A10 |: Terrace Review — Wednesday, March 14, 1990

- Beautification Society gets accolade

"There are so many jobs facing us..."

--Ald, Ruth Hallock

-George Clark of the Terrace
Beautification Society sat down
with Terrace city council’s Com-
mittee of the Whole on Jan. 29
to discuss the future role of the
society in Tétrace. Among other
things, Clark told the committee
that the society needed more
members and secretarial help if
they were to continue. .

The final recommendation of
the committee — that the city

- continue funding the society’s
clean-up campaigns as well as
provide some administrative
assistance and purchase some
advertising to help bolster the
society’s ranks — was adopted
by council on Feb. 12.

_ What was most striking about
the committee meeting, how-
ever, was the enthusiasm with
which city aldermen offered
their help; it spoke highly of the
society’s contribution to our
town. For the record, here is the
story of that meeting. .

The society was formed four
years ago due to concerns over
littered downtown streets, but

- the momentum didn’t stop with

their first clean-up campaign.

“We started with the idea of

making Terrace a cleaner and a

more attractive town,” Clark

told the committee, ‘‘but the
concept has grown and over-

. whelmed us.” Following their

first “*Garbathon’’ the society

initiated projects to~ provide
downtown litter barrels, grassed
boulevards on Lakelse Ave.,

flower containers in the 4600

block and the arena hill.

In general, says Clark, they
like projects that might provide
some incentive to local residents
- and businesses to do a little clean
‘up of their own. As a result of
past endeavors, ‘‘I think the
community. looks much better
now,’’ says Clark, ‘“We’re quite
proud of what’s been achieved
so far.” Their last . project,
though, the arena hill, was a lit-

tle “taxing”? on their sparse |

membership, he says, and they
need a-littie help in regaining
their forward momentum.

With some help from the city

‘ there’s no end to the number of

projects the society might take
- on. So much so, in fact, Clark
noted, ‘““We came here for some
help and you're giving us more
work, We don’t want to take on
too much.” In the beginning,
Clark suggested the flower con-
tainers in the 4600 block were
successful and it’s a project that
might be worth expanding. The
containers cost between $100
and $200, he said, and require
about $50 per year each to main-
tain, But, he added, there’s a
question as to who would main-
tain them once they’ re installed:
- downtown businesses or the city.
“Tt was from that point that the
discussion grew. The grassed
portion of boulevard in front of
the Royal Bank is showing a lot
of :wear and tear. Perhaps it
- should be paved or cemented in.
The -city is -still working on a
scheme whereby school teams or

youth groups could raise funds:
- By picking up city liter. Perhaps —

mo “the: society .: would. like -to- co-"
1. ordinate that effort. A parallel...

idea is an ‘“‘Adopt-a-Park”’ pro-
gram where groups could raise
money by keeping them clean.
And then there’s ‘the Christy
Park washrooms and the
development and maintenance
of the Howe Creek trail.

How about recycling and local"

environmental concerns? These
are issues council is going to
have to deal with sooner or later
and they might be interested in a
little help. What about splitting
parks and recreation respon-
sibilities in the city and giving an
advisory parks role to the
Beautification Society? ‘‘There
are so many jobs facing us,”’
summed up alderman Ruth
Hallock. ‘‘I see yours as a group

of key people. We’ve got a
wonderful nucleus in the
society.””

It was at about this point that

‘Clark said, whoa: ‘‘We have to

be careful in how much we take
on.’? According to Clark,
“We've never had a_ large
membership. The arena hill was
quite taxing and for the past
year we’ve been fairly dormant.
We would just like to do some
promotion and get a few more
members.” On this point, the
committee agreed. “‘There have
to be people in town who are
concerned,’”? said mayor Jack
Talstra. And when they’re
found, who knows what the
society might achieve.

jn closing, there’s one society
project that hasn’t been men-
tioned here that the city might
like to revive. The first part of

the project was successful; : the
society received a great deal of
cooperation from the Ministry
of Highways who cleared, clean-
ed up and grassed a portion of
their right-of-way between Hwy.
16 and the CNR tracks. from
Kenney St. to Fisherman’s Park.

