TUMBLER RIDGE

Observer
For Free Home Delivery Phone 242-5127
Volume 8, Number 03

Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

January 19, 1997

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Rooms 4 and 5 were packed with
hockey fans last Saturday afternoon.
In a room beautifully decorated for
the occasion, the All Star Banquet
and Auction, the mood was very
festive. Everyone was there to wel­
come our Northwest Hockey
League All Star players to their
competition that will show whether
Alberta or British Columbia is
number one in the Northwest
Hockey League.
The festivities started off with a
'cocktail' hour and then a wonderful
banquet catered by Gail Cameron
and her staff. Then it was time for
speeches by the dignitaries assem­
bled and an introduction of each of
the players to the assemblage.
After that the auction was held
and autographed pictures, jerseys
and sports trading cards were auc­
tioned off for everyone to bid on.
The occasion was brought to you
by The District of Tumbler Ridge,
Tumbler Ridge Inn, ShopEasy
Foods, City Sports of Dawson
Creek, Stardust Creations, Molson
Canada, Safeway, and the Tumbler
Ridge Computer Centre.

Doug Cameron, Josee and Tiger Williams at the All Star Banquet
and Auction last Saturday.

TRE News-------------------------------Division 8 thanks Mr. Turner,
Mrs. Stanek and Mrs. Strasky for
coming skating. Thanks also to
Mrs. Hassenstein for helping out
every Monday. There were many
appreciated volunteers who helped
out to make the Christmas concert a
great success: Mr. Thiessen, Mrs.
Pike, Mr. Heaton, Mr. Hounsell,
Mr. Fox, Mr. Turner and Mr.
Colledge.
Happy Birthday to: January 2-

Robyn Hynes; 3- Mrs. Bransgard;
4-Marcie Doonan; 5-Lindsay Karasiuk; 7-Chris Genge; 7-Jason
Hamel; 7-Brent Parsons; 8-Reginald
Kirkpatrick; 9-Karolina Bielecka;
10-Dale Cope; 10-Jonathon
Holowatiuk; 11-Jenna Smid; 12Trevor Bellows; 12-Amy Small­
wood; 17-Richard Dolihan; 17Brandy Leduc; 18-Travis Barrett;
21-Xochitl Smith; 22-Hailey Cool­
ing; 23-Nicole Turner; 24-Brandon

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TUMBLER RIDGE
OBSERVER

by S. K. Jones
The weekend of Jan. 24-26 1997,
TR is hosting the Annual PeeWee
Minor Hockey Tournament. If you
want to see some exciting hockey,
come on out and support the kids.
PeeWee level hockey can have you
involved in the play and on the edge
of your seat! Put two competitive
teams on the ice and there's rivalry
and contention for those desired
goals! Admission is by donation
this year. There will be a door prize
and draws. So come down to the
arena, bring the kids and check out
the action. Posters will be put up
giving game times.
See you there!

Local resident Christine Walsh is
not only an Honour Roll student at
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
but she also excels in sports. Two
very divergent sports, at that. Chris­
tine has been playing hockey for
years and she has also found her
forte in volleyball. So much so that
she tried out for the BC Northern
Ladies Volleyball Club last month.
Christine, a fourteen year old,
grade nine student at TRSS tried out
for the Women's BC Volleyball
Club but she also was given the op­
portunity to try out for the Zone 8

Women's Hockey Team for North­
ern BC.
Both tryouts taking place on De­
cember 14 and 15.
Christine opted for the Volleyball
tryouts.
She made the team. From now
until April 20 she will be practicing
every weekend in Fort St. John and
will play three tournaments. The
first one in Grande Prairie on Feb.
22 and 23, the second in Edmonton
on April 7 and 9 and the final one in
Vancouver from April 17 to 20.

Harper; 24-Samantha Pike; 25Frankie Hynes; 26- Candice Mer­
cer; 26-Susan Scott; 27-Spencer
Goodman; 28-Jamie Muise; and 31Ryan Dupras.
Friday, January 31 is a Profes­
sional Development Day, there will
be no school for students.

TKD AGM
The Tumbler Ridge TaeKwon Do
Annual General Meeting will be
held on January 21 at 8 PM in
Room 1 of the Community Centre.
Everyone is welcome to attend this
meeting.

Do you have a
winning Number?
Tags Food & Gas has a number
of outstanding winning numbers
available for their 30 litres of free
gas. If you have numbers 0876064.
0876242, 0876307, 0876742.
0877243 could you please bring
your winning ticket(s) to Tags Food
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Editorial
by Kathy Cope
town. That is understandable. If
A few days ago two of my chil­ you are just going to the trails be­
dren were sledding on the sledding hind the Heritage Highway and live
hill across from Willow Rd on on Gwillim Crescent or elsewhere
Monkman Way. They were busy up top you might just want to take
with a few friends and a variety of your machine out your backyard
other children sledding down the and then drive it to the trail system.
hill and climbing back up again. Rather than trailing it and driving it
But, someone joined the group and to a drop off place.
without a sled. An adult brought
But driving a snowmobile along
along his snowmobile and pro­ the berms beside Mackenzie or
ceeded to go up and down the sled­ Monkman, driving over the Golf
ding hill with it. Weaving in and Course, or down the sledding hill,
out of the children sledding on that or across the fields at TRE are not
hill. Not what most people would suitable activities for responsible
call a 'bright' idea.
drivers and if this keeps up those
After checking with the RCMP I people without snowmobiles are go­
found out that this is perfectly legal, ing to be petitioning the District to
because there is no bylaw stating have them banned from town. It is
that snowmobiles are not allowed in only a matter of time before a
this part of town.
backlash of pent up anger kicks in
After checking with District staff and everyone will lose the use of
I am told that although there is no their snowmobiles, unless you have
bylaw stating this is not acceptable. that truck and/ or trailer to take it
There are signs, maps, etc. stating out of town to use it. Please snow­
mobile responsibly and think of the
that this is not a snowmobile area.
There are corridors for those who others residents and especially the
want to take their snowmobiles out children when you are out and
of town and ride them. The District about.
By the way, whoever let those
has been very understanding about
the use of snowmobiles in town. three children snowmobile by them­
Most snowmobile owners trailer selves at 8 PM on Saturday night
their machines and take them out of was not being a very responsible
town before riding them. Not ev­ parent, and they are not allowed to
eryone has this capability, nor do cross the street the way that they
they want to ride them way out of did.

