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DECEMBER 22, 19909 —
‘Kitimat .Centennial Museum

. presents “A BRUSH WITH

“COLOUR” paintings by Ariel
Han & Des Edwards. The show
runs from Nov. 21 - Dec. 22.
Museum hours: Fues. - Fri. tL

am. = $ p.m. Sat. 12-5 p.m.

Closed Sun. & Mon.

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: JANUARY 4, 1991 — Annual
Laurel and Hardy Film
Festival. Terrace Public

© Library, Thurs., Jan. 3, Fri,

Jan,'4, Sat. Jan. 5 at 2 p.m.
Films suitable for all ages.

Bree, 638-8177

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JANUARY 10, 1991 — The
Pacific Northwest Music

> Featival- Committee reminds

competitors and teachers that

[© the deadline date for entry into

“D> and recelve support
‘E. others'in the same situation.
--f- Call :Terrace. 635-5905 or.
mt Kitimat 632-5951,

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the: festival is Jan. 10. The
festival dates are March 10 - 23,
Syllabuses and entry
forms are available from Sight
and Sound in Terrace, Kitimat
and Prince Rupert; from the
public libraries in Terrace and
Kitimat and from the

~ Secretary, Hox 456, Terrace, °
BC, V8G 4B5 ’

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ANYONE INTERESTED in
becoming a leader & teaching a
self-help program relating to
arthritis please phone Mary at
635-2577 or Joyce at 635-5024.
1. RHA

“KITIMAT” & TERRACE
Blind & Visually impaired per-

. gons, We have a white cane

club in Terrace. When in town
come and have coffee with us.
“We would be happy to welcome
you. Located at Women’s
Resource Centre 4542 Park
Ave. Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Info.
contact Phyllis 638-0412 or
Felix 638-1285.
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CCB/TERRACE AND
DISTRICT WHITE CANE
CLUB needs volunteers to
assist the blind and visually im-
paired with crafts and recrea-
tions (bowling etc.) Also need-
ed, drivers to take members in

“and around town. We would

really appreciate it. Please con-

+ tact Felix 638-1285 or Phyllis

638-0412,
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for

“Child * Health . Clinics} |. Jm-

miunization “Clinics Tuesdays
‘9:30 am.-noon and 1-4 p.m,
Weighing and measuring
children, no lifting necessary.
For more info. phone the
Skeena Health Unit 638-3310.

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ANYONE INTERESTED in
joining a support group for
step and blended families, call
Lee at 635-9055.

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TERRACE AA MEETINGS,

635-6533, Men's Sun, nite 7
p.m, Hospital Psych Unit, 4720
Haughland. Sun. Women’s
8:30 p.m, Haspital Psych Unit.
Monday nite 8:30 p.m. Blue
Gables Corr. institution. Mon-
day nite 8:30 p.m, Knox
United Church, 4907 Lazelle
Ave. Tuesday nite 3:30 p.m.
Catholic Church, 4830 Straume
Ave, Wed. nite Beginners 7:30"
p.m. Hospital Psych Unit. Fri-
day nite 8:30 p.m. Kermode

. Centée 3313 Kalum St.

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BIG BROTHERS AND BIG

~ SISTERS are now underway.
°. ‘The first A.G.M. proved to be

@ success with enough people

. present to fill all executive, and
* directors chairs. The next few
"months will be busy trying to
~ get totally functional by spring.

But, we still can't do it without

you. Anyone interested in
- becoming a Big Brother or

Sister, or if you are willing just

1c _ to help please feel free to join

_ us in this worthwhile project.

“| Meetings are held every third
"| Tuesday of the month,

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“” OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

‘ for any persons having an
- ostomy or needing one in the

_ ’. future, A chance to share pro-.

blems,’ concerns, information’
from,

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Rose surrounded

Saturday, Dec. 1, Selma Kennedy picked up
her mother Rose Farkvam to take her to a tea at

the United church. The tea over, the pair decided |

to drop into the Art Gallery to take in the craft
show. On the way, they stopped at the Happy
Gang Centre to pick up a friend.

However, on entering Rose discovered it had
all been a ruse — her family had organized a sur-
prise 75th birthday party for her. And:a complete
surprise it was, everyone having kept the secret SO
well,

The open house ran from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. dur-
ing which many old friends stopped by to wish
her a happy birthday and spend time chatting

-with her. And rather than gifts, people brought a

rose — Rose ended up with around 80 red roses,
Marg Cromarty handled the catering with
everyone having tea or coffee, finger food and a

piece of the deliclous cake. Everyone was also.

entertained by music provided by Jim Ryan and
friends.

