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Volume 8, Number 07

February 16, 1997

Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

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OBSERVER

January 24 the TR Minnows
Swim Club was off to Grande
Prairie for a 3-day Swim Meet.
There were 10 members that partic­
ipated from our club.
We started out with transporation
problems due to the cold, but with
the support of everyone we took 4
of our own vehicles and arrived just
in time for the races to begin. As
the weekend got colder, it didn't
dampen our spirits. The swimmers
swam their best coming out with
Best Time ribbons in their events,
the team had a fun time supporting
each other, going out for a social

evening and managed to squeeze in
some shopping. We all had a safe
trip home.
Thanks to our chaperones Viola
Olah, Maria MacDonald, Shawna
Parker for doign a super job looking
after our swimmers.
Thanks to Nancy Gusland and
Mike Lott for attending and
supporting us, also.
Monday it was back to the pool
and more training for our next meet
in Prince George, April 18, 19 and
20.
All help is greatly appreciated.

TR Minnows Swim Team: (not in order) Danielle
Bern, Janice , Francesca Lott, Lori Parker, Nicole
Steele, Ericka Olah, Jasmyne Paterson, Mandy
Morgan, Emily Noakes, Kate Shelley, Sarah Walsh,

Nicole Gusman, Janelle Robertson. Absent were:
Jennifer Dueck, Erin McDonald, Janelle Zimmer,
Lloyd McDonald and Kevin Graham.

March 8 is International Women's Day
March 8 is International Women's
Day - a day when women and men
celebrate the contributions made by
women to society.
Whatever
women do - however and whenever
they choose to offer their skills,
whether in their homes or in their
communities, that work is valuable
and contributes to our community.
This day is a time to renew our en­
ergy and commitment to make
equality a reality for all women in
British Columbia.
International Women's Day is a
day of remembrance that was cre­
ated out of protest and political ac­
tion. It is a symbol for all those
who honour women's struggles to
improve their lives and recognizes
all efforts to better the lives of
women, both locally and globally.
From the beginning of the twen­
tieth century, many women in in­
dustrially-developing countries be­
gan entering the paid labour force.

These women were placed in jobs
with low wages, poor working con­
ditions and little or no chance of
improvement. It was these situa­
tions which led to industrial dis­
putes, involving both unionized and
non-unionized women workers. It
was their struggle that created
International Women's Day - the
year was 1910.
* March 8, 1857, women in the
garment and textile industry in New
York staged a demonstration in
protest of their low wages, 12 hour
working day, lack of equal pay and
the lack of the right to vote.
* International Women's Day was
celebrated for the first time in New
York City on March 8, 1907. It
honoured the thousands of women
involved in the numerous labour
strikes in the early twentieth century
in major centres such as Montreal,
Chicago, Philadelphia and New
York. These women rallied and

protested for the right to vote, de­
cent wages and an end to sweat
shops and child labour.
* In Germany in 1910, while at­
tending the Second International
Conference of Socialist Women,
Labour leader Clara Zetkin pro­
posed that March 8 be proclaimed
as International Women's Day in
memory of all women who had
struggled for equality. Women
from all 17 countries represented,
approved her proposal that a partic­
ular day be set aside each year to
remember women and their strug­
gles.
* After 1915, there were years of
occasional
observance
of
International Women's Day in
countries such as Spain and China.
North America didn't really cele­
brate International Women's Day
until the 1960's.
In 1977, a United Nations resolu­

tion was passed calling for all
countries of the world to celebrate a
day of women's rights and interna­
tional peace. March 8 was not
specifically designated in this reso­
lution, however many countries,
including Canada, have chosen to
observe the celebration on this day.
While the origin of International
Women's Day is drawn from more
than one historical event, one thing
is clear — International Women's
Day began as an acknowledgment
of women's struggles to make their
workplaces better. Today, it has
become a day of celebration of
women, all that they do, the accom­
plishments they have made, and to
honour those who continue to work
for change.
Adapted & Submitted by:
Women's Counseling Program, TR.
Family Support Society, program
funded by The Ministry of Women's
Equality.

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, February 16, 1997 2

MP Report

Pilot B.Ed. degree
project earns
by Jay Hill, MP for Prince
accolades
George - Peace River

The two-year joint University of
Alberta and Grande Prairie
Regional College pilot project has
registered as a success with all con­
cerned.
The program attracted strong stu­
dents who remained in good stand­
ing throughout the two years, one
student, Darlene Hedebrecht,
achieved the highest average of all
UA Education students (both cam­
puses) in the third year. Contact be­
tween students and schools in the
region has heightened support for
the project in the region.

If the first wo days are any indi­
cation, this spring's session of the
35th Parliament of Canada promises
to be very raucous indeed.
Following the seven week winter
break the opposition parties were
both eager to hold the Liberal gov­
ernment accountable for a growing
list of broken promises, botched in­
quiries and just plain bad decisions.
It is never by accident that gov­
ernments make some of their most
controversial decisions during the
summer and winter breaks when
they are not under intense daily
scrutiny from the opposition and the
BEAT THE ODDS media.
This recent break was no
exception with the Liberal capituON
alation to Mulroney on their inept
LUNG DISEASE
handling of the Airbus investigation
and their decision to shut down the
Arm yourself with
Somalia inquiry just when it was
the latest lung
getting close (finally) to holding
facts from
those at the top accountable.
the B.C.
The staggering cost of Royal
Lung
Commssions, studies, task forces,
Association.
inquiries, canceled contracts and
lawsuits seems unending. What
B.C. Lung Association
never ceases to amaze me is the
Box 34009, Station D
government's cavalier and callous
Vancouver, B.C. V6J4M2
(Advertising space donated by this publication) disregard for the millions of dollars
these decisions cost Canadian tax

payers. This is especially aggravat­
ing when they often ignore the long
awaited recommendations.
If there is one thing this Liberal
government will be particularly
noted for it's their "media manage­
ment". In a further attempt to de­
flect criticism and media attention
from the lack of accountability, in­
tegrity and responsibility; the
Finance Minister announced
February 18 as the date for what is
sure to be a good times, pre-election
budget.
Tuesday things became even
more volatile when Darrel Stinson,
Reform MP for Okanagon-Shuswap
had finally taken all the verbal
abuse he could stand, and crossed
the floor in the middle of his speech
to hold a Liberal backbencher to
task for his insults. That the Liberal
in question, John Cannis, later ex­
pressed complete shock that he
might face severe consequences for
his shouted taunt of "racist" is typi­
cal of old-style politicians who feel
they deserve immunity for anything
they may choose to say. While I
don't support physical action as a
means of settling an argument, in
this case I do support my colleague
since fortunately he stopped short of
an encounter with both Mr. Cannis

