In place by next year Cabin h A NEW log cabin under construction in Jackpine Flats is the first of its kind for backcountry skiers and hikers here. The cabin’s probable lo-: cation, in Mount Remo’s west bowl, was first con- ceived by Al Evanchick and Al Munroe, who later died during an avalanche near Bell Il Jan, 7. The highways ministry avalanche techs were members of the Mount Remo Backcountry Socie- ty until their tragic deaths. The club has since deci- ded to dedicate the cabin to “The Als” with a mem- Otial plaque at the site. “They were close friends,” said Steve Brush- ey who helps coordinate the cabin’s construction. “We all used to white water kayak, climb and ski together.” ‘After a busy summer of constructing the cabin’s basic frame and raising money to buy everything from stain, gas for the ppwer saws and helicopter time, the club says the ptoject is right on target. : “We wanted (o finish by Qet. 1,” said Brushey, “It took a lot of work bul we finished by Oct. 2.” : The 12-by-16 foot cabin features one main room and a loft that comfortably slceps six people. "The western red cedar walls should be kept cozy by the heat of a wood- buming stove and a series of five windows to gaze at. Mount Remo’s sub-alpine! landscape. .. Brushey said the cabin -will also house some res- cue equipment, but mem- hers hope skiers will pack in their own safety equip- ment, : "There’s a concern the cabin will attract the type g£ person who may not be firepared,” Brushey said. “But | guess that’s a risk you take,” The cabin will be taken apart at the construction site and transported to a remote area in the Mount Remoa area. For Genuine Don't Miss This Offer! ONEY AN Gt a> * 30 nonours ee A LABOUR OF LOVE: Steve Brushey from the Mount Remo Backcountry Society stands beside the Als’ memorial cabin in Jackpine Flats. |’! be moved to the Mount Remo area when finished next The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 20, 1999 - A3 S Ske summer, The cabin is named after Al Munro and Al Evenchick, two avalanche technicians killed in an avalanche north on Hwy37 earlier this year. They were avid backcountry enthusiasts. Access will require a fi- ve-hour trek even from the Shames parking lot: And, even though their applica- tion has been approved by. the ministry of forests, the cabin’s ‘final resting - site depends -on access to. water and. appropriate foundation conditions. That decision wiil be. fi-. nalized by March 2000, and when the snow clears next summer, tens of vo-— lunteers will cstablish a _ foundation forthe cabin, take the structure apart and truck, the beams to a ‘staging area. oe From there ‘the beams: will. be heticoptered out to to it’s ‘final location, where a roof, -windaws, -a‘door and: other. detailing takes -over.The project deadline, said. Brushey,. is. late: Au- gust 2000, depending’ on . snowfall next spring. Brushey says a lot of _Will'ture skierse 005 0 “Inthe winter this will .m really open. up a whole — backcountry. skiers | curr- ently make trips to: terrain that is dangerous, but want to’ develop’a_recrealion area closer to home. -“This’will “really sen-— hance: backcountry. skiing in the. Shames® area,” said. *t ‘the cabin-is for everyone, Brushey, adding the cabin. area. for us “- we. won't have to puck tents or build -snow.-and if. the. weather turns sour, we-can dry out _ there and ski back out.” And while the club says they’ll iry°to coordinate a cabin schedule if the cabin gels . popular, they want the: community to know whether they’re a: society member or nol. “It's for anyone wha wants to use. it,” said Brushey. . , Pryce makes three in mayor’s race A THREE-WAY mayor's chair is on. race Garry Pryce filed papers Friday before the close of nominations. And incumbent mayor Jack Talstra filed his papers on Thursday, making his re-election bid official’ City councillor Linda Hawes was. first to file papers for the mayorally-a ~ week earlier. Pryce, a 54-year-old former steel fabricator and businessman here, says z for the 25% Financing We Can Save You Over $1000 in interest! You Get ey 4s th Parts And Accessories. ARCTIC CAT What Snowmobilings All About," P he’s thought about running For some " Ume but nade up his mind last. week wher he ‘becume convinced Talstra and Hawes are more interested in pro-_ ~ vincial politics than the city's future: “ET believe that there are (wo other - people running who have provincial political aspirations,” Pryce ‘said. "L, have-no aspiration to join any ‘other. ‘Tace upcoming and Terrace ‘hus got ny full attention.”: : oe “Teel | have enthusiasm and vision’ “about: And he-said he's, insfavour-of the multiplex. project-going forward