Cliff Bolton, chief councillor of the Kitsumkalum Band. by Sherry Halfyard TERRACE — Cliff Bolton, the chief coun- cillor of the Kit- sumkalum Indian Band, is relieved to hear that the forestry department has decided against spraying the herbicide Garlon in the Skeena Valley. Since July of 1985 the Kitsumkalum Band has been fighting the provin- cial and federal forestry departments regarding the experimentation of the controversial her- bicide. In August 1985 the forestry department received a court injunc- tion banning the spray- ing. Concern was voiced to the government by the commercial fishing in- dustry, the trappers association, the Tribal council of B.C., and the Terrace, Prince Rupert and Kitimat councils. The case was to go before the court of ap- peal in February 1986. Liberals nominate Hayes TERRACE — William Hayes, a teacher and farmer, has been chosen to be the Liberal can- didate for Skeena in the next provincial election. At the nomination meeting in Terrace on Saturday, Jan. 18, Hayes, a resident of Old Remo, won the nomina- tion on the first ballot over two other can- didates. In his nomination speech, Hayes stressed that Liberals are seeking free but fair enterprise, and are concentrating on developing equalilty in our access to health, education and social ser- vices. He critized the Socreds’ for continuing their megaproject con- cept by stating, ‘‘The Skeena cost of each new full- time job in northeast coal was $230,000 com- pared to $20,000 per job in the small business community”’. The NDP, he said tend to ‘base their social distribution - system on increased taxation. These problems of health, education and social services will not be resolved -by throwing more and more money at them, What is needed is quality in our service, not quantity of service.”’ in accepting the nomination, Hayes challenged Liberals to work hard in the upcom- ing campaign. Seminar planned TERRACE — The Fed- eral Business Devel- opment Bank’s (FBDB) management services, in co-operation with the Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce and the Northwest Com- munity College (NWCC), is holding a management seminar for small business in Terrace, Jan. 29. The three-hour pro- gram will deal with taxa- tion as it applies to the small-business person, Several membets of the local business com- munity are expected to attend the seminar. We will be presenting “tax tips’? for small business owners/man- agers to help them benefit from incentives, or avoid problems, said Len Winter, FBDB branch manager in Ter- race, With the expert advice of a tax specialist, they will examine tips on tax- ation for a small busi- ness, and the steps a small-business person can take to reduce the amount of tax payable. Some of the problems to be discussed include the tax implications of incorporation, dividend payments and use of per- sonal residence, among others. Having this informa- tion, they will be able to work more effectively with their tax advisor and improve their tax planning, Winter said. He invited all voters of Skeena to join the grow- ing Liberal movement in British Columbia and as the next Skeena Liberal MLA, vowed to work hard to develop a positive future based on hopeful opportunity, not fearful negativism. Police TERRACE — On Fri- day, Jan. 24, a home on Kalum Street was destroyed by fire. Police said a man was asleep in the house when the blaze broke out, but he escaped without injury. RCMP §are still in- vestigating. aa On Saturday, Jan. 25, a Terrace woman was charged with impaired driving after an accident in downtown Terrace. TV Time The average American adult spends four hours and §2 minutes watching television each day, Cee tage ment eel Terrace Review — Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1986 3 Forestry decides against Spraying garlon | The purpose of the spraying is to control the underbrush that is stunt- ing the growth of spruce and cedar. Bolton said, “the spraying causes the other plants to grow so fast that they are not able to feed themselves so they die!”’ Bolton feels the spray- ing is too dangerous. The locations on which they plan to spray are low areas, flood plains in the Skeena Valley. ‘Salmon and trout would be harmed.’ Bolton went on. to mention that successful forest management policies were in use in Norway. ‘‘They use manual thinning me- thods and their lumber is worth three to four times that of Canada’s on the world market.’ Bolton is relieved that the initial pressure is off the Skeena Valley, but he still has concerns. “They don’t plan to spray the Skeena Valley but they do plan to attempt the experiment somewhere else in B.C.” If the ex- periment is approved the forestry department may be free to spray throughout the province, Bolton said. Romy sings from the heart by Daniele Berquist TERRACE — Romy Maikaper celebrated her 10th birthday on Mon- day, Jan. 27. A birthday celebration is a big event for most youngsters. However, Romy has more than one "ae Ro reason to celebrate. This past November she went through major open- heart surgery to repair a complicated heart defect. A short time later, she was on Stage displaying her vocal abilities with my Malkapar, 10, (right, front) has won the Taian West competition staged Jan. 18 in Vanderhoof and will soon be performing in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with other district finalists. Romy is pictured with her younger sister Marika, 6, and her mother Elaine. Romy has an older brother Lucas, 12. Her father's name is An- dy. Elaine sald Romy seems to possess a “natural in- born talent” for stage performances. Elaine added that‘ here daughter never suffers from stage fright and tends to have an “Innate ability to capture the audience when she sings.” Labor council has new executive At the annual meeting of the Kitimat-Terrace & District Labor Council held in Terrace recenty a new executive was nam- ed. by Jim Lamb President of the Kitimat- Terrace & District Labor Council The new executive for the next year is: presi- dent, Jim Lamb; first vice president, George Heyman; second vice president, John Jensen; Secretary treasurer Jan White; recording secre- tary Wilma Costain; Sergeant at Arms, Bill Gannon; councillors, Maisie Althaus, Kay Hepplewhite, and Sur- inder Malhotra; Trus- tees, Larissa Tarwich and David Gellately. At the meeting Bar- bara Wallace, MLA for Cowichan-Malahat, was introduced by Skeena MLA Frank Howard. Wallace gave a report on recent meetings, as NDP environment critic, with people in the Omineca constituency. She also spoke of the need for labor councils to broaden their involve- ment in the community. The labor council, response to a request from the Terrace District Teachers’ Association, The delegates heard reports from Nan Ducan, the council's representative of the Ter- raceview Board and from George Bergen, the council’s representative on TEAC. the likes of The Plaint of the Camel, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, from the Wizard of OZ to a lullabye by Brahms. She won first place. The northern B.C. finals took place in Vanderfoof just recent- ly. In October the youngster had again won first place in Terrace in Regional Talent Show, with over 15 contestants, 13 of them adults, spon- sored by the Co-op Association. Romy was asked if she thought she stood a chance. ‘‘I didn’t think I was going to win, but it feels really good. I wasn’t nervous, Every- body was really good, it feels great to win” The girl’s mother, Elaine Maikaper, said that she and her husband Andy were delighted and surprised at the win. Her brother Lucas, age 12, said he was quite happy, while 6-year-old Marika, the youngest daughter, said Romy was really lucky! Ginnie Lowrie, Romy’s music teacher for the past two years, had nothing but praise for the youngster. ‘‘As a student she is excellent. She has a career and a lot of poten- tial and she is a real pleasure to work with. Romy has good ideas and has a lot of fun in- terpreting the music.”’ Romy assures readers its not all fun to sing, ‘‘] have to practice at least a half hour every day — sometimes I don’t like to, but I do.” What about the fu- ture? At 10 years old Romy is hesitant about the future and making any long-range plans. Would she like to be a singer? ‘Maybe. I’m not sure... I guess so... I have a good voice.” Romy and her family would like to thank her accompanist Audrey Faber and her music teacher Ginny Lowrie. Well Romy, good luck and congratulations from all of Terrace.