18 Terrace Review — Wednesday, September 17, 1986

Block Parents promote ch

by Daniele Berquist
The Terrace Block
' Parents Association is on
‘a blitz. With 183 Block
Parents in the Terrace
area, the association is in
drastic need of four area
co-ordinators, said

spokesperson Steve Mc-

Isack. This, plus a cam-
paign to raise funds in an
attempt to promote child
safety, is our objective
right now, MclIsack ex-
plained. At this time,
Block Parents is prepar-
ing to get re-acquainted
with’ the schools. The
need exists for four co-
ordinators to cover Cop-
per Mountain elemen-
tary school; E.T. Kenney
primary school, Kiti
K’Shan primary school,
and Centennial Christian
school areas. These co-
ordinators will be in
charge of keeping in con-
tact with these schools

Elks Club holds “Dr

TERRACE — The Ter-
race Elks Club has begun
selling tickets for the
B.C. Elks Association’s
‘‘Dream Van Raffle’.

by Philip Musselman

The grand prize for
this raffle is a specially
made van, which is
valued at approximately
$35,000; the second prize
is a trip for two to
Hawaii and there will be
three “‘early bird’’ prizes
of $500 in cash, one each

and will also help co-
ordinate fund-raising
projects.

The objective is to
educate children when a
Block Parent is needed
and that a house with a
block parent sign in the
window is a safe place. If
a child is in need of
assistance because of
dogs or requires shelter
from bullies, or if they’re
lost, they can find help
and support with “‘safe
strangers,’’ MclIsack
said.

Children are being in-
formed that Block
Parents are for emer-
gency situations only. It
is stressed to the child
that Block Parents’
homes are not a place to
stop for a drink on the
way home or to use
washroom facilities. We
tell the child that these
are people who care and

month. Proceeds for the
raffle go to the Elks’
children’s camps of B.C.
On Wed., Sept. 10 the
van was in Terrace for
display at the Skeena
Mall. The van includes
such features as: a
microwave, a stereo
system, a compact disk
player, a video and
sound system and many
other extras are featured
on this ‘‘dream van’’.
The draw date for the
grand prize is Dec. 31 at
the Guildford Town
Centre Mall in Surrey.

will help them when they
need help, MclIsack
noted.

The Block Parent will
take the child’s name
and address with a phone
number and contact the
parents. If the parents
cannot be contacted then
the RCMP will be called,
added MclIsack. If a
child was stopped or in-
timidated by a passing
motorist, the Block
Parent would try to get
licence numbers and the
RCMP would be called
in.

Mclsack added that a
“fan-out”? program is
another objective of the
association. This pro-

. gram would be directed

towards lost and missing
children. A co-ordinator

would call three block

parents and a chain reac-
tion would have 190 peo-
ple contacted within 15

ild safety,

minutes, looking for that

lost child.

Anyone wishing more
information on. the
Block Parents Asso-
ciation can contact Lin-
da Tupper at 635-3582,
or Steve Mclsack at
638-1964. Donations will
also be accepted.

Block Parents is a
non-profit organization

and is associated with the |

RCMP crime prevention
unit.

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Australian Golf Rule

‘‘A ball hitting a kangaroo—
play as is,"* states a rule at the
Yeppoon Golf Club in Queens-
land, Australia, says National
Geographic.

eam Van” raffle

Eclipse — A book for adults

In Spandau prison television journalist Scott

Talbot is engaged in an

exclusive interview with.

Rudolf Hess. By an indication of his head Hess gives
Talbot.a startling revelation — Hess was not alone
when he flew to Scotland in 1941, Meanwhile
Talbot’s producer, Bronfman, has vanished on an in-
vestigative trip in Germany.

Branches pose problems

Trees and power lines
can be a dangerous mix.

For B.C. Hydro, the
combination is a con-
stant problem. Trees that
grow into power lines
car, become energized,
creating a hazard to the
public at ground level.
Also, tree trimmers or
children climbing a tree
can be in danger if the
branches are close to the
line.

During storms branch-
es are often blown onto
the lines, causing power
Outages and again
creating a hazard.

‘‘These problems
could be avoided if peo-
ple would select the right
tree for the right place
when landscaping their

properties,” said Dave
Chetwynd, Hydro’s dis-

tribution operations |

engineer.

When selecting a tree,
the most important point
is: How tall will it grow?
If it is to be located near
a power line, Hydro sug-
gests that only a small
tree or shrub should be
chosen.

B.C.’s_ native tall-
growing species such as
pine or fir should never
be planted close to an
overhead line. ‘‘Any-
thing capable of growing
over five metres (15 feet)
should be kept clear
away. Local nurseries,
can help with advice on
which type of tree to
select,” says Chetwynd.

by Andrea Deakin, Terrace Book Reviewer

Talbot and a colleague, Sally Ryan, daughter of a
retired U.S. intelligence chief, begin a search for
Bronfman and for Hess’ companion. It is a search
which becomes increasingly hazardous as they come
closer to a terrorist plot to restore Nazism in an even

more virulent form.

“Eclipse’? (William Stevenson: Doubleday:
$24.95) is an exciting story, solidly told, good
escapist reading. Some of his characters are apt to act
and talk in cliches, and some of the action is a little
predictable but he certainly keeps a fast pace, has an
intriguing premise, and holds the reader’s attention.

