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93¢ PLUS 7¢ GST WEDNESDAY VOL. 10 NO. 42 January 28, :1.998 qDARD Recallers pin hopes on the courts Lower thresh old is on ly many as 20 per cent of names on the list are invalid, give updated numbers on Monday. Patterson"I say they should can do.be deregistered," he said. "And the "We have a legal argument, we think, if we don't Sexton said the voters list has names of people who chief electoral officer has a duty to take them off the quite have enough," Sexton said. died prior to the last election and of others who way they'll topple MLA moved out of province prior to the vote. list and change the number." If recallers succeeded in getting a court judgement "If he knocks a thousand names off the list then we that reduced the size of the voters list by 20 per cent, He said canvassers are also encountering people BY JEFF NAGEL need 400 less names than we thought we did," RECALL ORGANIZERS expect to fall short of the that could result in the threshold for recall in Skeena who say they registered on election day and voted Hallsor said. being lowered to as little as 6,000 signatures. A 10 here in the last election - but who do not appear on number of signatures required to oust Skeena's Before recall, Hallsor said, nobody eared too mu6h MLA. per cent reduction would make the required number the list. "There are some major problems with the list," about the presence of dead people on the voters list But a possible court challenge could lower the 6,800. because there was no danger of them showing up at threshold, allowing them to force out Helmut Even with that as a possibility, Sexton says the Sexton added. the polls to vote. Giesbrecht with a smaller number of signatures. campaign still needs significantly more signatures in Victoria lawyer Bruce Hallsor, who's acting on behalf of both northern recall campaigns, says there's "All of a sudden those people count," Hallsor said. To succeed, recallers need to sign up 40 per cent of the final week to justify attempting a legal challenge. "They're automatic non-signers, so they automatical- "We're looking for at least 1,500 more before we a well-definod process by which B.C. chief electoral the people who were on the voters list for the last ly cut into the percentage of people you might get to provincial election. That works out to 7,558 people. feel comfortable about putting it in," he said Monday officer Bob Patterson can remove ineligible names sign the thing." But recallers say the voters list is so flawed that the of the recall petition. from the voters list. "The big question is can he do it retroactively?" Hallsor said the recall forces will have to demon- number 7,558 does not fairly represent 40 per cent of Late last week Sexton said they had at least 4,700 strate where the errors are in the voters list if the idea Hallsor said. the people eligible to vote in the last election. confirmed signatures plus more that had not yet been of a court challenge is to have a significant effect. Recall organizer Lorne Sexton says he believes as returned to the Crash Helmut office. He declined to He said that's precisely what he would argue Allegations fly as recall winds down Groups trade charges of intimidation,deceit RECALL and anti-recall forces are trading and flashing peace signs to passers-by. "This was done as a fun ~ing,' I said, B~dy, a allegations of wrongdoing in the final days of trdiitiiaic ciiy Cotific~|10r. "If ]0hh Badr ahd ' Crash Helmut organizers have ~ed two for- Lome Sexton and the recall group have taken real complaints with Elections B.C. against the this and made an issue with the chief electoral .~:.:!.~ , r Skeena Taxpayers' Association, alleging the officer, I find it very amusing." pro-Giesbrecht group is behind incidents of "Brady said the cavalcade also went througb intimidation and misrepresentation, many Kitimat residential streets and volunteers Recall proponent Lome Sexton said Kitimat spent considerable time inside the City Centre :i? Husky service station owner John Badr felt mall distributing leaflets. /0 intimidated after an eight-vehicle caravan of "We spent about two hours on the road get-

',"i anti-recall volunteers drove around the gas sta- ting our message out that we were against • tion honkingon Saturday. recall and having a little fun on a Saturday ,: ::~:,;:':'::;i~ ~ Badr, who has also filed a letter of corn- afternoon." ~ ,, / % , plaint, says he believes his business was sin- "It was uplifting to see some of the reaction ' 1 !: gled out because be's been an outspoken recall on the street-- people giving us the thumbs up advocate, and not the finger," he added. ( ,.: "I don't mind if they phone me and tell me Recallers are also lodging a complaint alleg- they don't like what I stand for," Badr said. ing a Skeena Taxpayers' Association volunteer "But to come to my service station and inti- phoned a local resident, but identified herself midate, I don't like it." as being from the Crash Heimut organization in | ,! ! Sexton called on MLA Helmut Giesbrecht to an effort to determine whether that person had apologize for the actions of his supporters and signed the petition. to "stop his supporters from engaging in thug- Sexton says the person who was telephoned r .... , i.i- :"5",: like activity." had call display and determined the call came Skeena Taxpayers' Associaiion co-chair Ray from the Skeena Taxpayers' office.

i • ' •]-! Brady says he was part of the roaming rally, but "This is blatant lying," Sexton said. says it was organized by the Canadian Auto The association's Gall Murray said the group iii I : Workers, not Skeena Taxpayers. has engaged in extensive telephone polling of i "We hit every business in town," Brady said. locals, but says she's not aware of any volun- "We tried to drive by as many businesses in teers misrepresenting themselves. town as we possibly could. John Badr was not She said the phone canvassers rely'on a pie- singled out." pared script to begin their conversation, clearly He said the honking vehicles sported anti- identifying themselves hs being with the recall slogans and volunteers waving, smiling Continued on 11.2 Rodent frenzy strikes TERRACE.is getting into the rodent busi- winter left. If he doesn't see his shadow, ness. then spring is around the comer. ,,? .~ For the fffst time the city is celebrating However, Talstra doubts the wisdom of Groundhog Day in a big way. Yep, a rodent using that method to determine Terrace's will be the star attraction in George Little weather patterns. He wonders if it wouldn't Park on Monday, Feb. 2. be better if Skeena Sam did see his shadow. Allegedly, the city's staff zoologist dis- That would mean Feb. 2 would be a sunny covered a groundhog has taken up day -- always a treat in winter. residence in the park, thanks to El Nino's Rain, snow or sunshine, the first-ever atypical winter weather patterns. Groundhog Day party is going ahead in the ~-YOUNG JAMIESEN is getting a head start in life• Her parents Jennifer and Todd I Mayor Jack Talslza will be helping to wee Monday morning hours. If you can No smoking Kerrare non-sokers Jm esen ,,as bornast Monday during National Non- determine whether the groundhog, dubbed drag yourself out of bed, head down to Smqkmg week. So Mill Memorial Hospital head nurse Uta Flynn presented Jen- Skeena Sam, spots his shadow. George Little Park between 8-9 a.m. nifer with a 'Tin a born non-smoker bib for her new babies. All babies born to Legend has it that if the groundhog spots Treats and entertainment are promised to for this baby " [ non-smokers last week were given the bib. I his shadow, then there's six weeks of those carlyrisers. City works new angle to get airport lands By JEFF NAGEL milhon. as a "boun dary extenston• assistance. grant ,, . The The land would be turned over to a soon-to-be-named Canada. not-for-profit airport authority, which would receive But with this one, Transport Canada had only a lease THE CITY might get title to the airport Crown lands money would accompany the city's planned boundary with the province, rather than actual title to the land, extension to take in the airport, which is expected to go revenue by selling or leasing the land out to businesses from the province through something of a shell game. that locate there. The city would also receive property because of a clerical error decades ago. The new idea could be a breakthrough in the ongoing ahead this spring. Provincial officials have been sympathetic, but have But instead of keeping the money, there's a strong taxes from businesses on the land. effort to get the airport lands, greatly improving the air- The idea is central to the city's strategy to start the refused all city requests to just hand over the land for port's financial picture after Ottawa hands over the possibility that the city would immediately use it to nothing because of the bad precedent that would set. "buy" title to the 1,000 hectares of airport land and send new airport authority on good financial footing. operation to local control. With revenue flowing from industrial users, the air- But moving the grant money back and forth would Mayor Jack Talstra has been trying to persuade muni- the cash straight back to the province. address that concern, Veldman said, and it wouldn't City economic development officer Ken Veldman port authority could save money for major expenses cipal affairs minister Michael Farnworth that the City of down the road -- like repsving the runways -- and actually cost the province any money. admitted the idea is convoluted, but says it would ,And the land was never of real value to tile province Terrace should get $1.3 million that was earmarked for reduce or even eliminate the need to slap user fees on achieve the main objectives of both the city and the because it was tied up in perpetuity in a lease to restructuring assistance even though voters in Thomhill pa~engers who use the airport. defeated the amalgamation referendum last October. province. The city badly wants the airport lands so that it can Most other local groups taking over airports in B.C. Con6nued on page A2 Discussions here last week between Famworth and have inherited the surrounding land fiom Transport city reds centred on the idea of the city getting the $1.3 create a light hldustrial site there. A2 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 .~- ,.. SKEENA CELLULOSE JamesW. Radelet RADELET & COMPANY eer,~er,~Sol~ Tax Law• Trusts• Corporatn& Commercial i STOP Press I Aid ideas unveiled 1330 - 1075 West GeorgiaStreet, Vancouver,B,C. V6E 3C9 Phone:604-689-0878 Fax: 604.609-1386 A NEW government- Tomey is back in the north- include: backed $65 million loan pro- west this week explaining his • Appointment of a north- gram is being urged to provide recommendations. west resident to the compa- aid to creditors of Skeena He says he's impressed at ny's board of directors. We don't know what causes Bumbling burglar busted Cellulose. the cohesiveness of northwest • Creation of an advisory multiple sclerosis, but research is That's one of the key rec- TERRACE RCMP didn't have to look far to find the cul- businesses, adding there has committee of northwest com- MS

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i * You spend more of your lifein your bedroom than in any other room in your house, Don't neglect it, [nv~t care and attention preparing your bedroom to become a haven from the days pressures. Totem's Countrywide [~l~~k Furniture & Appliance Your De If Vllr~ ,,-,~ ~,.~ has never been bettor" Terrace Carpet Centre Ltd. I | V B'AP"/ 4501 LakelseAve. t--~ I' ' J"f ~ ...... %rr~66 Ib~"l[ I p-~ 1.8oo-e~-1158 3202 Munroe Street at Hwy 16W,, Terrace 638-1158 Ph:635-2976 • 1-800-665-1657 A4 -The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 TERRACE STANDARD I?AI?PY..,. ESTABLISHED APRIL 27, 1988 PUBLISHER: ROD LINK AM I YOURLITTLE ? ADDRESS: 3210 Clinton Street Terrace, B.C. • V8G 5R2 TELEPHONE: (250) 638-7283 • FAX: (250.) 638-8432 I LI?LE CLOI4E ,?.. EMAIL:[email protected] , Heave ho ) IF RUDY Schwartz had been an actor in the Titanic movie, he would have been one of those perched on the stem of the vessel as it slid into the sea. Alive, but just for now. You knew what was going to happen. It was with no great surprise last week to learn that Mr. Schwartz, the vice president of Skeena Cellulose, was tossed out the door as the strange corporate bedfellow partnership of the NDP and Toronto-Dominion bank began changing things. Somebody had to be seen to take the big fall for what happened to the company and the biggest candidate around was Mr. Schwartz, the man in charge of the company's finances. George Petty, who created Skeena Cellulose and who set up the

