$25,000 grant they ‘received "said in 1991 was that.they hoped to be’ self-sufficient after their - "Continuing partnership?" she. - queried. “I distinctly recall the term ‘seed money’ ‘used several - Jack Talstra added, "I remember they got $10,000 on top of what . they got from us’ from the _ regional ‘district; which was probably. more than they bar- “gained for" oD en Anat Famones Mashed in the Ward School: may be in_for a rough, year. All hope. isn’t lost, but ~ their initial funding requests for 1992 operational capital have been met with some question by © ‘focal government, In short, they got money last year... Why are - they back? . ~ A $25,000 request made to city council on. Feb. 10 was -dis- cussed by the Finance Commit- -; te at noon yesterday. The com-. _. mittee recommendation. will likely be debated at the Feb. 24° - council meeting. The outcome of» that debate, though, is anyone’s - guess. “4 a - ; ; ; _. The mood. around the Feb. 10 ‘council table, however, was not encouraging. Alderman Danny, Sheridan suggested that. the from the. city last year was sup- posed to be a one-time grant to get the organization started. .On the other hand, city admin-. " istrator Bob Hallsor pointed out: that what organizers had actually © third: year of operation and in’ the interim. their’ funding - requests.would decline in value: | Alderman’ Ruth Hallock {f _ pointed to a particular sentence _in this year’s request, though, . that she said "bothered" her. The — ‘sentence she was referring to:” “Aurora's Board of . Directors “took forward: toa continuing. parinership’ with “the “City of -. Terrace." Men tg Se : times-last year.” To. this: Mayor The regional district? Yes, they _ received a funding request for "$10,000 this year-as well. In an address by Aurora spokesman — - Norah Ferguson,’ the regional SINCE 19390 Totes time to. call your KAREN: 630-0707 [| Blota Moye, Gilllan Wilde po). Natalie Wiens : _ Ferguson explained that local funding would help keep '1992 tuition fees in line with other arts schools in the province and that Aujora’ organizers were continuing to work towards a. decreasing dependency on local funding in the future. : Following Ferguson’s address, Kitimat director Tom Goyert made a motion that the Aurora ‘funding request be denied. His motion was seconded by Sandy Sandhals, According to Goyert: "I have the greatest respect for people who. go ‘out and organize these . things. “They’re very worth- while." But he added that he “didn’t believe the board should be using taxpayers money to cater to “local interest. groups” | have a voice. ee i t This -year, the. mood ‘of: the - Economic: Development Com-. ‘mission ig not quite so. generous, but Aurora does have a single | ally in, Hazelton mayor Alice Maitland. She argued that a $10,000 grant two years in a row is not.too much to ask for and there was ‘nothing wrong with | subsidizing tuition fees for the right kind of project. ~ Maitland used MK Bay Marina as an example to make her point. _A substantial ‘amount regional district money is invested in the ‘marina and this subsidizes the cost to "people who can afford pleasure boats". "To me," she said in compar- ing funding -for the two, "It’s. ludicrous. It’s not rational. It’s” not logical.” = of, _ Hazelton director Pete Weeber ~ ope, month so he could taik the mat- ‘Aurora,’ and Maitland can con-- ter over with his municipal . vince him, he said, then he council. If they favour funding would agree. ‘MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION & HIGHWAYS | _ SKEENA HIGHWAYS DISTRICT an ADVANCED PUBLIC NOTICE. . HIRED EQUIPMENT oo Pe . The Ministry of Transportation & Highways would like to let the public know of the deadline of March 15, 1992 for.the registration of hired equipment In the Skeena District. The time between March 15 and Abril 1 being used as a grace period for this office to make per- sonal contact with currently registered owners who have currently registered owners. , a Final hiring lists will be compiled on April 1, 1992 racorded on the late registrations list, and consequently may not receive a share of the available work, 2 tz. if you would like to register your equipment, forms are available at the Skeena District Office, #800 -1 4546 Park Avenue, Terrace, B.C. De JR. Newhouse had the matter tabled for a |. ‘District Highways Manager, Skeena District writing. Information concerning the Twin _ contact Alan Weston at 636-2942. Until ‘March 6 — The Terrace Art show. further information. Thursday, Feb. 20 — The annval Library Association will be held at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. Elections to the Board of Trustees will take place and nominations for these ‘ positions will be accepted from the floor. Light refreshments will be served. ° attend. Sunday, Feb, 23 —- The Terrace - chargé. Dl ny -€ _. Our Coming Events column is a public service offered by the Terrace - Review, Deadline Is Friday at § p.m. Coming Events must be mailed In - or dropped off at our office, 4535 Greig Avenue, typed or In legible River Estates project is available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing Society office, comer of Apsley Street - and Lakelse Avenue, on the last ‘Thursdé |! (OF phone 638-1 518 for a taped message or further information. ursday of each month from 2 to 4.p.m.,. The Terrace Little Theatre would like to present an evening of short plays ; - in May. If anyone is Interested in directing, acting or other areas, please’ Gallery features Orlean Herrmann in a, one-woman show of oil paintings and limited edition prints. