10 - Wednesday, March 6, 1985 - North Shore News Matsumoto Wins $1.2 million shipbuilding contract MATSUMOTO SHIPYARDS of North Vancouver has been awarded a $1.2 million contract to build two search and rescue laun- ches for the Canadian Coast Guard. inquiring reporter barrett py) Fisher THE RECENT case of the cab driver who was brutally stabbed in Prince George by a convict released early from jail for previous crimes has some citizens concerned about mandatory supervision — allowing criminals out on parole after serving only two thirds of their i RRE sentence. Today’s question is: Are the courts too lenient on criminals? The shipyard was the lowest of four bidders on the Type 100 12.5m ajuminum- hull launches. Controller Nigel Buning says the shipyard will hire about 15 to 20 people to add Pat Thompkins Vancouver Yes. I feel the wrong people are being pro- secuted correctly — like sexual offenders. There is too much leniency in that vein. The courts. should focus more on crimes against society. Leniency has the wrong focus. Art E. North Vancouver Yes. I think the courts are too lenient on criminals _and I think parole is too easy. There are 2 lot of bleeding hearts who feel criminals should be given rights. Lucy Butler North Vancouver _ Yes. If newspaper ac- counts are any indication, regarding sex offenders, _drug cases and the like, | do think the courts are not strict enough with . sentencing. There ‘are definitely some crimes that shouldn't allow parole. Cindy Phelps North Vancouver Yes, I think so. Criminals should be punished for what they do — it doesn’t seem they are. For exam- ple, if a person rapes a girl, the penalty is usually too lenient. Why people want to hurt other people — I just don’t unders- tand, : Clint Bolton North Vancouver Yes, in some cases. For murders they can gel away with killing some- one and go to jail for a couple of years — 1 don't think they suffer enough. They shouldn't be let off on parole so cary. to the present crew of about five workers to build the launches. Buning estimates the job will take 10 to I1 months, The boats will be based at the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base and will be available during Expo '86 for marine safety, vessel traffic regula- tion and search and rescue duties in English Bay and False Creek. Once the world’s fair has ’ ended, both launches will - replace existing search and' rescue launches in the Guif of Georgia. The vessels will have a crew of three and a top speed of 27 knots. Each will be powered by two, 380-hp Mitsubishi s-68 diesels. Ex- cept for the powerplant, the two launches are sister ships to the CCGS Osprey, now at the Kitsilano Base. Total cost of the vessels, including equipment, is estimated to be less than $2 million, more than 10 per cent less than originally budgeted. . ADVERTISED LiF you FINO ELL REFUND u TO DIFFERENCE OLONY HOME FURNISHINGS Warehouse/Showroom OPEN TO THE PUBLIC {2 biks. behind the Avalon) at 1075 Roosevelt Cres., N.Van. 12:4 Sin 980-8738 What has over 300,000 Canadian children gasping for breath? Ag Asthma. To find out more, call your Lung Association. = THE LUNG |. ASSOCIATION bathroom hardware Our beautiful hardware lines will rnake a world of dif- ference in your bathroom — chrome, brass, oak, acrylic — you'll be impressed by the selection of styles. Our entire stock is now 25% off. Lustre towels _ on sale: too! / Towel bars _ Soap dish holders Towel rings Tooth brush holders Tumbler holders Shelves Tissue holders Robe hooks Sale ends March 26. Quantities limited. Cathrooms Beautiful “WHERE BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS HAPPEN" - MAYFAIR 382-0525 LANSDOWNE 273-7538 PARK ROYAL NORTH 926-5122 OAKRIDGE 266-8811