Former Skeen

FRIENDS AND FORMER
students of Diane Thomp-
son will be saddened to
leam of her death Jan. 7
afier a courageous battle
against cancer.

Diane taught at Skeena
Secondary many years ago.
Students will remember her
as Diane VanZon.

Diate’s parents, Frances
and Gene Labelle were also
well known. in town.
Frances taught and was the
principal. at. Kalum
Elementary School. Gene
was a long-time employee
of Columbia Cellulose, and
was well respected by his
many [riends in the logging
industry.

Diane was actually born in
Unily, Saskatchewan — in
1939, She received her early
schooling in the Cariboo
and in Hazelton,

Diane, her mother and her
brother Gary moved to Ter-
race on New Year's Day in
1950. They had moved here
from Lone Butte, southwest
af 100 Mile House.

The family first stayed at
the Burns Cabins, where
McDonalds is taday. Both
Diane and Gary went to the
old Kalum school, and then
Skeena High.

Later on Diane's father
and her brother bought over
two acres of land at Thomas
and Lanfear and built a
house there. And, as their
name suggests, they later
moved to Labelle Ave., the
street which is named after
then.

Diane ieft Terrace to pur-
sue higher education in
Washington State and at
Simon: Fraser University.
She moved back to Terrace
though, teaching social
studies and English at
Skeena Secondary.

HERE ‘N- THERE:
YVONNE MOEN

In the early 1970s she
moved to Vancouver where
she marricd Bob Thompson,
who had also taught al
Skeena. Diane continued her
teaching career in Coquit-
Jam, until illness forced ber
into carly relirement.

Diane’s greatest joy was
her daughter Keri, who is a
budding opera singer.

Everyone who knew
Diane will remember her for
her infinite capacity for
humour and her quick wit.
She was a people magnet
with a great understanding
of what makes people tick.

Diane leaves behind her
husband and best friend
Bob, ber daughter Keri, her
brother Gary of Smithers
and many friends.

Those who wish to re-
member Diane can do so by
making a donation to the
Canadian Cancer Society,

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I missed a few birthdays
in January. At Terraceview:
Jan 3 Bell Eddles
Jan 17 Simon Lockerby
Jan 13 James Stephens
Jan 24 Florence Bailey

And at the Willows:

Jan 6 Carl Langlais
Jan 10 Mel Empson
Jan 24 Anida Losier

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a teacher dies

FRIENDS OF DIANE Thompson will remember her
for her infinite capacity for humour and her quick wit.
She passed away on Jan. 7 after a battle with cancer.

Thank You

Dear Sir:
As usual, the Kinsmen, Kinettes and staff put on a fabu-
lous Valentines Dinner and Dance for the seniors.
They all worked so hard to make the event one to re-
member. We enjoyed it immensely,
Ruby and Woyd McCreight

Dear Sir:

On behalf of the Kinette Club of Terrace, I would fike to
thank all the merchants and businesses for their donations
to our 14th annual Seniors’ Sweethearts Dinner and Dance.

Your support and generosity is appreciated.

Congratulations to the new queen aud king, Edwina
Marin and John Gillis.

Fiona MeNair, President

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@ The Northwest Communities Coalition was formed to give local people more of a voice
in the future of our region - to build on the economic strength we have as being home
to the largest added value area of B.C.
We are committed to protecting our economy, enhancing our hydro generation, manufac-
turing industries, forest management, and small business.
Most recently we have lobbied ourprovincial governmentand Alcan to seek anegotiated
settlement to the unresolved issues following the cancellation of the Kemano Completion

Project.

We are now in the procass of preparing a survey which will soonbe sent to households in
the Terrace and Kitimat areas. The information we receive will assist us in determining what
is important to you, the residents of our communities, We thank you for taking the time to
complete and return the questionnaire in the self-addressed envelope which will be provided.

For further information call our Kitimat office at
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it's our futurel

The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 19, 1997 - B3

Pain In The Butt Turns Into Successful Business Venture

Alter spending many years sit-
ting on uncomfortable bleachers of
her kids’ sporting activities, Deborah
Jones come up with on ideo she
thought many spectators would appre-
ciate the Sif--On bleacher/bench
cushion.

Sha started working on the
design and hod o few friends try them
oul. They thought the product was
great and encouraged her lo go info
business,

As u Spectal Education Assistoni,
Deborch was laid off every June until
the next school year, leaving her with-
cut employment thraughout the sum-
mer. Deborah had always been inter-
ested in owning her own business ond
felt now was the time to do it. So she
took her friends advice ond started to
explore the world of self-employment.

To help her get storted, Deborah
turned to the Cemmunily Futures
Development Corporation. “Communi-
ty Futures wos great. They were very
supportive ond helped me find the
information | needed to open by husi-
ness,” says Deborah.

