ae ae eye ome "Terace Review — Weinesiay, April 22,1 1987 15 eR by Roy Greening, Chairman, Public. Relations Committee, Branch 13,, Royal Canadian Legion TERRACE — A total of 26 delegates attended the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Zone Meeting held" 12; The big gathering got _ off to.a rousing start on the Saturday at 9 a.m. - with a color party accom- panied by a piper. | After the piper got finished everyone -at the — Terrace Hotel was awake _ whether they wanted to be _ or. not. Following the opening . Terrace Legion hosts _ eo successful zone conference tive . ‘but each one was: " ceremonies, everyone got -down to business. Maria Thomsen, Zone Sports- person, discussed curling and dart-throwing on a zonal basis. She detailed where the meets were to be held and about some. changes to the rules, - Following. that there were the Branch Reports. The branches were all ac-. struggling financially. Much discussion centered around this problem. Some reports were humor- ous which lightened — the discussions but subjects were given adequate con-' sideration just the same. The Zone Commander, Comrade ‘Ken Austen, gave his report detailing Richard Olson (left), school principal at Ctarance Michiel Elementary School, was on hand for Canadian citizenship ceremonies which recently took place In the Terrace Court ‘room. Judge Cecil Chapman (right) from Victoria officiated at in Terrace on April 11 and» his visits to the different branches, Over the year he listened «© complaints, _the event... Citizenship court held. -. . ‘JERRACE — The honor of becoming Canadian "was - recently bestowed upon 21 people in the Ter- race Court Room.” ~ by Daniele Berquist — Gary Hawkins, . Paul ‘Hawkins, Helene Hawk- ins, Stephen Hawkins, ‘Elvira Macedo, Manuel _ Macedo, ‘Lien Huynh, Kieu Huynh, Cong Huynh, Thi Huynh, Jim Floris, ‘ Kathleen Opal, Jan Kanis, Janet. Touhey, Surinder-— pal Aujla, ‘Balwinder Singh Grewal, Johanna Haar, Dale Peng, Wernli Urs, Rene Schlatter and . Morag Gilchrist took their Oath of Citizenship in the presence of Judge Cecil -Chapnian from Victoria. Chapman said the oath ‘that was to be undertaken was a. very serious one. ~The 21 candidates prom- ised to be loyal and bear allegiance to the Queen, to observe the laws of. Canada and to fulfill the duties. of an upstanding Canadian Citizen. Chapman added that all of us have special talents to give Canada, ‘‘Let us share them,’”’? added the judge. “Being part of this country is a matter of the heart, not a color of skin.’” Mayor Jack Talstra ex- tended a warm welcome to the new Canadians. “ ‘Talstra. said that the. - ceremony brought back memories of when he was just. a boy. His parents had come from the Neth- erlands to Canada. Thev too, along with others, took: the oath of citizen- ship. “It was a privilege for my parents and me,” said Talstra. The 21 candidates were presented with a Terrace pin by the mayor and a Bi- ble from the Canadian Bi- ble Society to keep, which they could swear upon while making their oath affirming. to them that Canada was a free coun- try. They were also given | ‘certificates from. Skeena MP Jim Fulton, The new citizens were presented let- ters welcoming them as Canadians by the Grade.5 at Clarence Elementary students Michiel School. | ' The three best welcome letter. composers; Sonita Nahal, Rashinder Kan- dola and. Leslie Moore, were. presented a cer- tificate by ‘Judge Chap- man. The Terrace Multicul- tural Association held a reception in the honor of Canada’s new citizens. Silvia Morales, vice presi- dent of the association, said it was their first time hosting the ceremonies. ‘'We hope to do it again at the next Day,’? she said. Special dishes of food were served by the members portray- ing various countries, It was a real honor for the association to host the reception for the first time on the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act, instituted on Jan. 1, 1947, added Morales. Eee suggestions. EE Public Meeting MK Bay Marina The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine will be holding a public meeting for all users of MK. Bay Marina at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School Cafeteria, 1491 Kingfisher, Kitimat, | B.C. on Thursday, April 30, 1987, commencing at 8:00 p.m. | Please come and voice your concerns and . For fuyther information contact: Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Q- 4644 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C, 635-7251 Citizenship ‘arden rE Knitting workshop held Bond knitting machine owners gathered at