MLA Column
by Jack Weisgerber, Peace River
South
Recent provincial government
cut-backs aimed at deficit reduction
are affecting a range of government
services, but most of the attention is
naturally focusing on the critical is­
sues of health care and education.
While the reductions in the
Transporation and Highways budget
have serious implications for many
Peace region residents, these have
not recieved the same level of media
scrutiny. This lack of attention is
unfortunate because our region
appears to be burdened with far
more than its "fair-share" of cut
backs. For years I have been fight­
ing both in and out of the
Legislature to get the government to
deal with the continuing deteriora­
tion of our region's major highways
and main arterial roads. However,
today I will address two very spe­
cific local issues (1) maintenance of
our rural grid system and (2) snow­
plowing of rural driveways for se­
niors and disabled people.
Roads are an essential element in
most of our industrial activity as
forestry, the petroleum industry and
agriculture all rely heavily upon our
roads and highways for access and
movement of goods. Bigger trucks
and more usage have put tremen­
dous pressure on many of our roads
which haven't recieved the neces­

sary upgrading and regravelling.
Resource extraction activity also
generates tremendous revenues for
the province, but still we see little of
this money reinvested in our road
system.
Unfortunately, the
Province ignores the fact that our
road infrastructure needs to be im­
proved if local industry is to con­
tinue generating revenues. On some
roads the frequency of maintenance
is reduced and on 400 kilometres,
primarily in the North Rolla area,
routine maintenance has been elim­
inated entirely. Farmers are natu­
rally concerned about access to land
along these roads and to date there
has been a serious lack of satisfac­
tory answers. A large group of an­
gry farmers met in Rolla late last
fall and the BC Grain Producers
have written to the Minister of
Transportation and Higways to ex­
press their dissatisfaction with the
whole situation.
The Grain
Producers have proposed that fo­
rums be held in Dawson Creek and
Fort St. John to discuss the issues
and seek some resolutions.
In January, seniors and disabled
people living in rural areas were ad­
vised of a major policy change by
the Ministry of Transportation.
Driveways have traditionally been
snowplowed free of charge for these
folks by the maintenance contractor.
Effective January 27th, 1997 a users

fee of $10 will be charged and the
fee will increase to $20 in
November, 1997 and to $30 in
November 1998. The entire pro­
gram will then be discontinued on
April 15th, 1999. So much for Glen
Clark's promise of "no new taxes"!
Unfortunately the effect of this new
tax will very likely be to prema­
turely force more seniors and dis­
abled people out of their own homes
and into far more costly care. This
is particulary hard to accept when it
comes from a government that brags
about caring for people.
Most people recognize that gov­
ernments have to cut costs and in
many cases that means reductions in
services. There is, however, also an
obligation on government to provide
a basic level of service and to
ensure reasonably equal levels of
service across all regions of the
province. In the Peace we face se­
vere weather and long travel dis­
tances which make an adequate, de­
pendable transportation infrastruc­
ture essential. The bureacrats in
Victoria and Prince George making
these decisions fail to recognize that
very fundamental fact. I guess it is
up to you and especially me to make
sure these people do get the mes­
sage loud and clear and don’t leave
our region out in the cold.

and he would later have regretted.
I can tell you that Reformers are
reaching the outer limits of our pa­
tience with this particular label.
Whenever our political opponents
can think of no defence for their
points we're making (Stinson was
lambasting the government for its
early release policy for prisoners),
they inevitably revert to this label
and then wonder why we take of­
fence!
Less than two hours after the
Stinson-Cannis encounter, when I
rose to speak regarding this gov­
ernment's totally inadequate and
misguided justice policies, there
was a noticeable lack of the cus­
tomary heckling. But in a day full
of surprises, one more awaited me
at the end of my speech when a

Bloc member rose to con
about my being dressed in
Since for about the past 20 yea
some western MP's (from a
ties) have from time to time
jeans, and it is not against the House
of Commons rules, I was somewhat
surprised he took up the House'
time on such a trivial point.
I responded that I do not
denim out of any disrespect to
Parliament, and "that jeans are
accepted apparel for a lot of
ing
workpeople in the real world
Canada."
I suppose I could have added
at least the MP standing in my
is a loyal Canadian and not a
dedicated to the break-up of ur
country, but I guess that would
constitute name-calling, eh?

Editorial
by Kathy Cope
If you were in someone's wash­
room and saw a lot of empty alcohol
bottles around. You might jump to
the conclusion that they either did a
lot of entertaining or haven’t cleaned
up for ages or have a problem with
alcohol.
But, what if that large collection
of bottles was in a public wash­
room?
Then you might wonder why they
were there.
Not for the lack of being cleaned
up. That's for sure, things are com­
pletely cleaned every day.
Not because of a lot of entertain­
ing. Everything is always cleaned
up after such an event.
Maybe someone does have a
problem.
A definition of alcoholism is
(from
the
New
Standard
Encyclopedia): compulsive, habitual
excessive use of alcoholic drinks.
Thus an alcoholic is a person who is
unable to control his (her) use of al­
cohol without complete abstention.
C.A.A.D. (Community Against
Alcohol/ Drugs) results show that

an estimated 67% of our
school students have the h
percentage who have used but
al
cohol and drugs, spend most
allowance to buy alcohol and
lie to their parents about alcoholand
drug use and think their is alco-hol
and drug problem among
in our community (72%).
As parents we have watched
our children since their birth
have fed, clothed, and che
them. Through illnesses, acc
as they made friends and had
through school work that they h
problems with, tests, dentists
and the doctor. We care for
children and as some have
know they have problems with
cohol and drugs and it is up tousto
help them or to get them the he
they need. And to be there
struggle to a life withouthe
crutches of alcohol and drugs
The next meeting of C.A. D
meeting will be held on February
at 10 AM in room 1
Community Centre and everyon
welcome to attend.

