A14 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Vandalism deplored Dear Sir: . Last week my husband had'a couple of Roger Har- ‘ris signs placed in our front yard. While we have never been big sign placers, my husband felt it was time he let it be known who he sup- “ported i in the upcoming elec- tion. oe Lo and behold, the next Morning the. signs were ~ . missing. On taking my chil- dren to school, I noticed ev- ery Roger Harris sign in the Horseshoe had either been taken down or was vandal- ' ized. It should be noted all . NDP signs remained intact. The. fact that someone - _ trespassed on my property (not to mention others in the neighbourhood) and im- peded our right to express CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD The Mail Bag support for our. favourite candidate is appalling and disgusting. What happened to freedom of speech and freedom of expression? These perpetrators _ are not only breaking the law by ' stealing Liberal signs, they are also breaking the law when they trespass. I feel everyone, whether you sup- port one party or the other, has an inherent right to show - support for their chosen .candidate. Infringement of this right is undemocratic or more harshly, bordering on communism or anarchy. ' While the NDP may not openly condone these acts of vandalism, they have done ‘absolutely nothing to public- ly denounce the sign vandal- ism in Terrace or Kitimat. - The vandalism is an act of bullying that left unpun- ished or dealt with will lead to further acts of lawless- ness. This is not the kind of. ° party I would support. . _ I have never disclosed whom I voted for, however, - this year is different. Roger Harris, you have my vote. + @ Silvana Rigsby, Terrace, B.C. Can he just be lucky? _ Drivers wanted: § The 2005 Passat TDI. With over o 000 km to 5 the tank, you'll be laughing all the ‘way fo the gas pump. ~ some “tough choices”. amount of common SENSE. . Dear Sir: . The B.C. Liberals brag about the strength: ; of the economy. The NDP claims they are » taking credit for high” commodity prices. Maybe this is the Liberal promise that de- 7 serves more scrutiny: An 2001, Gordon Campbell had to make He chose-to cut tax- es for the rich and for corporations, and to -dump the burden on students, seniors, teach- -ers, health care workers, children, families, the homeless, addicts, the mentally ill, etc. “This, his plan predicted, would attract mas- _ sive investment that would drive our econo- . my. to success.. So. where are all the projects funded by outside investment? Sure, the old New Skee- -na in Terrace is re-opening, but that’s due to ‘Are they naive? Dear Sir: = . I have always assumed — “that: to. become mayor of a - city, president of a college or chair of an airport society . one must have a minimal . I was wrong. Some of these folks believe $300 is a “a concerted local effort to secure local invest- ment. And Prince Rupert is benefitting from . a container port, but-that’s being funded by | ‘the’ proceeds of the sleazy BC Rail sale. The 2010 Olympics are subsidized by : .the provincial and federal governments. The much-touted RAV skytrain line is also .a ~ government project. 5 The Campbell plan. was to cut taxesto attract outside investment that would create high-paying industry jobs. So where are the results? Instead we see job increases in the ‘service sector, housing construction, and the commodity-driven oil fields. You decide. Is Campbell taking credit for blind luck? . Kory Yamashita, Terrace, B.C. - “I remember a time when students attended school for five days a week and students, , parents and teachers did not live under the yearly threat of school closures and cutbacks” Terrace Retired Teacher 438 forth 48-month lease: o," 8 * Standard 5- speed automatic jransmission with Tiptronic °12-year Corrosion Perforation Warranty : ® * Standard front, side and side-curtain impact airbags ° Standard keyless remote entry . * 4-year/80,000-km! Limited't New Vehicle Warranty _e 4-year/80,000-kmt Limited 24-hour roadside assistance a 5-year/100,000-km' Limited Powertrain Warranty a ‘Exiimoted highwoy r range Sof 1,087 km for the 2005 Passat 2.0 L'TDI based on 62-litre fuel tank copacity and Transport Canada estimates of 5. 