Contributed by Lynda Hudson In October the Terrace Legion held their annual Honours and Awards night, Pins were given for five years continuous membership and for each five years thereafter. This year there were three members who received their 45- -year pin, Also on that evening, names were drawn from those members who paid their 1991 dues before the end of November last year, two names each from Ordinary, Associate, and Fraternal member- ships. These members have their following year’s dues paid by the branch, ~ Lucky winners this year were (Ordinary) Widar A. Sandhals and Harvey W. Paul, (Associate) Barry . English and Carol Podbisky, (Fra- ternal) Bruce Lang and Joseph Botz. There is still time to become an “Early Bird” this year. Drop in to the branch and pay your 1992 dues by Nov. 30. City asked Terrace Review. —— Wednesday, November 20, 1991 Awards night past, elections coming up Terrace egion. On Dec, 10, all members are | urged to attend the regular month- ly meeting, This is a most impor- tant night as elections for the 1992 executive take place. Remember, this is your Legion and the people elected are put there to work for you. Be sure to come out and elect the person who you feel will do the best job for you and the Legion. Tickets for the annual New Year’s Eve Gala will be on sale the first week of December. As there will be a limited number of tickets, you should get yours as soon as possible to avoid disap- pointment. Peter Turner will be providing the music and the Ladies’ Auxiliary will be prepar- ing their usual great food. Plan to come out for a fun evening. Dates to remember: Friday, Dec. 6 — Steak Night. Tuesday, Dec. 10 — General meeting. Saturday, Dec. 14 — Open Dart Turkey Shoot. Tuesday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Gala. to support Miss Terrace pageant It has been a very challenging and exciting year, reports Al- freda Price on behalf of the Miss Terrace Pageant Committee, but now it’s time to begin thinking of funding for the coming year. That is the message offered city council by Price last week, and council has agreed to include a request for $3,000 in the first round of their 1992 budget deliberations. A written submission from the committee outlines the value of the pageant: "We find it a very worthwhile organization which helps the young and puts our city on the map by choosing a good ambassador to represent our city and promote it through- out her travels." city aldermen during a presenta- tion last week that 1992 will be Price also told. | — Phone: 635 4375 the 10th anniversary of the pag- eant and they hope to honour all past Miss Terrace contestants during the 1992 pageant. Miss Terrace activities in 1991 included a day trip and lunch with local seniors, acting as hostess on a White Cane Club excursion to Prince Rupert, planting flowers on Lakelse Ave. “ during Beautification Week, selling hamburgers to raise money for seniors’s activities, presence at the Skeena Valley Triathlon, a back-to-school fashion show, and travel to Kitimat, Prince’ Rupert and Burns. Lake as ambassadors of our community. Being planned are Christmas luncheons for residents of the Willows and Tuck Ave. Apartments, * i: My =_— ~~ * 3 eer ee 2 Peberig en ey ww oe ae i ae 2 Maeno mete one ang. caf a, oat cd ELE It was the beginning of what looks like a happy ending recently at the Terrace Elks Hall when Shirley Townsend of the Order of the Royal Purple presented a $1,000 cheque to Alfreda Price for 10-year-old Lisa Carpino. Lisa, a student at Uplands Elementary School, has been diagnosed as having a rare form of cancer and Price, a neighbour, started a campaign to raise money for a trip to Disneyland for her. At latest report, however, the disease is In ramission and doctors are optimistic about Lisa‘s recovery. She will begin planning her trip after the next series of test results come in Dec. 14. _ The most versatile seasoning Thyme — Thymus Vulgaris — L. Mint Family Since ancient times people have been intrigued by thyme as they could not discern between thymus vulgaris, the common thyme, or T. praecox subsp. arcticus. The latter was known as creeping thyme, mountain thyme and mother of thyme. Herbalists of old mentioned both in their writings. Creeping thyme has the shape and colour of both inflorescene and leaf. With its creeping way of growth, it likes to . bed in crevices, preferably on ter- race gardens, Departing knights for the cru- sades were given scarves embroi- dered with sprigs of thyme from their ladies, It was believed that this plant symbolized courage. It was also believed that leaf tea made from thyme would prevent ’ nightmares or that the consump- tion of it would enable people to see nymphs and fairies. The name thyme has been traced to two possible sources. One of the names derived from the Greek word thymus, meaning courage. This is really fitting to an herb that is so invigorating to man's senses. Another name given to this plant stemmed from the Greek words meaning “to fumigate”. Again, it would be fitting as people burned this herb to get rid of stinging insects in their homes. Thyme was and is still being used to flavour liqueurs and cheeses. It | has been a mark for many soci- eties: elegance to the early Greeks, chivalry in medieval times, and — the republican spirit in France dur- ing the revolution. A German apothecary discovered thymol, a strong disinfectant derived from the oil of thyme. He found that it was effective to treat bacteria and fungi. Thyme was used to fight plagues during the Middle Ages. The essential oils were successfully used as an anti- septic in the treatment of wounds during World War I. Thyme, a perennial, is a small and many-branched, aromatic shrub. Flowers are numerous and tubular, lilac to pink in small ter- minal clusters. Leaves are oppo- site, oblong and nearly stalkless, edges rolled under; undersides pale and hairy. Medicinal uses It serves as a carminative, ver- mifuge, rubcfacient, and antisep- tic. Thyme has antispasmodic qualities; it tends to relieve asth- ma, whooping cough and stomach cramps. Herbalists recommend thyme for the relief of flatulence, colic and headaches. Thymol, the essence of thyme, if taken in pure form, can cause dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, headache and vomiting. An infu- sion of thyme, taken often, up to two cups a day, can relieve most throat and bronchial problems. Herbalists also recommend thyme tea for easing stomach and intesti- nal ailments. Scientists have given these find- ings some credibility. However, see your doctor before undertaking any cure with thyme. Culinary uses If you stand in front of your stove, not knowing which spice or’ herb to use in your cooking, add thyme to it; at least it will give your creation zest and aroma, You can’t go wrong with thyme as it blends well with all kinds of foods and other herbs and spices. It is one of the finest herbs in French cuisine and is one of the most used herbs in Creole and Cajun cook- ing. The first European settlers brought thyme to the Americas. It is now growing wild in many parts of the continent.