ee ee ee ew ee a pe eee ee ee ee eee ewe ecco re er ce et ee ee Moe ee een ee ee Se ERE OR Re eee eee eee TE ESR ee Writer says Helmut faces election defeat next time Dear Sir; It is with great dismay that Tread your Jan. 20, 1999 ar- ticle about the ontcome of your poll on the Nisga’a . treaty, Helmut Giesbrecht’s reaclion and. statement was hot unexpected since he and “his executive assistant scem to’ run ‘the MLA’s office -with an extremely one sided point of view, ~My dealings with’ Helmut ~ ~ dale back to the cancellation of Kemano Completion and issues such as the taxing of » pine mushrooms. talked to Helmut: face to 1 have face of a number of issues to “no ‘avail. Each time I Jeave. the MLA’s office I fect like I have just had a dengthy conversation with a slump, - ’ » Yes, I continue to check in “to -his office periodically on different “full well what to expect for issues, knowing A CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD The Mail Bag | he ever changes the decor, It usually has a native motif to it or something to do with the poor underprivileged ininarity groups. his. office staring at the posters in his windows saying things about the colour of a person’s skin, etc. The posters I never saw were those that would have something to do with, say, the poor chronically unem- ployed white working male. Time and again I thought of addressing this issue but put it off thinking what is the use, But, here goes, When did white quit being a colour or Caucasian a race. All I bear from politicians, “For months ‘IT walked by ° “and he NDP are especially bad, is aboul bow much prejudice there is against na- tives, immigrants, women, gays, etc, Helmut Giesbrecht and_-his cohorts in Victoria are not helping matters at all by putting so much -emphasis on how badly the natives have been treated or what we owe them. Indeed, imost people have come to realize that: most natives have: as inti¢h and more already then do most taxpayers; a simple drive by any reserve con- finns that. It astounds me to realize that a high percentage of na- lives on reserves have never worked or paid taxes nor have their parents or theirs before them and yet my fa- ther worked and paid taxes 80 did his father and so da ] and iny wife when. we are fortunate enough to gel some work, ’ Yet. natives on reserves have nicer homes, boats, vehicles, elec, Still they tell me T owe ‘them. something more. Where does that come “from and will it ever end. The only way [ cam ever see an end is when we final- ly get rid of politicians like -Giesbrecht and the NDP and gct more politicians like Mike Scott who says it like it is, regardless of its politi- cal correctuess. Giesbrecht said if he is wrong he will pay at the bal- lot box. I believe he does not really care since he lost the popular vote in: the last election and knows his days are numbered anyway, The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 17, 1999 - A7 sab ai Come in early to Co get the best seats. gy. Millionaire Weekend Friday, February 19 & There will be games! Prizes to be won! Saturday, February 205 1 Located in the Coast Inn of the West | answers, But I like to sée if An open letter to: The Canadian Bar Association "Dear Sirs: lam writing to you regarding a financial matter which “took place a few years back. “For 25 years, [ owned and operated a beautiful tourist oe resort and trapline in northern B.C. I started this resort an from scratch when there was no highway in the area. “However, T was diagnosed as being “sick”? and was .: tansported to the nearest psychiatric ward at Mills eS Memorial Hospital in Terrace, During the time that’ I was institutionalized (five 2! months), I sold my northern operation for $25,000. When eo people in the north were asked what this piece of property “Was worth, everyone. agreed it was valuable. I believe the ~ =. outfit was worth at least $100,000, The trapline alone was “>. worth $45,000. ~My complaint is that ] believe I should have had some- one:— from the Ministry of Health — represent me and A n any affairs during the period of time when I was deemed ‘fmentally ill’? and that person should bave advised me that it was in my best interests not to sell my operation. vd figure if an individual is really ill, someone should 7 jump in‘and take care of that person’s private affairs. This Lae or Pacific’ | em =: Gaslid. , Public Service Announcement To all customers of Pacific Northern Gas Lid. in the Kitimat, Jack Pine, Lakelse, and Terrace areas. Due to the recent heavy. snowfall we ask all customers to please insure that all gas meier installations are fh ree of any snow or ice. In order fo: operate properly the regulator before the meter requires air. ‘When shoveling roofs and clearing driveways, please do not pile snow against your gas meter. “Pacific Northern Gas thanks you for your cooperation during this heavy snowfall. The Staff At Images by Karlene “Welcomes Isabel Osorio. to their team of stylists ye As of February 1, Isabel will be _ working Monday, Tuesday, . Friday & Saturday. Isabel welcomes all her past and present clients, — Salon Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 4652 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace *. 635-4997 © 1-800-251-4997 Allan Grier, Terrace It shouldn’t have happened was obviously not the case with me! 1 want to be compensated for this property for two rea- sons, Firstly, it is my belief that I was ripped off and secondly, when I sold it, ] did not realize what | was doing. Tam determined not to Iet this issue go until I have closure. As a result of this sale, today I sctimp and save to sur- vive on $219 per month. I want to have a daytime occupa- lion, nol the typical ‘retired?’ lifestyle. However, I am unable to find employment as I find that — employers discriminate against anyone who has been in a mental home; Even my application to offer my free ser- vices af the volunteer fire department in a nearby com- munity was denied! 1 do however spend some of my time doing hospital visits and helping the local food bank. I do not want tobe a welfare recipient. I only want what should be mine — compensation for my properly when I was taken advantage of, due to my mental state. ] have already contacted various agencies throughout the province, but to no avail. [am hoping you cau assist me in this matter, and if not, can refer me‘to someone who can. Thank you for your time and cooperation and I look for- ward to hearing from you in the near future. Maurice Beaudoin, Terrace, B.C. 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