2, Terrace Review — Wednesday, June 11, 1986 Local cedar shake mills uncertain about tariff impact TERRACE — Copper Mountain Cedar Pro- ducts operates a shake mill that employs about 11 people for most of the year. The operation, located in Jackpine Flats, buys all its cedar from local loggers and produces about 24 by Michael Kelly railcar loads of first-class cedar shakes annually. According to proprietor Jake Penner, an import tariff on his product recently established by the U.S. government has cast doubts on his com- pany’s future. The U.S. duty is ac- tually a tax levied on cedar shingles and shakes as they cross the border which has the ef- dect of immediately in- creasing the price of the products by 35 percent. Sewage proposal outlined TERRACE — A local sawmill employee recent- “ly announced an idea that could defuse the controversy over waste disposal at the Lakelse Lake hot springs development. Gord Slug- gett, a forester at Skeena Sawmills, suggests that the effluent could be us- ed as fertilizer on logged lands instead of flushing it into the lake. “It’s not really quite a plan yet,’’ Sluggett said in an interview. ‘‘We’ve talked about fertilizing cut lands, especially grizzly bear habitat, from time to time over the years. The Ministry Teachers urge board to reopen talks TERRACE — The ar- bitrators’ final decision on salaries and benefits for teachers in School District 88 has left the Terrace District Teachers’ Association dissatisfied. TDTA president John Eades stated in a recent inter- view that his organiza- tion will pressure the local board to sit down again and forge a dif- ferent agreement. by Michael Kelly The arbitration award was made after the TDTA withdrew from the process, contending that the chairman of ar- bitration board, Louis Lyndholm, had an established record of prejudice against teachers. The final deci- sion, made by Lyndholm and the board’s ar- bitrator, sets a total salary and benefit in- crease of 3.23 percent for the 1986-87 school year. Eades points out that Court Charles Mckay was fined $150 in Terrace Provincial Court on Thursday, May 29 for an offense under the Federal Fisheries Act. Friday, May 30 in Ter- race Provincial Court Walter McKinney receiv- ed a six month jail sentence and one year probation for break and entering with the intent to commit an indictable offence. > Use Quick Cured meats lose quality rapid- ly when frozen and should be used as quickly as possible. the figure includes salary increments which would have been awarded in any case under Compen- sation Stabilization rules, and he says that the award actually con- tains about .74 percent “new money’? toward salary and benefits. A portion of the award, Eades said, is money redistributed by decreasing allowances for special class teachers and cutting isolation pay of teachers in sublocals, then reapplying those - funds to an overall grid increase. ‘‘We are ex- tremely upset about this,’ Eades said. ‘‘I guess the board thought they were doing us a favor, but we certainly don’t view it that way.”’ He went on to say the redistribution will result in a net loss of salary for some teachers in areas such as Stewart and Hazelton. Although the arbitra- tion award is technically binding, negotiations can be reopened if both sides agree to do so. Eades said that new con- tracts after arbitration were signed in 16 B.C. school districts last year. ‘*We will strongly en- courage, we will pressure the board to renego- tiate,’? Eades concluded. The TDTA member- ship voted to reject the arbitration award at a meeting June 4. John Eades reports that the instruction-only job ac- tion taken by teachers prior to negotiations will be escalated to a full work-to-rule campaign beginning June 9. All teacher services outside normal school operating hours will be withdrawn.: of Environment has been talking to the other agen- cies that would be in- volved, and the last I've heard is that they’re try- ing to organize a meeting. The approach we're taking is that as an idea it sounds good. This sort of thing has been done before in Vernon and Cranbrook.” The procedure would involve the placing of ef- fluent ponds at the end of the planned sewage treatment system. The treated waste would be pumped out of the settle- ment ponds, trucked to the application site and sprayed on the area. Sluggett speculated that the most probable area for use would be the forestry cut blocks and Eurocan Tree Farm License south of Onion Lake, outside the Lakelse Lake watershed. Sluggett did not rule out the possibility that the concept may have wider applications, par- ticularly in view of the fact that the regional district may commission a feasibility study for in- stalling complete sewage systems on the east shore of the lake. He said that cost would definitely be a point of concern and that the agencies involv- ed might discuss sup- porting such a project in part if the benefits can be demonstrated. An important factor in weight control is the method of food prepara- tion. You may be surprised to know that a potato and a carrot have the same number of i calories, although most people think potatoes are fattening. Why? An ordinary potato, baked or boiled, may contain onty 100 calories, Mashed, with some milk added, the count rises to 150 calories. If you use a lot. of butter, you can bring that total to 250 calorles. French frying Jackie’s Column Cutting Calories Through Preparation | The predicted will be an immediate and dramatic drop in sales, and many mill operators in the Fraser Valley have stated that they will have to close down. Penner’s outlook isn’t quite that bleak. ‘‘There will definitely be an ef- fect up here,’’ he said in a recent interview, ‘‘but we'll have to wait at least a month to determine ex- actly what that effect will be.”’ Penner said that although up to a couple of years ago his entire production run was ex- ported to the U.S., he has recently been suc- cessful in selling to local markets. The impact on the northwest, he says, will come when com- panies which have tradi- tionally sold their pro- ducts to the U.S. begin looking for domestic markets. ‘‘They’ll be plugging every loophole in Canada,’ he said. Robert Jesson, owner of Kermode Log Sal- vage, is the only other cedar shake producer in the Terrace area. He operates what he describes as a ‘‘backyard mill’’, turning out about 100 squares of cedar roofing per year. ‘This is just a sideline for me,”’ he said. ‘‘There’s nothing in that tariff that’s going to effect my operation.’? He specu- lates that the forecasts of doom emanating from the southern B.C. mills are exaggerated. ““That’s a crock,’’ he said. “Some of the really big mills may be hurt, but the rest will find other markets. ’’ Figures obtained from the Northwest Truck Loggers Association in- dicate that cedar ac- counts for about 10 per- cent of the jogs cut in the Kalum Forest District. can make it 200 to 250 calorias, If you make hash browns, you can build that count to 450 calories. Cream sauces and gravies also add addi- tional calories and should be used sparingly. But potatoes are potatoes; it's the preparation that makes the difference. Diet Center recom- mends the use of herbs In adding unusual and delicious flavors to foods in preparation. Calf your loca! Diet Center Coun- selor for additional tips. inthe Ferrace Mini Mall 638-8380 impact | a la: Terrace *S Hobbies anyone? Local residents view crafts at the Open House held at Ter- raceview Lodge recently. See story page 13. Coming Events May 15 to August 30 — Heritage Park is now open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guided tours are provided. No charge for school tours, senior citizens or children under 6 years (with an adult). May 24 to June 28 — Terrace Tennis Club will be spon- soring lessons for Juniors, at the Kalum Street Tennis Courts. 9:30 to 10:30 is for 10 and 11 year olds, and 10:30 to 11:30 Is for 12 to 14 year olds. Please register at the Terrace Parks and Recreation Office. June 1-22 ~ “Children’s Creations” - artwork by Ter- race Primary and Elementary schools at the Terrace Art Gallery (lower level Public Library), Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 3 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14 — At Heritage Park, starting at 1:30 p.m., there wlil be music provided by oldtime fiddlers and performances by square dancers. Saturday, June 14 — The Canadian Interfalth Network (Canada’s proposed interfaith religious television ser- vice), will be in Terrace at Knox United Church, 4907 Lazelle Avenue, for an information meeting. The meeting Is open to the public and will begin at 3 p.m. in the Church hall. Sunday, June 15 — The Annual Congregational Picnic - of Knox United Church will be held on the field area of Uplands Elementary School, 4110 Thomas, beginning with a Worship Service at 11 a.m. In case of inclement weather, services will be at the Church. Sunday, June 15 — Terrace Concert Society: Coffee Concert, Northwest region groups who will be perform- ing at Expo 86, will give a concert starting af 7:30 p.m. at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Monday, Juna 23 — Public meeting in the Library base- ment starting at 7:30 p.m. in support of Project RAFT’s (Responsible Action for Teens) proposal to Install a youth drop-in centre. Guest speaker will be Mr. Rick Ryan of the Canadian Association of Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs (Pacific Reglon). If you care what Is happening to our young pedpie, please plan to attend this most Impor- tant meeting. Saturday, June 28 — The Kermode Friendship is holding their 10th Annual General Meeting, “A Decade of Service” at 5 p.m. upstairs at 3313 Kalum St., Terrace. June 28 - 29 — The Terrace Youth Soccer Association Is hosting the 1986 Provincial Cup Interior District Youth Soccer Championships for ages 11 to 18. Approximately 450 players on 28 teams will compete In 32 games. Aug. 1, 2, and 3 — The Terrace 3rd Summer Mixed Bonsplel, long weekend of fun, will be held. Deadline for entries is July 27 and there Is a limit of 48 rinks, with each rink consisting of 2 men and 2 women. There will be a banquet and dance. Bring the family and enjoy our fishing. Swimming pool on same grounds. To enter ph. 635-2982 or 635-5584, or write Terrace Curling, P.O. Box 247, Terrace V8G 448, Enter early please. AtAnon Family groups. Meetings for friends and relatives of alcoholics. Meetings are held every Monday at 8 p.m. at Mills Memorial Hospital, the conference room in the psychiatric ward. Tuesday, June 17 — Sexual Abuse Community Response Committee Is having a public meeting at the Terrace Sexual Assault Centre, No. 2, 3238 Kalum Street starting at 7:30 p.m. The goal of the committee Is to im- prove services and education In the area of child sexual abuse. If you are a concerned, caring person, please at- tend thls meeting and help the committee achieve this goal. For more information, please call the Terrace Sex- ual Assault Centre at 635-4042. June 20, 21 & 22 — Craftspeople are invited to par- ticipate in the 3rd Annual Midsummer Festlval in Smithers. For any information or appiications, write to Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society, Box 2209, Smithers, or phone Beba at 847-2219. Terrace Association for Community Living — Is needing advocates for handicapped people living in Terrace. For more Information please phone Janice at 636-9322 or Carol-Ann at 635-3940. Kermode Knit Wits, a club for all parsons interested in furthering machine knitting. Regular monthly meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday at noon and the 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For further Information call Audrey 638-1335, Jan 635-7517 or Nancy 635-5319. Everyone welcome.