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Uisge Inhath |
The Terrace Multicultural Association's annual potluck dinner included a performance of Celtic
songs by Ulsge Inhath, a name that translates as “Water of Life.” Batty Barton photo

“As we sit here tonight we should touch one another
and think to ourselves ‘this is the way the world should
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At the Multicultural Society's potluck supper people such as

’ mar who Is originally from india, participated in the celebration

TERRACE — The Ter-
tace Food Bank, operated
by volunteers from several
local churches, will remain
closed for the rest of
December except for three
days during which dona-
tions will be accepted.

The Food Bank exists as
a safety net for individuals
‘and families- who depend
on social assistance
payments to purchase
shelter, clothing and food.
Volunteer Food Bank or-
ganizer Epp Talstra said
recently a combination of
early welfare cheques with
Christmas bonuses, ' ad-
vance Child Tax Credit
cheques from the federal
government, and com-
munity-sponsored food
hampers should make ade-
quate provision for most
low-income families dur-
ing the remainder of the
month.

Many people, however,
will begin to experience
money shortages in the
final weeks of January,
Talstra said, because no
further welfare payments
will be issued until Jan.
30. For that reason, he
pointed out, the Food
Bank has decided to apply
its limited resources to the
period of greatest need
and open for the two
weeks ‘beginning Jan, 12
and Jan. 19.

Donations are en-
couraged during Dec-
ember, and the Food Bank
will open from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m, Dec. 20, Dec. 23,

Malth! Rumsundhar, from South Africa (left) and Gerjest Par-

of different traditions, through food, dance, songs, and a varle-
ty of other activities. Betty Barton photo

receive donations; con-
tributions of food and
money can be dropped off
at 4608 Davis, a house im-
mediately across from
Lower Little Park behind
the Terrace Public
Library.

Talstra also indicated

that the Food Bank has set
up barrels for donation of
non-perishable goods in
the Terrace Safeway,
Overwaitea and Co-op
food stores.

Talstra reported the

Tradition |
At the Multicuitural Association's potluck dinner the tradi-

tlonal dress of many natlons was visible In every direction on
people of avery age.

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“this is the
third year for
this event, and
each year the
attendance
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Geman Rodricquez and Sara le Castillo brought many
Multicultural Association banquet guests to thelr feat to Jotn In
the cumbria, a compelling South American folk dance.

Food bank closed for December —

Food Bank stayed open
during November until
supplies ran out, giving
out a total of 195 bags of

groceries representing
about $4,000 in donated people in this .
goods. ‘‘This necessary community,” he remark-
operation survives solely ed.-

on the charity of good

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Students from Veritas School and the religious education classes of Sacred Heart Parish recent:

ly donated a large quantity of goods to the Terrace food bank. The students have been on an ac-
tive collection drive slnce Thankagiving.