8 — Sunday, October 23, 1994 - North Shore News Wake up, and... Dear Editor: Lam soll shaking my head in disbelief ever an incident that hap- pened to me over the Thanksgiving weekend at Lonsdale Quay Market. A group of people emerged from the elevator carrying paper cups filled with hot steaming coffee (no lids), and one man in the group allowed his coffee-holding arar to pass direcUy over the strotler hold- ing my Gwo-month-old sleeping son. It was very crowded and people were being jostled as the group get- ting into the elevator replaced those getting out, Despite the fact that it was sheer stupidity to walk around ina public place with uncovered hot coffee. the man was completely oblivious “The same thing happened to fyo (Vodnak). [t's like poing fish- ing, pulling the fish in, letting it go and pulling it in again.” Lynn Valley homeowner John Playle, whose house is sinking. on response fram North Vancouver District to his plight. (From an Oct. 16 North Shore News stary.) “It would be best in a desig- nated area. As it is, there’s an anal-retentive hall monitor who comes around and makes smek- ers do push-ups if they’re on school property.” North Vancouver student Graeme Wiggins, to the Oct. 19 News Inquiring Reporter question: “Should smoking be permitted on school district property?” to where bis arm was, and what could have happened had he spilled his coffee at that moment. Trecently read a comment in the News made by Cpl Dick Clanes who apprehended a gunman ina West Vancouver restiurant. A woman bumped into him while he was dealing with the distraught individual, not noticing what was going on. Hie sugested tht people should be more aware of what is happen- ing around then. agree. To the man at the market, con- sider yourself shipped. to the rest of you who walk around ima fog, please pay adention and open your eves to the world around you. Lesley Heieis North Vancouver “The unfortunate part is that his mother and father are very good friends of sine, How do you tell a man that his son is a prob- tem?" Landlord Harry Oak. on a diffi- cult tenant. (fran an cen 19 North Shore News story.) “J. in our family we were always taught that education and travel were far more important than money. You can lose your money, but no one can take your knowledge or experiences away from you.” Author and publisher Pamela McColl, on the important things in Hife. (From the Oct. 19 North Shore News Now spotlight.) Your last opportunity for great early-bird savings en Grouse Mountain's new Four-Seasons Pass is fast approaching. Dont wait one more minute lor great skiing, great food, great fun and yeur-round access to hiking. biking, activities and events al The Peak of Vancouver, YE vot Adult 2944 Vout eds dS valid Ips: ae Chik 7 42y $ _ Semon (6 145 a REE puke PRE Saka io Ist rst For fast chanee pass savings and extra added-vatue bonus offers. buy vour Four-Seasans Pass before October 3b. Call 980-931 today for information on Midweek Passes. Family Fun Night Passes "Senior Golden Passes, Grouse Mountain The sak of Vincouver Call 980-9311 for Pass information. Home alarm? Just add kibble Dear Editor: The two two-sea-old heroes af the aight were omitted: froma recent North Shere News News Bret. which reporned an attempted break inet nay West Van home. Sabre, an untrained and mndiserimiaatels frend ty undersize Rottweiler, was confined to the kitchen but barked and alerted me to the potential danger. Titan. a well-trained Germain Shepherd. tricked the suspect within minutes of ny call to West Vancouver Patice Departinent Asa sigh: mum with three kids iaa ne-tech home ibis ne sina comfort to know that man’s best frend tsalso a most affordable and alert ahirin sys. top and one of the tuost efficient detectives iv well. Sering and protecting, these two youngsters sure as beck earn thet Kibble, Bravo, crimehehters, Sabre and Titan! Nunes Beatty West Vancouver WE'VE BROUGHT TH MOUNTAIN TO THE CITY! Courtesy to Realtors