. station of Catiadian :

-Municipa
lobbying the federal government

.to’help ‘fund renewed and: re-.

stored: municipal infrastructure.
unsuccessfully for several years.

But. now’ they’ say ‘they ‘have —
support from. the provincial gov-*

ermments and the ear of the
. federal: government...
FCM says that deteriorating

: utility. systems ‘and d roads present °
4 potential danger. ‘and threaten

public ‘health and safety, And,

“Tt is more urgent than ever that
We press ahead: with: our ‘cam-
'paign for a strong commitment:

to additional funding from the
_ federal.government,”” says FCM

president George Cuff.

New computer approved :
for Public Works Dept.»

The Engineering and Environ-

mental Health branches of the
Public Works Department have
- received’ council approval to
.purchase a! new personal com-
‘ puter. With the pending *pur-
chase of a new main-frame com-
- puter by the city, Finance Com-
mittee chairman Danny Sheri-

dan stated last month that no |
further purchases of personal ~

_ computers would be advisable

prior to an evaluation of the city -

_ system. In this case though, he
says that Public Works has dem-
onstrated the need, know what
they want, and concluded there
would be no point in delaying
the purchase.

According to Superintendent
of Public Works Stew Christen-

sen, Public Works has only one —

computer at the present time
and it’s used almost exclusively
by clerical staff for word pro-
cessing. But he says that the
Engineering and Environmental
Health branches require access
to a personal computer to com-
plete and use studies under way
which deal with water and sewer
systems, and to more effi ciently
process engineering and design
. information,

Following Christensen’s rec-
ommendation, the city will pur-
chase an upgraded IBM. PS/2
from Northern Computer Con-
cepts for’ $6,932. Another ten-
der, from Computerland in
Prince George was $174 less but
according to Christensen this
was primarily due to the quote
including a smaller printer. He

‘also points out that the local

supplier maintains a full time

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technician, so any necessary re-
pair or service work shouldn’t

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“ment to. seven. basic. principles. -
‘embodied in their infrastructure |

renewal proposal. In brief, these

seven ‘Principles ‘outline the. need

for access to clean water, en-

vironmentally. safe sewage.
: systems, safe roads and bridges,
, equity in. funding that is fair to.

.. |... all. regions, cost-sharing that in-
~ Because of this, Cuff says that.

FCM has reaffirmed its comiit- 7

cludes all levels of government,

and the involvement of all three ~
levels of government i in the deci-
. sion 1 making process. .

“From these principles, CM

we also developed _ a plan of.
~ action in an effort to have them
implemented. ‘These include.

Canadian infrastructure, |
negotiations to develop regional

having. ihe | issue of ‘infrastruc t sard of dire
ture raised at’ the next. First .-

Minister’ s. Conference, ‘the prep-
aration of.an up-to-date inven-
tory as to the physical state of
and

conferences on infrastructure. -
Because Terrace council

“agrees with the need. for funding ©
to upgrade aging systems. and _

believes that FCM are doing a

‘good job at lobbying the federal

- government, they have renewed:
their membership with FCM.at a
cost of $922 and contributed -
-$105 to the travel fund support- -
ing B.C, menves of the FCM .

in Vancouver. Although several -

: hundred thousand. dollars’.

worth of upgrading and’ new -

installations, have taken place i in:
. Terrace during | the past ‘few
~ years, =
have said much of the citys ~~
infrastructure i is. outdated andin

Public - Works _ officials

need of replacement or. repair.

Talstra says that federal involve--
‘ment is required” fo Bet the. Jeb ot
done. - :

} y ae
the city joined FCM. ast year. po
but-opted out of FCM’s annual’...
“meeting that was held in Halifax.
. in favor-of one to be held soon ”

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Coming

February 13 to March 13 — Every Monday, “Asser-
tiveness Training for Teens”, 3:30.p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at -:
- the Northwest Counselling Centre Group Room, 4603

Park Ave. This course is for teans between the ages of

-13 and 18, designed to teach basic communication

skills and techniques for Improving relationships.

7 Please register by calling Lit Farkvam or Lynn Hughes at

638-8311.
Friday, March 3 — People from 170 countries will be par-

‘ticlpating In the World Day of Prayer. In Canada, the ser-

vice Is sponsored by the Women’s Inter-Church Council

of Canada and arranged by local ecumenical groups in. -

over 3,000 communities. This year’s service in Terrace
will. be hosted by the Salvation Army, 4643 Walsh
Avenue at 8 p.m. Everyone is Invited to share in this
102-year tradition of recognizing our need for God's

‘guidance as we struggle with the issues facing our

world. The theme Is “Lord, Teach Us To Pray” and
focusing on the country of Burma. |

Saturday, March 4 — Branch 73 of the 8.C. Old Age Pen- -
-sloners’ Organization will be holding their, Pancake
Breakfast from.8 to 11 a.m. at the Happy Gang Centre on
_ Kalum Street. Everyone Is welcome!!

Saturday, March 4 — Planist Laura Spitzer will be per-
forming at the Pentecostal Church, 3511 Eby Street, at.
8:J0 p.m. Sponsored by the Terrace Concert Soclety.
Tickets are available at Erwin Jewellers In the Skeena
Mall.

March 4 and 10 — There will bea Puppet Show at the
Terrace Public Library on Saturday at 2 p.m. and on Fri-.
day at 7 p.m. featuring “Mouse Woman and the Snee-.

