WHAT'S UP SEPTEMBER 12 - OCT. 14, 1990 — Kitimat Centennial - Museum will host Our Native Languages, an exhibition clr- culated by the Royal B,C, Museum. Museum hours: Tue.- - - Fri. — 1) am, - 5 p.m, Sat. — 12-5 p.m. Closed on Sunda & Monday. ; KKKRKK SEPTEMBER 13 - OCT. 12, 1990 ~-Kitimat Centennial Museum presents Kitimaat: "Old Town’? and “New Town’? an exhibition of historical photographs, : ar- tifacts, and documents related to cultural changes thal took " place in the Kitimaat Village at the turn of the century. Kkikkke SEPTEMBER 19 - 3, 1990 — A display of masks, costumes and adornments by the Queen Chartotte Island Maskateers is at the Terrace Library, Keka SEPTEMBER 26, 199) — Ter- tace Minor Softball Assn. is holding a public meeting in the - Library Board Room at 7:30 p.m. regarding election of of- ficers. We are in need of volunteer help. The more help and support we can get, the greater the success. Contact “Gary Turner 635-2943, xkaweke SEPTEMBER 24, 199) — The Terrace Unit Canadian Cancer . Society’s Living With Cancer Support Group meets Wed. Sept, 26 at 7:30 p.m, in the health unit auditorium. Guest speaker is medical health of- ficer Dr. David Bowering. Call 635-2879 or 635-2995 for info. kKkeiek . SEPTEMBER 26, 1990 — The 35th annual general meeting of the Kitimat General Hospital Society will be held on Wednes- day at 8 p.m. in-the Hospital Cafeteria.To be eligible to vote at the Annual general meeting all renewals of memberships must be completed by 1600 hours on the date of the meeting. New members must _ pay ‘their membership 30 days _ in advance of the meeting date in order to vote at the meeting, The membership. fee may. be. paid at the Hospital Reception desk, or by mail. Secretary, Kitimat” General’ Hospital Society keke SEPTEMBER 27, 1990 --Skeena Health Unit, Terrace is making influenza vaccine available to certain groups at no cost. Annual vaccination is recommended for adults and children with chronic lung or heart diseases, or other chronic conditions such as cancer, im- mune system disorders or diabetes. It is also recommend- ed for persons over 65 years of age. Vaccination in the fall may provide protection for the up- coming “flu’’ season. Special clinics will be held on Sept, 27, Oct. |i and Oct. 25. Please call 638-3310 for an appointment. KEKKK : SEPTEMBER 27, 1590 — Joanna Beyers, former resident of Terrace, will read at the Ter- race Public Library on Thurs, at 7:30 p.m. Her poetry is strongly influenced by her en- vironmental and feminist con- cerns, The reading is sponsored by Northwest Community Col- lege and the Canada Council, Admission is free, KEK KS SEPTEMBER 29, 1990 — Singles dance, at Oli’s, Lakelse Lk. 8 p.m, No charge. Come on out, it will be fun! kkkeke . OCTOBER 2, 1990 —- The Ter- race Breastfeeding Support Group extends a special invita- tion to all expectant and new moms. We will be. showing a video which will teach correct positioning. There will also be discussion time. The meeting will be on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the education room of the hospital. For further informa- ‘tion, call Terry. Walker 635-3287, Cont'd on B13 errr ‘The Terrace Standard offers What’s Up as a public “service to its. readers ‘and those com- unity organizations in the area. “ items for this section are for non-profit organizations’ and for those events in ‘which. ‘there is no cost to gain. admission. a To meet our produc- ‘tion deadlines, we. ask. that all items be submit- _ ted..by: moon. on” the’ _ AF RIDAY: preceding the > following’ week's Issue. We also ask that items be . typewritten or be printed . ‘at -In the wake of an annual general meeting that left the Arts Association without an ex- ecutive; a committee has now been formed to seek solutions 1o a crisis that could lead to closure of the local art gallery, The ‘association’s problems began when all four members of the outgoing executive said they a case of total burnout,” ex- plained Diana English, who has been president for the past two years and vice-president for two years before that. She said the remaining three members:-had also been on the executive for a number of years and when they too indicated they wanted to take a break, ‘“Nobody. stepped forward to _ fill any position,’? While ¢mphasizing the ex- ecutive had been helped by ‘other volunteers, English said the work of running the associa- tion had still fallen on the shoulders of ‘'a very small core group.” Given the executive. played a primary role in organizing the exhibitions at the gallery, the absence of one put its future in doubt. However, Alan Soutar, one of people ‘on the rescue opera- tion committee, said the gallery would remain open for the time being and. ‘‘hopefully until we sort the situation out.” Expressing optimism a solu- tion would be found, he main- tained “It's not a matter of a lack of interest, it’s a matter of overwork,’’ Therefore the com- mittee would immediately look at ways of increasing. the number of; volunteers which in aon | 16 weigh scales on Saturday. club, flying start, . vehicle. The more the merrier.’