MP Report
by Jay Hill, Prince George - roney a special assignment in the
Peace River
Bahamas before he'll ever be
My Ottawa assistant told me her charged in the Airbus scandal.
young son came home from school
It seems that among those
recently and told her there had been (including Reformers) calling for
an altercation in the school yard. the resignation of Justice Minister
Apparently one young boy called Allan Rock over this $13 million
another a liar, whereupon the ac­ debacle is none other than the Tory
cused asked him who he thought he leader, Jean Charest, a former Mul­
was talking to, "the Prime Minis­ roney Cabinet Minister. I guess he
should know what constitutes a
ter?"
Although I can't help but smile at breach of Ministerial standards of
the flood of cartoons, one-liners and accountability and conduct, having
jokes circulating about "Teflon had to resign in 1990 himself for
Jean", every new disclosure of an­ calling a judge on a matter before
other "untruth" or broken promise the court. Of course, he only had to
by the Liberals only increases sit on the backbenches for a short
Canadians' contempt for politicians time before he was reinstated.
at all levels of government.
Shades of Moe Sihota!
Case in point, the recent capitula­
Have you noticed that lately the
tion of the Liberal government on national media have been falling all
the Mulroney lawsuit. It seems over themselves to place Mr.
there is not sufficient evidence of Charest front and centre in every
Mr. Mulroney's guilt, at least not at "national" news story while care­
this time. So, rather than jeopardize fully avoiding any mention of Re­
the ongoing investigation, taxpayers formers? Is is an intentional strat­
will generously pick up Brian's legal egy leading up to the next crucial
bills in addition to the government's. election? Why would they adopt
Reportedly, the total could run up­ such a policy?
wards of three million dollars.
Is it because, just as they did
Does anyone really believe during the Charlottetown Accord
charges will ever be laid in this when they pushed Mulroney's line
case? In fact, if the appointment of that "anyone who votes No is an en­
former PM Kim Campbell to her emy of Canada", the national media
Hollywood mansion is any indica­ has decided it again "knows" what's
tion, I'll wager there is a far better best for you? Maybe they should
chance PM Chretien will give Mul­ remember that, in 1992, 76.2% of

Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, January 19, 1997 2

Lets Talk Taxes
A weekly commentary by the low salaries. Indeed, former Pre­
Once the full effects of the tax
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
mier Mike Harcourt makes this free allowance are taken into ac­
Throwing Some Light on MLA point in his memoirs. In turth how­ count, MLAs pay is 1% below the
Pay - Part 1
ever, these so-called benefits were national average when compared to
Appointed by an all-party stand­ only a way of increasing compensa­ all other provinces, while cabinet
ing committee of the legislature, a tion while misleading the public and ministers are 3% above the national
five-member Citizens' Panel is cur­ avoiding the political backlash as­ average. In other words, election
rently reviewing MLA compensa­ sociated with more visible salary officials in British Columbia are not
tion and expenses. The Panel's rec­ increases.
contrary to popular belief, among
ommendations are expected to be
If the Citizens' Panel recom­ the lowest paid in the country.
completed by the end of this month. mends anything, it should be that
Transparency is important not
Hopefully, the Panel’s efforts will MLA compensation become trans­ just for taxpayers who haven't been
result in a comprehensive set of re­ parent. Professor Wally Fox-De­ receiving the straight goods for
forms. Currently, change only oc­ cent, who headed a similar commis­ decades, but also for elected offi­
curs when someone embarrasses sion in Manitoba, aptly summarized cials. Tax-free allowances, for ex­
MLAs into taking action. Like the point: "any system of remunera­ ample, shelter politicians from the
pointing out that upon leaving office tion for MLAs should be simple, effects of the tax decisions they im
MLAs could keep, as their personal straightforward, easily understand­ pose upon the public. Moving to a
property, all the taxpayer-provided able, fair and accountable". But the fully-taxable and transparent salary
office furnishings and equipment current system in B.C. is like some­ would mean that Premier Clark
from their constituency offices. thing cooked up by Stupich-type ac­ would be subject to the highes
marginal tax rate in North America
That was dropped in 1995. Or countants and Laxton-type lawyers.
pointing out that taxpayers were
And its not just pensions and Something he imposed upon the
contributing, on average, $5 for ev­ cleaning out the office — even public as Finance Minister, but is
ery $1 contributed by an MLA to something as simple as a salary is insulated from thanks to a special
their pension plan. The pension muddled in chicanery. Currently, tax break for politicians. Trans
plan, which was abolished in May MLAs receive a taxable "indem­ parency is the precursor and guiding
1996, didn't stop several departing nity" of $32,812 in addition to a principle to all other discussion
MLAs from walking away with mil­ "tax-free allowance" of $16,406 surrounding changes to MLA com
lions, but it did stop future MLAs which is equal to half the indemnity. pensation. More about this in nex
from robbing the treasury with the Politicians and commentators often week's column.
same vigour as their predecessors.
Troy Lanigan.
combine the two to imply that
It has been argued repeatedly that MLAs are paid a base salary of
pensions and benefits like the clean $49,218.
office policy compensated like the
You called it
clean office policy compensated for
Not true.
“COOL”
Any working British Columbian
Then you called it
with an income of $49,218 would
“a HABIT”
be required by law to pay $14,051
Now it's
in federal and provincial income
‘
an
ADDICTION
’’
the people in this riding voted No,
taxes. But since $16,406 of an
despite dire warnings from media
MLA's income is non-taxable, they
pundits.
only have to pay $7,418 on the
The media suggests polls indicate same income — 47% less than tax­
the decline of the Reform Party as payers earning the same income. In
more and more small "c" conserva­ effect, MLAs receive a $6,633 tax
tives return to the Tories. Well, I break.
It’s time to call it
don't know where they're conduct­
Anybody else would have to earn
ing these polls, but I know it's not in
$61,050 to receive the same after­
our riding. A TeleResearch poll
tax income as an MLA earning
BRITISH COLUMBIA
done here last September showed
$49,218. Cabinet Ministers, who
LUNG ASSOCIATION
just six percent of decided voters
currently earn $88,218 are really
Box 34009, Station D
would vote Tory - this in a con­
Vancouver, B.C. V6J 4M2
earning an equivalent of $107,176
stituency that was a Conservative
Phone: 1-800-665-LUNG
considering their generous tax
stronghold for 20 years.
break.
Obviously, people here are not
buying Mr. Charest's new and im­
proved Tory party. Despite their
TUMBLER RIDGE
promotion of Mr. Charest, even the
national media concedes they have
yet to uncover any new policy ini­
tiatives. One wonders, will the next
election be another popularity con­
The Tumbler Ridge Observer is published and printed by Peace
test or will it be fought on policy?

