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TUMBLER RIDGE

OBSERVER

March 2, 1997

Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Donation
made for Guide
Air Trip
As part of the Girl Guides
Thinking Day activities they took a
ride on 'Guide Air' to different parts
of the world to visit the Guiding
Centres located in India, England,
Switzerland and Mexico.
The cost of riding 'Guide Air' was
a non-perishable food item. The 25
young ladies donated the food to
our local Salvation Army.

TR Icemen
Raffle
After the second period of the TR
Icemen vs Dawson Creek Raiders
game held last Sunday the draws
were made for the Polaris ATV, adjudicating the raffle was Cst. Trevor
Prosser and President Doug
Cameron. The ATV was won by
Brian Trottier.
Also held was the draw for a trip
for two to Las Vegas, Nevada, won
by Cindy Stuckless. This draw was
in combination with the programs,
each program had a number and
during the home games numbers
were drawn for prizes (such as
Icemen jerseys) and a number had
their names entered in this draw for
the trip for two to Las Vegas.
Congratulations to all who won
prizes, and a thank you to all who
purchased tickets for the raffle and
programs for the draws.

Donation
made by Cubs
On Sunday February 19 our
Cubs, Scouts and Beavers held their
annual Candlelight Parade. This
year, along with groups throughout
the province they also did a "Hike
for Hunger". Each of the young
men brought along a non-perishable
food item. The food was collected
and during the Cubs meeting the
food was donated to our local
Salvation Army and accepted by Lt.
Rose Moulton.

Twenty-five of our Girld Guides, Brownies and
Pathfinders with their box full of non-perishable
food collected as admission on 'Guide Air' to visit

the Worlds Guiding Centres.
The food was
donated to our local Salvation Army.

Workshops in Honour of International Women's Day
Glenda L. Nikirk
On March 8, 1997, the Tumbler
Ridge Women's Resource group is
hosting its second annual day-long
workshop,
in
honour of
International Women's Day. This
workshop is available to all women
(sixteen and older) and will be held
in the Tumbler Ridge Community
Centre.
This year we have a very busy,
fun-filled day planned. Check-in
and the silent auction starts at 8:00
AM followed immediately with a
Continental Breakfast. We will
then wake up with a very low im­
pact aerobics which will be more
fun than fitness. After that you will
be ready to start your day of classes.
There will be a minimum of three
classes running simultaneously
which will cover all interests.
These seminars will cover intellec­
tual topics, creative crafting, beauty,
alternative health care, as well as
recreational activities using the
Community Centre facilities.
Lunch will be served 12:00-1:00
PM. Take advantage of this rest
period to recharge your batteries

and visit with new friends.
The afternoon classes will com­
mence at 1:00 PM. In addition to
the classes there will be demonstra­
tions and displays running through­
out the day. The bidding fun will be
wrapped up at 3:30 when the silent
auction closes.
The non-physical women can
now head over to the library, for a
beauty makeover or a class in cre­
ative problem solving. The rest
who still have energy to burn will
go downstairs for either walleyball
or bodyshaping. Don't forget to
pack a bathing suit, because the next
stop is the pool, where you can take
part in an Aquafit class or just
luxuriate in the sauna, steam room
or Jacuzzi.
The day is just about over and
you haven't cooked, cleaned or
heard a child. Sound too good to be
true? We are even offering reason­
able day care which will be operated
by the Pathfinders in the TR Day
Care Facility. This is arranged
through pre-registration only
(March 5th deadline).
At 6:15 PM the whole group will

walk over to the Dragon Palace
Restaurant for cocktails, dinner and
conversation. Winners of the door
prizes will be announced at this
time.
We hope that this
International Women's Day celebra­
tion will be of interest to all of you.
Cost is $30.00, all inclusive. You
can pre-register at the Community
Centre desk after which someone
will contact you for class sign up.
For more information contact
Glenda Nikirk 242-5068 or Janice
Lee at 242-4116.
Workshops: Financial Planning,
Creative Problem Solving, Rubber
Stamping/ Embossing, Body
Shaping, Aquafit, Tole Painting,
Homeophathy, Maritime Square/
Line Dancing, Midwifery,
Walleyball, Intro to the Internet,
Demonstrations in Alternative
Health Care, Legislation Protecting
Women in Other Countries
(sponsored by the TR Public
Library and Presented by Anne
LeBlanc), breakfast, lunch and din­
ner (except for drinks) is included in
the cost.

OPINION OBSERVER
Tumbler Ridge Women's Group still going Strong
Editorial
Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 2,1997 2

Although there aren't any free­
Well, after all the hoopla about bies, per se, there are a few things
the federal budget, it was more anti- that we as Canadians can be happy
climactic than anything else. There with. Most notably the RESPs and
was a few added dollars for the extra funds for research are the
medicine ($300 million for health ones that are am most happy with.
But, there is no job creation pro­
care), for science ($800 million for
universities and hospitals), working grams. As was hoped. But, if the
income supplement ($195 million), economy keeps growing, and the
tax credits increased for post sec­ 25% of large companies felt that if
ondary education, student loan re­ it does they will be hiring more
payments extended to 30 months, people this year. That could, con­
double RESP (Registered Education ceivably, take care of most of our
Savings Plan) contributions, tax unemployment. Something to look
breaks for those that are disabled forward to, in this the supposed end
($70 million), charitable donations of a decade and a half of recession
increase to 75% from the current that this country has been in.
But, I am not sure that this could
50%, and Canada Foundation for
Innovation will be putting $800 mil­ be construed as a pre-election bud­
lion over the next five years into re­ get. There aren't enough hand-outs
to Canadians, especially those with
search infrastructure.
The provinces will be putting an income that has been slowly
more back into pockets of families eroded over the past years budgets.
with lower incomes, similar to what There aren't jobs for everyone, at
BC has been doing for the past year. least promised, if not always deliv­
Maybe we will get some back from ered. There aren't such things as
the federal government and help de­ new tax incentives to companies, to
put more wages into their employ­
fer some of our deficit.
There is also more funding for ees pay cheques.
There isn't anything at all that
prenatal programs, and community
action programs for children, to would make we want to vote for this
help pay for health and social work­ government, if they called an elec­
ers in more than 300 communities. tion today, except for the fact that
These programs teach parents how they insist the deficit will be down
to feed their children on a low in­ to $9 billion by 1998-1999. And no
new taxes. Maybe.
come nutritous foods.

