E .............; e a- n ?- 1- 1- n e L- S k n Squamish RCMP mount major roadchecks .t 1- > 3 I- S 2 It :- Y B- ; Year in Review 2-21 1- 1 Darts and daffs 10 3 ; sports 22 S e SQTV 11 U i Classifieds 25 e works9”said Anema. $280,000 .in service level increases, In 1996, the district collected a rev- ouncil to start budget Service level increases requested for and grant-in-aid requests totaling enue sharing grant of about $619,000. l. 1998 include the possible hiring of $83,380 from various community That grant was reduced by less than - another RCMP member, expansion of groups in need of financial help. The half for 1997. “We do have a big concern about the I somehow doubt she e the Victims Services Program, addi- Squamish Public Library board has The Chief tional clerical staff, a human resources also requested a grant-in-aid of provincial government,” said Anema. will he making a claim officer and additions to other munici- $428,500 for the new facility. “Everyone is concerned that the with ICBC province is going to say that’s it for pal departments. These requests will hema said Squamish, as all other OUOTEOF THE YEAR be considered by council during B.C. municipalities, is struggling to grants. We’re on the edge of our i Cpl. Joe Schfield, after a woman was upcoming budget discussions. stay on its financial feet in the midst of seats.” The district is also expected to i caught smashing the windows of her “The process will include debating a shift from provincial spending to get a B.C. Rail grant in-lieu of taxes of own car at Portweau Cove cil adopted the district’s 1998 at least $195,000 and to collect I. what service should be increased, if local spending due to less money isional budget Dec. 16 which $8,566,841 in general taxation. 3 any,” said Anema. coming from provincial coffers. This s an approximate $900,000 will likely result in either increased Council will start meeting regularly v The budget includes $63,588 in salarv and benefits for Sauamish’s taxes or cuts to services. in January to determine what will and .I 1 asurer and acting administrator newly-hired economic development The district is still waiting to hear what won’t be included in the 1998 5 ema said the deficit will mean officer. Mitchell Edgar began working from the provincial government about budget. The provisional budget is adjustments will have to be for the district Dec. 15. what the revenue sharing grant will be what council and district staff will e e to the budget but cuts will not Preliminary numbers show the final for 1998, which is included as a rev- work on and adjust before adopting ly be as drastic as last year. The operating budget will include about enue item of $280,300 in the budget. the final budget next May. rict reported a 1997 budget short- II of $3.3 million last December. think the $900,000 deficit is a rea- I ble figure to begin with,” said -7 a. “There are some hard deci- For to be made but it’s not an insur- 3 ema said the majority of the ]BY AL PWCE Program Society, which is hoping to raise funds for winter The Chief survival gear and a hypothermia kit for the society. aff members in various municipal Registration runs from 10-11:30 a.m. and the swimmers Most people cringe at the thought of jumping into the take the plunge at noon. There will also be games for the ers, in 1997 and for 1998. chilly waters of Howe Sound at the best of times. But a lot kids, a water safety display, hot refreshments and prizes for h our pattern of growth and of people put their fears aside on New Year’s Day. Many of the best costume, with registration and refreshments by ed demands, departments are them plan to join the annual Polar Bear Swim at Porteau donation. Cove Provincial Park. Spectators are most welcome to cheer on thc (foo1)hardy a large demand for capital Hosting the event this year is the Squamish Emergency souls. Sea to Sky Real Estate Tuesday, December 30, 1997 The Chief Squamish, B.C. r =Iyear inI neview-n I The Sqc is pub1 Tu€ €!W uamish Public library to'be built this yea WestMoi 1' 315 Firs January 7 CoChre New library construction starts this month M Aftcr eight years of negotiating and planning, the Squamish Rober Public Library board's dream of a new facility is coming true. Pr Construction on the new building is slated to begin this month. Keitl SC~OQIdistrict revises budget without impact on Wce- existing staff Jeannekc Howe Sound School District #48 is re-working its 1996/97 Group operating budget to balance its books. Superintendent