Forestry campus —

to amend the 1990/91 budget. Also,’ with this newly allocated ‘financial support. a new. part- time position could be formed to deal specifically with theeampus issue.

~ Arnold’s concept of locating -

the northern: university’s forestry campus is based on two

'- simple facts. First, the Forestry

Technology- Program ‘developed in Hazelton by: NWCC andthe Gitksan-Wet’suwet’an -Tribal Council. and. the Terrace Forestry -Technology - Progrant adapted from-that by the Skeend Labour «Market -Development Committee and now- offered-at

the Terrace’ campus of NWCC.

are forming: a -proven track ~ record ‘as a basis for develop- ment. And-second, Terrace is in the center of. what is. probably the best area for forestry research: in the province, and perhaps all of.:Canada. ' Arnold. explains in his presen- tation. that. demonstration ‘research forests of about 2,500 - hectares each could be develop- ed in .the Queen Charlotte Islands, whose forests are uni- que in the province, in Prince

In court The following convictions took place. in Terrace adult criminal court according to in- formation provided by the court registry.

Tuesday, January 2

David Clyde Gaines was -

sentenced to 60 days in jail and given a two-year drivers licence suspension for driving with a - blood alcohol content over the legal limit. Wednesday, January 3 Carl Rudolph Reimer was fin-

ed $750 and given a one-year drivers licence suspension for

driving with a blood alcohol -

content over the legal limit. Reimer was also fined $50 for failure to produce his drivers licence at the request of a police officer.

Richard Bordon Simons was sentenced to 14 dyas in jail for driving with a blood alcohol content over the legal limit. Simons was also fined $350 for assaulting a police officer.

Kenneth Emelien Valcourt was fined $250 for failure to comply with a probation order.

Friday, January 5

David Chester Brewer was fin- ed $550 for impaired driving.

Alan David Kurik was fined $500 for impaired driving. :

Gary Joseph Savard was sentenced to 60 days in jail and was given a one-year drivers

licence suspension for impaired.

driving.

Nathaniel Frank. Wilson was fined $75 for illegal possession of narcotics. ~ |

-. Monday, January 8 ©

Kenneth Leslie Boake was fin- ed $400 and given a one-year drivers licence suspension for

impaired driving.

Allan James Horel ‘was

sentenced to 45 days in jail and |

given a one-year drivers licence

suspension for refusing to pro--

vide a breath sample to a police . officer.

‘by transitional Smithers, where logging is done - ‘in’ interior

Rupert, which is in an ‘area oF

coastal forests, in Terrace and Hazelton which are surrounded forests,

forests ‘similar to Prince George. Using a Terrace- based ‘research laboratory facili- ty in conjunction with. these demonstration research: forests; says Arnold, would create the best forestry training opportuni- ty in the province.

The College ‘of . New Cale-

donia in Prince George. has ai. established forestry technologist:

program, explains Arnold, but ‘any research opportunities

would-be limited to northern in- ©

terior forests’ only. A similar situation exists at UBC where there are technologist and’ pro- fessional -forester programs. Research opportunities --are limited primarily to southern

‘coastal forests and. training and... research do little to enhance

and :

> eontinued tn ode Ai forestry practices. in: “athe: ‘north.

Another. problem. with the UBC program;: says. ‘Arnold, - is, that . they ‘don’t equally. recdgnize all

forestry. ‘technologist: ‘programs in the province. This means that college graduates wanting to

-contintie their: education‘ ‘with a. . degree-granting” UBC -program :

may be required: to repeat s some of their courses.

- Arnold’s plan calls | ‘for : -the

firm entrenchment’ of -the . ex- isting Forestry Technologist Program now being offered-at

NWCC-ard the development of. a ‘Terrace-based’ ‘research facili- ‘ty. The technologist program is roughly half of the Professional’

Forester’s: program and forms a solid ‘base on which to. build.

