‘Sue Ellen Cowan I think that the provin- . cial.election was the most important. | think that we have made good progress by elac- ting Dave Parker as our MLA. Lou Gair That’s easy, the most important Terrace event was the BC Winter Games that oc- curred earlier this year. These games do not ap- pear in Terrace too often, and our com- munity received provin- cial attention. Another Important event was the annual Days because it is so much a part of Terrace. Riverboat - The Terrace Review asked: Kathie Morgan The increase of business for the Welcome Wagon in Ter- race. Starting in Dec- ember 1986 at a Clubs Day in Skeena Mall we got 36 visits from new people and prior to that, about 30 people each month contacted the orgainzation. New residents to the area have picked up starting in late -August 1986, propressing through September and November with about 30 visits recorded by the Welcome Wagon each month. Prior to that, we had to chase around just to welcome 10 new familles to the area. Now we have lots and .lots of visits. Things are picking up. “The resurgence of the logging industry...” lan Dow The election of the Social Credit was the most important event, because now we will finally get some government money in this part of the country. . From your point of view, what was the most : important event in Terrace during 1986? Casey Eys The resurgence of ‘the logging industry in the area. During the fall of 1986, for the first time in a long time | noticed advertisements for skidder operators and loggers in the region. Anyone who wants to work in that field can, it seems. a | Brian Loptson In my opinion Sun- day Shopping was.one of the biggest issues to hit this town during 1986, but ! also think that the BC Winter Games got things nap- pening here. Beye r — continued from page 4 British Columbia voters. United Party leader Graham Lea folded the fledgeling party before it could even get off the ground, throwing his support ‘behind Peter Pollen, then leader of the provincial Tories. But even before Vander Zalm had called the election, Pollen and Lea decided to leave politics. The year 1986 was also marked by a variety of scan-— dals, involving a number of cabinet ministers. The Top Hat trial, the stories involving conflicts of interest by cabinet ministers, made headlines for months. | From a reporter’ S point of view, 1986 was a good year, so good, in fact, that 1987 may be a bit of a disap- pointment to them. I have already been accused of being. too easy on the government, of not hitting the Socreds hard enough. That may be true, but it’s not because I want to be easy on the government. The simple fact is ‘that, so far, Vander Zalm hasn't provided much of a target; — But hope springs eternal. There’s always 1987. I mean, how long can a man keep walking through a minefield without stepping on a mine? May 1987 be a good year for all of you. May you suc- ceed in everything you plan. And may I have the con- tinued good fortune to bring you a “good read”’ in the Terrace. Review newspaper, In court» In Terrace Provincial Court on Monday, Nov. 24 Henry Tashoots was ‘fined a total of $1000 on two charges of operating a ‘motor vehicle while his abiltiy to drive was im- paired. Tashoots was also fined $35 for an offense under the Motor Vehicle Act. are In Terrace Provincial Court on Tuesday, Nov. 18 Marvin Quock was fin- ed $300 and three months in jailed for an offense under the Motor Vehicle Act. Quock was also fined $300 and three months in jail for a different offense under the Motor Vehicle Act. roe oS Terrace Review — Weert, January 7, 1987 15 a by Skeeng MP sim Fulton - While. I was travelling. in the Northwest in recent - weeks, many of you raised questions with me about | possible effects of Pacific Western Airlines taking over _CP Air, It-is difficult at this time to predict what the ‘ combined effects of the takeover and ‘‘degregulation”’ will mean to air transport in our area. However, it is fair to expect that there will be major changes and that we'd - better make our concerns known now — not after the changes are implemented. You ask, will we keep 737 jet service at present levels” and present fares? To answer this, we must look at the’ - effects of deregulation i in the U.S.A., what has happen- ed to our fares in recent years, and the ‘‘habits’’ of airlines when they have a monopoly on routes as PWA will soon have in northern B.C. We presently pay amongst the highest fares: per mile -~ in the country. In Canada last year the entire airline in- “"" dustry made only $1.5 million in profits on $5.6-billion in sales. Cheap fares were limited almost entirely to routes such as Vancouver to Toronto. In the United States, five of the twelve biggest airlines lost money last year, and deregulation meant many routes lost jet ser- - vice entirely. The shift in Canada to turboprop aircraft (such as the DeHavilland Dash 8) has led to the expansion of the © “‘hub and spoke”’ concept, This term refers to the use of