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Treaty talks bearing fruit THE KITSUMKALUM and the Kitselas are about to take a crucial step toward negotiating land claims treaties with the federal and provincial governments. Negotiators for all parties are close to initialing agreements in principle setting out general terms covering land, cash and self government powers taking in everything from resource development to taxation. Once signed off by negotiators, the agreements will still need to be approved by Kitselas and Kitsumkalum members and by the federal and provincial governments and only then will become the basis to negotiating final treaty details.
The Tsimshian First Nations of Kitselas and Kitsumkalum, with a combined population of more than 1,500 people, lay claim to thousands of hectares of land surrounding Terrace and Thornhill. Their treaty efforts date back to the early 1990s with a statement of intent to negotiate submitted in late 1995. Actual negotiations began in late 1997. Although the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas will have separate treaties, the vast majority of their content will be the same, says Gerald Wesley, the chief negotiator for the Tsimshian First Nations Treaty Society, an umbrella group taking in the Kitsumkalum
and Kitselas. “I can tell you they will be two distinctly similar agreements,” he said. The two treaties will be the first in the northwest to be negotiated under the auspices of the BC Treaty Commission which acts as an impartial referee. The Nisga’a Final Agreement of 2000 was negotiated outside of the treaty commission. While optimistic of an imminent initialing of agreements in principle, Wesley hesitated to give an actual date, saying there remained a few details to finalize. He did acknowledge that he and anoth-
er negotiator, Mel Bevan from the Kitselas First Nation, met with provincial aboriginal relations minister Mary Polak two weekends ago at an event celebrating the signing of an agreement in principle for the K’omoks First Nation on Vancouver Island. “We’re very, very close,” Wesley added. If Wesley was reluctant to provide a date, Kitsumkalum and Kitselas treaty negotiations employees are gearing up for a busy summer, preparing pamphlets and other information for the run up to a ratification vote by the two First Nations.
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■ Seedy people JACKIE STEELE gets some tips from gardener Mary Haigh on how to plant dahlia bulbs, which Haigh says are her passion, at Seedy Saturday March 31. Gardeners of all ages packed the health unit auditorium to exchange seeds, listen to demonstrations and learn from master gardeners.
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY College is still going to lay off instructors to cut a threatened deficit approaching $2 million but how it does so has now changed. What had been a mass notice of potential layoffs issued in January has now been withdrawn, says a union official following two days of informal hearings conducted by the provincial Labour Relations Board. Instead, individual instructors and other affected employees – ones who have already been told they will either lose their jobs altogether or face reduced hours – will get those notices in a different fashion. At the same time, college officials will be meeting with instructors and other affected workers belonging to the Canadian Union of Public Employees to review options such as early retirement packages and severance packages that could cushion or otherwise alter final layoffs. Cindy Oliver, the president of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators, an umbrella group made up of unions such as CUPE
which represent post secondary instructors in B.C., said she was pleased with the results of the two-day session held by labour relations board vice chair Ken Saunders here March 27-28. “It was worth filing,” Oliver said of a request made by the instructors to the labour relations board for a cease and desist order to stop the layoffs. “It is a very large victory for the faculty.” Instructors who had already received layoff notices teach post secondary academic courses. The college has been facing declining academic enrolment in its university credit courses for several years now. Oliver said the college also needs to spell out how its programs will be changed or affected because of the layoffs. If Oliver was satisfied with the results of the twoday session, so was the college. “It is an agreement that defines how CUPE and NWCC will move forward with the processing of any cuts that may impact CUPE employees,” said college
president Denise Henning in a release. “We are pleased with the outcome of this process and will continue to move forward with CUPE to ensure that the consultative process set out in the CUPE collective agreement is followed.” Last week’s agreement does away with the need for a formal labour relations board hearing. CUPE members had not been taking part in talks with the college about how to reduce its deficit. The union has also asked the province to audit the college’s finances. Last week’s session did not involve college employees who are members of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union. Individual employees who will lose their jobs have already been told and the college and the union are working through provisions of their collective agreement. The college earlier this year said it had to cut the equivalent of 32 full time positions to balance its budget which last year ran a deficit of $1.6 million on a budget of approximately $30 million.
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A2 www.terracestandard.com A statement posted on the BC Treaty Commission website speaks of a “vote this year on a comprehensive agreement in principle.” Polak is also expecting an initialling of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas agreements in principle very soon. “We’re getting to the point where there could very well be a handshake,” she said last week. Polak was also hopeful the
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NEWS two agreements in principle will continue what has been a faster pace toward treaty settlements. Since the conclusion of the Tsawwassen final agreement in 2009, the first one for the treaty commission, three final agreements have either been completed or about to be completed and one agreement in principle, the K’omoks, has been completed. Once initialed, the two
agreements must be ratified by the provincial cabinet as well as the federal cabinet to ensure the provisions conform to directions given the government negotiators, said Polak. Although the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas have lacked formal treaties, both have been making substantial steps toward developing economic foundations for self sufficiency.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Terrace Standard Both, for example, have Nations tied to the Northwest forestry revenue sharing Transmission Line. agreements with the provinPolak said commercial or cial government and both business agreements leading have economic development up to fully-fledge settlements corporations. demonstrate progress and The Kitselas and the City what’s possible when involvof Terrace also have a com- ing First Nations. mercial arrangement in place “Treaties can take so long tied to the expected develop- the First Nations communiment of the Skeena Industrial ties can lose that sense of Park just south of the airport momentum,” she said of and BC Hydro has negotiated lengthy periods of negotiabusiness deals with both First tions.
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Fruit tree pruning 101 By Charles Claus 1. PRUNING fruit trees in late winter, when the trees are still dormant is the most common practice. 2. The three basic pruning profiles are: central leader, modified central leader and open vase. Most apples and pear trees are pruned either with a central leader or a modified central leader. Most plums, cherries and peach trees on the other hand, are pruned open vase. Consciously work with one shape as you prune a specific tree. 3. If you are new to pruning, read a book or look up some pruning information on a university website. The critical component for most people who are new to pruning is to gain some confidence. When I read the book by Lewis Hill, Fruits and Berries For The Home Garden, it helped me learn a number of basic skill sets. I also found the pictures and diagrams to be very helpful and instructive. The most common pruning error is to make a cut several inches away from the joining larger stem. These protruding stubs rot over time and invite disease. The correct place is to cut just beyond the collar, the slight raised area beyond the main branch. Do not make a cut clean with the surface of the main branch and remove the collar, as the collar as much more ability to heal over. 4. Avoid pruning in
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CHARLES CLAUS prunes one of his apple trees at a recent pruning seminar. the rain, as wet cuts help spread canker. Whereas previously it was common practice to use an asphalt based pruning sealer to seal cuts, research has shown that applying sealer retards healing of the cut. 5. Wear appropriate safety gear. I like to wear gloves and regularly use eye protection as well. 6. Use sharp, welloiled pruning tools. Sharp tools make clean cuts which help mitigate against disease. A couple of years ago on the advice of Quinton Freeman at Uplands Nursery, I started using
an Ice Auger Sharpener. It works like a charm on my hand-held pruners and loppers. 7. Sanitize your tools between trees or after every time you prune off diseased limbs. Wetting a rag with rubbing alcohol and cleaning your tools works fine. Some people like to use Lysol Spray while others like to use a 10 percent solution of bleach in water. 8. If you encounter black dark growths on plum trees, you have met black knot, a more recent intrusion into the Skeena Valley. Cut off the branch at least 10-12
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Heavy duty NWCC puts one of its trade programs on double time as demand heats up. By Janine Workman AS INDUSTRIAL activity begins to boom in the northwest, people are lining up to take part in the heavy equipment operator course at Northwest Community College. College trades chair Brian Badge said interest in the threeyear-old program has doubled since last year. “I think it is because of the amount of work available now, and what will be coming over the next year and the next 10 years,” explained Badge on the high demand for the program. “This is the number one projected trade over the next ten years, it’s going to be highest in demand.” The course is a two-part series with heavy equipment operator fundamentals required as a prerequisite. Students study the theory behind operating heavy equipment and have time to practice on simulator machines at the college before heading out to try the machines in real life. The learning-ground is the Terrace motocross track, out past the Northwest Regional airport, where students have been removing snow and shaping the track. This practical component is where the course bottlenecks, as there is only space for five students at a time who need to clock in 15 hours on each of the five machines at the site. Students last week were learning under the instruction of Frank Otterbine, a 36-year veteran in the heavy equipment world who came out of retirement to teach the program after enrolment demands required another instructor last year. “We are so busy here we are going to be double shifting,” said Otterbine, explaining that as soon as there is enough day light, another instructor will be out at the track
working with students on a second 7.5 hour shift. Otterbine has worked as an operator in mines all over B.C. and says now is a great time to be learning the business in the northwest. “We’re training young people to fill these positions instead of bringing people in from other areas of the province,” he explained. “There is lots of work for these young people when they get out.” He teaches his students everything, from how to clean up an oil spill to how to navigate machinery through an obstacle course. With each machine costing close to a half a million dollars and safety issues at play, it is essential that students have a solid understanding of the equipment before they get behind the wheel. “They’re very ready to work, we teach them everything,” Otterbine said. CeeJay Turner, 18, from Hazelton is taking the course at the same time as his brother Chris. “I figured it was a good experience,” said Turner, who already works as diamond driller helper. Turner explained that the course is just one more way to add to his abilities in the workforce. He points out that with steady demand for operators, the training is a good thing to have as a back up career. Angel Nikal, 25, from Moricetown near Smithers is also in the course and says taking it was a part of her switch from administration to trades. “I couldn’t stand the office anymore, I saw an opportunity and I jumped at it,” she said. As a mother of a four-yearold Nikal hopes to stay relatively close to home once she graduates,
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ABOVE, CEEJAY Turner operates a loader truck. Below left, Angela Nikal steps out of her machine for a break. Below right, Chris Turner operates an excavator at the Terrace Motocross track out past the Northwest Regional Airport March 27. and anticipates no problems finding work, citing opportunities at a mine near Houston and at projects near Dease Lake. “I feel like I am definitely ready to be out there,” Nikal said. Mark Carlick, 40, is from Smithers and also a student in the class. Carlick said he decided to take the program after doing all he could in the woods industry. He feels there is more growth available as an equipment operator.
