The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 2, 1998 - A3 Bosnian duty vital to peace PATRICK TWOMEY won't be at his wife’s side when ‘they have their first child next month. Instead, the 24-year-old corporal in the Canadian army will be finishing up a six-month peacekeeping stint in Bos- nia. He’s one of 900 members of 3 RCR Battle Group with responsibility for a section of war-torn Bosnia the size of Prince Edward Island. : The due date of the baby is Jan. 10 and the earliest the former resident of Terrace can expect to be back home is pethaps two weeks after that, » And if Twomey can’t get home by then as part of an ad- vance party of the. battle group, the wait could last into mid-February.” _ ees : “But Pil be close by the phone,’’ said Twomey of the wait leading to his child’s birth. : And when he does return, he can look forward to a, month off before returning to duty. > Twomey’s battle group is part of the mulli-national Sta- bilization Force (SFOR) sent to Bosnia to keep the peace | and restore civilian government and life to a country tipped by ethnic conflict in the Girst half of the 1990s. : It’s a job Twomey feels may go one for years but it’s a job he says must be done, And he says Canadians at large aren’t aware of what Canadian soliders are doing, : “There are people at home — and even some of the guys here — say we should leave them alone and tet them fight it out,” said Twomey during a phone interview from Bos- tia last week. ' “People may think that all we're doing is peacekeeping, but we're here to provide a stable environment so non- | government organizations can help them form political Patties, a banking system.” ‘Tt’s not something that’s going to happen overnight.”’ : Soldiers distribute newspapers and magazines aimed at ‘young people, those not directly involved in the waz, to ‘help them see another side. * “It’s worth it when the kids wave at you, they are the ‘ones that don’t remember the war. When you talk to them, they say you brought us peace,’’ said Twomey. He says it’s important for people to learn about what's, about $6,000 is raised, going on in the world for one event in one country can in- ao ag a ee The money goes toward programs for special needs fluence the course of history in others. _ KEEPING THE lines of communication open with the Canadian Armed Forces in | children, therapy, education and support. It also - Bosnia isa prime example, the corporal contimed. ===" Bosnia is Corporal Patrick Twomey. A member of a signal platoon, he’s a former | sponsors prenatal programs to expectant mothers . He stood on the spot in the city of Sarajevo where, in Terrace resident. ; ‘vine babies the healthiest start possible 2 1914, the Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated, It started _ 5 i individuals and. busi P . ked t ‘a chain of events ending in the First World War. oth individuals and businesses are asked to pur- as ' bate ha chase a light for the tree. Lights cost anywhere from » ‘We would have had World War Three if we didn’t be . Lj g h {ts CO Nn t est b EC ko nN S _| $2-$50 for individuals and $10-$100 for businesses. ‘come involved now,’’ said Twomey. Tax receipts are available, . a od Your Christmas donation guide HERE’S A brief rundown: kakkk THE SALVATION Army expects to be really busy duc to the poor economy, says its family services co- ordinator, Christine Simmons. The army’s Christmas hampers, which include a turkey voucher, enough food for Christmas day and children’s toys, are available for anyone having a rough time this winter. The hampers replace the Terrace Churches food bank for the month of December. Hamper applications will be available at the food bank building (across from the Salvation Army church on 4643 Walsh Avenue) Nov, 23-26 from 1-3 p.m. and Monday evening only from 7-9 p.m. Please bring 1.D. ; for you and your dependents, To raise money for the hampers, the Salvation Army starts its Christmas kettle drive Nov. 28, Volunteers should be shaking the familiar bells at various locations throughout town. aKkkkk GIFTS for children ranging from newborns to 16 years of age are always welcome: for the Salvation Army hampers. Toys and gifts should be new and unwrapped. They can be dropped off at the Skeena Broadcasters oo office at the corner of Lazelle Ave. and Emerson St a beginning Dec. 1. Kkkkk The Terrace Child Development Centre will set up its Tree of Lights in the Skeena Mall Nov. 26. This is an opportunity for people to support children with special needs by lighting up a Christmas tree. People can make donations