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, February 16, 1997 3

Ridge Ramble Cross Country Ski Race
The first annual Ridge Ramble
Cross country ski race on February
th was a success! A total of 29
ra
cers took part, and the course
conditions were excellent. The
weather could not have been better.
either. There were lots of spectators
enjoying the soup, hot dogs, and
cappuccino in the Club House
after the race. Results of the race
w
ere:
8-13 years: Boys; 1st place C
aleb Bernadet, 2nd place - Dillon

Rochon.

Girls; 1st place - Jael Rochon.
7 years & under: Boys; 1st place
- Mark Turner, 2nd - Daniel Helm,
3rd - Allistair Morgan.
Girls; 1st - Lindsay Tattersall
6 km race: Men; 1st - Nathan
Bernadet (30:14), 2nd - Hugues
O’Neil, 3rd - Fred Walkley
Ladies; 1st - Birgit Sharman
(29:29) 2nd - Sue Bonham-Carter,
3rd - Lucinda Lindsay.
15 km Race: Men; 1st - Al
Tattersall (70:28), 2nd - Kevin
Sharman, 3rd - Fritz Helbig.

Northwest Junior Hockey
February 2/ 97 Vince Corno Statistician
Team
GP
W
Slave Lake Wolves
23
19
Sexsmith Vipers
24
15
Fort St. John Huskies
24
15
Grande Prairie Wheelers
23
8
Dawson Creek Raiders
22
6
Tumbler Ridge Icemen
23
3
Jan. 31
Feb. 1
Dawson Creek 9
Tumbler Ridge 2
Fort St. John 4
Slave Lake 13
Fort St. John 5
Grande Prairie 5
Dawson Creek 4
Sexsmith
10

Ladies; 1st - Linda Helm (70:21),
2nd - Frances Hall.
Anyone who is interested in the
Bear Mountain ski race in Dawson
Creek on February 22nd can contact
Frances Hall at 782-3970.
Due to the icy conditions
recently, a fresh ski track was
groomed around the golf course
fairway loop and this trail is still in
great condition. There is still lots of
time left this winter to try it out.
Thanks to all of the volunteers and
sponsors for the race.

League Stats
L
4
7
8
12
16
18

T
Home
0
14-1-0
2
10-3-0
1
9-2-0
3
4-2-3
0
4-7-0
2
2-8-1
Feb. 2
Fort St. John 4
Slave Lake 8
Sexsmith 7
Grande Prairie 7

Away PIM
5-3-0
1278
5-4-2
933
6-6-1
1072
4-10-0 1067
2-9-0
857
1-10-1 1209

PTS
38
32
31
19
12
8

GW
4
1
5
0
2
3
2
0
3
3

PTS
77
57
55
54
49
46
43
40
38
36

Top Scorers in NWJHL
Team
S1
FSJ
SS
GP
GP
FSJ
SL
FSJ
SS
SL

No.
21
6
11
12
7
17
14
10
14
18

Player's
Ryan Dierker
Tim Hadland
Tim MacDonald
Jordan Bombier
Robin Testowich
Brian Krushell
Jason Green
Winston Apsassin
Scott Roessler
Dion Poitras

GP
23
24
24
18
21
24
20
22
24
22

G
42
14
23
29
18
19
26
19
16
16

A
35
43
32
25
31
27
17
21
22
20

PIM
66
60
82
6
46
51
32
32
18
91

T Hockey players Earn Fourth in Northern BC
R
Winter Games
The 1997 Northern BC Winter
Games had a winner for our area.
the Minor Hockey division a
team consisting of: Bryan
Boudreau, Chris Chapman, Scott

Chapman, Michael Clarke, Chris
Corno, Michael Dufresne, Brandon
Dunn, Randy Goodman, Brandon
Head, Wayne Hryniuk, Callum
LaPrairie, Chris MacEachern, Derek

t6h Annual Cody Vanier
Memorial Tournament
Starting Friday night, Feb. 7, and
continuing on through Sunday the
6tth Annual Cody Vanier Memorial
Hockey Tournament took place
th teams from: Chetwynd, Fort
John, Dawson Creek and
mbler Ridge. With eight teams
Tu
playing in 13 games it made for a
great weekend of hockey fun.
Tumbler Ridge Red Hawks: Scott
eland, Phillip Hayden, Ryan
ead, Reggie Kirkpatrick, Brian
utzy, Ryan LaPrairie, Colin

Lukey, Kegan McIssac, Tyler
Melski, Levon Pearson, Patrick
Pearson, Michael Prosser, Shawn
Van Kalkeren and Spencer Wilson
with coach - Stu Cleland.
T.R. Rockies: Dylan Harcus,
Taylor Morash, Spencer Goodman,
Daryl Estabrooks, Mitchell Mann,
Rylan Edward, Guy Gillingham,
Jordan Pittman, Jeffery Strang,
Jordan Stanek, Riley Muise and
Chris Fowlow, with coach - Dean
Connelly.

Robertson, Stewart Ross, Matthew
Sheardown, Kristopher Swanson,
Bruce Taylor, Tyson Thorne, Terry
Wheeler and Adam MacEachern
earned Fourth at the Northern BC
Winter Games.

