The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, April 21, 1999 - A7 SKEENA VALLEY FALL FAIR requires VOLCANTEERS far coordinating entertainment, grounds management, exhibit hall set up and security. CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD The Mail Bag — Res - SX VALLEY PAIGE ASBEC ATION oor sen LAL] ee eed sen “tee Dear Sir: During the past few years I have watched the news media and right wing ex- tremists- band together to turn public opinion against the. NDP government of British Columbia. I will -be the first to admit that the government has made mistakes, but many _ previous governments have “acted the same way, For ex- ample the multi-million dol- lar over run spent on the Coghuillala Highway by the former Social Credit - government, Coverups were " attempted at that time by the Socreds, which as far as ] am aware has not been at- tempted by the NDP, The media has seldom paid attention to the con- structive ideas the NDP have instituted. We have a more. balanced labour code, unknown previously in this century, The minimum wage has been increased at least twice, undoubtedly not * enough, but atleast a turn in the right direction, A fair wage has been es- tablished on all BAC. govemment construction projects in excess of $250,000, including high- ways. The spin off from this puts money into the hands of business in the iocalities where the work is per- formed. Companies can no longer hire replacement workers during a legal strike, An ex- ample of this was clearly shown when Terrace Safeway locked their em- ployees out three years ago, Skill centres have been es- Dear Sir: only food of the day. inhumane. Hats off to all those that gave to the food bank and to those that give bread and buns to the Salvation Army. For some it is their With so many social cutbacks and no jobs, many are living in severe poverty, es- pecialiy single people — $525 a month is Most of these people want to work so they can have a home to live in. There is, of Fred Glover tablished to train our youth in trade apprenticeships. This was of the utmost im- portance as ihe average age of some skilled workers in this province is presently 55. The NDP have renamed the Second Narrows Bridge in the Lower Mainland in memory of the 18 construc- tion workers who fell to their deaths when it col- lapsed in 1956, showing compassion for . their families and descendants. Previous right wing governments refused to even consider doing so. The altitude being, that after all, they were only workers. Of course they did not miss the limelight when cutting the ribbon at the bridge open- ing. : The NDP made the un- NDP isn’t all that bad precedented move to save Skeena Cellulose. Can you imagine the «state Prince Rupert would be in now, and the suffering that would ‘have had to be endured by families, if they bad. not’ done so? I have not. forgotten when - the Social Credit govern: ment closed down: Ocean Falls in the 1950s, crealing untold hardships for the residents. Terrace has experienced many recessions in the past: - forty years. For example the winter of 1960, when Columbia Cellulose was the only large employer in this area, excluding Kitimat. They closed their. opera- tion down for six months, and again in 1966, laying off all contractors as well. In those days we took it in our Stride and never once turned to the government for help. The most despicable act that occurred locally was the attempt! to recall our Skeena MLA.. Nat accepting. total defeat, and the stigma they branded themselves with, rumour has it they are about to try again. Driving over the Sande Overpass, I have noticed a sign painted on the side of a semi trailer. ‘Have you had enough yet? Unite the right’ My only comment on this is, if it should happen, our concerns about a balanced labour code will revert very quickly to a slave labour code. Then the whiners and complainers can cry with legitimacy. . Fred Glover Terrace B.C. Thanks to donators course, the homeless shelter but you can only stay there for 10 days. Then what? How docs the government think the hungry feel when they hear of millions of dollars wasted and $400 a plate functions, Our mothers and fathers fought in the war so we could have free speech and freedom, so why does it seem like we are working for the government rather than the govern- ment working for the people. Barb Coatham, Terrace, B.C. Call 635-7779 or write Box 495 Terrace Dear Friends, Appeal. National Red Shield Appeal April, 1999 Once again spring has arrived and with it The Salvation Army's National Red Shield The past year has again seen’ a great demand in Northern BC for the services of The Salvation Army. Hre are just a few areas in which your donations have dispersed: Community Services ..........01. sess $149,400.00 Camping Programs.......c....essereeee 91,500.00 Emergency Programs.........01.:esse00 $223,290.00 Adult Residential Programs............. 1--$19,500.00 As you can see, the financial cost of operating these programs is enormous ‘and your support is both essential and greatly appreciated. You can help by forwarding your donation to: The Salvation Army 4626 Soucie Avenue Terrace BC V8G 2E7 May God bless you! Sincerely, . me hal Norm Hamelin. ~ C/O Terrace Corps **Tox Receipts will be issued** A Canvasser may call, piveecrres ‘97 Toyota Corolla 31,000 kms, Air cond, 4 cyl, Automatic, Cassette. 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