The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 7, 1994 - A3 8 The j joy of giving SALVATION ARMY worker Eric Simmons is surraunded by the first of the Christmas gifts being collected for area children. The Army’s hamper headquarters are in the old liquor store and applications are being taken from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Those who apply need a number. Call 635-5489 for more information. te RARE a FER Tree cn : Riles rigs vtisies se, tes . . tania : Sta? aed istrict ducks dike duty KITIMAT-STIKINE regional district remains adamant it won’t take responsibility for the Granite Creck dike, Granite Creek (also known as Hatchery Creek) flows westward into Lakelse Lake about half a -mile north of Oli’s Place. It descends steeply from its source to the east of Hwy 37, but flattens out near the lake where it deposits washed-down gravel. After two floods in the late 60s, channel work, diking and riprapping was carricd out in 1977. However, a major flood the fal- lowing year inundated the area “again, washing: out the First Ave. bridge and causing extensive Debbler applied to sub-divide her - computer needs. At Electronic Futures, - Brian Anderson has lived in Terrace for ~ damage to roads and property. That prompted construction of dikes on both sides of the creck between the highway and First Ave. plus widening of the chan- nel below. Carried out by the highways and environment ministries, that wark was intended to restore the channel and protect the road but would not eliminate the potential for future flooding. In both 1990 and 1991 the en- vironment ministry suggested the regional district assume responsi- bility for maintenance of the dyke. Both times the district declined thé iavilation.. In October of last year, Wendy lakefront property located oppo- site Oli’s Place. The lands branch denied the ap- plication on the grounds no-one would accept responsibility for maintaining the dikes. Responding to a letter from Dediluke Land Surveying, acting for Dobbler, Skeena MLA Hel- mut Giesbrecht pointed out the dike was designed only to protect First Ave, In that Jan. 25, 1994 letter Gies- brecht explained that approving sub-divisions would create the impression the dike ‘‘was for pro- tection of :more than the road- ~ way”? which in turn would make Ken Chemko has lived in Terrace 22 years. He completed a year of Business Administration at Northwest College before heading south to complete his Operations Management diploma at BCIT. Ken was a consultant on produc- tivity projects for various lower main- land companies before returning north. As the general manager of Electronic Futures, he is available for consultations for your home or business computer needs, highways liable for any damage pleasure of introducing you to our team of professionals and look forward to having to properties caused by flooding, He suggested the only solution was the regional — district “undertake improvements and accept responsibility for mainienance of the dike.” On Oct. 29 this year, David Dediluke raised the issue again in a letter to the regional district, sugecsting it should seek a solu- tian to the impasse. “Should we anticipate a solu- tion in the near future?’’ he asked in closing. Directors decided the answer was not if it means the district takes on: responsibility’ for ~ the dike and the liability that gocs with it. Your Christmas The Salvation Army in Ter- race is looking for donations for its annual. Christmas hamper program. It’s making plans to distrib- ute between 400 and 450 hampers beginning Dec. 20, They'll consist of food and presents, says Salvation Army Licutenant Norm Hamelin. He says it'll take approxi- mately $20,000 in cash dona- tions for the hampers. Dona- tions in kind are also welcome. Helping the effort are the Anny’s ketiles which received an official blessing noon Dec. 3 in the Skeena Mall following the Santa Claus parade, The Army is taking applica- tions at hamper headquarters in lhe cld liquor store beside the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Those hours arc Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 pam. Applicants are asked to call hamper headquarters at 635- 5489 io make sure they have a number. Applications are also avail- able at the social services min- istry office. The deadline is Dee, 15, The same address and times also apply for applications to the Army’s Dec. 25 singles meal. Donations can also be dropped off at the old