Rast, ‘According to Interior Uni- oe versity Society director Ron. oe] Minister of Advanced _ -. Bducation Stan Hagen is ‘still ignoring’ the. society’ s_ feasi- - ‘bility: ‘study and the Angus Reid study of. public support. for a Un ive rsity group stead, says East, Hagen i is ‘pushing for four-year: degree-. granting status for. specific B.C. colleges. - .. *Prade” schools. are _trade : schools... colleges. are colleges. - and. universities . are univer- ~ sities,” says East. “They cannot - be mixed without wiping ‘out one of -the entities. And for. this reason the Society holds firm on the need for a full, free-standing university to serve the northern _ half: of the province.” -East says that Hagen’s - depart- University’ of the. North’’. In- _ Committees set priorities ment Tecently issued. a ‘news | telease noting Okanagan public support — 1,000 petitioners and three MLA’s — for a four-year program at Kelowna, and Hagen himself also wants to implement similar program at the College. of New Caledonia’ in Prince } George. At the same ‘time, ac- | : Terrace Review — - Wednesday, Yanvary 25, 1989 7 calls for letter-writing blitz cording to” East, terested in Northwest Com- ‘munity College or Peace River's Northern Lights College. ‘In comparing support for an ‘Okanagan’ facility, East points out that the Northern university — concept’ is supported. by 15, 1000 residents. | ministration will be dealing with the ongoing Kermode bear prob- lem before discussing a proposal to hire. a .computer «systems analyst to review the city’s com- puter system, and finally — an issue closely related to the Ker- mode bear —° reviewing the city’s: ‘policy on accepting gifts will comie under discussion. The Committee of the Whole will review the Interior Universi- ty proposal and the possibility: of offering land for its future - TERRACE - = City council has tion is s placed fourth, and public adopted” an in-camera Commit- and. city. concerns related: to tee of the Whole report. which | home. occupations: will be ad- outlines the’ priorities for various . dressed last. wn committees inthe coming year. Community and - Recreation ; -First, Planning and Public Services will’ first “address ‘the Works will be looking at the current situation with. the swim- Okanagan Skeena Group shop- ming pool expansion -project, . ping center and its related traffic take a last look at Christy Park _ Safety study; this will be fol- with its drainage problems and lowed by a look at traffic safety McConnell resident complaints, at the Highway 16/Kenney St. recreational user fees will be intersection, cost sharing. for reviewed once again, and finally upgiading the west portion of there will be discussion on the. l | ure _ Halliwell rates third on the list, development ‘of a full service development, the city’s turning radius concerns at the tourist facility for Ferry Island... economic planning and develop- Hwy. 16/Tetrault St. intersec- Finance, Personnel and Ad- ment plans. will come . under Pedestrian safety campaign begins TERRACE — The city has traffic safety study are known. their own safety — even when enin . -asked the RCMP to launch a. According to reports from - a fosswalk. | pedestrian/driver education and «both the Finance and Public - ee enforcement campaign ‘over. the Works committees. of. municipal Areas’ of major. concern noted. j next. few weeks in order to, imr /': council, Terrace RCMP feel that .. in the reports are Lakelse cross- | _ prove safety awareness in: the both: i pedestrians < and ‘drivers: - walks .atsMcDonald'’s .and the city. The campaign is aresult‘of need to‘be educated in crosswalk center of the:4600. block at the ‘growing .concerns over the safe- safety. In other ‘words, drivers ‘ Inn of the: West. The RCMP ‘. ty of our main street and ‘will | need to be more aware of pedes- have suggested ; a pedestrian con- provide an interimi measure.until ‘ trians and pedestrians need to ~ “trolled flashing ‘light for ‘the. the results ofa full of a full scale accept 1 more + responsibility for latter. 7 “Local restaurant caters to kids Parents often wonder what their kids really like to eat. Now, a local restaurant is giving them the chance to find out as Savala's, 4644 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, launches its first ever Kidz Only Buffet on January 31. Scheduled for Tuesday evenings only, the buffet is available from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at a cost of $4.95 per child. The Kidz Only Buffet night is designed as a. party the whole family can share. Colorful balloons, and live entertainment such as jug-- glers, clowns or Singers all add to the festive mood. As soon as each family is seated, children are invited to choose a fancy drink (such as a -Kariboo Kicker.or a Queen of Quesnel) from a ‘cocktail’ menu. ‘Bottomless’ glasses of soft drinks are available free throughout the eve- ning. .. The Kidz Onis Riaffet table offers a ‘nagniti- fava ‘spread of. popular dishes. A ‘changing ~ dogs to spaghetti as well as salads, fried chicken, pizza and other favorites. Kids are encouraged to help themselves to whatever they want. They can pile their plates high with fries, skip vegetables, even eat dessert first! - Clowns, jugglers or singers provide live — and lively — entertainment, To wind up the evening, each child is presented with a com- memorative balloon as he or she leaves the res- taurant. Grownups have not been forgotten. They will be able to choose from Savala’s regular menu which features a wide variety of steaks, seafood and pasta dishes, as well as a salad bar. Savala’s. Kidz ‘Only Buffet is available every Tuesday evening for children 12 and under, at M4. 95 per.child. at 683-5964. weekly selection includes everything from hot , For more informa éctitact: Bill Milonas 7 City council lists. targets — scrutiny. along - with the Com- ‘munity: Futures program, a number of issues concerning Riverboat Days will be looked at, the Senior Citizens' Housing proposal’ will be discussed and ways of support looked at, and’ finally the. application of city policies will come up for review. The last committee on the list, the Tourism and Economic De- - velopment Committee; has only “one item on its priorized agenda to date: a complete review of the city’s tourism function." Nominations close’ ‘February 10, 1989 -Forms. available from the Terrace Review: . East . says that a éflood” of letters are required to change the government’s mind. cries and giant piles of mail on a Single issue,’*.he says. Therefore, East says that: the society is urging everyone con-” cerned to voice their opinion by | writing Stan Hagen, Minister of Advanced Education, -Parlia- ment Buildings, Victoria, B.C. Terrace residents can drop their letters off at CFTK for bulk mailing. - “Simply say you demand this government get off its duff and grant a Charter for the Universi- ty of the North,’’ says. East. **Let’s show them there'is ‘Life Beyond Hope’ B. Cc. Led 1 __ 4535 Greig Avenue, Terrace ° Hagen. ‘has made no indication that he is in- » “Politi cians don’t ignore public out-- in Northern . '