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The Four-Way Test :*

Of the things we think, say or do.

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is it fair to all concerned?

Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER * FRIENDSHIPS?

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EDITOR

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Pipeline hearings announced by LeBlanc

the Middie East, to Kitimat where it would be tran-

sported across Canadian It has been reported that soi] ta Edmonton to existing

Otto’ Lang, Minister of 7; .7; , ipelines south to the U.S. Transport and Romeo Le PE bout 60 percent of the oil

Blane Minister of raitepceniels tren ‘chart arriving in Kitimat would be Fisheries, both announced carried by American ship

: : S in the House in Ottawa on

: resumably governed by Rebruary 7, that public Peasonably’ sate shipping iGo Piceline wi ropased regulations. The other Kitimat Pipeline w eld portion (almost halt) would in Vancouver prior to any bo carried by obsolete ships National Energy Board with corroded hulls, inef-

decision to grant a Cer- ¢,, tificate of Public Con- ficient crews and very few

by Nadine Asante

When the ship usually flying out that there is very little

_Panamanian or Liberian opposition to the Kitimat

flags (called flags of con- venience), sinks or foun- ders, the single company which owns that ship goes bankrupt and no further claims against anyone can be made. The real owner is . most often not even known. Despite propaganda to the contrary there is no way to efficiently clean an oil spill. In the terrible Japanese Inland Sea disaster it was

site by local citizens.

The employment problem in the northwest is absolute. We need jobs. But when spokesmen for the Kitimat Pipeline Company promise employment during the initial building stage they don’t define as Jona Cam- pagnolo has done that only 60 permanent jobs would be forthcoming from the proposal.

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venience and Necessity as applied for last December 6, by the Kitimat Pipeline Company.

It was through B.C. citizen concern and the deluge of protest in the form of letters and petitions from our province that the two ministers felt obligated to make their announcement.

And public hearings are vitally necessary when the facts are considered. American and Middle East oil solely for the American

navigational safety devices like the ships which have split apart, gone aground and otherwise spilled their

deadly, sticky, black cargoes all along the eastern Canadian and

American and western American seaboards within the past few months. Responsibility for the Arrow disaster, the oil spill which is still defiling eastern Canadian waters and beaches, has as yet not been determined. Profiteering ship owners are now forming single companies for each of their

found that men with long- handled ladles scooping the mess into thousands of 45 gallon drums was the quickest and surest cleanup method and that could hardly be feasible on B.C.'s rocky, steep coastline. American environmental, fisheries and ordinary, concerned citizens groups have forced money hungry oil companies to consider B.C. as a more compatible place to make their huge profits. Canadian en-

_ vironmental protection laws

are less stringent than American laws and the oil

Sixty permanent jobs as opposed to the permanent employment of thousands of men in the fishing industry which has been ongoing since our coast was settle

and which would be wiped

out completely by the inevitable large oil spill admitted even by the oil companies. One major spill every five years in the promise.

The third meeting of T.A.A.S.K., the Terrace Alliance Against Super- tankers to Kitimat, will be held at the Terrace Public Library Arts Room on

market would be . carried down our coastline from Valdez, Alaska, and from

obsolete, rusting tankers playing the oceans. This is a ploy to dodge cleanup costs.

companies in their report to the Federal Energy Ad- ministration have pointed .

‘Friday, February 11 at 8 p.in. welcome.

You can't please some of the people ... anytime

The second shoe dropped this week. On Monday the provincial government introduced its Budget for 1977, ollowing right after the Throne Speech the week previous.

Current editorial comment and observations on the contents of this year’s Budget range from the expected radical denouncements to basic commendation. The latter bein the considered position of the Vancouver Board of

ade.

There are some who would argue that there is no economic stimulation provided by it. That in order to cause an upturn, during this current year, deficit financing should have been proposed (that is; spend more than you expect to derive in revenues). The Board of Trade has for many years advocated a strong preference for a balanced budget. There seems little cause to expect governments to operate in a different way than individuals. Seldom do we succeed financially by spending more than we earn.

A careful examination of some of the revenue ex- pectations for 1977 contained in the Budget papers: in- dicates that the possibility of a deficit might be built in through overly optimistic revenue expectations and perhaps some questionable restraints on spending. One might wonder, for example, at the anticipated significant increase in the mineral revenue related to coal.

