A6 - Sunday, June 5, 1983 - North Shore News GREE editorial pag c Sg No magic in 21 This grad party weekend the spotlight will again be on youthful drivers, though hopefully not because of any tragedy. Statistics make it impossible to ignore the special problem of a minority of drivers in their teens and early twenties. The figures show that minority, drunk or sober, to be responsible for a dispropor- tionate percentage of all traffic accidents. In some instances this stems primarily from in- sufficient driving experience and judgment. In drinking-driving cases young people may also be physiologically less capable of coping with alcohol than older drinkers - a factor which has presumably influenced the B.C. Medical Association to demand the raising of the drinking age from 19 to 21. We don't think that’s the answer. Firstly, it won't work. D by minors . under 19 — the legal age of adulthood for all other purposes — is already commonplace. Merely adding two more years won't stop young adults (as they will then be) from get- ting liquor if they want it. Secondly, raising the drinking age would discriminate unfairly against the large number of responsible young people who already refuse to drink and drive. The only long term answer lies in stepped- up education like the school CounterAttack programs. If that’s not enough, the Legislature should consider speeding up the teaching process via the courts — with automatic one or two-year licence suspen- sions and the impounding of vehicles. Those would be lessons not quickly forgotten. At Odd unity The winner of the June 12 Tory leadership convention will obviously have a majority of 51% or more on the final ballot — much of it consisting of “secondhand” votes tansferred from losing candidates on earlier ballots. In fact, he could well be the FIRST choice of only 25-30% of the delegates. In Winnipeg last January Joe Clark was at least the first choice of 67%. Odd way to unite the party behind its new leader! 1068 VOCE GF tEORTH AD WEST VANCOUVER sunday news Display Advertising 960-0511 aC isdie-isl*ic: meee Classified Advertising 966-6222 ri ews Newsroom 985-2131 Circulation 986-1337 1139 Lonsdate Ave . North Vancouver 8 C V7M 2H4 Publisher Peter Speck Associate Publisher Robert Graham Editor in-chiet Noel Wrogit Advertising Director Tim Francis Personne! 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G SOUND OFF: That's the goal of West Van's John Beltz and he’s written a lengthy letter to North-Shore and other Lower Mainland municipalities telling them to cut down on the decibel level in parks, on beaches and streets. Mr. Beltz is chairman of “Right to Quiet”, the Society for Soundscape Awareness and Protection, dedicated to fighting the demon noise in all its modern ear-shattering forms. In _ particular, he believes today’s cult of public noise-making is a prime element in aggressive, rowdy. vandalistic and generally disorderly behavior. The chief of- fender, he says, is over- amplified music from radios, stereos, tapes and record players. Mr. Beltz urges munictpal- iuies tO pass bylaws banning “amplified sound devices” from all public places — along with blaring music through open doors or win- dows, and from car radios. Fine offenders a minimum of $50, he demands, and im- pound their infernal noise machines on the spot until the court case 1s heard. For those who must have music wherever they go, the “Walkman” type earphone stereo, he points out, is an ideal solution for everyone. Do you agree? Or ts he go- ing too far by insisting that all electronic music (except via earphones) should be banned completely from parks, beaches and streets? Write to “Noise”. c/o The Editor, North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, V7M 2H4, and tell us sunday brunch by Noel Wright whether the volume — or Mr. Beltz — should be turn- edoff. .. “Be Resourceful, Recycle Your Newspaper” is the slogan for Canadian En- vironment Week (June 5-11). The News makes it easy for marries Bruce Koronko, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koronko of Vernon. When it’s all over, the Rodger Mannings may be excused if they pour themselves a dou- ble... FOLKTALES: Namesakes have been bugging two wor- thy North Shore citizens NORTH SHORE WINNERS in the GVRD essay com- petition: David Maberley, Jane Newlands and Piper Badgley with Mayor Marilyn Bell. Absent winner was Robert Wai. you ~— we print on recyclable paper. To learn More about resourcefulness this week call 736-8636. Don't know how many thousands the course will cost