child De , 1irst Dear Editor: The issue of feeding hungry children seems to be a good political litmus test. Your anonymous editorial writer (News, Jan. 26, ‘‘Out to junch’’) proved to be a very base blue. lL am proud of my govern- ment’s decision to place hungry children at the top of our pri- ority list. | cannot understand arguments that children should be punished because of the failings of their parents. Those who think that fiungry children should be taken away from their natural parents trust gov- ernment more and value fami- lies less than [ do. Many of us have missed the connection in your editoriat writer’s attempt to link feeding hungry children with our desire to freeze university fees. A program. is being implemented to feed hungry children, while concerns over university fees are only the result of a “trial bailoon’’ on 2 decision yet tc be taken. I wish that we could immediaicly honor every elec- tion promise. Unfortunately, priorities have to be set when we have very scarce resources. In an ideal world all educa- tional opportunities would be free to all those who are able to benefit. In our real world, we say that hungry, innccent, young children come first. Of- fering scholasships and aid to college and university students comes slightly down the list. 1 am proud to be part of a government with those priorities. ; David D. Schreck, MILA North Vancouver-Lorsdale ARDAGH HUNTER Barristers & Solicitors Personal Injury | AFTER HOURS FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION FAX im ee | 986-4366 | 986-9286 #300-1401 LONSDALE, NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. DRAPERIES Wednesday, February 5, 1992 - North Shore News ~ 7 Children concern of all society Deaz fditor: Vm writing with shock and amazement {and a litle bit of horror) with regard to Doug Col- lins’ column, ‘‘Sorry Mikey, there is no free lunch’’ printed in the Jan. 22 issue of the North Shore News. Maybe (m biased. (I’m the parent of «= school-age child) or maybe I’m just too soft-hearted in an increasingly brutal werld, but what is wrong with this pic- ture? Since when did feeding hungry children become the cur- rent fad of silly ‘‘socialists?’’ Mr. Collins got the first four letters right, but I think the word he should kave chosen is society. gat out b Kae TURNER BY S. LAURSEN CUSTOM DRAPERIES AND VALANCES Labour $7.50 pez panel unlined, ‘$8.50 lined CUSTOM BEDSFREADS AND COVERS Low, low prices on blinds and tracks For FREE Estimates Call 987-2966 Serving the North Shove for 20 years In a perfect world, ail parents would be ‘‘good’’ parents and take good care of their kids. But it is not a perfect world (columns such as Mr. Collins’ certainly il lustrate this), and reality often does produce such creatures as single mothers, the working poor, and yes, even bad parents. It has gotten to the point where the safety and well-being of our children should become the con- cera of all society, not just their respective parents. These kids are our future. If Mr. Collins doesn’t want to support hungry kids now, he and the rest of us wil) support them later, when they can’t find good jobs. Name Address City Province Add this up, Mr. Collins: hungry children + poor schoo! performance = limited employ- ment skills. In an age of broken homes, ne- giect, abduction and abuse, the least we can give our kids is a de- cent meal. And if supporting the truly needy means a few will take a free ride, then so be it. I’m will- ing to take that gamble. For the children’s sake. After all, only a ‘‘nincompoop” would choose not to bet on the future. Paula Carlson North Vancouver Features quality products for men and women who enjoy the outdoors. Rugged clothing and footwear for active outdoor use, as well as attractive and well-made weekend wear. 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Admission is $3 adults, $2° students, or $8 for che whole family. Sponsored by Flicka Gymnastics Club. Call 984-1737 for more information. ee Ree Free Concert The Bachelor of Music Transfer program invites you to the next recital in the Spring 1992 Concert Series. Faculty member and pianist Gaye Alcock will perforin Tuesday, Feb. M1, 1-2 p.m. in room H113. Admission is free. For more information about the Bachelor of Music Transfer program or the concert series, call 984-4951. BP Writer's Series The 1992.B.C. Wrizer's Series continues at Cap on Thursday, Feb. 6, with Dorothy Livesay. Admission is free. Other presentations in the series include: February 20 Jeanette Armstrong February 27 George Bowering You can catch thera all ac 7:30 p.m. in the new C Building Theatre. Sponsored by The Canada Council, the Leon and Thea Koermer Foundation, and the Capilano College English Department. For further information, call 984-4957. pee Crash Sales Course While customers are very reluctant to buy right now, instructor Bill Erichson warns that his workshop, ‘Sales — A Crash Course,”’ cften results in increased sales! This Extension workshop will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 arm. to 4 p.m., and will introduce you to an approach based on customer needs and buying style. The fee is $105, including lunch. Phone 984-4901 for informaticn and registration. CAPILANO COLLEGE 2055 Purcell Way North Vanceuver British Columbia 986-1911