Marjories
pond
Just a reminder that Marjories Ice
rink is open again this winter to the
public of Tumbler Ridge.
Clay has made the rink larger this
year and keeps the rink flooded and
cleaned on a regular basis for you to
enjoy! We are located at the en­
trance to the Monkman Way R.V.
Park. So bring your family and
friends out for some out door fun!

Alister Morgan, one of the young skiers in the First Tumbler Ridge CrossCountry Ski Races last weekend.

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, February 16,1997 4

Snowarama '97
Under beautiful blue skies and
with nice temperatures to go with
them about 40 snowmobilers took
off in this year's record breaking
Snowarama. The group earned
$5,073 in pledges for the Lions
Club, to go towards the operation of
such things as the Easter Seal
Houses in Prince George and
Vancouver.
After the end of the nice day of
riding they all joined together at the
Legion for a lasagna dinner and
prizes. Prizes were donated by:
Cameron’s Restaurant, La Prairie,

the RidgeRiders Snowmobile Club,
Tags Food & Gas, The District of
Tumbler Ridge, BC Bearing,
Northern Metallic, Heart and Stroke
Foundation, Transwest Dynequip,
Koals, Gear-O-Rama, Peace
Country Rentals, Cat Shack, Gaudin

Honda, Tartan Ford, The Icemen,
TR Inn, and Northern Land Fleet.
TR Shell donated gas for those who
had more than $150 in pledges.
ShopEasy Foods provided the
lunch.
Prizes consisted of: mugs, caps,
leather caps, shirts, gloves, survival

Peter and the Wolf
Last Tuesday students at Claude afterwards that the two puppeteers
Galibois and Tumbler Ridge tried to answer.
Elementary School had the oppor­
I found this rendering spectacu­
tunity to witness an unusual adapta­ lar, they had each character with a
tion of Sergei Prokofiev's children's completely different personality and
classic "Peter and the Wolf'. The they all came through during the
thoroughly amusing and totally performance. I even found myself
captivating production was put on watching the shadows of the 'woods'
by the Australian group "Theatre of for the coming of the wolf and en­
Puppets" and the whole play was joying the antics of the cat in the
done in the Japanese puppet style tree and Peter as he refused to obey
called Bunraku. The story was told his Grandfather's edict to come in
by musician Sting.
the house because of the wolf. And
David and Sally Poulton did a from the reaction of the children
wonderful adaptation of this musical they enjoyed the same things.
puppet show. The children were
I hope that the "Theatre of
thoroughly enthralled throughout Puppets" comes back soon.
the show and were full of questions

kits, gift certificates from Cameron's
Restaurant and the TR Inn, emer­
gency kits, buckles, sweatshirts,
maglite, axe, screwdriver sets, first
aid kits, and more.

Dennis Miller, TR Lions Club,
presented trophies to the rider with
the greatest amount of pledges, Ron
Ford with $1180, and the youngest
rider, 8 year old Jared Ford who
collected $80. Dennis also thanked
everyone for coming out and having
a good time raising money for BC's
children with disabilities.

Library
Corner

Jared Ford accepting the trophy from Lions Club Member Dennis Miller
for being the youngest pledged rider for Snowarma '97.

Ridley Pearson No Witnesses
When Lou Boldt met old friend
Daphne Matthews at the park, he
had no idea she was about to em­
broil him in one of his most myste­
rious cases ever. Seattle Police
Homicide Sergeant Lou Boldt now
had what Police call a "Black Hole"
case, one that may never be solved.
And this case had already killed one
young boy and had the potential to
kill many more, maybe hundreds.
Someone was poisoning the food
from a local food company, and
demanding money and getting away
with both.
But Daphne Matthews is not
about to let this killer get away with
Scenes; Madeline Thinking Games
ruining her lover. And Boldt is not Ron Ford accepting the trophy from Lions Club Member Dennis Miller
(creative wonder); All in One
about to let the Seattle Police gathering the most pledges for Snowarama '97.
Language Fun; Big Anthony’s
Department made to look like fools,
Mixed-Up Magic; Grammar Games;
as the killer slips away from ATM
Explore Yellowstone; The
machines with his payoff.
Multimedia Bug Book; The
A high tech novel that is sure to
American
Sign
Language
capture your attention, and just put a
Dictionary; CNN Newsroom Global
little fright into you as you realize
View; Multimedia U.S. History;
Treatment: Treatment of the ill­ versial suggestions that at
that 'hey, this could happen'. A
David Macaulay; The Way Things
ness (alcoholism) increasingly rec­ turn to social drinking is po
page-turner that is truly impressive.
Work; Mayo Clinic Family Health
ognizes alcoholism itself as the pri­ Addiction to other drugs, particu-larly
Book; Monarch Notes for
to other tranquilizers and
mary problem needing attention,
Windows; History of the World; The Library
rather than regarding it as always tives, poses a major hazard to
Countries of the World; Compton's
secondary to another, underlying alco-holics. Antabuse, a drug that in
Interactive Encyclopedia 1996 celebrates Heritage problem. Specialized residential duces a violent intolerance for
Edition.
treatment facilities and separate alcohol as long as the substance remains
Week
units within general or psychiatric in the body, is sometimes used for
Alcoholics
hospitals are rapidly increasing in withdrawal.
The week of February 16-22 is
number. As the public becomes Anonymous, a support group
Heritage Week in BC. Our Public
more aware of the nature of alco­ monly used for those under
Library is celebrating by holding
holism, the social stigma attached to other treatment, in many case
additional portraits can be ordered some special events. On Feb. 19 it decreases, alcoholics and their alcoholics to recover with
only at your request. Please hurry there is a special children's program families tend to conceal it less, and course formal treatment.
and make appointments so schedul­ "TR Pioneer Days" at 3 PM, with diagnosis is not delayed as long.
ing can be arranged! For more in­ stories, crafts and a slide presenta­ Earlier and better treatment has led
Despite these encouraging
formation call Karlene at 242-5481 tion by Janet Hartford.
estimates of the annual numberof
to
encouragingly
high
recovery
On Feb. 20th a slide presentation
or Sue Ellen at 242-5531.
deaths related to excessive
rates.
will be made by Doreen Younge,
In addition to managing physical exceed 97,000 in the United S
Chamber of Commerce, at 7 PM on
alone. Economic costs relate
Early
Tumbler
Ridge. complications and withdrawal al-coholism are at least $100
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Workshop at the library from 2-4
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PM.

