12 - Wednesday, August 6, 1986 - North Shore News How should welfare be changed? ed (o pet rid of food banks by introducing a food stamp program. Inquiring Reporter asks people at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver what changes should be made to the welfare system. B.C.’s welfare system became an issue during the recent Social Credit leadership race, with at feast two candidates making suggested improvements. Grace McCarthy said all welfare recipients should be made to reapply fer their inquiring reporter By Chris Wong in court THE FOLLOWING people appeared in North and West Vancouver provincial court- houses recently to face various criminal charges laid against therm, Before Justice of the Peace Carol Warren in West Van- couver provincial court July 21, 1GR4: A bench warrant was issued for Manuel. E. Silva after he failed to appear in court on a charge of possession of stolen property. Before Judge R. D. Grandison in West Vancouver provincial court July 22, 1986: William Edgar Freeborn was handed a suspended sentence on one count of mischief. Bruce N. Peters received..a $25, fine after being found guil- ty of running a red light. Before Judge R. D. Grandison in West Vancouver provincial court July 23, 1986: Diane Constance Frigon was given a one-day jail term after being found guilty of obtaining food fraudulently. Before Judge J.D. Layton in North Vancouver provincial court, July 24, 1986: Leslie Roy Prouty, 23, was fined $200 on one count of assaust and one count of caus- ing a disturbance in connection with an April 14 incident in Squamish in which another male was alieged to have been assaulted. Before Judge J.D. Layton in North Vancouver provincial court, July 28, 1986: Ellen Cabano, 44, was fined $500 after pleading guilty to a charge of illegal sales on prop- erty of the Pioneer Wheat Ter- minal on June 13. Craig Wellington Parrish was . fined $100 after the Burnaby man pleaded guilty to posses- sion of cannabis resin. He was arrested June 25. benefits on a phased-in basis. Earlier, Bud Smith propos- Larry Owens Victoria T think with the pressures put on it because of long-term unemployment, it’s going to have to police itself pretty carefully. It will be more easily taken advantage of so welfare reporting should be tied in to man- power. the Nerek Ken North Vancouver I think welfare should go up. We have to consider people need to be supported on welfare and not just con- centrate There are a lot of needy people out there, Karen Grover collect — it. planting, who really on the abuse. WEST VANCOUVER resident Thelma Cook is the new chairman of the B.C. Health Association. Cook, an assistant professor in the department of social and educational studies at the Universi- ty of B.C., was founding chairman of the St. Paul’s Hospital Founda- tion. Also joining the BCHA board of directors is Alan Pierce and Charles Nash of West Vancouver, North Vancouver Peaple should work welfare rather than just Things making more beautiful. the ditches have a lot of garbage in them. Allan Kyle Vancouver for welfare Unless you was while. on like B.C. 1 notice welfare. both representing the University Teaching Hospitals Area Council of the association. Pierce is chairman of UBC's Health Sciences Centre. Nash is a resource consultant and chairman of the Shaughnessy Hospital Foundation’s board of directors. He was formerly vice-president of B.C. Hydro. The BCHA provides repre- sentation, liaison and negotiations on behalf of its members with - EDGEMONT Gi onan CENTRE UMITED The North Shore’s Specialist is taking on the ft could be a lot more. | for a live with someone or get paid under the table, there's no way you can live on Shelly Satnon Vancouver Maybe there should be some tightening up, but | wouldn't want to see any dismantling of social ser- vices. B.C. seems to be headed in that direction. At the same time, | do see people abusing it, but the majority of people need it. various levels of governments, allied associations and other groups. It serves the boards of trustees, administration of all general hos- pitals in B.C., most extended care facilities, many long term care res- idences and a number of other health cure agencies and organiza- tions. Membership in the BCHA in- cludes 160 institutions and over 2,000 trustees, leading Flooring CARPET GIANTS. Here are just a few samples of ee ANOCK-OUT_ SPECIALS! 1083 Roosevelt Crescent No — Crossley Karastan %% off sale Ends Aug. 15/86 DON'T MISS IT Season End Clearance “ARTIFICIAL TURF” 49.1255... yd. CENTRE LIMITED Crossley “King Edward" Regai Quality at a Down to Earth Price 1875 5, yd. Peel 'n Stick Tile 2 colours only ea, to clear 985-0011 985-0114 rth Vancouver (¢ blocks behind the Avaion Hotel) High Fashion Berber 3 Beautiful Colours special purchase 1495 sq. yd Limited quanunes Special Purchase Carpet Clear-outs vaiues to $42 sq. vd. Snecially Discounted from 10° sq. ya. We have extended our business hours: Friday 9-9, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4