Tony Toriglia, familiar to Terrace swimmers as the supervisor of the aquatic center, was honored q Society of Canada “President's Award” for his ongoing efforts in leadership and promotion of water safety. The presentation was made in Vancouver by B.C. Lieutenant Governor David Lam. recently by receiving the Royal Life Savin In 1981, British Columbia began retuming men and women with mental handicaps to residen- tial neighborhoods, moving them from Woodlands, Glendale and Tranquille into supervised family- style homes. These are not people who are considered mentally ill, but ordinary people of lower than average intellectual ability. ‘The results have been remark- able. Many of these people now have jobs, Others are increasing their skills and education. All are leading fuller, happier lives than anyone imagined possible. Caring and Courage The change has been good for the community, as well. Neighbor- hoods with group homes have found themselves enriched — made aware Family-style homes for people with handicaps of the variety of life and the human capacity for caring and courage. One mother says, “It has a lot of value for my children’s growth.” T 5 Terrace aquatic center super- visor Tony Toriglia received the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada ‘‘President’s Award”’ from Lieutenant Governor David Lam recently during a special presentation. The presentation took place at the Vancouver Hotel during the society’s 78th Investiture and Presentation of Commonwealth Awards. The President’s Award is offered by the society to one member in each Canadian pro- vince and territory annually to recognize outstanding volunteer work that has contributed signif- icantly toward the promotion of the society and its aims. Torigiia, a native of Victoria, has been the aquatic supervisor at the Terrace swimming pool since July, 1985, and is a long- time member of the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada. He is the Northwest zone represen- tative of the B.C. chapter of the society and in that capacity assists in faciliting society pro- grams across the northern half of the province. He also holds a Master Instructors certificate, is the B.C. representative on the society’s National Lifeguard Committee and is qualified as a judge at the national level. Lifesaving © at) W hile carrying out his various duties, said society-. president Ellen Lloyd during the presenta- tion, Toriglia has shown out- standing leadership in instruc- tion, fund raising and promo- tional work. The Royal Life Saving Society began in England during the ear- ly part of the 19th Century and was established in Canada in 1908. Society programs are designed for any swimmer age eight and over and the basic philosophy is simple. You can swim? That’s great. But in an emergency can you save a life? Royal Life Saving programs teach rescue and swimming tech- niques as well as both physical and mental fitness. Graduates are then prepared to solve pro- blems while under pressure and make the right decisions in an emergency situation. Many go on to become registered life- guards and instructors and teach others how to save lives. Several other awards were presented during the annual ceremony held in Vancouver. These included recognition badges, certificates of thanks, the Governor’s award for bravery, and rescue and honor awards. — Taxi... Taxi... Where are you? Property Values Secure As for property values (and it’s all right to ask about that), municipal authorities say group — homes have no impact on neighbor- hood real estate prices. Burnaby Mayor Bill Copeland says, “The fears of property values dropping have been unfounded. That just hasn’t happened.” Not everyone has the opportu- nity to live near a group home. But if you do, we think you'll find that, in many ways, it brings new life to the neighborhood. A Minlstry of Social Services and Housing Honourable Peter A. Dueck, Minister Taxi service in this city is lack- ing according to Alderman Dave Hull. Hull says he understands that the single cab company in town can’t gear up their entire operation for one busy night in town, but he says he’s had complaints from several people who say they’ve had to wait up to a half or three— quarters of an hour. Hull described the plight of one local resident who decided to call it quits after a hard day at the bar. Too drunk to drive, he decided to call a cab. He became impatient after a lenghty wait, though, and decided to walk instead. But he wasn’t only too drunk to drive, he apparently couldn’t walk very well either and was picked up by the police. And was he given a ride home? Not according to Hull; the ‘gentleman spent the night in jail instead. What is a person to do? "Y don’t know what we can do," Hull said to council, "unless we encourage another application." But that may not be so simple. ’ "Anytime anyone else wants to make application they can’t do it without the endorsement of coun- cil," said Danny Sheridan. (Council endorsed a local application about a year ago but the licence was turned down by the province.) "So I wonder what happens?” i Centennial Christian | School 3608 Sparks ing accepted until March School . Home: Operated by the Terrace Calvin Christian Schoo! Society Registrations for Kindergarten-Grade 7 and the possi- ble addition of Grade 8 for 1990-91 school year are be- |: Centennial Christian School Is a parent run Indepen- dent school offering Christian education to students of parents from a varlety of Christian backgrounds. Our school Is certifled by the B.C. Ministry of Educa- tion and meets all requirements. Please contact the Principal for more information: Mr. Frank Voogd : 635-6173 638-0108 ; Street 15, 1990. , LO EOE ine Fee TAD SES ST ars oe