‘Nevertheless, it is the Board of Trade's view that it is fiscally sound to Live within one’s resources and, in the case of the province of British Columbia, this means holding the line on taxation so as not to impose any greater fiscal biirden on our people than is absolutely necessary. We were somewhat overwhelmed last year with the substantial increase in sales tax and the cost of various government services. We were shocked by the raise in income tax assessed by the provincial government. Very little cause for complaint arises from this year’s “hold-the-line’’ position

on tax increases.

‘The expectations for controlling expenditures to only a 6 ‘percent increase over the current year, must be applauded eyen if some bookkeeping devices have contributed to this facility. Restraints in government spending has been a

articularly frequent advocacy on the part of many — led

y the Vancouver Board of Trade. Six percent is well within the recommended guidelines and indicates a welcome ef- fort on the part of our provincial government to lead the way in implementing the economic measures to improve our position.

There are a number of measures proposed, while perhaps not of significant dolar revenues to the provincial Treasury, that certainly represent benefits to a large percentage of the electorate, many of whom have limited incomes. Of particular note is the reduction of sales tax on

‘Fifteen months after the launching of the anti-inflation program we have more than met the first-year target for reducing inflation, but we have fallen somewhat short of our goals for growth of production and employment.

‘Abroad, moderate rather than strong growth is an- titipated in 1977 for industrial countries. Economic stimulation is planned in the United States; Japan and Germany are in position to undertake similar measures. Such action will strengthen Canada’s prospects,

?Economiec growth in Canada |s expected tobe moderate in 1977 — probably picking up as the year progresses. Exports and consumer spending will lead the expansion; the restraint on government spending will hold back over-all growth.

Private forecasts of real growth in 1977, assuming no policy change, range between three percent and four

the purchase of mobile homes, the major curtailment of tax on propane for home heating and the increase in the Home Owners Grant for Senior Citizens over age 65.

Several measures aimed at alleviating, to some extent, unemployment, are provided by the esignation of ad- ditional funds for highway construction to provide jobs; and an important allotment for seasonal employment of our young people; which should tend to offset the impact on the abour force created by aur school children during the summer,

The consequence of the abolition of the Succession Duties and Gift Tax is probably misunderstood and will typically be subjectivel argued. Generally, it is thought that these taxes are applicable only to the very wealthy. This is not necessarily 80. There are alot of people involved with fairly modest estates who were taxable because of the manner in which the proceeds of the estate were distributed. Modest by today's standards, represented a high percentage when considering the exemptions provided under the previous legislation. This move by the province of British Columbia follows that of the majority of the Canadian provinces who do not levy this form of taxation.

Of further importance in connection with Succession Duty and Gift Tax removal, is the opportunity and probability of the repatriation of capital back into the province which previously had sought refuge in domiciles not subject to the

xeS.

The Corporation Capital Tax Amendment proposed, to allow the decuction of exploration expenditures from the capital base for purposes of taxation under the Act, will be a welcome benefit particularly to the small exploration companies whose principal activities do not generate revenue, but who are required to pay a tax on the amount of capital; in essence — out of capital.

Improvement in the allocation of funds and an increase thereof, to municipalities and regional districts has been advocated by the Vancouver Board of Trade as a means to assist those levels of government, particularly newer and smaller ones, to provide the service to their communities which are so desperately needed but are so very expensive. The move promised in this area by the current budget is one in the right direction.

One might call this a neutral group of proposals by the’

current government and perhaps a description of ‘‘low key” might be suggested. It is based, however, on the fun- damental objective, enunciated in the Speech from the Throne, and that is one of ‘'cautlous optimism” — a view shared by the Vancouver Board of Trade and greeted b

many as a sensible approach to an uncertain year ahead.

The economic outlook

reent, The first figure is unduly ‘pessimistic, the latter

ardly satisfactory.

A variety of measures sustained the Canadian economy through the recent world recession and continue to operate, In particular, indexing of taxes and welfare payments provides automatically the adjustments to inflation which are requiring specific action in the United States and other countries. In view of the immediate requirement to deal with unemployment, direct measures have been announced to help quickly in areas and among groups where the problem is most serious.

We may see a mixed pattern of speedup and slowdown in the inflation rate over the next few months. But a continulng slowdown of cost increases, particularly wage increases, will maintain the underlying momentum toward lower inflation rates.

oncerned citizens are —

Is hockey for young

or adults ?

Dear Editor: «

Who is hockey for in this town?

