PAGE Al4, THE HERALD, Wednesday, April 20, 1977 _ RECREATION He ‘hor 5 Reflection upon recreation opportunity in Terrace makes anyone who is in the least bit interested in participating in either physical or cultural ac- tivities wonder why so many -people mill around con- ‘stantiy convincing them- ‘selves that there is nothing ‘to do here. It is not that there is nothing to do, it’s maybe that too many people enjoy ‘complaining about the lac ‘of this and the lack of that, compounded by the fact that ‘they are too lazy to get off their backsides and do ‘something about it. Let the ‘active minority carry on cand enjoy themselves. ‘Maybe complaining should -be elevated to the ranks of ‘legitimate recreation! So Many people seem to enjoy ‘it. - Is it that people today expect everything to come ‘to ther? Nothing comes and one learns very quickly to go out and get what you want. Nobody is ever going to come up to your front door and introduce themselves and suggest that you take part in this activity or that pursuit. It’s up to each one of us to make up our own minds and decide what we “want to do, then get up and ‘do it! _ Where is all this leading? -First of all, let’s see what there is available Terrace. Presently active in the area of arts, are the Drama Programs in the schoois and the progression ‘from this would be into the very hard-working and flourishing Terrace Little ‘Theatre, who also offer workshops throughout the year. During the summer ‘months there will also be ‘another Arts School here in Terrace. Music is also well eatered to in the area as witnessed by the upcoming -Pacific Northwest Music Festival, once again there is ‘an active school. program Jand = availability of ’professional lessons should: anyone wish to further ‘develop their talents. “ Painting and Drawing: here there can be found “eourses at the Vocational School and weekly life ‘drawing classes at the “Public Library. The Terrace ~Brush and Palette Club have ‘been involved in an ongoing “program during the winter months and then from time , to time there are workshops brought into town by the ‘Terrace Arts Association. ‘Local craftspeople recently chad a workshop and some 20 local enthusiasts turned out ‘and from this has developed a local club. For people in | 635 6 interested in Pottery there again is an active local oup. Hobbies catered to include Chess, Darts, Snooker and Bowling. On the physical side to include Sports and Fitness the list is extensive: Basketball, Badminton, Baseball, Boxing, Archery, Rod & Gun Club, Riding Club, Volleyball, Softball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Rugby, Judo, Karate, Hockey, Swimming, Water Polo, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Figure Skating, Wrestling. The opportunit to become fit is available now, courses include the local Health Club, Noon Hour Swim and Fitness at the Pool and Womens’ Swim and Trim and Yoga courses offered at the college. Facilities for jogging abound. First, the track at Skeena and then any area around where there is space and there is plenty of that, can be utilized by any person with the desire and initiative to get up and go. ‘The District of Terrace Parks & Recreation Departrnent will be putting in a Fitness Trail at Agar Park, but really there should be something peopie ean work out for them- selves. Fitness and being involyed is something you do and not something other people make you do. Having noted what there is todo in Terrace, there are obviously areas which have not been catered to and to this end the Parks & Recreation Department and the Recreation Commission are holding a Public Forum at the Terrace Arena Banquet Room on Thur- sday, May 19, 1977 at 8 p.m. so please, if there is an area you would like to see given more attention and further developed, come out and tell us about it. See you then!!! Kitimat The Pacific Northwest Fastball Association has a new ook this season with two teams from Kitimat joining the three from Terrace. Skeena Hotel, Terrace Hotel and Lakelse Hotel will be the sponsors of the Terrace teams while Kitimat Merchants and Kitimat Juniors will form the Kitimat contingent. Skeena Hotel, whe went to the Senior ‘‘B”’ Finals last year will be playing in the league but will not enter into the final standings. Games during the week will be played on Tuesdays 1 149 Matar atataiscetattatetetatatetstateletetoceceseceresectatees8 0aitabatah eta alate etait ei etal eatate eta arenes TSE RESTS RIOT RRP ERNE NO : a | & a ie . aon ars = : ae ‘ wes ~ hy . # _ - 7 —— e and our Environment! FISH & «© WILDLIFE Ishkeenickh River. I also BRANCH BUDGET Back in January I made mention that our provincial government would be cutting back the 1977 budget of the Fish & Wildlife Branch by approximately $400,000. I recently received a letter from Sam Bawilf, Minister of Recreation and Conservation, indicating that on the contrary, the Fish and Wildlife Branch budget will be increased by $269,076, up from $9,079,600 in 1976 to $9,348,676 in 1977. It is heartening to think that the government may have listened to organizations such as the B.C. Wildlife Federation and the Steelhead Society of B.C. who protested any reduction in the budget of the Fish & Wildlife Branch for 1977. While an increase of $269,076 likely only keeps place with inflation, the Fish & Wildlife Branch can at least maintain its present level of involvement in enforcement and management programs. While