By JEFF NAGEL THE ICE USERS’ lobby failed to seriously look at the idea of building a privately-operated arena, charges one project opponent. ; Peggy Julseth, Thornhill’s regional district director, Is the latest local politician to come out against the proposed ‘second arena in the weeks prior ta the Nov. 18 referendum. “Look at our curling rink — it’s not costing the tax- payers any money,’’ Julseth said. “Look at the Terrace Peaks Gymnastics club’s building. Look at the golf course.’ ">. - Those facilities. were built by societies or clubs with donations, supplemented by government grants. Their only draw on‘the taxpayer are their exemptions from praperty faxes. * 4 ; ‘ ” “There’s other ways of doing business besides nailing the taxpayer all the time,’”’ said Julseth. Julseth said a’similar non-profit association could operate a second arena for less money than the city, offsetting ex- penses with profits from a lounge or restaurant. ” She cites ‘examples of privately built extra ice sheets in Richmond and Langley that now operate successfully at a net profi, = oe She also bas an analysis of a wide spectrum of public- private partuership projects that she says has’ valuable ideas. oe From front Councillor defends arena vote Rich McDaniel; ‘Yes. — David Hull: Yes. “I’ve been on side since the begin- ning. My only concern was that the project be well- organized and that taxpayers get good value for their dol lar, and get what they want, need and desire,”’ So, Val George: Yes. “I probably won't use it but the posi- tive arguements outweigh the negative.’’ Jack Talstra: Yes. ‘It's the people's choice, That's why we're potting it to referendum.”’ St Ruth Hallock: Maybe. Hallock says she was planning to vote yes, until she read Gordon Hult’s comments about the project last week. Now she’s reconsidering. ‘“‘“He makes A14 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 8, 1995 . Arena backers should look |; at private facility, says critic “T think the ice users were too quick to come to the tax- payer and ask for money,’’ Julseth said, ‘They didn’t look at the other option seriously.’’ One developer came in and looked at the possibility of a joint venture here, she said. But that idea didn’t go any- where and officials didn’t pursue it further, Julseth {s calling for a ‘No’ vote to defeat the project and is confident that will happen if there’s a sizable turnout, But that’s far from ‘guaranteed — because this vote doesn’t accompany a municipal election, - “My hope is that the voters will come out,’’ Julseth said. -**But when pressure groups show up and get their vote out. sometimes something goes through whether the majority of the people want it or not." “And [ don’t think the majority of the public wants this.?? . ; . The money required for the second sheet of ice will come at the expense of other recreation capital projects, she said. - , ; What’s lost won’t be easily measured, she said, but it could be anything from new field or park development to an eventual community civic centre, . And she noted local governments may. be spending money they simply can’t afford with big ticket expenses in roads, water, sewer and garbage dumps looming. - some rather interesting points,’ she said. “T’m not too sure at this stage,’? ; __ Gordon Hull: Won’t say. Hull said he’s exercising his democratic right to keep his vote to himself. “Too many people haven’t thought through the issue for themselves,” he said. ‘But most people can probably figure out how I’m going to vote,"’ Ed Graydon: Was out of town and could not be reached for comment, Graydon initially argued against the project, saying other spending priorities should come first, but eventually voted in favour of going to referendum. recycling drop-off day. m Recycling comes to Terrace _| VOLUNTEERS from Kitimat Understanding The Environment (KUTE) were in Terrace on Saturday, collecting old paper, cardboard and newspapers for recy- cling. They loaded the collection in a semi-trailer and trucked it to Kitimat. The old newsprint will go ta Eurocan for recycling, while the rest will be shipped down south. Depending on what happens with the Solid Waste Management Pian, KUTE president Barb Hall says they could be back again to run another WE FORGE This Community Service Spot is brought to You by Po atest wakes oe Lunch Box (635-3696 | REMK OF TERRACE Let us honor the brave men and women who have served _ in war and peace. aa 4654 Lazelle Ave. 638-1 100 Let us honor those who have served. 4652 Lazelle Ave, 635-4997 | Wear came to an end. It was ‘not the longest war in history, nor the bloodiest. But there had never been one like it before — thousands of ordinary citizens in Europe died, in addition to the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who died in battle. _ This Remembrance Day, as we re- member all Canadians from all wars, those remaining survivors of the Sec- ond World War, their children and their grandchildren will celebrate its end and remember those who died. 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