“Because of the timing you can move up the ladder faster,” Carlick explained. The father of two, he feels the timing to be graduating from the program now is just right. “I decided to give myself an early birthday present,” he joked about taking the program. Ron Clark, 41, is from Hazelton and has experience driving a haul truck in mines already. He took the operator program to
open up more opportunity on the job by broadening his equipment knowledge. “I think it’s awesome, doing the book work and learning to build roads - it’s well worth it,” Clark said of the program. He said it is a good time to be in the program and is certainly not concerned about finding work after. “I’ll be applying all over the place,” Clark said.
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Stubborn IF NOTHING else, Skeena - Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen’s third place finish in his party’s leadership race has shown us one thing — he’s stubborn. Stubborn because he began the six-month leadership marathon at the back of the pack and then worked his way forward. Stubborn because after finishing third in the first round he stayed in the race all the way to the third ballot despite inching up slowly each time to finish with just under 25 per cent of the vote. Stubborn because when he was eliminated, he refused to indicate which one of the two remaining contenders he would support. Stubborn as well that in not announcing a preference, he freed his supporters to vote for whom they wanted, preserving the concept of electoral independence. Cullen’s downfall is that he may just be from the wrong province. With Quebec as a perennial battleground in choosing if not who will govern but who will be official opposition, the NDP had to choose Thomas Mulcair. Short of a miracle, there’s no way the NDP can hope to repeat the performance of last May in capturing 59 Quebec seats. But by electing Mr. Mulcair, the NDP will keep more seats than if it had chosen someone from another province. Still, Mr. Cullen’s stubbornness may one day pay off in a future leadership race. ESTABLISHED APRIL 27, 1988
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efore winter highways were plowed for year-round driving and the internet made it possible for singles to meet prospective mates through on-line websites, box socials played a prominent part in the winter social scene of prairie communities while raising modest funds for community projects. Intended as an informal get-together for all ages, the box- or pie-social offered a safe, friendly, inexpensive means of introducing shy bachelors to the community’s eligible womenfolk. Whereas Hollywood’s Millionaire Matchmaker gives each man ten minutes to meet each of several woman and choose one for a longer masterdate, the box social was a four -hour mixer closely chaperoned throughout by relatives and friends of all ages who judged the manners and sociability of the young men in particular. Each woman or teenaged girl packed a shoebox or similar sized cardboard container with a selection of sandwiches, cake or pie, and even fruit sufficient to feed two people. The box was wrapped either with plain brown butcher
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CLAUDETTE SANDECKI paper or in the case of more affluent bakers, flashy gift wrap, snugly trussed with a distinctive ribbon or decoration to set it apart when bidding began. These box lunches were displayed at the event while everyone danced to tunes played by a pick-up orchestra oftentimes comprised of a fiddler, piano player, guitar strummer, and accordionist. These events occurred in a community hall, a church basement, or a country school. Desks were pushed to the outer limits of the room where Grandmas babysat and visited while sprightlier folk waltzed or polkaed until
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to which box was theirs, still occasionally a mischievous older man bent on giving a swain a hard time would deliberately bid against him, raising the price as high as he dared without being stuck buying the lunch himself. Such over bidding resulted in moneymakers for the evenings’ take. As a means of introducing prospective partners, the box social was way ahead of online dating sites. Couples got to spend quality time getting to know each other. They paid no membership fee. And security was assured. Even the newly-hired farmhand was vetted by neighbours as well as his employer. Unlike online dating where people can post photos of someone other than themselves, and claim qualifications they may not possess, what you saw was what you got. Sure, in a rare case a female insecure about her baking abilities might pass off a wedge of her aunt’s prizewinning lemon meringue pie as having been created by her own capable hands. Website dating fails to present a complete, accurate picture before two people meet.
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lunchtime. At lunchtime either a career auctioneer or someone willing to take on the role auctioned the boxes to men eager to share the company of the lady they believed had packed the box they were bidding on. Final bids could range from a low of ten cents to a premium price close to two dollars. In the light of today’s costs those prices might seem like giving away food for nothing. But by comparison to today’s prices, in the 1940’s a chocolate bar, an ice cream cone, even a 6.5 ounce bottle of Coca Cola cost a nickel. During the Depression, for some families even a nickel was hard to come by. Nothing led to more joshing throughout the remainder of the evening than a swain disappointed to find himself sharing lunch with a nineyear-old or her grandmother when he gambled he had been bidding for a lunch with his intended. For either party in the transaction – the lady who packed the lunch and the man who bought it – to voice or model disappointment in such instances would have been uncouth. Young women might clue in their steady boyfriends as
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SPORTFISHING IS a valuable part of the northwest’s economy and should not be risked, say local guides.
Pipeline position dismays guides Dear Sir: The Skeena Angling Guides Association (SAGA) wish to convey its dismay at the stance the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce has taken over the Northern Gateway Pipeline. The chamber claims to be “the voice of business”, however the content of your letter and press release concerning the issue is wholly incompatible with our organization and the tourism
businesses our members survive upon. Referring to BC Stats’ British Columbia’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector, 2007 edition: * Revenues reported from angling in BC in 2005 were estimated at $867 million * Saltwater angling generated $467 million * Freshwater angling generated $398 million * Sport fishing related ac-
tivities provided employment for 7700 British Columbians The sports fishing industry is key to the future success of the northern region. The proposed pipeline project would require around 225 super oil tankers per year travelling thorough incredibly treacherous waters off our pristine northwest coast. This represents a “titanic” risk to the region’s environment. A large marine oil spill on our coast
would devastate a marine ecosystem that supports not only thousands of humans but more importantly one of the world’s most sensitive and endangered wildlife habitats. An Environment Canada report in 1990 analyzed the likelihood of tanker accidents occurring in Canadian waters.
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Dear Sir: We thank provincial health minister Mike de Jong for announcing an indoor tanning ban for those under the age of 18 this fall. As Canadian Cancer Society Tan Free Grad Leaders at Caledonia Secondary it is our job to educate our classmates about the health risks of tanning, as well as to encourage everyone to own their skin tone. We are thrilled that by this time next year many grads will not even have to face the choice of whether or not to tan before their prom. It is important for everyone to know that no tan is a safe tan. When your skin colour changes due to exposure to UV radiation, it is an indication that your skin has been damaged. Research shows that any use of indoor tanning equipment before the age of 35 can actually increase a person’s risk of melanoma by 75%. Melanoma is the third most common cancer in young women between the ages of 15 and 29. We hope the culture of beauty changes so high school students would never consider harming themselves to live up to a certain image. We believe that the action taken by the province will go a long way in reaching this goal and most importantly prevent cancer and save lives. Jenna Sabino, Taylor Belanger, Danica Devost, Megan Praticante, Jane Mckinnon, Hailey Rodda, and Rechelle Colville, Terrace, BC
Here’s one step toward taxation fairness
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he Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce’s request that council ease the tax burden on businesses and pass the bill to homeowners did not come as a surprise. Business establishments have been singing this tune for years. Resistance to taxes goes hand in hand with government at all levels. “No Tax Payments!” screamed a headline in Germany’s Neue Rheinische Zeitung on November 16, 1848. The article’s closing sentence was as provocative as its headline: “Refusal to pay taxes is the primary duty of the citizen!” The author was … Karl Marx! Marxism is alive and well; it moved from the lunchroom to the boardroom. Karl Marx’s political philosophy has been tried and proven to be a costly error. Should we adopt Marxism as our guiding philosophy on taxation? I don’t think so. Taxes appear as a curse only when we refuse to recognize the connection between taxes and
services. We have many options to reduce taxes. We could replace all traffic lights with stop signs or do without intersection controls of any kind and rely instead on section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act to regulate the flow of traffic. We could also do without street sweeping and without park maintenance. Car repair shops and tire dealers would do a brisk business if our streets had more and deeper potholes. But council is not accustomed to such demands. Council is accustomed to demands for more services delivered with greater efficiency. Such demands, however, are rarely supported by offers to pay more taxes. Taxation does raise questions about fairness. Who should pay for what, and how do we define fairness. Property values are assessed by the B.C. Assessment Authority as directed by the Assessment Act. Council must set one rate for each property class, it cannot consider individual property owners’ ability to pay. If homes
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ANDRE CARREL in my neighbourhood sell at a good price this year (meaning at a healthy profit) and sales in other neighbourhoods remained flat, the assessed value of my home will increase next year relative to the value of other homes. My former neighbours made a profit and as a consequence I end up paying higher taxes. Is that fair?
Council’s discretionary revenue options are limited to property taxes and user fees. Property taxes require little administration on the part of the municipality. If road maintenance and snow removal services were to be financed from user fees, based on X cents per ton/kilometer of road usage by individual vehicle owners, invoiced monthly, payment for road services would be fair, but the cost of administration would likely exceed the cost of doing the job in the first place. Municipal revenues in Terrace are collected about as efficiently as can be done. Many municipalities issue separate invoices for taxes, water user fees, sewer user fees, garbage collection fees, and more. Homeowners here get one tax bill per year for the lot. What this method lacks in fairness is more than made up in cost-saving efficiency. Council’s focus should be on service delivery, concentrating on both efficiency and effectiveness. Asking council to play the role
of Solomon and “put the wisdom of God” in the allocation of the tax burden is to place council in a no-win position, and distract it from its principal duty. If the chamber of commerce considers the business establishment’s share of the local tax burden to be too high, it should raise the issue with the residential property owners. Maybe residential property owners in Terrace should form their own association. The chamber could negotiate a tax sharing arrangement with that association, a deal both parties could accept as being fair and reasonable. I am sure that, should a Terrace Residential Home Owners’ Association and the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce make a joint submission to council on the subject of fair property tax burden allocation, council would be pleased to comply with the request. Andre Carrel is a retired public sector administrator living in Terrace, BC.
