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City talks Co-op property priorities There should be a blend of public and private developments on the old Terrace Co-op site located just west of the Best Western Terrace Inn, a city task force has determined. After a year of research and meetings, the group’s recommendations include a hotel with restaurant and retail space, a heritage centre, green space, a brew pub and parking. “The development of the former Co-op property will have a dramatic positive impact to our downtown and our community,” said Terrace’s mayor Dave Pernarowski after the recommendations were released at a Nov. 26 city council meeting. “Council will continue to take actions that ensure this happens in the shortest time frame possible.”

The site once contained a thriving shopping centre owned by the Terrace Co-operative Association but it closed in the late 1990s when the forest industry collapsed. Sold at first to a private developer, the city bought it in 2005 and has been trying to figure out a use for the property ever since. It tore down the shopping centre building a year ago, saying the chances of the property attracting developers was slim as long as the building remained. “The city should consider contracting an architect to provide a cohesive concept for the property,” suggested task force chair Bob Park to council while presenting recommendations. He added that local First Nations could be contacted about building a long house

or museum. Public space would consist of a plaza or square with the remaining property sold to developers to provide tax revenue to the city. There’s incentive for developers through the city’s downtown improvement tax exemption which allows for improvements to buildings and property that aren’t factored in to taxable value for five years. Building a hotel is at the top of the recommendation list. “The need for more hotel rooms is evident in the community,” said the report, recommending a 100room limited service hotel with retail and restaurant space built in. Next on the list is a heritage centre, which mentions the Terrace’s Museum Society’s efforts to

build a museum and archival space at a minimum of 3,000 square feet in the downtown. “A museum to store and display artifacts would meet the current zoning and would also complement the George Little House,” read the report, which estimated 10,000 square feet of property would fit the museum’s needs. In addition to the museum, a long house or First Nations museum could be built either separately or jointly on the property, requiring up to 20,000 square feet. Next up, green space is recommended as a use for the property. “Green space would enhance the aesthetic of the property and would provide some public space,” the report reads, suggesting the city look into buying some land

from CN Rail along the southern part of the property and extend the Grand Trunk Pathway. Or, extra space along the Greig Ave. side of the property could be set aside for green space as an inviting place for pedestrians. A group of local investors wanting to build a brew pub on the property have already signed a purchase option. Planned is a small brewery with food and entertainment on the northwest corner of the Co-op property near the Western Financial Group and Staples. “This facility will provide some tax revenue to the city as a private business,” reads the report. Lastly, parking will be required, the report acknowledges.

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Demolish derelict buildings: council

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■■ Kettle kickoff marylin davies, city councillor, is the first volunteer to help kick off the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign, its big fundraiser, at Canadian Tire Dec. 1. That’s regional district administrator Bob Marcellin making the first donation. Kettles will also be set up at Walmart, Real Canadian Wholesale Store, Save on Foods, Safeway and the BC Liquor Store.

TERRACE CITY council has given owners of three derelict buildings on Little Ave. 60 days to tear them down and clean up the yards or the city will do it for them and send them the bill for the work. Two of the properties contain Second World War-era military housing and the third was once a hospital. The structures at 4520 Little Ave. owned by Sandra and Wayne Kirby, 4440 Little Ave. by Lloyd Wittkowski and 4450 Little Ave. by the estate of Bertha Vogel have been the subject of complaints and warnings by public officials of safety, health and nuisance hazards for years. The decisions reached by council Nov. 26 followed months of closed door sessions about what action to take. City officials prepared nearly 100 pages of information and photos for council to consider in reaching the three decisions. Little Ave., a graveled section of road barely one lane wide and full of potholes, is located just east of the arena and aquatic centre and resembles more of a back lane than a city street.

In the case of the Wittkowski property, city records indicate complaints going back to 1990. He didn’t acquire the property until the mid 2000s. “(There’s) a long history of issues on this property,” noted city official David Block. “The ground has pushed in a wall of the crawl space,” said an excerpt of one report on the structure. “Some of the strong smell in there is a result of (cats) presence and indicates an unsanitary situation.” No plumbing or heating is available in the building, electricity only services one light, stairs and landings are in poor and dangerous condition and the foundation has been affected by rot, said the report. “If fire were to spread, it would spread rapidly and potentially be life endangering,” said Block to council. “Reconstruction would not make viable sense.” After a round of letters demanding action from the city late this summer, Wittkowski indicated he would tear down at least part of the building by now. It still stands.

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Clear sailing for Shames purchase MY RECREATIONAL Mountain Coop says it can go ahead and purchase the Shames Mountain Ski facility from current owners, the Shames Mountain Ski Corporation, now that a combination of a debt forgiveness and loan payment plan worth close to $700,000 has been worked out with the provincial government. The non-profit regional co-op struck a purchase deal with the ski corporation last year, but it was held up pending a debt resolution with the provincial

government. The ski corporation owed the province $429,010 for an outstanding tourism development loan taken out more than 20 years ago plus $108,672 in outstanding interest. It also owed the province $88,579 in unpaid royalties and $46,767 in unpaid interest tied to the royalties, financial obligations which were taken on by the co-op as part of the sales arrangement. The debt forgiveness deal for the tourism loan calls for the ski corporation to pay the province

$125,000 in return for the province writing off the remainder of the loan amount and forgiving the interest. The province will also write off the $46,767 unpaid interest tied to the unpaid royalties. In return, the ski co-op will pay off the $88,579 in unpaid royalties on a payment schedule stretched out over the next 10 years. The payment schedule includes interest of prime plus 1.5 per cent. “The resolution of these items means that My Mountain Co-op

can now close the purchase agreement and proceed with the operation of the hill into the future,” said co-op founding director Curtis Billey. “It also means the co-op can now apply to have the [land] tenure transferred to it. This is a great way to kick off the 2012-13 season at Shames.” The co-op operated the Shames facility last year on a lease arrangement with the ski corporation. Provincial forests minister Steve Thomson, the minister re-

Politicians back deal THE TWO front runners in next year’s provincial election say they support the province’s Shames Mountain debt forgiveness plan. Current Skeena NDP MLA Robin Austin, who is running again next May, said there was no realistic way the province could expect a debt of $429,000 owed by the Shames Mountain Ski Corporation to be paid anyway. Instead the corporation will pay $125,000 and the province will write off the remainder of the $429,000 and more than $108,000 in interest. The forgiveness plan now means the ski corporation can sell the Shames ski facility to

My Mountain Co-op. At the same time, the co-op has taken on the task of paying $88,000 in royalties owed the province. In return, the province is erasing a debt of $47,000 in unpaid interest tied to the royalties. “Actually, this is really going to be a good thing,” said Austin of the debt forgiveness plan. “The co-op can now get on with the job of finding a sustainable model to run the mountain.” Austin added that having a ski hill so close to Terrace will help attract and keep new residents to the area. Also in support is Carol Leclerc, the provincial Liberal candi-

sponsible for the forgiveness plan, said the alternative was for the Shames Mountain Ski Corporation to declare bankruptcy. If that happened, the province would have ended up with the ski hill assets and the task of disposing of them, he said. The co-op was

formed in response to the ski corporation saying it was contemplating closing down because it could not financially break even. My Mountain Coop currently has more than 1,000 members and continues to draw support from area businesses, individuals and corporations.

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It took support from the whole community of Terrace to build the arena and get local minor hockey off the ground By Anna Killen

t might be hard for some in Terrace to remember a time when there was only one sheet of ice here, not two. But imagine growing up with no indoor arena at all. That was the case for years here in Terrace, even as other, smaller northwest towns built rinks and grew their minor hockey leagues. But by the end of the 1960s, the community was committed to working together to fund and build the Terrace Arena, and from there the seeds of the Terrace Minor Hockey Association (still going strong today) were planted, with both acts serving as a symbol of unity and co-operation in the town. It was 1972 when the Terrace Arena was completed and the Terrace Minor Hockey Association first registered players. Organizers weren’t sure what to expect that first season, but on the first day of registration, nearly 750 boys lined up outside of the new arena, snaking the block. They were eager to finally skate—and spectate—inside. It was the first indoor ice rink for the town of 10,000, and that first season almost 900 new hockey players were registered. “In the first year, I’d say that 90 per cent of the kids couldn’t skate,” says Jim Macintosh, TMHA’s first vice president, noting that many of the kids signed up for figure skating and power skate and that coaches often spent hours giving one-on-one instruction to shy recruits. “It wasn’t until January that we even allowed them to interplay. It actually worked out well. It gave would-be coaches the chance to get their feet on the ground.” Because that first year, hockey organizers and parents in Terrace flew by the seat of their hockey pants. Jim MacDougall, who was also part of the first core group of 14 volunteer directors, with Richard Olsen as president, and Les Smith,

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ON LEFT, it’s the 1973/74 Terrace Downtown Lions Bugs Division team. On right, it’s the 1974/75 Wedeene River Pee Wee Pups, who played “the longest game ever” (see newspaper clip below). Donna Donald and Fred Nicholson rounding out the executive, remembers being told he was going to be the bantam manager. “‘Well, how do you be a bantam manager?’ And they said, ‘Oh, you’ll find out,’” he says. But the feeling that they were all figuring it out together as they went along was part of the fun, both men concede. “It was quite the exciting time, enthusiastic energy,” says MacDougall. “The enthusiasm was just unreal.” Part of the enthusiasm came from the fact that the arena and the hockey league had been coveted by the community for so long. For years neighbouring communities were building indoor arenas of their own while the citizens of Terrace skated on backyard rinks. A 1967 editorial in the Terrace Omineca Herald, the newspaper at the time, compared Quesnel, which had a rink, to Terrace, and called on Terrace’s then-MLA Dudley G. Little to pressure the provincial government to put more money into parks and recreation. It also warned the taxpayers there

would be a cost. “Make no mistake, it’s going to cost you money,” the paper said. “But it’s well worth the expenditure. All one needs for proof is a recent copy of the Quesnel Cariboo Observer in which three full pages of pictures appear. They are pictures of young, healthy, happy faces sticking out above bulky hockey sweaters.” And Macintosh remembers moving here with his family in the mid-60s from Prince George and being worried about how his children (who were used to playing hockey and figure skating) were going to skate. But outdoor rinks popped up everywhere—there was even a group of boys from Uplands who called themselves the UHL and would organize games—eventually leading to a larger outdoor rink behind Skeena school, that Macintosh, Bill Watson and Twin River Electric outfitted with outdoor flood lights. “That really brought people into it, all of the sudden they could watch local hockey on an outdoor rink, floodlit, at night,” he said. “So

we did that for maybe two years before we got started on the arena.” And the arena was an all-handson-deck effort, with community members of all stripes and capabilities pitching in to help wherever they could. Bake sales and dances were held, and there was a big thermometer erected outside the Terrace library so people could see the donations for the arena come in. “The arena was all volunteer, too, there were guys that put in hours and hours and hours,” said Macintosh. “Everybody got behind it, it was unbelievable. The whole town just jumped right in there and away it went.” And once the rink was ready, it wasn’t hard to find volunteers to help with the hockey league. One of the early organizers, John Donald, went door to door during the summer of 1972 shoring up support. The very first TMHA meeting was held at John Custus’ office on Railroad Ave., with a larger meeting taking place shortly thereafter at the Veritas Hall. “That was the big one,” said MacDougall. “People just came up and spoke in droves.”

