10 Terrace Review — Wednesday, March 11, 1987

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Malcolm Hileove! franchise holder of McDonald's Restaurant in Terrace, took part in the
Wheelchair Awareness Day held recently in the city. Sitting on his lap Is three-year-old Michelle
Francis of Terrace. She was given an opportunity to take a wheelchair ride. “Photo by Daniele Berquist.

TERRACE — “For Leo
Casavant, spending a day
in a wheelchair ‘made him
realize the tremendous
amount of courage that
Rick Hansen has‘to travel
around the world in a
wheelchair, raising funds
for spinal research and
rehabilitation.

by Daniele Berquist

On the morning of
Monday, Feb. 23 the
challenge Bézah for Casa-
vant, the qanager of the
Terrace Co-op.

He was to spend ap-
proximately 12, hours in a

wheelchair, doing a regu-

lar days work, confined to

a wheelchair.

‘‘When I got out of bed
Monday morning, I didn’t
even. stand up’’, . said
Casavant. ‘‘I went straight
into my wheelchair.’’

. Casavant said he found
it a lot of fun at first get-
ting around his home,
wheeling his chair. How-

ever, he encountered pro-

blems throughout the day.
‘On his way to the family

car, his wife Doris'and son.

Michael tried to carry him
down the stairs of their
house, Casavant said it

was the strangest feeling

to be at the mercy of

others, especially when
they almost dropped him
because of his weight.

. However, Casavant did

make it to his car safely.

He was determined to do |

everything ‘as indepen-
dently as possible.

Driving his car to work
was another challenge
Casavant. encountered
during his day as an in-
valid.

He used an ice s scraper

in lieu of his legs to
operate the gas.and brakes

pedals, ‘‘It took me longer

to get to: work as I was
very cautious,’ said Casa-

Over $500 |

raised

TERRACE: — A dance : |

for Rick .Hansen, spon-
sored by Terrace musi-
cians, raised over $500 for
the Man-In-Motion World
Tour on Friday, Feb. 27,

Co-ordinator Gerry
Larkin said they ‘were
pleased with the event but
had hoped for a larger
turnout. |

The evening was en--
joyed by all who attended
the dance which featured
the sounds of Nighthawk,
Border Line, Foster
Lagers and Fox. .

The event was held at
the Thornhill Community
Hall.

Beach

Nite held.

There was an excellent

turn out at the Terrace ~

Arena on Feb. 26 for
Beach Nite, according to
organizers’ reports.

The event had 32 par-
ticipants and raised a sum
of $134.30 for the Rick
Hansen fund. .

It was reported by
Elaine Parmenter that no
one suffered sore muscles
after a full hour anda half
of aerobics.

’ Beach Nite was spon-
sored by the Department
of. Parks and Recreation

. and supported by fitness

enthusiasts of Terrace.

Local man spends 3 12 |
~ hours in wheelchair ©

vant. ‘It also made me
appreciate _ the people
around me.”’

When Casavant retired
from his wheelchair ‘that
evening at approximately
7 p.m., his legs were like
rubber and they were

numb, Through this ex- .

perience, Casavant said he
noted that not all the areas
in the Terrace Co-op were
accessible to wheelchairs.
Because of this one day
confined to a wheelchair,
Casavant said his opinions
about ramps to the hard-
ware and furniture depart-
ment have changed. “‘It

continued on page 11

“the Git In Motion Beach Nite for Rick Hansen's Marvin: Motion Tour, eponsorad by the Terrace Parks & Recreation Department,
was very: successful. The event raised over $100 and was held on Thursday, Feb. 26in town.

Photo by Danisie Berquist.

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‘Directory of |
Terrace
_Churches |

~ Sacred Heart.
Catholic Church

Mass times:

Pastor:

Saturday: . 730p.m. Fr. Allan F. Noonan,
Sunday: 10:00a.m. O.M.I.
. 11:30 a.m. ;
4830 Straume Avenue. 636-2313 -
7 St Matthew’ 75 Anglican a
* Episcopal Church, °
Sunday services: : - Rector Rev.: -
9:00 a.m. Canon Lance Stephens
. 11:00 a.m. Tel.: 635-5855, _
4726 Lazeile Avenue _ 635-9019
_ Christ Lutheran Church |
Sunday School Pastor Rev.: |
and Adult Class: ’ Michael AR. Bergman |
. 9:45 a.m. . He ,
Sunday Worship: me
11:00 a.m. re
) 3229 Sparks Street - 635-5520
Terrace Seventh-Day Adventist
Church
Sabbath School: Pastor: —
Saturday .9:30 a.m. Ed Sukow'— 635-7642
Divine Service: | Prayer Meeting:
Saturday 11:00 a.m.. Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
3306 Griffiths : 635-3232, :
_ Evangelical Free Church 7
| Sunday Schoo!: Pastors: © I
(for all ages) Jim Westman —
9:45 a.m. Bob Shatford
‘Sunday ’ Services: 7
11:00 a.m.. Prayer Meeting:
6:30 p.m. . Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
3302 Sparks Street 635-5115
— Knox United Church
Sunday Worship: Minister: .
10:30 a.m. Stan Balley -
: Adult ‘study throughout th
‘Sunday Schook | weak Gall Church office for
. etalis.
Youth Group:
6:30 p.m. a
4907 Lazelle Ave 635-6014
Terrace Pentecostal Assembly
Early Service: Pastor: |
8:30:a.m, John Caplin
Sunday School: Assoc. Pastor:
10:00 a.m. Len Froese
Morning Service: - Evening Service:
WM: 15am. 6:00 p.m.
3511 Eby Street 635-2434
The Alliance Church
Family Bible Séhoal: Pastors:
9:45 am. - S. Coutts
Divine Worship: J.T. MeNair (interim)
11:00 a.m. -
Fellowship Service: All are cordially Invited
6:30 p.m.

Youth Ministries # Home Bible Studies * Visitation .
4923 Agar Avenue 635-7727 |

The Salvation Army

Sunday Services:
9:45 a.m. Christian Education (all ages)
41:00 a.m. Holiness Meeting
Salvation Mesting
For further Information call
4643 Walsh Avenue

7:00 p.m.

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