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Chamber position offensive
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Guides are dismayed The report states that “based on current [1990] levels of tanker traffic, Canada can expect over 100 small oil spills, about 10 moderate spills and at least one major spill offshore each year. A catastrophic spill (over 10,000 tonnes) may occur once every 15 years.” We do not believe it takes an environmental review to understand the huge risks Alberta-based Enbridge will take to transport its dirty crude oil from “Beautiful BC” to Asia. The Northern Gateway Project involves huge environmental risks with minimal economic benefit. As a result of your stance, our members voted unanimously at the latest Skeena Angling Guides Association (SAGA) meeting not to renew our membership to the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce. Pioneer Fishing Lodge will also not be renewing its membership. Jeremy Crosby, Chairman SAGA and Owner of Pioneer Fishing Lodge, Terrace, BC
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PROVINCE-WIDE PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BC HYDRO’S FACILITIES The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation within BC Hydro facilities, including substations, capacitor stations, microwave sites, repeater stations, data collection sites helipads, office buildings, and storage yards, pole yards, switchyards, dams, reservoirs, dikes, spillways, diversion channels, penstocks, hydroelectric generating stations, thermal generating stations, diesel generating stations, gas turbine stations, cable termination sites, gravel pits/quarries, leased lands for generation development drill sites, till sites, rinse stations, climate stations, existing and proposed transportation corridors and access roads to facilities, using the principles of integrated pest management. The vast majority of these sites are fenced compounds and restricted access areas. The pest management methods proposed for use include: tree removal, girdling, mowing, weed-trimming, hand-pulling, pruning, grassseeding, parasitic insects (bio-control) and herbicide application. The Pest Management Plan for Management of Vegetation at BC Hydro Facilities # 16-12-2012 applies to facilities within BC Hydro’s service area. The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 10, 2012 to May 10, 2017. The common name and trade name of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: glyphosate (Roundup Transorb HC, Roundup Transorb Liquid , Roundup WeatherMAX , Vantage, Vantage Plus Max II, Vantage XRT etc.), diuron (Karmex DF), simazine (Princep 9T), dicamba (Vanquish, Banvel VM), dicamba plus diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), amitrole (Amitrol 240), imazapyr (Arsenal), triclopyr (Garlon 4, Garlon Ultra, Garlon XRT), chlorsulfuron (Telar), aminoyralid (Milestone), clopyralid (Transline, Lontrel 360), flumioxazin (Payload), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), metsulfuron methyl plus aminopyralid (Clearview), mesulfuron methyl, aminopyralid plus fluroxypyr plus metsulfuron (Siteline), trifluralin (Biobarrier), and picloram plus 2, 4-D (Tordon 101). Application methods include: foliar applications, basal bark applications, squirt bottle, injection tools, backpack, power hose spray gun, boom sprayer, cut-surface treatment, hack-and-squirt and wick/wipe-on applicator. A draft copy of the PMP may be examined in detail by asking the person named at the following locations: Tara McCormick Rene Roddick Rhonda Kariz Erik Swanson
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Dear Sir: First, let me thank the Terrace city councillors who oppose Enbridge’s proposal to build the Northern Gateway pipeline. For those of you who made your opposition known during the municipal elections, congratulations on living up to your convictions. It took a certain amount of moral fortitude to do so in this time of unprecedented personal attacks mounted by our federal and provincial governments on Canadian citizens who reject this proposal. Second, let me say that the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce’s open letter to Enbridge criticizing the council’s decision is offensive in claiming to represent the “voice of business” in this community. We have endured hard times in Terrace, but being “open to business” at any costs is short-term gain for long-term pain in the case of the Northern Gateway. As the councillors said, the benefits accrue to Alberta; the risks to BC. The chamber claims its members will have no opinion about Northern Gateway while waiting for “the objective panel of experts to assess the concerns of affected parties and contrast them with procedures and equipment being positioned to mitigate any and all perceived risks.” In other words, while pretending to be neutral about the project, the chamber has made it perfectly clear it will support it and whatever promises Enbridge makes. The composition of the “objective panel of experts” the chamber expresses so much faith in is extremely troubling. Included are a Calgary-based National Energy Board employee, Sheila Leggett; another Calgary-based NEB employee who worked as a lawyer for an energy company, Kenneth Bateman; and a “temporary” NEB employee, Hans Mathews, an Ontario-based mining geologist. As presenters, including MP Nathan Cullen, found out when they attempted to express their concerns to the Joint Review Panel in Prince Rupert, the process excludes any real criticisms of the proposed pipelines and tanker traffic. Frustrated participants, continually challenged by Enbridge’s lawyer and shut down by the panel are meeting to establish a process that is more respectful of citizens’ rights to express their opinions. Andrew Williams, Terrace, BC
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Stop the college cuts Dear Sir: In reference to the March 21 issue of The Terrace Standard and the spread provided for news regarding job plans, urges from the provincial government to “go north” for work
and the initiative of Northwest Community College in promoting trades training at its facilities. I couldn’t help but notice the sad irony when finding, on the following page, a letter regarding the cuts by
the college of vital programs. Please consider that one particular department essential to further training in the trades has lost half of its faculty to these cuts. This department en-
ables many in our community to retrain and achieve a high school diploma. The department thus provides the opportunity for learning a trade and hence, a chance at a good livelihood.
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This department must not be axed to pieces. I believe one must have basic math skills to decipher technical drawings, isn’t it so? Louise Chaput, Terrace, B.C
Doggie do-do gets thumbs down Dear Sir: As an avid walker who enjoys very much walking at Ferry Island, I have been very frustrated this winter and early spring with
the amount of dog poop that I have to look at and attempt not to walk into while there. It has taken the enjoyment out of walking there for me.
There are signs everywhere to pick up after your dogs, but it doesn’t seem that many people do. I also do not enjoy having a dog come run-
ning up to me, not on a leash, with the owner nowhere in sight. Ferry Island does not just belong to you dog owners and your dogs. It is there for every-
one. Could you please be more considerate of the rest of us who want to enjoy being there, too? Barbara Shannon, Terrace, BC
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(NC)—We don’t usually associate cavities or gum disease with infants but in fact, oral diseases begin very early. For example, early childhood caries (cavities) is a form of severe tooth decay in the primary (baby) teeth of children from birth to age 3, and it affects more than 10 per cent of preschool-aged children in Canada. Baby’s first teeth are crucial to healthy adult teeth, and early childhood cavities can lead to much bigger oral health issues later in life. Reduce the risk and follow these simple care tips with your little one: t Be a good role model. Keep your own teeth and gums healthy. t Wipe baby’s mouth and gums with a clean, wet cloth or piece of gauze after feeding. t Gently clean newly erupted teeth with a small, soft toothbrush.
t Use only pacifiers with an orthodontic design, and don’t dip it in sugary substances. t Avoid transfer of your saliva onto items used by baby, including bottles, cups, pacifiers. Bacteria spreads. t Rinse baby’s mouth with clear water immediately after any liquid medication is given. t Check for early warning signs by lifting up baby’s top lip. White, chalky teeth or brown or black stained teeth indicate a problem. Contact your dental professional immediately. t Gradually introduce fresh fruits and vegetables to the diet. These foods, which require chewing, stimulate saliva flow and help to neutralize acids.
t Avoid fruit punches and other sweetened drinks in baby bottles, especially before bed.
t Begin regular dental visits by age one.
t Reduce the frequency of nighttime feedings.
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toothbrush and should watch others as they brush. Let them practice brushing, but continue brushing their teeth for them. Begin flossing when most of the baby teeth are in. 2-5 Years: Teach young children to use no more than a pea-size amount of toothpaste and make sure they do not eat it. Continue to brush and floss their teeth for them. Avoid sugary sweet treats.
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Council rejects tax freeze pitch By Lauren Benn CITY COUNCIL has turned down a Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce request to freeze tax rates at 2011 levels and to form a committee to look at how property taxes are calculated in the first place. Instead, tax rates will continue to fluctuate to reflect rising and falling property values, generating stable and predictable payments for taxpayers plus marginal increases if needed for the city’s budget. And how taxes are calculated will continue to remain a decision for council. The decision to keep the tax structure as it is now came after a 5-1 vote at council’s March 26 meeting. Should city council have approved the chamber’s request to freeze tax rates, taxes paid by the business sector would have decreased while residential would have increased. Generally speaking, council is looking for a 2.5 per cent tax hike affecting all property classifications this year. Councillor Brian Downie was the only one who wanted to look further at the issue. “Setting tax rates is one of the most critical decisions we make in a year,” said Downie, pointing out that both the business and resi-
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dential sectors in Terrace share the majority of what’s paid. Downie suggested putting off any decision until council could look at options for different ways to go about distributing the tax load. But other councillors didn’t agree. “I’m comfortable with proceeding,” said councillor Bruce Bidgood. Councillors Lynne Christiansen, Marylin Davies and James Cordeiro agreed. In a recommendation to council, city finance director Ron Bowles noted that “it is the responsibility of council to establish tax rates that are in the public interest, not of specific stakeholder groups.” On that note, Downie agreed with other members of council. He said there was no value in a task force to examine rates because he doesn’t see residen-
tial or business “coming to a meeting of the minds” about who should pay more and who less. “It doesn’t require a task force, it does require communications,” said Downie. He and others agreed that community outreach should be a priority in the future and several shared ideas about how to ramp up public engagement. “We can improve our communication about when we’re meeting and what we’re meeting (about),” said mayor Dave Pernarowski, adding this could increase the number of attendees to city meetings who have an interest in potential decisions. Bidgood pointed out
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that the residential sector doesn’t have a designated group to lobby in its interests when it comes to tax policy like the business sector has with the chamber, and that council should ensure it reaches out to residents to create a balance in opinion. In a response to council’s decision, the chamber wrote an open letter to the city March 30. “The chamber believes a thoughtful and strategic tax plan is required for Terrace to maintain and grow a healthy and vibrant business community,” said the letter, written by 1st vice president Gordon Stamp-Vincent. “Our concern is that an innovative approach may be countered by tax rates for retail and commercial businesses that are already the 4th and 5th highest in the province. “Currently, a business (or retail) zoned property would pay 4 times and a commercially zoned property 8 times as much as a resident, for the same assessed value.” “When we look externally, to our neighbour, Thornhill, the contrast is stark,” said the
VANDERHOOF AND DISTRICTS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
Notice of the 67th Annual General Meeting Monday, April 23, 2012 Time: 7:00PM, Supper: 5:45 PM Location: Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Center To Consider: ➤ Review 2011 financial statement. Sales increased 39.3% to $192.3 million and net savings increased $7.2 million to $14.6 million or 7.7% of sales. ➤ Directors recommendation of a patronage allocation of $8.7 million or 4.7% of 2011 purchases. ➤ Election of 3 Directors ➤ Guest speaker FCL Director Judy Clavier ➤ Co-op Gift Certificates, Hampers and Door Prizes valued at $500 Complimentary tickets for supper must be picked up prior to April 20th at the Co-op General Office. Sorry, no children please
