Bé - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, August 13, 2003 The results are In Riverboat Days 2 2003 parade winners were worthy By JESSIE GIES Commercial 1.Hothouse Restaurant 2.Terrace Chrysler 3,Misty River Books Non-commercial 1.Skeena Valley Rotary 2,Skeena Valley Fall Fair 4,.Terrace Elks/Riverside Festival Group A (Floats) |.Copperside Stables 2.Kitsumkalum 3.Heart of Healthcare 4.Terrace Little Theatre Group B (Walking) ° 1.Korean Cultural (Vancouver) 2.Gingola Cultural 3.Terrace Hospice THE 2003 Riverboat Days parade was one of the largest on record, drawing | in a wide variety of floats, displays and music. Vehicles l.Heritage Park 2,Stoek Car 3.Vintage Kids Bands 1 .Kincolith . 2.Terrace Pipes and Drums 3.Terrace Community Band Kids 1.Mitch and Luke Sabal Dropping ‘duckies by the dozens By JESSIE GIES FIVE THOUSAND toy ducks were dropped by helicopter into the Skeena River Aug. 4 during the Rotary Club of Terrace Duck Race at Ferry Island. Prize winners of the Riverboat Days 2003 event include Brad Mohr, who won a 7-day Caribbean cruise for two. Teresa Maitland from Kitwanga was awarded the second place prize, a $1,000 gift certificate to Canadian Tire. Sharlene Mohr cf Ter- race won the third place " prize of a $500 gift certifi- cate from Canada Safe- way. Mohr said she and first place winner Brad Mohr have no family relation. “But we do get some of his mail,” she said. Computer geniuses in the making Student youth are learning to be Web savvy By JESSIE GIES THE TERRACE Public Li- brary is running a free summer program which not only teaches elementary students how to design Web sites, but also pro- vides summer employment for college students. Youth @ B.C, is a pro- vincially funded program geared towards teaching B.C. students ages seven through 13 how to use computers, particularly software programs. The province pays for up to two instructors per year, ages 16 to 29, to teach the computer clas- ses. Doug Adair, a 21-year- old geography student, has been an instructor with the program the last four years. “Not only ‘is it teaching kids essential computing skills, it’s an excellent op- portunity for a job,” he said. The Terrace branch of the program called Kids Connect began July & continues until Aug. 22. The classes runs for one hour, four days a week. research ond health promation programs. Hease print he name of the deceaied or the sunt | ptrion hesovted; tha nome/nddrass of tha aeateee| neat of hin for cord; and your name/address zerenen fa fo receipe nd HY onenpoe a= la Mamorion Gift Fuad tol heort and stroker ON P.O, Boa 22, Terrace, A.C, VEG dA? 638-1966 . - Save 50% ; Off 7 a Selected Fashions ~ /°"SKRENA MALL) ~ WERRACE ¢ 645-5345 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Arena Lobby There are three different age group categories which hold five students each, This means 15 new stu- dents per week have the opportunity to experience the program. ~ Heidi Lancaster, 11, took one week-long rota- tion of the program. “It teaches us basic computer skills,” she said, adding these skills could benefit her in a future car- eer. Chrissy McDonald, 9, also took part in the pro- gram. She said she enjoys being able to learn more - about computers, adding the extra knowledge will help her write school re- ports. Aside from computer basics and Web design, the students are: learning “°-. animation and graphics, Lancaster created a graphic using a scanned photo of herself as a base for the project. Adair said students are learning a lot more about computers than they were four years ago when he ~ SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 REGISTRATION 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. SWAP (Downstairs) started instructing the pro- gram. “It’s amazing,” he said. All spots are booked up for this year’s classes, but there will be more appor- tunities for students next year Skeena MLA Roger Harris said the exposure to software is key for the stu- dents’ learning experience. “T think computer skills are absolutely funda- mental,” he said, adding that computers are the wave of the future. Harris said there has been $300,000 added this year to the $8 million per year the province pays to support the program, He said the B.C. gov- ernment is focusing on early childhood develop- ment. “Mf We. can ‘get .more ‘kids {in the program) the benefits will be tremen- dous,” he said. He also said the pro- gram will help students stay academically focused between school semesters, meaning less review time in the fall for students, Heidi Lancaster, 11, shows off some of her graphic design work at the Terrace Public Library. Congratulations To Sandy And Murrie Collings who won the MYSTERY GETAWAY TO HONOLULU FOR 7 NIGHTS Pictured from left to right Rita (Hawkair), Sandy & Murrie, | Pucci (CFNR), & Penny (Carlson Wagonlit) \ : COME! Enjoy a FREE Southern Gospel Concert with. SWEET PRESENCE TERRACE. PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY 3511 EBY STREET SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 7 P.M. FOR MORE INFO CALL 635-2434 yy, Encouraging Education Through Great Rates on a Student , Line of Credit* * Rafes as low as Prime+1 * No principal payment { repald until after graduation £ Requirements: Class 5 license Minimum of Grade 12 Serving It Right Licensee certificate Working knowledge of computers and word processing Familiarity of Microsoft Publisher an asset. This is a part time position Application deadline is August 15 Job commences on August 25 This is a 1 year contract Send resumes to The Terrace Little Theatre 3625 Kalum Street Terrace, B.C. Our official ticket outlet is 47184 psy Travel Ave ‘+ Canadian Tira MASTERCRAFT DRILL 54-2972-6, 14,4y | Cordless Drill, 2 Speed Range reg. $139.99 ON SALE '99,99 x —=SHOPPERS DRUG MART. PEPSI or REGULAR oF tT Sener Mera! Flawzurs Pao gsting oy 29 sass TABLEWARE 20% iF LAST TICKETED PRICE Great for outdoor living Zdeis ALL SUMMER PLASTIC ‘The TLT is accepting resumes for the position of Office Manager ZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Take a closer look, EE Bre eRe ie EL EEN ESOT NRE TD PIE Re