nace WOE Vey at ‘STRIKE AGAINST _WESCON 7 Workers protest LOCAL members of the 1611 Construction and Specialized Workers Union held an informational picket outside of the Ter- race Precut Mill fast week. The picketing began after a “hot load” of concrete slabs for a new kiln were delivered here from Wescon Enterprises Ltd. in Armstrong, B.C. where workers are currently on strike. “We'd like the public io realise that we're not picketing the mill itself and we're not stopping work, We're just trying to raise awareness,” said Fred Glover, a member of the Operating Engineers union local 113, who was picketing to show his support. He said the slabs were unloaded here by Raincoast Cranes, Pictured above are Glover, Fritz Knoedler, Haivor Cromarty and Lorne Lupick. Pub hauls out the ashtrays By JENNIFER LANG THERE AREN’T enough non-smokers in Ter- race to support a smoke-free establishment, say the owners of the Evergreen Pub. ~Bight months after opening for business, Terrace’s only smoke-free pub has brought out the ashtrays, turned on its ventilation system, and allowed patrons to smoke inside. “There isn't enough of a non-smoking popu- lation. te support a business in this economy,” ‘said Jack Hundial, who helps his father, Su- lakhan, run the family-owned business. The bar went smoking Nov. 16. “It's a ‘business decision that’s necessary {o stay competitive, ” Hundial said. Patrons arriving. over the weekend to the formerly smoke-free bar were “fairly positive” — about the change, he said, adding most of the staff are smokers. A blanket ban on smoking for the hospital- =. ity indusiry, long-term care facilties and cor- -rectional institutes was overturned by the Su- preme Court three months after it was intro- « duced in 2000. ~The Workers’ Compensation Boatd's re- vised environmental tobacco smoke regula- * tions were supposed to come into effect at bars and pubs on Sept. 10 of this year. But.in a move that immediately drew criti- At Jeans North Prices in Effect Until December 8 cism from anti-smoking forces across the pro- vince, labour minister Graham Bruce an- nounced he would delay the new regulations for eight months. Bruce has asked a commiltee of Liberal MLAs to come up with. “common sense” -re- commendations for the WCB to implement by the end of April. Meanwhile, the Hundials are tired of wail- ing to see what will happen. “I think the decision is going to come to allow individual licensees to make their own decision to go smoking or not,” Hundial said. Fortunately, the Hundials have a plan in place for whatever happens. ime to light WITH THE Christmas season now officially underway, it’s time to think about the annual Christmas lights decorating contest. There are already several suitable entrants lighting up the night. ra As in past years there are five categories - best home, best effort, best apartment/mobile, best commercial and best street. Winners will receive plaques and an ack- Mens Sweaters Ladies Leather Mens Dress Shirts 2 og Regular price Jackets 2 O” ore Regular price 2 O” ote Regular price Ladies Dress Pants 20" ott Regular price Mens Winter Jackets 2 OQ” ore Regular price Ladies Sweaters 20 of Regular price Mens Mavi Jeans Save 10 or Regular price Ladies Mavi Jeans Save ; | OM: Regular price Russell Fleece Hoody Regular $42.99 $23 499 - Terrace” » Skeena Mall, 635-5345 - Use yovr Universal Cord, Mastercard,” : : American’ Faprest, of Infos ras | Direct Payment, wt A high-elficiency ventilation system to re- move tobacco smoke was installed in the building when it was originally constructed. If an all-out smoking ban comes into effect, the Evergreen Pub will be able to comply — and keep smokers happy. Options could include designating a separ- ule, ventilated smoking room inside the build- ing — or placing heaters outside on the patio for smokers. “What we wanted was an even playing field,” Hundial said, referting to B.C,’s bar ow- ners, who have long complained that the origi- nal non-smoking rules weren’t evenly applied or enforced. up the night nowledgment in The Terrace Standard, The judging night is Tuesday, Dee. 18 and the judges are local realtors and members of the Terrace Beautification Society. Send entries to The Terrace: Standard ‘at 3210 Clinton Ave., ‘Terrace, B.C.'V8G°5R2; or fax to 638-8432 or email them to standard@kermode.net. The deadline is 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 43 Your Christmas donation guide THERE ARE many ways you can help make someane’s Christmas a little brighter. Here are some of the local programs assisting those who are less fortunate in our community. Light up the tree HONOUR A LOVED ONE and help support pro- grams assisting special needs kids by sponsoring a light on the Terrace Child Development Centre's Tree of Lights in the Skeena Mall, Donations support the centre's pragrams for spe- cial needs children, including ‘therapy, education and support. It also sponsors prenatal programs to expectant mothers. Both individuals and businesses are asked to purchase a light for the tree between naw and Dec. 16. Tax receipts are available. Salvation Army appeal YOU CAN heip the Salvation Army spread Christ- mas joy to families and individuals in need. The Army degan its Kettle Campaign Nav. 24. Valunteers will be ringing bells and manning ket- tles at various locations around Terrace, including the Skeena Mall and other major retail locations. The Salvation Army is preparing 600 Christmas hampers containing food and gifts for children, teens and adults this year. A team of local businesses are once again col- lecting donations of new, unwrapped gifts until Dec. 15. Terrace Totem Ford is filling the back of its Wish Truck with gifts and non-perishable food items. Dairy Queen is collecting gifts for children that will be distributed by Salvation Army before Christmas, too, Children’s gifts can also be dropped off at Tele- media’s Sharing Tree. Volunteers will be gathering soon to wrap those donated gifts. You'll find information about the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal available after Dec. t, ‘You will be issued a tax receipt. Mail donations to 4712 Keith Ave., Terrace, B.C., V8G 4K1. Send a gift to a child TERRACE ANTI-POVERTY plays Santa Claus to local children and teenagers through its Christmas Tree program. At a number of retail outlets in Ter- race, customers will find # Christmas tree decora- ted with small, white lags. The tags contain the first names, ages, gender and clothing sizes of local children who are regis- tered to receive a gift or article of clothing. Simply select a tag and purchase an article of clothing or a toy for the specific child on the tag. Don’t wrap your purchase.. ‘The. stores at which the tag trees are a ‘Jocated will collect the gifts and pass them on to “i volunieers, who..will wrap and, distribute the gifts in time for Christmas Eve. Donation can also be dropped off at Terrace Anti-Poverty, located at 4628 Park Avenue. 2002 MODELS ONY AFEW LET _ “Your Fiec ' ation 1 Speciafist” a 2 a 4921 Keith Ave slides B.C.