14 - Terrace Review — Wednesday, October 19, 1988 Regional district ski trail proposal near lake The Regional . District of Kitimat-Stikine has recom- mended that a proposed cross- country ski trail development be evaluated during the planning process of the board’s suggested Integrated Resource Manage- ment Plan at the south end of Lakelse Lake. The ski trail, however, may never be ap- proved as envisioned by the Kitimat Cross Country Ski Club. Their proposal includes 22 kilometers of trail development ranging from five to 10 meters in width, a lodge, parking for 150 vehicles,..a staging area and a biathlon shooting range. About two-thirds of the-trail would be Tales of Mebrat Haile was in Terrace Friday to talk about her home- land of Eritrea. About 25 people gathered in the library basement to hear about the ‘‘forgotten war’’, the 27-year-old Eritrean fight for independence from Ethiopia. - Ethiopia has been a nation- state for some 2,000 years, the home of incense and myrrh, with a Christian heritage dating back to the fourth century and Islam being introduced in the " seventh century. In the 14th cen- tury Venetian merchants visited the Eritrean city of Asmera. In 1520 Portugese ambassadors were amazed by the magnificent . churches and the Eritrean monastery at Debra-Bizan. The Eritrean sea side location (on the Red Sea between Africa and Saudi Arabia) has always -been an enviable asset, from the Italian occupation of the port ci- - ty of Aseb in 1869 to the present- day fight of the Ethiopian gov- ernment to maintain the area as their province. — , -Mebrat continues, ‘‘Eritrea was an Italian colony from 1889 until 1942, When Italy was de- feated in Africa during World War Two, it handed us over to the British. We were under Bri- tish military administration for about 10 years.’” In 1952 Eritrea was federated with Ethiopia and became a pro- vince in 1962, ‘‘It was im- plemented by the United Na- tions, who said Eritrea couldn’t stand on its own economically. A lot of demonstrations happen- ed then because the people weren't willing. We were for- cibly annexed in 1962,'’ she said in an interview with the Terrace Review, According to Mebrat, the Ethiopian government ‘‘destroy- ed .the books in our language. We lost our flag, our consti- tution and our parliament. They dismantled our industries and transported them to Ethiopia.” Demonstrations throughout the 1950s developed ‘irito . armed struggle. against’ the USSR- backed Ethiopian troops in 1961... oe “At the beginning, political lines were not clear — just the goal of national independence.” Then, she said, the Eritrean Peoples Liberation Front form-_ ed, with its: ‘parallel, goals of _ transforming society. It's more. . built on existing ski trails and roads but the remainder would be cut through regenerating forest and mature timber in the Onion and Clearwater Lake area. According to a report from regional district administration, objections have been received from the Ministry of Forests, Ministry of Environment and the Trappers Association, even though good planning could create a facility compatible with this environmentally sensitive area. Concerns include shooting ‘at the biathlon site, which the Ministry of Forests says ‘‘is un- likely’ to be approve trail width, the cutting of mature. timber and the habitat in an area which is described as ‘‘an over- wintering site for moose and as a corridor for the movement of moose, grizzly bears and smaller furbearers’. The report concludes by stating that the trail network doesn’t appear to have been de- signed with any consideration for wildlife and fish habitat, and some modification of the plan may be required. It also notes that the Ministry of Forests has said that construction will. not proceed until conflicts with the Trappers Association are. re- solved. ‘the forgotten war’ progressive, fighting also for the equality of women and for land reform.” Mebrat is a member of the limited to 6 couples only. lege, Terrace. race Public Library Discussion will follow. call the Library at 638-3177. 