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THERE’S NO PLACE
LIKE HOME.

The Terrace Peaks held a long-
awaited celebration Saturday with the
official opening of their new gymnasium
in Thornhill. For the story, see page 4.

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WEDNESDAY, December 4, 1991
Vol. 7, Issue No. 49

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BAZAAR OUTLOOK. The Christmas spirit was evident
everywhere, particularly in the children’s faces, at last
Saturday's Veritas School Bazaar with Christmas
facepainting for the youngsters. Hosted by the students,

teachers and parents, there was something for averyone
— a cake walk, crafts tables, baking, a tea, raffles, and
games. Proceeds from the bazaar will go towards books
and equipment for the school.

RCMP attempting to identify
skeleton found on mountain

‘Terrace RCMP announced Monday they are in the process
of trying to identify the skeletal remains of a male caucasian
found on Terrace Mountain by a mushroom picker on Sept.
28. They add that foul play is not suspected as the cause of
death.

Terrace coroner Jim Lynch says the discovery was made by
an Alberta resident near the Terrace Mountain hiking trail
about one kilometre northeast of Terraceview Lodge. The
remains were first thought to be those of a Terraceview
resident, he says.

"One disappeared without a trace 18 years ago, and another
10 years ago. ;
This was ruled out by the Vancouver coroner's department,

and Terrace RCMP will be releasing the name as soon as
positive identification has been made.

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though. Lynch says the remains are that of a younger person |

to recycling

society

to become
open to
public

by Tod Strachan

Terrace city council met for
their inaugural meeting Monday
night, and the main item on the
agenda was a review of recent
rent negotiations between the
city and Progressive Ventures.
The result was a council resol-
ution to pay a portion of the
back rent owed by the Skeena
Valley Recycling Society, and to
pay all of the society’s rent for
1992 at slightly reduced rate.
The total cost to the city will be
$28,600.

But there are some terms and
conditions.

City administrator Bob Hallsor
says council’s decision js based
primarily on the fact the Skeena
Valley Recycling Society has
voted to amend their bylaws.
Previously, the society was
limited to a minimum of three
and a maximum of five direc-

closed to everyone but the direc-
tors.

With the amendment, now on
its way to Victoria, the board of
directors can range from five to
15 people and membership is
open io as many people as want
to join. The membership - will
nominate potential directors, and
a new board of directors will be
elected by the membership. at
each annual general mecting.
Society spokesman Scott Schoo-
ner says a membership fee
hasn’t officially been set, but it
will likely cost about $10 per
year, Schooner says the

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