Emergency | program | gets help | from amateur radio buffs by Tod Strachan How prepared are we for a disa- ster? Not as prepared as some people might think, but thanks to volunteers from the Terrace/Kit- imat Amateur Radio Club we're moving closer every day to the time when we will be fully pre- pared. The ‘Terrace/Kitimat Amateur Radio Club and the Provincial ‘Emergency Program have teamed up in an effort to provide reliable communications in the event of a disaster situation. To assist this effort, the City of Terrace has purchased a van to be used for Amateur Radio Communications in conjunction with the Terrace Emergency Plan put together by coordinator Ray Tank. According to Kim Olfert, the Terrace Zone Amateur Radio Chief for the Provincial Emergency Program, radio communications could be the only link to the out- side world if a disastrous event occured and normal hydro and telephone services were disrupted. If such an event were to occur, . amateur radio volunteers would set up their city-purchased van where it was most needed and through communications equipment installed by themselves provide a quick response in relaying import- ant information to and from the disaster site. This information might help to coordinate local manpower and resources, provide assistance in the registration of survivors and family inquiries, and could be the only source of vital health and welfare data for the general public. The Terrace/Kitimat Amateur Radio Club provides more than just emergency preparedness, though. Volunteers are always willing to get involved in local projects such as parades and sport- ing events in which communica- tions can be critical to. efficient operation. So far the club doesn’t have much more than a van and some privately owned equipment. What they really need is to be able to outfit their van with an array of communications equipment that could be critical in the event of a major disaster. To this end, says Olfert, the club needs community support and the involvement of community clubs and organiza- tions, If you’re interested in ama- teur radio or helping the club prepare for the worst, contact Kim Olfert at 635-3529 or Art Mooney’ | at 635-9662, : e * a : Oe Ee Information concerning the Twin River Estates project “is. available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing “Society office, corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m, Anyone Interested in forming a mixed sio-pitch league. is invited to phone Paul at 638-8813. . The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre is holding a membership drive. As a-member, you will receive our quarterly newsletter and information on women’s needs. This is an opportunity to share knowledge and in- formation with other women in your community. Terrace Minor Baseball is holding on-going registration at the Terrace Arena. Monday through Friday during Arena regular hours. Anyone with uniforms is requested to please drop them off at the Bank of Nova Scotia. Until April 26 — At the Terrace Public Art Gallery, “Sisters” featuring Vikki MacKay and Joanne Thomson. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. The Terrace and District Arts Council is accepting ap- plications for their scholarships for summer fine arts courses. For further information, please write to Box 35, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4A2 or call 635-2529, Deadline. for ap- plications is May 31, 1990. April 23 to 28 — The 25th annual Terrace Science Fair will take place. Entry forms and information leaflets are available at all Terrace schools and at the Terrace Public Library. Wednesday, April 25 — Betty Waterton, author of “‘A Salmon for Simon”, and the “Quincy Rumple” books, will be at the Terrace Public Library at 2 p.m. Her presen- tation will be mainly of interest to children in the primary grades. Interested adults and Kindergarten- aged children are invited to attend. There is no charge. For more information, please call the library at 638-8177. Wednesday, April 25 — Open House at Centennial Christian School, 3608 Sparks St., Terrace, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to visit our ~ school, sit in on classes, take a look at the programs and view student work. Wednesday, April 25 — The Terrace Summer School of the Arts will be holding a mesting in the Terrace Art Gallery to elect a board of directors for the proposed _ Terrace Summer School of the Arts. A constitution has been formulated, society status has been applied for and tentative positions of the board have been organ- ized by an organizational steering committee. Residents of the Northwest are encouraged to attend the meeting to ensure the success of this endeavor. April 25 and May 2 — Parenting workshop for single parents of elementary school aged children from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. Topic will be ‘Improving Parent-Child Relationships” and will include training in discipline methods. Facilitator is Marilyn Bailey, Univer- sity of Victoria Social Work Student, mother of three grown children, previous single parent. Call 638-0077 to register by April 20, or for further information. Workshop is free, $2 donation