ASB Terrace Review — Wednesday, March 13, 1991 The Way I See It... by Stephanie Wiebe Saint Patrick’s Day is not quite the same holiday here that it is in Ireland. But for those Irish who may feel a mite homesick this time of year, one should note the many similarities between the Irish Saint Patrick’s Day, and our local celebration. The Irish honour their patron ~ gaint, Particus, who introduced Christianity to Ireland. Terracites celebrate the fact that God will soon thaw the local population once again, despite the frigid winter weather which has cursed them for months on end. While the Irish may dance joyfully through the streets in religious celebration, Terracites dance ‘because it feels so good to finally discard their long underwear. In Ireland, the traditional greet- ing of "Cead mile failte” means "A hundred thousand welcomes", not unlike our own local greeting, "So how’s it goin’, ch?" Different words, same basic meaning. Irish legends say that in Ire- land’s landscape, there are forty shades of green. In Terrace, there are forty shades of white — fresh snow, sandy beige snow, dirty brown snow and yellow snow, to name a few. Terrace legend has it that the grass now pecking from underneath will turn green again. Amazing, isn’t it, how similar Ireland and Terrace are, when you think about it? Another legend says that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. Evidently, it’s true, there are no snakes there. — Coincidentally, there are no yaks in Terrace; however no one has We know you, the advertiser will appreciate Jack’s enthusiastic, businesslike approach. For creative solutions concerns, at 635-7840 Terrace Review- to your advertising call Jack today ever laid claim to driving them out, nor have we made a legend of the fact. Actually, Saint Patrick was not even Irish. He was not originally from Terrace, either, another astounding parallel for homesick Irishfolk. But here, there is a difference, for Terrace does not really have a patron saint of it’s own. Not that we haven’t tried. We’ve raised the Kermodei bear to a pedestal of honour, merely for its instinctive habit of loiter- ing near the local garbage dump. But patron saint status cannot be granted to a non-human species — there’s definitely a rule about that somewhere. The green shamrock is easily recognised as the symbol for Saint Patrick’s Day, in Ireland and throughout North America. Terrace’s own natural symbols — the dandelion weed and old, rusted pick-up trucks — are similarly representative of the characteristic beauty of the area, the only difference being that Terracites don't usually wear these symbols on their lapels — we're funny that way. Another Irish tradition involves carrying a shillelagh, or a walk- ing stick, generally cut from oak. Again, in the bizarre mirroring of customs, we foo have sticks in Terrace. We have more sticks here than you can shake a stick at. Again, in slight distinction, Terracites don't usually brandish their sticks or write about them in books. Evidently Terracites aren’t ANNOUNCEMENT The Terrace Review/Close Up Business Services welcome Jack Beck, our new sales representative. Jack Beck - Sales Representative Terrace Review/Close Up as impressed with their sticks as the Irish are. Still, a phenomenal likeness. As for kissing the Blarney Stone, it’s a sure bet that some Terrace residents have kissed rocks at one time or another, but no one has come forth to publicly brag about it — just another minor disparity between Irish people and Terrace people. Other than that, the actual "lips against rock" logistics would be about the same in Terrace or Iretand. In Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Day is a legal holiday, with shops and businesses closing down for the day. In Terrace, most residents are quite willing to take a paid day off work, for any reason, though our government does not always cooperate with this generous holiday attitude. With all these striking similari- ties, it’s plain to see why the Irish feel right at home in Terrace on Saint Patrick’s Day. The tradi- tional sticks and rocks, the banishment of an entire species - whatever it takes, British Colum- bia’s northwesterners will go all out to welcome other cultures and share in their celebrations. Cead mile failte, eh? TAX HELP IN THE MALL TERRACE — Local people puzzled by or needing help with this year’s income tax returns can consult advisors from Revenue Canada who have set up a display in the Skeena Mall this week. A seasonal tax assistance centre is now set up in the mal! and will operate during regular business hours through Saturday. Revenue Canada says the staff will be able to provide most of the forms required by average taxpayers and provide them with guidance in filling out returns. ‘EVENTS Our Coming Events column Is a public service offered by the Ter- race Review. Deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. Coming Events must be mailed in or dropped off at our office, 4535 Grelg Avenue, typed or in fegible writing. Information concerning the Twin River Estates project Is avallable from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing Society office, corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, each Thursday from 2to 4p.m. Branch 73, B.C. Old