RARE BIRDS SPOTTED: This blue jay was seen count day (Dec. 27) at Lakelse Lake by Mike Reid. This is the first time a blue jay has been spotted in the annual Christmas bird count. Bird count successful TERRACE’S BIRD watchers reported some rare winter bird sightings during this year’s Christmas bird count, ' ‘Seventeen Jocals grabbed their binoculars Dec. 27 to join hundreds of other volunteers across the coutinent ‘for an annual wildlife survey. The National Audubon Society in Washington, DC., compiles results and tracks trends in North America’s ‘bird population once all the counts are in, Diane Weismiller, organizer of Ter- race’s bird count, said more unusual birds were spotted this year, like a blue jay, an anna hummingbird, a towhee, and a house finch, Weismiller couldn’t say why these birds were still in Terrace instead of in warmer skies further south. “It could be because of the mild weather earlier on this winter,” she said, ‘‘but it’s hard to say,’” On count day, 12 locals surveyed a designated circle of land 15 miles in diameter. The group tried to cover as much ground as possible within a 24- hour period. : Another five people watched their feeders from their homes. Weismiller said clear and sunny skies allowed for a successful bird TERRACE CONCERT SOCIETY Wyrd Sisters kick start the year THE NAME OF their tive, their thoughiful about the 1989 massacre moon. ’ group may be weird, but lyrics Can strike of the 14 women killed in The Sisters have three their music certainly. audiences with hard- Montreal, AIDS, stalking, independent recordings: isn’t. hitting political and social and about clear-cutting. Leave A Little Light | iThe . Wyrd Sisters’ messages, ” Lo ald-growth forests. ‘ (1993), Inside : . The 7 unique ‘blend of folk Sometimes called. a According to band Dreaming (1995), and count this Christmas. Last year, cold temperatures and a nasty windchill kept people in their cars on count day, resulting in fewer birds seen (about 2000). This year, about 2,300 birds were spotted, Weismiller said, including 48 different species. On count day, bird watchers saw 84 robins, 91 varied thrush and 89 swans (77 at Lakelse Lake and 12 at Katum Lake). Although scientists agree the bird count is a very, low-iech survey, it is an inexpensive way to gather rellable information. Betty Campbell gave Chris Hansen, Laurie Lindstrom and Allison Johansen poinsettias to recognize their work for the Greater Terrace Beautification Society. Keeping Terrace beautiful WHERE “N THERE. YVONNE MOEN | music is coming to the R.E.M. Lee Theatre Jan. 9°. ‘While the Winnepeg trio’s harmonies are gen- _ tle, sensitive and seduc- feminist band, because of the feminist bent of some of their songs, the Sisters don’t shy away from women’s issues. They have written’ songs members the word wyrd comes from a reference to an ancient goddess who represented the circle of life and the phases of the Raw Voice, released in (1997), Tickets cost $23.50 and are available at Erwin’s in the Skeena Mall. CHRIS HANSEN, Betty Campbell, Laurie Lindstrom and Allison Johansen are four very dedicated volunteers who work hard all year long io improve the look of Terrace. Their projects ~—shhave certainly made the city more beautiful, Once a year, members of Prince Rupert's TES HOTEL 1-800-663-8150 a ree t 4 4 1 ' ' ' ee ee a Slip sliding away! -PIERRE LUSSIER and his daughter, Claire, 10, zoomed down the hit on Tuck ‘Ave on thelr Finnish luge. They were the fasted sled on.the. street. In Memoriam Gifts fund vital heart - and stroke research and health Promotion programs Please print the name of the deceased or person honoured; the name/ address of the nent of kin for card; and your name/address for tax recelpt (Visa and M/C accepted). “ Please mail your donation to: Box 22, Terrace, B.C, V8G 4A2 Anne Evans 638-1966 HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF B.C A YUKON the Greater Terrace Beauti- fication Society treat them- selves to a Christmas dinner to celebrate the volunteers who make a difference in the city. 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