Dear Editor: 1 recently had the opportunity to discuss the proposed acrial spraying for gypsy moths over Greater Vancouver this spring with a variety of people living on the North Shore. Everyone 1 talk- ed to was greatly concerned. The consensus was that since we do not know how massive doses of Bacillus thuringiensis kurstacki (Bt) could potentially affect human beings and animals alike, nothing could ever justify its use. Should Agriculture Canada be permitted to proceed with this unorthodox campaign, despite the fears that Bt could easily interact with other substances and develop @ new Strain, we are all to serve as human test material in an unprec- edented bacteriological experi- ment. Agriculture Canada insists its spraying agent is safe and yet ad- vises us, and especially those peo- ple who are “immune deficient,” to ‘‘stay indoors’? during and some time after the spraying oc- curs. (Gypsy Moth Update No.2) MAILBOX Spraying is ‘sledge-hammer approach’ To stay indoors in order to avoid being exposed to the bacteria, however, is as ridiculous a sugges- tion as was the advice given in the "60s to protect your head with newspaper from sudden nuclear attack. According to Agriculture Canada’s newsletter, ‘‘particles will remain airborne for a prolong- ed period because they are so small."’ This means that frame buildings that are not air-tight will allow the bacteria to enter, ventilation systems of cars and buildings will pick it up, pets will carry it in their coats, and lawns and gardens will be contaminated. Finally, peopie will come into pro- longed contact with it when clean- ing their homes and cars. Vancouver medical health of- ficer Sohn Blatherwick’s assurance that Bt ‘‘can be used safely in Vancouver to combat the Asian gypsy moth”’ is little consolation to those who have been burnt by bureaucratic confidence before. Just ask the victims of the alleged- ly ‘‘safe’’ drug Thalidomide. Who will compensate people for Why did NVC remove trees on East 23rd? Dear Editor: is North Vancouver City Coun- cil happy with the results of their decision to clearcut the trees around the track on East 23rd Street? What a disgusting sight. Where once stood a beautiful weeping willow and alder trees, now nothing. How can this happen? Why not remove the fallen trees and leave the healthy ones? Doesn't council realize how im- portant trees are to our environ- ment and how attractive they are? it would be a good idea for the council! to start reading some ecological information. Peggy Trendell-Whittaker often has good articles which might enlighten the council. Diana Fisher North Vancouver Editorials April fooled THE NEWS recently published two April Fool’s Day-related edi- torials. The first, published on April 1, called for the separation of the North Shore from the rest of Canada; the second, published on April 3, chided the NDP govern- ment for instituting the Provincial Cultural Advisory Panel, a fic- titious panel concocted by the Province and published in a news story in the Vancouver newspa- per’s April Fool's edition. We fooled, and we were fooled. Put Spring in Your Step with an Extension Course Enrot now for classes beginning April 22: © Computer Training © Drawing © Eldercollege ® Fashion & Design © Languages © Leisure & Sports e Music ¢ Painting © Photography © Growth & Empowerment © Writing Information and registration: 984-4901 The Extension Programs Spring catalogue is in CAPILANO COLLEGE your mailbox this week. Please give us a call if you did not receive it, 2055 Purcell Way « North Vancouver « B.C. any long-term damage pesticide may cause, be it to paintwork on homes and cars or, above all, to individual health and welfare? Governments’ records in compen- sating its victims have never been impressive. This massive spraying program seems more like a sledge-hammer Wednesday, Apri! 8, 1992 — North Shore News - 7 approach to 2 problem that should be solved using less radical and, most importantly, proven- safe alternatives. As it stands now, it is as crude and inappro- priate as it is dangerously un- predictable. David Hamson North Vancouver Former classmates sought Dear Editor: 1 used to live in Norgate Park many years ago. I went to the local school and later, Capilano School. I now live in England where I have been since 1959. There are many friends in a photo of my Grade 4, Divi- sion 2 class at Norgate school whom 1 would like to find. Some | remember are Jane Sedor, Mike Rawson, Susan Brown and Greg Critchley. Margaret Freeman (nee Robin- son) 15 Bodley Rd. New Malden Surrey KT35CD Engiand AFFORDABLE DECORATING Country Pine Furniture using traditional construction methods. 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Legal Secretarial Program Find out about a challenging career in the field of law. The Legal Secretarial Program will hold an information meeting for its Fall 1992 program on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. in room H-212. For further information call 984-4959, RB Voices in Song The Capilano College Community Choir and the Capilano College Singers, under direction of conductor Lars Kaario, present Brahms: A German Requiem. Also on the program are Gaye Alcock und Mary McKinney on piano, and the Capilano Children's Choir with pianist Margaret Hill. The © concert takes place at the Centennial Theatre, 23rd and Lonsdale, North Vancouver, on Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 p.a. Tickets, $8 or $5 for students, seniors and children, are available through 984-4958 or at the door. Congratulations to the Poet John Pass, Coordinator of Adult Basic Education at the Capilano College Sechelt Campus, has been short-listed for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. The prize is one of six B.C. Book Prizes, supported by the City of Vancouver and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, which celebrate the best in B.C. writing. Announcement of the winners takes place May 8. Be Become a Music Therapist Learn about the healing powers of music when the Bachelor of Music Therapy Program holds an Open House on Wednesday, April 15, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in room H-105. Spaces in the program are available for the Fall 1992 term. For information call 984-4951. CAPILANO COLLEGE 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver British Columbia 986-1911 | | !