Music Fest Starts Friday PULL OUT thal old tie-dyed shirt and don those Birkenstocks, Smithers’ annual Midsummer folk festival begins June 26. But, don’t forget your mosh pit attire either. Grung and punk bands will be performing Friday night from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m, too, . Hundreds of guitar playing, music loving fans will con- verge in Smithers this weekend to listen to up to 400 inter- national and local musicians strum their stuff. Headlining this year is international guilar star Oscar Lopez. Lopez, who was bom in Chile, is recognized as one of the best guitarists in the world. His flaming fingers will be performing Saturday June 27 at midnight, Headlining Friday night will be fiddler April Verch, singer-sougwriler Danielle French, cajun band The Black- flies, Meeks the Clown, and local artists Raejean and the Beatnix. Closing the night will be the 12 piece rhythm and blues band The Undecideds, from Prince Rupert, April Verch, who is from Calgary, is the Canadian jun- ior fiddie champ as well as the North American step danc- ing champ. “She’s really hot,”’said Lorne Clarke, workshop coor- dinator and performers committee worker. Daniclle French, also from Calgary, is known for her relaxing, Cellic-influenced music. Her songs caught the at- tention of Sarah McLaughlin last year, who asked her to play in last year’s Lillith Fair in Calgary. Local Terrace band In Step will be playing Friday at 9 p.m. Also to see will be the dozens of arts aud crafts booths and food stalls. There will be tons of food available for vegetarians and meat eaters, says Clarke. And for the hippies turned yup- pics who need to get their fix, cappucino bars will be scat- tered around the fairground. Performance and participation workshops for adults and children will run all weekend. Local Brian Wiznuck will be hosting a guitar workshop Saturday at 4 pn. Other workshops include step dancing, fiddle, jazz, blucgrass and beginner and harmony vocals. Everyone is encouraged to take part in the jamm sessions. The festival will take place at the fall fairground Starting at 5:45 p.m. June 26 with and introduction and dedication. Music and dancing will begin at 6 p.m. The cost of a weckend pass is $30 and single day passes are $15. Camping for the weekend is $20 or $5 per person. Tickels arc available at Misty River Books and Sidewalkers in Terrace. Seniors busy By AILEEN FRANK Members of Terrace Branch #73 of the B,C. Old Age Pensioners have been very busy this month, ' To celebrate seniors week, June 7-13, a senior’s walk and picnic was held June 7 on Ferry Island. « Dozens of seniors went for tea at the Terrace Correction Centre June 9. They were given a tour of the jail and got to iaik with inmates about life in detention. ’ Approximately 30 members also joincd the Kitimat senlors for a bus trip and picnic. A good time was had by all. » Members were pleased to welcome June 11, Wil Hol- land, the president of the provincial 0.4,P.0, : Holland discussed a variety of topics including pensions, healthcare and housing for seniors. The provincial branch will present these concerns to the federal and provincial governments. In conjunction with the August 1 celebration, branch #73 wili be holding a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m, A motion was made fo purchase a seven quart pancake mixer to assist workers who prepare the pancakes, - An expression of appreciation was extended to Renee Cox for her work as editor of our monthly newsletter. It was recommended that we stay with the same garbage collection and that the floor of the centre be cleaned twice early. The annual picnic at Lakelse Lake is to be held Saturday, July 25. Members are also asked to watch for a barbecue at Mary Ann Dilley’s on Brauns Island. a MARCHING ON; Cpl. Bianca Einsfeldt leads the march past in front of the inspec- tion committee, reviewing officer and staff at the Air Cadet Annual Review. Air cadets win awards SHOES WERE spit polished, uniforms were immaculately cleaned and creased, and not a cadct’s hair was out of place as they were inspected June 14 at the 747 Unicom Royal Canadian Air Cadet Annual Review, them for their pencil-straight postures and impeccable ap- pearances, The cadet program offers young people aged 12-18 the Opportunity to lear skills not normally learned in highschool, like flying and gliding. Cadets receive military training, which includes learning extreme discipline and effective speaking. The program gives them a lot of self