it is encouraging that the Fish & Wildlife Branch is getting a slight boost in its budget, it is discouraging to hear the remarks of certain MLA’s and cabinet ministers. At the annual meeting of the Council of Forest Industries last week, the Minister of Economic Development, the Hon. Don Phillips, criticized his own government for spending 15 times as much money on Recreation and _and Thursdays, both in Kitimat an Terrace, ‘starting at 7:30 p.m. at Riverside Park and the same time in Kitimat. All Sunday games will be doubleheaders with the first KEEP AMAA AMCANADA GROWINGA APLANTAA AATREESA PRUDEN & CURRIE (1976) LTD. on his Department of Economic Development. He went on to say that without jobs, people will not be able to enjoy the environment. Isn't it a shame that a minister of the government has to use such a petty sort of argument to support the demand for a larger budget in his department. The Fish & Wildlife Branch has never had the luxury of having enough staff members or finances to do an adequate job of managing fish and wildlife in B.C. If economic development is to be stimulated by the provincial government, it must not be at the expense of fish and wildlife. The scrapping of the propose highway through the Coquihala Pass from Hope to Merritt, with the allotted funds for this highway project going to economic development, would make much more economic sense, particularly when the high- way in question is nothing but a luxury in these days of restraint and energy con- servation. LITTERING Ona recent steelhead trip to the Nass area, we stopped off at the Tseax River. What a disgusting mess is the best way to describe the camping areas in the. vicinity of Spencer Lake. Mounds of garbage, bottles and cans from last fall are everywhere. This same kind of disgusting mess was also evident along the Lower game being played at 1 p.m. and the second following immediately after. Tuesday, May the 17th will be the first game of the new season with Kitimat hear that the upper Lakelse River in the vicinity of Herman Creek and the jower Lakelse River from. the forest campsite to the mouth is looking more like a garbage dump every day. Why do people continue to abuse the very areas where they camp out of fish. Let’s all get together and take the garbage home with us or ury it, Remember it is for your own benefit to have clean camping and picnic areas, ~ STEELHEAD LIMITS While I hate to belabour the subject of killing ex- cessive numbers’ of steelhead on the Lakelse River, I hear those rumours flying around of anglers killing over their limits of steelhead, both in the fly only areas and the lower river. This kind of abuse will ultimately lead to_ the closure of the Lakelse River to all steelhead angling after March 1 of each year. If the spring steelhead fishery on e Lakelse River is going to continue in future years, it is the responsibility of the majority of anglers who fish the river to impress upon the minority who break the law, what the consequences may he. SPRING ANGLING Steelhead fishing has at times been reasonably good in most of the rivers, with the odd bright steelhead still showing up. in the Kalum, Copper, Lakelse ‘and joins northwest fastball Merchants playing Skeena Hotel at Kitimat and Terrace Hotel will host Lakelse Hotel in Terrace. Watch next week's Herald’ for the schedule. THERE MUST BE 50 WAYS TO CELEBRATE TERRACE’S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY © If you know ONE call 638-8196. TERRACE ANSWERING BUREAU. TERRACE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE & iN THE HORSESHOE AREA old with modern bright kitchen complete , e With built-in dishwasher. Patlo doors trom dining rm. fo sundeck. 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I John Currie 635-5865 Bob Sheridan ' 635-2664 EVENING PHONES Bert Ljungh © 635.5754 Rusty Ljungh' 635-5754 Dwain McColl = 635.2976 aren rAlalecOPLAPLhahatatatateneteta ee ater x0 % ra’ arent TaleTeaNstetatatatofatetet wat Ss ma ss SSRIS sosomtnnts Kee a Kitimat Rivers. Trout, fishing has started to sprout on the Lakelse River; on a smaller scale on the Kalum anda number of sloughs and - bars along the Skeena, For those of you who haven't fished for spring’ cutthroat and dolly varden, these fish are feeding on salmon fry migrating out of the rivers and creeks on their way to their saltwater home for the next two to five years. For the spring steelhead, the old standbys, spin-n-gloes, gooey-bobs, oke drifters, jensen eggs, all work weil. Roe bait is effective, although I tend to downplay its use because it is often too effective and there is a tendency for many steelhead to swallow the roe, making it very difficult for an angler to release the fish. The trout can be caught on the fly, with a tied down minnor, a silver doctor or an egg and eye, all working very well. Small wobbler lures imitating a wounded or swimming salmon fry also pay off. While the numbers of steelhead and trout may not be any greater this year than in the past, the ex- ceptional spring water conditions this year have certainly enhanced angling opportunities. A little more sunshine and warmth in the air is all that is needed to top off this springs angling experiences. =| 635-4902 § : KALUM TIRE —-- 4808 W. Highway: 16 650x166 ply BFGLugg ts ma 760x16 & ply GDYR. Suphimi y may 750x16 § ply Astro Luge <8 12/15 Astro Gat Track 49°° 00 55° 29° 55° = 60° ur 80°° =; SALE ENDS MAY 1, 1977. 2