system whereby cash flowed eastward and debt I ...... flowed westward which crippled the company in the first place, had already gone. Vice chairman Harry Papushka is still around because he's the only person who knows the ins and outs of North sucks gas once again Skeena Cellulose's customers. He'll be gone as VICTORIA -- Imagine a aomic recovery. "Our communities are home soon as the new people figure out where he stranger bunking in your home. The Fair Share proposal to the majority of the region's keeps his personal phone directory. He eats at your table. He runs would give the Peace River work force and provide social, Mr. Schwartz's forced departure, and those of up your hydro bill. He contrib- Regional District the authority recreational, business and ser- utes to the wear and tear of to collect property taxes in the vice support for resource de- others, has been hinted at for some time by your property. Yet, he doesn't region, taxes that are now velopment. They are decay- employment and investment minister Dan Miller. pay a cent for the privileges he siphoned off by Victoria. All ing." He's made no secret of saying there were going enjoys. That's the situation that's needed to put the plan In the hope of forcing Vie- ~Peace River communities find into action is a cabinet order. toria's hand, the Peace River to be upper management changes in the compa- themselves in. The proposed levy would be communities will resort to ny. Peace River towns such as against Industrial Classes 2,4 some extraordinary action: • Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and 5, which covers utilities, they will become interveners It's fairly standard for new owners of com- • and Pouce Coupe are going light and heavy industries, at a in a series of petroleum project panies to take a scythe to the ranks of senior broke in the midst of an oil and rate that would ensure all com- hearings b¢fore the National management. Replacing those people with your gas boom in their region. ROM .THE CAPITA munities iu the district receive Energy Board and the B.C. All of the resource-extracting uo less than 50 per cent of their Utilities Commission. people is just one of the laws of the corporate companies in the area are 10- HUBERT BEYER property taxes ~om industry. "We are not trying to halt or jungle. cated outside of municipal hand, gets a paltry three per That's the average of industrial delay vital economic develop- The key thing here is whether Skeena Cel- boundaries and, therefore, pay cent of its property tax from property tax paid to resource ment in the region, we are , no municipal taxes. Yet, their industrial operations; Dawson communities elsewhere ill the simply making sure that our lulose's new owners are acting in the search for employees live in the corn- Creek sits at four per cent and province. communities have the industri- sacrificial lambs or for the good of the conapany. munities and enjoy the benefits Pouce Coupe at 10 per cent. To hammer home their mes- al property taxation resources We~l! ,that w hen,ne,w, executives are hired. • the towns no longer can afford , T~ose ~.aTcn't eX~.¢~y thc,kln~l ..,~a~.%,~,¢~,ee R~e,~ ./~tt~,qip~l~:~n~ecessary.,.to support it," says know, • ~he str~ngers bu~ g":"of'i~x ~ba~e's ~il~'rant iO~*~'*a~.~:' -i~'~¢rs me~ wi~'.~.~ill¢]~ti3~Ip, r. "' b~'g~ _J~.,~ver l~egi0na] District And we'll know even more whe~ithe nex~ boarff without pyga in theer fazr share made, of. , .....f~ers m V~ctorza. Prior to their chair Karen Goodmgs...... "'0fidii?eetoi'S is announced. are, of course, not the employ- ' 'Wlille the towns' mfrastruc- arrival, the rcg=onal dzstnct All of which leaves me as- ees themselves, but the conl- ture is crumbling, outside their sent a letter to Premier Glen king the question I have often panics. boundaries, industrial activity Clark, stressing the urgency of asked before: why is it always In other resource-based com- continues unabated. And to the problem. the people ia our vast central munities, industry pays its fair add insult to injury, the provin- 'qt is a sad fact that our com- and northenL region, the ones share. Some would claim they cial government is continuing munities are going bust in a who produce most of British Deadly cost 'pay too much. Port Albenfi to off-load services onto petroleum sector boom. We Columbia's wealth, who are ONE OF the more significant events of the past 'gets 49 per cent of its property mnnicipalities. can't afford the luxury of eco- being short-shrifted by govern- taxes from industry; Quesnel Faced with such insurmount- nomic development. There ments in Victoria? couple months is also the one in which there has -- 70 per cent; Castlegar ~ 6t able odds, the Peace River isn't even enough of a property Beyer can be reached at: been no excitement about ~ the decision to pull per cent; Kitimat ~ 83 per Regional District has come up tax base to fill the thousands of Tel: (250) 920-~300; Fax: firefighters out of the majority of British Colum- cent; Powell River -- 60 per with a plan, called Fair Share, potholes or upgrade and ex- (250) 385.6783; • E.maih cent. that would put the com- pand sewer systems," the let- [email protected] bia's airports. Fort St. John, on the other munities on the road to eco- ter says. Somewhere in Ottawa somebody has figured out that the cost of dealing with a plane load of dead people is less than what it takes to mn air-, port fire departments. We've heard absolutely nothing out of the Reform party, the official opposition in Ottawa Please stop that mumbling or the New Democratic Party, the people that "Men at some time are cellent sound is when a coun- well as the audience, both in supposedly care about the average Canadian. masters of their fates: cilor delivers a cutting remark chambers and at home watch- The fault, dear Brutus, is about another level of govern- ing TV. It's as if the mathematical equation of dead not in our stars, ment or one of its elected rep- Instead of badgering CFTK people versus fire department costs meets with But in ourselves, that we resentatives. Then he looks to find an even better sound the approval of these two parties as just another are underllngs."~ Win. straight into the camera, cranks system, council should exam- SLakespeare up his volume, and enunciates ine their own skills. Terrace's way of driving down the federal deficit. Once again, Terrace city as meticulously as a chief Toastmaster - or any Of course, there's another mathematical equa- council is hunting for a better veterinarian tiptoeing through teacher who's coached kids tion at work. The federal government is getting microphone, one that will let a winter feedlot. through a Christmas concert - Channel 10 viewers not only Former councillor Ruth Hal- could help council analyze a out of the smaller airport business. Cutting fire see but hear council meetings. lock was a treat to listen to. few of their videotaped meet- departments makes for fewer expenses for the Council may search in vaiu. The Ethel Merman of elected ings and advise them on ways To put their speech problem in representatives, Hallock al- to minimize their audibility new airport authorities which, for the most part, li l: I :[o] I[el: II :]11=[oX~/:| I[.1 Shakespearian terms: ways pitched her voice to be handicap. consist of local municipal governments. Sounds the fault, dear Counci~ is CLAUDETrE SANDECKI understood by the most distant I could tell them to sit up like a pre-arranged deal, eh? not in your mikes spectators. She gave full straight, lift their ribs out of But in yourselves, that you council meeting? weight to everything she said, their belts, and look viewers in are mumbling. Let council watch even one never clipping her words like a the eye. Some could even give PUBLISHER/EDITOR: Rod Link No sound system works well of their typical meetings ou nervous six-year-old. And up their Edgar Bergen routine. ADVERTISING MANAGER: Brian Lindenbach when speakers slouch in their tape and they'd see why even when she spoke to the If any councillor complains PRODUCTION MANAGER: Edouard Credgeur chairs, way back, tuck their viewers complain about the persou beside her, we shared he can't speak louder, ask him NEWS Jeff Nagel • NEWS SPORTS: Dave Taylor chins hlto their collars, and sound: talking while chewing that, too. to say a few words about the NEWS COMMUNITY: Cris Leykauf practise ventriloquism. on a ballpoint; murmured Now council's only role regional district, Thomhill, or OFFICE MANAGER: Sheila Sandover-S[y If hockey players, ballet dau- asides because the person's model is Bob Hallsor. Like any Les Walm0ugh. Then watch ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: cem, even salespersons make it seated next to them; raising proper administrator, Hallsor him become as animated Sam Collier, Janet Viveiros a habit to view videotapes of new business and at the same always speaks up, talks clearly, and audible ~ as the Chip- munks. TELEI~IARKErER: Patricia Schubrink their performances to identify time checking the shine on and whatever he says is meant flaws, why doesn't council their shoes. to be heard not only by the Forget the expense of a better ADVERTISING ASSISTANT: Kelly Jean watch -- and listen ~ to a The only time Channel 10 councillor asking, but by the microphone. Quit mumbling. 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Stories,photographs, Illustrations, designs and typestyleein the TerraceStandard are the propertyof the copyrightholder, including Cariboo Press (1969) Ltd., its Illust;ationrepro services and advedising agendos, Reproductionin wholeor In pad,without written perm~lon, is 8pedft~ly prohlbiled, Authorizedas se~d-dass mall pendingthe PostOffice Depadment, for paymentof postagein cash. Special thanks to all our contributors and correspondents for their time and talents The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 - A5 Recall is ' didate or party lose an election, you organizc for CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD thenext roundinstead of inventing bogus issues, John Jensen Terrace B.C. tearing The DearLibs sir. would kill SCI I have beeu thinking about what would follow if the recall effort succeeds. If a Liberal were elected that could lead to a Gor- don Campbell government. Is that what the people us apart of Skeena really want? Gordon Campbell has said that as soon as he enters the Premier's office he will Dear Sin Mail Bag hang a closed sign on Skeena Cellulose. One of the most troublesome aspects of the recall Whether you're a worker or a business owner it campaign is the effect it's having on relationships only takes half a brain to realize that would mean within our communities. In such a bitter campaign, economic devastation in our community. things are said and sides are taken that can't be Regardless of what other criticism we may have forgotten. It's American-style politics of the NDP, they are the only ones that will keep Is this mid-term fight so important that we over- our community alive. on our democratic heritage here in Canada. look our sense of community in our focus on Dear Sir:. Fred Glover It contents me that we are moving toward an While not perfect, I think that the general election specific issues7 More so than in election Terrace B.C. Americau style of politics here in Terrace. It's a is the best place for us to deal with the issues we campaigns, people have expressed fear of retalia- long-standing practice in our country, based on our have been discussing during this recall campaign. tion and this has been exploited as an issue in itself. parliamentary traditions from Great Britain, that Some might disagree with Hehuut, but he has not Trust the people, Ray Why can't we continue with our traditional politi- people get to choose their elected representatives in done anythiug legally wrong. An open letter to l~y Brady: cal processes and express our opinions at election privacy, and, once chosen, our representatives hold I just can't support a recall campaign that has no You were quoted as saying any canvassers to time? Both sides in an election are free to criticize office until they are removed by another election. substance, takes away our right of privacy, and recall Helmut Giesbrecht from any of the neigh- the other's platform, but they are also obliged to put Recall does not offer this privacy or stability. In- threatens our democratic traditions. It's my right as bouring communities of Skeena, are not welcome forward an alternative to appeal to voters. stead you have to sign a petition that becomes part a citizen to hold my own views, and it is also my in Kitimat and should be told to get the hell home. I find this to be less negative, personal, and of the public record, and representatives can be right to decide whom I will or won't share them Are you saying that the friends and relatives of divisive than this recall campaign. I'm afraid that, if xemoved for less than noble reasons. with. citizens and citizens of Kitimat are not welcome to recall succeeds, we will have a terribly nasty by- These recall tactics, designed for special interest Renee Mikaloff walk the streets of Kitimat if they support the B.C. election that will serve no good purpose. groups, are straight from the U.S. and are not based Terrace ILC. recall and Initiative Act as introduced by the N.D.P. I'd like recall to fail so that we can get back to government in 19942 If so are you speaking for the our traditional methods of selecting our MLAs and city council? so that our communities don't have to be torn apart It would appear that neither you nor your friend on a basis that could become frequent. Helmut Giesbrecht, seem to realize that our MLA Tom Weegar once elected must not only seem to but must Terrace B.C. represent all the people of their riding. That in- cludes all of the people and communities in the Campaign is spurious electoral riding of Skeena, not just some of the declared NDP supporters. Dear Sir:. When recall legislation was introduced I had few As Glen Clark and Colin Gablemann said, all concerns regarding the process or the procedure. ] politicians must be accountable to the public and constituents for their actions or lack of. see I was greatly mistaken. On the surface it would appear that having the I don't know what you are worried about as Glen ability to remove someone from office who is in- Clark said there are so manty checks and balances in competent, corrupt or engaging in criminal ac- the Recall and Initiative Act that it can not be tivities would be a reasonable option. However, the abused. Have faith in your fellow citizens. If they legislators obviously did not understand how the really believe as you say that Helmut Giesbrecht is doing everything for us that we deserve, they will public would use this right. uot sign the petition, and Helmut will go on to get When the NDP were first voted into office and his gold-plated pension. promptly cancelled their contract with the Gordon Anderson physicia.ns of this province I vowed that I would no Terrace B.C. longer support them in any way. In truth, I tore up my membership card. I have'no liking or respect for the party but I see Let them finish the job the campaign against Mr. Giesbrecht as spurious, in Dear Sir: order to'force another election. All governments, unfortunately, are primarily When do we actually stop the griping and get on concerned with maintaining power. To this end, with the work that needs to be done2 Are we going they function in a very short-sighted manner from to have a province gridlocked by an endless series one election to the next. In politics, long-term plan- of recall campaigns started up by any whacko with ning is the length of a term of office. a personal grudge? We have all seen what this has done to the econo- Unless they have done something illegal, our my. Just imagine what will happen when the MLAs from all political parties should be left to government is hamstrung by a series of by-elections SIGNING UP: People waited their turn to sign the petition to recall Helmut Giesbrecht on Dec. finish,the job.lhey were democratically elected to based bn :wirious disgruntled special=interest 5N the day the petition was launched. "The ¢01~pleted petition must be submitted-by~'l'ugs-.~do:,~,!.~. ~. ,-,rr~ ~',',. :.:'~- ',,' :~,~.: ~ groups. " day, Feb. 3. Canvassers must get at least 7,558 signatures to succeed. ' ..... ,, ,SarahDe,Terrace L~e ;.~. w Mr. Giesbrecht is no worse nor better than any other politician. My taxes are being wasted quite Clark's plan to scuttle the recall legislation if it Don't change system adequately by the powers that be. I don't appreciate looks as ff recall might succeed, attd he has already People are the boss Dear Sir: any further drain. stated as much. The real recall agenda is to change the manner in Dear Sir:. Recall, in order to force another election, is only Helmet and the Skeena Taxpayers Association which we govern ourselves. Democracy, as prac- To govern effectively and give honest representa- using our money to assist some other political party recently disclose that names on the petition will be ticed in our provinco and country, has served us tion calls for an MLA to make tough decisions. into power. There is no platform being discussed, made public. Why would they even allude to this.'? well for a very long time. These decisions may not always be supported in nothing better is being offered. Let's not be taken in They didn't even give the whole quote, which in- I am opposed to the change suggested by the total by a community or a certain constituency. It is any further. eluded reference to a hefty fine for improper use of recall proponents. I would suggest that, if such a ludicrous to believe that because Mr. Sexton and Lani Almas the petition list. his group do not agree with policy or positions B.C. fundamental change is to be seriously considered, it Terrace In fact they have broken the recall legislation law taken either by Giesbrecht or the B.C. government, by using the veiled threat of publicity in order to in- should be put forward during an election as a key proposal of a candidate for elected office. that this in itself should be enough to warrant Gun control a reason fluence or intimidate voters into not signing the list. justification to invoke the recall process. For this reason alone Helmut should resign his seal Joe Mallia Dear Sir:. Terrace B.C. The philosophy put forward by this group leaves You ~vould think that a govemment with only a the door wide open for abuse and the continued un- Some time ago, the provinces of Ontario, three.seat majority would be more careful about up- Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and both the dermining of our democratic principles as has been setting voters especially with recall legislation developed in our society. Elections are the ap- Yukon and Northwest Territories, banded together enacted. But tree to their elitist mentality the NDP Recalling Bingogate to fight the registration component of the infamous propriate venue to allow for public inpuL The op- just don't seem to care and plod along with in- Dear Sir: portunity is given at this time for those seeking of- Bill C-68. trusive legislation, promotion of immorality, a ] support the "Cra.~h Helmut" campaign. The only area west of Quebec that did not join the rice to be closely scrutinized by the public. spendthrift mentality with required tax hikes and I believe it was wrong that premier Clark and fight was the province of British Columbia. This is generally done at an all-candidates meet- creation of an anti-business climate has reduced MLAs Petter, Miller arid the rest of the 1NDP got Our Premier and our Attomey General indicated ings where members of the public can question, B.C. to 10th on the provincial growth scale. that they thought firearms registration would be greedy and decided to take away most of the bingo comment, agree or disagree on a particular candi- Although not the intention of the legislation, there good for us. However, was this the real reason they money, which amounts to $1.1 million dollars in date's platform. The casting of a secret ballot then has never been a better reason or opportunity to use opted out of joining the battle? 1997 in Prince Rupert for the provincial govem- determines who the majority of a constituency recall to unseat a government. Narcissistic Deceit- Our current Non-Democratic Party in Victoria is meut's use. desire to be their elected MLA. ful Partisans -- the new meaning of NDP. not noted for telling the truth. Ever since they lied The Supreme Court stated that the NDP's use of An election was held, issues debated and the pub- J. Greg Cowman bingo money is illegal. Premier Clark, MLAs Mil- about the province's financial situation during the lic has spoken. It is unfortunate that certain groups Terrace B.C. ler, Petter etc. should have knowu it was illegal be- of individuals cannot accept the democratic deci- last election, they have been desperately looking for cause this is the second time the NDP has used sion established by the majority in Skeena. ways to raise more money. bingo money illegally. Remember the iNanaimo They choose instead, to trivialize a process such Could it be that Clark and his cronies figure they An apology is in order Bingogate affair2 can raise a pile of money on firearms registration. as the recall provision by using it as a leverage and Dear Sir:. ]f you or I violated the bingo laws and did some- political tactic in an attempt to undermine duroc- Although the fees for registration will be set by Ot- Recallers, particularly Lorne Sexton, have been tawa, what's to stop the NDP from adding some- thing illegal, the RCMP would probably be on our • cracy and achieve their own selfish goals. saying that Hclmut Giesbrecht and his supporters doorstep with a summons to appear ia court When the government's mandate is complete and thing like a handling charge? have been intimidating people who might want to an election is called that will be the appropriate Remember, these are the people who gave us charged with fraud or conspiracy to commit fraud. I sign their petition. certainly hope that charges will be laid by the time for the people of B.C. to review the govern- photo radar, and, when that did not bring in as They're making a big deal out of their attempts to much money as they expected, they simply raised RCMP against those government officials, cabinet ment's record in full detail to determizte whether or protect the secrecy of the names on their petitions. ministers, etc. who took part in the bingo rip off. not they will be given another term. If not, the the fines for speeding. They would like us to believe that they are walking Odd Eidsvik There are already two areas in B.C. where people people of B.C. and Skeena will have spoken. a high moral road. Prince Rupert B.C. Ross Slezak are attempting to recall their NDP MLAs. If these It's too bad they don't practice what they preach Irdtimat, B.C. are successful, it will certainly be a severe blow to and apparently demand of others. Last week, my Clark's gang and possibly even force him to call an elderly mother, who lives alone, answered a knock I resent union slam early election. If this happens, we have a chance to on her door. Two men with a recall petition were Editor's note get rid of these people once and hopefully, for all. there and asked her if she would like to sign. Dear Sir: We'd like to thank all our readers who , Recall is one way of sending our message. Whenshe asked for a bit of an explanation, one of Having served on a union executive for more than took time to write and express their views , Calvin lliH the men asked her if she had voted in the last 30 years when I read MLA recall organizer Mike on the subject of recall. The volume of mall Terrace B.C. provincial election. When she said that she had, she Roseuau's statement that some union members fear we received on this topic In recent months was told to sign the petition. reprisals from their union executives if anybody can has been overwhelming. Joke recalls not funny When she said she needed to know what she was see thek signatures ("Private Petition urge", Ter- race Standard, December 10, 1997) it angered me We have tried to publish every recall let- Dear Sir:. signing before she put pen to paper and, because she had some trouble understanding, she would call enough to get involved in the recall dispute. ter, but have found ourselves unable to The joke recall petitions are really not as funny as The insinuation that union leaders are tyrant keep up with the flow. they appear. They are for the most part initiated by her son, me, who lives just a few doors away, so bosses frightening the poor downtrodden members Some repeat letter writers did not get their NDP members in a supposed attempt to make light they could explain it to me and I could advise her. whose only saviours are Mike Rosensu and his second or third leRers published. And of the legislation, but they accomplish two impor- My mother did call me, and I came right away. But by the time I got to her house, the two canvas- freedom fighters is of course absurd. some lengthy letters have been cut down tant functions. This kind of statement points out that recall and published In shorter form. These For each one started, the MLA named can spend sets were gone. It was as if they ran into the bushes. organizers do not understand, nor care, about the measures did not reflect on the content, but an amount of money equal to the proponents to I don't know why they did that if what they were basic democratic principles that elects leadership by our desire to ensure space was conserved defend his reputation. So in Skeena, Mr. Giesbrecht doing ~vas straight forward and honourable. secret ballot every two or three years ~ giving for the wldest posslble range of views. can now spend $50,000 fighting the two petitions In fact I don't believe it was. Considering that the these leaders only the power to carry out the Wlth the recall campalgn drawlng to a against him. But in effect, he is only fighting Mr. hour was late and it was dark out, they were in- policies established by the members. close, we look forward to the debate on thls Sexton because the "El Nino" petition is a joke. timidating an elderly woman so she would sign. Union executives serve and carry out the wishes page movlng on to other toplcs. Now ask yourself: where is the money is coming I believe that this was inconsiderate behaviour on of the members and does not punish or "induce The Terrace Standard always welcomes from? The NDP has already spent more than $300 the part of the recall canvassers. They owe my •repraisals" on their sisters and brothers. letters to the editor. Our mailing address Is million on Skeena Cellulose and a few other Christ- mother an apology and the public an explanatiou as Given that the recallers ignore the principles of 3210 Clinton SL, Terrace, B.C., V8G 5R2. mas goodies for Skeena to bolster Mr. Giesbrecht's to why the standards they demand of others don't democracy pertaining to unions, it should be no sur- You can fax leRers to us at (250) 638.8432. reputation, Another $50#00 can be hidden some- seem to apply to them. prise that they also disregard the democratic pro- And you can e-mall leRers to us at where can't It'/Remember Nanaimo Bingogate? Art Collins cuss of the people at large, namely that if your can- [email protected]. The second function is to give credence tO Glen Terrace B.C. A6 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 Deadly disease affects many Dear Sir: ease, it affects me in a big Anorexia is a deadly dis- CON~ESPONDENCEFOR'Dte TERRACE STANDARD way. When people in my case. My simee, year old The class say anything about sister has it, and when she Mail Bag anorexia I feel hurt and had to go into the Mills sometimes cry.It affectsmy Learn The ASCs Of RIPs. Memorial Hospital the whole family more, nurses didn't knowwhatto Our family went down to away from the children's My morn is always in Plan Now To Attend This Special aSP Seminar do to help. She was so sick Vancouver for Christmas hospital. One of the nurses Vancouver with my sister that her doctor transferred and guess what, she is not found her in the parking lot. making sure she's okay. My Making the right decisions now on how your aSP savings should be invested her to Children's Hospital in back yet. She went back into After that she had to be with dad is sometimes here while Vancouver where there is an the hospital weighing less a nurse all day and all night, the rest of our family is in will give you a better chance of ensuring your retirement years will be eating disorders program, than me and I am ten. Not many people in Ter- Vancouver. So with my financially comfortable - so you enjoy the retirement of your dr.ansi When she got there people My sister doesn't eat food. race know about anorexia sister having anorexia it af- knew what to do, they took She drinks Ensure. When and there are so many fects the family in a big Hosted by: care of her. She came home she doesn't drink it she gets people walking around with way. after spending three an~ a a n.g. tube. One where they it right now. The doctors I know that with a family Richard Stanton, [nvestme~t Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities half months in the hospital, put it through your nose and nurses don't have any member having this disease Peter Dora, Personal Ban~ing Representative, P.oyal Bank But then she got sick down into your stomach, experience with it. We need I feel like it's my fault be- again. She spent a few days She isn't allowed out of her to get more information for cause of what sisters do to This sendnar will cover: in the hospital here getting room if she doesn't drink all our hospital, each other ~ fight and call • P.SP highlights for 1997/98, Advantages of an P.SP • Spousal P.SPs some nutrition, but she's of her Ensure. Onetime she With one of my family names, If attybody reading still sick. was so upset that she ran members having this dis- this is going through the • Calculating how much you wiU need for retirement • Global investing same thing as I am don't worry. 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Labour code su rgeons ' o.u 8Caledonia 9 10 11Terra= 12T~ 1,gCanadian i'erlZ~ TerraceMinor Kermode Peaks S0~ --Paxapfegic Senior WmsmenCJub of Terrace Secondary Hockey Friendship Gymnastics Nisga'aTdbal Te~xeS~c~ & School Association Society Club TenaceLirde g~e Council eye training incentives CORRECTIONNOTICE R~o~SodCy COMPANIES WHICH set up training pro- We wish to drewyour attentionto Iho arbitrator Stun Lanyon, a co-chair of the following in our current "GREAT 1 5 Skeena 19re~ace grams for their workers should get tax 16 17 18 21, comLmittee. SAVINGSGREAT VALUES" flyer. Junior TerraceMinor Kermode UtileTheatre t,,gstmof Terace ~A.ssoc~a~ breaks, suggests a c0rmnittee examining the The conunittee was struck by the pro- Page 2. Item 1. HITop Rough Tote Terrace container 83L, 42-3734-6. Copy Secondary Baseball Friendship Terrace ~netleClub of Terrace provincial labour code. vincc last year to look at and recommend Community Nisga'aTribal RoyalCanadian reade: $3.00 off, 42.3734-6, after School Association Society Volunteer8ureau Anti-Poverty It's one way of wiping out old-style changes to the labour code. marl-In rebate. Should mad: Council Leqion animosity and replacing it with a co- Prior to that, the province backed away Purchase2 of 42-3734-6 and teceive $3.00maft4n rebate. operative spirit, says a draft report from the from its own set of changes after meeting 22 23 24 25 26 0,derof270, , 28 WE SINCERELYREGRETANY Thomhill Terrace Kermode Bluebookhim Club RoyalPurple Paraple~c~soc. Secondaq committee. employer resistance. INCON-VENIENCEWE MAY HAVECAUSED YOU. Jr. Secondary MinorHockey A key part of the programs would be in- One of the earlier suggested changes -- Friendship I~celasV01unteererraceAnti.Poverty NJsga'aTribal Ter~eYo~So~er chafe352.97zones: ALL School Association Society Rre Dept. Soceity Council TexacoSka~fi 9 Club volvement of the workers in running them. having a contract negotiated with one corn- The committee also suggests advisory piny automatically apply to others doing , councils and research bodies will help the same business-- isn't favoured by the [ New Ta~ni~a make businesses and their workers more committee. , I ~ competitive and cooperative. -'~" And it didn t buy. an~cmpl6yer srgumeilt |i,~ill ri ~t~/~h "We think British Columbians wane job that there should be:~andato~;!~J~i~i~ti6~ ' I~ i; '~:~o,' .... security and strong protection for eaiidoy- vote/;. Instead, it suggests~fi"g~cliff'~lj~i~6r aTRichardsLaundromat Sat. Afternoon Games Doors 11:30 a.m. Games 12:45 ees, and they want a good economic ratificatiou based on attaining a simple ma- & Cleaners on Emerson climate and competitiveness," said labour jority is a better test of employee wishes. Evening Games Doors 4:30 p.m. Games6:15 48 Lamps, 19 fans, Thurs., Fri., Sat. Late Night Games Doors 9:30 p.m. Games 10:00 p.m. One Great Tanl Family Bingo Every Saturday Afternoon Last Wednesdayof the month Is DOUBLEBINGO Boliden 635-5119 T,V. MONITORS SMOKEREMOVAL AISLEC0NCESSIOM Out & About buys up #1 In Town 4410Legion, Terrace 635-2411 Real estate sales plunge RESIDENTIAL real estate sales volumes tumbled to Westmin $42.9 million in 1997, down nearly 20 per cent from WESTMIN RESOURCES the previous year. LTD., the owner of the The Northwest Real Estate Board's MLS listings Premier gold mine near recorded just 327 sales, compared to 408 in 1996 and Stewart, has been gobbled 801 listings -- up from 664 in 1996. up in a hostile takeover bid The real estate business charted the economic for- by Toronto-based Boliden tunes of Skeena Cellulose in 1997, going strong until Ltd. about June, when sales volumes plunged and prices Boliden had gained con- dipped amid uncertainty. trol of 89 per cent of West- Although the volume drop averaged 20 per cent for rain shares by last week. Leose from 1998 Mazda Proteg6 SE Plus the year, after the crisis began. Westmin vice-president Lease from $169 per month/24 months, Sales stats for September, October and November Brace NcKnight predicted $2,500 down or purchase from $15,913 were down nearly 40 per cent. Friday Boliden will gain q69" - AM/FN stereo with CD player The board reported just 95 MLS-listed homes sold complete control next Purchase from • Driver and passenger side airbogs during thst three-month period, worth a total $12 mil- month. $15,913 • 60/40 sprit rear seat lion --down from 147 sales worth $19.5 million in the "I have no doubt they will • 14" tires with full wh eel covers same three months of 1996. take up the rest and take the Average prices for single-family homes trended entire company private be- Lease from 1998 Hazda 626 LX downward thr6ugh the period, with November's aver. fore very long," he said. age price sitting at $127,740 ~ down 14 per cent from It's expected the firm's Lease from $279 per month/24 months, $149,231 a year ago. operstio,s will be merged in $2,500 down or purchase from $23,197 Remax realtor John Evans says the price drops in 277 - Power windows and door locks with those of Eoliden. Purchase from • FIH/FN stereo with CD player Terrace were most pronounced at the upper end, with Westmtn had sought a • Cruise control starter homes tending to hold their value better. white knight to offer more $23,197 • Rutomatic * Air conditioning Evans said the Terrace market may have been than Bollden's $5.40 a share "spoiled" by a series of years that saw values climb offer, but no other bidders about 10 per cent annually and some people make sig- stepped forward. Lease from 1998 Mazda MPV4x4 nificant money over very short periods of time. McKnight said Boliden "This year we didn't get it and maybe 1998 we does understand the metals Lease from $399 per month/24 months, $3,500 down or purchase from $32,296 won't get it either," Evans said. business and the two com- ¢399* - Power windows and door locks "We're definitely seeing a market correction in Ter- pany's operations fit well Purchase from • - Swing out doors race right now where it's be~zt very good for years," together. He said Westmin's • gBSbrakes Evans sazd. "It hasbeen said for years thatrprlces were zinc and copper holdings $32,296 • 8 passenger seating getting out of hand. But what goes up must come extend Boliden's reach to down." North and South America. "There's obviously a sense ef disappointment Newsstand opens Lease from 1998 Mazda B2500 SX 4x2 Truck amongst all the employees VAN'S NEWS, a newsstand in Smithers, will be here who have worked to Lease from $179 per month/24 mon~chS, opening up a Terrace outlet by January 31. turn the company around, $2,500 down or purchase from $16,540 q79" • Front and rear stabilizer bars The new store is in the former Ashbury's location in make it viable and build it the 4600block of Lakelse. Purchase from • Convenience package up into areal credible oper- - flJRC 1998 "Truck of the Year" Owner Sharon Eastabrook said she heard about the ation in both North and $16,540 . . . _i . _ ~..L~ ..... vacancy the day it was advertised in the newspaper and South america," McKnight applied for location right away. And four weeks lster added, "We think we were she'll open the new store. just getting to the point of Eastabmok owns Van's News jointly with her hus- ~A'~£F PLEASEVISIT OUR WEBSiTEAT www.mazda.ca demonstrating that. Purchase financing offers available on retail purchasesonly starting January7. 1698 lot a limited time OAC. Offers may not be combined with any other band Gary snd parents Ralph and Edith'Welek. The Wesbnin mothballed the I,,~,.,~L,"~-.J~SE offer,Lease OAC. Dealer :nay leaseIor less• 20,000Kper yenr mileage restrictions apply. 8¢ pet kifomelre applies if exceeded,Lease rain and purchaseprice four also own the Telkwa Food Mart They used to include freight and PDI. See parhelpahnu dealer for derails. Supply and stock may vary by dealership. Vehicles may not be exaclJyas shown.'Nozda Premier operation this sum- Peraoeal Lease rates: Proteo~5E PLUS model DdXJ58CP06. Tolal leaseebhgaUon $6956, Down daymenlel $2506 or equivalenttrade.in, first monthpayment and Securitydeposit own the Chevron station in Thomhill. el $200 applicable al time el purchase,, 626 LX A.to model F4L S?8AAO0. Totallease obligation $9.546. Down paymentof $2500 or eouivatenltrade-in, first month paymentand mer as a result of declining securllydeposnof$350applicableatUmeolpurchase,MPV4X4modelVALY?aCD22Total lease obligation $13.576.Dowc paymenlel $3500or oqulvalentIrade.in, [Irst nrnnth Sharon said they've been looking at expanding to gold prices. The company's payment and security depocil of $500 apphcahle at time el purchase , B.2500 SX model XBBD58ADOO.Total lease obligation $7046, Down payment of $2500 or equivalent Terrace for a year now. The store will carry a wide se- Gibraltar mine near Wil- trade.in, first month paymenland security deposit of $250 appheable at time of purchase., Lleence,insurance, taxes and other dealer chargesexlra, O 7041 lection of magazines and newspapers from up to a hun- liams Lake produc~s copper THORNHILL HRZDR • 3040 Hwy 16E, Terrace • Phone 635-7286 dred different counlries. Giftware and souvenirs will concentrate and it produces also be avalltble.~ .-,:! ; :.~.~.., ~ ...... copper, zinc and gold at ~Eastabm~E~k~yi!th'610~on is ideal since it captures Myra Fails near Campbell both tourist, bar, pub attd coffeehouse traffic. River. A8 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 Bowra exPects Psych plan lacks local details a short;stay THE PROVINCIAL C,-OVERN/vlENT'S plan stakeholders and some came from the regmns," addmon to whatever was promised before announced last week to improve mental health Sauer said. Local health officials for years have proposed DAVID BOWRA expects his stay as the in'terim presi- services has yet to be fleshed out iu smaUer What is promised by MaePhail is new mental a gathering of psychiatric services at Mills dent of Skeena Cellulose will be a short one. places such as Terrace. health housing, small medium to long term care Memorial Hospital. Caldwell Partners, an executive recruitiug firm, has Although health minister Joy McPhail was facilities, more crisis services, day programs in This would involve renovations to the existing been hired to search for a new full-time chief executive quite specific in laying out the number of items hospitals and more training and rehabilitation. 10-bed psychiatric unit at Mills to provide a officer. to be added to mental health services around the The idea is to provide more services and to higher standard of service, day programs and Bowra, the court-appointed monitor with the firm province, no local or regional details were relieve pressure on hospitals who, by default, out-patient services. Coopers and Lybrand, says the new person is expected released. are called on to take care of mental health cases. The cornerstone would be the construction of to be picked within three months. That kind of thing will have to wait until Sauer noted the new services are to be brought three cottage-style housing units containing six The move last week to ..... , ii~. " - regioual health boards and community health in over seven years. beds each. These would replace the aging Os- install Bowra as interim councils submit wish lists to the health ministry, That seven years is just about the lenglh of borne Home building and represent the new president and fire Rudy said a ministry official. time local health officials have been waiting for beds targeted for Terrace. Schwartz as vice- "The announcement was for the province. improved service from a plan MacPhail's is in- Local officials have said the ceatralizing of president was a decision The next step is allocate beds and money," said tended to replace. the services would make them more efficient, of the new owners -- Darwin Sauer. Under that old plan, seven beds or their equiv- allowing more people to be helped. the provincial govern- ~:~;;~':<~:~::~:~;:~ ~ Who gets what will depend upon needs, but alent in services were to come to Terrace as part Terrace Community Health Council executive ment and Toronto Do- Sauer said communities and regions shouldn't of the reduction in size of the Riverview hospi- Michael Leisinger said MacPhail's announce- minion Bank...-- !~i::i:::: .~£:~i :.~•%::: :: :~:~~~:;:.~iii~ -,.-~ be in a position of competing for limited mental tal on the lower mainland. ment was encouraging. "They felt they ~!~ health services. That concept is still on the books, said •Sauer, "We're now waiting until we get the actual needed someone to step :;~:i~ "The provincial figures were developed with in adding that MacPhail's announcement is hi plan ourselves," he said. in and to take control .... and direction at a fairly ::.~:::::::~:~:~.:~:~:~is~.~!;:~~i/ senior level," Bowra ::~ said. "They felt I had a RudySchwartz certain amouut of knowledge and expertise of the busi- Reform Party put on notice ness." Also shifting to the background is vice-chairman and THE REFORM Party may lives and who want to be support. One of those is in ductioa into schools of former president Harry Papushka. Peter de Jong will not know it yet, but it is able to raise their children the northwest where the books for junior grades take over responsibility for pulp marketing, but Bowra bound to collapse, says a and run their businesses party ran candidates in the which put homosexuality on said Papushka has agreed to stay on for a bit and act as prominent member of an- without the government 1988, 1993 and 1997 federal the same level as a senior advisor to the company. Bob Allen is the com- other political party. being in their face and in elections. heterosexuality. pany's new controller and treasurer. And the Christian their pocketbooks," said "Our job is to run enough Ramsey threatened to fire The designated spokesman for the compauy was to Heritage Party (CHP) will Stiliwell. people and maintain our- the school board and con- be John Nixon, who acted in receut months for the be there to replace it, says Key portions of the CHP selves to meet the require- denmed it while giving a Royal and TD banks during the difficult negotiations Heather Stillwell, who platform state it is pro-life, ments of Elections Canada speech outside of a forum with the nnioa and province. But Nixon said last week helped found the party in anti-euthanasia, that govern- so that it doesn't seize our on homosexuality in his the TD bank and province have changed thei minds. 1986. ments can't spend more than assets," said StiUwell. home town of Prince "The owners felt that on reflection it is better not to Stillweil was in Smithers they take in and that parents Stillwell is from Surrey George. That helped spark have the guy who was the spokesman for the banks be and Terrace last week talk- have a right to raise their and is the chair of that the recall movement against the spokesman for the company now," hc said. ing to local members. own children without over- area's school board. him. Bowra said shutdowns announced last week are "The Reform party has riding state interference. She tangled with educa- Stillwell is also the leader necessary due to a combination of poor markets, fibre moved into the popular ClIP has never elected a tion minister Paul Ramsey ,of the Family Coalition supply problems, and the company's ongoing challenge stream and good for them candidate in Canada but last spring over the intro- Party of B.C. Heather Stillwell ~, . of staying within the limit of its operating line of credit. but there will come a thne does have active pockets of Logging shut down Monday and is slated to be down when the Canadian people until Feb. 9. 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i The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 - A9 More money just a start Aboriginal students get help ACROSS B.C. only 31 per cation ministry, findings haven't been revealed yet, cent of aboriginal students show that poverty is one of he says. who start grade eight finish the strongest predictors of "There was some ram- grade 12. Those numbers student performance. bling that targeted monies Recently my wife five year numbers and returned from a trip further figures if probably hold true in Ter- "School performance ap- would go, bat we convinced do~vn south and as well, says Kenn available. Be sure to take race pears to decrease as poverty them that was fairly mentioned that she had into account the annual Whyte, the man in charge of rates increase," says the ludicrous," he said. watched a program in simple returns to ensure aboriginal instruction for the report. And there's a direct He wants more leadership which an individual that one lucky year Coast Mountain school dis- link between how many from the provincial govern- suggested that mutual doesn't skew the results. trier. people in the school's area ment, confirming that funds that are offered by - Assess how much risk the banks generally don't "The statistics are not receive income support and aboriginal education is a was taken to achieve a measure up because the great for First Nations stu- the percentage of students strong priority. particular return. This is dents," he says. banks haven't been in the measured by the standard who continue to post- Since aboriginal students mutual fund business that Approximately one- deviation of a fund's secondary education. make up one quarter of the long. All I have to say to returns. If XYZ fund and quarter -- 2,000 -- students Among students in identi- school's population, Whyte that is that is WRONGH ABC f4md both achieved, in the Terrace/Kitimat would like to see that To state in general a return of 10% but XYZ school district are reflected in teacher num- terms that any fund may fund took considerably aboriginal. In order to im- bers. Having positive role be under performance less risk to achieve that prove their chances of grad- models is important, he because of who sponsors return which fund has the uation, the education minis- the fund, whether it is a better performance. points out. load fund or a no-load try provides money for lan- - Quartile ranking which But right now there's only fund, whether it is judges how the return of guage and cultural programs about 10 or 11 First Nations offered by an insurance a particular fund has with a First Nations empha- people employed as company, bank, credit compared to its peer sis. That money works out counselors or teachers, out union or sold by a group of funds with to about $1,000 extra per of a school district work specific type of sales similar investment native student, says Whyte. force of 500. force is misleading. objectives. So here is the straight - Use of the capital asset Money is also spent on ex- "One fiftieth of the work- scoop on what to look for force -- you pricing.model which veill tra counselling and home how can when researching mutual help determine whether support. measure its effect on the funds for your portfolio. any particular fund This extra level of pro- system?" asks Whyte. 1) Make sure that the performed better than its grams hasn't been around There isn't a pool of particular fund you're associated market indices for very long. Whyte's posi- qualified native teachers to researching fits your taking risk (beta) and the' 'lion and the First Nations draw from though, he says. investment objective and risk-free rate (91 da]/T- is ~',ornpatible with the Education Centre have only So he'd like to see a training bill rate) into consideratton. rest of your portfolio. An - Tax efficieficy which been around for about a year program for First Nations FIRST NATIONS school principal Barbara Toye- equity (growth) fund will tracks the percentage of a and a half. Kenn Whyte teachers based in the dis- Walsh looks on as grade 12 student Keanne Stuart- cer:ainly be an under fund's return the taxable "The effect won't be seen trict. Tait drums a welcome song. Drummers opened a performer for someone investor gets to keep. for a long time probably," "We're exploring the pos- worksho p last week at the First Nations Education who is looking for a Remember its what you says Whyte. And he adds, "'Kids don't drop sibility of a teacher training Centre, designed to teach students about native jus- ;toady income. get to put in your pocket enough time hasn't gone by Out of school if program here," he says. He tice. The program raises awareness of native issues. L) How is the fund after eaxes are prod that yet to collect relevant data ielivered? For example counts. they're excited and says a similar program in if the investment advisor on students. - Some of the other happy." Prince Rupert has had suc- will come to your home, details you may want to In spite of the extra money cess. or the ability to access know are the funds alpha for First Nations programs, Another factor of the suc- your account via the and beta. You may also Whyte says a lot more is fiable minorities, the educa- cess of First Nations pro- lnternet may be want to see how a needed. For example, ~ative tion ministry found grams is acceptance by the important considerations. number of different funds fees parents and aboriginal com- aboriginal students had the non-native community. For Loads and may not compare using the Shape be important to any munities have to get more worst high school gradu- "There's overall good ac- • or Treynow measure involved in their children's particular investor which measures. ation rates - 31 per cent. .ceptancc," he says. "We're provided the investor schooling. 'tontine specifically the Fifty-seven per cent of doing better than I thought sees value for their relationship between a That's working to a de- Hindi students finished we would." investment. funds rate of return and gree. For example, about grade 12, 61 per cent of There's still misinforma- lmagesby 3.) Return performance. the risk taken to achieve 200 children and parents Spanish and 66 per cent of tion in the community This is where things get that return and puts it Karleno and interesting! showed up for a recent First English students. The com- though, that native people into a format into which In comparing returns I similar funds can be Nations games night at pletion rate for Vietnamese are lazy and have everything Custom { Clarence Michiel. can show you bank compared directly. students was 71 per cent, 75 given to them. Video funds that out perform The point here is that But the problem is deeper per cent for Italian, 78 per "You still get that," he funds from some of the there are many ways to than the school district alone cent for French and Punjabi says. i &Photograp~ most respected names in judge a fund's past can fix. Parents of native and 89 per cent for Chinese And every time the land the mutual fund industry. performance and children often suffer from students, claims issue comes up in the There are funds offered different measurements poverty, unemployment, In order to improve the news, children fight their by insurance companies, are more important than alienation, hurt and anger, graduation .... rate for' parent s =battles on the load funds and no-load others to an individual says Whyte.. :...... -~ aboriginal ,sto deRtg~ ~1a y'~t~ff~ d ..... Pbotogr@. funds as well as funds,,,investor;s,situationt~Om~, i offerodby..a captive sales fund ,may ,~ank, quite~ "These are hii~ sodetal wants a better commitment Teachers are helping to force and broker that favorable by one measure problems and they're not f~om the education ministry, make a difference, but even have out performed bank and quite poorly in going to be solved over- It recently reviewed the more work is needed. funds. My point is this; another. In addition, night." money its spending on First "Kids don't drop out of each fund should be remember all these In a recently released Nations programs, and the school if they're excited and judged on its measurements tell of past 1995/96 report on the edu- results of that review happy," says Whyte. performance not on wh....__qo performance and are not it is attached to. indicative of future Follow'Jug are some of dPerformances. When in Ihe ways you can judge a oubt, ask your financial .und's past performance professional which Girls smarter than boys a~band ! .rod its raanagetnent. measures may affect your . Look at average annual situation and how. WHICH STUDENTS are scholarships, and are more male grads in languages, compound returns over -David Madsen, CIM, CFP, doing well, which are not likely to complete high humanities and life skills rofessioul team, all periods, one through FCSI and the explanations for it school in the traditional coarses. all are available in the edu- Grade 8 to Grade 12 fashion [] In languages and home cation ministry's 1995/96 73 per cent versus 64 per economics, female teachers Callnow to bareyour picolres in time annual report. cent. are in the vast majority, for VdenttnesDay! "Professional Here are some highlights [] The gender gap in math while male teachers domi- from that'report. and science participation nate subjects such as math, II l||l| Investment [] 71 per cent of students rates has narrowed. Buffe- science, computer education mama mam ~mm~. complete school in a normal male students are more like- and industrial education. Advice" Grade 8 to Grade 12 fash- ly to avoid math and [] In 1995/96 .the educa- To arrange an appointment ion. physics. tion ministry gave $3.4 bil- please call [] However, 85 per cent of More than twice as many lion to BC's school districts. students who start school male graduates took applied [] It costs about $75,000 In Tenace6352261/in mmat 632~:t~ \ Open WeekdaysuntflT:OOp.m. / complete grade 12 at some courses, while female grads to school a child from kin- David 8, Madsen, point, whether it's through significantly outnumbered dergarten to graduation. ClM, CFP, FCSl Scotlabank adult basic education or other alternativeprograms. [] Unemployment rates are twice as high for young adults who have not gradu- ated from high school, com- •pared to graduates -- 25 per cent unemployment com- pared to 13 per cent among high school graduates in 1996. [] 43 per cent of graduates were elig~le for university in 1995/96, compared to 36 per cent in 1989/90. [] More female students than male students are eligible for university -- 47 ICBC RATES per cent versus 39 per cent. [] Special education en- rollment has more that, doubled over the last 10 years. Students with special needs now make up about FROZEb r " 10 per cent of the student population. Half have mild to severe learning or behavioural dis- abilities and one third are classified as gifted. How- ever, the ministry has not collected data about the per- RITISH COLUMBIA's road safety program is starting to The way we drive is the key factor in determining BC's fonnance of students with show results. BC drivers are slowing down, There were insurance rates. If we continue to drive more carefully, we special needs. B [] About 15 per cent of 29 fewer deaths and 1,500 fewer injuries on BC roads last year can reduce crashes, save lives and help keep our rates affordable students do not speak than in 1996, and the average costs of ICBC claims declined. for years to come. English as their primary lan- Because of that progress, there will be no increase in ICBC The 1998 ICBC rate freeze =- just one of the benefits of guage at home. rates in 1998. It's the third consecutive year without an cracking down on dangerous driving. [] Female students have higher overall grades than increase. , ., For an information package, call 1800 663-ICBC. M male students m an average high school GPA or 3.0 DRIVE TO SAVE LIVES versus 2.8 for males. 7, They also receive more A10.TheTorraceStandard,Wednesday.,danuary28,1908~.4 _~. i."#~'~7'Y-~ ~ ~ t r ~ ~~