New CD ROMs at Library
New Jump Start Toddlers (starts a
lifetime of learning ages 18 months
to 8 years); New Jump Start
Preschool (teaches essential skills
for school ages 2-4); New Jump
Start Kindergarten (teaches essential
skills for school, ages 4-6); New
Jump Start 1st Grade (teaches
essential skills for school, ages 5-7);
New Jump Start for 2nd Grade
(teaches essential skills for school,
ages 6-8); Sesame Street lets make a
World! (creative wonders); My First
Amazing World Explorer; The
Multimedia Bird Book; Opening
Night; Opening Night behind the

T.R. Counselling Office

Family Portraits
Claude Galibois Elementary
School is holding family portraits as
a P.A.C.
fundraiser. The money is going
towards the purchase of sports uni­
forms for the school. It will be held
on Monday, March 10 at Claude
Galibois.

This is open to all families in
Tumbler Ridge and the more fami­
lies we get, the more profits we re­
ceive! There is a $10.00 fee for an 8
x 10 portrait of your choice.
The school keeps the $10.00 and

Winner

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, February 16,1997 5

Kids Fun
What would you get if you
crossed a vampire and a teacher?
lots of blood tests.
What kind of tests do they give

witches? Hex-aminations.
Father: How did the exams go?
Son: I got nearly 100 in every sub­
ject. Father: What do you mean

RE School News
T

From Jan.: The Library Club has

12 members who have signed up for
tapestry weaving. 9 Library Club
badge holders will be assisting on
Tues. instructing younger students
in ClarisDraw for the next few
months.
The Internet in the Schools
session with Davie Nybakken, Dist.
#59's Assistant Superintendent, re­
ewed
-vi the draft Internet Policy and
idscussed educational uses, at this
ti it is unknown when they will
me
have economical access for stu­
nts.
de
Many classes have been crosscountry skiing and skating and will
continue to do so over the next few
months. Mr. McKee and Mrs.
Ferguson took their classes to Bear
Mountain on Jan. 29.
It is very important that everyone
sue the proper entrance and exit to
the school parking lot so that people
are safe and to not cause congestion
of vehicles When dropping off students please ensure that they are
going to the playground, rather than
walking through the parking lot or
around other cars.
Till Feb. 14 Hershey's Hugs and
iKsses chocolates will be sold in the
main bootroom by students from
rM
s. Chmelyk and Mrs. Dutka-

Stainbrook's class to raise funds for
a trip to Bennett Dam on May 2 and
for computer software and CDs for
the school. Mme. Ferguson would
appreciate any yarn or wool rem­
nants of any length or colour that
anyone can donate to her class for
art projects. On Feb. 7, Mrs.
Ferguson and Miss Hood's class will
be holding a bake sale at recess and
cake walk at lunch, profits go to
their overnight Gwillim Trip.
Volunteers: Mrs. Stanek, Mr.
McPhail, Mrs. Doonan Mrs.
Walkden, Cst. Hum. Parents for
walking with Mrs. Robinson's class.
Mrs. Younge for a presentation to
Mr. Moulton's class.
Mrs.
Sheardown, Mr. Woodruff, Mr.
Verge, Mrs. Besman, Mrs. Parker
and Mrs. Shelley for ski trip accompaniement. TREAT for purchasing
four energy saving programmable
thermostats for the school from the
GREEN TEAM. Miss Hood's class
would like to thank parents for help
with their Plop Drop: Mr. Verge,
Mrs. Unruh, Mrs. Hassenstein and
Mrs. Boulianne.
The Feb. TREAT meeting (the
school PAC) has been rescheduled
to Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 PM in
the school's staffroom.

-nearly 100? Son: Well- I got the
naughts.
Gary: I don’t think I deserve a
zero on this test. Teacher: I agree,
but it’s the lowest mark I can give
you.
Tag-O-Rama: You don’t need
equipment for this game. Dived the
players into pairs. Partners decide
who will be It and who will be the
runner. When the leader says "Go"
partners begin to run around, the Its
trying to tag the runners. When a
partner tags the other, they switch
roles. This continues until everyone
feels tagged out. Despite the sim­
plicity players get caught up in
dodging each other and trying to
keep track of each other's location
in the confusion. That's why this
game is best if you have a lot of
players, the more the merrier.
From: The Outrageous Outdoor
Games Book by Bob Gregson.
Jokes from: 696 Silly School
Jokes & Riddles by Joseph
Rosenbloom

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Craig Quartermain (Cub), Keith Quartermain (Beaver), Johnathan Hurton
(Beaver) and Val Hurton (Beaver Leader) watching Mayor Paul Kealy sign
the proclaimation for Guide and Scout Week (February 16-23).

Girl Guide and Scout Week
In 1908 Lord Baden-Powell
started up the Boy Scouts, which
emphasized self-reliance and re­
sourcefulness. His ideas was so
popular that youths around the
world wanted to join. In 1910 King
George V asked him to leave the
army to devote all his time to the
Boy Scouts. His sister Agnes
founded the Girl Guides in 1910.
Next year the Boy Scouts will be
celebrating their 90th Year, the Girl
Guides will do so in the year 2000.
The aim of the program is help

boys and girls become responsible
citizens, able to give leadership and
service to their community, whether
local or global. Through a vibrant,
relevant program, they focus on
four main areas: camping and out­
doors, community, world and
lifeskills and personal development.
Our Guides are working on going
to Quebec this summer and have
been busy with fund-raising activi­
ties. Last Friday they held a Free
Video Night, with a Troll movie,
Might Ducks 3 and Matilda.

