the-washer. I closed the lid and - ~ . MOM.” .- ’ My 15-year-old son came up: 14>. Terrace Review — Wednesday, October 18, 1989 vad deat aed AG a Fire Prevention | Wednesday with. | Fae_ . by Fae Mooney ore - For better for worse "This is the last installment of a-three-pari series on fire. prevention. Poo _ Another load of laundry in happened to glance at the. bulletin board above. the washing machine. It held an assortment of family treasures: a happy face of forgotten origin, a photo of grand- _- parents, other assorted . _ treasured family pin-ups. And “an 8’x11?? sheet of once-white paper bordered on all four sides with thick pencilled X’s — and Q’s, .. Inside this loving border was ' drawn a traditional-looking house of a five-year-old’s im- agination. A coil of smoke “curled from the chimney. A ‘ “path led away from the house _ Awards for ‘service Contributed by Vesta Douglas Terrace residents Dr. K.O. Asante, Doug Smith and Vesta Douglas were appointed as judges for the recent 1988-89 an- nual awards presented by the B.C. Council for the Family in Vancouver. This year’s awards went to Mercy Loring and the Chilliwack Community Services . Society. _ President-elect of the B.C. Medical Association, Dr. Hedy Fry, delivered an enlightening address entitled “‘Make Time for the Family”. Dr. Carol Matu- sicky, executive director of the council, .encouraged . everyone who attended the event to con- . tinue nurturing healthy family traits and to give quality time not only to their family members but also the community in general. She delivered a reminder of the importance of families in the B.C. social fabric by citing the number of families in the province: 775,800. ‘Marilyn Bailey of Terrace, one of the 40 volunteers who serve on the council board, was honored for her work over the past six years. s.* “The B.C. Council for the ~ Family is sponsored by the B.C. government with help from _. membership dues and dona- oe stions, They, issue publications arid -pariphlets on family rela- --.tidng, :provide- workshops, and | . heyx.also~ welcome new .| ‘inembers.. For further.-informa-. |’ ; Se . . -Priday, October, 27 .—.: Terrace: & District Multicultural. "B.C, Coundil-for the Family, “Association annual general meeting at 7 p.m. atthe Ter jon write:, |. -Mancouver, B.C. V6 1X2 - and in the foreground stood a happy stick-people family — a stick-man with big eyes and glasses, a little stick-lady with - _..big eyes and ‘curly hair, and a - stick-boy on each side of them. " The picture was signed in bold black letters, ‘‘I LOVE YOU, and stood beside me. . “Do you remember drawing that picture?”’ I asked him. “Um-hum. It’s 10 years old, Mom. When are you going to take it down?” _ 4£You know me — probably - it will still be there in another ‘10 years. You will be 25, on your own — probably married — and I'll still have that pic- ture you drew when you were . five pinned to the bulletin ~ boards? >. He.laughed. And I gave him -abighug.. , 0s That was the summer of . 1985, That fall our home was destroyed by fire. But I carry that picture with me still, pin- -ned forever to the bulletin -board in my mind... Along with the rest of my most, ‘cherished memories. Can you putapriceona. . ’five-year-old’s masterpiece? On an insurance claim, what value do you give it? - Diary exerpts January 20th, 1986, I am still listing and trying to price every single thing we once had for. the insurance claim, It is now _ just a house, or. trailer, evident that we are very much ‘ under-insured. Our insurance may cover the replacement cost — to the contents of one room... — . Tlist.;. And I salvage... : Istruggle to re-establish a — home, How do I do it with | nothing? How do I sew ona _ button without needle and thread... re My life is moving in slow motion while the rest of the world is set on fast forward... - How do I catch up? How dol replace the past 20 years? - It is impossible to replace — what took a lifetime to build can never be reclaimed. It can never be as it was. And no insurance claim can ever fully compensate. The only advice I offer is . this: the Girl Guide motto, ‘“‘Be Prepared”’, Fire-proof your home, Don’t _ let carelessness destroy what you have worked so hard to at- tain, You will lose more than burn and its” contents. = - Insure your home:and your: possessions. Adequately.. Bitter experience has taught me that we tend to under-value what we have. oe . ‘Protect. your family. Be sure _. that.— in the remote unlikely event that hopefully will never. happen — you and your family get out alive. Have an emergen- __ cy plan, escape routes, and home fire drills. Practice, en- . courages confidence. Routine lessens the chance of panic. It "was so well-established in our home that one night while my husband was preparing a bed-. time snack he burned the toast, setting off the smoke alarm. Before he could reach our sleeping sons to tell them it was a false alarm, one was half-way out his window, the other was already outside heading to the rendezvous.point. ~ a It can happen to you. But I pray it never will.’ . a . Coming Events - information conceming the Twin River Estates project is available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing | Society office corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, each Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. October 7 to 28 — Tales for Two's at the Terrace Public . Library will bé held Fridays at 10:30'a.m. There will be -. gtorles, puppets and. games for two-year-olds accom- panied by an adult. Please register in advance. There is no charge. For more information, please call the library at 638-8177. | , October 10 to 28 — Terrace Art Association presents “Trees” by Dawn Germyn of Alyansh at the Terrace Public Art Gallery (outside. west entrance at library). Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 3 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. October 14 to 18 - Sacred Heart Parish is hosting a serlas of speeches by Father Val La France, a recovered alcoholic and addict. For a complete schedule of his talks contact the Parish office. Wednesday, October 18 — Order of the Royal Purple presents thelr third annual Fall Fashions at the Eiks Hal, 2822 Tetrault Street, at 8 p.m. Phone.635-3160 for ticket information. - Thursday, October 19 — Northwest Community College French Department is sponsoring “Cafe Conversation” at Don Diego’s, 6 to 7:30 p.m., the third Thursday of avery month commencing Oct. 19. All levels of French conversation welcome. Bienvenue! ! : Thursday, October 19 — Special Olympics monthly meeting for volunteers. Place, T.D.C.S., 1-3215 Eby St. at 7:30 p.m. Please use back door. For more.information, contact Linda at 635-7863 between 8:30 am. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Saturday, October 21 — Rummage sale at Knox United Church, 4907 Lazelle Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults’ and children’s clothing, furniture, miscellaneous items. Light refreshments will be sold. . Saturday, October 21 — Registrations must be received for the following workshop: “JOURNEY INTO SELF”, A - Healing Journey, with JUDITH KERR, Friday eve., Nov. 3, Sat., Nov. 4 and Sun., Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more Information, call Mary at 638-0101 or 638-0094. Sunday, October 22 — Terrace Hiking Club (Coho Flats Circuit). Easy hike on beautiful Kitimat River flats. Car pool at 10 a.m. at the Terrace Library. Meet Jim at Kitimat Travel InfoCentre at 11 a.m. Leader Is Jim ‘Thorne, 632-8055. Starting October 25 — “Nobody's Perfect”, free five- week parenting program, for parents with children from birth to age five, will be offering an evening set from 7 to 9:30 p.m. To register call Candice at 635-2116 or Carol at 638-3310. - Wednesday, October. 25 — -Pat: Hansard, -Executive Director of Abortion RecoveryCanada, will reveal the lit . tle known facts-about Canada’s “hidden’:major health problem, posteabortion syndr ‘ome, at 7:30 pm. inthe Ter ‘yace library basement. ~ race Public Library, featuring Kathy Mueller, an Employ- ment Counsellor with Canada Employment and Im- — migration Centre In Prince. George as guest speaker. Ethnic refreshments will be served. , ‘Saturday, October 28 — Charlotte Diamond’s: concert “Diamonds and Dragons” will be at 1:30 p.m. at the ‘R.E.M. Lee. Theatre. Sponsored by the Terrace French» Preschool. For further information, call Judy ‘Aird at 635-6483. = Saturday, October 28 — There will be a special general meeting of the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre | Society at 1 p.m. to elect a new Board of Directors, 4542 |: Park Ave. Call 635-3487 for more Information. ~ ‘ November 1 and 2 — Preschool storytime at the Terrace Publle Library will be held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 1 and 2. Chil- ‘dren between the ages of three and five years are invited to attend. There Is no charge, but children must register — In advance. For more Information or to register, please call the library at 638-8177. Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 — Terrace Public Library presents “Travel Talk” for armchair traveilers, or for those who really plan to “get up and go”! Travel consultant Theresa Brinkac will show videos and share some of her experiences in a series of informal talks about countries she has visited. Wed., Nov. 1, New Zealand; Wed., Dec. 6, Hawali. Time is 7:30 p.m. each evening. Admissionis . free, everyone Is welcome! Phone the library at 638-8177 for more Information. Thursday, November 2 — The next meeting of the Ter- race Hiking Club will take place in the library basement at :7 p.m. All members are urged to attend. New members welcome. Saturday, November 4 — The Pacific Northwest Music: Festival Is pleased to announce a piano teachers’ workshop with Edward. Parker at the’ Northwest Academy of Performing Arts, 4722 Lakelse Ave., Ter- race. Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. tn depth discussions of each piece in the new RCM books, © Grades 1 to 8, will be of great help to anyone teaching this material. Mr. Parker is an outstanding teacher and adjudicator who's pupils consistently win International competitions as wall.as medats for the highest marks in the Royal Conservatory of Toronto annual music exams. -For further information and registration, call Marylin Davies at 635-6468 after 7 p.m. Saturday, November 4 — Skeena Valley Rebekah Lodge #68 annual Tea and Bazaar from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the 1.0.0.F. Hall. Everyone welcome. mo Friday,.November 10 — BIRTHRIGHT is having a craft -auction-in the library basement. Viewing Is at 7 p.m., — auction at,7:30 p.m. Door priza-to ba won. Auctioneer Is Doug Smith..Do your Christmas shopping early!! See- you there! Donations will be appreciated. - Saturday, December 2 — Terrace Art Association _ presents thelr annual Christmas Arts and Crafts sale at the Terrace Public Art Gallery. Entry forms are now. available at the Art Gallery, Terrace Library, Wallinda © Crafts and Northarn Lights Studio, = | —— Lidge hg AE pyrecay tb rrticcen hema RN rie reeete See pride ERP oe, ae ROY " Dee uae ae eS ad a) ;