8 ~ Friday, December 19, 1986 - North Shore News Mailbox — REBUILD EDUCATION SYSTEM N. Vancouver association commends Cap teachers On behalf of the North Van- A great deal of effort has been couver Teachers’ Association, I spent by all of us to continue to would like to express our endorsa- tion, as a result of a general meeting decision, for your action in support of quality education in our community. The past few years have seen a number of hardships being con- fronted by the education sector. Ever decreasing budgets, resulting in ever decreasing staffing and ever increasing workloads, have seriously eroded the capability of professionals to deliver the service for which we are trained. supply the best of quality service in order to meet the needs of our students. These efforts, however, cannot repiace the need to step the erosion process, and begin to rebuild our education system. We commend you in the lead- ership you have shown by your ac- tion, Andrew J. Krawczyk President North Vancouver Teachers’ Association Years ago, people celebrated the holidays with beautiful handmade gifts. Today you can do the same, with a gift pack of T. J. Cinnamons* fresh-baked Original Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls™* Every roll is a work of art, made by hand with all-natural ingredients We'll even pack your rolls inside a festive gift box, ready to give! T. J. Cinnamons? Bakery There's so much to like. TJ. Cinnamons Bakers Capilano Mall 938 Marine Drive North Vancouver, British Columbia VIP 183 (604) 984-3266 Mondas to Wednesday and Saturdas 8:00 a.m, to 4:00 pon, Dhutsdias and bridiy S206 (om. te 9:00 pom, Sunday 8:00 am. to £:00 pam, —— Reader enjoys Collins Dear Editor: I’ve been meaning to drop you a line for ages but am only now getting around to it. Nothing very much to say ex- cept that J want you to know that ] thoroughly enjoy your paper mainly because of the Get This Straight column. Yes, indeed, J think that the author, Doug Collins, is just about the most fearless person to whom I've ever listened. Many times I think he is taking his life in his hands but I don’t think Fd love to shake hands with him. Please give him my warm thanks for hours of interesting reading and thanks to you for having a most unusual person in your employ. Mrs. G.E. Webb and just why do you think? Well, — that even that would dother him. Gibsons The International Year of Peace is almost at a close. As we pause to reflect, it is our hope that we continue to work for world peace and harmony. In Canada, we share a special sense of family and community, particularly at this time of year. To all — a wish for nappiness and prosperity in the coming year. The Hon. David Crombie Secretary of State ; and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism. =!