638-0487. info. contact 635-3796. and remediation of a learnin ing supportiinformation meeting a Terrace Women's Resource Centre, 635-9533 or Marsha at 635-5010. Wednesday, October 28 — The Catholic Women’s League of Sacred Heart Parish are pleased to announce their Fall Bazaar to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Veritas School gym. Craft Items, goods and more will be featured. Donations of handmade ‘Ing, etc., will be appreciated and can be brought to the school during regular hours on that day. For further info. call: Karen Enriquez, Wednesday, October 26 — A meet! 1989 reunion for employees of the Hom Skeenaview Lodge will be.held at the Senior Citizens’ Lounge, Tuck | Ave. Apts. Please attend and make your Contact 635-2388 or 695-6985. - Friday, October 28 — Music Therapy Worksho sponsored by the Terrace Child Developmen Association for Community Living. For more Information or registra: tion, call the Child Development Centre, 635-9388. EPLF and the National Union of Eritrean Women. She says speaking tours like this are ‘‘a continued on page 16 Terrace Coming Events Wednesday, October 19 — The 2nd Annual Health Assembly of the Nisga’a Valley Health Boara (which was delayed due to poor weather and road conditions} will reconvene for Day 2 in Greenville, Nass River, B.C. Registration will begin at & a.m. in the Greenville Community Hall. For further info. contact Reg Percival at 633-2212. -Wednesday, October 19 — The Terrace Writers’ Guild will be holdin its regular workshop meeting at the Emily Carr building at Northwest Community College, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 19 — Prepared Childbirth — a labor of love classes for expectant mothers and their support persons start at 7:30 p.m. The series runs for 11 weeks. Instructor certified with Interna: tional Childbirth Education Assn. Call 635-2942 to register. Space Thursday, October 20 — The Learning Disabilities Association of B.C. - Terrace Chapter are sponsoring a ‘Bonding the Senses' seminar at the Inn of the West at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. A Ross will be the guest speaker. She is a respected expert in the world in the educational diagnosis g disability called cognitive-motor dysfunction. In addition to the seminar she is offering free consulta- tions to any concerned parents or adults. There Is a fee for the seminar. For more info. please call 635-4601. Saturday, October 20 — The Pacific Northwest Branch of the Purchas- ing Management Assn. of Canada is pleased to announce the first of its Professional Development seminars to be held in the Northwest. The seminar entitled “The Tendering Process” will be held from 9 a.m. - to 5 p.m. in Room 2002, Cafeteria building, Northwest Community Col- Friday, October 21 — There will be a meeting at 7:30 p.m. In the Ter- basement for people interested in forming 4 chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Guest speaker, Donna Mor- rison, from the Vancouver M.S, Society will make a video presentation. Saturday, October 22 — There will be a meeting of the M.S. Society in the Terrace Public Library for people interested in forming an M.S. support group in the Terrace area. The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Library basement. Guest speaker will be Sue Myrick, the Managing Director of the B.C. Multiple Sclerosis Society. Saturday, October 22 — There will be a Hallowe’en Puppet Show at the Terrace Public Library at 2 p.m. “Mr. Punch's Hallowe’en” will be presented in which Mr. Punch gets up to some tricks and has trouble with a ghost! There will be a second performance on Friday, Ost. 28 at 7 p.m. Admission Is free, Everyone is welcome. For more into., please Tuesday, October 25 — Adoption issues for those interested in adopt- ing, or who are parents through adoption, will be discussed at an even- t 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the. 4542 Park Ave. Contact Lori at Wednosday, October 26 — The Totem Saddle Club will be holding its annual general meeting at 8 p.m. in the Library basement. For further ating to further coordinate plans fora e for the Aged through to Christine Weber, a graduate of School, is shown here accept Caledonia Senlor Secondary ing the President's Scholar- ship from University of Guelph president Dr. Brian Segal. One of 10 award recipients from across the country, Christine, a political science student at Guelph, wil! receive $16,000 over the next four years. She is the daughter of Peter and Renata Weber, 4630 Soucie Avenue, Terrace. A LICENSE TO DO BUSINESS There are over. 800 businesses operating in Terrace. The last number given out by assistant building/license inspector was 826. You need a business license to carry out or advertise a business within Terrace, and there are 50 or 60 different categories. - The cheapest would be a basic fee of $55-plus $5 for one