IITION 9

JOHN TALBOT
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

linterviewed Mr. John Talbot on
luesday, May 17 in his trailer.

ir. Talbot came from Salt Spring
Island. The five people in their
family are Mr. Talbot, Mrs. Talbot,
Todd, Mark and Eric.

Some of the jobs Mr. Talbot has done
are worked for the Ministry of Health
and the Ministry of Human Resources.
fe taught elementary, high school and
college. Mr. Talbot's title is
lirector of Community Services. Some
of the duties of his job are to be
responsible for health and social

services, the park, outdoor recreation
and the community centre. He has been

working with Tumbler Ridge since the
spring of 1982.

The suggestions he has for people in
TR are he thinks it's important to be

able to distinguish facts from rumors.

People have to keep a good sense of

humour especially during the first two

years of development. He also thinks
it's really important to do as many
family oriented things as possible.
What he would like to comment on is
that the kids in TR are really neat
(No Kidding!) and how supportive

the contractors, community residents
and kids have been in building the
community park. He would like to

see alot of new people using the
community centre.

Mark Stock

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Art And Craft Gallery

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THE TUMBLER TIMES - PAGE 3

TUMBLER RIDGE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION FORMED

The Tumbler Ridge Community Committee is a
group of concerned citizens wanting to
build a strong and healthy community.

During our first few months as a new
community, our committee has been working
on a number of community issues. Some of
the things we have accomplished are: the
establishment of a TV Society and a
Swimming Pool Society, the issuing of
business licences and permits, and a Man-
power Centre.

Now we want our committee to expand to
grow and to involve as many Tumbler Ridge
residents aS possible. To accomplish this
objective we have changed our name to the
Tumbler Ridge Residents' Association and
we invite all the residents of Tumbler
Ridge to join. ;

We believe the T.R.R.A. must continue to
address both immediate and _ long-term
issues. We are wanting to take steps to
welcome new residents, expand the location
and function of the Post Office, develop
community spirit, and encourage more smal 1
business is Tumbler Ridge.

We need your interest, support and
involvement. Join the Tumbler Ridge
Residents Association and help us resolve
the concerns and develop a great commun-
ity. Come to the first meeting of the
T.R.R.A. on June 8 at 8:00 p.m. at the
Tumbler Ridge School.

FINAL MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
MEETING - May 11, 1983

The task of welcoming new residents to
Tumbler Ridge was discussed. The T.V.
Society will meet at 9:00 p.m. on May 18,
at the Tumbler Ridge School to discuss the
possibility of daily broadcasts on CFMI.

The Community Committee renamed itself the
Tumbler Ridge Residents Association. A
temporary executive continues until full
elections are held in September.

The necessity of a Parks and Recreation
Commission was discussed. Mr. Patrick
Walsh, Commissioner will be requested to
form the commission.

A letter requesting the immediate
upgrading of the postal services and
facilities will be sent to all top Post
Office officials.

The recreation staff was requested to
investigate a Canada Day program.

Names of people wanting to be considered
for the Advisory Planning Commission and
for the three alderman positions will be
forwarded to Mr. Walsh.

J. Anderson