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Issue No. 29

Volume Iil

Tumbler youths

receive rewards

by Nancy Perkins
Recently, three youths
‘each received rewards of
$25 when they reported an
‘incident of vandalism at
the playground facilities
‘on Cottonwood Avenue.
The reward money comes
from the funds that have
been made available
through the District of
Tumbler Ridge as a deter-
tent to the problems of
vandalism.

' The incident was rep-
ported to the RCMP on
July 13, 1988, after two
youths were seen writing
obscenities on the play-

ground facilities on Cot-
tonwood Avenue. Both
the youths were ques-
tioned with their father
present, and admitted
their responsibility for the
vanadalism.

The incident was re-
ported by three youths
who had read the vanda-
lism reward sign that has
been posted in the park.

Several months ago,
District Council — raised-
questions about how to
combat the senseless van-
dalism that had been oc-
curring throughout. the
town. The ball diamonds

Public hearing

for decrease

- On July 26, the British
Columbia Utilities Com-
mission held a_ public
hearing in Tumbler Ridge
to finalize the interim rate
‘decrease for natural gas
provided to residents and
‘businesses of Tumbler
Ridge by Northland Utili-
ties (B.C.) Limited.

It is anticipated that, in
the near future, the British
Columbia Utilities Com-
‘mission will provide a
decision to finalize the
tate near the present inter-
im rate of 4.526/giga-
joule.

- At the hearing, repre-
sentatives from Northland
Utilities (B.C.) Limited
indicated in their propos-

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ed rate of return there was
not an additional risk
factor related to the fact
that Tumbler Ridge was a
one-industry town based
on coal development.
Northland indicated they
planned to be in business
for a good long time,

serving the needs of Tum-

bler Ridge residents.

Mayor Caisley and all
members of Council are
pleased with the coopera-
tion, assistance and ef-
forts by all the major
participants in bringing
this long outstanding con-
cern of the residents of
Tumbler Ridge to a posi-
tive conclusion.

and fences had been des-
troyed, and there had
been many problems else-
where.

It was decided to post
rewards for anyone re-
porting an incident that
could lead to apprehen-
sion. The Tumbler Ridge
Golf Club also donated
some money into this
fund.

It was hoped that this
reward system would pro-
vide some worthwhile
leads to the constant act
of vandalism, which had
remained unchecked due
to lack of any tangible
evidence.

The District has placed
signs throughout the town
offering rewards to those
who are willing to re-
port any incidents, and it
appears that this is already
proving to be a success-
ful project.

The District hopes this
will work in a two-fold
manner: First, as a means
of apprehending the guilty

parties, and second, as a
deterrent for those who
thought they could get
away with their acts of
malicious damage.
During the last Council
meeting, Mayor Mike
Caisley said he was very
pleased with the positive
results of the reward sys-
tem they now have in
place, and he hopes it will
be a warning to those con-
sidering vandalizing pri-
vate and District property.

The truth is out. Even Christine Southale,
Tumbler Ridge’s local exercise and health

August 3, 1988

enthusiast, slips once in a while. Here she

Reform party
chooses candidate ©

On July 22 ina crowded
Legion in Fort St. John,
Jay Hill was given a
standing ovation when he
became the Reform Party
candidate of the Prince

Parents and young people attended the Tumbler Ridge |Youth Entrepreneurs Open House held last Friday, July 29.

George-Peace River rid-
ing.

Helen Woolley became
interim vice president,
pledging strong support to
the new candidate in the
coming election.

Hiltrud Alte, a very
enthusiastic first vise pre-
sident, will remain in her
position until she moves
from this riding. In her
relocation, she will contin-
ue to strongly support the
Reform Party and will be
attending the policy con-

Inside

is enjoying the sun and an ice cream with
her youngest daughter Alexandra.

ference in Calgary in Aug-
ust. Other attendees will
be Short Tompkins, Jay
Hill, and Bob Van We-
gan.

All members and out-of
-town guests enjoyed re-
freshments, and _ hand-
shakes and congratula-
tions were extended.

July 23 the ‘‘team of
eight,’’ coordinator Short
Tompkins and crew, flew
off to start the campaign
of the eight northern area
ridings. Their first stop
was Fort Nelson.

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