them, but Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Manning of West Van will definitely qualify for diplomas in wedding technology this August. On July 16 daughter Sarah mar- nes Ron Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harris of West Van. Two weeks later — again in West Van United Church — daughter Mary recently. Hale and hearty West Van Alderman Gordon Rowntree's family was inun- dated with inquiries follow- ing the obituary of another G.R. in the afternoon daily — which led Mayor Derrick Humphreys to quote Mark Twain's comment in similar circumstances. “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated” ... Then there's Edna M. Fleming of 1033 St. George's, North Van, who has no connection whatsoever with Edna May Fleming of 2939 Edgemont Boulevard whose name was published recently in the News hsts of drinking dnving convictions. Former Nerth Shere-¢r Jayne Mac. donald (St. Anthony's, Sen- tinel and Handsworth) has just graduated with an honors B.A. in sociology from Queen's University, Kingston, and goes for her master's in September at the U of Toronto — she's the daughter of Eugene Mac- donald of North Van and Mrs. Phyllis Lavelle of Mount Lehman ... A grade average of 92 per cent “plus” has earned David Crist a commendation for distinguished academic achievement at the School of Music of Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill]. — and yes, he ts the son of Joyce and Alderman Ernie Crist of North Van Meanwhile, North Shore's Captain Mike Wood has been elected B.C. president of the Korea Veterans Association .. . West Van's Dr. James McRoberts is the new president of the B.C. Optometnc Association .. . And North Van's Tom Fraine, manager of cor- porate accounting at MacBlo, has been chosen 1983-84 president of the Vancouver Neurological Centre, a unique outpatient rehabilitation facility for vic- tims of neurological disorders Many happy retirement years to West Van teacher Chris Donaldson, turning in his chalk at Hillside after 20 years service in the District ... And happy banking to 74-year-old John Downey of West Van, a recent $10,000 Western Expresss winner WRIGHT OR’ WRONG: Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going (o be thinking tomorrow Keep boating safe this year By ELIZABETH GUILBAUD-MILLER (Canadian Red Cross Society BC Yukon Diviston) EVERY YEAR 1,000 Canadians, including 146 British Columbians, drown. That's why Water Safety Week Gune 5-11) has been a tradition with the Red Cross for more than 30 years The Canadian Redo Cross Socrety would hhke to take this Opportumity to remind everyone to “play tt safe in and around the summer As part of its Water Safety water thas Program the Red Cress stresses: notonly the empor tanoc of swimming shills bot also the basis of salety when around the water With the Browing popularity of actrees sack ws wondsunrlingy Sathioy are bing and pleasure Poe mea tangy in general the miverw debe ad obser vane cof Dyaasas satety Pubes cunts make the chflere mee between Vide oor heath Nav De vee rrene a eT CO Aeiverteot ooh Baad Cains Saeradl Craft cabety Nenrvaee [tre Cat prcoe btn ec el Wee ate soup od bebe pate Beet ot pro eseonral Choa tantecees hevaee CRTR Pd uae tat toe overstated Tl tae Te pore tanve crt cal I Pai Nproet ore qecre sy thease abl teomsts torches mete ty OLA Ptr tre eaguange ped with an approved life yacket or PED for cach per son aboard ino addition, a bashing device two oars, an oartock or two paddles and sound signal are required as essential boating equipment “Lifeyackets are designed to keep an unconscious per son afloat, face up. with his head clear of the water At tention should be paid to the correct: fit’ of the yacket | says McKinnon Infants and children should be given specially designed jackets fitted with leg straps and col lar rings “Dt starts ona dime docant ic? PFD's) and Ifeyackets come in a vanety of styles and when purchasing one. always, look for the Depart ment of Transport approval which will assure you of tts quality “Once you've purchased your PFD) or — hteyacket famthanze yourself with 1 on both hand and in shallow water wearing the clothing you would aormally wear while bosting Check all tes mppers and buckles and make the necessary ad jusiments for personal fit continues McKinnon Care must be taken to stoning difegackets and PE DDS by keeping them dry anda cool place Never use a bile yacketor PRD asacushion Your PRED as vent bite Weat ll I Be Water Wise D., fu af spryatl borat GO% At atten cde at! neo Med bay Palen, cotofmoat