7 L/00 km. Your fuel consumption may vary. **Offer applies to a 48-month lease for a 2005 Passat GLS TDI and includes freight and PDI. $0 down payment; no first monthly payment {up to $600 incl. taxes}; SO security deposit due at time of transaction. Monthly payments total $21,00912 ftaxes not included). Lessee responsible for license, insurance, levy and applicoble toxes. At lease end, lessee responsible for $0.12/km over 80,000 km, and:domage and excessive wear Lease rate is based on 4.9% interest. Requires Volkswagen Finance approval ond dealer participation: > 3 . reasonable price to pay for a ’ rubber chicken dinner with a turkey from Victoria. They -— 4 : are unaware that the lion’s “Authorized by the Terrace and District Teachers’ Union, Veralynn Munson, president, , Dealer moy lease for less:’Otfer ends May 31, 2005. Supplies ‘ are limited. Other special rates: may apply. See dealer for completd*details. ®Tiptronic is a registered trademark ‘of ' Share is going to the B.C. Liberal party. ‘Others, see nothing with using taxpay- er’s money to prop up the - Liberal party. . As a taxpayer, ' show do you feel about your contri- bution helping paying for the bus carrying Gordon Campbell, his secret service people and other hangers on, making certain not to stop in places like Kitimat where the people, if they could get - close enough, might ask some unrehearsed and em- barrassing questions? This bus also did not stop or slow down in the Ha- - zeltons where the only job available is to dismantle the sawmill and ship it away. ° No concern for an area faced with 90 per cent un- _ employment. Makes you wonder what these people thought, watching it go by. John Jensen, Terrace, B.C. Get out and vote Dear Sir: J am writing to all of you, that generally do not bother to vote, especially those on low and fixed i incomes, who over the past four years have taken a beating in every sense of the word. a Remember the Premier’s his first day in office? He gave $23,000 tax cut to those earning $200,000 and — the average person received $6 a year. He lowered the minimum wage for young ‘people and allowed children of 12 years of age to work up — ‘to 35 hours a week with no monitoring for abuse. He’ has .denied access to legal representation by ‘ reducing funding and clos- ing legal aid offices and 24 courthouses. They eliminat- ed the Human Rights Com- mission, the only govern- ment in Canada to do so. If you have had enough, - and you wish to put an end to.the suffering and pain, the slashing. of social programs, then phone me. Gerry King, Terrace, B.C. registered sponsor under the Election Act, 250-, _ 635-4659” | a .. Drtngch.c.F Porsche AG. {Whichever comes first ttWear and tear items and adjustments are excluded after the first 12 months or 20,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. Volkswagen 2005": NATIONAL De SAFE THE RULES HAVE CHANGED... If you’re going to drive a boat with a motor, prepare to get carded. For years, concerned Canadians have pushed for mandatory boater education to reduce the 200 lives lost and estimated 6,000 boating incidents on Canadian waterways annually. Previously anybody of any age could operate any type of boat with no training or education of any kind. And children of any age could operate a powerboat regardless of size or horsepower.” Things changed for recreational boaters on April 1, 1999. Mandatory boater education: By 2009, all Canadian recreational boaters will require a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCO card) to drive a boat powered by a motor. - How to get carded: The Canadian Coast Guard PCO card i is s earned by scoring 75% on a test of basic boating safety. knowledge. This lifetime certification must be carried onboard by operators of all pleasure craft powered by a motor. Take the BOAT course, or. take the BOAT Study Guide home and take the test when you're ready.“ Boat Operator Accredited Training (BOAT) is accredited by Canadian : Coast Guard. The BOAT course ¢ teaches all the safe boating knowledge required by Coast Guard to earn the Pleasure Craft Operator Card. The BOAT course is highly recommended for youth and for adults with little or no boating experience or training. Classroom only includes the BOAT Study Guide and Pleasure Craft Operator Card for those who pass the test. New Restriction affect kids: Until 1999, children of any age could operate a power boat regardless of. size or horsepower. New federal regulations matching boat power with capability and maturity are now in effect. Youth under 16 years may not operate bouts above certain power limiis unless