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Rural garbage plan delayed By MARGARET SPEIRS THE KITIMAT-STIKINE regional district has put off the start date for pickup of garbage and recyclable material in the rural areas surrounding Terrace after discovering the environment ministry hadn’t signed off on the planned program. But news of the delay in starting the controversial program only came after residents opposed to it appeared at the Sept. 12 regional district’s board meeting and voiced their misgivings.
The regional district has already been telling residents the service will start as of Oct. 6 and that residents will be charged $200 a year. Directors had given three readings to a bylaw authorizing the program at earlier meetings but, regional district works and services manager Roger Tooms told them at the Sept. 12 meeting, the environment ministry had yet to give its approval in order for the bylaw to be officially adopted. “At 4 p.m. today, I spoke to the deputy minister ... and he told me
the minister had not had time to approve the bylaw so the board is not able to consider adopting it tonight,” Tooms told directors. With that information in hand, directors agreed to delay the start of the program. Leading up to the news from Tooms, residents told regional district directors there had been no adequate discussion of the planned program. One speaker, Les Pawluk, told directors he had a petition of nearly 700 signatures from residents who
believe they don’t need and don’t want the proposed curbside garbage and recycling pickup, particularly because of the $200 a year cost per person. It’s to apply whether people are living at the residence year-round or not. The planned program is to blend in with a larger regional plan to close the City of Terrace’s dump altogether while converting the regional district’s Thornhill dump into a transfer station where material will be sorted for recycling, leaving the waste that’s left to be
hauled to a new super landfill at Forceman Ridge off of Hwy 37 South. Residents in the rural areas of Chimdemash, Usk, Gossen, Kleanza, New Remo, Old Remo, North Terrace, Thornhill, Jackpine Flats and the Lakelse Lake highway accessible areas are to be affected. Right now, they can either hire a private service to pick up their garbage or take it to a dump themselves.
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Churches told to begin paying taxes
ANNA KILLEN PHOTO
■■ Bob for a cause CONTAINED INSIDE that envelope is a ponytail of six-year-old Amber Beck’s locks, which is now on its way to Angel Hair for Kids to be turned into a wig for a child who needs it. Amber decided to donate her waist-length hair at the suggestion of her hairdresser and said she hopes it will make a little girl happy. “I bawled my eyes out,” said her mom, Stacey, of her daughter’s first hair cut. “That was all of her baby hair.” With Amber is Canada Post clerk Doris Vales.
SEVERAL TERRACE churches will be paying property taxes next year after an audit by the provincial government found they've been earning an income by renting out portions of buildings. The audit determined the Terrace Evangelical Free Church at 3302 Sparks was using property valued at $26,000 for commercial purposes, something that will mean paying taxes of $228. The Anglican church on Lakelse Ave. is renting out a portion of a building worth $3,700 for a daycare, something that will cost it $102 a year while the Alliance church on Agar is to pay $31 a year for using $1,000 of property, also for a daycare. Officials working for the BC Assessment Authority, the agency which sets the values of properties and buildings which are then used by governments to set tax rates, conducted the audit earlier this year. Council members heard of the audit and its meaning when they met Sept. 8. They were also told the sale of property belonging to other churches, for example Christ Lutheran Church, means that property will also now be taxed. The audit and sales activity means the city will have to revise its 10-year tax exemption bylaw. By provincial statute in B.C., there's a mandatory tax exemption from property tax for buildings that are places of worship and for the land upon which those buildings sit. Municipalities can further provide exemptions, if they wish, for land that surrounds a building containing a place of worship.
Wilderness fun
Name change
World champs
Terrace scouts have a blast and learn more about themselves on trip \COMMUNITY A9
Former longtime mayor to be honoured with street named after him \NEWS A26
Terrace’s Shogun Dojo has an Olympic-like experience in Richmond \SPORTS A25
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NEWS
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Kalum traffic pattern to change By JOSH MASSEY WORK IS to start this month to reduce Kalum St. from four driving lanes to two and then add a middle turning lane and bike lanes. Kalum has been called “overbuilt” because the amount of traffic it gets doesn’t warrant its large width – built back in the days when city design was more centred around motor vehicles and less for pedestrians and cyclists, said city planner Tara Irwin. The section affected is from the bottom of Skeenaview Hill at Soucie south to the Kalum/ Park intersection at George Little Park. Motorists will be able to turn left from either direction using the middle turning lane and there will be a parking lane on both sides right next to bike lanes. The plan, which will involve repainting lane lines and other work, has been in the capital budget since last year at a cost of $50,000 and city staff are confident of a grant from ICBC of approximately $9-10,000. The insurance corporation did a study of the traffic danger level on Kalum and determined that spending the money to help finance the work will lower the number of autoinsurance accident claims.
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Girl hospitalized RCMP SAY a 15-year-old girl was hospitalized last week after being found lying on the ground in non-responsive state. She was part of a group of intoxicated youth gathered in a vacant lot on Park Ave., police report. The group dispersed when police arrived but a police report indicated a 14-year-old intoxicated boy was arrested.
WHATS YOUR CHILD WORTH? St George’s School in Vancouver has 242 staff and faculty and 1122 students, a 1 to 4.6 ratio. If only one third of the staff are teachers, St. George’s would have an average class size of about 15. Christy Clark sends her child to St. George’s. St. George’s receives public funding. In addition, the Premier pays well over 100 dollars per day in tuition so that her child can attend an institution with average class size of about 15. JOSH MASSEY PHOTO
THE CITY wants to reduce Kalum to two lanes, but add a turning lane and bike lanes.
The width of the road varies between two points, being narrower (14 metres) at the bottom of the hill, and then widening to 18 metres by the time it gets to the intersection with Park Ave. This is problematic, city
staff told council. With marked turning lanes in place, drivers would then face fines if used for passing, a RCMP officer told council. However the new system of single driving lanes also raised questions, with council-
lor Brian Downie wondering if the decision to narrow to two lanes immediately after the intersection with Park might also cause issues. An open house is set for Sept. 18, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Sportsplex banquet room.
If her government capped class size in public schools at thirty and gave appropriate support for special needs students, the cost would be an additional three dollars per day per student. Why does the Premier think that giving her child a small class size is worth $100 a day but $3 a day is too much for other people’s children? PAID FOR BY TERRACE YACHT CLUB
BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTOR AL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION
The BC Electoral Boundaries Commission is coming to town and wants to hear from you. The commission is reviewing provincial electoral districts and making proposals to the Legislative Assembly on the area, boundaries and names of electoral districts to be used for the next two provincial general elections. Your views will help inform a Preliminary Report to the Legislative Assembly in the spring of 2015. JOIN a public hearing:
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Your views can also be submitted by email info@bc-ebc.ca or online at the commission’s website www.bc-ebc.ca.
Now is the time to have your say and shape your province.
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Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce 2014 Annual Business Excellence Awards Nominations The Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards recognizes companies, organizations and individuals for outstanding business achievement. Awards are given in a range of categories and nominations are open to all businesses in the Terrace area - members & non members Nominations close Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Extra Nomination Forms are available at the George Little House; 3100 Kalum Street. Completed forms can also be dropped off at the George Little House by Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 4:30 pm HOME BASED BUSINESS AWARD Sponsored by: Canadian Tire
2013 Winner: Little Wiggles Dog Grooming This award recognizes a homeoperated business that consistently shows excellence and quality in service, merchandising and product.
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by: Progressive Ventures 2013 Winner: David Merritt - Your Decor This individual has become the torchbearer of change by creating success through leading edge social and economic innovation. His/her standards of excellence and personal style provide a business role model for others to emulate
WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES AWARD Sponsored by: Skeena Diversity Society 2013 Winner: Hot House / Casa Marsala Awarded to a business or organization that incorporates diversity/cross cultural sensitivity into the orientation and training of its employees, demonstrates respect and inclusion in its conduct, has policies/programs to counter discrimination and barriers, and strives to create a welcoming workplace and community.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by: Volunteer Terrace & Terrace Chrysler
COMMUNITY BOOSTER OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by: Northern Savings Credit Union 2013 Winner: Northern Animal Rescue
2013 Winner: Blue Fin Sushi
This award acknowledges outstanding contribution to the community through active volunteering to one or more non-profit organizations; demonstrating their commitment and dedication with a sense of enjoyment and pride for their cause.
This award recognizes the company or individual(s) that makes an outstanding contribution to area charities, festivals, events or community projects through donations of time, service, product or fund raising.
This award acknowledges a company that has been in business for three years or less. The business/individual has demonstrated operating success, innovation and community involvement.
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COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by: Business Development Bank 2013 Winner: Daybreak Farms
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2013 Winner: Aqua Clear Bottlers This awards recognizes a business’s dedication to customer satisfaction through integrity and excellent service and/or development of an outstanding product, beyond customer expectations. It also provides staff with updated training to meet changing customer needs.
2013 Winner: All Season’s Source for Sports Celebrating the business that offers flexibility in their employment practices such as job sharing, flex time and banked or break time to manage family obligations. It also takes into consideration the accessibility to customers with families and overall safe child environment.
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Think Thornhill
The community is rapidly developing an expanded business and commercial identity By JOSH MASSEY THORNHILL DIRECTOR for the Kitimat-Stikine regional district Ted Ramsey says his community is on the cusp of a boom, poised to become “Whistler of the North”. “The economy is driving it,” he said. “Thornhill is going to pop.” A new sewer line getting installed next year will bring muchneeded sanitation to the properties alongside the Hwy16 corridor as it passes through the lower portion of the unorganized community. Reliance on antiquated septic tank systems has held back development, Ramsey continued. “Thornhill has always been ignored. There’s no respect for Thornhill and it has annoyed me for years,” said Ramsey. And he’s also looking forward to the day when Thornhill will have its own revenue stream from a portion of tax money expected from large industrial developments in the region. The foundation for that is an agreement signed between local and regional governments in the northwest to negotiate such an arrangement with the provincial government. “Give us $25 million [or] you give us $5 million – and imagine what we could get done – all the things we wanted but never could afford as Thornhillians,” said Ramsey. His optimism is based on the increasing number of businesses and enterprises either in the area now and which are expanding or new ones coming into the region. The ongoing modernization of Rio Tinto Alcan’s aluminum smelter in Kitimat, work being done on the run up to final investment de-
cisions by liquefied natural gas companies, the completion of BC Hydro’s Northwest Transmission Line and the completion of a run of river hydro project at Dasque and Middle Creeks southwest of Terrace have all done their part in increasing the demand for goods, services and housing. Ramsey’s particularly focussed on potential new subdivisions in Thornhill on what is now provincial Crown land. One local developer is seeking to turn an area of crown land into a multi-use housing complex with shopping mall component built into it as well as housing. This would be located below Crescent toward Hwy16, bordered by Paquette on one end and by Sharples on the other end. Currently the land is owned by the province but at least one company has formally applied to purchase it. Each of the subdivision developments would require new roads in addition to new service connections. Ramsey said there are two developers eyeing the property, both M & M Ventures and Bear Creek Contracting. While these larger developments are still in the planning stages, there’s been lots of other commercial and business activity. That activity varies from the merger of two automotive centres, the arrival of a large specialty auto accessory business and the return of a major trucking company. There is also a new hotel that is part of the Holiday Inn Express chain being planned along Hwy16 – a 93-room operation located off of Hwy 16 between Desjardins Ave. and River Drive which recently received necessary zoning
and which Ramsey said he heard is “a go.” Cap-it Truck Accessories, for example, recently opened, the 25th store in the B.C. franchise that specializes in canopies for the backs of trucks. Owned by the husband and wife duo of Dianne and Richard Devost, Cap-it opened late August to fill what they saw as a gap in the market for specialty automotive accessories.
“Thornhill has always been ignored. There’s no respect for Thornhill and it has annoyed me for years,” says regional district director Ted Ramsey. Dianne is from Prince George and Richard is from Terrace and it is the first time either one of them has owned a business. According to Dianne, the location in Thornhill offered them the size – 2000 square feet – they needed. “This was the only building available with the right size, newness, parking,” she said, adding that the water quality in Thornhill is great. In terms of auto repair, this summer saw a merger happen between automotive companies, Central Garage, which has been around for 20 years and Mak & Son. Together they have formed Precision Autoparts and Repairs by expanding the Mak & Son location. According to one of the prin-
cipals, Kevin Maki, there was a surge in business starting in spring 2013 which hasn’t let up, as contractors stationed in town or passing through needed work done on their vehicles. “We couldn’t handle the pace,” he said. That’s when the two companies decided to merge, which means there are several other owners who have joined Maki: Kelly Bowles, Dary Allison (who was part of the original Mak & Son business), and Jay Kelso. Precision operates out of a renovated 7,000 square foot garage and parts shop and has nine staff. “The town, all the repair shops are busy with all the new people in town, all the contractors in town,” said Maki. Another sign of an improving economy overall is the planned return of the trucking company Inland Kenworth to the area. It had pulled out of Thornhill as a consequence of the near-collapse of the forest industry. According to manager Jason Wheeler the company has put $400,000 into fixing up its Thornhill shop and are still trying to hire mechanics and other staff before committing to an opening time frame. Inland Kenworth needs just over 20 people and has filled three positions so far, said Wheeler. “Terrace has always been a break-even location for us,” said Wheeler. “We have 15 dealerships across B.C. and the Yukon and this helps take care of our customers that travel all over,” he said. He said the company has had a resident mechanic in the area since closing the Thornhill location in 2009 and is just now starting the full business back up to serve In-
land Kenworth clients here who have frequently had to travel to Prince George for service. Another company that specializing in large industrial equipment products and services as well as training is scheduled to start up soon. It’s called Western One, which will be on River Drive. The company has locations throughout Alberta and B.C. with the closest one to Terrace being in Prince George. An automotive business has also leased a building on the eastern end of River Drive. Surrey-based Silk Roads Auto has opened a used car dealership that sells high end used cars. In Surrey, the company specializes in importing and then reselling vehicles from Japan. Adding to the business mix is the move by Coast Mountains Wireless from a location in Terrace to another building in the same area. The arts economy has also seen a shake-up recently. Mountainside Gallery, located north of the Hwy16/Hwy37 South four-way stop on the way to the airport is under new ownership as previous owner Susann Williamson has moved down to Vancouver Island. Another local cultural entrepreneur, Barbara-Anne Ames, has purchased the store and is now managing it. “I am hoping to coordinate with other artists in the community and facilities, work alongside Red Raven and Terrace Art Gallery,’ she said. Another addition to the cultural – as well as business – community in Thornhill has been the creation of a Sunday market at Skeena Landing.
