TUMBLER RIDGE Observer For Free Home Delivery Phone 242-5127 Volume 8, Number 10 Picture Yourself Behind the Wheel 1996 Honda Civic EXI 4 door, Sedan, 5 spd, tilt, cruise, cass., power locks and windows, ONLY 29,000 km TRADES WELCOME March 9, 1997 Tumbler Ridge, B.C. BC Ski Rabbits Get Awards For the first time in many years, Tumbler Ridge has produced a batch of young cross-country skiers, called BC Rabbits. As a pilot project, Linda Helm has been coaching a class of five rabbits weekly for the past three months. At a special awards ceremony, Wolverine Nordic Ski Club Presi­ dent Al Tattersall presented awards to the five Rabbits. Rylan Short, Mark Turner, Allister Morgan and Daniel Helm all successfully com­ pleted the second level of profi­ ciency and were awarded yellow badges. Mark, Allister and Daniel were awarded racing badges for having raced in the Tumbler Ridge Loppet. Mark and Daniel were also awarded Bush Rabbit badges for having skied over 25 kilometres on their own during the season. The youngest skier in the group, JD Fenney, aged just 4 years, was awarded the Ski Bunny badge. A number of volunteer skiers re­ cently completed the NCCP course and were certified as Rabbit Instruc­ tors, so that in the 1997-98 season it will be possible to accommodate many more young skiers. Call Linda Helm at 242-3984 for details. 1997 Men's and Ladies Open Bonspiel: A Huge Success! See Salesman for A details. Pontiac Buick imberline T gmc 782-5215 10100-8th Street, Dawson Creek, B.C. Dealer No. 6764 Toll Free: 1-800-661-6133 The Tumbler Ridge Curling Club held its annual Ladies and Men's Open Bonspiel on February 7, 8 and 9th with 32 teams participating. Over half the teams came from ei­ ther Chetwynd, Dawson Creek and Fort St. John and the remaining teams comprised local teams. With the large number of curlers and curl­ ing bonspiel enthusiasts, the Curling Club and rooms 4 and 5 were lively all weekend! Many thanks to the major sponsors of the bonspiel: Bullmoose Operating Corp., Quintette Operating Corp., Kal Tire, and Wajax. Other vital sponsors included: Safeway, Three Way Sales, Tags Food & Gas, T.R. & R Dog Grooming, Northland Fleet, Maureen Zelke, Dragon Palace, Cameron's Restaurant, Covo, Corbi, Bacardie, Beer & Wine Store, Columbia Chrome, Aspol Ford, and Susan Dieno. The support of these local businesses and the work of the many volunteers made it possible to hold such a successful bonspiel. There were many close games with 6 games going into extra ends. Many others were not won until the last shot was thrown making it very exciting to watch. The Ladies AEvent winners (from Dawson Creek) Heather Jackson, Marilyn MacLean, Val Brown and Linda Grubb. The Men's A-Evcnt winners (from Tumbler Ridge), were Bill Fleming, Bob Taylor, Eric Harkonen and Rick Jones. Thanks again for the sponsors, volunteers, fans and competitors! Wednesday Most Improved Junior Curlers: Erica McDonald and Tyler Oliver. FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING Tumbler Ridge Trade NEEDS Call Kathleen 782-4888 UTMBLER RIDGE OBSERVER Tuesday Most Improved Junior Curlers: Cody Dinel and Maria MacPhail. and Fun Fair The Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce have decided to give our annual trade show a new look! The two day event is being dubbed as a “trade and fun fair” and will combine exhibits with plenty of other activities. Entertainment will include dropin bingo, a fashion show, all kinds of children’s activities and a talent contest with cash prizes. Even the price of booth registration has been reduced! Response is positive as businesses and non-profit organizations sign up to participate in this revitalized community event! Wait... there’s more! A “Spring Fever Dance” is planned for April 5th, Saturday night! Ear Whacks is booked and there will be plenty of door prizes. Watch for posters and more updates during the weeks to come. To register or volunteer, call 2424702. And when you’re making plans, mark down... Tumbler Ridge Trade and Fun Fair, April 4 and 5th! Junior Curlers Receive Awards Last Sunday after the Annual Funspiel was played our Junior Curlers were presented with their trophies for the Most Improved, Most Sportsmanlike and Outstand­ ing Effort trophies. The Tuesday classes of i 1 year olds and up's Most Sportsmanlike boy player was Riley Hall. The Most Sportsmanlike girl was Eliza­ beth Murray. The Most Improved Player boy was Cody Dinel, the Most Improved girl Player was Maria MacPhail. The Outstanding Effort boy awarded went to Bertin Wong. The Outstanding Effort girl trophy was earned by Ashley Fox. The Wednesday, first year, play­ ers Most Sportsmanlike boy was Robert Malchow. The Most Sportsmanlike girl was Kelsey Fox. The Most Improved girl player was Erica McDonald. The Most Im­ proved boy player was Tyler Oliver. The Outstanding Effort award went to Roy Ward, and the female one went to Megan LaLonde. OPINION OBSERVER Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: Besides fixing the pothole on the street in front of your house, your local government is also faced with the difficult task of repairing the hole in their budget gouged out by the NDP government. You will be asked to endure higher taxes or a loss of services or even a combina­ tion of both. When you are faced with these budget woes, keep in mind who the real culprit is -- the NDP. The NDP's cutback of $113 mil­ lion in transfer payments to munici­ palities means an overall reduction of about 30% in funds available for such things as road repairs and community services. These cuts are a betrayal of a promise the NDP made to the cities and towns of this province. The NDP introduced the Local Government Grant Act which legislated that grants would not vary by more than 2 percent a year. Glen Clark and the NDP have not only broken the spirit of the law but the letter of the law. In a recent study by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, it was revealed that with respect to transfer payments, "municipalities will be treated more harshly by the province than the province will be treated by the federal government." Using the BC government's own figures, the study also says that since 1991, on a per capita basis, the NDP have cut payments to local municipalities by 28 percent while the federal government's payments have actually increased. The reason for the fiscal mess is the NDP's deceit and incompetence. Never in their history have the BC NDP delivered an honest and truthful balanced budget. The NDP are hypocrites with a philosophy of 'Don't do as I do, Just do as I say.' Sincerely, George Abbott, MLA Shuswap Editorial Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9,1997 2 MLA Column by Jack Weisgerber, Peace River South People in the Peace are sick and tired of sending hundreds of mil­ lions of dollars to Victoria each year while being seemingly ignored when the NDP government makes new policy decisions. Unbeliev­ ably, the government, up until Wednesday, had decided to cut yet another service that primarily bene­ fits folks outside the lower main­ land. Province-wide toll-free access to government services was to be cut off as of Saturday, March 1st, 1997. But because of the public outcry changes to the current ser­ vice has been delayed for a year. We're already coping with two-tier health care in 'The North', so no wonder were outraged at the possi­ bility of two-tier access to govern­ ment. I get frustrated trying to un­ derstand how these decisions come about with so little thought of all British Columbians. Obviously if the call volume is increasing at Enquiry BC this is a sign of the program's success and how much rural residents rely upon it. Enquiry BC is a much-used and appreciated service that has and will by Kathy Cope From the time I started Kindergarten till I graduated Grade 12,I attended 9 different schools. My children have been better off. The eldest has been in four different skills, from Kindergarten at Claude, to Hart Highway Elementary in PG (for 31/2 months), TRE for five years and now to TRSS. Dale has been in three schools Kindergarten in Prince George and now TRE (next year High School), the twins have only attended TRE. My school days had a few really good teachers (1 remember each one of Dear Editor; them with great fondness), a few less than memorable (and I can’t With the warmer weather it has remember them at all) and a few really that should not have been anywhere given us all a great opportunity to near children (they fit that old saying of 'Those that do do and those that go out for walks, etc. and enjoy the can't teach' not a very accurate saying now). great outdoors. However I have no­ My children have been with some wonderful teachers. Of them all, and ticed that I have had to do a lot of I have met and spent time with a lot of them, only one was in the last sidestepping on the paths and category. walkways. the reason being to They have taught them how to read, write, communicate well, and most avoid all of the dog feces that are ly­ importantly, learn. My children all, for the most part, enjoy going to ing directly on the walkways, etc. school. They have fun there, and learn something new every day. The My young daughter tripped and fell teachers have made their learning fun, entertaining and knowledgeable all and, of course, landed in a pile of at the same time. Not an easy task. the stuff. As responsible pet owners For those that think teachers only work from 9 AM till 2:30 PM. I have it should be your duty to scoop it up news for you. Who marks the papers? Who makes up the tests? Who and bag it or at the very least, get it makes up the assignments? Who comes up with the new ways of