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SECTION B INSIDE CRIS LEYKAUF COMMUN r 638-7283 EVENTS B2 '()MMUNITY On a song and a prayer i~ii.:i~Ii'~i~:;i!!i::i?, lii%::iiill'#~! IN A WEEK'S time Debbie ber of contacts during the McNeal of Oitwinksihlkw concert and was persuaded will be having b¢eakfast to go to Montana the next with U.S. President Bill month to record her first al- ...... ~,:~,,:. ::~,~ ~ ...... ::i Clinton. bum. The 42-year-old religious Since then she's travelled singer is one of six people to eight countries, singing at from Canada who've been religious assemblies. The invited to take part in the largest took place in Argen- 46th Natioual Prayer Break- tina, where she sung in front WHAT.'? fast in Washington. of a crowd of 90,000. For the past 45 years Although her recording CHARLYNN TOEWS members of the US con- career oldy recently began, gress, the president and MeNeal has been writing other government officials songs since she was two have joined with guests years old. For cats only from 160 countries to "Do Love" was the name F THERE were a magazine by cats "recognize the reconciling of her first song and she and for eats, it would go like this. power of prayer." used to sing it to her family Rate Your Human! The conference likes with her brother. Take this quiz. ]place Feb. 3-6. McNeal will From there MeNeal prog- I ressed to Singing in Sunday We cats have our preferences in humans ~ a be representing First Na- well-trained, obedient, manipulable, compliant tions singers from Canada, school. Her father was a human is, of course, the best. Take the quiz be- and is the only singer in- pianist and band conductor, low to see how your person stacks up. Circle' vited from this country. so she grew up around your chosen answer, and keep score as you go. She'll sing three songs music. she's written herself, and As a teen McNeal joined 1. When I meow at the door to be let out- give two speeches. the Songster Brigade- a side, my human: "I'm really honoured to church choir. a)jumps to the door instantly and opens it be selected," says McNeal. "I always though of music as a way of life," she says. immediately (+1 point); She's chosen songs she hopes "will touch the presi- "It's a way to express b) shouts at me, "You are a cat!" and then mysel.'." But she never rudely ignores me until I slink away (-1 dent's heal1;." The invitation is even dreamed she'd end up sing- point);. ing in front of crowds of DEBBIE McNEAL, a religious singer from GitwinksihlkW, =s breaKing new grounu e) I never need to meow at the door because for other aboriginal Chrislian singers, McNeal sometimes feels she belongs nei- thousands. ther to the Christian nor native community. But through her songs she combines my person intuitively knows when I want to "I would never have "My grandma said the best of both and hopes to unite the two. go out, and opens the door for me before I do good and good will though this would have hap- think of it (+10 points). pened to me," she says. come back. I guess I'm from them." McNeal is churches have said they primarily at concerts, and "My life just revolved doesn't have a regular dis- started to reap some of around being a good mother Nisga'a, of the wolf tribe, don't want her to sing wear- 2. I can lie on my human's lap: She says she is received bet- ing her trademark buckskin tributor. a) for a little while with good chin scratch- the good." and wife. I just I~ied to be a Therefore she works two constructive member of the ter abroad than she is among dress. ing (+1 point); part time jobs, as a home community. her own people. However, MeNeal sees b) hardly ever and only when she feels like school coordinator and a more surprising since "My grandma said do That's probably because her singing ability as a gift it and only for a little while (-1 point); she's taken elements of both ~from the Creator, and so has .learning assistant aid while McNeal hasn't been singing good and good will come her husband is on long-term e) forever and ever and ever and he will professionally for very long. back. I guess I'm started to native spirituality and Chris- a duty to share it. She also is ,tianity to fonn her songs, proud of her role in paving disability leave. never ever go to work again or leave this Her first break came in reap some of the good." McNeal Says bet g6ai ;wiiia The result is something that the way for other Firsi Na- couch in any way for any reason (+10 1995 during a sacred asr As her career has prog- her singing is to reach out to points). sembly, in Hull Quebec. ressed MeNeal has dis- fits well in neither. tions singers. But starting a career as a people and show them the The Salvation Army had covered that she's one of the "There are things in my similarities that exist be- selected her and her sister- first native singers in B.C. culture I choose to walk religious singer doesn't pay 3. When I am hungry, my human: many bills. McNeal may tween all of us. a) feeds me fresh sea food right away and in-law, Lama Azak, to to sing religious music. away from," she says. "I "God created us all dif- take from both worlds and have recorded two albums, lots of it in small pieces right into my little represent' the church from "It's hard because a lot of ferent so the stew would be our people still can't corn- find my balance. but she still has $30,000 mouth (+5 points); Gitwinksihlkw. perfect." McNeal didn't attend as a prehend it," she says. "I She's been called a traitor worth of tapes in her base- b) shouts at me, "You are a cat!" then a singer but she made a num- don't get much feedback by other Nisga'a while some ment. She sells them long time later gives me crunchy cat food and water (+ 1 point); c) I am always full and mostly asleep (+10 points). Behind the spotlight 4. As a cat, my human treats me: a) in full accordance with the Cat Bill of IF DAN MacKENZIE is doing his job properly, no Rights: with the maximum respect due my one will even notice the work he's done. royal lineage and sufficient gratitude that I It doesn't sound like great praise, but that's how the deign to live with them (+1 point); lighting expert thinks. b) like a wild animal loose in the house (-5 Terrace Little Theatre scored a big coup when it points); persuaded MacKenzie to design the lights for its up- c) they don't know I'm a cat (+20 points). coming play Better Living. MacKenzie has extensive experience in theatre, How did you score? Not as good as me, I bet. dqsigning lights and sets for big theatre companies. Terrace isn't productive ground for someone of MacKenzie's craft, but an odd combination of cir- 'Soft touch in the Horseshoe' Turn cumstances brought him back here. left at Two Big Dog, right across from MacKenzie graduated from Caledonia Sr. stinky orange cat. Call One-eyed Louie Secondary about nine years ago. for more details. His interest in theatre was sparked early, and he left the University of Calgary with a BFA in theatre de-

