MAILBOX

Cypress Park must maintain balance between recreation and wilderness conservation

Dear Editor:

Further to Lynn Webster’s comments (NSN, Jan. 19) that the problems at Cypress Provincial Park “fare related to the people (Cypress Bowl Recreations, (CBRL) Ltd.) viewing the park as a business opportunity.”” CBRL has been quoted elsewhere as Stating that it ‘must compete with other ski areas by providing a multi-development operation simi- lar to the type found on Grouse Mountain.””

CBRL needs to be reminded that, unlike Grouse, Cypress is a Provincial park. Profit-making multi-development expansion is not part of the mandate for pro- vincial parks, which, according to the Park Act, are set aside ‘‘for enjoyment of the pubiic.”"

It is Parks’ stated policy to maintain a balance between con- servation and recreation, the latter to be compatible with preservation of the natural environment.

Historical Parks documents in- dicate that Cypress was estab- lished as a provincial park not on- ly because of its skiing potential

Seawall patrol a joke

Dear Editor:

I was amused to read Mr. Osborne’s proposed remedies for reducing the congestion along the West Vancouver seawall (Jan. 15).

He surely overlooked such necessities 25 attack dogs and look-out towers to assist the “‘truncheon-armed special con- stables” that he proposes.

It would only be a short step then to the armed helicopters zooming up and down the waterfront accompanied by loud hailers and searchlights.

But, of course, he was only joking. I hope.

R. Sandy North Vancouver

but also for its beautiful natural features, which are greatly valued by a large number of Lower Mainland residents. In fact, there has been a significant increase in summer park use.

A 1991 Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C. report states: “*Throughout the Lower Mainland, residents indicate that the need for more natural parks and recreation trails is higher than for any other community leisure amenity.’’ Cypress offers hiking trails through quiet forests and past sparkling lakes and rushing streams, meadows rich with wild flowers, a range of wildlife frora newts to cougars. In winter there are still places where one can ski or snowshoe without commercial regulation.

One of the park’s three moun- tain peaks, Hallyburn, is still rela- tively pristine, unscarred by lift facilities and ski runs. How many urban arcas contain such wilderness a half-hour’s drive from the city centre?

Friends of Cypress Provincial Park believe that a balance must

be maintained between commer- cial skiing opportunities and preservation of natural features and of opportunities for non- commercial recreation in this rela- tively small provincial park. With downhill skiing operations on two of the three mountains, the balance is already uneven, CBRL should not be allowed to tip this balance further by expanding its commercial operations inio the temaining wilderness.

Also, a review shovld be made of CBRL’s permit, which at pres- ent allows the company to restrict the public during the ski season from passing through the con- trolled areas to the park's back country.

Interested North Shore residents can attend the Parks-sponsored public forum to hear CBRL’s proposed Master Plan tentatively set for the end of April or express their views to B.C. Parks District Manager, Box 7000, Maple Ridge, B.C, V2X 7G3. Katharine Steig Friends of Cypress Park

Provincial

Slices of prov. pie Keep getting thinner

Dear Editor: © \

Re: Provincial school lunch program.

I share some of Doug Collins’ ideas about the so-called free lunch program and wish to reiter- ate that “nothing is free.’’

There is only one provincial budget and if another budget is added to the health and welfare pie then the slices are just going to get thinner for all programs.

By setting up a lunch program the government is developing a paternalistic attitude towards the community and particularly towards parents and guardians whose duty it is to provide food, clothing and shelter to children.

We have a welfare department to which those who need assistance can resort. Do not

The PRIME. SE Fae Oey SG. IS

TEVNAER Revis7 BEE tly Tit SORSMWCE Rage SGCVEO VEY Salary NIGHT

MBONE DRIVE ri at ROE 8. S935

make a further joke of our social assistance programs by adding yet another food bank, for this is simply what the lunch program is.

Mr. Harcourt and his profes- sional staff would do well to con- sult with Indian bands throughout the province and country who will be able to give him information about the damaging results of tak- ing over yet another responsibility that rightfully belongs with family - members.

Lilian Ingram North Vancouver

Sundey, February 2, 1892 — North Shore News - 7

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver is now accepting applications from single mothers for their sons, ages 7-12

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 434-1411

; ALL MAKE COLLISION REPAIRS : GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP & COURTEOUS PERSONAL SERVICE

FREE Iuterior/Exterior 1 1766 West 3rd Street (at Ll Clean up with every job (Across from ICBC Claim Centre) (Expires March 3/92 987-3370

HEARING PROBLEMS?

WE CAN HELP Neil Walton, MSc., Aud{C) Registered Audiologist Pacific 301-1200 Lonsdale Ave. E2 Hea ring Clinic North Vancouver, BC. Pace Audiology Assocmates inc

985-2501 DRAPERIES BY S. LAURSEN

CUSTOM DRAPERIES AND VALANCES

Labour $7.50 per panel unlinec. $8.50 lined

CUSTOM BEDSPREADS AND COVERS

North Vancouver

Low, low prices on blinds and tracks For FREE Estimates Call 9387-2966

Serving the North Shore for 20 years DENTURE SERVICE DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC

« REPAIRS - IN 2 HOURS) = ¢ SOFT LINERS

¢ RELINES - IN 1 DAY e ALL DENTAL PLANS ACC.

e NEW DENTURES e REFERRALS NOT REQUIRED Fully qualified & licensed by the province of B.C. Members of the denturists society of B.C. and subject to the high standards and reasonable fees of the association.

PETER BARKER LE Lewis DENTURIST DENTURIST 231 Lonsdale, N.Van. #301-1124 Lonsdale, N.Van.

ELISKA KHASHAN HORKA

#5-221 W. eeplanne, N.Van.

VIRGINIA THORBURN DENTURIST #208-1331 Marine, W.Van. 922-3309

by JAMES RUSSELL _ -

Diane Payette is a woman with a vision. For the past seven years, she has been active in the helping profes- sion. She now has a private practice, Rutley & Payette, on the North Shore,

Diane's vision is to con- vince the general public that counselling can be of value to everyone.

Most people still believe that going to therapy is a sign of weakness, or a proof of insanity, this is certainly not true!

Why would a person want to go to counselling?

Payette explains that

counselling is an oppor- tunity to transform-a dif- ficulty into a possibility for growth. “We often cannot control the people or situa- tions that seem so frustra- ting and painful.

“The only person we can truly change is ourselves. The change has to come from inside out.

DIANE PAYETTE CLINICAL COUNSELLOR HYPNOTHERAPIST Diane is warm, caring and an exceptional counsellor. Speak with her personally by calling 986-9304 for an initial consultation at no

charge. .

“When we change, we often see others change in response to us, thus mini- mizing our ‘frustrations’

In addition to counselling, Diane uses hypnosis and a variety of relaxation techni- ques to encourage and reinforce that inner change. ga ADVERTORIAL Gam

Remember, the right counsellor does make a difference. Call now and find out for yourself.