10 — Wednesday, February 3. 1999 - North Srore News north sh ara Mews MAIL BOX Arguing for free recreation Dear Editor: One ofthe best examples of our ability te build) cultural “mind walls” and then defend such turf to the hilt was demonstrated in a recent letter to the News regarding, reere- ation tees for seniors. T had objected to singling out seniors for an 11% increase when other increases averaged 3%. T had mentioned that, if anything, admission to. reere- ation facilities should: be free since for every dollar we invest in preventive health, such as public recreation, we save $7 i health sare costs. Keep tit and vou save on doctor bills, the saying goes. Not a bad thought ia light of the crivis we face in health care, TP thought. No sooner stid, however, when one of the News readers took me te task caiming that such subsidies aro wrong, His reasoning being that seniors ean well afford to pay since 73% of their property tay as subsidized be Victor This Wan news tone. bur dant know evervthim fb oadinit According to vour renter, seniors ars so welt off they can spend tour months of the vear in Florida or Arnona ar even take a $3,000 cruise every year. Bat, after reading the sen- deman’s letter again, the light came oon. Tf raising tees tor secreation is cool event though ir is counterproductive, then why don't we apply che same criteria to roads, [reasoned Ga Andrew WS. Donald " President with myself) Sureiv nobods would argue that roads are Being used by people who can well attord to pay a user tee some people even drive Mercedes, Pnoticed. In fight of this, why not pur our Recreation Commission in charge of roads, seeing as they are so. keen’ on raising tees. Fither that or pat our engi- neers in charge of recreation 30°, All Drapery Labour including speciatties Sale ends 15 Feb. ‘99 Ridgewood Blinds Sale ends February 28/99 FY- 949 Wi (Behind tap Mail CANADIAN since they are se hell bent or the tree use of roads. Atter all both items are paid bv the same pocket through reunict pal taxes and both are neces seev for our collgctive well being. If this were not so why would we go after the tobacco companies and ban smoking in public places, Eznie Crist, Councillor Tastrict of North Vancouver Pervez H, Patel /uvestment Manager INVESTMENT CONSULTANTS (888) INC. Conlally in invite you to attend an informational Night v : “Mutual: F i nd "Investing > ESTATE AND TAX PLANNING Guest Speakers: Richard Bennett & Diana Reid Lang Michener Lawrence & Shaw > RRSP’s - Tax Time Bomb?? Retirement Planning > TAX SAVINGS: Mutual Funds - Annuities! > WORLD MARIETS - Gutlook for 1999 & beyond ve y | RSVP to Jeroo or Margaret at 436-3556 to reserve seats. Sponsored by: Z Templeton $1500 DOWN | 188 ee 98 COROLLA VE $1000 dawn, 5199 per month ar SO dawn $222 per month Vatue Package Includes: AM FM cass dual overhead . cam 16 valve engine full ‘a wheal covers, reniate mur- per mo/48mo. lease rors. spt teat seat R 4.8% Financing 1999 Toyota Tercel $1000 down, $240 per month or $0 down $265 per month Valve Package Includes: AMM cass. intermittent vwaipers, 1.8 litre dual over- head cain engine 2 speed sx— SE automate transmission $2000 DOWN *218 per mo./48mo. lease 4.8% Financing 1999 Toyota Corolla B.C.'s #1 Selling Car $2000 down, $375 per month or $1000 down $398 per month Value Package Includes: AM/FM cass/CD. anti- lock brakes. power van- dows/locks/mirrors, at cond. anti-theft system. full ume 4-vneel drive $4000 DOWN °328 per mo./48mo. lease 5.8% Financing 1999 Toyota Rava | Special Pre-Owned Values / North Shore's Best Selection Y North Shore's Best Quality / North Shore's Best Prices ASK ABOUT wae Ware PROTECTION on our PLAN _FEATURE VALUE — All season fun & economy, fully serviced, must go. 93 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE Nicely equipped, 2dr coupe. ara95 ; 98 HONDA ACCORD COUPE Only 10,000km, 4 cyl, loaded, showroom condition 94 JEEP ¥J hari top, 5 speed iooks & runs great Reduced to $14,495 Se ch VW GOLF GTI only 74,000 km, 5 speed, alloys, focal OG QVNEF ee 4,4 86 NISSAN 3002X 97 TOYOTA RUNNER SR5 ° This car is toaded & immaculate. V6, nicely equipped, low km Auto, tuliy serviced .........-...99,995 Only... $30,895 95 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE Fully loaded. beautiful car. Low kms... $25,888 €2. eee 87 BMW 733i Looks * runs great, fully serviced, priced iv sell. Reduced to. 94 TEMPO fleet returns. auto., am/fm cass, 4 dr, auto., exc. family car air cond . $16,995 = = TOYOTA 985-0591 1765 Marine Dr., North Van faced on up to 36 month financing OAC Lease payments of $186$199$222 far 1999 Terce! BCS3LP (By hased on 43 month leases Tota! ase obugations B Si0574 $1055? and $10 656 Lease paynients of S218$240 $205 tor 1999 Corolla VE BRIZEP (A) based on 48 inonth teases. fotal lease obligations are $12,462 §12 520 and $12 725 Lease nayrnents of $278'$375/S398 ‘or 1999 RAV HP1OVP(8) based on 48 month seases Total leases are $19,744 $20,000 Band $20.104 Lerse payments based on a masumutt 95 COOKM PN ”