getting off the places where we and our the learning into those little heads? I have known teachers that started children walk. You probably would 'work' at 7 Am and are still going strong at 7 PM and that doesn’t include say "well, I can't do that, it is too all the meetings with parents, PAC Groups, other teachers, resource people, etc that go on after 7 PM. I believe that all of our teachers, and aides, deserve a round of applause for all their work and dedication in teaching our little ones. Thank You Very Much!! Your work is very appreciated. continue to offer free telephone ac­ cess to any government office in British Columbia. This is a valu­ able service for people clear across the province to have equal access to communication lines with the gov­ ernment. People in desperate situa­ tions who come to my office for assistance are always grateful to learn that they are able to contact the appropriate offices free of charge -- whether these offices are in Prince George, Vancouver or Victoria. Often those who need to contact government offices are the folks who can't afford to pay long distance charges - sometimes they don't even have a phone. I am always delighted to tell people they can call toll-free because I don't believe that people should have to pay to contact a government office -paid for with their hard-earned tax dollars! Perhaps if our Premier visited the Peace Region he would notice that we, unlike his constituents, do not have government services at our fingertips. I don't appreciate the fact that the government even con­ sidered forcing the people of the Peace to pay long distance charges to access a service that's available for free of charge in the lower: land. This was a poorly planned rather foolish way for the government to attempt to make spe cuts. It would be interesting how much tax money was was hap first, announce the cut in sen and then to announce the co ance of the same service a few later! But seriously, please note that this is only a short re on the government's part—this sion will be reviewed again year. Common sense tells us th ple deserve open communi with government - whether t fice is in the community or nt NDP government didn't balance budget and now they intend services around the province cover up their financial wo careless spending. My cons can rest assured that with or Enquiry BC -- I can be read free across the province al 665-5118. I also have a with a lot of information a You can 'surf my s www.pris.bc.ca/mla-prs. Letter to the Editor From Council The Tumbler Ridge Fire Depart­ ment's monthly report for January 1997: January 3 Shop Easy Parking Lot - Fire Call; January 6- 8 Km on BOC Mine Road - Motor Vehicle Accident; January 7 - Spruce - Fire Call; January 8 - Spruce - Fire Call; January 10 - Aquatic Centre - Fire Call; January 15 - Gwillim - Fire Call; January 27 - Pinewood - Fire Call. They also did 4 wood stove inspections and one public safety talk. In the Department's History they have had 1190 incidents since starting up. Congratulations go out to John DeBoer for being the 1996 Firefigher of the Year. Attendance Awards go out to John DeBoer 96%, Short Smith - 92%, Matt Treit PARTICIPACTION - 92%, Patrick Milan - 90%, and Arnie Budd at 85%. Animal Control Department for January 1997: Licences Issued 209, Animals Impounded 7, Ani­ mals Returned - 7, Warning Tickets Issued - 6. Parking Tickets Issued for Jan­ uary 1997 - 9, Warning Tickets Is­ sued - 1. gross" or the typical thing "They are doing what comes natural". Well, natural or not, if you have a dog you should clean up after it. I am sure you would do so in your yard so why not when you are walking your dog. I am sure you don't care to be stepping in the stuff yourselves. The downtown core is terrible for dog feces on the sidewalks. If your "Fido" is tied up outside one of the businesses and it happens to leave its "parcel" while sitting there, it would be nice of you to clean up after it. Carrying a "scooper" and a couple of plastic bags should not be a difficult thing to do. There are garbage cans all over where you can throw it away and if you 1, 3 downtown but just out and than carry it home and dispo then. Let us not forget that with the melting snow, the feces into our sewers and then on rivers and streams in our area drinking water comes from rivers and we like to swim creeks and lakes and all this in there. Now that is gross. do you think all the parasi illnesses come from. Our the worst carriers. So com owners, let's take a bit of bility and clean up after our is only fair. Sincerely, Ina Christensen have TUMBLER RIDGE Observer The Tumbler Ridge Observer is published and printed by River Block News Ltd. at 901-100th. Ave., Dawson Creek, V1G 1W2. PUBLISHER: Margaret Forbes EDITOR: Kathy Cope 242-5127 FAX: 242-5731 ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE: Kathleen Couturier 782-4 CIRCULATION: Kathy Cope 242-5127 The Peace River Block News Ltd. retains full complete and sole copyright advertisement or photographic material published in the “TumbleObserver. Reproduction is not permitted without the written consent publisher. THE OBSERVER Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9, 1997 3 Powder King set to be royally beefed up by Matt Ramsey Sterling News Service DAWSON CREEK —From Highway 97, Powder King ski re­ sort is barely visible. A lift line dis­ appears under the hydro lines, per­ haps a few lights from cabins or the lodge, and that is all a driver will see. Richard Doyle hopes to change that with a new T-bar, new subdivi- sion and, in the future, a new hotel. All those amenities will be visible from the highway. The Doyle and Bleecker families own the resort and Richard hopes the new T-bar in particular will draw some of the estimated 300,000 American tourists who transit Ac­ tive Pass yearly, off the road and onto the mountain. Powder King’s reputation as an Community Calendar Tuesday: 8 PM Therapy Group at TR Alcohol & Drug Counselling Office. Tuesdays: Support Group for Women who are, or have been, in abusive relationships. Call Bonnie at 242-4215 for more information. Tuesdays: TR Women's Friendship Circle meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Library at 7 PM. Wednesday: 12 PM at the Salvation Army there are A.A. meetings for family members, relatives, friends, etc. Wednesday: New Life Assembly, 275 Murray, Bible Study - Book of Hebrews. The second Wednesday of the month, An Asthma Support Group, 7 PM in the Health Centre's Board Room. Wednesday: Second one of the month, Parents of Special Needs Children Support Group meets at 7:30 PM in the T.R. Counselling Meeting "extreme" hill is also daunting to tourists with little skiing ability, Doyle explained. The hill is ranked number one in Canada for overall snowfall, has an elevation of 1,834 metres at the peak and boasts a run 2,674 metres long. With the addition of the 150-metres-wide, easy-pitch T-bar run, Doyle believes beginner skiers will find the resort more accessible and user friendly. The run will be used by the ski school only, so classes won't be subject to amused stares from over-head lifts and can gain confidence on skis or snowboards in relative privacy. So far, the run has been logged and cleared of most scrub but some levelling and engineering remains. The Doppelmayer T-bar towers will be installed after the run is com­ pleted. Powder King bought the new Tbar from a hill outside Grande Prairie for $100,000. Doyle expects to make close to $50,000 from cut Thursday: Women's Support Group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Call Bonnie at 242-4215 for more information. Thursday: The Narcotics Anonymous Group Meeting nights will now be every Thursday at 4 PM in the TR Counseling Office Meeting Room. These are closed meetings. Sunday: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sacrament meeting 10 AM to 1 PM, Community Centre Room 4 & 3 for Sacrament, 1,3 & Library for other meetings, visitors welcome. Branch President: Wayne Merrick. St. Pauls: (Presbyterian, Anglican, United and Lutheran) Church is back with their regular Sunday services at 10 Am in the Holy Cross Church, across the street from Northern Metallic. Everyone is welcome and they would love to see you there. Baptist Church, now at 115 Commercial Park, Unit 1, Sunday School 9:45 Am and Worship Service at 11 AM. Sunday: New Life Assembly (Pentecostal Assembly of Canada) 275 Murray. Sunday School 5:30 PM, Worship Services 11 AM and 7 PM. For more information contact Pastor John Cuyler at 242-3421. Alcohol & Drug Outpatient Counselling Services Tumbler Ridge outpatient counselling provides: assessment, evaluation (and treatment) for the chemically addicted and co-dependent. Counselling and support is available for the family, co-workers, employers. We provide, prevention information and consultation for intervention. Our service is funded, supported, monitored and under review in adhereing to the freedom of information's ACT by the BC MINISTRY OF HEALTH. CONFIDENTIALITY is kept PARAMOUNT AT ALL TIMES for the successful recovery of chemical dependency and co-dependency. If you have concerns regarding addictive substance misuse or know anyone who does, please call us at 242-5505 starting on September 30, 1996. The following activities will start: Therapy Group, Tues. at 8:00 PM. Thursday 4 PM, N.A., Monday 3:30 PM Men in Recovery of Battering, Support group. King Midas and the Golden Touch A Greek legend has Midas as a timber but it's still a big investment King of Phrygia, who befriended for the hill. The mountain has not Silenus, foster-father of the god applied for a provincial develop­ Dionysus. When grateful Dionysus ment