1 thee “TERRACE — School District 88 assistant superintendent Skip Bergsma has proven once again that he’s got a crystal: ball sec- ond to none. tS ' Bergsma is responsible every spring for estimating the number of students who will enroll in the district for the following Sep- ‘tember.. Accuracy of the esti- mates is important for the dis- trict’s budgeting process. The actual enrolment figures for the 1989-90 school year were. released at a brief meeting of the board Sept. 12. This year the full-time equivalent of 5,209 pu- ‘pils will attend schools in the: district, six fewer than Bergsma . forecast and 92 more than the , Ministry of Education esti- ‘Mates. _ The district’s provincial fund- “ing, based partly on the minis- try’s enrolment estimates, will therefore be adjusted in Decem- ‘ber to reflect the larger num- bers, . said district secretary- treasurer Barry Piersdorff. - “The enrolment estimates also form the basis. for determining -héw many teachers will be needed. Recruitment, which ’ begen months ago, was a bit ~ dicey this year. . oe ’. "t was tougher this: year,’’ ‘said Bergsma, who is also in - charge of finding teachers. for ihe. district. The district needed ' over 60 new teachers this year “for newly: created positions and : to replace teachers who retired, “moved, or took leaves of ab- ‘sence. Bergsma says he hired people from every province in. Canada except Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. ‘“We really covered the waterfront,’”’ he remarked. A few staffing vacancies “weren't filled until the week before schools opened, but Bergsma said he was holding out for some top-notch instructors — and he got them. The recruiting difficulty this year may be the first indication of a widely predicted shortage of teachers that is expected hit the . B.C. education system within a few years. Bergsma said the number of teaching graduates from the University of Victoria, a fruitful recruiting ground in the past, was down by a third this year. “It’s much more com- petitive,’’ he said. City to set priorities for park — -washrooms Terrace’s Superintendent of ~ Parks and Recreation has been asked by city council to prepare a permanent washroom facilities ' priority: list for consideration _ during the next round of budget deliberations. Eventual recip- jents of this biffy wish list would "be facilities such as Christy Park and Ferry Island. In the mean-. ~ time, the city will continue to budget-“for rental facilities at Ferry. Island and: Te acher hir ing oo -tougher this y Fraser University should help t . teaching jobs. The first year of ‘the program will take 20 appli- cial events. (LW. residents who hold bachelor’s ‘degrees to obtain teaching certif- ‘icates. Most candidates who go pn Se ee oe en Le The recently approved teacher training program that will be delivered through Northwest | Community College by Simon. the situation, Bergsma said. .. . The program will allow local through it are expected to re- main in the region and take cants ‘and is already fully sub- scribed. Terrace Honda Sales is under new ownership and management. Above, sales manager- Jack Beck and manager Dave Peters Invite prospective auto buyers to drop in and inspect their full line of Honda cars and their complete parts and service departments. Some of the services offered include computer wheel alighments and consignment sales. . - Monday. Come and meet the people and ideas behind | based businesses In action. Sponsored by the Terrace - Coming Terrace Women’s Resource Centre is open after its summer closure. Hours: Monday to Friday, 12 noon to4 p.m. We offer support, referral and advocacy services for women. All women are encouraged to use our facili- ty at 4542 Park Ave., phone 638-0228. , Hockey Assistance Program — Any child. who wishes to play hockey in-the fall but can’t because of financial restrictions, please call for further information, John at - 635-2365 or Bruce at 635-9328. Hockey Assistance Program — Needs hockey equip- ment. Regardless of quality, we are looking for donated equipment to outfit financially restricted kids, so they may have the opportunity to participate in the Minor Hockey System in the. fall. We would appreciate anything from skates to helmets — all sizes for all ages! Can be dropped off or we will pick up. .Phone John at 635-2365 or Bruce at 635-9328. Oo Ladies: Have you ever been physically or mentally abused by your husband? Whether it has happened in the past or is on-going now, we all need understanding and compassion from others who have lived through it. | will be starting an “Abused Women’s Support Group” in mid-September, and anyone interested can call Val at. 638-0116. September 19 to 21 — Kermode Friendship Centre will be hosting a Youth Workshop at the Skeena Health Unit Auditorium. Registration will take place at 8:30 a.m. each day. There is a professional fee and is free to the general public. For more information, - phone 635-4906. Everyone welcome. September 19 to 30 — Terrace and District Arts Council presents “Arts Awareness” at the Terrace Public Art Gallery (outside west entrance at the Terrace Public Library). Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 3 p.m.; Tues- day to Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 1to 4 p.m.; closed the Arts in Terrace. Wednesday, September 20 — Northwest Development Education Assoc. annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace library meeting room. Call 635-2436 for more information. Everyone welcome! : _ Thursday, September 21 — A.C.O.A. (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Disfunctional Families). meet at 7:30 saturday, October 7 — Rummage/garage sale at 4737 ee ‘Soucie Ave. There will be clothing, books, records, tapes, toys, etc. Sponsored by the Terrace Peaks Gym- p.m. at Knox United Church. Friday, September 22 — Centennial Christian School has something to celebrate! After years of planning and fund ralsing, we now have our own building, and you are Invited to share in our celebration. God willing, this building will be dedicated in a special service at 7:30 p.m. Our special day is open to all who would like to celebrate with us. For further information, contact Mrs. Florence Euverman at 635-2418. Saturday, September 23 — H.B.0. Mini-Trades Fair at the Inn of the West from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Raffles, refreshments. A chance to see some of Terrace’s home Peaks Gymnastics Club as a fund-raising activity. — Monday, September 25 — Annual general meeting of Terrace Art Association at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Public Art Gallery. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Tuesday, September 26 — Registration for Special Olympic athletes at T.D.C.S., 1-3215 Eby Street. Please use back door. Time, 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, - contact Linda at 635-7863 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. . Wednesday, September 27 — Northwest Development ‘Education Assoc. presents Rigoberto Coreo, organizer of literacy crusade in Nicaragua, at 7:30 p.m., room 2000 (lower level cafeteria bidg.), Northwest Communl- Events ty College. Everyone welcome. Childcare “subsidy available. For more information, call’ Frances at 636-2436. ue Thursday, September 28 — Terrace Minor Hockey will | hold a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at fhe Happy Gang Centre. All members of TMH are urged to attend and. find out the plans for the coming season. Thursday, September 28 — Terrace Public Library presents Canadian poet Andrew Wreggitt at 7:30 p.m. Andrew has lived in and written about the Northwest for several years. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free and poetical refreshments will be served. ‘Saturday, September 30 — Assertiveness Training Workshop facilitated by Lynn Hughes and Lil Farkvam from 9 a.m.:to 4 p.m. at NWCC, room 2002. To register, contact Northwest Counciling Center, 4711 Lazelle Ave., or phone 638-8311. - Oo Sunday, October 1 — Harvest Dinner at Terraceview Lodge at 5 p.m. Everyone welcome. Tickets are available at Terraceview Lodge, 4103 N. Sparks, phone 638-0223. Only 100 tickets are available, so get your early, - Sunday, October 1 — BABY SHOWER for new and ex- pectant mothers, from 1 to 4p.m. at the Inn of the West. — . in order to attend,-one must have an invitation. Spon- - sored by the Welcome Wagon..For more information, phone Vi Middleton at 635-5672. - Tuesday, October 3 — Ladies’ Auxillary to Branch 18, Royal Canadian Legion will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Legion at 8. p.m. All members are urged to attend. New members are welcome. Tuesday, October 3 — The Terrace Breastfeeding Sup: | port Group will meet at & p.m. in the Mills Memorial education room. The topic for discussion will be “The Care and Feeding of Newborns”. Babies are welcome. Refreshments are served. For more Information, call Terry Walker at 635-3287. a Thursday, October 5 —- NOTICE TO GOLFERS: There will be a special general meeting of all certificate holders in the Skeena Valley Golfand Country Club at 8 p.m. at the clubhouse. The purpose of the meeting Is to discuss a proposal for expansion of the golf course. nastics Club as a fund-raising activity. . Wednesday, October 11 — Single parént meeting at 7:30 p.m., 4542 Park Ave. basement. For more Informa- tion, phone Debbie at 798-2451. Monday, October 16,— The Riverboat Days committee annua! general méeting will be held at the Terrace Legion at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome to attend! Wednesday, October 18 — Order of the Royal Purple presents their third annual Fall Fashions at the Elks Hall, 2822 Tetrault Street, at 8 p.m. Phone 635-3160 for. ticket information. ; Thursday, October 19 — Special Olympics monthly meeting for volunteers. Place, T.D.C.S,, 1-3215 Eby St. at 7:30 p.m. Please use back door. For more informa: tion, contact Linda at 635-7863 between 8:30 a.m, and - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. ‘Saturday, October 21 — Rummage sale at Knox United Church, 4907 Lazelle Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults’ and children’s clothing, furniture, miscellaneous items. Light refreshments will be sold. Saturday, October 28 — Charlotte Diamond's concert “Diamonds and Dragons” will be at 1:30 p.m. at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Sponsored by the Terrace French Preschool. For further information, call Judy Aird at 635-6483. Ge aR a SEE