We Love Kids
Day Thank Yous
The Community Centre staff
would like to extend their gratitude
to the R.C.M.P., T.R. Secondary
School and the Child Care Centre
for the facilities, the District
Council and Cameron's Restaurant
for their assistance in making WE

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January 31, 1997 version a success.
Approximately 350 children took
part in the Jan. 31 WE LOVE KIDS
YOUTH DAY activities.
The next WE LOVE KIDS
YOUTH DAY is Monday, April 21.

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Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, February 16,199706

Classifieds Tumbler Ridge Observer
YOU COULD LOSE YOUR
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KEEPto
PHYSICAL
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8 Personals

ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
8:30 p.m. at the Community
Centre.
Thursday 8:30 p.m. at the Community
Centre.
Sunday

The movement for active, healthy living
PARTICIPACTION

IFYOU DRINK AND DRIVE
DRINKING DRIVING
COUNTERATTACK

For more information call
Alcoholics Anonymous

$28,000.
CALL: 242-492

LEGAL

242-3961

BRITISH
Columbia

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

Ministry of Transportation & Highways
Advance Public Notice

LOAD RESTRICTIONS
Pursuant to Section 26 of the “Highway Act”, notice is hereby given that load

restrictions may be placed on short notice in the near future, on all highways in the
following Highway Districts:

Central Cariboo (Williams Lake), North Cariboo (Quesnel),
Fort George (Prince George), Nechako (Vanderhoof), Robson (McBride)

South Peace (Dawson Creek), North Peace (Fort St. John).

NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS (N.A.)
Meets every Thursday at
4 p.m in TR Counselling
Board Room.

Restrictions will be imposed in each District individually, as conditions warrant.
The restrictions will limit vehicles to 100 percent, 70 percent or 50 percent of legal axle

loading, as allowed under the regulations pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act.

Overweight permits will not be granted. All term overweight permits are invalid for the
duration of the restrictions.

15 Services

NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE that eligible and qualified persons, corporations
and Indian Bands are invited to submit proposals to the District
Manager for one or more Woodlot Licence(s) in the Dawson
Creek Forest District.
Proposals must be received on or before March 31, 1997 by the
District manager, Ministry of Forests, 9000 17th Street, Dawson
Creek, BC V1G 4A4.

Proposals are to include an informal description of up to
hectares of Crown forest land and accompanied by a map ofthe
general location. Proposals are not to include a deposit or bo
offer.
Upon review of the proposals, the District Manager
determine which areas of the greatest interest and those a
will
may be advertised for competition firstly.

The public and trucking and transportation companies should govern themselves
accordingly.

Your cooperation in adhering to the above regulations will be appreciated.
Kathleen Miller
Regional Director

dated at Prince George, B.C.

Central/North East Region

this 31 st day of January, 1997

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
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25 Business Opportunities

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

Consider Self Employment!
If you would like more information

about starting your own business, call
the Community Futures Development
Corporation of Peace Liard at

(250) 785-6794 or (250) 782-8748
• Program sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada

British
Columbia

Senior Accountant
The incumbent will be responsible for

preparation of financial and management reports
and preparation of the annual budget.The

MINISTRY OF
TRANSPORTATION & HIGHWAYS
HIRED EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION

candidate will oversee all accounting functions
including accounts payable, payroll, sales

general
and
accounting duties.

The ideal candidate will be completing
advanced levels of the CGA or CMA program

The Ministry of Transportation and Highways in the South Peace
District is updating its Hired Equipment list and advises all persons or
companies who registered with the Ministry in 1996 and wish to
continue to be registered for the 1997-98 season, that
REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE AUTOMATICALLY AND ONLY NEW
EQUIPMENT OR CHANGES TO EXISTING REGISTRATIONS NEED
BE REPORTED TO THE MINISTRY. SUCH CHANGES AND NEW
REGISTRATIONS SHOULD REACH THE MINISTRY OFFICE AT
1201 - 103 AVENUE, DAWSON CREEK, BC V1G 4J2, NO LATER
THAN MARCH 14, 1997.

minimum and should have at least five years

experience in a computerized accounting
environment, preferably in mining. Exceptional
analytical and interpersonal skills and
proven ability to work in a team environment
are essential for this position.

This is a full-time position which offers a competi ve
wage and benefit package. Company housing is

currently available at market rates.

Fraser Lake, with a population of approximately
is located approximately 2 hours west of Prince
George on Highway 16 and offers a variety of

The current policy will not permit the hiring of equipment that is not
registered with the Ministry. This Ministry will be hiring local equipment
(where available) for projects in the area.

Final hiring lists will be compiled April 1st and all registrations received
after that time will be recorded on the late registration list and
consequently may not receive a share of the available work. All hired
equipment registrants must be prepared to supply proof of ICBC or
CGL Insurance as deemed necessary at the time of hiring.
For further information, please call the Ministry Office at
(250) 784-2367.

Placer Dome Canada, Endako Mines
Division is currently searchingfor a Senior
Accountant. Endako Mines is a major
integrated molybdenum mine and refining
plant producing value added products for
the steel and petroleum industries.

recreational activities including hunting,

skiing, golfing, fishing and boating.
If you are a team oriented individualwith
excellent interpersonal and communicationskils

Endako Mines and
Placer Dome Canada
offer a challenging arena
where personal and
professional growth are
the keys to success

and in search of a diversified work
environment, please forward a detailed resume
outlining qualifications and experience, in
confidence by February 21,1997 to:

Weber, Personnel Assistant, Placer Dome
Canada, Endako Mines Division, Endako
B.C. VOJ 1LO. Fax: (250) 699-7775.

