FE & Terrace Review — Wednesday, March 26, 1986 Float donated to Riverboat Days Society by Sherry Halfyard TERRACE — Gary Baker, president of the B.C. Winter Games an- nounced that they will be donating their float to the Riverboat Days Society. The tloat will be dismantled and then reassembled for use in the annual Riverboat Days parade, said River- boat Society represen- tative Linda Young. Riverboat Days runs from the last weekend in July until the first weekend in August. A festival atmosphere is present during Riverboat Days and community participation is essential to its success. The Riverboat Society is asking that float en- tries for the parade be submitted as early as possible. Dave Mallett, director of the Riverboat Society asks businesses, organizations and in- dividuals to participate in Terrace’s community event. This year’s objec- tive is to expand the events and promote more ‘*period costumes,’” Mallett ex- plained. AK 40 ATCKSEEEIONS T #& A © . a8 representatives Linda Young and Dave Mallett. Thornhill Okies capture “C” division The Thornhill Nor- thern Okies came back from a first-game loss to capture ‘‘C”’ division at the Kitimat Merchants’ Oldtimers hockey tour- nament last week. After dropping a 1-0 decision to Houston Hobblers in their open- ing game, the Okies came back to beat Prince Rupert Puckaneers 7-2. This put them into the **C’? side . final where they downed Kitimat's Oldtimer Reps 4-1. The Terrace Timebermen also started Lights promote safety Bright yellow decal strips reminding drivers to use daytime running lights are being dis- tributed to operators of commercial fleets in- sured by ICBC. . The stickers, designed to fit on the dash or across the bottom of rear view and outside mir- Tors, carry the slogan ‘Lights on for safety’’, The stickers are being mailed with Autoplan renewal notices for the 125,000 fleet vehicles in- sured by the corpora- tion. ‘The corporation has for some time had a Gilitering | gateway Vancouver’s Lion’s Gate Bridge recently became a myriad of glit- tering lights when 170 mercury lights outlining the structure were il- luminated. From land, sea, air, the twinkling gateway welcomes visitors to Expo 86. ‘lights on’ policy for its own fleet,”? said Bob Brownlee, ICBC branch manager in Terrace. Research shows that vehicles using daytime running lights are less likely to be involved in collisions because they are more conspicuous to other road users and pedestrians. A Transport Canada test of the effectiveness of running lights involv- ing 350 fleet vehicles, showed a 22-percent reduction in the daytime collision rate. The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is conducting a fleet study which is showing a reduction of 20 percent in daytime multi-vehicle accidents, In Finland, where daytime running lights have been mandatory since 1982, the measure is credited with a 28-percent reduction in head-on collisions and a 24-percent reduction in ‘pedestrian accidents dur- ing the winter months with a loss — 4-3 to the host Merchants. Rupert’s Wrinkles hand- ed the Timbermen another beating, this time by a 6-4 score. In the final game, the Timbermen downed Smithers Drillers 4-2, The Merchants won **A’’ side by beating the Timbermen, then outscoring Smithers 5-4 and blanking the Wrinkles 2-0. “B’ side went to Kitimat’s third team — Easter party planned Terrace Parks and Recreation will be hosting its annual Easter Party for preschoolers on Sunday, March 30. It will be the first time this event has been held on a Sunday and the Recreation department hopes to see lots of fathers out this year, This year the party will be from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and will include an Easter egg hunt, crafts, and games for the children and their parents. Registration for this fun-filled event is being taken at the Terrace Parks and Recreation of- fice in the Terrace Arena and it is suggested that you register soon. Space is limited to the first 80 children registered. Office hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 638-1174. the Golden Oldies. They downed the Puckaneers 7-1, then beat Houston §-3 and finally took Burns Lake 5-3 to win gold medals. Ten teams competed in the three-day series. Meanwhile, the Kitimat Junior, ‘“‘B” Blackhawks saw their dream for a B.C. hockey title ended during a best- of-three series against the visiting Cranbrook Colts. The defending B.C, champion Colts -won it in two straight games by scores of 10-8 and 7-4. New biood needed The once strong Ter- race commercial hockey league, forced to cancel its annual tournament for the first time since the league was formed back in the early 70s, is finishing off its season with a two-team, best-of- five series. Skeena Hotel, which topped -the three-team regular league over the season, held a 2-1 lead -over' Savalas Restaurant going into game four last weekend. Skeena won the series opener 10-7, Doug Thomson was the game star with a_ three-goal performance. In the second game, Savalas roared back behind Ken Newman’s two-goal and three-assist effort to count an 8-4 victory and notch the series at a game apiece. Skeena gained revenge in the next game by blasting Savalas 18-8. Doug Wilson scored four times and added three assists. If the league is to sur- vive next season, new blood will be required to spark interest. As things stand now, it’s very possible that the four- team men’s recreation league will be the only source for adult hockey in Terrace. MODELS COUATESY OF KINEO VICTORIA Do you find teenagers scary? *T ccnssers are not as frightening as many people imagine. They have the same basic needs as all people. They need love and understanding. They need to feal they belong, that they are special. There are teenagers in this community who need foster homes for a while. If you are willing to provide a temporary or tong-term home or a room and board situation with some supervision for a local teenager please contact your local Ministry of Human Resources office. You could make a difference in a teenager's life. Ministry of Human Resources 34-3412 Kalum St. Terrace, B.C. V8G 4T2 ‘ Foster Care You can make a difference. BECOME A FOSTER PARENT