the Inn of the West t tor a workshop sponsored by Lots Co Cones. Guest speaker was Shena Meadowcroft, president of Bond Knitting Ltd. Photo by Daniele Berquist. TERRACE — A Bond knitting machine owner’s workshop sponsored by _Lots O’ Cones in Terrace _ was very. successful said owner operator Mary - Bond, by Daniele Berquist ‘Bond owners | gathered at the banquest room of knitting machine on Saturday, April 11. Bond. ‘Knitting Ltd. president, certified instructor. and. knitting advisor, Shena .. Meadowcroft, _ brought. along a slide information package and a suitcase full of brand new sweaters done with a knitting ma-~ chine in a variety of new | yarns and stitches, said Bond. Those in attendance were given the opportuni- ty to learn more advance © techniques on their. knit-. ting machine, said Bond, The workshop, which - lasted all day, began with. a comprehensive review of knitting techniques, in-— cluding various ways of —. casting on and off, hang- _ ing and rehanging the hem plus the use of transfer tools ‘to increase and ‘decrease several ways. Also the shaping of arm- holes, necklines, shoulder ‘seams and sewing seams on the Bond knitting ma- chine ‘plus ribbing tech- ‘Tiques were also demon- ‘the Inn of the West to * trated by Meadowcroft. ‘learn more about their. In the afternoon, the shaping of a knitting gar- ment was covered. “It was a great workshop with hands on experience. ‘Everyone present. had to bring their knitting ma- chine,” Bond said. ‘She added the work- shop was filled with hints ‘and tips not covered in the knitting machine instruc- tion booklet.. Both begin. ners and intermediate - knitters gained many useful skills, Bond noted. ’ She stated ‘Terrace had ; been chosen for. this workshop because north- -ern B.C. seems to be one of the craft centres of the west. Meadowcroft add- “ed, because Mary Bond (owner and operator of TERRACE | : oe SPRING CLEANUP WEEK ° -- April 27 - May 1, 1987 The City to May 1, 1987. NOTICE of Terrace’s Public Works Department will plck up extra garbage and refuse, free of charge, from Monday, April 27 This service does NOT include car: bodies, stumps or industrial waste. Kindly arrange to have this extra garbage and waste material get out on your regular pick up day. Please have garbage and waste material in plastic bags or cartons to assist in the pick up. Residents are reminded to check their Add-A-Day Calendars, as garbage pick up days change following all. Statutory Holidays. ot 4/226 The City of Terrace Lots O’ Cones) is a strong supporter of the Bond knitting machine, Terrace was chosen. “Meadowcroft noted. that Bond was a very in- novative person who keeps her. customers -eX- cited and interested in all areas of knitting, Mea-. dowcroft concluded by saying the Bond Company believes that smaller com- munities deserve the same benefit of a first class pro- fessional workshop as the larger centres. After her stay in Terrace, Meadow- . croft added, ‘‘It’s always rewarding doing a workshop with interested and creative people. ” new ideas and enforced ‘ Legion policies. The latter being important so that everyone acts in a fair. z manner, He announced - ‘that there would be an increase - in the poppy and wreath costs this-year, the. first ‘since 1982. This is due to shipping charges. . .. . The Provincial ‘Com mand Report was given by the 2nd- Vice-President, Chuck Murphy. He com- ~ mended the reports that he - had heard and gave his congratulations to the col- or party and the piper. Comrade Murphy stated that the’ Legion has dona- ted over $6 million to charity in the, province. Senior citizen housing ~js- also given a substan amount from the Legion. Zone elections were: also held at- this ‘conference. - with the following results: — ‘Zone Commander - Com- rade Ken Austen, Terrace; Deputy Zone Commander - Comrade Al Larson, ~~ 7 Stewart; Vice Chairperson Jack. Fulljames, 'Hous- ton; Sports Chairperson - Maria Thomsen, Terrace. The 1988 Spring Zone Conference will be held i in Stewart. on PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING The Teachers Act (Bill 20) A Industrial Relations Act (Bill 19). N y 8 Friday, April 24, 1987 Terrace Hotel - Guest Speakers: Cliff Andstein, Secretary Treasurer . B.C. Federation of Labour \ Federation . \ and others | o N \ Sponsored by: B.C. Federation of Labour. and . Kitimat-Terrace and District Labour \ N \ N N N N yF QT N N N \ y ‘a NA Representative of the B.C. Teachers’ y N \ ‘ N N \ \ y \ Ny A] N \ Council Seswsrsrescesveserrerh - A N N : N N ‘ \ : N N atte 7:30 p.m. \ ; Skeena Rooms 1 and 42 d2N