B4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesclay, November 1, 2000 A TERRACE MAN poking around the forest near Northwest Community College has solved the mysterious disappearance of a woman’s purse. The purse was stolen from the desk of college employee Ann-Marie Merkel last spring. Fortu- nately, she didn’t have much money in it. Just a few coins. By HUGH POWER THE REGULAR monthly meeting of the Happy Gang Centre was held Oct. 12. The president, Mary- _ . Ann Dilley, chaired the 72" meeting. The mecting began with a presentalion by Wayne Braid on the Representa- tion Agreement Act com- ing into effect somelime “next spring. This Act al- lows people to make future | decisions regarding not, only their financial affairs, -but health care, life sup- ‘port, personal care (c.g. ° where you want to live), ete. There are kits avail- able on this topic at Braid ‘Insurance. Mr. Braid’s pre- - sentation was thorough and very interesting, I am sure ‘all members appreciated _ his offer to come and talk. After the opening prayer, a minute’s silence ‘was given in honour of Jim Piffer and Bridget Fortin, “two members who passed _away since the last meet- ing. It was brought to the at- ‘tention of the members by the secretary that the per ‘capita grant sent to the provincial body has been ‘increased by $1.50 at their :annual general meeting. ‘After some discussion, it was decided to raise the dues to $10, beginning in ithe year 2001, There was no objection to the in- crease and the general feeling was that $10 would be easy to collect as it - would save having to have change. ; - Once again, the centre - agreed to purchase a wreath to be laid al the Cenotaph on Remeni- -brance Day Nov, 11, and also to give the use of the building to accommodate children in the parade so they can come afterwards for hot dogs and hot cho- colate. On Oct. 26 at 10 am. ‘there will be a birthday ‘cake and party in-honour - .af Vroman Hampton’s 90th - birthday. The Nominating Com- mitlee stated the following have allowed their names to stand in the election of officers to take place at the next meeting, on Nov. 9: president, Mary-Ann Dilly; second: yvice-presi- dent, Leona Smith) diree- tors, Lala Flu, Fran Lind- stom, ‘Tina Hravwer and ad But have replaced. She'd gone forever. She didn’t count on “Chicken Bones” Haugland, who located the missing purse while he was out mush- room picking in the forest The Happy Gang report James Barbara Nelson. Nominations may also p.m. at the Election of Of- ficers meeting. be made from the floor. it contained her identification and credit ecards, which she had to assumed the small, black purse ‘was recently é MYSTERY SOLVED: Ann-Marie Merkel, James Haugland and his dog, Neka. Missing purse intact near the college. last week, have bothered.” with a good life.” See you on Nov. 9 at 2 He was able to return the missing purse in person “Thank-you,” she said. “Most people wouldn’t Haugland, meanwhile, says he’s glad to have been able to help, and he reminds peopie: “be hon- est and you will be blessed More Community Calendar ( @ouNsELLOR TRAINING ) In Terrace Self-motivated students are wanted for the 16 course Professional Counselling Program leading to a Residential School Abuse Counsellor Certificate. START DATE: November 14/00 The Counsellor Training institute of Canada (Accredited) and the Northwest Band Social Worker's Association are In partnership for this practical skill building program. There is limited seating, if you are interested and would like further information on the The Terrace Women’s Centre will host two work- Shops on cooperatives. 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