Northwest Community College, represented by board member John Morgan (left) and col- lege president Dr. Val George, last week recelved a copy of “Mind, Heart and Vision — Pro- fessional Engineering in Canada 1887-1987” from Frank Willls, president of the Associated Professional Engineers of B.C, Willis was on a tour of all the colleges in the province to commemorate the 100th anniversary of professional engineering in B.C. Hundreds attend annual ) Birthrite gathering Last week Birthrite held its 6th annual Birthrite Tea in Ter- race. This is its main fundraiser, although bake sales and pancake breakfasts has been held. Ad- mission to the tea and evening of entertainment was either a baby shower gift or a money dona- tion. The shower gifts will be distributed to new mothers seek- ing Birthrite support. The teas have been tremendously suc- cessful annual events. This year, almost 200 people attended. by Betty Barton Birthrite in Terrace has an ac- tive membership of over 20 peo- ple. These members are not pro- fessional counsellors, but rather private individuals providing a service. Birthrite holds annual workships to keep its member- ship current on resource and medical information. Medical doctors, psychiatrists, human service workers and others ex- plain the services that they can provide. With this information, Birthrite members can refer their clients on to the appropriate agency. Interview and counsel- ling techniques and related issues are taught to introduce new members to the organiza- tion and to upgrade the skills of . already-existing members. At this year’s annual Birthrite Tea, the Birthrite volunteers served the tea and goodies. In previous years, Veritas Grade 7 students had been seconded to perform this function. It was felt this time that the members would have more of an oppor- tunity to meet and talk with their guests informally if they took over this task. The tea has been held annual- ly asa major fund raiser. But the other purpose. of holding it has been to inform the public of the purpose and benefits of the Birthrite organization. In the friendly and informal-setting of the tea, says president Mary Brown, this has proven tremen- dously successful. Here are some background facts on the organization: @ What is Birthrite? It is friend- to-friend assistance and support for pregnant women who don't know where to turn or what facilities and services are available to them. @ How did Birthrite start? It was founded in 1968 in Toronto - by a housewife who saw a need. It blossomed and grew. Today there are Birthrite organizations ‘throughout North America and around the world. It’s a non- denominational organization; locally, most members come from the churches. Birthrite is separate from any other organization, and local presi- dent Mary Brown says this is im- portant because ‘‘We want to project an image of non-judg- mental assistance and lending a loving hand,’’ @ What services does Birthrite provide? Birthrite is staffed by trained volunteers who provide non-judgmental information and individual counselling and support to the pregnant woman in need, regardless of her deci- sion. She is given as much or as little information as she wants. Birthrite offers free pregnancy tests, pre-natal classes, labor and delivery assistance, parent- child intervention, agency liaison, community resource in-. How about hearing? “Auditory sense is present in the infant 24 weeks before ~ birth (14 weeks after conception). This involves brain func- tioning and memory patterns.” M. Clemens, ‘‘5th International Congress Phychosomatic,”' OB & GYN, Rome: Medical Tribune, Mar, 22, 1978, p.7 a Ly CC | > ot “anc formation, maternity clothes and layettes, a clothing and fur- niture loan cupboard, medical care, legal advice, shelter homes, help with job placement, referral for professional counselling and adoption information. @ Who funds Birthrite? Birth- rite operates on financial dona- tions from individuals, church- es, businesses and organizations and also does its own ‘fund- raising. Locally, B.C. Telephone and Pacific Northern Gas employees are major supporters of this organization, For further information or help from Birthrite, call 635-3907, which is also a 24-hour crisis pregnancy line. If there is no one available, the 800 number in Toronto will be given. The toll-free number is 1-800-328-5683. The Birthrite office is located in the Tillicum Twin Theatres building off Lazelle Avenue, Suite 201. All consultation is free and confidential. Drop-in times are between 9 and 1] a.m. Monday through Friday and be- tween 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. | “Térvace' Review _ Wednesday, May is 198 17 Parks expand in preparation for =. heavy tourist use © ‘We call it ‘Positive Improve- ments’ in provincial parks,” says Ministry of Forests & Lands Branch regional manager Hugh Markides. The improvements he describes are additions and upgrading in a number of Northwest provincial parks; and the largest park in the area, Furlong Bay at Lakelse Lake, will be receiving a ‘‘major face- lift’’. Markides says that two new log picnic shelters are being con- structed near the beach area at Furlong Bay to accommodate family picnicking and the newly- introduced nature interpretation programs, The nature inter- pretation programs will include a variety of natural, historical and cultural.themes as well as nature walks on two new trails. In addition, he says, a new grass play area, complete with an adventure playground, is be- ing installed, the beach is being improved with the addition of new sand and the campsite pads are being upgraded. A major renovation project is - also taking place at the Excham- siks River Park west of Terrace through the creation of a new road system and the construc- tion of a fully fledged camp- ground. Markides says a new self-guiding nature trail is also being built which will interpret the natural history of the west coast forest. No Vehicle? Do you have problems with picking up prescriptions, groceries, appliances or anything else? For all your moving and delivery needs, phone for experienced and speedy service. 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(Age 14 years and up) In regard to other parks in the . area, Kleanza Creek has already been improved with the addition of 10 more campsites and the construction of a viewpoint trail to the cliffs; a new road system is being built at Prudhomme Lake Park and seven new camp- © sites are being added to bring the total to 25; and the entrance to Diana Lake Park has been smoothed and widened, a new bridge has been built over Diana Creek, and sand has been spread out along the lakeshore. Markides says his department is looking forward to an increas- ed number of tourists this sum- mer and the improvements will make their stay much more en- joyable. “I expect a tremendous in- crease,'” he says. ‘‘We had a 15 percent increase last year, and the indications right now are that we’re going to be higher this year,” _—_ . Markides thinks there are a number of reasons for the in- crease, but he says the main at- traction was created by the publicity of the park on South Moresby. ‘*] gather from the survey that the Ministry of Tourism is do- ing, two out of every three peo- ple coming to B.C. have South Moresby and the Queen Char- lotte Islands on their agenda,”’ says Markides. ‘And the way to get there is right past our door step.”’ _ Extra - Games Thank you! Have a Nice day!