os Protectionforherring fleet announced Iona Campagnolo, M.P. for Skeena, has announced that three government _ departments will combine vastly augmented search * and rescue resources for the ? approaching herring roe ; Season. tA fleet of helicopters ’} fixed-wing aircraft and : coast guard vessels will : follow the fleet as it moves j north this year, Mrs. ; Campagnolo said, and i Canadian Forces Rescue ; Coordination Centre (RCC) : in Victoria will be on ' standby for emergencies. . The three federal igovernment departments jinvelved are Transport, {National Defence and | Fisheries and Environment. { They will combine forces to ; provide search and rescue \SAR) support to the ; herring fleet from late *February until the end of i March. _ Canadian Forces 442 SAR Squadron, based at Comox will follow the fleet with ispecial coverage by ; deploy ing and operating : helicopters from coastal 1 while, the ; Squadron's fixed-wing ; aircraft will fly SAR patrols ! over fishing areas in the ; course of their routine : training program. > Canadian Coast Guard : ships Ready, Racer and ‘ Rider, plus a chartered : vessel, will provide surface ‘SAR coverage and ac- company the herring roe “fleet as it moves from the southern part of Vancouver Island to the central and ON ree rare. 1 airfields, northern areas, including the Queen Charlotte Islands. Meanwhile, 22 federal fisheries patrol boats which will accompany the fleet and manage the fishery will also perform SAR duties as’ required. ' r Other Coast Guard, Canadian Forces and RCMP _ vessels and aircraft will be on standby for emergencies. These include CCG lifeboats at various locations. along the coast. A destroyer has © also been scheduled for a fishery patrol off the west coast, ‘ In addition, training maneouvres for destroyers and Argus and Tractier aircraft has been scheduled off the coast during the period. Two military tugs will also be available for SAR assistance off Van- couyer Island if required. This full scaie SAR program has been especially organized for the herring fishermen:who have experienced bad weather and some disasters since the lucrative roe industry began in 1971; Mrs. Campagnolo said a recently formed DND, DOT and DFE Safety Committee will continue to support a joint education program to encourage improved seamanship and the br ‘dy system for fisher. en working on the fishing grounds. The program, combined with stricter vessel inspection and regulations has proved successful in reducing loss of life and vessel, she said. Report from Victoria by Cyril M, Shelford, MLA . I’ve asked the govern- ment to make sure before even considering approval of the Kitimat Pipeline that the agreement clearly spells out three very important principles. ' (1). Make sure the agreement allows for a throughput charge of not less than 30 cents a barrel. Syria has charged a throughput charge for over 20 years; it was 14.6c in 1966 when oil was selling at $3.28. This oil is expected to sell for $12.75 so the 30 cents mentioned is far too low, not high, This would bring in, based initially at 350,000 barrels a day, revenue of $105,000 or $38,325,000 a year. Later on the throughput is expected ta be 750,000 barrels a day which would - mean $225,000 or $82,125,000 a year, If we take the risk we must get the revenue. We hear of the $500 million being spent in the north and $100 million being paid to pipeline companies which will help balance our trade. My question is —$100 million to the companies, what about the taxpayer — what does he’ get? ' (2) It must be clearly spelled out that in the case of oil spill, the company will y total cost of cleanup even if done by government. This is a clear incentive ‘or companies to do their yest to avoid spills at all “Ot. ‘ (3) There must be strict raffie control equal to airport control where the tower knows exactly where allships are at any moment, to avoid collision. There must be strict in- spection to ensure ships are seaworthy before entering cur waters, with qualified Canadian pilots aboard in. Canadian waters. Once all these three points. have been covered then and only then should the Energy Board even consider the application. There will be many other concerns ad- vanced by others making it essential the Energy Board hearings be held in the area, not just the Department of Transport and En- vironment. If these points are not cleared up then the provincial government answer must be . “No Dice”. I would like to say a few _words on the pro osed Heritage Day and before firm plans are made I would like to pass on a suggestion from a friend in Hazelton. We owe our heritage to the senior citizens that built this great nation, they worked ard and suffered great hardships in travelling by and federal: canoes, Wagons, on saddle horse and on foot to carve out a homestead in the wilderness with the help of our native Indians. It was from this effort and hard . work that made it possible to