,t" I sign. There he learned the art of lighting, set, and Then there would be an ad for cats who costume design, and experimented with both acting wahted to take Human Training Lessons. and directing. "Meeting starts a't 3 p.m. behind the brown Even before MacKenzie finished school he was shed, then under the back porch for screeching working behind the stage. After graduation he and fighting. (Refreshments)." freelanced as a designer/technician, once working for In the classified section, cats would trade info three months straight without a day off. At that point and objects. "Soft touch inthe Horseshoe," one he was employed by both of Calgary's main theatre •ad might read. "Turn left at Two Big Dog, right companies. across from stitd~y orange cat. Call One-eyed He and his girlfriend then decided to take a break Lauie for more details." Another classified ad might say, "Available: one partly-dead mouse. and travel around Europe. Along the way they Still has lots of good play in it. Great for the married in Scotland, with help from the Edinburgh kids. Will trade for one mostly-dead bird." Fringe Festival, whose members provided a wedding An' editorial commentary might espouse the dress, shoes, a best man and more. value of bringing a bat into the bedroom. "Bats Travel proved expensive, so the couple left Europe Fun, Not Yucky," the headline {vould read. The to come to Terrace to visit Dan's parents. His new editorialist might decry the human habit of wife Angela quickly found work and so they decided shrieking and throwing them out after a eat goes to stick around for a while. to all the trouble of catching it and bringing it MacKenzie wanted to keep his skills up with light- inside to show offand share the fun. ing and design, so he volunteered to work on Better I suppose to produce their magazine, there would need to be reporter cats with little cat Living. pencils and pads of paper, editor cats, com- Designing lighting in the small space of the McColl positor cats and circulation cats. And of course Playhouse is a challenge for him. And the theatre there would be ad sales cats with their little cab comPanY has a limited supply of special lights like sized plaid suit jackets, drinking endless cups of dimmers. coffee in styrofoam cups and speeding around "Lighting design is an art form," says Mackenzie. town. "The light board, dimmers are like paints and But all that industry and working to deadline brushes." would interfere too much with sleeping 18 Instead of trying to mimic natural light during the hours a day. Staring out the window eats up an- play, MacKenzie is taking a non-realistic approach. other three hours a day, and then there's all that And that suits the bi,ck comedy, with its collection time-consuming grooming. No, I guess the eats will leave the publishing of oddball .~haracters. If MacKenzie~ dolw his job properly, the audience business to us humans. We seem to have the A LI'VrLE TO THE LEFT -- Dan MacKenzie adjusts a light for the upcoming play won't notice the ltgl?mg, Instead the lights will help time for it. Better Living. MacKenzie has done lights and set design professionally for large the actors achieve thee[t~ct they want, he says. lheatre companies and is volunteering for this play. B2 - The Terrace Starid~ii'd; •Wednesday, January 28, 1998 p

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CITY SCENE b CHECNIEDYOUR ROOTS? available from the Girl Guide an~i'Sight • The KINETrE CLUB presents the You couldbe al risk [or dial es. MUgc ,and Sound. 15th annual Senior's Sweetheart dinner • STREETNIX, an a cappella group of and dance at the Elks Hall on Feb. 8. four young men, plays the REM Lee • GEORGE'S PUB -- Enjoy the new Rides are available. Doors open at 4:30 Theatre at 8 p.m. on Jan. 31. Presented sounds of their DJ. Karaoke is back p.m. There's no charge and all seniors by the Terrace Concert Society. Tickets every Thursday night. are welcome. Call Denise for more info are $20 at Erwins in the Skeena Mall. at 635-7959. • THE THORNHILL PUB brings • PIANO VIRTUOSOS James Anag- back karaoke every Friday. • 13th annul MULTICULTURAL noson and Leslie Kinton are at the REM POTLUCK DINNER will be held at 5 Nigh t GeorgesPub LIntilMarch 5 Lee Theatre at 8 p.m. on Feb. 7. Pre- • HANKY'S features karaoke every p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Terrace Sunday and Monday night. sented by the Terrace Concert Society. arena banquet room. Admission is an We'llbe #ng away14keg Tickets are $24 at Erwins in the Skeena ethnic dish plus $7 for adults, $5 for I per week - to unlockthe Mall. • GIGI'S PUB features Dance Ex- seniors and students, $1 for children 10 spress. and under. Tickets at Misty River lucky !uggagefor a fn'pfor A THE KERMODE CHORISTERS Books. Sponsored by the Terrace and present their mid-winter afternoon con- District Multicultural Assoc. and the to Hawaiior Mexico. cert -- A Valentine's D~iy Tea on Satur- THEATRE NW Development Education Assoc. day, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. the Terrace Upcoming Pentecostal Church fireside room. • BETTER LIVING, Terrace Little • Terrace artist EDWARD EPP is ex- I71+ ,,,,,+++ Choral music and delicious desserts are Theatre's new black comedy about the hibiting a show at the Ruth Harvey Art promised. Tickets are $10 for adults and wacky family from "Escape From Hap- Gallery in Prince Rupert, Jan. 12 to Feb. 5 KEYS LEFT/ $8 for seniors and students. Available at piness", opens Feb. 5. at the McColl, 14. Titled "Kincolith: An Artist's All Star Shoe Repair, choir members' Playhouse• Tickets are $12 at Uniglobe Diary." and at the door. Courtesy Travel. Thursday Night • The 4th annual TRI-SCHOOL NIGHTS Karaoke Is Back/ BAND TELETHON takes place Sun- ETCETERA day, Feb. 15 broadcast live from the Come out and have some fun/ • Terrace Little Theatre presents YUK REM Lee Theatre on Cable 10. Phone ALIVE YUK'S ON TOUR on Jan. 30-31 at the lines are open from 5-8 p.m. 638-1333. New Karaoke Discs Skeena Room in the Terrace Inn. Two +Support music programs at Caledonia, • Friday nights are on again for youth different comedians and a great new !Skeena and Thornhill. from 8-midnight at the Carpenters Hall. Arriving Weekly/ ] show. Tickets are $15 each at Uniglobe Courtesy Travel. A THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT -- Make the 'Scene/Call 638-7283 or fax I I The Terrace Community Band offers & TERRACE ART GALLERY to 638-8432 to add your event to the ! this concert on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. at the presents "Braam and Cossemans" Standard's free entertainment listings. I 3086 Highway 16 I REM Lee Theatre. Tickets are $12.50 drawings and paintings on display Jan. The deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday for the for adults, $6 for seniors and students 30 till Feb. 22 in the lower level of the following week's paper• and free for those under 12. Tickets library. For more info call 638-8884.

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Wednesday, Jan. 28 Thursdayp Feb. 05 every month at 8 p.m. at Thornhill Jr. your grandchildren? Call Marge at 635-9669• REGISTRATION for children's TERRACE PRO-UFE Education Secondary in the library: 635-7421 for info. .. Assoc. holds their AGM at 7:30 ~winter programs at the library.be- ...... FAMILY PLACE hosts a parent and ~lgins at lO~;m~ by~.phone or in per' :'p'.h'i,',!n the Chr stian Reformed ORDER OFTIIE ROYAL PURPLE., ,,MILLS MEMORIAL Hospital Auxil- child drop-in from 10:30-noon at the ~son. Programs include Tales for Church. All members urged to at- meets +the 2nd and 4th •Monday of:, iary meets the third Monday of each activity room. For more info call'8- Twos~ Preschool Storytime and tend. every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks month in the board room at 8 p.m. 1863. Babytime. For more info call the li- Hall. Call 635-2415 and 635-9228 for Everyoneis welcome. brary at 638-8177. Friday, Feb. 06 more info. The Terrace Standard offers the TODAY IS THE DEADLINE to join TUESDAYS community calendar as a public ser- CRISIS MANAGEMENT workshop the Fresh Start quit smoking prob- BIRTHRIGHT volunteers meet the PLANNED PARENTHOOD Clinic vice to its readers and community or- for parents takes place all day at lem, sponsored by the Canadian first Monday of the month in members' is open every Tuesday night from 7-9 ganizations. the Kermode Friendship Centre. Cancer Society. The program runs homes on an alternating basis. For in- p.m. Information and counselling on This column is intended for non- Led by Chris Arnold of the Provin- from Feb. 16-Mar. 15 twice weekly formation or to volunteer call Linda at birth control and birth control supplies profu organizations and those events cial Networking Group, Certificate at night. To register call Alice at 635-6849 or Michele at 635-3087. at reasonable cost Drop in. They're at for which there is no admission 638-2200. on completion. To register call Ruth Birthrite offers free,, confidential preg- the rear of he health unit on Kalum, so charge• 1terns will run two weeks be- at 635-4906. nancy services and is located above the go to the back door. For more info or fore each event. Tuesday~ Feb. 10 Tillicum Theatre,. suite #201. Office to volunteercall 638.-2027. We ask that items be submitied by 5 TERRACE MINOR HOCKEY As- VALEN'i'INES DAY CRAFTSfor hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to p.m. on the Thursday before the issue soc. holds a general'parents meet- children 6 and older take Nace at Friday. Call 635-3907 or'call the 24- TV¢IN~S cLuI3 PLAY,rIME is the in which it is to appear. ing at 7:30 p.m. in the Happy Gang the library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. 'PPo- hour hotline at 1-800-556-4000. first Tuesday of every 'month from Submissions. siwuM be typed• or Centre• gram is free, register by calling " ' " 10:3~noonat tile Family Place• Call printed neatly. 638-8177. ARE YOU HAVING trouble seeitig • . . • .m RCMP Community Consultative committee meets at 7:30 p.m. at Wednesday, Feb. 11 the detachment. Everyone wel- TERRACE HOSPICE SOCIETY of- come to discuss policing in their fers a 6-10 week gdef recovery community. For more info call Insp. support group for individuals and Steve Leach at 638-7415. families who have suffered a loss. If you're interested in attending call Thursday i Jan. 29 635-4811. KSAkl HOUSE SOCIETY holds its semi-annual general meeting at WEEKLY MEETINGS' 7:30 p.m..at room 2002 at NWCC.

Friday, Jan. 30. • MONDAYS "CHURCH OF GOD holds its 1998 TERRACE AI)ULT CHOIR meets To B,ook This Space Monday evenings until further notice" Southeast Alaska/E3C winter camp ' I• I .' meetings today through Feb. 1 .at from 7-8:30 p.m. at ,the Skeena Jr. 3341 River drive, 6:30 p.m. nightly. High band room, Everyone welcome to join amateur singing ~roup. For more . Saturday, Jan. 31 info call 635-1951. • l WANTTO IMPROVE your health? • Make new fdends? If you're 55 or TERRACE YOUTH' ACTION Inthe older come to the Skeena Mall from Society meets the second Monday of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tosign up for the each month at the Skeena health unit at'. Senior Games,. For more info Gall 7:30 p,m. If you're interested in sup- May at 635-2875. porting youth projects and the skateboard park, please attend• For Tuesday, Feb. 03 more information call Maureenat 638- CALEDONIA DRY GRAD meeting 0263. Community Calendar is at 7:30 pro. in the Caledonia li- brary. Things are happening, SKEENA SQUARES -- Join them volunteers needed. For,more info for square dancing Mondays at 7 p.m. call Giselle at 635-9446 and Sonya starting September 8 at the Carpenter's at 635-9456. Hall 3312 Sparks St. Beginners wel- come. For info call Jim at 635-6724. Phone 638-7283 BREAsTFEEDING SUI~PORT GROUP meets at the education SENIORS GET together for Five-Pin room at Mills Memorial hospital at 8 Bowling at the Terrace Bowling Alley. p.m. Meet at 1 p.m.