by Kathy Cope

International Women's Day

Glenda L. Nikirk

Tumbler Ridge has been carved out
Many of you out there ask "What of the wilderness. Every resident is
is the T.R. Women's Resource a relative newcomer, leaving behind
Group". Well Teck Corp. you can family and friends. Winters in the
relax, it isn't a new mineral explo­ Peace Country are very long.
ration company. We are a non­ Combine these two factors and there
profit organization that has been can be a great feeling of isolation.
operating in tumbler Ridge for the We meet every month, to simply of­
past five years. It started out as a fer camaraderie. We have become
Women's Steering Committee, then surrogate sisters to one another and
the T.R. Women's Friendship offer support in all our endeavours.
Circle. Today it is still a group un­ Just like any friendships, we have
dergoing changes as it tries to ac­ come together in times of joy and
commodate the different expecta­ also in times of sorrow.
At each meeting we try to incor­
tions and needs of the women in
Tumbler Ridge. We currently have porate something educational either
31 members in our group.
from our own resources or an out­
The membership is comprised of side source. The only perpetual ex­
women who are mothers, and pro­ ecutive we have is a Treasurer,
fessionals; traditionalists and con­ Directors
and a Phoning
temporaries. The ages vary from Coordinator.
The Chair and
spring to winter (mid-twenties to Recording Secretary positions rotate
sixties). We have members from monthly. We chose to do this to
exotic places such as South Africa eliminate any one leader, thus our
and the Philippines. Our Canadian group moves forward as a whole, all
born members are from B.C. right equal and important.
through to Newfoundland. The
Currently our group has three
only criteria to join us is, being a special projects. We are in the pre­
WOMAN.
liminary stages of supplying
Why the need for the T.R. Tumbler Ridge with a volunteer
Women's Resource Group? For the registry. The registry will help all
past two decades, the town of

Book
Review

David Bischoff Grounded
commemorate women and their
"While answering a distress call
struggles.
In 1922 women in Canada began from a scientific station in a remote
celebrating International Women's part of the galaxy, the U.S.S.
Day, however, it wasn't until 1975, Enterprise becomes infected with a
that the United Nations formally de­ mysterious alien life form which
clared March 8th as International feeds on and transforms inorganic
materials. The Starship begins to
Women's Day.
It's a day that began as an event gradually disintegrate and Starfleet
to draw attention to the appalling is forced to order its evacuation and
conditions in which women worked. destruction to prevent the dangerous
March 8, 1997 allows women and infection from spreading throughout
men the world over to reflect on the galaxy. It’s the end of an era for
women's progress, celebrate this ef­ Captain Picard and his crew, who
fort and acknowledge that women are scheduled for transfers that will
are still striving to attain "Bread and split them up among different
Starfleet vessels. But even as the
Roses”.
end draws near for the Enterprise,
Captain Picard begins to formulate a
desperate plan to save his ship and
preserve his crew - a plan that will
TUMBLER
force him to defy Starfleet orders
RIDGE
and lead him to a confrontation with
a malevolent alien force which has
the power to destroy the entire
Federation."
The Tumbler Ridge Observer is published and printed by Peace
Another great story about one of
River Block News Ltd. at 901-100th. Ave., Dawson Creek, B.C.,
the world's best-loved group of
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characters.

On March 8, 1909, 15,000
women workers marched through
New York City demanding shorter
working hours, safe working condi­
tions, equal pay and the right for
women to vote. Police violently at­
tacked the women in an attempt to
disperse the demonstration.
The demonstrators demanded
"Bread and Roses". Bread the sym­
bol of economic security and roses,
the symbol for a better life.
One year later at the second
International Conference of
Socialist Women, women from 17
countries unanimously approved a
proposal that women the world over
set aside March 8th, each year to

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SPEED IS
KILLING US.
Part of the Provincial
Road Safety Program.

the non-profit organizations of
by supplying a central registry
volunteers. This will help with
the many fund-raisers as well
supplying volunteers with appropriate recognition. The other w
dear to our hearts is the "Barb B
Perpetual Bursary Fund". In honour
of Barb Buck who passed away
August 4th, 1996. This Bur
will be awarded yearly to a graduate
who has chosen a non-traditional
profession.
The final one is our An
Women's Day Workshop. This
fun-filled day for a nominal
This year our date chosen is M
8th in honour of International
Women's Day.
The TR Women's Reso
Society can be best defined
educational organization for wo
who, by working together, ex
their skills, broaden their intel
and work to improve conditions
the home and the community
through service, self-fulfillment
sociability. If this sounds like
group for you we meet the st,
Tuesday of every month, 7 PM
the Library.

TRE News
Education Week: The week of
March 3rd to the 7th is Education
Week. A variety of things will be
going on throughout the week at
TRE: Monday - Classes will be
writing a verse relating to the theme
of Education to the tune of 'Row,
Row, Row Your Boat'. Each class
will sing their verse at the assembly.
Each class will be given a spelling
list for students to do, in which the
top 5 students from each grade will
be finalists at the assembly.
Tuesday - Drop Everything And
Read (DEAR) will happen from
12:30 to 1:00. For parents - 1-2-3
Magic Video at 7 to 8 PM in room
5, learn about a no-nonsense disci­
pline program that enables parents
to manage children ages 2 to 12
without arguing, yelling or hitting.
Developed by Thomas W. Phelan,

Ph.D. Wednesday - Classes
making murals depicting the in
tance of education to be display
the assembly. Thursday - S
wide math activity.
-Assembly at 9:15 with presentations by Mrs. Edward's class
Miss Hood and Mrs. Ferg
class. Spelling Bee Finals.
wide presentations.
Thanks to the Fire Station a
Police Station for the time th
given to Mr. Moulton's
Thank you to Mrs. Perry
Doonan and all the skating,
teers who have been helping
classes.
"Gotcha" winners: Jenna.
Mathew Rowe and
Christiensen
for Feb
Congratulations!

