". predictions about the dire results Welfare stats aren’t as rosy as Skeena MLA is claiming Dear Sir: I feel obliged to respond to some of the comments made by CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD Skeena Liberal MLA Roger Har- ris in the Nov. £9, 2003 article “about welfare cuts. His comments that the union's Of welfare time limits are irre- sponsible. He cites the outcome tothe reform of handicap benefits as. proof that the case is’ being overstated, However, Mr. Harris fails to point out that it was only after the unions, anti-poverty groups and advocates for ~ the disabled spoke out, that the planned cuts to disabili- yy benefits were softened. In the case of the welfare time limits, the outcomes that are being predicted are simply based on the logical _ Oltcome of the implementation of Liberal legislation, if . it'goes forward as written. The only thing that would mitigate the outcome, is if Mr, Harris and his colleagues alter their plan. “Mr Harris has confused enlightened secial activism, with irresponsibility. The Liberals don’t like opposition in the house. Apparently they don’t like it in the com- munity either. Roger Harris also comments on job cr creation which is interesting-since his government has chased scores of union jobs-and workers oul of our community. He claims that welfare recipients are finding jobs, what in fact is occurring is that people are being placed in-job readiness, and job search programs, which provides creative politicians the opportunity to manipu- late‘ statislics and fool the citizens. Don’t let another ‘Robert’ slip away Dear Sir: Terrace has lost Robert Wesley, a kind, caring, man who was full of compassion and would quite frequently give his last dollar away to help someone in need. - He would rake lawns, pick up garbage and help eider- ly residents to shovel their walks in the winter, Most of you probably avoided him and turned your noses up, bul beneath that scruffy exterior was the most beautiful person I have ever met. I am proud to call him my friend and ] am so grateful that I had the opportunity to see him for who he truly was. . Iam sorry that the majority of our community is not able to see past outer appearances and into the heart of so many of our less fortunate residents because we have so many beautiful people here —- if"you lake the time to look. . Please open your eyes and your hearts and don't let another “Robert” fade away without asking why? Tanya Gauvin, Terrace Anti-Poverty Group Society, A little sand would prevent accidents Dear Sir: Here we are again in wintry bliss, with one small problem. The roads are atrocious. As in other years, I am waiting for another fatal incident to get cily snowclean- ing crews as well as Nechaka Northcoast to get out there. [ have been driving around town and watching people slide through intersections. A little sand here and there before there is a fatal accident would be the smart thing’ to do. Let us not lose more of our loved ones over saving a few bucks. Dawn Inskip, Terrace, B.C, LEARN TO FLY!!! Private Pilots License Ground School Starting December 8, 2003 Cost: $349.00 (plus books) To register, or for more information call: 635-1852 or visit us at www.tkair.com, Stop Dreaming and Start Flying! TKAir Charters Ltd. \ Presenting Blue Angels SKYHAWK In solid stainless steel with 22 time zones, alarm and countdown timer, This flight chronograph is powered by light so it’s unstoppable, like the people wha wear It. Priced fram $550. CITIZEN. Eco-Drive Seoellers : utneal Caty Connie Hal GES ©. foriea . Skontn Mall: 635-5111 seb ry bed ay / COMPLIMENTARY 1-88B- 738 2 Brewer Miapenl - The Mail Bag Who is being irresponsible? In citing job creation statistics, and substance whatsoever in the northwest, Roger Harris is being irresponsible and misleading. The creation of low paying part time service indusiry jobs any- Terrace, B.C. , where is no substitute for union wages and bencfils that support families in communilies. In the northwest we have not seen an increase in any type of employment and a few new jobs at Wal-Mart will not make a dent in regional unemployment. In conclusion, Mr. Harris, selling an asset like Skeena Cellulose to an underfinanced company that has not met its obligation to re-employ workers in our community is irresponsible. Don Philpott Harassing and bullying the poor and less fortunate i is- simply heartless and inhumane. Don Philpott, Terrace, B.C. pretending that they have any The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 3, 2003 - A7 ia, 99 - receive 4 ” Gift Certificates 2" 4736 Lakelse Ave. (across from Skeena Mall) T: 250-635-3077 www.mrmikes.ca ” KEITH AVENUE MALL, TERRACE. 1-800-663-3183 © email: sight&sound@kermode. net