LEGION L~DIES AUX. holds their NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets monthly meeting at 7:30 in the Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays Legion. All members are asked to at 7:30 p.m. at 4542 Park. For more attend and prospective members info call 1-888-706-1780. are welcome. TERRACE DOWNTOWN LIONS • • . • • • + + + Wednesday. Feb. 04 meet the first and third Monday of TAI GIll takes place every Wed- each month. New members welcome. nesday from 6-7:30 starting now For more info call Ray at 635-3589 or and running to June 17 at the Les at 635-9405. Kermode Friendship Centre. For .+ more information call 635-4906 anu SKEENA VALLEY FALL FAIR As- ask for Patrlcla, sociation meets the second Monday of The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 - B3 I IIII I Around Town Good friend dies at young age MANY WERE saddened to life. Co.op expands coupons hear of the sudden death a After having a few dil- very good friend -- Sue ficulties in school Sue de- TERRACE CO-OP has taken a $2 coupon pro- Collison (Goodmanson). cided to leave in her grade gram a but further. Sue passed away on Jan. 4 10 year. She joined the Last fall it began its own $2 coupon program to this year at Mills Memorial workforce, finding a job as a help the local food bank when it wasn't allowed to Hospital in Terrace. waitress at the Lakelse take part in a test project of the provincial govern- She was born on Sept 9, Hotel. ment. Shoppers bought the coupons at the cash 1946 in Wrinch Memorial After a while Sue decided :registers and a monthly credit was then given to Hospital in Hazelton. Her to move to Vancouver and :the food bank. parents Donald and Muriel worked at the Devenshire had three other children The Co-op is expanding its $2 coupon for the Hotel. But the north lured Jean, Linda and Don Jr. her back, and she ended up entire year and has picked out six charities who ~ ER E:..:' N T~.E R! Sue was baptized at the St. it) Prince George, working ~will each receive two months worth of coupon Peters Anglican Church in at the Inn of the North. YVONNE MOEN i~revenue. Hazelton and was confirmed She also worked for a For January and February revenue will go to the .in the little Terrace while at Overwaitea is) respected and was at) lu- Kinsmen Rehabilitation Program, the volunteer Anglican church. Now that Kitimat, attd then at the Ter- spiration to all who knew :bureau's literacy project will get March and April church is in Kitwancool. race store for 17 years. her. !revenue, the heart and stroke foundation will When Sue was four years In 1968 Sue married Brian Now Sue's mother Muriel receive revenue in May and June, the Elks and Or- old her family moved to Goodnranson. The couple Michiel, sisters Jean and der of the Royal Purple will receive July and Au- Terrace. So Sue went to was together for six years. Linda and brother Don are gust revenues, in September and October the school at Riverside, based in During the time Sue mourning her loss. But the old army barracks. Later ~benefeeiary will be the Terrace Child Develop- worked at Overwaitea she they're very touched by all Sue went on to attend :ment Centre and in November and December, had several strokes. But her friends who've come Skeena High and was there forward to speak her praises ;revenues go to the food bank. each time she would fight until grade 10. back, recover and go on and offer support. Co-op manager Ed Berney hopes shoppers will Then at age 16, in the working. Sue's memorial service adopt the coupons as an efficient way of assisting prime of her life, Sue had an After Sue left Overwaitea was held Jan. 07 at 2 p.m. at local charities. aneurysm. But she was very she went to work for Mary the St. Matthews /MIglican "We had a lot of response for the food bank last determined and she fought Turchhlski at the Lotto Church. Rev. Dean year and we see that continuing now," he said. her illness with courage and booth near the Bargain Houghton officiated and continued to ~ve a normal MANY MOURNED the sudden death of Sue Collison. store. She worked there un- Rusty Ljungh provided the til her death. music. A reception was held African slide show Over the years Sue made at the Terrace Happy Gang FORMER TERRACE resident Dr. Perry Burtch, many friends who admired Centre. along with his wife Monita, is back in town this Are you dieting again? her for her caring qualities A fond farewell to a dear week to show slides of his missionary work in Af- By JEANNE KALKMAN, shapes and reject overweight ones. and her friendly disposition. friend. May Sue Good- rica. RDN Community Nutritionist, It is our responsibility as adults to Sue was admired, manson rest in peace. Burtch has spent the last eight years in 1North West Health Unit. help children understand that we are all Cameroon working as a mission dentist. In order WE'RE BACK from the holidays and unique individuals and that our bodies :to reach Africans in outlying areas, Burtch takes many of us have started New "/ear's have been genetically programmed to I ievangelists with him to do bush clinics. resolutions to eat less and exercise be a certain size and shape. All chil- ! Burtch and his wife will tell their story and pres- more in our constant effort to obtain the dren, regardless of the way they look, :ent a slide show at 7:30 on Jan. 31 at the 7th Day Correction perfect body. But our misplaced ideals deserve to feel good about themselves. iAdventist Church on the bench. There's no admis- are affecting our children's perception WATCH IT! Children watch T'V for OOPS. Friends of Zac Nyce will be amused to learn ision and no offerings will be taken. Refreshments of self-worth and self acceptance. an average of 20-30 hours per week. that the local deejay has not had a sex change. to follow. The 1994 Canadian Dietetic Associa- This not only bums few calories but Zac, the writer of the B1 enhtmn I:I~:! we~k nrt rave_~-. tion's Nutrition Month Resource also influences eating habits because of underwent all astonish- Manual quoted a US study of children TV advertising that promotes high fat, hlg transformation in our Celebrating winter newspaper. Instead of in grades 3-6. The results were starting. high sugar foods (Canadian Medical as- FRENCH IMMERSION students at Kiti K'Shan his photograph appear- are celebrating Carnival this week. The French Forty-five per cent of children wished sociation Journal, 1994). ing above the article, festival is a celebration of winter. they were thinner, while 37% had al- Here are some alternatives to those that of Kara Wright, There are approximately 100 students enrolled ready been on a diet! A shocking 7% dieting New Year's resolutions. For head of the Child and in French immersion from Kindergarten to grade had anorexic-like behaviours, and 1.3% adults, try skating with your child. Stop Family Management 3. They'll be treated to a visit from Ben Homme, had vomited to control weight. dieting (it doesn't work). Serve bean- Committee, accidentally a big snowman with a red toque. The school's Body image is the mental picture a based meals more often. appeared. eagle mascot will also be on hand. person has of himself or herself. Chil- There's plenty of good ideas for chil- Unfortunately, ill our photo negative filing Throughout the week students will take part in a dren of all sizes are preoccupied with dren too. If it's snowy, tell them to go system, two pictures can variety of fun winter activities, from snowshoe thinness. Girls are often concerned sledding with friends instead of watch- about being "too fat" whereas boys are ing "IV. Encourage them to try a new both have the same num- races to skating and sliding. They'll also work on bers. vegetable or fruit they've never had be- special science projects,. French puzzles and help more concerned about height and mus- Our apologies to both decorate the school ..... , ,:,-,-,i ~.... " :: .'., cles. By the time children enter school fore. And g~t'them to eat at the table, ": Z,3c and Kaia. "' ': . ,ZacNyce - ,., I II many admire thin, muscular body not infrontoftheTV. it's time to put recall behind us. Because this recall process has been hijacked by outsiders, special interests and people who want to re-fight the last election, the process has been unfair to the people of Skeena and our MLA, and it's only served to divide our community.

"For the last three months, o~r community has been divided by the '. recall Campaign. It's time tO put these divisions behind us and look toward our future." -Elaine Pigeau

"It's time to get on With the job. Let's all work to get Skeena Cellulose back to being a productive force in our community, and let's get on with building an aluminum smelter." -Ray Brady

Let's move forward. Together we can build A better future for everyone in Skeena.

Registered Sponsor Skeena NDP Constituency Association 635,6756

i I I I B4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday January 28, 1998

DAVE TAYLOR PORTS 638-7283 Women's hockey takes off Players have their sights set on gold I THE CANADIAN women's hockey team isn't the only one with a shot at ,gold this year. The local women's team, the Kermodei Classics, are determined to ROB BROWN take top spot at the Northern BC Winter Games coming up in Dawson Creek. The Classics have been improving all year, and if they can keep up their intensity Fish 'n' cow chips and hone their'killer instinct, these women ntil it was eclipsed by the in- have a chance at gold. creasingly Byzantine events grow- Coach Rick Smoley says his team has ing out of the alleged peccadilloes jelled quite nicely in the two years he's U of Bill "Bubba" Clinton, the beef been coaching them. The Classics have fin- industry's beef with talk show host Oprah Win- frey was the high wire act in the unrelenting and fleetingly fickle Media Circus. You would be "These women are as competitive, if forgiven for thinking the feisty obduracy of that not more, than men. Sex makes ab- Middle Eastern madman Saddam would rate at least a quick romp around the centre ring. After solutely no difference when you're on all, resistance to U.N. weapons inspection by the ice"--coach Rick Smoley folks who have secretly manufactured thou- sands of gallons of anthrax, when a six pack of the stuff could cripple a city the size the New ished second twice at tournaments this sea- York, could be seen as reason for concena; I son, and they recently beat out Kitimat for a mean, if they allows our emissaries a glimpse of berth at the Games• their Anthrax stores, perhaps we should consid- The team is a highly-diverse bunch, rang- er, what do they not want us to see? ing in age from 15 to 45. Some have minor Similarly, a news buff might've expected the GAMES BOUND: Terrace's women's hockey team, the Kermodei Classics have earned ihockey experience but most are relatively jerks and starts in crippled economies of Asia to themselves a berth representing the northwest at the 1998 Northern BC Winter Games 'new to the sport• Some are figure skaters or take top media spot in the last few weeks. With coming up Feb. 6 in Dawson Creek. They hoping to bring home a gold medal. rap'.'d globalization following on the heels of former ringette players ~ many are players on the team. She's been with the Clas- NAFTA and the welding of Europe nation states mothers. prowess to her sister, Lisa, who also plays with sics for four years and shows no signs of slow- under the EEC, economic disasters can no But for the 16 dedicated players who the Classics. ing down. longer be contained. A small economic ripple in make regular road trips to other com- "She's always setting me up," Smith says of "I've always played all kinds of sports," she Korea is a Tsunami when it reaches here. Big munities, they all have one thing in com- her sister. "Without her I wouldn't score nearly as much." says. "But hockey's my favourite. I'll stick it news indeed, but not so big as Oprah's menu. mon ~ the desire to win. out until my legs can't take it anymore." Then there were the icy storms on the eastern "These women are as competitive, if not Smith says she's excited about the rise of Cloutier also remembers gathering around the seaboard of this continent. True, they received more, than men," coach Smoley says. "Sex women's hockey in North America. She'll be TV with her family to watch hockey games. plenty of play at home, but not much in the makes absolutely no difference when you're on glued to the set when Canada's women play in Originally from Quebec, she was a huge American or European News, which is surpris- the Olympics for the first time ~ although , there• e"2 ...... a tea~' she's unsure if she could compete at thatlevel ...... Canadiens fan When she moved to B.C., she .~a ~der£nl~ the s~al~ of the:storms,~anddhe ..... ,', :~moley:Jsaya~ it s a cnanenge to coach uv ~:~ ~,~.,.~,% . . ~.¢,,.~ , .; . ~= ,, .. ,. ~ , , .... " . .=,. i ~ , ~, , i ~,., -~, :~,:, e-:.~, ...... ,=2~a,'~: :.~,x~uo~,tKnp.~ iq~t tlget mat tar~. the tx~Year' ;~s~ncneu loyalties to me t.:anucgs but that -~"~3/UD ~sucn-'Olileren[ levels ot Ugp~/IUllt..~'h2litU ~: .-::*'.t;',..~-,.~ ...... ~* ,. • . ~ ...... --~ ,v...... ~':,.:~ ,,:.~" ,-e. ~¢ontext:of global wanning.' Recently I hoard an ah|lit;0e: RtiOhp ~nv~ the bio~,est obstacle to'ira, ": ~ .... " , " lo#alty's on shaky ground these days. eminent meteorologist in a radio interview provement has been a lack of ice-time. "Vancouver's making me mad so I'm back "I've always played all kinds of with Montreal," she says. speak to the dangers of global warming. Ac- "We only get one hour a week," he says. sports. But hockey's my favourite. I'll cording to this scientist, the potential effects are "Ice time is a very precious item in Terrace." There's no mistaking Cloutier's loyalty to her so grave, the necessity of action so important Lindsay Smith knows all about the shortage of stick it out until my legs can't take it team, however. She rarely misses a practice, for our survival, the issue should be a front page ice time, she grew up with Terrace Minor Hock- anymore"--Lynn Cloutier and she's always stoked for road-trips. Cloutier headline in every major daily every day. ey. And, even though she's just 16-years-old, admits that the competition in Dawson Creek The Oprah suit is full of lessons. Informed by will be stiff, but she thinks her team has what it she's the most experienced player on the team hockey veteran says. "But I'd love to play at an animal rights activist that the cattle industry -- with a wicked wrist-shot. takes. iiD" university." grinds up dead cows and feeds them to other Smith actually credits much of her scoring "We are going to try so hard," she says. "We Lisa Smith, 22, doesn't have the minor hockey all want it really bad." cows thereby creating a potential for mad cow experience of her sister, but she's been playing disease, Oprah pledges to swear off burgers women's hockey for six years. In that time, causing a multimillion dollar drop in the sales she's developed a real ice sense that gives her of bleeding meat the very next day. TV is even an edge. more powerful than we thought. Though an im- "I push myself quite a bit," she says. "If I portant issue was dealt with in this instance, play poorly, then I'm really notvery happy even shows like Oprah Winfrey's (and, there are if we win the game." legions of them commanding the lion's share of That kind of determination pays off in the "IV time) generally deal with trivial blatherskite, form of plenty of assists to her little sister -- proving millions of people spend a lot of time who can put the puck in the net absorbed by Stupor Bowls and sitcoms, which "I can see the ice well, but Lindsay's a better deflects their attention and. energy from urgent shooter," Lisa says. matters screaming for thought and action. Like Lindsay, Lisa grew lip' with hockey in The Amarillo cattlemen were able to bring a her family and in her blood. $12 million suit against Oprah because a sub- "As long as I can r¢lnember I've always stantial nmnber of states have passed laws watched Saturday night hockey with my fa- prohibiting the defamation of food. Agribiz has ther," she says. "I love it. I just wish they'd now a tool to stifle free speech in a significant show more women's hockey onTV." UNDSAY SMITH, one of the Kermodei .. portion of the U.S., and w.hat happens there in THIRSTY BUSINESS: Hardwork in prac- Lyrm Cloutier is also an avid h.ockey fan, b6th Classic's star players starts a rush in a regards to food may soon spread to other states tices will hopefully pay off forlthe Classics. on and off the.ice.'At 43, she's one of the older " practice game last week. and may s~on'spread to Canada... ' . ' ~. ; • • ...... The good thing about the battle between the cowpokes and Oprah isl it will focus attention on the beef industry, perhaps the most destructive Top breed honours go to local Morgan force on the land and people of North Ameri~. To appreciate the effect of cattJe ranching, con- AtrDRA ' JOHNSON : ae stallio'n;; jumping " sider what it has done to the great prairies. Un- dreamed about owning a ability~ says Johnson. She like the native bison who crop vegetation like stallion since she was six- entered him in five shows moose do, cattle have tom up grassland, years-old. last' summer in Terrace and . shredded riparian vegetation and wrecked Now'her Morgan stallion SmitlLers in order'to qualify streams in the process. Cattle ranching has led partner of eight years has for the titles. to the fencing off of huge tracts of land. Huge been named to three provin- Johnson usually rides amounts of pesticides and drugs are necessary cial and Canadian titles. western (the saddles are to oil the giant beef machine. And, there are the The titles are awarded by larger and have a horn), but medical costs from the overcoltsumption of red the Canadian Morgan Horse soon disco~,ered Pony loved meat. Heart.disease is still the numbe-r one killer Association. It's purpose, to jump. So she followed in our putative great society after all. like those of other horse or- her horse's lead, switching The introduction of battle to this continent is ganizations, is to champion to the smaller, flatter perhaps the most specfacular example of the the good qualities of a par- English saddle, which allow havoc the introduction of an exotic species can ticular breed, in this ease a rider to stay in contact wreck. We'd do well to consider cow history Morgans. with her horse when she when we think of Atlantic salmon, the cows of the aquatic world. Fish farming hasbecome a mega business. So much so that the state of Florida, which processes Atlantic salmon raised "He got bored with the low stuff, tlejust says; in Chile and flown to Miami, now has a bigger 'I don't want to this; it's boring.'" saltnott industry than B.C. does. Penned up like --Audra Johnson on Wild at Heart cattle, fanned salmon are also given drugs to prevent disease and hormones to encourage growth. Like cattle, farm fish are hard on ln- dlgenes. Sittce their introduction to this coast Wild at Heart, or Pony, as jumps. they have been escaping and insinuating them- Johnson calls him at home, Last summer was the first WILD AT HEART: That's Audra Johnson with her Morgan, who she calls Pony. selves into niches formerly occupied by wild was named the BC/Yukon that Johnson started to jump Johnson and her horse won a number of Provincial and Canadian titles for her pacific sahnonids. The catastrophic effect of Zone Champion for in hand higuer fences with Pony. breed this past year. Johnson says she plans to continue competing and hopes to disease spread by commercially-reared fish is stallion in '97; the She's now jumping him in jump at some bigger shows this season. now well known since agrifish vectors almost BC/Yukon Zone Champion shows with 3'9" fences, wiped out the wild Atlantic salmon stocks in for English general purpose and training him over 4'2" to this; it's boring.'" is in balance as it goes mer's success, Johnson is some of Norway's most famous salmon rivers. in '97 and the National fences at home. As for Johnson, she enjoys around the jump course, tak- looking to bigger shows this We don't need beef and we don t need farmed Reserve Champion for "He got bored with the the challenge of jumping as ing turns at fast speeds, then summer, and hopes to travel salmon. The world would be a healthier place English general purpose. low stuff," says Johnson. well. In particular, a rider heading for a jump. to Prince George to com- without them. Eschew both. Most of those awards are "He just says, 'I don't want has to make sure her horse Encouraged by last sum- pete. .#. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 - B5 ~IL[PSY • EPII[PSY , EPII_EPS Box 22, Help .gbt IMPROVING Terrace, B.C. Maj0rCredit Cards YOUR VgG 4A2 Accepted candle of ODDS AGAINST AnneEvans Your donation is understanding. HEART AND SllP,OK£ CANADA'S 6~8-1966 tax deductible FQUNDA'BON #1 KILLER O) Your In Memoriamgift is a last!ngtribute. Pleasesend your donationto the addressabove, alongwith the name a and address and the name and addressof the next-of- BRITISH COLUMBIA 1-888-223-3366 EPILEPSY SOCIETY For,from h~rmatlon kin, for an acknowledgementcard.