QUITS.

Observer

I believe Mr. Charest and his
Progressive Conservatives have a
lot of work ahead of them before
Canadians are going to begin to for­
give or forget the Mulroney era.
But rest assured, in order to try to
split the Reform vote, the national
media and the Liberal government
will do everything they can to con­
vince you to have a "short memory"
when it comes to voting Tory!

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, January 19, 1997 3

Art gallery opens
Tumbler show
By Cees Mond
Daily News Staff
Of People and Nature, the new
exhibit at the Dawson Creek Art
Gallery, provides a window into
Tumbler Ridge's landscape and its
people.
By means of two essentially dif­
ferent mediums, two Tumbler Ridge
artists, Ron Lukey and Denise
Linley, explore the balance of na­
ture to man and industry.
Linley's chalk, pen and ink,
acrylic and oil paintings depict na­
ture and animals of Tumbler Ridge's
surroundings. The uniqueness of
some of the works lies in the fact
she doesn't separate heavy industry
from the natural surroundings in
which it is placed. One notable
piece is a painting of deer grazing
with the majestic Rocky Mountains
in the background. From behind the
hills the impressive towers of
Quintette coal mine provide a
unique sense of co-existence.
"I wanted to show wildlife inter­
acting with the mine," says Linley.
"I'm interested in the mine, in the
way it fits in the landscape."
The Quintette mine has done a
remarkable job in preserving the
landscape and its wildlife, she says.
"I always say, 'if you want to see
wildlife, go to the mine.' Once I had
the opportunity to take a look at the
actual mining site. In the space of
two hours, I saw a black bear, an
elk, osprey, two cow moose with
three calves, and a grizzly with
cubs."
Though born and raised in
Vancouver, the mainly self-taught
artist Linley has lived in northern
B.C. since 1990, the last two years
in Tumbler Ridge.
Lukey, a resident of the mining
town since 12 years, is featured at

