Dear Editor: Global climate changes have been a fact of life on Earth for mil- lions of years, yet we are expected to believe that human activities are the cause and we must take drastic mea- surcs to save the planct. When a respected columnist, Bob Hunter, supports the fear-mongers (“Copps fiddling, biosphere burn- ing,” North Shore News, Sept. 7), maybe we are in trouble. The current popular “threat” to ali forms of life on carth is global warming. Reader cool to global warming scare There is no proof that hunian activity, such as the use of fossil fuels, chlorofluotecarbons (CFCs), solvents, or other carbon-based sub- stances, has a measurable effect on the composition of the atmospheric layers of gases that protect us from the sun's rays. Natural phenomena and activities have always been the source of cli- mate changes. These include ocean- atmospheric interactions and vol- canic eruptions. The oceans cover 73% of the Earth’s surface, and evaporate huge Cost of move: $3.5m From page 3 He said that for the facility to be a success it must be designed as “a destination place, strong enough to pull people there.” He pointed out that numerous options must be considered before the city could finalize where, when, how big and how expensive the new museum will be, how it will be able to recoup expenses, including admission charges and operation of restaurants and gift shops, and if it will include the city’s archives and storage of artifacts. Important options include: Bi consideration of site size, @ site visibility, its nature and accessibility, cost of the land, and fH zoning and servicing. Inglis admitted that the financial would implications for the initiative could be considerable. The city would have to buy a new site at the Versatile property, refurbish the old shop building and land, plus relocate the existing museum ané archives and its staff. A museum study estimates the cost to be at least $3.5 million but it could be much lower should other funding partners participate, such as North Vancouver District and the business community, which will now be approached for input. Inglis added that from the muse- “um’s perspective a waterfront loca- tion in the historic core of the city would allow it to become “a maior attraction” to residents and tourists alike and provide an “excellent opportunity” to tell the history of the North Shore and its industrial waterfront in a proper and mean- ingful context. Take advantage of Early Bird Specials with Grouse Mountain's new Four-Season's Pass. As well as getting the best ski value on the Lower Mainland and awesome aprés ski fun you'll enjoy yeur- round access to Grouse Mountain's restaurants, hiking trails, activities and events. FOUK-SEASON’S PASS - Untinited skiing and year round Skyride access! 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Three major volcanic eruptions in recent years are still an important factor, and must be having a major effect on the global climate: & Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines; THE CORPGRATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER 1994 TAX SALE Wednesday, September 21, 199 @ Mt. St. Helens in the western U.S.; and WM. Erebus in Antarctica located only 10 kilometres upwind trom where the ozone measurements are taken. I can’t resist mentioning that it was [ess than 20 years ago, in 1976, that Russian and American scientists were warning us of global cooling and that we may be on the threshold of another ice-age. Ralph L. Robson Vancouver rer Pursuant to Section 459 of the Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that as of September 26, 1994, the following properties will be subject to Tax Sale uniess the DELINGUENT TAXES together with interest are sooner paid. The 1994 Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chamber of the City of North Vancouver, 141 West 74th Street at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 1994. LIST SUBJECT TO ALTERATION LOT 6 13 9 70 §50 271 BLOCK D.LOT PLAN 1904 1420 STREET ADDRESS 1804 Grand Bivd. 425 West Keith Rd. For mora information please call the Tax Department at 983-7314. Proparties sold at Tax Safe are subject to the Property Purchase Tax. ‘Ted White, M.P. September 21/94 i | have received more mail and phone calls about gun control in recent months than on any other topic. MPs are being blitzed with postcards urging stricter gun controls while gun users have been lobbying and holding demonstrations ail across the country. A NEW BILL The Minister of Justice, Allan Rock, is expected to introduce a new Bill dealing with gun control during the Fall session and there are all sorts of rumours circulat- ing as to whatthe Bill will contain. As a result, emotions are already running high on both sides of the issue. There is no doubt that the number of calls and letters to ray office are going to increase once the Bill is introduced, and al- though | am very conscientious about returning phone cails and personally answering letters, | have already heard and read every pro and con argument at least 50 times. The thought of having this multiplied many times over has prompted me to take a new approach to measuring sup- port or opposition to the Bill. HERE’S MY PLAN As soon as the new Bill re- ceives first reading in Parliament, | will ask North Vancouver repre- sentative groups of both the gun control lobby and gun owners’ labby to review the Bill. Each group will be required to Prepare a summary of the Bill along with detailed reasons for their support or opposition. (If you would like to be a member of either one of these groups, or you know a North Vancou- #302 1200 Lynn Valley Rd. North Vancouver V7I 2A2 Telephone: 666-0585 Fax: 666-0509 GUN CONTROL ver resident whom you think should be included, please cail my office with a name and phone number.) Once the group work is com- leted, | will prepare a “house- older” for delivery to every home in North Vancouver. The “house- holder’ will contain critical parts of the Bill along with the pro and con arguments presented by the two representative groups. The back page will provide space for your comments along with an opportunity for you to in- dicate whether you support or oppose the Bill, As your com- ments flow in they will be given to the two opposing groups for re- view and THEY will be expected to provide answers to your ques- tions and comments. lf warranted, | will arrange public meetings so that there can be full discussion and under- standing of the Bill’s provisions. THE LAST WORD The community will have the last word because at the end of this process } will conduct a sci- eniific poll to determine how | should vote in Parliament. How- ever, | want to do my best to record your INFORMED vote. ff the polling company calls you and it is clear that you are not particularly interested in the sub- ject and did not read the “house- holder” or take part in the community discussion, your vot- ing position will not be counted. While we wait for this process to begin you can try to influence the content of the Bill by writing to the Minister of Justice. House of Commons, Otiawa, Ontario, K1A OA6. AT CAP _ First Aid Certificate Available Did you know that you can now obtain or renew your Occupational First Aid certification at Capilano College? Ask youre loyer about WCB requirements for your workplace and get the training that will make your workplace a safe place. Level 1 (Survival First Aid), Level 2 and Level 3 (Industrial First Aid) start in October; discounts are available if you sign up with one or more co- workers. Call Extension Programs at 984-4901 for a course schedule or to register. Attention Travellers! Cap College offers a wide range of conversational language courses that will help you communicate in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Norwegian, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese or Russian. Beginning and intermediate courses start next week. Call 984-4501 for more information or registration. p Learn to Make Beautiful Music Our fall program of adult classes gets underway next week at Capilano College's Community Music School. Even if you've never picked up an instrument, our group classes in piano, guitar, sitar and vocal technique will help you make music! Call Extension Programs at 984-4901 for more information. “- Faculty Recital As part of Capilano College's fall 1994 concert series, chere will be a recital hy College faculty members on Sunday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m. Ie will be held in Se. Andrews United Church, located at 10th & St. Georges, North Vancouver. Tickets are available at the door or from the College music office and cost $12 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. For more information, please call the Music Department at 984-4951, Car Pool Parking is Free at Cap Pay parking became effective at Capilano College on September 6 for everyone except car poolers. Free parking is available to registered car poolers of three of more individuals who travel in one vehicle, and arrive and unload at the same time. For mere information call 984-4904. CAPILANO COLLEGE 2055 Purcell way North Vancouver British Columbia 986-1911