a — that us non natives are not allowed to’ vote on issues ‘and elections which will “our new government ie & Write te -Nisga’a taxation. "‘T CLASS A and CLASS B CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD The Mail Ba City just can’t duck this Spill Dear Sir; (Braun's Island has been my home for over 38 years. | have raised my family on the banks of the Skeena River, which is my backyard. Even my grandkids say, “That's. Granma’s river”. If anyone cared about this fragile environment it is my neighbours and [. This year is-the first year out of 38 that I haven't been able to walk the shoreline with my: dog and the first: year that no kids swam ‘in the river ponds. ~My daughter and: the neighbourhood kids leamed to swim in those river ponds and it was never a risk to their health, As a matier of fact, they drank gallons of river water while learning to 'swim and they are to this day in » Quite good health. If Elook back at this neighbourhood-even today of the 25 wells, 50 per cent belong (o residents who are of re- . titement age. These neighbours range in age from 60 ta 80 years, We are aa high risk fromdrinking contamina- ted water. : ~. However, my neighbour and | became quite ill in July Dear Sir: Tam wriling this letter in regards to the helpless bears around Terrace who are destroyed every time they make a mistake for the second time, I understand that they may be a threat to so- called society when in residential areas, but there are other so- lutions such as transporting them by helicoplers and/or trucks to an area that is remote and out of the way. Or a Farge area can be fenced for bears who are a so-called ‘nuisance, We can’t just destroy them when they roam : aimlessly around Terrace (this area is their home, too), Also the black bear destroyed in the parking lot be- tween the Salvation Army building and Lakelse Dental Clinic on Oct. 26 was supposedly killed because of old Left out Dear Sir: Chief Joe Gosnell in the Oct. 20 issue says a ‘Nisga’a government is not taking away our non-native voling rights within Nisga’a lands and that non-nalives never had a band council vote, This has never been disputed. The fact remains be under the jurisdiction of the Nisia'a Tiibel Counel i It-is.of itt to vote.in provincial elec- tions, eic., as we did in the past if we are under the jurisdiction of our new government, which has the power to take over non- Lloyd Brinson, * Nass Camp, B.C, A ‘no’ vote Dear Sir: All too infrequently an individual risks scorn and ridicule to slep forward and speak the truth. This is the case with respect to Steve Cook’s letter on Nov. 3, 1999, “No to Mul- tiplex”. Everything Mr. Cook wrote is factual and truth- ful. I am in Mr. Cook’s corner and will also vot no. If those who spend our taxes had the courage of Mr. Cook, then perhaps we could have some basics such as street lights, side-. walks, and snow removal. Let those who are going to use it pay for it. J.R. Walker, ewe for us!” “Suppo, | 1999 and called a health officer to check our water sup- ply, after our backyard took on the smell of sewage. We . walked by the sewage ponds on or aboul July 5, 1999, and saw three manholes spewing out foul smelling green sludge into the river just upstream of our yards and aler-— ted the health officer of that situation. Do He investigated and immediately notified all resi- dents of the sewage spill. Results confirmed high conta- mination in both our wells and other wells, After we discontinued drinking the water, we reco- _ vered. Our. water was: tested in 1997 and it was-excel- leat, why is it so bad now? In the weeks following July 5, 1999, packets of sludge _ drifted by our backyard. The air reeked: and officials closed our beach with signs stating “Beach closed- con- laminated water”. How can the city not acknowledge re- sponsibilily? - And'to the Ministry of Environment - you are wel- come to pop in for a glass of well water any time, : Nell and Gerry Bealle, Terrace, B,C, Better bear strategy needed age. This letter is a complaint, and a request to the pov- enunent to change their policies for conservation bran- ches around B.C. 7 I think that the conservation officers are hypocrites for saying that they don’t want to kill bears but have to because of the cost of helicopter trips, or no other way of dealing with these wonderful creatures. And their judgment is bad for coming up with bad excuses such as age. specting bear in a residential area they would be charged. So all I am saying is if conservation officers are involved they should use better strategies for bears, Matt Davidson, Terrace B.C, * Healthcare: working with the healthcare society to have Terrace rec- ognized as the regional health center that it is, so that our hospital receives the appropriate funding necessary to service our community. * Recreational Activities: Indoor and winter sports are fundamental to Canadian culture, and our children should have the same access to these activities as children in larger cities. The multiplex will ensure this access and it will also attract large-scale events and activities to our city. However, if the multiplex is approved, finding alternate fund- -ing?must*be made a priority. Arts and music activities must also be H Ts aad OO el ? COG dea ae * Streets: reviewing the current financing structure for residential street upgrading and looking for opportunities to reduce the financial bur- den on the homeowner. | | * Economic Diversity: although our resource industries are vitally important to this region, Terrace needs to work with the Chamber of Commerce, the Terrace Economic Development Authority, and other interest groups to alse promote our cily to new and diverse businesses to ensure longterm economic health for our community. * Parks: maintain and develop our parks and green space. Nat only does this benefit current Terrace residents, itis an attraction to profes- sionals, businesses , and other people who find green space scarce in larger cities. * Senior's Housing: assisted-living residences like Terraceview Lodge and the Willows apartments must be supporied.- ” The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 10, 1999 - AZ The City Needs A Council With Vision The City Needs A Council With Leadership The City Needs To Plan For The Future On November 20th VOTE HULL. David D. 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