Heritage Week at the Library
The Library was busy with activi­
ties for youths and adults alike last
week with Heritage Week. On
Wednesday they had 30 youngsters
take part in their TR Pioneer Days.
Janet and George Hartford made a
slide presentation and talked to the
children about how TR came to be
built, what was built when and they
all enjoyed the slides showing con­
struction in different phases, the
people, etc. Then the children went
on to build their own town out of
boxes, Easter grass, rocks, thread
spools, small round styrofoam balls,
larger styrofoam pieces, bark, moss,

pinecones, leaves, cut out a
and vehicles, and more. Man
plies were donated by
Empson of Stardust Creations1
On Thursday evening a
show presentation was ma
Doreen Younge to adults.
Library had coffee on for eve
to enjoy as they watched ths
show and reminisced about ho
town came to be built.
On Saturday afternoon a g
ogy workshop was present:
Gwen Hayhoe for all those
who would like to trace their
and build a Family Tree.

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 2,1997 3

Chetwynd dart tournament attracts
over 200
The Chetwynd Dart League held
its 8th Annual Sweetheart's

Ladies Singles

First: Flo Wiseman (Tumbler
Tournament on Feb. 14-16.
Ridge) Second: Nancy Cowan
The tournament was a huge suc- (Chetwynd) Third: Sandy Schallock
cess. There were 218 participants, and Kirsty Hall
many from Tumbler Ridge, Fort St. Ladies Doubles
John and Dawson Creek.
First: Kirsty Hall and Sandy
We'd also like to thank everyone Schallock (Tumbler Ridge) Second:
who helped organize, set up, take Suzie Back and Grace Walsh
registration, sell tickets as well as (Tumbler Ridge) Third: Carolyn
the participants.
Castle and Dorothy Rivers
RESULTS
OF
THE (Chetwynd) Flo Wiseman and
Tournament
Angie Hynes (Tumbler Ridge).

Mixed Doubles

Men's Singles

First: Brett and Kirsty Hall
First: Ed Phillips (Chetwynd)
[Tumbler Ridge) Second: Brain and Second: John Burns (Chetwynd)
Anne George (Chetwynd) Third: Third: Ralph Bradshaw (Ft. St.
Eric and
Lea-Ann
Walsh John); John Payne (Tumbler Ridge)
(Chetwynd); and John Burns and Men's Doubles
Liz Dewald (Chetwynd)
First: Brett Hall and Don

Schallock (Tumbler Ridge) Second:
Blackie Anderson and Dave
Browett (Ft. St. John) Third: Ed
Phillips
and
Tom
Castle
(Chetwynd); Carl Cheeseman and
Brendon Walsh (Tumbler Ridge).

Mixed Teams
First: Ed Phillips and Dorothy
Rivers: Tom Castle and Carolyn
Castle (Tumbler Ridge) Second:
Carl Cheeseman and Angie Hynes:
Flo Wiseman and Brendon Walsh
(Tumbler Ridge) Third: Don
Schallock and Sandy Schallock;
Paul Wiseman and Fe Buttersand
(Tumbler Ridge); Russell Downey
and Marge Reeves (Chetwynd):
Frank Walsh and Grace Walsh
(Tumbler Ridge).

Counselling
Office
by April Moi, Chamber of care that the community has come

Health Centre News

Delirium Tremens, acute organic
disorder occurring as a symptom
following withdrawal from alco­
holic intoxication. The seizures
generally last from three to six days
and are characterized by terrifying
hallucinations, usually of small
creatures, and violent tremors. The
patient is disoriented and usually in­
coherent.
The tremors are
physcially so exhausting that the
condition, even if treated, may be
fatal. Treatment includes the ad­
ministration of hypnotics and tran­
quilizers, and nutritive therapy to
restore normal metabolism.

to expect but decrease the labour
A strong feature of Tumbler costs associated with providing
Ridge is the level of services pro- these services.
There has been some success in
vided by our Community Health
Centre. Since it was established in bringing the budget under control.
1983, the basis for funding through Through staff support and involve­
he Ministry of Health has been for ment, operational costs are under
hat of a diagnostic and Treatment constant review and management.
Centre. The intention is to treat and Administrative realignment has re­
stabilize patients before transporting sulted in some positions being elim­
them to a larger referral centre. In inated. The evening nursing shift
other communities, Diagnostic and has been reduced from midnight to
Treatment Centres operate between 9 pm at which time the on-call pro­
am and 5 pm with minimal ser- cess begins.
vices off red outside this time
Operating within budget con­
frame. Due to our remote location straints remains a challenge. Some
id distance to a larger referral services are being reviewed for effi­
centre, arrangements were made in ciency and cost effectiveness. The
to extend the level of coverage Health Centre remains uncertain of
The winner of the February 22,
to include an evening nursing shift the realignment of the regional and
in the Emergency Department. community health councils and the Win Your Groceries for FREE at
:tors and nurses are available on- impact this will have on future fund­ Shop Easy Foods was Linda Helm,
call to assist with any medical ing and program delivery.
with $42.97 worth of FREE Food.
emergency. Through this arrangeCongratulations!
ment, residents have been provided
ith 24 hour health care. The exw
epnses for the addition of the
evening nursing shift was never
funded by the Ministry of Health as
this level of service was not part of
ethmandate of a Diagnostic and
eatment
Tr
Centre. It was funded by
the Health Centre in years past with
surplus funds that had accrued.
With declining population and declining sources of revenue, it has
come extremely difficult for the

oCmmerce

Winner

Twenty-one people took part in
the latest CAAD meeting. Shannon
MacKay and Mark Thiesen led the
meeting. The results of the recent
parent survey were presented. The
work of Bernice and Gertie for their
posters, articles, etc. Eleven people
responded to the survey.
Gertie and Vi mentioned a program called PRIDE Canada.
Dennis brought some pamphlets
from Health Canada, he has ordered
more.
Powell River and
Vanderhoof have made use of the
PRIDE Canada.
A steering committee was set up
of a Counsellor, RCMP rep, School
rep, Parent, two or more Students,
Alcohol and Drug. Mental Health,
Community Centre, Ministry Child
and Family Services, etc.
1) Collect and analyze info. to

Action against YA & DA eg.
PRIDE, EFAP, STEP, as it applies
to TR, present at forum.
2) Put something in place to
maintain consistency.
3) Identify target population.
4) Peer experience involved and
not involved, how to educate other
kids - role model.
5) Work towards youth generated
and run work for peers and younger
youths.
6) Peer network - address
elementary school.
Positive role models, multiple so­
lutions for multiple problems.
Sub-group will meet in early
March and go over the different
programs and discuss recommenda­
tions to bring to the larger Steering
Group, for a possible upcoming
Open Forum.

