be FSO Roasting the Maroneys as they enter retirement “YVONNE MOEN ON FRIDAY, Jan. 17, more than [15 family members, friends, associ- ‘ates and neighbours turned out for an appreciation ‘night — or was it a “Dave -Maroney. Roast"? — at the Eiks Hall. They gathered together to give special recognition ‘and to honour Dave and ‘Jean Maroney for many years of community ser- ‘vice and retiring after 28 years as owner of Terrace - Equipment Sales. The appreciation night . was organized by Frank Pelle (president of the : Lions Club) and long time _ friend, Bill McRae. The evening started - with 4 social hour from 6-7 p.m., then a delicious din- ner service by the Ladies of the Royal Purple. The head table consisted of ‘Dave and Jean Maroney, Frank Pelle, Andy Burton ‘and his wife Ann, mayor Jack Talstra and his wife, Hilda; good friends Bob and Edna Cooper, Vesta Douglas and Bill McRae. Each speaker praised the Maroneys for their many years of contributing to Terrace..Skeena MP Andy Burton said he has known Dave for over 30 years and said it was a pri- vilege to attend the even- ing. He went on to say how ‘lucky for Terrace the Mar- LONG TIME FRIEND Birgit Neubacher, centr e, with Jean and Dave Maroney, oneys chose Terrace for their home, thanking them for being good cilizens who contributed to city’s growth. Mayor Jack | Talstra, who started by wishing the Maroneys well on their re- tirement years, thanked them on behalf of the city for dedicating their lives to the community. Talstra said he first. be- came involved with Dave on council in the late 1970s and ‘80s, Terrace’s Golden Years, when log- ging and sawmilling was at its heyday, He said he had looked up to Dave as a mentor ‘and excused himself fo ‘his errors. The next speaker, Vesta Douglas, a Freeman of the City of Terrace, with her usual kind words gave en- couragement to the Maro- neys and their marriage of 53 years. She said retirement is another new beginning in Community, Calendar. PUBLIC’ SERVICE’ ANNOUNCEMENTS HOG members are raffling off a 100th anniversary Harley Davidson 2003 Standard Softail as a charity fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Come see the bike (and buy a raffle ticket) at the Skeena Mall’ Feb. 14-16. Bible talks Sundays at 3:30 p.m, at the Happy Gang Centre, $226 Kalum St. Does your loved one have a brain disorder such as schi- zophrenia, bipolar disorder; depression, panic/anxiely disorder, personality disorder or OCD? For free information and /or sup- port call Northwest B.C. Schizophrenia coordinator in Terrace at 635-8206 or toll free: 1-866-7877 (FAM-SUPP), Or attend the Terrace Support Group on the third Tuesday of the month (except July, August and December) at 7:30 p.m. at 102- 4450. Grieg Ave. Snowman Building Contest continues to Feb. 28, Presen- - ted by Terrace Tourism. Four categories: best effort, most creative, best dressed, and most grandiose (size does matter). Take a photo of your snowman and submit it to Terrace Tourism. Drop by the Visitor Info Centre or call 635-4546. their lives and they have a lot ta look forward to. Vesta went on to con- gratulate Jean as a loyal, faithful wife, a wonderful, caring mother of their six children, and she thanked them both for serving the community so well, Speakers that followed, Rich McDaniel, Bill Mc- Rae, Bob and Edna Coop- er, Hans Thodt, Al Kenne- dy, offered a bit of humour. Alice Gellner spoke on behalf of her father, Ray Skoglund. A little info on Dave Maroney, a_ chartered. member. of the Terrace Downtown Lions Club. In 1959, he was a reci- pient of the Melvin James fellowship award. He’s a former mayor of Terrace (from 1977-1981) and is past president of the Yel- lowhead Highway Asso- ciation. In 1998, Dave was pre- sented with the Tete Jeune Award in recognition of his on involvement and his ac- complishments with the Yellowhead 16 Highway Association. Dave has served our community in many, many ways with the Lions Club, He has also been very in- volved with Loggers’ Sports. The Maroneys were very overwhelmed by all the many that came out to honour them. They were presented with ea trip back East to their home place of New Brunswick. Everyone had a wonder- ful evening. Thanks to Jerry and Rose Hale for their entertainments. To the. Maroneys: thanks for everything. Best wishes on your