iE Ditched what happened. ao Constable Preston of Terrace RCMP examines a Ford truck reportedly stolen. from a residence early Sept. 15 and discovered. by a passerby in the east ditch of Hwy 37 between. the four-way stop and the old Skeena bridge later .that morning. Police, ambulance and fire engines responded but no one was | found at the scene. The RCMP is asking for the public’s help to determine 4 MARGARET SPEIRS PHOTO | Austrian ambassador visits the Nass Valley By ROD LINK | AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR Otto Ditz was feted, saw a large humpback whale, went fishing and enjoyed the hospitality. of “the Nisga’a on a trip: last week to the Nass Valley. : Accompanied by his wife. ‘and embassy © “°:, officials, Ditz went into the valley at the in- vitation of the Nisga’a dating back four years* when.a pole by valley carver Alver Tait was raised'in Vienna. Ditz and his party also hiked to the lava ‘cone in the Nass while using a Nass lodge as their base. ' “We had a wonderful banquet in Kinco- - lith,” said Ditz of one event. “The seafood - there was excellent. It was the best seafood lever ate.” The Austrian party, with Nisga’a hosts, went up Observatory Inlet by boat and were able to'see a grizzly bear feeding on a fish and had a very close up look at a humpback whale that repeatedly surfaced near their craft. The Kitimat-Terrace | & District | ~ Labour Council is commemorating 50 years of commitment towards ~ improving the quality of life for northwest residents, supporting their struggle for equality, | justice and peace. “It’s a wonderful area. We very, much enjoyed ourselves,” said Ditz who also met _ with Nisga’a leaders and were the guests at a community reception in New Aiyansh. | He said the Tait pole, located on the. grounds of a zoo in Vienna, is-very. popular and that he was glad to return the goodwill — from that venture in the.form of a visit to the Nass. “7 think there are ‘opportunities ‘for ex- changes, programs with-youth and others that will benefit both sides,” said Ditz. In Canada for. two and-half years, Ditz has visited B.C. often but this is the farthest north he has ever ventured. ; . Insome ways,.the scenery and geography is similar ‘to portions of his home country, Ditz added. And that may help explain why wilder- ness areas of B.C. and Canada are so popular with Austrians and others. ; “But nowadays, our land is'so cultivatéd. . Here it is still wilderness,” said Ditz. The ambassador also visited with Terrace — and Kitimat councils. A banquet to celebrate the occasion will be held at the Kitimat Rod & Gun Club on September 30 at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored in part by B.C. Govt. Employees Union The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - A13 Ksan House Society Annual General Meeting :00 pm - September 25, 2006 - Skeena Kalum Housing Amenities Building . 4616 Haugland Avenue The Jack Pine Flats 7 Community Association thanks the following for their — contribution to the Sept. 10 celebration ~ for the John Whittington Community Park Lot, Beautifully Landscape a Rea . » Rona ® Save On Foods Safeway ¢ Wal-Mart © City of Terrace - Regional District of Kitimat Stikine_ _ Real Canadian Wholesale Club_ TD Bank © Royal Bank © Canadian Tire Ingrid & Roy Whittington rane * Best deal on ‘the ADLY market today!. - Bus: (877) 635-2404 Res: (gse 798-9565 - Cell: (250) 631-3100. Email: vance@royallepage.ca Royal LePage Terrace Roval icraGe A724 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. by t nD, , INORTHERN SAVINGS CREDIT CALL FOR. ‘SPONSORSHIP | APPLICATIONS. UNION” See Your Jewellery ina Whole New Light - Northern Savings Board to Donate | $80,000 to Support. - Community Projects!” The board of Northern Savings Credit Union. believes it is important for our credit union to =contribute to the.qrowth and well-being of our a communities. For 2006, the board has set aside $80,000" to be distributed evenly between the four communities served . by Northern Savings’ branches. * Application Deadiine: September 30, 2006 ~ Maximum Sponsorship per Project: $5,000 a0 Restyle and Design Event: September 28th, 2006 Use your gold and gems to create new family heirlooms. _ Appointments with,our designer are limited, so call now! . Sponsorship guides and applications are available in ‘each : of our branches. Recipients of board donations will be a announced and recognized in October during Credit Union Week celebrations i in each branch. In addition, the board has created a $61, 000 Legacy Fund to honour 61. years of service by Terrace & District Credit Union. These funds will be used to enrich the Terrace community. Proposals for the Legacy Fund will be accepted PITT until Credit Union Day, October 19, 2006. For more information .. please contact. -eith et Northern’ s