Recipes to Remember
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Sweet Pea Guacamole
by Georgina Toews
2 cups cooked peas
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
4-5 drops tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoon chopped tomatoes
Peas are used in place of avacado

Anyone
Interested in
Genealogy?
Anyone interested in forming a
genealogy group is invited to attend
a meeting at the Library on
Thursday, March 6/ 97 at 7:30 PM.
We will be looking at pooling re­
sources, sharing ideas and trying to
find an used microfilm for Tumbler
Ridge. For more information please
contact Alex at 242-3350 or Gwen
at 242-4068.

to make this dip. They add a unique
sweetness. In food processor with
metal blade, combine all ingredients
except tomatoe.
Blend until
smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1 to
2 hours to blend flavours. Garnish
with chopped tomatoes. Yield: One
and one-quarter cups of dip.
From: From Our Kitchen to
Yours, District of Tumbler Ridge
Chamber of Commerce and Friends
Cookbook.

TR Gymnastics
Year End Show
Our Gymanstics Association is
planning their Year End Show on
March 9 at 1 PM. The show will
take place at the TRSS Gym. Door
Prizes and Refreshments will be
there and everyone is welcome to
attend and cheer on our gymnasts.

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Health Centre to continue with the
evening shift.
The past three annual budget
submissions to the Ministry have
been deficit budgets. All surplus
funds were used to balance the budget for each of the three years. Last
ng, the Ministry directed the
Health Centre to make modifications in how services were to be deered in order to balance the budThe decision was made to conto provide the same level of

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 2, 1997 4

New Executive at Royal
Canadian Legion
Last Saturday evening our Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch #286, in­
stalled its new executive. For the
Royal Canadian Legion the new
Executive is: Past-president Heather
Kilborn, President Ray Proulx, First
vice-president Andy Kilborn,
Second vice-president Wayne
Davies, Executive Officer Henry
Hansen, Secretary Judy Proulx,
Treasurer Gord Collison, Sergeant
at Arms Anthony Pisoni, Serving
Officer Doug Ruffell and Chaplain
Dave Moulton. They were installed

by Bud Melin from
Zo
Command.
The Ladies Auxiliary
Royal Canadian Legion Branch up bo
286 is: President Anne White, Pas
president Bessie Samson, First vice
president Flo Wiseman, Executive
Officers Angie Hynes and Doreen
Dupras, Secretary Lisa Ruffell
Treasurer Sandy Schallock a
Sergeant at Arms Lucy Darga
They were installed by Alice Dell
Zone Command.

TR Icemen vs Dawson
Creek Raiders
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 286
Executive (not in order) Past President Heather
Kilborn, President Ray Proulx, First vicepresident Andy Kilborn, Second vice-president
Wayne Davies, Executive Officer Henry Hansen,

Secretary Judy Proulx, Treasurer Gord Collison,
Sergeant at Arms Anthony Pisoni, Serving
Officer Doug Ruffell and Installing Officer Bud
Melin from Zone Command.

TR THIS WEEK
Saturday, Guide Coupon Book
arrives, 50 discount coupons for lo­
cal businesses and services, please
support the Guides trip to Quebec
by purchasing a coupon book.
Monday and Wednesday,
Children and the Internet Northern
Lights College.
Monday, TRSS PAC (Parent
Advisory Council) meeting changed
from March 10, at 7:30 PM in the
school Library.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Early
dismissal for students for ParentTeacher conferences.
Tuesday, Internet Session at the
Library, Investments, 7 PM every­
one welcome.
Tuesday, Regular Council meet­
ing of Tumbler Ridge District
Council, 7 PM in Town Hall.
Thursday, Genealogy Meeting at
the Library at 7:30 PM, anyone in­

terested in forming a Genealogy
Group please attend or contact Alex
at 242-3350 or Gwen at 242-4068.
Friday, BINGO by TRMYFA at
the Community Centre.
Friday, Steak Night at the Legion.
Friday, Mother Earth, Me and the
Medicine Wheel Northern Lights
College.
Saturday, International Women’s
Day workshops, starting at 8AM
and runs throughout the day with a
wide variety of interesting work­
shops planned by the Women's
Resource Group, all women wel­
come 16 and over.
Saturday and Sunday, Closing
Mixed Bonspiel.
Sunday, TR Gymnastics
Association Annual Year End Show
at TRSS 1 PM. Door Prizes and
Refreshments. Everyone is wel­
come to attend.

Men's and ladies
Open Bonspiel
Ladies 1st A was MacLean Rink
Last weekend a Men's and Ladies
Open Bonspiel was held in Tumbler from Dawson Creek, 2nd A
Ridge. The Men's 1st A was Weisgerber Rink from Chetwynd,
Fleming Rink from TR, 2nd A was 3rd A was McGinnis Rink from
the Noskiye Rink from Chetwynd, Fort St. John and 4th A was Hum
3rd A was the Lehman Rink of TR rink from TR. 1st B was Howard
and 4th A was Framst Rink from Rink from Dawson Creek, 2nd B
was Mayoh Rink from Dawson
Fort St. John.
The 1st B Mens was Merwin Creek, 3rd B was Guske Rink from
Rink from Fort St. John, 2nd B was TR and 4th B was Merwin Rink
Hall Rink from TR, 3rd B was from Fort St. John. 1st C Ladies
Guske Rink from TR and 4th B was was Treit Rink from TR, 2nd C was
Rapid Wireline Rink from Fort St.
De Mos Rink from Chetwynd.
The 1st C rink was Rapid John, 3rd C was Campbell Rink
Wireline Rink from Fort St. John, from Chetwynd, and 4th C was
2nd C was Folden Rink from TR, Taylor Rink from TR.
In all there were 32 rinks playing
3rd C was Runzer Rink from TR
and 4th C was Patriquin Rink from in the Open Bonspiel from all over
the Peace.
TR.

Bantam
Hockey
news
February has been a very busy
month. After a lot of preparation the
team was off to Terrace for the
Northern B.C. games, February 6, 7,
8, and 9. The team played 4 games
to place 1st in their division, with
the 5th game decided a 4th place
finish. Thank you to all the billet's
in Terrace for looking after our T.R.
team.
Then the Bantams were off to
MacKenzie on February 15th and
16th for a tournament. Teams from,
Prince George, Quesnel, Fort St.
John, came to play. T.R. came home
with a 3rd place finish. MVP's were,
#66 D. Robertson, #94 R.
Goodman, #17 B. Head, and #27 S.
Ross,.
Dawson Creek was the next tour­
nament stop, on February 21, 22
and 23. Six teams competed,
Tumbler Ridge played excellent all
weekend, and took 1 st place. MVP's
for T.R. were #93 A. MacEachern,
#66 D. Robertson, #31 S. Chapman,
and #27 S. Ross.
T.R.'s home tournament will be
on March 7, 8, and 9. Please come
out and join us for some great full
contact hockey. First game is 8:00
a.m. Saturday, March 8.

