PD: a Al - Wednesday, October 17, Ga mailbox DK Canadians’ apathy keeping prices high Dear Editor tos). fairly knowledge, | beleve, that cost of living is ‘less’? in the U.S. than here. But just how great the variance is has to be experienced for us to realize how dearly we all pay for be- ing Canadian. In short, we are, as they say, ‘ripped off’ in very large measure. | have just visited with friends in San Diego ... they too lived in Canada in earlier years. They sought to buy a decent ‘‘tamily’’ camera. Having some years of photo experience, | assisted inttheir Problem children Dear Editor: i I was shocked to read the iter by J. Taylor, West ancouver - ‘‘Do well educated parents produce refined children?’’ The answer is no! I myself am university educated and my husband has two degrees. We have two children, one is 2’ years old and the other is 5 months old. | am sure our children behave in the same way that any children of similar age common decision — a reliable make which cost them $68.00. Here on my return | see it ae $149.00' Ata cut-price outlet} How about phototinishing at 12€ a print? Colour! Here they start at 30+ ¢. Gasoline at average $1.06 a gallon. Mail a postcard for 13¢, a let- ter for 20¢ ... we enjoy 32¢ tor euwher! A high grade pair men’s shoes $88.00: same ones are right here in N. Van. for $145.00. All AA and other batteries sell for one third, as-does all types of booze. And the mainstay, food, comes tn about halt Our COST. It’s said that if the U.S. smeezes Canada catches a cold. Whatever strain. of ‘cold’? they have in regard to living costs sure does not “catch’’ on here! The dift- ference ts disgusting tn the ex- treme and points up to a large degree the apathetic nature of the general ‘‘squeezed-dry”’ Canadian who simply accepts every little tightening of the SCTEWS. A.B. Griffin North Vancouver of ill-behaved isn't any worse do. There might be a dif- ference due to the discipline but not the level of education the parents have. There have been studies done that show mothers with average to below average mentality have brought up above average children. They have related this to. the amount of time and stimula- tion the mother has spent with the child. The problems of badly behaved children in depart- Send him Playboy if he can't afford it! Dear Editor Once again, | feel you are publishing an opinion of the minority of your readers lam, in particular, referr ing to Brad Larson's letter of Sept 20, 1984 describing the Sunshine “‘tefreshing’’' Grrr doas | suggest Brad and any other male readers in need of such oa_ssorefreshing pause should put down the North Shore News and pick up an edition oof Playbov, Pen thouse of any one of the LO other publications It he can’t afford it -- please ladies (or gentlemen) — let's send him a few copies! A. Chapman North Vancouver Quality D>esmm A Prontiay hot Wost Vanicouner oa 4A Martie brine re ayer ye draperies by S. Laursen Carstom Drapaenes ' Nerve ian Be dsprere wa Vertical and Wooden rt ‘in-home Service’ FREE ESTIMATES GLADLY GIVEN All blinds 20% off list Labour per panel $5 50 tuntine d) 60 SO (lhe di FOR THE FINAL TOUCH tH aires ber Oo ge em Persea y Ebr Satutitasy call 987-2966 ment stores is that the observ- ing adults often forget that they were children once too! I’m sure they were not total angels all the time. Today, mothers and their children are out in public a lot more than their counterparts of twenty-five or thirty years ago. The care and ease of transportation are responsi- ble for that. This then makes the problem more visible and therefore people think that it’s getting worse when really it :sn’t Marilyn Nairne West Vancouver ch) % Price Anniversary Special - next door to the “Fitness Centre (payment plan o- anette} "The best selection in town tor Active Wear For the first Let others fill jobs of striking posties Dear Editor: Surprise! Inside postal workers want permission from federal Labour Minister Bill McKnight to go on strike, possibly as soon as mid- month. | The National Citizens’ Coalition believes that they should have the freedom to withdraw their labor and strike. We also believe, however, that the 1.5 million unemployed, as well as other Canadians, should be able to apply to Canada Post to work for the wages and terms which have been rejected by CUPW. Those Canadians who fill Turn tables with dog dirt Dear Editor: Did A.W. Brooks’ letter of September 28th hit home? Do dogs roam the streets? There are at least half a dozen inconsiderate dog owners in Our area, too. | happen to rise before 6:00 a.m. daily, and see the culprits who roam at that hour. My garbage is raided frequently, not to mention that unsightly mess on my lawns and sidewalks. How many shrubs have you had to replace this year? the jobs shouldn't be forced to either join CUPW or pay union dues. Additionally, we believe that federal! legislation should be changed to allow free enterprise to compete fully with Canada Post. This com- petition would force CUPW members to improve their productivity and lower their sights as far as wages and benefits go. In other words, let's free up the market place and pro- tect the individual freedom of Canadians. That's the way to. get Canada back to work. Colin Brown, President, National Citizens’ Coalition May I suggest to Brooks at he/she take their shovel Nl of (DIRT) over to their §eighbours and make a osit on their driveway. Thase people never have to clean up because their mutts always do their business at someone else’s house. Maybe we should turn the tables. Good luck collecting the money for a dog-catcher, my cheque is under separate cover. J.G. Hedges North Vancouver Nn AMBLESIDE HOBBIES & CRAFTS 1425 Marine. Dr. 922-3512 open 6 days a week 9:30-6 p.m. Have tun and be fit with Aon Zatho a norobic workouts and personal worght trate. =) programs Latost equipment and tree weights for Men and woman West Van bin 130 Mas tue vb. North Van 986 348/ 2660 Wo o4tm and Tratatgar Vancouver 1360341 1984 - North Shore News ’ COLLEGE m™ The Capitano College Day Care Centre now has | openings for two year olds, as weil as threes and tours. Ful! or. Part 18] iy the case for. post . secondary education. Tuesday October 23td _. from 1:00 to 2:30 pro at the College Cate Theatre. The public is invited and there will be plenty of time for speakers from the floor so concerned citizens can give their views The proceedings will be covered by Channel 10 tor airing later in the week. LABOUR STUDIES WORKSHOP The Labour Studies Program has a number of workshops coming up this fall The dates listed here are ONLY the Stari Oates - for detaiis call Labour Studies, 986-1911. local 430 Arbitration Oct 27 Unemployment insurance Policy and Procedures - Nov 3 leadersmp Sidils tor Women Oct 13 Acvocacy and Organizing Oct 13 Shoulder to Shoutder 100 Years of Wornen a Work and Organization in BC. Nov 3 Skills and Techniques tor Organizing issues) Nov 4 Advocacy lor Wetlare fights Dec 2 Advocacy Tachniques for Stewards Now 4 hope te December) Update on the Canada Labour Code Dec & CAPILANO COLLEGE 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver Up the Hill from the Coach House