told aldermen, Filling the bank FULL FREEZER marks continued support of the Terrace Churches Food Bank. Picture here are Charles McKay and Ernie Morven of the Nisga'a Tribal Council Terrace local. It gave $1,000 to the food. bank last week. Cassiar Safe house opens up TERRACE —A safe house in Cassiar opened last week as a temporary refuge for social pro- blems thal might occur from the closure of the town’s mine. — “During any stressful time, there may be an increase in family violence, This isa plan to circumvent any problems that might happen,’’ says the social services and housing ministry’s district supervisor in Cassiar. Nearly 400 people were put out of work when the provincial government asked for a court- appointed receiver to shut down operations last month, The safe house is different from a transition home in that there won’t be any paid employees on the premises, said Alana Mero. “The closest transition home is in Watson Lake. Access is dif- ficult because of the distance — - trying to get there in the middle of the night in the dead of 4 Pave plan slammed TERRACE — The city’s pro- _posed 25-year paving plan is a ‘dumb idea, says Skeena Sawmills manager Don Chesley. Addressing last week’s coun- cil meeting, Chesley blasted the program as ‘‘a bureaucrat’s dream’ and a taxpayer’s nightmare.” » The plan calls for $50 million ©. to be spent over the next 25 years paving all gravel roads and, where necessary, -- rebuilding existing paved roads - {0 a proper standard. Roadside ditches would also be -- gliminated. . «Part'of the cost ‘is to be paid out of general taxation with the arsed m regt-ofithe money bell by-§ ‘a special new road tax. © “Originally unveiled in April of last:year, it-was later aban- _doned because it would havere- - quired a 13 per cent tax hike to ~. finance’ the plan, “Tt was revived last month dur- ing an. in-camera meeting of “-council’s committee-of-the- whole which decided to send out '. a questionnaire to homeowners seeking their. views on the plan, ‘Referring to last fall’s deci- sion to drop the plan, Chesley A lot of us were relieved to see it die a natural death,’’ Grants given °. TERRACE —Interim severance : and relocation packages of ~_ $2,000 each have been set up by *-the provincial government for .» Cassiar. residents. * The money is part of $15 million set aside by the provin- cial government for assistance to-the town which lost its main employer. when the asbestos mine closed: this month, ~The $2,000 severance package isan advance against termina- tion pay entitlement but is guaranteed even if entitlement is less than that amount. - The relocation package is also considered an advance against entitlement but will be paid if a against an employer. “It - covers packing and transportation and moving in- Surance costs and accommoda- travelling with belongings. ‘Ifa person chooses to fly out, the province will pay the cost of one-way airfare to either Ed- -monton or Vancouver for a per- son and dependents, kik hk An the meantime, a job search centre has opened in the town. ustrial adjustment committee ‘Workers when the mine closed. Underway is the processing of tore. than 400 questionnaires submitted by people who lost their jabs, - the Country. person ‘does not have a claim tion and child care expenses if. - It’s part of the work of thein- set_up to deal with laid off - The centre will connect peo- ple looking for work with |. employment prospects around, Sars Pointing out Skeena Sawmills and Skeena Cellulose pay 18 per cent of ail city taxes, Chesley emphasized his company did not object to paying its fair share for capital projects that were an asset to the community such as the library or arena, However, he added, ''We do not believe we should be com- mitted to a program that’s basically aesthetic’’. Chesley also said council shouldn’t commit future tax- WE CAN ELECTRONICALLY FILE YOUR RETURN FOR FASTER SERVICE. Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BRIAN G. PERRY c..s. 2 - 4644 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, B.C. 635-3460 payer to be pay for what he call- ed “‘a deteriorating asset,’” “it’s a dumb idea that should have died and stayed dead,” Chesley said. Skeena Cellulose comptroller Abe Wiebe said that while the two mills might provide 18 per cent of the city's tax revenue, they didn’t get 18 per cent of the vote of a program such as this. He told council to remember decisions of this kind could have a severe financial impact on local industry. - Income Tax Returns Professionally Prepared, ~ Reasonable Rates efficiency standards. about the WhisperHeat ‘furnace. The quietest way to. cut. your heating bills. Strong, Silent Type. The L Lennox ‘WhisperHeat™ . “comfort a new meaning. Quiet. In fact, it’s the quietest furnace in its class. Its unique, efficient-design also has fewer parts. That means fewer problems and lower utility bills: Plus,.the WhisperFiea. furnace meets 1992 ~ So ask-your Lennox dealer — ~ Northwest ~ Consolidated Supply 5239 Keith Ave. 635-7158 furnace gives home AiR CONDITIONING © HEATING Terrace winter,’’ she added, The safe house belonged to Cassiar Mining Corporation whose assets were seized by a court-appointed - receiver last month. °* Mero said the social services ministry has hired a_ social worker to deal with people who may need the house. There is no charge for its use. “This is intended for people who may need a break from each other. It’s a preventative measure, rather than reacting when something does occur,” she said. Mero added that the stress from hundreds of layoffs in the small town is compounded because of its location. “We're living in a very isolated, tiny, town. You just can’t go to the next town for a break,’’ she said, “There are hundreds of peo- ple waiting here to find out details of severance pay and where they'll be going from here — it’s a situation of ac- cumulative stress. The entire town is going through it,’’ Mero continued. Mero is chairman of the human services committee, a part of the farger industrial ad- justment committee set up to deal with the mine closure. The school district has already set up more recreational programs for students to help keep them busy. Mero said there has been ex- cellent co-operation from the receiver in. obtaining the house and fitting it out with furniture. “T can say that people have worked very well together here, I’ve never seen a community of. professionals pull together like what is happening,” said Mero. Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 4, 1992 ~ Page A114 ~ ment by women for women is . ‘The pot luck dinner event - Women’s Day and will be ~ Women’ s Day marked on Kalum St. beginning at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled to begin at & p.m,, the entertainment will be feature the varied talents of local women. Just bring a supper dish...and a Friend. For more information, contact Karla at 638-0228. An evening of entertain- being sponsored this Sunday by :the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre. marks International held at the McColl Playhouse - CAR RENTALS Call Us Today For Complete Rental Rate Information COLUMBIA AUTO HAUS 638-5717 | 4545 lazsie me Ave, 3779 River Drive “Applies to naw mambars only. TRONWORKS GYM & FITNESS CENTRE OPEN 6 AM WEEKDAYS 636-4130 & SCHOOL DISTRICT: NO>88-(TERRACE) - PUBLIC MEETING TOPIC: FUTURE OF “OLD” HAZELTON SECONDARY SCHOOL . BUILDING LOCATION: HAZELTON SECONDARY SCHOOL ~ MUSIC ROOM TIME: DATE: 2:00 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 218T, 1992 Presentations must be accompanied by a written brief. ~ _ Persons wishing to make presentations should contact: - -- Barry Plersdorff, Secretary Treasurer ~. School District 88 (Terrace) ~~ 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 ' Tel: 635-4931 or Fax: 635-4287 EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH This seminar addresses the specific concerns of managers who must work within WCB guidelines. * Terrace, April 21 (1DAY- $50) SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBER SEMINAR This seminar is for people who are on, or work with, a Safety Committee. Topics * covered include roles and duties, how-to ‘use WCB regulations, worksite iispectons, “accident investigations and others... 4 + Terrace, Aprit 22 (1DAY-$40). Allthese courses are offered in other centres on different datas. Please call far mare infarmation. Course Ines are subject t Registration is limited. For more information and to register please call: 276-3099 or toll-free in B.C. 1-800-972-9972, Local 5545. 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