vend- ing machine: $60. A bank pays. an annual fee of $400 plus $40 . per 100 square feet; a general contractor pays $300 plus $10 per person; and a circus coming to town would have to pay $220 needlework, baked items, bak- voice heard for these plans. shop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. t Centre and Terrace a day. . . Friday, October 28 — The Terrace Women's Resource Centre will be hosting an avening discussion on what effect privatization, free trade . and the Meech Lake Accord will have on women, their jobs and the , social needs of this community. Ellan Woodsworth from Women’s |. Economic Development will facilitate. The meeting takes place from? Ba Mn at 4542 Park Ave. For further info. contact Candice Kerman at Friday, October 28 — There will be a Student Career Workshop - through the First Nations House of Learning from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kermode Friendship Centre, 3313 Kalum St., Terrace. The purpose - _Of the workshop is to provide information to students and others about programs and resources available at UBC and to participate in care setting activities. For further Info. contact Vernon at ~~ Saturday, October 29 — GIANT. RUMMAGE AND GARAGE SALE, 10 a.m, to 1 p.m. at 4907 Lazeile Ave., Terrace, in the United Church hall. There will be a great varlety of items Including books, plants, novelties, housewares, clothing, large items and refreshments will be sold. As Is our custom, there will be a Brown Bag. Sale at noon. Everyone is welcome. Donations to the sale are gratefully received and may be left at the church Wednesday, Oct. 26; Thursday, Oct. 27 and Friday, Oct, 28. Saturday, October 29 — The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre will be presenting a workshop on privatization, frae trade and the Meech Lake Accord at the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where do women, their jobs and the social needs of our com: munity fit in? The workshop takes place at the Public Health Unit auditorium, 3412 Kalum. Please pre-register by calling 638-0228, Can-. - dice Kerman. ; a Tuesday, November 1 — Welcome Wagon’s 2nd Annual Bridal Party for those ptanning weddings in 1989 is coming to the Inn‘of the West. if you are a bride-to-be or know someone who is, please call 639-1204 for a free invitation. , : Tuesday, November 1 — There will be a special meeting for the K'san House Society members and those Interested in the work of the Socle- ty — K'san Transition House, Osborne Home, and the Sexual Assault Gentre. Election of board members to take place at 7:30 p.m. in the - Terrace Library basement meeting room. Please attend and discover ways to provide support for these very worthwhile and needed com- munity services. More Info, at 635-4042, November 4, 5, 6 — Theatre B.C. will be presenting regional -workshops at Northwest Community College in Smithers. Profes- sional instruction will be given in acting/directing. and makeup. Workshops are open to members and non-members of Theatre B.C. aon registration forms and further Information phone Ken Morton at Sunday, November 6 — The fourth annual “Workout for Heart", spon- sored by the B.C. Yukon Heart Foundation, will be held from 2 to 4p.m. at Skeena School gym. This Is a fun-and-fitness workout led by Ter- . race fitness instructors and planned accommodate the beginner as-: well as the advanced fitness enthusiast. Pledges are collected by par- . ‘ticipants and turned In at the event; you can also participate by mak- oY Ing a donation of your own. Pledge sheets are available from fitness instructors, arena office, CFTK or-by calling 638-0487. Prizes, refreshments and fun for everyone — please join us! - - _ Monday, November 14 — The monthly meeting for members of th Terrace Little Theatre will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the McColl Playhouse. New members are always Welcome. . ‘Tuesday, November 22 -- There will be a play-reading of the suspense thriller, ‘Ladies in Retirement’, which will be performed in early” February. Anyone interested In taking part In any aspect of the pro- duction should plan to attend the meeting at 7:30 p.m. In the McColl Playhouse, 3625 Kalum St. a Saturday, Jan. 28, 1989 — Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet will be presented by the Terrace and District Arts Council and the. Terrace ' Concert Society. Tickets are available at Erwin’s Jewellers in the Skeena Mall. All seats are reserved. ===” a So