OPEN LETTER TO
RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
OF NORTH VANCOUVER

Pmosorry, bur it wasn't always
fike this. North Van had snail
town charm, when T grew up.

Honest. hard-working people
had time for a friendly word and
smile to both neighbor and visitor
alike. Privileged to lise amid such
beauty of our glorious mountains
and glistening Sea- Shore, new-

There was ne vost fo see the mir
yestig splendor surrounding us. to
feel the exhilaration atop a moun-
hun, hear the rush of clear cunning
Streanis and endless lapping of
lively waves, no fee to inhale deep-
ly the most invigorating air. As
proud natives we were eager to
help, enlighten and share our most
fair land,

As the wildlife gave way to us,
so did we fo others. Some came
and stayed. appreciating the beau-

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out.

Song came because ih was othe’
place io be, and soon the old
homesteads, torn down, were
turned into three-storey dwellings,
Trees were cut down for more
room oF & View or sometimes just
for more sun.

Rusiness has encumbered us now
as we've grown, Creed and mate:
tal prosperity hive seeped in.

As our name hits the map.
especially this vear, a few will

Juty 20) 1986 | North Shore: News

Jebs, and even fess money. The
“povernment'™ assists some of us
to five in poverty.

My bome has been turned into a
motel now and oneivhbars are
strangers. My rent has increased
greatly and there’s nowhere to go.
So, if the smiles are few and
hellos seem curt, please take time
to look beyond.

Correction: [mv sorry
weren't always like this.

but we

Lots L. Gray
North Vancouver

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