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EDITORIAL
Rights “THE right to swing your fist,” goes the old saying, “ends when it touches my nose.” Depending upon your perspective, the fist is either the BC Teachers’ Federation or the provincial government when it comes to their current contract dispute. Clearly, however, that fist has struck that nose so the question is how is that right defined. The teachers are betting everything on two court decision wins which found that the province acted wrongly through legislation removing class size standards and specialized instruction for vulnerable students. In doing so, the courts affirmed the right of teachers to collectively bargain for wages, benefits and working conditions. The province, citing the economic cost of redoing the public school education system, is appealing. There’s also the issue of management rights. But if teachers have rights and so does the government, at what point do the rights of citizens who pay taxes in the expectation of a public school education system and of the rights students who should be receiving an education come into play? As unappealing as it may be to the parties involved, every consideration should be given to declaring education an essential service. Easy to say, hard to accomplish and the ramifications are immense. But there’s a strong argument to be made that at the heart of it all, schools should be forever freed of continual and disruptive battles. ESTABLISHED APRIL 27, 1988
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he Regional District of Kitimat Stikine’s imposition of a mandatory $200 annual charge to collect my garbage and recyclables upset me and others. Where did the regional board come off deciding what’s best for us. Why did the board not give us a chance to formally voice our opinions? Did the board fear we’d scuttle their hasty plans? Plans that appear to favour the convenience and conditions demanded by the garbage company. Bad enough the Area C director who spoke up for his constituents had his referendum motion denied by the board as too expensive; the chairman ruled any referendum about garbage collection in Lakelse Lake and Thornhill Areas C and E would need to be offered to electors in ALL areas from A to G even if they live near the Yukon border or half way to Bella Coola. This ruling I don’t accept. If in B.C. all areas in a regional district must be allowed to vote on the concerns of single areas the law needs to be changed. The other areas will not be subject to our mandatory gar-
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CLAUDETTE SANDECKI bage pickup; I can’t see them caring whether or not we pay $200 annually, since they won’t be sharing our cost. If the regional district borrows $9 million to build the Forceman Ridge landfill, I doubt the other areas will be taxed to help re-pay our loan. How many ballots would have to be printed? How much cost would that add to the November election? Yet Areas C and E can’t have a referendum on a sizeable perpetual additional tax. A vote would be too expensive! Well, sorry, but sometimes democracy can be expensive. And as the L’Oreal ad says, we’re worth it.
I and others sought to sign a last minute petition demanding a referendum before the by-law was adopted. Alas, the regional district rushed to adopt the motion into law at their September 12 board meeting denying taxpayers an opportunity to seek a referendum at the time of the November elections. Riled by this know-it-all treatment from the board, I read board meeting minutes, reports, letters from constituents explaining their opposition, and talked with other residents. Then I thought, Whoa!!. Wait a minute!! Perhaps I’ve been looking at this from the wrong perspective. Suppose the regional district is truly looking out for us? Consider: They lifted from our shoulders weeks of studying the fine print of periodic mail-outs, and attending informational meetings where little is learned. Denying Area C and E taxpayers a referendum spares us the time-consuming task of marking one extra ballot at the November election, folding it, and handing it back to the returning officer. With an 8 a.m. deadline to station our new garbage cans
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within six feet of the curb on pickup day – lids must secure to the can, though where to buy cans and what they’ll cost the regional district can’t answer yet – there’ll be no more lying abed like a sloth until 8:30. Think of all the deep breathing we can do if we live at the end of a long driveway. And if it snows a foot overnight, we’ll have the extra incentive of getting up earlier to shovel out the front door first. More exercise, all without expensive electricity for a treadmill. What if the snowplow leaves a berm past our driveway that we must scale to reach the curb? Look upon it as an adventure, a personal Arctic expedition, and all without driving to a gym, buying a membership, or donning a fashionable sweatsuit. While enjoying all this free exercise, we seniors will reduce our risk of blood clots. Our appetites will improve. We’ll probably sleep better ...with Advil for pain. And the 7 a.m. start will extend our day so we accomplish more, even allow us to add 30 minutes to our routine after-dinner nap.
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The Mail Bag He’s right to oppose tankers
pipeline companies able to take on a project of this magnitude. I don’t see very many jobs going to locals except the lower paying service industry jobs. I’m also willing to bet that the supply chain will be out of Edmonton and Calgary for the camps and catering.
Dear Sir: A Sept. 3, 2014 letter to the editor criticizes Tom Mulcair’s opposition to oil tankers in Douglas Channel but the federal NDP leader is right to be opposed. The writer points to the Bosphorus Straits in Turkey as one of the world’s busiest shipping channels, which is less than half the width of the Douglas Channel at their narrowest points. What is not mentioned is that the confined channel length of the Bosphorus is a mere 31 kilometres in comparison to 100 kilometres and 200 kilometres for the proposed Northern Gateway southern and northern routes respectively. There is only one sharp turn on the shipping route in the Bosphorus compared to three in the Northern Gateway routes. The Bosphorus does not have the extreme tides and extreme riptides that exist in the Douglas Channel. Nor does the Bosphorus experience the same extreme weather and arctic outflows as are common in northern B.C. Most of the oil tankers in the Bosphorus are less than 100,000 tons with a maximum permitted size of 200,000. Compare that to the proposed 300,000 ton tankers for Northern Gateway. Another key difference is that the Bosphorus is densely populated with many human observers to report shipping difficulties. Compare that to the sparsely populated Douglas Channel where apart from the First Nations settlements, the only observers would be the marine wildlife in the area. In 1999 a Russian tanker grounded in the Bosphorus spilling 1500 tons of oil into the sea.
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THE STRAITS of Bosphorus, 31 kilometres long, connect the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
It’s not exactly smooth sailing Dear Sir: In response to MaryAnn Freeman’s letter regarding Enbridge’s plan to export crude oil using Douglas Channel, some of her statements need to be put into perspective. The Bosporus is only 31 kilometres long. Add the 61 kilometre length of the Dardanelles to it and you have a total
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of 91 kilometres. The Douglas Channel, on the other hand is 150 kilometres long from Kitimat to the open ocean. The Bosporus has one dangerous turn in it of 45 degrees, whereas the Douglas Channel has two turns going around Gill Island of 110 degrees. The currents in the Douglas
Channel are very strong and could prove to be dangerous to a vessel that has lost power or hydraulics. Next, she talks about the 3000 temporary construction jobs and the 560 permanent jobs. I’m willing to bet the construction jobs will go mostly to Alberta or Saskatchewan workers as they have the huge
Being the mayor isn’t as easy as it looks
ore so than in past years, the election door to city hall is going to be wide open when voters go to the polls in November. The current mayor is not running again so this job is up for grabs. A sitting city councillor now wants the top job as does as a former city councillor. That frees up one council seat. The second council seat to be freed up is mine insofar as I resigned in the spring to move to our new home on Vancouver Island. In all, that makes three seats for which there are no incumbents when voters gather to elect the mayor and six city council members. If we are really lucky there will be a few candidates who have done their homework, know what the job entails and how much time it takes you away from your family. We should be blessed to have such candidates. It is into this mix that you, the electorate, step.
We have a dismal turnout at election time. Some put it down to disinterest, others to disgust, and still others to “who cares?” with the opinion elected officials will do what they want anyway. A sad commentary on democratic heritage. Your main dilemma is what do you want in a mayor. You want your mayor to be scrupulously honest, respected by his or her fellow citizens, other levels of government and city hall staffers. The mayor must be a person of the highest integrity in business and in personal life. However, there is an ongoing saga of the Toronto mayor with his followers saying that what you do on your own time should not be scrutinized by the public, so common sense may not be so common any more. Do you want a leader whose day job puts him/her in a position of conflict? Always the old faithful words “I will step out, if I am in conflict” come forth. But the inference and sugges-
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MARYLIN DAVIES tion of favouritism once established is embedded in the minds of those who need an advantage and by those who won’t try because they think the mayor’s choice is already made. Then there is a little matter of attendance. The mayor is one of seven elected by you to serve your community. You have a right to expect regular attendance, a fair hearing
on all matters, and an accessible leader who listens. If the mayor is not available repeatedly, it tells you how little he values your opinion. (I’ll use ‘he’ here for ease of writing?) As mayor it is his responsibility to communicate to the council, staff, and the community. He is a chair, an advocate for the council decisions, but not a dictator, and not allowed to elevate his opinions over that of his council. Some would say he is merely the chairperson. A good question to ask yourself is “will he listen to me” or are his opinions already formed, shaped by a special interest group? While it is true the mayor and council are expected to weigh the opinions of all community interests – big business, small business, developers, retirees, social issues not to mention, roads, sewers, water, and recreation, policing, fire protection and city staffing – it is still their responsibility to balance a budget every year. That’s a staggering responsibility
even for those who are well paid. Ask your candidates, what do you know about council in general, the time and commitment it takes, and lastly, if you are the successful mayoral candidate, what do you hope to accomplish to leave your mark on our community? If you don’t like what you hear, you have the time and the responsibility as voters, to attempt to get candidates that reflect the community at large, and have a vision for the future. It just might even be your turn to step up. Nominations close in early October. There is time to be proactive in selecting the next mayor. Terrace has been blessed with a history of dedicated mayors whose commitment to the community has been exemplary. It need not be any other way. Marylin Davies was a council member from 2001 to 2008 and again from 2011 to this spring when she resigned and moved to Vancouver Island.
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Not smooth sailing at all
Poor thinking along Wall St. Dear Sir: I appreciate the points you raised in a recent editorial regarding Standard & Poors’ assessment of the Government of Canada’s likely response to a crisis in the Canadian banking system and so tried to cast doubt on the health of the system. Unfortunately, concern over this attitude of Standard & Poors has us barking up the dead horse. S&P is commenting on what they believe should be Canadian public policy. They are attempting to pass themselves off as economists. S&P personnel, though some may have studied economics, are not economists. They are financial products analysts. They have no con-
cern for good public policy. Their concern is with policy that will benefit themselves and potentially a few of their hangers-on, although they are only an afterthought. The problem is that when it comes to enriching themselves at absolutely anyone’s expense S&P are the smartest guys in the room. When it comes to what constitutes good public policy Standard & Poors are capital “M”, Grade-A, Morons! (Actually, I suspect this isn’t true. I suspect they do know what good public policy would be, but that it would interfere with their ability to make themselves even more filthy rich at society’s expense.) When they give advice to
government why should these people be taken seriously? S&P, along with Moody’s et al, are the same people who continued to rate the bundled sub-prime mortgage fiascoes as “Triple-A” investments right up until the very moment they helped drive the figurative bus of the world economy off the cliff in 2008. No thinking person on the planet believes they didn’t see that coming. They, along with their cheerleaders on Wall Street were subsequently rescued, and enriched, don’t forget, by U.S. Government action. So if the Government of Canada appears to them somewhat less likely to do the same, they will obviously perceive
that as a threat to the pathetic lie-based construct they inhabit. Don’t worry about S&P. Blow ‘em off. Let them say what they like. They will use their power ties and Harvard credentials to attempt to influence government policy wherever they can, for their own benefit, and no one else’s. Any “policy makers” who are “making policy” based on anything S&P says, may believe they are looking at a light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, the light will be issuing from their proctologist’s inspection lamp because they must have their heads somewhere they shouldn’t otta be. Dave Menzies, Terrace, B.C.
Selfless volunteers draw praise Dear Sir: On September 8, I traveled north to Oweegee Lake, Kilometre 235 on Highway 37. I traveled there to be with the DaSilva family whose son Justin has been missing since the morning of Sept. 7. He and a friend capsized and Justin didn’t get to shore with his friend. When I arrived at the lake, around 5 p.m., the SAR (Search and Rescue) were on the lake searching for the body using high tech equipment that enables them to see below the surface of the water, the RCMP were underwater in scuba gear. Evidently they had been on the lake since early morning. This was the second day of the search.
Soon after my arrival Dave Jephson from the Terrace Search and Rescue water rescue team arrived and the SAR, four in total, came ashore to check in with him. Dave received an update on the search and told them that he wanted the boat back in
the water until dusk. He then asked the four, “are you guys good to go” to which one replied, “Hey, I’m on strike?” while the other said, “I’m on vacation.” I was struck by the selflessness of the search and rescue team.
Dave continually thanked me for coming to be with the family and yet here are these volunteer members of the search and rescue team, giving generously of their time for the welfare of others. The Christian message is one of over-
coming selfishness and living the great commandment of love. I witnessed great love and dedication at. “Greater love has no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13. Father Terry Brock, Terrace, B.C.