Family members present were daughter Selma
and her husband Allan, their son Tim, his wife
Simone and their. daughter. Chatel; son Sandy
Farkvam and his son David, wife Sylvia and
duaghter Christina; son Ted Farkvam and wife
Lil, their daughter Tracey, their son Troy, his
wife Allyson and their son Shane,

From out-of-town (they were kept in hiding un- .

til Saturday) were Rose’s daughter Karen and
husband Bob Evans from White Rock and her
son Fred Farkvam and his wife Norma from
Whitehorse.

Rose was born in Saskatchewan and came to
Terrace in 1928 at the age of 12 with her parents
Claude and Kriena King, brother Corbin and
sisters Jen and Claudia. Her father was a railroad
man,

Rose married Oscar Farkyvaim who also came to
Terrace in 1928, from Norway. Oscar worked ina
number of local sawmills including George
Little’s. They had five children: Selma, Sandy,
Ted, Fred and Karen.

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Did you happen to go down to the Art Gallery
to see the beautiful display put on by the Skeena
Valley Quilters?::.

The group statted to get together in September
of last year and they meet every Tuesday evening
at one of the quilters’ homes from 7 p.m. to 9

p.m, They range from beginners to more. ex-
perienced quilters and say the mectiigs are more
ofa social gathering ‘‘just for our own pleasure.”

They not only make quilts but also clothing,
wall hangings, pillows and bags. The quilters who

had articles on display at the gallery — they were |

fabulous =~ were Norma -Morrison, Cathy
Lussier, Catherine Baxter, Colleen Sande, Eileen

' Micks, Geri Mantel, Thora Arnold-Smith, Joyce -

Vanderkwaak, Ingrid Vorkeman, Hilda
Vandevelde, Linda Smith, Joyce Casorso, Hilda

‘Euverman and Ann Bandstra, Congratulations,

ladies, on a great display of art.

1 also hear the Skeena Valley Quilters are ap-
plying for a permit to hold a raffle with a quilt as
the prize. Each member will be making two
squares for the quilt and all proceeds will go to
help purchase a CT Scanner for the hospital.

The raffle will take place in the spring and prior
to that the quilt will be on display at several loca-
tions around town, So get ready to buy a ticket on

this beautiful quilt and help bring the CT Scanner

closer.
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Incidentally, if anyone would like to make a
donation to the CT Scanner fund, phone Kathy
Delgatty at Mills Memorial Hospital.

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A very special happy anniversary goes out to
Archie and Dorothy Hippisley for their 38th on
Dec. 20, I wish. you both many more good years
of health and happiness. Anda pat on the back to
Dorothy for putting up with Archie for so many
years — just kidding, Archie, Hope you both
have a very good day.

; kkkekk

I would like to send out season's greetings to all
Terracites now living elsewhere. A very Merry
Christmas and good health and happiness in the
New Year.

A few names that spring to mind: Dr, Lee and
Thelma, Jean and Erich, Linda at La Ronge,
Gladys Myers, Nan and Doc Harrison, Evelyn
Ritter. And there are, of course, many, many
more,

Oh, yes, and Eileen Arbour who would also

like to send season’s greetings to her friends here, _

A Merry Christmas to Phylis Bowman in
Prince Rupert and Edith Essex in Cedarvale —
hope to see you in the spring, Edith.

Le Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 19, 1990 — ‘Page B1

Three months ago, Kim
Sauinier boarded a jet bound
for Ecuador to begin a four
month stint in that country
under the Canadian. Crossroads
International program,
Previously coordinator of stu-
dent activities’ at Northwest
Community College, Saulnier’s
fasks mow include teaching
English ai a university and per-
Jorming community service
work. Below, she shares with
readers more of her impressions
and experiences.

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_Hala and Buenos Dias, mis
amigos Canadienses. Well, let
me tell you that life at the centre
of the world has taken a definite

upswing since my last install-
ment. All of a sudden, things
seemed to get brighter, exciting
and worth sticking around for
— family, friends, a great job
and new cultural experiences
around every corner,

When I arrived in Ambato it
maked a day of relief for this
Chica, Leaving alla those nasty
events behind in Quito, I was
able to start fresh, with a pretty
good attitude,

My family here couldn't be
any nicer. They accepted me
right away as one of their own.
My accommodations are very
comfortable, very upper middle
class. Not the adobe hut I had
imagined, but no complaints

FAR FROM HOME, but still close to a holsprings. Above, the El
Saiada springs near Banos and below, Banos! central! plaza. The
town has become one of Saulnier's favourites during. her
Ecuadorian travels,

nonetheless! We even have a
maid, which was a tough one
for this Crossroader to get used
to. The fact is that home
employees are a very normal
part of Ecuadorean culture.

