PAGE 2, THE HERALO, Tuesday June 21, 1977 By BRIAN GREGG Kitimat Editor Kitimat graduation has become a. streamlined, planned operation that egings in September, according to Mar ya Cook, vice principal of Mount Elizabeth Secondary School. The operation starts in September with the formation of the Grad 11 club which works until December planning the Jane graduation theme. Materials are ordered after the New Year's break and the Grad 11 Club then begins to work out the decorations during the next few month, Cook told the Herald. In March, work begins to “gear up." she said, and it is at this time the club looks at its finances to see if further fund-raising activities are required. The Grads also meet Cook in April to see what theme is being worked out and then decide on changes they ight wish to make. raduation was held Friday in the MESSGym. During the revious evening, grad students and teachers held a banquet during which humorous awards were presented. Among the tokens were the “motor mouth” award, the “hall” awards, and the “counsellors international’’ award. This last award is given to the student who has had the most parent-requested surveys done on him. The winner of this year’s award had 39 surveys done on him. These inyolyed checking his attendance, checking to see if he was in his scheduled class, etc. Teachers involved in the planning for the graduation were Shiela Robinson and Stan Watchorn. Master of Cermonies during the graduation ceremony was G. Neumann, principal; candlelight procession and introduction of graduates was conducted by Branca Verde; pianist was Ernest Ruppenthal; historian was Brenda Veitman: message to grads was given by D. Sutherland, district superintendent of KITIMAT GRADS They truly made the grade! shcools; valedictorian was Dirk Beck and commencement address was given by Doug Frenette. This year’s theme was “Looking for Space”, the title of a song by John Denver. ‘ Following is the Hist of 1977 MESS grads: Maria Carmela Dodaro Tony Nuzzo Liliana Galante Zelia C. Cabral Gordon David Schulte - Anne Pacheco Paul Smith Cheryl Baxter ; Dawn Elizabeth Charneshi Joel L. Boulianne William J. Bovingdon Janice Kim Trembla, Catherine Diane Goels Tom Mourgas Ernie Oliver Caireen Ellis Joanne Shelley Rosten Robert Miller Ian McGregor Berrisford Mary Jane Bowerman Jennifer B. Gunyon Richard E, Meyer Linda Robinson Timothy J. Sparrow Sandra Robinson Sylvia Romana Atamanchuk Louis R. Grilo Alice Angela Miani Kim Andersen Elizabeth Mah Veronica Dudy Barry M. Parker Steve E. Bernauer Brenda Susan Weitman Mary Alexandra Yovanovich Christopher J. Smith Ronald Russell Kussner Joanne M. Coldicott Carol Ann Janzen Arto Paivio Steven McLeod Wendy A’Dell Campbell Trudy Ann Seiler Brad R. Markert Anna Marya Jose Francisco Rodrigues Maria De Fatima Jose Susan E. McKone Jamie Ryan Donna Marie Hrykiw Robert George Magee Lori J. Dennill Anna Rigoni ig pe ndy Lipper Carol Patricial Diack Helen Barbara Koch Neil G. Reynolds Alien Hoover Kathy Kukoly Maria S. C. Monteiro David Melanson Gail Pocha Andrew Papenbrock Anna Maria Fornari Silvia Janet Klem - Moreno Guizzo Isabel Da Silva Brian James Monica I, Oeste . Dirk Meissner Seeta Muchalla Joe Dacosta Antonio F. Tavares Susan V. Thoma Anne C, Crosby Kelly Wayne Lewis Douglas C. Davis Debbie L. Bikowski Kitimat grads wait at the doors to the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School gym where the ceremony teok place. where they Karen Rothney Peter A. Numerich Joe Raposo Kordula Bolst Barbara L. Knoll Josue Leonardo Ferreira Thomas D. Keating Lucy Ann Czarnecki Silvana Linguanti Torsten Kaffanke Gina Santos Ron §. Masch Maria Ventura Anna Amaral Kim R. Aiken Regina Amado Jamie Bennett Dian Fullerton Doreen M. Zabot Steve Carlo Loggia sae Past or raile teenie Students filed to the front of the stage themselves to parents and guests. -M. Emily Pereira Valdemar Marins Garry Brassard Lori Crozier Jennifer Ann Graydon Kelly James Marsh Kathleen Degemess'- . -; .. James Kenneth Lewis Zelia M, Martins — Mike Gallagher Lynda Scott, Eftychia Sfikas Murray A. Ross a were called to present Randal Klassen Louisa Genzale elica Mueller Dale Duaine