ee Ken Whyte TERRACE — A new position at Northwest Community College, Executive Director of Programs, has been filled by Saskatchewan native Ken Whyte. Whyte will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of all college programs offered at the Terrace campus. Whyte was born and raised in the rural Saskatchewan com- munity of St, Brieux and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Saskatchewan - in 1969 before spending a year in the Yukon teaching Social Studies and English at Watson Lake Secondary School. He returned to the University of Saskatchewan in 1970 to earn his Bachelor of Education degree and later moved to the University of Oregon where he earned his Masters of Education in 1974 and PhD. in 1976. - The same year, Whyte ac- cepted the position of Coor- dinator of Teacher Education Programs at the University of Brandon and in 1977 returned to the University of Saskatchewan as the Administrator of Teacher Elmer Derrick appointed to development post regional Elmer Derrick Elmer Derrick of Kitwanga has been appointed the North Coast’s regional development liaison officer. North Coast Minister of State Dave Parker said Derrick will now work full-time as the key contact person in the North Coast Region in the provincial government’s regionalization in- itiative. Derrick previously worked as the North Coast regional devel- opment officer responsible for native affairs on a part time basis. He replaces Randy Trom- bley, the government agent at Terrace, seconded as the North Coast’s liaison officer in 1987. Trombley returns to the Govern- ment Agents Branch, Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Government Services. Derrick will continue co-or- dinating input from Native com- munities and groups for regional economic development and ser- vices. He will also assist the region’s development officer, Bob Thompson, in co-ordinating ec- onomic diversification incen- tives and provincial services for the North Coast region. Derrick worked for the Na- tional Indian Brotherhood from 1978 to 1983. He was assistant regional director for the federal Department of Indian Affairs from 1976 to 1978 and served in other positions relating to native affairs since 1970. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Carleton University and a bach- elor of education degree from the University of Alberta. New school draws 23 design bids TERRACE — School District 88 received a total of 23 proposals for the architectural work on the new secondary school for Hazelton. The project, now estimated to cost over $9 million, was ap- proved after two years on the local district’s priority list, and the Ministry of Education has forwarded $396,350 in planning funds. The deadline for architectural. submissions was June 9, and district secretary-treasurer Barry Piersdorff said three of the 23 proposals received are from ~ local firms: Royce-Condie Associates; Alex Inselberg, and Alan Soutar and Associates. The matter is now in the review stage, and the board of trustees will hold a special meeting June’ 28 to decide who will get the design contract. . Piersdorff said the ‘decision will be made by the local board but it is subject to approval by: the Ministry of Education. ‘After the: selection,”’ he said, “a board committee will work with the architect to gather | EMERSON MEDICAL CLINIC | 3210 Emerson Street Effective July 4, 198s the ffice hours will, | - hes. : Monday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ‘Saturday. 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon || aw public input. Then the drawings will have to be submitted to the ministry.’’ The site for the school is adja- cent to the arena in Hazelton. Hello, “patch master TERRACE — ‘‘Patch Master”’ is coming to town, and the most prominant feature of our ‘city streets —- potholes — will soon Tetrault — continued from page 15 but two of the remaining three property owners signed the pet-_ ition requesting the project. Those supporting the project | and willing to pay were the Muks-Kum-Ol Housing Society and Edward Johnson. However, if the money is bor- rowed on a 20-year basis, John- son will pay only $88.56 per year while Olson will pay $608.50-—- — a total of $12,170.26 bythe year J 2008. Muks-Kum-Ol Housing will pay $1,208.31 per annum ° and the city will pay $2,069.60. - Friday The Gitksan Wet’suwet’en Tribal Council has offered to take over the old building, but Piersdorff said ‘‘no one’s even thinking about” what will hap- pen to the old school yet. be nothing more than a neck- wrenching memory. . According to Public Works superintendant Stew Christen- sen, the Patch Master has been leased at a cost of $9,000 from a Richmond based company, Vi- | 18 Regular Lucky D Terrace Review — Wednesday, June 22, 1988 19 Education Programs for Indian and Metis students. Whyte returned to the public education system in 1983 as the principal of Bulyea Elementary ‘School in St. Brieux, and a year later took up the position of Director of Curriculum and In- struction with Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education before moving to Terrace this spring. Later this month, he will be joined by his wife, Yvonne, who is currently completing a term as principal of Bulyea Elementary School and has accepted a posi- =| Executive Director of Programs arrives at Northwest College tion with the special education department at Clarence Michiel Elementary, He says he enjoys the out- doors and was attracted to the area by the scenery and terrain. “I'm looking forward to seeing all the region has to offer,’” says Whyte, ‘‘and maybe I’ll get my line in the water once or twice.”’ He adds that he and his wife also enjoy equestrian activities and will soon be looking for suitable accommodation for their Arabian and two quarter horses. Mr. and Mrs, W.A. Welsmiller of Terrace B.C. are pleased to announce that - thelr daughter, Teresa, graduated with distinction from the University of Victoria on May 28 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. During her five years there, she recelved severat academic awards, Including the Presi- dent’s Scholarship in 1983 and 1985. Teresa has returned to Terrace and Is currently working at Okanagan Helicopters. She has accepted a teaching position with Prince Rupert School District for the 1989-89 school year and Is looking forward to beginning her teaching career in September. Picture by A-V photo services. * goodbye potholes Mar, and will arrive in town on June 28. He says the machine will be in town for six weeks and will fill the ‘“‘majority’’ of our potholes with a cheaper and more long-lasting repair. However, adds Christensen, DOORS OPEN AT 4:30 P.M. Terrace’s Bingo Place — ollar Bingo Palace 4818 Hwy. 16 West SUNDAY: Terrace Athletics Assn. - MONDAY: Terrace Minor Hockey . TUESDAY: Kermodes or Jaycees - WEDNESDAY: Terrace Blueback “THURSDAY: 747 Air Cadets - Ladies of the Royal Purple -~ FRIDAY: Parapelegic Assn. ope fe -" SATURDAY: Parapelegic Foundation -_ EVERYONE WELCOME! (Age 14 yeors and up) Games Thank youl Have a Nice day! Swim Club . : the problem with some potholes lies a little bit deeper. The road base is at fault and the Patch Master won't help. These partic- ular holes will require more ma- jor repair and may have to wait.. Extra Games