Volume 1 Premier Bennett sent a telegram to Mayor Mike Caisley on June 11 regard- ing the subject of major Tesource developments, particularly coal, which is a matter of widespread pub- ic interest in our province and has been the topic of considerable discussion ‘ad some controversy. Bennett stated, the members of Tumbler Ridge Council and the people of Tumbler Ridge and our province’s other coal-pro- ducing areas would wel- ‘come the opportunity to hear this issue aired fully ‘a first-hand basis. The Minister-of Interna- tional Trade, Science and Investment, Pat McGeer, has offered to debate the topic publicly with the Op- ‘position’s resource critic, Bob Williams, the member for Vancouver East, or the Leader of the Opposition, Bob Skelly, in every region of the province where coal development is or will be aking place. _ The Tumbler Ridge Community Arts Council is conducting a survey to identify areas of art interest in Tumbler Ridge. From this information, the Arts Council will be able to plan for the creation of new art groups and to offer workshops in a variety Riblerwidge Weeki Issue No. 3 oal debate in Tumbler Ridge Williams has indicated his willingness to partici- pate, and Bennett re- quested that Caisley extend an invitation to him _ or Skelly to join the Minister for a debate in Tumbler Ridge as the first of a series of such public discussions of this important topic. Bennett said he looks forward to Caisley’s assis- tance in providing a suit- able location and suggested alternate or multiple dates to ensure full participation _ by all concerned. Bennett believes a series of debates, starting in our community and continuing in other areas, such as Fernie, Elkford, Prince George, the Skeena area and the Mount Klappen region in the northwest, will-result in a clearer and better understanding of the whole question of coal de- velopment, not only in the communities and regions directly concerned, but across all British Columbia. 3 June 18, 1986 Record A40¢ Back row [I-r] Brenna Armsworthy, Vicky Anderson, Linda Angie Tiller, Jessica Pilon, Melanie Oakes, Samatha Mercer, Marcia Nielsen, Aline Quist, Agnes Otrinski, Jessica Marche, Jennifer Fisher. Front row-Trish Pehreila, Sharon Bye, Chris Baker, Trudy Piercey, Sandy Barry, Bs Miss by Nancy Perkins The Miss Teen Tumbler Ridge 1986 Pageant held June 6 was definitely the event of the season. This ‘year, the pageant moved to the Senior School Gym. Secondary Arts Council survey _ of disciplines. The questionnaire takes in a large scope of the arts to include photography, puppetry, sculpture, fabric arts and film making, as well as the more commonly thought of art forms. Those who have not re- ceived the questionnaire can pick up a copy at the Community Centre. The Arts Council would greatly appreciate your re- sponse to the question- naire. In this way, they will be better able to judge just what type of art forms or activities the citizens of Tumbler Ridge would like to participate in. [L-R] Connie McKay, Scarlet Richardson, Michelle Anderson, Cindy Foster, Kim Evin, mae Saciquin, Typmy, Gilles: “Michelle, Davies and Joy Dempsey are all smiles for the audience at the Miss Teen Tumbler Ridge Pageant last weekend. Over 500 residents at- tended the well-planned pageant. The gym _ was tastefully decorated in pas- tel flowers and decorations. Doug Beradine was the gracious host for the eve- ning. The judges, Dr. Hal Gunn, Donna Penner, Den- nis Millar, Claudine Rigby and Sgt. John Jack, who were seated directly in front of the stage, were well aware that they had their work cut out for them. For their first introduc- tion, each pageant contes- tant appeared on stage in their evening wear. Kim Campbell was on hand to grace the audience with her lovely voice on two occasions during the show. During the Next seg- ment, the contestants all modeled career wear, which had been provided by the Model Dress Shop in Fort St. John. They went on ‘to an aerobic routine, which had -been choreographed by Anna Donald and Carol Wall. The routine was strenuous, but all the girls performed well. The fitness finalists were Kim Evin, first place; Tina Walker. These are the young Brownies who just flew up to Guides. Patriquin, second; and Connie McKay, third. Each contestant did well in the talent segment. The talent was diverse, ranging from dancing, to singing, and monologue. It was evident that Tina Patriquin stole the audi- ence’s heart with her sign language to the song “‘You Light Up My Life.’’ She dedicated this to her young brother. The contestants were welcomed back to the sec- ond half of the pageant, once again in evening gowns. This time they were escorted to center stage by Constable Bill Hansen and Constable John Niznikow- ski. Both added a gallant touch in their red serge uniforms. The contestants individ- ually returned to the stage to receive their gift baskets, which were presented by young girls from Brownie Packs 1-2-3. Michelle voted Miss Congeniality by her peers. It was a happy moment as she accepted her banner and roses. _ Michelle Davies also came away as the pledge ballot winner. Again, more — Davies was ‘een Tumbler Ridge Pageant smiles and roses for Mich- elle. The long awaited an- nouncement of the finalists came at last. Kim Evin, Michelle Davies, and Tina Patriquin were chosen the top three girls. It took a long time for the judges to make their difficult deci- sion. For the contestants waiting on stage, it seemed like an eternity. The three finalists then answered impromptu ques- tions, which host Doug Beradine asked. Again, a long wait as the judges made their final decision. | Tina Patriquin was an- nounced second runner up, Michelle Davies, first run- ner up and Kim Evin took the crown. Kim will go on to represent Tumbler Ridge in the Miss Teen Canada Pageant in Toronto in 1987. No one had walked away with the crown. The deci- sion had been a difficult one for the judges, as all the girls had done very well. The development of each individual girl from the start of the pageant to the end.was excellent. It was evident that each had gained a great deal from the experience. = oes