4 4 . members of the Terrace ‘Beautification Society ob- came wp with the winners ‘cathe end of the Dec. 18 “tour, , “bench. . from: Halliwell and taking “look: just slightly to the ' right, The display features “at-commented one of the “> judges. Winners of annual contest selected The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - A3 Take a , see the lights FROM COPPERSIDE Es- tates in Thornhill to Dairy on the bench to Kitsumka- Jum.. a great variety of ‘Christmas lights awaits louring motorists over the Christmas holidays if last week"s-judging of the an- nual Christmas lights con- testis any indication. Local realtors and served. took “notes and Taking top spot for best home was the Durand resi- dence’ on the corner of Dairy and -Munrce on the “Ts best reached by driving. north on North Eby a letton Dairy. Drive to the end of the block and “Noel in large letters. “It's pleasant to look colourful “lights.” right. - “a's: also nice and with bright said another. ‘s¢The runner up in this “S galecory went to the Bren- fda and Fred Major resi- -- “dence at 4655 Otter St. in - Copperside Estates. After ‘driving: over the Copper River. Bridge on Hwy 16 - » east of Thornhill. turn right “an Copper River Road. “Then turn tefl onto Marten and right onto Otter. The Major. residence is on the look for the Christ- mas: tree light display on - the side of the house. | Best effort went to the “.Don’ (Pokey) and Colleen ‘Maitland «residence at Beautlication Society. Judging night was Dec. 18. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS judges take a moment to enjoy one of the displays outside of Shi Clothing, which won the commercial category in this year's Christmas lights contest. From left to right are realtors Shannon McAllister, Lisa Godlinski and Suzanne Gleason with Chris Hansen and Debbie Letawski from the Terrace Alder. The best apartment or mobile category was won by Tom and April Spisak, 72-4625 Graham Ave., the Terrace Trailer Court, "L thought the theme really worked well here,” said one of the judges. Judges also recommen- ded taking a look at 5- 4625 Graham, the Rick and Michelle Williams re- sidence. Best commercial went to Shi Clothing on the cor- ner of Lakelse and Kalum. Judges liked the clear cul’ use of lights on the build- ing and on the props in front. ‘Also on the list of lights to see is Lloyd Nelson's house at 40 Spokechute Road in Kitsumkalum. Drive past the main access off of Hwy 16 to the village and then take the first right. The Nelson home is on the left and can be found by following the street numbers. Judges also recommend : taking in the lighting dis- plays at Herttage Park. . The Terrace Tourism Soc- iety gathered a group of ° volunteers ta light up the | log buildings on the site. Relatively new to the area this year are LED lights, a cost saving way to brighten things up at Christmas time. For examples, see the | residence at 4733 Bolton on the bench and the resi- dence at 4711 Gnair, also onthe bench. And check out the Grinch on the root of house at 5022 MeRae. There's also a Dr. Seuss theme on the lawn below. There are also several _ well lighted houses on the 4900 Block of Labelle, a large Santa and sleiwh out- side of the Nickolls- tesi- dence at 4917 Seott and the townhouses at 2509 Pear are decorated. Sponsors far this year's coitest are the B.C, North- ern Real Estate Board, the Terrace — Beautification Society, Terrace Tatem Ford, The Terrace Stan- dard, Terrace Interiors, Appraisals Northwest, Re/Max of Terrace, ‘Steve Cullis Appraisals, Keen- leyside Insurance and the ‘ Bear Tr ophy Den. News In Brief Harris to meet parents A MEETING between parents concerned about the tour-day school week and Skeena MLA Roger Har- ris will take place carly in the new year. Kitimat resident Denise O'Neill, president of the Mount Elizabeth Senior Secondary parent advisory council, said the meeting is sct for Thursday, Jan, L5, Time and location are suil to be announced. a a a Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ THE PENDING expansion of the federal Skeena riding has Member of Parliament Andy Burton thinking more about his motor home. It may be one feasible way of getling around with the riding scheduled ta stretch as far cast as Vanderhoot and Fart St, James next year, The Skeena riding, already one of the largest in the country, but the planned eastward expansion owing to a wholesale shift of all-ridings tied to population changes, will make it even larger. “TE probably be using it more and more.” said Burton about his motorhorie. “You can take every- thing you need with you.” It can act not only as a mobile sleeping space. but double as an office, Burton added, He expects ta take a trip oul to the Vanderhoof area early in the new year. , Snowblowers stolen THIEVES ARE capitalizing on winter snows to take snowblowers Icft outside in the open after they've been used to clear driveways, reports the Terrace RCMP detachment. “Several snowblowers have been stolen in the Terrace area over the past three weeks.” the de- tachment said in a press release last week. The detachment is reminding snowblower owners to relurn the equipment to a safe place after use. And officers are saying that snowmobiles, boats. outboard motors and all-terrain vehicles should also be locked up and otherwise secured. Tax break denied VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS here are disap- pointed that Parliament voted down a bill that would have given them and other emergency vol- unteers a $3.000 tax deduction. The private member's bill was defeated in Oc- tober by the Liberal majority in a close 99-96 vote, said Skeena MP Andy Burton. The legislation would have given a $3,000 income tax deduction to firefighters, ambulance technicians or other “S041 McRae. Judges liked “the flativity scene. The’ ~ house is on the corner of McRae ‘and Thomas. si The runner up in this “oy gategory went to the Pat _ zo and Bud Kirkaldy resi- oo? dence. at 3583 Alder. in. © Upper Thornhill: After ; f of elimbing the Old Lakelse . ont alent increases were “placed § ‘on ‘Sther kinds © 7 Lake-Road hill from lower. provincial finance minister Gary Collins said the. in- Thornhill, turn tight On crease will put new money into an anti-smuggling cam- ~Hemlock and then left on™ oe tan FREE oo VOUCHER fe | search and rescue volunteers who contribute at least 200 hours of volunteer service per year. Although the same bill cannot be reintroduced, Burton said a modified version of it may be pro- posed afer the next federal election. 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