grant. offered to grant Midas any request The bunny slope will also be he might make, the greedy king close to the proposed hotel so cold asked that all he touched might turn or bruised sliders will have easy ac­ to gold. The request was granted cess to refuge. The hotel, Richard and everything he touched - includ­ said, will be a fully serviced and ing his food and drink - turned to luxurious affair. The current hotel, gold. In danger of starving Midas Chateau Atco as it is affectionately begged Dionysus to take back his called by staff, will remain near the gift. base of the triple chair. A more common version has Mi­ Janie Doyle said that while the das begging to turn have his gift mountain is looking for interna­ taken back after he turned his tional investment the goal is to keep beloved daughter into a golden Powder King a regional resort. statue. Twenty per cent of their skiers drive Whichever version, and there are in from Prince George while the rest many more, you are familiar with, come in from Mackenzie, Fort St. you will find one of them turned John, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek and into a puppet play at the Library on Tumbler Ridge. March 12 at 3 PM. If you wish to According to Richard, the subdi­ take part in the craft, paper-bag vision is ready for development and puppets, please pre-register. But, has water, hydro, sewer and natural everyone is welcome to attend gas service. All that's missing at the "King Midas and the Golden resort is phone service. Touch". TUMBLER RIDGE TRADE & FUN FAIR PRESENTS “TALENT CONTEST” Open to all amateur performers sing a song, dance a routine, play an instrument. Whatever your area of expertise, come out and compete for cash and prizes at the First Annual "Trade Show Talent Contest". $20.00 per single $25.00 per duo (Separate entry required for each event) ENTRY FEES - Prize money will consist of 95% of entry fees in each event THREE CATEGORIES Juniors -13 years of age Teens -19 years of age Adults from 20 on up there Limited entry, so register early to avoid disappointment Entry Deadline ■ March 25th, 1997 First Monday of each month, Arts Council meeting 8 PM in room 3 of the Community Centre. Everyone welcome! Contact either Rose at 242-3729 Peace River Regional District or April at 242-4702 Fax Entries to 242-5159 NOTICE OF MEETING The Regional Board of the Peace River Regional District will sit as the committee of the Whole on Thursday, March 13th, 1997 in the Regional District Office Board Room, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. commencing at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public, and members of the public are invited to attend. Moray Stewart Joe Judge Administrator Chairman Hosted by T.R. Arts Council and Mid-Winter Review In the event of cancellation, all entry fees will be fully returned Format subject to change without notice THE OBSERVER Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9,1997 4 Junior Funspiel Last Sunday our Junior Curlers, under the tutelage of Sandy Latreille and Elaine Guske, had a Funspiel. Each Rink needed an adult to play, a lot of whom have never played before, which makes for even more fun. The sixteen rinks (four players per rink) played against four other teams. Two games were played be­ fore lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken, fries, coleslaw and pop from Cameron's Restaurant. After lunch two more games were played. The team with the most points was the Sheardown Rink. Second place went to the Fleming Rink. The first place players won a tshirt, box of chocolates and for the parents a gift certificate from Koals Video and for the juniors a slider, 1/2 slider or curling gloves. Second place players won a tshirt and gift certificates for parents and slider, etc. for the junior play­ ers. After they were awarded their prizes the other players had their rinks drawn from a jug and they re­ ceived their prizes, sliders, 1/2 slid­ ers or gloves, with gift certificates for parents. A wonderful time was had by all and Sandy and Elaine are to be commended for their dedication and tutelage of our junior curlers. New Books at Library Long After Midnight by I. Jo­ hansen; Sole Survivor by Dean Koontz; Tycoon by Harrold Rob­ bins; Drums of Autumn by Diana Isabolden; Cat who Tailed a Thief by Lillian Braun; Dr. Susan Love's Hormone Book by Susan Love; Dragonseye by Anne McCaffrey; Small Town Thief by L. Spencer; Altered States by A. Brookner; Medusa's Child by John Nance; To­ tal Control by D. Baldacci; Infinity's Child by H. Stein; True Love: RealLife Stories by Robert Fulghum; Vendetta: Lucky Revenge by Jackie Collins; Canadian Mining Source­ book '97 Edition; Silent Witness by R. Patterson; Trunk Music: Harry Boch Novel by M. Connelly; Blood & Honor by W. Griffin; Conversa­ tions at Curlow Creek by D. Malduf; Deep Water by Jane Krentz; Emads by J. Gust; Fallen Man by Tony Hillerman; Hornet's Nest by Patricia Cornwell; Secret School: Preparation for Contact by Whitley Strieber. The Tumbler Ridge Tuesday and Wednesday Junior Curlers and their coaches Sandy Latreille and Elaine Guske. TRE School News The TRE School Library held an Open House from 1:30 PM to 5 PM on March 4 and 5th. The student Technology Group planned to demonstrate the new LCD and cre­ ate Claris Draw documents using picture inserts. Students performed dances that they had been learning in gym class. The classes were Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Turners, Miss Fraser's and Miss Brennand's classes on March 5 and 6th, parents were invited to at­ tend the demonstrations. Report cards will be going out throughout the month of March. Please be sure to sign and return the report card cover and envelope as soon as possible. Thanks to everyone who sup­ software for the school. There will be no TREAT meeting for the month of March, as the late meeting in February took care of the agenda, unless something comes up. Mothers Who Care: The staff at TRE would like to thank the group "Mothers Who Care" for all their thoughtfulness. Schuyler McLean; 12- Jordan Payne; 13- Owen Strasky; 14- JR Duhaime; 16- Chad Russell; 17Justin Carpenter; 17- Kelsey Fox; 18- Ms. Lorway; 20- Miss Fraser; Happy Birthday to: March 1Mrs. Edwards; 2- Alyssa Thomas; 4- Melissa Chiam; 4- Mitchell Verge; 5- Sarah Fudge; 9- Crystal Hamel; 9- Nicole Steele; 10- Aaron Christensen; 11- Cody Swan; 12- "The Very Best Mom in the World Contest" a contest for kids ages 9-12 just for Mother's Day. A chance for youngsters to tell every­ one why your mother is the best mother in the world. The story should be 250 words or less, on 8 1/2 by 11" paper. Entries will be judged on originality, and neatness will count. Sign your stories and include your address and phone number on the back of your entry. The decision of the judges is final, please bring your entries to the Li­ brary by April 25, 1997, entries will become the property of the Library. Winning entries will be published on the TR Homepage on the World Wide Web. Winners will be announced on May 3 at the Community Centre. The first 25 entries will receive a 2 for 1 pool pass at the Aquatic Centre and a free flavourburst cone from Cameron's Restaurant. First prize is $50 cash, and your story designed by Loraine's Desktop Publishing - with your signature in and story framed by Northern Lites Framing. Second prize $25 gift certificates compli- ported Mrs. Chmelyk's and Mrs. Dutka-Stainbrook's class with their fundraising. They raised $1,650.00 to date for their trip to WAC Ben­ nett Dam and for some computer LIBRARY CORNER Geralyn Dawson Capture the Night "Pursued by a powerful and evil man, beautiful Madeline Christophe was forced to flee France with an assumed name and a kidnapped baby. Desperation drove her into a hasty marriage of convenience with a ruggedly handsome stranger, an arrangement that would allow them to join the band of colonists headed for Texas. But it was passion, dark and irresistible, that drew her, night after night, into his arms....His past a mystery even to himself, Brazos Sinclair was in no position to make any woman a decent husband -- especially an unmarried woman with a baby. But Madeline's fragile, exquisite beauty sparked something in Sinclair's tortured soul that he hadn't known he was still capable of: the desire to possess, to protect, to cherish. Though the secrets of their past -and an unknown enemy could destroy them both, not even a man as strong as Sinclair could re­ sist the charms of this fallen angel." 