=p . USINES : “Chamber hosts banquet fod TRAVEL AGENCY owner George Clark received praise as vv. a, ae and was the subject of good-natured humour Saturday when the chamber of commerce named him its business executive of the year, Pictured with him is wife Tessie, TERRACE — Travel agency owner and former alderman George Clark was named business executive of the year by the chamber of commerce at a July 5’ banquet. a Saying he was embarrassed and that he didn’t deserve the One of the speakers, regional district economic development Officer Andrew Webber, gave Clark a plaque highlighting his involvement with the beautifica- tion society and in particular providing concrete flower pots for downtown. The plaque honoured Clark for “‘providing valuable habitat S REVIEW _. for domestic animals suffering from bladder problems.” Alderman Danny Sheridan, who came on council as Clark was leaving, commented on the difference between their two physical builds. “sat in the seat where vice president, John Evans is Secretary, Sharalyn Palagian is treasurer and Doug Smith is past president, The directors are George Clark, Greg Hazel, Peter Hoff- schild, Barb Kerr, Doug McLeod, Gary Morrison, Pat Ogawa, Denise Sawtell, Gregg Townsend and Bob Walch. TERRACE — Another store in the Skeena Mall has finished a face lift. Reitman’s is one of several outlets recently to have its in- terior changed, The renovations don’t add more retail space but has in- creased the amount of -wall space on which items can be displayed, says Reitman’s spokesman Wende Olsert. -She said the job tock about three weeks. . The store has seven employees. There are Reitman’s stores in Kitimat and in Prince Rupert, . kkeekkk _ Cleo Laxton, one of ‘the’ QUT AND ABOUT creases for buying ticket books, Ke kkk The Insurance Corporation of B.C. (KCBC) has given the ci- ty $15,578. It comes in the form of a grant because ICBC, as a crown corporation, doesn’t have to pay property and business taxes. The amount is equal to what would have been levied if ICBC was a private business, tere B.C. Tel has filed an applica- oe ss ' ? ots ; oa . * aks ra wee government agent: .cinployées «ion ‘to introduce a discount that working in the access centre on the corner of Eby and Lazelle, hias:moved. She’s now living in Port Alberni. Laxton worked full time for two and half years and part time for the four years-previous.’- -An.avid dog breeder, Laxton’s ‘well known in the | north and ‘interior for attending and participating in various shows. os - 8.0 bk ee . B.C. Transit is raising its fare Prices in the Terrace-Thornhill atea, ; Effective July 15, the adult fare for one zone travel goes. to $1 while seniors and students: Pay 75 cents, Two zone fare is | $1.25 for adults and $1 for seniors and students, _ There are corresponding in- in its 2 could save high volume overseas callers up to 30 per cent. The discount, subject to federal approval, would give discounts ranging from 15 to 20 per cent on amounts over $200 ¢ach month. tkk kkk A building across from the Co-op on Greig is being renovated, Formerly a professional building, it's being converted into spaces for retail, offices and a rental suite, There’s space in the back but A building permit has: yeti to be given because it requires strug- tural work, . Highways TERRACE — The highways ministry got a pat on the back from the Kitimat-Stikine regional district for its work on Hwy37 North — a stark con- trast from the criticism it usual: ly receives from that body. - “I can actually offer. some -compliments,”” said Telegraph Creek alternate director Dan Pakula of work that is ahead of schedule this year, Underway is a reconstruction. _ OF a 15km section north of: Meziadin ‘Junction at Hanna. ’ North Creek, ; , Other plans call for a 78km gravel section from just south BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL ROAD AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE This year, he Ministry of Trans Companies may make Proposal on as many contract areas as they wish, but a separate proposal i led for each. : wo The successtul contractor will be responsible for S nee portation and Highways is renegotiating contracts contract areas. This proposal call is for Sof these Contract Areas, direct delivery of specific gets a pat of the Bell Irving II River cross- -ing north to Durham Creek to ..be ditched, repaired, gravelled and double-seal hard surfaced; sections of poorly aligned road between Cassiar and the Yukon border be prepared for paving; and new bridges be installed over the Dease River, French Creek and the Burrage, . _ Pakula said highways ministry figures showed traffic increased in 1990 by-25 per cent Over the year previous. It's ‘projecting as many as ‘2,000 vehicles a day would be using that road in peak season by the year 2000. Sharples tackles pizza biz TERRACE — Terrace pro- hockey player Jeff Sharples is going into business with Mike flitch, owner of the Detroit Red Wings and a pizza restaurant chain called Little Caesar's, Sharples, who once played with the Red Wings, has been spending time in Vancouver at 2 Jiltle Cacsar’sdttlet:’. cao aera the Red Wings were first class and ] thought [litch was first class," he said, “E mentioned it toa few people and we decided we'd take arun at it.’’ Sharples calls his role at the restaurant ‘'secondary,’’ “Pm not managing it or anything. I've been a hockey player my whole life so ’'m not exactly versed in the business," he added. While several friends are in the business with him, none of them are hockey players. “I don’t think I want to get involved in business with another hockey player,’’ he said. ‘We'd be like a bunch of dogs chasing a car: when they catch it they don't know what to - do with it.’