §f Lower Mainland and § chances are if you stop- & ped to ask, they wouldn't # be going your way. Now § the district- will be erecting hitchhiking signe. with ike SFU. The. hitchhiker simply stands under the sign for his of her route and the hitchhikee pulls in and picks them up. Simpls. And, thanks, district. CAPILANO “COLLEGE 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, up the hill from. the Coach. House.