for lights so that by Dec. 23 the tree should be glimmering with different coloured lights. This year will mark the 12th annual Tree of Lights organized by the Child Development Centre. Each year - He's jn tue Pathe or up's sven al platoon, responsible for WINTER NIGHTS are once again being lit pressed by the effort put in by those who kakke a t io, telephone, ve ° fa Notions. comnpuler ale © or up by multi-coloured lights and displays have entered,” he added. TOYS WILL BE delivered to children again this year PlectTOnIC COMMUNICATIONS LNCHONS. :and that means it's time for the annual — Entries can be submitted to The Terrace | courtesy of the Terrace Anti-Poverty Group Society, . Its a job which requires Twomey to travel around the ‘battle group’s operations area. Although he’s not come un- ‘der direct physical danger, the area’s sewn with landmines \and there are many areas ot cleared for walking or travel. £ During his off hours, Twomey works on his martial arts skills and lifts weights. He also volunteers as a DJ at a Christmas lights decorating contest. Standard at 3210 Clinton St. or by fax at Now that the Co-op and K-Mart are gone, Canadian There are five categories — best home, 638-8432, Entries can also be dropped off | Tire, Zellers and the Bargain Shop are helping with the best apartment/mobile, best street, best at the offices of Century 21, Coldwell program, commercial display and best overall cffort, Banker, Remax or Skeena Realty. Please Trees have been set up in participating stores with says local realtor Gordie Olson of the use the form that’s appearing on Page Al2 ] decorative tags that lista child’s name, age and sex. : , : : Cariboo Real Estate Board, one of the con- of this week's The Terrace Standard. If Simply select a card and once you've bought a gift rao station ne rine Canaan riers omrace as do lots tests’s sponsors. The other sponsors are the submitting an entry without using the form, | bring it to the service desks of those stores. Organizer ney , anaes a Terrace Beautification Society and The please indicate name of the entrant, address Roseanne Pearce said she already has about 100 chil- of relatives. And that means be’ll be visiting scon to show : ; ; ‘them the new child Terrace Standard. | euch ' me cateeory. dline of W D dren registered in the program. : . is is the annual such contest for ere is a deadline of Wednesday, Dec. The society is always looking for donations of food, b He plans ‘te ra 2 career he the armed forces and has Terrace and area and going on a tour to 16 at 4 p.m. to organize a tour by judges in clothing sid hevathold tems You can drop them off veen interes ce in Jouulig since HE was Young. look at the winners each year has become a ‘the early evening hours of Thursday, Dec, 1 4628 Park Avenue. Volunteers to help wrap and : Twomey’s career began'as‘a‘reservist in 1992 and he ~ wot Sear nn a Pa a alla : . ; a ar! , i: popular. pasttime over the Christmas holi- 17, Winners will receive plaques. Local | detiver gifts are also welcome. days, Olson said. realtors and members of the Terrace Beau- joined the regular forces in 1996; His uncle was also a sig- ‘nalman in the forces. . “Judges in past years have been im- tification Society will be the judges. Prince Rupert's Dr. R.D. 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Once again The Salvation Army invi foin us i sion of bringing hope to those who find themselves inneed. vou fein os in the mis: It is difficult to 500 hampers gauge, but we anticipate the need this year will escalate beyond IF i inanci | | you are able to contribute financially we thank you, if you are one of our tireless volunteers we thank G nrayers oad for you, how ever you can help we ask you for your Donations can be forwarded to th worn ts 4 | @ address below or can b our Christmas cheer ketlles, A receipt will be issued for Income were of a Hone of Thank you for caring and God bless you in 1 999, Offer also includes voice mail and personal greeting. Pager and 6 months service 992. SIGHT<@ SOUND | KEITH AVE.MALL CITY CENTRE SKEENA MALL TERRACE KITIMAT TERRACE 635-5333 632-5000 635-4948 BCTEL Mobility | 44. Authorized Dealér Se i _ B Informed; Off Indudes Ponesonie EH-POWER poger, 400 numeric messages per month ond kcal coverage, Prepaid aroounts ore not refundable. Toxes extra. After first 6 months, $50:semé-annvel biting applies, Sincerely Yours, Norman Hamelin 2 iy Captain C/O Terrace Corps ” Christmas Hampers “a a oS 7 - we 4626 Sows Ane mone Freed bas No Sea Son parrace BC VEG-257 The Hand of God, In the Heart of the Communi