——— Silvia Morales | think that voting should be a periodical process, in which everyone should par- ticipate. | think that the Importance of a person's right to vote should be stressed in the school system, and the procedures should be practised. Then a person would feel that he or she should place a ballot. In Chile, elec- tlon day is a holiday and everyone votes. . Gloria Syrette | think that a more accessible place, like the Skeena Mail, would create more participa- tion. It would have to be a place where people normally go that wouldn't be out of their way. The Terrace Review asked: Only 25 percent of the eligible voters in - Terrace cast ballots in the recent civic election. What, if anything, can be done to make municipal politics more interesting? £e Bill Boutilier | ‘noticed that, this year in Thornhill, there were ten to 12 people taking ‘ballots, when only four people could have done the job. Ob- viously, people don’t seem to be interested in civic politics. | think that if an individual got into office and did something really special for the com- munity people would sure take notice. Sylvia Bailuk | think that it de- pends on ,the weather. Maybe there should be rides available for voters who can’t get to the ballot box normally. P ro p O Ss al continued from page 2 eight-hour shift is an economic and competitive detriment to operations. Under the terms of the proposal employers would be given the right to imple- ment 10-hour shifts for logging and sawmill workers and {2-hour shifts for maintenance personnel to a maximum average of 40 hours per week. Saturdays would be paid at straight time hour- ly wages, but Sundays would be paid at overtime rates, ; The contract terms in the report's recommenda- tions regarding wages and benefits are a two-year renewal of the previous collective agreement with a wage increase in the se- cond. year averaging 40 cents an hour, full pension benefits for workers retir- ing at age 60 and an overall increase in pension rates equal to five dollars a month per year of ser- vice, and a $200 signing bonus for all union members. The report concludes, “There is now no ap- parent alternative mechanism to this In- dustrial Inquiry Commis- sion, short of compulsive intervention by the government.”’ Joset Graham More media coverage and perhaps having the election ata different time of the year could make a dif- ference. | think that this year’s provincial elec- tion had something to do with the slower civic election. After a provin- cial election, municipal politics doesn’t seem so important. Betty Barton We should hold elec- tions for all civic posts at once. The fact that the mayor is running would generate more interest. Yvonne Reid People seem to side- step the Issues that | am personally in- terested in. | think that we need some colorful personalities aren't afraid to make commitments on these issues. who TERRACE —With to- day’s economy, starting a new husiness can be a tough job. by Daniele Berquist Ada Solowoniuk, owner operator of Chimo Delivery in Ter- race, has done just that, and successfully too. Solowoniuk said a delivery service was needed in the communi- ty. ‘‘Our older people would carry their groc- eries or goods home quite often,”’ she said. “1 really felt a delivery service would be a con- venience for all, in the Terrace and Thornhill area.” Solowoniuk got her start one year ago last January. First it was just a thought that formed . into a desire to start a business. ‘‘I checked around,’’ said Solowo- niuk, ‘‘at first to see if it would be profitable.” After seeing the need in the community, my next step was to acquire a per- mit for this type of. business. Insurance followed, and then bon- Lock itorlose it wee __ Trace Review — Wedesday, December 3, 1986 5 , Gem of a plan becomes Ada Solowoniuk ding plus a motor vehicle permit was a must for this entrepreneur. “T started out very slowly,’’ related Solowoniuk. Advertising for Chimo Delivery was first done on bulletin boards across the city. “‘I know I won't get rich overnight, but that’s ok? Since the opening of Chimo Delivery eighteen reality months ago, Solowoniuk has acquired five vehicles. Contracts with Canada Post and Cana- da Safeway Ltd. have been formulated. From prescriptions to take outs, Chimo Delivery is there to serve the Terrace and Thornhill area, ‘‘We pick up anything at all,”’ added Solowoniuk. As for the future there are. plans in the making for Chimo Delivery. ‘*They can’t be revealed just yet, -but here at Chimo Delivery we're working on making those plans a reality, stated Solowoniuk, Chimo applies for taxi service permit TERRACE — Chimo Delivery recently submit- ted an application to get a license to operate a taxi service. The company had received a lot of letters re- questing that it transport passengers as well as deliver goods. If the ap- plication is accepted the next priority would be to purchase a taxi. campaign starts TERRACE — Lock it or lose it, lock it and pocket the keys, lock it up, are all slogans used in Crime Prevention Programs designed to reduce the many unnecessary thefts that occur from vehicles all year long. by Ewen Harvie, Crime Prevention Co-ordinator, RCMP In the past 11 months over 300 people have ex- perienced a theft from their vehicle in the Terrace area. Whether it was a cassette tape or chainsaw the costs are usually borne by all vehicle insurance purchasers in B.C. Whether you fail to lock your vehicle or leave valuables in plain view. you are just inviting pro- Oldtimers continued from page 4 special recognition are Clair Giggey, Carl Pohle and George Little. These men made our town work. Many oldtimers have not been recognized, while streets are being named after mayors and alder- men, some living in the area only a very short time. Aren’t pioneers very important people, and more deserving of recog- nition? Julia E. Little, Terrace, B.C. blems. To help combat the — high rate of thefts from vehicles, the Ter- race RCMP by way of the Auxiliary RCMP members, will be checking ' vehicles that are parked in public areas. They will be looking for insecure ar- ticles, vehicles and so on that can be stolen. If your vehicle is found to be in- secure a notice will be left telling you that your vehi- Duties include: . Qualifications: Diploma March 31, 1987. Salary LIBRARY ASSISTANT CLERK IV Northwest Community College is seeking applications for the position of a part-time Library Assistant for the College’s Learning Resource Center. - Cataloging (including processing) - Public Services (incl. reference and circulation) - Minimum of two years Library The successful candidate may be expected to work 20 hours per week from January 5 to will be In accordance with the B.C.G.E.U. Collective Agreement. Application Deadline: - December 10, 1986 Apply to: Norbert Hartwig Director, Media Servicas Northwest Community College 2 Box 726 - Terrace B.C. - V8G 4C2 = cle was checked and found to be insecure. — Section 192 of the Motor Vehicle Act makes it an offence to leave your vehicle unsecured and the operator could be liable for a charge. The aim of this program is not to lay charges but to bring to the publics’ attention the © possibility of their vehicle being open to a theft and a thief.