: TERRACE — When Ron
Schmidt went. into semi-
‘retirement he took up 2 hob-
“by,

“: But now that hobby,
building “a replica of a

“turn out. to be, another oc:
cupation. He’s got: an in-
terested party in the replica,
a fibre glass body Sebring
5000, ,
“If it-sells, I suppose rll
build another one," says
Schmidt who put more than
a year into the project.

1950-era Austin Healey, may _-

~ Ron’s dream machine

Red in colour, the Sebring
5000 arrived in boxes from
its Ontario factory leaving it .
up to Schmidt to build and
modify. :

“Don’t call it assemble.
‘Is not something you just

>: put together. It’s‘ building a

car,” said Schmidt.

As-an example, there’s a
row of slightly curved
chrome bars set in an oval at
the front. The chrome arriv-
ed straight and Schmidt had
to cut and then carefully
bend each piece.

The engine is a four-barrel
Ford 302 V8 with a four
speed and overdrive manual
transmission. It'll go from
0-60 in close to five seconds
yet deliver a respectable 25
miles to the gallon.

*‘With a two-barrel, J im-
agine you can get 30 miles to
the gallon and to 0-60 in six
seconds flat,’’ says Schmidt.

And although he has an in-
terested buyer, Schmidt said
it'll be difficult to sell now
that he spent last week taking
it out onto the road.

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- Dennis Brewer

TERRACE — Profits of the:

41,,,Perrace . and. District...Credit_.
Union increased by a record.

amount in 1989, the second
such year that has occurred,
says its manager.

Dennis Brewer said the in-
crease, $137,000 before taxes
and dividends compared to
$128,000 in 1988, reflects a
healthy local economy and mir-
rors the performance of credit
unions in other parts of the pro-
vince,

An increase in capital has also
lead the credit union to declare
a dividend, the first since 1989.
It amounts to 12 per cent and

- takes the form of additional

equity shares for members.
‘Overall, we're pleased with
our performance,” said Brewer,

| Or edit Union racks i
| record profits for 1989

-“Qur assets have increased, up

13 per.cent to $18.3 millipn),and. "At the same time, Brewer said

member deposits have gone up.
(up 11 per cent to $17.67
million).”"-

The increase in “money that
can be lent out exceeded de-
mand for joans, leading the
credit union to invest in the pro-
vincial credit union system for
added stability, he said.

’ Brewer added that high in-

terest rates of investment also
helped the credit union boost its
financial performance.

’ One area that has experienced
very large growth is use of the
‘credit: union’s cash. machine.
Approximately 50 per cent of
the transactions on the machine
are from people who hold credit
and cards from other financial

approved {3

TERRACE — Council has ap-|
Proved a zoning. amendment

which could result in construc- |

tion of a :25,000 sq.ft.
warehouse and retail complex
on Keith Avenue, adjacent to
the Sande Overpass. —

In requesting the amendment,
Talban Enterprises. and Emil
Wirtl Construction said they
were

cupant for such a building.
However, the commercial-light
industrial zoning of the proper-
ty did not include warehouse-
retail operations among the per-
mitted uses. *,

Recommending approval of
the change, city planner Marvin
Kamenz pointed out the propos-
ed amendment. was in keeping
both with the official communi-
ty plan and the type of develop-
ment which had taken place
under that zoning category.

A further recommendation
requiring landscaping of the
first seven metres of property
frontages was also adopted
despite objections from one
owner,

Joe Onstein of Terrace
Motors had maintained the
regulation would limit future
development of his company’s
auto body shop, located on the
north side of Keith at the comer
of Kalum. -

institutions.

“the crédit union will begin con-
centrating on having its
members use more of its ser-
vices. About one-third of credit
union - members now use the in-
stitution solely as a cheque-
cashing service.

Your going to see a lot of
changes. There's going to be
some very
developments this decade,’ said
Brewer in predicting, among
other things, an increase in

debit cards which automatically -

make deductions from a
person’s accounts. ;

**There’s more competition out
there than ever before from
chartered banks and other in-

stitutions,”’ said Brewer.

| Doug Smith

First impression counts
in the tourism business

TERRACE — It takes more
than scenery or good fishing to
attract and keep tourists in the
northwest, says one person who

conducts a program on how to ~

serve the public.

Superhost, developed by the ©

provincial government, teaches
people how to listen and to react
to questions and comments by
visitors, says Doug Smith. . -..

‘It’s that first impression’

that’s most important. Within
five seconds that first impres-—

portant,

sion is made. Research indicates
that it takes seven to eight good
encounters to overcome one bad
one,’’ he said.

In terms of tourism that’s im-
Smith added, as
visitors must be encouraged to
stay in the area longer to have a
greater. economic impact.

“On average, based on 1988
figures, a tourist spent $53.55 4
day in B.C; If you can keep a
tourist longer, the rewards are

‘that much more,” he said.

The same principle applies if
an area wants return tourist
business in’ succeeding years,
Smith said.

“Generally, Superhost is
worthwhile for any business,
not just those associated with
tourism,"’ he added.

Superhost is sponsored here
by the chamber of commerce.
It's mext course is two nights
long and takes place April 25-26
at Northwest Community Col-
lege. Courses are planned for
May and for June.