Legion Thanks
The Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch #286, would like to Thank
the USWA for their generous dona­
tion of a fax machine. And for all
their past help and donations.

Last Sunday the last of the
1996/97 Northwest Junior Hockey
Leagues season was played. The
game was held at 3:45 PM with our
Icemen playing the Dawson Creek
Raiders.
The Icemen: Dave Sadlier, Shaun
Piercey, Jaret Lenart, Duane
Sadlier, Derek Lalonde, Phil
Dicaire, Blaine Stokes, Will Howe,
Doug Taylor, Andrew Nystoruk,
Brady Hebb, Chris Crawford,
Robert Mackay, Cliff LaPrairie,
Steve Breen, Stephen Moffat, Eric
Nystoruk and Scott Pimblott,
goalies: Jeremy Spotter and Arnie
Rotenburger. With coaches: Randy
Muise and Grant Littlefield.
The Raiders came with 13 players
and their coaches and equipment
manager.
The game started off really well
with goals coming right and left by
our TR Icemen. Within in the first
two periods there were seven goals
made by the Icemen and one by the
Raiders.
But, there were, unfortunately,
quite a few fights. Penalties seemed
to be a common occurence. Most
for roughing it, but a few for slash­
ing and one for high sticking. Then
came the big brawl, actually more
than one. This left Dawson Creek
with four men out of the game, and
one was injured as he hit the boards
(I hope he is alright).
With such a shortage to begin
with they decided not to finish the
game, as there wouldn't be enough
players to allow for a reasonable
time on the bench to rejuvenate
from the hard work. I'm not being
facetious, they do work pretty hard
when you watch them come in from
just ten or fifteen minutes out there,
they are really sweating.
I got the chance to watch the
game, basically because I was help­
ing out my son for the grade 8 trip
to Calgary. The parents were work­

A vi
ing Security for the Icemen in
change for the use of their bus
have a confession, this was the
of their games that I had been
what with different commitment
there just hadn't been the oppo
nity nor time to make it to a game
So I was wondering just how different these games were from those
television (I spent many an evening
watching such games with my
ther a real hockey fanatic) and
those that the younger hockey
players play (something I have
a chance to catch over the years
There weren't as many fights as
would see in a regular game o
but they sure to start quickly
they do happen (and I really
dered why some of them star
they seemed to come out
blue). There were lots of things
didn't lead to fights, an example
when two players fell over
other and one picked up his counterpart and helped him back
feet. When the Raiders' player was
injured, the fans (which filled up the
arena by the way) cheered when he
made it off the ice although injured
he got off on his own steam.
I don't know why all the b
went on at the end, and some
language was to say the least
little colourful. Maybe people
little ripped off because the
didn't go the usual four per.
But, with everything that had
pened, I was surprised that it
it as long as it did. When you
four players of the same team in
penalty box (and they didn’t fight
well, either) at the same time.
doesn't leave very much on th
nor free to replace tired players
As for our standing in the
offs, well we didn't do too ba
the first season. And I am sure
we will do better next year.
all, don't we have the "Coach
Team in Rocky Hockey"?

DRIVE SAFELY

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 2,1997 5

Thinking Day activities
for Girl Guides
Last Saturday room 4 of the
Community Centre took on a differ­
ent look. The Girl Guides had set
up booths for five different activities. There was one for each of the
four World Guide Centres and another
fora ahistory
historylesson.
lesson.
other for

pointment to Her Majesty), make a
tower out of a bag of odds and ends,
and make pressed flower cards.
A visit to India's Sangam would
have you making a floating cradle,
playing fan the fish, eating banana
chapatis and learning about customs
At Our Chalet, in Switzerland, and guiding in India.
you could find hikers cheese, make
The history lesson involved an
paper dolls, play the game "And the interactive story about Lord and
Letters", and learn some interesting Lady Baden-Powell. Did you know
things about Switzerland and that there are more than 6.5 million
Guiding there.
guides around the world in over 100
At Our Cabana, "Neustra different countries?
Cabana", in Mexico, you could try
The twenty-five Brownies,
Mexican cookies, try to break a Guides and Pathfinders, along with
pinata, make maracas, and learn nine of their leaders also enjoyed
about Mexico.
cake and had lots of fun on this their
A visit to Pax Lodge in London, Thinking Day. A day to celebrate
England, would give you apple the birthday of their leaders Lord
cider, Peak Frean Cookies (by ap- and Lady Baden-Powell.
Ms. Little, (not in order) Frank Gunther, Steven

Goosen, Troy Barker, Derek Fortier and Ms.

"Girl Guide and Scout Week

Claude Galibois Trivia Challenge

Many young people are involved great deal of their time through the
Over the past six weeks interme­
in the Girl Guide and Boy Scout or- Girl Guide and Scouting organiza­
ganizations. These organizations tions to assist young people in diate students from Claude Galibois
were offered the chance to take part
promote and foster the development meeting the challenges of life.
in
a Trivia Challenge at the school's
It is important fro the people of
of important human relations skills.
The Girl Guides and Boy Scouts Tumbler Ridge to recognize the Library. Questions were put to the
have been a positive influence in value and contribution of such or­ students by School Librarian Ms.
Little ranging from math, science,
the lives of the young people, and ganizations.
sports,
games, spelling, astronomy,
Therefore
the
District
of
Tumbler
assisted in the development of
Community leaders. The Guide and Ridge and Mayor Paul Kealy has board games, fill in the blanks, etc.
The students played 20 games in
Scout organizations promote under- declared the week of February 21 standing and cooperation among the 28 as Girl Guide and Boy Scout
various regions of Canada and the Week.
world. Many volunteers give a

Employee of the Month
The February 1997 Employee of
the Month is Brian Link.
Brian Link was nominated by TR
esident Wade Wilson in December
after a significant snow fall left culde-sacs impassable and Brian was
identified clearing snow with the
wn loader.
Brian Link was employed as a
public works labourer for the
district of Tumbler Ridge in April
and presently works as a
heavy equipment operator in our
Public Works Department. Brian's

job responsibilities include operating the District's heavy equipment.
Brian was instrumental in working
out the kinks in the big street snow
blower.
Brian is a valued member of the
District staff team. His commit­
ment and dedication to the District
is invaluable.
Brian received his gift certificate
and plaque on Friday, February 21
from Acting Mayor Tom Dall,
which was also his birthday.

