AB - The Terraca Standard, Wednesday, June 1, 1994 Youth find hope Dear Sir: Communicating and expressing oneself at home is often difficult because of the unwillingness of parents to listen and understand the emotional changes of a grow- ing teenager. As a teenager matures, more and more difficult questions arise which parents cannot answer, In an effort to find some answers and direction in their life, many turn to the streets. On the streets, there are other teenagers expericncing the same growing pains, And even though their questions are often left un- answered, there is somehow com- fort in the knowledge that they are not alone. The streets are also a meeting place for many teenagers for the sanctuary that it provides away from broken homes, So much, in fact, that eventually the strecis become home. Unforlunately, teenagers often only acknowledge the ‘good’ that the streets provide: friendship and # home away from a broken homie. CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD The Mail Bag You can often find a teenager wandering the streets confused because he does not know where he will be next sleeping or cating, or what he may have to do in or- der to receive his next meal (prostitution, drugs and theft are not unfamiliar to any person living on the streets trying to sur- vive). For some teens, this life can quickly become all that matters and all that they know. However, for other teens, life on the streets can quickly become emply and depressing. Insecurity builds and finding food and shelter become increasingly dif- ficult. Trust and comfort no longer exisis and real fear begins —— these tecns are now comiplete- ly alone, Some teenagers are fortunate enough to find hope. The ones that find a solution to {heir predicament are those that stop blaming sociely and take matters into their own hands. It takes time to forget the pain, hate and fantasy world teenagers often grow up in. It also takes lime to trust people again and the help of other teenagers may aid in this process. Youth-in-Care Networking is currently in the process of ex- tablishing a local resource center in the city. This is a network cre- ated by youth who have been wards of the justice system for youth. For more information, contact Mae Jir at 635-3903 between noon and 11 p.m. Mae Jir, Terrace, B.C, Monument for Kermode! Dear Sir: The Kermodei bear that was shot was a magnificent animal, as friendly and trusting as your fam- ily dog, Three years ago he got hit by a vehicle and badly burt, but he recovered very well and a friend who had seen him early in the spring said he was in excellent shape, better than ever. This bear was the most photog- raphed bear ever. People from all over the worid came to see him. Everybody in Terrace knew about him and his whereabouts; the bear gave pleasure to all who saw him. Terrace had adopted him as a mascot and the logo was “Terrace, the home ..of the Kermodei bear.” Numerous businesses also adopted the name and a lot of advertising was done with bim. Terrace gained part of its fame ‘and fortune with this and city council even sells Kermodei bear, . pins. a on May 6 somebody shot ‘this beautiful animal. If the City of Terrace, who used the advertising with the bear widely iets this shooting of their mascot slide under the carpet, It is beyond me how anyone could kill such a beautiful animal, one many of us have seen over the years lulling about in the grass around the Kalum [ake area. I hope the individual or individ- uals who perpetrated this distaste- ful crime are punished to the full | Locally Owned & Operated (Just behind McDonalds) Our friendly, knowledgeable staff have over 70 years combined experience to help them serve you better. Stop by and talk to Roy, Tom, Howard or Walter for all your automotive needs extent of the law. I would be in favour of them never being al- lowed to own a firearm again or to get a hunting licence. Anyone with that kind of dis- - respect does not deserve lo have one. Cheryl Norton, Terrace, B.C, Supply Ltd. Call 635-2218 4736 Lazelle Ave. Come in for a coffee and browse The Grand Trunk Restaurant Gota story? Dear Sir: I am working on two projects. I am collecting and retelling, in English, Uk- rainian folk tales or fairy tales to be published in a series of children’s books. The other project consisis of humorous personal ancc- dotes or stories which will be written into short stories depicting the fun side of the Ukrainian experience in Canada. I would like to ask that anyone with any such stories send them to me. The stories can be in Uk- tainian or English; written down, with the date and Storyteller noted; recorded onto cassettes, with the date and storyteller noted;or pub- lished in books, magazines, newspapers or other print form. In all cases, [ will need permission to use the stories, ; In all cases, I would like to know, if possible, the area of Ukraine or Canada the slories came from and the approximate date they originated, Danny Evanishen, Box 1324, Summerland, B.C. V0H 120 Fax (604) 494-3205 fake a Fashion Statement With Your Windows Whol Tf vertical and horizontal Blinds off list price Offer Expiras May 31/94 Includes Installation For a FREE Consuttation Call UNK WINDOW COVERINGS 635-4444 - FARM AUCTION « Thursday, June 16, 1994 « 12:00 noon Leave Highway 16, 1.5 miles west of Rose Lake, B.C, and follow auction signs. 