* | The Wait Is Over! | Bavarian Inn is now OPEN! Terrace Standard, Wednesday, July 10, 1991 — Page A13_ Bavarian Jun “Peggy Julseth’:""" 4332 Lakelse Ave. ore a]. FO? Restaurant 635-9161 The Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club thanks the following for their efforts. in building our gym. VOLUNTEERS Erica & Joe Neves Diane & Orest Chalupiak Debbie Holkestad Roger Mogg Tony DeSousa __ Darrel Bjorgaard , a, Maria &Tony,Malaus: :- Wayne Julseth Daren Chalupiak Karen Boisvert Janice Graham Veronica Arbuah Cal Albright lan Jordan Shane Palechicky Len Scrabyk a Shannon Chalupiak Kaily Julseth . Eva & Trina Mateus Jennifer Neeves Heather Albright So Lee Anne & Ayan Boisvert © Todd Holkestad GOLD BRICK All Wes! Glass LW.A, : Toranto Dominion © Dr. Almas B.C, Telephone Company Finning Lid. Clift & rane Sharples Coastal Buslines Ltd. oo" Seagiona West Point Rentals Wilkinson Business Machines Terrace Totem Ford Roger Mogg Spee Dee Printers Ltd. Or. Wiliam & Gillian Redpath ot Maria & Tony Mateus SILVER BRICK ’ Kinette Club of Terrace A. Gerdai Skeena Rent-A-Car — BRONZE BRICK Dean & Natasha Weitman Shirtey & Jim Palahicky Maureen Ogawa . Chop Suey Garden Elan Travel. _. River Industries W & L Greenhouses Glass Slipper Bridal Shoppe - Teftace Video Shop Ltd. Walinda Cratta Margaret & Bruce Hutchinson Camisle & Amber Fagan SPECIAL LIST '’ Terrace Standard Terace Review Skeena Broadcasting Rain Coast Oranag Shannon Chalupiak Kelly Julseth Norco Septic System Back by popular demand - exotic felines to visit Kitimat a again! Area residents, both young and old, are in for an exotic treat. Tigers and other exotic felines will be coming to the City Centre Mail July 11, £2, and 13. award, Clark told the banquet George sat. With my skinny Grand Opening Special audience the community work Jrish arse and George’s larger Crab Leg Dinner only $4 2.95 he does come from group ef- English one — before he started kand \ forts. jogging ~~ I had a large hole to Steak and $ } i “If-['ve done anything, it’s try and fill,”’ said Sheridan. _ Crab Dinner 1 5. 95 : from being part of a team,’ Another speaker, Bob Park, . ‘ ‘ said lat. cept thig gq. PROvided Clark with a large Great Dining Try Sunday _ 1 can only accept this ac-’ plastic insole to help correct . x ‘|. colade as being associated with what he called ‘‘a weird step’’ to Returns To Brunch at the i those organizations,” he said, the latter’s jogging style. Terrace At The Back Eddy Pub ‘ Clark's efforts with the Ter- KkkKKKE if .2: r race Beautification Society were The evening also featured the " autitul, New Ji am 2:30 pm , noted by various speakers who swearing in of the chamber's avarian inn! ieavenrelinds Brunch roasted him during the evening. 1991 executive. . HOURS: B : He also served as an alderman = Sharon Taylor is president, Mon. - Sat § p.m. a p.m, Dinner ese "at, Minh in ihe early. 1980s and has served Gerry Martin is first vice presi- Sun. § p.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 1am.-11 pm. on the library board. dent, Debbie McIntyre is second Tues. » Fri. 11:30 am. - 2 p.m. Lunch Kitchen Open 11 a.m,-10 p.m. Daily The National Animal Agency will be presenting its “Animal Traxx"? tour. Behaviorist John Rehmann and tour director Dan Wallace have been touring North America to encourage concerned individuals to support captive maintenance services and for ensuring that business Opportunities for'small Operators are retained through compatilive subcontracting, The schedule below outlines when RequestforProposals documents will be available and closing date for each Contract Area: Bute: educate people to the benefits of captive reproduction but to also Contract # "oe Contract Area Documents Avail, - ; : Closing Date. . breeding programs and their local ie Central Cariboo | July 22, 1991 August 9, 1991 ae al Traxx i ibi f : #15 | Thompson July 29, 1991 _ f- August 16, 1991 which incorporates felines at 2 } i #20 i Robson i August 6, 1991 : 1 August 23, 1991 medium to nat only encourage and A Project Office To be considered, : : a sensilize people, young and old 7 oo proposals for ony _ Highway and Bridge Maintenance alike, about the frailty of the 43 2 recoied by Sa m, Ministry of Transportation & Highways global environment. on jis closing date at. 3D.-9 0 Blanshard.Streat “: on \ The exhibition includes exotic the following address’ Victaria, B.C. VAW 3E6 felines and baby cubs as well as a photo gallery, concessions booth and information booth in the lower level mall area. There will also be two educa- tional lectures available to the public from Animal Traxx person- nel, The first lecture will be held Fri- day, July 12 at 6 p.m. and the se- cond lecture Saturday, July 13 at | 1:30 p.m. Both lectures will be located at the exhibition site in the mall. This will be truly a learning ex- perience. 4). Phone (604) 387-6931: Fax (604) 956-7276 Requestfor-Proposals documents, costing $500.00; include 6 General Contract Information Package and @ Contract Area Information Package. Companies who have already purchased the General package at he February 21st Information : Conference need only buy the Contract Area Package, at $250.00 for each Area, These prices include G.S.T, og we RéquesiforPronosals documents con be ichased from tha Project Office by cash ey nonrel rable cheque, payable io the Minister ot Finance and CaO Relations, The documents can be courie id) up id) upon request. Ch forwarded prior to the date on which documents wil betcratet wile ° prompt delivery. ch od nr Animal Traxx | | John Rehman takes one of the tigers, featured in the touring show ‘Animal Traxx” for a walk, the show will feature exotic felines-‘and cubs in the City Centre Mall, July £1, 12, and 13, . cpa , os : _?) (ADVERTISEMENT) : 4 : : hej «Province bi bk] 3 ‘Brith Columb s "Ministry of Transportation mang Hittways. Hon. Lyall Hanson, Minis