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st letters weekenderdecemberll1993p7 reader angered by story based on letter to town dear editor last week i played citizen and wrote a letter to town council stating my concerns about a new meeting format that had just been announced this week im playing citizen newspaper reader and writing to the tribune stating my con cerns about coverage of my let ter to council freedom of letterwriting is a wonderful thing freedom of letter- writing is a wonderful thing but i do it to encourage discussion i dont think the newspaper helps discussion when it only writes up the concerns or com plaints i was disappointed when i saw the tribune article in the weekender was only present ing my concerns plus state ments of agreement from councillor prentice without a response froni the town and presentation of the reasons for the decision i dont think its much of a newspaper article and cer tainly not worthy of a front page this is not the first time that one of the papers in town has dealt with an issue in this manner wherein the com plaint is reported but no apparent effort is made to cover the story in all its com plexity or with at least some response solicited if the freedom of letterwrit ing and the freedom of the fire safety items can make good holiday gifts looking for that special gift for family and friends what better way to show you care than to give a smoke alarm or fire extinguisher batteryoperated smoke alarms can be real life savers when purchasing a smoke alarm look for the ulc label which assures that it meets safety standards installation is easy just two screws and a screwdriver you may even want to include installation as part of your gift ideally every level of the home should have a smoke alarm in fire extinguishers a multipurpose dry chemical type is a wise choice this extinguisher can han dle most small fires look for the ulc label that ensures the extinguisher meets safety standards make sure the fire extin guisher is kept in an accessi ble place and that the owner knows how to use it properly every home car boat camper and trailer should have a fire extinguisher this holiday season give a gift to save a life press are to serve democracy and comment effectively on public service then our news papers need to take responsi bility to present rounded sto ries not simply present the voices of dissent and its not good enough doing a followup the next week creating a back-and- forth war of statements cred itable journalism should seek out the discussion and find where there is both agreement and disagreement i intend to continue writing letters but i hope that if my opinions are ever again consid ered newsworthy they will be presented in a larger context thank you for consideration of these opinions stephen sword stouffville dr michael pollak bsc dds general cosmetic dentistry special interest in cosmetic dentistry bleaching bonding implants porcelain veneers book ybur childs appointment now for christmas break emergency care general dentistry childrens dentistry convenient location extended hours 4722454 sunkist plaza hwy 48 16th ave markham free dental consultation meet walter campbell sat dec 11 12 2 pm fantasy on ice signed print markville shopping centre centre court 4795338 beat the rate increase effective january 1 94 valid off entrance fees enjoy a free weekend night at the embassy suites hotel or a black knight squash starter kit retail value 10000 or more stateoftheart exercise gym squash courts unlimited fitness classes in our large aerobics studio with cushioned floor indoor swimming pool with licensed garden patio whirlpool wet dry saunas licensed lounge free grooming aids free towel service computerized fitness evaluation with microfit wellness nutritionservices beautician services massage therapy x free parking corporate rates child care facilities and much more markham hi the shape of fitness located in the embassy suites hotel 8500 warden avenue at hwy 7 markham merry fitness to all ivvawjujawavvavv uvja