4 Some question, labor’s query By ED YUDIN Herald Stali Writer A number of candidates in the upcoming Nov... 17 elections have expressed reservations about a questionnaire being cir- culated by the Kitimat- Terrace District Labour Council, . Alice Chen Wing, who is fighting to retain her regional district seat in Area C or the Remos, and Nadine Asante, who is challenging for the directorship of the Thornhill region in Area E, are both critical of the labour council's decision to publish an ‘evaluation’ of the can- didates’ responses, “I don't think someone ° should evaluate my answers for other people, they (the people) should evaluate it themselves," commented Chen Wing, adding she had no objections per say with the general concept. ‘“T object to anyone else's evaluation of my respon. ses,"' echoed Asante. ‘'I think the rank and file are capable of doing their own evaluation."' Nevertheless, both handed in their answers to the questions noting “everybody has the right to know how a candidate feels on the issues which affect us Other candidates have objected to the large scope of the survey, saying they have no contro) over some of the issues raised by — the questions. Molly Nattress, seeking election to Terrace Council, has no intention on an- swering the questionaire. She says they are too general, and are more relevant to the regional district, ; “If 1 knew the answer to the first question (on native land claims) I'd be running for premier instead of council,” she said. Claude Levesque, a candidate for Kitimat council, thinks the matters Taised by the questionnaire should be handled at the provincial and federal levels. Paul Johnson, the secretary of the Jabour council, defended the sur- vey's pUTpOEe. “We've got to start thinking in larger terms than just Terrace cr Kitimat,” explained Johnson. ‘In any case both councils have input on the regional district,” Representatives from both councils are appointed to the regional district board of directors. One candidate who was not perturbed by the survey was Roy Greening, seeking election in Area E on the regional district. He noted the labour council was going = to issue evaluations on the candidates in any case, Helmut Giesbrecht, a Terrace alderman seeking | re-election, was doubtful if he could supply all the an- swers for the council, but indicated he'll “send some : sort of reply.” ELECTION FEATURE Giesbrecht is the loner. By ED YUDIN Herald Stalf Welter...’ Helmut Giesbretht un- derstands very well what sort of role he plays on Terrace district council, and he won't let it get him down, The 36-year-old schoolteacher has been somewhat of a lone wolf on council for a good part of the four years he has served, Giesbrecht has been the one council member toa constantly question and continually probe for, Iodse éids,-* . Giesbrecht's somewhat thankless role as public watchdog has isolated him to some degree, He has decided to run for another term on council and work towards his Boal of seeing the taxpayers Money properly and economically spent. “It's my intention to continue to work towards that goal and make’ sure the, dollars are ‘going to the proper area,” he reaffirmed, Giesbrecht got involved in municipal politics four years ago for exactly those reasons, “When I got involved the issues were fairly basic, that being services,” explained the candidate. “The people ware fed up with not getting enough for their money.” Now Giesbrecht thinks enough is being done, but feels the spendthrift ways of council have to be changed. “Lately there has been more spending and less concer on generally how much money is spent and where the money went.” he said. . Until he was appointed to chair the amalgamation committee, Gieybrecht had heen without a portfolio, He had left the chairmanship of the finance committee, but did not receive a new ap- pointment from Mayor Maroney: He hopes:that will change if he wins re-election.: When not involved in municipal polities, Giesbrecht teaches at Skeena Junior Secondary School. His wife Wendy is a homemaker and former teacher herself, They have two children Shelley, 8, and Shawn, 5. Originally from the Fraser Valley, Gieshrecht has be ¥ a resident of the area for!12 ' yeurs: Hes happy “to” S86 | certain projects he sup- ported, such as Lower Little Park development, and the extension to the Terrace Public Library, come to fruitation. [f re-elected, the alderman intends to continue to support such public works projects as the drainage system for Eby, the con- struction of the new RCMP and Public Works buildings, and general improvements to area parks. Giesbrecht admits he hasn't had much success on a number of issues, such as zoning bylaws, due to his self-imposed opposition role on council. “] wouldn't say I feel discouraged, but sometimes you question what you are doing when the votes are 5-1 against you,’ admitted Giesbrecht. “What the public has to realize is that they are ane alderman short of a closed shop,” he