They figured out who would do what right there, and Terrace Minor Hockey was on its way. And finding sponsors for the 43 teams was not a problem, says MacDougall. “We had sponsors for every team,” he says. The rink was hopping busy from day one, with some of the older leagues taking to the ice after midnight, highlighting a struggle that is still here in Terrace today. “One of the big problems was allotting ice time,” said MacDougall. “The rink was never shut down except to put water on it.” And even though they all had full-time jobs, the minor hockey group found themselves at the rink every day, for hockey, figure skating, a meeting, or to help a new player sharpen his skates. Family members of the executive often found their houses filled with extra hockey equipment, or piles of jerseys to be laundered, and girls from the skating club ran the concession stand. The city took care of the Zamboni. And All Seasons was there to sell equipment— though suitable goalie gear was always hard to come by. But the first year was “not without its problems” as the group figured out how to run a hockey league, but watching their kids grow up playing hockey, and seeing the town pack the arena to play games made it worthwhile and joined the community together. The town would even pack the rink to watch the youngest league, the equivalent of today’s Timbits. “I can always remember those little guys,” says Macintosh. “We had two sets of teams on the ice at one time... They didn’t know which end to skate to. We’d have people come down on the Saturday just to watch them—they had prime time, eh? People just flooded in to watch these little guys try to skate.”

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HERE IS a photo of the Terrace Arena in 1975, three years after its completion, and a newspaper article from March of 1975 detailing a Terrace minor hockey game that spanned three whole days and took 150 minutes of playing time. All photos courtesy of Heritage Park Museum.

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EDITORIAL Sacrifices JOHN Shaw flew in long distance aircraft from a base in the Maritimes, far out over the dangerous North Atlantic on the look out for both friendly ships and enemy submarines. That he never left Canada in no way diminished the importance of the role he played for had Allied forces not kept the North Atlantic shipping lanes open, Britain would have literally starved and been unable to function as the land base for the invasion of Europe in 1944. Otto Lindstrom did fight overseas, a member of the Canadian Army which took part in the long and bloody fight to liberate first Sicily and then Italy beginning in 1943. That campaign was called The Forgotten War, often overshadowed by the June 1944 storming of the beaches at Normandy. But, as Mr. Lindstrom himself put it in a 2004 feature in The Terrace Standard written by Jennifer Lang, “if it hadn’t been for the army in Italy, D-Day would have failed.” That’s because Allied forces tied down enemy troops in Italy, preventing them from being used as reinforcements in France. Mr. Shaw and Mr. Lindstrom, both in their 90s, passed away in November, thinning out even more the ranks of those surviving who fought in the Second World War. Their passing reinforces the need for all of us to remember the sacrifices that soldiers, aircrew and sailors made in all wars. Not just on Remembrance Day, but throughout the year. ESTABLISHED APRIL 27, 1988

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ith the arrival of snow, gardeners may dress in leotards and drive to a gym to work out. I, however, don hard hat, goalie pads, and steel-toed boots and descend into the basement to stack winter firewood. Stacking firewood gives me plenty of stretching as I heave the blocks higher than my head, and bending as I grapple one block at a time from the floor. Most blocks are too wide and heavy for me to safely grip and lift with one hand. Stressing my bones helps to ward off osteoporosis and thus the risk of fractures, provided I don’t crush a toe or finger as I work. With the exception of the occasional length of limb, two or so inches in diameter, every block is tri-sided tripling the sharp planes that must be avoided. Experience has taught me never to place one hand over the lead end of a block. I did that once and needed several stitches to repair the damage. Stacking wood in the basement keeps it dry, handy to the woodstove, and out

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tarp into strips before the first dawn. Also, she hauls wood blocks to use as chew toys. The longer she has access to the off-loaded pile, the more wood I have to retrieve from the far corners of the yard. After one delivery, I wheeled 31 pieces back to the basement opening. As though I needed the extra exertion. Before the delivery truck leaves my yard she can have five pieces arrayed at her favourite play area. There she strips the bark and gnaws off bumps. Any skinny sliver, bark curl, or branch nub is all her pincer grip needs to haul a heavy block, head high, rear end waggling to balance the weight, like a bitch removing a misbehaving eight-weekold pup from danger. Gardeners enjoy a sense of satisfaction viewing their pantries with row upon row of canned fruits and freezers filled with their summer produce. I don’t garden. But I share similar satisfaction from a basement stacked with enough firewood to keep me comfortable through weeks of stormy, cold weather.

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ing out on to the concrete floor. For that reason I always aim to leave plenty of “delta” space between my stacks and the woodstove, gas furnace and hot water tank, just in case. Besides the block-byblock considerations of length, shape, and uniform depth, I have to remember to stack so I have easy access to the driest wood first. That’s one thing I forgot as I began stacking the second cord this summer. Now my only access to the driest first rows is from one end, putting me at risk of a thump on the head, hand, or foot should I dislodge pieces higher up while I gather a piece or two from the floor. I’ve learned to hold one block upright in front of my ankles while I pitch a heavy block toward the top of the pile to purposely trigger a slide. Until I adopted this pup I could cover the pile with a plastic tarp when it was delivered and keep it dry from rain or snow until I could throw the wood into the basement a little each day. But this pup chews anything. She would tear the

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Pipelines are a fact of life Dear Sir: Is it possible that all the negative talk about oil and gas pipelines has given us tunnel vision and not allowing us to look at the bigger picture? Most of us would be happy if there were no pipelines anywhere but petroleum products are a necessary evil and life as we know it cannot exist without them. What is important is that these products are moved in

the safest possible way. Everyday thousands of railcars filled with petroleum products travel on the railroads across the country and in B.C. due to our mountainous terrain the railroads run right adjacent to our major river systems. Every year there are train wrecks in this country and it is only a matter of time until one of them ends up in one of the major rivers that they follow.

What do people say about these trains that are getting longer all the time? They say, “man, that’s a nice long train,” because no environmentalist or media outlet that thrives on negativity has told them any different. Most of us know nothing about oil and gas pipelines but the media has made us believe that they are a bad thing. Actually, if they want to point out the danger

of pipelines they should be talking about the sewer systems of the towns and cities in the country. All the liquid from these systems ends up in the lakes and rivers of this country and contains every chemical known to man. But we won’t hear much about this as we even the most radical environmentalists know they need the use of these systems. There are a lot of socalled green living peo-

ple that are not fooling anyone but themselves. As the population of the world increases, there will be threats to land and water, but if everyone works together these threats could be kept to a minimum. One way or another petroleum products will be moved offshore to the countries that need them as we are part of a global community and a global economy.

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Dear Sir: I hear Christy Clark’s B.C. government wants to levy a toll on all B.C.’s highways and bridges. What money do they owe the Chinese? Or are they just mad at people for calling for the end of the harmony tax and this is their way of getting even with B.C. voters/tax payers? The government figures the bridge tolls are worth millions and the highway ones are worth billions. The only reason they call themselves Liberals is because after two wins by the NDP in the ‘90s they noticed the regular Liberal Party got more votes than the Socreds. In Skeena, Juanita Hatton in her eighties came second, even though she only appeared at the all-candidates meetings and she was too busy running the Golden Rule organization to extend her energy. People in Skeena and other places just loved the name Liberal. But someone said their name change would be confused with the Ottawa Liberals so they changed themselves to BC Liberals. But they’re basically the old ultra conservative party: the Emperor is naked! Warning: the Terrace food bank is doing a good job but they gave sugared bread out to diabetics. I don’t think they know that cheap white, brown and 60 per cent whole wheat bread is sugar. A friend of mine calls the stuff, candy bread. None of them are nutritious so watch out and read the label if you’re diabetic. Depending on what your health demands, watch it anyway. Brian Gregg, Terrace, BC

American polling a threat to Canadian voting

he story of the 2012 US presidential election we should pay attention to in Canada is not the performance of the candidates; it is a story of mathematics. The star in this regard is Nate Silver who predicted the outcome of the election with uncanny accuracy. Most pollsters held that the election was too close to call. Silver, who is not a pollster but a statistician and mathematician, devised a formula using polling data produced by others to accurately predict the outcome of the vote in every state. Silver’s overall prediction was that Obama had a better than 90 per cent chance to be reelected. Some political observers have expressed concern that the ability to predict election outcomes with such accuracy may hurt democracy. They fear that citizens may not bother to make the effort to vote if the outcome of an election can be accurately predicted in advance. The concern is valid, but I am

more concerned about the influence polling and Silver’s formula will have on the strategies of Canada’s political parties. Obama’s team applied refined polling strategies in swing states such as Ohio. They used its sophisticated polling data to develop, shape, and refine its campaign message to address those uniquely local aspects of the broad national issues. Thus, while a national objective may be job creation, local campaigns are crafted to address and highlight uniquely local employment related messages. The objective is for individual voters to interpret a party’s broad national policy statement from a close to home and easily understood perspective. When a political party incorporates an Obama-style strategy with Silver’s formula in a national campaign, it can measure with a high degree of accuracy the effectiveness of the strategy. It will know which electoral districts

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ANDRE CARREL may be ignored and thus direct all resources to key districts to secure a victory. Canada’s electoral system cannot be compared to that of the United States. There the two branches of the legislative and the head of the executive are elected separately. We elect only half of the legislative arm of govern-

ment, the House of Commons. The party who controls the House of Commons controls it all. Our democracy is further marginalized by our electoral system which is not concerned about the will or the mood of the majority; all the rewards go to the leader. Over the span of the past three elections, from 2004 to 2008, voter support for the Conservative Party increased by 3.3 per cent, from 36.3 to 39.6 per cent. With those numbers the party’s representation in the House of Commons increased by 33.9 per cent, giving it eleven seats more than needed for a majority in one legislative arm and full control of government overall. The 2008 election results were not an aberration. In 1993 the Liberal Party won a nine seat majority with only 38.5 per cent of voter support. Notwithstanding differences in our systems, there is nothing to prevent the application of Obama’s campaign segmentation

strategy with Silver’s voter intent monitoring formula in Canada. The consequence of doing so has the potential to reduce our already marginal democracy to tokenism. Obama’s campaign segmentation strategy combined with Silver’s voter intent monitoring formula applied in Canada will enable political parties to accurately identify swing ridings, ignore ridings where support is either assured or negligible, and focus individualized campaign messages on a few swing ridings. Voter response in these swing ridings will be monitored using Silver’s formula. Applying such sophisticated campaign strategies to our system will make parliamentary majorities possible with the support of as few as one third of the voters, thereby reducing democracy to mere symbolism. Andre Carrel is a retired public sector administrator living in Terrace, BC.