smaller propeller. driven aircraft bringing passengers in from various points to one airport where jet service con- nects to points ‘such as Vancouver, Since 1983 (when deregulation began in Canada) the number of tur- boprop takeoffs’ has increased 36 percent (from 350,000) and jet takeoffs by only 11 percent (from 80,000). . It takes three or four turboprop planes to carry the same number of passengers as a jet; but the figures make it clear that airlines are expanding the use of tur- boprops and the “‘hub and spoke” system. So you ask, what does this all mean? What-kind of ‘‘efficiencies’’ will. PWA likely apply to our northern BC airports? The remarks of CP Air President Don Carty, from Vancouver sheds some light on this. He confirms that most western routes for both PWA and CP Air are profitable. However, he indicates that there will-be some re-allocation of jets to central Canada. Asa result of all of these factors we can safely assume that routing, aircraft types, scheduling, and fare changes are all in the works. The main trade-off of the ‘“*hub and spoke” concept is that there may be.a sharp _ reduction in number of non-stop routes. This may mean that local carriers will be forced into partnerships and schedules to satisfy the PWA/CP Air group. In summary, our local Councils must very quickly make their views known (and your views) to the Cana- dian Transport Commission. Prime Minister Mulroney is moving the bill on deregulation through Parliament quickly. Decisions by the PWA/CP Air group are being made now. Stocking fund cheers residents “TERRACE — For most of us Christmas is a time to be with our families and friends — but we can not forget about those who are less fortunate than ourselves. That is why the Christmas Stocking Fund was developed. Many of the residents at Terraceview Lodge have no family living nearby, and for those people Christmas can be very lonely time. They hope for and depend on __ the support of the community to make each Christmas a ” (special one. Many Terrace residents helped make this Christmas a memorable one by supporting the Christmas Stocking Fund. There were a variety of gifts purchased i in keeping with the needs of recipients. The grand total donated was $2018.40. For the many local people who helped make this years’ stocking fund a success — ‘‘Thank you”’, on behalf of the staff and, of course, the residents at Terraceview Lodge. The — future: Local fire report TERRACE — For the month of November, 1986 the Terrace Fire depart- ment reported 19 in- cidents, of which six were actual fires. Two single family homes, one multi- family home, one mercan- tile. building, and two vehicles were involved in ‘these fires. - Sources of’ ignition in- cluded; two incidents of misuse of ignited material, two. mechanical/elect. rical/ failures or malfunc- tions, and two other types of sources. All six emergencies were partial call-outs and approx- imately $1,100 of damage was done to $114,000 of property. Also during the month there were two gas/oil leaks, seven alarms where no fire resulted, and four emergency. ambulance as- sistances, | Donors thanked To the editor; Christmas was special — thanks to all of you in the community. The residents and staff of the Terraceview Lodge would like to take this opportuni- ty to express our sincere thanks to all the donors who supported our Christ- mas Stocking Fund. Our thanks again to the thoughtful people who gave their consideration to the needs of the elderly in our community: Lori Dusdal, Elaine Fleming, Jenny Green, Mardi Lorimer, Nancy Messop, Terrace Drugs . Ltd,, Wilma Zips, Sue Good- manson, G. Leblanc, Muriel Michiel, Darlene Wolfe, Natalie Wolfe, Bill Kennedy, Alice Sleeth, R. Almgren, Roger Davis, Grace Simons, Ronaldo “Lobo”, Elizabeth Evans, The “Shannon” Family, Betty Bar- ton, Lindsay Cooper, Ev’s Men’s Wear, House of Sim-oi-ghets, Leanne & Frankie Landry, Trembley, Cheryl Enright, Susan Ganson, Donna Laurent, Diane MacCormac, Geniene Suther- land, Eileen Zips, Pat Chapman, Mary Hoffman, W.H. McRae, The Terrace Homemakers, John & Tiny Wolfe, M. DaSilva Cater- ing Service, Sandra Norman, Airport Shell, John & Shirley Clift, Rob McGeitigan, Helen Watson, Terraceview Grey Cup Committee, Terry Foster, Cecilia Varga, Staff/Terrace Home Sup- port Services, Connie Del- marque, Finning Tractor & Equipment Co. Lid., Kinette Club of Terrace, Julie Siracki, Joan Wright, Bruno Belanger, Emerson Optical, Mr. & Mrs. _Sychakowsky, The ‘‘Martins’’, School Office Staff, Lois Long, Canada Employment Centre Staff Fund, Jack Hoekstra Landscaping,: Elizabeth “McBryan, Nate’s Electric Ltd., Terrace- Rotary Club,- Jon's Hairstyling; Mrs. Jim Moreton, Jason Sutherland, and last: but _not least, “The Anonymous Donors’’ . Our grand total in the Christmas Stocking Fund ; is $2018.40. Staff & Residents, Terraceview Lodge. WORD POWER abscission: to cut off or remove, to end abruptly. Classifieds work! Northwest Star 635-7840 toll free 1-800-663-7671 | 24a a