Fetzner VernonG. Mitchell Barbara Jean Scott ‘Annette POLLUTION ISSUES Socreds trying to mum critics VANCOUVER (CP) — Two environmentalists say they have been hassled by provincial ministers over their stands on pollution issues. Merriam Doucet, chairman of the herbicide and pesticide committe of the Society for Pollution and Environmental Control, said Monday she received a registered letter from Forests Minister Tom Waterland "that amounts to a threat.” Dr, David Clarke, public health officer of the South Okanagan region, said he was warned in an inter- office memo from Health Minister Bob McClelland not to speak publically about effluent discharge and the pro osed spraying of erbicide 2,4-D in Lake Okanagan. Waterland earlier ' proposed spraying parts of the Fraser Canyon with carbaryl and orthene in an attempt to kill the spruce budworm. The plan was eration after opposiot from environmentalists and residents. Nielsen recently announced the government’s intention to use 2,4-D to kill milfoil weed in Lake Okanagan, a plan opposed by many, including arke. RECEIVED LETTER Doucet said shereceived a letter from Waterland requesting information gathered during the seminar on budworm spray- ing held in April. But he had added, said Doucet, if the information was __ not forthcoming he would tell the public “to the detriment to your credibility.” “T take that as a threat,” she said. She said she would send the information which had been delayed by her involvement in _ the Okanagan issue and illness, She also said she would send a bill for the duplicating costs, which comes out of ‘her pocket, Twins Capable Of Reproducing By Abigail Van Buren ‘1977 by Tha Chicago Tribune-N, ¥.News Synd. Inc. DEAR ABBY: I am going with a girl who has a twin brother. We are very much in love and have talked about getting married one day, but that will have to wait because J am only 18 and she is 17, Someone told me that in the case of boy-girl twins, the girl has only a 6 per cent chance of having a child. Is that true? WORRIED DEAR WORRIED: No! That misconception (no pun intended) must have originated from the fact that when a cow bears twins and one is a male and another a female, the female (called “free-martin"”) stands only a 5 per cent chance of reproducing. That’s no bill! DEAR ABBY: Our daughter ran away to get married when she was 17. Two years later her husband left her and their small baby. The court awarded her sufficient support so that she could maintain her own apartment, which she did until recently. She decided to take a practical nursing course at the vocational school, so I agreed to take care of her baby. It simplified matters by having her move in with dad and me. “ Before she moved in ] made a few rules. One was that she was not to entertain any male guests unless dad or I were home. The other night she had a male friend here, knowing we wouldn't be home. This upset me. Her father claims she is 21, and we should truat her. [It is a matter of principle with me, Do you think a 21-year-old divorcee should be allowed to entertain male friends alone? AGAINST IT DEAR AGAINST. Yes. She was wrong to have violated a “rule” she agreed to accept. But you were wrong for having made such a rule in the first place. Why offer your daughter a roof over her head and then raise it becalise she wants to entertain her friends at home? Where else should a respectable woman entertain? Either change thet rule, Mother, or tell daughter to change her address. You'll both be much happier. Por Abby's new booklet, “What Teen-agers Want to Know,” send $1 to Abigail Van Buren, 132 Lasky Dr., Beverly Hills, Calif. $0212. Please enclose a long, self-addressed, stamped (24¢) envelope. VANCOUVER (CP) — The United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union Monday demanded ih:t the federal and proviacial governments investigate the planned shutdowns of two ish canneries and a rice mill owned by Delta Food Processors Ltd. The demand is contained in a telegram to Romeo LeBlanc, federal fisheries minister and Sam Bawli, provincial conservation minister, Delta owns Queen Charlotte Fisheries Ltd., with B.C. plants in nearby