Page B4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 3, 1993 Guiding family was “Here ’n _ There” by Yvonne Moen A four-generation family get to- gether was recently held by the family of pioneer wilderness guide Bobby Ball. His daughters ~—- Tammy, Heather and Maya — and their families came for a visit to spend a few days with their father and Marie on Davis Ave. Great-grandmother Agnes Ball, Bobby (the grandfather}, bis daughter Heather;-and her baby Sharis completed the four genera- tions. Agnes was bom on June 22, 1905 at Davidson, North West Territory — later to become part of the future. province of Sas- katchewan. She came from a large family of 12 children. When old cnough, Agnes went to school at David- son. regular grades Agnes, at the age of 15, accepted her first teaching position in northern Saskatchewan. She later returned to being a student and received her teacher's certificate in Victoria. rocco Seana RRS | Winter Get-a-Way | SRIEED Victoria or Vancouver Aion Any two nights | for $99. . or a Kelowna or Kamloops” “s Any two nights for $89. Hee upaihey. Subject to the applicable fuixes sand ‘avail: ability. Consecutive Nights - Valid until Mareh ava stic skiing in Kelowna or Kamloops: or experi ience Victoria and Vancouver's unique city.life. There’s someting for everyone at Stay'n Save Motor Inns | CAL 1,'1-800-663-0298 F OR. RESERVAT LONS |. [Clip this ae | andl present itupor- cleek ‘in 1 eee: ad 2 | | AW Sgayn | | | ] I | | i | | | ! ! Enjoy I i | |. L. | Vietoria 24233 Maple Steet J Vance er Airport. HSS 1 St. dawareds Dr. I Relowi JIAO Tirvey Avenue Speiedeedes Nas ‘olumtia St, West as ot Having barely completed her of schooling, - In 2928 she left Vancouver to accept a teaching posilion at Telegraph Creek, She went there in search of ad- venture — and never left, She soon met George Ball and they were. married in 1929. Agnes taught school for another year then they bought a ranch. It would be known through the Stikine country as the Balls’ Diamond B. Ranch. - George took up guiding there. just as a surge in big-game hunt- ing was taking place. The Stikine country was then a land rich in wildlife — from mountain goats and cariboo to moose and grizzly bears, It attracted the elite of interna- tional hunting — American in- dustrialists, European royalty, and film stars all flocked to the area prepared to pay just about ‘anything to bag a big game trophy. George was the outfitter and Agnes the perfect hostess. She took charge of the ranch — taking on duties that were tough af times but also very exciting. | 3H. SI 273-4311 RAI-SHE J: B77 aye frat Bn nl 1635-2076 | A NEW WORLD OF COLOR AND DESIGN: ‘errace: Carpet Cent e 202 Munroe Street at Hwy. AG.W-: Terrace | 1. “800- 665 1657 legendary aa b- af aa pon 5 ; . EX-BIG GAME GUIDE Bobby Ball with his daughter Heather, granddaughter Sharis and mather Agnes. She rode horseback to get the mail when it arrived. In the carly years the only way in was by ship. to Wrangell, Alaska, then by riverboat. up the 165 miles of the Stikine River to- Telegraph Creek. At that time everyone had to make sure they had all their winter supplies in by mid- October. : The only means of transporta- tion in the winter was dog team, eventually to be replaced by the snowmobile. George Ball passed away -in 1955 and the Diamond B. Ranch - was shut down in 1962, ‘His son. Bobby was_ raised across the river an the homestead his father acquired in 1930. He was a young bunting guide for his father for many years while growing up at the Diamond B. Ranch, roaming . their 40,000- square-kiiometre guiding terri- tory. They became known all over the world for their hunting and guiding experiences. Bobby later reopened the ranch in the Jate 196Cs, renaming it the Glenora Guest Ranch. He ran it for nearly 20 more years, He left in 1985 and has lived in Terrace since then. After ber husband died, Agnes taught school again at Fort Nel- - son for a couple of years before retiring in Kelowna. In 1990 she moved to Terrace. to be near her son Bobby. Agnes, now 87, enjoys living in Terrace and remains in good health. Win Tickets To "An Evening With GEORGE FOX” Wed, March 10 at R.E.M. Lee Theatre 8 pm (Tickets on sale at Sight & Sound) *Enter to win tickets and cassette tapes from Perryscope Productions and The Terrace Standard. NAME ADDRESS PHONE AGE ___ Drawto be made | To enter drop or mail this ad to pee ' The Terrace Standard ray, nach Sat 4647 Lazelle Ave. UU pm Terrace, BC V8G1S8- Ladies om . SS emi IT’S AUCTION TIME! Major Consignment of New: Furniture from Various Wholesalers & Manufacturers * Complete 9 piece Oak Dining Room Suites - é Round Oak Table/Chairs (soiid oak) _ ¢ Oak Roll Top Desks 7 Living Room Suites/Leather - | _ Sofa/Loveseats | = Small Brassware 0 Glass Ware none to Attend, You'll be Glad You Did! For more information: ‘ONE STOP AUCTIONS 1-800-667-1399 _VISA and MASTERCARD accepted _