8 - Wednesday, October 22, 1986 - North Shore News AIR POLLUTION Ban West Van outdoor Open Letter to West) Vancouver Residents: It is October again, one of the two months in the year when West Vancouver residents are allowed to burn garden debris on specified days, Burning is considered a necessity and a right by sone, but the at- tendant smoke is a source of suf- fering for those with asthma and other respiratory problems. In fact, some residents are obliged to leave the municipality on burning days. Many others re- sent having their pleasure in the outdoors spoiled by neighbors’ smoky fires, and also believe that outdoor burning contributes seriously to air pollution in’ the Greater Vancouver area, In recognition of this problem, the West Vancouver municipal council voted last February to limit outdoor burning to Fridays and Saturdays during April and Oc- -tober, and to require that all fires be extinguished by 7 p.m. However, the fact remains that - the GYRD recommends that all outdoor burning in the Lower Mainland be avoided to diminish air pollution. Vancouver, Bur- naby, and North Vancouver District have banned such burning altogether. Coquitlam and the City of North Vancouver allow burning on only two weekends in the spring and fall. We acknowledge that- West Vancouver's large gardens and rain forest growth result in great amounts of garden debris for many residents, but we believe that WE'VE EXPANDED THE — CONVENIENCE at ce] [i burning West Vancouver, as part of the densely populated Lower Mainland, should discontinue the practice of outdoor burning. This is nota difference between gardeners and nen-gardeners, but between those who burn and those who find other ways to dispose of debris, Alternative methods exist now, and with organization and assistance from the municipality, other viable methods of disposing of garden refuse could be in- troduced. Existing available methods in- clude putting bagged or boxed debris out for garbage collection: the equivalent of eight bags of ref- use is allowed, which can include bundles of cuttings no longer than three feet and no heavier than 40 pounds. Upon arrangement, the local garbage collectors and other haulers will take away piles of ref- use at a reasonable price. Debris can be dumped without charge at the new transfer station at 30 Riv- erside Drive, North Vancouver. Much vegetation can be com- posted and recycled in one’s garden; pamphlets on composting techniques are available at the West Vancouver Municipal Hall and the Memorial Library. ‘Ye believe that there is a need for a rational, in-depth discussion of problems related to outdoor burning. If you have opinions on this matter, please communicate them to the municipal council. Michael Steig West Vancouver For the Group for Alternatives to Outdoor Burning Ne ii eh —— == 2 jj. DUNDARAVE WEST VANCOUVER FOR 21 DAYS ONLY! with the purchase of any of the 6 following packages, receive a GROUSE MOUNTAIN ADULT SEASON PASS at NO CHARGE. This exclusive offer is available at CAN-SKI Sportshop only! DON’T MISS OUT ESA Radial CARBON SKI TYROLIA 480 D BINDING INSTALLATION & HOT WAX 99% VALUE °486 SALE $399 ‘INCLUDES GROUSE MOUNTAIN ADULT SEASONS PASS — Value $400 CS po te OPE AIMOH GRO PRL Aa C2 WOSSIGNOL 707 QUANTUM SKi SALOMON 547 SPORT BINDING INSTALLATION & HOT WAX VALUE °486°° SALE ‘44 9° ‘INCLUDES GROUSE MOUNTAIN ADULT SEASON'S PASS — Value $400 BYNGSTAR COMP. R.P. SKI LOOK 89 RX BINDING INSTALLATION & HOT WAX 99% VALUE °526° SALE 5439 8 "INCLUDES GROUSE MOUNTAIN ADULT SEASON'S PASS Value $400 ALL CLOTHING NOW ON SALE Descente, Sun-!ce. Dit- rani, Kitex, Colmar, Head and more. CLOTHING ON SALE FOR 4 DAYS ONLY! BLIZZARD QUATTRO SKI MARKER M-36 BINDING INSTALLATION & HOT WAX 199% VALUE °621% SALE 544, 9 “INCLUDES GROUSE MOUNTAIN ADULT SEASONS PASS Value $400 ATOMIC sposki_. TYROLIA 390 D BINDING INSTALLATION & HOT WAX VALUE °631% SALE 54 rf 9g “INCLUDES GROUSE MOUNTAIN ADULT SEASON'S PASS Value $400 BAIZZARD S.L. or RS. LOOK R.P. BINDING INSTALLATION & HOT WAX 998 VALUE °621° SALE ‘499 "INCLUDES GROUSE MOUNTAIN ADULT SEASON'S PASS ~ Value $400 JUNIOR PACKAGES DYNASTAR EQUIPE JUNIOR SKI LOOK 09 BINDING PeKAGE NORDICA #111 SKI BOOT" wit KORD! LOOK SKI POLE ext zoo *229°" INSTALLATION & HOT WAX 99 VALUE °289°° SALE 2% ) * "INCLUDES GROUSE MOUNTAIN ChiLDS SEASONS PASS itor ages 6-12, - Value % :