the show through high contrast
black and white photographs.
The Saskatchewan native, who
works at the Quintette mine as an
electrician, chose to have only his
pictures representing the various
facets of the mine and its people at
the exhibition.
It gives the viewer not only some
visual insights into the everyday
workings within the mine, but his
work may be the industry's strongest
promotional tool.
By photographing interesting
looking rock formations with large
equipment working in the fore­
ground, Lukey manages to put some
poetry into the industry.
The way Lukey pictures his co­
workers, with mining equipment in
the background, gives the subjects a
sense of pride and makes the
powerful features of the mine come
alive.
"A lot of people have worked 10
or 15 years at the mine, and yet
have no (photographic) record of
Dawson Creek Art Gallery visitors had a chance to talk to the
their work," says Lukey. "There are
artists Ron Lukey (left) and Denise Linley (right). The Tumbler
lots of great pictures out there."
Ridge artists’ exhibition, Of People and Nature, runs until Jan. 26.
With a wide angle lens, he creeps
(Photo by Cees Mond)
up close to the subject while still
capturing as much of the back­
ground as possible, thus blending in
the people in their environment in­
stead of separating the two.
Lukey, who learned about pho­
tography as a child in his father's
camera/photo business, only started
to become interested again in the
A cross-country ski race in younger and 2 km for 8 to 13 years
I would like to opportunity to
medium after the birth of his first
Tumbler Ridge? Yes, the Wolver­ of age. The cost is only $10 for
recognize the volunteer efforts of
child, six years ago.
ine Nordic and Mountain Society adults and $5 for juniors. The Club
The exhibition will remain at the Josee Gagnon. Josee is the Secre­ (i.e. the Tumbler Ridge Cross- House will be open for refresh­
Dawson Creek Art Gallery until tary of the ICEMEN Hockey Club. Country Ski Club) is holding its ments, both for participants and for
Jan. 26 and can be viewed during Her responsibilities include every­ first race. The Ridge Ramble cross­ those who just want to come down
regular gallery hours, Tuesday to thing and anything that has to do country ski race will be held on Sat­ and see what it is all about. Race
Saturday from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. with the operation of the organiza­ urday, February 8, 1997 on the time is 11 AM, with the awards pre­
tion. She assists in promoting the
and from 1 to 5 p.m.
groomed trails around and beyond sentation to follow.
Club, answering inquiries, arranging
the golf course. The recreational
For more information on the race
ice times, seeing to travel needs,
event is 7 km long and the racing or to obtain a registration form,
maintaining the books, organizing
event is 20 km. There will also be a please contact Birgit Sharman (242other volunteers in their responsibil­
race for the young ones, with dis­ 4860), Al Tattersall (242-4940) or
ities, and any other requirements to
tances of 1 km for 7 years and Charles Helm (242-3984).
keep the team operational.
Recently she was a key figure in
getting Tiger Williams to come to
The British Columbia govern­ dividual outside of the sport organi­ town in support of the leagues Allment is working with provincial zation to whom children, youth and Star Game. An event which was by
sport organizations to ensure that parents can go when harassment or far and away a great success, and a
• applying an extra coat for more protection
Reuse it by:
•storing it safely for later touch-ups
sexual harassment and abuse poli­ abuse takes place. I'm also looking big boost to our community.
Thanks to all the contributions of
• giving it to a friend or neighbour
cies and procedures are in place to at the feasibility of a 1-800 number
protect children and youth involved to field inquiries from individuals all the volunteers who invested their
If you can't reuse your leftover paint,
in sports, Sports Minister Jan who have been victims of harass­ time in the ICEMEN Hockey Club.
dispose
of
it
responsibly at your local PCA-authorized depot:
The
next
community
to
host
the
AllPullinger announced Jan. 10.
ment or abuse. Officials in gov­
Star
Game
will
have
to
put
up
quite
Pullinger's announcement follows ernment and within provincial sport
M.R. Maintenance
the conviction of Graham James, a organizations have been thinking an effort to match the show that the
115 Commercial Drive, Tumbler Ridge
former junior hockey coach in Swift hard and diligently to address these ICEMEN organization displayed.
Phone: 242-3124
Current, for sexually abusing two of issues for some time and I have The ICEMEN provide an opportu­
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm
his players.
asked them to focus and accelerate nity for the people of our commu­
For more information, contact your local paint retailer
"This government won't tolerate their efforts to ensure that children nity to see Junior Hockey. Josee
or call 1-800-505-0139.
and
all
the
other
community
volunthis type of behaviour," she said. and youth can participate in sports
"This is another step we are taking in a safe and ethical environment teers deserve a big pat on the back
No marine anti-fouling, automotive
to protect children in this province. and that there are places they can for all their efforts.
or industrial paints, please. Voluntary
limit of 10 containers per visit.
Thank you Josee for adding to the B.C. Paint Care Association
I also want provincial sport organi­ turn to when abusive incidents oc­
Representing over 95% of B.C.’s paint industry
Maximum container size: 20 litres.
quality
of
life
in
our
community.
zations to designate a qualified in­ cur."

Volunteer
Ridge Ramble cross
of the Week country Ski Race

More protection
for Children in sport

Leftover Household Paint?

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, January 19, 1997 4

Tags Has Winners
earning 30 litres of free fuel. They
also had a special draw for a huge
teddy bear won by Jim Charlebois.
And another special draw of a
trip for two to Las Vegas. This trip
included air fare round trip from
Edmonton to Las Vegas, three
nights stay in a hotel in Las Vegas.
The contest was sponsored by
Uniglobe Travel and Husky Oil.
For customers they ran a promo­ The trip here was won by Donald
tion of free gas with a lot of winners Dill.

Last month Tags Food & Gas had
a number of draws with some really
great prizes to be won. For their
employees they had a draw for a trip
for two to Grande Prairie, a meal at
LaProvence, and a night in the
Grande Prairie Inn, with two tickets
to a movie to cap of the fun. The
draw was won by Tina.

New Books
at the Library
Legal and Business Books:
Complete Guide to Canadian
Universities; Family Trusts for tax
and estate planning; So you wanna
buy a car; Start and run a profitable
mail-order business; Start and run a
profitable tour guiding business;
Study smarter, not harder; Trade se­
crets; Aboriginal issues today; Fight
that ticket in British Columbia; Liv­
ing together contract; Have you got
what it takes?; No B.S. time man­
agement; Out of work? Get into
business; Start and run a profitable
craft business; Start and run a prof­

itable student-run business; Better
book for getting hired; Please listen
to me!; Canadian G/T international
adoptions.
Videos: Santa and the Three
bears; Jingle Bell Christmas; Willy
Wonka and the Chocolate Factory;
Wind in the Willows; Barney's once
upon a time; The Snowman; Goose­
bumps: Stay out of the Basement;
Goosebumps: A night in terror
tower; All Dogs go to Heaven 2;
Introduction to the Internet; Scor­
ing: A story about date rape.

Tags Food & Gas winner of trip for two to Las Vegas, Donald Dill
receiving his prize from Brenda Leslie.