Kids Fun
What do frogs like to sit on?

toadstools.
How do you get nuts from a
squirrel? Walk up to the squirrel
say, "This is a stick-up!"
Teacher: Do sailors go on safaris?
il:pup
Not safaris (so far as) I know.
Who invented fractions? Henry
Eighth (1/8).

Anyone attempting to circumvent
inspection requirements for use mo­
tor vehicles brought into B.C. for
first time registration faces stiff new
penalties. Falsifying or altering an
inspection document to make it ap­
pear a vehicle has passed an inspec­
tion when it has not can result in a
fine of up to $2,000 and/ or six
months in jail.
In B.C. salvaged vehicles sold by
ICBC and subsequently rebuilt must
undergo a structural integrity as­
sessment and a mechanical safety

applying an extra coat for more protection
• storing it safely for later touch-ups
• giving it to a friend or neighbour

If you can't reuse your leftover paint,
dispose of it responsibly at your local PCA-authorized depot:
M.R. Maintenance
115 Commercial Drive, Tumbler Ridge
Phone: 242-3124
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm
For more information, contact your local paint retailer

or call 1-800-505-0139.

okes from: 696 Silly School
Jokes & Riddles by Joseph B.C. Paint Care Association
senbloom
Representing over 95% of B.C.’s paint industry

The winners received a $10 gift
certificate
from Koals and the runbrought the final two teams to a
ners
up
received
a $5 gift certificate
Challenge in the school's Gym with
from
Koals.
Ms. Lambie acting as Quiz Master,
The Vultures: Frank Gunther,
and Ms. Little acting as score
Steven
Goosen, Troy Barker and
keeper/ timer.
Derek
Fortier.
The M&Ms:
After a rigorous challenge the fi­
Courtenay
nal score was 30-28, with the boy's Jennifer Baron,
Gillingham,
Shelley
Lewis
and
team The Vulture beating out the
Erika
Olah.
girls M&Ms.
a Round Robin tournament that

Out-of- Province Vehicle
Inspections increased

Leftover Household Paint?
Reuse it by:

Lambie. The four 'Vultures' won the Claude
Galibois Trivia Challenge.

No marine anti-fouling, automotive
or industrial paints, please. Voluntary
limit of 10 containers per visit.
Maximum container size: 20 litres.

inspection before they an be re-li­
censed and reinsured for the road.
As of Sept. 1, 1995, amendments
to the Motor Vehicle Act regula­
tions require out-of-province motor
vehicles to also pass a safety in­
spection prior to registration in B.C.
The program includes verification
of vehicle identification numbers
and is intended to combat auto fraud
and theft, protect consumers and en­
sure the road worthiness of used
out-of-province vehicles.

New Touch
Bookkeeping and
TAX SERVICE
Personal and
Business Tax Returns,
EFILE SERVICE
Expect tax refunds in
about two weeks
NO APPOINTMENTS
NECESSARY.
107 Commercial Park
Salvation Army Building, Section E
Tumbler Ridge, 242-4769

Puppet Play
at Library
On March 12 the Library players
will be performing a Puppet Play,
entitled "Midas and the Golden
Touch" for your enjoyment. The
play, in three acts, will tell the story
of King Midas and how he decided
he wanted to be richer than he al­
ready was and was granted the re­
quest to turn things to gold at his
touch, and how this affected his life.
The play will start at 3 PM and is
open to everyone to enjoy, but for
those wanting to participate in the
puppet making workshop afterward,
please pre-register.

$5.00
Off
The cost of
preparing your
tax return.

One coupon per client. Not
valid on self-prepared returns.
Expires: April 30,1997

Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 2, 1997 6

8 Personals

15 Services

ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS

33 Mobile Hornes

AMAZING PSYCHIC
PREDICTIONS

FOR SALE
WELCOME

Meets the following evenings in
Tumbler Ridge

Wagon

8:30 p.m. at the Community
Centre.
Thursday 8:30 p.m. at the Community
Centre.

Are you new in town?

An upgraded 1980 2 bedroom
mobile home with large porch,
5 appliances, shed/workshop,
includes lot. GREAT BUY!

Are you recently engaged?

$28,000.

Sunday

Since 1930

Have you recently had a baby?

For more information call
Alcoholics Anonymous

If you answered yes to any of these

242-3961

Evelyn of the Welcome Wagon

questions, call 242-3204 and have

Welcome You!

ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
Meets the following
afternoon in Tumbler
Ridge at 1:30 p.m.,
Wednesdays in the
TR Counselling Office
Board Room.
NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS (N.A.)
Meets every Thursday at
4 p.m in TR Counselling
Board Room.

• Collecting E.I.?
• Been on U.I. in the past three years?

Consider Self Employment!
If you would like more information

about starting your own business, call

the Community Futures Development
Corporation of Peace Liard at

Op5-13

LIVE 24 HOURS

36 Miscellaneous

PSYCHIC CONNECTIONS

We Help Injured Birds
If you have any injured birds
please call Mark or Nathan at 2425766 for help.

1-900-677-9900

WE WELCOME ANY INFORMATION
ON LOCAL BIRDS

If you have recorded a rare or
unusual bird sighting or know of
nest sites, please let us know; call
Charles at 242-3984.
36

Psychic
Psychic Connections

CTFN

IT'S CUT
AND DRIED.

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PSORIASIS?

11 Announcements
The TR Ladies Auxiliary
to the Health Centre is
desperately seeking Susan..Mary
Jane.. John..Elenor..for fun and
friendship..must have a sense of
humor, some free time, imagination
and initiative - looks unimportant. We
need your help, and you can make a
difference in your community.
If you would like to know more about
us please call Vicki at 242-3107, Kim
at 242-2370 or Loraine at 242-5543

Relief In 8 Out of 10 Cases
New approved spray stops your itching, flaking, red skin.