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letter, adding some tax bills in Terrace are more than double what they are there for the same
property value, making Terrace less competitive to its neighbour. After months of
preparation, council is coming close to setting its budget for this calendar year.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETINGS Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 is holding a series of public consultation meetings to share and discuss the following 2012-2013 Standard and Adjusted School Calendar options: t Standard Calendar with a one-week Spring Break and six (6) Non-Instructional Days t Adjusted Calendar with a two-week Spring Break and six (6) Non-Instructional Days Details regarding the proposed 2012-2013 School Calendar Options, including an analysis of school districts throughout the province with a one or two-week Spring Break and a timeline for implementation, are available on the school district web site at www.cmsd.bc.ca. Public consultation meetings will take place as follows: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mount Elizabeth Secondary School Cafeteria, Kitimat Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Board of Education Office, 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace Thursday, April 5, 2012 – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hazelton Secondary School Library, Hazelton All members of the public are invited to attend the public meetings to express their opinion about these proposed calendar options. Comments can be emailed to carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca, faxed to (250) 635-4287, dropped off or mailed to: Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 A summary of all responses and feedback received will be provided to the Board of Education for Coast Mountains School District 82 with the 2012-2013 School Calendar to be selected for approval and adoption at the Regular (Public) Meeting of the Board to be held on April 18, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office. For further information, please contact Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant at the Board of Education Office (250) 638-4401 or 1-855-635-4931, Ext. 4401. 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 Fax (250) 635-4287 . www.cmsd.bc.ca
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Regional district needs to act now “This year with the heavy snow load we’ve got and the damage done last summer to the riverbank, there’s no question we are going to flood,” Wold predicts this year. “I thought for sure we were going to have a flood last fall and we did have water over the bank and into the field,” he said, adding it wasn’t that serious. However, he did pay for rip rap at a cost of $30,000 out of his own pocket and put it along the side of the riverbank where he feared his land was going to be flooded last September. It didn’t flood his land but did wipe out about 800 feet of his neighbour’s land, leaving him with no riverbank to protect his property, said Wold. Wold has sandbagged the land along the fence between his place and his neighbour’s. He said the regional district did come in about 2008 to put in rip rap and did ask for his opinion as to where it should be placed. But despite Wold’s advice, he says the regional district put rip rap in the bush behind a couple of his neighbours’ land, where it wouldn’t do any good to stop flooding, said Wold. “The excuse they’ve used for years is I should know better than to build in a floodplain,” he said. “One-third of the world lives in the floodplain, whereas here we’re in a valley and with very little rock, we could prevent this from happening. “I don’t think I’m being unreasonable. Everyone else gets rock and rip rap, everybody but us,” Wold added of the situation. Wold has a one-metre ruler marking on a stump along the riverbank that was drowned in water in the 2007 flood. And he believes the snow load that year wasn’t as heavy as this year. Enough water could come over the
riverbank to wash the roads away so the residents can’t get back to their own houses, he said. “I’m safe, I’m high and dry and I guess I could sit here and mind my own business and not say anything. I feel sorry for my neighbours. There’s no doubt, everybody agrees, we’re going to flood, It’s not just my viewpoint but everyone’s,” Wold said, adding some of his neighbours have been living there for 40 or 50 years. All they need is some rip rap, Wold believes. “I know a rip rap barrier will contain the river in the riverbed and keep it from coming into the valley. It doesn’t have to be waterproof. We’re used to a little water,” said Wold. Wold does say that likely the population of Dutch Valley, being smaller than other areas in the regional district, has something to do with the regional district board’s reluctance to provide flood protection here whereas Old Remo received money for flooding despite having work done already to hold off flooding. “Remo has had rip rap put in there years ago. It’s partly protected. I don’t know of the situation there now, why they need more,” he said. Wold has invited the regional district board to come see his place. The two regional district directors for the rural areas surrounding Terrace, Doug McLeod and Ted Ramsey, did come and tour the area, said Wold. Andrew Webber, managing planning and economic development for the regional district, came to see it a few years ago and another regional district official, Roger Tooms, has also visited. They’re all invited to come take a look but Wold hasn’t heard back from anyone.
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A little Bollywood brightens city Contributed by Lilian Bramley TERRACE MIGHT be a small community, yet its heart is large and powerful, as evident by the joyous faces and beaming smiles of the participants who attended the 27th annual Terrace and District Multicultural Potluck Dinner. This year’s event created very fond memories for the planning committee, volunteers, entertainers and attendees. The Terrace and District Multicultural Association (TDMA), paired with the Cultural Advisory Committee of Skeena Diversity, created a symphony of colour, pairing it with the exotic smells of south east Asian culture as the ever-growing, passionate Bollywood film industry inspired this year’s theme. As always, the event had great food, and the community really came together in a powerful effort to showcase various cultural entertainment. The colourful and pow-
erful Men’s Bhangra Club performed a medley of bhangra rhythms and their passion certainly entertained everyone. The Philippine community played powerful drumming beats, pairing them with graceful folkloric dances. For the first time, the Panamanian community showcased its music, featuring Rosaura Diaz, who performed beautiful Panamanian numbers that brought that zest of Latin rhythm and the big finale came from the Bollywood number that got people up and dancing enthusiastically. Participants greatly praised the event and the planning committee thanks everyone for making this year’s dinner another great community success. The passion keeps growing for multicultural events in the community and the TDMA is honoured to host and create new venues of cultural diversity and expression that so many look forward to participating in every year. Thank you Terrace.
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■ Daffodil Dave LUCY BROWN pins mayor Dave Pernarowski at the kickoff of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil campaign at city hall March 28. Daffodil bunches were delivered to everyone in town who ordered them March 29.
MEMBERS OF the Terrace Water Rescue Team joined the Terrace Scouts in an Ice Safety Training exercise March 17. The Scouts learned what to do if they fall through ice, self-rescue techniques and how to package and care for a person who has fallen through ice. As the temperature rises and the seasons change, knowing the dangers of ice and how to respond if someone falls through it become more important. It is important for people to know what to look for when walking, skating or snowmobiling on or near ice and what to do during and after an accident and rescue. Ice is constantly changing in response to weather and water conditions. That’s why ice is never 100 per cent safe, even when you’ve tested its thickness. The Lifesaving Society recommends a minimum ice thickness of 10 cm (4 inches) for a single person to walk, ice fish, or cross-country ski on it. Remember, though, that this recommendation is for new, clear ice under ideal conditions. Spring ice is rotten ice; it is beginning to break down and becoming weak, even though it still retains much of its original thickness. Spring ice is unpredictable because of warming weather patterns; the best advice is to stay off it. The Alberta Lifesaving Society advises that spring ice can collapse suddenly without warning. Even thick ice may be weak, if it has frozen and thawed repeatedly or if it contains layers of snow
or water. Snow on top of ice acts like an insulating blanket – ice under the snow will be thinner and weaker. New snowfalls can also insulate, warm up and melt existing ice. Each winter in Canada someone dies in an icerelated incident, and countless others fall through the ice and have a close brush with death. Consider the following factors: • rotting ice begins to look grey and splotchy; • beware: ice can erode from the bottom up with no obvious warning signs on top; • melting upstream can create runoff that weakens river ice; • ice near shore will melt more quickly; • saline (salt) water runoff from roads and melting snow dumps can create “hot spots” that weaken ice; • tree stumps, rocks and docks absorb heat from the sun, causing ice around them to melt. For an ice rescue: first call 911. Be careful as you can fall through the ice too. Anyone on or near weak ice should slowly lie down. Use a long reaching assist, i.e. rope, stick or ladder. Tell the person to kick and slowly ease out of the water. Have that person crawl away or roll away from the broken ice. Make sure you are both far enough away from the hole before standing up. Help the person into dry clothes and treat for hypothermia.
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Dancers excel at festival in PG SPRING BREAK was a week of success for two local dance studios as they braved the stage at the Prince George Dance Festival. Thirteen dancers from Sophia’s Dance Studio, ages nine to 17, attended the festival performing solos, trios, and group dances. Studio instructor, Molly McNulty, made the decision to attend the competition – a first for both studio and dancers. It was an amazing opportunity, not only to perform, but to observe some amazing talent from around the province, said McNulty. “Each and every one of them did an amazing job, I’m very proud,” she said. “There are always nerves before a performance, so to be able to take that step out from behind the curtains and dance, especially on a stage you’re seeing for the very first time, is an amazing accomplishment in itself.” McNulty felt that the festival would be a great chance for the dancers to practise their moves before the upcoming Pacific Northwest Music Festival. Prince George festival adjudicators also provide invaluable feedback on technique and performance, which they can use before dancing here.
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FIVE DANCERS from the senior class of Sophia’s Dance Studio, along with studio graduate and dance teacher Caitlyn Seeley, showed their talent by learning a lyrical number, “Concrete Wall,” in less than two weeks. From left are Rachelle Gray, Jaclyn Oleksewich, Amanda Eves, Seeley, Brenna Metzmeier and Jordan Bowker. The trio of Haley Dhaliwal, Renya Brouwer and Kaylee Barron placed third with their dance entitled, “Cuban Pete.” Brenna Metzmeier took home first place in her classical ballet solo entitled, “Comptine D’un Autre Ete” and the senior dancers’ jazz group, “Walk,” took home third. Rachelle Gray took third place in her jazz solo entitled, “Sun of a Gun.” “I feel like I need to note that although it is so fantastic for the dances that placed, it is never about winning,” said McNulty. “So I just want to stress that win or lose,
at the end of the day it is always about dancers performing to the best of their abilities – which they all did!” Seventeen of the Art in Motion (AIM) Company dancers brought a variety of pieces to Prince George, including solos, duets and group dances. Artistic director and choreographer, Leah Correia, worked hard in the months leading up to the competition, preparing the dancers with intensive training and rehearsals, providing beautiful choreography, and encouraging team excellence, said Tracey Hart of AIM. Two pieces
were picked for choreography award to dance at the gala: Senior Modern, Dirty Orchestra, and Intermediate Lyrical, A Fight Within – a great honour and both did well at competition, she added. First place Large group Modern/Contemporary 14 and under went to Dirty Orchestra. First place Small Lyrical Group 12 and under was won by A Fight Within, which took home the trophy. First place Small Lyrical Group 10 and under went to Living Proof. First place Large Group Lyrical 14 and under went to Nobody
Said It Was Easy. First place Small Modern/Contemporary 12 and under went to Bball Fun. First place Lyrical Solo 10 years, and first place for Demi Character 10-years-old went to Jannae Christensen. First place Modern/ Contemporary solo went to Theresa Moolman, who won the trophy. First place Modern Contemporary Solo 14-years-old went to Holly Watson. First place Jazz solo 18-years-old trophy and overall Jazz Style and Presentation trophy and scholarship went to Emily Hart.
