7 - Sunday, April 8, 1990 - North Shore News MAILBOX Name calling no way to run council meeting Dear Editor: It appears from recent District of West Vancouver Council] meetings that there have been voiced objections to questions and comments from the citizens when these appear to be critical of various council decisions, or ad- ministrative and financial ar- rangements. Mayor and aldermen should re- alize and accept that the now con- sistent increased attendance by the public at council meetings is very healthy. Any suppression or restriction of citizens’ questions and the interest that we display is the reverse of the often reiterated Keep motorcycles out of OPEN LETTER TO WEST VANCOUVER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT A recent stroll through the giant treed Cypress Falls park was rude- Environmental Dear Editor: I believe that people are becom- ing very conscious of the environ- ment and that it is only a matter of time before all those in govern- ment will have to listen and act upon what the people want. The problem is we don’t have time; the government must act now and force ail industries, particular- ly the pulp mills, to clean up their acts. A government that allows oil tankers to move through our waters is allowing for another and another oil spill to happen. Mailbox policy WHEN SENDING a2 ietter to the editor, be sure to include your name, written legibly, your full address and your telephone number. , Due to space constraints we cannot publish all the letters we receive. Published letters may be edited for brevity, clarity, accura- cy, legality or taste. Thousands of Canadians are waiting for the gift of a life-saving transplant. The Kidney Foundation of Canada urges you to sign an organ donor card. ly interrupted by motorcycles trav- elling on the very paths designed for people on foot, not for those on wheels. These riders no doubt were hav- action needed We must all speak up, loud and clear on these life-threatening en- vironmental issues. Let’s each take 20 minutes this week and write a letter to our editor and our gov- ernment expressing our views on these issues. If this government won't listen, perhaps we can persuade a more reasonable opposition to do what must be done in order that we have a future. Mya Ross North Vancouver Now’s the perfect time to escape to Victoria! Stay at our elegant “4 Diamond’ hotel and pay as low as $145 deluxe for two for your first night, and get the second night for just a penny! Includes full breakfast cach day. 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