Hikers set to hit trails SPRING HAS sprung and the popular Terrace Hiking Club is already heading out on their first hike of the season this weekend. Organizers say the club welcomes new members but point out that they have a ‘‘hike at your own tisk’’ policy, and waivers must be signed at cach hike. Hikers should carry a first aid kit and enough food and water for the day. Organizers also recommend dressing in Jayers, carrying a com- pass, insect repellent, sunscreen, matches and other safety necessities for the bush. There’s a $5 annual newsletter fee to cover ~ TERRACE YOUTH SOCCER is looking for SELECT TEAM COACHES must have Level 2 Technical Level | Theory. Deadline for application is March 30, 1998, Call George 635-3719. REFEREE CLINICS Youth/Senior - April 25 - 26 9 am - 4 pm each day Recreational Referee (Terrace) - April 25 9am-4pm (Kitimat Riverlodge} - April 26 COACHING CLINICS Level 3 Technical - April 17, 18 & 19 Level 1 Technical - May 2,9 am - 4 pm 4 Hour Mini Soccer Clinic - May 3 SOCCER Call George 635-3719 MARCH 1998 SUNDAY" MONDAY * TUESDAY LUCKY DOLLAR BINGO PALACE WEDNESDAY THURSDAY - MARCH 1998 “FRIDAY”. SATURDAY the photocopying of hike schedules. An honorarium for vehicle drivers to cover gas and wear costs is also re- quested. Members say this be- comes very important later in the season when the club depends on people with 4x4s to get them into areas that are difficult to access. The first hike of the year takes place along the west a Carnival adventures THE TERRACE SKATING Club is holding its annual Ice Carnival tomorrow night and it's bound to be a fun show, This year's theme is “Adventures in Sherwood Forest” and it takes place 7 p.m. Mar. 26 at the Terrace Arena, The show will in- clude 16 group numbers, feature skaters, precision team and coaches skating. That's Brandon Stell playing a dragon, with courtier Amy Mattern, trumpeter Kel- sey Minhinnick and little lord Breanna Moleski. side of Douglas Channel. This is a moderate 3-4 hour hike through forest and along the beach. Those interested should neet at the library at 9 a.m. to carpool. Leading the way will be Rick. He can be reached at 639-9672. Uplands sweeps Grade Seven basketball tourney SMOKE REMOVAL Family Bingo Every Saturday Afternoon TV. 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Afternoon Games Doors 11:30 a.m. Games 12:45 Evening Games Doors 4:30p.m. Games 6:15 Thurs., Fri., Sat. Late Night Games Doors 9:30p.m. Games 10:00 p.m. Last Wednesday of the month Is DOUBLE BINGO AISLE CONCESSION 635-2411 UPLANDS SCHOOL com- pleted it's sweep of the Grade Seven TESSA bas- kelball tournament [ast week. Two Uplands teams, Bluc and White, had already fin- ished first and second in the Uplands followed suit with their Biue team placing first and While team finishing second. Third place at the event went to Centennial, while the sportsmanship award went to Copper Mountain. parents, teachers and mem- was third. bers of Caledonia’s Senior Cassie Hall won the Boys team. sportsmanship award. Robert Haugland and Rick Dhaliwal also pitched in by acting as scorckeepers. Meanwhile, in Grade Six action, first place went to Over on the boys’ side, it - was Centennial with a first place win. They were fol- Jowed by Uplands in second spot and Clarence Michicl girls’ tournament two weeks = Organizers say the event ago. went very well, thanks in Then last week, the part to some excellent seventh grade boys from refereeing by volunteer in third. Veritas won the boys’ sportsmanship award, Kitwanga in the girls’ divi- sion. Uplands’ girls taok second place, while Verilas Sport Scope Floor hockey league starts ROCK ’EM, sock ’em floor hockey is back. The OPOV Floor Hockey League, which used to be an annual event, has been resurrected and teams are needed to fill its raster. The league’s short season runs for about six weeks, slart- ing at the beginning of April. Organizer Devon Kuiper says he needs at least eight teams to make the league a go, but he’s hoping for 10. Games are tentatively set lo take place at the Thornhill Community Centre on Mondays and Thursdays. Each night will feature two games, which in previous years tended to be rather intense. Kuiper says teams-may be required to supply a tarp ta hang on the walls of the community centre to block slap shots. For more information, call Devon at 638-0188, Senior A fastball practices TERRACE WILL be home to some darn good fastball action this summer. There's a new Senior A Fastball team in town, and prac- tices are underway every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. at the college. Organizers say they're still looking for more players too, Anyone interested should show up at the field or call Norm at 635-2249, There will be several league games in town at a cost of $20 per four-game series, kids 12-and-under are free. Senior athletes gear up - TERRACE’S SENIOR athletes are preparing for the up- coming BC Scnior Games and they’re jooking for new people to Join them. Organizers say they have something for everyone — from slo-pitch to swimming, track and field, darts, crib- bage. bridge, bocci ball, curling and horseshoes. The next group meeting for Zonc 10 takes place at the Happy Gang Center Apr. 4 al 2 p.m.. For