ae furor and apprehensive misery whenever: ‘the word _ of bumt out tree lights... was wondering if distant loved ones would be able to - sleigh-bells in.a country without snow. Until Monday .. R . cookies, - death or bombed to death or starved to death, “Christ- Sto: bumper: at the: ‘liquar‘store.’ It.was wondering. ‘how. many of: ‘those: cars would, end up’ wrapped ‘around a ed on Monday! in his eyes, asking God to ‘please send some snow for : the Saviour, It became the feeling of kinship with all. May’ ‘the. bles d 7 le of Christmas : “eS bring “lasting gl dy P ness and peace top: - warm your heart, BOB PARKER _Our r best oleae - Serving Terrace, th ry} Box 1177 % e Hub City of the Mighty Skeena Valley in Reciwotiors British Columbia - Phone VI 3-6357 10 Cents.a : It happened on Monday! Until then there had been nothing but fuss ‘and. “Christmas” edged its way into our conversation, “Christmas” wos the great. rell ious: ‘holiday that happened to come hot on the heels of o “Sunday” - editorial . thot had everyone calling us dirty names. “Christmas” wes a hundred © unbaked ~ shortbread six dozen unbaked mince ‘tarts, two .boxes of. unmailed: greeting cards, and five tangled strings “Christmas” was-a mallbox’ full ‘ot messages from. well wishing friends and bills’ from well: wishing cred- itors. It was premature nutshells sending piercing pains Into bare. feet ona musty, misty mom, “Christmas” ‘Was bending “the budget ‘to moke room for something to wear to the annual stoff party. | - “Christmas” was an. endless | line-up of elbow jabbing people in the post office. ' "Christmas'’'was rushing at: the eleventh minute to get. little folk ready for the annual Sunday Schoo! concert, It was wondering whether or not there was still time to get a parcel delivered toa ‘distant .mother- in-law. “Christmas” was the jostling impatience of hundreds of children all wanting to see the Co-op Santa Claus ‘and whisper their. secrets. “Christmas” get home safely for the holiday. It was wondering if the fuel supply would hold out. until “January, ' “Christmas” was the questioning, irs of: young eyes. It was the million requests for ‘good”" causes, ‘Christmas’ was the nasal drone of -earolling. cowboys and the incessant jangle of * “Jingle Bells." “It was the reports of children’ burned to mas" was. Finance - Minister: Mit ichell Sharp: and his ‘mini- budget.’ It was the constaht .. reminder about | | “Christmas” was inflated demands on on ordin= | ary, everyday paycheck. It was. cars. Jined.-up_.bumper. |: 3 telephone, pole. - fa Ls Chrigtmas'*-was is learning that an:old friend was | oS sericusly ill and: that oriother.was out of work. Then — mysteriously = —~.as always -— it happen- -“Christmas'’ became a little boy with bright lights | my toboggan.” It became a small girl asking .to hear the bedtime story about the Virgin Mary and the little ‘|. Lord Jesus. in: the Manger and it became q. mother - _pleased to tell the. age old story. “Christmas” became. the joyous excitement of children dreaming - aloud, “and the warm sounds of song as family voices: ‘blended ; in the traditional. Yuletide. music. “‘Christmas’’ be- ” came the hectic race to find just: the’ right tree for just the right corner of the living room. But — most of-all it became the wonder.of the | Greatest Miracle of All Time — the Birth of Christ’ mankind and the feeling of gratitude. at. being” a member of a free and benevolent society. =~ wantedito share it with you. Please accept our sincere wish that this Christ- itself around, leaving its mark on all mankind. Even if it is no more than the. quiet smile of absolute peace with the world. this is the rares rarest gift of all today! 