THE OBSERVER
TR Loppet
The Wolverine Nordic and
Mountain Society held their first
Cross-Country Races out at the TR
Golf and Country Club. With beau-ti
ful weather to accompany the race
rs around their track it made for a
wonderful time for all.
There were three races skied on
Saturday. A 20 kilometre, a 7 kilo-m
etre and a children's 1.5 kilometre
race. With 42 racers taking part in
the three events, six in the childrens,
there was lots of competition for
whatever level of cross-country
skiing you did.
Fun was had by all and the TR
Golf Course Clubhouse was open
for warming up and fueling the
bodies.

Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, February 16,1997 7

TR This Week
Monday, General Membership
Meeting at the Legion.
Tuesday, Photography workshop
for Teens, Limited Registration so
sign up early, 3:30 PM in the
Library.
Tuesday, Regular Tumbler Ridge
Council meeting in Town Hall at 7
PM.
Thursday, Teen’s Internet
Session, Teen’s Choice, 7 PM in
Library.
Friday,
BINGO
at
the
Community Centre by TRMYFA.
Friday, Steak Night at the Legion.
Friday-Sunday, Mens and Ladies
Open Bonspiel.
Friday, TR ICEMEN vs.

Sexsmith 8 PM at the Arena.
Saturday, Girl Guide Thinking
Day in celebration of the birthdays
of Founders Lord and Lady BadenPowell.
Saturday, Shareware and
Children Northern Lights College.
Saturday, Installation of New
Officers at the Royal Canadian
Legion # 286.
Saturday - Sunday, Annual outing
to Gwillim Lake for the Wolverine
Nordic and Moutain Society. Ski
the trails to Gwillim, spend the
night at the Educational Camp, and
learn to ice-climb!
Sunday, TR ICEMEN vs. Slave
Lake 3; 15 PM at the Arena.

Students raising
money for Trip
Mrs. Chmelyk and Mrs. DutkaStainbrook's students want to go see
the Bennett Dam in May. To raise
funds for this trip they have been
very busy selling Hershey's choco­
late Hugs and Kisses. The students

have been selling the chocolates, for
$3 a box, each recess and lunch
hour at the school's main bootroom.
The chocolates will only be for
sale until Valentine's Day, February
14.

Thanks for Claude Galibois
the Loppet
The Wolverine Nordic and
Mountain Society would like to
thank Birgit Sharman and her excel-l
ent team of volunteers that made
ht e inaugural Tumbler Ridge CrossCountry Ski Race such a successful
and memorable event. A special
vote of thanks to Kevin Sharman,
Al Tattersall, Peter Andrews and
their helpers for the many hours
spent setting track, and to members
the RidgeRiders for their help.

February 18th

Ain’t it Nifty?
Look whose 50!!!

School News

If you have any comments, con­
cerns or positive feedback about the
current noon break could you please
forward them, in writing, to the of­
fice. the School Board will be re­
viewing the shortened noon break
this spring and your comments
would be appreciated.
Mr. Capen's class would like to
thank the parents, students and other
people in the community who sup­
ported their latest fund-raiser. They
raised over $500.00 from the sale of
posters and other items. This
money will go towards future field
trips.
The final event in the "Trivia
Challenge" will be held on Feb. 20
at 2 PM, Ms. Lambie will be the
question master for the final quiz
show.
the Senior Boys' Basketball Team
has begun practicing. Practices are
taking place every Tues. morning
and Thurs. after school. The team is

currently refining some of their ba­
sic skills and learning a zone system
of defense.
The Staff at Claude Galibois
would like to thank the group
"Mothers Who Care" for all their
thoughtfulness.
Birthdays: 2- Jordan Sparling; 3Steven Trottier; 4- Nikie Lewis; 4Emily DeBoer; 6- Jasmyne
Pedersen; 7- Stephanie Brophy; 7Franklin Gunther; 9- Mishonne
Temple; 9- Zach More; 11- Jael
Rochon; 13-Thomas Trottier; 13Warren Laveniuk; 15- Kristi
Stokmans; 17- Shelley Lewis; 18Elliot Lee; 21- Ashlea Bohn; 21Erica McDonald; 23-Jenny Maize;
23- John Gendron; 24- Curtis
Kiland; 25- Jen Baron; 26- David
Pittman; 26- Kristen Gillingham;
26- Mitchell Broadbent; 27- Rocky
Mitchell; 28-Mathew Laveniuk; 28Brian Kutzy.

David Toews and with boxes of Hershey's Hugs and Kisses chocolates that
they studnets are selling from now till Valentine's Day to raise funds for an
upcoming trip to Bennett Dam.

Bake and Cake
Walk at school
Parents of Mrs. Ferguson and
Miss Hood's students were baking
for a bake sale and cake walk last
Friday. They had made rice krispie
squares plain and with smarties,
loads of cookies: chocolate chip,
chocolate, peanut butter, jam and
squares, cupcakes and even jello
jigglers for students, teachers and
even parents to purchase.

The funds raised from these two
ventures, and the recently held 'Plop
Drop' (an unusual activity whereby
people guessed where the animals
would do their 'plops' and won $25)
has been to raise funds for an up­
coming trip to Gwillim Educational
Camp, down at Gwillim Lake.
They delivered the Steel Ridge last
week, as well.

The Salvation Army can Help

Love your family
& friends
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Did you know that...

High blood
pressure can be
fatal, with no
symptoms—
check it
regularly
B.C. Heart
Foundation

If you are in a financial bind, and
maybe having problems making the
pay cheque stretch from one to an­
other. If you are not quite making
ends meet. Or maybe having a little
trouble putting food on the table af­
ter paying all the bills.

The Salvation Army would like
to give you a financial hand. Give
them a call at 242-3955 on
Mondays from 9:30 AM to 1:30
PM.
They can help!