20 Abby Higdon; 21- Brand Steele; 22- Nicole Hiebert; 2 Katelyn Hewitt; 25- Jennifer Crookes; 26- John Blake; 30- Ju Doleanu; 31 - Jessica Babij. Library News ments of the Tumbler Ridge server. Third prize a selection of library books and a backpack co tesy of Kids Only Clothing and Tumbler Ridge Public Libra This is a joint project created by TR Ladies Auxiliary to the Health Centre and the TR Public Library February '24 - March 2 is Fre dom to Read Week. The Library has a display of banned, or ques tioned, books. Leon Uris - The Steinbeck - The Grapes of Wrath Harper Lee - To Kill a Mocking bird, Robert Munsch - The Paper Princess, Robert Munsch - Thor Snowsuit, Judy Blume - Blubber Judy Blume - Then Again May won't, William Golding - Lord of the Flies, J.D. Salinger - Catcherin the Rye, Ken Kesey - One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, D.H. Lawrence - Sons & Lovers, Wil: Heine - The Last Canadian, Alice Munro - Lives of Girls and Wo Timothy Findley- The Wars. Correction on the amount funds made by the Third Annual Chocolate Lovers Bake Sale, it $202.75. THE OBSERVER Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9,1997 5 Convocation Raffle Panterra Trip Seventeen students and 2 teachers morants and a variety of birds, hear from Biology 11 are planning on hydrophone recordings of cetacease liking the Panterra Trip. Panterra is mammals, playing with porpoises an educational and cultural program and whales, interactions with organ­ in the Gulf Islands that teaches Ma­ isms in their habitats and discus­ rine Science. The students, and sions of local native cultures. They teachers, are planning on taking this will be living on a sailing yacht trip from April 28 and May 2, this flotilla and visiting Newcastle Is­ year. The trip will cost them each land, Thetis Island, Montague Har­ $500 plus transportation to and from bour on Galiano Island, Cabbage Is­ Sidney, BC. land and Bedwell Harbour on South The course will give the students Pender Island. the opportunity to do plankton The students have been fundrais­ hauls, exploration of bioluminescent ing for a long time to come up with algae, visits to harbour seal and sea some of the cost of this expedition. lion habitats, observe eagles, com- The baskets and articles that the NLC Convocation class raffled off were all donated by the students. The winner was Bonnie Fiss. TR Minor Hockey Meeting The Tumbler Ridge Minor Hockey Association will be holding a general meeting on March 12, 1997, at 9 PM in room 4 of the Community Centre. On the agenda: Election of the 97/98 executive. If there is on executive elected there will be no minor hockey in Tumbler Ridge. So come out and keep hockey alive in TR. Family Assistance Program Loved The path to healing is one which leads into discomfort There is no easy way to open old wounds Without allowing them to bleed And pain is so often the price of awareness Wisdom and love. Warriors may choose to walk alone Experiencing life's dramas with power and fortitude Crying in silence Dying in isolation They become the heroes- the glo­ rified But rarely the loved. Love comes in sharing Watching, feeling and allowing My pain to mix with yours It is these shared experiences I find my strength To face life's dramas With faith and confidence. For I am not alone Your tears have become my strength, My courage to let go of my own I treasure the tears we have shared Just as I treasure our joy It leads me down my path Less afraid to bleed Taking the steps to healing Not dying in isolation. No hero worn and torn -LOVEDby Susan Clarke It's amazing what you can do when you have the energy Affordable power for the next generation As British Columbia moves into the twenty-first century, we Rick Williams Generation Manager, Fraser Valley for years to come, is a responsibility we take very seriously at can anticipate all kinds of new energy needs. At B.C.Hydro. Through Resource Smart projects like Stave Falls, Stave Falls, we’re replacing the power plant to help we’re meeting that responsibility in a way that provides jobs for meet those needs. By the year 2000, it will generate the people of B.C., and 25% more electricity than it does now. improves the quality Providing safe, affordable energy, now and of life here today. BC hydro Reliable Services. Resourceful People. THE OBSERVER Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9,1997 6 TR This Week Monday, TREAT Meeting in the school staff room, 7:30 PM, every­ one welcome. Monday, Occuptational First Aid - Level III (formerly Industrial First Aid) at Northern Lights College. Monday. Blended Families starts at Northern Lights College. Monday, Stress Management: The "New" stress course starts at Northern Lights College. Wednesday, Wednesday Club presents Puppet Magic, Stories, Play and Craft, all ages welcome, 3 PM in the Library. Wednesday, Professional Secretaries Workshop by Shari Dee Reininger, Robcan Consulting, contact Northern Lights College. Wednesday, Chamber of Com­ merce meeting 7:30 Pm in the TR Inn Banquet Room, all members welcome. Wednesday, King Midas and the Golden Touch puppet play at the li­ brary, 3 PM, everyone welcome, please pre-register for the craft. Wednesday, TR Minor Hockey General Meeting, room 4 of the Community Centre, 9 PM, election of 97/98 executive or no hockey next year. Thursday, No Me 'N You Play­ time, Court instead. Thursday, Teens Internet Session: Much Music, 7 PM in the Library. Friday, Last day before Spring Break. Friday, Steak Night at the Royal Canadian Legion. Saturday, Search for Treasure Is­ land, 1:30 to 3:30 PM in the Aquatic Centre. Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day Dance at the Legion. Library Corner Wednesday Most Sportsmanlike Junior Curlers: Robert Malchow and Kelsey Fox. Tuesday Outstanding Effort Junior Curlers: Bertin Wong and Ash Fox. th Wednesday Outstanding Effort Junior Curlers: Ray Ward and Megan LaLonde. Tuesday Most Sportsmanlike Junior Curlers: Riley Hall and Elizabeth beth Murray. T.R. Counselling Office Marijuana, mixture of leaves, stems and flowering tops of the Indian hemp plan Cannabis sativa, smoked or eaten for its hallucinogenic and pleaseur-giving effects. The psychoactive ingredient of mar­ ijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is concentrated in the flowering tops; hashish, a drug prepared from the plant resin, has about eight times more THC than marijuana. Mari­ juana grows throughout temperate regions, with the more potent vari­ eties produced in dry, hot, upland climates. Except for limited medi­ cal purposes, cultivating marijuana is illegal in all but a few countries. Known in Central Asia and China as early as 3000 BC, marijuana was used as a folk medicine. About 1900 it started to be used as a plea­ What is the worst thing you're into a bathtub filled with water. likely to find in the school cafete­ Push the cup all the way to the bot­ sure-inducing drug, and by the tom of the tub. Pull the tissue or 1960s and 70s its use was ria? The food. The food in our cafeteria is per­ hankie out of the cup. It is perfectly widespread among students, becom­ dry! (The key to success is to keep fect, if you happen to be a termite. ing, after alcohol, the second most The food in our school cafeteria the cup perfectly straight when popular drug. 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Stine Babysitter IV Jenny spent time in the hospital after a series of terrible baby-sitting experiences. Now she is in a new home, in a new neighbourhood and her new neighbour wants her to babysit. But, even with all her bad experiences Jenny can't say no to Mrs. Warsaw. But, maybe she should have, someone is watching Jenny. Someone who hates baby­ sitters, someone who hates her, and wants her dead. The fourth in the series of Babysitter novels by the master of the macabre, at least at the youth level, R.L.Stine. Kids Fun tranquillity. Mood changes a ten accompanied by altered pe tions of time and space and of bodily dimensions. The thin processes become disrupted fragmentary awareness and sure. Negative effects can include confusion, acute panic read anxiety attacks, fear, a sen helplessness, and loss of self trol. HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW Winner CODE Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world For information, call 1-800-661-2 THE OBSERVER Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9, 1997 7 Lets Talk Taxes A weekly commentary by the increase in personal income tax rates." True, the rates haven't aCnadian Taxpayers Federation changed. But there have even mas­ Troy Lanigan They campaigned on a promise to sive increasing income taxes paid. scrap", "kill", and "abolish" the Income tax brackets, which are in­ ST. Their Red Book promised not dexed to change only when inflation ot increase taxes. "Governments runs above 3 percent, have not have little room to find new rev- shifted since 1992. That means for enues from the tax side; indeed, the thousands of Canadians whose in­ long-term object of al governments come crept above the bottom $29,500 cut off level, their tax rate umst be to reduce the tax burden." Measured by their commitments has jumped from 26 percent to during the 1993 federal election 40%j. Estimates place the revenue campaign, the Liberals have failed increase from bracket creep at $2.5 billion each year. miserably. And income taxes are just the tip When he delivered his 1997/98 of the iceberg. Have you got an­ budget, Finance Minister Paul Marother $700 to $1,300 per year to tin rose in the House of Commons d boasted: "...we were determined cough up for increased Canada an to put a halt to spiraling taxes. And Pension Plan (CPP) premiums? we have." Unfortunately, his That's the amount by which Paul rhetoric doesn't match reality. Un- Martin raised them just four days less you are a gazillionaire, anyone prior to his budget where he earning a wage in this country claimed to not raise taxes. knows their wallets are getting The bottom line for working lighter every passing year. families is that tax increases are Since coming to office in 1993, making us poor. Average after-tax the federal liberals have raised taxes family incomes have decreased by 18 times and eliminated or reduced $3,000 since the beginning of he 7 tax deductions. Whether hidden decade. at the gas pump or knocked off your The bottom line for the unem­ RR SP contribution limit, none of ployed is that tax increases hinder ese Th taxes are obvious or visible. employment growth. That $700 in­ ch one is sneaky, each one is un- crease in CPP contributions will ea derhanded, and each one eats away have to be matched by employers. at your disposable income. More payroll taxes are a disincen­ Consider another statement in tive to hire. Lower profits are a dis­ is year's budget speech: "In not incentive to expand. And higher one of our