Highways continues to maintain -

this strip of greenery and their
efforts haven’t been missed by
council. , :

The second half of the pro-
ject, though, was considerably
less. successful according to
Clark. After being questioned,
he said that CNR had been ap-
proached at the same time as
Highways and asked to do
similar work to their own right-
of-way. At the time, it was ex-

plained to both CNR and the

Ministry of Highways that their
cooperation would do much to

from city)

enhance the appearance of the
west entrance of town. For
_CNR’s part, there was a sugges-
‘tion’ that some.grass would im-
_ prove the appearance of the area
and trees could be planted.

. “They had no. objections,”
Clark told the committee. .-
‘They even agreed that:it wasa_.
good idea.’’ But Clark said that -

-these early signs of approval

‘were followed by silence and
they eventually gave up on
CNR. “At one point,” added
Talstra, ‘“‘they came back tothe
city and said they would provide
and plant trees, but in turn, they
wanted a tax break from the
city.’? That offer was declined.
“Not a very good corporate
citizen,”’ noted alderman Darryl
Laurent, hinting that this is one
society project that may be pur-

sued further by the city.

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Coming events —

Information concerning the Twin River Estates project |
is avallable from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing

Society office, corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse

Avenue, each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Until March 15 — Registrations for Kindergarten to
Grade 7 and the possible addition of Grade & for the
1990-91 school year at Centennial Christian School,
3608 Sparks St., Terrace, are being accepted until March
15. Centennial Christian School is a parent-run indepen-
dent school offering Christian education to students of
parents from a varlety of Christian backgrounds. Our
school Is certified by the B.C. Ministry of Education and
meets all requirements. Please contact the Principal for
more information: Mr. Frank Voogd, 635-6173 at school,
or 638-0108 at home.

Until March 25 — Northwest Jurled Art Show exhibit.
Sixty-two artistic works of northwest artists were juried
on March 10th for submission to the B.C. Festival of the
Arts to be held In Saanich in May.

Until April 8 — The Kitimat Centennial Museum
presents “Out of the Shade: New Designs in Pacific
Coast Hemlock” — a collection of household items —
chairs, tables, bowls, lamps, plates, boxes — designed
and made by 20 B.C. artists (organized by the Cartwright
Gallery — Canadian Craft Museum). Museum hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14 — Grad 1980 Reunion Committee
will be having a meeting at 8 p.m. Letters have gone out,
but If you have not received yours, we do not have your
address. Please send us your address, or someone
alse’s if you know the whereabouts. All Interested peo-
ple are welcome to attend the meeting. Phone 638-1019
for further information. oo

Saturday, March 17 — Join us for a fun night of Celtic
music, amateur performances, old time waltzes, pub
singing (dinner included) in the Arena banquet room.

Tickets can be picked up at 302-4622 Greig Ave. or

phone 635-9511 or 635-3475. If there are any irish, Scot-
tish, Down East, or Newfle fiddlers, musicians or
singers, etc., who are dying to perform, contact Danny
Sheridan at 635-9511 days or 635-5327 evenings.

Monday, March 19 — The regular meeting of the Mills
Memorial Hospital Auxillary will be held in the hospital
board room at 8:15 p.m. New members are welcome.

Thursday, March 22 — A BREAKFAST CELEBRATION at
8 a.m. in the Skeena Health Unit auditorium. Hosted by
local dieticlans and Health Unit staff to Increase

. awareness of the completion of community profiles and

to encourage healthy eating. City councll, community
profile committees, and Interested Individuals are In-
vited to attend.

Saturday, March 24 — Annual craft exhibit from 1:30 to 4
p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre on Kalum Street. A
display of quilts, afghans, needlepoint or crewel pic-
tures or embroidery. Light refreshments will be served.
Bring your items for display at 10 a.m.