Recipes to Remember
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Gail Milan
8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 green onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) crab meat
1 package cream cheese
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
dash "Mrs. Dash" fine herbs
24 mushroom caps, washed & dried
Parmesan cheese
Mix first 6 ingredients together until

smooth. Stuff into mushroom caps.
Put in casserole dish. Sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for
25-30 minutes until brown. McLean, Doug and Ian, students in Mrs. Ferguson and Miss. Hood’s grade
Remove from oven and serve 7 class with some of their goodies that they were selling last Friday raising
immediately. Can be prepared funds to attend the Gwillim Lake Educational Camp.
ahead of time and stored in
refrigerator. Bake just before serv­
ing.
From: From Our Kitchen to Yours,
District of Tumbler Ridge Chamber
of Commerce and Friends
Cookbook.

Organ and Tissue Donation
Talk about it with
your next of kin

THE OBSERVER

Tumbler Ridge B.C., Sunday, February 16,1997 8

Council Notes

BUCKLE UP
Seat belts

save lives.
Councillor Corkan absent. The to staff and Fred Banham for all
minutes of the last regular meeting their work in preparing for it.
Councillor White: Sat in on
were accepted as amended.
Business arising from the Minutes: Youth Board for Councillor Corkan,
Council to make a decision on the interview 6 people, 3 on Mon. Feb.
waiver of the fee request from 3, 2 by teleconference, meet Feb. 5
Loraine Funk, President, Tumbler to decide successful candidate. As
Ridge Ladies Auxiliary to the per Councillor Dall thanks for re­
Health Centre. A motion was made treat. Parks and Rec message from
that the Ladies Auxiliary have use Councillor Corkan when new mem­
of rooms 4&5 on May 4 and 5 at no bers get settled will hold meeting,
by end of Feb.
charge.
Councillor Grover: Reiterate
Correspondence for Discussion:
Gordon F.D. Wilson, MLA, thank staff for facilitiating retreat.
Leader, Progressive Democratic
Alliance requesting support in de­
manding the government open the
Kevin J. Anderson Ruins
mystery is the devastation of
Legislative Session early, in
Down in Mexico's Yucatan drug dealers compound by a
February, in order to deal with is­
Peninsula is a long-forgotten city, known energy source, necessity
sues regarding public debate. Was
Xitaclan. A team of American the undercover operation by ateam
accepted for information only.
archeologists are busy unearthing of Black Ops professionals. .
Correspondence for information the city and trying to solve its mys­
The regular meeting of Council
FBI agents Mulder and Scull
took place on Feb. 4 at 7 PM, with was accepted.
teries. Cassandra Rubicon leads long with Professor Rubicon
Councillors Business:
this team but when she goes missing searching for Cassandra fight
Councillor Dall: Will be attend­ her father, well known archeologist ancient curses, blood sacrifice,
ing SPAC meeting tomorrow (Feb. Vladimir Rubicon approaches the deadly reptalian monsters hiding
5), attending PEP in Prince George FBI to help find his daughter and the Mexican jungle since befor
Tuesday: 8 PM Therapy Group at TR Alcohol & Drug Counselling Office. on Feb. 15, retreat was great, thank her colleagues. Embroiled in this recorded history.
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.
TR Children's Centre Society
The second Wednesday of the month, An Asthma Support Group, 7 PM in
Corlane Sporting Goods Ltd.
the Health Centre's Board Room.
Pre-School - Ages 32 months to 5 years
Wednesday: Second one of the month, Parents of Special Needs Children
Daycare - Ages 3 to 5 years with 2 spaces for
Support Group meets at 7:30 PM in the T.R. Counselling Meeting Room.
30 months to 36 months $2.50/hr
Wednesday: AA meetings at 1:30 in the Board Room of the TR
Call 242-4503
Counseling Office.
Thursday: Women's Support Group for adult survivors of childhood sexual
All New "Kids Club"
abuse. Call Bonnie at 242-4215 for more information.
Ages 6 to 12 years $2.50/hr
Thursday: The Narcotics Anonymous Group Meeting nights will now be
Located at Claude Galibois School
every Thursday at 4 PM in the TR Counseling Office Meeting Room.
Bus Service to Schools
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These are closed meetings.
Call 242-4419
1140-102 Ave., Dawson Creek 782-2111
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:
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Am and Worship Service at 11 AM.
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Sunday: New Life Assembly (Pentecostal Assembly of Canada) 275
Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
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Murray. Sunday School 9:30 AM, Worship Services 11 AM and 7 PM.
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For more information contact Pastor John Cuyler at 242-3421.
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Ph:
(250)
242-4308
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
ESKO E. SALO, C.D.
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
No. 2 -10415 -10th Street
Bus: (604) 782-2740
4 PM, N.A., Monday 3:30 PM Men in Recovery of Battering, Support
Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 3T8 Res: (604) 782-5468
Group.
First Monday of each month, Arts Council meeting 8 PM in room 3 of the
Community Centre. Everyone welcome!

Strata AGM will be attending.
Councillor Lee: Retreat wonder­
ful experience.
Councillor Baron: Attended TR
Health Board on Jan. 27, some dis­
cussion on Dawson Creek meeting
next evening, Ministry of Health
changes. Attended Dawson Creek
and District Health Society on 28th.
Lot of discussion on CHCs. Met
with Sue on FRBC study with
Carroll-Hatch, meeting with
Economic Development will be
called soon to discuss.
Mayor Kealy: Thank staff for re­
treat, summary back already, con­
cise and to point. Honour welcom­
ing Rendezvous '97 they enjoyed
visiting town and people. Motion
to appoint George Hartford to
Dawson Creek District Hospital
Society with Councillor Grant
Baron as alternate.'

New Business:
Administrators' Report.
Release of Capital Funds, Report
of Treasurer. For new computers,
as budgeted.
Proposed changes to fees and
charges, report of Director of
Community Services. Tabled for
the next meeting.
Appointments to the Recreation,
Parks and Culture Commission, re­
port of Clerk. Linda Taylor for the
two year term and Stephanie Procee
for a one year term.
16' Wide Manufactured Homes,
report of Operations Manager.
Schedule of meetings - February
and March, 1997.
Question and Answer Period.
The meeting was adjourned at
7:53 PM.

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