\: CONTRACTOR John Hales did the work on the thrift store expansion for the Sal- vation Army. He's also the building's owner. The thrift store is apen again, but the building won't be finished until April. Thrift store re-opens THE SALVATION Anny Thrift store in Terrace is once again open for busi- ness after undergoing a major expan- sion and renovation. Finishing touches on the expanded store are still in progress but Christine Simmons of the Salvation Army says they hope to have a grand opening celebration sometime in April. “Every day something else gets done, and we get closer to completion’’ she says, “It’s so much brighter and more open now. Il’s quite wonderful.”’ Simmons says the renovations have doubled the store’s floor space — from about 1,600 square feet to more than 3,200 square feet. And that’s something the Lakelse Avenue location badly needed. “We were pretty cramped before,’’ she says. ‘‘And we didn’t have any storage space at all, Whatever was on the floor was what we had.’’ The expansion gives the shop the needed storage space, a drop-off box and a receiving bay (o help bring in the goods. Simmons says the all that new space means the store will be able to carry more large items. “Hopefully we will be able to display more fumiture now,’’ Simmons says. **There simply wasn’t anywhere to put it before.’” The thrift store is now open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.. Makeover planned for Happy Gang Centre By AILEEN FRANK MEMBERS OF Branch #73 of the BC Old Age Pensioners met March 13, President Hugh Power chaired the mecting with 47 members in attendance. Last month was an active one. We celebrated the 80th birthday of a long time worker in the Happy Gang Centre’s kitch- en. Many seniors came to a farewell event for Jake Mantel, a long time member of the branch. He’s since moved to a senior’s home in Edmonton. Friends and relatives gathered at the centre on March 11 to wish Charlie Oliver a happy 94th birthday. A games night was held Feb. 22 and en- joyed by all who came. And finally, the spaghetti supper on Feb, 28 was delicious. We heard a number of reports from cot- mittees. The kitchen and supply conveners reported all is well. The maintenance com- mittee has installed two carbon-monoxide detectors im the centre, and replaced a num- ber of light bulbs. This committee is also looking into the cost of painting the inside and outside of the centre, and the cost of a partitioning cover for the kitchen. Muriel Michiel and her committee also visited sick members, and were responsible for various celebrations held in Feb. Several activities are planned in the fu- ture. A catered spring supper will be held April 23. There will be a garage sale at the centre on April 26, from 2-4 p.m. On May 29, Branch #73 is sponsoring the Rainbow Choir from Chilliwack for a per- formance in the Pentecostal Church. The next meeting will be held April 10 at the Happy Gang Centre. Speakers will talk about seniors’ safety and elder abuse. Environmental Health Issues: She [fish A library of books, videos and pampblets. BRITISH COLUMBIA 1-888-223-3366 EPILEPSY SOCIETY = For More Information The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 26, 1997 - B3 BREAST CANCER HEALTH FORUM Where do you turn with a complaint against the press? To Us... The British Columbia Press Council is an independent review board which considers unresolved complaints about newspapers. To lodge a complaint, all it takes is the cost of a letter, B.C, Press Council 500 - 1281 W. Georgia St. Vancouver B.C. VGE 3J7 Tel/Fax: (604) 683-2571 i Ai” : www.bon rancouncll cam/ink Thursday, April 3, 1997 7pm -9pm The Terrace Inn . Skeena 1 - Banquet Room, Terrace, B.C. Everyone Welcome NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION An evening of open discussion with an oncologist, a cancer specialist, surgeons and members of local healthcare agencies. SPECIAL GUESTS: Dr. Ivo Olivotte,; Oncologist & Dr, Greg Hyslop, Epidemiologist: : For more information call Sandra 638-1447 The purpose of this evening's discussion is: * to promote breast health, wellness and breast cancer prevention * to provide an opportunity to inform the communities of Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers and Prince Rupert about breast cancer Lo * to raise the awareness of the community resources available *to let women living with breast cancer, their families and friends, meet and discuss common iSSUeS. Last summer, a fisherman hor- vesting clams off the const made the mistake of snacking on one. Anitially his fips began to tingle, then fingers ond toes went numb. Soon after, his arms and legs wouldn'l move, eyes wouldn't dose and he couldn't suck air into his lungs, Within minutes he was poralyzed from the head down. Luckily someone began artificial respiration ond five days of horri- - fying paralysis followed. {magine being aware of medical personnel discussing the unlikelihood of their efforts actually saving you. He iried screaming for them not fo give up on him, but nothing tome out, He had eaten a piece of shell- fish no larger thon a thumbnail, but it was laced with deadly saxi- toxin, the poison produced by the algae that couses Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning or Red Tide. “The problem with shellfish is thal they ore filter feeders. They SHOPPERS DRUG MART 4635 Lakelse Ave suck in woter contaminated with anything from olgoe to Prince Rupert’s sewage, filler out the chunks ond spit aut clean water. 11 follows that when you eat row clams, oysters or mussels you > Doug Quibell : CPHL, RoEH.OF * Environmental Health: - Officer for Skeeng ‘Health Unit.” could also be consuming human pathogens such as Hepotitis A ond E. coli that are present in the growing waters fram sewage pollution. Cooking does not destroy Red Tide's toxin. The only contral is to purchase shellfish from an approved source, (not out of the back of filly-Bob’s pickup). The Department of Fisheries licenses opproved distributors and sample possible hosvest sites for the Red Tide alges then open individual oreos for short term harvesting, Sure Billy-Bob might give you a great deal, bu! how do you know he didn't gather the cams ot the Prince Rupert sewage auttall? In addition to buying from oppraved sources, always cook shellfish thoroughly. This won't destroy the toxin but if will elim- inote the microbial hazords. After shells open continua boiling for 3 to 5 minutes, If steaming, cook 4 fo 9 minutes after opening. Discard ony shellfish that do not epen during the cooking process. The only odd aspect of this case of Red Tide is the fact that the mon survived. Mast don't Phone: 635-7261 Note: Shoppers flyers delivered in the Terrace/Kitimat Weekend Advertiser on Saturday have a sale start date of Wednesday. Three age groups are eligible to A random draw from each age 8 7) ® o 8 9:00 a.m. to 3 Prizes awarded for each age group. Entries must be brought In to The Terrace Co-op no later than Friday, March 28,1997, Prizes must be accepted as awarded, | SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1997 ~- RULES enter: 3-5 years, 6 - 8 years and 9 - 11 years. group willbe made on Saturday, March 29, 1997, 11:00 a.m. In the Cafeteria See the "Easter Bunny 10:30 a.m. to °11:00 a.m. 4617 Greig Avenue - 635-6347