Kids Fun

How can you change a piece of
chocolate into a vegetable? You
toss it into the air and it comes
down squash.
If corns have ears and potatoes
have eyes, what do chocolates
have? Each other.
What did the snake give his
Monday: 3:30 Men in Recovery of Battering, Support Group at the TR
girlfriend on their first date? A
Alcohol & Drug Counselling Office.
good-night hiss.
Tuesday: 8 PM Therapy Group at TR Alcohol & Drug Counselling Office.
Grow sprouts in an eggshell:
Tuesdays: Support Group for Women who are, or have been, in abusive •
You’ll need: 1 empty eggshell with
relationships. Call Bonnie at 242-4215 for more information.
Tuesdays: TR Women's Friendship Circle meets every second Tuesday of top 1/4 broken off, 1 egg cup or
small napkin ring, 3 damp cotton
the month at the Library at 7 PM.
Wednesday: 12 PM at the Salvation Army there are A.A. meetings for balls, 1/8 teaspoon alfalfa seeds,
fine-tipped felt markers. Set the
family members, relatives, friends, etc.
Wednesday: New Life Assembly, 275 Murray, Bible Study - Book of empty eggshell in egg cup or napkin
ring. Draw a face on the eggshell
Hebrews.
with coloured markers (a child's
The second Wednesday of the month, An Asthma Support Group, 7 PM in
self-portrait is especially fun), and
the Health Centre's Board Room.
Wednesday: Parents of Special Needs Children Support Group, January 8/ set the eggshell in egg cup or napkin
ring. Place damp cotton balls inside
97, 7:30 PM, TR Counselling Office Meeting Room.
Wednesday: AA meetings at 1:30 in the Board Room of the TR Coun­ eggshell. Sprinkle seeds over the
cotton and keep cotton damp. In
seling Office.
two or three days, the seeds will be­
Thursday: Women's Support Group for adult survivors of childhood sexual
gin to sprout. Put in a sunny spot.
abuse. Call Bonnie at 242-4215 for more information.
Thursday: N.A. Therapy Group at Alcohol & Drug Counselling Office 8 As the seeds grow, the children can
give their egg friend a 'hair' cut.
PM.
Thursday: The Narcotics Anonymous Group Meeting nights will now be Sprinkle the nutritious clippings on
every Thursday at 4 PM in the TR Counseling Office Meeting Room. a salad or add to a sandwich at
lunch time.
These are closed meetings.
Activity from: Prime Time To­
Sunday: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sacrament
gether
with Kids by Donna Erickson
meeting 10 AM to 1 PM, Community Centre Room 4 & 3 for Sacrament,
1, 3 & Library for other meetings, visitors welcome. Branch President: and Discovery Press.
Jokes from: 101 Valentine Jokes
Wayne Merrick.
St. Pauls: (Presbyterian, Anglican, United and Lutheran) Church is back by Pat Brigandi
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 9:30 AM, Worship Services 11 AM and 7 PM.
For more information contact Pastor John Cuyler at 242-3421.

Community Calendar

Kids & Tobacco
it's a crime.

Recipes to Remember

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1/4 cup grated tasty cheese
1 tablespoon self-raising flour
1/3 cup milk
2-340 ml cans asparagus spears, drained
paprika
Heat butter in pan; add onion and cook, stirring until onion is soft. Stir
in garlic and bread crumbs. Press evenly over base of 25 centimeter
quiche dish. Blend or process combined eggs, sour cream, cheeses, flour
and milk until smooth. Pour slowly into quiche dish. Top with asparagus;
sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake in moderate oven for 35 minutes or
until set.
From: From Our Kitchen to Yours, District of Tumbler Ridge Chamber
of Commerce and Friends Cookbook.

TR This Week
Tuesday, Tuesday Internet Ses­
sion Genealogy, 7 PM in the Li­
brary.
Tuesday, Regular meeting of
Tumbler Ridge Council, 7 Pm in
Town Hall.
Tuesday, TR TKD AGM 8 PM
Rm 1, Community Centre everyone
welcome.
Wednesday, First Nations Stories
and Crafts, all ages 3 PM at the Li­
brary.
Wednesday, Systematic Training
for Effective Parenting (STEP)
course starts at Northern Lights
College.
Thursday, No Me 'N You Play­
time, Court instead.
Friday to Thursday, TRSS
Provincial exams.

Friday, BINGO night at the
Community Centre.
Friday to Sunday, PeeWee
Hockey Tournament in TR, check
out game times and root on your
team!
Saturday, Adult Genealogy
Workshop, Tracing Your Roots,
Beginning a Family History, 1 PM
at the Library.
Saturday, Wolverine Hut Warm­
ing Family Picnic, official opening
of the new hut and trails starting at
the TR Golf Course, contact Birgit
Sharman at 242-4860. Leaves the
Golf Course at 11 AM and ski to
Lost Haven for a warm up meal.
Sunday, TR ICEMEN vs. Grande
Prairie 3:45 PM at the Arena.

THE OBSERVER

Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, January 19, 1997 5

From Council
This letter was received by our
Council and appeared in the last
Council package.
Dear Mayor Kealy and Council­
ors:
I am writing to you today regardng a matter of serious concern to
people throughout this province.
As I am sure you are aware, this
government has recently taken acion to cut the provincial share of
he municipal grants by, in some
cases, up to 60%. This action is a
direction violation of Section 2 of
he Local Governments Grants Act,
which prohibits the government
om reducing grants in an one fisfr
cal year by more than 2% of the
previous year's grant.
It is apparent that this government, having tabled a fraudulent
budget, is now enacting policy that
violates the laws of the Province. I
have enclosed, for your information,

the letter which I wrote to Lieu­
tenant-Governor Garde Gardom. I
have urged him to recall the Legis­
lature so the appropriate amending
legislation can be brought forward
and debated, thus allowing both the
elected officials and the public a
chance to hear discussion about and
propose changes to this new grants
scheme.
I urge you to express to the Pre­
mier your outrage about the illegal
and undemocratic actions of his
government. I am most interested
in any information or opinions you
may have on how this issue will ef­
fect your community. Please do
not hesitate to write or phone my of­
fice in Victoria.
Sincerely,
Gordon F.D. Wilson, MLA,
Leader, Progressive Democratic Al­
liance.

