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TERRACE — Last year a truly beautiful story took place. It was around Christmas time, and the Morales family was pinch- ing their pennies in order

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by Philip Musselman

The Morales family is from Chile, from which they escaped to avoid a futureless life amongst economic and social dif- ficulties. The country of Chile is ruled under a dic- tatorship, where enor-

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phone.rang. There was no

mous portions of the population are put to death but some manage to escape the country, Mor-

ales said. There is no.

future for the country’s youth, and there is no hope for the old, he added,

Last year Tirso Morales and his family were just breaking even, when his wife received news that her father was very sick and it was only a matter of

time before he died. Sylvia ~

Morales was very nervous and jumped every time the

Terrace woman in Summerland

TERRACE — Contrary to information received by the Terrace Review and printed in the Dec, 17 edi- tion, former Terrace resi-

.dent Mrs. Dorothy Nor-

rington retired to Sum- merland, B.C. several years ago with her late husband Judge Jim Nor- rington who was the first provincial judge in Ter- race,

Mrs. Norrington is now 98 years old, and is living in the beautiful Heather House in Summerland. Her late husband Jim died

Merry Christmas

a few years ago, a week before their 64th anniver- sary.

Her mailing address is Heather House, Bag 4000, Summerland, B.C.

way that the. Morales family could ‘afford to send her to Chile to see her father for one last time. Things almost looked hopeless when a phone call changed all of that. Friends of the family, close and not so close, had gotten together and had purchased a round trip ticket to Vina Del Mar, Chile for her, These friends had also raised some money to help her get: along in the South American country for awhile. = 7 : Soon Sylvia was broke because of hospital. fees and other costs, so~she phoned home looking. for some money. The family had no money to send her,

but one day when her hus- .

band Tirso was inthe bank, trying to figure out how much he could send her from his pay cheque, a friend approached him. The person was thankful for having a job and a

"Gift reflects Christmas spirit

good home, and wished to help. Tirso received $100 from this person and was very taken back,

This money didn’t last too long either, by then Sylvia’s .father had died

and she again needed

money to help pay for funeral and hospital costs. Suddenly another friend

of the family visited their

home to drop off another $100. Again Tirso was sur- prised and felt very good

‘about the generosity of

these people, his employer had even loaned him $100 for his wife.

“T will never forget the help that these people gave

.. us,” Tirso explained, ‘‘we

do not even know who to thank for this goodwill.’’

_Now the Morales family is doing well, Tirso is working at

instructor, and Sylvia. is working also. A ‘happy ending for a family who came to Camada in 1980.

Hansen promotion gears up

TERRACE — A-commit-

- tee headed by the super-

intendent of Parks and Recreation Department, Steve Scott, met Wednes- day, Dec. 17-to set up ac- tivities for a Rick Hansen Week. an

“It is.now oficial that the week of Feb. 22 to 28, will be recognized as Rick Hansen Week,’’ Scott said. —

Approximately 12 peo- ple attended the meeting at which the following was

AChristmas wish

Terrace resident B8rent Trombley’s wish for this Christmas Is a G-l-Joe guy. Don’t you wish your list was that slmple? Daniela Berquist photo

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during the week honoring —

Hansen, The first promo- tion will deal with busi- nessman who will be ap- proached to operate their business for a full day from a wheelchair. The idea is to give people a feel, or at least an idea, of what it’s like to be in a Scott said. The second campaign will be geared towards making everyone aware of wheel- chairs.

Scott added that in the New Year they will be looking for volunteers to help with the Rick Hansen Week.

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Season’s Greetings

Best wishes for

1987

from | Dave Parker

MLA for Skeena

people gave him.

~~ ‘Terrace resident Tirso Morales will never forget the help that

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_ Saturday, December 27, 1986 AT THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE

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Your Week Ahead Horoscope Forecast Perlod: 12/28- 1/3/87

ARIES Mar. 2I-Ape. 19

A change in your attitude toward domestic and professionai responsibilities opens up new paths in your progress.

Wednesday's new moon ushersina period of fresh starts and new beginnings, Take advan- tage of the opportunities,

._ Excess in pleasurable activities takes its toll, Wrap up the holiday fun and meet 1987 with fullsteamahead.

Those you deal with in personal or public mat- ters will find you especially appealing, and you are quite responsive,

Tis said that a5 things go on New Year's Day tells you what to expect for the year. Make sureit's good.

A casual acquaintance at a social gathering convinces you that romance is not so illusive afterall,

Family relationships could be a bit strained. Let your sense of justice guide you in making _adecision.

New Year’s resolutions are in order. How about being less critical and more tolerant of your own and others weaknesses,

Tum your attention toward insuring the finan- cial security of home and family, This is your year to prosper.

Real or imaginary hurts cause emotional out- bursts. Don’t be so concerned about what others may bedoing. .

There should be a few days of calm and quiet for you to get ready for the big push ahead.

The home continues to be the hub of much social interaction with friends and business associates—quilte stimulating.

TAURUS | Apr. 20-May 20

GEMINI May 21-June 20

CANCER June 21July 22

LEO * July 23-Aug. 22

VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22

LIBRA Sept, 23-Oct, 22

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21

CAPRICORN Dec, 22-Jan. 19

AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18

PISCES Feb. 19-Mar. 20

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