Dear Editor: “After. ‘an almost endless. . tirade. of unwarranted criticism: cand emotional attacks. On. the - North. Vancouver. School ‘System, it is certainly ‘ encouraging ‘to see a group emerging who _ will offer. rational consider- ‘ ation and. ‘constructive: in-. terest ‘in ‘the | area... of Education... ode : The ‘Goncemed” "Citizens ~ Association’ does ‘not fairly North: Vancouver. In my experience as a trustee. and many years of community -involvement I ..have’ found ‘that most. people recognize ‘the high quality of our. - education program... _also includes the outstanding. . This >-achievements of many of our. ‘students, ‘and - the’ dedicated work of, Staff,-stadénts and. as --—volunteers.- The ‘majority of ‘people recognize ‘tHe -need for: a full Tange of | Programs, CARE, which has earned ..Mancouver Voters’ . and services. to properly serve the needs of: all of our children. In my opinion this is not the stance of the - Concerned Citizens. A view of education is well expressed by the™ recently’ founded North As-_ sociation. Its statenént of --€dveation” Philosophy says, ‘inpart:’ a “Education is not limited to the acquisition of either cares about education represent the. ‘views of the academic or occupational “majority of the people of skills and the school system should emphasize acquisition of - the skills, information and attitudes appropriate to good citizenship, creative en- deavour, emotional and physical ‘growth, ~through methods. which. supplement... those of the family and the community.” - They also support fiscal responsibility and reduced taxation, but only to the jour gift six’ _ extent that the quality of the fold _ Page A19, September 30, 1979 - Sunday News to civic affairs in North educational services. is not Vancouver. jeopardized. We should © remember that our children a are our most valuable VernaSmelovsky = = = resource, and this concept is North Vancouver. “ reflected _ in_...NOVVA's School Board Trustee, policies. _ ‘ ~ i : ‘ a0 International Year of the Child It seems to me that the — "approach taken by NOVVA is-commendable, and I look forward to their Making - many Positive contributions Dear Bditor: to another — love and assistance 2 fore each. donated Send donations to CARE -a remarkable record-in-the concern in-the form of food,.: dollar... - ---.- Canada, . P.O. Box we 86668, The dev rgency_wards of the clothing, shelter or _North Vanco 3 7 Hurricane | "Dovid. in ‘the - world over the past.33 years, medicines. ‘ _ 4L2. Dominican Republic — the is involved in each of these - We urge all British continuing human misery of “disasters” delivering vital Compassionate people of Columbians to contribute Ps the “Boat People” in -and effective: CARE aid to British Columbia join those - generously to CARE in this “Glen Ringdal Unicef Canada ) Southeast Asia — recent - hundreds of thousands of across Canada and period of special need and if B.C. Representative civil wars. in Nicaragua, people in a.time of intense throughout the United States they have a specific concern - CARE Canada Uganda and Chad — the’ looming famine.i in northeast India emergenc -CARE, --the - international _ relief and- development agency. Dear Editor: May I through your paper - ask fishermen, especially those who fish from. the shore, not to leave fishing line or hooks around when they leave. BR en PP a Go a TE alee lm lemma that many a bird has become entangled in line which has eventually led to their death. Dear Editor: I see the Lions Gate bridge is again going to be tied up for repairs for the next ten weeks. Long traffic Very reckless driver faces charges DENVER (UPI) - Baron Lee Hill, 23; was arrested for investigation of robbery, assault, car theft, reckless driving and criminal mischief, police said, when he tried to hold up a drug store in cast Denver and: ®Fired several bullets into his own car during a 4 shootout with the = store a manager. Raced past a police cruiser People may not be aware © human misery... But CARE is only a vehicle ‘love and concern of one human being — a messenger - carrying . the in showing their concern for the needy by sending dollars to CARE. CARE multiplies those dollars with free “commodities and large-scale” purchases to deliver $6-8 worth of | life-sustaining plea to an As wild bird rescue officer for the Lower Mainland Wildlife Rescue Association, I have been called, out to try to save birds which were found hanging from trees. Upon examination, fishing line encircled their legs. Discarded fish hooks also cause much suffering. Hooks have been - known to penetrate the inside of a tieups and congestion are now a daily way of life on the Lions Gate bridge. This bridge is now 40 years old and needs replacement. Q it’s LesiieJanes’s first glers bird’s mouth and a slow death from starvation is s the result. Thank you for any con- ‘sideration to my plea on behalf of wildlife. (Mrs.) Rosemarie McGavin, North Shore Representative for The Lower Mainland Wildlife Rescue Association Bridge needs replacement I urge every resident on the North Shore to write their MLA with this message Jack D. James . North Vancouver “Hurricane Relief"; to mark their donation “Boat People”, “War Relief” or “Famine Fund”. Unmarked .donations will be applied to ~ the area of most urgent need. _ when received. Dear Editor: I have been following Mr. Weatherby’s excellent ar- ticles, ‘‘Our Forest Heritage” with great in- terest. So, I find, have all my friends. One wonders why, if people feel so strongly, so little has been done to monitor this vital industry over the past few decades. I wish you continuing success with the Sunday News. Sometimes I do not agree with your editorials but I always read them. B.L. Hood West Vancouver N NORTH & WEST VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARDS ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT offer: GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT . CLASSES (G.E.D.) both DAY and EVENING ff you wish the equivalent of Secondary or High. Graduation these classes could be for you.. You. may have: achieved the knowledge level of Grade 12 although leaving School in Grade 10. Find out by writing a G.E.D. test series, and if you are concemed about “passing” and want to prepare yourself for writing attend a G:E.D.Prep class. If successful in writing you will be given a Grade Xil Equivalent Graduation Certificate. DAY CLASSES 8:30 am: to 12:00 noon "Monday a. _ through Friday at Delbrook School (entrance off Stanley St. 5 You can join the class during the first week of any month. Next class begins October 1. $15.00 per month EVENING CLASSES 7:00 to 9:30 pm Monday and Wednesday at Carson Graham School. You are encouraged to | join during the first month of the semester. $30.00 per semaster in both Day and Evening classes you can write the tests, which are held monthly, when you feel ‘‘ready’’. For turther information cail Adult Education Office 985-8741. ANNOUNCEMENT THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CREDIT. UNION is pleased to announce the appointment of HAROLD L. F. SEGUNA to the position of Manager of its 1080 Marine Drive Branch in North Vancouver. HAROLD L. F. SEGUNA is a family man with two children. He has resided in North Vancouver since 1974, His work experience ranges from Sales through to Financial Institutions. He speaks four languages and Participates actively in sports. He is : , interested in the well being of his community an at high speed trying to get birthday and we're s0 away” P rying & excited we've filled our uP TO intends to make North Vancouver his permanent shop with special ‘OFF *Ran out of gas for a little birthday savings! If you desire exceptional personal attention and more than a block from the FABRICS, WALLHANGINGS service rege rding your financial affairs, please drop i drug store. Mon. Oct. 1st & Tue. Oct 2nd ONLY AND KIDS CLOTHES oe ree im or telephone for an appointment at Come early and celebrate our first year with us. Crashed a second getaway vehicle, a stolen Mountain Bell truck, into a passing car, North Shore Community Credit Union 1480 MARINE DRIVE WEST VAN. 922-6612 0:30-6 Police also arrested Hill's companion, Vanessa Jackson, 20. ~