Pe tk B ‘INSIDE COMMUNITY ‘EVENTS B2 Around Town - ternational Raffle winners THE MEMBERS of the B.C.O!ld Age Pensio- ners Organization Branch #73 would like to thank all those who supported our Fall Tea and Bazaar. The winners of the raffle are: First prize (the quilt): Teresa Mandur Second prize (the afghan): Edith Martin Third prize (sweater): Georgette Levesque Fourth prize (doll cradle): Margo Fleming Food bank open THE TERRACE Churches Food bank opens ils | doors for ils January 2000 distribution from January 17-20, The distribution centre is located at 4647 Lazelle, rear entrance. Look for the “Food Bank of the Churches” sign. It is important to bring ID for you and your dependents. The Food Bank is open from 1-3 p.m. Peeple with last names beginning with letters A-H can pick up food Monday, Jan..17.. Those with last names beginning with letters I-R pick up food Tuesday, January 18 and those who have sur- names beginning with letters.S-2 pick up food Wednesday, Jan. 19. | Anyone missed can.come Thursday,-Jan. 20. Donations of food and moncy can be made through local churches as well as through Overwaitea and Safeway with the B.C. Sharing Coupons. Items can also be dropped off at the Bargain Store, Each of these stores has a food drop off box located in the customer service area. Dona- tions can be mailed to: Terrace Churches Food Bank, c/o 4012 Anderson St., Terrace, B.C. V8G 2T2. - Thanks Canada CARING CANADIANS donated close to 500,000 pift-filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. -Every one of the 492,450 shoe boxes will be a special gift to a child who has suffered through war, famine, extreme poverty or natur- al disaster. Se “Canadians have really outdone themselves this year,” said Sean Campbell, executive dir- ector for Samaritan’s Purse Canada. “This is by far the largest amount of shoe boxes we've ever received.” This year, shoe boxes from Canada will be . distributed throughout Kosovo, Serbia, Mace- donia, Nicaragua, El Elsalvador, Costa: Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Brazil, Ecuador, Cuba, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Benin, Cambodia, and Vietnam. International- ly, Samaritan’s Purse will distribute over three million Operation Christmas Child:'shoe boxes in over 6) countries around the world. Operation Christmas Child is part of a year- round initiative of Samaritan’s Purse, an orga- nization that provides the basic necessities of clean water, food , clothing , and medical aid to people around the world. Helping people in need since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse is an in- Christian relief organization headed by Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham. Young women wanted ARE YOU a young woman between the ages of 12 and 20? Would you like to speak out on health issues that are important to you? The Terrace Women’s Centre wants to hear your thoughts on what it’s like lo be a young women in Terrace. Do you feel healthy? Are there things that could make you more heal- thy? Are there certain things that you think make you unhealthy? The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre is having an informal discussion group for young women on health issues January 11 from 6-8 p.m. al the Women’s Centre, 4542 Park Ave- nue. For more info call Sarah at 638-0228. There will be free food! Library closed THE TERRACE Public Library witl be closed on on December 31 and January 1, 2000. Eating disorders ANYONE WHO is interested in attending an eating disorder support group picase call the Health Unit in Terrace at 638-2200. Holiday parties LEARN TO make your parties fire safe. Decor- ate with flame-retardant or non-combusible materials. Have large, fire proof, non-tip ash- trays available for guests who smoke. Empty ashtrays regularly into a metal contai- ner and after the party, check inside and under upholstery and trash cans for misplaced cigar- ette bults that may be smouldering. A touch of murder AN EVENING with Murdoch Robertson, author of A Touch of Murder, Now and Thea, will take place on Tuesday, January I1, 2000 at 7:30 p.m, at the Terrace Public Library. Mr. Robert- son will read from his book and talk about wri- ting and publishing. The event is free..No tegi- stration is required, Call the library for more _ information. nt HAPPY: Yvonne Moen helped Terraceview Lodge resident Beth Evans celebrate her 90th birthday December 21. Evans and Moen were both born in St. Rose, Manitoba. Harvey’s HARVEY DOLL cele- brated his 103 birthday December 21 blowing kisses to friends and fami- ly members at a party held for him at Terraceview Lodge. At the party, Doll was recognized by city coun- cillors, staff and his friends: ‘as a cheerful, charismatic Terrace pioneer. Sandra Horbachewsky, resident care coordinator at Terraceview Lodge said Doil is always happy and upbeat. “He always waves and greets people when they come in the door,” Harba- chewsky said. “Everyone. appreciates him.” Doll was born Decem- ber 21, 1896 in Waterloo, Ontario. He met his wife Caro- line Beachler Dentinger Doll during the First World War, while he was work- ing in a shell factory. * After they married, Har- vey and Caroline moved to Alberta, where Harvey farmed and operated a steam thresher. “A few years later, the couple moved to Wood- cock, B.C. .so