Monday, March 26 — Are you afraid to'leave the safety

of your home? Or do you: fear wa

crowded places, department stores, supermarkets,

_ restaurants?:Do you have panic attacks or experience -
’ high anxiety? You are not alone! Come meet with us at 7.p.m,
_ at the Skeena Health Unit auditorium. For more information, -
call Mersha at 696-3925.

ing or. driving alone, ~

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‘Thursday, March 29 — “NOBODY'S PERFECT” a free

five week parenting program, for parents with children
from birth to age five Is taking registrations now for Its
last session until September. Classes will begin Thurs-

_ day afternoon, March 29. Childcare and transportation

are available. Sponsored by the Ministry of Health and
the Terrace Women’s Centre. For more information call
Carol: 638-3310 or Candice: 635-2116.

Friday, March 30 — Jim Fulton will visit the Terrace
Women's Resource Centre at 4542 Park Ave. to hear
concerns from individuals or groups. The Centre is
presently open from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Anyone is welcome to drop In to talk to Mr.
Fulton or just to see what happens at the Centre.

March 30, 31 & April 1 -- The Caledonia Schoo! Band Is

holding a “SILENT AUCTION” in the Skeena Mall. Fri-
day, March 30 from 6 p-m..to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 31

from 10 a.m. to § p.m. Sunday, April 4 from 12 noon to 4
p.m. Proceeds will be used to send the band to a music

festival at U.B.C. in early May. For more Information call

635-4341 evenings.

Sunday, April 1 — Terrace men’s soccer Is holding a
general meeting at 1 p.m. at the Terrace Public Library
meeting room. All interested parties-are welcome to at-
tend. For further information call Joe at 635-9338.

Wednesday, Aprit 4 — Terrace. Public Library presents
“Travel Talk” for armchair travellers, or for those who
really plan to “get up and.go”! Travel consultant,
Theresa Brinkac of Elan Travel will show a video on |
Cuba at 7:30 p.m..and share some of her experiences In
a series of informal talks about countries she has

. .visited. Admission Is free. Everyone Is welcome! For —

more information, please call the library at 638-8177.

Monday, April 9 — Starting today and running for five
weeks, the Kermode Friendship Centre is running a
Native designs class one.day per week from 4 to 5:p.m.
for youths and 7 to 8 p.m. for adults. The classes are free
of charge for members. Call Sandra Fifi for further Infor-
mation at 635-4906. _

Sunday, April 8 — For all Mothers-to-be, a baby shower,
sponsored by the Welcome Wagon; at the Inn of the ~
West at 1 p.m. Gifts and door prizes. By invitation only.
Phone Vi at 635-5672 or Brenda-Lee at 635-2605.

Sunday, April 8 — For all Brides-to-be, a Bridal shower,
sponsored by the Welcome Wagon, at the Inn of the
West at 7:30 p.m. Fashion show, gifts and door prizes.
By Invitation only. Phone Vi at 635-5672 or Erlinda at

- 635-6526. .

Tuesday, April 10 -- Brown bag clinic for seniors at
Terraceview Lodge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senlors will
have an opportunity to take all thelr prescription and
non-prescription medicine to Terraceview clinic for
review -— free of charge. Private and confidential con-
sultation with pharmacists to discuss safe storage and
use of medication, and at the same time, look for drugs
which may cause serious side effects when they are
taken together. To make an appointment, call Ter-
raceview Lodge at 638-0223 and ask for Ramona.

Thureday, April 12 — General meeting of Branch 73, Old

. Age Pensioners’ Organization at the Happy Gang Cen-

tre on Kalum at 2 p.m. New members welcome.

_ April 23 to 28 — The 25th annual Terrace Science Fair 4
"will take place. Entry forms and Information leaflets are

available:at all Terrace schools and at the Terrace: - -

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