LAIVIS from )rth met in eer the Worried About Todays a 14-team "his game ~ovice divi- News? ~n Prince Don't Lose Sight Of the past 10 years.* record of outperforming 's Triston Your Long.Term Goals * Whether you're thinking more conservative ylor Mallett Whether you're watching about investing toward a investments over longer time lead their television or reading a long-term financial goal such periods. victory. newspaper, it's hard to miss To increase your potential items about current political for success when investing and economic events and towards long-term financial their subsequent effect on goals, keep the following stock prices. For decades points in mind: there have been countless • Put short-term events in news reports on events which proper perspective by taking have had an impact on the a long-term view of the stock market, from the Great market. Depression to the death of • Start your investmdnt wodd leaders to elections. program as early as possible. In the past ten years, a • Maintain a disciplined Super BM undefeated in number of sensational events approach by investing have taken place that have regularly, through good times affected many people's and bad. willingness to either start or • Avoid trying to time the Men's Indoor Soccer continue an investment plan. market. The best time to Some of these events make investment is when MEN'S FlYrSAL is back in fence with 38 goals this sea- keeper Alex Hassett to cant between four players. include: you have the moray. action and the undefeated son. the game-whiner and con- "The recommendation is • the October 19, 1987 as your retirement or a child's • Working with a Personal Super BM still looks pretty And that offence struck tinue Super BM's un- that they all receive a leng- market crash education, or simply Financial Analyst will also untouchable. early and hard, taking a two- defeated streak. thy suspension," the • U.S. going to war in the interested in wealth-building increase your chances for The team sits high atop point lead on goals scored Meanwhile, another game league's Jaques Corstanje Middle East for future needs, short-term SUCCESS. the league standings, with by Gary Galuska and Clint played last week had to be says of the fighters. "We events should not prevent you Please feel free to nearly twice the points of • the Canadian ~nd U.S. want to get rid of this stuff economies experiencing from investing for your contact me with any their nearest rival. questions or comments at: send a clear message that recessions future. As of Friday, Super BM "We want to get rid of this stuff- send a repeat offenders will be The world is an ever- 635-7800 had wen all seven of their • increased stock market dealt with harshly." volatility. changing place, and today's or 1-800-295-7676 ,'. games, with no losses, no clear message that repeat offenders will be dealt Besides the odd mix-up, For some people, these and news will always include [email protected] ties and allowed just 11 with harshly" ~Jacque Corstanje on fighting Corstanje says the league other similar events seemed events that will impact the ' goals all season while pot- Your unit value and investment competition is very strong, to be valid reasons to sit on markets. Investors who return will fluctuate. Important : ting 29 themselves. with many teams eomlng to- the sidelines and worry about maintain a long-term outlook information about any mutual fund is That undefeated streak contained in its simplified Shepard. Super BM fought halted because of violence. gether. the future direction of stock for their investments have an nearly came to an end last prospectus• Read your prospectus back, tying the game twice That game saw Wedges "Super BM really has it, prices. But many other advantage over those who do week in a game against carefully bcf0m investing. and making it 4-4 in the and Western Pacific in a no matter who they play," people were able to put these not. Successful long-term • Performance reflecls reinveslment :second-place Park V&M. fourth quarter, battle that had to be stopped he says. "Other teams are events in proper perspective. investors understand that the of all dividends for the ten year Although they are tied for period of 12/31/86 to 12/31/96, Past Then, with just minutes .with just eight minutes left very close, but with just Those who were able to market will always " second with two other left in the game, George De to play in the second half. experience periods of decline, performance of market indices is no seven games left it will be maintain a long-term outlook indication el future performance of teams, Park V&M has the Medeiros of Super BM Officials stopped the game hard to catch Super BM." for their investments were and that although stock any fund. Please keep in mind • league's most potent of- blasted one past Park V&M after an altercation began rewarded with strong returns. investments are considered indices ate unmanaged and riskier, history has shown that individuals cannot invest directly in n For example, the S&P 500 them. ~ained more than 313% over stocks have had a much better

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t .... : B6 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 ACTION IN the Men's Oldlimers' ",eague is heating up. This game saw the SRD BI: b ; take on the Ter- race Timbermen for some fa.,~paced action. The II Timbermen take game was close throughout, wfih great scoring op' portunilies on both sides and solid end-to-end action. out SRD Blues In spite of last-minute pressure from the Blues, who pulled their goalie for the extra man, the Timbermen I managed to squeak by 5-4.

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Jan. 11 Royal Bank - Kitimat Branch Internationals '7 Caledonia 1 Super BM 3 Western Pacific 2 To book your place, please call Colleen at 639-9281. Forestry 2 Albion 2 Jan. 18 RBC Internationals 5 Forestry 4 Baby'sName: Baby's Name: RyllnRobert Curts Halpln ~ek RoddguesGlguere DOMINION Super BM 5 Park V&M 4 Date & Time of Birth: Date & Time of Birth: SECURITIES Jan. 19 Dec. 26,1997 at 2:27 p,m, Jan. 2,1998 at 2:51 p.m, WProfessional Wealth Nlanagement Caledonia 5 Albion 4 Weight: 8 Ibs. ,5 oz. Sex: Male WelgJht:9 Ibs 3 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Rob &J0dyH~Jpln Parents: Cellna& Martin Glguere i i Baby's Name: Baby's Name: VictoriaDiana Mercer Mcl,ca~ Co~lerNolan MIDTWINTER : Sport Scope Date & Time of Birth: Date & Tune of Birth: Jan. I, 1998at 4:21 p.m. Jan. 3,1998 at 5:15 a.m, Weight: 7 Ibs 10.5 oz. Sex: Female Weight: 7 Ibs 14 oz, Sex: Male Seniors register Parents: George& Madene McLean Parents: Denise& TrevorShannon przceBl t.* • ORGANIZERS FOR the Seniors' Games say the spring- ¢ I '97MM700 . '97ArcticCat '96V-Max " like weather has athletes raring to go. Baby's Name: Baby'sName: Membership registration will take place at the Skeena Kaletgh Meliu Cam Ba~ey& Tom (l~m) Mo~ntain Max Panther , 600ST ~k , Mall, Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.. Date a Timeof Birth: Date & Time of Birth: 2" ~, M~ln Bats . Long Track ; For more information call May at 635-2875. Jan. 2, 1o" at i:18~tm. Jan. 3, 1998, 9:57 & 9:59 a.m. Weight: ~" Sex: Female ~ei~t: 61be 14oz. & 5 Ibs 9 oz. S231, 2r/mo S1526Oper/mo $15538per/mo Parent, ','acken & Sex: Female Basedon 48rnm~s OAC $8000own Basedon 48 mon~sOAC $6000o~ 8as~ on 36 n~nt~ OAC$800 Bo~ Waxing lessons tonight Pit. ,d Pare.[s: William& MacthaAzak ' THE CROSS COUNTRY ski club is sponsoring a waxing clinic tonight at 7 p.m. at All Seasons. 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New met~ roof, 635-0146. large shop/storage shed. Call FLATS lent buyfor $151,000. Call 635- utilities. 638-8837 after 5:00 4 BEDROOM 3 level split Mobile Home 1978 14 x 68, 3 bed, front living 10m. Transfers, and leave message. 1-250-697-" Uniquenew 1090 sq [1 chalet 9058. home, ng fireplace, furnace, hot room, utility room, new carpet, Declarations, ' 2310• stylecedar home. Quiet and GRANISLE 1181 sq fl home. 2 BEDROOM townhouse, water, oak cupboards, covered Morlgaee F &S, $16,000. 1979 14x 60 2 fddge/stove, no pets, referenc- patio, references and deposit NEW HOME 1187 eq It, excel- Full basement, 5 appliances, vi- Do<.'umentalion, privatefreed 2 acrelot on 0 no bed, front kitchen, F & S, es required. Suitable for profes- required. Available immediately. lent location, 3540 Cory St.. full nyl siding. 13 x24 atiached ga- Noterlzarions Member lhru greetwilh raisedbed $19,500. 1985 14x 702 bed, 1 sional couple. Call 635-3796. Phone (250) 5614-0761 or after basement, garage, sundeck, 3 rage. 32 x 32 shop, insulated, 4921 Gair Avenue ~ardenand flowerbeds. Maple 1/2 bath, center living room. 2 BEDROOM newly renovated 3:30 gm. Call 638-8745. bedroom, 2 full bath, sky lights, heated. Garden shed, all on •21 $29,500. Prices included deliv- Terrace, B.C., V8G 2K1 lichencobinels, gas ~ireplaCe, duplex suite on Queensway 5 BDRM homewith 2 1/2 baths. large kitchen, dishwasher, acres. 250-697-6359. ery, blocking and leveling. Will Tel: (250) 635-5988 I e masterhedroo,n leading $550/month• Call 635-2837•h N/G heat. Located close to $169,900, Call 635-4568 even- • TWO BEDROOM house with send pictures on request. Lake-, Fax: (250)635-5926 I olcony,covered back deck 2 BEDROOM suite, downtown. 635-1264 available ings. 1/2 basement 1000 sq fl, view Mobile Homes, Moose fridge/stove, washer/dryer, Feb. 1st. ono manymorespecial Horseshoe, n/g heat, large • Jaw, Sask. Call today..,(306) window coverings, storage, 1/2 loucbes.Asking $157,500. fenced yard, storage shed, fire- 694-5455. A'n'RACTIVE 3 bdrm duplex, 3 block from town, gas fireplace To viewcell: place. Asking $135,000. Call appliances, w/d hook-up, stor- 1980 MOBILE home. 14 x 70 and dishwasher. Call 638-0046 age, carport, Thornhill, available 635-1367. NEW LISTINGS/ appliances included. Excellent available immediately, no March 1, non smoker• $750. 635-5377 SUXDANCE ESTATES "your condition• $24,500 delivered. psts/smokin.q. References reaulred• 638-0436 #2-4631 WalshAvenue #3-4632Davis Avee~e Other's available 1-800-809- 3 BedroomCondo DowntownArea dream come truetl Imagine.... 2 BEDROOM, with f/s, in six 8041 or 1-403-458-6398 Jerry AVAILABLE FEB. 15. 4 bed- your exclusive home on a spec- plex, w/d hookup, no pets room lower duplex suite in ter- STe,9OOEXC ST,OO EXC or Jeanne. tacular mountain, view lots only [}lease. Call 635-5213. race, NG heat, inc. rent 2813 Kerr Street 4624 ScottAvenue a short stroll from Sun Peaks FACTORY DIRECT Chaparral 2 SUITES available the 2 $700/month. References and Cute&Cozv BasementSuite Village Centre, This exceptiol2~. Homes, on time, on budget. bedroom is $450 per month in- daDOSitrequire¢,, 79B-955,p,~;~ ;.19y.estme'ni!, ::opportufi~;~ offar~ Featur ng 9' Ceilings r.epide.~tia] ~., $116,eootx~ ~,. ....: ~2~mExc . cluding utilities. The 3 10edroom ..aEAU~U~~O~'~u- you a resort property in a q~Jist interiors. Toll free 1-888;765- is $650 per month utilities extra. tte. Available Feb 1st :complete- wooded setting with ski access 8992. Sheldon Modular HOmes, Call Usa 638-8639. ly newly renovated. Fenced 11928 Gair Avenue 3805 Bowland Street to the slopes, 0nly 14 lots avail- 3075 Sexsmith, Kelowna DL ClO~lTOUplands School S~clous ExecuEveHo~e Your We/conTe 3 BDRM with full basement, yard. W/D, quiet setting close to 36,goo EXC "-.1~2g,9oOEXC able. Call Remax at Sun peaks 10146, hospital & schools. Pets waN- todavlll 1-800-663-2838. town house in Terrace, walking Wagon KERMODE PARK Home Sales distance TO town & school. No come $675/month utilities in- HOUSE FOR SALE on 125 acr- located accrues from weigh pets, references required phone cluded. Phone 638-1797. R Call JOHN at Hostesses for ee. Located in Kispiox Valley• scales, featuring SRI modular 638-0184 or 632-5918 BEDROOM FOR rent. Braun's Great view, excellent water• home and 14 x 70 mobile 3 BEDROOM basement suite. Island. Furnished, cable, share Terrace, B.C. homes. Call 635-5350. of Terrace"q 642-5560. 4701 Straume, no pets. Avail- bath/kitchen, with one person. are: VILLA FRONTERRA - carefree LARGE 2 bedroom in Sunnyhill able immediately $600 per Phone Betty 635-5394 $300 per 638-1400 -- month. N/D Dreferred. Elaine 635-3018 dverside living in beautiful Trailer Park. Will consider what month plus $300 damage de- downtown Ashcroftl One level you have for down payment, ex- posit• Utilities included, Call if BRAND NEW 2 bdrm 14 x 70 Terry 635-6348 townhouses from $79,900. No cellent condition. Lovely view. staying for a year. Call 635- mobile home situated on private maintenance, arc 5 year new 635-7189. 9691 or 635-8139. lot. NG heat, 2 bathrooms, Crystal 635-3531 :home warranty. Call 250-453- 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. $800/month. For appt 638- I FOR SALE 2035• Newly renovated, private yard, 8084. Gilllan 635-3044 VILLA FRONTERRA - Carefree horseshoe area $800 per BRAND NEW 2 BEDROOM BEDROOM small house month, Available Feb.1 638- BASEMENT suite• No smoking Riverside living in beautiful available Feb 1st, $450 per If you have downtown Ash0roftll One level 1880. and no pets. Available Feb. 1st. month plus utilities. Ref's re- Call 6338-8544. moved to Terrace townhouses from $79,900. No quired. Call 635-3831, 3 BEDROOM house with 5 ap- maintenance, a/c 5 year new pliancas, gas fireplace, storage BRAND NEW deluxe 3 bed- or have just had a home warranty, Call 1-250-453- 2 BEDROOM appliances, f/s in- shed, fenced yard, close TO room condo. Available ira. 2035 or 1-250-453-9648. cluded, no pets, references re- school and hospital, available meidately, no pets, reference & new baby, or are quired, $600/month• Call 635- WELL MAINTAINED 6 bed- immediately. $800 per month. damage deposit required• 6824. 635-3845 leave messa.qe. getting married, or room, 3 bathroom house. All fin- Fddge & stove included, south- starting a new ished 3600 sq ft, close TO 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT SIJ- 3 BEDROOM suite, f/s, wall to side 635-2932. highschools. Large green house ITE. New carpet, no pets, cou- wall carpet, no pets, dose TO CLEAN 2 bedroom house in • Etdque Prime Commercial Property business, just give and storage shed, 4830 Scott ples preferred. Only asking school, large yard, available Thornhill with 4 new appliances. • 1440 sfon mainfloor, 500 sfupperfloor Ave. Serious offers only $550 per month. Call 635-6824. Feb. 1, References required. No pets, no parties, N/G heat. ~e of us a call..j $171,7.00.:' Phone 635-6943. NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bed- Call 635-3827• Available Feb. 1st, $650•00 per &full basement room 2 bathroom 14 x 70 trailer month plus security deposit. 3 BEDROOM trailer, 4 ap- Call 635.7467. • Serious inquiries only. on private lot in Jackpine Flats. pliances in quiet park, Appliances included. $800 per $650/month. Call 635-2126. LARGE 1 bdrm apt - centrally Forfurther information call month. Damage deposit and located. Appliances, hot water, references required. Call 635- 2 BEDROOM HOUSE with gas heat, washer & dryer Inclu. Non 635-8284 after 6pro For sale by owner; beautiful park like setting, (2) 5913. fireplace, walking distance to smoking. No pets. References Mall. I bedroom duplex with required, available immediately. 10 acre parcels and (1) 35 acre & (1) 41 acre NEW 3 BDRM, 4822 Lazelle, gas fireplace in upper Thomhill. f/s, w/d, dw, fireplace, no pets, $550 Der month. 635-6741. parcel lots. Must be seen. Just 10 kin north of All in new condition. No NEV/ 2 BEDROOM town FLY WITH DERIOK! no smoking, blinds included. smokers references required. town. Being serviced with natural gas. 638-0046. Available Immediate- house, f/s, dishwasher, w/d I Call 635-3756. 6 Bedrooms,2 bathromns ly. hookup, enclosed backyard. 635-5868 NEW 3 bedroom condo's 1320 WANTED RESIDENT manager $750 per month, available Mar. on the Bench ' sq ft; c/w 5 appliances, blinds, for Summit Square apt's with 1/98. 638-0661. on site mini storage, non general building maintenance. $144,900 MLS ONE BEDROOM apartment on smokers, no pets. References Send resume to #1108 2607 site management, no pets, rat's required. $875 per month. Pear St. V8G 4V5 closing b required. $450 per month• Call #2609 Braun St• Terrace. Call 'January 31/98. 638-7725. 4617 Yea St. ATTENTION TRUCKERS! 1-250-632-6636. 30'X20'8' shop with concretefloor, 16' ="" II ONE BEDROOM fumtshed Up & down living plus overheaddoor, wired for a welderand n/g APARTMENT apartment in Thornhill. Single full basement furnace available. PLUS- 3 bedroom Summit Square occupancy only, No pets, refer- home,n/g fireplace,kitchen with an island, FOR RENT ences required, $360 = $180 $129,900 and a lt'X1T masterbedroom. Apartments ONE BEDROOM security deposit. Phone 635- 3950HagenSb~t A GreatBuy At $104,900 MLS GOOD CENTRAL LOCATION 2065. 1 & 2 Bedroom Units RREPLACE & BALCONY Quiet & Clean NO SMOKING & NO PETS ONE BEDI~OOM immaculate 4 GOODHOME . GOODNEIGHBOURS • No Pets • $645/MONTH PLUS DAMAGE plex unit. Two bedroom loft su- 4736 Hamer St. , , ii i 4 bedroomhome in Thomheights.Eating Ask' for Monica Warner DEPOSITFOR APPOINTMENTTO ite. Beautiful condition. Excel- For Saleor R~ nookin kitchenplus fo=aJ (liningroom, n/g VIEW PLEASECALL 816-91.16 lent condition• Four bedroom Suitepotential up fireplacein familyroom, 2 baths, security Call: 635-4478 i house. Central, many features• o, k,, an, ,. 1snced,and Modem enquiries. Call B & D $250,000 exc Properties. 638.0797. 3661 Balsam Avenue PricedTo SellAt $147,900 MLS ONE BEDROOM vacation con- do. Mad fully equipped, across ttUNTINGTOIt form Kamaole beach #2. 4450 Greig Ave BEA~RIL EXECUTIVEHOME/ High/low, $70/$55 USD/day. Lots of momin a ruralseff~g 5 year01d homewith sunken livingr0om, vaultedceiling, and n/g fireplace.~chen APARTMENTSI11 Add 10.17% KI State tax. Home features honey oak cabinets,eating bar, Taking ~pllcaff0ns Now for III 250-634-5554. Work 250-634- and new appliames.3 bedr0oms,2 baths, 1 &2 BedroomSuites Ill • 3042. doublegarage, and professionallydressed , Clean,quietren0vated suites III TOP FLOOR of house. 3 bdrs• 2084 Walnut Drive windo~s. : ~ple~ing III Would you like a landlord w/d, f/s, Ind. large yard. Close FabulousFind At $179,900 MLS Laundryfadliltes on eachfloor Ill who treats you as a fro town. Includes 12x12 outdoor • CI0sel0schools & downtown Ill 4608 Martin Drivo valued customer? Try usl storage, no pets, no smoking, . On busroute Ill BeautifulIN0 bedroomsuite. ;$750 month. 635-5459. A nre ltndon Ue Southslde.A 3 bedromnhome on an a~e i se=~en~anoo III Sheila Love On sitemanagement Ill Available Feb. 1st. Completely /NO AND three bedroom trail- St 28,000 Exc . Nop~s III newlyrenovaled. Fenced yard. er for rent. Please leave mes- 635-3004 • Referenceslequired III W/D. Quietsefling close to saqe at 635-4315. Tovl.ew vail Ill hospitaland schools.Pets TWO BEDROOM apartment welcome.S675/month with 5 appliances, gas fireplace @ of Terrace and mini storage. No pets, ref- utilitiesincluded. erences required. $750 per Dedck Kennedy Phone 638-1797 month. Call 635-4954 or 638- 635-6361 3227 KALUM STREET 2071. 88 - The Terrace Standard, wednesday, January 28, 1998 70: .FOR SALE (M,SC.,) UNIQUE, BACHELOR, a frame home with loft bedroom for rent PIANO: MASON & Risch, ex- TROY BILT Pong 15008, like 1991 FORD Tempo 4 door au- $450/month. Non smoking. cellant condition, appmx 15 new, excellent condition $1000 tomatic excellent running condi- CHRYSLER Available Feb. 1st. Call 638- years old. $2850 obo. 635- obo. 694-3572. Burns Lake. tion. Female driver. 81,000 8656. 5690. WOULD YOU LIKE to lose kms. Includes four Blizzak win- '97 Chrysler Intrepid SKIIS FOR salel Only touched INCHES (fat) while you sleep? ter tires. $5000. 635-1664. V-6, Auto, NC, Tilt, Cruise, snow 3 times. Package in- No dieting or exercise required. 1995 F-250 XL 4x4, extended Power Windows, Locks, dudes: Rossignol skils, open The product that is helping cab, 351, 5 spd, $22,000. 1966 Cassette • XPM (175's). Salomon ski thousands change their bodies. Mustang GT Convertible: Mus- $19,995 -, boots, (570), ladies size 7, Sa- Call Unda toll free: 1-888-438- tang monthly giveaway car. I RETAILOR 0FRCELEASE SPACE • lemon bindings, Quadrax series 1222. . I , Serious Inquiries only. $25,000. '97 Jeep Grand AfmerlinBuHdTng Terrace Professional Building, centrally 5. Ski poles, Salomon ski bag. PAYING CASH. Old Indian Call 845.2140. Cherokee 3219 EbySt. Great price only $500. Call 632- baskets, pro-1950 beadwo,k, 6 cyl,Auto, NC, Tilt, Power 2,500sq.ft, Rm~ m Office,Ground Floor located. 5,000 ft. available. This space can 5858. painted wooden objects, rare or 100. TRUCKS FOR Window & Locks, Cassette 1,000sq.fi.to 1,500 ~l,fi. O~m 2d Ro~ be divided. Exterior newly renovated. TANDY 1000 TX with color unusual historical ltem~. What SALE $33,995 monitor and Panasonic dot ma- do you have? Call Colin collect Ph: 635.1191 Contact John Slrangway at 635-3333 trix printer. KX-P1180 excellent after 6 pro. 1-250-836-3242. for games (games included) 1985 FORD f-150 4x4, 6 cyl re- '96 Plymouth Breeze 'ONE WEEK In Lake Okanagan built motor, good running condi- Auto, A/C, Cruise Control, Tilt OFFICE SPACE $500. obo. 694-3572 Bums Resort, Kelowna from Feb. 8 to Lake. tion, asking $2800 obo. Call $15,995 FOR RENT, 15th, 1/2 price $300. Call 638- 635.1367. I I "~ I 0338. Single or combinedoffices 1991 DODGE Dakota 4x4, X- '95 Chrysler Intrepid available immediately. ,,, ,. OO.ESS,VE VENTO.ES BUy OR SELL NOW IN stockl Franwood - As. Tra cab, air, cruise plus extras. 6 Cylinder,Auto., Cruise, Starting at $170.00 per pen paneling. T & G end- Please call Dwayne 847-5050. Cassette/Stereo& more 635-7459 month, Call Steve Cook at IIIii Tupperware matched. 1/2" x 3-1/2" or 5" 1994 GMC 1500 series extend+ was $18,995 NOW $16,995 KAREN MATI'EIS coverage. Clear of Knotty ed cab, 4x4. Excellent condi- Coldwell Banker. 1st FOR LEASE: Grades. While stock lastsl Fran- '95 DodgeRam ClubCab Terrace Realty 638-0371 635-7810 Pacific eels Lake Woodworking Toll tion, askinq $17,500 845-3339. 4x4 LaramieSLT 3,200sq.fl, it+ indu~al/commerdal !,700sq. ft. NEW Free: 1-888-532-0288 Phone: 1995 JEEP Grand Cherokee V-8, Auto, A/C,Tilt, Cruiee,Power ....COLOIUeM, : c/w~C offices,warehouse, OH door Commercial,finished to 695-6405. Ear°do. Mint condition, 54,000 Windows & Locks, Cassette :. BANKER B ".: FencedCompound y0urspecifi~0m kms 847-8775 after 6 pm. 5110Ke~Ave PrimeIoo~0n nexl to 1997 F150 XLT, 2 wd s/cab, $25,995 . 1 ;T TERRACE REALTY : I ~ Ddving I 26,000 kms, air, tilt, cruise, :S : 6380371' .:-=+ HomeHardware, p~ng / V Sob.o, I '95 Plymouth Voyager .. 1,700sq. ft. retait/0fficespa~e_ 4816Highway 1.6 West power windows and looks, "The Keys Io Safe Driving" bucket seats, aluminum running 6 c~, A/C, Cassette Renovatedto yourspec$~0ns 1987 TOYOTA SUPRA, 6 $15,995 boards and locking bed lid. 4 Emers0n& GreigAvenue 1,700sq. E re~l/0fficespace cylinder, 5 speed, air condition, new snow tires and more. I Gift Certificates I power seat and windows. Ex- '95 Dodge C!ub Cab 4X4 Ren0~edto y~r +e~caUons $24,700. Call 635-2439. Some ceitent condition. $7000. Phone Rnancinfl possible. Laramie SLT MATURE PROFESSIONAL 951 sq. ft. wareh0us~/0ffice Looking for that 638-1156. V-10, Auto,NC, Cruise, couple transferred to Terrace c/w0Hdoor 998sq. fL new 0ffice/st0re front hard to find gift for 1989 TOYOTA Corolla four FOR SALE 1989 F250 extend. Tilt, & More, One Ton dually :with very well behaved dog and 5002P0hleAvenue 5008Pohle Avenue door sedan automatic, good ed cab 4x4 complete with one $31,995 eat seeking two to three bed- Christmas, tires, $1750 or best offer. year old Western Snow Plow. room house to rent. Room#27. Please call 635-4014 during $16,000. Phone 615-0011. t635-7216 Birthdays or '95 Dodge Laramie SLT ,r----- ",. day. MUST SELL /95 Ford F150 Cummins 4x4, Auto, NC, " Graduation~ 4x4, shortbox, 6 cylinder, 4 spd, I 1993 GMC "4x4, boxllner, ,~sor Cruise, Tilt, Power Windows & • Assessments ('~" " )~ standard, 30,000 new tires. 59,000 kms, excellent condition, Locks CLOSE TO TOWN- TERRACE Asking $9500 obo. 1-250-694- cass, ext wart still available was $29,995 sale $27,995 3675. $6000 obo. 635-4910. ~roce, Kmmm, ,///(// '95 Dodge Ram 1500 TO be good to yourselfl More Prince Rupert ~='~/ 4x4 pickup LaramieSLT, V-8, energy, better health, weight Toll Free !.800-665-7998 Automatic,NC, Cruise,Tilt, Power control? Herbalife products are PH~FAX635-7532_ Windows & Locks the answer to "How? ~ Call Mary was $23,995 Sale$21,995 1-250-698-7319. • CI.~SSIC WURLrrZER upright '93 Dodge Club Cab 4x4 LE grand piano, excellent condition ?~: ; ,/: Attention: 1992 34 1/2 ft 5th wheel trailer, Delsel, auto, NC, Cruise,Tilt, with rich hardwood finish, Layton calebrity, Tri-Axle, power windows & locks, $2500 obo. Includes bench. ANGLING GUIDES Double expando, 2 skylights, Call 635-195t. NC, W/D, Microwave, Stereo, cassette, western snow plow FOR LONG TERM LEASE Deluxe Model, Hardwood Floor attached GENERAL ELECTRIC/CON- First 2 years $597 per month. in kitchen, blue interior, single was $26,995 sale $25,995 VECTION oven. $100. Call 638- ' pc° roof, Asking $25000 obo 6276. Building is now empty. Has full basement, 8' high '91 Jeep YJ 4x4 call 635-7424 INDUSTRIAL SEWING ma- ceiling, 40ft wide. Owner will assist in financing. 1994 I~IBERMOLD commercial 6 Cylinder,5 Speed,Tilt chine. Yakumo model DBU- was $15,995 sale $14,995 For more details: 24 hour message fiberglass canopy. Camper 180-L-2 complete with stand. style, double locking cargo Compound walking foot Ideal i+i++!++++++ s+o + i ; FORD:: Phone 635-7177 or Fax 638-1119 doors. Forklift accessible. Idea for upholstering or other heavy for tradesmen or sportsmans duty sewing. Excellent camper. Anna 635-3867. • '95 Ford F-150 4x4 condition. $1300 obo. 250-847- +++++i NC, Cruise, Tilt, Cassette 5969 after 6 pro. $17,995 JANUARY 20% OFF SALE. All second hand .items except '95 Ford Escort GT those on consignment. Norma 5 Speed May's coitectibles, Topley, $11.995 Tuesday and Saturday, 9-5 p.m. 696-3675. '95 Ford Mustang i~~:'?:" "i'~.':i~!i::.."~{ ~ ?~::~#:* +:+:~i Auto., N+C, Crut~e,'~tt, ..... ,~';~:, 2., : .:,wire V*!?