for lunch would be appreciated. Thursday, Apri! 26 — The Terrace Child Development Centre is holding the third in a series of five parenting teleconferences from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at Mills Memorial Hospital. Topic will be “Nutrition and Your Family” with speaker Ellen Wickberg. Phone the Child Development Centre at 635-9388 for further information. April 26 and 27 — A family violence workshop will be held on Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; at the Skeena Health Unit auditorium. Sponsored by L’ax Ghels Community Law Centre and Kermode’s Alcohol and Drug Program. For further infor- mation, contact L’ax Ghels Community Law Centre at ooP dee or Kermode’s Alcohol and Drug Program at 635-4906. April 26 to 28 —- Skeena Zone Drama Festival at Prince Rupert Performing Arts Centre. Entries from Harbour Players, Bulkley Valley Players. and Terrace Little Theatre. Gall, 638-8378 for more Information. bs April 27 and 28 — The Terrace Public Library will be holding a book sale at the Skeena Mall, Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m: Recycle books and save money at the same time! . April 27 to 29 — Skeena Squares Dance Jamboree at the Carpenters’ Hall on Sparks St. in Terrace (two blocks behind the Bank of Montreal). Dance level, Mainstream. Guest caller is Delmar Garter from Clearwater, B.C. (pro- fessional for 25 years). Host caller is Carol Glen. Friday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. — open fun night, pre-jamboree dance to meet out-of-town friends: Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m., workshop with Del Carter; 6 to 7 p.m., dinner; 7:30 p.m. on, dancing: Sunday at 10 a.m., no-host breakfast at Mount Layton Hot Springs and Aqua Dance. Earn your “turtle” badge! Saturday, April 28 — Garage/bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in H-hut, Twin River Estates, 3232 Apsley. If you . have articles you would like to donate, please call C. Casey at 635-5666 or H. Gagnon at 635-2887. Saturday, April 28 — Attention artists and crafts people: the Spring Arts and Crafts Show presented by the Ter- race Art Association will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Terrace Public Art Gallery. Applications are available at the Gallery, Library, Wallinda Crafts and Northern Light Studio. Saturday, April 28 — Giant garage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Christian Centennial School gym. Proceeds for Terrace Pro-Life Education Association. Saturday, April 28 — The Kinette Club is having a garage sale at the Kin Hut — white building with red roof at the corner of N. Sparks and Halliwell behind Heritage Park — from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28 — The Terrace Big Brothers and Sisters organization is holding a fund-raising car wash at the Petro-Can Service Station on Lakelse Ave. Cost is by contribution, and proceeds will help establish the Big Brothers and Sisters service in Terrace. Car wash runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29 — Terrace Minor Baseball: will be holding an Umpires’ Clinic. For more information, con- : tact Dave Blake at 638-1898. Monday, April 30 — The Terrace French Preschool! is hosting an open house from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the school located In the Christian Reform Church at 3608 Sparks St., Terrace. Parents, preschoolers, friends and relatives are invited to view some of the children’s projects as well as exchange ideas with the teachers. The general public is welcome, especially anyone interested in registering their child for next year. Starting in May — New bowling leagues, short season (seven to eight weeks). Learn to keep score, improve your game. Coaching available upon request. Phone the Terrace Bowling Lanes at 635-5911. Starting in May — A weekly Women’s Support Group sponsored by the Victims’ Assistance Program, the Sex- ual Assault Centre and K’san Transition House. For fur- ther information, contact Karen Walker at 638-0333, the transition house at 635-6447 or the sexual assault cen- tre at 635-4042, Tuesday, May 1 — The next meeting of the Terrace Breastfeeding Support Group will be held at 8 p.m. in the education room of Mills Memorial Hospital. For fur- ther information, call Terry Walker at 635-3287. Tuesday, May 1 — The next general meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 13, will be held at 8 p.m. in the Legion. Please attend. For anyone wishing to inquire about our catering capacity, please phone 635-3955 and anyone wishing to join our Ladies’ Auxiliary, please phone Goldie at 635-6038, Friday, May 4 — The Canadian Paraplegic Assoc. will be having an open house between 12 noon and 6 p.m. Rib- bon cutting by mayor Jack Talstra at 2 p.m. Marie Hildebrandt, Regional Rehabilitation Officer, wishes to invite all members and the public to drop by. The office is located at 200A-4630 Lazelle Ave., Terrace, second floor across from the elevator. Monday, May 7 — Annual general meeting of the Ter- race Little Theatre Society at 7:30 p.m., McColl Playhouse, 3625 Kalum Street. Elections at 7:30 p.m., general meeting at 8 p.m. Call 635-2942 for more infor- © mation. y