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Clubs & pubs THORNHILL PUB: Free pool Wed. and Sun., karaoke night Thurs. Karen Ljungh provides musical entertainment every Fri. and Sat. night 8:30 p.m. Shuttle service if you need a ride. LEGION BRANCH 13: Meat draws every Sat. afternoon. GEORGE’S PUB: Free poker Sun. 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Wed. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Live weekend entertainment. April 6, 7 Accelerators; April 13, 14 Triple Bypass (Prince Rupert); April 20, 21 AWOL (Prince Rupert). Tickets on sale before and at the door. Shuttle service if you need a ride. MT. LAYTON LOUNGE: Open daily noon to 11 p.m. Free pool, darts and shuffleboard. BEASLEYS: Karaoke with Mike Nagel Fridays 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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art room (#143). It is free so come engage in art and meet others. All levels of artists welcome – please bring your own art supplies. On April 9 (Easter Monday), there is no Art Club session. Phone to see if there is a work-on-your-own session at the art gallery. April 16 is a primary colour blending in watercolour workshop. For more details, call Maureen 635-7622 or Joan 638-0032. ■ THE TERRACE ART Gallery presents an exhibition of two new artists and their vibrant two-dimensional artwork in April. “On the Edge of Nature’s Whim,” is artwork by Maryanne Wettlaufer in the upper gallery and “Coastline” is paintings by Marie-Christine Claveau in the lower gallery. Opening reception is 7 p.m. April 6. Artists will be in attendance. Shows run until April 28. Free admission.
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■ THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Music Festival goes from April 12 - 28. Dates are April 12 setup; April 12, 14, 15 band; April 16, 17 Orff; April 18, 19, 20 Classroom Music; April 19, 20, 21 Music Theatre; April 21 Choral; April 22-27 Dance. April 27 is the Scholarship Evening. April 28 is Gala Night. Please see the program for details.
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■ MEET AUTHOR TANIA Millen at the launch of her new book “Rockin’ Whitewater: A Guide to Paddling in Northwestern British Columbia” April 12 at Kitchies Bakery and Eatery. Doors open at 7 p.m. Author slide show at 7:20 p.m. Books for sale. Free beverages, snacks. Drinks and desserts available. Door prize.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS APRIL 5 TO MAY 10 – Chronic Pain SelfManagement Program (CPSMP) takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Healthy Terrace Program (4634 Park Ave.). The CPSMP is for people experiencing any type of chronic pain and those that provide support for someone living with chronic pain. Workshops meet once a week on Thursdays for 2.5 hours for six weeks and are facilitated by two local trained leaders – one or both are living with chronic pain and/or other chronic health conditions. Workshop size is 10 to 16 participants. It’s free but you must pre-register. For more, call 6355533, email selfmgmt@uvic.ca or go to www. selfmanagementbc.ca. APRIL 6 – A community Good Friday service will be held at the Terrace Evangelical Free Church at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come and remember Christ’s death together. APRIL 7 – Happy Gang Centre hosts a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come one, come all, good eats, good laughs. APRIL 7 - The Rock Christian Community celebrates 25 years in Terrace with a free barbecue at George Little Park from noon until 1:30 pm. All are welcome to attend this community event. APRIL 7 – The second annual Easter Egg Hunt springs into action at Heritage Park Museum. At 2 p.m., there will be a five-and-under hunt, and an all-ages hunt will begin at 2:30 p.m. Egg dyeing, face painting, refreshments, and more eggs. Please bring your own basket. Admission is by donation. APRIL 8 – Free Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt at Zion Baptist Church (beside All West Glass). Breakfast from 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Egg hunt for kids with more than 1,000 eggs! Easter egg decorating and prizes for kids. As well, please feel free to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with us during our Celebration Service at 10:15 a.m. Bring your family and friends – we want to serve you! APRIL 10 – the next monthly meeting of the Pacific Northwest Music Festival is at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Academy of Music, in the basement of Knox United Church. The committee is preparing for the 47th annual music festival April 12 to 28. If you would like to volunteer to help out, please come to the meeting or call Fiona at 635-9089. APRIL 11 – Terrace Toastmasters meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Graydon Security Building on Keith Ave. Please come out for a fun evening of learning communication skills, featuring “Word of the day”, inspiration, jokes, table topics and
special speeches. Everyone has a chance to speak and be evaluated. Meetings are usually up to two hours long. Have fun and develop new skills at the same time. We always welcome new members. For more details, please call Randy 635-2151 or Rolf 635-6911. APRIL 13, 14 – The Skeena Diversity free second annual Health Fair for all ages starts Friday at 6 p.m. Come enjoy two days of health-related and informative activities to promote health and healthcare resources for the community, connecting primarily with newcomers to Canada by removing barriers to health care. For more details, call Jolene at 635-0314, email healthfair@skeenadiversity. com or see skeenadiversity.com. APRIL 13 TO 22 – The Terrace Public Library is holding a fundraising book sale starting at 5 p.m. the first day. Please drop by and support your library. Great books! Great prices! All proceeds are used to support library programs and services. APRIL 23, 27, 30 – Kindergarten immunizations for children starting kindergarten this year are due and will be offered on these days at the Terrace Health Unit. Children in kindergarten or Grade 1 who missed this immunization are also welcome. To make an appointment, call 6314200. APRIL 28 – Garage sale takes place starting at 9 a.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. Donations and baked goods gladly accepted. Hot dogs and drinks for sale as well.
PSAs STARTING APRIL 5, is Moms and Tots, a free group for new moms and their babies at the Women’s Centre from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and continuing on Thursdays. Moms and Tots is a place you can come to get out of the house, relax and exchange information with other moms. Moms will be encouraged to bring questions, tips and/or information based on a weekly theme. The group is an inclusive, nonjudgmental community where all moms can come together to support, learn and socialize. For more details, call 638-0228. YOU’LL BE THERE: if you have a gown to donate for girls who can’t afford one so they can go to prom with their friends, it can be dropped off at M&M Meats. Girls who receive a gown will be able to keep it. Donating their time and facilities for free to help out are Paula at Hairbusters, who will do the girls’ hair, Dee Dee at Terrace Beauty Nail Salon will do their nails and makeup, Marisa at Marisa’s Dress Making will do alterations and John of Spotless Cleaners will dry clean the dresses.
TERRACE CHURCHES’ FOOD Bank will distribute food from the basement of Dairy Queen at 4643 Park Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 16 for surnames A to H; Tuesday April 17 for surnames I to R: Wednesday, April 18 for surnames S to Z; and Thursday, April 19 for anyone missed. The above order will be enforced, so please come on the right day and bring identification for yourself and your dependents. THE SALVATION ARMY holds Toonie Wednesdays every first and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s clothing $2 or less is half price. EVERY FIRST AND third Wednesday of the month, there will be a meeting at the Kwinitsa building for anyone interested in volunteering for My Mountain Co-op. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF Terrace meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Back Eddy Pub. Anyone looking to start or has a new business, looking for work, to hire employees, gain clients or collaborate on a project, newly relocated here, wanting to meet people with unique skills, trades or professions living and working in the Terrace area. HAPPY GANG CENTRE hosts a pancake breakfast the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come one, come all, good eats, good laughs. COFFEE CLUB: TERRACE Freemasonry (Kitselas Lodge No. 123) invites all men of good character, strict morals to attend our Coffee Club from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month at the Masonic Lodge, 4915 Lazelle Ave. You are welcome to bring your family. For further information, phone: Darcy 635-3580 or Richard 638-0852. NORTHERN BRAIN INJURY Support Group meets at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month in the boardroom at the Terrace and District Community Services Society (3219 Eby St.). For more details, call Deb 1-866-979-4673. THE TERRACE ART Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the gallery. Call 638-8884 for details. THE TERRACE PARKINSON’S support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Persons with Parkinsons, family, friends and support people are welcome. For more information, call Therese at 250-638-1869. THE TERRACE MULTIPLE Sclerosis Support Group meets every second Wednesday of the month. To find out the location of the next meeting, call Doug 635-4809 or Val 635-3415.
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Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Aleda Brynn Spearing Date & Time of Birth: March 21, 2012 at 4:41 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Rauchene & Justin Spearing “New sister for Helena & Benny”
Baby’s Name: Aubree Sarora Cerryle Good-Ryan Date & Time of Birth: March 18, 2012 at 1:40 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Melissa-Anne Good & Tyler Ryan
Baby’s Name: Claire Elizabeth Schroeder Date & Time of Birth: March 15, 2012 at 3:45 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.5 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Rachel & Jesse Schroeder
Baby’s Name: Kaleb Richard Morgan Date & Time of Birth: Feb 28, 2012 at 8:17 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Christina Boomer & Wade Morgan
Baby’s Name: Hayden Egers Date & Time of Birth: Mar. 19, 2012 at 10:10 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Brooke & Stu Egers “New brother for Declan & Jake”
Baby’s Name: London Harper Grace Stewart Date & Time of Birth: Mar. 12, 2012 at 6:28 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 5 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Annie Stewart
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Call For Contractor: SPECIAL EVENTS CONTRACTOR Contract value: $5000.00 - $10,000.00 Duration: April 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 The Kermode Friendship Society offers culturally sensitive, quality programs and services to the Aboriginal community members and community-at-large in the Terrace and surrounding areas. Contractor Responsibilities Kermode Friendship Society is seeking an Independent Contractor to: Plan, Coordinate, Promote and Finalize Major Community Events in which Kermode is Lead Host: t National Aboriginal Day (George Little Park) June 23, 2012 t International FASD Day(George Little Park) September 9, 2012 t National Addictions Awareness Week November 18-24 2012 t Annual Community Christmas Dinner December 10, 2012 Mandatory Duties/Requirements t Experience in Events Planning t Oversee the coordination of a variety of events including assisting in the sourcing venues and contracts for all events, obtain quotes and conduct site visits. t Administer event budget and ensure it is maximized for the events. t Organize and manage Kermode’s Events department, both in the run-up, on-site and postevent. t Liaise with event contractors, including exhibition builders, caterers, invite and liaise with speakers, exhibitors and delegates. t Maintain detailed and accurate event ďŹ les, e.g. exhibitor databases, recording contact and ďŹ nancial information. t Co-ordinate delivery of Kermode’s materials to events, internal and external. t EfďŹ cient, consistent team player with excellent attention to detail; t Proven marketing and promotional skills. t Innovative Problem solving skills. t Excellent Time management skills; an out-going, people-oriented personality. t Fundraising experience an asset. REPORTING/AUTHORING RELATIONSHIP t Reports Directly to The Executive Director t Include detailed project reports with invoicing Closing Date: April 6th, 2012 4:30pm Please Hand Deliver 2 copies of Resume & Letter of Interest in a Sealed Envelope to: Human Resources – Special Events Contractor 2nd oor 4643 Park Avenue Fax: 250 635 6748 No phone calls please
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M’akola Group of Societies Is currently seeking a
Tenant Relations Liaison. This person is responsible for the daily operation of all tenancies of Muks-Kum-Ol Housing Society in Terrace, BC.