...... : = .. -+-. ...."+*:'/" ..... n,+.~:I . . was $!7,586 sale $!6;588 :; ",,j ,~fl .... '94 Mercury Topaz Auto, NC, Tilt, Cruise $8,995 KEN'$ '92 Ford F-250 4x4 Extra Cab V-8, Auto, NC, Cruise, MARINE | Tilt, Cassette was $16,995 sale $15,995 1997 Yamaha MM700 '92 Ford F-150 4x4 2" track, Mntn Bars 8 Cylinder,Auto, Cruise, Cassette/Stereo,NC, Tilt P. was $15,995 now $14,995 GM 1997 Arctic Cat Panther 440, reverse,2 up Seat • ,+r,~"L~-'~~'--..--.--:~7.~~~ 0nly 300 miles Chimney, Furnace, Duct, & Misc. '95 Chew 4x4 t Vacuum Services V-8, 5 Speed,Short Box Call Anytime Free Estimates • $$8,995 p. Industrial, Commercial, Residential, '95 Chew Tahoe 2dr 1996 V-Max 600 ST RV, & Marine 4x4 Sport, NC, Tilt, Cassette, LongTrack • *Ask Us About Septic Cleaning• • ~l~ Power Windows & Locks, Ph 635-1132 Fax 635-1193 1 plus more ;4,499 was $31,995 now $29,995 '94 GMC 4x4 1989~250 6 cyl, 5 speed Dirt Bike $17,995 all!lout decorating ne-~ds ~

'93 Chew Cavalier • Carpet ~--~ ° LightingFixture! 4 door,Auto, NC, Cassette. $8,495 • Linoleum V~"~.. Hardwood ", 1995 Ski Doe • Ceramic111es ~ff"~~"~~------~ ' Window IMPORTS FormulaZ 583 cc, long track '~ Toyota 4Runner • Limited, V6, auto, leather, ,. YOUR DECOR , sunroof, loaded, ' + " , was $42,995' now $39,995 1995 Yamaha VX6~O PLAN I-WM-923! '95 ToyotaTercel 2" longtrack, twin pipes, 4 door,auto, am/fm cassette mint condition $13,588 it

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WALLPAPERAND PAINTING Have An 4908 Graham Avenue, Alternative. Terrace, B.C, V8G 182 YourB~siness is ourNo, 1 pd0dty. FAY ffOPP 635-1914 ..~.,, Ph: (250)635-1725 LIFE ENERGYASSESSMENT VICTOR P. HA WE$ Aromatic Bodyworl(& Acupressure OPTOMETRIST Absolute Pet Care Reflexology, Reiki, Herbology, Kai-igaku Professional Environmental & Food Allergy Testing 638-8055 Carl/fled Pet and BY APPOINTMENTONLY Pet Groomer Home Cam Frances Birdsell #1 - 4748 LAKELSE, TERRACE DAY & EVENINGAPPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Natural Health By Appointment635-2194 (Also with locations in Smithers and Houston) Practitioner st. Mathcw'sCentre, 4506 Lakcls¢ Ave., Tepee CINDY ZAPORZAN Jib1liNISHlg UPDAIIH6 TEHHIOIN! I q 2041 HEMLOCKSTREET Jayne Bury THORNHILL,e.C. VSG 5A8 ON'1IX~I mg0oQl Q~IIN~" Ph. 635.9193 • '1 (250) 638-2075 iY q~vml~mDlS~ FO~U~" Reasonable Rates Fax 635.0130 SEAPORT LIMOUSINE LTD /i HolidayHomeSitter I Passenger & Express Service I :] t~ ~ DecoratingS~.c.4rl & Party "ellRentals Phone: (250) 635.4672 c~ed~l~ffo & ~==t=t ~oe.*o Daily scheduled bus service from Stewart to TerraceI ill .' : ~ i * Decorations ~ Bubble Machine return, and all pointsin between.Picl~ up and delivery0f I ~:1 Don't VoidYour House Insurance. tlome, Mall, • Ce~trepleces * Candleabrns. goodsin'Terrace, C.O.D. and courierservice, I ~iiI Plant and Pet Cam.Dally Visits, • ~lo~ Bnsk~_ . ~_~hls ! !i Excellent References. ~: 6 3~-4 5 ~3 P.O. Box 217 Stewart, B,C, ii:J . Phone: (250)635-4672 !: teLet~de~rateso~ogdon'tbaFeto! Ph: 635.2622 Fak: 636-2633 i'ii '~' q .... ti iiii:i '] 'at" :' ~: ...... :...... ~ ' : .... ~hi. aa ai Ilumi Terrace Depot: 635.7676

