Food bank hits 400 bags THE FIRST foodbank of the year went smoothly, despite a move to the new location on Walsh. Volunteers distributed 419 bags of food. That’s down from last November's record total of 463 bags. However, the move and the confusion over whether or not Monday, Nov. 13 was a holiday, may have contributed to the slightly lower numbers, The bags of food contained staples such as rice, eggs, milk, soup, canned vegetables, pork aid beans, canned milk and margarine, bread and hamburgers. Voluntecrs handed out one bag per two people, two bags for a family of four or five and larger families received ex- tras. This year each church looked after a staple food, and that - made putting together the food bags a lot casier for food bank volunteers, said food bank organizer Christine Sim- mons, Individuals also donated items such as sugar, apples soup bones and more. ‘*We handed those items out to families which had some cooking skills and said they could use a little extra,’’ said Simmons. She says the food bank is well prepared for January, but cautioned people that it was important to keep donating to the food bank throughout December and the beginning of January. There ‘is no food bank in December because the Salva- tion Army hands out Christmas hampers to families. tkkkk This year the Coats for Kids campaign was timed to coin- cide with the food bank. The campaign was organized by Spotless Drycleaners. The drycleaners collected coats for. all ages, cleaned them, did minor repairs, then donated them to the Food Bank for the Churches. That way families who came for food could also pick out coats if they needed them. “We had a lot of kids coats this year, and they went quick- ly,”? said foodbank organizer Christine Simmons. . - She estimates that about 400 coats were donated, There are stiJl coats leftover, and they will be distributed with the Salvation Army’s Christmas hampers. Rural fire fighting ends THE UNOFFICIAL fire protection that was ex- tended to Jackpine Flats, Old Remo and Lakelse Lake will be cut off. Thombill firefighters say their association can no longer continue to operate outside its official boundaries unless residents who benefit help pay the costs, Last Thursday’s vote was an emotional one that ended 19 years of service to outlying areas, says association chaimman and Thorahill deputy fire chief Ant Hill. But Hill defended the decision as a necessary one if Thornhill firefighters are to get the moncy necessary to provide fire protection;-. ment, “had to do. this,’’ he explained, “But why buy. the service when you already get it for free? - That's what it comes down to. Ten years ago we were heroes. Now we're free money." He said outlying area residents can continue without fire protection, they can start their own fire department, or they can approach Thombill to be included in another fire protection agree- Residents of North Terrace, Braun’s Island, New Remo, and Woodland Park are not af- fected by the decision because they are covered under the existing North Terrace Fire Protection Agreement. A levy was added to their taxes to pay for fire - protection, but im most cases the savings in : “There was a lot of regret expressed that. v6. bash Shouse insurance was. Significantly more than the t --tax hike; ~ a 7 ee tracted.water services, forest fire suppression, gL: Hill said the association has had trouble find. POR: FOODBANK volunteer Eleanor Froese prepares bags for pickup. Also helping her on Thursday morning last week were Webb Westerhof and Alex Schulz. At least five volunteers are required each day the foodbank is open to prepare bags, inter- view needy families and hand out food. ing money to maintain its fleet of tanker trucks, which is operated by the Thornhill Volunteer .. Fire Dept. The other problem is the association has i never, had liability insurance to cover its operation in the outlying areas. | Court awards could be immense if Thornhill firefighters were battling a fire at the lake and were unable to respond in time to a blaze in Thornbill, _ If residents requested service and official fire protection were extended, Hill said a second fire hall may be required to serve Lakelse Lake, The association’ gets its: money from con. . help build up momentum for next year’s election, Gies- brecht continued, ‘THE LEADER OF the B.C. Reform party is stopping and local donations. News In Brief Speeders beware RCMP HAVE stepped up thelr enforcement of traffic limits through school areas following an incident in Which a 12 year old girl was struck by a vehicle and slightly injured. The accident occurred Nov, Z in the vicinity of Mun- roc and Straume near Veritas School, says RCMP Staff Sergeant John Veldman. ‘‘Her injuries were minor but her bike was heavily damaged,’’ sald Veldman. RCMP are looking for a red older modcl Chev pickup with rust marks on the side and back. It was driven by a man who had short cut sandy blond hair, wearing at shirt and blue j jeans. “Since then we’ve increased our patrols i in the schoo] zones and we'll continue to do so,’’ said Veldman. Political meets put off NOMINATION MEETINGS for two provincial parties have been canceled for the time being. ; The Liberals and the NDP were to choose candidates for the Skeena riding by the end of the month. © But party representatives say those dates were can- celed because there isn't going to be a provincial clec- tion this year. “Given all the turmoil within the NDP and their ob- vious reluctance to go to the polls, there is-no real rush now,”” Liberal party constituency president Sharon Taylor said last week, That meeting has been tentatively rescheduled for Jan. 27, 1996 with Terrace as its probable location. Taylor said two people have expressed an interest in running for the nomination. The name of Kitimat mayor Rick Wozney, a lawyer who is on the constituency executive, has been men- tioned as 2 potential candidate. ; Also being put on hold until early next. year is the NDP nomination meeting.’ MLA Helmut Giesbrecht said the meeting. was put off because there wasn’t going to be an election call, He added that the party had trouble’ coming up with 4 keynote speaker cor the event. , “Holding a nomination meeting early next year will Reform leader visits here tomorrow ona northwest visit that'll also take him to Prince Rupert and to Smithers. Jack Weisgerber, a fairly frequent visitor to the nosth- west, speaks at a public meeting tomorrow evening at The Terrace Inn beginning at 7:30 p.m. B.C. Reformers are expecting a-surge in interest now that Premier Mike Harcourt has announced he’ 8 step. ping down. _ Weisgerber is an MLA from northeastem B. c. and was responsible for native affairs under the Vander Zalma Social Credit government. 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