Food pours in as need for it soars AN OUTPOURING of generosity has filled the pantry shelves at the food bank — just as the number of people turning to the food bank continues to soar. Food for Friends campaign organizer Sandy Glenden- . nig says Terrace residents dropped off an incredible amount of food for the food bank Feb. 22. .“"We're estimating around 10 tons,” Glendennig said. That’s double the five tons collected last ‘year, she ~ added. ‘There were so many boxes, it took 45 minules just to unload them from the moving van. “It’s alot of food,” Glendennig said. It's more than enough to see the Terrace Churches _Food.Bank through the next two months of operation, president. Kathy Miller said. It’s also enough to ensure the grocery bags distributed in March and April include “extras” like’ pasta, pasta sauce, juice, and other items that depend on the reci- pient’s need — whether it’s some laundry soap, coffee or ~ fea, or even a package of plastic wrap. As of. Feb. 28, Miller’s volunteers were still sorting through the mountain of donations. “It’s a nice problem to have — our pantry is full,” Miller said. “It’s been an overwhelming response from the com- munity,” ‘she said. “Those that gave, gave generously.” She’s expecting as many as 700 bags will be distribu- ted next’ week, when the food bank opens for its March distribution. Demand skyrocketed in January, when when 758 bags of groceries were distributed, up by more than 330 from October. . Miller’ said demand dropped slightly in February, when the food bank gave out 697 bags of groceries, still way ahead of the autumn months. Miller said the February distribution represents 475 homes in Terrace and 1,300 individuals. She suspects the number of recipients may have drop- ped because child tax credits would have arrived on one of the same days the food bank was open in February, “If you have your own money, you'll spend it rather than'go to the food bank.” The food bank’s numbers have steadily climbed since last year. _“If-you compare with last year, our numbers are up a bit,” Miller said. “But we’re finding a lot of single peoplé.are coming forward now and getting that help —a lot of single people.” Food for Friends, now in its 18th year, is sponsored by NTV, the Mix and CJFW-FM. Glendennig said cash donations were also up substan- lially over las! year, with $5,000 in cash coming in. -Feod donations came from every corner of the com- munity — many: local schools organized focd drives for the campaign. “Many businesses and individuals took part ; asiwelL ss. af eae thes erleecie eS te EEL by Byes Fraleitle of the Thornhill F Fire ‘Department even 1 went door-to-door for donations, gathering 2,200 pounds of food. — The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 5, 2003 - A3 couraged by the turnout. m Hoping for peace TERRACE RESIDENTS Helen Davies and Paul Burton were among the dozen or so people who joined a peace vigil Friday afternoon outside the Skeena Mall as a show of opposition to a U.S.-led war against Iraq. They decided to act after reading about the efforts of organizer Roberta Rob- son, who started a weekly vigil Fridays from 4-6 p.m. after waiting in vain for someone else to organize something local. Robson said she was en- JENNIFER LANG PHOTO One councillor opposes city travel budget plan CITY COUNCIL is sticking with a plan to more than double its travel spending (his year despite some discord. Councillor Lynne Christiansen opposed the increase to $40,000, which will allow councillors ta attend more conventions like the gathering of the Union of B.C. , Municipalities, “That's up fron $16, 000 spent last year, “Council had budgeted to spend. $26,000. but trimmed that to cut costs. “We're cutting, we're laying off.- | don’t think we should be increasing | Love You...for Now! “A toast to the bride and groom!" The wed- ding guests held up their glasses under the moonlight in Budapest. -. Igor looked deeply into Mary's eyes. “I will give you a wonderful life...the lifa of a dentist's wile in Canada, the land of oppor- tunity.” An hour later, Igor was smoking a cigar oulside with his friend, Benjamin. to get her pregnant. Easier to Immigrate to the West that way.” “you yet?" we're soul mates. And we are,..until | gal my Canadian dentistry license.” has started! Come!” “Of course, my love.” Benjamin before going back inside. Nine months later, Mary gave birth to a boy. "Now we can go to Canada. I've ‘resigned my post from the university.” _.. Igor’s eyas were sad. ‘I feel horrible that you're leaving your career.” license.” license, but we'll gel through It together.” apariment. license and Mary went looking for work, “Oh Igor,” she cried In despair. “The only job | can get is waiting on tables, But I'll do my license!” Igor studied hard and Mary worked long shifts and cared for their sen at night. After three long years, Igor cheered. “I got it! My Canadian dentistry license!" “Now we can have the life we dreamed “Everything’s falling into place. All that’s leftis gay Mary wiped lears from her