and, being. built wilhin’ the $76 million": “approved borrowing limit. ©. >” -“T think it should go ahead right away,” he said. for the city, and the job could be bet- ter dang by. someune other than those (wo. he added, Pryce cited the fogging industry as an area he’s. particularly concerned BE News In Brief They’ll run again TERRACE isn’t the only area going through munici~ pal elections. It’s also election time in several outly- ing communities around Terrace. That affects us because many of those mayors and council members sif on the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District board and make decisions for local voters. Running for mayor again are Andy Burton in Stewart and Alice Maitland in Hazelton while Joanne Mo- naghan is running for a council spot in Kitimat. They have to first be re-elected and then be chosen by their councils before they return to the regional district board. , ; ; PNG donates park PACIFIC Northern Gas has donated .7 acres of land at the base of Thornhill Creek to be used as green space by the regional district. The land, used to haul rock during last spring's flood- ing, was once the site af a PNG natural gas regulating station which has since been decommissioned. The land borders the Skeena River, Queensway Drive and includes both sides of the Thornhill Creek. PNG official John de Rooy said the company hadn't even considered selling the land to adjacent property owners because of the small size of the lot, “We wouldn’t have any other use for it and apparently, it makes a pretty good fishing hole,” said de Rooy. Land transfer should be complete by year’s end and the district will pay legal costs of transferring the land. It has no immediate plans to develop the site. Helmut on board SKEENA MLA Helmut Giesbrecht has been named to the B.C. Transportation Financing Authority's board of directors, The BCTFA controls spending on large-scale high- ways projects in B.C., including the $41 million, 7- year project to improve the Nisga’a Highway. Also on the board are highways minister Harry Lali, municipal affairs minister Jim Doyle, women’s equali- ty minister Jenny Kwan and Kootenay MLA Erda Walsh. Airport chief hired THE TERRACE-KITIMAT Airport Society expects to have its new airport manager in place the beginning of November. Richard Reed was hired to replace long-time manager Darry] Laurent who has moved to a similar position at ihe Penticton airport. Reed is currently the manager of the men’s fashion section at Eaton’s in downtown Vancouver, but comes With an extensive background in airport operations, says airport society president Frank Hamilton. He has been an airport marketing specialist with the federal government, manager of airports in Pitt Mead- ows and Sandspit on the Queen Charlotte Islands and for ‘four years,’ was'the marketing and realty services “manager al Victoria International Airport... 9. Reed will report to the society's board of directors and be responsible for operations of the airport which was laken over by the society this past spring, use them? Gerald H. Ecktand, D.D., F.C.A.D. e If the soles of your sho continue to use them? DENTURE NEWS FROM ECKLAND’S DENTURE CLINIC 655-1288 How Comfortable Are Dentures? Rudi Peters, B.R.S., D.D., R.D. * Would you use an adhesive to make sure your shoes would fit you? ¢ Would you continue to use’a pair of boots which allowed gravel to come in and aggravate your feet? . * Would you continue to use your boots if layers of socks just to get a snug fit? e If your shoes constantly gave you blisters, would you continue to you had put on 4 or 5 es were completely worn away would you It is painfully clear that no one would put up with this. But, people are willing to put up with this in their dentures. People will use adhesives, liners and various other strange and harmful things to keep their dentures in place. Why not just get dentures which fit properly. Some people believe that their denture discomfort is just the way dentures are, This is not True! You should NOT be consciously aware of your dentures. If your dentures give you sores, THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG. Dentures are not real teeth, they are a replacement, but, that is no reason why you should be in pain, discomfort, or be unable to go through your day without constantly thinking about them. They should become a part of you; although it is still advisable to visit a denture clinic for a checkup every 2 years. Your Denturist will exam your gums, tongue, oral tissues and jaw joint. This will ensure you of continuing good oral health and properly fitting dentures. This consultation is normally cost free!