8 Terrace Review — Wednesday, August 7, 1991 Letters to the Editor — cont'd from pg 7 fall guy cont’d failed fundraising concert promo- tion for the White Cane Club, has been charged under the Terrace club's constitution with misappro- priating funds. This situation begs comment from those who know Felix, twice victimized by this heinous con game. Felix is blind and a former employee with Three Rivers Work- shop. Now he is being labelled across Canada as a major "felon" because he was misled by Mac- Donald into collecting money under the club’s name last winter. He became president of the club because he was the only one will- ing to attend the provincial meet- ings in Prince George. Suddenly Stan Bradshaw, provincial presi- dent, dumped the task on Felix’s shoulders of having to organize a fundraising campaign. Felix spent 12 hours each day working on the concert promotion and other projects for MacDonald last fall, earnestly believing he was doing good for both the commun- ity and the club. I believe every con man must have a fall guy to blame if things start to come unravelled; and it is my conclusion that MacDonald used Felix as president of the club towards this end. The fundraising account was put into the White Cane Club’s name ‘by MacDonald with Felix as the secondary signature. MacDonald would come to Felix with cheques jo co-sign, apparently for fund- raising expenses. Felix had no way of knowing if the cheques were being used as suggested or for MacDonald’s personal use. Felix was not in a position to handle the funds in the account -— any more than he was in a position to handle the funds in the club's own account, which were con- trolled by current president, Phyllis Cornfield. Felix has also been charged with misappropriating funds from the club’s account last fall in addition to the charge relating to the fund- raising account, Last November, Felix told Brad- shaw of his suspicions about Mac- Donald. Bradshaw shrugged it off and told Felix to hire a lawyer: Felix was not in any position to hire anyone. Felix’s father was terminally ill with cancer and in December, Felix went to Vancouver to visit his father with a loan from the legible writing. 635-4546 or 635-2508. Register now for September (Chronic Fatigue and Immune 635-2718. Coming Events Our Coming Events column Is a public service offered by the Ter- race Review. Deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. Coming Events must be mailed in or dropped off at our office, 4535 Greig Avenue, typed or in Information concerning the Twin River Estates project is available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing Society office, corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, Branch 73, B.C. Old Age Pensioners Organization, hold a pancake breakfast at the Happy Gang Centre the first Saturday of every month from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome! Heritage Park Museum, sponsored by the Terrace Reglonal Museum Society, is open for tours daily from Wednesday to Sunday between 40:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Office hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For group tours, school tours or weddings, please make an appointment by phoning The Mills Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop Is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 3 p.m., and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4pm, on Lazelle Ave. in Terrace (just up from Spee-Dee Printers). The Terrace Art Gallery is showing a Summer Art Show featuring local artists. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. For more In- . formation, please contact Cathy during office hours at 638-8884. July and August (through Labour Day) — A park interpreter is available to conduct guided hikes and educational programs for school groups or other organizations. To book your group, cail the B.C. Parks office at 798-2277. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: day and evening programs. Sundays: day program (Jerry's Rangers) and evening program. Mondays: evening program. entry in the Terrace Montessori Children's House Pre-School. Your child will have fun, participate in unique field trips while learning independence and responsible behaviour In an atmosphere of caring and trust. For further Informa- tlon, call Michele at 635-3097 or Tim at 635-6338. Thursday, August 6 — Home Again Finale, crafts and activities for children six years and up, at the Terrace Public Library at 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Please register in advance by phoning 638-8177. Saturday, August 10 — IMPACT CANADA 100. Take an encouraging look at the answers to critical issues affecting you and your family In the 90s. Join David Mainse, host of TV’s 100 Huntley Street, at 7:30 p.m, at the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly. Thursday, August 15 — Film, “Turnaround: A Story of Recovery”, Is about five women’s fights against alcoholism and drug addiction. At the Terrace Women’s Resource CG Friday, August 23 — Support grouip meeting for persons suffering from M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), also known a& C.F.1-B.S. entre at 17 a.m. downstalrs meeting room of the Terrace Public Library at 7:30 p.m. We will fisten to a taped lecture by Dr. Paul Cheney of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. For more information, please contact Kathleen Talstra at Tuesday, August 27 — A second tutor training (learn to read and write or to Improve your literacy skills) Is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Reading Place, 4722 Lakelse Ave. For more information about upcom- ing or current PLT activities, do call us. Our telephone number is 635-9119. Our summer office hours wil! be 12:30 to 5 p.m. weekdays. Thursday, August 29 — Films: “Moving On”, about how the problem of wife assault was solved in London, Ontario with the efforts of all social services. Introduces a new program, “Changing Ways", to treat men who batter for {heir illness. As well, a short film, “New Shoes”, on the relationship between traditional romance and violence against women; at the Terrace Woinen’s Resource Centre at 11 a.m. each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Dysfunction Syndrome), in the Credit Union. - * Several people connected with the club accused Felix of stealing money from the failed promotion because they did not think that a person on a GAIN pension could get a bank loan. Felix also took out’a loan in April to attend his father’s funeral. In January, Bradshaw informed Felix that he would not be wel- come at any tore mectings of the club or the Canadian Council of ‘the Blind. Under Bradshaw’s di- rection, Felix resigned as president. In May, he was blacklisted with the CCB across Canada. The White Cane Club has behaved in a most disgraceful manner in this case. My investiga- tion shows that the community did not blame either Felix or the club for the fiasco last December. The RCMP, the courts and Roger Davis, the local Industrial Rela- tions Officer, did not name Felix as the fall guy in the fiasco. Instead, they investigated the right man and charges were laid accord- ingly. In an attempt to spin good publicity out of bad by making Felix their fall guy, the White Cane Club has heaped real shame upon itself. Brian Gregg, Terrace. To the Editor; . My latest batch of four Terrace Reviews arrived this week, and I found so many items of news nostalgic: that I just have to put pen to paper.’ My congratulations to Merry Hallsor and Alan Weston on their success at the "finals" and again to Merry on being te-clected to the presidency of Theatre BC. Am also pleased to hear that Sharon Lynch has become the local rep: I held the office of vice pres. before deciding not to stand for president when becoming involved in local government — so it’s good to know we are so well represented -by such old friends — they are both really great and although I’m busy and involved here, I do miss them (a letter would be nice!1). Next I would like to offer "congrats" to Marilyn Brodie and the "Northwest Singers” on their success in the invitation to attend as performers at the B.C. Festival of the Arts in Vancouver. I’m sure they all enjoyed it. In the same edition of T.R. June 19), I was delighted to see that two of my great interests were joined when the Ksan House Society — which I joined at the start and was vice pres. when I left Terrace — and the old police station which I Visitors’ Programs, Lakelse Lake Park by Maureen Atkinson The complex life that exists inan old growth forest is hard to imag- ine. We look at the giant trees, the lush green underbrush and marvel at the intricate balance between each plant and species. In the old growth forest which grows around Lakelse Lake, some of the trees date back 300 years. Giant Sitka spruce, western red cedar and hemlock capture the heart and imagination as you walk along the: park trails. Smaller plants like lady fern and devil’s club, compete for sunlight in the heavily shaded forest floor. In the damper places like swampy stream beds, skunk cabbage gtows in abundance, adding a unique aroma to the musty green smell, one can only find in a place so rich with life and colour. Since the beginning of the sea- son, I have walked the ‘Twin Spruce Trail close to 40 times. Instead of growing tired of secing the same plants and trees, my interest in botany and ecology has been reawakened. I now marvel at how many different shades of green there really are when I take the time to really look at each plant species. The trail seems to change every time I walk it; each hemlock seedling or bunchberry flower is different from the next. Unfortunately, I am beginning to see the toll that regular bicycle and _ foot traffic is having on the trail and surrounding area. Along the Twin Spruce Trail for example, @ rotting log which was home for many bugs, hemlock seedlings and small rodents has been ripped apart, Sometimes thoughtless people discard their garbage along the path to Gruchy’s Beach. If you are using these trails (and we certainly hope you are), please be mindful of where you walk and that what you bring to the beach is put in the appropriate place when you are finished. The balance of life in an old growth forest is a very precarious and precious thing. Come out and see nature growing strong at Lakelse Lake Provincial Park, but do your best to help us preserve it. BCE | Parks Visitors programs at Lakeise Lake Provincial Park Thursday, Aug. 8 — 3 p.m., Gone Fishing, talk and craft about fish for children; 8 p.m., North- west Flora and Fauna, guest pres- entation by naturalist David Com- fort; both at the Furlong Bay picnic shelter. Friday, Aug. 9 -—— 9:30 a.m, Bird watching and plant identifica- tion walk with local Terrace natu- ralist David Comfort; 8 p.m, Priscella Parks presents, dramatic slideshow about B.C. parks; both at the Furlong Bay picnic shelter. Saturday, Aug, 10 — 3 p.m. Making mountains out of mole- hills, talk and water fun about landscapes and erosion; 8 p.m., Northwest Waterways, slide-lalk and. activities; both at the Furlong Bay picnic shelter. Sunday, Aug. 11 — 4 p.m., Jerry’s Rangers; 8 p.m., Nature Bingo, family games night, both at the Furlong Bay picnic shelter. Monday, Aug. 12 — 8 p.m. Life in the Old Growth Forest, meet at the start of Twin Spruce Trail. Hi from Molly — _ was so deeply involved with as a member and subsequent pres. of the Heritage Group. I so strongly feel’ that it should be left on its original site that I almost wish I was back there to enjoy its use. Long may both survive and suc- ceed. I do enjoy receiving the "news" sent to me so regularly by my dear friend Margaret Sinjur, and was delighted with the profile of her when she left the council office for early retirement. I’m sure, like me, she is probably keeping very busy. My year so far has been very active, I visited with my sisiers in Williamsburg, Virginia — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Sara- sota, Florida for seven weeks in ‘March and April, Just after my retum, at the AGM of the "Mid- porder Community Arts Associ- ation* held in Presteigne, I was elected vice chairman. We are involved this year in reviving the use of the old “assembly rooms" built in 1865 for the use of local and visiting theatre groups. It was used up to the Second World War and slowly drifted into disrepair — it is a really attractive stone build- ing on a comer in the centre of Presteigne and we are quite excited at its potential. Having been involved in the conversion of the Terrace Little Theatre’s conversion of the Baptist Church from day one, I feel I have been this way before! Continuing with theatre — I visit Stratford on Avon as offen as possible. Saw "The Seagull" and "Two Gentlemen of Verona" re- cently (the latter done as a 30’s musical was excellent). And when my daughter Tricia arrives for a month on August 10, we shall include a visit to see "Romeo and Juliet" and Ben Jonson’s play "The Alchemist" — one of the "perks" of living here is the abundance of choice in all things. As an instance, I am going to Oxford on July 27 to see a group from Rumania who will perform "Mid- summer Night’s Dream", I believe with a rather political bias!! I still miss very much Nick's company (will be two years on August 12), but am happy that I have so many interests and friends — never forgetting our years together in Canada. . Would still enjoy letters and visits, so how about it? __ Molly Nattress, Helmut Giesbrecht New Democrat for Skeena atstiene: dp, 0 suapeaner age yy ecm esl ne 3 nein aaba ne ems Eshiarad Sree ages eae dict