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Persons paying for major item wilh uncertified chaques may be required to leave itam on the grounds until chaque claars the hank, KERR’S AUCTIONS RR1, Telkwa, B.C. —- Phone 846-5392 Lunch on the Grounds * Not responsible for accldents Facts about KCP The $1,3-billion Kemano Completion Project, half built when Alcan halted construction in 199], is on hold pending the outcome of a public review by the B.C. Utilities Commission. This series answers questions received by KCP information centres and our new 800 line. Who determines whether Alcan’s plans are really - workable on the Nechako? Is anybody involved except Alcan’s own people? The governments of Canada and British Columbia are involved through the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program (NFCP), which 1 now has six full, SLUMBER LODGE | they should be ashamed of them- selves as they are advertising themselves as very hypocratic. years of research under its belt. The city should do its utmost to bring about the law, that the shooting of Kermodei bears and all white and blond bears is total- ly against the law and protected by the government. Our area is the only place in the whole wide world where the Kermodel bears are. Is it not worth while to protect them? The city of Terrace gained fame and fortune from this beautiful, friendly bear. The least it could do is to erect a monument for its mascol. Ortrud Buschmann, Terrace, B.C, kkekkx Dear Sir: I was saddened and sickened to read in your May 18, 1994 publi- cation that ‘Old Gimpy’’ had been shot and killed. Save wolves Dear Sir: I was shocked to hear about the ‘secret’ wolf kill going on again in the Yukon. People (many of them the same Europeans who are boycotting B.C.’s logging practices!) come to Canada and hire licensed guides — ata very high cost — to take them out hunting for sport and trophy. They don’t hunt in their own countries because wildlife has been destroyed there already. They don't hunt for sustenance, although they probably enjoy a caribou or moose steak before returning home with their ‘prize.’ The point is, these people whelher they are from overseas, the USA or Canada are hunting onty for the thrill of the kill and the trophy. First Nations people of the Yukon most of ali should under- stand whal I am trying to say. I challenge you to speak out in defense of the wolf nation, to speak out against this destruction of the natural order and balance. Kerrie MacLean, Hazelton, B.C. Dinner Specials From 4:30 - Closing SUPER SALAD BAR MONDAY - FRIDAY 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (21 for 1 Pasta Night Spaghetti or Lasagna with meat sauce $ 8 wigarlle toast, Soup OF Salad waco OF pe 1/2 Bar-B-Q Chicken w/frles or rice, soup orsalad & dessert..........0. | Rack of Baby Back Bar-B-Q Ribs w/your cholce of potato or rice, soup or Ceasar salad & dessert. 12 oz. T-Bone Steak w/mushrooms & your cholce of potatoes... 12 oz. 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The three parties to the agreement --- Alcan, the federal government and the Province of B.C.,-- are equally represented on the NFCP. ; The program's objectives are to ensure the conservation of chinook-and to ensure that temperature controls are maintained to meet the agreed- -upon criteria for protection of sockeye runs. Atechnical committee administers the combination of remedial measures, monitoring and applied research that was recommended in the report that led to the 1987 Settlement Agreement, It reports to the steering commitice which oversees the agreement’ s implementation. The steering committee approves the annual program and reports on its ” activities each year. Alcan pays the full cost of work on habitat development and maintenance; the federal government, through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), pays for research projects on specific topics. Costs of monitoring are divided equally between Alcan and DFO. The NFCP’s work has not been curtailed while KCP construction has been suspended. © There is no limit to the amount of time or money Alcan must invest lo. ensure that the conservation goal is met.. To dale,-we have spent an avenge of more than $1 million a year on NFCP activities. The Kitimat Information Centre The Kitimat [Information Centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop by the office and we will be happy to discuss any questions you may have about Kemano Completion. Another way to get the facts. We have opened a toll-free line so that people throughout the province can find out more about KCP. The number Is 1-800-942-5226 (or 1-800- 94ALCAN). But don’t forwet that face-to-face discussion is often more productive, and that Alcan employees at our regional information centres will be pleased to answer your questions any time you call or visit. ; Kemano Completion Project KITIMAT INFORMATION CENTRE 224 City Centre Kitimat, B.C. 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