Terrace second at interclub ‘LOCAL ATHLETES fin- ished in fine form at the Kis-How-Ya interclub fig- ure skating competition held - here two weekends ago, “The competition drew hundreds of skaters from clubs around the northwest. Tersace placed second, be- hind Prince Rupert in over- all points standing, Kitimat finished third, with Smithers fourth and Nechako fifth. ‘A number of local skaters graced the podium including ‘Leanne Detry — third in Beginner Ladies C, James ner Mens’, Shelby Stach and Erin Amdt —- second and third in Pre-pretiminiry Ladies B and Kimberly Wil- cox — third in Pre- preliminary Ladies C. Caitlin Westerman _fin- ished second in ibe Preliminary Ladies A, while Kasia Lamb took top spot in the B_ event, Danielle Richey found gold in the D category and Carol Kozier took second place in the Ju- venile Ladies division. Terrace also did wel in team manocvers, with the Homewivk, Derry and Whittington finishing sec- ond in the. Pre-beginners, Davis, Norton, Young and Wilcox taking gold in the Beginners and Huisman, Ets, Bauinger and Kozier finishing third in the Level A category. In the = Pre-preliminary pairs A, Minhinnick and Miller were second, while in the B category it was N. Wilcox and K. Wilcox (weren't they in the band Heart? No, wait, that was Wilson) taking gold. Stach In Beginner Ladies show- case A, Amy Matte was first and Shelby Stach was second in the B category. Nicole Lindsay placed sec- | © ond in the Level One Show- case B, Lee-Anna Huisman took first place in the Level Two Showcase C and Kendra Eys found gold in Level Threc. Meanwhile, Grace Mitchell was first in the movie themes interpretive, and Leanne Ballinger was third in the rock and roll in- terpretive. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 26, 1997 - B7 CRIME (ah STOPPEI zns 635-TIPS APRIL team of Haworth, Medical aides deserve thanks THE MEDICAL Director of the 1997 Norlhem BC Winter Games says the medical volunteers deserve a big thanks for all their help at the event ‘Brenda Lavalle says she would like to thank the six physicians, eight physiotherapists, BC Ambulance per- sonnel and the 45 occupational first-aid atiendants wha volunteered to attend injured athletes at the sports venues, “*In addition to providing prompt, skilled attention to Papais — second in Begin- and Amdt finished second, oN ‘Skate park going strong TERRACE’S FIRST skateboard park is moving from dieam to reality as engineers put finishing touches on the design work and volunteers prepare to break ground. The project hit a stumbling block two weeks ago when the project engineer had to drop out, but city councillor Rich McDaniel says it didn’t take Jong for another volunteer to come forward. ae ‘ ‘ ‘Someone called me the next moming,”’ McDaniel says. the 75 injured athletes, a cost-savings to the provinclal “That’s how quick people are to lend a hand in this medical plan in the thousands was realized,’ Lavalle { toun? says. The park has been in the planming stages for nearly a According to Lavalle, extra special thanks go outto # year as McDaniel has worked to get it built entirely Dave Jephson, Wayne Moi, Amber (at Fields), Ann through donations and volunteer efforts, Leclerc, Lori Janzen and Mallory Glustein for theiz “Tye never had any doubis that it wouldn’ t go for- help in organizing people and equipment. ward,” he says. The Northwest Community College and Northern Over the winter, he’s picked up a volunteer job foreman Hearing and Safety Services also deserve a thank-you d d he thinks thi ust about ready to for loaning out first-aid equipment, as does Mills 0. 4 surveyor ang ae INGS BTC JUST ADOU! ready Memorial Hospital for making room for the Games ‘We could be underway in as little as a month,”’ he says. Clinic. ‘Then all J’Il need i t kateboard fi _ ‘“‘Whala team,’ Lavalle says. ‘‘Well done.”’ with a scat.” neces @ eases ee One Swimmers storm Smithers March 29 @ Easter Bunny visits © Mark Perry in the lounge @ Sportworld Thrilling Thursday @ CMA Thrilling Thursday ¢ Central Mountain Air Schuss Boomer April 3 April 10 April 12 @ Live Entertainment April 13 April 17 April 20 * Central Mountain Air Schuss ® Thrilling Thursday -Sponsorship avail. ¢ Shnai Dai (Mark Perry playing) For more details on these events call 847-2058 FSI S The two swimmers § are SOME OF the younger Ter- rice Blucback swimmers got a chanee to show their stuff at the Smithers Invita- tional two weeks ago. The meet primarily focussed on development swimmers in short events of 25M, 50M and 100 metres. “Tt was a great op- - portunity for our newer swiiamers to take part in a coach Mike Carlyle. “And it tumed out to be very suc- cessful too.’’ Carlyle says the Bluebacks posted about 80 per cent best times, with plenty of great per- formances. Ten-year-old Tanya Alton, for example, took gold in the 25M backstroke and she’s only been in the club Daniel Lambert, another newcomer, also did very well, picking up a silver and a bronze. Leah and Sheena LeClerc, Aaron Moldenhauer and Fermando Polanco also did very well, all picking up medals and posting 100 per cent best times. Petra Robertson and Scott Vanderlee both had working towards AAA times in the 11 to 12-year- old category even though they are only 10. 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For a little indigestion?” “After 34 years, | know when Its not indigestion,” Eddy was examined immediately at the hos- pital where he suffered a near fatal heart attack. Three months later, Bea brought Eddy back to the hospital. He was having chest pains again. “Good thing you cama Eddy,” said the dac- tor, “you're like a time bomb, You need an anglogram and an angioplasty Immediately. | can schedule one in 7 to 10 days.” “But we need it now!” Beatrice pleaded. “Relax,” Eddy said, ‘we'll come back next week,” “Next week could be too late” dea protested. “Listen to your wife Eddy. It's too dan- gerous to wait, Unfortunately, | can't get you immediate treatment here in Manitoba, - “If we can’t do it right away in Manitoba, we'll go elsewhere.” Bea declared. “We'll go to the best, The Mayo clinic in Minnesota.” “That's a good Idea” said the doctor. “Your a lucky man Eddy, to have someone who takes such good care of you.” Eddy and Bea flew to the Mayo Ctinic and had the procedures done within days. BY CLAIRE BERNSTEIN BASED ON ACTUAL COURT CASES Soon after, Eddy was back to his usual self. His heart felt fine - that is until he saw the bill. He let out a blood curling scream that sent Bea running from the laundry room. “Buddy what's wrong?” Bea asked frantically. “Look at this! It’s a $5000 bill from the Mayo clinic.” ~ “Don't worry, |' m sure the Manitoba Health Services will cover it. After all, It was an. emergency.” But the Health Services refused to cover it. “Get ready fara fight Bea, we're off lo court." - “Your honor,” Eddy pleaded, “make them refund the cost of the treatment. My doctor sald my case was urgent but couldn't be : ; treated Immediately In Manitoba. | had to @ elsewhere.” “We owe nothing” barked the Manitoba Health peaple. “Your doctors were misiaken. The services were available elsewhere In Manitoba, Besides, you didn't get our appro- ; val beforehand.” .. “| have a right to trust my dector, your hon- or". claimed Eddy, “And there was no time to. get approval before I had the treatment, Make them pay.” -. Should Eddy be reimbursed for his treat ment outside Canada? YOU! BE THE JUDGE. Then see below for the court's decision. SPONSORED BY otY & GRy, “Helping People Cope with the Legal System” #2 4623 Lakelse Ave., Terrace, B.C. . 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