10 Pages ” ‘looks of six |. ‘DEIRDRE AND THE DOLL were soon parted. Tuesday when. the winning ticket in a.raffle. sponsored by t tadies’. Auxiliary. t0.. Mills Me morial ;. Hospitali.wes drawri from: the ‘bin: Winner: of -thechuge:-walkit 1 and an‘extra set of doll clothing was Reggie . Harrison. ticket for us, is the five-year-old daughter of Mr. and ips: The:.raffle netted $60.65 forthe Hospital Auxilia owl go - towards purchase: of equipment’ for* Mills: ‘Memorial: In. Novernber” the Auxiliary: turned ‘over. a ‘cheque for $2,500, also ear- marked for new hospital: ‘Christmas Doll ‘was -madde'iby Mrs.. S. Poppe of Mills Memorial. Staff who also” donated ‘the hither ; le 'Nary A Dull Moment Throughout Yuletide. “Yes — it happened on Monday, and we just mas Day will allow something genuine, lasting and: _ completely good to come out of your heart and spread | |-volleyball and. table tennis are|; : | planned. for: the ‘afternoons no ote “There'll be nary a dutl moment at the Térrace Com- ed heré on Tuesday. ber ‘of Conimerce. : be fo necting ‘in Juneau, ‘ a of the Associated Cham- + laid: Alagkan Affiliates. cof Box 2446; Terrace, Deirdre, .who. drew:.the lucky. equipment. ‘Clothing. for, the : riunity Centre during the Yuletide holidays, it was’ lear: len Schoo! equalization tax ‘at the December. meeting of Planned By Chamber was a main question raised Terrace and District Cham- ‘The matter. had been rs: if Northwést Central B.C. Members learned the Prince Rupert thamber ‘ds considering a,motion to. the . Associated Chambers to. the effect that all tourist funds ehould be devoted tone grand. brochiire. covering all areas aga’ whole. The subject ““0'f* ‘eeeeas through the Alaskan panhandle ; was brought: ip for’ discussion. 5 ae ce ‘Chappell : ‘of. Trans-Frovin- mittee. to-view.the area, and to assist in préparation. of a brief. The finance: committee brought.in its. annual. report, General; discussion: resulted in members voting’ to “pay $500 to. the Terrace .. Centennial Fund, this being - ‘tha: ‘second installment ‘of .the “Ghamber’s original’ commitment of $1,500. Also acknowledged .way: receipt af $600, final. portion of a $2,000: grant. for..1966:from the District: Munteipality of Ter- Vic, Jolliffe; chairman of the industrial | committee;’, reported that: hig committee: hag asked fer bids fot...preparation and printing of maps: for’ this area. A further ‘report will be given at the next meeting. © Fred Weber, chairman of the ‘Pete - Fanning, recreational director . for: ‘Terrace repotted that a full schedule of activities has been - planned in order to provide “plenty of things to” do for young . people. -during « ‘the school ‘holidays. ulated. in’ the Community Cen- will. be turned over to the Sal of warning | to ebronic: "Jorget ters. — articles, of clothing ‘and other items which have. accum- tre Lost. and Found department. vation Army | if not. claimed tranaportation © commitiea re- ported .the: Bropoved new Ter- race-Kitimat - -airport terminal, to be built at-a cost of $750,000, was inthe estimates of the/; -|Department of: ransport {for|: 1067, awaiting ‘budget approval. before. December. 30, 1966. Weeereeeetete seers SraeHe ete Tournaments In ‘basketball; Tuesday and Wednesday, : eember 27 and28. Rexistations mE for these tdurneys. will be ac. ” SHADES of Christmas line: Rink : Builders _ establish .ar. outdoor skating arena: here ‘this year. ‘The commendation came at its regular meeting held , from the Terrace ; Recreation|December 12. gress reports from both groups located! on -Skeena - . _.