Fi ke Four young Japanese girls perform a traditlonal dance as part of the Folkfest celebrations. Folkfest will be held in Terrace on Saturday, July 10 at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Part of the “ot a io the climb. a festivities Include ’La Pinata’ by the Itallan Club, while a grease pole stands as a challenge fo alt those who dare attempt IROVINSIAL LIEPARY PARLIAMENT ELDE. VICLORTA Terrace District Council ) . has made it impossible for Park Ave. Realty to rent a building next door to its office as an indoor plant and craft shop because the ald house would have to he remodelled with a brick fire walk. The realty business recently purchased an old house at 4719 Park Ave. which has been used as rental accommodation but saw merit in converting the use of the building: from residential to commercial use, through a land use contract. Park Ave. Realty ap- proached council June: 28 during its regular meeting but the matfer was turned . over. to the ‘Planning, Zoning ‘and - Traffic Com- mittee for. further discussion. During a special council Ml. VOLUME 70 NO. 27 the fi WEDNESDAY. JULY 7, 1976 PARK AVENUE REALTY LIMITED REALTY WORLD’ \ A RCMP Sergeant Sgt. Murray Johnson of ‘the Terrace RCMP detach- ment will be leaving for Regina shortly. He has been wilh the Terrace division a year now. and is being transferred loa new post in Regina where he will work in the: RCMP Training Division in charge of the self-defense course. Sgt. Bailey from Terrace will “Meals on Wheels” An expected backlash has occurred over the discon- tinuance of the Meals on Wheels program due to the closure of the Terrace Community Services office because of lack of funds from the provincial government. Margaret Langley, who coordinated the community services operations during its existence, said Monday she has found a volunteer to keep the program operating during July but there may be no one to operate the program during August. An error was made In last week's Herald. The correct amount of money budgeted for the Meals on Wheels program was $600 for the full year and $250 of this has already been ~ used. With the provincial government: tightening. up on the social services in the province there are no funds to coordinate the Terrace programs and the Com- munily Services, Society Board will be faced with the difficult problem of deciding the future of Meals on Wheels. in September. Anyone who is interested ‘in being a Meals on Wheels volunteer should contact Margaret Langley at. 635- 3249, Melissa Kleim at 635- 5415 or | Marguerite ‘Dahlmann at 635-2083, | transferred take over his post “Tiere. _ Sgt. Johnson has been ‘with the force over 13 years 3 and has enjoyed his work Fa over that period of time. He y moved to Terrace with his wife and two daughters from Kitimat, where he had worked for three years in that detachment, In his spare time there he was in charge of his own Karate club,. * ‘grown very fond of the fawn activities-fishing, skiing; camping. And the - caun- ‘ tryside around here is same of the nicest.I’vé ever seen:” Sgt. Johnson says that he might consider moving back to the area if he is given the - chance.” Until that time, however, we wish him luck for the future in his new post. Riverboat -_ ) Days” July 31 to August 2. Terrace Centennial Lions will hold its annual Riverboat Days a month earlier this year, from July $1 to August z. The B.C. Day weekend will get underway Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. with a big parade down Lakelse Ave. Business and groups in- terested in participating in the parade should contact -members of the Centennial Lions for further in- formation. On Sunday , August 1 the popular Outhouse Races will be held at Lakelse Lake and a Bicycle. .Rodeo for the youngsters will be held in Terrace. Both of these events start at 1 p.m. and there is no charge. The Lions will celebrate - B.C. Day witha Casino and games of chance Monday, August 2 in the arena starting at 1 p.m.’ and continuing until 10 p.m. This event will be follawed by a dance. No one under the age of 19 will be admitted to this event. ~¢ Sgt. Johnson has. been in. 7 4 Terrace only a year, but has ik Sgt. Murray JohnsonBgll - “Terrace is a good town’ and has a large number af facilities for all sorts of and Spark of the Year. Lang postpones tour Otto Lang, minister of transport, has had to reschedule his visit to the northwest because of the air traffic controlers strike, Jona Campagnolo informed The Herald Monday. Lang was scheduled to visit Terrace Friday, July 9 but he must remain in Ot- .tawa to deal with the vote results of the air traffic ‘ controlers, according to the Skeena MP. ; The only information available at this time is Lang has postponed his northwest visit to a later ~date at which time local residents will be informed of the © new . schedule. Marijvana possession Theodore Syscevy was charged'with the possession of marijuana and given a conditional discharge. . Kenneth Small was charged with the possession of marijuana and was given a conditional discharge. | A smiling Roger Chernenkoff receives a standing ovation from fellow members of the Jaycee and Jaycette clubs after being named Jaycee of the Year August 15 George Clark, incoming President of the Terrace Jaycees, repeats the oath of Presidency given by Max Donan, the Club’s Regional Director, at the Jaycees’ installation on July 3. deadline for UIC benefits - The Honourable Rabert Andras, Minister of Man- ‘power and Immigration, issued a reminder today to the large number of workers between 65 and 70 years of age who have not applied for their unemployment in- surance retirement benefit. About 50,000 persons now eligible for the special three- week retirement benefit have failed to apply. The figure represents about twa- thirds of the total number of those eligible. After August 15, 1976, this benefit will no longer be available to persons in this age group. “The Unemployment Insurance Commission wants to make sure that this '‘ particular age group is made aware of this special -benefit before it expires,” Mr. Andras said, In ‘order to qualify, one must have worked and. contributed to the unem- ployment insurance program for at least 20 weeks in the past year from the date of application. Some persons may already be ineligible because of insufficient weeks of em- ployment in the past year. Removing coverage from the 65-to-70 age group was the result of Bill C-69, which. was passed by Parliament last. December. years of age will be eligible for retirement benefits. This change was made because of the im- praveménts in other income Maintenance programs available to persons 65 and over, such as the Canada nad Quebec pension plans and Old The Commission is now arranging with the Canada and Quebec pension plans to advise persons reaching 65 * to apply for this benefit. Employers have also been reminded to stop unem- Ployment insurance deductions for those turning , All persons 56 years of age’ r‘and over, who have worked in the past year, should contact their local unem- ployment insurance office immediately to determine ee - Fae After . August 15, only persons 65 Age Security. whether or not they qualify. Folkfest comes to Terrace . The popular _ Folkfest from Prince Rupert is coming to Terrace July 0 at 8 p.m. in the REM Lee Theatre. It will mark the first time the Folkfest has come to Terrace and it features European and Oriental dancing, music and martial arts demonstrations. ‘On the program are East Indian —_ dancers ac- companied by a drummer, a Phillipino dance group with a dramatic presentation, a West Indian dancer with musical accompaniment, Italian dancers, presenting dances from the various regions of that country, and four: small girls providing Japanese dancing. Ken Low, the BC. champion in martial arts, will provide a demon- stration in Kung Fu and Karate. , Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for old age pensioners and students. The Folkfest is brought to Terrace through the Arts Council. &.C. enemies rt COMP, meeting July 5 council vated in fayour of a recom- mendation from the com- mittee which denied the request to go to land use contract for two years and that future use of the building be in compliance with the existing fire area and zoning by-law uirements for reasons of safety. Alderman Dave Maroney said Terrace is going through “tough times and it is not asking much” at this time to request the use of an old building for a shop. He said there would be less risk of fire if the building were used for commercial use instead of people living in it. Alderman Helmut Giesbrecht said he was awarea brick wall must be included if the building is Lo be used for a shop or a q Council blocks plant-craft shop residence and that this was unacceptable to Park Ave. Really but he was worried about setting a precident and possible Joophdles in a land use contrret. “It's harder to get someone out of a building once the business has been established and there is lots of commercial space available in Terrace,” he said. . He said in two years the next council may decide to extend the contract for another two years and the contract may be extended again at a later date. Alderman Sharon Biggs voted against the