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TERRACE, B.C., WEDNESDAY, June 15, 1988

Vol. 4, Issue No. 24

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Hundreds of children from nearly every primary a
ed on Parkside Elementary !ast Friday for a chall

nd elementary school in the area converg-

enging but friendly cross country run. Be-

ing a non-competitive event, the run offered an opportunity for students who rarely see one

another a chance to compete just for the fun of
rored in the faces of the spectators as they wa

it. The enthusiasm of the runners was mir-
tched thelr favorites cross the line.

For the class of ’88 the school
year is winding down, Parents
have had their final meeting,
grads have heard Michael Buck-
ingham describe the reality of
drinking and driving, rehearsals
are over — and 252 Caledonia
grads are just one step away
from a more adult world.

Last week, parents listened to
Kinsmen members explain the
“ryles’’ for the ‘‘aftergrad’’ to
be held at the arena following
the ceremonies. It’s a non-
alcoholic, all-night party and
dance held at the arena to allow
grads to have that special night
of freedom in safety. For those
that insist on going to private
parties, there’s a special phone
number and the Kinsmen are of-
fering a free, ‘‘no questions ask-
ed’’, taxi service.

The idea is to provide an op-
portunity for the grads to “‘let
their hair down’’ and have a
good time without any of the
risks that may exist without
supervision. But RCMP Con-
stable Ewen Harvie. explained
to the parents that by providing
this valuable service the Kins-
men themselves are accepting a

great responsibility,

He said they are taking every
precaution — the doors open at
14 p.m. and close at 12:30 a.m.
Only grads are admitted -—- and

ted. And if they leave, they’re
not allowed to re-enter. But
under the law, the Kinsmen are
totally responsible while the
grads are under their supervi-
sion.

Saturday night however,
poses a different problem ex-
plained Harvie. Many grads still
insist on a more traditional grad
night by driving out of town for
an alcohol-fueled party. The
type of party that so often ends
in tragedy. It’s the type of event
that the RCMP and many par-
ents would like to see stopped
but when asked for a solution —
no one had an answer.

The following Friday, the
grads themselves listened to
former Washington State

- Gala concert opens bandshell Sunday

; TERRACE — By many ac-
counts it’s going to be one

“of the biggest parties in
‘Terrace history — and ev-.

eryone ‘living in. the area is
- invited to: attend. |
On. Sunday, tune 19 ‘at 10

“a.m. the Performing Arts Shell

in George Little Memorial Park
‘will-open with a. 12-hour out-
‘door ‘concert involving more
“than 30 iridividuals and per-
forming groups.

“The occasion celebrates years

on

of effort by local musicians and -

other artists to provide what

organizer Gord Shaben calls a_

*‘shawease”! for local talent.
-Shaben, - “who... is*secretary-

treasurer for the’ ” performing
Aits ‘Shell: ‘Society . AP.A.S. Si),
wants to deé the. entire communi-
ty come’ out for: the day-long '

event ‘(performances are sched-
uledcontinuously until 10 p.m. )

and advises the public mot to:
bring 4 lunch — there will be a
large concession stand oper-"

ating, an “old- fashioned” bar-

. Community °
‘Pipes and Drums, . The Big
Band, Terrace Peaks, The Cale-
dotiia Players, old time fiddlers
Ernie Sande and Norm Desjar- |
din, native dancers, traditional

becue. isin the works, and re-
freshments and treats ‘for the
kids will be available.

- As of yesterday morning, the —
: following. ‘acts are on the per-
‘Terrace.

formance schedule: .

“Band, Terrace

native singers Eva Carlick arid
Vera Henry, The Rube Band,
Terrace Little Theatre, Thorn-

hill Concert Band, Skeena Con-
cert Band, Skeena Stage Band,
Caledonia Choir, Northwest
Singers, Vicki Parviainen Dan-

_cers, Blue. Moon, Revival, Bad

Manors, | Kamikaze, Rocky

Tops, Borderline, Toccata, Grey
Wolf, Fair Warning, Tony 500
and the Sirens ns (not necessarily in

order »

Emeces for ‘the event will be

‘Bert Ljungh, Stefanie Webber,

Bob Jackman atid Doug Smith..

the use of alcohol is not permit- °

Grads, parents get
ready to celebrate

Trooper, Michael Buckingham,
as he described his own accident
when he was involved in a firey
crash caused by a drinking
driver. They listened as he told
of teens who had lost their lives
only last month — because of a
drinking driver. And they
watched as Buckingham spoke
— his burned and scarred body
mute testimony to the wisdom of
his words.

At noon Monday, the grads
rehearsed the official ceremony
which will take place at R.E.M.
Lee Theatre on June 24. Avistr.
wards, they listened to Kinsmen.

Dennis Lissimore explain the

‘rules’? for the aftergrad and
Cst. Ewan Harvie explained the
cost of irresponsibility.

It sounds like a “heavy’” week
but these grads have. been well-
prepared for what’s to come.
Graduation is a special event in
our society — it’s a move toward
an adult world. It’s also an event
with a tragic history that the
grads of ’88 have been asked to
change. And everyone, the Kins-
men, the RCMP, Caledonia
staff — have faith they will.

Many grads will be staying
home on the Saturday night, For
the parents it’s just too un-
acceptable to place them at risk
and allow them to break the law.
However, many parents have
stuck with tradition and said
‘ves’? — but not without a silent
prayer. The responsibility for a
safe and happy graduation now
lies. with their children.

Agreement
signed by
CUPE, city

TERRACE — City council has
ratified a two-year agreement
with city employees which in-
cludes a 50/50 cost-sharing
clause on the Employment
Assistance Program. According
to City Administrator, Bob
Hallsor, the agreement will give
city employees a five percent pay
hike in 1988 and an additional
five percent in 1989.

Both CUPE and the city
negotiating teams entered into a
memorandum of agreement ear-
ly last week which was subject to
ratification by the CUPE
membership and city council.
The CUPE membership ratified
the agreement last Thursday.

Under the new agreement, city
employees will receive a 50 cent
per hour pay hike retroactive
Jan. 1, 1988 and on July 1 of
this year they will receive an ad-
ditional 25 cents per hour. On
Jan. 1, 1989, there will be an
‘tacross-the-board’’ five percent
increase for all employees,