Spill numbers don’t add up An open letter to: Bill Bennett, Mines Minister
Dear Sir: You’ve been quoted as saying the Aug. 4 collapse of the Mount Polley tailings pond released 10 million cubic metres of water and 4.5 million cubic metres of finely ground up rock and that it is “not an environmental disaster”.
Having read that the tailings pond area is about 16 square kilometres, and knowing that one million cubic meters covers an area of one square kilometre, one metre high, it appears that the numbers are incorrect by a factor of at least 10 to 25 +. At 16 square kilometres and 25 metres deep, the release would have been about 400 million cubic
metres of water and silt. If there would be 1 millimetre of precipitation of rain, that would be a sprinkle, 10 mm would be a rain fall, 25 + mm would be a downpour and maybe some local flooding. One centimetre of snow in the lower main land would result in wet roads, 10 cm would bring out some sand trucks and snowplows,
25 + cm would result in all the trucks out and maybe road closures. Could you please advise who supplied those numbers, the ministry or was it Imperial Metals, owner of the mine. If it was Imperial Metals, I wonder how accurate the numbers were about the discharge into the tailings pond. Martin Holzhauer, Terrace, B.C.
I watched the huge influx of transient workers into B.C.’s Peace Country during the natural gas boom. Some of the local population either got displaced or had a very difficult time adapting to rental and house prices that jumped beyond reach. Some people had to move away because of it. The coast has some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Thousands of tourists flock here to experience what so many of us take for granted. Whale watchers, and ocean and river anglers, just to name two groups, spend a lot of money. These industries are a 100 per cent renewable resource that will make the coast hundreds of millions of dollars per year. There are about 17,000 people along the coast and the coastal rivers and lakes that rely on a clean watershed. Did you know, on average, the Skeena River commercial fishery is worth about $100 million per year? Fishing lodges that cater to foreigners are very lucrative and contribute to the local economy in a big way. The Northern Gateway proposal is based on more than just tankers. There is a massive twin pipeline that has to be built to supply these tankers. There is the 36-inch diluted bitumen line, with a 20-inch condensate, or dilutant, to make the bitumen fluid enough to flow at high pressure. All the research I’ve done has told me the condensate is a carcinogen and any release could cause a lot of medical problems. The bitumen itself is extremely toxic to the environment in the event of a release. All it would take is one large spill, tanker wreck or pipeline rupture to destroy for decades, much of what we enjoy, and take for granted. The Pine River pipeline rupture of August 2000 was a sweet crude release of a reported one million litres. The Pine River still has a zero fish retention quota from the headwaters to about 60 kilometres downstream of the pipeline break. That was a relatively small spill from a twelve inch line. Northern Gateway’s plan is of two larger pipes. The Exxon Valdez spill still hasn’t recovered and we just passed the twentyfifth anniversary of that. Are we really that willing to put our lifestyle in jeopardy? I know I’m not. Walter R. Fricke, Terrace, B.C.
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He was right A small oil spill by world standards, cleanup took at least two years. The spill wasn’t the problematic diluted bitumen that Northern Gateway intends to ship. Between 1995 and 2010, 115,000 tons of oil spilled into the Bosphorus. In 2011 the Turkish transport minister organized a drill for a hypothetical collision of an oil tanker and a passenger ferry. Asked for his motivation, the minister replied, “In all accidents (in) the world, whether (by) sea or plane …, the human factor (causes) 80 per cent of them. You could deploy every sort of device, but nothing can replace a human being.” A case in point is the recent grounding and resultant hull damage to the coal carrier Amakusa Island south of Prince Rupert due to human error. Human error combined with the inevitable mechanical breakdown on either tanker or tugboat, and oil tanker traffic on the north B.C. coast is a recipe for disaster. As part of its TERMPOL analysis, Transport Canada concluded that escort tugs and improved navigation aids, including radar, are unnecessary for Northern Gateway. Addressing a meeting of government officials and energy companies in 2010, the Turkish environment minister said, “Oil tanker transportation through the Bosphorus is not sustainable anymore.” We should heed his words and take the same stand with the Douglas Channel. Tom Mulcair is justified in being “categorically opposed” to oil tankers in the Douglas Channel. Dave Shannon, Terrace, B.C.
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Scouts love Spatsizi adventure By CHELSEY LOSET and BRIANA GREER LATE LAST month, the Terrace Scout Troop, 12 boys and seven girls aged 10 to 16 and five leaders, went for a sixday adventure to the Spatsizi Wilderness Park. While on the trip, they were asked to keep a journal, and to write something down each night about what they had done that day. This is the trip from their eyes. On the first day, the troop travelled 480 km north as a caravan to Tattoga Lake, where they had dinner at the resort, and spent the first night in tents – everyone was anxious to see Spatsizi with their own eyes, as pictures could never do it justice. The second day, the first plane left at 8 a.m. It could only take four people at once, so it was a long day of flying and moving into camp at Cold Fish Lake, the group’s campsite in Spatsizi. “I liked the plane ride into Cold Fish Lake, the scenery was amazing and it felt [like] a roller coaster,” said Tim Zettler. After settling in by the lake, everyone ate and went to sleep, excited for what the next day would bring. The third day was the first hike of four: Danihue Pass. The trail
started at the west end of the lake. “Today, I hiked Danihue Pass. I liked seeing all of the phenomenal views. Seeing the goats, caribou, and bears up on the mountains was also very neat. I wish pictures could show how gorgeous it is here...Or how much my feet hurt,” said Tanisha Salter. The hike was a great experience, and everyone wondered what the next one would be like. Day four started bright and early with some scouts and leaders jumping into the lake – temperature: 13 C or 55 F. What a wake-up call! Most of the leaders and scouts did this every morning. The hike for that day was Airplane Valley, just on the other side of the mountain of Danihue Pass. The trail led up to an ecological reserve, where no one was allowed to camp, fish, hunt, or harm the area in any way. “Today, we hiked up Airplane Valley. It was gorgeous! We walked up the mountain to the waterfall. It was amazing!” wrote Aurora Peden. The next day brought the toughest hike of the week: the Spatsizi Plateau trail. It was short, but very steep, and not everyone could do it, so five people stayed behind. “Today, we hiked
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TERRACE SCOUTS relax after their hike up to the top of Airplane Valley during their Spatsizi Wilderness Adventure at the end of August. That’s Shyla Peden giving a thumbs-up in front. up to the Spatsizi Plateau. When we were at the top, we were at 6,440 ft! The view was absolutely stupendous, and I felt as though I was on top of the world. Other than the soreness which I’ll feel later, which will only last a while, the beauty from up on that mountain top will last forever in my
mind, and will be something I’ll never forget,” said Chelsey Loset. Every scout who went up to the plateau agreed it was the best hike of the week, and the most tiring. On the last full day at Spatsizi, the group decided to go fishing at the far end of the lake. Lots of scouts were excited
because most of them loved to fish. “Today, we went on a three-hour hike to the other side of the lake. I enjoyed trying to catch a fish,” said young scout Olivia F. As did many other scouts. The next and final day of the trip, all the scouts felt as though the week went by fast. Some wanted to stay longer, others
wanted to see their families and sleep in their own bed, but everyone agreed that this was a trip of a lifetime. “Overall, this is the best scouting event I’ve ever been to, or even the best trip that I’ve been on! The scouting movement has made such a big impact on my life and I’m very grateful. Nothing could ever re-
place the memories that I’ve had with this group,” said Briana Greer. The person with the idea for this trip was RCMP member and scout leader Mike Dame. A huge thankyou to him from all who went. For the complete story, see the Community section online at terracestandard.com.
Legion marches into fall with pool tourney By MARY ANN MISFELDT AFTER A two-month break from meetings, the first thing members noticed when they arrived for Tuesday evening’s meeting was the new carpet, which gives a much more pleasing appearance to the building. The second thing they noticed was a very lengthy agenda, which indicated that the executive and a few other volunteers had not been idle over the summer and that many interesting events are being planned for the near future. The first of the “Vets Dinners” for the fall season will be Thursday evening Sept. 18. Saturday evening Sept. 20, Ronnie Scott, an excellent Elvis impersonator will be appearing at the Legion. Tickets for Legion members and bona fide guests are $15 and the entertainment commences at 8 p.m. The first annual Buster Patterson Memo-
rial Pool Tournament will take place in the Legion Oct. 10, 11 and 12. All members and bona fide guests are welcome. The entry fee is $10 and a maximum of 24 players will be accepted. You may sign up at the Legion with Oct. 4 being the final day to accept registrations.
Legion News Saturday Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. will be a garage sale at the branch that is open to the public. Any donations will be gratefully received
and pickup can be arranged if necessary. Friday night, Oct. 31, will be a fun night with a Halloween Dance being planned with good music. Costumes are encouraged. Don’t forget the ongoing Saturday afternoon meat draws with the excellent guitarist and singer Ryan playing live music for our listening pleasure. The regular first Friday of the month Steak Dinner commenced in September and was most successful. With the recent changes to the Liquor Laws, children are now able to accompany their parents to events in the Legion where meals are being served so families can have an excellent, inexpensive dinner and evening out together. According to this change in the law, any underage persons must leave the premises by 10 p.m. Many motions for donations to wor-
thy causes and the general running of the Branch, which all members are entitled to have a say in, were passed. One that will be of interest to any of our members and guests who may be mobility challenged is the forthcoming installation of automatic locks on the entry doors. These will maintain the required security but will be easily accessible to those in wheelchairs or using walkers etc. It will be a boon to many to have that heavy outer door swing slowly open at the touch of a button. Volunteers are needed to carry on the good works of the Legion in Terrace. Surely with more than 300 members, there are more of you out there who could offer a helping hand now and again – it is such an easy way to honour those who gave so much for us. We Will Remember Them.
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Community Calendar
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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THROUGH OCT. 4 – Bike Biathlon Camp for those who wish to learn more about the sport, and to practise skills to a higher level before the race Oct. 4 (see below). Learn the biathlon rules, bike safety, basic firearms safety, marksmanship, race etiquette, and have fun!! Wednesdays 4 – 5:30 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. – noon. There is a fee to participate and to drop-in. You must provide your own mountain bike and helmet. Contact Chris or Debbie 250638-8270, or Biathlon. Terrace@telus.net. For more information, see Facebook page Terrace Rod and Gun Club or rodandgun.net. SEPTEMBER 19 – Take Back the Night march starts at Chills at the millennium trail at 7 p.m. and marches to George Little Park. Bring your noise makers. Enjoy the activities. Take Back the Night is a march so women can walk at night free from fear and all forms of violence. It calls for safety and equality for women in all places, at all times. For more details, call Shelly 250-635-2373 at Ksan House Society or the Terrace Women’s Resource Society 250-6380228. SEPTEMBER 20 – The Skeena Valley Farmers Market features various musical acts each Saturday: 9am - 1pm - Jean Baptiste and Friends (Jean Lechaussier, Renauld Bruneau and Tony Harmel) under the band shell in George Little Park. The farmers market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through October in the large parking lot at George Little Park. SEPTEMBER 21 – Heritage Park Museum and the Terrace Public Library host a celebratory concert in honour of the International Day of Peace at 11:00 a.m. in the dance hall at the museum. Special speakers and musicians from In The Mood For Peace will present on the theme of peace. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. For more information, see http://inthemoodforpeace.com/. SEPTEMBER 24 – Free SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness Training) workshop from 1 - 4 p.m. for anyone 15 years or older who wants to help prevent suicide. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help, but often these opportunities are missed, dismissed or avoided – leaving individuals feeling more alone and at risk. The TALK in SafeTALK is an acronym for four basic steps - Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe - which are used to identify and engage with people having thoughts of suicide and to connect them with appropriate suicide helping resources in their community. To register, or for more information, please call 250-635-8206 or email terrace@bcss.org. SEPTEMBER 27 – The Skeena Valley Farmers
Market features various musical acts each Saturday: 9am - 1pm - Al Trampuh under the band shell in George Little Park. The farmers market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through October in the large parking lot at George Little Park. SEPTEMBER 28 – Attention all Terrace seniors! The Kinsmen Club of Terrace is hosting its fourth annual “Kinsmen Harvest Moon Dinner and Dance for Seniors” at the arena banquet room. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. The dance will start after dinner and dessert have been served. Tickets are FREE for this event and are available at Uniglobe Courtesy Travel (250-638-8522) and the Happy Gang Centre (250-635-9090). Need a ride – call Rod at 250-635-7187 a few days prior to the dinner to schedule your pickup. If you have any questions, contact Louis at 250635-7187. OCTOBER 4 – The Terrace Rod and Gun Club is pleased to be hosting its fifth annual Mountain Bike Biathlon at the club (3100 Rifle Range Road). Entry fee per person. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Safety briefings, bike checks and trails familiarization starts at 9:30 a.m. Competitions start at 10:30 a.m. For ages eight and up, including adult and masters!! Competitive and recreational categories for those who wish to try the sport in a relaxed and fun environment!! You must provide your own mountain bike and helmet.