Restores your skin and scalp to normal in as little as 7 days
or 100% of your money back. Used and recommended by

CALL NOW: 1-800-809-6682

"No More Suffering"

INVITATION TO TENDER

meets Sunday
11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
#107 Commercial Park
Tumbler Ridge, BC

CUSTODIAL SERVICES - NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE
TUMBLER RIDGE

15 Services

H.I.V. (AIDS)
Testing and counselling available at the
Peace River Health Unit in Tumbler
Ridge. Testing is free and confidential.
Call 242-4262 for more information or
for an appointment.
15

ONE ON ONE • 24 HOURS
$3.99 Min 18+ for entertainment purposes only

The Salvation Army

TR- cn

CALL NOW!
1-900-451-7778

dermatologists. No side effects. Call for full information.

NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE

11

ZARINA’S

TUMBLER RIDGE
ORNITHOLOGY GROUP

(250) 785-6794 or (250) 782-8748

Place your advertisement
HERE
Call 782-4888

The Most Renowned And
Respected Psychic
in The Far East!”

CALL: 242-4921
33

25 Business Opportunities

Are you Unemployed?

“ZARINA...

Proposals are invited for the interval April 1, 1997 to March 31,
1998.

The campus consists of approximately 342 square meters.
Cleaning is generally done Monday to Friday with some work
required on the weekends. Cleaning must be done when the
rooms are not in use. The college will provide only the cleaning
supplies.
A copy of the custodial services requirements can be picked up at
our office during working hours. All bids must be submitted to
Cindy Goossens, Campus Secretary by 4:30 p.m., March 14,
1997.
THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE ACCEPTED

LEGAL

NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that eligible and qualified persons, corporation
and Indian Bands are invited to submit proposals to the District
Manager for one or more Woodlot Licence(s) in the Dawson
Creek Forest District.
Proposals must be received on or before March 31, 1997 by
District manager, Ministry of Forests, 9000 17th Street, Dawson
Creek, BC V1G 4A4.
Proposals are to include an informal description of up to
hectares of Crown forest land and accompanied by a map or
general location. Proposals are not to include a deposit or bo
offer.
Upon review of the proposals, the District Managers
determine which areas of the greatest interest and those a
may be advertised for competition firstly.

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 2,1997 7

Education Week
Next week, March 3-7, is
Education Week in Canada. The
PACs are putting together a Staff
Appreciation Week for our
Teachers and Staff.
I wrote a short poem to go with
this event..
Thank You for Caring
Even when they would rather be
sleeping we make them go to
school.
Even when they would rather be
home watching television you have
to get their attention.
You teach them even when they
would rather be outside playing.
You have our children from 9 am
to 12 and again for two hours in the
afternoon.
You teach them their math, lan­
guage arts, social studies, how to
read and write.
You, the teacher, of our little
ones, have the care, nurturing, and
educating of those children.

The times that you have had to
fight the Late, Late Show to keep
them awake.
The child that isn't quite feeling
well, for whatever the reason, that
you still have to teach.
We appreciate all the caring that
you give them. The times that you
have had to listen to their grum.
blings. The hugs and soothings for
the fights that they got into with
their friends. We appreciate all
those hours of work that you put in
to plan lessons to teach them and
keep their attention while you do.
We appreciate all the meetings that
you have had to attend to under­
stand our precious little ones. We
appreciate all the classes that you
take to keep up with the current in­
formation.
For all that you do, our children's
teachers, we salute you and appreci­
ate your caring.

T.R. Counselling Office
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), lic level, and no dues or fees are reowrldwide fellowship of men and quired; contributions are entirely
omen who meet together to attain voluntary. The AA program is one
d maintain sobriety. It originated of total abstinence, in which mem1935 when Bill W., a New York bers are encouraged to stay away
ockbroker and Dr. Bob S., a sur- from one drink, one day at a time.
st
oen, met in Akron, Ohio, and Pictures
ed to help each other stay sober.
Their sobriety is maintained by
rom that modest beginning, AA
sharing their experience, strength,
shagrown to an estimated 87,000
and hope at group meetings, and
gr
oups in more than 130 countries,
following the suggested Twelve
w
ith a total membership of more
Steps to recovery. Even isolated al­
tha
n 2 million.
coholics in remote regions, without
All men and women who feel
access to AA groups, can seek help
ey
th have a drinking problem are
from the Loners program through
w
elcome to attend any AA meeting.
the General Service Office in New
Th
e only requirement fro memberYork City. Inter group offices in
ip is a desire to stop drinking.
most urban areas provide informa­
embers are anonymous at the pub­
tion on times and places of nearby

Teachers and Support Staff for Tumbler Ridge
Elementary School. Back row: Mr. McKee, Mrs.
Carlson, Ms. Fraser, Mrs. Dinel, Mr. Moulton.
Second Row: Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Vannan, Mrs.
Ferguson, Ms. Lambie (sort of), Mrs. Brennand,
Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Piercey, Mrs. Mitchell. Front
row: Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. McKinney, Ms.
meetings.
A board of trustees, of whom 7
are non-alcoholics and 14 are AA
members, administers the organization's activities in the Untied States
and Canada. Regional delegates
vote on maters of general significance at annual conferences; an international convention is held every
five years. Alcoholics Anonymous,
by Bill W. and others, explains how
the AA program works and contains
the Twelve Steps recovery program.

District of Tumbler Ridge
Public Notice

IN TOWN LOGGING OF FIRE WOOD
The cutting down of live or standing dead trees for firewood
purposes, from Crown Lands, within the town site of Tumbler
Ridge is not permitted without the written consent of the District of
Tumbler Ridge and or the B.C. Ministry of Forests.
The Town site of Tumbler Ridge includes all lands west of the
Heritage Highway north of Highway 28 and east of the TR Point
Ridge extending from Highway 28 north to the Murry River.

Anyone caught without pre-approved authorization may be
charged under the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act.

