Wednesday, August 28, 1991 -— North Shore News - 7

Dear Editor:

Iv’s time for a change. While I've been accused of being a par- tisan ‘*‘New Democrat’’ city alderman, it does not take an im- partial view to see the litany of disastrous Social Credit policies hitting hard at the pocket books of North Vancouver taxpayers.

During the past six months in my capacity as an alderman, commissioner on the Recreation Commission, a director of Pres- entation House and North Shore Neighbourhood House, I have seen a steady stream of buck pass- ing (both figuratively and literally) from the provincial government to local agencies and the city.

From the school district we are informed that due to lack of pro- vincial funding, municipalities and other agencies must pick up the costs of community schools or the school board will have to close them.

MAILBOX Ald. says taxpayers ‘bled dry’

{f we say no, the municipality will lose essential services in- cluding child care, youth services, hot lunches for children from low income families and facility ac- cess.

Again from the school district, the Recreation Commission is told that playing fields are not being properly maintained due to pro- vincial funding cutbacks. Use of playing fields in Recreation Commission activities may be prohibited because of liability, unless local taxpayers pick up the added costs of properly maintain- ing the fields.

If we don’t pick up the added cost? Team activities such as soft- ball and soccer would be greatly impacted.

It doesn’t stop there. The Rec- reation Commission has had to spend more of our local dollars on subsidizing the disadvantaged and low income families because of

Fishing regulations should be followed

Dear Editor:

I have been almost a month, North Vancouver.

As a fisherman dedicated to the sport for almost 60 years, I very quickly got to grips with sea, lake and river fishing, armed with locally purchased tackle and licenses, only to be horrified to witness the follow- ing:

First, the native Indians, snag fishing the salmon runn- ing up the Capilano River, in the stretch of water adjacent to the mobile home site. Huge treble hooks were being used to tip into these beautiful fish; there were so many in the water it was difficult to miss! Not every fish was landed, in spite of being hooked in the tail, back or belly, and the evi- dence of this can clearly be seen on the fish which did make it to the Capilano Can- yon fish hatchery.

Then, in the Capilano River at Dog Leg Pool (above the Pipeline Bridge), my 1!1-year- old grandson and | were fish- ing (legally with single hook).

Twenty others were fishing from the top of the cliff op- posite, sorme 30 feet above the river, deliberately snag fishing the salmon lying in the pool below. Not content with a fish for the pot, these hooligans were taking five or six fish each, and still continuing the slaughter. These people were not native Indians, but, seem-

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On top of all this, the litter in and around the water, in- cluding the rotting carcasses of dead fish, belies the theory that Canadians are fiercely protec- tive of their environment and wildlife.

What is the point of establishing rules for fishing if no one bothers to enforce them?

Not once have I seen anyone checking on the methods of fishing being used, or whether licences are held by the maniac fringe who will eventually discredit the true sports fish- erman, and destroy what little resources are left us.

W.F. Ryland

North Vancouver

Editor's Note:

According to Department of Fisheries and Oceans officials, fishing by Squamish Indian Band members operates under the band bylaw which states in part: ‘‘...members of the Squamish Indian Band shall be permitted to engage in fishing within Squamish Indian Band waters at any time and by any means except by the use of Spearguns, explosive materials, rockets, combustibles, projec- tiles, shells or like substances.’’

As for entitlement, it is a constitutionally protected right in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that natives are entitled to fish for food, social and ceremonial purposes.

provincial cuts to other agencies. How rauch? At the current rate of expenditure, the Recreation Comniission expects to run out of Rec vouchers by September.

It’s not only the poor that are being hit hard, but also the arts community. Greater pressure is being put on the municipality to fund the arts organizations. Why? Because provincial and federal funding has been cut back on a steady basis since the early 80's.

Once again, it is the local tax- payer who wiil pick up the tab, while provincial dollars are being used to pay for incompetent land deals and poor management of highway construction.

Yes, the present government in all fairness has built us an over- pass on Lonsdale and Upper Levels, but at what cost ta the rest

of the community?

While there will soon be no waiting at a red light at Westview on Upper Levels Highway because of the new overpass, patients needing surgery will still be waiting in line at the under-funded Lions Gate Hospital. Funding for health care will not corne out of local taxpayers’ pockets, but rest assured there will be increases in user fees that will come out of our wallets.

The list is endless, and while the media have focused on the col- lapse of the Vander Zalm era and subsequent squubbles in the lead- ership of the Social Credit, the local taxpayer is bled dry.

Bill Bell Alderman North Vancouver City

Protect beach access

Dear Editor:

Congratulations on your News Viewpoint of July 17, and to West Vancouver Municipal Council in the posting of beach access points as referred to in Trevor Lautens’ column of July 19.

It is unfortunate if visitors disturb the tranquility of the lit- toral owners, but they should recognize that in B.C. (unlike Washington State) the foreshore is public domain for the enjoyment of everyone.

Seniors enjoy ‘Vintage Years

Dear Editor:

I live in a complex where the majority of the residents are seniors. We meet together fre- quently and have many great discussions.

I offered to write to you, on behalf of my many friends here, to let you know how much we appreciate your paper and especially to tell you that we all look forward to reading Eleanor Godley’s column. Her humor, helpful hints and interesting tid- bits give us seniors a great feeling.

We need this.

Mabe! Watson North Vancouver

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In 1984, council assumed re- sponsibility for surveillance and administration of the foreshore. I am pleased to note that the pres- ent council is fulfilling its obliza- tions to protect the public interest by facilitating access and preven- ting encroachment onto the public foreshore which, after all, is one of West Vancouver’s primary assets.

Derrick P. Hawkins West Vancouver

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