8 - Sunday, September 8, 1991 - North Shore News MAILBOX Give excess cukes to the food bank Dear Editor: It is with horror that | have just read Bob Hunter's ‘Pickled cukes’* Wednesday, August 21. To suggest that if next year they had a surfeit of cucumbers they would throw them on the compost is beyond my imagination. I agree the pickling process is a lot of work, but did it ever occur to Mr. Hunter and family that what they can’t consume the food bank could give out to many peo- ple who probably don't have the luxury of a vegetable garden? I, too, have a substantial veggie garden, but this summer with a four-year-old and a new baby ! haven't had the time to put up what | woutd like. The Food Bank at the North Shore Neighbour- hood House gratefully accepted my donation, some of which went to a program for pregnant teenagers learning about nutrition. If this idea doesn’t appeal, perhaps the ‘stoic son’’ and ‘‘the wide-eyed little girl’? could set up a vegetable stand, sell the surplus and give the proceeds to some charity. I'm sure it would be more educational than playing Nintendo and watching cartoons. Susan Tait North Vancouver People’s conference to take on tax issues Dear Editor: Taxes in this country are too high. There are too many politi- cians and too much government. There are many sets of taxes, and only one set of taxpayers’ pockets. Fortunately, there is now some- thing people in B.C. can do about that. On Monday, Sept. 9, at the Hotel Vancouver, a people’s con- ference wiil take place — to talk about ways governments at all levels can chop spending, debt and faxes. Tax revolt leaders from Victoria and) Vancouver will be there, along with business leaders, stu- dents, economists and politicians. The federal Finance Minister will hold an accountability session, and people are invited to come with ideas on how the country can ‘better live within its means. {t's one thing to grumble about government and taxes. Ht’s a bet- ter thing to get involved and actu- ally raise your voice, If you think politicians can do a better job, then be at the Hotei Vancouver on the morning of September 9, with $20 in your jeans to register. It's our potitical system. We might as well use it. Garth Turner, MP Halton-Peet, Ontario NEWS photo Cindy Goodman THE NORTH Shore Economic Development Commission (NSEDC) has received funding from the provincial government for a new software program. Pictured left to right «re North Vancouver City Ald. Barbara Perrault, West Vancouver Ald. Ron Wood, B.C. Development, Trade and Tourism Minister Howard Dirks, North Vancouver District Mayor Murray Dykeman, NSEDC board chairman Peter White and West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager. Program receives funding THE PROVINCIAL govern. novation which will be of use ted in a way that can be easily ment has approved an applica- not only to North Shore — utilized,”’ said Pyplacz. tion by the North Shore Eco- municipalities but also to North Vancouver-Capilano nomic Development Commis- municipalities all over British MLA Angus Ree said the sion (NSEDC) for funds to Columbia,"’ said Dirks. software package was awarded produce a business information NSEDC economic develop- a first-place Best-of-Class honors by the American Eco- nomic Development Council at its 1991 Sales Literature and Promotional Material Awards Competition. database. On Wednesday, B.C. Devel- opment, Trade and Tourism Minister Howard Dirks gave the NSEDC a cheque for $10,000 to help create the database, a project estimated to cost $25,000. “This computerized resource tool for economic development and planning is an exciting in- ment officer Bonnie Pyplacz said the new database will allow the NSEDC to monitor B.C. business community trends and shifts faster and easier. “For too long information about a community’s businesses has been difficult to locate because it’s cither not available or the data has been collected without being fermat- The provincial funds were supplicd under the B.C. Com- munity Economic Development Program which is designed to promote community economic diversification initiatives. I just never wanted to mow a lawn again! “I finally realized that | just couldn’t take care of my home and huge lot in White Rock all by myself anymore. And my daughter and family live in North Vancouver, so it was a long way for them to come and visit as often as they‘ like. One day when I was cutting the lawn it just came to me. I put up a ‘For Sale’ sign and the house sold just like that.” Mamie Walker (shown with granddaughter Leslie) Another good reason to choose Cedar Village There’s a lot of reasons that people are choosing to live at Cedar Village. For some like Mamie Walker, it’s certainly the maintenance- free lifestyle and the fact that lawn mowing and repairs will be a thing of the past. For others, it's the security of having neighbours right next door in times of emergency or to keep an eye out when away on vacation. And for everyone at Cedar Village, it’s the fact that ownership is restricted to seniors 60 and over, with lots of luxury amenities to share. There’s a lounge, library, billiards & games room, large-screen television for movie nights, entertainment-sized kitchen for potluck suppers, croquet lawn, patio, and beautiful gardens. And, just a short walk away are the therapeutic pools and seniors’ activities of the Karen Magnussen Recreation Centre. Show suite now open If you’re interesied in putting your lawn mowing days behind you, visit Cedar Village today. Priced below market starting at $142,000. Open Monday thru Thursday 2-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m. To find out more For more information call Pamela Bell at 980-4134. Cedar Village is located at 2020 Cedar Village Crescent, North Vancouver. Full co-operation with agents.