build a communication system of roads and rail which made progress. possible. I would suggest in celebrating this great day we dedicate it to our senior citizens and work for them like they worked for us; this nation wasn’t built by a day - of rest. . I suggest ali workers and managers donate their pay for this day’s work inlo a Heritage Fund, with the interest being used entirely for the senior citizens in honour of the pioneers. For their service they should be given a Heritage Button with the words “For Service to our Senior Citizens”. If all managers and workers donated it would mean $366.7 million a year in Canada, $44.7 million a year in B.C, The interest only on this would be used in the first year. It would be . $440,000 and double next year and thereafter. This could be used for senior citizens homes, special cate homes, etc. with a generous Xmas bonus, , Never again would the senior citizen be a forgotten person in society. The fund would be administered by a board appointed by labour and management people who donated. ; I'm convinced if properly sold by all of us and the press, it would soon build to a terrific fund for the sole use of people. Terrace Little Theatre FANNY QUACKENBUSH was recently appointed Director of Nursing at Mills Memorial Hospital and John Allen is the newly appointed ad- ministrator of the hospital. Mrs. Quackenbush has practiced in nursing for over 20 year's, the last seven of these were in Mills Memorial. She has been in an acting director capacify for the last six months. Allen is from _ Vernon Jubilee Hospital and he has had 17 years hospital experience. He moved fo Terrace with his wife, Lyn, and they are looking for a house. When a community has its: back up against the wall the adage "misery needs company” seems to apply well in Terrace. There is no -doubt that the business community is at the bottom of a severe economic depression. However, : this, when sound management is involved, does not mean that all businesses are about ta fold up. | Nine out of ten news stories start as a rumour which are followed up by reporters. In many cases the rumour is exaggerated but usually there is some basis for truth in what is being talked about in the community. Last Wednesday we decided to check out on three rumours which would indicate that three local businesses were about to fold up. Two proved to be correct and the firms are in receivership. The third, involving Terrace Totem Ford proved to be com- ‘pletely without foundation. In fact the firm’s bankers replied to a financial check by the Herald, “I wish all our accounts were as solid as the Totem Ford business’’. . ’ We went over to have a look at Terrace Totem Ford Sales on Keith Avenue. We found it to be more or less the same as the operation that we saw opening back in June 1973. In fact it had expanded with the addition of a body shop. The. repair depot was filled with autos and the rts department was busy. e@ lots showed a varied ’ selection of used cars and a largenumber of new models in most lines. President Bill de Jong was not surprised at our visit. We had heard the rumour himself on several oc- casions. In fact he was concerned that the - false stories would mislead his many local and regional clients who would feel that service would not, be for- theoming in the foreseeable future. . Bill made his financial statements available to us and they indicated a yearly increase in sales of 25. percent since the firm opened and last year was no different. - There has been no change in the ownership of the firm and staff is at about the same level of 25 that were working back in 1973. ~ In fact the books show that so far in 1977 sales have been good with new models sold at this period doubling the 1976 figures. . Speaking to the Totem Ford president was a comforting factor for the future of this community. Bill said that there is no doubt that 1976 was a very tough year. He realized this when he made his plans at the end of 1975. He called in prosents NOT 2 BALTIMORE} ADULT ONLY March 3rd, 4th, Sth “10th, 11¢h, 12th Curtain - 8:00 p.m. | Admission $3.00 9628 RALUM Si, his staff and said that the prospects were not good but the firm had to increase sales at the same annual leyel to remain strong. He said that the only way to do this was to work harder. The result was a good year but each transaction involved “a hell of a lot more work” to achieve required.’ Mr. de Jong said that by cod fortune he started his - business at the right time. The downward trend had already started so getting a new major enterprise was tough right from the beginning. There was no false security created by a beom period and then a sharp dip. The firm has been successiul but success was achieved hy good business, practices and devotion by the staff who gave 100 percent at all times. Terrace Totem Ford Sales got a few breaks as well. Two automobile dealerships folded reducing the choices that customers had. de Jong’s business involves sales of small commercial vehicles which account for about 70 percent of sales. One major firm decided to go out of this field again reducing the competition. Another factor which involved some good fortune but not as much as good business acumen was the expansion of the firm’s sales to Stewart and Dease Lake where considerable con- struction is underway. Bill de Jong went north to break into these new markets and continues to personally see that they continue to be served from Terrace. Bill de Jong has been in business in the Terrace area for a long time. He was a businessman in Thornhill in 1958 moving over to Terrace in 1961. He has continued to operate successful businesses since then and intends to continue doing just this for a long time to come. An inkling into Bill de Jong’s “‘saveire faire” is demonstrated in his analysis of business over the past year. He repeats that it s been tough. The blue collar worker is not buying aS many cars $0 smaller car the goals - Totem Ford rumour unfounded sales are down. However, for- some reason or other luxury.car sales have been way up. The strength of his revenue producing business however is largely light commercial vehicles with a good showing in recreation vehicles, He intends to maintain a complete mix this year and in future years and in fact is already planning moving recreation vehicles as warmer weather entices the populace into holiday moods. Mr. de Jong is convinced that the worst is over. He sees a strong construction year in Terrace with Cloverlawn, the Human Resource Building, Hydro building, the hild Development Centre and a good deal of major highway work assured. “The bottom has been hit,” he says, ‘and now we will move ahead slowly’’. which Another area assures that Terrace Totem Ford is not pushed into a penny pinching situation is - the wholehearted con- tribution his firm makes to the community. Two years in a row he gave, with no strings attached, automobiles for the Terrace Rotary Club auctions. His firm’s name is always on the donation lists for. com- munity efforts. The Terrace Totem Ford ‘hockey team and the Totem Ford All Star’ teams are also expensive ebntributions to the better community life of Terrace. The writer has perhaps rambled on a little too long in killing the rumour that Terrace Totem Ford Sales is on the rocks but as a Terrace businessman with a responsibility to keep the citizens of Terrace informed . of the exact situation in this ’ community, ithas been a too seldom found pleasure to be able to report not only good news but a message of encouragement to other local businessmen who have faced a couple tough years and who are looking for the encouragement that will take them. over’ the economic hump into more fruitful days beginning this year. Fares Terrace Kitimat Terrace/ Winnipeg Ret. Charter Class Terrace/Toronto Ret. $254 Terrace/Montreal Ret. $268 $193 Reserve and Pay 2 Months in Advance _ For more details contact NEW QUADRA TRAVEL SERVICES LTD. 4446 Lakelse Ave. 635-2281 632-2136 238 City Contre Directors of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine questioned figures from the planning department which claim the Kitimat- Edmonton pipeline will mean a tax revenue of $33,619 per year to the regional district. Total to the province from ‘the line within the regional district boundaries is $43,148 and the total the School District 8 from the line within its boundaries is $195,166, the planning department claims. Mayor Gordon Rowland said he questioned the figures because the cost of building the pipeline will be written off and taxes will decrease yearly to nothing. He said the pipeline only has a 15 year life expectancy, Thornhill director, Les Watmough, said he has been waiting for information on the pipeline that could help him assess it but to accept the assessment figures would be “‘ridiculous”. He said enough money -is needed to offset en- vironmental damage. The regional district plans to make a deal with the District of Kitimat to ex- change information on the pipeline. The Kitimat district has hired Dereck V. Ellis from the University of Victoria to do a marine study. Te regional district has hired Dr. R. Strang, of UBC, to prepare a deficiency statement on the land route of the proposed pipeline. ; e regional district is prepared to pay part of the cost to the District of - Kitimat for the Ellis study. Frank Armitage, of Stewart, says the pipeline is becoming a major issue and he wants the regional district to have a greater role in the gathering of the information. He suggested Joe Banyay,* chairman of the board, become as in- volved as possible in study sessions. Mayor George Thom of Kitimat, said represents Kitimat on a government task force that meets weekly. He said to make statements without knowing the facts. only makes one lock stupid when they are found to be untrue later. “We want’ the full facts first,’ he