Oil refinery possible Oil refinery interests are studying the Terrace- Kitimat area as the possible location for, a. refinery, according to Jack Cressey who ‘is vice-president of Kitimat Pipeline Ltd. Cressey said during a Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board meeting Saturday his company will only provide a comimon carrier between Kitimat and Edmonton and is not responsible for building refineries. However, he said, arefinery has asked Kitimat Pipeline Ltd. for information which could assist in making the. decision to build one in this area, He said there is no such thing as a Canadian market or an American market. There are 17 refineries which get oil wherever they for area can, Canadian refineries process light oii for gasoline and naptha while American refineries process heavy oil for heating oil and asphalt. Cressey said the entrance’ to the Kitimat Harbour will not be used as often as many of the shallower waterways around the world. He said the Port of Kitimat has an excellent harbour facility and the potential of becoming a major harbour in the world, He said the Kitimat Pipeline Lt. has applied to the National Energy Board to learn what the ground rules are, Even if a favourable decision is reached it may not mean the pipeline will be built. The pipeline proposal will cost $500 million and the annual operating expenses will begin at $18 million and will be $29 million six years later. Income tax during the first ten years will be $79 million and the property taxes will be $70 million. Total taxes for the first 20 years will be $700 million. The pipeline construction will create between 2000 and 3000 jobs and the cost of tanker berthing per year will be $2 million while pilot wages will be $1 million per year. " ‘The Pipeline is designed to fill a shortage of 350,000 barrels. a day between Edmonton and Chicago. Canada is permitted a tariff on the pipeline if it is run- ning at full capacity and, until the Kitimat-Edmonton pipeline is built, no tariff can be levied. Teachers told to demand new leadership Teachers are expected to make friends with their students but parents never expect teachers to treat students as equals, ac- cording to Mohammed Shamsher who conducted a seminar on legal rights, responsibilities and duties of teachers. The public expects teachers to monitor students wherever they are even if other parents in the room do not take any action. If -a teacher attends a private party and finds students drinking there with other adults he could later find himself in trouble. It is the teacher’s duty to adequately supervise his or her pupils at all times. This is especially important in shop classes, laboratory classes, driver training education courses and related activities. Proper instruction is particularly necessary in shop classes and athletic classes. The pupils must be taught properly how to use the chemicals, how to play games and how to use equipment so as to minimize personal injuries. Athletic equipment should be checked periodically to see if it is in good working condition. Equipment used on the playground during recess and at the nogn hour, should: be checked riodically to ascertain if it is reasonably safe for use. However, no system is perfect and with the required precautions ac- cidents can still.occur. A recent case where a 12-year- ald Grade 8 pupil fell and -broke his wrist while erecting a pyramid in a physical training class attached no biame to the teacher because’ the following conditions were met: Adequate instruction was piven, necessary care was taken in conduct and supervision, the exercise was prescribed in the curriculum, the child took part of his own free will, it was not unreasonable, it was suited to the age, mental abilities and the physical condition of the plaintiff, the plaintiff was mentally alert and physically fit to take part. Another case involved an ~ ll-year-old boy who was injured in a grass hockey game while the teacher was attending a staff meeting. It was held that mere absence of the supervisor was not hecessarily negligence unless it could be shown that supervision would have prevented the injury. The seminar also looked at the appointment, transfer and dismissal of teachers. Shamsher. suggested that if a teacher is told he or she will teach a ipprticular subject one should get it in writing and not rely on trust. Teachers have seven days to appeal a transfer from one subject to another or to extra subjects not included on their original .ap- pointments. - NEW LEADERSHIP DEMANDED Teachers would like more participation in the decision- making process and they would like to be consulted before changes are made in the education process, according to a 12-year-old study. New trends (which are also finding roots outside the education system) claim leadership is not confined to those oldin status positions in the power echelon. Leadership potential is widely dispersed throughout the organization. The superordinate will be more effective if he or she develops, rather than restricts, this leadership potential throughout the