Otto Lindstrom was a one of a kind person Dear Sir: I was fortunate to have gotten to know Otto Lindstrom pretty well during my years at The Terrace Standard. My favourite memory is the time he took me out to his trapline in Remo, site of his family’s former homestead.

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Reader says pipelines are just a fact of life If we think we can just keep the oilsands for our own use, remember that most of the wars fought in recent times were to gain control of the world’s oil reserves no matter what Mr. Bush may tell you. If we are successful in stopping the pipeline to Kitimat all that will change is the loss of high-paying jobs. The pipeline would then run south into the USA where a pipeline will bring it to the Washington coast for loading onto ships for Asia. This could happen just across the Canadian border so we would still

have the same concern of increased tanker traffic as ocean currents and tidal movements would bring any problems into B.C. waters as shown by the debris arriving from Japan. We must look at all of this with an open mind to be sure we know what we are talking about as jobs are going to become very important in this province. At least 15,000 jobs will be lost over the next 10-15 years in the forest industry due to the mountain pine beetle. Sawmills will no longer be able to produce lumber of a quality

that would keep them financially stable and as sawmills shut down, other forestry-related plants will shut down as well. Pulp mills, pellet plants, co-generation plants, etc. can not operate without the wood chips and wood waste made available as a byproduct of making lumber. Logging just to run those type of operations would be far too costly. The jobs that will be lost can not be replaced with a seasonal tourist industry or a job in a big box store. These types of good-

paying jobs can only be replaced in the resource sector, so if we want our young people to be able to support a family and buy a home, we will have to make jobs available in the resource sector. If we don’t do that a lot of these young people will move way and those that stay will struggle to survive. Unemployment causes huge social problems. Just ask the people in towns like Hazelton and Burns Lake. All of this makes it very important that we make the right decisions about

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Hotel, green space, brewery, part of Co-op property plan A single parking area with 280 spaces would fulfill the above recommendations and the report notes that it should not be a focal point of the property. Underground or multilevel parking should be explored to reduce its footprint on the lot. The report suggests an architect be hired to re-create a downtown focal point. Earlier this year, famous architect Douglas Cardinal visited the site and has since sent an estimate of what his services would cost. For the community consultation and the following concept design the cost to hire Cardinal would be from $20,000 to $30,000 according to an estimate he provided. At the city council meeting where the report was presented, councillor James Cordeiro who sits on the task force as a council liaison asked if there was any additional benefit to hiring Cardinal above another architect. Park responded that no specific architect was recommended. And prior to being developed, a northeastern portion of the property will require environmental remediation as an old gas bar was once located there. A certificate stating that portion of the property is cleaned up is required from the province and development could

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resource sector projects. We should not compare today’s pipelines with those built 50 years ago. We are now capable of sending people into space through thousands of degrees of heat and bringing them

safely back home. The space age materials available today can not be compared to the ones used 50 over even 20 years ago. I’m not knocking the people opposed to pipelines but hopefully

I want to make us all take a good honest look at the bigger picture and not just go by what we see or read in the media. This will be very important to our future. Brian Mould, Kitwanga, BC

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Construction stats increase IT’S BEEN a good year so far for new and renovated commercial space with a combined $6.8 million being spent in this fashion. And all told, nearly $13.6 million in construction permits were taken out by the end of October, based on statistics provided by the City of Terrace. That’s more than 2001, 2010 and 2009 but less than 2008’s number of $24.33 million which featured $6 million in housing and $5.3 million in institutional construction and $4.3 million in new commercial construction. There’s also been a very modest uptick in the number of business licences. The number stood at 1,059 in January and has now increased to 1,068 to the end of October. There have been 76 closures during the same period but 81 openings and five reopenings. One of the recent commercial construction projects underway is a building for Innovation Autoworks, located on Kalum Ave. off of Keith on the Southside. The 5,000 square foot six-bay garage should be ready for business early spring. As business in the northwest has been

picking up, company official Dalen Wiebe says the full-service automotive repair shop simply needs more space. “We’ve outgrown the space,” said Wiebe about the company’s current 2200 square foot shop on Greig Ave. Construction began on Nov. 6 and the structure and exterior walls are now complete said John Bartram, project manager of the contracting company hired for the job, Ressel Constructors. The company is subcontracted through Kelowna-based Alpine Steel Buildings. Innovation Autoworks is also using Terrace-based general contractors for the job, which requires concrete work, gutters, windows and other finishing work prior to completion. For the land and building, Wiebe said expenditures are expected to clock in just under the $1 million mark. Meanwhile, local bicycle shop McBike has moved a few doors down from its Lazelle Mini-Mall location to a much larger space in a building owned by 1637 Community Futures. The latter has also taken up residence in the building. McBike owner Bruce Martindale says the larger space, measuring approximately

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munity is filled with businesses, organizations and people that deserve recognition for a job well done. “We really encourage the chamber to find someone to sponsor the green award that’s more in line with our community values,” said Hill. In a letter sent to the chamber, Hill said a local business had offered to be a sponsor this year or next year. Fielding said other local businesses have since suggested they might sponsor the green award. This is the second year Enbridge has sponsored the award. Last year the Terrace Beautification Society was named the winner. “Last year there was not a hint of a controversy,” said Fielding. “I really think this year it’s because of the winner. It’s because of who is involved.” The Green award itself is three years old. The first year it was offered was in 2010 with Northwest Community College as the sponsor and the K’san community greenhouse program was the winner. In a statement, Enbridge said it was is a proud member and supporter of the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce. “The chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony, which includes a Green Award, is part of our support because we believe it is important to recognize local business efforts and contributions to a healthy environment.” “However, we do not participate in the nomination or selection process of this award and we respect any local business owner’s personal decision to accept his or her own nomination,” the statement continued. Speaking afterward, Enbridge official Ivan Giesbrecht said it was too early to say what the company will do next year regarding the business excellence awards. “But we’ll continue to be supportive of the Terrace chamber and what it does,” he said.

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Little Ave. owner says he’ll fight on ONE OWNER of a Little Ave. building ordered demolished by the city last week says he’ll fight the decision. George Vogel, who manages 4450 Little Ave. on behalf of the estate of Bertha Vogel, his mother, says he’s staying put. “They have no right to force me out,” he said following the city decision giving owners of three Little Ave. properties 60 days to tear down the structures and clean up the properties. “This is a single family private residence,” he said, noting that he has been working on cleaning up the property, and has plans to turn the east wing of the building into a green house and the north wing into a garage. Vogel lives in the building with three other people. “I know it’s not the best, but its not as bad as it’s portrayed,” he said of the Second World War-era structure. “The photos that are in the report are over six months old.” Nearly 100 pages of information, report and photos regarding health, safety and structural problems at all three properties were provided to council members last week. Vogel he says he could have had more work done if the city had agreed to issue him a building permit. “It’s a Catch-22 and a set up

from the get-go,” he said, noting there are many properties in the area that aren’t complying with city bylaws. “At the meeting, one of the councillors said the windows should be boarded up. But I had them boarded up before the city told me to un-board them, which I did.” But while he has plans to continue living in the building while fighting city hall, Vogel also said he is willing to sell the property, and listed it with a realtor about a month ago. He extended an offer to the city to purchase the land and structure at the council meeting last Monday. “They can buy it if they want to,” he said of a list price of $179,000. He said he would accept a fair price on the property, but doesn’t believe the latest assessment of the property is accurate when you consider the size of the lot and how much properties in the neighbourhood have sold for. The three properties in question are worth three very different amounts, according to BC Assessment. 4440 Little Ave. is assessed at $43,000 for the 36,380 sq. ft. lot, while 4520 Little Ave. is assessed at $161,900 for 32,336 sq. ft. and 4450 Little Ave. is assessed at $72,300. And 4455 Park Ave, one block

south of Vogel’s property, sold for $168,700 last October. If the city ends up tearing his property down, Vogel says he would be in a bad situation as his mother’s estate could not afford to pay taxes on the vacant lot. This means the city could eventually try to claim his property, he said. The city has said that if the owners do not comply with the tear-down order they will do it for them and send them the bill. The property owners have 14 days after the demolition order was issued to file an appeal. One of the others, Lloyd Wittkowski who owns 4440 Little Ave., says he will comply with the tear down order. “I’ll tear it down in the spring,” he said. “The problem nowadays is you can’t burn it (the debris) you have to haul it away,” he said. “But there’s lumber I can salvage, lots of starter wood.” He doesn’t expect the process to be too costly. “I have an excavator and two sons, they will help me,” he said. “God gives and God takes it away, and you can’t fight city hall.” Attempts to contact Wayne and Sandra Kirby, owners of the third Little Ave. building ordered town down, 4520 Little Ave., were unsuccessful.

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Complaints go back years The next property discussed was 4450 Little Ave., owned by Bertha Vogel who is now deceased with George Vogel as the manager and occupier of her estate. The complaint history on this property dates back to 1991 with city records showing cleanliness and building safety issues. A real estate for sale sign has now been placed on the building. A most recent review of the property showed substantial fire hazards, and after issuing a letter to Vogel this summer demanding that he clean up the property and yard, some of the work promised did not materialize. For instance, Vogel said he would clean up the yard and cut grass by Sept. 8, remove plywood and replace glass and windows by Sept. 15, complete house scraping and paint preparation by Sept. 22 and completion of painting of home by Sept. 29. Severe structural issues were also recently noted by building inspectors. The last property reviewed by council was 4520 Little Ave., which was Terrace’s first hospital, and is now owned by Mike and Sandra Kirby. Complaints about this prop-

erty date back to 1996 when a fire chief reported that “if not already, this building will pose a serious life safety concern.” Reports from a more recent site inspection show the building is in a state of disrepair like the others. “There are signs of structural issues evident … the interior of the building is very beat up … plumbing fixtures have been removed … ceilings are damaged and in some places removed … paint is peeling … due to humidity and lack of heat mold is present,” said a city report. Fire hazards currently pose a risk to life and neighbouring properties. After a letter from the city earlier this year demanding action be taken, Wayne Kirby noted he intends to sell the property and secure the building or tear it down. But efforts to clean up the site have been slow moving, said Block, noting a demolition permit was taken out for an eastern portion of the building in February. While a substantial amount of the building has be torn down, some of it still stands, and demolition permits expire after 90

days, he explained. He added that council had more options for remedial action to be taken for this property, including that the city order the building be maintained and secured or that staff continue to seek voluntary compliance from the owners. Councillor Bruce Bidgood added that as the owners had already started to demolish a portion of the building, he thinks it best the city order the rest to be boarded and secured. But councillor Marylin Davies pointed out owners had passed the 90-day mark, which means plenty of time for that to complete has passed. “This implies value and future use,” said councillor Brian Downie. “I just don’t see the value in going through this over and over,” added councillor James Cordeiro. “These properties have been derelict for years.” In the end, council chose to treat all three buildings equally by ordering demolition within 60 days along with other property maintenance orders. Councillor Stacey Tyers left for two out of three votes due to conflict of interest.

