: 14 Terrace Review ~ Wednesday, October 28, 1987 Memorial, retire from bingo — Competition too much TERRACE — Last week the Terrace Lodge 425 of the Benevolent and Protective Order . of Elks and the Order of the Royal Purple donated a piece of worth $15,000 to Mills Memorial medical equipment Hospital. be treated in Terrace. -Last week the Elks also an- nounced they will no longer hold Wednesday scrapping the fund-raising their traditional night bingo, “Organization’s mainstay. .. "dim LeCletr The lithotriptor and probe now being used in the local hospital are designed to act in tandem for the benefit of pa- tients suffering from kidney stones. Passing kidney stones is a common disorder and an ex- cruciatingly painful experience, .and it is a condition that often requires treatment in the better- equipped hospitals “in. Van- them up into fragments and allowing the physician to remove "the pieces by use of a probe with fiber optic lighting and a tiny grasping device. ‘‘This fits us nicely into modern technology,” he remarked. The lithotriptor and ureteroscope were presented to the hospital by Terrace Elks Ex- alted Ruler Gordon Hamilton and, representing the Order of the Royal Purple, project chairperson Jean Baker. The groups made a downpayment of $3,000 on the equipment and have agreed to pay the balance over five years. In a later development Elks spokesman Jim Le Cleir stated that: competition from the recently opened Lucky Dollar bingo parlor has reduced atten- dance at the Elk’s Wednesday night bingos to a degree that has forced the club to abandon couver, When Mills Memorial received the devices Dr. Francis Osei-Tutu, the hospital’s chief of staff and a urologist, ob- served that many patients who recently, rendering the bingos would have been referred to Vancouver will now be able to. Osei-Tutu explained that the lithotriptor bombards stones be- ing passed through the ureter with ultrasonic waves, breaking bingo altogether as a fund- . raising vehicle. Le Cleir said 60 percent fewer people have been — showing up for the events ineffective for raising money. When asked if the Elks had considered using the new bingo parlour, Le Cleir replied that. thought had been given to the idea but it was rejected. ‘‘We believe in charity. Somebody’s making a pile of money out of that bingo parlour, but we want to put all of it back in the com- munity,’’ he said. Le Cleir expressed thanks to those in the community who have supported the Elks bingo in the past, and he pointed out that bingo has‘ allowed the Elks to raise more than $100,000 in re- cent years to develop the Elks | Park, support local sports and help hearing-impaired people. ‘*We’re going to look at other types of activities to raise money,’” he said. “‘I’m not sure what, but we'll be doing something.”’ ; Police Report A Terrace man was charged with driving too fast for condi- tions after an accident Oct. 1] .on Kalum Lake Drive near Rosswood. Damage to the vehi- cle was insignificant, but a Passenger was admitted to Mills Memorial Hospital with head in- juries. -.Gaming Commission report | ~ due by end of November — ' - The B.C. Gaming Commis- sion is in the final stages of its report into the status of chari- table gaming in the province. Commission chairman Richard Macintosh stated, ‘“We , have received approximately 550 briefs and letters from the general public, bingo hall Operators, casino management companies, municipalities, church groups, charitable organizations including um- brella groups such as the United Way, service clubs, chambers of commerce, recreation and cultural, and the Vancouver Board of Trade’’. Members of the Commission have visited Alberta, Manitoba, Yukon Ter- ritory, Washington State and Nevada State to study at first hand the gaming systems there and speak to the gaming authorities. Results of the report will be presented to the Attorney General Brian Smith by Nov. 30. The report will include decisions the Commission has made since the inquiry was requested by the Attorney General April 1, 1987, recommendations on_ policies and procedures governing charitable gaming activities in the province, and identification of area requiring further in- vestigation and review. To receive input from as many concerned groups and _ in- dividuals as possible, the Com- mission placed notices in all newspapers in the province call- ing for submissions until September 1, 1987, *‘Although the Commission is no longer receiving submissions “ed input for preparation of its report,”’ the Chairman said, ‘‘it will con- tinue to welcome public input on any aspect of gaming.’’ “The Commission has receiv- from .about 30 municipalities and attended several communities including. Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince’ George, Vancouver, Nanaimo, and Victoria, to hear submis- sions,’’ said Macintosh, who with other members of the Com- Mission attended the UBCM conference in Vancouver to hear additional comments from municipal representatives. A researcher also conducted interviews in various com- munities to help determine the current impact regulations, , “‘Out time was limited in do- ing ‘the research,’’ Macintosh of gaming said, ‘‘but we were able to look — at four locations, including ‘Trail, Fort St. John, Prince George, and Vancouver,.’’ When he launched the inquiry April I, the Attorney General said, ‘‘As a fundamental princi- ple it is not the intention of government to encourage unregulated growth. or expan- sion in gaming activity, but to provide a policy framework within which selective options can be pursued.”’ Itis within this framework that the Commission will be preparing its report. Registration on for North by Northwest annual co The annual convention of the North by Northwest Tourism Association, a regional body that promotes tourism in north- ern B.C., will take place this year Nov. 5 through Nov. 8 in Kitimat. Guest speakers and resource people will be Jim Doswell, assistant deputy minister of Tourism, Recreation and Culture, James MacGregor, senior consultant for MacLaren Plansearch, and B.C. Forests and Lands Minister Dave Parker, © nvention | The host organizing body for the convention, the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, claims that $3 billion was spent by tourists in B.C. during 1986, with only 6.8 percent of that total dropped in the north. The convention will be of interest to small business operators, plan- ners, tourism managers and facility operators development officers. municipal officials, | ‘and economic Registration information is available from the Kitimat - Chamber of Commerce. "St. Andraw’s Night Dance and a Touch O' White Heather one-hour radio ‘or write to Box 121, Tarrace, B.C. V8G 4A2. Also: Anyone Interested in _ for further Information. Meetings are in the conference rooms.on the Psychiatric ward at Mills - Interested In helping the Scouts or Girl Guides, or the community? Short on time, but still interested? The B.P. Gulld will hetp you help, without “necessarily filling your calendar, If you don't have the time to become a ‘| Scouting leader, you can still help Scouts through the Guild, or if you Wednesday, October 28 — There will be a Bicycle Club meeting at'8 p.m. - in the Arena recreation office to plan fall and winter events, mountain: bike trails, training programmes. New members welcome, For more in- formation call 638-0456. , Wednesday, Octeber 28 — The Catholic Women's League are hosting their annuat Fall Tea and Bazaar at the Veritas School gym from 7 to 9 p.m. Raffle tickets are available at the school, any CWL member or at the door. Everyone welcome. Members bring a friend. Lots more fun for children thls year! For more information, call Delores at 635-5997 or Marion at 635-3525. Wednesday, October 28 — The IBM User Group will be meeting at the ‘Terrace Public Library at 7 p.m. If you are interested, for more Informa: tion phone Leon Prusko evenings at 635-5627. Saturday, October 31 — There will be a Hallowe'en Party for children 3-5 years old at-Montessor! Children’s House, 3312 Sparks St. between 11 a.m. and 12 noon or between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Advance ticket sales only. Saturday, October 31 — is the deadline for entries for “Capture the Spirit of Terrace" photography contest. Entry forms available at the Terrace Public Art Gallery, Terrace Public Library, Parks & Recreation office, City of Terrace office, Spee-Dee Printers, Terrace Sight & Sound, Northern Lights Studio and Ken’s Photo Studio. Entry forms contain all details. For furthar information contact the Parks & Recraation office or the Ter- race Public Art Gallary. held at 9 a.m. For further information phone Joan Roszmann at 635-6654, oo November 1, 6 & 15 — The White Heather Club presents Scottish.dance lessons at the Anglican Church Hall from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ‘Saturday, November 7 — The Skeena Valley Rebekkah Lodge No. 68 will Sponsor a Fall Tea and Bazaar from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Odd Fellows’ Hall at 3222 Munroe St. Proceeds from