I have been here for a little over two years and in that short time I have seen more political back- stabbing then I ever believed possible. But I can’t stand by, quietly,

-when the youth of the - community are being’ used -

by amateur ‘politicians. Everyone wants to be a leader. Few have any idea of where their respon- sibilities lie.

The majority of the hockey executive and coaches in this city have never played any kind of competitive hockey. They don’t know how it feels to he on the ice — either winning

or losing. These inex- _ perienced people have no

comparable memories from which they might recall emotions, or re-live ex- citement felt at the op- portunity to“‘makeit” in the ockey profession, or so it seems. How are these “leaders’’ to know that when’ eleven year old Johnny gets his first goal of the season, he’s dreaming of becoming another Bobby Orr and playing N.H.L. hockey in the ‘uture? They don’t know, or, if they knew once, they’ve forgotten. You will probably hear his coach say, “A few more boys like Johnny, and Tll have a winner.” Now Johnny is eighteen. It’s his last year in juvenile hockey. His dream is still the same, but his op’ portunities are rapidly iminishing. Suddenly he is

‘ offered his last chance to

make hockey his career. The final thread of hope. Johnny takes out that dream that’s almost as old as he is. He Polistes it with desire until it shines again.

Poor Johnny! The hockey executive tramp the sparkling dream into the mud until it’s beyond recognition. ‘If you play on that team you'll never play for us again.” Johnny wants to salvage his dream, but he realizes if he goes after his chance and doesn't make it, his hockey is over. The local executive don’t want him back if he tries to better himself but isn’t quite good enough for the big leagues. Johnny watches his dream sink into the mud until it can no longer be found.

What does Johnny get out of this? His hockey coach and the executive are happy. They can brag about how they kept the ifeam together. They can pat each other on the back everytime their team comes up with a win, They can be heroes because they kept Johnny from being a failure. ,

But what about Johnny? What does he get?

Next year he'll be teo ald for the juvenile team, but he still wants to play hockey. So “‘the old team”’ splils up anyway to play on different commercial teams. It’s a dead end. Hockey scouts don't make a habit of watching commercial league games.

Who is hockey for in this town?

In case you haven't realized the answer yet, it’s for the coaches, the managers, the executive. It’s to provide the so-called “Jeaders'’ with the op- portunity to let everyone see

ow important they are, It’s for these same people to exercise their egos.

People like Don Parr need something like this to exhibit their dictatorial abilities. Have you ever seen a president of minor hockey send a team off. the ice during an inter-city game just because he had promised another coach his team could practise at that time? It's happened in

Terrace. Did you ever see a.

minor hockey president agree to a Junior B team using affiliated juvenile players, receive written approval from the B.C. Amateur Hockey Association, and once the juveniles get the op- portunity to play on_ this

‘team, the president refuses ‘to allow it just because he

has changed his mind? It's happened in Terrace.

e valley was irate when more local talent was not used by the Centennials. Now they have the chance to represent Terrace in the Pacific Northwest Hockey League. But we know who's stopping them, don't we, Mr. Parr?

I'm sorry, Johnny, I can't help you. I can only hope when it’s your turn to be a leader, you'll make hockey in your town a game for the youth, not a contest for the adults..

- Deceived

Oil spills

The Herald Dear Editor: Everybody is against oil

instructions from Moscow and Pekin; These people are not in the

spills or any other kind of , least interested in a clean

pollution of our = en- vironment. But at the same time many of these people who protest so hard are smoking and drinking themselves to death: And what about moral pollution by rotten T. V, programs and

rnography? Aren’t we a it hypocrites at times?

A few years ago many marched for peace and cried “peace, peace” all along the way. The same people are creating more unrest and strife today by making anti-American propaganda. Some Com- munists don’t want the U.S.A. to have a_ greater supply of oil: They are against oil tankers and steel mills just because they want to sabotage U.S.A. strength -- political reasons only. They handle according ta

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environment, because the will be the first ones tobom oil installations and make a spill unheard of.

Let us strive for a clean environment in a sensible way. People are leaving Terrace by the hundreds because there are no jobs. What about bringing in some more industry?

Another way to promote clean air and health is to stop smoking cigarettes, to reduce the intake of liquor (less deadiy fights and car accidents) and by promoting a good relationship with our blood brothers and sisters south of the border, .

If Quebec decides to split up our Canada, we might as well join our neighbours and stop that hassle.