Richmond and Prince Benneit pushes on VICTORIA (CP) — Premier Hill Bennett reaffirmed Monday his government’s intention to ress ahead with legislation o provide funding for British Columbia's independent schools, but said the bill might be changed. Bennett told reporters the bill will proceed despite public pressure and New Democratic Party protests. The legislation awaits third reading. Bennett said he's never seen any legislation that couldn't be improved and if the NDP found justifiable fault with the bill, changes might be made. NDP MLAs walked out of second reading debate last week if protest over the government's refusal to call a referendum on the legislation. TWO CANNERIES Fishermen demand look into coast closure © Rupert, Bingham Fisheries Ltd. of Vancouver and the rice mill in Richmond. The union said the plants are money-makers and the company should be forced to explain why it is eliminating the jobs of about 500 seasonal cannery workers and another 100 full-time employees. Delta president Harold Gavin has refused to comment on the closure. PLANT PURCHASED Also on Monday, Barry McMillan, president of J. S. MeMillan Fisheries Ltd., announced the purchase of the Queen Charlotte plant at Prince Rupert, retaining existing staffs. There was no word on whether Queen. Charlotte’s larger Richmond plant was for sale. Morris Anderson, a shoreworkers union vice- president, said 29 workers at the Richmond plant were given 24-hour layhoff notices last Friday. Union President Jack Nicol said the shutdowns will affect tendermen and fishermen as well as the cannery workers. Nico said Charlotte is a well- established company that “has extracted millions of Queen dollars in profits from the fishery resources of this province and their decision to quit now is nothing short of scandalous.” Union business agent Bill - Procopation said about 28 fishing crews would have to look for other buyers ‘ because of the shutdowns. Dollars for school. The federal governuent has awarded a contract for : $746,680 for the construction of a day school at the Kulkayu Indian Reserve at Hartley Bay, Skeena MP Iona announced Monday. The wood frame structure will be built by Guran Construction Co. Ltd. of Langley, Campagnolo said. Completion is expected by — February, 1978. Plans call for facilities which include hot water heating. since there is no access to the location by road, materials will. be brought in by boat. Campagnolo said - that Guran submitted the lowest acceptable bid following ublic advertising. The ighest bid was $1,044,242. Postal time changes Due to the changes in the airline schedules, the mail pickup from our street letter boxes has ‘ changed. Effective Sunday June 19, 1977 the morning pick up in Thornhill is 9:45 a.m, and Terrace 10:15 a.m. The dowtown Terrace afternoon pick up is 2:00 p.m, To ensure your mail makes the Vancouver flights please mail early and consult the times on your street letter boxes and in the Post Office. Campagnolo delayed a year for reconsid. Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 13 (Pacific) . . Terrace By MaryAnn ‘Burdett Past sucessful events of interest were The Ladies Auxilliary Spring Smorgasborg held in the Legion on May 29. . a Approximately 350 people enjoyed the usual tremendous meal that the Ladies prepared. The work the Ladies of the Auxilliary do over each year is recognized and appreciated by all those connected with Branch no. 13 of the Royal Canadian Legion. oo The Golf Tournament was a pleasant day with many golfers and learners showing up to join in the good times. I am sorry I do not have any information regarding scores and - or prize winners, 22. thas been rumoured that one:Comrade suffered: some small problem with co-ordination of the hands making a good hold on his golf club almost impossible. Could it be that someone greased his golfing gloves? Upcoming, this Sunday, Juen 26th is the day that members and their families look forward to from year to year. It is tlie annual Legion Picnic at the Hart Farm. Remember this year to get your ticket books turned in and receive your gate passes. Those without passes will be charged a $5.00 entry fee at the