Ts ' northwest B. C. performance ~ Saturday, Oct. | at 8 p.m. at _ the most literate, stirring and: ~ emotionally charged lyrics - smooth intimate voice, stun- ' Blackie & the Rodeo Kings. . tunes, and plaintive blues - _ eye and articulate pen. ‘$23. Seniors 65 yr.+ : Mill’s sounds music to ears “Monday, August 29th 2005, O Happy Day in Terrace” AFTER FOUR years sitting idle; the noises coming from the old Skeena Cellulose Sawmill were a wonderful sound. Many times, over the past four years as 1 walked the Grand Trunk Pathway for my evening stroll, I would « stop and listen for noises that were no longer there. It felt rather strange and . sometimes eerie the silence of the mill across the way. I would often think of , the poem that my dear friend Dorothy + Smith (Frank) wrote. And as [ think back over the years of people writing in the local newspa- ‘per complaining of noises at the mill, I would hope. now that the sounds we hear are welcoming sounds. As long as there are noises and men are busily working and supporting a family, those . are happy and wonderful sounds. On Aug. 29th, when the now-named Terrace Lumber Company opened, | grabbed my camera and went over to | join in on the excitement. It was so ex- citing to see logging trucks rolling in with loads of logs. — what a welcoming sight. | As.1 was walking away, : d noticed a logging truck waiting to be unloaded. "So I rushed over and caught the opera- - tor with the fork lift ready to unload ‘a - - load of Hemlock, coming from the Ar- _bour—upper Nass area. ‘In the aforementioned poem that my dear friend Dorothy ( Frank) wrote of her memories, her mill was the L.H.K. Mill — the old George Little Mill. And |. ‘things, big brother Jack Frank was the mill- right, considered the best in B.C.’ Her last sentence, I like, If he were | here today, George Little would have an idea to get Terrace rolling and pros- perous again! Just close your eyes old - timers, and listen... There, do you hear the whistle: the logs going up the long ramp, the. whine of the big saw and | rumble, squeaking, squealing of the: old Mill. - Dorothy, born Kitsumkalum July 4, 1913, wrote the following small trib- in: motion, and of-” ute for Terrace’s 50th anniversary in 1977 — 50 years after its incorporation. As people of Terrace gather togeth- er for the celebration of their 50th anni- . versary, many stories will be told about incidents, which have.a chain reaction, bringing forth memories that have lain dormant for years. It was not a story but a whistle that woke me the other morning and stirred a memory of a time when a whistle like that would have started’ the logs turn- ing in the old mill. I could almost hear. the groans and. rattling and screeching as machin-' ery started and the whine © of the big saw. as it cut through the heavy logs. . -T- knew that mill, ten when 1 should _ YVONNE MOEN ‘have turned west.and gone home from _Kalum school, I would follow the kids” to town. I didn’t go-round the corner and by the catholic church, but cut through the mill yard, around logs and_ bark and deep muddy holes, to.make my way to the big, sprawling, noisy hulk of 'a building. joints were oiled, belts tightened, so it could again handle the operation of the producing lumber. Now I know I was a privileged girl but I knew everyone who worked there and I’d get a nod and a smile as I hopped over lumber, ran beside fast- moving belts, through narrow passage- ways and. the stairs. They knew where I was going; big brother. Jack was up there... There it sat, right in the middle of” ‘groaning and squeaking all * through the week, until once more its I'd stand and watch him working the big levers, rolling the log over while he quickly calculated which cut would give the most board feet. He’d give me a big smile and I’d stand qui- etly and watch, listening to the sound | of the mill which was an integral Part of everyone’s life intown.. _. Later, as I passed the office, Dun- can Kerr would be sitting there serious, ._ stern, but you ‘could bet everything would balance and when he gave you a rare’'smile, you would feel blessed for the day. ’ Then, there was the blacksmith shop and Murdoch Smith, sleeves rolled up, » sinewy arms pounding this side and — that, until the metal tesponded ‘to his . touch. Sometimes a horse ‘stood pa- tiently waiting to be shod by the expert . he was and I'd sneak in, give the horse a pat, and watch the glow of the fire . and the metal, while hot. George Little’s house stood not far away: big, solid, made to last. Mrs. ._| Little, a gracious woman and mother of five, would come down to the gate, her beautiful red hair shining in the sun. It shocked the town when. one evening, she dropped with a heart attack. - George could have swaggered but, he. didn’t. For here was a man with _ ‘a dream who saw it fulfilled. A town: with relatives gathered round, busy | . growing, and all the men who worked . .. . : for him conscientious, hard working like himself: a He liked it that way: and he cared. Next door, in the cottage, Grandma Lit- |, ; tle had many good years with faithful’ ' Annie Cousins who tatted “faster than anybody” and played “The Robin’s ° Return” with feeling. If he here were today, George Little would have an idea to get Terrace roll- ing and prosperous...Just close your ‘eyes, old timers, and listen .. . There, do _ you hear the whistle, the logs going up: _ the ramp, the whine of the big.saw and the rumble, squeaking, squealing, of - the old mill? Dorothy Smith( Frank) . Live Group Sex Therapy an. experience not to be missed. LADIES, ever wonder what’s really going through a man’s mind when it comes to matters of the heart and libido? Well, wait no longer, because Daniel Packard’s Live Group Sex Therapy playing at the R.E.M Lee Theatre this *Faday night opens up a whole® me ‘céimes to male-female relationships.’ Outrageously frank and gut-bustingly funny, Packard’: S unique blend of social commentary and interaction with his audience makes his show an unforgettable experience. Au- dience members are given elastics to shoot on stage if they disagree with his analysis and are encouraged to show their - approval when he’s on target. The interactivity is what makes the show s so much fun, says Terrace Concert Society president Karen Birkedal. Acclaimed performer plays Kitimat ONE.OF Canada’s finest contemporary folk singer/ songwriters, Stephen ~ Fearing, makes an exclusive © opening the Kitimat Concert. Association’s 50th: anniversary main season on ,, § Mount Elizabeth Theatre. ‘Over the past 20 years, Fearing has penned some of of our time. Add to this his ning guitar technique and yorms when: it 83 ‘Bp gE ' ‘Terrace Office an easy going, story tell- | Sisonen Fearing iI ing stage manner fora truly. . unforgettable evening. A strong solo performer, Ste- phen Fearing is also known. fery 632-4008 or Heather Lundstrom 632-4542, 7 Kitimat Office ; “I saw him last year, he was absolutely hilarious, ” Birke- dal says. “Everybody’s been in love and we’ve all screwed it up so we can all relate.” As the name of the show suggests, nothing’s off limits in packard’ . analysis of the crazy things men and women do ‘when it comes. ‘to. courting, “love and sex. Packard says he’s excited about this weekend’s performance, but warns people should be prepared to get involved. His opinions can often draw fire, but he says he can handle it. “You don’t stand in front of large groups of women and tell them they aren’t perfect and hand them projectiles un- less you know what your are doing,” he laughs. Tickets are available on-line at www.terraceconcertso- ciety.org or at the door. For details call 635-5603. Our Offices are Open - to Serve You! - 104-4710 Lazelle Ave Terrace BC V8G 1T2 Phone: 250 615-1149 244A City Centre Kitimat BC V8C 1T6 Phone: 250 639-0037 " robin.austin.mla@leg.be.ca Stop by or reach us by . Phone! , Robin is working hard to. bring the concerns of Skeena residents to Victoria! Robin Austin, MLA. Skeena NEW DEMOCRAT PRT CTAL OPPOSITION throughout Canada and the | U.S. as one-third of the Juno Award winning roots group ‘From the sad beauty of brooding numbers, to.swag- . gering, churning up-tempo soaked songs, Fearing’s work taps the full spectrum of human experience. From love lost to poverty, and from faith to sexuality, noth- ing escapes his perceptive Tickets on sale at Book Masters/Toys' 4 U/ The Friday, November 25, “Results-based Mana NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA UNBC:: UNIVERSITY OF Plan to attend UNBC’s Northwest Speaker Series in Terrace. _ Friday, September 30, “Northwest Coast Art and the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Australia: An Exibition by Rocque Berthiaume, Friday, October 14, "What is Deceiving about Magic? How Our Own Thinking Fools Us” by Dr. Ted Altar Thursday, October 27, "When the Fridge is Bare: Food Security and Food Banks In Canada” by Dr. Bruce Bidgood Flavour of The Mon ihe" by David Try All talks will begin at 7:30pm at the Terrace UNBC Campus, 4741 Park Avenve. The Northwest Speaker Series is free of charge and everyone is welcome. ement in the Public Service: Improving Public Management or a" Source starting Monday, September 19th. Adults: $21 Students: $15. All tickets $2 more at the door. For, more information and sound clips please visit www.kitimatconcerts.com We are also offering Continuing Studies Courses for the career-minded and the curious... © Strategic Planning, 1 day, October 31, © Words that Work-Professional Business Writing, 1/2 day, November 4. © Shaking the Money Tree - The Secrets fo Writing Successful Business & Grant Proposals, | day, Nov. 5. © The Challenges of leadership, 1 day, November 18. ; ¢ A Positive Approach to Managing iress, 1 day, January 27. or call Michael or Hazel Jef- All courses to be held at UNBC Terrace Campus. To register call Continuing Studies 1-866-843-8061. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - B3 CRIME (aN STOPPERS 5635: al IPS Watch For This Flyer Today! 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EVERYONE a this gathering will include the following: : © Two-day workshop (19th & 20th) presented by - world-renowned author and facilitator, John lee | covering the following: ¢ Got Anger: - Solutions for alcoholics and addicts; . - Still co-dependent after all these years; - Remembering who you want to be. ¢ No talent night ¢ Welcome Home Ceremony ¢ Wrap up/sharing circle (?am-1 2pm) Pre-registration required for meal preparation ©) To register: Phone: (250) 638-0744 or Toll-Free: 1-888-655-6533 Fax: (250) 638-1384 © Email: nwbswa@ monarch. net @The Terrace_ , Concert Society _ presents The Terrace Concert Society has managed to pick and present artists who are on the. “uphill curve” of their success: they are either nominated for or have won Juno and/or, other professional recognition/awards, and artists that we may not be able to afford and attract to tour the more rural/remote areas of B.C. in the future once ‘they've hit the big-time. 8 RED-HOT PERFORMANCES AT A RED-HOT PRICE ® DANIEL PACKARD’S Live Group Sex Therapy (Sept 30/ 05) © CANTABILE (Nov. | 1/05] . . e | MUSICI DE MONTREAL (Nov. 25/ 05) @ THE ECCLESTONS with IVONNE HERNANDEZ (lan. 13/06} 7 ¢ BERNARD PRIMEAU MONTREAL JAZZ. 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