TERRACE KITIMAT Townsman ~ Published by Sterling-Publishers Ltd. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 3212 KALUM ST., TERRACE, B.C. Serving Terrace, Kitimat, Nass Valley, Stewart and the Hazeltons ‘ VOLUME 1, NO. 6 it's anybody's guess as to where this is: Weare sureof two recently become dust-howls unrivalled by anything but the THURSDAY JUNE 16, 1977 . things, it’s in the Terrace area and the road Jooks very great Depression days in the prairies... (Photo from the much like many of the gravel ones in town that haya Kenny collection} WORK ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY While in Terrace last week Dr. H.C. Wrinch, M.L.A. looked over the new road work being carried on in that vicinity and he found good progress being made on the main highway between Terrace and Copper River. It is a good ermanent road that is ing built. It has been connected up with the old railway grade and this saved the province three quarters of a mile of rock work. On the Skeena Crossing end of the road the steam shovel is on the job and proving satisfactory. As a result of the road being built in the wrong place last year and had to be done over again this year for some ‘distance, it is not yet possible to get the the Crossing.sHopes are hung out, however, that it will be possible to get as far as the ossing this year. But all the road from South Hazelton to the Crossing will have to be widened and . surfaced before it can be considered anything but a farm wagon road. It is far from being an auto road or part of a main highway. THE HAZELTON HOSPITAL _The Hazelton Hospital issues tickets for any period at $1.50 per month in advance. This rate includes office consultations medicines, as well as all costs while in the hospital. Tickets are obtainable in Hazelton at the drug store or by mail from the medical superintendent at the Mrs. T.J. Marsh and Mrs. Robinson have been appointed delegates to the oman’s Auxiliary convention of the Caledonia diccese to be held in Prince Rupert from June 22 to 23, Mrs. W.H. O’Connor and family of Wallace, Idaho, are spending some time in town being unable to find a Suitable home in Cedarvale where Mr. O’Connor . is employed at the Davis Mines Ltd. R.W. Layton of the Forestry Department, Prince Rupert, was a business visitor in town at the end of last week. D.W. Davis, Washington, made a trip of inspection to his Kalum Lake Property this week. He got back on Wednesday. oe Fred Aiken has purchased a new 6 cylinder Essex coach, having sold his old car to F.W. Lindsay, who in turn disposed of his old car to J.W. Martin. The road being through to Copper River, Kalum Lake, Lakelse Lake, car owners now have a choice of roads to take for an outing. The roads are in excellent condition at the present. ~~. The adjourned meeting of the Terrace Hospital | Terrace Fifty years ago this week Association was held in the G.W.V.A. hall on Wednesday ‘evening. A report af proceedings will be given next week. ; Jack Hoar manager of the DAvis mines at Kalum Lake arrived from the south on Monday went out to the lake and found the snow still too deep for any work to be done. He will return about the 5th day of July to resume operations. The Parent Teachers. Association held their regular monthly meeting in the school house on Thursday evening last, the last meeting until after the summer vacation. Pres. Mrs. George Dover presided. Capt. Colthurst gave a talk on Confederation which was spicey as well as instructive. Solos were rendered by Mrs, R. Haney and Rev. Robinson, concluding with refreshments, =. Lakelse Lake is a great favourite in local circies, especially on holidays or half holidays. Last Sunday more than twenty cars and trucks, all load jot away to’the lake. The fishing and bathing are both good. The B.C. Bridge Club tendered a progressive farewell dinner ta the lady teachers evening which concluded at the home of Mrs, D.D. Munro. Miss Mallott won the prize for the highest score. It was a very pleasant evening. on Tuesday The golf course movement was advanced another step or two this week by the Board of Trade. At the meeting of the Board on Tuesday evening very little else was discussed and Pres. J.K. Gordon was authorized to appoint a committee to select a location and prepare other details. A number of Prince Rupert business men are interested in the scheme and there is not the least doubt but that a golf course would be a great incentive to -Prince Rupert men to weekend here. The board also _- received the resignation of Secretary J.B. Algar and H. Halliwell was elected to fill his place DIAMOND JUBILEE HOLIDAY By proclamation Saturday, July 2nd has been proclaimed a public holiday throughout the Dominion, by the Dominion. Government under the Diamond Jubilee Act, and by proclamation of the Governor-General-in- Council, issued May 16th and published in the Canada Gazzette, May 28th. Here’s a tip to cut flushes VICTORIA (CP) — The rovincial environment epartment has concluded that bottles in‘ your toilet tank beat bricks every time. A list of water-conserving tips released by the department Monday says’ saving water is important, but bricks in the toilet tank can cause problems, ‘ Instead, says the release, “fill several plastic bottles with water and place them in the toilet tank, away from moving parts.” The bottles can’t erack the ‘tanks, or disintegrate to clog” the toilet. . The bottle idea is one waterconserving measure recommended by the department to help the province compensate for iow precipitation last win- r. Other suggestions include turning off the tap while shaving, brushing teeth, preparing vegetables or washing dishes, Short showers rather than baths - arealso recommended.