FROM PAGE A1 company: “They have a lot of vacant land they have been sitting on so, relative to their total holdings, the employment level is low.” The mayor still strongly feels that the answer to negating any threat of large- scale loss of life from an accident at the plant as outlined in the Beak Report is to relocate the plant in a specially created in- dustrialized park, as recommended by the Community Hazards Task Force report to council. Bell has already taken the initiative by putting the idea input on a conference to consider setting up an im ~~ @ustfial park to several other politicians who have given no direct response. Among. these Senator Ray Perrault. Minister of Regional Economic Expansion Pierre DeBane, and North Van- Burnaby MP Chuck Cook. Provincial representatives contacted were North Van MLAs Angus Ree and Jack were Davis, Environment Minister Stephen Rogers and Industry Minister Don Phillips. Bell says he thinks the reason he may already have been waiting so long for a response is caution by both efficient and safer.” Meanwhile, as the whole ‘thorny issue goes on, District Fire Department will be keeping a closer watch than ever on the Hooker A thorough investigation by imspectors who took written statements from employees and two cement company staff working All - Sunday, Jane 6, 1982 - North Shore News Bell may take initiative on industrial parks nearby the plant who were injured by fumes April 28 has failed to establish beyond all doubt the nature of the emission. Fire Chief Bob Mac- Donald ordered the in- vestigation after Hooker staff once again negiccted to notify his department im- mediately of a probicm HARRISON GALLERIES presents an Exhibition of recent paintings by Lelia Trinidad forward to both provincial federal and provincial 2022 Park Royal, South Mail and federal - nts;— -politicians: - -- - - - Adpper Level, West Vancouver asking for a conference to be Wednesday, June 23, 1982 set to consider the matter. AT LEAST FIVE YEARS Though he wrote to a host of government departments and politicians more than two months ago, Bell has received minimal direct response to his suggestion. And now he says that if someone doesn't act soon by taking up his request to calla conference to look at the idea of removing certain hazardous industries from populated areas to industrial parks, then he'll call one himself Bell’s letter of March 18 outlining his plan was ad- dressed to Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Senator Bud Olson. Olson deferred responsibility by placing the matter before federal Science, Technology and Environment Minister John Roberts. Roberts has replied saying he has referred Bell's suggestion to staff for their recommendations. Most positive response has come from North Vancouver Capilano MP Ron Hun- tington, who sees Bell's idea as the only route to go in solving a community problem. Huntington promises his support in developing such a conference-workshop partly sponsored by the federal government. Bell sent copies of his original letter asking for Dinners nightly too. ; for phone sunday brunch 2 FOR 1 SPECIAL! Scafood Crepes with green salad. tea. coffee, muffin & juice or choose from our regular menu ease benedict. steak & eggs. (our take-out counter isopen weekends) ° THE SUNDOWNER 3 miles north of Horseshoe Bay “I think they recognize it is the tip of an iceberg and want to proceed cautiously as it will be precedent setting in Canada.” He sees delays occurring even if it was eventually decided to set up a heavy industrial park away from populated areas. “I don't think you will see Hooker moving in less than five years and any serious relocation would be in the five to 10-year range,” he projects. He estimates that it would take a year to determine what assistance the proposal would be given and at least two years choosing a suitable Site with deep water moorage. Location would be crucial. As Bell says: “I don't think anyone is going to stand up and say ‘bring us your industrialized parks’.” Another aspect that would have to be carefully safeguarded would be en- suring that a community would not be allowed to grow up around the im dustrialized park to service the people working there. All in all though, Bell thinks the justifications for having a park set aside for hazardous industries as recommended by the Community Hazards Task Force far outweigh any $4 950 thn June 13 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 926-2615 Dy invitation only Gatiery Locations: 2932 Granviie St., Vancouver, B.C. 667 Howe St., Vancouver, B.C. 926-2615 suspected to have originated at the plant. Again Hooker has been clearly informed of the reporting requirements laid out in a bylaw specifically introduced after a previous problem at the plant, and fire department staff will be holding regular meetings with Hooker employees to keep tabs on the plant. 16°x20”, Olt 683-0014 or 681-2817 We're concerned Ec about the future of our, A schools. The magician in Victoria has three hands 2 revenues from all non Onc hand will take away Onc hand will takc away 3 local autonomy When the dollars go to Victoria, so goes the ability of local trustces parents and teachers to dctermine the vancty and quality of cducation programs The magician takes your dollars & your autonomy. He leaves you with declining quality and uncertainty. NORTH VANCOUVER TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION The third hand will redistribute more dollars to most other school districts. We are icft with the highest tax rate in the province