AROUND TOWN Work poet to read CANADIAN POET Tom Wayman gives a reading here - tomorrow night at the Terrace Public Library basement from - 7 to 8:30 p.m. .- Wayman. — the winner of the U.S, Bicentennial Poetry -| Competition — writes about the lives of working people and. _ has been called Canada’s most conspicuous work poet. Craft fair returns - AFTER SEVERAL years’ absence, the Spring Arts and Crafts Show is back by popular demand. Running this Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m., at the art gallery, this year’s craft extravaganza features the likes of Nisga’a carver Alver Tait. ‘T think we're just so privileged to have him here,’’ says gallery attendant Mary-Alice Neilly. “I'm really excited about this year’s show.’” Among the 18 artists with booths in the show are Kamloops watercolour painter Bill Visserman, and Duncan artist Audrey Elliott, known for her hand-dyed scarves and earr- ings. Terrace’s Casey Braam will be there with his pen-and- ink sketches, as well as Joe Kilback. _. It’s the first time the show has run since 1988, due to lack of interest in recent years. Not so in ’92, ‘'The response has been tremendous,” notes volunteer Diana English. More Great Debates HOW FAR are we prepared to go to be politically correct? That’s one of the questions being asked next week when Northwest Community College hosts the third annual Great . Debates. .- The first one — starting at noon on Monday, Mar. 30 in room 2001-2002 — is a debate on a motion that the recent Supreme Court ruling on obscenity be reversed. The second debate is on a motion that all B.C. coileges and -, universities adopt policies to control sexist remarks on cam- pus. It runs Thursday, Apr. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 204, Storytellers perform THE STORY-TELLING tradition of oldis re-kindled and set ablaze with a pair of upcoming performances at the Terrace Public Library. Children’s author and storyteller Richard Thompson ap- pears at the library Sunday, March 29 at 3:30 p.m. His appeal among preschoolers and primary grade children is sure to make him a hit. Mom and dad are invited too. Admission is free and delicious refreshments will be served. Herb and Lois Walker bring ‘“Take Part Story Theatre’’ to the library on Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Walkers present wonderful stories and encourage [ots _ of audience participation. Guaranteed to be lots of fun, their performance is designed to appeal to school-age children. Parents also welcome. Admission is free to the Walkers’ performance, but please pick up a free ticket at the library prior to showtime. ‘For more information call the library at 638-8177. day be thbeaon tp BACK IN TIME: Fred and Muriel (sr.) Fowler stand near their homestead on Kalum St in 1921 — close to the site of the present- Ninety Number 90 was a special celebration for Muriel Michiel, The local pioneer was honoured at a surprise birthday party on March 13 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13. Muriel’s parents — Fred and Muriel Fowler -— hailed from Armstrong, B.C., coming to Terrace, the land of plenty, in May of 1921, They arrived as bride and groom, with Fred fin- ding work with George Little's lumber yard. They had a home built on Kalum St., which still exists next to the Kermode Friendship Centre. Later they started a family of three daughters, with Muriel being the eldest of the trio. In 1926, Fred moved his family to Smithers, where he managed the George Little lumber yard there for a number of years, eventually buying out Mr. Little, The operation is still in operation. /Puring,. this .. period, three, oo WAI : Jsmnore children were added to. the . ‘Here ’n. There” by Yvonne Moen family — two boys and a girl. Fred Fowler was a very active member of the community of Smithers, being made the first freeman of that town. He serv- ed many years on town council and in the Anglican Church, Fred Fowler passed away in 1974 and his wife Muriel died in 1979, Muriel (jr.) was married in 1940 to Donald Collison. They raised four children — Jean Wells, Linda Kawinsky, Susan Goodmanson and Donald Jr, Muriel's first husband joined the services in 1941 and after the ar.they, lived in, Hazeltqn fora, i number--« Of. YeATS moving ae Terrace in 1950. Muriel remarried in 1968 to Clarence Michiel — who she calls ‘“‘the light of my life.’’ Clarence Michiel passed away in 1988, Muriel worked for Simpson Sears from 1961-1981, when she took early retirement from her position there as assistant manager. An active member of the community of Terrace, Muriel has been a volunteer, with the Happy Gang Centre, the Rebekah Lodge, the Anglican Church, the Royal Canadian Legion and the food bank, Muriel: has: five re grandchildren Shine STOREWIDE SALE - “ALL INVENTORY MUST BE SOLD Lehmanns Have Sold Their Jewellery Business To Carters Jewellers CRYSTAL & SILVER _ PLATED HOLLOWARE AND BABY GOODS. e ENGAGEMENT RINGS e WATCHES e PEARLS day Willows Apartments and the Kalum St. tennis courts. candles for Muriel Muriel Michiel — — Cheryl in Pritchard, B.C., and David, Janice, Nicole and Robert in Terrace. She would like to thank her family and friends for making her birthday a memorable occasion. Special thanks to Howard Cromarty and crew for an excellent meal and to Betty Misfeldt for organizing the special event. Now Muriel is off on a five- weekivacation: Have.a blast.. ~ epee EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD! TIME IS RUNNING QUT! Heinz & Trudy Lehmann 25 Years in The Jewellery Business In Terrace ¢ DIAMONDS e EARRINGS e GOLD & SILVER CHAINS HEINZ AND TRUDY THANK YOU ™ FOR YOUR PATRONAGE OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS LEHMANN JEWELERS SKEENA MALL, TERRACE 635-5616 SALE ENDS SOON!