confidence, said Charles Brunette, sponsoring society president. “Cadets teaches teenagers how to become better people and how to fly,’’ he said, Awards were given out at the review to praise the cadets who excelled over the year. Winners were as follows: Best first year cadet: Air cadet Sarah Hull Best Atiendance: Sgt. Ryan Graham and L.A.C. (Lead- ing Air Cadet) Jessie Rocs Best uniform: Cpl. Bianca Einsfeldt Non Commissioned Officer of the year: Sgt. Jason Broome Most improved cadet: Cpl. Bianca Einsfeldt Esprit De Corp: L.A.C. Tim Charron Cadet of the year: Cpt. Ryan Pitzel Commanding officer award: Sgt. Jason Broom and Sgt. Ryan Graham Legion Medal of Excellence: Sgt. Ryan Graham ABCD Award: Rick Meijer, This award is given to an in- dividual, group or business that goes above and beyond the call of duty. The person or group doesn’! have to be a member of the squadron, but has the best interest of the Squadron at heart. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets have been in Canada since 1942. With the assistance of K. F. VanHerd, Ter- race’s Squadron was created in 1963, The original squadron consisted of 75 boys. Girls were added to the ranks in 1976. Today the squadron has 63 members with an equal amount of boys and girls. For more information call your travel agent or... Inspector Lt.-Col. Doern eyeballed 45 cadets and praised The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, June 24, 1998 - B3 Thank You Caledonia Sr. Secondary school Career Programs would like to thank the following businesses for their time, patience and expertise in providing career prep students with a valuable experience in a career related field. Autochoice Mechanical K. Reld Contracting « Bank of Montreal McElhanney Consulting Bata-Athletes World Services ; B.C. Automative Ken's Marine Bear Country Inn McEwan GM. Birch & Sang Plumbing Neld Enterprisas Canadian Tire Progressive Ventures Coast Inn of the West Condi & Associates Court Registry Sight & Sound Dandi Transport Skeena Cellulose Department of Fisheries & Oceans Skeena Project Services PG, Enterprises Coast Mtn. School District Dream Car Detailing Smart Set Finning Sterling Electrical Elan Travel Terrace Honda Glencoe Contracting Terrace Totem Ford Inland Kenworth West End Chevron “MARRIAGE COMMISSIONER | The British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency is looking for individuals who would enjoy the gratifying role of serving as a Marriage Commissioner for the Terrace area. There are two positions available. The individuals selected will perform civil marriages within their community on behalf of the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS: Retired or semi-retired, interested in providing public service in a professional and responsible manner. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be self-reliant, mature and well groomed. Preference may be given to ifidividuals having access to computer equipment with the capability for Windows software applications. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Resident of Terrace, with possession ofa valid drivers licence. Individuals must havea suitable location / residence available to perform civil marriages as required. we Briris COLUMBIA Ministry of Health and Minlatry Responalbie jor Saniora Iuterested individuals are requested to enquire by July 10, 7998 to: British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency Ph 1-(250) 565-7105 "Air Canada Reservations at 1-8 00-665-0520 ze @ AIR CANADA: BC Automotive & UAP/NAPA have come together to celebrate their 5th Annual Fare applies to Tuesday and Wednesday travel only. Fare is one-way, some restricuons apply. AEROPLAN & THANK YOU We would like to thank the following for helping to make our annual Lew Larmair tournament a huge success. Thanks to: Terrace CO-OP Overwaitea Safeway Tim Hortons McDonalds Reai Canadian Warehouse Store And all the parent volunteers Terrace Minor Baseball Coast Mountains School District #82, Coast Mountains Administrators Assoc., the Parents, Teachers, Staff and Children of Thornhill Primary School, all of my Teaching Family who have honoured me so royally as I end my career and enter retirement. and Terrace for the past 32 years. I have gen- uinely appreciated the support and enthu- i siasm that I have always received from the schoo! and district staffs, the parents and from my family. Thank You sincerely for the memorable and very special send-offs you have given me. 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