In Augusl, 1996 Deborah opened
GEMMware = anufatturing,

‘Community |
“Futures
& Business Development Centre

GEMMwere Manufaduring’s main pro-
duct is the Sil-
U-On. Mod of
long lasting
denim, water-
proof vinyl and
high density
loom, the Sit-
@ -On enables

ipectotors lo
wotch many events in comfort. Other
special features indude o convenient
corrying hondls ond a clip to attach
your caffee mug, There is even a
pockel in the front to hold yaur pro-
grams, sthedules ond books. Becouse
its light weight and compact in siza,
the Sit-U-On con be thrown in the
back of your vehicle so you hove it
with you all thatime.

Once Deborah had the design par-
fected, she needed to look ot how she
was going fo market the product, She
decided that the Sit-U-On would be o
unique item to be used for fund rais-
ing instead ef the usual chocolates ele.
“With my involvement over the yeors,
volunteering for many asseciotions, |
realized the importance for an organi-
zation ta raise money in order to

operate,” says Deborah, “! thought
this may be the perfect product for
them,"

Deborah feels there is a lot of
room to grow in her business, As the
Sit-U-On gets more oxposure,
Deborah expects the ordars to came
pouting in. So that she is ready for
that growth, Deboroh has lined up
three other seomstresses. Thay vill
work on contract aut of their own
homes, praviding them with the same
Rexibility that she anjoys now that she
isin business for herself.

“Opening my own business hos
heen great, Even though I’m working
harder than I've ever worked before,
| now hove the flexibility to spend
more time with my family,” says
Deborah.

Community Futures Development
Corporation of the North Cariboo
provides loans, counseling, training to
local small businesses. If you ara
thinking of starting a business,
expanding your existing operation, of
you simply require some general
assistance, folk lo us first,

Services are free of charge ond oll
consultations are confidential.

204-4630 Lazelle Ave. Terrace
Ph: 635-449
Fox: 635-2698

YOU BE THE JUDGE

it's Never Too Late To Be A Father
— Or Is It?:+

Six months after her divorce, Anna
was playing listlessly with her toddler.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

Her mother put an arm around her
and held her close. “Why the tears

darling?

"It's Andrew. This Is his visiting day
with Elizabeth. He called to say he wasn't
coming. Oh, Mother, | don't know what to

do. A child needs a father. In court, |

_ arranged a very generous visiting

- schedule for Andrew. He cancels most of -
them. I've done everything to get him to

visit. Nothing works.”

Anna's mother tried to comfort her.

. “Darling, give him time. He did marry so
young, He was only twenty, Maybe he
needs time to grow up. Trust me, he will
come around eventually, Your father did. It
just takes patience. Maybe he'll change
once Elizabeth gets a little older.”

The day of Elizabeth's third birthday,

the telephone rang,

~"Anna? This is Andrew. Sorry, but |
have to cancel. An emergency with one of
our suppliers in the Orient. ('m taking the
plane tonight. Need all my time ta get my
papers together. Sorry about the birthday.
Look, I'll make it up to Elizabeth. |’! see
her as soon asl get back. With lots of

gifts.”

Anna was furfous. “Andrew, Elizabeth
doesn't need gifts. She needs a father. A
father who sees her more than once
every three or four months. She needs a
father to play with her, to take her to the
park, Ta take her to a Disney movie, buy
her a big bag of popcorn and giggle and

Ten days

by Claire Bernstein

_—

Based On Actual Court Cases

cuddle with her watching the movie.
You're not a father. You're a stranger.”
Anna hung up the phone. .

later, she got a call. “Anna,

it's Andrew. I’m back. I'm coming over to

see Elizabeth

In court,
to address th

"

Anna’s voice was icy. “Don't bother,
Andrew. I'm going to court to have you
stripped of your visiting rights.”

a determined Anna got up
e judge. “Your honor, | have

done everything to promote @
relationship between my daughter and

her father, He hardly ever sees her.

terribly. But |’

When she does spend time with him, it's
like being with a stranger. Don't let him
visit her anymore."

Andrew held on. “Your honor, it’s
true | visited Ellzabeth rarely. | acted

ma changed man. | want to

be a father and I'm now ready to do

everything a father should do, A daughter

she gets olde
father in her |

Should A

must bond with her father. Especially as

r. Elizabeth needs to have a
ife, Please, your honor, give

me another chance."

ndrew have his visiting

rights terminated? YOU BE THE JUDGE,
Then look below for the court’s decision.

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YOU BE THE JUDGE - DECISION
“Sorry, Andrew, you can’t visit your daughter anymore,” the court ruled, “You have
given no reasonable explanation for your behaviour. Your sporadic and infrequent vis-
its with Elizabeth caused the bond to wither. Resuming the relationship at this point
would be of questionable benefit to this very young girl.”

YOU! BE THE JUOGE is based on actual cour! cases. Today's decision is based on tha facts of the case end
(he law of Ontario: if you have a similar problem, please consult a lawyer In your provinca. Claire Bernstein Is a

lawyer and syndicated columnist. Copyright 1996 Haika Enterprisas. b9-4jje