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 3 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday, 7.to 9° p.m,; and Sunday, 2 to 3 p.m. Upcoming shows: March, B.C. children's art; *. . Apri, Joanne Thomson and Vick! MacKay; May, local quilters; July, Dawn Germyn, Marjorie Spisak and Carolyn Hayduk; August, annual: members’ Wednesday, Feb. 19 — Homebased Business regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Gim's Restaurant. All newcomers welcome. Phone 635-9415 for ee . a, _ ‘ Co +t Bplday, March 6 — Everyone is invited to attend a "World Day. of Prayer" general meeting of the Terrace ‘Public ~ - Felday, Feb. 21 — There will be a reception with artist Orlean Herrmann from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Terrace Art Gallery. The public is welcome to - Saturday, Feb. 22 — The 16th annual BIG.BAND DANCE will be held at ” Caledonia Senior Secondary School gymnasium. Cocktails at 7pm. Dinner at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Sight and Sound. Saturday, Feb. 22 — Terrace Multicultural Association presents Images of - Ecuador, South America, at 7:30 p.m. in the Tefrace library basement. Join Kim Saulnier for a slide presentation of het experiences as'an overseas - volunteer with Canadian Crossroads International and. meet. Terrace's newest "Crossroader" Kirsten Murphy. Refreshments will be served. Regional Museum Sociaty, the City of Terrace Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Terrace Scouts and Guides will present a Heritage Day Celebration from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Terrace arena banquet room. Theme will be Family Heirlooms and Attic Treasures. Coffee and donuts will be available. Everyone welcome. No Wednesday, Feb. 26 = A meeting with Wendy: Klyrie, manager of the _. Homebased Business Program ‘of the 8.C. Ministry of Economic. Development, Smal! Business and Trade, at 7 p.m. at the TEC Centre. Free. Space limited. Phone 635-9415 for reservations. mo Thursday, Feb. 27 — The regular monthly meeting of the Skeena Valiay. Ne SS eee eee and Halliwell. at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Doug at 635-4809." ----: Friday, Feb. 28 — There will be a retirement party for Hugh Power at the Royal Canadian Legion, no-host.cocktall hour at 7 p.m.,.dinner.at 8 p.m... Former students, colleagues, Kinsmen:and friends are invited to attend. - Tickets are available from Mags Gingles at Caledonia Senior Secondary School. Presentations and a dance will follow the dinner. se Saturday, Feb. 28 — Model train show at 5010 Agar. Ave. from 11 a.m. to 4p.m.-Large operating model railroad on display. Admission by donation. We will also be having a garage sale at the same place, same time. Far Information, call Ken at 635-2449. : Saturday, Feb. 29 __Northem Singles are hosting a dinner with entertains I) ment at the Terrace Legion at 7 p.m. This will be an event that will be held the third Saturday of every second month. Only R.S.V.P, Phone 635-3238. -or 632-3547 for further information. ., : March3 and 10 — Diabetic Clinics will be held. Two-day clinic for Type |. and II diabetics Jan. 28, Feb. 4, March 3 and 10; one-day refresher on Feb.. 18. A doctor's referral is required for the clinics. Contact Mills Memorial. Hospital dietitian Joan Marr at 638-4050 for fiirthar information, = meeting at the Terrace Christian Refarmed Church, 3602 Sparks St., at 7:30 p.m. The topic is "Living Wisely With Creation’. Coffee and refresh- ‘ments will be served. . mo So, Co ; ‘oe _ March 10 to 25 — The B.C. Young Artists exhibition will be opening at the - Terrace Art Gallery featuring a selection of art submitted by children from all over the province, 79 pleces in all, The paintings, drawings, prints and. other works are by artists aged three to 18. Gallery hours are: Tuesday to _ Saturday, 12 noon to 3/p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.; and ~ Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Groups wishing to tour the show should contact Mary- “Alice at 638-8884 to arrange a time. . ' Saturday, March 14 — CELTIC NIGHT! Join us for the third. annual fun night of Celtic Fun. Live band, celli dancing, pub singing, great dinner by . the Legion ladies. Tickets are available at Misty River Books on Lakelse — ‘Ave, Sponsored by the Irish Cultural Society. _ Saturday, March 28 ~— Terrace Centennial Lions' Ladies’ Diamond Dinner. Saturday, March 28 — The spring Aris and Crafts Show, sponsored by _ the Terrace Art Association, is. back by popular demand after several years absence. This year's show will be compact, energizing and IN the gallery. Come out and enjoy! Coffee and light snacks will be available. Anyone wishing to exhibit is invited to apply for a space Contact Mary-Allee at 638- B9B4, Limitad space is available on a first come first serve basis. The show willbe one day only from10am.to4p.m. co Saturday, Nov. 14 — The Dr. R.E.M. Lea Hospital Foundation will be hold- {hg a Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair. There will be door prizes and a ratile -hald in conjunction with the fair. This promises to be one of the largest craft jairs in the region with 40 craft tables available. Craft tables are now on sale afd going fast. If you would like to book a table, contact Debbie at 635-4601 evenings. co . oo PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. | not yet re-registered. Letters have been sent out to all). and all registrations received after that time will be} Car Club will be held at the: Terrace Kin Hut on the corer of North Sparks |