northwestern United States and broadcast over 800 games, includ- ing Grey Cups and Stanley Cups and major league baseball games. During that time, he was ‘also active with Special Olympics in

Prince Albert. and did a. lot of |

public speaking. He was involved with provincial and federal elec-

tion coverage and spent a brief

time freelancing in Chicoutimi, Quebec. -.

In:! 1988, Roger went - to Regina's ‘CKCK ‘to help rin ‘the newsroom and work as part-time

anchor for CBC-TV Regina. In 1990, he freelanced in Edmonton >

and in October 1990 he came out to Terrace to "look at the job", Roger believes, "It-is incumbent - upon ‘news people to (figuratively and literally) ’ see’ the world." |

One of the highlights of his .

time in Terrace has been to ex-

perience "the emotion: shown by .

people — in public forums about issues like the Kitimat port, the Orenda pulp mill proposal, and

the land ‘claims debate" enjoyed hearing the very: diverse views ranging from ‘the: strong environmentalists -to ‘people: con-

_ cerned. about the economic ‘viabil-

ity of the area for their childrén’ g well- being. His one regret, though, is not being able to see any of these issues to, their con- clusion. And a major frustration, "Where does the government

"stand on native issues? Why have

they failed to deal with it?" Roger Millions believes, "News is what affects people, both good | and bad.” At Skeena Broadcasters and in his new position in Mel- fort, Roger feels it's important to “try to inject more ofa lifestyles

approach to the news. It has to

appeal to every viewer and. lis- tener.” In conclusion, Roger Millions,

. News Director and former resi-

dent of Terrace, says, "I imagine

_ we'll be back. Our son will want

to- know where he was born. We've met a lot of good people; we

“He's

‘enjoyed it ‘all —

have’ great. “memories; _ we've :-the. nature and time ' “spent. at: Shame, the cul-

tural mixture; the diversity of the .

people...” It’s definitely. a place people should consider experienc-_ ing.” |

THEGREAT INTERNATIONAL

BANQUET NEARS

On May 9 the Terrace and District Multicultural Association will host their eighth annual International Potluck Dinner in the arena banquet room. This year’s theme is Games of the World, and their fund-raising efforts will be aimed specifically at equipping their new office space in the Anglican Church building on Lakelse Ave., the former location of the Terrace Government Agent office.

A number of awards were passed out recently at the annual Terrace Firefighters Banquet. Pictured above (from left) with fire chief Bob Beckett are recently retired 27 year veteran Bill Benzer, 25 year veterans Ray Tremblay, Jim’ Lynch and Jim Stainton, and Fred Euverman who has put in 15

years with the department. Others receiving awards but. not included above are Larry Craig who has been with the department for 20 years, and Shaunce ‘Kruislebrink who tied Stainton for the best attendance at practices. The first annual Firefighter of the Year award went to Wally Mantel.

Terrace Review — April 16, 1992