; &- Fay. May 2 27, 1994 - North Shore News Dear Editor: | was impressed with ‘Boh Hunter's recent articles! on “Breaking the Meat Habit.” More and more peopte are becoming vey: elariin for many of she reasens he cites. However, itis worth nating that Canadian food animals suffer justas much as their American cousins when it comes ta the horrid abuse they must endure every minute of their miserable lives. According to the Canadians for Ethical ‘Treatment of Food Annals, housing for dairy cows ranges from 754% to LO0% confine: ment, Gone are the days when Bessie roamed the green fields ail summer. Male calves born from dairy cows are removed from their math- ers Within hours of their birth and housed in tight, wooden ¢rafis for their entire 16-week dile --- just so we can eal the “palest™ veal! And tatnsporting the animals to slaugh- ler is no picnic cither — three tmil- tion poultry alone died in lransport ANV garden of Dear Editor: Recently the city school pros gram at Lonsdale elementary. schooi took a group of students to, Pack and Tilford Gardens on a the field trip. We were welcomed by Mr. - Todd Major, the gardening director, who spoke to us about the various seeds and plants that grow in the gardens. As well, we were taken into the greenhouse and had a close look at many plants in different life stages. There are only two (all-time enipioyees ty care for the gardens, although at dimes students from Capilano College's horticulture program assist, while receiving valuable on-the-job training. In the summer months four of the top stu- dents from that program will be _ employed to help with the gardens, We just want everyone to know vthat we think the gardens are in very good hands, We would espe- cially like to thank Coun, Stella Jo ‘Dean for the tremendous effort she Role of local Iranian spokesman questioned ' Dear Editor: Re: “Obstacles abound for immigrants” in your Sunday, May 15, issue. Though I might agree with some of Mr. Shirazi'’s points of view, I do not‘consider him an franian com- munity leader or spokesman. Mr. Shirazi is a spokesman for “the Iranian Community Association B.C., which does not represent all ' the Iranians in B.C. If Mr. Shirazi claims that he is the Iranian community leader and spokesman, [ as an Iranian would like to ask him and his organization what constructive steps have been taken for the Iranian community and when he was voted to become our leader? - John Rafelli North Vancouver in 12900! Many animals are deformed or injured being crammed into tencks for hours without food or water, tn 30 years, there bas not been one proseemion for inhumane treatment in slaughterhouses! It's time Canadians woke up to this abuse and realized that our society has as much shame wher it comes to animal treatment as docs thatot our American cousias. Jane Johnson North Vancouver delights put forth in saving the gardens for all to enjoy. The gardens are non-profit and are financed solely by the mer- chants and owners of Park and Tilford Centre, who also deserve our thanks, We encourage everyone to lake a stroll through the gardens this spring. Anne Read and Sharleen Rowe City School Coordinators Prices in fie RABE ee “Run, jump, swim or play baseball. These are WE'VE GOT NOTHING TO HIDE GND WE'LL PROVE IT! gust Aol! Take out a membership at any Adults Only Video location by June’27th arid get great deals on movie rentals and purchases. Plus, we've got the 1993 Picture of the year Justine, Nothing To Hide - Part Il. Winner of 8 Adult Video Awards; this movie is one of the best. Get your copy while supplies last. 732 Marine Drive & Bewick agua any Scott t sandals Made in the USA tough and cool” Donna osley's” PET FOO MART | Can you name the healthy canned food | you should mix with Science Diet® dry? Prd TE EQ LPR TREE OD MEE fe Ede AE Assorted Hts sunglasses “100% UV tees protection. Dozens of styles for fashion or function” Here are four Michael free hints. Take home four free cans ° j of Hill’s® Science Dier® Canine Maintenance? E when you purchase a 1 4.5 kg (10 tb.) or * larger bag or a case of cans, Mixing } Science Diet canned J wich the dry is the only way to énsure \ - | your pet is getting a f the tatty benefivs of Nutrient I’recision™ {-Hurry, supplies are limited. Get your FREE Science Diet 4-pack at: Pees by verte “LOOK no more if you need a well ; made, simply A\ designed day pack at an A Increaibleprice ” rere Outbound Starburst Day pack Ene ae Lifetime Guarantee! RE EER, Tremblant Hiking Shorts + “Our shorts selection has to be the. best around, For 25 bucks. these are a find." Brian Bosley's” PET FOOD MART WEST VANCOUVER 2477 MARINE DRIVE 926-8841 Cn NORTH VANCOUVER 133 EAST 14TH STREET 984-7133