group. Instead of losing leadership by sharing it he can increase one’s own’ potential by the appropriate use of the coordination function of executive leadership. Good human relations help meet the needs of in- dividual members of the Eroup, improve group morale and are essential to optimum group production. The individual finds security in a dynamic climate in which he-she . - shares responsibility for decision making. If a person helps to formulate goals, policies and programs he- she will understand them better and feel more secure in implementing them. Maximum production is attained in a_ threat-free climate. A threat-free climate does not mean a problem-free situation. The solution of problems must conform with the values of individuals. “The situation and not the position determines the right and privilege to exercise authority. The point of decision making should be as near toscene of - action as possible. The result of these trends is a pseudodemocratic style of administration in which the administrator selects and slants information inan - attempt to get the group to make a decision which she- he thinks is wise. - Recognizes in discussions only those who share his-her opinions. Commends which support viewpoint and ignores suggestions which do not. instructs prior to the meetings one or more rsons with view similar to is-her own to steer the thinking of the group. Organizes agendas with unimportant and non- participatory items first so that by the time the con- troversial or important items for decision making are dealt with the group is so tired that any decision is a relief. Tries to postpone decision making for a later meeting if there is a danger that an “imsatisfactory”” decision will be made. Always reserves the right to make the final decision if in his-her opinion the group decision is wrong. suggestions is-her Airborne objects of concern Airborne objects are continuing to cause concern to B.C. Hydro’s safety of- ficials. ; High on the list are kites flown near powerlines, according to J.A, Deptford, manager of B.C. Hydro's safety engineering department. ‘Every year kites cross powerlines, often causing widespread power in- terruptions and in- convenience to the public as well as danger to the youngsters flying them,” he said, He warned that children, or adults, should never try to remove a kite from a powerline, pole or tran- smission tower. “Only trained linemen have the experience and equipment to work near high-voltage lines in safety,” he said. Another airborne problem is causing Hydro some concern. Although the sport of hang iding is becoming popular nB.C., it is alse dangerous to Hydro in the vicinity of powerlines. Mr. Deptford recalled an incident on Saltspring Island when a pilot of one of the liders narrowly esca with his life when the glider became entangled in a 1938,000-volt tran- smission line. ; “He either fell or jumped from the glider before it hit the transmission line. He was apparently uninjured but the glider shorted out the circuit and burned to a crisp,” Mr. Deptford said. Kites and hang gliders are not the only safety problems facing Hydro according to Mr. Deptford. “Over the years a number of fatal accldents have resulted from television antennas and other vertical antennas contacting powerlines,” he noted. Most recent accident of this type occurred in Vancouver earlier this year whena man received severe burns while attempting to set up a TV antenna. on the top of a hotel building, “He was climbing a rear fire escape with a television antenna he planned to in- stall when it fell backwards onto the powerline with a resulting short circuit on the 12,000-volt line,’’ Mr. Deptford said. He added that with the introduction of cablevision this type of accident has decreased considerably but something else equally dangerous is taking its place, Antennas for citizens’ band radio base stations are _ Springing up throughout the province. These antennas are usually mounted on the roofs of houses or garages and sometimes extend more than 50 feet in the air. Mr. Deptford urged anyone setting up a high antenna to ‘'make sure that if it were to fall over it would be well clear of all powerlines," Provincial YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Program VERN BUXHARDT, Director of the provincial youth employment — program from Vancouver and John Mandryk, northern region field supervisor from Prince Rupert hold sign as a reminder to businesses and non-profit organizations they have until Friday to get their applications in. Anyone interested should contact Janey Booth, Marilyn Crouse or Vince Heslenfeld at 635-4977 or visit the Department of Labour offices at 4926 Highway 16 beside the West End Store. , Police Beat JUVENILE CHARGED Alison Sturko reported the theft of $140 from her home in New Remo March 20. A juvenile was held in custody at presstime in connection with the offense. GAS PLANT BREAK-IN Ken Robison reported the Chevron Bulk Plant on Railway Avenue was broken into March 20. Police are investigating. HOUSE BREAK-IN Walter Baser reported his home was