more information, call Maxine at 638-8648. Last chance to ski THERE'S STILL a little bit of snow left at the Onion Lake Cross Country Ski Trails. Organizers say most of the tuns are skiable, with a few bald spots appearing. For those who want to continue with spring skiing, back- country skiing is a great option. Anyone who is interested in trying a mew and challenging side to the sport can call Cheryl at 798-2227. Fastball still registering IT’S NOT too late to sign up for Minor Softball in Ter- Tace, as some spaces are still available. Those interested can slill register at the recreation office all week or call Kelly at 635-7748 (days) and 635-0398 (eves). Practices lake place at the Skeena gym Tues and Thurs from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Ringette holds AGM THE TERRACE Ringette Association will be holding its Aunual General Meeting for the 1998/1999 season at 7 p.m, Apr, 2] at the library. For more information, call Roger at 638-0622. Women’s soccer AGM TERRACE WOMEN’S soccer will be holding their An- nual General Meeting 7 p.m. Thurs. Apr. 2 at the public li- brary’s seminar room. On the agenda this year are coaching and referee clinics, soccer clinics and the outdoor soccer schedule, For more information, call Candace at 638-8225, Score Board ‘Terrace Men’s Recreational Hockey Mar. 7 All Seasons 7 White Spot a Mar. 8 Chapter One 6 Skeena Cable 5 Mar. 10 Precision Blues 11 White Spot 4 Back Eddy 11 All Seasons 9 Mar, 12 Skeena Cable 4 White Spot 1 Mar. 15 Back Eddy 4 Skeena Cable 3 Chapter one 2 All Seasons 1 Mar. 17 All Seasons 6 Skeena Cable 3 Precision Blues 5 Chapter One 3 Terrace Men’s Oldtimers League Mar.7 Okies 4 Timbermen 2 Mar, 8 . Subway a 8 SAD Blues 3 Mar, 11 Subway 7 NMI Okies 5 Timbermen 2 SRD Blues 2 “Hi Marsha, may I sit beside you?” Marsha looked up from her table in the crowded hos- pital cafeteria, “Michael?” Hi. Of course. I could hardly recognize your voice in this 1oi- sy place.” “How’s the chief nurse of the O.R.7” Michael dug into his food with a relish nat usually reserved for hospital food. “By the way, Marsha, you're going to be the first to know. I've got a new appointment in a hospital in Northern Alberta. | can’t wait!" Marsha’s brain suddenly began to get wild signals. Perfect. He’s just the person to do it We’ve been friends for years. His genes are great. Smart, good-looking. And nice.” “Michael, that’s wonderful, Lel’s cele- brale. Let me take you out to dinner.” That night, at alittle Italian restaurant, with candle- light, wine, and a glow, Marsha spoke up, “I want a child.” Michael looked puzzled, “But you’re married. You have two children, What's the problem?” Marsha stared down at her plate. “Simon and J are separated. I want a child but | don’t want his. Michael, will you do it? I mean will you father the child?” Michael grew quiet. I’ve always wanted ‘a child. [ never had the chance. | was never able to get.up the nerve to ask a woman to marry me. So here f am 42, alone. All this is terribly different. But it could work. “How would it work out, Marsha?” Marsha was getting excited. “Simple. Yau won't have any responsibility for bringing up the child. But you will pay the expenses for the birth and child support. And you'can visit him 1 week every four months.” Michael agreed. Michael’s name did not appear on the Fatherhood YOU BE THE JUDGE BY CLAIRE BERNSTEIN BASED ON ACTUAL COURT re CASES \| Coa * birth certificate, But he signed a maintenance agreement acknowledging he was the father and agreed to pay $300 a month. One day, he received a phone call from Marsha. “You brute, you’re not paying the extra amount me agreed upon, I’m not letting you visit with little Andrew.” Michael took Marsha to court. ‘Michael was furious. “Your Honour, I’m Andrew's biological father. ’ve supported Marsha and Andrew since the day he was conceived. I've kept my end of the deal. More importantly, Andrew needs a father figure. Experts will testify that I'm the best person for the job. I’m not only thinking of myself, but of Andrew’s needs.” Marsha was in tears. “Your Honour, the deal was that Michael wouldn't interfere with the child’s upbringing. That includes who visits Andrew. Andrew doesn’t need a father figure at this stage of his life. Experts can’t tell you what's best for Andrew. Only J can. As Andrew's mother, I have his best interests at heart.” Should Michael be allowed to see his son? You! Be The Judge. Then look below for the decision, “Helping People Cope with the Legal System” res Grant Lindsey Griminail Dafence Law #2 4623 Lakelse Ave., Terrace, B.C Eas Holly Grueger General Law Marshall Matlas Family Law Phone 638-1764 Fax 638-7249 YOU BE THE JUDGE - DECISION “Marsha, you must keep your end of the bargaln," the Judge sald, “There's no reason why Michael shouldn't be allowed to ste his son, He's bren Andrew's life from the beginning and paid all the agreed upon antounts." YOU! BE THE JUDGE is based on actual court cases. Today's decision (5 based on the facts of the case and the jaw of the pravince of Manitoba . if youhave 8 similar problem, please consult Lindsay & Grueger. Clalra Bernstein is a Montreal lawyer and natlonally syndicated columnist, Copyright 1997 Haika Enterprises, 814-3