AG - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 9, 1996

_ Bagpipe 1 Dear Sir ;

Twas amazed at how many Scots reacted to Claudetie Sandecki’s Sept. 25 column which mentioned bag- pipes, She must be the most read columnist in town!

Tam a great fan of the Terrace Pipes and Drums al- though there's not a Scot's bone in my body.

Tcan understand their response. All of us accasional- ly get tweaked in the media or arts. When Monty Pyihon’s ‘Life of Brian’ was shown, I laughed at the skewcring of politicians and the religious right, Sud- denly, in the film, a woman stood up and went into a rant. “‘There's the feminists heard from, then,” said the hero. First I bristled, Then I laughed.

So, pipers, some days the joke is on us, whoever we are. Lighten up, babes,

Marguerite Clarkson,

Bagpipe 2 Dear Sir:

Last evening I listened to a radio broadcast of ‘A Touch of White Heather’ with Charlie Meek, I agree with his comments regarding Ms. Sandecki’s column.

I applaud his efforts to refute her offhand remarks against bagpipes, bagpipe instructors, students, parents, Scots, Scotland, the monarchy and anyone else who was insulted by her tasteless and rude comments.

Patrick K. Hall, Pipe Sergeant (21C), Terrace Pipes and Drums Society,

Bagpipe 3 Dear Sir:

Ms. Sandecki is entitled to her opinion, as wrong as it may be. ] admit that some of the squeaks heard when starting the pipes do sound like some recent political wannabees, but even at that, using Crime Stoppers as an antonym is going a bit too far.

I must warn Ms. Sandecki that it may not do much good to complain to the police about the bagpipes breaking noise bylaws. Two members of the band are members of the RCMP, and the father of another band member has checked the noise level with a decimeter. If you are more than five feet away you are safe from excessive noise levels.

In Scotland the pipes were used to call the clans to war, and so it is music heard with the blood,., not just with the ears, If the pipes seem that loud, perhaps they are calling to her. So Claudette, “‘gie us a wee blaw,” or in English, “Try it, you might like it.”

Barry English, Terrace Pipes and Drums Society

Bagpipe 4 Dear Sir:

Iam offended by the lack of responsibility of your newspaper to print such drivel. It is not a cutesy or funny article and in my book smacks of prejudice.

In Scottish history, bagpipe playing was outlawed by invaders, but Scottish perseverance won out. Scots will not allow anyone to amuse themselves tat the expense of their heritage and culture, and no culture should have to take such prejudice.

The Terace Pipes and Drums Society is trying to raise fund to represent Terrace at the Edinburgh Tatteo in 1999, T am very proud and stand behind them.

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An open letter to Claudette Sandecki:

Ya’? know na’ about history, satire, politics, commu- nication, tolerance or music. Ya’ think ya know about writing and the power of the pen. Ya know you don’t like the bagpipes. It is good you da know something.

On considering the pen is mightier than the sword, there was a time when the bagpipe was a vital Link in communication in the highlands of Scodand, much like the Intemet of today.

After 1745, the bagpipe was outlawed by the English crown as an instrument or war. We Scots you see were able to transmit information in all directing at the speed of sound - much quicker than a horse or carrier pigeon.

Alas, we come to the present day of intolerance. Not the power of the crown but the power of the pen.

Oh you band of brothers, have tolerance - consider the source, Probably a descendant of one of those lucky enough to be alive to coin the phrase ‘‘Those Damn Ladies from Hell.”’ |

Pierre J. LeRoss

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Four of us ladies were in hospital for major surgery (gynecology) and needed a minimum of noise and maxi-

mum care in order to get back with the living.

It was not to be, For three nights we had a-crying child put right next door because the pediatric ward was closed tighter than a drum.

When. you are not mobile it’s very hard to do for your- self. We were very fortunate the RNs and LPNs had the wings of angels on their back and literally were run off

their feet so they had to fly. SUNDAY

OCTOBER 1996

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Mayor Jack Talstra, you cannot tell me that health ser- 3 4 5

vices have not been jeopardized because of the cuts. 1 2 sia Brothers ig tt ssi i i fotners

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Forgive me, but are you not being a tad sanctimonious School Baseball Society Sid. Cho Anti-Poverty until [Terrace Skating Club. blaming everyone else? Where has the press been? And what is the role of the community newspaper, to inform the 27 {28 29 30 3 1 public? Where is the reporting from school board meet- Skeana Terrace K’san Terrace tiie Teeke ings? The interviews? Penetrating questions? Explanations dt Sec. Minor House Volunteer | “Terrace ani of controversial topics? School Hackay Sociely Bureau Povesty

T can even remember educational sections in the new- ; papers, columns of opinions, scrics of articles, features | Sat. Afternagon Games Doors 11:30 a.m. Games 12:45 from individual schools and parent groups, Evening Games Doors 4:30 p.m. Games 6:15 _ This does not excuse the elected officials but the blame | Thurs., Fri., Sat. Late NightGames Doors 9:30p.m. Games 10:00 p.m.

should be shared, If you really want a glazed look from an individual, try explaining school Gnances!

Nancy Orr, Terrace, B.C.

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An open letter to: Helmut Giesbrecht,

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Dear Mr. Giesbrecht: __

Re: Reallocation of finds. - from FRBC to general * revenues.

The upcoming vote on this issue is an opportunity for you. It is an opportunity to be recognized as the voice and representalive of the Skeena electorate.

It is an opportunity to have the prevailing govern- ment recognize that you are a man of the people, and that these people are impor- tant to you,

Please, vote with your conscience. Vote no to rob- bing the forest industry of the funding available for their, and subsequently, the future of us all.

Linda Hawes, Terrace BC

The Haisla Nation Rediscovery Society has completed the 1996 season and will be entering its’ sixth year of operation. Therefore, it is with great pleasure, much pride and sincere appreciation that the Haisla Nation Rediscovery graciously thanks the following for their on-going support, belief, teamwork and finan- cial contributions, towards a successful 1996 Rediscovery Youth Program.

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