fference | “between the two
“freight: “companies..and may
“simply < come down to a'matter of
-. Opinion. Bell says his drivers

have not reported any problems - }

on ‘the Kitimat run. Generally,

he. says, “There’ s really no dif- .

ference.” *-

a “AL Bishop, business manager
“for : s the!” Northwest Loggers’.
. Association, says that about 50

| ‘percent of their membership are —

back at. work, and liere again no
complaints. have been made re-
- ‘garding snow removal on local
"highways or ministry maintained
Toads. Bishop adds that if there
_.was a problem, he. would have
. “certainly received complaints.
7 Terrace Greyhound | manager
Richard Bowen says he’s seen no
- drastic difference, and Farwest
Bus. Lines manager Dave Storey |
‘gives : North Coast top marks, |
-He says that their performance
is‘at:least as good, if not better,
than that of the ministry in pre-
- vious years. ‘“We’ve got nothing
but: good” to say about what
. they’re’' doing,” says. Storey.
; “It’s more than excellent.’
’ He adds that a business. has to
7 work for their money and that’s
- why privatization works so well.

' “According to Storey, there is a

; responsibility, for management
to see that the work is done and
a. demand that employees give

‘something for their wage.

__.“They’re working, not. leaning
“on. their shovels,”’: says Storey.

; These ‘are tax dollars better °

spent, me
“When talking of snow
removal however, Storey was

much less kind to the city. He:

says that the city has performed
much better in the past and
blames the lack of clearance at
bus stops and snow piled in the

‘middle of streets on: budget cuts

and an unwillingness to pay
~ overtime.
-Kalum Kabs dispatcher

Louise: Clifford told the same -

‘story.’ Thornhill. streets and
highways have been good so far.
She. adds, however, that once
North Coast has had a chance to

. -show™ what they can do, there

may’ be more comment from
‘drivers. But she too attacked the
city. “City streets are absolutely
- atrocious,” she says. Major
- complaints, according to Clif-

; There were dozens of New Year's Eve parties and friendly get-togethers last weekend, and most reflected the

same enthusiasm and optimistic outlook as these happy revelers at the Royal 'Ganadian Legion. .-

‘ford, are piles of snow in the
center of the road and across .
driveway entrances, and snow =
removal operations that don’t .
begin until 7 a.m. when many —
people are already on their way.

to work.
Looking at some.. of. the
smaller rural roads, Bill: Hayes

of Old Remo ‘is reserving his

judgement. He. says that he
believes things are a little bit
worse than before privatization
but adds that it’s difficult to

compare any one year to an-

other.

Jan: ‘Thompson. Of, f Merkley
Road, north of. Terrace, . Says
that road conditions ‘have been
“pretty good’’. She says that her
husband,: a--backhoe operator,
has been commuting to.the Big
Cedar logging operation north
of Rosswood and has also found

_ road conditions to be good.

North Coast Road. Main-
tenance foreman Mike ‘Zylica
says there have been. few com-
_~Piaints sO far.’ a

 Stri ke. oe “Continued from page-t a 4s ee

after the one-week strike in
1981. Piersdorff, however, said
that the board had already rolled
over many of the PPC provi-

‘sions with improvements, Other

TDTA proposals, he said, were

-not in previous contracts and

don’t exist in any teaching con-
tracts anywhere in the province.
As examples he cited pay out of
accumulated unused sick leave
benefits.on termination and the
enshrinement of certain types of
school-based committees in the
agreement.

The TDTA has not responded
to the board’s offer of a 12.4
percent grid salary increase over
two years plus. 1.9 percent for
seniority increments, and Piers-
dorff said he finds that ‘‘rather
strange’. Giesbrecht said the
TDTA wants to settle a number
of other issues before discussing

COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP

Persons holding a currently valid B.C. teaching -
certificate who have not renewed their member-
ship for 1988/89 with the British Columbia College
_ of Teachers will have their membership suspend-
ed as of January 15. 1989. Membership renewal
will be subject to a 200.00 reinstatement fee after

_ that date.

_ Membership in the. College isa requirement under
Section 145 of the School Act for all teachers and
- administrative officers employed in the public

school system.

if you hold a valid BC. certificate: and have not

~ paid the: annual *50.00 membership: fee, either

_through payroll deduction by the School District
or. directly to the College, you have until January
5, 19881 to submit your application and fee.

salaries because ‘the outcome
will have an impact on the final

wage ‘settlement, Two of those -

issues ate payment for prepara-
tion time {a fixed percentage of
instructional. time) and the
Jength of the work ‘year and
payment for work beyond: that
period.

The strike affects 300 teach- |

ers, more than 100 CUPE em-
ployees and about 5,300 stu-
dents. Both sides believe the
strike will be a long one due to

the number and scope of items
-on which they disagree.

THE SIGN OF A |
GOOD BUSINESS .
NEIGHBOR _

GO PULINLS MLTR WeuUe

THE SIGN OF
A MERCHANT |
WHO CARES
ABOUT PEOPLE...

This emblem identifies
the. civic-minded
businessmen who sponsor

Helo Woon.

in the community.

Alma 638-1204
Vi 635-5672
Terry __ 638-8178

. Date.

Dec, 26
* Dec. 27
‘Dec. 28
‘Dec, 28° - 1.

_, Dec. 30 oo, nil
’ Dec. 31 |
Jan 1 1.

Weather report - Dec. 26/88 - Jan. 1/89 -

Prec.

8.2 cm snow

3 cm snow

6.4mm mixed’ rain & snow:
trace mixed raln & snow |

trace of : snow eo
8.2 mm mixed rain &s snow a

| Forecast: ‘Clearing and. colder Wednesday to: "iy

Cloudy with occasional snow for the weekend. After:

“noon highs —2; overnight lows —4.,

by eet Ta) fae “eare

"TAURUS |

Forecast Period: 1/8- 1/14/89
ARIES - Aspects promise business or career advancement
Mar.21-Apr.19 — in the weeks ahead. Income and assets are in-

creased accordingly.

Make your move now in cementing plans for
future development. Society is receptive to your
unique talents,

Financial matters of an organizational nature are
of concern, Follow legal procedures to theletter. .
_ Youcan’t go wrong.

A secret benefactor surfaces and thesuccess ofa
business venture is assured, A partnership looks
- favorable.

Take no chances where physical well- bein gis con-
“cemed, There isa risk factor in health and safety:
matters.

Your intuitive mindis putting out signals in work-
ing relationships, lovelife, speculation. Heed the
messages.

It’s best todelay fora few daysany final action on
real estate dealing. Your judgment will be clearer.

An influx of. visiting relatives and neighbors
threatens your privacy. Enjoy the warmth gen-
erated by the friendly exchange.

Attention is on your earnings and assets. A new
direction seems likely, upgrading areas where you
feelltis necessary.

With powerhouse planets in your. sign, you may.
come on just a little too strong. Let the gentle
sideshow, _

Bewary of secret involvements. Others may. have
a tendency to put too much emphasis on “privi:
leged* information.

New friends come into your circle, Be wary of .
those who would like to loosen your purse slrings.

Apr. 20-May 20°

GEMINI
May 21-June20°

CANCER
June21-July 22

‘LEO |
July 23-Aug. 22

VIRGO |
Ang. 23-Sept. 22

LIBRA .

Sept, 23-Oct. 22
SCORPIO

Oct, 23-Nov.21

SAGITTARIUS
Novy, 22-Dec.21

CAPRICORN
Dec, 22-Jan. 19
“AQUARIUS

Jan, 20-Feb. 18

PISCES
Feb. 19-Mar.20

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