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Cops use experts to probe college threats TERRACE RCMP called a special police unit to assess the risk after Northwest Community College (NWCC) received two more threats after a bomb threat in October. The E Division Behavioural Analysis Unit out of Surrey was contacted to assist the Terrace General Investigation Unit. The behavioural unit is made up of specially trained experts, who evaluate behaviour similar to a profiler, who give an opinion on whether one or more people are making threats, their next move, and the level of risk of the threat, said Cpl. Mike Dame, officer in charge of the Crime Reduction Unit and General Investigation Section of Terrace RCMP. “What they do is give an assessment, an opinion...a very educated opinion,” said Dame. Police will then use that to determine whether, for example, the college should be evacuated, he said. The second and third threats received Nov. 22 and 26 were not as severe, so the college wasn’t evacuated like it was after a bomb threat Oct. 2, says Phil Saunders, director communications and PR at NWCC. “We have an extra security guard that’s going to be working in the evening,” said Saunders of the extra security measures the college took. “We are comfortable and the RCMP are comfortable with our assessment of that risk.”

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Contact:TDCSS TDCSS Employment Employment Services, Services, Terrace Terrace BC BC BC three months passed quickly for four Quebec high school students here on a lan- Contact: Contact: TDCSS Employment Services, Terrace guage exchange program. Julianne Toupin, Camille Savard, Catherine Albert and Rox- Email: Email: employment@tdcss.ca employment@tdcss.ca Phone: Phone: 1 866 1 635 866 7995 635 7995 Email: employment@tdcss.ca Phone: 1 866 635 7995 Email: employment@tdcss.ca Phone:1-866-635-7995 anne Plante left for home Nov. 30. They were hosted by four French immersion Caledonia Phone: 1 866 635 7995 students and next February, those students will travel to Quebec to spend three months Email: employment@tdcss.ca living in the homes of their Quebec twins. Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia

Teens formally charged for power pole damage TWO TEENS who allegedly tried to cut down a power pole outside Caledonia Senior Secondary have been charged. “Two young persons are at this point formally charged and facing a charge of mischief endangering life in relation to the alleged sawing of the hydro pole,” said Neil Mackenzie, communications council for the Criminal Justice Branch of the provincial government. The two boys, ages 15 and 17, cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Two boys were arrested Oct. 29 after witnesses called police at 2:48 a.m. to report two

figures in dark clothing doing what looked like trying to saw through a power pole outside the school, said police at that time. The teens ran when they saw police but officers followed and found two teens attempting to hide in bushes on the Howe Creek Trail and followed footprints in the snow to find a saw, said police. Classes were cancelled for the day at Caledonia while BC Hydro crews replaced the pole. The cost to replace the pole was more than $25,000, said BC Hydro at that time. The case was initially handled by prosecutors here but the file

has been transferred to Prince Rupert Crown council. “It is my current understanding that this charge was in fact initially approved by Crown in the Terrace office,” said Mackenzie. “A prosecutor in the Prince Rupert office, now responsible for the file, is reviewing the

case and will ultimately decide what charge or charges will proceed.” There was a conflict of interest in the Crown office here so “Crown concluded that to avoid any perception of a conflict in the circumstances, it was appropriate to have the case handled by a different office,” he said.

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Thefts at the pool TERRACE RCMP reported several thefts from the pool recently and some recovery of stolen items. On Nov. 25 at around 8 p.m., a Dodge Ram was stolen and pants, truck keys, and a wallet were taken from a locker while the person was swimming. On Oct. 29 between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., someone stole jeans, a coat, keys, and a wallet from a locker at the pool. The clothing was found but the keys were still missing Nov. 27, said police. The Dodge Ram was found abandoned on Lower Dyke Rd. in Kitimat on Nov. 26 where it appeared to be stuck. It was towed to Kitimat RCMP and examined by the Terrace Forensic Identification Section. Some stolen ID was found in front of the Northern Motor Inn. The sled deck was found in the west ditch of Hwy 37 near the hot springs Nov. 27. The sled deck ramp was found on the old bridge Nov. 25.

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Marine safety plan Last week, in this space, I talked about why we chose Kitimat as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. This week, I’d like to discuss the various steps we’ve taken to prevent an incident on water, and the measures we’ve put in place to build a comprehensive marine safety plan for Gateway. Safety starts with a tanker acceptance program that’s as stringent as any in existence — and includes an independent review of all tankers, weeks ahead of their scheduled arrival. Tankers mooring at the terminal will be double-hulled and no more than 20 years old, and will be required — by independent third parties, before they enter Gateway’s shipping channels — to show a sound maintenance and operational history. As they approach Kitimat, all vessels will be boarded and guided by B.C. Coast Pilots with expert knowledge of our coastal waters. Simulations conducted in varying weather conditions have shown that the largest tankers can be safely navigated without the help of tugboats. Still, Gateway is adding a tug-escort system as an additional safety measure. The Douglas Channel is already one of the deepest and widest inland waterways on North America’s west coast, and Gateway’s tug-escort

system, according to risk assessment data, would reduce the already unlikely chance of a grounding incident by a further 80 to 90 per cent. As another Gateway marine safety initiative, we’re introducing landbased radar to B.C.’s North Coast for the first time. This radar system will be bolstered by extra navigational aides such as lights and channel markers. These enhancements aren’t just for Gateway — they are for all vessels on B.C.’s North Coast. Groups who oppose this project use fear tactics. They’d have you believe an oil tanker spill is inevitable. It isn’t. But don’t take my word for it — visit our website and read for yourself about all the work that has gone into making Gateway’s marine operation one of the safest in the world. Then, decide for yourself what’s true.

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Students raise bullying awareness IN WHAT is hoped to be an annual event, workplace skills training program students at Northwest Community College fought against bullying in their own way. After hearing on the internet about the death of Amanda Todd – a Burnaby high school student who took her life after years of bullying – they decided to honour her memory by promoting an anti-bully awareness event at the college, especially because college students use Facebook, where anyone could be vulnerable, said their instructor Pat Stone. They chose Nov. 27th, which would have been Todd’s 16th birthday, putting up posters they made in computer class. Some posters were words and pictures, each uniquely put together by the student, as well as some Wordle posters that described with chosen words the effects of bullying. They gave away Hershey kisses, pink hand shapes with Stop Bullying written on them, and about 100 pink yarn bracelets as a symbolic protest against bullying at two tables – one in the cafeteria building and one in the trades building. Michael Jensen from the student union also provided pins for the students to hand out on anti-sexism, anti-racism, and anti-homophobia.

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workplace skills training students at one of the two tables at their anti-bullying day event Nov. 27. From left, Tamara Clayton, Trish Turner, Dan Ripper, Keegan Haines and that’s their instructor Pat Stone getting one of the students’ handmade yarn bracelets.

Food bank numbers down for two months THE NUMBER of people using the Terrace Churches Food Bank in its first two months of its new year’ are down from last year. October kicked off this round of food bank openings with about 40 fewer families than last year, calculated from the number of bags handed out, according to food bank president John Wiebenga. “We were 60 bags down from

last year,” he said. “Our opening week went well as lots of food came in during the summer from various food drives, and donations from many local stores and businesses. “The food donated usually needs sorting or bagging and shelving. We really appreciate all the help we get and one of the helping groups this fall was a Grade 7 class from Veritas School, who came to help bag

up 400 lbs. of potatoes, which had been donated by the Community Garden.” November was much the same as October with numbers down by 70 bags compared to the same period last year, said Wiebenga. “We did have a number of new clients,” he added about November. December’s food bank hours are taking place this week.

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■■ Christmas cuties ANGELICA BRUNI, left, and Erilyn Nicklie check out crafts, like Erilyn’s balloon elephant, at the Skeena Valley Farmers Market Christmas Craft Show in the arena banquet room Nov. 24.

two LOCAL miners received an award for their reclamation work at an old mine. Eli Christiansen and his partner Moril Daigle won the 2011 Placer Reclamation Award for a mining site the pair worked on near Douglas Creek for seven years. “It feels great to be recognized for the work we’ve done,” said Christiansen. “This also helps to inform the public that mining does not necessarily destroy an area involved with mining operations.”

Christiansen, who has been placer mining for 35 years, said at the end of each season, all the dirt and ground that’s removed was put back to, or close to, its original state. The award description and reasons said “... the work completed is deserving of recognition and sets an example of good practice for other placer operations throughout the province.” And that the area “shows successful natural regrowth of alder and small fir trees that are native to the area” three years after the site was shut down.

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■■ Hockey helps out the terrace bantam rep team deliver several bags of coats for the coats for kids drive held annually by John Heighington of Spotless Cleaners Nov. 21.

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THORNHILL PUB: Free pool Wed. and Sun., karaoke night Thurs. Karen and Mark provide musical entertainment every Fri. and Sat. night 7 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. to 7 p.m. and Wed. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Karaoke Sun.. Live weekend entertainment. Dec. 7, 8 Accelerators; Dec. 14, 15 River Valley Rats; Dec. 21, 22 Playback; Dec. 27 DJ; Dec. 28, 29 After Hours; Dec. 31 Triple Bypass. Tickets on sale before and at door. Shuttle service if you need a ride.

mt. layton lounge: Open daily noon to 11 p.m. Free pool, darts and shuffleboard. beasleys mix: Karaoke every Fri. night, free pool every Sat.

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■■ art show: Unique Photography runs until Dec. 15 at Skeena Diversity Society. ■■ The Terrace Art Club: You are invited to Mon. sessions from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to share, teach and just enjoy putting paint to paper, canvas or board at the Art Room at Skeena Middle School. Workshops: Christmas theme Dec. 10—bring your own projects. Please bring your own

supplies. For more details, call Joan 6380032 or Maureen 635-7622.