PSAS COME JOIN THE Fun! Girl Guides of Canada, Sparks for girls ages five and six meet at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Uplands School. For more details, call Stella at 250-638-0379. COME AND LEARN the basics of Scottish Country Dancing for free and have fun Tuesdays through May at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at United Knox Church. For more details, contact Wendy at 250-635-3847 or helmut&wendy@telus.net. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR fall eight-week session of Therapy Riding with the Northwest Therapeutic Equestrian Association. Please consider giving a couple of hours a week to this fun and rewarding work. Your time will give these participants not only the must-needed therapy but the joy or sharing time with these wonderful horses. Tuesday or Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting Sept. 9. Call Lynne at 250-635-3474 or Judy 250-635-5539. ARE YOU NEW in town or just want to volunteer but don’t know how or for who? Learn more through Volunteer Terrace. We can help! We have many agencies and programs, including one day events throughout the year. Time commitment varies. Contact Volunteer Terrace
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at 250-638-1330.. SKEENA VALLEY COMMUNITY Supported Agriculture is a local way to buy fresh fruit and produce while helping farmers with the capital they need. For more information, or to join contact Agatha at 250-641-3663, email agathajed@gmail.com. Check out the website at www.skeenavalleycsa.com. HERITAGE PARK MUSEUM is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the summer. Guided and self-guided tours all day. Admission by donation.
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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. THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY of BC offers a Family Caregiver Support Group in Terrace, a free monthly group providing education, information, sharing common experiences, practical tips, strategies and emotional support, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month at Northwest Integrative Healthcare Centre (4724 Lazelle Ave.). To register, call Lana 635-0980. 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 TOASTMASTERS Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. For more details, call Randy 635-2151 or Rolf 635-6911. CRISIS PREVENTION, INTERVENTION and Information Centre for Northern BC has a 24-hour crisis line 1-888-562-1214. Free. Confidential. No call display. TERRACE HORSESHOE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. at the horseshoe pits behind Heritage Park Museum. Everyone is welcome to come out and play. All new members welcome. For more info, call Freda or Bob 635-7602.
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Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Emmanuel Donavenn McKay Date & Time of Birth: Sept 11,. 2014 @ 12:18 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Myrna Stevens & Edmund McKay Sr. “New brother for Shania, Clifton & Edmund Jr.”
Baby’s Name: Kora Agnes White Date & Time of Birth: Sept 1,. 2014 @ 7:58 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Sarah Stevens & Armond White
Baby’s Name: Porter Cohen Norman Faithful Date & Time of Birth: Sept 7,. 2014 @ 4:13 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Brandi Dudoward & Kyle Faithful
Baby’s Name: Thalia Annabeth Charlize Harris Date & Time of Birth: Aug 23,. 2014 @ 4:05 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Alexandria Harris “New sister for Sylvester & Preseyous”
Baby’s Name: Serenity Jade Lila Joyce Patelas-Martin Date & Time of Birth: Sept 4,. 2014 @ 10:46 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs.2 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Lavinia Patelas & Dennis Martin “New sister for Dan & Lucy”
Baby’s Name: Tyrell Clayten Paul Blighton Date & Time of Birth: Aug 23,. 2014 @ 6:07 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Rebecca Brown & Jesse Blighton “New brother for Natalia & Triton”
Congratulates the parents on the new additions to their families.
COMMUNITY
Terrace Standard Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Fall fair keeps volunteers busy THE SKEENA Valley Fall Fair filled the Thornhill Community Grounds and buildings with lots of exhibits, activities and animals for all ages to see Sept. 6. Ted Ramsey, one of the organizers, said the day started out slowly but then picked up quickly – with possibly 3,000 to 4,000 people coming in to the grounds. “It went really good,” he said. “Everybody was busy, busy, busy.” He noted that lots of young people came out and lots were listening to the great music by the live bands. Some of the exhibit and open animal classes winners are below. In Rabbit Open Classes, for commercial buck meat or fur, Colby Bowles won with Vader and Jayden Eisner and Sonic were second. For commercial doe meat or fur, Colby and Meghan Bowles won with Butterscotch. For fancy buck, Lilly-Mae Harrison won with Blue and Eva Barnett and Leo
were second. For fancy doe, Meghan Bowles won with Blossom and Jayden Eisner and Bluebe came second. In Open Classes Poultry, Waterfowl and Pigeons, for chicken pullets two birds any breed, Anita Ziegler won, Dayne Wright came in second and Lucas Schibli was third. For pair standard breed fowl male or female, Hanna Schibli won, Anita Ziegler was second and Amanda Stella was third. For pair of bantam fowl male or female, Angela Vanderboon placed first and second and Chloe Meek was third. For hen and chicks any breed/any fowl and young no more than four-weeks-old, Angela Vanderboon won. For pair of turkeys male and female any breed, Patrick Hamer won. In the exhibits, home produce eggs, Cheryl Pelletier took first, Hamish Beardsell second and Greg Ross third. In pottery, six-years-
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CHILDREN OF all ages enjoy petting the animals at the fall fair. old, Spencer Ward won and Wade Stewart was second. For 11-yearolds, Emily Korving won and Amanda Ward was second. Children’s smallest vegetable saw first places go to Emily Korving, 11, Gillian Guerin, 9, and Aidan Korving, 9. Maggie Eyre, 6, came in third. Erilyn Nicklie, 5, won and Nathan Guerin, 7, was second. Largest sunflower
head was 63cm wide and grown by Issac Albert, 7. Second went to Kallie Albert, 5, with a 30cm sunflower head. Largest pumpkin
was 90cm in circumference grown by Gillian Guerin, 9. For a complete list of winners, see the Community section at www. terracestandard.com.
CITY SCENE
Fax your event to make the Scene at 250-638-8432. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. ■■ THORNHILL PUB: KARAOKE Thursdays starting at 8 p.m. Free pool Wednesday and Sunday. Showing all UFC on 80” TV. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. Shuttle service provided. ■■ LEGION BRANCH 13: Meat draws every Saturday – first draw at 4:30 p.m. Steak Night is the first Friday of each month. Registration for the first annual Buster patterson Memorial 8-Ball Tournament is on until Oct. 4 at the legion. Tournament is Oct. 10-12. Entry fee, singles only, double knockout with games best out of three. Maximum 24 players. Trophies and prizes. Members and bona fide guests. ■■ GEORGE’S PUB: MONDAY and Tuesday free pool. Poker, Sunday starting at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. Thursday game night, dj and open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday live weekend entertainment. Sept. 19 Sound Collision. Karaoke Sundays 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Shuttle services every weekend. ■■ MT. LAYTON LOUNGE: Open daily 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free pool. Located at Mt. Layton Hotsprings just off Hwy37 South between Terrace and Kitimat. ■■ BEASLEYS MIX: KARAOKE every Friday night in the Best Western hotel lounge.
Art
■■ THE TERRACE ART Gallery presents two exhibitions for the month of September: in the upper gallery is Bounty, a whimsical exploration of the urban back-
yard barnyard, featuring the artwork of Sarah Zimmerman. In the lower gallery is Olivier Leblanc’s Raising Vibrations, which expresses his goal to make viewers see the unseen energy behind life. in 2003, Leblanc moved to B.C., where, without warning art, shamanism and spirituality came into his life and since then, his passion has been the pleasure of creating and expressing himself through art and sharing wisdom. Both shows run thru Sept. 26. ■■ TERRACE ARTIST RODERICK Brown shows his work in “From the Fire: Breathing Life into Reclaimed Slash-Pile Wood,” at the Smithers Art Gallery thru Oct. 18. Brown’s solo show is a deconstruction/reconstruction of a typical northern B.C. cut-block ‘slash pile’ into a series of sculptures that interact and relate to each other with specific reference to life in the northwest. At Smithers farmers market Sept. 20, he will put on a free carving demonstration, transforming raw logs into carved sculptures using a chainsaw and a variety of tools at the courtyard outside the Central Park Building in Smithers. Smithers Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday noon to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Open Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. starting Oct. 11.). Sponsored by Allwest Glass.
Drama
■■ THE TERRACE LITTLE Theatre welcomes those interested to come to a reading of “On Golden Pond” at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at the McColl Playhouse.
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■■ Tuning up A MEET and greet for new band members was held at Xanders Coffee last week for musicians competing in the Battle of the Bands. Bands will face off against each other next month.
Correction
IN THE Sept. 11 edition of the Terrace Standard, the story “Coupons + cooking = nutritious,” had a mistake. Ksan Community Schools Society is partnered with the Skeena Valley Farmers Market for the coupon program, not Ksan House Society.
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Everyone welcome to just listen and enjoy as well. And bring a friend! ■■ THE TERRACE LITTLE Theatre welcomes those interested to come to a reading of Marc Camoletti’s play “Boeing Boeing” at 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the McColl Playhouse. Four women and two men are needed for the reading, but as always, you are welcome to just listen and enjoy as well. And bring a friend!
River Kings
■■ THE TERRACE RIVER Kings travel to Kitimat to take on the Ice Demons in a pre-season game Sept. 20. Fans are invited to drive down and cheer on the team!
Music
■■ TERRACE CONCERT SOCIETY presents Valdy and Nadina in concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 at the REM Lee Theatre. Tickets on sale at George Little House.
Film
■■ BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM Festival World Tour shows this year’s best outdoor flicks at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the REM Lee Theatre. Crowd-sourced fundraising for Northern Snow Angels which, along with My Mountain Co-op who will match the amount, will make available lift tickets, rentals and lessons to those who could not otherwise go skiing. Donors who give a set amount will get a youth/junior lift and rental voucher to bring a guest. Presented by the Mt. Remo Backcountry Society.
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Former teacher passes away A TEACHER who started her career in the old Kitsumgallum school here in 1934 has passed away. Aileen Frank, who turned 100 on March 1, passed away in Port Coquitlam on Sept. 10. Born in Victoria, Aileen Longworth came north in 1934 for her first job, teaching a Grade 1 and 2 class, in the Kitsumgallum school which now serves as an annex to the Coast Mountains School District offices on Kenney St. “I arrived in Terrace where there was only gravel roads, no electricity, no running water and an outhouse – usually a two-holer, in the back yard,” wrote Frank in a memoir of her early years. The school had three teachers and one principal, Clarence Michiel, after whom one of the city’s schools is now named. The teachers were paid $100 a month and the principal $140. “Teaching school in those days was a far cry from teaching today. We had to deal with every situation and different children, as best as we could. There were children from different home life, immigrant children, not knowing a word of English, the slow learner, or maybe an autistic child,” Frank recalled. “In the early years of school only pencils were used. Slates and chalk had long gone by the wayside. Up to Grade 6 it was just pencil. About Grade 6 pupils were introduced to pen-nibs and bottles of ink which were placed in an ink well on the school desk. Often the ink got spilled or was frozen in the morning. Then came the fountain pen and finally the ballpoint pen,” she wrote. Aileen Longworth became Aileen Frank
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AILEEN FRANK, who began her teaching career here in 1934, has passed away. after marrying Floyd Frank, a member of an early settler family in the Terrace area who was instrumental in the founding and development of the former Terrace Cooperative Association. Their family home was located on the site of the current Skeena Sawmills property until it was moved to the corner of Lakelse and Clinton in 1991 where it was renovated and is now the offices for All West Trading. Frank has been credited for being one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Happy Gang Centre for seniors which is located on Kalum St. “They were all recent retirees and they got together as a group and literally built the centre with pie sales and lunches and convincing people to do a little bit of extra brick work,” said friend Mary Ann Dilley. “And Aileen was one of the leaders of the whole thing. Having been a school teacher,
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she knew all of the young strong women and men,” Dilley added of the construction planning. “She was a real go-getter.” Another friend, Betty Stewart, recalled working with Frank in the early 1980s to first open the adult day centre, now located at Terraceview Lodge, and then advocate for the introduction of the current handyDART service. “She was a key person and through that, we became friends,” said Stewart. “She knew a lot of people and I knew a lot of people and between us we were able to do the work,” recalled Stewart of sitting on the organizing committees for both projects with Frank. Frank was also an active member of Knox United Church and was involved in the early days of Heritage Park. In all, Frank lived in Terrace for 72 years before moving to the Lower Mainland about a decade ago.
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daily commuter or it’s your second car to accommodate a bigger SUV or truck, I would recommend taking one out for a test drive to see if it fits for you in what you are looking for in a car. The Fiesta right now for me is tops in the subcompact class. View our Ford Fiesta video review online at DrivewayCanada.ca Specs Power: 1.6L, 16-valve, 4-cyl engine, generates 120hp and 112lbs of torque Transmission: 5-Speed Manual (standard), PowerShift 6-Speed Automatic (optional) Fuel Economy: Manual - 8.5/6.5/7.6 L/100km (city/hwy/combined), Auto - 8.7/6.4/7.6 L/100km (city/hwy/combined). Price range: $17,987 - $27,220 like.zacharias@drivewaybc.ca Twitter @mikezachreviews
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They crash and smash many cars in Hollywood. A few months ago we looked at five dramatic destructions here are some more to make you weep. 1964 Aston DB5 Martin (“Skyfall”): In the rebooted James Bond world of Daniel Craig, Bond is seen to have won the DB5 in a card game in the movie Casino Royale. The film’s villain, played by Javier Bardem, puts its nose-mounted machine guns to good use in an attempt to repel an assault. Sadly, Bond’s Aston is strafed into Swiss cheese. Happily, the car was actually a prop made to look like a real DB5. 1985 Corvette (“The Big Lebowski”): A 14-year-old kid named Larry Sellers has likely stolen Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski’s (Jeff Bridges’) battered Ford Torino, possibly containing a large sum in ransom money. The Dude and his extremely anger management-challenged bowling buddy Walter Sobchak (John Goodman) head for little Larry’s house.
