Terrace Review — Wednesday, August 8, 1990 - This is what's left of the pond in the Heek Brook ravine where Joey Parsons drowned last winter. But will it stay this way? Water management officials say the 10-inch culvert installed by Samson's Pouttry Farm is too gmail. It should be at least 24 to 36 inches in diameter. The culvert under North Eby, in fact, is 60-inches see the end of the 10-inch culvert in the upper right corner of the intersection between the second tree from the right and the horizontal iog. Abave and behind the culvert is the fill put in the ravine by Samson's which has been the source of a flooding problem in the area for more than a decade. A date of Sept. 24 has now in diameter to prevent it from plugging with debris. If you look carefully, you can been set for the inquest into the drowning death of six-year-old Joey Parsons. Road plans dealt budget blow [~_ _ Evolving plans for Alaska to build a road into the Iskut Valley gold fields were dealt a setback last month when the state govetn- ment announced cuts to capital projects previously approved by the legislature for District 1, the area where Wrangell is located. The Wrangell Sentinel reported on July 26 that the cuts included a reduction of $70,000 in the amount set for an environmental impact study on the proposed Bradfield Canal road, a project that would create road access for the mining area into the Alaskan panhandle. Wrangell has pulled in substantial economic benefits over the past five years from gold mining ex- ploration and activity, most of it through traffic at the Wrangell airport. State and local officials have attached considerable importance to the Bradfield road. It would provide a road link for tourism and industry between southeast Alaska and northwestern B.C., and it is projected that the panhandle might be connected to the B.C. Hydro electric grid once the road is built. The environmental impact study has been a lengthy process, and the budget cut will undoubtedly add to that complaint. Another element in the state funding cuts will limit the hours of operation at the Wrangell airport, the Sentinel story indicated. Foresiry issues “== Continued from page A4 B.C. Professional Foresters. God- frey was commenting on an open letter written by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and addressed to all B.C. municipalities and regional districts. In his response, Godfrey says his association encourages public comment on forestry issues but adds, "We are concerned, however, that some of the statements in your letter are based on outdated infor- mation, or are somewhat generaliz- ed." But Godfrey went further than this little slap on the wrist. He wrote an open letter of his own to all municipalities and regional districts in the province saying basically that the Kitimat-Stikine board had messed up, and here are the corrections. "He made up a consensus of his vicws," said a slightly upset John LeSage, "and sent it around to all the same people." Godfrey notes in his letter that ce ere i fire has always been "a natural component of ecosystem devel- opment" and besides setting the scene for a new crop of trees fire also helps to “increase the produc- tivity of . wildlife habitat and domestic stock range". The regional district may want to respond to Godfrey’s response by pointing out that floods and land slides have also always been a natural component of ecosystem development. But Godfrey has more to say: "Foresters in British Columbia now use. an ecologically-based system to classify forest areas and pre- scribe treatments. This system is used throughout B.C., and inte- grates information on soils, vege- lation, and climate to help ensure prescriptions are ecologically sound, The guidelines used recom- mend against the use of fire on areas where sails are sensitive. "While any treatment improperly applied can have negative cffects, the risks of this happening are greally reduced by modem burning lechniques. On many areas, con- trolled burning is the most ecolo- gically suited method of preparing for reforestation, and may increase site productivity." Godfrey admits, though, the professional foresters are con- cerned about smoke caused by prescribed burning (the regional district's main point) and will continue to work with the govern- ment to improve smoke manage- ment techniques. He then twists the knife. Godfrey stops short of advising against sceking further information from the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, but does conclude by stating, "I£ you wish to receive more detailed, factual information on the use of prescribed fire... please contact a professional forester in your area." Uf you wish lo announce the birth of YOUR baby, please fill out t he form available in the maternity ward at Mills Memorial Hospital. We will pick up your forms. every week, COLLINGTON — George and April are proud to announce the birth of daughter Carly Jeness Comfo Ibs. 2 oz. A new sister for Courtney, rt on July 29, 1990 weighing 8 Charlott and Candice. HIGGINS — Kevin and Deborah proudly announce the birth of their son Paul William on August 3, | 990 weighing 8 Ibs. 5 oz. Paul will be welcomed home by his two sisters Sarah and Jennifer. MOORE — Fred and Velma are th e proud parents of new son Graham Albert Vincent, born on August 2, 1990 at 5:37 p.m., weighing 8 Ibs. 10% oz. MORRISON — Bill and Lee are pleased to announce the birth of Kent Douglas on August 3, 1990 weighing 9 Ibs. 1 oz. PAIGE — Carl and Valerie are proud to announce the birth of son Jordan on July 27, 1990 at 7:10 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 14 oz. RYAN/TAIT — Jim Ryan and Lisa Tait and big sister Candace are overjoyed with the arrival of James Zachary Gerard Bailey Jordon Scott on July 25, 1990. James weighed in at 7 Ibs. 2 oz. SPISAK — Tom and Barbie are pleased to announce the birth of Megan Ashlee on August 3, 1990 at 8:43 p.m. weighing 7 Ibs. 4 02. TJERNSTROM — Rayne Russel was born on July 28, 1990. He ‘weighed 6 Ibs. 4 oz. Proud parents are Ron and Terri Tjernstrom. Rayne is a brother for Kyla. 635-4080 12-4741 LAKELSE, Alter Store Hours 638-1954 TERRACE FLOWERS A LA TERRACE 1 Telex 04785549 CARTE LTO. SOLO REST er Got La emer i Se