= Al - Sunday, November 13, 1983 - North Shore News Gl mailbox Mayor backs incumbents Dear Editor ] hope all West Vancouver residents make a point of voting next Saturday as their civic duty. Il can report to our tax- payers that the present Coun- cil members are working con- structively for the taxpayers without discord or upset. The incumbent Aldermen Finlay, Huchinson and Rowntree are standing for re- election and.!l recommend them to the voters to con- tinue the positive and economic policies we are engaged in. Derrick Humphreys, Mayor West Vancouver Trustees’ junket “most expensive’ Dear Editor The News (Oct. 30, ’83) documented the travels of Social Credit MLAs on government business. The News neglected to me- tion the travels of North Van- couver School Board Superintendent Dr. Wickstrom and four trustees. Recently, the Canadian Education Association Con- ference was held in Halifax; North Vancouver sent the most expensive delegation in Canada. One can only guess this trip cost the taxpayers approximately $8,000. The North Vancouver School Trustees are com- plaining about the govern- ment restraint policy. At the same time, these trustees do not hesitate to fatten their ex- pense accounts. (Mrs.) W. Bell North Vancouver (Dr. Wickstrom could not confirm Mrs. Bell’s figure of $8,000 because trustees have their own separate expense accounts which are rendered only once a quarter. He said a five-member delegation to this annual conference from other school districts in Canada was perfectly nor- mal.—ED.) Finance program through liquor sales Dear Editor . It was reported on CK VW News Nov. Ist, that the Prov. Gov’t is so concerned about the death rate from drinking and driving, they plan to in- stitute a program in the schools for 6th grade students concerning the hazards of drinking and driv- ing. This proposed program is estimated to cost $400,000, which will be raised through a canvassing campaign. The Prov. Gov't. realize 1 billion dollars in liquor sales per year — in good cons- cience they should finance this program. Elsie Kozak North Vancouver “Seeking a second term. dedic ated to keeping WV a wholesome community tor our famihes., and a tight rein on Municipal spending 1982 84 RESPONSIBILITIES ° Advisory Design Panel « Fire Panel e Parks & Recreation Commission @® Court of sion © GVRD Parks Committee Revi and others ADVANCE POLL Municipal Hall Tues Wed Thurs 8 30 to 6pm Re elect West Van Alderman GORDON ROWNTREE 98% Attendance at Counc Moetings Vote for ‘safety and justice’ Dear Editor Citizens United For Safety & Justice (North Shore Branch) wish to remind readers that this month municipal elections are tak- ing place in most areas of the province. Hopefully we will all exercise our rights. Our organization believes that the safety of children and all innocent citizens of Canada must take precedence over the rights of the criminal, and in a very ra- uonal manner we are pursu- ing this objective. Our con- cerns are directed towards: the dangerous and violent of- fenders, their victims who are so often given little con- sideration, and preventative assistance for young children who exhibit anti-social behaviour. While CUSJ is not af- filiated with any group or party, political or otherwise, we do wish to request that citizens seriously consider their democratic right to vote through the secret ballot, and that they participate in elec- tions whether it be federal, provincial or municipal. On Saturday November 19th, vote as you please, but please vote. Doris Harborne Secretary North Shore CUS] ‘Outraged’ by SPCA treatment Dear Editor Having recently gone through the experience of at- tempting to get prompt medical aid for a dog, the vic- um of a hit and run, I am left with feelings of intense out- tage and frustration. These emotions are directed toward the SPCA. There are three questions | would put to the Society, which to my understanding, exists to prevent cruelty to animals. 1) Why must an animal, in- jured during evening hours on the North Shore, be made to wait an hour and a half or longer for an SPCA van to come over from Vancouver when we have two shelters with their own vans right here on the North Shore? 2) Why is an animal, bleeding from the nose and mouth (an indication of possible internal injuries) picked up by the scruff of the neck and put into the van with no regard for possible injuries? 3) Why does an_ injured animal, picked up at 9:20 pm on a Saturday evening, have to wait at the SPCA Clinic in Vancouver until 9:30 am the following Monday morning to be examined and treated by a veterinarian. 1 am left with the definite impression that the quality of care depends entirely on whether or not there is so- meone there to pay the bill. I would suggest the SPCA reflect upon the reasons they came into existence in the first place. 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