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On the way in, they’re dismayed to find a red 1985 Corvette parked in front of the house and they figure the kid has already started to blow the money. When standard interrogation techniques prove fruitless, Walter takes a crowbar to the Corvette’s glass. The Corvette turns out to be the neighbour’s car. 1941 Lincoln Continental (“The Godfather”): You could always count on the hot temper of Sonny Corleone. The Barzini Family certainly did. They also knew that when Carlo, the abusive lowlife husband of Sonny’s sister Connie, would hit her, Sonny would respond by unleashing the Hiroshima of beatings on Carlo. The most direct route from Sonny’s fist to the jawbone of Carlo would take him through the tollbooth at the Jones Beach Causeway on Long Island, where the Barzini’s hit men were waiting with Thompson sub-machine guns. The result was not pretty for either Sonny or the Lincoln. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (“Fast Times at Ridgemont High”): The Camaro was owned by intimidating high school football prospect Charles Jefferson (played by the great Forrest Whitaker in one of his earliest roles). Jefferson’s little brother and surfer/stoner Jeff Spiccolli
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(Sean Penn) take the car cruising one night in the San Fernando Valley and wreck it. Spiccolli pops the classic line, “My old man is a TV repairman, and he has an awesome set of tools. I can fix it.” Ultimately, no repairs are undertaken. Rather, the damage is blamed on car thieves from a rival high school whom Ridgemont is playing in a big football game. An incensed rhino-like Jefferson is seen later delivering paralytic revenge hits in the subsequent game. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE convertible (“The Hangover”): Future father -in-law entrusts his non-Car Guy future son-in-law with his treasured Mercedes convertible for a pre-wedding jaunt with friends. Granted, they were supposed to be heading to sedate California wine country, but they go to Vegas instead. The extreme body damage that the handsome Benz suffers is predictable for anyone who has seen “Animal House.” The damage done to the interior by Mike Tyson’s pet tiger? That’s novel.
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This luxury car is nice but has a kind of funny name Differing definitions of luxury in the automotive market are truly reflected in the eyes of the beholder. To one person it might be having all the refinements and gadgets available in a modern car accompanied with a smooth and quiet ride. To another buyer it might just be about the name on the front of the car, letting all to see it that the owner has “made it” establishing a certain status in society. For many it’s a combination of both. Enter the new Kia K900 luxury sedan from Kia. It has all the refinement and features found in cars with a longer pedigree in the luxury space but this car offers it at a discount. Then the name on the car comes into play. Is the Kia K900 a car anyone aspires to own? Well, after a weeklong trip with my family I’m more impressed with Kia than I have been before but the realist in me knows Kia isn’t a luxury brand, at least not yet. Looks The K900 is an unfortunate name, it begs the question is this a dog? No, it is a fullsize car about the same size as a 7-series from BMW or S-Class from Mercedes Benz. The K900 is based on the same platform as the Hyundai Equus but differs in price and content. For a full-sized car with limo-like dimensions, the K900 starts at a remarkable $49,995 for the V6 model and $60,995 for the V6 premium model. The top V8 model is $69,995. The styling is strong, especially the top V8 model seen here with LED headlamps and taillights and very North American looking chrome multi-spoke wheels. The rear doors are huge and Kia has done but good job of keeping the proportions of the car in check while grafting Kia’s signature Tiger Nose grille. The rear bumper and lower air diffuser looks especially chunky, almost mimicking the Lexus LS and its integrated exhaust tips. Inside Every person that sat in the K900 was blown away with the refinement, fit and finish and especially the materials used. The V8 test model had leather covering the front of the dash and piano finish on the wood trim accented. Add in tasteful chrome and aluminum, dark, rich wood on the steering wheel and centre console and the K900 looks like a million bucks. The front and rear seats came with ventila-
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Monterrey, CA. – Looking at the specs, it doesn’t seem too impressive. A 1.6-litre engine, 116 horsepower, 100 lb-ft of torque, a 0-100 km/h time of less than nine seconds, 14-inch tires. Heck, my bicycle has bigger rubbers! Okay, maybe not. But 25 years ago, the Mazda Miata was a product of those numbers. It wasn’t necessarily endowed in the engine department. However, the two-door roadster did have everything else on its side. A sleek design, a peppy personality, a brilliant red coat and something that other cars have strived to achieve in their two-door roadsters over the years but have fallen short – longevity. At a quarter century old, the Miata/MX-5 has achieved incredible success. Close to a million of these drop tops have been sold worldwide. The Miata/MX5 holds a Guinness Book of World Records title of as most successful two-seat convertible roadster in history. Not bad for a car
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Looking for Planer Man & Millwrights for out of town work. 2 weeks on/2 weeks off shift. Fax resume to: 250-2432418.
Funeral Homes
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Obituaries
Alojz (Louie) Miklavic
May 30, 1937 - August 8, 2014 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our husband & father he will be greatly missed. Louie was born in Slovenia & came to Canada in 1957. He came to Terrace in 1962 where he worked at Skeena Saw Mills until his retirement in 2002. Louie will be sadly missed by his wife of 51 years, Ida, sons Andrew (Brenda), David (Nyree) also Malcom & Ainsleigh. Louis is survived by many relatives in Slovenia. The family would like to thank friends for their support & flowers. A special thank you to Dr Sohi for his kindness and to the nurses in Mills Memorial Hospital.
He leaves behind his loving wife Delia, Children: Lucie, Allen (Deana), Danny, Ben Jr. (Terri). Grandchildren: Kimberley, Branden, Dillon, Jordan, Nathen, Andrea, Megan, Cory, and step-grandchildren Curtis and Colin. Great grandchildren: Austin, Erika, Ferrah, Zachery, and many more family and friends. Celebration of life will be October 4, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Terrace Curling Rink. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Dr. Strydom, Dr. Linton, Dr. Kenyon, Dr. Fourie and all the nurses at Mills Memorial Hospital.
The successful applicant should be a strong self-starter. Must be able to communicate efficiently with the public and have a positive attitude and a desire to earn above average income. Preference will be given to a person with customer service experience. Apply in person with resume to: Bob Costain c/o Terrace Toyota 4912 Highway 16 West Terrace, B.C. V8G 1L8
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SHOP LOCALLY In Loving Memory
John Bourgoin It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, father-in-law and friend after a short battle with cancer. John was born in Drummond, New Brunswick to Isadore and Albina Bourgoin on May 4, 1950. He was the seventh child of eighteen. He moved to Terrace in January, 1968, where he met the love of his life, Bernadette (Birdie) Scheper. They were married on November 25, 1972 and again on August 16, 2014. John leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Birdie, sons Shane (Chandra), Matt (Carrie), grandchildren Ashley, Brodie and Rebecca and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Strydom, Dr. Fourie and the palliative care staff for all their support and kindness during Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness. They would also like to extend a special thanks to all their family and friends for all their prayers, cards, flowers, food and support. A special Thank You goes out to Earl and Mona Houlden for their overwhelming support, thoughtfulness and compassion.
Are you looking for a career in the fast paced automotive industry?
We are seeking motivated individuals to join the Terrace Kaltire Team. We are looking to fill fulltime and part time positions. Summer students are also welcome. We are a location that services both commercial and retail customers. With Kaltire, you will be trained in all aspects of the tire industry, as well as basic mechanical maintenance skills. Kaltire is a family orientated company that puts safety and customer service above all.
Whether you just want to expand your automotive knowledge, or advance your career in the automotive industry, then Kaltire is the place for you!
Please drop off a resume at our location at 4929 Keith Avenue. Terrace, B.C.
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EXPANDING OILFIELD Trucking company requires immediate Class 1/Class 3 Drivers, Boiler Operators, Labourers and Mechanics. Experience in oilfield service or hauling dangerous goods preferred. Please send an email to: Robbie@brekkaas.ca
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Controller Totem Auto Group is looking for a Controller with experience in the automotive or dealership industry. As the Controller, you will oversee day-to-day operations, including financial affairs, analysis, and risk and goal management. You’re a motivational leader and team-builder who can inspire a team and make financial information meaningful for everyone in the company. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: Manage the company’s daily financial operations and establish new procedures and controls. Oversee the accounting department. Maintain intercompany balances, accounting records, financial statements, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and month-end tasks and requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: CMA or CGA designation or equivalent experience in the automotive industry. Proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook) and third-party accounting software (such as ADP). Totem Auto Group is a fast paced, growing organization which offers competitive remuneration, excellent benefits package and pension plan.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted STEWART/MEZIADIN- Looking for someone to clean/cook in a lodge in Meziadin parttime for 6 weeks. 250-9750616
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
Full-Time heavy haul driver for Terrace. Must have some kind of industry related experience hauling equipment or operating equipment, must have class 1 with air and be somewhat familiar with the area. Wages as per Teamsters 31 collective agreement, dental/medical/pension plan. Resumes to Williams Moving and Storage. 5130 Park Ave Terrace B.C Fax 250-635-6204 No phone calls please.
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West Fraser Mills Ltd. requires a Journeyman Welder for shift work at Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, BC. West Fraser offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit resume in person, by mail or by fax before October 8th, 2014 to: Dean MacDonald Pacific Inland Resources Box 3130 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 250-847-5520
(Trimac)
Trimac Transportation is North America’s premier provider of services in highway transportation of bulk commodities. Our Kitimat,Terrace and Prince George locations require...
Company Drivers Owner Operators
Excellent pay • Shared benefits • Safety equipment • Safety bonus Dry bulk pneumatic hauling • Shift work involved • B-train and mountain experience required Please send your resume to: Mark Davy, Fax: 888-746-2297 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com Phone: 866-487-4622
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Now accepting applications for the position of Store Manager Apply with resume at 105-4635 Lakelse Ave. Terrace, 250.635.5670
CITY OF TERRACE LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR I – LEISURE SERVICES
The Northwest’s leading Jeweller is looking for Full & Part time
Sales Associates Retail sales experience an asset but will train candidates who desire a career in this exciting and rewarding environment. Drop off resumes in person to Kim at the Terrace location.
The City of Terrace is currently looking for skilled candidates to fill the position of Lifeguard/Instructor I with the Leisure Services Department. These are casual positions (CUPE Local 2012) with hours of work being as required. Please visit the City of Terrace website at www.terrace.ca under Employment Opportunities for a more detailed job description and information on how to apply for this vacancy. Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2014. Please contact Briana Pellegrino, Human Resources Advisor at (250) 638-4723 or e-mail bpellegrino@ terrace.ca if you are unable to access the online posting or have any questions.
Circulation Supervisor CAREER OPPORTUNITY Join the Chances family today! If you’re looking for an exciting work environment in a first-class facility, Chances Terrace is the place for you. Chances offers excellent career opportunities and competitive wages. Be part of a team that delivers exceptional gaming entertainment in a fun, social setting.
STARTING WAGE OF $12.00
Signing Bonus
Certified Orthodontic Dental Assistant One weekend a month in Smithers, BC. Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Must have ortho module. Mail resume to: Box 3718 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Contact: 250-847-1555 or email accentorthodontics@hotmail.com
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Please send resume with cover letter to: Mitch Shinde Mitch@totemford.net
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WELDER
TOTEM AUTO GROUP
EXPERIENCE IS an asset We offer free recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.
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Employment
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
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Employment
CHANCES TERRACE IS LOOKING FOR
LOUNGE SERVERS
We are looking for dynamic individuals to serve patrons in a casual environment, collect payment and record sales, while ensuring that the level of service meets the gaming centre standards and also complies with provincial liquor legislation and regulations. All employees of Chances Terrace are required to complete a criminal record check. PLEASE LEAVE RESUME AT THE SECURITY DESK 4410 Legion Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1N6 Attention: Peter Thodt
The Terrace Standard requires a circulation supervisor. Duties include supervising a diverse group of newspaper carriers and collators, shipping and receiving, data entry and dealing with the public. A strong knowledge of computers and computer programs is essential. On site training. This is a Monday to Friday position. The compensation package includes benefits. Please address applications complete with resume and two letters of reference to: The Publisher Terrace Standard 3210 Clinton Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 5R2 Fax 250-638-8432 www.blackpress.ca
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Part-Time Cook at Mount Layton Hotsprings. Must have Food Safe. Experience with POSI TOUCH an asset. Please apply to email: mtlayton.spring@gmail.com fax 250-798-2478 or apply in person at Mount Layton Hotsprings
Ofce Support Temporary Support Staff Position Union requires temporary/on-call support staff with reception and secretarial experience to work at the Northwest Area Office. This is an on-call position for relief coverage. Applicants must have secretarial/reception experience; high school graduation supplemented by secretarial training; typing speed and accuracy; proficiency in Word; an excellent command of English grammar; database experience an asset. An aptitude for organization, detail and the ability to set priorities and work within time limits is required. Knowledge of the trade union movement is an asset. Excellent salary package is provided under a collective agreement. Aptitude, word processing and typing tests will be administered to all qualified applicants. Based on the results of the tests, only successful candidates will be interviewed. ✱Apply with cover letter and resume by September 26, 2014 to B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union #102, 4710 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC. V5G 1T2 or e-mail: human. resources@bcgeu.ca
Services
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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Livestock
If in need of a Drywaller for Residential & Commercial jobs Call: 778-631-2779
DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work for a well-established local company, involved in exciting projects throughout Northwest, BC. We encourage applicants of various experience from entry level Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice, to full-edged Journeyman to apply. Ideal candidates will exhibit a high aptitude for safety and have an analytical approach towards diagnosing and repairing equipment issues. Machinery worked on will vary as the Bear Creek Group have many ongoing projects in multiple industry sectors. Applicants who possess a valid driver’s license and OFA Level 3 may be given preference. Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary and benets package based on experience. If you feel you’re the right t for our growing team, please submit a resume and current drivers abstract to: sortyard@bearcreekgroup.ca Fax: 250-622-2493 www.bearcreekgroup.ca
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Senior Accountant Position
POSITION SUMMARY: Our client, a well-established local business requires an individual to manage day to day accounting operations and ensure compliance with tax authorities and GAAP established policies and procedures. The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the books and records of the company are complete and accurate. RESPONSIBILITIES: • • • •
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The Bear Creek Group have immediate positions available for energetic individuals to join its team for the following positions:
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Computer Services
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Operations Manager
Company: TCSI Consulting, Ltd. provides Information Technology support
to small and medium business in Terrace, British Columbia, and surrounding areas. TCSI is a rapidly growing IT service company that has a position open for an Operations Manager. We are team orientated and customer service driven. Job Description: Your main responsibilities will be to manage and support the day to day operations of the company. This intermediate/senior Professional provides business management expertise in areas of human resource and operation and organizational efficiencies. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong leadership habits to support the team in understanding their roles and their daily schedules and activities. This may require composing policy and procedures, contract development and project management skills Application deadline: September 30th, 2014 Application Procedure:
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COMPUTER Repairs & Sales. Get a yearly support package for all your technology needs. Get a Free Gaming LCD with new Gaming Computer plus one year free support, 5 years warranty. Trade in your old system. Get professional advice from the computer doctor. E-mail support@mvcc2.com or call 250-638-0047
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Art/Music/Dancing SPEECH Arts and Drama classes offered by Christina Rogers. Practice skills including poetry, drama, storytelling, public speaking, and prepare for the PNMF. Classes $70/semester. Private lessons $22/.5 hour. Ages 4-18. Starts Oct 2nd! 250-636-2444 speakstewart@gmail.com
Services
General accounting duties including A/R, A/P and management of a fully integrated computerized Point of Sale system. Reconciliation of General Ledger accounts in a timely and accurate manner. Month-end closing processes. Inventory management and reconciliations including scheduling of physical inventory counts, review results, resolve questions and concerns, summarize and communicate results. Human Resource and payroll management. Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity. Supervise, train and develop staff.