the raffle at the event will go to the Terraceview. Lodga. - : Tuesday, November 10 — The annual general mesating of the Skeana at 8 p.m. Election of officers. New members welcome, For further infor- mation phone 635-2607, — ; Thursday, November 12 — Fall Fashlon Fantasy — An Exciting Even- Ing! presented by the Terrace Royal Purple Lodge at & p.m. at the Elks Hall. Fashions for all - Terrace Co-Op. Hairstyles - Ahonda.. Refreshments galore! Door prizes! Proceeds to Millis Mamorial Hospital Project. Tickets available at Tarrace Co-Op Service Booth or phone: 636-5121, 635-3160, 635-2415. us November 13 and 14 — Heavens To Betsy, a musical comedy, will be Community Band and Theatre Alive at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre at 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday evening with a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at Sight & Sound. Saturday, November 14 — Branch 73 of the B.C. Old Age Pensioners’ Organization will be having a Fall Tea and Bazaar from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Happy Gang Centre. November 27 and 28 — The Terrace and District Arts Association will be hoiding a Christmas show. Entry forms available at the Terrace Public - Library, the Art Gallery, Northern Lights Studio, Northern Accents, and Melinda Crafts. Saturday, November 28 — The White Heather Club will be holding their show at the Thornhill Community Hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with Sup- per at 8 p.m. . Tuesday, December 1 — Terraceview Lodge will be hosting their fourth annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar between 7 and 9 p.m. at Terraceview | Lodge. We will be having a bake sale, arts and cratts, fish pond and tea tables. Everyone is welcome and please bring a friend. The Contract Bridge Club will be starting play in mid-October. Bridge Is players, please contact Elaine Johnson at 635-2965 before October 4. The Happy Gang Contre for Seniors coffers the following . activitlas: Wednesdays: 1 p.m., carpet bowling. Fridays: 2 p.m., bingo; 7:30 p.m., bridge. First Saturday of every month: 8 am. to 171 am., pancake breakfast. Monday through Friday every week: 11:45 am. to 1 p.m, lunch. Second Thursday of avery month: 2 p.m., general meeting. For fur- ban aca mation, contact the Happy Gang Centre, 3226 Kalum Street, at 635-9090. The Skeena Health Unit in Terrace Is offering 'a free series of discus- sions for parents and babies 0 — 12 months of age. These will be held Wednesday mornings, 10 - 11:30 a.m. and will cover a wide range of topics relating to bables and parenting. For more information please call 638-3310 and ask for Carol Harrison. The Terrace Minor Hockey Association would like-to hear from anyone interested in being Involved with the Minor Hockey Concession Commit — tee: Please contact Yvonne Hill, 638-1111 or Sharon Larmour, 635-3161 coaching for Terrace Minor Hockey's 1987-88 season please contact: Lew Larmour, 635-3161 or Clair Irwin, 638-8314 or write to Box 121, Ter- race, B.C, V8G:4A2.. - HOWDOYOUDOIT Hotline. Your Travei Inforcentre Counsellor is just a telephone call away. When you need some answers on planning your ° holiday trip or what. to do with visitors, cafl the HOWDOYOUDOIT Hotline for soma HOWTODOIT help at 635-2083. ma Heritage Park is open seven days a weak from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 635-4546 or 635-2508. A Flea Market will be held at the Oddfellows Hall, 3222 Munroe, Terrace, on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 635-3995 Alanon and Alateen Family Groups — Meetings for friands and relatives of alcoholics. The Alanon meetings are held on Monday and Thursday at 8 p.m. Please note.that the Thursday meating is a non-smoking gather: Ing. The Alateen mestings are held on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All Memorial Hospital. For further info. call Kay at 638-1291, Marllyn at 635-3545, or Frances at 635-2436. . wished you had gone Into Scouting, the Guild can get you helping with‘ Tickets available at Sight -& Sound. Call 635-2644 for more information> - Sunday, November 1 — Christ Lutheran Church Sunday service will ba Valley Fairs Association will be held at the Thornhill High School library |. ‘presented by the Terrace Little Theatre, In cooperation with the Terrace - played every 2nd Thursday evening from 7:30 - 10 p.m. All interested — Tuesdays: 10 a.m., sewing: and quilting; 7:30 p.m, eribbage. - | Scouting events. For mae information, contact Finn Larsen at 638-1377. Se aired eee ee