Nanaimo Daily News from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada • 3

Friday. July 12. 2002 Dally News A3 More IokI news Page A4-A5, AD-A10 Daily Hews City Desk: Scott Bonnell 729-4229 E-mail: dnewsisland.net o3 mates bm YeaDlw mmY 'ere" TOM Rory Shade, 7, has written Gordon Campbell a letter, criticizing cuts to interpretive programs at parks By Nelson Bennett "I was mad," says the seven-year-old. In big, shaky, blocky print, Rory lets petition asking Campbell to restore state the interpretive programs. Daily News Also gone are the nature talks that were held at the campground's amphitheatre.

Cutting interpretive programs in provincial parks will save the province $800,000 a year, according to the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection. "He got really mad," explains Rory's mother, Violet. "He said he was mad at Gordon Campbell. I said, 'If you're mad, write a letter and tell him about So he did." Campbell have it: "I am mad that you had to shut down the Nature House at Miracle Beach and Amphitheater," he writes. "Gordon Campbell, there's not much money made here now and we are very poor we can't afford to buy the firewood the price's are too expensive for us as we don't have much money." To add weight to his letter, Rory and his mother have been taking around a petition asking Campbell to rein- the programs.

Rory is upset that one of his favourite parts of Miracle Beach provincial park is gone. Every summer, for the past three years, Rory and his parents, Steven and Violet Shade, have taken their kids camping at Miracle Beach campground. Last week, Rory was disappointed to learn Nature House, which had interpretive nature programs, was cut by the provincial government. So far, Rory has collected 76 signatures. He and his parents planed to be at Miracle Beach again Thursday to collect more signatures, before they mail Rory's letter to Campbell's office.

Asked if Shade is likely to get a reply from the premier, Antoinette DeWitt, manager of correspondence for the premier's office, said he would. "He will definitely get a response," she said. Rory's letter will appear in Saturday's Daily News. Hydro revenues dip VANCOUVER (CP) B.C. Hydro revenues were down more than $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, the Crown utility reported Thursday.

Hydro reported revenues of $6.3 billion, which is $1.6 billion less than the preceding year. p21Er Advertisement USED CARS TO BE SOLD 1 i pius taxes As -J STEVE MARSHALL FORD has announced the Slash-It Sales event is returning to Nanaimo. This SATURDAY SUNDAY, JULY 13 14, 2002. Dan Ryan, President of the Inventory Reduction Specialists says, "This sale is necessary due to the fact, that during recent years, new vehicle leasing has exploded. This explosion has resulted in a record number of low mileage lease returns that the dealership must now sell.

That fact," Dan continued, "when combined with robust first quarter retail sales has resulted in a greatly expanded used car, truck, van and sport utility inventory." During this Slash-it Sale, all used cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles will be sold for thousands of dollars below their original price! DON WHITTA pours concrete for a new patio in the rear make the grounds wheelchair accessible for Parsons, a of Corey Parsons new house on Jingle Pot Road. A num- paraplegic. Parsons became a paraplegic after a diving ber of Nanaimo companies donated material and time to accident. (Robert BarronDaily News) Good Samaritans surprise local Corey Parsons yard wheelchair, accessible thanks to companies By Robert Barron Daily News In an average month, Premier Gordon Campbell gets 3,000 letters and e-mails. His office tries to answer each one.

Soon, he will receive one from seven-year-old Nanaimo boy Rory Shade, who is upset over the provincial government's decision to eliminate interpretive programs from provincial parks. Included with the letter will be a Doman eyes European, Asian wood markets By Nelson Bennett Daily News Rick Doman is having better luck abroad than he is at home. Doman returned from trips to Japan and Europe recently with new contracts to help buoy his struggling sawmills. And while things are looking up in some respects, Doman says he is still having no luck with the provincial government, which does not support federal aid for struggling B.C. mills.

The CEO of Doman Industries went to Japan a month and a half ago to fill some orders for his Duke Point sawmill, which is currently running just one shift. "It was a very positive trip," he said. "I think things are slowly turning there." Doman also returned a little over a week ago from Europe. "There's an opportunity, later this fall, with that to put Duke Point on a second shift," Doman said. A strong Euro is making Scandinavian lumber a major, world competitor less competitive, which means Canadian lumber has an advantage in the Japanese market.

There are also some positive signs out of Ottawa, Doman said. Quebec, which is also feeling the squeeze of American softwood lumber duties, has been pressuring the federal government to provide loan guarantees to help Canadian producers cope with 27 per cent duties, while the duties are challenged under NAFTA. What perplexes and angers Doman is the B.C. government's unwillingness to support any kind of direct federal aid to the industry, which the province fears will strengthen the U.S. government's argument that Canada unfairly subsidizes its lumber industry.

Doman recently restarted mills in Ladysmith, Saltair and Chemainus, and on July 20, he plans to restart one of two pulp mills that was shut down. By then, 3,200 of Doman's 4,200 workers will be back on the job. Earlier this year, only 1,000 were working. But Doman tempers any optimism with the grim prospect that producers like him will lose market share in the U.S. And when that happens, the consequences will be dire.

Doman said he is able to run some of his mills now only because his workers and their unions are working with the company to keep people on the job. Doman said the mills he is running now are operating at a loss. He is running them only to try to hold onto market share. But he will need federal aid soon, or those mills will have to close again. "We can't go on forever," he said.