And the ‘development. of. a

research facility would attract

top-rated professionals ‘ who-

could offer some.of.-the best in- struction in the province. -In ad- dition, Arnold's concept would

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provide training in other areas. - of fdrestry inchiding . falling, bucking; silviculture techniques.

and the use of heavy equipment.

. This would ‘mean that the Ter--

race campus would be the only comprehensive . training. facility in the province. |

Talstra -told regional district directors that now is the time to

‘hove. The Minister of Advanc-_ ed Education and: ‘Job. Training

‘will. be in Terrace this, Friday, .. and according © ‘to “Talstra. a “forestry campus in Terrace. and’

western representation on the university board of directors are

~ two issues that should receive’ |

top priority. Heexplains that the concept of a ‘university - it the

George ‘as a new and clean

Prince George industry. He says

_ the concept was regionalized on- ly after they needed greater sup-~

port from other northern com- munities-and he’s not sure the

Tegional concept was developed out of ‘‘love and friendship’.

“y still think it behooves: us to

‘discussing - Arnold’s

pull out of: Prince George what we can,”’. said Talstra, ‘‘because

‘if we don’t,-J don’t think we’re

going to get anything out of it.I

‘think. the major core group is.

still Prince George people and they’ re still looking at their own

~ region.”? Ih “addressing some

argument among directors as to

the best community in which to_ locate a university forestry cam- pus, Talstra’ added,* #4Ef.,we’re-

‘going to bog .down . between Kitimat, Hazelton and Stewart, -

we’re not going to have anything |

at ‘the end of the: day.’?..

Terrace city council - will: be . proposal : and: lobbying for: fair representa-:

“tion on the university’s board-of.-

directots during a metting with Minister of Advanced Education - and Job Training Bruce

Strachan this Friday. Northwest - Community “College «received — heard ‘Arnold’s proposal on Jan.”

13 and will be considering. their .

role in-the development of a forestry. university faculty.

Information conceming the Twin River Estates: project is available from the Skeena Senlor Citizens’ Housing Soclety office, corner of Apsley. Street and Lakelse

Avenue, each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Please note:

change of day for our Open House.

Wednesday, January 24 — Building Healthier Babies ' Saturday, 12 noon to 3 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday, 7 to 9

will be holding their first drop-in for their program from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Interesting and useful information for all - Pregnant women. We also will be preparing a nutritional snack. Everyone is welcome to any of our free services, 3304 Sparks St., Terrace, phone 635-7664.

January 26 and 27 — Back by popular demand, “THE ART OF WAR”, cabaret:-style, at 8:15 p.m. at the McColl Playhouse. Tickets are available at Sight & Sound.

January 26 and.27 — The Pacific Northwest Music Festival is pleased to. announce a Speech Arts workshop with well-known Speech Arts adjudicator, James Eadie of Edmonton, Alberta, to.take place at

Clarence Michiel Elementary School in Terrace. Ses-.

sions will take place on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. (Public Speaking), Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon (Choral Speaking) and_1 to 4 p.m. (Dramatic Scenes). Private lessons may be booked on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Registra- tions are still being accepted. For further information,

- _ call Jo Falconer at 638-8061 after 5 p.m.

January 26, 27 and 28 — Terrace Legion, Branch 13, an- nual bonspiel (open). Three events. Limit, 64 rinks. En- ‘tries close Jan. 23. Phone 635- 5825. Enter your team now

- Saturday, January 27 — Terrace Pipes and Drums Socle-

ty will be holding thelr Robbie Burns Night Dinner and Dance from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Thornhill Community Centre. Phone Barry English at 635-5905 for tickets.

Saturday, January 27 — A special interdenominational prayer meeting in support of unborn Canadians will be held at 7 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 2911 Sparks Street, Terrace. All welcome. Sponsored by the Terrace Pro-Life. Education Association.

Sunday, January 28 — Minor softball organizational ‘meeting in the library basement at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 30 — Skeena High class of ‘65 re- union. If you could have, would have, should have, or did finish high school in 1965, come to the meeting at 7 p.m. in the library basement.