| r B10 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 28, 1998 :- 290. BUSINESS OPPORTU.NITIES quires a Director of Engineer- ADULT INTERNET. Tum-key BUSY PROPERTY manage- LOG HOME BUILDERS RE- EXPERIENCED, MATURE WE ARE LOOKING for a store CONSOLIDATE YOUR manager with retail sales ex- ing/Planner. The town of Smith- PAYMENTS. One easy pay- Programl Billion $$$ Industryl ment company in Alberta has QUIRED. Competitive wages. parts person required as soon era is a vibrant growing com- Call 1-800-515-5200. large volume of work for experi- Start March. Send resume as possible for full time employ- perience, accounting, manage- r~ent. No more stress, no equi- ment, computer skills and or- munity with a servicing area of ty.security, good or bad credit, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR enced carpet and line installers "Builders" to C-23 RR #1, Tat- ment with an automotive approximately 30,000 people. to start immediately call. Collect ton Road, 100 Mile House, parts/jobber store. Good work- ganizational skills. Must like i~mediate approval, immediate another income stream? 24 people and have good tele- the town of Smlthers has a relief. National Credit Counsel- hour message 1-688-557-4787. 1-403-531-9188. B.C., V0K 2EO. Fax 250-791- Ing environment. Located in the unique opportunity and Is seek- Iqrs of Canada. For nearest of. 6650. Phone: 250-791-6683. pacific Northwest. Salary and phone manner. Salary com- BEST HOMEBASED Business mensurate with experience. Ing a special professional civil rice call 1-888-777-0747 li- MEAT WRAPPER wanted for benefits would be based on ex- engineer with a background In Everl If you're not making Mail or fax resume with refer- c~ncod and bonded. f Looking For permanent part time work. Mini- perience. Send resume and ref- land use planning. $62.00 an hour, you're in the erences to Parts Person Applic- ences to Seaton Valley Hearth DO YOU need a Iicenced Bar wrong business. Mfg. Agent mum 2 years experience. Wag- Applicants for this position Child Care? es negotiable. Apply in con- ant, Box 3638 Smithers, BC, and Home, Box 20067, T'~ender for 5o to 350 people? seeks local persons to restock Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0. Fax should possess a combination Skeena Child Care Support fidence to: Box 12321 c/o Sal- V0J 2N0 or fax (250) 847-9009. OF degrees in civil engineering We do Weddings, and parties of established locations handling No phone calls please. 250-847-8844. all kinds. Reasonable rates, full Hershey's chocolate. Be the Program has information mon Arm Observer, Box 550 and land use planning. Equival- table service available upon first in your area. Over 1500 lo- on child care oj0tions and Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N7. ent combination of experience r~quest, black tie or casual cations already securedl No on choosing cnild care. NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - #1 and education OF plus seven events. Call TAR BENDERS for exp. necessary, part or full time, Drop by The Family light delivery driver. Must have yearn in a senior position may own car, days and nights. Ex- be considered. Eligibility for reg- pticing and reservation, rain. investment of $8900. For Place at information. 635-3763. courier package with complete 4553 Park cellent rate OF pay. #2 - tele- Istration as Professional En- details call toll free 1-800-336- Ave. or call 638-1113. phone sales people. Man - Fd +÷++÷ gineer In B.C. is a requirement D,ON'T REPLACE that old tub 4296. sk;ana CCSP is a program at the Terrace 4:30 - 8:30 pm. $7.00/hour, #3- DeckerLake Forest Products for this position. Assets include Women's Resource Centre and secretary Man. - Fn 3:30 - 8:30 thorough understanding of B.C. or sink- reglaze Itl Colour FOR SALE well established re- is ~unded by the Ministry [or Children ct~anges and chip repairs and Families. j pm $7.00/hour. Call Bill at 635- legislation, policy, community tail clothing store and tuxedo 8831. planning principles, civil engi- available. 562-8766 or 567- rentals in excellent location. CAREER O££ORTUN]"['Y 4171. T [ neering, municipal organization- Serious inquiries only. Call 250- 9ecker Lake Forest Products has a challenging opportunity al framework, diverse communi- SIMONE'S BOOKKEEPING 567-4633 or 250-567-4310 for a highly motivated individual with strong organizational eves & weekends. TERRACE AND AREA ty projects and strong interper- Services payrolls, monthly ac- ;kills as a sonal communication skills. The c~/unting meet your monthly FORCED SALE: Illness forces HEALTH COUNCIL salary for this position ranges deadlines, reasonable rates. sale OF newly established dry- MILLWRIGHT from $58,000 to $64,000 per C~ti or leave message 638- cleaning plant In the Vernon Our ideal candidate will possess a B.C. and/or annum pending the applicant's 0526 tax returns. area. Asking price $130,000. Mills Memorial Hospital requires a Nurse Manager interprovinciaL T.Q. certificate and have experience working qualifications and work experi- SMITHERS BASED trucking Call 1-250-549-3499. Some fi- for a 10 bed Psychiatric Unit and a 9 bed Chronic in an automated lumber manufacturing environment. ence. an excellent fringe bene- company looking for full or par- nancing available. Psychiatric Care Facility. This position is responsi- fits package is aLso included. If tial backahuls from anywhere in RESIDUAL INCOME. Your fu- ble for the overall general management of these D.L.F.E is located near Bums Lake, 230 km west of Prince you are excited by this chal- Alberta or Saskatchewan to de- ture earnings can be based m George, in the heart of the Lakes District. The community of lenging position, please submit li~er anywhere from Pdnce the work you have already per- departments and their operations. The position is Bums Lake offers excellent recreation, education and your resume application by4:30 George. to Pdnce Rupert. 847- formed. If you can train people permanent full-time and is effective immediately. shopping facilities, with affordable housing. pm, Feb. 16, 1998 to: Mr. Wal- 40~3. and provide leadership...you lace Mah, Deputy Administrator, TEDDY BEAR Family Daycare can continue to generate a lu- Qualified candidates should forward current resume by Town of Smithers, PO Box 879, Center, space available 5 .days crative monthly income. We're a Qualified applicants must be either RPNABC or February 13,1998 to: Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0, phone a week, 7 am to 5 pro. Drop in financially stable Canadian RNABC registered. Advanced preparation in PERSONNEL MANAGER (250) 847-1600, fax (250) 847- available, 5 ym experience. Call owned company who has alrea- Psychiatry. 3-5 years successful clinical experi- DECKER LAKE FOREST PRODUCTS LTD. 1601. 638-0939 In Thornhill. dy been in business over three WANTED - Ucensed contact decades. Opportunity awaits ence in acute psychiatry. 2 years management Box 250, Burns Lake, B.C. VOJ 1E0 WILL SET UP and maintain Fax: (250) 698-7374 lense fitter in Smithers imme- your small business bookkeep- ,you so call our 24 hour rues- experience. Terms and conditions of employment diately. Please phone 847- ing requirements. 10+ ym ex- • sa.cle 1-604-415-6555. are as per the HSA or BCNU contract. 0097. perience. Excellent references WORK FROM home. Need .upon request. Phone 635-9592 help immediately. $500+ a or Email: manucomp@uni- week part time. Send large self For further information please contact: Serve.cam addressed stamped envelope REVELSTOKE to: Work from Home Box 341 !:290/IBUSINESS : Kitimat BC VSC 2G8. Human Resources Mills Memorial Hospital OPPORTUNITIES JURASSICPROFITS! 4720 Haugland Avenue The Career: Plan & run all client projects and IIlIMANIAClIll LOOKING For Canada'smost ~tcmflJI Terrace, B.C. internal operations. Supervise a team of 15 professional one serious MANIAC. Are you VSG 2W7 foresters, technicians and support staff. willing to turn your life upside videofranchise has down for 12 months in order to exceptionalOPL~.dunifios Phone 638.4026 retire in 36 months? 24hr toll now ~ailablein The Company: Cambuim Forest Management Ltd. located in Terraceand Kitimal. free (recorded) message 1-800- super-natural Revelstoke, BC, is a rapidly growing and 999-1346 Ext. 448. We offer a complete 55 SEAT UCENSED dining turnkey business diversified forest management company. The company is room/restaurant for lease in re- on-site training, involved in all aspects of forest management including: sort/fishing lodge. Located on o,.going support, a,d planning, operations supervision, timberland evaluations, Babina Lake at Topley Landing. flnandal assistance. References required. Call and engineering, timber marketing, GIS and mapping. Cambium's leave message 1-250-697- CALL clients include key industry players and government agencies. 2310. GONEflOLLYWOOD FAST FOOD outlet in R. St. The Ideal Candidate; You - if you're a professional forester or James Pizza, gdll, soft ice !-800-567-7710 cream delivery. Small growing forest technician with the experience, aptitude and skills to community. Excellent potential. shine in this challenging position. Recopies and training. Possible serious enquldes only $64,900. 250-996-6455. Please apply to: HAIR SALON for sale. Serious CONSULTANTS NEEDED to A.W. Morrow & Associates enquiries only, 7 chair salon. show Princess House Crystal, u~..uJuuTi Juu co/= ,. ~up,, I 1320- 808 Nelson street Phone afternoon 6 p.m. 635- Sa/urday,March j21 .~,~. ,aBIUM cookware, gifiware and ceramic Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2 ~. : 1861, dinnenNare ~ home .parties. 11U1~ ~PORSF.~UtT Earn $80 - $200 for 4 hrs work. Thursday,Feb JI2 8:00am.4:00 pm Fax 604=688-2570 No inventory to buy, no exped- Sunday,Feb. 22 ence necessary. Must have car Frid~ A,~rch6 and phone. Call 1-604-513- W~ LEVEL3 $sgs 1976. Feb 2.13 (Min. 12) 8:00am. 4:00 pet INTRODUCTION TO WORD 6 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER Feb 16-27 February 9 & 16, 1998 or INCOME TAX PROGRAM March2.13 CanyonCity February 24 & 26, 1998 February 24, 1998 March 16.27 FEBRUARY Payroll clerk/Bookkeeper 7 pm- 10 pm 12 pm - 4 pm WHRI$ $so $60 $ FREE Responsibilities include preparation of client payrolls Wednesday,March 10 8:OOam-12:00 pm COURSE including payroll remittances, W.C.B., T4 preparation, 11~AItSI~RTITilOItOF DANGEROUSGOODS gee AIRBRAKES INCOME TAX AND GST FOR SMALL BUSINESS filing of government returns and client bookkeeping Wednesday,Mar. 11 8:00am-4:00pro OFFERINGS February 10 - 14, 1998 6:30 pm- 10:30 p'm (Mon-Fri) February 25, 1998 services. R~ ~R~O~ ~100 Uoo COMPUTERS EXPLAINED 8 am - 4 pm Saturday 9am-4pm Sa/ur~,,March 28 8:00am. 6:00 pm February 3 & 5, 1998 Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge of $160 $FREE l~lffiC CONTROL $150 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Easypay payroll and other accounting software is a March 13.14 8:00am.4:00 pm $60 PROFESSIONAL DRIVER FOODSAFE LEVEL I requirement of this position. FALLINGE BUGgllG11~INING STANI~RDS SZO0 TRAINING February 20 & 21, 1998 March27.28 g:OOom.4:00 I~ UPGRADING YOUR February 16 - 20, 1998 9 am- 4 pm (Fri & Sat) Please fax resumes with references to McAIpine & Co., $,0 COMPUTER 7:30 am- 2:30 pm (Mon-Fri) $89 ~ITIT.R |NARTDRNING $1400 635-4975, Attention: Personnel Partner. &heduledon demand 4 hourssuited to yourneeds February 17 & 19, 1998 SIGNED ENGLISH I NIIZflRDIWOI~IN~ TRAINING gso 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EXCAVATOR OPERATOR February 18- March 25, 1998 Scheduledon demand 4 hourssuited la yourneeds $110 February 9 - 27, 1998 7 pm- 10 pm (Wednesday) 8:30 am - 4 pm (Mor~Fri) $89 + GST INTERMEDIATE $2250 MANAGEMENT TRAINEE SIGNED ENGLISH II WINDOWS 3.1 OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID February 19- March 26, 1998 February 3 & 5, 1998 Full time position available. We are one of LEVEL 3 7 pm- 10 pm (Thursday) 7 pm - 10 pm the largest consumer finance companies in February 16 - 27, 1998 $89 + GST a $60 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri) Canada and are opening new branches every $595 "' Northwood Pulp and Timber Limited is a.n integrated INTRODUCTION TO NORTHWEST . year. We require aggressive people w.'ho are forest products company with a commitment to WINDOWS '95 COMMUNITY COLLEGE environmentally responsible practices and reforestation HAZARD RECOGNITION looking for a career, not just a job. Attitude February 10 & 12, 1998 or & CONTROL initiatives. Our Wood Producls Operation based in and strong work ethics are the key. February 17 & 19, 1998 February 9 & 10, 1998 Prince George requires a: 7 pm - 10 pm 9am-4pm We're looking'for candidates with a m!n .rnu~ It $60 ., $99 grade 12, Class 5 drivers license, and sales SCALING Phone 6356511 - local 5203 exper.ienc,e.,A business degree .or similar is' preferred. Excejl~t.salary and benefits ,. CO.ORDINATO R • - package with advancement opportun!ties Reporting to the Opt~rations Manage(, the sudcessful ~ : based err merE. The position requires candidate will be responsible for managing the sealing .. willingness to relocate in the future .... , activities for the Fraser Regipn's private and licensed wood deliveries. The Scaling Co-ordinator will manage • the actiwitles of two company sealers and six contract Please submit to: sealers as well as the maintenance, installation and upgrading of co~npany scale ~itcs. The Sealing Co- Trans Canada Credit Corporation, ordinator is responsib|e for the preparation and 4548'Lakelse Ave, Terrace, B.C., statistical analysis of the annual stratification and V8G 1P8. sample plans for the company. Acountant As the successful candidate, you are well organized, ] Much more than number-crunching have a valid sealing license, possess excellent communication skills and are adept with various scaling i North Coast Operations. Terrace MARINA MANAGER systems used in the province. M.K. Bay Marinais I(~atedimmedietely south of the Dishid of Kilimat The successful candidate will possess the following :~ Intcrror is one of Western Canada'slargest logging anti sawmnllng on the DouglasChannel. ~e mari~ is a publicfacilily, owned and oper- minimum qualifications: ~ companies. aled by the RegionalDislrid o| Kilimat.Stikine. Broad scope and plenty or team Interaction can be anticipated as you will • minimum of 5 years of forestry experience and not only be responsible for all financial accounting aspects for the contract supervision / Operation, but also for proaetlvely providing management/operational '[he RegionalDisfdd is seekinga managerfor the marina.The manager support through: mmanagement accounting systems and analysis will be responsiblefor oll ospe~ of modflu manogement,sloff hirin0 • a valid BC Sealing License • admhdsterlng omce/compnter systems • coordinating purchasing and • experience with AmiPro, Lotus 1-2-3, Access', and material transportation • making field visits to assist engineers and ond lroining,budgeting, solely progrom, moinfenance and public foresters with special projects. relolions. database use • strong knowledge of Regulations and Scaling Act Your profile sllould reflect: • an accounting designation • 3 - 5 years' similar experience, preferably in the forest Industry • a solid background is a salariedmanogemenl position and offersa competitivesalary • data.and scale system management. In computerized accounting systems and competency with the MlcrosoR comme,surelew~h experienceand froinin0~ o municipalbenefif Omce software suite • well.developed organizational and communication Interested applicants should submit a resume in skills, Experience In staff training and/or supervision would be an confidence by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 1998 to: advantage. The total compensation package is competitive and Includes i~eesereply in confidenceby February13,1998 to: relocation aseletance and o location allowance, Please submit a r~sum~ to= Iluman Resources, International Forest Products Limited, I'll Box 49114, Four Benlatl Centre, Vancouver, BC VTX 1117; fax PersonnelManager ((104) 6111.2092. We thank all candidates for their Interest and RegionalDisldd of Kiltml-Sfikina advise that only those I'ndlHduals selected for Inteu~tew will he 300- 4545 I.~zelleAvenue contacted. Terrace,B.C VBG4E1 I~one: (250) 615-6100 International Forest Products Limited F~x: (250) 635.9222 MI0619 The Terrace Standard, Wednesday. January 28. 19gR - R1 "1~

340~ L.EGAL,NOTICES , BE FIRST in your market. 94 yr old top ranked US company an- I SHEILA Gagnon of Terrace as HAIRDRESSER WANTED in EXPERIENCED DRYWALLER. I ROBERT L Gagnon will m .'Burns Lake. Full time or part- nounces ground floor pre- No Job too small, reasonable of January 20 will no longer be launch of it's highly successful held responsible for any debts longer be responsible for am/ time to start immediately. Shure rates, flexible hours. Phone debts incurred by Sheila Ann Cut. 1-250-692-7687. & proven MLM Division into 635-9132. incurred by anyone other than Canada.a Training & support myself. Gaflnon after Jan. 17, 1998. PALMER PERSONNEL Servic- from its strongest leaders. 605- : es - Temp. work for secretaries. 226-2805. CITY OF TERRACE 'Fle>dble schedule, competitive pay, minimum 3 years related HEAUNG TOUCH Workshop, Thornhiil 1998 BY-ELECTION FOR COUNCILLOR office experience, anticipated Smithers, Level 1, Feb, 6-8, vacancies only. 615-0111. workshop offers 20 contact Advisory Planning Commission I NOTICE OF NOMIN~,TION PERIOD ::+ : i ,PERMANENT PART time posi- hours, learning energy based EXPERIENCED CARPENTER, therapy, contact Sandra at 847- PUBUCNOTICE is herebygiven to de Eleclmolthe Cily of Terrace that a by.eledionwill tion (35 - 100 hours monthly) for Richard Thornton Construction The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is seeking residents be heldon Saturday,Mardh 28, 1998 Io electam Counollorfor the remainderof typist/office clerk required ira- 0022. available for renovations, re- of Thornhill who are interested in serving on the Th0rnhill the termending in December,1999. • mediately for small professional pairs or new construction. 3) office., Must be willing to work Advisory Planning Commission (APC). Hominationsfor qualifiedcandidates will be receivedduring lhe fallowinglimes, al the ym experience. Winter rates. NIRVANAMETAPHYSIC , flexible hours (mainly afternoon Call 638-8526. ~ africaof theQty Clerk, Tenaca (ily Hall,3215 [by Sheel,Tennce, B.C: & HEAUNG CENTRE 'work 1 to ,4 hours variable). HOUSE CLEANING $15/hr. Must be familiar with computers The Thornhill APC is a nine member commission appointed 9:00am- 4:30pm Tuesday,February I O, 1998 Rental units contract rates Workshop January 31st and be proficient in use of Mi- by the Board of the Regional District to advise the Regional 8:30am- 4:30pm Wednesday,February 11,1998 to available. Commercial or non & February Ist at crosoft Word in entering both commercial. For speedy work Cottonwood Board on land use planning melters in Th0rnhill. 11m~10y,February 19,1998 descriptions and figured. Please 8:30am- 4:00pm Friday,Febtu~ ~0, 1998 call 635-1914. THE VENUS FACTOR. Appointment~ are for a two year term. +..<.~ drop off resume to 209 - 4650 A MEN'S WORKSHOP Lazelle Avenue (Credit Union MOVING? TRUCK and 24' trail- .+ ,~!..::~!~'

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..=, anr,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-.~ll' in used cars, tracks and vans. These vehicles must be sold immediatel~ IIM,:..~'w.~;,~e~'ll Mike Carlyle I,. -,-~.11: Many will be sold at wholesale prices and no reasonable offer will be I~ Local ~been waiting for that special deal on arUsed car, truck or ~ : ~ athletes now is the time at McEwan GM in Terrace. • , .

rock at 1993 Pontiac GrandAm 4, : 1995Che~ Ext, Cab 4x4 3, iton with Canopy Zones • V.6-OI • V-6-F_dl THE BLUEBACKS made • AutmlIMic • Automatic full use of their home-pool • Air Conditioning • Air Coliditioning advantage at the Northwest • Cruise Control Short-Course Finals here • Tilt Steering two weekends ago. • Tilt Stee~itig • Cruise Control The club took top spot • Poweriods overall and individual • AmlFm Cassette sxvimmers blew away seve¢ • A~/F~ Cassette • Canopy pool records, winning a • Plus Jlore number of medals. • Plus More "This was a very impor- 097240-1 #.97007-1 tant meet for us," says coach Mike Carlyle. "It's like a 'prep meet for the provincials and it was very NowO. $9,995 successful." Price Was $11,995 Price Was $24,995 No..,y 819,995 One of those successes was lezdne Barton, who scored 100 per cent best ti'mes and took gold in her 1994 GMC Safari 8 Passenger Van 1995 Suburban4x4 SilveradoTurbo. Diesel age group. Barton is already • 6.5 Turbo Diesel raoked in the top 19 in the • V-6-ffl country for the 200 fly and • Automatic • she just keeps improving. Automatic • Air Colldittoning Thomas Demetzer also • AirConditioning had 100 per cent best times • PowerLocks , aud finished a dose second ou~,. ~tro~ in his age group. Plus, he • Tilt Steertiug • Power Willows picked up a pool record of • t~nlFm Cassette • Cruise Control his own in the 200 back -- • Tilt Steerlag beating the previous record • Plus More by two seconds. #.97106-1 • Am/Fro Cassette Dylan Evans also earned a • Plus More pool record. Unfortunately, so did two other swimmers #97747-1 in his heat, but he still had excellent swims and a num- Now Only $3 ber of medals. Price Was $14,995 N°'°* $ L99 ; Price Was $38,995 Rookie swimmer Jessica ,995 Lapointe is already scoring i)i : ! ,,~ - ....' points for the team, She just started in the fall but con- tinues to improve, boasting 1994 Ford F450 4x4 1995 Chev 4 dr. Blazer LS • 100 per cent best times. .6cyl.EFl .43-11-6 Shauna Palahicky also had 100 per cent best times and .5SpeedTra~smisston • Autm~tic managed to place in her off-. , AndF~ Cassette . AirConditioning "events. So'.did Ferna'ndo Polanco, who just '. moved .4 WheelDrive . Power Igiil~ws into the 11-12 age group but • Powerlocks still did very well. .,~l~s~ore" • "That's a tough jump; es- #97176-I. , Cruise Coatrol pecially mid-season," Car- , Tilt Steering ;lyle says. Petra Robertson 'and , Am~Fro Cassette Lauren Simous also had 100 , Plus More "per cent bdst times, as did Brenua Sterner. whb just 097367-I "zuov~tl 'ittto 'the 13~year-old group and is .already making AA.times. .. Pl~ce Wa$'.$1~,9~5 No w Olily , Price was $26,995 ..'i Meaqwhile" tier bro/her, $12 995 .:=°"="$23, ..,, 995 .. I • .Clian~e,' picked t~p..several •golds and fi~sli~d at' th'e top # .". ~f his age group.:. I . .. Dend .Stamhuis'.also. fin- 1.99.5 GMC Yukon GT : " ishel at lhe top of his age • ~8-F~I " "''~ [ • II-8.EFI 'group, breaking five pool records i~3 the process. • 5 Smdrraus • Automatic ., . ,Stanthuis had an amazing • Air Conditioning • Air Co~dtttong -.., znee.t,' even though he did not make 100 per cent best •, Cruise C,ontrol • Power Igi~diws times. , Tilt Steering &Locks Scott Vanderlce did make" 100 per cent best times. He • Am/Fro Cassette • Cruise Control continues to take seconds • 3/4 To~ 4x4 • Am/FroCassette & OI off his events. So does Kee- ly Wallace, who was a first- • Plus More • LeatherSeats time AAA qualifier at the 098104-1 * Remote Colmand Start event. This was actually Wal- • Must Be Seol lace's last chance before 097356.1 provincials to make those • ?:] qualifying times. The club P ce no,.5 NowO=ly 817,995 Price Was $34,995 No. $ 0,995 was so confident she would, they actually had her ticket ~, • " . " " . L ~'. , . ' ~/:i ~iI booked. In fact, she had no trouble doing it, beating the PLUS" " MANY': ~ MORE USED I.VEHICLEsATG, ~ qualifying time by three sec- ouds. The Age-Group Provin- : : ,!]'!.1' ~ _ I IIN i ~ "1'., "( ~I! ,I!:= ; cials take place at the end of February. "(

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=~ BRIlll COLUMBIA LUh'O A..~OCIATION ~A t The B~Sht Spot On Htshwav 10 West In Terrace ...... J / 7al*LUNOor 1.800-~$-LUNO