northwestern United States and
broadcast over 800 games, includ-
ing Grey Cups and Stanley Cups
and major league baseball games.
During that time, he was ‘also
active with Special Olympics in

Prince Albert. and did a. lot of |

public speaking. He was involved
with provincial and federal elec-

tion coverage and spent a brief

time freelancing in Chicoutimi,
Quebec. -.

In:! 1988, Roger went - to
Regina's ‘CKCK ‘to help rin ‘the
newsroom and work as part-time

anchor for CBC-TV Regina. In
1990, he freelanced in Edmonton >

and in October 1990 he came out
to Terrace to "look at the job",
Roger believes, "It-is incumbent
- upon ‘news people to (figuratively
and literally) ’ see’ the world." |

One of the highlights of his .

time in Terrace has been to ex-

perience "the emotion: shown by .

people — in public forums about
issues like the Kitimat port, the
Orenda pulp mill proposal, and

the land ‘claims debate"
enjoyed hearing the very: diverse
views ranging from ‘the: strong
environmentalists -to ‘people: con-

_ cerned. about the economic ‘viabil-

ity of the area for their childrén’ g
well- being. His one regret,
though, is not being able to see
any of these issues to, their con-
clusion. And a major frustration,
"Where does the government

"stand on native issues? Why have

they failed to deal with it?"
Roger Millions believes, "News
is what affects people, both good |
and bad.” At Skeena Broadcasters
and in his new position in Mel-
fort, Roger feels it's important to
“try to inject more ofa lifestyles

approach to the news. It has to

appeal to every viewer and. lis-
tener.”
In conclusion, Roger Millions,

. News Director and former resi-

dent of Terrace, says, "I imagine

_ we'll be back. Our son will want

to- know where he was born.
We've met a lot of good people; we

“He's

‘enjoyed it ‘all —

have’ great. “memories; _ we've
:-the. nature and
time ' “spent. at: Shame, the cul-

tural mixture; the diversity of the .

people...” It’s definitely. a place
people should consider experienc-_
ing.” |

THEGREAT
INTERNATIONAL

BANQUET NEARS

On May 9 the Terrace and
District Multicultural Association
will host their eighth annual
International Potluck Dinner in
the arena banquet room. This
year’s theme is Games of the
World, and their fund-raising
efforts will be aimed specifically
at equipping their new office
space in the Anglican Church
building on Lakelse Ave., the
former location of the Terrace
Government Agent office.

A number of awards were passed out recently at
the annual Terrace Firefighters Banquet. Pictured
above (from left) with fire chief Bob Beckett are
recently retired 27 year veteran Bill Benzer, 25 year
veterans Ray Tremblay, Jim’ Lynch and Jim
Stainton, and Fred Euverman who has put in 15

years with the department. Others receiving awards
but. not included above are Larry Craig who has
been with the department for 20 years, and Shaunce
‘Kruislebrink who tied Stainton for the best
attendance at practices. The first annual Firefighter
of the Year award went to Wally Mantel.

Terrace Review — April 16, 1992