Acting Mayor Anne White and Economic Development Officer Sue
Kenny at the All Star Banquet and Auction last Saturday.

ouncil Grants
C
The Chamber of Commerce will
receive a 1997 Operating Grant in
the amount of $9,704 based on 60%
of the previous year's business lienses collected by the District.
’he District will sign a "fee for
service" contract with the Chamber
of Commerce.
The Tumbler Ridge Library Association to receive its 1997 operat­
ig grant in the amount of $87,070
kid in quarterly installments and a
5,000 capital grant released upon
receipt of invoices.
The Tumbler Ridge Youth Serices to receive a 1997 operating
rant in the amount of $48,000 paid
1 quarterly installments.
The Tumbler Ridge grad reunion
receive a 1997 grant equivalent to

the rental of the curling rink in the
summer of 1997 for an amount not
to exceed $400.
The Citizens on Patrol organiza­
tion to receive a 1997 grant in the
amount of $1,040.
The Parents of the Air Cadets are
to receive a 1997 grant in the
amount of $500 to be applied to the
operations of the vehicles and to be
released immediately.
The Tumbler Ridge Parks and
Recreation Commission to receive a
1997 grant in the amount of $8,000
which is to be allocated as per their
mandate and that they will also have
$1,610 to use for travel and $660 to
use for office supplies and advertis­
ing.

Alcoholism, chronic and usually
progressive illness involving the ex­
cessive inappropriate ingestion of
ethyl alcohol, whether in the form
of familiar alcoholic beverages or as
a constituent of other substances.
Alcoholism is thought to arise from
a combination of a wide range of
physiological, psychological, social
and genetic factors. It is character­
ized by an emotional and often
physical dependence on alcohol,
and it frequently leads to brain
damage or early death.
Some 10% of the adult drinkers
in the US and Canada are consid-

Book Review
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ow he spends his time tucking
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Capitol Hill. To his assistant, Gina
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d sad. But when a series of
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tients. Gina finds herself drawn
to a frightening plot that might
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argery's
P
ond Open

M

Margery's Pond is now open
gain for your outdoor ice-skating
njoyment.
Located at the
onkman Park RV Campground
near the ball diamonds). Free skatig till spring.

The Library
has winners.

Tumbler Ridge
Counselling Office
ered alcoholics or at least they
experience drinking problems to
some degree. More males than
females are affected, but drinking
among the young and among
women is increasing. Consumption
of alcohol is apparently on the rise
in the United States, countries of the
former Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics and many European
nations. This is paralleled by
growing evidence of increasing
numbers of alchol-related problems
in other nations, including the Third
World.

The Library's short story contest,
"It happened at the Library", that
was run last fall and ended on De­
cember 31 has its winners. First
place, and $75 goes to Joenelle
Zimmer, second place and $50 goes
to Billy Chiam and third place and
$25 goes to Dale Cope.
The Library would like to thank
their judges and everyone that en­
tered.

Winner
The winner of the January 11,
Win Your Groceries for FREE at
ShopEasy Foods was D. Gies, with
$46.86 worth of FREE Food.
Congratulations!

DISTRICT OF TUMBLER RIDGE
PUBLIC NOTICE
DISTRICT OF TUMBLER RIDGE
RECREATION, PARKS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
Two Council-appointed positions are vacant on the
Recreation, Parks and Culture Commission, for the two
year term beginning January 1, 1997 and expiring on
December 31, 1998.
Interested individuals who wish to be considered for
appointment to the commission should apply by 4:00 pm
on the 30th day of January, 1997 to:
Mayor and Council
District of Tumbler Ridge
c/o Norma Everett, Clerk
305 Founders Street
Box 100
Tumbler Ridge, BC
V0C 2W0

1997 Dog
1997 Dog Tags can be
picked up at Town Hall
Monday - Friday
8:00 am -12:00 pm &
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, January 19, 1997 6

8 Personals

Classifieds TumblerRidgOsv
36 Miscellaneous

ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
Meets the following
afternoon in Tumbler
Ridge at 1:30 p.m.,
Wednesdays in the
TR Counselling Office
Board Room.

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.
36

CTFN

FOR SALE

Is it Legal?

Meets every Thursday at
4 p.m in TR Counselling
Board Room.

A Weekly article submitted by
Muriel Fenton, Legal Services Soci­
ety
Your Credit Bureau File
Would you like to know what is
in your file at the Credit Bureau?
The Credit Reporting Act gives you
the right to know and to make cor­
rections.
If you look in the yellow pages
under Credit Reporting Agencies
you will find the following number
for the Credit Bureau: 1-800-5655390. This is the Credit Bureau of
Vancouver and they are the branch
of Equifax which covers our area.
You can request that the Credit Bu­
reau read your file to you after you
properly identify yourself. If you
want a copy of the file, you will
have to send them a letter which has
been witnessed by a commissioner
of oaths or notary public which es­
tablishes your identity. They are
also required to disclose the names
of all people who have received a
report within the preceding 12
months together with copies of the
reports provided to them.
When are entries in your file
erased? Entries in your file are au­
tomatically erased after six years
but this may vary depending on the
type of activity on the debt. You
are best to check this with the Credit
Bureau.
Who has access to your file? A
report on your credit can by given
only to persons who have a direct
business involvement. This in­
cludes landlords and employers.
Before they may obtain a report,
they must have your consent in writ­
ing or notify you by mail within 3

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

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

cn/nc

Since 1930

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!

Canadian Hemophilia
We’re all related

1989 Chrysler Dynasty
4 door, V6, front wheel drive
fully loaded, 130,000 km.
Excellent condition.
Must Sell. $4,900 OBO

January 28, Internet Session at the Library, Employment Opportunities
pm.