Acting manager gets full-time job Daily News Daurel Neve, the acting general manager of TheatreOne is now the official manager. Neve has been involved with the company since 1987. Since then she has served as a volunteer on the auction committee, worked as a publicist, general manager, sponsorship co-ordina-tor, box office manager and special events coordinator. Currently she is hard at work putting together fund-raisers, special events and performances for the 2002-2003 season. Some upcoming events for TheatreOne include the third annual Grape Escape, Aug.

18, Bite of Nanaimo, Sept. 27 and the new season of Fringe Flicks, starting Oct. 27. Marty Chan's play Best Left Buried, a fictional work based on the history of the Ere that destroyed Nanaimo's Chinatown district in 1960 will be at the Port Theatre Feb. 19 to 23.

till it 'RU' Parsons said Don Whitta, whose son Glen owns Island Concrete Finishing, began contacting other concrete companies and they graciously offered their assistance. "Mayco Mix Ltd. and Ocean Cement donated the concrete and the trucks to deliver it and volunteers from Island Concrete Finishing put it down," Parsons said. "Island Concrete Pumping even offered the use of a pump to get the concrete to the back yard." Parsons said the companies put in a concrete path from the front entrance of the house and along its side to a large concrete patio in the back. "Over 25 yards of concrete was used which is worth well over $3,000, and that's before you consider all the labour," he said.

"It never ceases to amaze me how people come out of the woodwork to offer their support." Parsons, who works as a mentor with the B.C. Paraplegic Association, said now he will be able to invite friends in wheelchairs to his house for barbecues and other activities on his new patio. Glen Whitta said he helped Parsons make his old home wheelchair accessible a few years ago and he's only too happy to help again. "I feel really good about it," he said. "All of my guys who worked on the project offered to donate their time." Doug Lum, the manager of Mayco Mix said the company tries to help in the community as much as possible.

"I thought this was a worthwhile project, so we made every effort to accommodate Corey," he said. The spirit of the Good Samaritan is alive and well in Nanaimo. Three local concrete companies banded together this week to donate their time and material to make the grounds of Corey Parsons new house on Jingle Pot Road wheelchair accessible. Parsons became a paraplegic after a diving accident and has been a focal point of community support and cooperation ever since. "The basic goodness of humanity has surprised me once again," said the amicable Parsons.

"I just bought the house and it has an excellent backyard, but it wasn't wheelchair accessible so some very good friends set out to see what they could do." Woman's disappearance leaves friends perplexed All cars will be on display in the secured area at Steve Marshall Ford, 3851 Shenton Nanaimo. At 9am on Sat. all vehicles will be opened so that buyers may inspect the vehicles for one hour. On the windshield of each vehicle will be its normal retail selling price. When the sale begins at 10am on Sat.

and the person sitting behind the wheel in the vehicle when the posted price is slashed will have the first right to purchase the car at the slashed price. Prices will be slashed one time and one time only to a rock bottom price, including used cars for only $S8! We will continue to slash all vehicle prices until 3pm on Sat. and Sun. For the best selection, come early. This sale is 2 days only rain or shine Saturday Sunday, July 13 2002.

Further, Dan Ryan states, "If you've had credit problems in the past and would like to take deliver)', then bring the following: cheque book, paycheque stub, and registration. Don't forget to call your bank and know what the pay-off balance is of your trade-in. Anv questions can be directed to (250) 758-7311 or (877) 758-7311 at STEVE MARSHALL FORD. Ask for "Slash" Roberts! Stevenson said there was never any indication or hint of trouble since Lisa began working at a number of downtown Nanaimo bars, which she considered a step up after working at McDonalds. She began working at The Old Flag Inn, went to The Palace and then worked at The Jungle Cabaret until about three months ago.

Lisa was last seen outside The Jungle at about 2 a.m. on July 1, leaving in a maroon or red four-door Jaguar. Stevenson remains stunned by the events. "This does not happen in Nanaimo," she said. "This is not Vancouver." By Paul Walton Daily News Those close to Lisa Young are confounded as to why anyone would want to harm the 21-year-old, missing since July 1 and believed by police to have met with foul play.

Melanie Stevenson, a close family friend, said she has known Lisa since she was born. Her daughter was born about a month before Lisa and Stevenson often looked after her. "We've always been close," said Stevenson. There is nothing in Lisa's personality, she said, which would cause any conflict, let alone one which could lead to violence. "She's always gotten along with people and been responsible." Lisa has always been a focused and determined individual, said Stevenson.

"She had her struggles, but always came out on top," she said. "She was well-liked by her peers." For a number of years, Lisa worked for McDonald's, and was considered a good employee for her focus and commitment. Stevenson's daughter and Lisa are very close friends, and her daughter is distraught over the situation. unfounded Da News 0 ttnagto (Mi Anyone with information about the case can call Nanaimo RCMP at 754-2345. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers, and for a potential reward, at 1 800 222-8477.

STEVE MARSHALL FORD 3351 SHENTOH ROAD NANAIMO (250) 758-731 1 (877)758-7311 Police say there is no truth to a rumour that the body of Lisa Young has been found in the Ladysmith area. Const. Jack Eubank, spokesman with the Nanaimo RCMP, said Thursday the false information has even turned up on some Internet sites. The rumour also reached the family, causing them considerable distress. While police have said they believe Lisa has met with foul play, officially police are investigating a missing person.

Investigators with the Nanaimo RCMP serious crimes unit continue to follow up tips, now at more than 100. Police say it appears to be foul play because they have now ruled every other possibility. 1tt tm ti rauv am kerat Jdcs tea Wis 9 Dr. John C. Cline MD B.Sc.C.CIf.

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