inquiring reporter Evelyn Jacob A Day IN Court THE FOLLOWING people ap- peared in North and West Van- couver provincial courthouses recently to face various charges laid against them. Before Judge J.K. Shaw in North Vancouver provincial court on Feb. 13: Timothy Allan Buffam was fin- ed a total of $185 after the 28- year-old Vancouver man pleaded guilty to one count of driving without a driver's licence and two counts of failing to appear for scheduled court dates in Prince — Rupert provincial court. eee CANADIAN | May we issue a waming to the PARK SHORE 985-9344 106 - Wednesday, February 22, 1989 - North Shore News THE NEW FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BMW 325iX. a lave} of performance | ot rivals all other four wheel drives. The next time a weather front moves in, drive it away in a 325iX. It’s in our showrocm now. 108 Bowser Ave., North Vancouver ISLAMIC LEADER Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini has said that British author Salman Rushdie can never be forgiven for writing Satanic Verses, which he says insults Istam. Last week Khomeini urzed all zealous Moslems to kill him. Rushdie, who has since issued an apology for the distress his book has caused, has been in hiding since last Tuesday. The book has been banned in Iran, India, Ward Ashlie North Vancouver put a death warrant on out Rushdie. I've always Khomeini thought he was a bit of a death sentence. nut. David Thomas Coles received a conditional discharge and was placed on probation for six months after the 21-year-old North Van- couver man pleaded guilty to possessing marijuana. Before Judge J.D. Layton ia North Vancouver provincial court on Feb. 13: Jeffrey Glaeser was fined $250 after the 28-year-old North Van- couver man pleaded guilty to assaulting another person in con- nection with an Oct. 8, 1988 inci- dent. More Court Page 11 weather — the 325iX offers Robert Zizman Vancouver 1 don’t think that Kho- I think it's a big push to ‘It's a blatant disregard meini should be able to — seil his book. It just got for freedom of speech. VANCOUVER: 1030 West Bruadway 3289 Granville Street 2106 West Broadway 2510 East Hastings Street, 3590 Victoria Drive 3395 West Broadway 3305 Kingsway 2380 West 4ist Avenue = 4205 Main Street 6330 Fraser Street Barry Zizman North Vancouver when It’s ludicrous for a issued the Western democracy to react to the rantings of a madman. Better rates. Better options. Mike Andrews North Vancouver Winnipeg I think Khomeini is a total nut. You can’t have one man telling us what we can and cannot read. Kim Hanaa Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt and South Africa, and publishers in France, West Germany, Greece and Turkey have decided not to publish it. Canada ruled recently that the book does not constitute hate propaganda. Inquiring Reporter asks people what they think about ‘the con- troversy surrounding Rushdie’s bock. What do you think of the Rushdie controversy? I think the Moslems are making too much of it. They're giving the book too much attention. They should ignore it. Better check us out. A better return. This year, VanCity offers the most comprehensive RRSP packages on the market so you'll be sure to find a worry free investment that still pays you one of the best returns on the market. A better choice. With all our options, you'll be sure to find the plan that’ 's right for you. And if you happen to need an RRSP loan, we'll be glad to provide one for qualified investors at Prime plus 1%. Looking for the RRSP that suits you best? Check us Out at your nearest VanCity branch: eTerm Deposit Pian (Ask about our 44% Bonus Feature) eT-Bill RRSPs ® Variable Plan ® Ethical Growth Fund RRSP © Self-Directed RRSPs @RRIFs Better service. At VanCity, we make it easy for you to arrange your RRSP. Simply phone TeleService at 877-7000 and we'll put it all together for you in the con- venience of your own home or office. If you like the personal touch, drop into any VanCity branch, we'll be pleased to help you. Youbeond ". of All VanCity branches can be reached by phoning 877-7000. 1675 Commercia! Drive 519 West 10th Avenue WEST VANCOUVER: B SURREY/JANGLEY: COQUITLAM: 898 West Pender Street 19535 Fraser Hwy. 2991 Lougheed Hwy. URNABY: 4516 West 10th Avenue — 1548 Marine Drive 4302 Hastings NORTH VANCOUVER: 3977 North Road 1290 Marine Drive 5064 Kingsway DELTA: 7211-120th Street TeleService: A convenient phone-in service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m, Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 877-7000