Doug Courtice said the budget will be revised this month to forecast a balanced year-end document. January 14 Eagles down, humans up The 11th annual Squamish bald eagle count held Sunday yielded the lowest numbers since 1991. A total of 1,319 eagles were counted by 53 volunteers, and 31 trumpeter swans were seen, way up from last year's eight. Eagles counted last year were 1,859. January 21 Penn Trustees bring hack crossing guards PU Parhits let out a sigh of relief last Wednesday when Howe Sound's School District 48 trustees passed a motion to bring back crossing guards for the remainder of the 1996/97 school vex-. Estuary Consewation Society demands total ban on development hlenibers of the Squamish Estuary Conservation Society are callinr!L- for 110 inore development in the estuary. At a special nieeting held ~JI.13, society members adopted a resolution "thiit r& further development of the Squamish River estuary be AI undertaken whatsoever-, to ensure that important ecological, E social and cultural values are preserved for future generations." i Kevin BRIGITTEPETERSJiNmE Brigitt Four-year-old Bryan gave his mom Cheryl Gordon a hug after the community rallied to his support. He was b January 28 Re1 Fund set up to help save boy with cancer tling a rare form of cancer, and Coun. Dave Young set up a bank account to receive donations. Bryan is now doing well and the remainder of the fund is helping others in need. Karer: Riding around on his tricycle, wearing his ball cap and Photc Popeyc: sweater, four-year-old Bryan Gordon looks liie any other boy his age. But he does not 1;ve the life of a typical child. Dianne Darit Bryan, a Squamish resident, is battling a rare form of cancer Ad Repi called Burkitt's Lymphoma, and every day is a challenge for the News from years boy and his family. District of Squamish Coun. Dave Young has Francl QO~W bv in Productii opened a bank account for Bryan at the Bank of Montreal in Compiled by Kevin McK~oQ,from The Squamislh Times conrtesy of the Squamish. Squamish Public Library, and The Squamish Chief Squarnish Ann Appeal CSU~overturns dangerous driver's #am; Week of December 30 responding to a request from the District of =timat for sui Graphir a cq am itta I port for Bill C-5 1, an Act to prohibit the advertising and prc A huge weight has been lifted from the shoulders of the fam- Dianc Five years ago this week motion, and respecting the labeling and monitoring, of tobac 1 " 1 ilies arid friends of three young Squarnish men killed in a hor- Productit 4 co Products. Provisions of Bill C-51 include a complete ba rendous accident on Hwy. 99 in the Cheakamus canyon in From the archives of the Squamish Chief News reporter Ron Enns had his story on poor results on on advertising and promotion, and stronger and more visibl Kathryr 1993. In a unanimous decision Wednesday, three justices of the health warnings. Accc B.C. Court of Appeal overturned a previous B.C. Supreme provincial exams by Howe Sound Secondary school students Court decision acquitting Ryan Reed, who was driving the in the 1991/92 school year selected as The Chief's top story Jill of the year. It was selected by the newsroom as the top story Fifteen years ago this week riministra truck which struck the Squamish vehicle, of three counts dan- The Squamish Times did not publish gerous driving causing death. of the year because it epitomized the role of a community Henry newspaper in keeping individuals and organizations account- Circula tic able to the community they serve. In journalism, breaking a We~tyyears ago this week February 4 The Squamish RCMP detachment had a busy month, han Rece, ksnsdale joins protest again? municipal cuts story and then having that story lead to changes in the way an individual or organizations go about their business is effec- dling nine incidents of assault, two cases of assault ausinl Squamish Mayor Corinne Lonsdale is one of a number of bodily harm, one case of fraud, seven cases of disturbing thc municipal officials from across B.C. planning to deliver a mes- tive reporting, and rewarding for the newspaper and commu- . nity. peace, six dog complaints, two motorcycle complaints, fou sage directly to Victoria telling the provincial government to cases of break and entry into businesses and seven into resi take back the cuts to local governments. No date has yet been Ten years ago this week dences. There were seven motor vehicles and one motorcyclc Telt (604) 1 From the archives of the Squamish Times stolen.