The successful applicant will have experience with a computer-based inventory and purchasing system as well as an attention to detail and accuracy. A professional accounting designation or working toward such designation will be considered an asset. Applicant must also be customer service oriented and a team player.
PLEASE PROVIDE RESUME TO:
McAlpine & Co. Chartered Accountants Attn: Rory Reinbolt, CPA, CA 201-4630 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, BC, V8G 0C4 (or via email to rory@mcalpine-ca.net)
Direct your resume and covering letter to: info@tcsiconsulting.ca Subject line “Operations Manager” Thank you for your interest, No Phone Calls Please only those short-listed will be contacted. For a more complete job description please see: www.tcsiconsulting.ca/jobposting or www.facebook.com/TCSIConsulting
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92 (NISGA’A)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRINCIPAL Competition #14-377
School District No. 92 (Nisga’a) is accepting applications for the position of Principal Nathan Barton Elementary School effective date of hire. This position will hold a partial teaching assignment. Nathan Barton Elementary School is located 3 & 1/2 hours outside of Terrace BC within the amazing Nisga’a Nation Nass Valley community of Gingolx (Kincolith BC). The school serves 80 students enrolled in grade 1 - 4 with a staff of 4 teachers, 1 teaching assistant and 2 education assistants. The school strives to develop academic and social responsibility competence via conventional and culturally responsive strategies. The school requires an exceptional leader who understands the role of leadership in academic improvement and educational change, and who can demonstrate exceptional communicative, management and leadership abilities. Nathan Barton Elementary School is part of the BC Public School System. The ideal candidate will hold: a) Masters Degree in Education Administration b) Bachelor Degree or relevant training in Counseling Services c) Documented abilities in instructional leadership and teacher supervision d) Exemplary teaching experience e) Successful experience as school administrator f) A constructive understanding and appreciation of First Nations Education history, issues and pedagogy g) Current Membership in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch The successful candidate will have: a) High educational leadership, initiative and positive interpersonal relationships with respect to staff, students and community b) High level of collaborative decision-making and planning processes c) A strong commitment to student learning and instructional improvement as evidenced by current knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment for learning and evaluation strategies d) The ability to engage teachers in data collection, analysis and dialogue about student learning and instruction e) The ability to provide literacy/numeracy leadership across all ages f) A willingness to work directly with Nisga’a Nation entities
Candidates are requested to apply in writing providing full details of qualifications, experience, professional references and a statement of personal philosophy as it relates to education and First Nations in particular. We thank all that have shown interest but only candidates that are short listed will be contacted.
Applications will be accepted until filled Human Resources Department School District No. 92 Nisga’a P. O. Box 240, New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0 Telephone: 250-633-2228 Facsimile: 250-633-2425 Email: humanresources@nisgaa.bc.ca
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Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com WANTED: STANDING ALDER Looking for standing Alder in the Terrace/Prince Rupert Area. Top prices paid. Require larger volume with butt diameter sizes 10” and up. Contact Cell No: 250-299-1835
1/2 Side-by-side executive Duplex. A side= $334,000 & B= $339,000. 2100 sq. ft. per side plus additional shop close to downtown, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, all appliances and window coverings, landscaped, excellent home and/or income property. See ad on
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Apt/Condos for Sale BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED ON LAKE OKANAGAN Turn-key, luxurious, immaculate, 1000 sq. ft. condo in West Kelowna. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with fabulous amenities: private beach, marina, pools and so much more! $325,000. Call 250-826-4267
4724 MCCONNELL
$349,900 MLS
Real Estate
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ESTABLISHED
HAIR SALON Commercial Properties for Lease Offices, Warehouses and Retail Spaces 4635 Lakelse Ave – 2900 sq. ft. Prime location store front in the Safeway Mall
FOR SALE
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4814 Hwy 16W – 4800 sq. ft. Downtown warehouse, shop, or distribution center
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3234 Kalum St – 2500 sq. ft. High visibility downtown office or professional space
Four styling stations, two colour stations, three shampoo stations, one waxing or make up station Three hair dryers, Manicure table and stool Display Reception Desk with large retail area with well known hair products Professional Products room Washer & Dryer 1400 sq ft. Gift ware negotiable Sales revenue and Cash Flow available on request
ASKING: $124,900 CALL: 250-635-3729 • Great location • Quiet family neighbourhood • 3-level split JOHN/SHEILA/SHERI
250-638-1400
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By shopping local you support local people. 200-4665 LAZELLE AVE. (ABOVE PIZZA HUT)
250-635-9184 1-888-988-9184
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4614 JOHNSTON RD.
#215-4931 WALSH AVE.
4617 STRAUME AVE.
4000 sq, ft.10 bedroom, 3 bath home on 5.07 acres w/single carport, barn w/covered storage & 3 bay lean-to. Close to town. Offers 3 sources of heat. Perfect for a hobby farm.
Spacious 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath corner condo in desired neighbourhood. Master has a 2 pc. ensuite, fridge & stove included. View of mountains from balcony. School across street for workouts on school track. Close to all amenities. Caretaker on site.
Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher, perfect as an investment or for someone starting out. Large front yard w/ deck and storage shed. All appliances included, just blocks from downtown.
$375,000 MLS
$135,000 MLS
$155,000 MLS
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4690 MARTEN DR.
5135 AGAR
1928 BOBSEIN CR.
2 Bedroom/1Bath Mobile, 0.22 acre lot, Updated roof, Large Carport, Workshop, Fenced Yard
2 bedroom/1bath Bungalow, New Flooring, 200amp electrical, 24x24 shop, large fenced lot
3 Bedroom/1Bath Rancher, Newer windows, High Eff Furnace, Water Tank, Fenced yard
$149,900 MLS
$229,900 MLS
$144,900 MLS
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4730 LOEN AVE.
3904 SPRING CREEK DR.
5 bedroom, 2 bath home w/full finished basement. Close to downtown and all amenities, large back yard, single carport.
5 bdrm, 3 bath rancher w/full finished basement, .68 acre landscaped, fenced property w/rock feature & waterfall. Features include deck w/hot tub, sunroom, 40 x 30 ft. shop & RV parking. Great layout for entertaining. Tons of storage & wood stove for extra heat.
$ 318,000 MLS
$589,000 MLS
$200.00 TERRACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, on behalf of C-10 1885 QUEENSWAY DR our clients Nicole & Douglas Livingston, $59,900 MLS sale of 3629 Aspen Ave. Spacious 3 Bedroom, Large Spa Bath, Huge Open Concept Kitchen & Living $200.00 TERRACE CHURCHES FOOD Room BANK, sale of 2303-2607 Pear St.
4418 KALUM LAKE DR
2517 CRAIG DR.
4.84 acre lot in Rosswood, power & phone, internet available, lowest priced acreage on the market!
Brand New 2014 Home, 3 Large Bedrooms, 5 piece ensuite, 3 walk-in closets, open concept kitchen & Living room
$399,00MLS
$319,900 MLS
SHANNON MCALLISTER
DARREN BEAULIEU
cell: 250-615-8993
cell: 250-615-1350
Owner/Managing Broker shannon@terracerealestatecompany.com
RICE! NEW P 3879 PINE AVE
$244,900 MLS
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2804 TETRAULT ST
4903 GAIR AVE
$279,900 MLS
3 bdrm, 1 bath rancher 4bdrm, 2bath home on south side, $329,000 MLS in thornhill on a 80X200 fenced yard, close to amenities and 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath, great location, fenced yard, spacious layout, with lot. Quick possession! hospital. Quick possession!
Turning Your Dreams Into REALTY
HELENA SAMZADEH
cell: 250-975-1818
helena@terracerealestatecompany.com
G! PENDIN R E F F O
3701 KALUM ST
$235,000 MLS
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fenced yard, central location. This home has it all!
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#104 3616 LARCH AVE
#31 3624 OLD LAKELSE LAKE RD
3 bedroom mobile in a quiet park with loads of space for everything you want.
2 bedroom mobile on Thornhill bench. Affordable pad fees make this an appealing option to renting.
$96,500 MLS
JOHN BAILEY
darren@terracerealestatecompany.com
$50,000 MLS
cell: 250-631-6769
john@terracerealestatecompany.com
#22 – 4832 LAZELLE AVE.
4831 TUCK AVE.
4505 GRIEG AVE.
Convenient, maintainence-free living can be yours with this 2 level condo located close to the downtown core. This unit offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace and private balcony. Unit is in top-notch condition and ready for you to just move in and enjoy.
Great family home located in the Horseshoe. This has been a one owner home which has been lovingly maintained and had numerous upgrades. Home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, spacious living room with fireplace & kitchen with newer Maple cabinets. Great yard with fruit trees & garden area. Must be viewed to be appreciated.
Looking for a small office for your business, then check out this totally renovated building close to the downtown core. Offering 2 private offices, open reception area, kitchen area and 4-pc. bath. Small deck with fenced yard area. Affordable for the small business.
$210,000 MLS
$446,000 MLS
JIM DUFFY
cell: 250-615-6279 jimduffy@telus.net
$207,000 MLS
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‘YOUR RECREATION SPECIALIST’ * See Dealer for details
For Sale By Owner 4107 Temple Street Terrace 250-635-4753 $519,000 Great home in desirable Bench location. Approx. 3000 sq ft of living space, incl. 5 bdrms, 3 full bath, kitchen w/ island, main floor laundry, hot tub, lrg back deck, garage. This well maintained house is a must see
Lots 80’ x 112’ serviced building lot, corner of Braun and Haugland available immediately for $95,000 Phone 250-635-3276
Apt/Condo for Rent Summit Square APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom Units
• Quiet & Clean • No Pets • Close to Wal-Mart • Laundry Facilities • Close to Schools & Hospital • On Bus Route • Security Entrance • On site Caretaker • Basketball, Volleyball & Racquetball Courts • 24hr Video Surveillance Ask for Monica Warner
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CHARMING year round lake front cottage, 130’ frontage with dock, spiral staircase to a 1 bedroom loft, hard wood & heated tile floors, very clean, $1900/mo., ref’s req’d. 250635-2346
3bdrm, 1bath house in the Horseshoe. $1,500/mo + util. N/P, N/S,Pets neg. Ref’s req’d. Available immediately. 250 615-9361 & leave msg.