liquor store, There will be kettles in the Skeena Mall during the Christ- mas period and at the new liq- uor store in the parking Iot of the provincial access centre. Presents should not be wrapped, That’s to ensure that the right present gocs to the right person. The Volunteer Bureau is organizing voluntecrs to help with hampers and presents, Those interested can contact the bureau at 638-1330. kk kkk The. Terrace Child Develop- ment Centre’s Christmas Tree of Lights. is now up -in ;the, Skeena Mall, oa donation guide Proceeds from the sale of lights go toward various ac- tivities of the centre. Those lights cost between $2 and $50 and this year, there'll be special lights for corporate donations. kKkkkk Once again, the Terrace and District Credit Union is tak- ing cash donations in support of the Salvation Army hamper campaign. They can be made during regular opening hours, kkkkk Going up in the lobby of the Skeena Broadcasters building on Lazelle Ave. is its Christ- mas tree. And there's lots of space un- derneath for toys and presents to be donated to the Salvation Army’s hamper program. The emphasis is on toys for infants and teens and gift items for seniors but presents for others are also welcome. Don’t wrap the gilts. That's to ensure the right present goes to the right person. Those gifis should be in at Skeena Broadcasters by Dec. 15 to ensure they are delivered on time to the Salvation Army, Gift suggestions are being broadcast on Channel 10, kkkkk Providing a good Chrisimas gift for a needy child is the goal of two businesses — KMart in the Skeena Mall and Terrace Co-op. The trecs have tags on them bearing the first name of a needy child, sex, age and clo- thing size. The Co-op tree also has tags with names of adults. Choose a tag, buy a clothing item or toy or other ‘present and return it — unwrapped —~ to the tree, Workers at KMart and the Co-op will ensure the presents are wrapped, The child’s name must be registered at the stores but the gifts can be purchased at any location. . Names have been submitted by local service organizations: he Fletronic Futures s af s ready to rocke you i the Ust Cont whether it’s in your home, at your offtce or wherever you want to take it. We have the James McGettigan is Electronic Futures’ Music Man. As a 16 year Terrace resident, he is a musician who has played in vari- ous bands and worked ip recording ses- sions. Whether it’s home audio, PA sys- tems, mixing boards, or a recording sys-_ you come in and meet with Brad Wollacott has lived in Terrace for 18 years and has 10 years computer experience. He has been the manager at* Northern Computers and was the own- er of Caleo Computers for 6 1/2 years. His wife Carol, is a local teacher and keeps him up to date on educational Brad is the service manager and can repair all makes and medels...even the ? original Personal Computer! If your home or office computer needs fixin be sure ta see Brad. Pat Laschenko emigrated to Terfagt from England 24 years ago. She ig ~ been with Radio Shack locally f4 years and is responsible for all ord sales, parts, stock, shipping and ing of Radio Shack goods into E Futures. If it’s put out by Radio Pat will get it here for you. 18 years with a detour to UBC for two.. years of Engineering studies. As the: Electronic Futures’ sales consultant; he ~ will work with you to ensure that your” individual needs, wants and pocketbook. all correspond with the hardware and — software you take home. them soon, 2 Chris Chicoine is then newest Electronic . «Futures team member: He has lived in Terrace for.19 years and has developed tem you're looking for, James will help | you make an educated choice, a Jason Henriksen left his Kitimat home to = complete his Mobile. Electronics “Certification in Boston, Mass... As Electronic Futures’ car stereo sales and installation specialist, your personal and — vehicle requirements will be well 2 matched after. a “show and tell” meeting : with Jason. : (Caledonia Secondary. He has a full nd development and hardware shooting and repair. Shawn is bnic Futures’ computer technician msible for Alcan’s software and. are maintenance. - > ~ his outstanding level of customer service ~-over 15 of those years. Chris has 41/2 f ter gal: i d ‘Electronic Futures Hooking ieee lng arog ' Quality Products...Quality Service _ See : : demands. 4710 Keith Ave. Mall Terrace Phone 635-7767 Fax 635-7174 Dimitrov i isa graduate, with hon- g knowledge of software program--