Since I learned that they are
reasonably well paid, my pangs
of guilt have lessened, although
not entirely. One more liitle
register on the culture shock
scale,

Ambato itself is a wonderful
community, although very (too)
laid back. The weather is eter-
nally springlike here and very
enjoyable. Ambato is a major
commercial centre of Ecuador.
It had to be rebuilt after a level-
ing earthquake in 1949 and con-
sequently, most of the buildings
are somewhat modern and lack-
ing that South American
flayour, The town has many
lovely parks commemorating
important historical figures.
Other than a distinct lack of

nightlife, Ambato is a wonder-'

ful place to spend my four mon-
ths as a Crossroader.

The daily grind of work is.

anything but. All my co-
workers and students are
nothing Jess than incredible. A
posh welcome dinner was held

for Owen (a crazy bloke from’

England) and I — the lone gr-
ingos on campus! Teaching
english is one of the most in-
teresting jobs I have ever had
(next to campus rec., that ist)

My class is _< one level from

iti

SURPRISE! And a real surprise it was when Rase Farkvam
' walked into the Happy Gang Centre to find a birthday party
vere for her arrival.

ant eternal spring — try Ambato

Kim Saulnier

CANADIAN CROSSROADS |
INTERNATIONAL

COLUMBIA

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graduation so they are really
great to work with. And, from
time to time, I assist other
teachers so that the students can
listen.to a ‘‘native speaker’’.

If that’s not enough, I also
work at an orphanage twice a
week. I help care for 18 young
toddlers who are all in need of
some TLC. I’m finding both
jobs to be very rewarding and
meaningful,

Now, for the really juicy stuff
and my reason for living —
fiestas! It seems that every other
-week has a civic holiday, and an
elaborate party to go with it. If
not in Ambato, then in a nearby
town and most are worth
travelling for. One that [ par-
ticularly enjoyed was Ei dia de
Finados or Day of the Dead.
It’s a family oriented holiday,
where everyone remembers
other family members who have
gone on to other planes.

There is a special beverage,
Colada Morada, which is a
warmed blend of spices and
fruits. You drink it with Pan de
wawa, or smail bread in the
shape of babies. Don’t ask me
what. that is supposed to sym-
bolize,. but I found it tasty all
the same, There were six Colada
Morada parties once day on
campus that I was invited to and
I drank six cups of the purplish

_ beverage. One more and I[
would have turned into a cup,
I’m sure!

There was also. an
unbelicvable market called La
Jeria de los finados, featuring a

kaleidoscpe of indigenous crafts.

and goods, My family and

friends at home can expect some ©

groovy, authentic Ecuadorean

i ‘Christmas gifts In. the mailf
There's nothing tike shopping.

‘and. bartering at the market. For

ee

amazement. Going to market is.
easily one of my favourite
cultural endeavors.

One of the nice perks about
being in such a small country is
that travel is quick and relative-
ly easy. Usually the gaggle of
amigos U've made and f boot off
for the weekend to explore all
the interesting towns that make
up Ecuador. I have been from
top to bottom already, even
over to the coast. One of my
favourite places to go is called
Banos. It’s only an hour away
from Ambato so it makes for a
convenient get-a-way, It boasts
natural hotsprings, mountain
trails, horseback riding and a

hres! days 1 haunted the.
i ~balltions af. craft booths i in: utter

_ It seems that every
other week has a civic
haliday and an elaborate °
party to go with it.

smattering of interesting
restaurants and Pertas (bars that
have live entertainment),
Travelling also affords one
the pleasure of trying Plato
tipicos or foods unique to each
particular town or region. I
have had some culinary. ex-
periences unmatched in Canada
to be sure, although .I must
always be careful. Trying new

foods in new towns is always an,

adventure.

Life is much less of a struggle
now that my spanish has im-
proved, I must say. My family,
Oswaldo and Bachita, have
been terrific. They seem to have
infinite patience with me and
alway make an effort to include
me ‘in. family conversations: -1

"have made a lot of friends from
- the university who: sort bf's
" english, ‘so, betwétn 0
- broken Janiguagés, We “seem to

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