A6 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 17, 1997 FRBC hurts forest workers Dear Sir: In its first term the NDP, with the help of industry lead- cfs, created Forest Renewal B.C. to collect a large sum of money — approximately $500 million — and to inject it into the working forest, It was supposed to increase the productivity of our forests, increase our general knowledge of forests and create jobs doing so. This all seemed to be a very good idea at the time and still is. Unfortunately the super- stumpage just becaine another cash cow and will never be wrested from government’s firm grip. All who work in the forest industry can clearly see through the thin guise of the government's expensive public campaign to convince people that money is being spent prudently in the forests. Need I remind you that this was a coffer never to be used as gencral revenue or to balance budgets. I am very surprised that industry has put up with this so silently. In its second term the NDP with the help of union leaders created the Jobs an¢ Timber Accard. This suspect piece of Iegislation is supposed to create 15,000 new jobs in B.C, forestry. In actual fact it would displace 15,000 present sil- viculture workers and conveniently pass those jobs on to unions. This obviously took the silviculture industry by surprise and they have been fighting back to little avail. All who work in silviculture can clearly see the folly in this legislation. Nevertheless many would like to embrace the idea of a more legitimate and respectable industry. These people would like to sce the possibility of stable Lesson learned Dear Sir: My son injured his back on Trapper Mountain while snowboarding on Nov. 9. When Jon arrived at Mills Memorial Hospital he was not able to stand or use his legs. He was in excruciating pain. The attending physician administered a pain reliever, Demerol, after checking for injuries. The doctor assumed the extent of his injuries involved the muscles and soft tis- sue. My husband and I, at different times that evening, suggesied further medical attention such as X-1ays, We were both assured that his injuries were not serious and that he should go home and take it easy. When Jcn was able to stand, I made an appointment to ses our family physician who agreed to order x-rays. They were taken on Nov. 14 and we were told our family physician would contact us with the results, On Nov. 18 we were instructed to take Jon back for a CAT scan. It had been determined that Jon had two frac- tured vertebrae in his lower back and a scan was needed to determine the full extent of his injuries. On Nov. 21 an appointment was set up to sec the orthopedic surgeon in Kitimat and Jon was told his back injury was of a serious nature. He will need to have an up- per body brace (custom made) to stabilize his condition, Jon was also told that he should not be walking around; he should be lying flat out, Jon is not in hospital but it was made very clear he should never have been sent home. I am seriously concerned over my son’s condition and : ‘Sherri’ S. Glass Studio 4 "Bully stocked with large selection of glass, books, bevels, stencils for etching and everything else for the glass hobbyist. Sherzi's also does custom orders, repairs and lessons. _ Mail orders are welcomed. CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD | The Mail Bag long term employment. Unfortunately contractors hands are tied due to the short duration of contracts. Perhaps the government should have consulted silviculture industry leaders before drafting the Jobs and Timber ac- cord. They may have realised that there is already a strong competent work force. With some increases in the duration of contracts these workers may find steady jobs instead of patchy seasonal ~ employment intermixed with employment insurance. Docs anybody clse find it fishy that the NDP created FRBC worth half a billion dollars, got reelected with strong union support, and then promised what they don't take of the pie to unions. 1 know this is the way government works but it has put a hole in the gas tank of the forestry engine. With poor regeneration the engine soon sputters. Mr. Helmut Giesbrecht, did any of this occur to you be- fore you followed your party’s lead and if so did you voice your concern? D. Morris, Terrace, B.C. by back inj the manner that he was treated at first, I encourage people who need medical attention to be persistent and receive the care you may require. Ida Mohler, Terrace B.C. A note from Les Dear Sir; Your invitation to rin for city council is flattering, Sut the reasons are all wrong. It’s no surprise your knowledge of the regional district's interaction with city council is so limited, but as Mr. Talstra’s press secretary, you should become better informed. The regional district’s main fu:ction is to provide a measure of planning for the unorganized areas within its boundaries, Your suggestion of a meeting in the middle of a bridge to discuss planning problems would not be neces- sary if we could meet in the boardroom. Terrace council, secure in the belief that it owns every- thing, places lite emphasis on planning. Ii has opted out of the planning process within the regional district. Tt mow has no voice or vote in planning outside its boundaries. So if the regional district decides to rezone the airport Lands to a land fill, Terrace has no say in the matter. Council could use, the Lord knows, someone intelligent to talk to. . 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