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■■ Caledonia performing arts presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Carousel at 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 7, 8 at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Tickets on sale at Misty River Books. ■■ Uplands Elementary School presents its Christmas Concert Dec. 11 and 12 at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. ■■ terrace symphony orchestra presents A Christmas Offering with conductor Mike Wen, assistant conductor Stacey Zorn and guest soloist Ellie Higginson, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Knox United Church. Enjoy an evening of beautiful music of the season. Tickets on sale at Misty River Books and at the door.

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calEdonia drama students present Carousel for three nights Dec. 6-8 at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre.

■■ black and white Gala New Year’s Eve 2012 parties into the early morning hours in the Waap Haawk dining room (cafeteria building) at Northwest Community College Dec. 31. Formal. Cocktails at 6 p.m.; fine dining dinner at 7 p.m. Dancing until 2 a.m. Cash bar, formal champagne celebration, party favours and prize draws. Rides home will be provided. This is a fundraiser for student scholarships and tax receipts will be issued. To buy tickets or if you have questions, call Lynne at 635-6511 ext. 5219, or email, or come to the campus. Ticket purchase deadline is Dec. 13.

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The Terrace Standard offers the Community Calendar as a public service to its readers and community organizations. This column is intended for non-profit organizations and events without an admission charge. Space permitting, items will run two weeks before each event. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Fax your event or PSA to 250-638-8432. For complete listings, visit www.terracestandard.com

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DEC. 8 – Metis Community Christmas Gathering, an appetizer or finger food potluck, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at #306–4546 Park Ave. (Trigo Building). Music, munchies, dancing and a language learning opportunity. Adults and children invited. For more details, call Beverly 635-6864. DEC. 11 – Terrace Hospice Society will be hosting its annual Celebrate-A-Life Ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Elks Hall (2822 Tetrault St.). This free non-denominational candlelight ceremony is an opportunity to remember and honour the loved ones we have lost. Everyone welcome. DEC. 12 – Terrace Toastmasters’ next meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at the Graydon Security Building on Keith Ave. Come for a fun evening of learning communication skills, featuring “word of the day,” inspiration, jokes, and more. Everyone has a chance to speak and be evaluated. Meetings usually up to two hours long. Have fun and develop new skills. New members always welcome. For more details, call Randy 635-2151 or Rolf 635-6911. DEC. 12 – Canadian Cancer Society - Relay For Life is looking for volunteers to help organize the 2013 Terrace event. Interested? Join us at 7 p.m. in the board room at the Terrace Public Library or call 641-9954. Time to register your team for the Relay For Life, happening here May 4, 2013, at www.relaybc.ca/terrace2013. DEC. 14 – Family Caregiver Support Group, a free forum for education, information, sharing common experiences, tips, strategies and emotional support by videoconference from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the education room at Mills Memorial Hospital. Put on by the Alzheimer Society of BC. To register, call Leanne at 1-866-564-7533. DEC. 16 – Kitselas Holiday Bazaar takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at Kitselas Community Hall. Just in time for gift giving season, come find a handmade gift made by one of our many talented members. Hosted by the Kitselas Treaty Office. For more details, call Geneva at 635-8882.

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STARTING DEC. 8 to 16, Terrace firefighters will be asking for food donations to fill a trailer with non-perishable items for the Salvation Army Christmas Food Campaign. ADULT PROGRAM AT the Terrace Public Library Sweets of the Season: the Ultimate Library Cookie and Square Share! Get in the Christmas spirit, taste test some of the yummiest recipes in town and share your own. How it works: Bring 1 dozen of your favourite home-made cookies along with the recipe

to the library to share. We will be tasting and exchanging recipes December 6 from 7-8 p.m. For more information or to register, come to the library or call 638-8177. TERRACE CHURCHES’ FOOD Bank will continue to distribute food from the basement of Dairy Queen at 4643 Park Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 for surnames S to Z; and Thursday, Dec. 6 for anyone missed. The above order will be enforced, so please come on the right day and bring identification for yourself and your dependents. SALVATION ARMY FOOD Bank Drive: until Dec. 24, bring a non-perishable food item to Denny’s for the Salvation Army food bank and get 20 per cent off your bill. One food item must be brought per person. DURING DECEMBER, THE library invites the community to help “Fill Our Shelves.” Donations can be dedicated to someone and his/her name put up on the donation wall. Donations in any amount accepted and tax receipts issued for amounts of $10 and over. All proceeds will be used to support library programs and services. TIS THE SEASON: Registration for Week 2 of Christmas Crafts After School with the Terrace Public Library starts Nov. 28. Please preregister at the library. The event takes place Dec. 5 at 3:30 p.m. For more information or to register, come to the library or call 638-8177. TERRACE FLU CLINICS are Dec. 7, 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Terrace Health Unit. THE GREATER TERRACE Seniors Advisory Committee (GTSAC) meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. Everyone welcome. 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. GREATER TERRACE BEAUTIFICATION Society meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the city council chambers. New members always welcome. 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. 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. HEALING TOUCH COMMUNITY Clinics continue to be offered. Call Julie for more details 635-0743. Donations accepted. PACIFIC NORTHWEST MUSIC Festival 2013 syllabus is available online: changes made by the committee are covered in “Recent Amendments” on the second page of the syllabus. Check out our webpage at www. pnmf.ca or festival@pnmf.ca. If you prefer a hardcopy, it is available at Sight and Sound or Misty River Books until the Jan. 15 deadline. TERRACE BIRTHRIGHT SOCIETY has closed its pregnancy crisis office. The hot line and 1-800-550-4900 will remain available free of charge. We would like to thank all those who supported us for the past 31 years. PARK CENTRE OFFERS a variety of parenting education and support programs including Infant Massage, Nobody’s Perfect, So You Have the Blues (PPD/PPND Support), Parenting Plus!, Fathers Group, Building Healthier Babies, and Building Blocks. Stop in or phone for more information: 4465 Park Ave, 635-1830, or on Facebook (Programs of the Terrace Child Development Centre). ONLINE CHAT FOR youth in crisis or emotional distress – www.northernyouthonline.ca – from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, except Mondays and Tuesdays. This chat supplements the Youth Support phone line 1-888-564-8336, available from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day. PUBLIC PRENATAL CLASSES available thru the year. Classes run Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Thursday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more info or register, call Park Centre at 250-635-1830. HEALTH ISSUES? HIGH blood pressure? High cholesterol? Do you suffer from a chronic disease like diabetes, arthritis or any cardiac condition? Healthy Terrace offers free group sessions on various topics. For more information call Alanna at Healthy Terrace, 615-5533.

DECEMBER 6, 7, 8, 2012 CALEDONIA SECONDARY SCHOOL MUSICAL “CAROUSEL” 8:00 p.m.

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Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Mercedes Jayden Gonu Date & Time of Birth: November 27, 2012 at 3:41 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Holly Green & Ivan Gonu

Baby’s Name: Jacob H. E. Lincoln Jr Date & Time of Birth: November 23, 2012 at 11:49 a.m. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Tiffany & Jacob Lincoln

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“New brother for Dallas & Tamika”

Baby’s Name: Skyler Aimé Neil Bisson Date & Time of Birth: November 26, 2012 at 10:02 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Kendra Ratcliff & Darren Bisson

Baby’s Name: Kara Linora McKay Date & Time of Birth: November 16, 2012 at 8:55 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Katherine S McKay

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Baby’s Name: Elizabeth Susan Emily Wong Date & Time of Birth: November 26, 2012 at 11:05 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Christina Wong

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“New brother for Cody” Baby’s Name: Sophia Belle Feldman Date & Time of Birth: November 7, 2012 at 2:00 Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Terri & Rory Feldman

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Anna Martha (Pasch) Thodt, passed away suddenly at her home in Terrace, B.C. on Sunday, November 18th, 2012. She was born to the late Josef and Gertrude Pasch on July 18th, 1933 in Hitdorf, Germany.

A the age of 18, Anna married Hans Guenter Peter Thodt on At Nove November 3rd, 1951 in Leverkusen, Germany. Life as Anna had known it changed dramatically after this. In 1952 Anna and Hans celebrated the birth of their ďŹ rst child, a little girl they named Erika. With the changing times Anna and Hans decided to make some changes themselves. Hans left his wife and daughter in Germany and moved to Canada in 1954 where he gained employment and a new home in Kitimat for his family. In June 1956 Anna and Erika arrived on the east coast of Canada and traveled by train across the country to reunite with Hans in their new home. In a few short years the family again grew with the addition of their son Frank. The ďŹ rst few years in a foreign country was a challenge for Anna with her limited English skills. She told of her many visits to the grocery store that ended with her coming home with the wrong items, as she was not familiar with the written language or the products in the stores. In time, with the help of many new life-long friends she had made in Kitimat, Anna conquered the language issues. In 1958 the family relocated again, this time only a few short miles to Terrace. Here they bought a small home on Agar Avenue and did some major renovations to make it ďŹ t their growing family that soon included sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edward, Peter and daughter Rosalee. In 1978 Hans and Anna purchased 10 acres on North Eby. With the help of their children, they built a new home and turned the land into a small hobby farm. This included goats, geese, chickens, rabbits and a variety of fruits and vegetables that Anna took great pride in canning and preparing for her family. When not in the home effortlessly preparing large delicious meals for her family, Anna was usually tending to her beautiful ďŹ&#x201A;owerbeds or knitting something-or-other for one of the family. Anna and Hans made their ďŹ nal move in 1999 downsizing to a small apartment. This last move allowed them more time to visit with their growing family that had spread out to Alberta, Ontario and Switzerland. On November 3rd, 2008 Anna and Hans celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. It was a love that endured to the end when Hans passed away a few short weeks later on November 26th, 2008. Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest joy in life was her family. She took pride in all their accomplishments and was there for all of the sorrows as well. She could always be depended upon as a source of unconditional support for anyone at anytime. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband Hans Guenter Peter Thodt and son-in-law David Waywitka. She is survived by: sons Frank (Beatrice), Edward and Peter (Marilyn). Daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Erika Waywitka and Rosalee Niznansky (John). Anna was blessed with several grandchildren; grandsons: Jason (Jen), Justin, Aiken & Julian, Tyler and Mathew; granddaughter Melissa-Anne and great-grandson Case. Private interment was held at Terrace Municipal Cemetery on Monday, November 26th. Memorial donations may be made to the Terrace Community Foundation at 3100 Kalum Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4L1.

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We would also like to thank Dr. Fourie and his staff for the wonderful care they gave our beloved mother in her ďŹ nal days. Also Art Erasmus, Charlie Meeks, Terrace RCMP memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the Ambulance attendants that so thoughtfully helped us in our time of grief.