noted. ; whom votes wilt be NOTICE OF POLL Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Public notice Is hereby given to the electors of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine that a pall has become necessary at the election now pending and that Ihave granted such poll; and further, that the persons duly nominated as candidates at the said election. for anly recelved are: RESIOENTIAL ADDRESS Old Ramo Ret. Journal (6 090 Churchill Deg Schoo! Principal! sti? Sande Ave. Seer Such polls will be opened at: Thornhill Elementary School Clarence Michiel School onthe 17th day of November, 1979, between ihe hours of 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m, of which every person Is hereby required to take notice and govern himself accordingly. Given under my hand this a\st day of October, 1979. ‘rs. Lucy Wood Returning Officer oo feanen ao alae zy ais RAY REARDON WITH SIGN Picketting paid off — A Victoria man who set up a picket in front of the Terrace C.N. office Monday, has now apparently settled his differences with his former employer. The 26-year-old Ray Reardon had been employed as anextra gang labourer for a scant 20 days before being summarily fired last Thursday. Reardon, who says he “wasn'ttold why" he pres let go, was informed he would be paid his out- Not guilty the plea on fraud John Allen, the former administrator of Mills Memorial Hospital, ap- peared in Terrace court Monday and indicated he would plead not guilty to 13 charges of fraud. : The case will go to trial on Mar, 7 at the provincial court in Terrace. The charges involve ex- pense accounts. Of the charges, 12 are for sums under $200, one charge for a sum in excess of $200. In the period of Jan. 1978 and April 1979, Allen is alleged to have obtained duplicate rebates on air fares from both the Terrace and District Hospital Association and the B.C, Health Association. Allen resigned as ad- ministralor of the hospital on Oct. 10. The charges were laid after a two-month in- vestigation by the RCMP. standing wages within 48 hours. “Tt's been five days, and I haven't a cent in my pockei,"’ he explained while still manning his one man picket line, Later .the same day, - Reardon was taken aside by Keith Adams: an official of ¢.N., and apparenily his demands were satisfied. ww aWhen,. contacted, by. the expected Lo stayin. Herald;,;,Adams explained. that “the matter had beert”’ resolved." “he dealt with the head of our engineering department and he did leave here quite satisfied and he's now gone off cur property,’’ Adams said. Reardon didn't say whal three or four rae ne "had his future plans were, although he indicated he would. probably Terrace. “All I] want is my money, then I'll be glad to go,” he said, explaining he wound up staying with a couple who he hardly knew, as his financial status gave him lettle alternative. = | The Victoria man had received his ter- mination, Reardon claimed an offer to rehire him had been made, but he had declined, 7 “Tt seems to be a favourite pastime of the foreman, hiring and firing people,” he said. Dance raised money pad” ‘students from Caledonia 'Senior Secondary, Skeena Junior and Thornhill Junior Secondary Schools raised $2900 in pledges for the dance marathon held Friday’ night. _ The event was co- sponsored by the Terrace- Thornhill Band Parents’ Association and the Terrace Downtown Lions, and was held at Skeena Mall in conjunction with the mall's first anniversary, Approximately 100 students started the marathon at 10 p.m. Friday night, and 50 of them were still dancing at the end, 10 hours later. A sound system was provided by Terrace Sight and Sound. will -be MINISTER HERE Jake Epp, the federal minister of Indian Af- fairs will be meeting with a number of native group leaders in the province later this week and | in Terrace on “Epp will be discussing such issues as native land.claims.and..the. Indian commercial fishing fleet ahd will hold a.pness conference at the Lakelse hotel during.-his, stay in Terrace on Wédinesday. AL oatoeal | Wednesday. | Richard’s Cleaners Ltd. | “use our handy drive-in. window” bee taken are 7 da ‘yaa BUSINESS CLOTHING” RENTAL SERVICES work wear, we Sanitone. Certified Musiet Deyctranet Why settle for less than the best? We have all your needs for uniforms, & any business coveralls a -—I leave. The Herald, Tuesday, November 6, 1979, Page 3 Two Mile School parents , expected at board meeting Tuesday evening’s board meeting In Terrace to forward their position community are con- tinuing to pressure for a reopening of -the school. The Two Mile School may be a dead issue as far as the board of ier ome again. . trustees of School District A number of parents ‘The a Mile School in 88 are concerned, but from the Hazelton area Hazelton was closed last parents in the Two Mile areexpectedtoturnupat March ie HH YO MAKE ATP BD A YOU COME =] = —— an ed ee —— a. sl =: 1977 COUGAR XR? 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