* I hope you’ve taken the time recently to drop into the art gallery and view the collection of masks by the Queen here by organizer Joanne Hayward, Apparently jt all began when Kako and Paul Gibbons of Van- couver's Snake in the Grass Moving Theatre did a workshop on the Charlottes on making papier mache masks, Some of the participants in that workshop decided to con- ’ tinue making ‘masks on their own and Joanne has since been giving workshops for both youth. groups : and individual adults, ; _ The Masketeers held an ex- hibition of their’ work Last fall in the Prince Rupert's Performing Arts centre and will be back there again once the present Terrace show closes, _ The masks are made out of papier mache, wood, handmade paper, feathers and fabric and are complimented by lovely handmade costumes and adorn- ments, 7 SP Joanne: says. the Masketeers masks to life with dancing and: drumming.’ |. a “So why not.head down. “gallery — i's downstairs In the would not stand again. “It was : They won't look. much like Santa’s elves, but the old gentleman would be well pleased by the éf=- forts of motorcyclists who will gather at the Hwy, That's the day bikers from around the area will mount up for Terrace’s eighth annual Toy Run organized by the local Roadrunners Motorcycle As in years past, the event serves as an early kick-off to the Salvation Army's Christmas cam- Paign and participants will arrive laden with gifts of toys and money to get the campaign off to a Although the Roadrunners handle the ar- rangements for the ride, club spokesman James Gilham emphasized the event is open to anyone with ‘a street-legal, motorized, two-wheeled Noting plush toys are always a popular choice with participants, he pointed out recipients would rts in Crisis pats A Rae save the gallery. BUT WILL IT REMAIN SO? First opened in 1983, the public art turn would reduce the load on any one individual. He said it might also be necessary to consider creating a paid position. ‘“We’re not small town anymore and maybe we can't do these things on a volunteer basis as much as we'd hoped.’ That might ‘be the answer, English agreed, even if it was only a part-time position. Poin- ting out it was harder to find volunteers than it had been in the past, she added, ‘‘It’s not just the Arts Association, there's a lot of groups having the same problem.” Soutar said the committee would hold its first meeting this week. Revving up for Christmas cover all ages from new-born to £6. Therefore he “asked those planning to take part in the ride to remember there was a need for more “‘practical’’- gifts as well, Toys that did not require batteries were also preferred. Although the numbers taking part is an unknown until the day arrived, he said the best year to date had seen 160 riders on 100 machines show up. The procession will leave the weigh scales at 2 p.m, and the route will take-it over the Sande Overpass, up Greig to Apsley, along Lakelse to Eby and then on Lazelle to the Inn of the West. Explaining the relatively short distance covered by the ride, Gilham pointed out “You can never be sure of the weather.’’ By keeping the ride short, organizers hoped for a good turnout even if the weather was poor. Given it was for such a rain? good cause, he added, “We can all stand a little Masketeers exhibit well worth a Charlotte Masketeers brought.’: are very creative and will next.” year work on’ -brlhging the 4 . “Here ‘n There” > by | Yvonne Moen -NASS VALLEY residents Florence and O visit * Tey See RR EERE S rville Spencer were back in Terrace residents as family and friends joined the couple in celebrating Orvilie's 81st birthday. Public library — this weekend luck supper, On each table were to catch the final days of this ex- - citing exhibition. : akkke The Masonic Hall was the scene. Saturday, Sept. 15 of a yety special ‘party. to. mark Or- ‘villé‘Spencer's Bist birthday. Family” and: good friends gathered. for’ a very relaxed evening with Orville and wife rénde,: beginning with a pot tiny vases filled with flowers - from the Spencer's Nass Valley garden, The colours were love- ly, , Flo. and daughter Bea: Thain. made sure everyone was: com- fortable and. granddaughter Diane Thain played soft ‘organ music while everyone was chat- Ging. “Cont'd on B3 Games telethon set for this Sunday This weekend local residents can enjoy fine entertainment and at the same time help ensure next year's Northern B.C, Winter Games are the best yet. : All they have to do is drop downto the R.E.M, Lee Theatre or tune in to Channel 10 anytime between 11a.