Duplex / 4 Plex
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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I Edward C.A. Ansems and Sharon La Von Ansems of 4517 Merkley Road, Terrace, B.C. (V8G 0B3) intend on making an application pursuant to section 30 (1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, “Part SE. 1/4”, District Lot 982, Coast Range 5, Land District 14 (Except plans 12125 & 12126) and located at 4517 Merkley Road, Terrace, B.C. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Suit 300, 4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4E1 by October 1, 2014
Terrace Standard Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Lake claims Terrace resident THE BODY of a missing boater on Oweegee Lake near Bell 2 on Hwy37 North was discovered by police divers Sept. 11. Justin Dasilva, 23, from Terrace and living in Stewart, went missing Sept. 7 when a canoe he was in along with another man capsized. The other man – the pair were on a hunting trip – made it to shore. A search was then
mounted which included Stewart RCMP and members of Terrace Search and Rescue. A dive team from the RCMP was also called in. Dave Jephson of Terrace Search and Rescue said the craft that capsized did remain on top of the water but it would have been difficult to hold onto it. Dasilva was subsequently found just before noon on Sept. 11 on the west side of the
lake by the RCMP dive unit. “We did have an area of the last known point and that’s where his friend came out of the water and at that point in time when he looked back, he didn’t see Justin anymore so we searched based off of that,” said Jephson of the immediate search efforts. The condition of the lake there was “zero visibility and very difficult for divers and they
did an awesome job of locating him,” added Jephson. The way to search an area of water, something that Jephson teaches, is to start at a known point and end at a known point, he said. If you picture a fan with the left side as the starting point and the right side as the end point, a diver swims across to the far side while holding a rope in one hand, he explained
Skeena River search called off RCMP HAVE now called off the search for the driver who went missing after a vehicle traveling on Hwy16 east of Prince Rupert entered the Skeena River the afternoon of Sept. 11. “We had search and rescue scouring the shoreline between the car and Prince Rupert and had the RCMP helicopter searching from the air for any sign he made it to shore, but did not find any. At this point in time the search has been called off,”
said Const. Matt Ericson of the Prince Rupert RCMP Sept. 12. While not releasing names, Ericson confirmed that all three passengers were from Prince Rupert. While one female passenger was taken to hospital, a second female was found deceased inside the vehicle and the male driver remains unaccounted for. As for the vehicle itself, Const. Ericson said the operation to recover it has been put on hold. “We attempted to
recover the vehicle but the current and depth at which it is sitting made it far too dangerous once we were in the water to secure the vehicle,” he said. “We’re going to have to put it on hold until the water level goes down, but I am not sure when that will be.” The accident was first reported just before 3 p.m. Sept. 11 by a Terrace Search and Rescue team member who was traveling on the highway at the time and saw the vehicle go into the
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river, said Dave Jephson of Terrace Search and Rescue. Jephson of Terrace Search and Rescue said the team member and other motorists helped prepare for the arrival of emergency service personnel. The accident took place in the vicinity of the Telegraph Point rest area, approximately 55km east of Prince Rupert. That portion of the Skeena River is affected by ocean tides, he said.
When he gets to the far side, someone on the other end of the rope tugs it or tells the diver through communications to stop or change direction, he said. “The target you’re searching for determines the amount of rope to search back or sweep back,” he said. A four-member dive team includes the primary diver in the water, the person holding the other end of the diver’s rope and directing the diver, a backup diver and the person in charge, Jephson added. He expressed condolences for the family and that the goal of searchers is to provide closure for family members. Jephson stressed the need for boaters to wear approved personal flotation devices. “Once you fall in the water, you need to exit as quickly as you can because hypothermia can set in,” he said. The matter is now in the hands of the BC Coroners Service.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING We would like to extend an invitation to all society members, supporters and friends to attend this year’s Annual General Meeting.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2014 7pm – 8:30pm @
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TRUSTEE ELECTION 2014 NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the Coast Mountains Board of Education of School District 82 that a Trustee election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect trustees to represent The Board of Education of School District 82 (Coast Mountains) for a four year term (2014/2018 calendar years) as follows: Trustees (two) - Trustee Electoral Area 1 (Kitimat) (the District of Kitimat, Kitamaat Village, Kemano, Klemtu, Butedale, and Cable Car Subdivision). Trustees (two) - Trustee Electoral Area 2 (Terrace) (the City of Terrace, northeast area of Kitimat-Stikine Regional District including New Remo, Kalum Lake Drive and Rosswood). Trustee (one) - Trustee Electoral Area 3 (Thornhill) (Area E of Kitimat-Stikine Regional District and the South and East portion of Area C of the KitimatStikine Regional District including Copperside, Gossen, Kleanza, Lakelse Lake, Usk and Old Remo). Trustee (one) - Trustee Electoral Area 4 (Stewart/Meziadin) (the District of Stewart and Area A of the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District). Trustees (one) - Trustee Electoral Area 5 (Hazelton) (the Village of Hazelton, District of New Hazelton, District of South Hazelton, Village of Kitwanga, Cedarvale and the Villages of Gitwangak, Gitanyow and Gitsegukla). NOMINATIONS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES will be received during regular office hours from September 30, 2014 through October 10, 2014. NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014. NOMINATION DOCUMENTS: Available at the following locations during regular office hours.
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QUALIFICATIONS: A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • Resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS A list of registered resident electors will be available for public inspection at the above listed offices, during regular business hours from September 30, 2014 until close of general voting for the Trustee election. The list of registered electors has been produced on the basis of the Provincial List of Voters prepared under the Provincial Election Act in all the areas except the District of Kitimat which use a Municipal Voters List.
For further information contact: (Ms.) Cathy Jackson (250-635-1907), Chief Elections Officer for: Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 Tel. (250) 635-4931 or 1-855-635-4931 Local 4401 . Fax 1-888-290-4786 . www.cmsd.bc.ca
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ANNA KILLEN
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Trail race royals crowned THIS YEAR’S King of the Mountain trail race proved to be a family affair, with twins Krista and Andrew Johnstone finishing first in their prospective categories. And reigning champion Chris Hampton continued his rule, taking first overall for the second year in a row with a time of 0:51:41.8 The 37th annual 10 kilometre race, held Sept. 7, began and ended at the Terrace Sportsplex, with racers running the Terrace Mountain bike loop via the Johnstone St. trailhead. Participant numbers were about the same as last year – just over 70, a bit shy of the 100 organizers had anticipated due to a healthy crop of people preregistering – and the day went off without a hitch thanks to dedicated volunteers and sponsors. “It went pretty smooth,” said race organizer Nadene Butler, adding the biggest hiccup was a swack of wasp stings after a wasp nest was rattled along the course. She said that some of the participants they’d expected from Prince Rupert and Smithers didn’t show up, but there were plenty of new faces this year, a good sign. “It almost looked like half of the people were new,” she said, adding that the core of racers she’s seen for years at the race also had a strong showing. Behind Hampton in the Male 40-54 category, Michael Hogg placed second with a time of 0:57:57.4 and Richard Kriegel saw third with a time of 1:01:40.6. And in the Female 40-54
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LEFT TO right, King of the Mountain winners Chris Hampton, Krista Johnstone, Andrew Johnstone, Nancy Vandevelde, Murray Warner, Markus Behnke, and Sherrie Hamer. category, Nancy Vandevelde (1:03:03.7) saw first, Kim Barriere (1:10:44.0) came in second, and Daphne Heenan (1:15:56.1) finished third. Carla Lennert (0:59:11.8) and Natasha Papachristoforou (1:02:02.6) placed second and third respectively in the Female 18-39 category, behind Krista Johnstone’s 0:57:35.0. Krista placed sixth overall. Her twin brother Andrew
Johnstone came second overall with his time of 0:52:29.9, and first in the Male 18-39 category. James Clay was close behind him with a time of 0:52:50.6, giving him third overall and second in the category. Kurt Gasser rounded out the top three in the category with his time of 0:53:47.1. Sherrie Hamer finished first for the Female 55+ and 16th over-
all with her time of 1:05:45.9. And Murray Warner (1:00:56.7), Geoff Parr (1:06:20.6), and Yvan Richer (1:16:46.9) took the top three spots in the Male 55+ category. For the Male 17 & unders, Markus Behnke (0:58:23.9), Josh Grant (1:04:10.5) and Ethan Kenmuir (1:06:28.3) finished first, second, and third respectively. Sasha Davies (1:58:16.2),
Brittney Alfred (2:27:51.0), and Raychel Davies (2:27:51.4) ended up taking the top three spots for the Female 17& unders. Profits from the race – around $250 said Butler – were donated to Terrace Search and Rescue, not Northern Animal Rescue Alliance as had been previously reported. For a full list of winners, visit www.terracestandard.com.
How is the strike impacting school sports? SPORTS OFFICIALS at two Terrace public schools are optimistic the fall sports season can be salvaged so long as the labour dispute between the province and teachers' union is solved soon. School was supposed to begin just over two weeks ago, but the provincial government and the teachers’ union have been locked in seemingly never-ending dispute over current contract negotiations since last spring. As of press deadline, the two sides were talking but had not yet reached an agreement. As long as the dispute continues, on top of students missing important classroom time, school sports activities are touch and go, with some teams – namely those with community coaches – practising and preparing for the upcoming
season and other sports programs on hold until the dispute is settled. At Caledonia Secondary School, the senior girls volleyball team and Grade 10 girls team have been holding practises, with the senior boys volleyball team's practises on hold – the coach is a teacher – until school is back in session, said Caledonia principal Keith Axelson in an email last week. And now that community soccer is wrapping up, Axelson said he will be speaking with the boys soccer coach to see if he would like to begin holding practises. “There are obviously lots of issues around fall school sports that are up in the air with the teacher job action continuing, but I am hopeful that a resolution in the near future would allow the fall seasons
of play to go on,” he said. “Our senior girls volleyball team has several tournaments lined up for the fall and are hopeful that they will be able to go ahead,” he said. “Fortunately, most of the fall tournament play happens in October and early November, so if a settlement can be reached be the end of the month, I expect the fall season to be salvaged, although likely compressed.” In Caledonia's zone there are four independent schools that run sports programs, and he said he expects those teams to be underway and competing with each other. A notice from BC School Sports – the body which sanctions zone play and tournaments in schools across the province – said they would proceed with the planned
fall and zone championships schedule, and that they would monitor the situation and consult with stakeholders going forward. “There is nothing within BC School Sports that prevents teams from playing and practicing during a strike situation if they are able to do so,” said Axelson. Teams need to have permission from their school and school district to participate in competition. Over at Skeena Middle School, vice principal Cory Killoran said officials are working to make sure teams and students are registered with BC School Sports so that athletes will be “ready to go once we're back in session.” Dance programs and community junior volleyball practises are taking place on weekends and after school
hours, as usual, he said. And the second cohort of Skeena Middle School's Pacific Rim hockey academy will likely see a shortened season, with parents of the academy’s nearly 45 students receiving a prorated rate to make up for lost time. Killoran said the popular program will be much the same as last year, with the added addition of a small bus to transport students between the rink and school. The bus will be a benefit to all sports teams, not just the academy, added Killoran. Coach and teacher Frank Marrelli will once again be the academy's facilitator, and last year's dry land and on-ice coaches are set to return – if school ever gets back in session, of course.
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Strong showing for Shogun MARTIAL ARTS athletes from Terrace’s Shogun Dojo say they faced off against some of the stiffest competition they’ve come across yet at worlds in Richmond earlier this month. But that didn’t stop them from fighting their way to the top of the podium and returning to Terrace with plenty of medals around their necks. After qualifying at the Tiger Balm championships earlier this year, six athletes made the trip to the first annual TAFISA World Martial Arts Games Sept. 4-7, where they competed as part of Team Canada at the Richmond Olympic Oval. “It was a really cool venue, probably the best venue we’ve ever been to for a tournament,” said sensei Rajan Sangha. “Everyone did awesome.” Ju jitsu athlete Adrian Babcock topped the podium three times, winning gold in continuous, point, and Brazilian ju jitsu – the latter competing in the 21 and over, 68 kilogram category because there was no one to compete in the 17-year-old division. “He actually tapped a full grown man out in a minuteand-a-half,” said Sangha. Babcock, who used to train with Shane Palahickey, said he didn’t know if he was ready to fight in the older division, but in the end it didn’t feel any different than what he’s used to. “I felt a little rusty but as soon as I put on my gi and the ref said start, I felt comfortable,” said Babcock. “It comes naturally because I’ve been training ju jitsu for a while.”
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FROM LEFT to right, Farren Devcic, Nick Yasinchuk, Kaden Roy, Robbie Cline, Adrian Babcock, Shawn Devcic, sensai Amber Pipe, and sensai Rajan Sangha with pup, Cassius.