retirement. Enjoy. Before I go, I would like to send out a speedy recovery to two dear friends, Mary Ann Dilley and Leonie Duplessis. © Both are recovering from a... fall with a broken hip. a co The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - C3 NET WORK + © LAS STF tE DS ; ose Yourself to 2.3 million readers With a Network Classified Ad, you will reach 2.3 mil- jlom readers in over 100 newspapers in B.C. and the Yukon. Uf you are buying, selling or simply tellirig... it pays to spread the word. Call this paper at: 638-7283 or (604) 669-9222 The Terrace Juvenile Men's Curling Team and parents wish to than everyone for your kind and generous donations and support, You have made it possible for us to atlend local and out of town Bonspiels and assist with traveling expenses, This enabled — further training which enhanced skills towards a greater chance of success at the Canada Winter Games. We would like to invile the.public and sponsors to come to the Terrace Curling Club to watch the boys that are representing British Columbia at the Canada Winter Games. Tear BC will be leaving Terrace for New Brunswick on Feb 27, 2003. We would like to mention the iollowing sponsors: Prince George West Fraser Electra Mechanical Bear Creek Logging Mr George Munson The supporters thal donated to our Garage sale Cedar River Timber Co LTD Mr Wilfred Haugland NIV - Kathy Brooks Kitimat Aluminum City Men's Bonspiel & all the curlers Terrace Standard - Sarah Zimmerman . we SPONSOR f = Jamontiesienn Superior Prapane-BC region Hawkair Kitimat Hirsh Creek & Gulf Winter Club Terrace Elks Lodge and members Teamster Union Local 31 Prince Rupert Coastal Propane Kitimat Viking Construction Mr David Ziegler of Terrace , Terrace Curling Club and all the Curlers Blue Ridge Graphics op Remax of Terrace On-Sight Embroidery = Comet Welding Save On Foods Team BC: Skip: Michael Dahms Third: Carl Haugland Second: Kore Melanson Lead: Matt Gyorfi _ The team would like fo extand a special thank-you to our parents and our hve main sponsors Superior Propane and Hawkair, We would like fo mention a big thanks to Keith Melanson who believed in us. 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Nations In northern British Columbia made a treaty with each other in Fabruary 1991 to work togather on common concerns. eer . fen ta at RPE REE PH i ts re cnt aes Sandy Crawford, 3rd winner of a $500 rebate on set of 4 winter tires from the Get a Grip campaign. Sandy must ba an advacate of winter tires. He won a set of Blizzaks a year & half ago in another promotion. Not only is ha lucky, but wise too. Winners Get a Grip The Terrace Autoplan Brokers presented winter tires to Clay Smith, Freya Ammen and Mr. Sandy Crawford. Each won a $500 rebate on the purchase of a set of winter fires after hey entered the campaign prize draw. Local tire dealers and Autoplan Brokers sponsored the oe Get a Grip” winter tire safety program. Everybody wins Hear about and tell us your ideas on: with good winter tires on ali four wheels when driving — on our winter roads, « First Nations Governance Act (changes to the Indian Act) Most motor vehicle accidents happen near home, Building and being a part of the Northern Economy. * Current Issues: Forestry, Health, Child and Family Services, Wildlife hoe That means these winter tires should be on our vehicles, even if they are not out on the open highway. For effective acceleration, braking and cornering matching winter tires, front and rear are required. Tires that difter, like combining all-season and winter tires » Juesday, February 18 could create a hazard. itar a Hall (9 t 4 ) A coroner's inquest into a fatal accident near Burns Gitanmaax Ha amto¢4pm Lake lost January concluded mixed tires may have con- = Aributed to the deaths. Winter tires are different from the all-seasons type. Tires for use in our winter conditions have special fea- tures. Features like, tread design, softer rubber, and traction enhancers malded into them. They will provide for better vehicle handling and safer driving in winter conditions. Using good winter tires will result in fewer molar vehi- cla accidents and lower auto insurance rates. Hazelton, B.C. _ “Nelson Leeson. _Linda Homer. (250) 888-6772. (Victo ~ (250) 615-3621 (Terrace Angela Wesley (ph: 250-635-6305; fax: 250-635-6323) —