a . Phillip McKay

whe I think the land claims
os will be settled in the 90’s
and forestry practices will
be changed.

What events or changes —
do you see for this area
in the 1990's?

Lester Millor |
Hopefully we'll get
Highway 37 paved to the
Yukon border. It will cer-
tainly benefit tourism. if
that occurs. : :

Biliy Hoviand
Growth, whether we
Hke it or not —- we have so
many good things here.

Wilhelmina Dyck

.-..< 1° The economy looks
- good for the 90’s — there
_ are lots of new buildings

- | going up.

Dena Ferretti
‘Beautification of -Ter- |
_ Face. ,

Arnold Ferretti
An upswing in
economy.

the

- Pifer —
og . -, Gontinued from page 4
ma |~ generally buoyant economy in

|. .  :. B.C, throughout 1989 has pro- .

- duced new businesses, many
«new jobs, and has attracted
' thousands of people to move to
’ the province from elsewhere in
Canada and from abroad.
While that in itself has brought

ing, welfare rolls, public
transportation, etc. — never-
theless the year ended on an.
upbeat optimistic note which
should favor the. ruling party...
‘should, but... . _

Parting Thought: May 1990
bring you and your loved ones
all that you desire. You may
_ rest assured the New Year will
od _ bring.all of us just what. we
|  deservel Happy New Year, 2. |

POPP PTPTTITITITITITTETIT TIRE T le ”

attendant problems — in hous-

Prvaatnn aeouy

EROS ep RAN Se PRE NAAT

FUEL TAXES RISE
Changes in provincial tax rates-on petroleum fuels, effective
January 1, 1990 have been announced by the Ministry of Finance.

‘. The changes, which result from. indexing. of provincial. tax.rates.

for petroleum products, are summarized below. The. indexing for-
mulas were introduced in the March 1981 provincial: budget and are
based on the gasoline component of the Yancouyer Consumer Price
Index. | nee

Handicapped people, who qualify, will continue to receive a re-
fund of the full amoung of tax paid on gasoline and diesel fuel.

The next quarterly review of provincial fuel tax rates will take ef-
fect April 1,1990.  - ..

Summary of Tek Charges

New Old

Product _ .. . Tax Rate Tax Rate: Change
Unleaded ‘Gasoline (Clear) cy 9.08C/L 9, O1¢/L | +0.03¢/L
Leaded Gasoline (Clear) ~ * 11.046/L. 11.01¢/L - + 0.03¢/L
Diesel (Motive Fuel) (Clear)  —-9.48¢/L. | 9456/1. +0.036/1
Aviation Fuel, Locomotive Fuel, oo
Marked Fuels, Marine Diesel, ;
Marked Propane & Butane ‘2. 81¢/L: 2 80¢/L, +0. ole/L. i

There are no changes in the rates for marine biinker fuel, ‘natural,
. gas, or British Columbia transit tax.

At tee rs

Letter to the

Terrace Review —

Wednesday, January 3, 1990 3

Editor

To the Editor;

-For many years I have suf-
fered from back problems since
being injured in a judo tourna-
ment when I was in my early
20’s. |

For years ] saw numerous

doctors who diagnosed various

- ailments causing ‘my back prob-
lems, and for years I received

’ cortisone shots in my lower back
to relieve the pain,

‘I discussed my.back problems
with Dr. McGraw in Vancouver
when he was looking after a
hand injury I received while liv-
ing in Prince Rupert.

Dr. McGraw suggested that I
see a doctor who worked out of
the Kitimat Hospital, as he was
probably one of the best doctors
available in western North
America to deal with spinal
problems. The doctor he re-
ferred to was Dr. David Kuntz.

Dr. McGraw mentioned to me
that Dr. Kuntz could very well
be practicing in any major center
but had chosen the Northern
remote lifestyle.

I too have chosen the North-
ern remote lifestyle. arid do not
want any part of big city life — I

respect Dr. Kuntz’ $ choice: of -

lifestyles.

In August of 1977 while living
in Prince Rupert, I was suffering
from severe back pains. I saw a
doctor in Prince Rupert who in
the presence of a second doctor
gave me a shot of cortisone on
‘either side of my spine in my
lower back.

Both doctors and myself were
shocked when. I collapsed in a
heap on the floor.

I was taken from the doctor’s
office to the Prince Rupert
Hospital, where the two doctors
awaited the arrival of Dr. Kuntz,
who was enroute from Kitimat
in his own helicopter.

I was X-rayed and transferred. .

to the Kitimat Hospital by am-

An appalling action

"was Operated on by Dr. Kuntz:

Manager for B.C. Hydro within

‘continued with visiting various

bulancé. |
I was again X-rayed, had a
milogram, and three days later.

I’m not familiar with the
medical terminology for the
operation, but believe a spinal
fusion was performed. .

I was in the Kitimat Hospital
from Aug. 29 to Sept. 10, 1977
under Dr. Kuntz's care. Co

I found Dr. Kuntz. short and
to the point when discussing my
situation with me.

On Sept. 10, 1977 1 was taken
home to Prince Rupert by am-
bulance, , .
' | returned to work as District

a month of returning home.

Dr. Kuntz monitored my
situation and reminded me to ex-
ercise regularly, walk a lot and
make my stomach muscles do
more work than my- back
muscles,

I have had a few minor back . .
problems since 1977, mainly:
when I do not exercise regularly.

I fully believe without Dr.
Kuntz’s assistance I would have

doctors and would have con-
tinuied to receive cortisone injec-
tions. —
As a result, my condition to- oo
day would be questionable. i:
I fully support Dr. Kuntz’s re-
instatement and find it appalling
that the Medical Soctety has
taken this type of action.
H.L. Jensen,
Masset, B.C. ,

WHAT'S YOUR
HURRYB.C?

SLOW DOWNANDJUSTHELAX.

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[ _ Northwest arts and
. entertainment calendar =|.

_ Prince Rupert Performing Arts Theatre — .
- Jan. 5 at 8 p.m., “Repercussion”, African to. Ragtime,

; . Classical to Jazz.

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- Kitimat Mount Elizabeth Theatre —
Jan. 6 at 8'p.m., “‘Repercussion’’.

Northern Motor Im —

Jim and Jean.

Terrace Hatel —
- In Gigi’s Pub, ‘‘Greywolf”’.
' In Augie’s Lounge, live entertainment.
Ina ‘of the West —

McColl Playhouse —

‘The Legion, - Branch 13 —...

‘In George’s Pub, Monday to. Saturday, “Doubletime”” with 4

" In the east and west:banquet rooms, “Hugh Fraser Quintet”
Monday, Jan; 8, featuring Cam Ryga, Phil Dwyer, Blaine
: Wikjord and Chris Nelson: ‘‘,,, the hottest band in the
country...”’ Tickets at Erwin’s Jewellers. Cocktails at 6:30,

“The Art of War’’, back by popular demand, cabaret-style
Jan, 19, 20, 26 and 27. Tickets at Sight and Sound.

‘Northern Pride’, 50’s and couniry band. Jan. 5 and 6,

‘Lo Ipm.tolam. ..

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' Terrace: coming January BS to 31 to a | door-