breken into on Old Lakelse Lake Road Saturday and ap- proximately $32 was taken. SIGHT & SOUND THEFT Darlene Jenest reported a window smashed at Sight and Sound Tuesday, March 15. Investigation revealed that two Tasco Telescopes, models 55UTE and 5 UTE, - yalued at $185 were stolen. One Yamaha turntable, model ¥YP701; two Yamaha speakers, model NS451; one Yamaha amp, model CA400; one Yamaha tapedeck, model PC800 D; one Yamaha receiver, mode} CR400; and two Yamaha speakers, models NS625 valued at $1168 were also stolen. STUFFED TOY THEFT A shopper in Lakelse Pharmacy spotted someone stealing some stuffed toys from the store March 17. DOGS BITE GOATS Dorothy Derrick reported having trouble with dogs biting her goats on Kristen Road March 17. FIRE STARTERS Joe Pitzoff, of Moun- tainview Blvd. reported that someone attempted to set some wood on fire that was leaning up against his house March 17. HUBCAPS STOLEN John .McKnight reported that someone had stolen the hubcaps off his 1973 Ford Station Wagon March 16. BROKEN WINDOWS Don Case of Kalum Lake Drive reported hearing some glass breaking and when he checked he found that some windows had heen broken at his neighbours’ residence on March 19, He lalso saw a car leaving the area, FRAUD INVESTIGATED Kalum Kabs Ltd. reported a person obtained a ride home and then refused to pay the fare March 17, Police are investigating the matter as a fraud. ' STREET CAR PARK John Katerberg of Soucie reported March 16 that there has been a large number of cars parking around the corner of Kalum St. and Soucie Ave, and it is difficult to see cars coming when pulling off Soucie onto Kalum St. WALSH SPEEDERS Lynette Abel reported numerous speeders on Walsh Avenue March 15. MOTORCYCLE COMPLAINT Laurie Radeke reported an unlicensed motorcycle on Kenny St. south of the tracks. DOG BITES CHILD Lynn Kenyon of 3566 Fox Ave. reported that her daughter had been bitten b a dog running loose Mare 16. CAR THEFT Rufus McNeil of Soucie St. reported the theft of his truck March 17. George 13th Annual TerraceScienceFair by John M. Chen-Wing The 13th Annual Terrace Science Fair was -held on March 11 and 12, 1977-in the Caledonia gymnasium. Participation was good from the Kindergarten and Primary classes of Parkside Elementary School, E.T. Kenney Primary School, Kiti-K'Shan Primary School, Thornhill Primary School and Copper Mountain ‘Elementary School. The projects on = exhibit displayed ingenuity and imagination. Mike Reid and his crew of Grant Harris and Matt Hellpewhite showed science films. Roger Prior and his crew of Grade Ten and Eleven students put on three Science Magic Shows. Winners of the Two-Eg Drop Contest, (that is, bot eggs survived without breaking, after being dropped from a height of 100 feet) were: James McKay of Soucie St. wag apprehended for the exc. : SHOPLIFTER CHARGED Robert Beynon was arrested and charged in connection with a shoplif- ting incident at the Terrace and District Co-op reported by Ken Stobbe March 18. ARENA WINDOW BROKEN Broch Fuger reported someone had broken a window at the ticket office in the arena March 17 between 3 and 4:20 a.m. HOUSE THEFT Philli Weatherston reported his house was broken into March 15 and $20 was stolen. NOISY PARTY Irene Gleason reported:a noisy party at 103 Park Manor March 20. WINDSHIELD SMASHED Elaine Summers reported that someone had smashed the windshield in her car March 20. HIT AND RUN John Greaves reported someone hit his 1974 Mer-. cury when it was parked on the Woolworths parking lot March 18. Eddy Di Giovanni (Veritas), Lawrence Brown (Parkside), Michael Power (E.T. Kenney), Brenda Webber an Shannon Dempster (Copper Moun- tain), Steven Mitts, Joey Beven, Debbie Lesopoy, . Diane Mageau, William Schropfler, Lou Johnson, Tina Knull, Katharina Bertieff, Ansgar Lenser and David Blower (Thornhill Primary ). ' Paper Airplane Contest _ Winners: Tommy Gagnon - first, second. Toothpick Tower Contest Winners: Dwayne Mellanson - first - 8’ 14”, Robert Forsyth - second - 7’ Toothpick Bridge Contest Winners: Richard Bailey - first - 68% inches, Leona Beauvillier - second 52% inches. Richard Bailey - THE HERALD, Wednesday, March 23, 1977, PAGE Aj Regional District = washes hands of Ferry Island The Kitimat-Stikine Regional District decided not to get involyed in any way with the management of Ferry Island and suggested that the District of Terrace should rent the island from the provincial government without taking it within its borders and then allow the Terrace Rotary Club to develop the island as an overnight tourist stop and picnic grounds. Several years ago the Rotary Club approached council asking for per- mission to go ahead with this project. The matter was turned over to the regional district which considered for a time taking on the park function. This was defeated by the board. Now the matter goes back to Terrace Municipal Council. In a letter to the regional district, Roger Norrish, Regional Manager Skeena Park Region gives the following information:- The Provincial Parks Branch has recently been asked for advice on developing