Dear Editor: Pd dike to thank ras ans Congratulauons to the Successful eaitdidates aod to Then Pelt will be most helpful as. the mumepality comes to. grips with the serious issues that it applause for chase the ees vonyueesh He is NVD’s Bell od tenants faces, Rick Buchols North Vancouver tau with an rowan hicede and whose Close? relations background U Dear Editor: My boviriend and TP have been searching tar accom modation tor three months now, Although we've viewed a number of places thar we would not choose to hive in even if they were tree, our main stumbling block has been the refusal of landlords to allow pets. In our case, cats, Interestingly though, we've spoken to two land lords who say that onee they started to allow pets they found that they ended up with a better quality tenant — wen: erally quieter and more responsible. Perhaps some other landlords would be willing to change their policy. Tt seems thar approximately 80% to 90% of advertised accommodation states N/P tne pets) in our chosen area of North Vancouver. Unfortunately, those landlords are missing out on renting to two very responsible, quiet, ean individuals who are will- Ing tu pay a decent price for a decent home. My bovtriend recently moved here from Raimioops atter more than three vears in the same apartment with his cats. When he moved the landlord said that in was one of the cleanest suites he'd ever seen! IP know that we're not the only ones in this predicament. In the meantime. my mother’s kindness allows us to stay a her house while we search. We're very fortunate and we're keeping our blood pressure low -— one of the many benetits of pet ownership! Jane Walton New Westininster Fill catand drop off sour ballot at these participating merchants or atthe North Shore News, Rusty Gull 175 East ist. NV Dykhof Nurseries 460 Mountain Hwy., NV Boston Pizza 1078 Marine Dr. NV Pat’s Restaurant 445 13th St.. W Regency Chrysler 1160 Marine Dr. NV Thai Hause 180 W. Esplanade, NV Seymour Golf Pro Shop Seymour Goif & Country Club Nit. Seymour Pkwy . NV Defieux Saxelby #105-200 W. Esplanade, NV Jardin 1448 Lonsdale Ave., NV Chianti Cafe 1340 Marine Dr. WV serving ... Restaurants Right To Your Door Before you hil the road for Blackcomb, stop by any Lower Moinland or Squamish 7-Eleven locatinn to purchase Fest Tracks lift tickets, You'll save up to $6, and anyone can use them. So pick up a bunch for your family and friends. Blackcomb’s Fast Tracks tickels - they save you money and they save you time. It’s the perfect way to start your day.