Elizabeth
Collings

INQUIRING REPORTER

12 - Sunday, September 23, 1990 ~ North Shore News

THE UNION OF B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) thinks
bicycle helmets are a good idea — for each and every

cyclist. At its annual convention in Vancouver Wednes-
day the UBCM passed a recommendation that it should
be mandatory for every cyclist in B.C. to wear a bicycle
helmet. For many cyclists riding without a helmet is al-

Tanya Henry
North Vancouver

1 agree with mandatory
bicycle helmets because
they’re safe. Too many
accidents have been hap-

pening without them.
you

Dave Anderson

North Vancouver
Definitely. { had a cyct-
ing accident a
months ago and I’m sure
the heimet
It's like seat belt laws —
should wear

few
helped me.

one

even if there isn’t a law.

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MONDAY

Sept. 24--N.Van YMCA: Recreational
gymnastics for boys and girls 6-12 yrs.
Various levels. Info: John Woolgar at
926-5541. Also: Judo lessons for 8-12
yrs. Info: Patty Clarke, 986-0388.

tke
,Sept. 24--Lonsdale recCentre: Funky
Fimo for 8-12 yrs. make fridge
magnets, earings, and more out of
fimo modelling clay. Also: Art
Carousel for 3-5 yrs. and Art Explora-
tions for 6-8 yrs. Info: 984-4181.

ket
Sept. 24--Ongoing. Family
program, 9:30-11:30 a.m.. Break from
day-to-day routine for parents and
children under 5 yrs. Mon-Fri. except
Thurs. at Seycove Community School.
Also: Mon./Wed./Fri. at| Highlands
United Church. Fee: $3 per session or
$13.50 for 5. Info: Li Boesen, 988-
5281.

Ren
Sept. 24--Ongoing.
Parent and Tot Drop-in, 9:15-1:15
a.m. at N. S. Neighbourhood House.
Games, crafts and playtime for
babies-§ yrs. plus social time for
parents. Fee: $3 plus $1.25 for addi-
tional siblings. Also $16 annual House
membership. Info:987-8138.

nee
Sept. 24--Ongoing tours. Mon.-Fri. at
Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans. Studies
in aquaculture. Info: 666-7934.

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AUTO-PROPANE

* spending so much for gasotine

tcc
AUTO-PROPANE

* polluting your environment

Propane
Saves

Drop-In:

Mon/Wed/Fri.-

Sept. 24--Ongoing. Lacrosse Tyke.
6:30 p.m. at N.Van recCentre. Info:
929-3648,

TUESDAY

Sept. 25--N.Van YMCA: Trampoline,
Level I for boys/girls 6-12 yrs. Tues.
or Thurs. 3:30-4:30 p.m. or Sat.
10:45-11:45 a.m. Info: 926-5541.

nee
Sept. 25--Delbrook recCentre: Music
for Early Childhood. (0-10:30 a.m.
until Dec. 11. Info: 984-4181.

a*e
Sept. 25--Ongoing. Royal Cdn. Air
Cadets 525 Squadron, W.Van.
Meeting for boys and girls 12-19 yrs.
6:45-9:15 p.m. at W.V. Inglewood
YMCA. Info: 921-7569 or 921-9083.

tht
Sept. 25--Ongoing. Family Drop-in
Centre. Break from day-to-day routine
for parents and children under 5 yrs.
Tues/Thurs. {except first Thurs. of
each month), 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lynn
Vailey United Church. Fee: $3 per ses-
sion or $13.50 for 5. Also: Tues. at
W.V. Inglewood YMCA, 10:30 a.m.-
noon, $2.50 per session or SII for 5;
Tues/Fri., 9:30-1:30 a.m. at Queen
Mary Community School. Fee: $2.50
per session or $11 for 5. Info: 988-
5281.

nae
Sept. 25--Ongoing. Lacrosse 6:30 p.m.
Tykes, Peewees. Bantams at 8 p.m.
Info: N.V.R.C., 929-3648.

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Tessa Hanson

North Vancouver

Yes, 1 think that helmets
should be made
datory, but if people are
willing to take their own
life into their own hands,
then that’s their problem.

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ready unthinkable. In fact, cycling with a helmet is as
natural to them as wearing a seat belt while driving.
But some people may resent legislation which forces
them to wear the helmets which can sometimes be swea-
ty, uncomfortable and expensive.

Sally Gordey

North Vancouver

From the perspective of
saving lives, I sway to
the mandatory side, but |
do understand a person's
right to choose. From a
safety aspect, helmets are
necessary.

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Carol King-Olson

North Vancouver
Definitely. It’s very dan-
gerous, especially with
the heavy traffic we have
now, and a lot of cyclists
are daring. I think they
take chances, it’s just in
them.

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