budgets has there been an Year End Show tor our Gymnasts prices for goods and services are a disincentive for consumers to open their wallets. The bottom line for the govern­ ment is that their claim of having reduced the deficit by spending re­ ductions and product management is nonsense. Taxpayers and taxpay­ ers alone have wrestled down this deficit. When the Liberals came to office in 1993 the federal govern­ ment spent $138 billion, took in revenues of $116 billion, and car­ ried a deficit of $42 billion. Four years later the federal government still spends $155 billion but now takes in $138 billion for a deficit of $17 billion. The deficit is down by $25 billion and revenues are up $22 billion. Go figure. Oh sure, there have been cuts in spending -- 70% of which were simple reductions in transfers to the provinces. But they have only barely keep pace with the growth in public debt charges which have gone from $38 billion in 1993/94 to $46 billion in 1997/98. Paul Martin should just give thanks that interest rates are at near record levels. The Liberals don't deserve the free ride they are getting on their shameful record of massive tax in­ creases. Don't repeat any "scrap the GST" promises in this year's federal election. The Liberals lost their virginity on the tax issue years ago. Recipes to Remember Sponsored by ShopEasy Foods directions. Add celery, broccoli and "Where you can Win Your Gro­ onion, tossing lightly with a fork. ceries FREE" Combine oil, vinegar, soya sauce, Crunchy Vegetable Rice Salad sugar and celery salt, mixing well. Elaine Guske Pour over rice mixture. Refrigerate Our Gymanstics Association is 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked 1 to 2 hours to blend flavours. To planning their Year End Show on 1-1/2 cups chopped celery serve hot, heat salad in saucepan on March 9 at 1 PM. The show will 1 cup chopped broccoli medium heat until ingredients are ake place at the TRSS Gym. Door 1/4 cup chopped green onion heated through. Yield: four to six Prizes and Refreshments will be Dressing: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, servings. here and everyone is welcome to 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons soya From: From Our Kitchen to attend and cheer on our gymnasts. sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 tea­ Yours, District of Tumbler Ridge spoon celery salt. Chamber of Commerce and Friends Cook rice according to package Cookbook. Volunteer of the Week New Touch Bookkeeping and TAX SERVICE Brenda and Gordon Nystoruk have been nominated for all their effort and work done on behalf of our Minor Hockey Association. As theire nominee said, "If it weren't Off Personal and for them there wouldn't be a Minor The cost of Hockey Association in TR." Business Tax Returns, They have both been involved preparing your EFILE SERVICE iw th Minor Hockey since 1988, and tax return. rBenda on the Executive for 9 years, Expect tax refunds in and Gordon for 6 years. Between about two weeks th em they have done just about evNO APPOINTMENTS er ything. NECESSARY. Brenda is also involved with the One coupon per client. Not TR Icemen and helps out wherever 107 Commercial Park valid on self-prepared returns. he is needed there. She also does Salvation Army Building, Section E Expires: April 30, 1997 the tats for the Ladies Darts. Tumbler Ridge, 242-4769 Congratulations. $5.00 Claude Galibois If you have ever been in the school during announcements you have probably heard, all too often, our request that students not rough house on the playground. We of course do this out of concern for the students' safety. Recent data has confirmed that rough play is a major cause of injury on school property. Last year in British Columbia alone, there were 1,933 injuries caused by horseplay. Last month both grade 6/7 classes went on a day long trip to Powder King Mountain Resort. All students were required to take lessons which taught them skill development, safety procedures and gave them an introduction to the mountain. After lessons students and parents went off in pairs to experience the thrill of alpine skiing. Judging by the smiles on everyone's' faces a good time was had by all. Children are naturally curious. They are full of questions and they will eventually find answers to them. Being an "askable" parent is the best way to ensure that you will be your child's primary source of in­ formation and values. You know you're an askable parent, says ex­ perts if you: *Tell children you want to answer their questions. * Don't punish tease or judge children for their questions. *Don't avoid sensitive or embarrassing topics. * Respond to questions with words and actions that say, "I'm so glad you asked!" From Parents Make the Difference, Feb. '97. Miss Bentley's class has now col­ lecting over 3,600 tin cans for their collection. Sleepover at the Community Centre movies "Harriet the Spy" and "Big On Friday, February 28, fifty-one children from ages 5 to 11 years took part in a Sleepover at the Community Centre supervised by Denise Greer and her helpers. The children played games, went swimming, skating and watched Friendly Giant", ate dinner: chili dogs (or without chili, hot dogs), taco chips and pop and even had breakfast the next morning. The next Sleepover hasn't been scheduled yet, but keep your eyes open and take in the fun. 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. 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. THE OBSERVER Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9,1997 8 Simply Science at the Library Last Wednesday, Feb. 26, was Simply Science Day at the Public Library. Twenty-seven children were there to hear Debbie read Happy Birthday Moon, Wheels on the Bus, and It Came from Out­ erspace. They talked about what life was like in outer space. How life started here on Earth. What the different planets are. Then Debbie told a draw and tell story about Planet U. And the Felt Story The Strange Visitor. The finger play - The Ten Planets was told, this is a way for the younger ones to learn the different planets and their order. Then it was on to the computer with Regina to see pictures of the different planets, and our sun. A science experiment showing what happens when you put a lit candle in a dish of water with a glass jar over it. The candle sucked up the water and they could see it suspended around the candle inside the jar. The craft was a mosaic of the planets out of coloured construction paper and the children had coloured stars to add to the diagram. The Video was Richard Scarry's "A Trip To the Moon". MP Report What about jobs? In March 1994, when the government an­ Is there a better CPP plan than the nounced it would roll back UI pre­ $10 billion tax hike proposed by Fi­ miums by 30 cents (per $100), it nance Minister Paul Martin? I think predicted this payroll tax cut would result in 40,000 new jobs. Now it so. People working today want as­ proposes to raise CPP premiums by surances the money they are paying at least four dollars (per $100). into the CPP pot will be there when How many potential jobs will be they need it. They have been told lost from this CPP payroll something will be left if they just levy...400,000? 500,000? Taxes kill jobs. Higher taxes kill increase their premium payments by a whopping 73%! But workers will more jobs. Is there an alternative? Refor­ be paying more for less. What went wrong? From 1966 m's aim is to get more retirement in­ until 1987 (despite warnings about come for seniors at a lower cost the long term viability of the CPP through pension and tax reform. By fund), the government kept the con- reducing overall personal taxes, Re­ tribution rate at 3.6%. Between form will give Canadians more dis­ 1987 and 1996 the rate jumped to posable income and an increased 5.6% ( a maximum of $893.20 each ability to provide for their own re­ from the employee and the em- tirement. First we would guarantee existing ployer for the 1996 tax year), and will increase to 9.9% ($1635 each) seniors that they will receive all over the next six years. This plan is benefits they are entitled to under supposed to fix 30 years of Liberal CPP. WE would shift younger and middle-aged workers onto an ex­ and Tory fiscal mismanagement! On our pay-as-you-go system, panded RRSP program (compulsory your (and your employer's) contri- contributions like CPP) which butions are not placed in a CPP ac- would give you higher benefits at count with your name on it, the lower cost than CPP while money is used to pay for those re- maintaining intergenerational ceiving benefits now. Currently fairness. CPP premiums would there are five workers supporting eventually be dramatically reduced each CPP recipient but, by the year to cover only CPP disability. The Finance Minister's plan 2030, the ratio is expected to fall to means you and your employer will 3:1. According to one analyst, baby invest $3270 per year, and you will boomers have only paid for about eventually receive a pension of less two-thirds of the benefits they're ac­ than $8800 per year (in 1997 dol­ crued. The CPP actuary put CPP's lars). Under Reform's plan, that unfunded liability at $556 billion at same $3270 invested at a moderate 6% return over 30 years would re­ the end of 1995. What else changed? In 1975 sult in a nest egg of over $275,000. pensions were fully indexed, sur­ That would be converted to a pen­ vivor benefits were extended to sion annuity paying you an annual widows, and an income test for income of over $26,000. Compare those 65-69 was dropped. In 1987 that to a maximum return of $8800. disability benefit rules were relaxed Not only will you know where your and disability benefits increased. money is at all times, but there will During the next seven years disabil­ be far more of it at the end of the day.. ity payments doubled. Which plan works for you? I With all these adjustments to in­ crease benefits, is it any wonder the know which one I prefer. 