2 Terrace Review — Wednesday, May 7, 1986 Terrace biologist questions use of controversial chemical - TERRACE — A local biologist has expressed serious doubts about the safety and usefulness of the herbicide Round-up for forestry applications in the Kalum Forest District. Jorma Jyrk- kanen, a habitat techni- cian for the Terrace of- fice of Canada Fish and Wildlife, said in a recent statement that the only time of the year the chemical can be effec- tively used coincides with the spawning period for salmon and could con- stitute a danger to fish habitat. Jyrkkanen explained that Round-up cannot be applied until buds on hemlock and balsam trees harden in the fall. At that time of the year, he said, the broadleaf species such as alder which Round-up is sup- posed to destroy are less susceptible to the chemical because their leaves begin to dry out. Round-up is selective for brush and broadleaf trees because it is ab- sorbed through the plants’ leaves. Jyrkkanen expressed fears that the heavy rains characteristic of this area during the fall could wash the herbicide into salmon spawning grounds, contaminating rivers and streams at a time when the eggs are most vulnerable. He stated that the effect of Round-up on eggs and long-term fish survival have not yet been deter- mined by research. For that reason, he con- cluded, broadcast ap- plication of the defoliant during spawning season would probably be op- posed by both Canada Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Bob Wilson, silvi- culturalist at the Terrace office of the Ministry of Forests, stated in an in- terview that Round-up was in fact used by forestry in this area in the fall of 1985. Wilson confirmed that the chemical can only be used in the fall; he add- ed, however, ‘‘that'’s a standard condition for Special Bean May Be a Lifesaver Experimental fields atthe Uni- versity of California, Riverside, are producing alitile known crop that may bealife-saver. **Thedrought-resistant tepary bean has striking possibilities for relieving hunger and malnutri- tion in northeastern Africa, in- cluding Ethiopia and the dry lands of Kenya,'’ said Giles Waines, a geneticist at UC River- side. ‘*Kenyans, whose popula- tion is the fastest-growing inthe world, are now facing a food shortage," ‘BCTF group the use of any herbicide’. He indicated that timing the applica- tion is difficult as it has to be done after the hemlock buds harden but before ‘‘leaf senescence’? occurs in broadleaf trees. ‘““Hemlock, and to a lesser extent the amabilis fir, are sensitive to Round-up and some die- back is to be expected,’” Wilson said. He noted that spruce and pine are unaffected by the her- bicide. Recent hearings of the Environmental Appeal Board in Prince Rupert have focused public at- tention on the use of Round-up in the north- west, The Terrace-based Coalition for a Pesticide- Free Northwest and the Kitsumkalum Indian Band both lodged strong objections at the hear- ings to a proposed ap- plication of the chemical in the Scotia River area. The board has not yet handed down a ruling on the appeals. Elsie McMurphy (center), president: -elect of the Teachers' Federation, visited Terrace recently to assure local teachers that their Instruction-only campaign has the full support of the provincial unlon membership. Flanking McMurphy are Wendy Johnso n, chairperson of the BCTF Working and Learning Conditions Committee, and John Eades, president of the Terrace District Teachers’ Associa- tion. Local teachers receive support TERRACE — The Ter- race District Teachers’ Association got a morale boost recently as mem- bers of the B.C. Teach- ers’ Federation provin- cial executive staged a **fly-in” to show support for the local teachers’ job action campaign. The group of visitors in- cluded BCTF president- elect Elsie McMurphy and the staff of the pro-- vincial Working and Learning Conditions Committee. In January the TDTA began an only campaign to draw attention to excessive class sizes in Terrace district schools. In the four months since the job action was im- plemented, extra-curri- cular activities in the local schools have vir- tually come to a halt. During their one-day visit to Terrace the toured schools in the area to ex- amine conditions _first- hand, and afterward Elsie McMurphy ad- dressed a general meeting of more than 100 TDTA members. McMurphy praised the local teachers for their continuing commitment to the present job action, saying that the campaign Court In Terrace provincial court on Tuesday, April 22, Kevin Keiver was fin- ed $400 and received a six-month suspension of his driver’s license for driving with a_ blood alcohol content greater than 80 mgs. Peter Dobler was fined $1000 and had his driv- ing privileges suspended for two years in Terrace provincial court on Thursday, April 24, for dangerous driving. Dobler was also fined $500 for a violation of the Motor Vehicle Act. instruction-‘ is particularly commend- able in view of the fact that it is focused directly on improving education. She conveyed the sup- port of the entire BCTF membership and added that the situation here is being observed with ‘*keen interest” through- out the province. “Oversized classes,’’ MecMurphy said,‘‘are a betrayal of our im- -perative to develop in- formed and creative citizens,’? She went on to characterize current classroom conditions as ‘“‘custodialism’’ and she criticized the local school board for not taking a more energetic approach to solving the problem. She pointed out that although school boards are not required by pro- vincial legislation to Negotiate beyond wages and benefits, they do have the power to ad- dress other issues as well. “One of their devices is to hide behind provincial regulations,’’ she said. In analyzing the pres- ent atmosphere of con- flict in the B.C. educa- tion system, McMurphy maintained that the uni- que labor legislation governing the teaching profession is at the core of the difficulties. “Teachers do not have the same rights as others,”’ she said. “We have no legitimate status at the bargaining table.’’ Following the general meeting, a vote was taken by the local teachers on the latest contract offer from the board of School District 88. TDTA president John Eades later reported that the offer was ‘“‘strongly rejected’’ by the membership. One of the central issues in the negotiation involves contract lan- guage regarding enforce- ment of class size regula- tions. Although class size standards have been em- bodied in contracts for several years, the con- tracts have contained an ‘escape clause’? which makes the implementa- tion of the standards subject to availability of funds. Eades said that all approaches by the TDTA to alter the situa- tion have been refused by the board. In spite of the difficulties, Eades said that he thinks it is still possible to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Beginning May | ne- gotiations between the TDTA and the board of . School District 88 have gone into binding ar- bitration. Cadets. stand guard for Royal couple TERRACE — The 747 Cadet squadron from Terrace stood as part of the security honor guard during the parade for Prince Charles and Lady Diana, in Prince George on Sunday, May 4. by Daniele Berquist Approximately 30 Cadets left Terrace on Saturday, May 3 for a three-day weekend in Prince George. ‘It is quite exciting for the Cadets,”’ said a spokes- man for the group. All Cadet squadrons in northern B.C. were asked to attend the welcoming of the Royal couple. The Cadets - returned to Terrace on Monday. Saute with Water To avoid extra calories, saute onion, celery, green pepper and mushrooms in a tablespoon or two of water rather than ail. 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