| grounds, . close to |eompanies : have ‘donated mat: XMAS: QULBSNATCHER ° DARKENS, TRAILER. Wt will be a dark Chricknes fer the Mallor .femily of “Thembill, A -- sheak.. thief” siete all the exterior Chriet- née lights from their trailer home. on’ Tuexlay night. Satd Jars. Dorethy, Maller. ‘lyote of apnreciation. . recreation direttor, ‘Pete: Fan: . |-the Centre will.’ be: open’ for Get Pat On Rack Terrace Arena. Association ond the Terrace Hockey! : Club’ thaye both been commended for their. efforts ‘to|. » and ‘table’ tennis between’ the Commission which: heard: pro! The “outdoor ‘rink is to he Secondary track. and field activities: Numerous local erials and labor.for the project ‘land. they ‘also. came: in fora A schedule of. rink: ceeeiyitiea™ Feet nds and hours ‘will ‘be: drafted ‘by |i ‘| representatives. of the | acligal;| ning; and representatives. from |the hockey: Se arena. as] cepted’ at the Community Centre. recreation offices until Monday, December 26. at 6 p.m. .On. Thursday, -.. December; 22 “two hours, “they got parce). cards’ and pre-schoolers,:: ehildren 10. and[-. under: and. for. adult. badminton “what they thought IOOF: Hall hours of one’ p.m, and-10 9m. |. meant.: On; Friday; December. 28. cas. ual sports, will. take place: from 30 am. until ‘6. p.m: end at 9 pm. a dance featuring © the music. of.. "The... Fugitives" will get : “underway. and” last” until A required to ‘stand © nem, a. a] ing, the Sunday, : et 4 “erated but to: ‘weigh’ LOTS’ crows ‘around. : ‘full irocreational ‘itinerary nt " Communit ups, Two ten year olds spent picking up the: mail on. Monday, They lined Up at the Post. Office, where ; then tootled off to the OLD- OLD FIRE HALL which is Finally: they, ‘came. back to. the Post Office where. they: again ‘stood in ‘line ‘to © ¢ find out where they: ‘would be: ‘g an line “ONLY oné. comment, ‘for’ all‘ aim. , Saturday, Christmas “Eve, the: people who. have written: junior basketball: and canta Letters: to, the Editor 1 follow... sports will: eames ‘until: a -nor., to. believe :and , take! for and on ‘area these. days.: Wonder xo we'll :be, eating” STOW: before. President: t: Bob... Christl: re: | our OF -t,528 pioneers ap- plying for Centennial. Medals in BC, this year, there was only*.one ‘from’ Terrace. Ap- ; plications... closed on, ?Novem- ber '19.'..: me DID’ You. ‘Know that two thirds .of the ‘world goes to bed: “hungry, Christrias - ‘night ‘and every: other night of the “Adollar. mailed : “someone WhO ‘Is not as. lucky. ‘a8 most. Canadians, ee . ‘family quiz ‘gate "should keep . everybody. hopping ‘for ‘about ten -min- ., eles Get the kids to name all. ‘Santa's relndeer and allot athe Seven Dwarfs, (Without Ring into. any: felrytale that int’ Senet {Chang policemen, niarses, quested all committee chalemen Heh 'Carriors,< volunteered |... doit an tens for:a-Chamber com- : Christmas. "| $150 which will be sent to the ‘4 Terrace Business . es Ownership |: to have thelr annual reports in the hands of secretary, Fred Adames, not later than. Janu ary 10, 1967. DAVE PORTER | Terrace accountant Dave _ Porter was presented... with ¢ a much’ coveted club .award this week when thé Terrace Lions Club gave hima, per-. fect’ attendance’ pin for, having attended. every. Lions’. Club meeting scheduled :dur-~ ing ‘the past fifteen . years. Porter. started - Lionism . in Whitehorse, ¥.T..and. moved . to. Terrace .two years ago.. Ten years .ago. ’ Porter. re-' ceived the Lion of the-Year award in District é. White horse). Large » Crowd Sings Carols The third annual: Carol Festival held Sunday night in the Community Centre attracted its largest attend- ance to-date -and ‘everyone | enjoyed: joining in the sing- ing of traditional- music of A silver collection netted Canadian Bible Society to help further work towards world distribution of the Bibte. .Church, choirs, soloists and ensembles ‘performed © ‘{hrough., out ‘the musical evént with au. dience participation also Play- ing an important role ‘in “the evening program. Spokesman ‘for the Terrace Ministerial, Reverend H. N. ers, and. publicity. | cause of this. Carol. Festival.’ : ———a Al's" a nay ‘and Dry Clean- Jwhen , Albert rt:.Panto.” sold ‘jeab-or get a sober friend. to = ‘drive you wherever. you want | good to date and’ that .most: _ | program is part of a. province '. }wide campaign by police ‘in an | effort. to keep traffic ‘mishaps| ‘. {to a minimum over. the: “Yule. {tide season, the program .is not. prosecution; but-~protectlon-—--not“only* | motorists but..to their: families ap wells -% in this area Madsen, today issued a: “letter of thanks to all who attended the festival as well as to those, who ‘contributed of their ‘time, talents, musicians, singers, ush- ers, sourid systems, organ haul- ; Reverend Madsén sald, “Our! wish is that each one..who par- ticlpated : as- ‘audience’ or work- man, may have a more blessed Jand meanitigtul, Christmas. be- ing Ltd. on- Legion Street pe changed hands ‘December. it) 0 e Roa 1 tblock Checks Underway To Cut Down Traffic Tragedy Terrace RCMP have been out in full force, since December 16 ond will continue in their program to ensure 3 that everyone in the Terrace area has. a happy Christmas. lh ‘lunmarred by highway tragedy. a Roadblocks are in constant]. operation for the purpose of doing: spot - checks. on velile es and drivers. Terrace .a police staff ix also’ being used in the campaign to stamp. out accidents due to. the lethal Jcombination of driving . and drinking. . Tuesday, : during the holidays — just stay. off the ‘highways. Either take a to- go. ” RESPONSE GOOD. check ‘campaign has been very’ motorists have been very coop. erative. The roadblock . — spot check _ Terrace RCMP made it ‘clear on Tuesday that the object of IMPAIRMENT uP. ‘The incidence of : impaired] driving charges” has risen in’ the pared with 1985. To’ date driver convictions as against #4 during’ 1965. ‘However, deaths due to traffic accidents ‘have dropped noticeably. In 1965 eighteen people died in highway acei- dents and. so far this year, "our appreciation for: ‘your: Joyal a ‘palronage. wishes and expressing Gad PARKER 17D. rena vena Lr 3300 _* nee Staff Set. J. Maidens said | “It you're drinking] Terrace. area this year. as, “eom- . there have been 198 impaired| to 473 from 439 during. 1965. Tuesday that four out of every” fiye motor vehicle accidents in the Terrace area have . liquor as 2 contributing, factor. an TERRIBLE SACRIFICE oo He cited ‘a’ story. about: a Scrooge-like mat: who was. vinit- ed in. the: early. 1900's angel and wonderful gift that would and, communications . from . . thenceforth to.eternity. : He said response to the. spat : The angel said,: “Upon Te ceipt of this great gift . you ‘must be. prepared. to ‘hake an. annual’ sacrifice.” - | ‘e great and wonderful ’'gift, was more than willing. to ‘make ‘any? ‘pacrifice, . The ..sacrifice “was 5000 Can. adian lives per-year.. .! -\ carriage! y. chances: fsok don't take. any che ‘Hppling: Soot big ite dina wows your. reaction timet . armen Holiday Hours | ‘At Post: Office Terrace: ‘post office” will be: closed ‘December 25. and a On December 27th~' wickets’ will be closed but -box . lobby will be open from 9 a.m. until 6. p.m. and the. parcel depot in’. 100F Hall will also be © open; during these hours.. All post office facilities wilt be closed on Monday. January. 2. traffic has claimed only 8 lives, Fatal. moter vehicle Tochdents e in the‘ province have jumped. ow Stat Sgt. Maidens sald, on”) ‘Dy an ‘offered hima great - revolutionize ‘¢rané portation 7 The man, anxious to get such- The gift. was: the’: horas OKAY LADY, YOU: har a smile, ‘ofter RCMP: ae