‘Tuesday, January 30 — The Canadian Diabetes Assoc., Terrace Branch, will be holding a meeting at 7:30 p.m. In the educational meeting room of Mills Memorial Hospital. Guest speaker will be Tammy Toriglia, phar-

.' macist at Northern Drugs. Topic: glucose, monitoring, etc. Bring your own glucose monitor along If you have

one. All members and Interested people are welcome.

‘Wednesday, January 31 — “Tales For Twos” begins to- ‘day at 10:30 a.m. at the Terrace Public Library. This Is a half-hour storytime featuring short picture books, fingerplays and puppets, especially for two-year-olds

- and parents. Children must be registered in advance. To

register or for more information, please call the library at 638-8177. There is no charge.

February 1 and 2 — Preschool storytime for three to five- year-olds will be held at the Terrace Public Library, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., be- ginning. Feb. 1 and 2. There Is no charge, but children

Should be registered in advance. For more information,

~ Coming events —_—

or to register, please call the library at 638-8177.

Sunday, February 4 — The Terrace Public Art Gal lery is closed for the month of January. We will be opening

8.C. The show will run to Feb. 24. Hours are Tuesday to

p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6 — The next general meeting of the ‘Ladies’ Aux. Br. 13, Royal Canadian Legion, will be held

at 8 p.m. in the Legion. Come and meet your 1990 execu- |

tive and get involved. There will be sandwiches and cof- fee after the meeting. A pot luck supper will be held before the March meeting starting at 7 p.m., so expect a -phone call from our phoning committee. If anyone would like to join our auxiliary, contact Goldie Hill at 635-6038 for more information. See you at the meeting!

Tuesday, February 6 — Ten Days for World Develop- ment Ecumenical Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. in St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 4506 Lakelse, Ter- race. This is a service to praise God for the good done in the world and to increase awareness of the wrong still permitted. Everyone interested Is welcome.

Tuesday, February § — The next meeting of the Terrace -

Breastfeeding Support Group will be held at 8 p.m. in the education room of Mills Memorial Hospital. The discussion will center on difficulties during breastfeeding. Bring your babies. For further informa- tion call Terry Walker at. 635-3287.

February 6, March 7 and April 4 — Terrace Public Library presents “Travel Talk” for armchair travellers, or for

those who really plan to “get up and go”! Travel consul- . tant, Theresa Brinkac of Elan Travel will show videos —

and share some of her experiences in a series of infor- mal talks about countries she has visited. Wednesday, Feb. 6 “Cruises”; Wednesday, March 7 “Mexico”: Wednesday, April 4 “Cuba” — each night at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Everyone Is welcome! For more Infor- mation, please call the library at 638-8177.

Thursday, February 8 — Are you interested in a career In NURSING? If so, come to your local College Centre at 7 p.m. to have your questions answered and receive an in- formation package. Confirm your attendance by calling the College Centre nearest you.

Sunday, February 11 — The Vancouver Arts Club presents Noel Coward’s ‘Hay Fever”, a hilarious com- edy of an outrageous family and Its unsuspecting house guests, at 8 p.m. and the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Tickets are available. at Erwin’s Jewellers.

Sunday, February 11 -- The Kinettes and Kinsmen of Terrace are holding their annual Senior Citizens’

Sweetheart Dinner and Dance starting at 5 p.m. in the.

Elks’ Hall on Tetrauit St. This event Is free, and all senior citizens are welcome. Door prizes and spot dances. Transportation is available if needed — call Jackie at 635-4635 or Gail at 635-9253.

Sunday, February 18 -~ The Skeena Valley Snowmobile Association presents Snowarama 1990, a 100-kilometer marathon open to all snowmobilers. All proceeds of this annual event go to the B.C. Lions’ Society for Crippled Children. Time and place may vary dus to weather. For further information, call Ron Niesner at 635-9270 or.Bon- nie Larson at

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