2 Terrace Review — Wednesday, December 31, 1986 Terrace travel agent pursues | Japanese tourist market TERRACE — The suc- cessful outcome of the first visit to the Skeena River area by a group of Japanese sport fishermen in August-apparently suc- ceeded where it really counts: with the Japanese tourists themselves. . At a recent Terrace and District Chamber of Com- merce meeting Roy Green- ‘ing of Skeena -Holidays said word has. gotten around Tokyo that. Ter- ‘race is ‘‘the’’ place to go, both for big fish and big hospitality. Greening warned, however, that the Northwest faces stiff com- ‘petition for the lucrative Japanese trade from other naturally-endowed - parts of the world such as Alaska and Norway - and from ‘other regions of _ ing sometimes B.C. In order to give the Skeena country a higher profile in the potential market, Greening plans to visit Japan in late Feb- ruary. He will go equipped with a 20-minute video produced in the Northwest - that graphically illustrates the success of the in- augural fishing party in August. In’ the video the fish- ermen are seen both on shore and in boats, angl- intently, gesturing, . antly, reeling in (and losing) a number of respectably large and hard-fighting coho, chinook and steel- head. The sequences were ‘shot in clear summer laughing,. -telling fish stories and, most import- weather against a back- drop of rivers and moun- tains guaranteed to set the heart of any flatlander galloping. The piece, titled ‘4 Canadian Wilderness Experience’, shows tech- nical quality of the first order, and it clearly con- veys excitement, relaxa- tion and just about every other element of a good time.. , Greening - ‘told the ‘Chamber - members that the Japanese party had been deeply impressed by. . the skill and diplomacy of — Skeena River fishing guides, an impression echoed by -visitors from other countries such as Switzerland. He said the © guiding services are one of the strongest resources for attracting tourists to this area. Greening stated that an- cillary services such as. ac- comodation and merchan- dising are also critical to development of the tourist trade, but he advised businesses to keep prices at a reasonable level. “The Japanese are well- organized and astute’, Greening said. ‘‘They’re also very polite, and if they’re disappointed, they ‘ don't complain-- they just go somewhere else." The first Japanese fishing party numbered just over twenty people. Greening said he is presently trying to con- firm about three times that many for August 1987. Book sale boosts library resources TERRACE — Employees from the Terrace Public Library recently held another successful book sale in the Skeena Mall. This money is used in a ‘variety of ways, for new books, printing of the an- nual report, or for special projects such as starting a ‘cassette collection or com- pact disc collection. Book sale funds are a very use- ful addition to our revenue. Staff members ap- preciate the wonderful support given through the book sale and would like to thank ail those who helped i in these fund rais- ing efforts. Compact discs have been recently added to the library collection, and though limited as yet, library staff are hoping it will grow. There are cur- rently 25 classical discs for loan with works by Tch- aikovsky, Beethoven, Sibelius, and other pop- ular composers. Really, this is a trial collection, to’ see if CD’s are popular enough to warrant carry- ing them. The technology is relatively new and offers a quite incredible sound. Christmas wasn’t so merry for Terrace merchant Kevin Sparks whose store Northwest Sports- man was broken Into on Dac. 19. Two large rocks were found at the scene of the crime, and a crossbow vasued at approximately $350 was stolen out of the window display. Northwest Sportsman was one of the many places hit by vandals on the same date in Terrace. Pinning Nearly all types of ' windows can be pinned for security. Commercial pins are . available, but large nails _ gre just as effective and much cheaper. Drill a 4.76 mm (3/16 inch) hole through the inside window frame and into the outside frame. A nail or pin can then be placed in the hole to secure the window. A stick can also be in- serted in sliding window ledges to prevent outside entry, Wednesday Is SHIRT DAY Men's or Ladies’... cotton blend . dress or business shirts" ‘expertly laundered $410 W hatever you wear We clan with care, Richards Cleaners 3223 Emerson St. Some reports have sug- gested they’ will replace records within three to five years, though that re- mains to be seen. The library has made a small start, and for those with players, the library has a reasonable introductory collection of classical music. Finally, staff members would like to wish all patrons the best for the New Year. ‘‘We have enjoyed serving you over the past year and look for- ‘ward toa better and busier New Year.’’ WORD POWER abaca: a banana plant which is found in the Philippines. . A classified ad in o the Terrace Review is yours for ONLY ‘2 (per week, 30 words or less) How do you get your ad into the Review? © drop it in our mail slot @ mail it to us @ come into our office — ‘@ phone us @ or stop us on the street There will be no billing! Pay next time youy come In or next time you see us. We're work- ing the “Honor System” Terrace Re view toe 4535 Greig Ave., Terrace ] CUGOGROGUOAUESOUEETOCCOODDOURUSCOMUOZODNRORESCGOIONEGHINOGEOURURIOARONE Ata recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon Roy Greening of Terrace’s Skeana Holldays summarized the local potential for attracting steady trade with the lucrative Japanese tourist market. [In Terrace court | On Friday, Nov. 28 in Terrace Provincial Court Murray Armstrong was fined $400 for operating a motor vehicle while his ability to drive was im- paired. * em In Terrace Provincial Court on Friday, Nov. 28 Earl. Jackson was fined $400 for operating a motor vehicle while his abiltiy to drive was im- paired, . * * & On Friday, Nov. 28 in Terrace Provincial Court Kelly Alger received pro- bation for one year as punishment for theft. x * x In Terrace Provincial Court on Friday, Nov. 28: RUDDEOUUDEROGGGDQQUTOQUOQOQU OT OOUUE DOPOD TEDEROC TERT OE TREO RROD RTE ODEEOGD OR IOR ER ‘ Harvey Kroetson was jail- ed a total of 28 days and his drivers license was suspended for six months as a result of driving while his ability to drive was im- paired and driving while . disqualified. *a % On Friday, Nov. 28 in Terrace Provincial Court Garry Donald was fined $150 for theft. Donald was also fined $150 for mischief. * ok On Friday, Nov. 28 in Terrace Provincial Court Carolyn Gibson was fined $850 for operating a motor vehicle while her ability to drive was im- paired. 635-7840