The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 23, 1996 - BS_ Terrace woman represents ee COATS FOR KIDS l’s that time a year again anyone wanting to HERE N'THE donate coats may drop them off to: YVONNE MOEN A LOCAL woman made her dream come true and in the process had a chance to represent the entire province this summer. I'm talking about Joan Payne of the TOPS —- Take Off Pounds Sensibly, “It’s a non-profit weight loss support group, and there’s been a chapter in Terrace for about 11 years. ' There are approximately 50 members here in town, and about 35 of those weigh in each week, “Ti’'s not just weight-loss, We work on self esteem as well,’” says Payne. ‘‘It’s im- portant to feel good about yourself to help keep off the weight.” ‘Many people continue coming to TOPS even after Lean their goal weight IgANE PAYNE of Terrace was crowned the 1995 TOPS Queen for BC this May. "After Payne lost 81 Ibs, phe represented me province at an international TOPS conference in Washington shé won the title of the ‘ TOPS provincial queen in -1995, She went from 231 . pounds to reach her goal weight of 150 ibs. Payne was crowned this May in Vancouver, at a con- vention with well over ans ad aor : a 2,000 people in attendance. ‘ pee 8 ER * Each province has its own king and queen, Payne’s co- monarch was Daren Ros- yold of Nanaimo, BC. His original weight was 298lbs and .his new weight is a svelte 210Ibs. After the convention in May, Payne and Rosvold were able to attend the TOPS Intemational Recog- nition Day in Washington, BC. Almost 3,000 delegates from across Canada and the US gathered at the Wash- ington Hilton and Towers. ‘The . TOPS — delegates shared. their stories and thoughts of their dreams . come true, Many in at- tendance had reached their goal weights with the sup- port from other members of their chapters. TOPS has been around for a long time. Ii was founded in 1948 by Ester S, Manz, who felt people should be able to lose weight in a ‘sensible manner. If you’re interested in learning more about the Ter- race TOPS chapter, call Joan at 635-0998 for more info, TE at tag icj POPS moets every Thurt- Your Chrysler Five Star Service technician day at 6 p.m, at the Skeena -Health Unit. : ; ; ~ His commitment is demonstrated through The Golf Privilege Club*. It can he you save more” designed your Chrysler vehicle, people who know it best. Let’s talk. - than money. — , ‘. | ese seme | NG AT YOUR CHRYSLER DEALER Peace-of-mind driving inspection ": ship gives you {rae rounds or reduced greens fees al over With the purchase ofa Lube, Oil & Filter, our _ Chrysler tactory-trained technicians will: nt _ Spotless Cleaners 7:30 - 6:00 Monday to Saturday October 21 - November 2 or ta Richards Cleaners 7:30 to 9:00 7 days a week Coats required in childrens and adult sizes. 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