Cara Anne Morton Cara Anne Morton, born June 25, 1968 in Scarborough Ont., died peacefully after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on November 18, 2012 in Terrace, B.C. Cara leaves behind: her children, Aila Morton and Adrian La Haie; husband Bruce La Haie; mother Anna Morton; and brothers Greg and Derek Morton. Predeceased by her father Ronald Morton. Cara was passionate about sharing her experience as an artist and experimental filmmaker with local community members, and advocated a do-it-yourself approach to creating art, with particular interest in the creative process, over final products. She will be missed by all who had the good fortune to meet her, whether at a Shutter to Think screening, laughter yoga, or out and about around town. Her family is grateful to friends and community, who have helped so much over the last while. Service was held at Terrace Pentecostal Assembly on Nov. 23, 2012. Donations in memoriam can be sent to Inspire Health.

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Born in Revelstoke, BC on April 14, 1926. Doch passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2012 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Marion of 61 years; son Jarvis ( 51), daughter Fiona (44), grandson Jeffrey(17), and grand daughters Janessa(15) and Jennifer(13). His sister Ann Minty is still alive and living in Nepean, Ontario. He is predeceased by his mother Effie and father Bill Robertson. Doch started his law career with Brown and Harvey in Prince Rupert in 1951. He started his own law practice here in Terrace in 1957 where he acted in many high profile criminal law cases in this area. He moved into family law in the middle of his career and retired in 1995. He went on to have a book published called â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Touch of Murder Now and Thenâ&#x20AC;?, which highlighted his life as a Barrister in this area in the early days of Terrace. He was a member of the Rotary Club here in Terrace for most of his career, earning the Paul Harris Fellowship Award for his tireless years of community service. He served as Chancellor of the Diocese of Caledonia for over 35 years in the Anglican Church. After retiring from this service, he was bestowed the honour of Canon. His friends will miss his whimsical sense of humour and hilarious â&#x20AC;&#x153;one linersâ&#x20AC;? that made everyone chuckle. He grew up in Vancouver and spent many hours of his childhood riding with his father in the locomotive engine of the Royal Hudson. He graduated from UBC with his law degree in 1951, the same year that he married Marion ( nee Filmer). They moved North for â&#x20AC;&#x153;one yearâ&#x20AC;? and like it so much that they spent the rest of their married life here. He and Marion had 3 children: Jarvis , Geoffrey ( deceased), and Fiona. Mom and family would like to thank Dr. De Bruin, all of the staff at Terraceview Copper Community, Father Ernest and Cory, and all of the support of the community during Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final days. A funeral was held on Nov. 22, 2012 at St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the HOME Society 31581 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1T8.

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BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS Kermodei Tourism Society is the tourism marketing organization for the Terrace area, funded by the City of Terrace and run by an independent Board of Directors. Board members are dedicated to facilitating the growth and sustainable development of the local tourism industry. The Board is structured so the membership characterizes a broad cross-section of tourism and economic interests in Terrace, including representation from sectors such as: Recreation and Adventure Eco-tourism Culture and History First Nations Retail and Hospitality Accommodations Travel and Transportation Media and Marketing Three vacancies currently exist for Director-at-Large for the two-year term; January 2013 to December 2014. No previous board experience required, just an interest in tourism and general love for the Terrace area! If you are interested in being a volunteer Director-at-Large, please express your interest by Friday, December 14, 2012 to: Tourism Manager Kermodei Tourism Society 4511 Keith Avenue 250.635.4944 manager@visitterrace.com Further information on Kermodei Tourism visit www.visitterrace.com

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The Terrace Youth Soccer Association has an opening for a temporary part-time Program Support Clerk position. This position will commence January 1, 2013 and end on October 1, 2013 (subject to review). This is a part-time position (average15 hrs/wk) with variable hours as some evening and weekend work may be required (additional hours may be added during peak times of the season). Hourly rate of $17/hr. DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the TYSA president, the incumbent will be required to answer the TYSA phone and email and route all calls to the appropriate people, help maintain the website and provide clerical support to various committees. Duties will also include performing word processing functions in the preparation for the start of the 2013 season, photocopying, filing, faxing, ordering departmental supplies and other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduation with at least one-year post-secondary education in Office Administration or Business Administration (diploma preferred) with a minimum of two years of directly related work experience particularly in word processing, customer service and reception. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. The incumbent must also: • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications, email and internet;· • Have the ability to relate effectively with the public, and board members as well as work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision; • Work efficiently under pressure of deadlines; • Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills; • Have the ability to handle and prioritize different tasks; • Possess excellent proof reading skills as attention to d tail is mandatory Respond in confidence, by submitting a current resume to: blkluss@telus.net We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing Date: December 14, 2012

General Manager Burns Lake Native Development Corporation is a First Nations owned and driven organization. With a strong working relationship with its Board of Directors the organization is committed to promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth development within its six member first nations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate for this half-time position (moving to full time pending resources) will demonstrate - financial management skills - good written and oral skills - strong management skills and project management experience - experience working with a board of directors - hands-on HR management skills - familiarity with lending principles - experience in community economic development - experience in a non- profit organization - must have experience in proposal writing, forestry, logging and value added operations - good understanding of dealing with first nation communities Responsibilities: - co-ordinating meetings of, and reporting to, Board and its committees - assisting Board formulate policies and programs - overseeing administration - planning, developing and monitoring budgets and performance targets - developing and maintaining HR policies; recruiting, training, supervising staff - leading economic development initiatives Applicants ideally will have several years management experience, post secondary education in a business related field, familiarity with log harvesting, small business lending and an ability to work with diverse client and partnership groups. Aboriginal ancestry is an asset. Please submit resumes by January 7, 2013 to:

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4633 GOULET AVE. - $169,900 MLS

• bright and modern 3 bedrm mobile • 1/2 acre with new 5’ cedar fence • 900 sq. ft. shop /close to town LAURIE FORBES NEW

3943 CRESCENTVEIW - $199,900 MLS

303 LODGEPOLE $59,900 MLS

• Vacant Land • Cleared and Ready • Build your Dream Home Now www.rickmcdaniel.ca

• 6 Bedroom 3 Bathroom home • 2 Bay garage with bonus room • Great investment rental property DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

4902 LABELLE $272,000 MLS

• 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 Baths • beautifully updated kitchen w/appliances • great location, walking distance to schools TASHIANA VELD

• Great starter or investment • 2 bedrooms on level 1/4 acre • full basement for developing MARION OLSON

3575 DOGWOOD $179,000 MLS

• Unique Home • Unique Setting • Amazing Price ! www.rickmcdaniel.ca

• 3 bdrm rancher on southside • cozy woodstove for those wintery nights • detached wired shop KELLY BULLEID

• 3 Bedroom Rancher on 80x200 lot • Complete Reno with New appliances • Shows AS NEW in and out DAVE MATERI

4402 MUNROE $219,900 MLS

2409 KALUM ST - $219,900 MLS

3431 SPARKS $239,900 MLS

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

E! RIC

2053 GAGNON RD $207,900 MLS

• 2-3 Bedroom Rancher on 1.2 acres • Move in condition throughout • 5 Bay RV storage & garage/workshop DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

• Large Rec Room • Finished Basement • Large Kitchen, Great Floor Plan www.rickmcdaniel.ca

• Mortgage helper • 78 x 257 lot • 24 x 26 shop HANS STACH

5018 MCRAE - $249,900 MLS

• Desirable Neighborhood • 4 Bedrooms, Workshop • Reduced SUZANNE GLEASON

4112 ANDERSON $289,900 MLS

• 4 bedroom Rancher on the bench • dble garage, new counters, flooring • easy potential suite in the basement VANCE HADLEY

• Six Bedrooms • Great Family Location • Many Upgrades www.rickmcdaniel.ca

SOL 4712 HAUGLAND $249,000 MLS

3354 RIVER DRIVE $109,900 MLS

SOL

4735 WILSON AVE. - $254,900 MLS • *4 bdrm home on the bench • *open designed kitchen • *large deck, single garage KELLY BULLEID

OPEN HOUSE

2096 CHURCHILL DR $305,000 MLS 1 - 3 PM SATURDAY, DEC. 8 • 2 Bedrm.- 2 Bath No Stairs RUSTY LJUNGH

4826 SOUCIE AVE. $265,000 MLS

4930 LAZELLE $259,900 MLS

• Sold • excellent potential • convenient location LAURIE FORBES

• 4 bedrm, new Ikea kitchen. • Huge Rec room with pellet stove • 2 level sundeck, finished basement VANCE HADLEY

5545 KLEANZA DR - $310,000 MLS

• *stunning 4 bdrm home on acreage • *gorgeous custom kitchen • *25 X 44 detached shop KELLY BULLEID

JACKPINE FLATS - $339,500 MLS

• beautiful 5 bdrm, 3 bath home • detached dble garage, concrete flr • barn/workshop/chicken coop, fenced JOHN/SHEILA

SOL 3511 GORDON DR. $325,900 MLS

• excellent family neighborhood • fully finished, 4 bedrms, 3 baths • large dble garage,paved driveway, LAURIE FORBES

john evans

Cell:250.638.7001 johnevans@remax.net

sheila love

Cell:250.638.6911 sheilalove@remax.net

WESTRIDGE ESTATES - $339,900 MLS

• 1 ½ storey home with full bsmt • vaulted ceilings, crown mouldings • family rm off kitchen, rec. rm in bsmt JOHN/SHEILA

vance hadley

Cell:250.631.3100 vancehadley@remax.net

marion olson

Cell:250.631.3101 m.olson@remax.net

suzanne gleason Cell:250.615.2155

suzannegleason@remax.net

1758 WESTSIDE DRIVE $389,900 MLS • 100 ft of private beach and dock • 3 bedrm, sundeck, wood/elect heat • easy year round living VANCE HADLEY

kelly bulleid

Cell:250.615.8688 kellybulleid@telus.net

hans stach

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#14 4022 YEO $371,000 MLS

• Only One Left • Spring Completion • Act Now www.rickmcdaniel.ca

laurie forbes

Cell:250.615-7782 lforbes@remax.net

tashiana veld

Cell:250.635.0223 tashveld@remax.net

5275 DOVER RD - $525,000 MLS

• stunning country home on 15 acres • 4 bdrms, large master ensuite • 30 X 40 shop, 16’ drs, mezzanine JOHN/SHEILA

rick mcDaniel PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

Cell:250.615.1558 rickmcdaniel@remax.net

dave materi

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

Cell:250.615.7225 davemateri@remax.net

rusty ljungh

Cell:250.638.2827 rustyl@remax.net

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For Sale By Owner BEAUTIFUL family home on the Bench with stunning view, backing Terrace Mnt. Well maintained in quiet neighborhood on double ended cul du sac. Upstairs: 4 bedrooms, main ensuite, family bathroom. Main floor: Living room with natural gas fireplace, dining room, family room, kitchen, den and 1/2 bath. Basement: Bedroom with en suite, pool room/gym, TV room and crawl space. 3000sq.ft. approximate total size. Double garage, fenced backyard, extra parking. Lots of extras included. Asking $485,000. 3814 Hatton Street, Terrace. To view please call 250-638-7627

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Musical Instruments 1923 Willis Piano. Great Condition. $800 OBO. 250-6350783

Stereo / DVD / TV JVC Sound System with DVD and casset player and radio, in attractive console. Plus 2 - 26” high AKAI speakers. All in perfect condition . $100 obo. 250-635-2522.