January 28, Introduction to German Northern Lights College.
January 28, No Me 'N You Playtime, Court instead.
January 28, Keyboarding classes start at Northern Lights College.
January 28, Bookkeeping Basics start at Northern Lights College.
January 28, Bookkeeping Intermediate starts at Northern Lights College.
Call 242-4496
January 29, Wednesday Club presents Those Amazing Animals, all ages.
PM at the Library.
January 29, and Feb. 5, Understanding Normal Nutrition at Northern
Lights College.
Classifieds Do
January 30, end of Semester One for TRSS students.
Get Results
January 30, Internet Session for Teens- Education, 7 PM at the Library.
January 31, Non-instructional day, no school.
January 31, Defensive Driving course Northern Lights College.
January 31, Sleepover at the Community Centre, 4:30 PM to 10 AM.
January 31, Travels to Warm Climes with Anne LeBlanc, 7 PM at the
Library.
days of receiving the report.
Correcting your File: Suppose January 31, Superhost program at Northern Lights College.
you have a good reason why a debt February 1, Toy Day!!!, 1:30 to 3:30 at the Aquatic Centre.
has not been paid, for instance, the February 1 and 15, Thai Cooking at Northern Lights College.
book you ordered did not arrive but February 3, and 5, Family Computing at Northern Lights College.
the bill did. You may take the fol­ February 3, Harassment in the Workplace Northern Lights College.
lowing steps: 1) You have the right February 4, Internet Session, Family 7 PM at the Library.
to send an explanation in writing February 4, Taoist Tai Chi classes start, contact Northern Lights College.
(try to keep it under 50 words). February 4, Regular meeting of Town Council 7 PM in Town Hall
This statement must be given to everyone welcome.
anyone who obtains a report in the February 7, Chinese New Year, welcome in the Year of the Ox!
future. 2) You also have the right to February 7, Dream Catchers Northern Lights College.
dispute in writing any information February 7, BINGO at the Community Centre.
in your file (try to keep it under 50 February 8, Chocolates for My Valentine at Northern Lights College.
words). The Credit Bureau then has February 8, Tumbler Ridge Loppet, a 7 k fun race, 20 k racing distances
an obligation to investigate and use k kids fun race, contact Birgit Sharma 242-4860. Starts at 11 AM at the
its best efforts to confirm the dis­ Golf Course. 1.25 for Rabbits and 20 kms for racing adults.
puted information. Again, this February 10, TREAT meeting at 7:30 PM in the school staff room
it
statement must be included in your everyone welcome.
report in the future. 3) Ask the February 12, Wednesday Club presents Cupid's Arrows, all ages, 3 PM
Credit Bureau to report back to you the Library.
as to the outcome of their investiga­ February 12, 7:30 Am at the TR Inn Lounge Chamber of Comment
tion. 4) If you are not satisfied with Meeting. All members welcome.
the outcome, you can contact the February 13, Teen's Internet Session, Teen News 7 PM in the Library.
Debtor Assistance Branch of Con­ February 14, report cards issued for TRSS students.
sumer Affairs which licenses the February 14, Introduction to the Internet at Northern Lights College.
Credit Bureau by calling Enquiry February 14, TR ICEMEN vs. Dawson Creek 8 PM at the Arena.
BC at 1-800-663-7867 and asking February 15, TR ICEMEN vs. Grande Prairie 8 PM at the Arena.
for 387-1747. They have a broad February 18, Photography workshop for Teens, Limited Registration
range of investigative powers and if sign up early, 7 PM in the Library.
they find in your favour they can February 18, Regular Tumbler Ridge Council meeting in Town Hall at
order the Credit Bureau to amend PM.
your file. 5) If you file is amended, February 20, Teen's Internet Session, Teen's Choice, 7 PM in Library.
the Credit Bureau must provide no­ February 21, BINGO at the Community Centre by TRMYFA.
tification of the amendment to every February 21-23, Mens and Ladies Open Bonspiel.
person to whom a report was given February 21, TR ICEMEN vs. Sexsmith 8 PM at the Arena.
within one year before the amend­ February 22, Shareware and Children Northern Lights College.
February 22-23, Annual outing to Gwillim Lake for the Wolverine Nor
ment.
If you are having problems with and Moutain Society. Ski the trails to Gwillim, spend the night at
debt, consumer, landlord/ tenant, Educational Camp, and learn to ice-climb!
family, criminal, welfare, U.I.C., February 23, TR ICEMEN vs. Slave Lake 3:15 PM at the Arena.
.
pensions, small claims, W.C.B., February 24, Homebased Business Links Internet Session at the Library
etc., call Legal Services at 782- PM.
February 26, Wednesday Club presents Simply Science, 3 PM in
7366.
Library.
February 27, interim report cards out for Term 3 for TRSS students.
February 28, Sleepover at the Community Centre, 4:30 PM to 10 AM. 1
March 3, and 5, Children and the Internet Northern Lights College.
March 4 and 5, Early dismissal for students for Parent-Teacher
conferences.

NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS (N.A.)

11 Announcements

Upcoming Events

41 Cars & Trucks

Society
by blood.

NC

Please, Slow Down.