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Pets
Heavy Duty Machinery
Puppies for Sale:Born March 2nd; 5 females, 1 male. Ready to go April 27th. 1/2 toy poodle cross. Can meet in Smithers or Terrace if necessary. For pics email :sugar_pie@live.ca or call 250-849-5351 for more info. $150 ea.
See www.makola.bc.ca for full job posting.
A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs�20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Deadline: April 11, 2012 4:30pm
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LINE COOK Experienced cook with the ability to work in any station as required. Trade qualification as asset. B.C. Food Safe required. Must be creative and passionate about culinary arts. Must be a good team member.
PART TIME SERVER
-Six months experience -Serving It Right Certificate required
FULL TIME DESK CLERK
-Receptionist and clerical skills necessary
HOUSEKEEPER
-Laundry and housekeeping duties -Previous experience necessary Fax resume to: 250-635-6381 Email: jobatbcinn@telus.net Or: 4702 Lakelse Avenue Terrace, B.C. V8G 1R6
AUCTION #1 - MAY 26, 2012 @ TOPLEY’S GARAGE This sale will include a good selection of antiques, a very large selection of tools, vehicles and equipment. To consign to the sale early in order for us to get your merchandise advertised, call Mike’s Auction Limited as soon as possible. AUCTION #2 - JUNE 2, 2012 @ FORT ST. JAMES This a auction will be a very large tool and equipment sale - approximately 2,000 lots. If you would like to consign large equipment or vehicles, please contact Mike’s Auction Limited. Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already extremely large sale.
MIKES AUCTION LTD. (250) 694-3497 or Cell: (250) 692-6107 or Egon (250) 694-3319 Cell: (250) 570-2055 Email: mike@mikesauction.net As soon as possible Watch future papers for complete listings. HUGE RANCH & Farm Equipment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone: BC Livestock (250)573-3939
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. DIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless leg Syndrome and leg cramps gone. Sleep soundly, safe with medication, Proven results. 1-800-7658660. www.allcalm.com For Sale:Entertainment center $100.00 or OBO, 20� T.V. $75.00 or OBO, 2 end Tables $30ea or OBO shoe storage cabinet $75 or OBO, phone 250-635-5503 **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
PACKING BOXES FOR SALE
10/$5
AT THE TERRACE STANDARD 3210 CLINTON STREET TERRACE, BC PHONE 250-638-7283
Help Wanted
Assistant Emergency/Fire Services Coordinator The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and demonstrated leader to join the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine as Assistant Emergency/Fire Services Coordinator.
Pets & Livestock
Help Wanted
TERRACE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 165 Terrace BC V8G 4A6
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Terrace Youth Soccer Association is accepting applications for a unique summer employment position, which is scheduled to commence mid May, and expected to end in late August, of this year. This position requires a person who is both, experienced and knowledgeable in the game of soccer, as well as, flexible and child-oriented. This unique, self-directed individual will be able to work as an active team member within the T.Y.S.A. Board, and also be able to work with little or no supervision. A valid drivers licence and access to your own vehicle is a must. ***Preference will be given to any former T.Y.S.A. Player *** The Terrace Youth Soccer Association will provide the successful applicant up to 40 hours a week, at a rate of pay starting at $14 an hour. Hours of work to include some evening and weekend work. General duties are as follows (duties are subject to change based on need throughout the season) Field Maintenance r $ISJTUZ 1BSL and Bailey Fields r &OTVSJOH Ă FMET BSF BQQSPYJNBUFMZ NBSLFE BOE LFQU clean of debris at all times throughout the season Christy Park Clubhouse Maintenance r 3FTQPOTJCMF GPS HFOFSBM NBJOUFOBODF PG DMVCIPVTF r 8JMM XPSL DPMMBCPSBUJWFMZ XJUI 5:4" &YFDVUJWF UP FOsure canteen is stocked and staffed r Clean washrooms TYSA Clinic Assistant r "TTJTU JO BMM TPDDFS DMJOJDT UIBU BSF IFME UISPVHIPVU the summer, in any capacity necessary at that time, including setup/clean up. Other Duties r 3FGFSFF 4DIFEVMF 3FGFSFF 1BZSPMM 0GĂ DF %VUJFT Please submit a resume with cover letter to: T.Y.S.A. Hiring Committee P.O. Box 165, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4A6 Or email: info@tysa.ca CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2012 (Applications must be postmarked by this date) T.Y.S.A. Thanks all interested applicants, however, only those short listed will be contacted.
First Canada has an opening in Terrace, for a casual, on call, bus driver (school and transit). The successful applicant will hold a Class 2 licence with Air, or higher, and will have previous professional driving experience. A clean Driver’s Abstract is required. Please mail, email, or fax Resume and Driver’s Abstract to Mr. Philip Malnis: First Canada ULC. 780 Lahakas Blvd. Kitimat BC V8C 1T9 Fax. # 250-632-2154 email: Phil.Malnis@ďŹ rstgroup.com
Sales
Sales
The Terrace Totem Ford Group of Copanies are currently seeking full time
SALES CONSULTANTS TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAMS
. Experience an asset but not necessary . Professional Appearance and Attitude . Self-conÂżdent, Energetic and Motivated . Exceptional at communicating with people of all ages . Computer conversant, with exceptional phone skills . Long term Âżnancal goals . Team Orientated We offer: . Full beneÂżts and compensation package the successful applicant . for On-going in-house sales training Apply in person to:
Shane Dejong Sales Manager 4631 Keith Avenue Terrace (No phone calls please)
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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT
Moving must sell Lesage spinet Piano medium colored wood $1000 (250) 638-7713
1038 sq ft Woodgreen condo. Easy walk to downtown. 2 bed, 2 bath with master and ensuite on the upper floor and
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balcony view of beautiful Terrace
A20 www.terracestandard.com
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4324 BIRCH AVE.
www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
Misc. Wanted
Custom built 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home, sunken k lliving room, large center island in kitchen, Hot tub on the deck and pool table in the games room. The fence,decks and outside of the home all refinished in 2011. The 4 BAY garage gives all the parking or storage you need. This is a must see home at an excellent Price of
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LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.
Mountain. Asking $133,500. Call 250-641-1106.
Duplex/4 Plex 1/2 Duplex close to school & downtown, N/S, N/P, minimum 1 year, committment $1200/mo + util, D&D, refs req (250) 6388066 Terrace
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Terrace Standard
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NICE home for sale 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large kitchen with oak cabinets and large pantry, laundry-room. Garage with extra storage area, fenced back yard. All updated appliances included. New gas fireplace, roof, updated wiring. This is a clean move-ready energy efficient home. $149,000. Email: tehague@telus.net for pics. Serious inquiries please.
Very nice family home, lots of upgrades + features, excellent location. Asking $226.000 to view ph: 250-635-6091
Promoting Quality of Life in Terrace
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CALL DAVE TODAY TO VIEW THIS UNIQUE HOME ON THE BENCH
Call...
SUZANNE GLEASON
Terrace Office 250-638-1400
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DAVE MATERI 250-615-7225
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COAST MOUNTAINS Terrace, B.C - A Place to Call Home
3037 Goodwin
2608 Kalum Street MLS 3 bedroom, 1 bath character home with upper loft and full, partially finished basement.
$585,000 MLS
$189,900 MLS
250-615-2155
RE/MAX COAST MOUNTAINS
3515 Kalum Street 142,000 MLS
www.rickmcdaniel.ca
3 bedroom, 1 bath mobile with very large addition all nestled on a 2.01 acre property. Recent electrical inspection,lots of garden areas, green house and more!
daniel.ca www.rickmcdaniel.ca www.rickmcdaniel.ca
3168 Attree Road 159,000 MLS
RICK GETS RESULTS! W NE
2478 Kroyer
3595 Alder
Three lots with a natural spring and beautiful forest a short walk from Lakelse Lake. Five bedrooms and plenty of living space. One of a kind.
From the large deck off the dinning room enjoy the fully fenced back yard bordering green space on upper Thornhill bench. Three bedrooms and two baths on the main floor. Currently a licensed Day care.
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4818 Straume Ave 269,800 MLS Owners pride shows in this 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with office, two living areas both with N/G fireplaces. Many updates including roof, windows, soffits, flooring bathrooms and more! Single garage and detached wired and heated shop/shed.
2830 Roseland Ave 339,000 MLS 5 bedroom, 3 bath split entry home situated on a 1.796 acre property with great mountain views, set up for horses and lots of room for outbuildings. Great property with tons of value!!!
Helping you ... move up, move on and move around TERRACE REAL ESTATE COMPANY
SHANNON McALLISTER ph: 250-635-9184 cell: 250-615-8993 www.terracerealestatecompany.com shannon@terracerealestatecompany.com
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$224,900 MLS
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4629 Soucie
$239,900 MLS
Everything you need in the heart of the horseshoe. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a beautiful back yard. W NE
375 Kalum Lake Dr.
$259,900 MLS
4 bedroom or 3 bedroom with a 1 bedroom suite City water, newer shingles, oak kitchen, mud room, sun deck, big back yard. Sits back from road on large lot for a private feel.
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Four bedrooms home with plenty of living space, open kitchen dinning area. Legal suite in basement plus in-law suite, plenty of help with the mortgage here!
Rick McDaniel PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
250-638-1400 250-615-1558
rickmcdaniel@remax.net
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2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher on fenced lot, close to town. Newer roof, some windows and paint. Great investment or starter.
Call Rick NOW for all your real estate needs!
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No stairs in this gem of a Impressive custom built log rancher offering 3 bedrooms, home situated on a pastoral formal living and family rooms setting of 147 Acres. and great neighborhood.
Commercial Properties for Lease Offices, warehouses, and retail spaces.
