heh Maybe we should have gone around This Department of Highways truck was a victim of the harsh Northwest weather back in ‘November of 1945. The vehicle got bogged down along the Northern Transprovinelal Highway. In the Terrace area history of. transportation TERRACE — In upcoming issues of the Terrace Review, there will be features -- which will deal with the history of _ transportation in the Terrace area. — by Philip Musselman + “Without methods of transportation, the Northwest would be more than secluded from the rest of the province. Transporta- tion is, therefore,-a large factor in the growth of the newly proclaimed *“*City” of Terrace. | . - The 60th anniversary of the community has reminded its residents ‘of certain points in the history of Terrace. The Department of Highways workmen blast trees along Highway 16 West. The City of Terrace looks back during © ts 60th anniversary l Skiing includes hillside picnics TERRACE — The Pacific Northwest is well known to skiers as ‘‘Pacific Power” country. by Steve Holtom Ferrace contributor Not often do we get that sought after number 10 powder ... what we do see a lot of is affectionately called corn snow, ego snow or slush. A heavy snow that is immediately packed ‘as it hits the ground, except at higher . elevations. Skiing.on corn snow is like skiing on “millions of | tiny ball bearings’’, even the avid beginner will tell you it makes for easier ~~~ tums. But not all corn snow is created equal — ‘much of the time you will only find*it in that brief -interlude. between morn- -? "dng hardpack and after- “noon slush. = Should you discover a: day when mother nature is on your side, skip lunch... because it'll be a day you'll remember for a long time to come. To many people, spring skiing is racoon eyes, hillside picnics, reduced Tates and no lift lines. Most of the time, we in the Pacific Northwest don’t experience spring skiing. because the road becomes washed out and the golf clubs and termis raquets are pulled out of the closet. So what happens to the die hard skiers? They enlist- in some touring equipment and hike up mountains ‘“‘to take just one last run.”’ Before you attempt a ski tan to impress your lowland friends remember a few important points: wear an open-necked shirt to avoid a “‘turtleneck’’ tan, also you'll need pro-. tective sunglasses and - some sun blocking lotions ... The spring alpine sun is at a high angle of intensity and sunburning occurs easily. . So if you happen to strike it lucky in the lot- tery give me a call and we'll rent a helicopter with an avalanche guide of- ‘course and ski to our hearts cuntent! development of the area was an adventure The bridge i IS definitely closed . If. ; Natural disasters such as floods have caused many headaches for Highways employees. Work . i in itse a . : must continue and the roads must be re-opened as soon as possible. ; .