romeo ‘ but city . ponder contrasting | mascots" -The Union of British Colum: bia ‘Municipalities meeting in — - Penticton recently. was a lot of | chard work for-about, 1, ,300 pro-° vincial, regional district and _ municipal politicians. Valuable » “~gontacts were - made, ideas traded and concepts’ formed. But no one can work 24 hours a _” day, Everyone needs some time - off, So just what is it our local _ politicians do to wind down . after a hard day. of speeches? Some may hit the golf course, - «the beach or a bar — but not all. : The: Terrace - delegation found . something else to-do, and as they have in the past, they ran - into Kermode bear problems. It _ _ was during a sand castle-contest, - and they were beat out by a - . grotesque sand snake. The prob- .. ‘lem, according to Ruth Hallock, ~ was the tail. ae | looked like it had’ five . Jegs,”? says Hallock, who adds she had nothing to do with project and denied even know- ing the Terrace crew. But Mayor Jack Talstra is hurt. “‘The judges were partial,” he says. “They called it a sick cow.”’ - This may just be a forerunner to another bear problem, how- ‘ever. If you recall the furor that broke when one local taxi- dermist was hired over another to mount a donated Kermode bear. you will understand ‘coun- cil’s shyness when it comes to Give... - fothe Heart Fund. B.C, Heart Foundation . net Revlon — —Weinesday, September 27, 1988 The planned opaning date of Oct. -2 for the city’s upgraded poo! facility has run into a bit of a snag. There has been a delay in the shipment of-new roofing material, and when It arrives workers will need five to six days of good weather . to install it. Other work continues though, according to Superintendant of Parks and Recreation Steve Scott. The — ‘laminated roof beams have been installed, wheelchair ramps: and washrooms have been bullt and there have been Improvements to the electrical system and fire safety . ‘standards In the building. Anew opening date will be set when the roofing material arrives and the weatherman co- operates. discussing gifts and bear topics. But even though reluctant, alderman: Bob Cooper advised council that local conservation. officers have a new gift —a black bear — they would like to offer council. Mo: ‘Takhar told council it ‘may not be a problem because one of the two taxidermists in- volved in the last bear-stuffing AMWAY QUALITY HOME CARE AND _ PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS ARTISTRY QUALITY SKIN CARE AND COSMETICS NUTRILITE © QUALITY NUTRITION AND FOOD SUPPLEMENTS 635-4618 fiasco -has since: moved. -to . Smithers. Talstra said that hav- ing a black and white bear side by side in council chambers had since the previous Kermode i inci- dent council must pass a resolu- tion before accepting a gift. cided they would accept the bear. if it were offered by the Ministry- - of Environment. Hallock’s com- oo — -.ment: ‘We should never look a _ Following a philosophical re- . been considered before: so. it pift béar in the mouth.?” wasn’t a new idea. It’s just that mark by Hallock, council: de- cael - | _teebets Cabaret & Elan Travel ke TRAVEL are sponsoring FOUR trips to see the . ROLLING STONES in Vancouver. The Draws will be made: SEPTEMBER 28th, OCTOBER 5th OCTOBER 12th & OCTOBER 19th The package includes: Airfare, accommodations,- pre-concert passes and tickeis.- A ONE: WELCOME! d up) A DEGREE- GRANTING | _ INSTITUTION FOR THE NORTH Wis needs should it serve and what form should it taket a io In April, 1989, Stan Hagen, Minister for Advanced Education and . Job Training, and Bruce Strachan, Minister of State for Cariboo, appointed a thirteen member Implementation Planning Group (IPG) to address these questions and report back by December 3i, 1989. Mr. Horst Sander serves as Chairman. ~ The IPG is consulting with many interested groups to develop a viable model for a self: ‘governing, degree-granting institution in and for the north. If you or your organization. wishes to express a elev or make a. - suggestion, the, [PG welcomes your written submission. Please . . send your conesieifaee tor sO the Chairman . Jimplementation Planning Group BO, Box 1911 ‘pfadsl bitty EEN uae Ter TE te a Pore THURSDAY: fae Air Cadetn Late Night — . Games . Kinsmen Club Tetrace ae ds ssociation a _ Ladies of the Royal Purple “JPREDAY: Canadian Paraplegic Association “SATURDAY: B.C. Paraplegic Foundation Terrace Peaks Gymnastic Club (Alternate) “Thank youl HaveaNieeday! IN AT 4:30 P.M. . ofa pee ce Extra