4635 Lakelse Ave - 2900 sq ft Prime location store front in the Safeway Mall near TD Bank 4 - 5002 Pohle Ave - 950 sq ft Downtown workshop, light industrial bay or warehouse. 101-4816 Hwy 16W - 2660 sq ft One of the most visible and desirable retail locations in Terrace 4613 Park Ave - 1900 sq ft Ready for your professional office. Hatha Callis: hatha@pvlgroup.com 635-7459 Darcy McKeown: darcy@pvlgroup.com 615-6835 www.pvlgroup.com
LAURIE’S LISTINGS One Of A Kind Lakefront Property
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Beautifully landscaped, well maintained, 3 bdr 3 bath rancher on 1/2 acre in quiet cul-de-sac. Oak cabinets, hard wood floor, carpet & tile; central vac, central AC, NG fireplace, security system, private back deck & garden area. Serious inquiries
250-635-4359 or 250-631-2675
Other Areas NOVA SCOTIA Rural water front lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. 1-902-5222343 www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Private 11.6 acres with 250’ sandy beach, beautiful 2 bedroom home with loft, ceiling to floor windows and large deck allow for a wonderful view and year round enjoyment. Detached garage, 4 bay shop, paved driveway. Lots of room for expansion. Tucked away in a quiet and protected spot with fantastic view of Lakelse lake and surroundings mountains. Selection of lake toys and equipment included
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2 bdrm apt. $700/mo, walking distance to town, secure entry, N/P, N/S (250)638-8102 2 BDRM apt. avail.immediately. Security entrance, N/S, N/P. $700/mo + security dep. 250-635-6824
BEST PLACE TO LIVE Now taking applications for 1,2, & 3 bdrm suites. If you are looking for clean, quiet living in Terrace and have good references, please call: 250-638-0799 Walsh Avenue Apartments
COAST MOUNTAINS
Laurie Forbes
250-638-1400 or 250-615-7782 (cell)
PARK MANOR: 1 & 2 bedrm apt. $640/740 heat & hot water incl. N/S, N/P, two ref’s req’d., (250)641-3034
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COAST MOUNTAINS
250.638.1400 KEITH AVE - FOR LEASE t 9500 sq. ft shop t 4 drive through bays t office space available t lots of parking
LAKELSE LAKE - $349,900
t 4.7 acres at the Lake t 3 bdrm home & guest cottage t 300’ beach frontage t BUY NOW, BE READY FOR SUMMER
LAKELSE LAKE - $349,900
t 2.36 acres at the lake t lots of privacy t Main floor with loft t 200’ beach frontage
MOUNTAIN VISTA -$314,900
t Charming 3 bdrm home t Cozy family rm w/ fireplace t kitchen has eating bar, lg. pantry t *4 baths, full bsmt
THE RIGHT AGENTS FOR TODAY’S MARKET
COPPERSIDE - $60,000
t cute 2 bdrm mobile t covered deck t roof system over mobile & addition t fenced yard, lightly treed
SOUTHSIDE - $162,900
t Beautiful 3 bdmr starter home t new windows, new flooring t updated kitchen & bath t corner fireplace, tasteful decor
john evans Cell:250.638.7001 johnevans@remax.net sheila love Cell:250.638.6911 sheilalove@remax.net tashiana veld Cell 250.635.0223 tashveld@remax.net
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Terrace Standard Wednesday, April 4, 2012
SPRING
15 lbs lighter with the new 2.6 inch power claw track
IS HERE!
DON’T PAY OR 6.9% $ + 3 YEAR + 500
ProClimb M800 Limited Edition
Phone 250-635-3478 Fax 250-635-5050
CLINTON MANOR - We are taking applications for a Bachelor unit $560 1 bedrm $600 Hot water included. Adult oriented N/S,N/P 2 ref. required 250-615-7543
HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS
• Quiet & Clean • No Pets • Close to Wal-Mart • Laundry Facilities • Close to Schools & Hospital • On Bus Route • Security Entrance • On site Caretaker • Basketball, Volleyball & Racquetball Courts • 24hr Video Surveillance Now Available 2 bedroom furnished apartment
1651 Haisla Blvd. Kitimat, BC 2 bedroom suites security building New: dishwasher, appliances & cabinets. All New: windows, plumbing, electrical, drywall, kitchen & bathroom - sound insulated - electric heat. 1 yr lease Starting at $995 per month N/S, N/P For complete details or to request an application, please call 250.632.7814
Ask for Monica Warner
Call: 250-635-4478
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
CITY OF TERRACE Request for Proposal Water Treatment System The Leisure Services Department is accepting proposals for a water treatment system at the Terrace Sportsplex. Onsite review of existing operation and work speciďŹ cations can be obtained by contacting Floyd Mann at 250.615.3000. Appointments must be arranged in advance. Proposals are to be returned to the Terrace Sportsplex at 3320 Kalum Street before 4pm Friday, April 20, 2012 in a sealed envelope.
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Apartment Furnished FOR RENT 3 Bdr basement suite,stove,bathroom, fridge elec heat,N/S No animals Ref req. $700 pm 4811 Pohle St Terrace .Ph 250-638-0792
Commercial/ Industrial 1800 sq ft for rent in Gobind Mall Ph:250-615-7770 NEWLY renovated ofďŹ ce space for lease with views. Please call 250-635-7677 ext 221 cell 250-615-7583 or email Loralie@timberbaron.ca
Duplex / 4 Plex 4PLEX: taking applications for a clean, quiet, renovated 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Adult oriented, $900 + utilities,no smoking, no pets, two ref’s required. Ph 250-615-7543
Misc for Rent Room For Rent: In a four bedroom house. Share rest of home. Available now, walking distance to town. On bus route. $320.00 p.m. Includes utilities. Working person preferred. (250) 635-3126
Mobile Homes & Pads 3 Bedrm Mobile Home for Rent In Thornhill, F/S, W/D references will be checked, $600 avail. June 615-7010
Homes for Rent 1 bdrm suite. Includes utilities, internet, Star Choice,color TV, laundry service, N/P, N/S, no partying. Avail April 1. References. $775/mo. Call 250-6413533
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2006 Ford Focus SE A PDL, P/T, CD, AC, HHeated Seats, 60,309 kms
2007 F150 Supercrew XLT
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2 bedrm house + 3 bedrm trailor in Thornhill close to schools with shed + garden area, all new appliances + ooring rents are $850 house and $825 for trailor + utilities. Avail. April 1st, phone Rob 250-635-5652 Available April 1st, newly renovated 2 bedrm house to mature person or professional couple. N/S, N/Pets, Ex. Ref Req. $750 + utilities, 250-6388745 AVAILABLE FOR RENT in the Horseshoe area: A single level-two bedroom unit with one full bath, partial in-oor heated tiles in the kitchen, a full sized heated garage, and its own yard. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer are included. $1200/mth utilities extra. Non smoking, no pets. Call 250638-1665. CLEAN WELL maintained 1 bedroom house in quiet Adult Orientated Complex. Separate Laundryroom with Washer and Dryer and large entry Stove, Fridge washer and Dryer, window covering and yard work included. Can be partially furnished Must have excellent references. Suitable for 1 person or a couple No parties, pets or Smokers. $600.00/ month plus Sec. Dep. 250635-7467 for apt to view. FOR RENT 1 bdrm newly renovated suite in the horseshoe. Non smoking, no pets. Ref. required. $650.00 month. Utilities included. Available April 15th. (250)635-9493 or (250) 615-6352 FOR RENT basement suite totally reno’d, horseshoe area, $780/m shared utilities, free cable and internet, 730sq feet 2Bdrm, N/S, N/P, No parties, Ref Req. 250-718-3453 or 778-634-3439
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APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom Units
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$7,995
4631 KEITH AVENUE, TERRACE
1.800.463.1128
One bdrm suite in tri-plex, close to downtown, cable, washer & dryer & utilities included. References required, N/S (250)635-4777
OfďŹ ce/Retail OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE 2200sq.ft. 2nd oor, consisting of 4 private ofďŹ ces, meeting room, reception area, lrg open planning area, lunch room and toilet facilites. Corner of Highway 37 and Substation Ave. Lease negotiable Contact 250-615-9599.
Shared Accommodation LOOKING TO rent remaining basement bedroom to a mature adult with the preference of a female This is a 3000 ft. executive house that is furnished with 4 piece leather furniture in the living room, electric ďŹ replace, couch/love seat in the t.v room, 8 person dining room table and chair set, stainless f/s/w/d/dw,microwave, large gym complete with a power rack, free weight/cardio section and satellite radio with a stereo. This is an open concept house that has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This house is located in a great area on the bench (Johnstone st) and has Terrace mountain trail start right in the backyard! Also included is wireless internet,HD satellite with a full TV package and a 50â€? plasma mounted to wall. Available May 1st. Price is $520 and a minimum 6 month tenancy required. Beautiful house in a great location! For more information text/call 250 565 5098 or email me at Jordan.linteris@gov.bc.ca
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2 & 3 Bedroom Clean & well managed.