gate. ' Please return these ticket books immediately to Comrade Bill Davis, Box 614, Terrace. Delegates to the Provincial Convention in Penticton have made their safe return and a brief report was given to the General Meeting regarding convention happenings by Comrades Ron Gowe and Gordon Dickie. A further report will be in the Dispatch in the near future. Summer Stand Down is now in progress with there being no further General Meetings until September. Do not forget though that each Friday and Saturday night there is dancing to live music at ~ the Branch, a nice way to spend a relaxing evening with your Comrades. “Why is the onus on me to ‘accepted show the chemicals are harmful, when it should be on him to prove they're afte?” Clarke said Sunday he had received a carbon copy of the office letter from McClelland to Environment Minister Jim Nielsen last fall in which McClelland wrote: ‘‘Reference is made to your memo of Dec. 15 in which it is drawn to my attention the director of ublic health (in South pkaniagan) appears to be too vocal in regard to the weed problem in Okanagan Lake. In particular, the at- tached article from a Van- couver newspaper (of mid December)? However, McClelland said -Monday he never told Clarke to keep quiet about the controversy over increased sewage effluent. GOING TOO FAR MeClelland sald he ‘was fairly supportive of Clar' but y he P had’ received representations from others stating that Clarke was going too far. ; - The minister said he their representations, but that does not mean he would ask any health officer not to do his job. Clarke sald the letter in- dicated he had. been consulted about ‘‘playin politics’ on the issue an that he had been told tc _ refrain from it. The letter followed a hearing by the board. of. health at which the matters of increased effluent outfall and the use of the herbicide 2,4-D to control milfoil weed in the Okanagan Lake system were discussed. Dr. Clarke said there was “quite a hysteria” over the subjects at that time and he suspects the city of Penticton protested his involvement to Nielsen and “MoClellarid. 32:02022°0- OFFENSIVE ACTION He said he felt the minister’s action was ‘‘rpepugnant’’ and “offensive.” The government was new at the time, he said, and there were many forces coming at it all at once so “‘I guess at a time like this extraordinary things happen.’’ Dr. Clarke said he has not spoken out since receiving e letter, except for one occasion when he was given special permission from Premier Bill Bennett’s office. KABALARIAN PHILOSOPHY PRESENTS A PUBLIC LECTURE TONIGHT JUNE 2ist 7 P.M. TERRACE ARENA "Kitimat Stikine Regional Hospital District | Capital Expense Proposal No, 1- 1977 Schedule A The Board of Directors of the Kitimat Stikine Reglonal Hospital District proposes to borrow money at any time or from time to time, after receiving approval of the Lileutenant-Governor In Council, by the issue and sales of debentures bearing interest at a rate or rates per annum as may be specified by the British Columbia Regionaf Hospital Districts Financing Authority at the time of borrowing and payable over a period -or perlods not exceeding twenty-five years from the datejor respective dates thereof, In such principal amounts as the Board may from time to time deem necessary to raise 4 net sum not exceeding in the aggregate Four Hundred and Sixty Thousand dollars ($460,000) after payment of discount, ommission, brokerage, exchange, and other expenses with respect to such Issue or sale, for the purpose of providing 20 percent of the cost of construction of a health facility or facilities designated under the Reglonal Hospital Districts Act with the remaining 80 percent to be . provided by. the Province. The following In brief and general terms sets out substantially the proposed project at Terrace: 1) Offices for Community Health Programmes Staff, 2) Offices and examining rooms for doctors, 3) Accommodation for diagnostic and treatment purposes, and other related facilities. Approved by the Honourable R.H. AicClelland, Minister of Health, on the 24th day of May, 1977. . John Pousette, Administrator, Kitimat Stikine Regional Hosplta! District.