TERRACE, B.C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1986 V8V 1X4 Legislative Library, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. 50 CENTS may be built by Keith Alford Before the Keg opens in Terrace, another new resturant may be serving meals here. City planner Rob Greno said Friday, Jan. 24, another resturant is ‘definitely coming’’ to town. He was not at liberty to say which resturant it is, but said it was ‘‘regional’’ and it was not Wendy’s. The new establishment will not have a cabaret, he added. Greno said no new word has been received on Keg plans or the state of its application for a cabaret licence. ar The new resturant will not be the only a business to open here shortly. Cary Within three to four weeks, Greno said, a net new carpet outlet will open its Terrace doors to oe local customers if all goes well. ce Greno would not give the name of the firm, but said it does currently have a store in Prince Rupert. In addition, Greno said a portfolio is being prepared to lure the B.C. film industry to Ter- race. Slides, copy and an overall description of what the area offers will be sent to film makers shortly, . Two major Hollywood films have already been shot in Terrace, and Disney Studios filmed some of the Hazelton area for inclusion into a special Expo 86 movie. Another restaurant Wilderness committes hears local viewpoints See page 23 Outside Generally cloudy skies are forcast for the next few days. Occasional showers shall continua. Temperatures wil! range fram highs of about 2 to lows of about -2. Inside Business Guide 22 Church Directory 23 Classifled Ads 18 Close-Up Update 8 Coming Events 23 Comics 21 Romy Maikapar, 10, of Ter- Crossword 21 race ‘nas won the district Dining Directory 2 finals for the Co-op "Talent Entertainment 24 West” competition staged Horoscope 9 In Vanderhoof Saturday, Letters 5 Jan. 18. Romy will now go Opinions 4 to a performance with Sports 6 other district finalists in Stork Book 5 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Tales to Teli 8 See story p.3 City status proposed for Terrace by Michael Kelly No one is going to mistake us for the Big Apple, but Terrace now qualifies as a city under terms of the municipal act. At its Jan. 27 meeting, Terrace council approv- ed the initial steps to- ward status change after examining a letter from the Ministry of Munici- pal Affairs. The letter in- dicated that the popula- tion size and density of Terrace as of the 1981 census warranted the change, and that the upgrade in status from district to city is nominal and does not have any Statutory or legal effects on municipal operations. Alderman George Clark noted that ‘‘city” projects a positive image re ee ee ENE TSA NOTE er to potential investors, whereas ‘“‘district’’ gives a rural impression. The intention to change municipal status will be advertised in local media, and if no sub- stantial objections are voiced, the District of Terrace will soon be the City of Terrace. Lava rocks draw heat A small gesture to- ward world peace by the council resulted in a minor skirmish with the Nisga’a Tribal Council. Recent announcements that the municipality will be sending two rocks Commission incomplete One more member is required to complete the Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission. The function of the body is to make recommen- dations to the Regional District of Kitimat- Stikine (RDKS) regarding land management and municipal services in Thornhill. The vacant seat on the nine-member commis- sion is open to any resident of Thornhill. In- terested individuals are requested to contact the regional district office at 4644 Lazelle Avenue. Kinsmen Mothers’ March Volunteers like Norene Hawkins are on the streets of Terrace this waek campaigning to raise funds for the physically disabled. See story page 2. Sherry Halfyard photo from the Nass Valley lava beds to St. Ulrich, Austria, as a contribu- tion to a peace monu- ment being constructed there, drew the wrath of Nishga president James Gosnell. In a letter to council, Gosnell stated that he was ‘‘shocked”’ to realize that council members were unaware that the lava beds are sacred ground to the Nishga. He expressed objections that the Nishga had not been notified of the removal of the rocks, nor consulted about their use in the Austrian pro- ject. In a more moderate tone, Gosnell went on to suggest that the Nishga ‘are prepared to join with the municipality of Terrace in a joint presen- tation of our lava as part of the world wide quest for peace, provided we can agree on a mutually suitable way of making such a presentation.” The letter concluded with a proposal that a joint committee be form- ed between the Nishga and Terrace council to settle the matter. A motion was carried to ratify the joint com- mittee, with Alderman Clark as council repre- sentative. Mayor Jack Talstra speculated that the committee could be set up as a permanent body to enhance rela- tions between Terrace and residents of the Nass Valley. In other business, council referred a_ re- quest for financial assis- tance from the Terrace Little Theatre to the recreation committee, and voted themselves a 3.09 percent raise for 1986, Alderman Ruth Hal- lock asked that public works make improved street lighting a priority. Can’t call us a city without those bright city lights, see Outsize billboards may soon become a common sight along Highway 16 between Ed- monton and Prince Rupert. The billboards will advertise various destinations along the highway to attract tourist trade. Terrace council gave approval in principle to continued p.24