Age Pensioners Organization, hold a pancake breakfast at the Happy Gang Centre the firat Saturday of every month from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome! SPRING CLEANING? — Skeena Valley Rotary Club will pick up your castofts to be.sold at the Skeena Valley Rotary Glub Garage Sale. Pro- ceeds to community projects. Phone 638-1007 and teave a message with your name and phone number for free pickup. The Garage Sale will take place some time In May. ATTENTION — Anyone Interested in participating In sight-team league Pacific Northweat fastball, coaches and players. Juniors (16 to 21 years), men (21 to 39 years), masters (39 years and up). For further information, contact Norm at 635-2249 (3/27). Friday, March 15 — “Introduction to ACOA" at the Women's Centre on Park Ave. at 1 p.m. Sue Higgins, counsellor, will discuss the Issues surrounding peopla who are Adult Children of Alcoholics. March 15 and 16 — Terrace Parks and Recreation Department, In cooperation with a number of health-related agencias, Is organizing a Health Falr, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Skeena Mall. The main theme is to promote the idea that people can make a conscious choice for wellness and that Terrace munity organizations would like to enter a table for disptay, drop by the Terrace Parks and Recreation office in the arena before March 15. For more Information, call Shawn at 638-4750. Saturday, March 16 — Join us forthe second annual Fun Nite of Celtic Music, amateur performances, old time waltzes, pub singing (dinner included). Tickets can be picked up at 302-4622 Greig Ave. or phone 635-9511 or 635-3475. Sponsored by the irish Cultural Society. Are there any Irish, Scottish, Down East, or Newfle fiddlers, musicians, singers, etc., who are dying to perform on March 16 at the Caitic Nite? Contact Danny Sheridan at 635-0511 days, or 635-5327 evenings for more information. March 16 and 47. — Pool tournament wind-up at the Thornhill Nelghbourhood Pub. Everyone weicome. March 18, 23, 30 and Apr. 6 — Milis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop $1.50 bag sale. All clothing and footwear. Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4544 Lazetle Ave. In Terrace. Sunday, March 17 — Ski or hike, Douglas Channel, Half-Moon Bay, with the Terrace Hiking Club. Meet at the Chamber of Commerce bultding In Kitimat at noon. Jim Thorne leader, 632-6055. Sunday, March 17 — Freelance journalist Dina von Hahn will show her 7 p.m. at the Terrace Public Library multi-purpose room. Admission Is free. Everyone welcome. Coffee and tea will be served, but please bring your own mug. For more information, call 638-8286. Monday, March 18 —. The monthly general meeting of the Mills Memorlat Hospital Auxillary will be held in the board room of Milis Memorial Hospital at 8:15 p.m. All members are urged to attend. New members are more than welcome! Tuesday, March 19 — Friends and Families of Schizophrenics Support Group meet at 7:30 p.m. In the psych conference room at Mills Memorial Hospital. Contact Mentat Health, 638-3325. March 19, 22, 26, 28, Apr. 2and 4 — Mills Memorial Hospital Auxillary Thrift Shop $1.50 bag sale, All clothing and footwear. From 1 to 3 p.m. at 4544 Lazelle Ave. in Terrace. Wednesday, March 20 — Visit exotic Malaysia by travel talk and video with Theresa Brinkac at the Terrace Public Library, 4610 Park Ave. at 7 p.m. Free, all welcome. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Terrace Public Library. Phone 638-8177 for further information, _ Wednesday, March 20 — ‘Women for Peace’. In this time of global uncertainty, this Informal session will deal with ways to promote peace and understanding In our community and the world. A discus- sion of what we can do to promote peace within our immediate circle and how to lobby governments. 1 p.m. at the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre on Park Ave. Wednesday, March 20 — Homebased Business meeting, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. at Gim’s Restaurant. Phone 636-0415 for further Information. Friday, March 22 — Film afternoon at the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre-on Park Ave. at 1 p.m. “No Longer Silent”, a flim about women in India. Monday, March 26 — “Challenges Behaviour as Messages”, from 9:30 a.m, to 4 p.m. at Northwest Community College, rooms 2001 and 2002. A fee will be charged. Register at Northwest Counselling and Tralning Centre, 4711 Lazelle Ave. or call 638-6311 weekdays. Registration deadline Is March 15. Sunday, April 14 — Big Brothers and Sisters board development seminar with George Alliston. Inn of the West. Everyone welcome. Sunday, April 14 — Softball umpire clinic at Clarence Michiel school. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Clinic starts a9 a.m. and goes to about 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Rob Barg at 635-2088 or Larry Yeske at 638-8688 April 18 to 20 — Skeena Zone Drama Festival, R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Tickets available at Erwin Jewellers. Wednesday, April 27 — Big Brothers and Sisters garage sale, 5308 Mc- Connell Ave. Phone 635-4515. COMING has many organizations to help an individual to do this. 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