TERRACE — Kalum Tire is
tearing down its quonset hut

and replacing it with a new
“2. structure. < ” .
sThe- new. 2,800. square: foot

uilding. ‘will:have enough room

> for three-vehicle bays, allowing

company to expand its ser-
vices, says spokesman. Blair
Pylot:" :

‘The hut is about 35. years

finished In six weeks.
oc. 2 2 es

ration has changed its
Corner to Kaman Industrial
Technologies Corporation. °
The “company,: its. Terrace
et opened just over a year
“specializes ‘in Industrial

flects: the. ‘move:

old” ‘and ‘has outlived «its -
sefulness,”” Pylot ‘Said last .
‘im four locations —.. Prince
He: expects the new building ©

Kaman Bearing and Supply _

pplies and the name. change :

tinolopleal ‘savant and” and” focal minntinit

our AND ABOUT

changes taking place, a press
release said. ;
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vided | in provincial government

‘offices, <:.

A survey is being ‘conducted

George, Kelowna, Victoria and
Nanaimo -- too. see - what
employees want. |’

-A provinclal press rélenie sald. :

parents would pay. operating

_costs while the. goverament “[ 9
would help with renovations 0 or |

care
does not rest solely with govern:
ment. It is: the: shared: “respon.

Carol Gran, the cabinet
minister responsible for

s women’ 's rograms. :
~ Day care ould soon be pro-.- : Progr

ete tek tek
Those rumours of .a new
Nissan dealership opening in

Terrace aren’t true — at least

notyet, 2

Nissan of Canada spokesman
Greg Rafter sald last week he
hadn't heard locally-circulating
stories of the company finding a
dealer here,

The previous Nissan dealer-
ship closed last year.

But Rafter said Nissan still
wants to have ‘a dealership in
Terrace and will look at all
possibilities.

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|. OPEN HOUSE
Jocs April 25,1990
~~ Centennle! Christian School
3808 Sparks Street, Terrace, B.C.

9am - 4pm and 7 pm - 9pm

“a Eiervone is invited to visit our:school, sit In on.
ae3e8, take a look at the programs and view stu:
ri: on ee

in the process of |
hegotiating with a potential oc- _

interesting. |

yA 18, 1990

See our GROWN IN

__THE NEW TERRACE INN
NeEewes

BY ROBERT Q. SMITH
GENERAL MANAGER

BANQUETS & MEETINGS

Hold your next gel together at The Terrace Inn, Wa have 3 fine
rooms available for weddings, anniversaries, retirement parties, con-
farencas, meetings or banquets, Rates all reasonable and we can ac-:
commodate all your needs from meals & bar service to music and
special favours.

Give us a call. Let us plan with your that very special event. Our
Banquet Co-ordinator is Jane Torgalson.

NEW DINING ROOM

The beautiful new Kermodei Dining Room is now open. Relax in
casual elegance for breakfast, Junch or dinnar. Try the fast Lunch Hour
Buffet with soup, salads and hot entre for only $6.25.

Enjoy a new dining experience at The Terrace Inn.

“AFTER 5”’ WIND DOWN
-Atter a busy day unwind in the Lounge of the new Terrace inn. Plano
styllngs by Glenn Fossum and complimentary Hot Hor d ‘oaurves.
t's the perfect place to relax in a friandly cozy atmosphere. Daily
Monday to Friday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Try our new Sunday Brunch. A fabulous 24° tong table of hot and
cold items. Every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It’s Terrace’s
best,

Also a Sunday Evening Butfet is avaliable from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Sundays at The Terrace fnn,

A true dining experience.

4551 Greig Avenue,
Terrace, B.C. VBG 1M7
For Reservations,

Call (604) 635-6630 or

[Toll Free 1-800-663-8156
Fax (804) 635-2788

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TERRACE stock,
* -— Begonias
_ = Bedding Plants
— Hanging Baskets
AND SO MUCH MORE!
_ New stock arriving daily. A
POOL
8 Garden land &&
3092 Hwy 16 East Ae I, )

ALBANIA — the last bastion of Communism is lifting the Iron
Curtain to Canadian Tourists — The first tour departing
June 18, includes sir fare, meals, hotels and sightseeing for
$2,089. Departs Toronto. Passport and Visa required.

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HOLIDAY INNS ARE NOW INTRODUCING “‘BRAILLE”
MENUS IN 32 HOTELS ACROSS CANADA.
Printed by the Canadian National institute for the Blind.

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FLY/RAIL GETAWAYS — $749 par parson Combine the
flexibility of Via service with Canadian Airlines Flight
Vancoliver -Toronto by Air return to Vancouver with Via...

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HAWAIAN AIR FARE — VANCOUVER - HAWAII — $469
. per person. Hotel special outrigger Hobron April 12 - May 5
.- = $30 per night.
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ONE WEEK CANCUN, ONE WEEK COZUMEL — $1,099 per
‘person exits Vancouver, staying at The Fiesta Inn's

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PRINCESS CRUISES — MAY 12 Vancouver to Los Angeles -
os - with retum air from $498 per person.

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