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NEW HOUSE FOR SALE COMPLETED BY Dec 2012 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, full garage, Lg Lot, minutes from town. To view call 250-6158457 or 250-638-0734

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250-635-9184

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3745 PINE AVE.

5464 HAMPTON AVE.

- well maintained 1994 mobile home - 2 bedrooms - 2 baths - vaulted ceilings – 80 x 200 lot

- bungalow on 2 level acres - 2 bedrooms - wood stove - hardwood floors - barn

$148,000 MLS 4449 GREIG AVENUE

4451 GREIG AVENUE

33 x 100 ft M1 Light industrial zoned vacant lot located in the downtown core.

2150 sq ft two storey building on 33 x 100 ft M1 Light industrial zoned lot in the downtown core

$24,900 MLS

$229,000 MLS

BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE $47,000 MLS - .47 acre parcel 383 Kalum Lk. Rd. $47,000 MLS - .681 acre parcel Lot #7 Edgewood Dr. $69,500 MLS - 2.001 acre parcel 385 Kalum Lk. Rd.

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$149,900 MLS

3511 KALUM ST

3513 KALUM ST

- 61x147 Building Lot, R2 Multifamily Zoning

- 61x147 Building Lot, R2 Zoning, Blocks from Downtown

$54,900 MLS

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4940 HUNDAL DR.

- strata duplex unit - 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - built in 1997 - hardwood floors

- well maintained bungalow - 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - den - quick occupancy

$214,900 MLS

$276,5000 MLS

#69 – 3889 MULLER AVE.

4629 SOUCIE AVE.

- extensively renovated mobile home - 2 bedrooms - laminate flooring - immediate occupancy

- 1952 sq. ft. of living area - 5 bedrooms - 3 baths - new w-w - fireplace

$25,000 MLS

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5309 MOUNTAIN VISTA

- Corner Cul de Sac Building Lot, Bench Location, No HST

- 4 Level Split with View

$67,500 MLS

$299,900 MLS

909 ROBIN RD

4831 POHLE AVE

- Recreational Property on the Skeena River, Approx. 3 acres

- Private 1/2 acre lot tucked away on Terrace’s Southside

$49,900 MLS

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DARREN BEAULIEU

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

RE: THE ESTATE OF ANNA THODT, also known as ANNA MARTHA THODT, Deceased, formerly of Terrace, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of ANNA THODT, also known as ANNA MARTHA THODT, are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executors at #2004630 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC., V8G 1S6, on or before JANUARY 23, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have then been received. EDWARD HANS THODT and PETER ARTHUR THODT, Executors Warner Bandstra Brown, Solicitors

CITY OF TERRACE PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION DISPOSAL OF LAND TAKE NOTICE THAT, in accordance with the Community Charter, the Council of the City of Terrace intends to lease the following lands to the not-for-profit group My Mountain Co-op: a 645-square foot portion of the building known as the Kwinitsa Foreman’s Residence located at 4805 Highway 16 West (legally described as District Lot 362, R5, Coast District, Plan BCP17919) for a one-year period to December 31, 2013 for the total rent of One Dollar ($1.00). THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO. Ron Bowles, Director of Finance CITY OF TERRACE

Advertisement Land Act : Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Water Act: Application to Divert & Use Water Take notice that Northern Hydro Ltd. of Maple Ridge, BC, intends to make application to the Province of British Columbia for the Treaty Waterpower cluster which consists of the following components: • Lands Act applications for an Investigative Licence and a General Area Licence of Occupation for Waterpower covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF SURVEYORS CREEK AND BELL IRVING RIVER, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 489.293 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Surveyors Creek. The Lands file number that has been established for these applications is (6408323); • Lands Act applications for an Investigative Licence and a General Area Licence of Occupation for Waterpower covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF TIM WILLIAMS CREEK, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 1,103.44 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Tim Williams Creek. The Lands file number that has been established for these applications is (6408364); • Lands Act applications for an Investigative Licence and a General Area Licence of Occupation for Waterpower covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF GILBERT LAKE AND TREATY CREEK, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 488.71 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Gilbert Lake & Treaty Creek. The Lands file number that has been established for these applications is (6408365); • Lands Act applications for an Investigative Licence and a General Area Licence of Occupation for Waterpower covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF SCOTT CREEK AND TODEDADA LAKE, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 329.9 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Scott Creek & Todedada Lake. The Lands file number that has been established for these applications is (6408366); • Lands Act applications for an Investigative Licence and a General Area Licence of Occupation for Waterpower covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF SCOTT CREEK, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 567.91 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Scott Creek. The Lands file number that has been established for these applications is (6408367);

TAKE NOTICE THAT application has been made to amend Section 7.4.2.2 of Zoning Bylaw No. 1431-1995.

• Lands Act applications for an Investigative Licence and a General Area Licence of Occupation for Waterpower covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF WILDFIRE CREEK, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 1,329.36 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Scott Creek. The Lands file number that has been established for these applications is (6408368);

THE SUBJECT LAND: The application affects the land located at 3202 Munroe Street, within the City of Terrace, shown hatched on the accompanying map and described as: Lot 1, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast District, Plan BCP43149

• Lands Act applications for an Licence of Occupation for Waterpower transmission line purposes covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF BOWSER RIVER, SCOTT CREEK, TODEDADA LAKE, TODEDADA CREEK, TREATY CREEK, AND BELL-IRVING RIVER, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 1,890.220 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Scott Creek. The Lands file number that has been established for these applications is (6408349);

THE INTENT: To Amend Section 7.4.2.2 by including the following: .2 Despite the provisions of this Part, the following provisions shall apply to: .4 Lot 1, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast District, Plan BCP43149 .1 In addition to the uses described in 7.4.2.1 the following uses shall be permitted: .2 technical consulting firms

• Water Act application for a Water Licence to divert and use water from Surveyors Creek which flows into the Bowser River. The proposed quantity of water to be diverted is 23.5 m3/s for Power generation purposes. The proposed point of diversion will be located approximately 4.5 kms from the mouth of the Creek. The land upon with the water will be used is Crown land described in the Land Act application (Water File: 6001362);

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT

BYLAW INSPECTION: THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT BYLAW AND RELEVANT BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS MAY BE INSPECTED in the reception area at the City of Terrace Public Works Building at 5003 Graham Avenue, Terrace, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day from Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 to Monday, December 10th, 2012 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. For enquiries concerning this application contact David Block, City Planner at 250-615-4000. PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS: Any persons wishing to voice their opinions regarding this application may do so in writing, and/or in person, AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2012. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, R.S.B.C., 1996, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.

• Water Act application for a Water Licence to divert and use water from Tim Williams Creek which flows into Treaty Creek. The proposed quantity of water to be diverted is 3.4 m3/s for Power generation purposes. The proposed point of diversion will be located approximately 2.4 kms from the mouth of the Creek. The land upon with the water will be used is Crown land described in the Land Act application (Water File: 6001374); • Water Act application for a Water Licence to divert and use water from an unnamed source (Unnamed B) which flows into Treaty Creek. The proposed quantity of water to be diverted is 1.0 m3/s for Power generation purposes. The proposed point of diversion will be located approximately 4.8 kms from the mouth of the Creek. The land upon with the water will be used is Crown land described in the Land Act application (Water File: 6001375); • Water Act application for a Water Licence to divert and use water from an unnamed tributary (Scott Creek tributary) which flows into Scott Creek. The proposed quantity of water to be diverted is 1.1 m3/s for Power generation purposes. The proposed point of diversion will be located approximately 2.8 kms from the mouth of the Creek. The land upon with the water will be used is Crown land described in the Land Act application (Water File: 6001372); • Water Act application for a Water Licence to divert and use water from Scott Creek which flows into the Bowser River. The proposed quantity of water to be diverted is 4.0 m3/s for Power generation purposes. The proposed point of diversion will be located approximately 5.5 kms from the mouth of the Creek. The land upon with the water will be used is Crown land described in the Land Act application (Water File: 6001373); • Water Act application for a Water Licence to divert and use water from Wildfire Creek which flows into the Bell-Irving River. The proposed quantity of water to be diverted is 2.4 m3/s for Power generation purposes. The proposed point of diversion will be located approximately 7.5 kms from the mouth of the Creek. The land upon with the water will be used is Crown land described in the Land Act application (Water File: 6001376); Written comments concerning this application (with file numbers) should be directed to: Treaty Cluster Project Lead MFLNRO, Smithers-Skeena Region, PO Box 5000 - 3726 Alfred Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Comments [or objections to the water application] will be received until January 4, 2013. Comments received after this date may not be considered. For more information on the Land Act application, please visit our website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp . The information you provide will be subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. . For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Regional Office.

