Mailbox

Collins’ journalism ‘biased’

Dear Editor:

At the risk of granting Mr.
Doug Collins more attention than
he deserves, we should take into
consideration the dubious service
he offers readers of the North
Shore News.

Where else could we find such
superbly crafted examples of bias-
ed opinion couched in such ex-
quisitely slanted language?

As a teacher of English, [ at-
tempt to educate my students to
recognize subjectivity in writing
and evaluate it according to merit.
It must be admitted that without
the contributions of Mr. Collins,
young students of writing . (and
some not so young) would be hard
pressed to find definitive examples
of biased journalism with which to
compare the more desirable form
of writing expected of a good
newspaper.

Mr. Collins does in fact, give us
many and frequent hints that he
does not take himself as seriously
as his more naive readers do.
Moreover, while it is the obligation
of the individual to recognize the
right of any writer to express his
opinions (biased or otherwise), it is
a greater obligation that the indi-
vidual be responsible for learning
the difference between personal
diatribe and factual, objective
commentary.

One last point: after reading
several of Mr. Collins’ recent col-
umns, as well as the comments of
readers who would deny his right
to publish them, | could not help
but wonder if the North Shore
News isn’t getting the last laugh
anyway. After all, any paper which
presents a young lady (Sunshine
Gir}, March 1), whose highest

aspiration is to advance from mud
to Jello wrestling can hardly expect
its readers to take much of ifs con-
tents seriously, now can it?

Well, thanks for the
anyhow, North Shore News,
Susan Cohen
North Vancouver

laughs

COMBINED" PARTS & SERVICE

On the Narth Shore unce 1955,

PARTS & SERVICE FOR
MAJOR APPLIANCES

Parts Dept. open 9:00 to 5:30 Mon. to Fri, Sat 9 to 5
Major appliance in-home service Is as near as your phone.

1629 Garden Ave., North Vancouver 987-2251
Vacuum cleaner parts or bring your cleaner in for servicing.

ADVERTISEMENT

Spring is traditionally a time when a young man's fancy
might turn to love, but it’s also a time when a woman's mind
turns to the household Specifically Spring is a time when
women everywhere get the urge to renew and redecorate
the family home.

Sometimes ine planned renewal! is not within monetary
reach. Read on for a solution to the problem:

The answer lies in a new store Iccated at 1707 Marine
Drive, West Vancouver. The name of the store is Affor-
dables. It's a division of Morley Charles & Associates Inc.,
and within Affordables, you will find that decorating can be
very rewarding yet not a costly experience. Affordables is
a first quality designer discount Fabrics and Wallcovering
Centre where you will find yards, even miles, of first quality
designer fabrics for use in draperies, bedspreads, uphoistery,
duvets and even clothing. As well, you can select from a wide
variety of high end wallcoverings, all of which will be dis-
counted year round.

Also, Affordables will be discounting 20% off all fabrics
and wallcovering book or sample orders. Just phone or come
in with the sample pattern and number for a prompt quota-
tion. For more selection of in-stock fabrics and walicover-
ings, visit our Vancouver location — 2431 W. 41st
(Kerrisdale).

GRAND OPENING

*| West Vancouver's original discounter of First Quality
2% designer Fabrics and Wallpaper for your decorating needs.

AFFORDABLES |

Bedspreads,
Slipcovers,

a Ideal
Upholstery,

for Draperies,
Duvets,

Quilting, Clothes.

~ Always 50-30% off

BOOK ORDERS

TEXTILE

7 - Friday, April £7, 1987 - North Shore News

Lt
Could
this

be you

or somebody you know?
W. are looking for attractive local girls, 19 and over, for a paid
modelling assignment in the North Shore News — Sunshine Girl

featire. Anyone interested please contact the Photography
Department for an interview.

PHOTOGRAPHY
985-2131

(0s8 weed OF metrTM ane WERT vaRCOLNtS

Buy US dollars

or change
Before you travel eeestinalal
advaniage o y+] Hostagehas
duty tree t ; is i " ‘Savings and

, shopping. ake Selection are
a artes by 7 waiting at the
Free Shopping"! Canadian border

Heritage Duty wi Buty Fret
Free olfers a vast __
array ol gifts, imported chocolates, Indian HOURS:
art, liqueur, cigarettes and tobacces all at 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
low duty free prices ~ all under one roof.
Easy shopping in delightful surroundings
are Heritage’s hallmarks.

Both American visitors returning south
and Canadians visiting the United States
can take advantage of duty free shopping at
Heritage. And as a bonus, Heritage also
offers currency exchange on the premises ~

’

SAVE UP
TO SU%

Apr. 30 - Sept. 30
(7 days a week)

Sept, 31 - Apr. 29
Sun, thru Thurs. 6:30a.m.- 8:30p.m.
Fri 8:30a.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Sal. 7:30 a.m.~ 8:30 p.m.

For more information phone (604) 536- 7040

WALLCOVERINGS Ry

20% off any Fabric or
Wallpaper. Come in or
phone with name or

Reg. *80-9100 sg
sidan." Prom GALE #1.9°5s inh

-a{- AFFORDABLES

(A division of Morley Charles & Assoc. Inc. ) =
1707 Marine Drive West Vancouver
Hours: 9:30-5 Mon.-Fri.; 10-5 Sat. 925-3673
Parking a above © Roya Bank

fh Bank of
Airverica Canada

Se e
+ Oi

Highway 99 at the Peace Arch Crossing