I found Jeffrey Archer’s ‘‘A Matter of Honor”
(General: $25.95) an even more satisfying book.
Adam Scott is bequeathed an envelope from his
father, an envelope which he hopes will hold the clue
to why his father, a war hero, ended the war dis-
graced. The letter only holds more secrets: the details
of Goering’s suicide, information about a priceless
mediaeval Russian icon, and information which has
the potential to violently disrupt the balance of
power. The KGB is desperate to find the icon Adam
holds, and soon his path is strewn with murder . He
flees in danger of his life and finds that he must rely
upon the compassion and courage of strangers, for
he is not sure that he can trust his friends. The story
is skillfully told and intricately woven. Archer has the
ability to bring even the minor characters effectively
to life. Robin, the wise, courageous, slightly
outrageous double bass player with flowing red hair
who finds Adam hiding in her bed is one of the most

attractive characters | have met in popular fiction.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable suspense novel, fast-
paced, credible and lit with wry humor.

Coming Sven £4

September 1 - 26 — A photographic exhibition pro-
duced by 16 different native tndian and Inuit
photographers -——- co-ordinated by the Native in-
dian/inult Photographers’ Association. On display at
the Terrace Art Gallery (lower level public {ibrary).
Gallery hours: Saturday & Sunday - 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 12 noon to 3 p.m.
and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. . ;

Wednesday, September 17 —~ Girl Guide Registration
at Thornhill Elementary trom 7 to 9 p.m. To volunteer,
call Marg at 638-0609, Shirley at 638-0200 or Debbie at

Wednesday, September 17 — The Northwest Com-
modore User Group resumes its monthly meetings at
7:30 p.m. In the Terrace Public Library basement. For
more Info., please call Ron at 635-2061 or Carol at
635-2695 evenings.

Wednesday, September 17 — Annual general meeting
of the Terrace Curllng Club at 7:30 p.m. at the Curitng
Club. Election of officers for the upcoming season will
take place. All those Interested In curling are urged to
attend.

Friday, September 18 — Skeena Squares Square
Dance Club will be starting ita new dancing season at
8 p.m..in the arena banquet room. New comers and
previous members wanted, experienced or not
wetcome. For more info., please call 635-7941.

Saturday, September 20 — Hospital Aux. Thrift Shop
summer's end $1.50 brown bag sale — 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. — 4554 Lazelle Avenue.

Sunday, September 21 — Reel World Film Group kicks
off Its fall saason with free movies in the basement of
the library. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments
will follow the screenings. Series tickets will be sold.
Phone T. Datene (638-0300) or. J. Patterson (635-3437)
for further information.

Monday, September 22 — Terraceview Lodge presents
Len Fabiano, “Mother I’m Doing the Best | Can". Mr.
Fabiano is a nationally recognized educator In the
area of care for the elderly. This seminar will take
place at the Terrace Hotel at 7:30 p.m. Free admission,
sliver collection.

September 22 - 30 — The Arthritis Sociaty (Terrace

Chapter) plans a door to door canvas for funds in the -

Terrace and Thornhill areas during this week. Can-

vassers are badly neaded to cover all areas. Anyone

who Is able to canvas any small area, please phone

one a ine following numbers; 635-5024, 635-3273 or
15. rs

Tuesday, September 23 — Terrace and District
Hospital Assoctation's annual meeting at 8 p.m. at the
Elks Hall, 2822 Tetrault Ave. Current members may
renew memberships anytime before the annua!
meeting Is convened. Those not holding a current
membership must have purchased one before August
24 in order to vote.

Wednesday, September 24 — Totem Saddie Club an-
nual meeting and election of officers at 8 p.m. in the
“\lbrary basement. All members urged to attend. New
members welcome.

September 24; October 1 & 8 — Prospective foster
parents are invited to an orientation to fostering, spon-
sored by Soclal Services & Housing, 34-3412 Katum
Street, at 7:30 p.m. Please contact Lil Farkvam,

} 638-3379, for further Info.

Thursday, September 25 — Northern Delights Pre-
order Food Co-op is having an ordering meeting at 7
p.m. at the library arts room. New members welcome.
For more information, please call Maureen at
635-3487.

Saturday, September 27 — The 4th annual Toy Run,
sponsored by the Roadrunners Motorcycle Club in Ter-
race, will be held at 2 p.m, Ridars will gather at the
welgh scales on the corner of Highways 16 and 97.
Come and bring a toy, which will be donated to the
Salvation Army Christmas toy campaign that benefits
both Terrace and Kitimat.

R.A.F.T. (Responsible Action for Teens) is looking for
volunteers to assist with and/or supervise youth pro-
grams on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings
starting October 1. If you could voiunteer two hours of
your time approximately every two weeks, please
phone Rose Stevenson at 638-8466 or Comfort Osel-
Tutu at 635-3917. .

Friday, October 31 — Come to the Elks Hall In Terrace.
The Elks and the Royal Purple are having a Hallowe’en
party. Live music by the Nighthawks. Lots of prizes,
free rides home, snacks, bunwiches, costumes, lots of
fun for everyone! For more Information and reserva-
tlons, call 635-7517 or 635-4605. Limited number of
tickets available.

Al-Anon family groups. Meetings for friends and
ralatives of alcoholics. Meetings are held every Mon-
day at 8 p.m. at Mills Memorial Hospital in the con-
ference room in the psychiatric ward.

Terrace Association for Community Living needs ad-
vocates for handicapped people living In Terrace. For
more information please phone Janice at 635-9322 or
Garol-Ann at 635-3940.

Kermode Knit Wits, a club for all persons interested In
furthering machine knitting. Regular monthly
meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday at noon and
the 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For further Information
call Audrey 638-1335, Jan 635-7517 or Nancy 635-5319.
Everyone welcome.

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