MAILBox TEENS AT RON ANDREWS POOL Parent appalled at behavior Dear Editor: Recently I had occasion to visit Ron Andrews Recreation Centre pool with my two teenage children and one of their friends, for the public swim session from 8:30 to 10 p.m. This was my first time to the pool since we normally go to William Griffin or the recCentre Lonsdaie. Before the session began, I was surprised at how many young teenagers were hanging about without apparent supervision. There is a games room available for their use, but it was definitely overcrowded. The language coming from some Joy’s Taylor jab jeered at OPEN LETTER TO JOY MET- CALFE Jeers to you for your catty comment regarding Elizabeth Taylor in your Jan. 14 Cocktails and Caviar columa. Was it necessary to compliment Mrs. Janice Damkier, saying she reminded you of a _ ‘‘pretty Elizabeth Taylor,” by denigrating Miss Taylor? I think not. of these youths was disgusting and most inappropriate for a public place. I began thinking that we had chosen the wrong piace for a swim. After the session, we left the building for our car ~ only a short walk. We had to make our way through a group of 25 to 30 vouths -— many of whom were drunk or had been using drugs. I was ap- palled. My daughter had to return to the pool to collect something she’d forgotten and I stayed in the car with my son and his friend. We unfortunately had a bird's-eye view of the gathering for the short time she was gone. Girls vomiting, There are few women in the world, over or under 50, whose beauty could compare to that of Elizabeth Taylor at her best. Bashing Elizabeth Taylor has always been a national pastime for those in various forms of the media. Her triumphs and tragedies have always been excellent fodder for tabloids, talk show hosts and gossip columnists, such as Wews’ support applauded Dear Editor: North Shore Toastmasters club would like to thank the North Shore News for the support it gave our club recently by running a press release on Sunday, Jan. 14. It is a tribute to the News that our club has had over 15 guests as a result of this news item. (Nine people actually joined the club, so far.) North Shore residents are ob- viously reading the News frequent- ly. Thanks again for your support of community organizations like ours; it really does make a dif- ference. Tan Johnson Past administrative vice-president North Shore Toastmasters Subject of rage clarified ten on Sept. 19, and as was stated in the letter, regarded two CFA-18 military jets that made a low level fly past on Sept. 17. 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Not a good role modelling experience for my own children. We are a normal family with normal ‘‘growing-up’’ problems and we have fun together and try to work together when things go wrong. Where were the parents of these children we saw on_ this school night? Where were the supervisors of the recreation cen- tre? You can be certain that we will not be returning to Ron Andrews pool, H.M. Wilson North Vancouver yourself. Oh, by the way, Joy, when was the last time your tireless efforts and mere presence in a room helped to raise millions of dollars for AIDS research? So pull in your claws Ms. Met- calfe and have a nice bowl of warm milk. Elizabeth Taylor is a survivor who will always come out on top. Mary Pat Buston North Vancouver ~ CANADIAN CLOSET =. SHOPS 986-4263 Free home estimates Kenneth J. 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