recom- mendation with Maroney and the other aldermen ‘voted in favour of the committee recom- mendation. Alderman Jack Talstra as acting mayor, did not vote. George Clark installed as President The annual Jaycees’ and Jaycettes’ Installation of Executive Banquet was held Saturday night, July ard in the Terrace Hotel Banquet Room, After a_ delicious dinner of Rock Cornish Game Hen the traditional presentation of awards got underway. - The award for the best Jaycee Committee of the year went to the Trades Fair group for their splendid work while the Sports and Social Trophy was given to Roger Chernenkoff. Roger was also named the Jaycee of the Year as well as Spoke of the Year. Spark Plug of the: Year award went to stepping-down President John Taylor, Steppingip President George Clark won both the Effective and Defective Speaking Awards (no mean feat in itself) and Wally Lefebvre obtained the dubious honour of being the speaker shot down the most times. Pete Lepold won the coveted Nitpicker Award while Doug Misfeldt was given the Most Miles trophy for attending the World Conference in Amsterdam and alse for going to Kitimat, once. Misfeldt also won the Shit Disturber of the: Year trophy. Two special senatorships in the Jaycee Club were awarded: to Wayne Hraid and Doug Misfeldt. An Honourary Membership was. presented to Bruce Carruthers, The Jaycees presented Certificates of Appreciation for past service to CP Air, CFTK-TY, KenCom Com- munications, the Dog’n’- Suds. and the Terrace Herald, : The presentation of awards by the Jaycettes was then made, Effective Speaking awards went to Jan Staebell, Jan Burke and Judy Sherman. Spoke awards were given to Jan Staebell, Shirley Fedoruk, . Vice-President, Judy Sherman, Dari Gilham, Marilyn Crouse and Belty Misfeldt. The Spark award was wen by Bonnie Johnson. Perfect .At- tendance awards were given to Judy Sherman and Shirley Fedoruk for one year each, Betty Misfeldt for two years and Bonnie Johnson for a perfect at- tendanee of seven years. The Committee of the Year award went to the Album Committee, consisting of chairwoman Dari Gilham, Shirley Fedoruk, Bonnie Johnson and Betty Misfeldt. Jan Staebell was named the Outstanding First Year Jaycelte and the. Spoke of the Year. Bonnie Johnsor. was the Jaycette of the Year. Presidential awards were given to Cheryl Crosby and Marilyn Crouse. Shirley Fedoruk received her Past President’s pin as well 26 the Jaycette album. Debbie Carruthers was given an Honourary Membership in the Jaycettes. — The ‘Jaycettes gave Certificates of Appreciaticn to Augie Geereart, Fred Weber, Mags Gingles and the Herald. . The swearing ‘in of the executive members was then performed by Max Donan, Jayeees’ Regional Director. The new Jaycee executive bedy consists of: President, George Clark; Internal Vice-President, Roger Chernenkoff; Ex- ternal Vice-President, Stu Crouse;. Recording Secretary, Fred Barbour; ‘Corresponding Secretary, Peter Lepold; Treasurer, Wally Lefebvre; Past Presideni, John Taylor; Honorary President, Gordon Hamiiton. For the Jaycettes: President, Jan Staebell; Marilyn Crouse; Secretary, Sharon Striker; Treasurer, Bonnie Johnson; Past President, Shirley Fedoruk. Vacancies at senior citizens apartments. Margaret Langley, of the Terrace Community Ser- vices, says she is concerned residents of the area ma not be aware there are still many vacancies at the senior citizens apartment building on Kalum St. She said community services is stil handling the rental accommodation: for the building and there are 15 suites still available for. rent. The apartments, are rented to anyone who is 55 years or over or anyone who is on a ‘disability pension. Langley said she will con- sider any application made to Box 203 or by telephoning her at 635-3249. She said the landscapin has heen done and throug. the District of Terrace’s beautification program there has been 250 plants pul in around the building. Also, through the efforts of Jean Grevling, president of the senior citizens group in. Terrace, the trees in front of -... the apartments were saved. The Order of the Royal Purple has put furnishings in the two small lounges in the building and the Kinettes have . provided tables and chairs in the lounges. The Legion Branch 13 has offered ta furnish one of the bachelor suites and other service groups have indicated similar interest. Several long-time residents have returned to Terrace to live in the apartment building when it was available. People have returned from Victoria, Kelowna and Abbotsford to be near their families. Rent is 25 percent of a person’s income, up to a imit of $200 per month. fF