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday. Either way, they'll find themselves watching the | Northern Winter Games Telethon, Internationally-renowned singer Valdy will be on hand for: the event as will Terrace’s own Laurie Thain, impressionist Jim Branch and a host of talented performers from across the. region. : Variety will be the key to the show with music being provid- ed by more than half a dozen local bands, including the Rube - Band (perennial hit of the Riverboat Days parade), dancing exhibitions by the Skeena Valley Squares and Prince Rupert Chinese dancers and magical comedy from the Shrine clowns. The extravaganza is an important fundraiser for. next February's games and organizers hope audiences both at the | theatre and at home will be quick to reach for their wallets and purses to make a donation. Those donations can also be made to grow by accompany- ing them with a ‘meet-or-beat’ challenge for people in the same company, school, business or whatever special category the donor can come up with. , A further financial boost can be provided by taking time out at the theatre to purchase the souvenir pins, spoons and clothing that will be on sale there. Master of ceremonies for the event will be Doug Smith who will bring a decade's experience with Kitimat’s Aluminum Ci- ty Telethon (ACT) to the event. Organizers could not confirm whether Smith will perform the death-defying gymnastic feats for which he is famed at the ACT, . , Who'd a thought it? Terrace may seem an unlikely jumping off point to Interna- tional stardom, but the community may prove to he just that for Kevin and Margaret Harcourt. Calling themselves Two Part Country, the country music duo have spent the past three and a half ‘years travelling Canada in their own bus and performing as they went. The tour has included a couple of stops in Terrace, the last - being earlier this year and it was then thelr possible break came, The Harcourts say they met a gentleman from Austria and it transpired he was in Canada looking for acts to book for shows back home. ; The result was an invitation to submit an application to ap- pear and the couple are now walting to hear if they have been successful. Willits awarded nursing bursary In 1977, local public health a nurse Nora Langley died following a car accident, However, her efforts to im- prove continuing education for members of her profes- sion are being kept up 13 years later through an annual bursary offered by the Ter- race chapter of the Registered Nurses associa- tion of B.C. (RNABC), This year’s winner of the bursary named for Langley is Sonja Willits. Having graduated from the Van- couver General hospital school of nursing in 1982, - she has worked full-time in ust : . the northwest for the past six Sonja Willits - years. Willits moved here from Smithers in August of this year and now works at Mills Memorial hospital as an intensive care unit and float nurse. She is currently studying for her Bachelor of Science in nur- sing and has completed two-thirds of the courses required for that degree, In announcing the award, local chapter president Ellen Bentham said Willits would receive $300 to help her completelher studies, Willits’ interests lie in critical care and continuing educa- tion and she has also been an active member of the RNABC for the past three years, two of which she spent as treasurer of the Smithers branch. She is also a member of the Rural Nurses group. Church dedicated Guests and members of the Terrace Full Gospel Christian Fellowship church gathered Sept. 23 as the congregation dedicated its new church. The building, formerly the Oddfellows Hall on Munroe, was purchased and renovated this year. , It’s the first time the church as had a permanent home since it began services here two years ago, said Pastor Slade Comp- ton, --. : ; ‘We first met at a hotel, then rented from the Zion Baptist church and then from a day care centre,” he sald. > Guest speaker at the service was Pastor Tim Osiowy from local congregation’s parent church, the Prince George Full Gospel Christian Fellowship. o ~~ There are now one dozen Full Gospel Christian Fellowship churches in northern B.C, ‘Leaders of those churches gathered here this week for a series Of business and leadership Browth meetings. They are [held twice a year, Neteeete en ms ns nom mse was