eyes. Iger took a deep breath. "Mary, it breaks 4 my heart to have to say this. I'm afraid | just Benjamin chuckled. “And Mary isn’t on to don’t love you anymore. | made an appoint- . ment with a lawyer tomorrow morning, | Igor stamped out the cigar. “She thinks think we should try to get a simple divorce.” Igor's eyes turned cold, a / Mary started yelling. “How could you do Mary appeared at the door. “The dancing this ta me? YOU USED ME JUST TO GET ; YOUR LICENSE! We'll see what the Judge He winked al has to say about that. | want half your IN THE COURTROOM In court, Mary argued firmly. Honour, gor conned me into this marriage. | iv : gave up my career to work as a@ waltress so . Mary smiled. “!'d do anything for you. It that Igor could get his license. { deserve half won't be easy in Canada until you gel your of his future earnings as a dentist.” |gor threw up his hands, “Ridiculous, In Canada, the couple settled in a tiny Your Honour. She has a right to hall the igor started studying for his family property, but you can't give her half Should Mary get hall ‘the license? You! Be The Judge. Then look below for the BY GLAIRE BERNSTEIN “Your travel,” Christiansen said. Other councillors said they’d previous- ly agreed more travel is needed this year to press forward the city’s goals with the provincial government. Christiansen said council could achieve the same results by cutting costs a bit and sending fewer councillars to those meetirgs. * A plan. to also! Increase! (fave money“ for ‘city staff has been shelved, officials - said, adding it’s less necessary in light of recent management staff reductions. eel (UN ODED OPED CAGED ile: “News In Brief They’re here THE 2010 Winter Olympic hid road show comes to Terrace March 7 and & with a “It’s Our Time to Shine” exhibit at the Skeena Mall. It’s intended to provide information about the bid for the games and for opportunities that might arise should the games take place in Vancouver and Whistler in 2010. The exhibit takes place all day March 7 and March 8 and there is a ceremony at noon on March 7 at the Skeena Mall. There is also a half-day workshop on potential Olympic benefits to Terrace and area. Boy hit by car NO CHARGES are pending after a 12-year-old Terrace boy was struck by a car Feb. 25. Police, ambulance and fire rescue crews raced to Kalum St. and Loen Ave. at 7 p.m. after receiy- ing a report of a child being hit by a vehicle. Police said the boy was running west across Kalum St. - not at a crosswalk — when he was hit by a southbound Toyota Sedan, It was dark at the time and the boy was wearing dark clothing, police said. The road was also quite slippery at the time but police don’! believe that was a contribuling factor to the accident, said Cnst. Kevin Douglas. The boy was taken to Mill Memorial Hospital after complaiming of head and leg pain. Liquor stores face axe LIQUOR store employees here fear their store may end up one of dozens the government plans to shut down around the province, Store employee Darlene Whyte told city council last week the province is moving to close up to 40 stores per year, with some already being shut ‘in the Lower Mainland. There are 13 employees at the Terrace store, she said, “Some of those employees are the sole bread- winners of their families,” Whyte said. -She said the workers here have no idea when or if this store mav be closed or privatized. Internist on his way DR. ZAFAR Iqbal, an internal medicine specialist now working in Dublin, [reland, is coming to Ter- race this summer. He’ll work at the region's new kidney dialysis unit scheduled to open at Mills Memorial Hospital in June and will serve as a general internist in Ter- race and in Kitimat, say health officials. “Dr. Iqbal will be a welcome addition to the dia- lysis service soon to be established in Terrace, and a welcome additional support for our lone inter- nist,” said Dr. Francis Osei-Tutu, chief of staff at Mills. “Efforts continue to recruit a third internist, said - Osei-Tutur: ; Iqbal was trained in Pakistan ‘and in Ohic and ~ holds American internal medicine certification. oe mea tphe Hand-picked CWT Vacation Club packages leave nething to chance. | anything for you.” court's decision. air Trans. at ff SPONSORED BY HOLIDAYS | TERENCE WRIGHT LAW OFFICES PUERTO-PLATA RIVIERA MAYA PUERTO VALLARTA Bahla Principe San Juan Barcelo Maya Beach Resort Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta TRIAL LAWYER since 1985 | “Sonded toon CWT PRICE vices seetalalal CWT PRICE Suir aati CWT PRICE Serving the Pacific Northwest a a: 70): i |: 2: a | TERENCE WRIGHT | PUNTA CANA Hodelpa Troptcal Club VARADERO Li Varadera Beach Resort All Inclusive tok ie : All inclusive se toed : Standard Ream CWT PRICE Standard Room CWT PRICE Standard Room CWT PRICE. : 1 Week 1 Week i Meth acaenmmeenomne ADT | Nach 24. ‘ABSA 1p 9,168.30 nese ADA Ask your "Carlson Wagonlit Travel consultant jot details on our worry-free vacations. : CWT price reflects savings of $75 per person. 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