. Joyce Gibson, left and grandmother Winnifred Coburn... Germany i is latest stop in rise of scientific whiz ' THESKY continues tobe the _ limit for a former Terracite who keeps climbing the MELANIE Conrad at her University of. Victoria graduation ceremony with: mother academic ladder. Melanie Conrad, who graduated from Caledonia Senior Secondary School in 1993, is making a name for herself within the scientific community. Conrad completed her PhD in Biology - Immu- nology, ‘Genetics from the © University of Victoria this spring and had three options in Europe for a post doctor- ate. She chose a position in’ Marburg, Germany, where she left for last week. “We're all really proud of her,” said her mother, Joyce . Gibson of Conrad’s family. In the city one hour from -Frankfurt, Conrad. will be working * with Dr. Harald Renz studying allergies. ‘Conrad will explore the “hygiene hypothesis,” one that says the more hygienic a one becomes, the more sus- ceptible one is to autoim- mune diseases, such as asth- ma and inflammatory bowel - disease. “My - work _ involves | studying asthma and the im- mune interactions in the pla- centa to determine if allergy ‘can be passed from mother ‘to fetus,” Conrad says in an e-mail. *. “¥ will also be looking at how a mother’s exposure to harmless bacteria affects the _ immunity of her child.” Gibson says her daughter plans on working in Europe for two to four years before returning to Canada .and- opening her own’ research lab. _ The proud mother is not surprised by her daughter’s: continued success. ° » When Conrad was in Grade 4, her mother says her child dreamed of being an archaeologist, a scientist, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO a paleontologist and a bal- lerina. She. chose science and. while many of her friends | .took a. break» after high school, Conrad wanted to get on with her education, says Gibson. She attended Northwest Community College - in 1993-94 and obtained: her Bachelor of Science from”: the University College of the Cariboo in 1997 before moving on to UVic. “I think she’s excelled in everything she does,” said Gibson. School trustee Hal ‘Sted. : ham agrees. In a speech to. Cal grads in 2006, he cited Conrad’s ‘academic achievements as a : possible inspiration for oth- ers from here that may think. nobody from Terrace can go on to achieve big things. Conrad is expected back ' for a visit next summer. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - B3 AUTHOR Dr. Jean Barman will read from her book on the life of missionaries near Prince Rupert in the late - “1800s. Erom B1 MARTIN DEE PHOTO Relatives to appear with book’s author — But as the book’s title suggests, the couple would progressively feel that their work in running the Crosby Girls’ School was failing, says Barman. Through «= the letters, the authors gather. Emma thought. they were doing — good, making lives better but the thoughts ended up being mixed up with issues of control, added Barman. The book paints a picture . of two groups — the native Tsimshian and the mission- ‘aries — who used each other to their own advantage. ‘The locals Thomas to help them keep their land from encroach- ment. But what is unique in the: ‘book is the focus, not on a missionary, but on a mis- sionary’s wife. Barman says the letters brought to life two impor-- tant things that would define her role in the mission. “She was a defacto mis- sionary,” said. Barman, add- ing Emma not only had to fill-in for her husband when he was away but she had to be the example of a model wife. Barman adds the Crosbys Fun and games on the slate following celebrated holiday CONTRIBUTED By CMDE PETER CROMPTON ONCE AGAIN due to the tremendous support of our _ community and surrounding areas, the wreath and poppy campaign was a. great success, ' Though the total figure will not be known for a few weeks yet, it would appear to be as good if not better then 2005. At a time when Terrace is struggling eco- nomically, the generosity of its people of all ages is over- whelming. We at Branch 13 can as- sure you that this money . will be spent per the Royal Canadian by-laws, to sup- port our veterans and their dependents. Anyone. wish- ing to have further. informa- tion as to where this money can only be spent, can find the information on our out- side notice board or from any of our lounge staff. Last but not least, thank you to all who helped to make this the © success it was. At the time of writing, everything is in place for our Remembrance Day service, which I know will be .well attended by our community. Qur duets only karaoke begins on Friday, Nov. 24, going for four’ weeks, the finals on Dec. 15. You can sign up in the branch: for this event. On Saturday, Nov. 25,. we will .be holding a Canucks nite. Come in and watch the game and join in the live auction for a Canucks pack- age, featuring tickets to a Canucks game in January, - Legion Notes along with a two night stay in a hotel, Cmdes John Aus- tin and Lisa Gendron have been working: overtime on this event, so come on down .to the Legion and gives us your support. There are now sign-up sheets on the entrance notice board for upcoming ‘zone playdowns. Curling takes .place here Saturday, Dec. 2; cribbage is being held in Kitimat on Saturday, Nov. 25, and darts is here in Ter- race on Saturday, Nov. 18. Remember, when you enter zone playdowns you must be prepared to continue on to provincials and dominion. There is a sign-up sheet for an 8-ball doubles tourna- ment on the table by the pool table slated to go on the Dec. 9-10 weekend; players will be seeded to prevent stacked teams: Entrance fee is $10 per player with all money to be returned in prizes: You can talk to Cmde Jack. Beck . about this one. Our membership chair- "person has requested that all members who have changed addresses of late to please come in and give him your new address. When we sent out our membership and Re- membrance Day information this year, we had some three dozen returned due to wrong addresses. ‘To those of you who are not members of this great organization, please come on in, see what we have to offer, there is a membership: Suited to you, so come on and join us, Our November -general ’ meeting is now history, but remember Dec. 12 is the elections for your 2007 ex- - ecutive, so let’s see a good ‘tumout. Next steak night Friday, Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m. Next general Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. Election night. .= Next veterans Wednesday, Dec. 6 served at 5:30 p.m. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM ‘looked to. meeting, _ dinner ..- -came to the area because they were invited but also because the Tsimshian found their presence useful. » By the time the couple. was leaving’ in the. early 1890s, the local girls had § _been moved out of the-house -and to be eligible for federal funding, rules of residential schools had to be followed -Thus, the Crosby legacy | would become one of the much debated, controversial j residential schools. Barman. will be joined at her Nov. 17 appearance by Louise. Hagar, the great- | § granddaughter of Thomas - and Emma Crosby, in addi- tion to Caroline Dudoward, the great-granddaughter of Alfred and Kate Dudoward, a Tsimshian couple that helped the missionary cou- ple in their work. - Barman, -a __ longtime teacher at the University of . British Columbia and a Fel- _low of the Royal Society of Canada, will also appear in : Kitimat.and Prince Rupert.. ' See page B2 for details. The Terrace Standard is... www.terracestandard. com Check out our site or calt 638-7283 for odvertiaing information i THE ROTARY CLUB | . ‘OFTERRACE =| would like to the community for this tremendous support of this years Radio/TV Auction. This year marks the 46th year of the Auction and the Rotary | Club broke all records with the generous ° response. Thanks go out to:all the business” and individuals that donated the over 400 items as well as to everyone who contributed by calling in a bid. A special thanks to all the- Rotarians and other volunteers who helped organize the event, and to Doug Barrett and : the staff at The Coast Inn of The West for once. again hosting the event. Contributions to the: Rotary Clubs help improve our community. Congratulations to us alll! — WorkLife BC. 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