Get together to help eliminate violence Dear Editor: As the 7th annual Together Against Violence month gets under way, we would like to clarify any misconceptions that may have arisen in the commu- nity as the result ofan Oct. 10 News letter to the editor: “Men are violence victims too.” The North Shore Together Against Violence Network believes that “vio- Jence crosses all ages, socio- economic groups, racial, cth- nic, religious and disability lines” and that “education, knowledge and involvement are the tools to create change.” From its beginnings in 1992, the ‘Together Against Violence Network has adopted as its philosophical statement that “every individual on the North Shore has the right to live, work and play in a com- munity free of violence.” The network defines violence as Sterling Picture | Frame g 2637 Lonsdale Ave., N. Eat 984-6700 ‘Featuring — oper —Jennair—nglis.. : igidaize~ Panasonic: “Kitchen Aid~Danby-~ISE * Magic Chef~WolfABG . Sub Zeto~Goldstar~DES ifort Nan Mon - Thurs 9 30, Fri - 8 “behaviour of a destructive nature directed towards some- one, something or some set of events.” The North Shore Together Against Violence Network endeavours to raise the aware- ness of the issue of violence and mobilize the community into action. During November, community awareness and mobilization are once again happening as) community groups sponsor over 30 events during the month. Almost all North Shore schools are partic- ipating with their own activities and events. Community volun- teers have made over 15,000 purple ribbons. We are asking North Shore citizens to participate in any way they can in this 7th North Shore © Together — Against Violence month. Ms. Pat Heal, Chairraan - Together Against Violence Network Sunday, November 7, 1999 ~ North Shore News - 3 north shore news MAIL Box Bridge cyclist being selfi North Vancouver kem@interchange.ubc.ca Dear Editor: Re: “Safety deteriorating for Lions Gate cyclists” (Oct. 20 North Shore News). Does Larry Zimich think of anyone but himself? Two years ago, he was involved in an altercation on the Lions Gate Bridge because he felt that the posted rules did not apply to him. Now, as attempts are made ta make changes to the bridge to accommodate people like him, he is whining thar there is debris on the sidewalk and that he must share one side- walk with others. Surely any reasonable per- son would assume thar chere would be some inconvenience while the bridge renovations are conducted and that it may be necessary to make some other arrangements during that period. I have a feeling thar the only way to satisfy this man is to reserve one bridge sidewalk with a posting that says, “This We. 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