a recreational facility on Ferry Istand by the Terrace Rotary Club. We have examined the area and are in the process of suggesting a plan of trails and simple picnic facilities as a guideline should tne ~. club be in a position to. initiate some development. « The land is presently - reserved for the use," recreation and enjoyment of + the public by map notation ~ under the jurisdiction of the “ Land Management Branch - from whom authority for'- development would be‘ required, The Parks Branch ° is concerned, however, over © the final responsibility for maintenance and- management of any facilities developed here. - We are of the opinion that «. Ferry Island is of local ' significance to the com-.i munities of Terrace and :: Thornhill and ‘therefore a - regional concern. We do not, therefore, see the Provincial © Parks Branch as the most - appropriate agency ta- administer this area in the - long term. > In this regard, we are“ interested in the position of © the regional Board con-- cerning Ferry Island, while - planning and development | are in an initial stage. The area seems ideally suited to the regional scope should * the board be considering -' assuming a park function or - handling Ferry Island as a * special situation. ‘ First wood chip | sale in The first sale of British Columbia wood chips to Europe was announced recently by Forests Minister Tom Waterland. Crown Zellerbach Canada has reached agreement with a Swedish company for the sale of 14,000 metric tons of wood chips from the com- pany’s interior lumber and plywood mills. The provincial govern- ment on March 3 removed the $1.50 export tax on wood chips and announced the formation of a special task ’ force to stimulate the chip export program. rown Zellerbach president Tom Rust said the agreement was reached March 12 with Eric Ullberg, Managing Director of The Pulp Industries Wood Im- port Ltd. (Massaim- dustrims Virkesimport A.B.), commonly called M.V.A. of -Stockholm, Sweden. M.LV.A. is the Swedish representative of 11 Swedish pulp and paper manufac-. turers, The transaction was coordinated by a Canadian export company, Tran- strade Ltd., of Montreal, through its British Columbia representative, Jonathan Parker, M.V.A.’s first North American chip purchase was from Woodfibre Marketing Corp., of Savannah, Georgia. The first of some 500 rail cars of chips began moving to the coast this week from Crown Zellerbach’s Kelowna, Lumby and Arm- strong manufacturing operations. The chips will be loaded for Sweden aboard a new bulk carrier, the MSs Seansilva, at the Fraser Surrey docks, over a five EXHIBITS WINNERS: Secondary Category: Edith Toy and Tina Morlok - first - Photosyn- thesis, Grade 9 Skeena; Jim Bowen - second - a new idea for transporting oil, grade B Skeena; Mike Vander Meer - third - Tornado Syn- thesizer, Skeena. Elementary Category: Special Merit Awards: Graham Fleet ‘Maple Trees - E.T. Kenney, grade 3; Steven Chapplow, “Home made soup” - Copper Mountain, grade 6. Each participant in the Science Fair will receive a Certificate at school. Winners of the contest and exhibit categories will receive special recognition. For further information telephone Alec Cooper at 635-9136 or John Chen-Wing at 635-6531. Europe . day period beginning about °' April 11. The Scansilva, ~ 40,700 metric tons dead- , weight, is the largest fiber ; ship ever to load chips on the’ B.C. coast. The ship is managed by Scandanavian Bulk Traders, chartered to .’ M.V.A. The Fraser Surrey | dock has the only pneumatic ship loader on the B.C. ~ coast, according to Bob © Smith of Johnston Ter-” minals Ltd., which operates the dock. ; Mr. Rust said CZ is , Jleased with the sale: cause “it provides a first, step towar reducing the © serious over-supply of wood ; chips which has plagued the - industry for the past two: years. 4 “One sale like this only | makes a small dent in the: chip problem, but we're - hopeful it will lead to more exp rts in the future.” : ‘The Swedish’. manufacturers,” Rust said, - “are interested in high. quality B.C. interior white , wood chips, mainly pine and spruce and wish to ex- . iment with them. We’. naturally hope their ex-". riments are successful : and that they lead to more ; orders.” ™ Removal of the chip ex-. rt tax was recommended | by the Pearse Royal’, Commission on Forest: Resources. ¥ ‘Phe government: believes that a sustained ~ pulpwood export program plus new chip capacity are ey requirements to’ alleviating long term chip surpluses and achieving improved forest utilization in the province,’ Mr. Waterland said. The Minister of Economic Development, Hon. D.M. Phillips has said his ministry will take a coor- dinating role in dealing with the surplus chip situation including formation of the special task force. Mr. Phillips said that the expanded export of wood chips “in effect would be the sale of a surplus product currently being wasted. This will achieve the im- rting of capital into the fo rest industry and in the long run this will assure further development of the provincial forest economy.” GETTING ‘BOMBED’ (S DYNAMITE!