and operated newspaper HERES Wronsivorve Your hometown locally owned WE CAN’T GO ON LIKE THIS Dyer speaks on war tonight The title of the lecture to be presented by Gwynne Dyer at the _ REM. Lee Theatre tonight is "Afier the Wars", and it begins with an analysis of the recent war in the Persian Gulf and its politi- cal, economic and social implica- tions. The remainder of the lecture, however, is likely to encompass a far wider range than that recent conflict. Dyer intends to address the phe- nomenon of war itself, the manner in which it has changed in recent history to become a threat to civili- zation as a whole rather than indi- vidual nations or groups of people. ~ Ina letter to Terrace librarian Ed Currell, the organizer for Dyer’s Terrace appearance, Dyer says, "By the late 20th century there is a Spreading recognition in all the major industrialized nations that the institution of warfare, however central it may been to the culture and structure of civilization up to now, is simply incompatible with the continued survival of civiliza- tion." Aside from the added destructive power given to warfare in the past 50 years, Dyer also intends to address changes in human social structure thousands of years ago that he believes entrenched warfare as an institutional part of civiliza- tion, and the manner in which mass communications and demo- cratic ideas are in the process of acting on and altering the social role of war. In the letter Dyer says his lecture usually runs for 45 minutes, after which the floor is opened to ques- tions and comment. Dyer has an extensive back- ground in military history and direct experience in the military service of three countries, Hew as born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, in 1943, graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1963, has a master’s degree in military history from Rice University in Texas and a Ph.D. in military and Middle Eastern history from King’s Col- lege at the University of London in England. From 1959 to 1973 he was a naval reserve officer, first in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, then in the U.S. Naval Reserve, and finally in the Royal Naval Reserve of Britain. He has to his credit: tow pub- lished books, War and The Defense of Canada. Both books have become the subjects of docu- mentary films by the CBC. and the National Film Board of Canada, Dyer’s syndicated column on inter- national affairs is published in daily newspapers in 30 countries. The lecture is free of charge. Dyer’s visit to Terrace is being sponsored by the Terrace District Teachers’ Association, the Terrace Public Library, School District 88 and the Northwest Development Education Association, with assis- tance from the Terrace Toastmasters. Sports Community News Arts & Entertainment Features Gwynne Dyer: The institution of warfare... civilization. is simply incompatible with the continued survival of Annual Multiple Sclerosis campaign getting underway The annual fund raising cam- paign to raise money for research into a mysterious disease that affects one of every 500 young adult Canadians has gotten started in Terrace. Doug McKay, local organizer for the Multiple Sclerosis campaign, announced last week that lottery tickets and contributions from a local pizza restaurant will kick Forest fire season begins this week Burning permits mandatory Contributed by Erle Holt The 1991 forest fire season of- ficially began April 15, 1991. With Fire Season here, the Forest Service would like to re- mind the public that burning permits are required for all types of burning except campfires from April 15 to Oct. 15. The Forest Service issues two types of permits, The ‘‘A’’ type permit is required for large-scale burning such as broadcast burn- ing, large accumulations of machine piled debris, and other industrial burning. ‘‘A”’ permits are required year around the Kalum Distirct. The “B” type permit is re- quired for small, smaller scale burning such as backyard clean- up involving hand piled slash. “B’' permits are only required during fire season, Burning permits in the Kalum Forest District can be obtained from the District Office in Ter- race or the field office in Stewart. Persons living within the City of Terrace or the District of Kitimat should obtain their burning permits through their municipal offices or their local fire departments. Burning permits are an impor- tant administrative tvol that is used by the Forest Service and fire departments. Burning per- mits enable the Forest Service and fire departments to keep track of where fires are burning, avoiding unnecessary responses to fires. Burning permits also give Forest Service and fire departments an opportunity to put in written conditions or give verbal advice to the permittees on how they can safely carry out their burning. In addition it should be noted that if burning is carried out in accordance with the conditions of the permit, the permittee is only liable for the conditions of the permit. If a fire starts as a result of burning without a per- mit, the person lighting the fire can be held responsible for all costs resulting from the fire. Permits are not required for campfires. Anyone lighting a campfire should ensure that the fire is located a safe distance from trees, logs and other in- flammable material. Also, it is important to have a container of water and a shovel handy so that a campfire can be quickly con- trolled or extinguished if it threatens to escape. Please en- sure your campfire is out when you are finished with it. Aban- doned campfires are one of the leading causes of man caused fires. The Forest Service cautions that although early spring weather tends to be cool and wet, a few sunny windy days can create a fire danger, particularly when old dead grass and leaves have not been overgrown with ew green vegetation. The public plays an important role in reporting fires. As in the past, the Forest Service would like to solicit the support of the public in reporting fires. Early reporting and aggressive initial attack is the key to successfully fighting forest fires. Anyone see- ing a forest fire can report it by calling the operator and askaing for Zenith 5555, Contact Erle Holt, Operations Manager, or Joe Katasonoff, Resource Officer, Protection at the Ministry of Forests 635-3290 — for further informa- tion. thins off. Miroslaw Kumpolt of Terrace was a winner in the early bird draw of the annual province-wide MS lottery, receiving a free week- end for two at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo. Kumpolt’s ticket will be retumed to the lot- tery for the grand prize draw April 30. The prize is a Dodge Maxivan motor home valued at $45,000. Tickets are being sold in Terrace at lottery counters in the Co-op, Skeena Mall and Terrace Shopping Centre, and by member of the International Brotherhood of Elec- trical Workers, a long-time sup- porting organization in the battle against MS. On May 11 and 12 the Terrace Pizza Hut will contribute $.50 for each small pizza it sells, $1 for each medium pizza and $1.50 for each large one. MS is a neurological disease that intermittently affects its victims’ vision, speech, coordination, sensa- tions and balance. The cause is unknown, and there is no effective cure or treatment. It is the most common neurological disease among young adults in Canada, and the University of British Columbia is home to one of the most advanced MS research facili- lies in the world.