Road
Sense

THE OBSERVER

Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday January 19, 1997 7

996 Customer Service Award
1
The Tumbler Ridge Chamber of
mmerce presented Carol
Co
Wi
lliams, owner of Williams
Va
riety and Sears Agency with the
1996 Customer Service Award.
Carol has been providing Tumbler
Ridge residents with a friendly
Sm
ile, a kind ear and good service
rfo approximately 8 years.
Cu
stomers
who completed the
rvey
for Williams Variety
su
co
mmented
on the good prices,
fri
endly
service and the fact that
Carol - goes that extra mile!
The Chamber would like to thank

all businesses who promoted the
project and the 217 customers who
took the time to complete the sur­
vey. Those who completed the sur­
vey were generally very pleased
with the quality of service provided
by our merchants.
Other information was also com­
piled from the questionnaire. The
majority of the respondents indi­
cated that a larger portion of shop­
ping dollars would be spent in
Tumbler Ridge if there was a movie
theatre, case lots/grocery sales,
children's clothing and shoes and a

ibrary Corner
L
Dick Francis Comeback
British Home Office Secretary
Peter Darwin was hoping for a few
eeks off before starting his next
assignment at Whitehall. While
siting a friend in Miami he meets
couple Vicky and Greg off to meet
er daughter and fiancee in
Gloucestershire, England, Peter's
home town. Peter comes along to
help out when Vicky and Greg are
mugged just before leaving for Eng-

land. Peter then meets future sonin-law Ken, a vet, whom Peter's
mother was very fond of Ken's fa­
ther, Kenny. Ken's having a prob­
lem with dead horses, it seems that
the majority of his patients are dy­
ing and Peter is out to find out why.
With a string of valuable racehorses
winding up dead and the police and
racing commission unable to inter­
vene it is up to Peter Darwin to find
out what is going on in is old home
town.

greater selection of men's and wom­
en's clothing. There was no strong
indication which is of more impor­
tance when shopping but price had a
slight edge over service, selection or
quality. Respondents indicated that
selection and price are the prime
reasons for shopping out of town.
The survey clearly indicated that no
particular day is the primary shop­
ping day and the majority of re­
spondents did not answer whether
they were satisfied with store hours.
A complete summary of the data
is available at the Chamber office.

Birth
Announcement
Harley and Joanne Harrasyn are
proud to announce the arrival of
Todd Ellis Harrasyn. Born on De­
cember 19, 1996 weighing in at 8
pounds, 10 ounces and 20 inches
long at 8:23 AM. A little brother
for Gregory and Janiene.

Carol Williams, Chamber of Commerce winner
for the Best Businessman.

Tumbler Ridge Business Directory

Council Notes
The.
of of Council
The regular
regular meeting
meeting
Council
Councillor White: In New Busias held on January 7 at 7 PM with ness.
l members present. The minutes
Councillor Grover: Issue brought
of the last regular meeting of Decemberto my attention, snowmobiles, Pub­
17 were accepted as presented lic Works will discuss and
. Correspondence for discusion RidgeRiders Snowmobile Club.
Councillor Lee: Attended Cham­
Deputy City Clerk, City of Vancouver ber of Commerce . Infrastructure
, concerning gambling in the Program from federal government
Province of British Columbia and see if we can make use of it.
destination of a casino.
Councillor Baron: No.
Councillor Dall asked that Council
Councillor Corkan: Attended
support this and that the provincial three meetings, Youth Council ac­
Government should be following tively looking for new coordinator.
Protocol.
Two letters PRM meeting Jan. 30.
Don G. Roberts, District Manager Select Standing Committee Aborig­
, Peace Liard District, requesting inal Affairs meeting in Fort St. John
a letter of support with the pro­ Feb. 20. Thank staff all their time
ps list between FRBC and Peace on budget.
ard District. Councillor White
Mayor Kealy: Thank everyone
ked Council to send a letter of again for all help on budget. Youth
su
pport. Councillor Dall said that Services Motion appoint Councillor
some of the work will be done at Corkan to Board as Liaison. RD
Gwillim Lake and Monkman Park.
meeting on Thurs.
Correspondence for Information
New Business:
accepted.
Adoption of 1997 Provisional
Bylaws:
Budget, report of Treasurer.
District of Tumbler Ridge Bylaw Passed.
378, A Bylaw to Allow for
Administrator's Report.
Council Remuneration and Expense.
Schedule of Meetings.
First three readings.
Travel Expense Policy TR 2
Councillors' Business:
Amendment, report of Clerk.
Councillor Dall: Sorry missed Passed.
last meeting, flu. Regional Distri
1997 Council Approved Grants,
ct Report. Will be attending report of Treasurer.
newly Elected Officials Seminar in
Question and Answer Period. No
Fort St. John. Will be attending questions.
South Peace Area FRBC on Feb. 8.
The meeting was adjourned at
Budget meeting went well, Thanks 7:42 PM.
Staff and Leslie Ford.

Corlane Sporting Goods Ltd.

TR Children’s Centre Society
Pre-School - Ages 32 months to 5 years
Daycare - Ages 3 to 5 years with 2 spaces for
30 months to 36 months $2.50/hr

Call 242-4503
All New "Kids Club"

• HUNTING • FISHING • CAMPING •

1140-102 Ave., Dawson Creek

Ages 6 to 12 years $2.50/hr
Located at Claude Galibois School
Bus Service to Schools

Call 242-4419

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"Eat my Algae
John Bell
163 Wolverine
Box 1124
Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
V0C 2W0

Ph: (250) 242-4308

Call Kathleen FOR
782-4888

Carl Piper's CUSTOM MEAT CUTTING

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TR Wolverine Nordic Sk
Forest

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Columbia

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DISTRICT Murray River

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FOREST RENEWAL BC

TR The T
R Wolverine Nordic and
Mountain Society
and the District of Tumbler Ridge
invites you to

The Official Opening of the
NEW Lost Haven Ski Hut and
TR Wolverine Cross Country Ski Trails
Saturday, January 25, 1997 • 11:00 a.m.
Meet at the Golf course Parking Lot
Come out and enjoy a fun ski to the Lost Haven Ski Hut.
Enjoy a day with fellow ski enthusiasts.

Hot Chocolate & Hot Dogs and lots of fun ski stories!!!
The construction of the Lost Haven Ski Hut and
extension of the Wolverine Trails was administered
by the District of Tumbler Ridge, TR Wolverine Nordic
and Mountain Society, and the Ministry of Forests.
Funding was provided by Forest Renewal BC.

Everyone
Welcome