250-635-6558 or 1-800-313-6558 DL#5957
www.terracetoyota.ca
Bob Matiowsky
bobm@terraceautomall.com
Recreational/Sale
KEN’S MARINE 16’ Princecraft w/Mariner 30/40 Jet & Trailer
$4,995.00
IN KITIMAT 2 & 3 bedroom From $500/mth. Call Mgr. 632-4411
TOWNHOUSES
Prince Rupert 3 bdrms. 1 ½ bath From $500/mth. Call Mgr. 624-3546
Transportation
Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED
WILL haul away your old vehicle for free. cal DON 250-6388244
2007 Ford Ranger FX4 Supercab 4X4 offroad w/canopy + canoe rack 54,000 Km, automatic, 4.0L 6 cyl. Perfect condition, $15,000 OBO phone 250-638-1987
Boats 2005 Harbercraft 1975SK. 175 sport jet with only 90 hours on it. At least 60 of those hours are on the lake. 2 sideways facing storage seats installed when new. All servicing up to date and performed at Kens Marine. This boat won’t last long at this price, selling due to getting a lake boat, and Wife says can’t have both. $24,000 250-615-1077
$5,599.00
It taNes Sportman 800 Touring 8 mXsFles $5,999.00 to read 2012 HARBERCRAFT this ad. BOATS ARE HERE 2008 Polaris
2008
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TOWNHOUSES
Trucks & Vans
R-6 SPORT BIKE
GRIZZLY
EXECUTIVE Townhouse 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl. N/S. Located on Mtn. Vista. Call for appt. to view. 250-638-0076
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2007 YAMAHA
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Copeland rink takes two curling wins TERRACE’S COPELAND rink has won the Men’s Loggers Bonspiel March 25, taking the top spot out of 29 participating teams. The team took on the Ron Vanderstar rink from Smithers in the A event finals, winning the John Williams Memorial trophy. On the ice was Warren Copeland as skip, Chad Sallenback as third, Shane Dejong as second and Dave Reniero as the lead. The team is on a roll, having just come off of another A event win in the Men’s Marine Bonspiel in Prince Rupert March 16 – 18, where it was also the defending champs from last year. With more out-of-town players and eight more rinks on the ice, Reniero said the Men’s Loggers Bonspiel was the tougher win of the two events. “The competition was much stiffer this past weekend, so we definitely had a bigger challenge,” he explained. Reniero said the team has been curling together for five years now, and in the last two years has won four out of the five bonspiels it entered. “We’ve become great friends,” he said of the four teammates. “It’s a good situation.” In other events at the Men’s Loggers Bonspiel, the B event went to last year’s winners, the Mitch Griffith rink from Terrace. The C event went to the Travis Bernhardt rink from Prince Rupert, and the John Kennedy rink took the top spot in the D event. “It went fantastic, it was a big success this year,” said Sallenback, who was the bonspiel chair. He said part of this is the increase in teams over the past few years. “We are the largest bonspiel in the north and we’re bringing in a lot of out-of-town teams,” Sallenback said.
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HERE ARE the members of the Copeland rink who won the Men’s Loggers Bonspiel March 23-25 at the Terrace Curling Club. Left to right are Shane Dejong, Warren Copeland, Dave Reniero and Chad Sallenback.
Students dive into new sport TERRACE STUDENTS had the chance to experience a sport long gone in Terrace, as Caledonia Senior Secondary school’s recreation class learned to play water polo. Recreation teacher Ben Mattheis teamed up with former water polo club member Steve Dotto to teach the students both theory and practical aspects of the sport. Two classes this semester and two classes last semester were able to take part in the lessons. After learning some theory from Dotto himself, Mattheis prepped the students on water polo theory before they hit the pool for drills and eventually games. Dotto is well practiced in the sport of water polo, having played for 27 years. He was also a three-time national champion with Team BC’s juniors. “I think they (the students) enjoyed it,” said Dotto, whose strategy was to build one skill upon another, eventually building up students to the point where they could play a game. And he said he saw some talent in the making.
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HERE ARE a few of the students who took part in water polo this semester. Back row is Riley Ellert, Thomas Netzel, Andrew Martel, Alix Ritter and Sergio Lavado. Front row is Marcus MacKay, Luke Derow, Eileen Lubke, Kendal Ruygrok and Hayden Cote. “It’s too bad we didn’t have an active club, because I think that if we did some of those kids definitely had some potential,” he said. Water polo is just one of many sports students get a chance to learn about through
Cal’s recreation class. Before the end of this school year, students will also take part in rock climbing, hiking, dragon boating and horseback riding. “The idea of the course is to get kids exposed to new
things in the community,” Mattheis said, noting the community of Terrace bends over backwards to help, be it by offering sporting opportunities during school hours, or offering discounted costs to students.
Atoms triumph at southern tournament THE TERRACE atom select hockey team has ended its season with a win at the Richmond Minor Hockey Atom Spring Classic, March 19 -22. Playing at a tier higher than normal, the team took a tie and two wins to take the top spot in the tier two division. “The entire team really just came together and played a fantastic tournament right through the roster,” said one the team's two coaches Kevin Marleau. Game one was a close one against the host team Richmond, with Terrace managing to tie up the score 2-2 with a minute and a half left on the clock in the third period. Goals went to Trevor Ebeling and Michael Burnett. Game two was a stronger game against Burnaby and Terrace skated to a 4-1 win, with two goals going to Ebeling, and one each for Carson Olson and Quinn Mulder. “We pretty much dominated that particular game,” Marleau said. Because of the goal difference in the second game, Terrace went straight to the finals where the atoms met up again with Richmond. “The final game was a real nail-biter,” Marleau said, adding strong goaltending by Dalan Marleau helped see the team through to its 2-1 win. Goals went to James White and Kayden Lang. The atom select team is made up of players from Terrace's four atom teams.
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Gymnasts showcase skills MEMBERS OF the Terrace Peaks gymnastics club made a trip south to take part in the Abbotsford Twisters Invitational, March 23 – 25. “I thought it was awesome,” said head coach of the Peaks Ambra Marak. “It was a big meet and you never know what to expect.” Marak explained when competing locally often there is only three to five gymnasts in each category; at the Twisters Invitational, there were events hosting more than 30 gymnasts, something Marak said was a big jump in competition for the Terrace Peaks. However, Terrace gymnasts showed they were up to the challenge as all seven who participated placed in at least one of their events. For the two boys who competed, Ethan Dhaliwal took 3rd in floor, 6th in pommel horse, 4th in vault, 6th in high bar and 7th on rings. Shaun Hawkes took 6th in floor, 3rd in pommel horse, 5th in high bar and 6th in rings. Marak said the competition level for the boys was an even bigger change, as they generally compete against just their own club in the north. In the younger divisions, Ann Zettler and Maya Ebeling both received gold in skills and physical abilities in Gymstart 3. A big accomplishment, said Marak, as they were the only Gymstart 3 competitors at the event to win gold in both events. In the provincial 1 level, Eva Almgren placed 8th in floor, and Ashlee Munson placed 6th in vault. “They were great,” Marak said about all of the younger competitors. Shannon Schuster was the only veteran at the event, attending for her third year in a row. “It was pretty awesome, there was more people,” Schuster said, explaining that each year she attends, the Twisters Invitational gets larger and larger. The first year she attended, Schuster competed against six other gymnasts, this year it was 32. And despite the growth in competition, she took home gold in the vault event, as well as 7th in bar, 8th in beam and 7th in floor. Schuster added that she has a message to younger gymnasts. “Never give up on your dreams, just keep trying. It gets hard sometimes, but just work hard and you will get through it.”
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as it been that long? Turns out it has. I spoke to fellow members of the Northwest Chapter of the Steelhead Society of B.C. and confirmed that it has been 30 years since I first heard someone suggest that anglers wading the short section of the Lakelse River, defined by the railway bridge crossing and Herman’s Creek – approximately a kilometre of river – may be doing damage by walking on salmon redds. That someone was Jim Culp. I recall vividly the debate, and its ferocity. At first, Jim’s suggestion was met with derision, but if there is one thing Jim is good at, it’s persistence. After some heated debate, a few of us allowed that Jim’s contention was plausible, and ceded that the possibility that some eggs might be damaged, but at a time when as many as 1,500 gill netters were plying their trade at the mouth of the Skeena, the South East Alaska fishery was going full bore, and giant forest corporations were ransacking the Lakelse River’s vital feeder streams, it seemed that the feet of wading flyfishers was the least of the Lakelse salmonids’ worries. Bear in mind that the members of the Northwest Chapter of the Steelhead Society had been, and, for years, continued to be, the staunchest advocates for the Lakelse River and its inhabitants. When we learned of plans to log to the river’s edge, for exam-
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TOP, HERE are the members of the Terrace Peaks gymnastics club who competed at the Abbotsford Twisters Invitational March 23 - 25. Left to right is Ethan Dhaliwal, Eva Almgren, Shannon Schuster, Shaun Hawkes and coach Ambra Marak, From row is Ashlee Munson, Ann Settler and Maya Ebeling. Bottom, members of the Terrace Peaks show off the many ribbons and medals they won during the Abbotsford Twisters’ Invitational
ple, our members were some of the most popuinstrumental in creating lar and long-standing a process that resulted sports fisheries in the in those trees being set Skeena Valley, shouldn’t aside. When the acit see if there is compelcepted practice was to ling science to support kill stringers of cutthroat such an initiative? trout, we pushed for and We agreed this was were granted greatly rethe nut of the issue. More duced bag limits and flyinformation was needfishing only regulations ed. As chairman, I was for the river, regulatory charged with rounding it changes that were so sucup. I phoned Bob Hoocessful that the cutthroat ten, then the Regional BiSKEENA ANGLER catches are better than ologist for the Fisheries they have been since we Branch of the Ministry ROB BROWN first proposed them. of the Environment, and On that third Thurspicked his great brain. As day of the month all it turned out, there was a those years ago, when I paper on the issue. It was was the chairman of the a study done in the westNorthwest Chapter of ern U.S. that concluded the SSBC, we were perplexed. Jim suggest- that salmon eggs could be damaged by waded casting platforms as a possible solution, ing anglers, but only for a very short time in which was met with considerable derision. their development and if those wading fishAt this point someone, after all this time, ers stepped directly on the redds. I can’t recall who, questioned the whole Over the subsequent 30 years, I’ve had idea of whether wading anglers actually do a number of people bring this issue up to any damage. Has anybody investigated the me, usually emphatically asserting that idea? Have fisheries scientists studied the flyfishers roaming the upper Lakelse are problem and issued peer reviewed papers doing terrible damage by kicking up eggs that strongly suggest this is so? Before the as they wade the stream. The fact that evNorthwest Branch starts pushing to close ery one of these people doesn’t fish that
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area, doesn’t or seldom fishes flies, hasn’t read the study mentioned heretofore, and actively promotes the use of bait and kill fisheries, makes me want to dismiss their contention out of hand, but, as Jim argued so many years ago, the fact that an impact is the lesser of all impacts, does not mean we can ignore it. Those that argue for the closure of the upper river contend that anglers kick up eggs recently deposited in the gravel. Fishers do NOT kick eggs free from the gravel. They don’t kick as they wade because doing so would land them on their face. The eggs seen bouncing downstream are those that are set free by the vigorous exertions of nest digging salmon. When salmon eggs are eyed up, you can bounce them on the cement floor of a hatchery then return them to the troughs and they’ll hatch. Before that they are vulnerable for a short time. The issue is not egg excavation, rather it’s whether pressure put on eggs by a wader at a certain, brief period of their development is a serious problem. After fishing, floating, and studying the Lakelse for more than 30 years, and after reading the small body of literature, and weighing it against what areas of the upper Lakelse anglers traverse when hunting their quarry, I tentatively believe that leaving the upper Lakelse open to fly fishermen poses no threat to spawning salmon.
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