z T ~~ ‘Terrace Review — Wednesday, December 20, i939 AS A couple who knows a Coming events — ] _- Most of us have made New - Year’s resolutions, only to forget about them after all the excitement. and fuss of New Year’s is over. For a few, the resolutions will become reality, like a dream come true. | by Alie Toop Last week, Nellie Reid called me over and asked if I.remem- bered ‘her New Year’s resolu- tion, Hers was one of the New Year’s resolutions I had written in my column last January, and this is it: “‘To win the JACK- POT in 1989 and when (and not if) we do, we will only buy pecans and cashews. No more walnuts and peanuts for us.’’ _ The stores better stock up on pecans and cashews, because they really did it. Albert and Nellie Reid won the JACKPOT on Oct. 28th. On Friday, the 27th, the Reids were downtown shopping. Going through the Terrace Shopping Centre, they stopped at Marge’s lottery booth in Woolworth and bought a ticket on the 649 from Lorie. “Next night at 6:49 p.m. they listened for the numbers and checked their ticket. They did not believe what they saw. boarded a bus that-same after- noon to travel back to Terrace. - When they were almost home, the bus stopped in Smithers and the Reids left to buy a 649 anda Lotto BC ticket. Ten dollars was - -won on one and fourteen on the - other, The’same thing happened . in Hazelton. They again.won on the two tickets bought. Small. change mind you, but they won. Once home, the family was called together for an early Christmas celebration. At this point, they still had not told anybody. After they exchanged gifts, everybody was given an envelope and that’s when they finally told. The family nearly fell off their seats. None of them had any idea, that without them knowing, all this had transpired. What are they going to do with all this money and will it change their lives? For starters, two dozen family members are already helping them to enjoy it and their lives won’t change a bit. The richest thing we have, how to keep a secret — say the Reids, are our family and our friends. They mean far more to us than any amount of money, and they have not found a bed or pillow that is as com- fortable as the one at home. They are a happy pair. They ‘have been married over 57 years. Right now they’re on a real win- ning streak, They played a seven-number combination in the 649, something they had never done before. It cost $7, but they won $40. They pur- chased a Celebration ticket, scratched the top and won $50. With that, they bought another one, this one also was a $50 win- ner. It was because of the Bonus number that their winnings were this high. Without it, the win- nings would have only been around $1,500. That lonely bonus number was worth $98,000: needless to say, from now on number 43 that they won . with will be used every time they pick their own numbers. The Mills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held their [ Auxiliary winners | third prize of a hand knit baby crib cover went to Information concerning the Twin River Estates project is available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing - Soclety office; corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, each Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. The office will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 27 until Thursday, Jan. 11. After that, the office will re-open Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Please note change of day for our Open House. Wednesday, December 20 — MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS, Thornhill/Skeena band concert, including bands from Skeena Jr. Sec., Thornhill Jr. Sec., Thornhill Elementary and Copper Mountain school, at 7 p.m. at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. A collection will be taken at the door. December 20 and 21 — Centennial Christian School presents the Christmas musical, “The Inn Kaper”, on the 20th at 1:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. on the 21st In the. school gym at 3608 Sparks St. in Terrace. Small children welcome. Tuesday, December 26 — The annual Terrace bird count will take place. Interested persons may phone 635-6984. Spend New Year’s Eve at the Elks Hail, 2822 Tetrault, Terrace. Cocktails at 7 p.m., supper at 8 p.m. Live band, free rides home. For tickets, phone Rodger at 635-3733 and leave a message or phone 635-3160. January 3, 4 and 5 — The Terrace Public Library presents “The Annual Laurel and Hardy Film Festival” at 1:30 p.m. each day. Each session will be an hour and a half long. Films are sultable for all ages. Admission is free. For more Information, please call the library at 638-8177. Wednesday, January 10 — The Pacific Northwest Music Festival committee would like to remind competitors and teachers that the deadline date for entry into the Festival Is January 10. The Festival dates are March8 to 17. Syllabuses and entry forms are available from Sight and Sound, Terrace and Kitimat public libraries and the Secretary, Box 456, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4B5. Please note that entries MUST be mailed and not dropped off. January 26 and 27 — The Pacific Northwest Music : ne draw Saturday, Dec. 16 for Robert Bogart. Festival is pleased to announce a Speech Arts stavel tuned ae Ie Sottery _ the raffle they have held. All oe workshop with well-known Speech Arts adjudicator, |* proceeds. go towards pur-- The ladies of the Auxiliary James Eadie of Edmonton, Alberta, to take place at show, and again it showed that their ticket was a winner. To _ make absolutely sure that this _ was not a dream, they phoned their’ son for the numbers, with the excuse that they had missed it. Now they knew for sure, their ticket was a winner, Here it was, staring them in the face... five, plus the bonus number, all cor- ~ rect. Since a husband and wife are entitled to have secrets among themselves, they made the deci- sion not to tell a soul, not even their family. Albert and Nellie did not exactly jump up and . down either, as they were both ill with the flu. The doctor ad- vised them not to travel, and it was not until Nov. 24th that they got the go ahead to go on a little trip. Not to make the family suspicious, return tickets were purchased for a bustrip to Prince George. In Prince George more tickets were bought to go on the bus to Kamloops to col- lect their winnings. The next moming, off to the lottery center they went, before breakfast, “os At the lottery center they ha to pass some very tight security . screening. The Reids were then escorted to a room, with many other lottery winners present. Here for the first time, Albert and Nellie talked openly about their winnings, their feelings and their happiness. The atmosphere was very festive and they were treated like royalty. After about _ three hours they were presented with a cheque for $99,529.30, Pictures were taken and they _ were interviewed by the people from Luck magazine. It was such a thriller, says Nellie, and wishes. everybody could ex- perience this. ' Now that their business in Kamloops was finished, they chasing necessary items for the hospital. ; First prize of a food basket went to George Wright, sec- went to Kathy Mansouri and aa ond prize ofa craft basket. Merry Christmas.and Happy ' New Year. would like to thank all those who supported them by buy- ing raffle tickets, and would. - like to wish all of you a very | Falconer at 638-8061 after 5 p.m. Clarence Michiel School in Terrace. Sessions will take place on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. (Public Speaking), Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon (Choral Speaking) and 1 to 4 p.m. (Dramatic Scenes). Private lessons may be booked on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Registrations must be | received by Jan. 9. For further information, call Jo — PLEASE HELP US DECORATE OUR TREE!. May Our Star Shine On You! All proceeds gratefully . accepted. Donations - go towards purchasing special items not fund- ed for the Residents. Donations may be ~made at TERRACEVIEW » LODGE or Mailed to 4103 Sparks Terrace, B.C., V8G 5G9 S¢ Help make this year a special Christmas fo: *ur- pioneers of Terrace. Income Tax receipts w'l be issued if requestec.. - PT py Simenae aes