1966 CPP plan is in trouble? by Jay Hill, MP for Prince George - Peace River Making a planetary diorama was just part of the fun at the Library's Simply Science. in Smoking By-law not wanted By Cees Mond Daily News Staff With a split vote, Dawson Creek city council decided it will not be part of the group of municipalities that support a total smoke-free envi­ ronment in all public buildings in the city by the year 2000, including bars and restaurants. With environment in her portfolio, Coun. Marcheta Leoppky argued the city should support its nonsmokers by striving for total smokefree environments. A smoking ban will protect non-smoking staff working at the restaurants and bars that have no choice but to work in a smoky environment now, and will protect children that visit a restau­ rant with their parents as well, she argued. She was supported by Coun. Brent Neumann, alcohol and drugs counselor in Dawson Creek, who explained, as with other addictions, smoking is learned through obser­ vation. "If we allow smoking in public places, it's like saying to kids: 'it’s okay to smoke,’" he said. Other councilors disagreed. Coun. Frank Grant said if Dawson Creek would support outlawing smoking in public places and sur­ rounding communities would not, it would make for unfair competition for the city's establishments. Mayor Blair Lekstrom said council doesn't have the right to stick its fingers into private busi- Forests in Focus by September Daily News Staff Drive down any rural road in B.C. and soon, forests will begin to blur by your window. Forestry, the largest industry in B.C., is an equally blurry entity to some and the Ministry of Forests want to change that. In September the ministry will re­ lease Forests in Focus, an 80-page activity booklet designed to provide teachers of kindergarten to grade eight classes methods to teach stu­ dents about forestry. Teachers can attend workshops centered on the booklet for $10 to $15 or purchase a booklet for $20. The education advisory commit­ tee of the Forests Resource Devel­ opments Agreements between the federal and provincial government identified a need to educate young people about forestry, explained Lorraine Blashill, public education coordinator for the ministry. By Sept. 1998 a similar booklet designed for grade nine to 12 stu­ dents should be available, Blashill promised. The junior-oriented booklet cost the ministry $88,960 to produce, plus $8,000 to print 1,000 copies. Costs for the high school booklet are somewhat lower at $85,000 plus $8,000 for printing 1,000 copies. nesses. "If there's a need for a smoke-f bar or restaurant, someone will op it, he said. The federal government makes awful lot of money from tobacco tax, said Coun. Dave Martin, formed smoker from three packs a day "If it's such a health prob, which it is, we should be pushing the federal government to say more cigarettes in Canada, than doing it through the municipal bylaw," he said. With only two councilors vor, council decided it will not, the right away from smokers to con tinue to light up in bars and restaurants rants beyond the year 2000. Genealogy Group are you Inerested Anyone interested in forming a genealogy group is invited to a a meeting at the Library on Thursday day, March 6/ 97 at 7:30 PM will be looking at pooling resources sharing ideas and trying to find used microfilm for Tumbler Ridge For more information please contact Alex at 242-3350 or Gwen at 4068. protect our children DRIVE SAFEELY THE OBSERVER Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9,1997 9 SCHOOL DISTRICT 59 NEWS // TUMBLER RIDGE UMBLER RIDGE ELEMENT nual convention. Sterling News Service VANCOUVER — Jack WeisgerThe only other B.C. Reform ber, the MLA for Peace River MLA, Richard Neufeld of Peace South, resigned Friday as leader of River North, might now be elected the B.C. Reform party. party leader, but there are other con­ But he will remain in the Legisla ­ tenders. The 1996/97 yearbook is now on Weisgerber said although the sale! This year the books must be ture as an MLA until the next elec­ party has only two MLAs he sees a pre-sold and pre-paid as the school tion, he said. Weisgerber said his decision had bright future for it. has had to absorb the cost of extra Reform is currently standing at yearbooks that did not sell. Cost for nothing to do with Gordon Camp­ grads is $36.00 (personalized) and bell’s invitation last week to join the around 20 per cent support across Liberal Party — he resigned now so the province, which is similar to the $35.00 for a regular yearbook. Drop the party caucus can debate who his NDP’s standing. The Liberals have off your order, with payment, at the successor should be at the annual about 45 per cent support. library. convention in April. The South Peace MLA said he is Renovations are well underway. “I think it is important for that happy with the influence the party The main IBM lab has had some convention to focus on the need to has had over the past few years in walls removed to make the space find a new leader,” he said. ‘‘If I’m the Legislature and on public policy. more usable. The li- still around as leader that is not go­ He said the Liberals have picked brary/counselling center work is ing to happen. up on a number of Reform platform over 50 per cent complete and the “This is just moving ahead with positions, indicating the party’s in­ new wall carpet has been installed the leadership a little more quickly fluence on shifting the political in the gym. than we had intended,” he said. landscape to the right, Weisgerber Grade 8 Calgary trip fundraising Weisgerber announced last fall he told the Daily News this morning. events have included a very suc- would be stepping down as leader in Weisgerber, 55, who was origi­ cessful wake-a-thon and bottle August but then decided to bring the nally from Alberta, was first elected drive. Mr. Cooper, Mr. Buchko and date forward to just before the an- in 1986. Mr. Danbrook would like to commend the Grade 8's for their responsible behavior at the wake-a-thon. One of the recommendations from a community visioning semi­ Elizabeth Lowell A Woman let himself trust a woman again. nar was to explore the feasibility of Without Lies When Angel and Hawk first met, an Alternate Measures program in Angel once lived with sweetness they misjudged and hurt each other Tumbler Ridge. This program and fire. Then she learned the pain badly. But Angel is willing to risk would be designed to work in con­ of irretrievable loss - the sad and what proud, silent Hawk cannot. junction with the court system in sudden permanence of death. Miles Gently she brings truth and love to a dealing with some youth problems Hawkins has known only hatred and tormented soul who believes in (vandalism, violence, substance betrayal from women. Scarred and neither....through she fears in her abuse etc.). Many communities embittered, Hawk became a soli­ heart that, by loving Hawk, she will have developed this program, with tary, distant man- vowing never to surely lose him. great success. Community support would be es­ sential for this program to be suc­ cessful. Your questions and feed­ back would be greatly appreciated. Phone Mr. Johnson at TRSS and give your opinion! thank the parents, students and other people in the community who sup­ anks to everyone who sup- ported their latest fundraiser. They Th portMrs. Chmelyk's and Mrs. raised over $500.00 from the sale of ed ka-Stanbrook's class with posters and other items. This money raising. We have raised will go towards future field trips. 0.00 to date for our trip to Last month both grade 6/7 classes Bennett Dam and for some went on a day-long trip to Powder uter software for the school. comp King Mountain Resort. All students th TRE staff has been on the were required to take lessons which uot for students in hallways and taught them skill development, school grounds who are going out safety procedures, and gave them an eir way to do something posi- introduction to the mountain. After th tive for someone else or for the lessons students and parents went scho l. If a student is noticed, they off in pairs to experience the thrill given a coupon to put their name of alpine skiing. Judging by the nd they enter it into the smiles on everyone's faces a good ha" tin in the office. Every time was had by all. ydaa coupon is drawn and the The final Trivia Challenge game stude nt wins a prize. At the end of was held in the gym February 20th ear all of the coupons will be with Ms. Lambie as moderator. All Into one draw to win a great the students were breathless as the We are pleased to say that the two groups battled it out to an ex­ has been very full every Friday tremely close finish. Final winners this has started. So far the were the Vultures - Troy Barker, ers have been Matthew Small- Steven Gosling, Derek Fortier, d, Sharon Fowlow, Sandy SolFrank Gunther with 2nd place going an and to the M & M's - Jen Baron, Court­ nna Smid, Mathew Rowe and ney Gillingham, Shelley Lewis, Christensen are the February Erika Olah. Both groups received cha" winners. Congratulations! gift certificates from Koals Videos. the staff at TRE would like to All participants received certificates the group "Mothers Who and swim passes. for all their thoughtfulness Thank you Pat Langelier for comthanks to the fire station and the ing in and teaching Ms. Langmuir's station for the tours that were grade 1-2 class how to make o Mr. Moulton's class. Mrs. Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Also a thank Mrs. Doonan and all the skat- you goes out to B.C. Bearing for revolunteers deserve special leasing Mrs. Langelier from work thanks for helping out Mrs. Robin- so she could come in and do this class. project. term 2 report cards will be TUMBLER RIDGE SENIOR an ytime during the month of SECONDARY unless otherwise stated by richer. Please be sure to sign School District No. 59 re turn the report cover and en(Peace River South) as soon as possible. Dates to remember: Monday, thl7 -- Spring Break begins; day March 24 -- school back in ion; Friday, March 28 — Good Tumbler Ridge Elementary School requires Friday, no classes; Monday, March A Supervision Attendant 2.5 Hr/wk, effective as soon as Easter Monday, no classes. Happy Easter! possible on days when school is in session to the last day of School June, 1997. For more information regard­ ClAUDE GALIBOIS ELEing the position, please contact Ms. Lambie, Principal, MENTARY Mr. Capen's class would like to242-5531. Please submit of fax (782-3204) an application with work references (day contract phone numbers) by 11:00 a.m. EAT WELL, LIVE WELL PARTICIPACTION Jack Weisgerber Resigns March 13, 1997. Please note successful completion of a criminal record search by the Attorney General’s Office wil be mandatory. Personnel Department School District Nol 59 (Peace River South) 10105 - 12 A Street (First Floor) Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 3V7 Fax (250)782-3204 Book Review District of Tumbler Ridge JOB OPPORTUNITY Please submit resumes to Mike Lott, Aquatic Supervisor/Programmer, on or before 5:00 p.m. March 17. 1997. Job Classification: Pool Clerk - casual Description: Acting as receptionist at the Aquatic Centre, selling concession items, handling and balancing cash, taking registra­ tion and bookings for aquatic programs and rentals. Location: Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9,1997 TUMBLER OBSERVER TUMBLERRRIDGE IDGE OBSERVER 8 Personals 15 Services ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kids Fun Since 1930 Meets the following afternoon in Tumbler Ridge at 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays in the TR Counselling Office Board Room. Are you new in town? Are you recently engaged? Have you recently had a baby? If you answered yes to any of these questions, call 242-3204 and have Evelyn of the Welcome Wagon . Welcome You! 25 Business Opportunities ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meets the following evenings in Tumbler Ridge 8:30 p.m. at the Community Centre. Thursday 8:30 p.m. at the Community Centre. Sunday Are you Unemployed? • Collecting E.I.? • Been on U.l. in the past three years? Consider Self Employment! If you would like more information For more information call Alcoholics Anonymous about starting your own business, call the Community Futures Development 242-3961 Corporation of Peace Liard at (250) 785-6794 or (250) 782-8748 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (N.A.) Meets every Thursday at 4 p.m in TR Counselling Board Room. 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 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 you The Salvation Army meets Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. #107 Commercial Park Tumbler Ridge, BC 11 TR-cn 15 Services FORSALE An upgraded 1980 2 bedroom mobile home with large porch, 5 appliances, shed/workshop, includes lot. GREAT BUY! $28,000. CALL: 242-4921 Op5-13 36 Miscellaneous TUMBLER RIDGE ORNITHOLOGY GROUP We Help Injured Birds If you have any injured birds please call Mark or Nathan at 2425766 for help. 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. 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. cn/nc “ “ZARINA... ZARINA... 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Jokes from: 696 Silly School Jokes & Riddles by Joseph Rosen­ bloom AMAZINGAMAZING PSYCHIC PSYCHIC PREDICTIONS THE OBSERVER Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9,1997 11 Dawson Creek ready for the Rural residents still waiting for gas "superbug" By Matt Ramsey Daily News Staff were most probably unable to pay natural gas line extension does not Matt Ramsey nurses wash their hands after or for the construction of the line and fall under the city’s bailiwick, nor Daily News Staff wear rubber gloves during any con­ For most city residents, the idea the subsequent price for gas, Good­ has he seen a formal request for Vancomycin resistant enterococ­ tact with the patient. of heating homes with diesel, ings observed. funding as a representative of the cus, the bacteria commonly known "Spread (of the bacteria) is within Craig Donohue, manager of regu­ regional district. propane or wood is bizarre. For as the "superbug" due to its resis­ hospitals so where people are hav­ some small rural communities, natu­ latory affairs for PNG, agreed that According to Peter Chech, tance to multiple antibiotics, ing dressings changed or pooping or ral gas heating is still a warm the cost for the gas companies is too spokesperson for the Ministry of showed up in a Vancouver hospital whatever, then it gets spread be­ Employment and Investment infras­ on Thursday and Dr. Kelly Barnard, tween patients through healthcare dream. high. Representatives of Pacific NorthDonohue said the “postage stamp' tructure program, projects that ap­ medical health officer for the Peace workers. The approach to this is ern Gas (PNG) and Centra Gas, rates” charged by gas distribution plied for grants under the program Liard region, says the local hospital once you identify someone as carry­ owned by PNG, say the problem is companies are not enough to re­ up to December, 1995 have been will be ready for the superbug if or ing it, you isolate them from the rest purely financial. Marcheta Leoppky, cover the cost of installing lines funded already. The program has when it comes to Dawson Creek. of the hospital population in an at­ city councilor in Dawson Creek even in PNG’s current system that not been restocked with federal "Dawson Creek hospital has an tempt to prevent it from spreading Isays the utility companies are not allows 20 years for costs to be cov­ money but Ottawa has promised fu­ infection control program and this, to someone who might be harmed behaving responsibly while Karen ered. ture funding . like other bugs that are causing by it." Goodings, area “B” director for the “No matter where you are on the “They want to top up the pro­ problems, would be isolated in the The superbug, a rampant problem Peace River regional district, says system, you’re going to pay the gram, to enhance the program for usual fashion. There's a procedure in U.S. hospitals, seems most com­ southern communities are being fa- same rate, but, if it costs two or the fiscal year starting April 1, in all hospitals to deal with this or monly to be brought into Canadian vored over those in the north. three times as much to extend our 1997. And, I don’t know if any any other organism that might be hospitals by people who have spent “The southern part of our pipeline into the rural area, the provinces have reached an agree­ harmful if spread to others," time in U.S. medical institutions, province has had some definite postage stamp rates will not recover ment with the federal government Barnard said. Barnard told The Daily News. bonuses that we haven’t had up that cost. So you need to get a con­ on that proposal. B.C., at this point, "The usual procedures for isolat­ The risk of it appearing in Daw­ here. In the island project for in­ tribution from the customers you’re is still at a very preliminary stage of ing infected people and things are in son Creek is the same as anywhere stance, where they not only piped it connecting to,” Donohue said. discussion. There could be more place and we should be able to deal else where Americans or Canadians across the island, but they also gave PNG North East manager Wayne infrastructure funding but it’s too with it," Barnard said. who have been in U.S. hospitals quite sizable subsidies for people to Hiebert raised another possibility soon to say how it would be costBecause the superbug is spread travel. hook up,” Goodings observed. for accessing more rural communi­ shared or even what types of pro­ by touch, the procedure is to isolate "It certainly could happen. The “They came up with a tremen- ties. “As more people move out into jects will be funded, Chech said. the patient, ensure doctors and (Continued on page 12) dous deal and I wish I could get a the country it becomes more viable. great deal up here,” Goodings said. We are getting out there, but it’s Goodings was confused as to slow,” Hiebert said. why, when all the natural gas in Leoppky thinks Hiebert’s logic is B.C. is produced in the region, some fundamentally flawed. “If the rail­ rural communities are being told the roads had waited until there were cost of installing gas lines is too people here, no one would have come here,” she said. high. “We are trying to deal with Areas like Tomslake have been TR Children’s Centre Society immunities like Prespatou, people clamoring for natural gas service for Pre-School - Ages 32 months to 5 years up there would just love to have the years but for PNG the initial capital Daycare - Ages 3 to 5 years with 2 spaces for natural gas and Buick Creek, people investment is daunting. Donohue 30 months to 36 months $2.50/hr up there would love to have natural explained. gas. They are just never going to get “Their hope is going to be depen­ Call 242-4503 it because they’re too far away from dent upon on how much money in­ All New "Kids Club" the pipeline that carries processed, frastructure is willing to contribute Ages 6 to 12 years $2.50/hr refined gas. to these uneconomic extensions.” Located at Claude Galibois School “It just amazes you because you Infrastructure programs are multi­ Bus Service to Schools • HUNTING • FISHING • CAMPING look out across the countryside and leveled funding projects. Call 242-4419 you see flare after flare after flare 1140-102 Ave., Dawson Creek 782-2111 If, for example, a small commu­ and you know the whole area is be- nity wants natural gas service and ing piped in one direction or another the cost for that service is $300,000 THIS SPACE FOR RENT THIS SPACE FOR RENT Don’t forget to and yet we can’t access it.” and the community puts up Your THIS SPACE FOR RENT THIS SPACE FOR RENT David Whitford of Centra Gas $200,000 the federal, provincial and THIS SPACE FOR RENT THIS SPACE FOR RENT EAT YOUR Independant Cell said the expense of extending the municipal levels of government, THIS SPACE FOR RENT THIS SPACE FOR RENT ALGAE! Tech Distributor mains makes hooking up some rural combined with contributions from CE FOR RENT THIS SPACE F OR RENT THIS SPA immunities to natural gas “not the gas company itself, make up the John Bell Call Kathleen THIS SP economically feasible (for Centra). difference. THIS SPA 242-4308 Even if the customers paid for evIn order to repay the municipali­ 782-4888 OR RENT THIS SPA erything, our taxes on the line ty’s contribution, property owners Box 1124 E FOR RENT THIS SPACE would be more than we are making in the community will see increases THIS SPACE FOR RENT THIS SPACE FOR RENT Tumbler Ridge, rfom it.” in taxes, usually property or THIS SPACE FOR RENT THIS SPACE FOR RENT B.C., V0C 2W0 Marcheta Leoppky, believes the frontage tax. THIS SPACE FOR RENT THIS SPACE FOR RENT utility companies are ignoring rural Dawson Creek Mayor Blair LekResidents and small communities in strom is doubtful that any applica­ favor of higher profits from busi- tion for city funds for natural gas nesses. extension would be feasible at this “It seems to me, all the utility juncture. ocmpanies are dumping on home“We’ve got a huge amount of owners so they can give a better capital expenditures required within break to commercial companies,” our city. There’s paving, upgrading, Leoppky said. “Everything is being and things like that. Millions of dol­ dumped on the consumer.” lars come to mind. So, unless we hit ESKO E. SALO, c. d. The cancellation of the Rural the jackpot of the lottery or some­ Gassification subsidy program in thing, offering us a whole bunch of No. 2 -10415 -10th Street Bus: (604) 782-2740 1990 meant that oil and gas compa- money, I couldn’t see that within Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 3T8 Res: (604) 782-5468 nies were not willing to extend lines our future.” rural areas and those rural areas Lekstrom said that the question of Tumbler Ridge Business Director Corlane Sporting Goods Ltd. SALO URE CLINIC For Your Advertising Needs Call Kathleen 782-4888 THE OBSERVER Upcoming Events March 17-21, Spring Break no school. March 17-24, Cash Register and Front Counter Processing Skills at Northern Lights College. March 17, General Membership Meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion. March 17-21, Author, Illustrate and Publish your Own Book at Northern Lights College. March 17 and 18, Introduction to Papermaking at Northern Lights College. March 18, Regular meeting of Town Council, 7 PM in Town Hall. March 19, Candlemaking Workshop Making Beeswax Creations ages 9 and up, $2 each, pre-registration is required, 3:30 PM. March 20, Teens Internet Session, Teens Choice, 7 PM in the Library. March 20, Me 'N You Playtime Easter Party. March 21, Steak Night at the Legion. March 21, BINGO by TRMYFA at the Community Centre. March 22, Easter Eggstravaganza at the Community Centre. March 24, School reopens from Spring Break. March 25, Internet Session, Real Estate, 7 PM in the Library, everyone welcome. March 26, Wednesday Club presents Lillies, Rabbits and Painted Eggs, all ages are welcome, 3 PM in the Library. March 26, Woodworking Workshop, Making Small Wooden Boxes, ages 15 and up by Mario Kaun Limited, registration required 7 PM at the Library. March 27, Easter Pajama Storytime, Little Rabbit and Friends, 6:30 PM at the Library. March 28, Good Friday. March 28, Steak Night at the Legion. March 28, Sleepover at the Community Centre, 4:30 PM to 10 AM. March 31, Easter Monday. April 1, Regular meeting of Town Council 7 PM in Town Hall, everyone welcome. April 3, Legal Workshop, Separation and Divorce, 7 PM in the Library. April 3, Professional Image workshop Northern Lights College. April 4, TRMYFA BINGO at the Community Centre. April 4, Job Search Strategies at Northern Lights College. April 4, 5-9 PM 14th Annual Tumbler Ride Trade Show at the Community Centre Arena. April 5, Desktop Publishing with Word 6 at Northern Lights College. April 5, 11 AM to 9 PM, 14th Annual Tumbler Ridge Trade Show at the Community Centre Arena. Presented by The Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge and The District of Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce. April 6, 11 AM to 5 PM, 14th Annual Tumbler Ridge Trade Show at the Arena in the Community Centre. April 8, Internet Session, Hobbies, 7 PM in the Library. April 9, Wednesday Club presents Natures Wonders, all ages welcome, 3 PM in the Library. April 9, 7:00 AM TR Inn Lounge, Chamber of Commerce meeting, all members welcome. April 10, Teens Internet Session Sports, 7 PM in the Library. April 10, Public Speaking contact Northern Lights College. April 11, Guide Movie Night, watch for details. April 11, Author Hazel Hutchins visits the Library, everyone welcome, 10 AM. April 11, Effective Resume Writing at Northern Lights College. April 11, Watercolours with Patricia Neil Lawson Northern Lights College. April 14, TREAT meeting in the school staff room, 7:30 PM, everyone welcome. April 14, TRSS PAC meeting in the school Library at 7:30 PM, everyone welcome. April 15, Regular meeting of Council at 7 PM in Town Hall. April 18, End of Third Term at TRSS. ; April 18, Interview Skills at Northern Lights College. April 18, TRMFYA BINGO at the Community Centre. April 19, Guide Bottle Drive, please help support the Girl Guides trip to Quebec by donating your bottles and pop/ beer cans. April 19, Ducks Unlimited Dinner and Auction in rooms 4 and 5 of the Community Centre, cocktails 6, dinner - 7 and auction at 9 PM. Tickets will be on sale soon. April 21, Non-instructional Day, no school. April 21, WE LOVE KIDS YOUTH DAY at the Community Centre. April 21, Traffic Control Person Training contact Northern Lights College. April 22, Internet Workshop, Vacations and Travel, 7 PM in the Li­ brary. Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, March 9,1997 12 Peace songwriter releases first recording By Cees Mond songwriter. been distributed to 65 radio stations Daily News Staff “This song, what everybody hears in Europe, including Denmark DAWSON CREEK — When you in a couple of minutes, took two and Germany, Sweden and Spain. hear Indian Woman played on the a half years to write, and yet, it’s radio, you should know that it’s never really perfected, you know. another proud Dawson Creek music With some songs, you find the mu­ product, written and performed by sic first, then the lyrics. With Indian (Continued from page 11) Dawson Creek singer/songwriter Woman, the music came first but world is a small place. People tr Montgomery Steele. the words took a long time.” Steele (Monty Petrick) is an up Indian Woman is the first single, freely all around the world. and coming songwriter who only but with two more songs — In This course it could happen." Barnard explained that the bactstarted to get into the music busi­ Heart of Mine and Young Love — ness six years ago when he learned coming soon, his recorded reper­ ria is a danger to a select groups of people. to play the guitar. toire is building. Indian Woman is his first CD "It’s a danger to people who are After that, plans are to add three single, but the 38-year-old Dawson more of his songs for a CD with six immune compromised in some Creek businessman, who has songs, written and performed by way," Barnard said. "So if they have an immune worked as a trucker, carpenter, himself. house builder and hardware busi­ Steele says he’s ready to assume promising condition like HIV nessman in the family business R his place in the spotlight, after hav­ they are on steroids or chemo Home Supply, has already experi- ing worked on his writing and play­ apy agents or other things thatre enced that it’s not easy to market a ing for so long now, mainly in back going to decrease their immunity then they're at risk for this. In rooms. quality music product. “Some of my friends and associ­ mal people, it is just part of Writing songs is what the Pouce Coupe-born Steele enjoys most, get­ ates don’t even know that I sing,” you carry around.” The human body plays host ting his inspiration in the outdoors. he says. With such songs as Indian thousands of bacteria that work He spends a lot of time with his family camping, fishing, horseback Woman, that is bound to change the body and help with most bodily functions, Barnard explained riding and riverboating, and a lot of soon. The song is being distributed to "most of us though are not ca songwriting. It’s hard work to get noticed as a radio stations across Canada and has this multiply resistant one." "superbug" IRISH PUB NIGHT REVIEW THE CREW BAND at the Royal Canadian Legion Saturday, March 15th 9:00 pm ‘til Closing $5.00 Live Appearance of O’Larry Leprechaun" " Sing-A-Long!