Tmbler Ridge Police-Based
u
iVctim Assistance Program
We all know about crime, but we
*Practical assistance, such as ac­
don
't think it will involve us. It is companying you to the police sta­
mething
so
that happens to other tion, or filing out forms such the
people. What if crime touches your Victim Impact Statement;
? Where do you go, what can
* Information on your rights un­
uyo
expect, what do you do?
der the Victims ofCrime Act;
If you have been the victim of an
* Emotional support by a victim
sault,
as a property offence, or any
assistance worker;
her crime, the first step is to call
* Information on the progress of
the RCMP. They can refer you for
the police investigation and the
assistance, but they first must know
court case;
out the crime. If you are not sure
* Explanations on how the crimi­
whether you are a victim of crime,
nal justice system works;
contact the Victim Information
* Preparation if you have to tes­
line, 1-80O-563-O8O8 and tell them
tify in court;
out your situation. You may also
* Accompanying you to court;
self-refer to the Tumbler Ridge
* Help in applying for criminal
program by contacting the
injury compensation if you have
ordinator
co
at 242-3313.
been physically or emotionally af­
If you are a victim of a crime, and
fected by the crime;
ac
cess the Tumbler Ridge Victim
* Referral to other agencies for
assistance program, services can be
legal or financial information and
provided to you in the following arfor long-term counseling.
The Tumbler Ridge Police-based

Lorway, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Chmelyk, Mrs.
Woodruff and Miss Hood.
Absent: Mardelle Sauerborn, Sue Fox, Marsha
Dufresne, Danielle Danis, Colette Imbeault, Mark
Thiesen, Dawn Wagner, Keith McKeeman, BettyAnne Brandsgard, Susan Dieno, Audrey Lenart,
Marlene Lang and Corky Dutka-Stainbrook.

Victims' Assistance is open Monday
to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
242-3313. If the coordinator is not
available, you can leave a message
on the answering machine and your
call will be returned as soon as pos­
sible. The program is funded
through the Ministry of Attorney
General

Please contact the District of Tumbler Ridge Public Works
Department to request authorization of any proposed select tree
cutting. Help us to keep our community green today and tomorrow.

HERITAGE HIGHWAY

PLEASE STOP SPEEDING
BEFORE SPEEDING
STOPS YOU

golf course

YOUR LOCAL POLICE

Golf Course

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 2, 1997 8

Council Notes
The meeting was called to order
at 7 PM with all members present.
The minutes of the last regular
meeting of February 4 were ac­
cepted as presented. Business aris­
ing from the minutes: proposed
changes to fees and charges, policy
admin. 28, tabled from the last
Council meeting.
Petitions and delegations: Marine
Biology Students, TR Secondary
School, requesting a donation to
help with their trip to the Gulf
Islands to further their course stud­
ies of marine science. Grade 12
students Karla Kaun and Nigel
Maxwell explained the trip to
Council, and their reply will be
made on/ or before the next Council
meeting, March 4.
Loraine Funk, President, Tumbler
Ridge Ladies Auxiliary to the
Health Centre concerning a waiver
of fees request. Loraine explained
that the Ladies Auxiliary is working
at raising funds for the purchase of
equipment for Physiotherapy and
they wishing to hold a Mother's Day
Market for crafters in rooms 4 & 5
of the Community Centre on May
10, and other such events. Council's
response to their request for waiver
of selling items will be announced
on/ or prior to the next meeting of
March 4.

Correspondence for Discussion:
Blair Lekstrom, Mayor, City of
Dawson Creek, requesting Councils
participation in the World Famous
Outhouse Underwear Races to be
held in Dawson Creek on February
23, 1997. A team, or two, will be
participating.
Joe Judge, Chairman, Peace
River Regional District, concerning
the Heritage Establishing By-Law.
A letter confirming Council's ap­
proval will be forthcoming.
Gary K. Livingstone, President
and Chief Executive Officer,
Mining Association of British
Columbia, requesting nominations
for the Mining Person of the Year,
Mining Industry Person of the Year
and Mining Community of the
Year. Mining Person of the Year
nomination is Sue Kenny, Mining
Industry Person of the Year nomina­
tion is Kim Bittman, Mining
Community of the Year nomination
is Tumbler Ridge.
The Coal Association of Canada
regarding the 1997 Coal Industry
Symposium and Annual Banquet to
be held on March 20, 1997 in
Vancouver. Mayor, Administrator
and some Councillors will attend.
Correspondence for Information:
Proclamations: Heritage Week
February 17 - 23 1997 and

RIDE FREE
FLY FREEsm

International Day fro the
Elimination
of
Racial
Discrimination March 21, 1997.
Staff Reports:
Administration Department,
Administrators Report.
Finance Department, Accounts
Payable for January 1997$403,991.30, January Finance
Report.
Fire Department Report for
January 1997.
Bylaw Enforcement: Animal
Control and Parking Violations
Reports for January 1997.
Public Works Department:
monthly reports for Building and
Plumbing Permits and Pump
Production reports for January
1997.
Community Services Department
monthly report for January 1997.
Economic Development Report
for January 1997.
Councillors' Business:
Councillor Dall: Attended FRBC
South Peace meeting. Attended
Regional District meeting Feb. 13.
Attended PEP (Provincial

Emergency Program) workshop in letter. Appreciate Councillor Whi
Prince George, interesting, go over representing Council and myself
Youth Centre hiring coordinator
bylaw roles.
Councillor White: Attended PEP Justin Rousseau. Meeting School
district reviewed joint use agreein Prince George, good.
Councillor Grover: Attended ment, seems to be working overall.
Mayor Kealy: NCMA who
three meetings, 10th Strata AGM,
Strata Council Meeting, and PEP in tending? May 1-3, Attended 4 year
PG. Very enlightening, especially Reunion Alaska Highway 10 ye
after watching movie "Asteroid". reunion might change to Challenge
Agree with Councillor Dall about enjoyed our hospitality.
New Business:
bylaws.
Employee of the month
Councillor Lee: Chamber of
Commerce Meeting informative, Announcement: The February
gave info. about Carroll-Hatch Employee of the Month is: Bn
Link.
study.
Statutory Appointments, report
Councillor Baron: Attended
FRSP, Community Visioning Administrator.
Capital Purchase - Fi
Workshop in 13th 4 groups started
last 3 still going strong. Library Department, report of Fire Chief.
Capital Purchase - Aqua
Board meeting, bookshelves or­
dered, furniture recovered as per Centre, report of Director
grant, working with Ladies Community Services.
Schedule of Meetings.
Auxiliary on "Best Mom in the
Question and Answer Period.
World Contest" for kids. Health
questions.
Board will no longer be.
The meeting was adjourned
Councillor Corkan: Sorry missed
last meeting. Thank You to staff for 8:45 PM.
retreat. Sent Mayor copy BC Hydro
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