~’ Nee-Iq”, a North Coast Indian tale. Everyone welcome.

No charge. For more Information call the Library at

638-8177.
- March 7 - 31 -- The Northwest Regional Juried Art

Show, sponsored by the Regional Arts Council, will be
held at the Terrace Public Art Gallery. Entry forms are
now available at the Terrace Public Art Gallery, Terrace

- Publle Library and Walinda Crafts. For further informa-

thon, call 635-9960.

Tuesday, March 7 — There will be a meeting of the
Substitute Teachers’ Association of the Terrace District
Teachers’ Association in the Skeena Junior Secondary
School library at 7:30 p.m. For further Information call
Wyn Nutley at 638-8886.

Tuesday, March 7 — The Terrace Public Library will host
a reading by award-winning Canadian poet Patrick
White at 7:30 p.m. The reading will be held in the Public:
Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Admission
ls free. For more information call 638-8177.

Tuesday, March 7 — The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Royal.

Canadian Legion Br. 13 is holding their general meeting

at the Legion starting at 8 P- m. Come and find out
what’s. happening.

Tuesday, March 7 — The Terrace Breastfeeding Support
Group welcomes all Moms and babies to thelr regular.
monthly ‘meeting at Mills Memorial Hospital in the
aducatlon.room at 8 p.m. There will be general discus-
sion and refreshments are served. Contact Pam at
635-5271 or Denise at 635-4943 for more Information.

Wednesday, March 8 — The Terrace Elks and Order of
the Royal Purple will be holding a joint social and Infor:

-mation night for. men and women at 8 p.m. in the Elks |

Hall, 2822 Tetrault. St. Anyone wishing to learn more
about the two Lodges Is welcome to attend. For more In-

formation, contact Alan at 635-2577, Al at 635-7556, "
: Lawrence at 635-3160 or Jim at 635-6700. |

Events. — 7

Wednesday, March a ‘The Terrace Single Parents’ .
Association will be having ‘guest speaker Rosemarie ~

. Flaming, R.P.N., at thelr meeting which takes place at
' 7:30 p.m., 4542. Park Ave. She has extensive experience —

in an advisory capacity to address the particular needs

_ of single parents. Phone Debble at 635-4383 after 4 p.m.

or Richard at 635-7762 for further information: or to ar- |

.. range transportation.

Wednesday, March 8 — . International Women’ s Day
1989: March 8th Is the day of each year when we take
time to consciously celebrate women, their strengths

and ‘achievements. We‘share a commonality of female. an

experlence with our sisters around the world and on
March 8th, we recognize and embrace this solidarity. On
March 8th, we will acknowledge the bravery and dedica-
tlon of women through the years who have risked per-
sonal security in the struggle for equality for all women
in all spheres. On March 8th, we will look-to the future
and realize the Importance and necessity of women’s
contributions to the solutions of our persent global.
dilemmas. Together. we. will commit ourselves to: the.
task. Women, please join.us on March 8th as we’
celebrate together. The Terrace Women’s. Resource
Centre will be the location of a potluck lunch and Open
House from 11:30 until 3:00. See you there! For further:
information, call 638-0228,

Thursday, March 9 — The Skeenaview Lodge Reunion

planning committee will be holding a meeting at 7:30 - |
‘ p.m. In the Senlor Citizen’s lounge, 4623 Tuck Ave.

Thursday, March 9 — Bafo Nyanga, a member of the
South African Congres of Trade Unions will be speaking
at the Carpenters’ Hall at 7:30 p.m. Come and hear
about South Africa. today. Sponsored by Kitimat-Terrace
& District Labour Counoll . (635-6410) and Northwest
Development Education Assoclatlon (635-2436).

Saturday, March 11. — The Skeena Valley Golf and
Country Club will hold its Spring Social Evening at 8
p.m. In the clubhouse. Anyone wishing Information
about golf for the 1989 season Is invited to attend as the.
men's and ladles’ club captains and members of the
beard of directors will bein attendance. A draw for two

_ 50 percent membership discounts will be held for

members paying thelr dues that evening.

Saturday, March 41 — Social Credit Women’s Auxillary
are sponsoring:a social evening to meet with The.
Honourable. Dave Parker, MLA for Skeena, from 5 to.7 |
p.m. at the Terrace Hotel Skeena room. Hors d'oeuvres -
and coffee will be served. .Please come and bring a
friend. There will be a smali charge at the door. Contact
Joyce at 635-4277 or Jean at 635-2192 to confirm.

March 11 and 12 — National Coaching Gertification Pro-
gram Theory Level |, with course. conductor, Shannon.

Murdoch. Held at Thornhill Jr. Sec. School from 9 a.m. to.

. 5 p.m. both days. Sponsored by the Terrace Parks & -
Recreation Department.

Saturday, March 18 — The Independent Order of
Foresters, Court Skeena #1318, will be holding their an-
‘nual installation of officers. All members are encour-

- aged to attend. For more information, call Shirlee at

635. 2635 or Rose Marie‘at 635-6985.

March 18 and 19 — The Terrace & Disirict. Multicuttural. .
Association will be holding a workshop on stereo- _ -
typing and prejudice In the library basement. The flims

“Brown Eyes, Blues Eyes” and “Anglotown” will be -
shown. For more information, phone 638-1594, |
Saturday, April 15 — Children’s concert by “Gumboot
Lollipop” at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre at 1 pl m. Sponsored

by the Terrace French Preschool.

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