accompanied in the boat and directly supervised by someone 16 years or older. ; Neid Enterprises Lid Man. Power restriction | 10hp (unaccompanied 40 hp (unaccompanied) May not operate personal watercraft accompanied or not Under 12 12 - 16 years Under 16 years New safety equipment requirements: All boaters are affected by new safety equipment requirements. For example, lifesaving cushions are no longer approved personal flotation devices. Buoyant heaving lines are a new J. requirement as of 1999 for most boats. The BOAT Study Guide features a complete rundown on equipment requirements. For more information on taking the B.O.A.T. course or receiving the B. 0. ALT, Study Guide to obtain your Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator card, contact: Terrace Aquatic Centre, 3215 Eby Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G - 2X8 or Ph: (250) 615-3030 or Fax: (250) 615-3010 or St. John’s Ambulance at 4443 Keith Avenue, Terrace.or Ph: (250) 635-5500 or Fax: (250) 635-5524 or email: terrace@be.sja.ca TERRACE AQUATIC CENTRE BOAT. EXAMS $3 2 1 Oo ARE OFFERED ON A DROP-IN BASIS, ate . PREFERABLY WEDNESDAY. EVENINGS: with Study Guide ATTENTION BOATERS | Get Your Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card Why Risk A $250 Fine?” The following groups must carry proof of competency whenever operating a motorboat (including jet skis and Seadoos).. + Anyone born after April 1; 1983: or - + Any boater (regardiess ol age) operating a vessel with any type or size-of engine! thal _ is less than 4m (13ft) in length. * All other-motorboat operators must obtain proof of competency by September 15 2009 | The most accepted proof of competency ts the Pleasure Craft Operator Card PCOC). To obtain the card. boaters must pass a supervised. 45-minute boat operator tes!’ which you can write at any St. John Ambulance branch in B.C . On Board" - Canadian Red Cross Boat Safety Book & CD available at Canadian Tire : Book & cD on Sale at Canadian Tire! . 4427 Highway 16 West, Terrace,B.C. | WESELLFORLESS ever day L*MAR including Boat and jetbo boats! ~ araenet: 7 If you are operating a pleasure craft, and have a fixed or portable marine radio, you are required by law to have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime). : A Radio Licence Is no longer required, but you must have a Radio Operator's Certificate. Canadian Power Sail Squadrons (CPS) has been delegated authority to Issue the Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime). CPS offers a course on the proper use and procedures for marine radio, home-study material and examination opportunities. Check our web site for a location near you, or Industry Canada at: www.ic.ge.ca. CPS offers an on-line course or material to download at: Wer.cp8 ee. Org : Pleasure Craft Operator Card: : Government Agents Branch - BC Access Center 101-3220 Eby Street. ene DON'T GET CAUGHT OUT - TAKE THE COURSE AND GET THE CARD’ For online testing or to find a course, you can goto www. basicboating. com “We've Got} You Covered” “See us for your boating | insurance needs. a “\""\ 4648 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace, B.C. pr: 63B-B5B1-- Fax: 635-420 www. braidinsuratice.com eT parbeQerenenan raises RV, P. k Boat Launch we fad where the Kalum R. meets the Skeena R. Kly: piig* Boat ‘Launch & Picnic Tables’ ‘the Tempo Gas Bar & Convenience S Store. “y Gas Bi open. 24 hours/day’= 7-daysAveek) _ “Contact Info: Kitsumkalum Band Council - : PO Box 44, Terrace, B. C. VeG 4B8 (250) 635-6177 es St. John Ambulance : You can prepare for the examfreeof charge by visiting the St. John BC web site (http://www.sja.ca/be) where you will find: * Free downloads. of a course manual and study aids ° Support via a toll-free information line Why Pay More? The test fee is only $25. This fee (one of the lowest in Canada) includes the exain, a Temporary Operator Card, and the permanent Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Earnings from this service go to suppor St. John BC programs. *: Phone:250 635-5500. Fax: 290 6 necee ot Email: terrace @be: ‘Sja.ca: * Free unlimited access to an online boating safety course ok - JetSkis + Pleasurecraft * River Boats + Travel Trailers PARAGON INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD. SKEENA MALL - TERRACE A division of Terrace & District Credit Union © FUN INTHE SUN! Providing coverage for your: PH: 635-6371 + 1-888- 549-5552