Bill Homburg

deed

The deed is done The mind has set forth Devious, scheming plans

Tho

htless dreads

and ‘Havana, -

the editor

Operation Beaver

The Editor Dear Sir:

For the previous 13 years Operation Beaver has been working throughout British Columbia and across Canada, to assist those in need to raise their standard of living up to a level which should be considered ac- ceptable, With our new year of projects ready to begin in the coming summer, I would ask you to print a story on our program designed to inform local communities of the services of Operation Beaver, and ta encourage some of your readers to actively participate. on our program.

The basic objective of Operation Beaver is to provide volunteers to communities to assist the people in self-help con- struction projects. These volunteers work with the community people to assist them in achieving their goals of local improvement. The majority of our projects are involved with housing for low-income families. Besides housing we have actively worked on numerous community centres, schools and ar- hanages. Our projects

in in the first week of July and run through to the last week of August. Longer projects are arranged if they are needed,

On these projects we do not attempt to run the project or to bring ina group of people to supervise the construction. Instead we supply between eight and 16 volunteers to work alongside the community peop le and act as additional abour. With our assistance and with the assistance of the concerned community members, the labour costs will be greatly reduced and ‘the available funds can be used ‘ty their maximum

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There are two areas that I hope the readers of the Terrace Herald can be of assistance to us. The first is if any community feels that hey are in a position to ,equest an Operation Beaver project, please get in touch with me and we will see what can be arranged for the coming summer. On our projects Operation Beaver pays all of the costs of the volunteers, leaving

absolutley no cost to the community for this labour. The community is responsible for costs concerning the construction such as materials and tools, The community is aiso expected to turn out its own volunteer workers to work alongside the Beaver volunteers. We want to work, with the community, not for them.

Secondly, we hope that some of your readers will be interested in volunteerin for Operation Beaver, an actively participating on our program. While we need people with construction and engineering skills, we are just as interested in people who are not skilled in construction but are motivated in helping others

who need their assistance, -

The things which we look for in ovr volunteers are con- cern, motivation, an eagerness to give, and an eagerness to learn. Our volunteers come from all around the world,

representing every race, —

colour, culture and religion. As each project usually consists of eight volunteers, four from overseas and four Canadian, there is 4 tremendous potential learning experience for ali those Involved. Operation Beaver pays all of the transportation and living costs of the volunteers for the summer, leaving no expense to the volunteer. We wid be having between 15 and 20 projects this sum- mer, ranging from Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island to British Columbia. We will also be having three projects in the Caribbean area. Each applicant will have their choice of whatever region they wish to be sent and we

ili make every effort to send them there. The

minimum age for joining -

Operation Beaver is 18 an

. generally our volunteers are

aged between 18 and 30. Of course we are open to both ‘males and females.

Sincerely Don Irving

B.C. Yukon: Coordinator ‘Frontiers Foundation Operation Beaver

111-119 W, Pender Vancowy 'r, B.C. Tel. 684-4715

Christmas Seals _

. To the Editor:

The 64th annual B,C, Christmas Seal Campaign has officially come to a

- @lose, with contributions

totalling $595,560, This is a _ bit short of our $620,000 target, but nevertheless, $43,000 more than we have received in any one cam- paign in past years.

We would like to sincerely thank you and your

newspaper for so generously supporting our campaign through your use of our news releases and ad- vertising fillers, Your contribution to this cam- paign has been im- measurably significant.

Thank you Sincerely Scott McDonald

Public Information Of- .;

ficer

He will always

pass you by

You can pray to God for guid To help you tn your way enieance You can pray to God for happiness

He will hear you every

day.

But, if your prayers have not be And you want the reason - Why? anawered Do not ask for treasures

_ ‘He will always pass you by,

We have our food and our shelter Our clothes for comfort, too

And out of His Word the Bible We have the hope of life anew. Heis a wise God, and He knows all

Mindless of manners Striving to overcome reality That can’t be beaten

Can it be helped

If it’s way is but wrong

For the answer is right Though the method is condemned The deed wds done

As the mind saw fit

Who is to judge

Wonderingly of rights.

Yes who can judge

Wrong from right.

By D.H. Weber

Just raise your eyes up high His works are plain to seen too For them that really try.

So when you pray to God above And to him your thoughts to convey Remember all his wondrous works And thank him for this day . ut, if your prayers have not been ans And you want the reason - Why? wered - Dg not pray for treasures : . He will always pass you by,

by Ruby E. McCreight

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