said. According to a report received by the regional district the scientific literature reveals that some components of crude ail have a minimal effect on marine, esturine and fresh- water biota, while some components, especially the aromatics, are very toxic. dense medium ‘ Ellis | Spring Offer ‘THE MUFFLER SHOP — Regional District continues pipeline discussions Sub-lethat effects include behavioural changes, tainting, bio-accumulation or concentration through the food chain, developmental changes leading to retar- dation of growth and in some cases death and reduced fertility. - Detergents and other oil emulsifiers used to ‘“‘clean- up” spills are much more toxic to the aquatic biota than crude oil itself. The report refers to a statement by Romeo LeBianc, Minister of fisheries, who said an oil- handling facility is bound to be the cause of some sort of spill. There are many unanswered questions, the . main one being what is going to happen to the salmon and steelhead resources of the northwest in the event of an oil spill, whether from a tanker accident or a pipeline break, questions the report. According to a report from Ray Parfitt, regional planning director, he spoke to the Marine Emergency Officer, who has lived in Kitimat for four years and he warned of limited an- chorages, limite navigational aids and a need for extensive network of radar reflectors and un- suitability of radar in a (heavy snowfall conditions). The emergency officer also said the tankers proposed to service the tank arm will be four to five times the present size of ships which now service Alcan and Eurocan and suggested the proposed tug © escortis useless unless lined all the way into Kitimat. The deputy minister of the provincial fish and wildlife ranch believes the federal ministry of transport regulations should be revamped. Parfitt says although many ships on the coast meet these regulations . they are structurally un- sound and have caused accidents in the past. . The deputy minister told Parfitt the inspectors will have to examine more than hull safety; they will have to examine all instruments and pilot-crew members’ credentials. He warned of no measures for dealing with oil spills, arrangements still are ad hoc and respon- sibility could be pawned off on the regional district or the municipality. According to the federal hydrographic services there is a rea) need for aids in the vicinity of shoa] area where just one light exists. They say there are only two pilot stations on the west coast of Triple Island and Cape Buile 3010-G Kalum St. and it recommends the establishment of pilot station at Cape St. James. They emphasize the need to keep super tanker traffic off the coast for the longest amount of time for vessels coming from both Alaska and the Persian Gulf and they emphasized a decisive need to undertake surveys of the coastal area to examine over a five-year time period tidal currents, winds, water movement and atmospheric conditions. . They said the regional district must determine the total volume of shipping traffic on the coastal area such as logging movement, commercial fishing, transportation and ferries, recreational hoats and cruise vessels. Parfitt also outlined the following requirements for any tanker traffic on the coast. Twin screws and rudders should be man- datory on all tankers to ensue maneouverability in’ constrictive passages, most of which are characteristic of ‘the Douglas Channel. Double or triple boilers should be on every ship to ensure that power for navigation in engines can be. maintained. As has been proven single boilers often jl, leaving absolutely no power on board the super tanker. Double hulls should be a basic requirement. Trained Canadian pilots should be taken on all ships as a mandatory requirement for landing at Kitimat. “I would suggest | the pilotage authority : people be moved from Triple Island ta Cape 5t. James to board these ships if the Kitimat alternative proceeds,” suggests Parfitt. No vessel should be allowed to land without the full compliment of workin electronic gear as certifi by a Canadian Inspector 100 miles out at sea. This would include radar, gyros, loran, etc. The supertankers ex- pected life is rated at 10 years. Maps of bond should. posted by older ships owned under flags of con- venience or by the parent oil companies. Tank cleaning will be undertaken regardless. Tank wells must be cleaned dowi, pumped out and no tank cleaning should be ‘ allowed within perhaps 100 miles of the coast if for no other reason as a precaution against tank explosion. All tanker officers should be Jicenced by recognized maritime groups and these licences checked by Canadian pilots and in- spectors. ‘SHOCKS: MUFFLER We will check your exhaust system ‘and shocks absolutely free. . RO ee NN Ne Ne NS NN SO io ae are Phone 635-7774 a on _now for appoiniment PACES AEE EE EE EE CE CEE EEE REE EEL EEE EERE EES 15% OFF Sa on appointment work only