Harvey could work culting rail ties, shakes and poles, which were transported to Prince Rupert. The couple first arrived in Terrace in 1927, the year the city was incor- porated into a village. They bought property on Brauns Island, where Caroline made butter, cheese and soap. She also sewed and hooked rugs. But the Dolls house was - TERRACE STANDARD | 1 The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 29, 1999 - 8] SECTION B ALEX HAMILTON 638-7283 Jamie Striker and 60 other friends at Terraceview lodge. _ 103 years old! lost in the 1936 flood, for- cing them to rent a house in town. Harvey worked for Clare Giggie in the mill yard and .was able to take half his wages in lumber, which he used to build a new home on Park Avenue (where the medical centre is located today.) Harvey and Caroline contributed to the first medical services in Ter- race. At the time there wasn’t a hospilal in town, so Caroline, who was trained as a midwife, often deli- vered babies and nursed patients in their own home, She worked side by side Dr. Stanley Mills and Dr. Bennest helping the physi- cians perform minor opera- RCMP Cpl. Derek Ayers and Northwest Addiction Service workers Giadys Anaka and Maria Almeida urge locals to tie red ribbons to their vehicles’ anten- nae this Christmas A red ribbon says you won't drink and drive this holiday season. Ribbons can be found at various aurants around Terrace, gas stations, supermarket and rest- Locals tie one on CONTRIBUTED AS CHRISTMAS nears, take a moment ta look at the people you love — your wife, husband, mother, father, sisters, brothers or your children and friends, Really watch them — watch how they move, how they play. Now picture this: They are laying in a hospital bed on life support. Not moving. They are attached to tubes, hoses, mon- itors, as you sit by their side thinking, “Oh, Gosh. Why did this happen?” It doesn’t have to if you don’t drink and drive. The Red Ribbon Campaign was started by Mothers Again«c Drunk Drivers. This campaign has sp.ead across Canada and the US, and now every year during the holiday season local businesses display baskets of red ribbons, Drivers are invited to pick upa ribbon and “tie one on” the side mirtor or anten- na of their vehicle. This lets everyone know: that. they won't be drinking and driving. The red ribbon campaign continues ‘until January 7, The Northwest Addiction Services wishes the community a safe and happy holiday, © _ tions on her kitchen table. Around the Second World War, the Doils moved to Prince Rupert so Harvey could work as a ship wright in the shipyard. By this time, they had six children of their own: three’ plus Caroline’s children from her previous marriage to Anthony Den- linger, who died soon after the third child was born. After the war they re- turned to Terrace where Harvey worked as a car- penter. Caroline went back to nursing, caring for patients in her home. In later years, the Dolls bought a home on Scott Avenue, where Harvey lived until he moved to Terraceview Lodge in 1987, Caroline passed away in L977 in the Smithers hospilal. toto Harvey Doll isn’t the oldest resident at Terrace- view Lodge — Beth Holtom is one year older. + Holtom is turning 104 on February 19, 2000. Sadie Gagnier is turning 102 on March 15. At Doll’s birthday. céle- bratiun, Yvonne Moen said people were living longer lives thanks to the care they receive al Terrace- view Lodge. “It has a lot to do with with the wonderful staff ‘and caretakers who take care of the elderly at Ter- raceview Lodge,” Moen said. ; Kinsmen challenge | all local residents to Kermodei Bear swim By BRUCE MARTINDALE THE KINSMEN Club of Terrace is calling on ALL past participants and any brave und worthy new participants to “Jump into the Millennium” at the Kermodei Bear Swim 2000 at 1 p.m. this New Years Day. This year there are enhanced prizes based on amount of money raised. As always your efforts will go to help a number of Local Charities supported by. both Kinsmen and Kinettes. o There will be plenty of raom for spectators at the Kiddies Camp on Ist Avenue at Lakelse Lake, and the Kinettes will be serving hot drinks and a light, hot lunch. So bring the fa- - mily and enjoy the spectacte. We are also asking participants to challenge somenne else to jump and raise as much pledge moncy as they can. We will be announcing challengers and winners at “the event and will publish results after the swim. Take _ the opportunity to interact with competitors, suppliers or custumers and have the most memorable New years Day 2000 imaginable. There will be plenty of room for spectators al the Kid- dies Camp on Ist-Avenue at Lakelse Lake, and the Kin- eltes will be serving hot drinks and a light, ot lunch. So bring the family and enjoy the spectacle. Please pick up your registration form at Valhalla Pure. Outfitters beside the Subway in Downtown’ Terrace ASAP so that you can begin getting pledges right now. ‘Bruce Martindale (635-3748) the “Chairman” of the event is prepared to jump in, (or run in) as many times as there are jumpers, that exceed what he ts able to raise . personally. ‘He is also challenging. any. Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce Members or Directors to beat him. So come and jump, or Just come and watch as a bunch of crazy northcrners "Jump into the Millennium”.