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Advertisement Land Act : Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Water Act: Application to Divert & Use Water

Take notice that Syntaris Power Corp. of Vancouver, BC, intends to make application to the Province of British Columbia for Kinskuch River hydroelectric project which consists of the following components:

Take notice that Northern Hydro Ltd. of Maple Ridge, BC, intends to make application to the Province of British Columbia for the Treaty Waterpower cluster which consists of the following components:

â&#x20AC;˘ Land Act application for an Investigative Licence for Waterpower covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF KINSKUCH LAKE TOGETHER WITH ALL THAT CROWN FORESHORE BEING PART OF THE BED OF KINSKUCH LAKE, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 8,210.16 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located at approximately 32 km northeast of Alice Arm in northern BC. (The Lands file number that has been established for this application is 6408049)

â&#x20AC;˘ Lands Act applications for an Investigative Licence and a General Area Licence of Occupation for Waterpower covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF TREATY AND TODEDADA CREEKS, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 529.947 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located in the vicinity of Treaty Creek. The Lands file number that has been established for these applications is (6408346);

â&#x20AC;˘ Land Act application for an Licence of Occupation for Waterpower transmission line covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF NISKA LAKES, TOGETHER WITH DISTRICT LOT 3412 AND THOSE PARTS OF DISTRICT LOTS 3401, 3402 AND 3403, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 9,976.73 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown Land located at approximately 32 km northeast of Alice Arm in northern BC. (The Lands file number that has been established for this application is 6408464) â&#x20AC;˘ Water Act application for a Water Licence to Divert, Use and Store Water from Kinskuch Lake which flows into Kinskuch River The proposed quantity of water to be diverted is 16m3/s for Power Generation purposes The proposed quantity of water to be stored is 55,2000,000m3 The proposed point of diversion and storage dam will be located at the head of Kinskuch Lake at the confluence of the Kinskuch River The land upon with the water will be used is Crown land described in the Land Act application above (The Water file number that has been established for this application is 6001399); Written comments concerning this application (with file numbers) should be directed to: Kinskuch River Waterpower Project Lead MFLNRO, Smithers-Skeena Region, PO Box 5000 - 3726 Alfred Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Comments [or objections to the water application] will be received until January 10, 2013. Comments received after this date may not be considered. For more information on the Land Act application, please visit our website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp . The information you provide will be subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. . For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Regional Office.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Terrace Standard

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Climbing wall nears completion After years in the making, Caledonia Secondary School’s climbing wall is near the peak of completion, with only a few final steps to go before it will be in full use. “It will be very nice to see it used to its full potential,” said Ben Matthias, the driving force behind the wall, at the wall’s ‘climbing rope’ cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 23. “There’s still a lot of work to be done.” That work includes finishing the wall—the top right corner was not fully finished—and implementing the new school district policy for safe use and maintenance of the wall. Then, the wall will be made available to any school in the district —pending time and avail-

ability of the wall and a climbing wall coordinator. And Friday marked the first climbing coordinator class, with teachers and support staff from six schools in the district coming out to learn the lay of the wall so that it can be used safely and managed properly. “We have many teachers who are anxiously awaiting starting climbing clubs and are working on a cross grade level club day where K-12 could share the wall,” he said. “It’s a way of bringing young kids together with old kids,” he said. “And introduce them to the world of climbing.” And what about the out-ofschool climbing community? The goal is to eventually open it up for community use.

“There are many factors that need to be addressed,” said Matthias, noting that there is a group of local climbers who have been meeting and brainstorming how to go about its use. “We had one initial meeting at Caledonia during the initial construction of the wall to give an opportunity for some of the climbers to meet each other, get together as a group, and see how they could work together to make that part happen,” he said. “After all necessary components have been completed, times for usage will be set based on availability of the school facility.” The wall’s construction was made possible by thousands of dollars donated by community groups and members, and the hard work of volunteers.

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At Top, fourth from right, Ben Matthias presides over the climbing rope cutting ceremony (a clever riff on your traditional ribbon cutting) Friday, Nov. 23 with community supporters. At right, Marcus Mattheis and Landon Andrei test out the new wall.

Big wins for Terrace at badminton tourney Nearly 40 Junior badminton players competed here in Terrace at the Thornhill Junior Secondary gym on Saturday, Nov. 24 for the annual junior badminton tournament. Players hailing from Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert—with one exchange student from Quebec—took to the court, with some of Terrace’s most promising young athletes working their way to the top of the tournament with multiple wins. The popular badminton program has group practices twice a week, and a handful of tournaments a year. The junior program has been hosting tournaments for about half a decade, but the adults program has been around for much, much longer. In this year’s junior tournament, matches were played in age categories between U10 and Contributed PHOTO U16. For singles play, Levi Kroeker of Terrace Terrace’s Jake Blix and Quebec’s Roxanne Plante, winners of the U16 took the U10 boys division. And Prince Rupert’s Jordan Truong was first mixed doubles, ready for a serve.

in the U12. Centennial Christian School’s Evan Veldman of Terrace took first place in U 14 boys. While Jake Blix of Terrace was first place in the U16 category. For the girls, Leah Julseth of Terrace took the U10/12 top spot. And Leona Truong travelled from Prince Rupert to take first in the U16 division. For doubles, Braden Clunas and Levi Kroeker, both of Terrace, were the winners in the U10 division. And the team of Logan Clunas and Garic Hill, also both of Terrace, were first in the U12 boys meet. Terrace’s Leah Julseth and Sarah Kroeker took the win for the U12 girls. And Lucas Mantel and Evan Veldman of Terrace were first in the U14 boys. In the U16 girls, Michaela Julseth and Brianna Weir of Terrace took the top spot.

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Sports Scope Exchange student wins tournament A look ahead at what’s on the sports horizon. To have your sporting or athletic event included, email sports@terracestandard.com.

River Kings the terrace River Kings are hitting up Kitimat and Prince Rupert this weekend. They’ll meet the Demons on Friday, Dec. 7 night, and head to Rupert on Saturday, Dec. 8. The Kings have had a tough go this season, losing a couple of their top players to injury, but are looking to repeat their wins against Lac La Hache and Williams Lake late last month to bring them up in the standings before the break.

Swimming The Terrace Bluebacks swimming club will be travelling to Kitimat Dec. 14 - 15 for the annual Kitimat December Invitational. Watch out for athletes Angelina Filziakis, Jade Heathfield and Brayden Philips, who performed well at the team’s last meet in Prince George mid-November.

Jake Blix, who also won first place in the U16 Singles category, and partner Roxanne Plante, a Terrace/Quebec exchange student, won the U16 mixed doubles. Plante, who played badminton in her hometown, was here in Terrace for three months, and left last Friday to travel back to Quebec. The adult badminton program held a tournament last weekend– look for those results in next week’s paper. The club runs from September to April, where it rounds off the season with a combined juniors and adults tournament that sees many attend.

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Here are the participants of this year’s Terrace Junior Badminton Tournament.

‘A little reality check’ for Midget rep girls in Kamloops

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here are the Midget Female Reps after winning a tournament in Vernon early last month. They came in third in the Kamloops tournament they travelled to over the Nov. 24 weekend.

fter struggling with solid bamboo salmon rods, Bob Clay realized that if he wanted build and sell two handed cane rods, they had to be lighter. While honing his craft by assembling single handed fly rods, Bob had learned of E.C. Powell, the innovative bamboo rod builder from Maryville, California. Powell came up with a method of rod construction that involved stripping slabs of the dense outside fibres from the bamboo, gluing these to a strip of cedar, then sanding out a series of hollow sections up the length of the rod blank. This semihollowing, as Powell dubbed it, enabled the maker to construct a bamboo rod that was not only considerably lighter than other long bamboo poles, but just as strong. From the time of their introduction in the 1930s, E.C. Powell’s power poles, were used by the members of the Golden Gate Casting Club of San Francisco to take all sorts of casting competitions. Bob Clay’s bright idea was to employ Powell’s semihollowing process to two handed bamboo poles. A measure of how well he succeeded is demonstrated by the fact that the wait for a Bob Clay two handed bamboo rod is now two years. Still, Bob’s is a niche market. Almost all two handed rods used by contemporary anglers are made of carbon fibre or graphite, as was the case in the 1980s when Art Lingren, Mike Maxwell

The Terrace Midget Female Reps broke their tournament winning streak over the Nov. 24 weekend in Kamloops, taking third place after falling to Red Deer in the semi-finals. The weekend saw the team face off against some of the highest ranked teams in the province, like the North Shore Avalanche and the Surrey midget girls team. And the girls held their own, picking themselves up after a hard 5-1 loss to the number one ranked North Shore Avalanche to beat Surrey, the third ranked team, 5-1. They then continued to prove they have Vernon’s number, beating them 7-1, for their third win

and I were pretty much the rod builders at the the only steelheaders J. Kennedy Fisher plant casting two handed rods and J.W. Young reels faover the rivers in the this voured by Mike, as well province. as a selection of his faAt that time, Art was vourite lines. editing the Totem TopMike and Denise ics, the newsletter of the bought a lodge on the Totem Flyfishing Club Bulkley River where of Vancouver. I can’t they conducted classes recall whether the pubin Spey casting and Spey lication was quarterly or fishing. The latter was a monthly, but I do recall designation that Mike gleaning a lot of usecoined along with the SKEENA ANGLER ful information about term Spey rods, which, angling with double in Mike’s native counROB BROWN handed rods from the try were known simply articles Art wrote for the as salmon rods. His Topics. original inclination was Mike Maxwell was to call his two handed a English expatriate poles steelhead rods, but with considerable experience with the two Mike realized that the traditional rods used handed salmon rod. Mike had most of the by float fishers were already called that. Totem Flyfishers practising with two fisted Today there are Speyclaves and Speylines, fly rods at the pond in Burnaby’s Central and almost every steelheader wielding a Park, only blocks away from his Golden long rod refers to the avocation as Spey West Fly Shop where one could buy a copy fishing. Mike and Denise also promoted of his treatise on Spey casting, complete the use of double handed Spey rods from with a video cassette from Mike’s lovely their lodge on the Bulkley River, where wife, Denise, who was a superb fly caster they conducted Spey fishing clinics and did in her own right, or from the master him- some steelhead guiding. self. The shop also carried Golden West Three decades ago, I spent an afterRods, built to Mike’s specifications by noon talking to Mike in his shop on Joyce

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against the team this year. Despite losing in the semifinals, something the team isn’t used to as they’ve been practically undefeated in every tournament this year, their coach, Mario Desjardins, says it was a “pretty successful weekend.” “Overall the girls I thought had a pretty decent tournament, but didn’t play their best hockey collectively as a team,” he said. “Certainly some room for improvement. Maybe a little reality check.” The team has just returned home from a trip to Prince George, where they were looking to redeem themselves. Look for those results in print next week.

Road in Vancouver. At that time I was doing a decent job of manipulating my 15 foot Hardy salmon rod thanks to the many hours I spent trying to emulate an instructional video by the famous English fisher, Hugh Faulkus. When I told Mike I was interested in two handed rods his face lit up. What rod do your have? he asked. A 15 foot Hardy Favourite, I replied. It will do, he said, leaving me to with the obvious inference that he thought his rods were superior. What reel? A Hardy Salmon number 3, I replied. Don’t need anything that expensive, Mike said. One of these will do, he added holding out a made by J.W. Young. Mike then showed me some video of himself casting a long line on the Bulkley. I noticed that his technique required more body movement than Faulkus’s approach, which relied on the caster’s shoulders and arms, but in the result was pleasing and effective in both cases. Mike, who passed in 2004, probably contributed more to the Renaissance of two handed rods in British Columbia than any single individual, and, I suspect, since he was waving his long rods at tackle shows throughout the Pacific Northwest when every other steelheader was casting flies with single handed rods, that his influence may have extended south of the border too. ...Next week the American connection...

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