Shawn Devcic, the youngest competitor, took home bronze in both kata and continuous, and silver in points fighting. He said he “trained all summer” for the tournament, and when it was over the only thing going through his head was: “Eat.” That might be because he was full of energy throughout the tournament, said Sangha. Energy that clearly paid off. His older brother, Farren, channeled his energy into a bronze in kata and bronze in point fighting. “His presence” was his strength, said Sangha. “The Olympic Oval is a really big room, so we told him before to be really loud when he’s doing his kata, and he was.” Farren joked that it wasn’t
come, sweet Sleep, come or I die for ever; Come ere my last sleep comes, or come never. -John Dowland (First Book of Airs.1597) Rain had fallen in the valley bottom all night. It was not the kind that makes rivers roar. Yet the river was roaring over the boulders whose backs were baking in the sun the day before. The transformation was welcome. The interstices between the larger rocks were now pools. I swung my fly through them. The first pocket yielded nothing. In the second, the line stopped. I tightened. What I thought was a rock turned into a fish – a handsome cutthroat trout that filled my landing net. That trout was all the rock garden yielded, but it was enough. Below that, the river split. The salmon were everywhere, digging and dying. I called the dog. We moved on. The sun broke just before we reached the Skeena. I shed my rain jacket and vest, gave Oona her snack, took out my lunch and sat down on a large rock. As I opened my thermos bottle, I noticed a caterpillar slinking across a flat stone. It was a ginger hue, furry with long transparent hairs extending from most of its segmented body, and four upright tufts of black hair sticking out of its third, fifth, eighth, and tenth segments. It was beautiful in that grotesque way insects often are. I thought of Dionys. Dionys deLeeuw
hard for him to be loud because he’s “used to yelling at my brother.” He said he just tried to focus and keep going when he was fighting. And Kaden Roy gained strength from a close point fighting match that saw him lose by one point in sudden death to fight his way to bronze in continuous fighting. “In his continuous division semi-final fight, the judges went up to them and said these are the best two fighters in the division,” said Sangha. “They got a lot of competition at this tournament, which was really good,” said Sangha. “We’ve never gone to a tournament where everyone had 12 or 13 guys (in their division).” A medal wasn’t in the cards for Nick Yasinchuk, who drew
his first fights of the day against the same athlete from Great Britain – a fighter who would go on to win gold – in point fighting and continuous, losing both by a close margin. “The judge came in after the (continuous) fight and said ‘this should’ve been the gold medal fight,’” said Sangha. “It’s really unlucky arguably the best fighter in the division didn’t get a medal” but that’s the way the tournament was set up. And Robbie Cline continued his win streak, taking home gold in kata and point fighting and silver in continuous. “It was good going to such a big tournament,” said Cline. “I had a lot of family and friends that came to watch me. I’ve been training hard, seven days a week.”
has been my go-to guy much about fish in genwhen it comes to catereral and cutthroat in parpillars and so many othticular. He spent much er things. When Marion of his boyhood fishing Kozier wondered about the Cowichan River the giant green caternear Duncan. He did his pillars set on devouring Masters degree on the her tomatoes, I called curious habit aquatic inDionys. sects have of unhooking Do they have seven themselves from stream v-shaped lateral markbottoms and drifting, ings, five spots on their exposed and vulnerable, abdomen, and a horn then spent a significant on their back end? He chunk of his career as a SKEENA ANGLER asked. fisheries biologist workYes, I said. ing on Haida Gwaii ROB BROWN Ah, he said, I know where he did a lot of them well. That’s the important work with the five spotted hawkmoth, sea run cutthroat trout also known as the toand steelhead. mato hornworm. He I looked up toward then proceeded to tell me all about its life Kitselas Canyon then across at one of history, with that animated combination of those cottonwood-dominated Skeena isboyish enthusiasm, awe, and wonder that lands that Dionys captured so beautifully came over him when spoke about the many with his brush. I thought of the time I’d things he loved, fascinated him, all of remembered Karen’s birthday on its eve. which he invariably knew a lot about. Dio- Frantic, I rushed around the corner to the nys’ love of living was such that he bur- deLeeuws’ and asked Dionys if he had a rowed into experiences. Thankfully, he had painting for sale. a wonderful talent of conveying them in a No, he said, putting away some dinner way that left images glowing in your brain. plates, but I’ll make you one. As I watched, That caterpillar reminded me that a fascinated, he sat down at his easel and lot of things had been reminding me of deftly proceeded to manipulate water and Dionys recently. The cutthroat that I’d re- colour until it turned into a side channel of leased earlier had, as had the schools of the Skeena complete with long cottonwood pinks we’d just passed. Dionys knew so reflexions and a glow of light at its far end.
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TMHA ready for a smooth start to season IT MAY still be shirt sleeve weather outside for the most part, but the Terrace Minor Hockey Association (TMHA) is already preparing for its new season. There have already been skating sessions for young players looking to get their legs back in shape. And try outs took place two weekends ago, for example, at the Sportsplex for four levels – pee wee, bantam, midget and female midget rep teams. It's these teams which host tournaments here and which travel to tournaments held elsewhere. Association president Terri Soucie said rep team preparations are a bit earlier than last year but in other locations, particularly down south, rep teams have already been chosen. “Our first tournament in town is Oct. 24 for the pee wee rep team so it can make the timing tight,” she said. “Coaches need to make their preparations and plan their teams.” The Oct. 24 tournament is called the Cliff Sharples Memorial Tournament, named after one of the key past contributors to the success of Terrace’s minor hockey association. In terms of off ice activity, there had been worries that not enough volunteers would step forward to fill key association executive slots but a full slate has now been found, she said. TMHA has also successfully recruited a roster of coaches for its teams. In support of its referees, the association is holding a clinic Sept. 20 at the arena. Those interested in becoming a referee must be at least 12 years old as of Dec. 31. Soucie had also been worried that early on player registration numbers were below normal but now reports the total stands at approximately 325.
The operation took him ten minutes. Two days earlier Oona and I came across the unmistakeable imprint of a small grizzly in the soft dark mud next to Singlehurst Creek. It too reminded me of Dionys who, troubled by a bias in the fish and wildlife branch of the Ministry of Environment that tended to make the institution err on the side of sportsmen, as well as the plight of grizzly in this province, made a detailed study of moral philosophy and grizzly bear management in BC, then wrote a number of papers on the subject of bear management. Despite the fact that he used his own paper, ink, word processor, and his own time, when he distributed his work to his colleagues for criticism, the papers were seized, and some nasty senior bureaucrats who were obviously in the thrall of trophy hunters, attempted to have him fired. Dionys survived the attack and recent studies have substantiated his findings. On my way home from the river, the guitar music of Francisco Tarrega was on my CD player. The music of Tarrega was Dionys’ favourite. He played much of it beautifully. We talked about the classical guitar repertoire often. It was a joy to play duets with him. The next day Mary phoned to tell us that Dionys had succumbed to the cancer that had been gnawing at his bones for the last two years. As an only child, I expected to be spared the loss of a sibling, but it feels for all the world that I’ve just lost my older brother.
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TERRACE CITY council has announced Industrial Way, the road leading off of Hwy 16 into the Skeena Industrial Development Park just south of the Northwest Regional Airport, is being renamed Jack Talstra Way after former mayor Jack Talstra. Talstra has been an influential figure in Terrace municipal politics since serving as alderman from 1976 to 1981, and then as mayor for 23 years, from 1985 to 2008. He was central in an initiative, which some called misguided at the time, to secure the land south of the airport from the provincial government for industrial development. “Jack spearheaded
the move to transition the airport lands into an industrial park,” said mayor Dave Pernarowski, who replaced Talstra in the 2008 mayoral elections. “Renaming this street is a wonderful tribute to not only recognize Jack’s years of service, but more importantly, his vision for creating an economically diverse community.” A street-naming ceremony is being planned for early October and city council will need to first pass a bylaw to change the name of Industrial Way. It has been a municipal tradition to name streets after former mayors although that hasn’t happened in years because of Tals-
President hired
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY College has reached out to the east coast for its next president in Ken Burt who, from 2007 to the fall of 2013, was the vice president of finance and administration at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Burt is to start work Oct. 1, replacing Denise Henning who left in the spring for a position as president of Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Prior to his Maritimes posting, Burt was finance and corporate services vice president at Okanagan College in Kelowna. “Ken’s experience on our east coast in Halifax and in the Okanagan will bring new perspectives and ideas to our programs,” said college board chair Rhoda Witherly. Burt was brought up in the Northwest Territories.“I saw the Northwest Community College assignment as an opportunity to give back more directly to the community,” said Burt.
tra’s long occupancy of the mayor’s chair. He holds the distinction of being the longest serving mayor in the city’s history. Since 2008, Talstra has received other honours, including being named to the Order of Terrace in 2009 and in
2012, he was presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. In June Talstra was recognized for his years of public service and for his years of work with Rotary by being named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Terrace Rotary Club.
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2014 TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, a Tax Sale will be held in the Municipal Council Chambers, 3215 Eby Street, Terrace, B.C., at 10:00 a.m., September 29th, 2014, for the disposition of the following properties. The following properties have delinquent taxes as of September 12th, 2014: Folio # Address: Legal Description: Upset Price 01283.000 3712 Kalum St. Plan 3290, Lot 1, DL 361 $4,579.48 Plan 3523, Am’d Lot 12, DL 361 $8,582.34 01406.000 3402 Sparks St. 06273.000 2606 Kenney St. Plan 3604, Lot 1, DL 611 $7,545.04 The sale of the following properties is subject to Section 403 of the Local Government Act and Section 252 of the Community Charter: Folio # Owner: MHR# 18236.001 Mobile Home SMITH, Mark/ 30424 JENSEN, Jodie
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NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS: 1. Tax Sale properties are subject to tax under the Property Purchase Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. 2. Only commercial property is subject to G.S.T. 3. Both taxes become payable if and when the transfer of title occurs following the expiration of the redemption period. 4. The municipality makes no representation, express or implied, as to the condition, quality or encumbrances on the properties for sale.
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Terrace Standard Wednesday, September 17, 2014
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Women urged to be careful TERRACE RCMP have received concerning reports of two men propositioning young women that are walking around town. The first man is described as Caucasian between 35 and 45 years of age driving a red truck that may be a Dodge. The second man is also Caucasian in his mid 30’s driving a blue/ grey truck. The men are
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PARENT DAVID Brochu, center, who organized the first of what he said will be daily rallies until schools open up again, was joined by Skeena NDP MLA Robin Austin and others at George Little Park on Sept. 13.
Parent stages rallies to open closed schools WITH STRIKING public school teachers and the province meeting as last weekend began to find an end to the strike which has wiped out at least the first two weeks of the new school year, one Terrace parent took matters into his own hands. David Brochu staged Sept. 12 in George Little Park what he said would be the first of daily rallies until the schools opened again. Parents need “an opportunity to speak about having your kids back in school, how important it is,” he said in advance of the first rally. “There’s a lot of things happening down south, people speaking out down there, people speaking out elsewhere in the province, but no one here, so I felt compelled... The more the government sees normal people stepping up and speaking out about what’s happening, the more it’s going to put the pressure on them to start listening.” He said it was unacceptable that if the two sides could not come
to an agreement that it might take until the first week of October for the province to legislate teachers back to work. “Is this really benefitting our future, not giving our kids an education? Education is one of the most important things we can provide and it’s an essential part of society. If we let our education go, what’s next?” said Brochu. His son, Nathan, who turns 13 in a few weeks, is entering Grade 8 at Skeena Middle School. He said he’s been bored not being in school and misses seeing his friends – the Brochu’s live far out of town away from his peers. He says he was looking forward to history and science classes – “math, on the other hand” – and adds that not only has the dispute hurt the beginning of junior high, but “completely ruined” end-ofyear activities last year like a scheduled dance and talent show where his friend was going to sing.
Approximately 10 people, including Skeena NDP MLA Robin Austin, attended the first rally. Speaking several days before the rally, and before the province and the teachers broached negotiations once more, Austin had been calling on parents to demand the province put the contract dispute to binding arbitration. Teachers last week approved of the move provided the government agreed to let the matter of deciding class size and special needs instruction rest with a court case now underway. Austin said that while two weeks may be a reasonable length of time for a dispute between the teachers and
the government to be worked out, anything longer was out of the question. “I think the real challenge here is the government has tried to spin this dispute as largely being about teachers’ salaries and benefits when in reality the big number in terms of what taxpayers have to invest has very little to do with teachers’ salaries and everything to do with class size and composition,” said Austin. The MLA also said parents and students could not wait until the legislature is due to sit the first week of October for a legislated end. And seeking an essential services designation would take too long as well, he said.
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attempting to lure woman by offering a ride and inviting them into their truck. Constable Lori Foster of the Terrace RCMP detachment said there may be more women out there who have experienced this behaviour and is urging them to come forward. In the meantime, police are telling people that the first line of
defence is awareness of yourself, your surroundings and a potential attacker’s likely strategies. “Often, a criminal’s strategy is to use the advantage of surprise. Studies have shown that criminals are adept at choosing targets that appear to be unaware of what is going on around them,” indicated information provided.
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Conservation officers urge garbage rethink PROVINCIAL CONSERVATION officers have added their voice to the controversy surrounding garbage pickup in rural areas, urging the Kitimat-Stikine regional district to reconsider the plan for a mandatory service. “Conservation officers are concerned that leaving garbage at [the] roadside in these rural areas will create a significant attractant to wildlife, specifically bears,” a letter written
by conservation officer Gareth Scrivner to the regional district states. Read out at the regional district’s Sept. 12 board meeting by another conservation officer, Dale Kluivers, the letter says the practice
bear issues in these areas, largely due to the secure storage of garbage,” the letter states. “However, with mandatory garbage collection, residents in these rural areas surrounded by bear habitat
are being forced to store their garbage [unsecurely].” “Conservation officers are opposed to the proposed changes and strongly urge the district to consider the full implications this system
will have on the local areas by creating bear problems.” “Garbage collection creates many wildlife problems even in urban areas such as North Vancouver and Kitimat. Please do not take this
service into the rural areas proposed.” Kluivers read the letter from Scrivner during the portion of the meeting during which delegations could be heard on various matters.
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Garbage Keith Norman focussed on a practical problem, saying that after garbage cans were emptied by contractors, they were flipped over and the lids put down on the ground. In the winter, he said, wind could blow the lids down the street and into snowbanks. There was no way, Norman continued, that he was going to look for a lid in the snow. And people would not be happy with having to buy new lids all the time, he added. Tooms noted that the regional district began its collection planning in 1995 and that the latest open house was in June. Board chair Bruce Bidgood said had there been a curbside pickup program in place already, the regional district could have received a grant to reduce costs from an agency called Multi Material B.C. Tooms said there were hopes that other grants could reduce the $200 fee. Regional district director Diana Penner, who took over representing the rural area surrounding Terrace but excluding Thornhill, when Doug McLeod resigning citing, among other things, his dissatisfaction with the way the program was being introduced, was unhappy news of the delay wasn’t provided before residents spoke. Not telling residents “disrespects the whole group of people who brought [their concerns] before us ...” she said. Bidgood disagreed, saying no one knew before the board meeting that the environment ministry had not provided its approval.
will “inevitably lead to conservation officers having to destroy garbage habituated bears that would otherwise have remained as wild animals.” “Currently there are relatively few problem
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