Page B2 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 13, 1993 Kelvin opened many doors” Wheelchair pioneer Kelvin Dean Skead passed away peace- fully at his home on Loen Ave, on Nov, 25, 1992 with family - members at his side. Kelvin was 27 ‘years old. He was ‘bom in Terrace at Mills Memorial Hospital on April 21, | 1965. At the age of five he was diag- nosed as having Ataxia Telangiectasia -+ a very rare degenerate disease of. the nerves and nruscles, But his bright smile and cheer- fulness was known to many pecple in the community. We often saw bim tearing up the pavement in his wheelchair (and many wondered who had issued him the driver’s licence to opera- te the only hoi wheelchair in the area). When he was three years ald, Kelvin moved to Nass Camp with his parents — Marge and Tracy _ Skead — and brother Randy. The family lived there for seven years, Kelvin first started school at the Nass River Elementary School for Grade 1. When the family maved back to Terrace he went to Parkside Elementary School, with Miss Tait as ‘his teacher. Kelvin was the first student here confined to a wheelchair who went through the entire local public school ‘system. ‘As he moved upwards through the grades — from Parkside to Uplands to.Clarence Michiel .to © Cassie Hall to Skeena, and finally to Caledonia — each school ac- quired the bars, ramps and fix- tures that would accomodate later students with handicaps. and dis- abililies: Kelvia liked ‘to do things as closely as possible to the way other kids his age did-them. ‘And avhen:God -closed the door on a healthy body for Kelvin at: ihe age of 10, he opened wide a window to a strong mind, -He never complained, and in- stead accomplished ‘things we couldn’e have believed - Possible ROUND TOW “Here ’n There” : by Yvonne Moen a“ for someone who some might have said was disabled. Kelvin was the first wheelchair graduate from Caledonia Senior Secondary when he donned the robes with the Class of 1985. _ He was an inspiration to many of his school mates and teachers. At age 22, he moved to Van- couver fo try independent living for two years. But the bright city lights could not compete with Kelvin’s love for this area, and his family and friends. (Kelvin spent many hours on the river banks with special friends fishing, and be always had many fish stories to tell.) We was also ‘one of the first children. to atlend the Terrace Child Development Centre which first started in the home of Manvel de Silva before moving to a small space in Motz plaza on South Kalum, As one of the longest attending students there, > Kelvin cut the ribbon on the:new Child Development Centre as the .. doors were opened at his present Eby St. location. . Kelvin’s ground-breaking. ef- forts paved the way for many dis- abled people to live in the com- munity. Access ramps have now been installed on some sidewalks and into many local businesses. Some of his life’ s highlights in- cluded: * * Trips to Easter Seal camps in Squamish. * Shaking hands with Rick Hansen in Alberta. * And being pushed in his chair all the way to the hot springs by the SKB Wreckers ball team to raise ‘money for the 1983 North- ‘Topp pianists at festival me sy em B,C, Winter Games. A service was held for Kelvin Skead on Saturday, Nov. 28, 1992 at the Pentecostal Church. It was followed by a graveside ser- vice and then everyone gathered at the Happy Gang Centre, where - Kelvin went many times for lunch. Kak ak I hope you're all still wilh me after the little poem of last week! A few apologies are due for er- rors made in recent weeks —- my _ editor’s arithinetic was a bit off over the holidays (probably a symptom of seasonal excess). Firstly, Lyman Miller was born in 1912, so that makes him 80 years old — not 90. Aud Bob Wilkinson arrived here in 1970 — not 1990. Sorry about those and any other mistakes! kkk kk A very special birthday greeting goes out to Eleanor Woodhouse, who will be 106 on Saturday, Jan. 16. Eleanor is Rita Kerr’s mother. As he moved upwards through the grades — from. Parkside to Uplands to Clarence Michiel to Cassie Hall to Skeena, and finally to Caledonia — each school acquired the bars, ramps and fixtures that would accomedate later students with handicaps and disabilities. Ashort meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19 at 7: 00" p. pm. , ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Monday Jan. 25th Terrace Public Library Basement at 8:00 p.m. | *Everyone Welcome | —FVAI rear A MYTH: Most women enjoy sexual assault or they tike ie rough SOX, REALITY: This bellet has evolved from society’s continuous tendency to & 3 link sex with violence, This is evidenced in modern videos, popular films: and music, fashion magazines and album covers. Ali suggest that “sexy” sex is mixed with violence. The plain truth is, however, that no ons likes to A experience palin, fear, degradatian or humiliation. Terrace & District Victims Assistance Program Kelvin Skead WOMEN SEEKING TRAINING Have you been in a training or upgrading program lately? Have you tried to get into a training program but were turned down? | Would you like to get more education but don’t know where to start? —_ The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre is doing a study on women and education so we can improve these opportunities for women in: ‘the Terrace area. ; | We would like to hear from you. In your experience, what works and what ~ doesn't work? ; "What helped you get training? What got in your way? at the Women’s Centre, 4542 Park Avenue (near the pool). . You can fill out a short questionnaire, hear about the research findings so_ far, and participate in a group discussion. If you can’t attend the meeting, .; _ but would like to answer the questionnaire, please call Char at 638-0228. Women's Education Project | “4542 Park Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 4V1 Phone 638-0228 INTERNATIONAL PIANISTS Jim Anagnosan and Les Kinton, of Toronto, have been named as the piano adjudicators for the Pa- cific Northwest ‘Music Festival here, Mar, 22 - Apr. 3. The piano duo will hold a one-day workshop for teachers and 5 senior students during ‘their stay in Terrace. For more information, contact Irene at 635-3215, They will adjnnte both the senior - and junior piano entrants in the festival. ‘New daycare program offered "DO YOU BABY-SIT, operate a a daycare, or look: after children i in your] home?. "Northwest Community College i is now offering a series of courses about operating a family daycare. — ‘One course — Introduction to Family Daycare — is already un- derway: But five more are still upcoming. They are: , : -¢ Understanding Child Development (Jan. 27-Feb. 27) “* Understanding Children’s Behaviour (Mar. 3-31) ‘+ Health, Safety and Nutrition (Apr. 7-May 5) ‘¢ Planning Children’s Experiences (May 8-26) * Operation of a Family Day Care (June 2-30) - All of the courses take place Wednesday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. -‘and-Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ‘ Students who complete all courses receive a Family Day Care cer- tificate, For more’ information contact Joan Turecki at NWCC at 635-6511 (local 337). The Skeena Health Unit’s Darletiec Westerman says there doesn’t seem to be enough daycare space in the community - — especially for infants... “**We have: abaut. nine: family daycare homes in Terrace,” she said, contrasting | that fumber with the “0 family daycares: ‘found in Nelson. mo : Westerman ‘aid the trend. across the province is towards smaller family dnycanes rather than the larger group daycare centres. ~ Snug as. a bug in a rug IPs STORYTIME! : The Tertace Public. Libtiry is holding a spell story time morn- ing each month for children in daycare. ' There will be picture books, finger plays, and a puppet: show. The family daycare days wilt: be Jan. 28 8, Feb. 2 and March a at 10: 30 am “Don’t forget your library card! ‘the Library has a » large collection of picture books and Song and story. cassettes — and children’ 8 videos too! - _ Register by ‘calling 638-8177. There’s 10 charge. A minimum tegistration is: needed. to go ahead with, this program, 80 please call if you wish to attend, - The library: will also, be ‘hosting a. ‘puppet show ‘entitled. Molly. Whuppie and the. Giant on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2 pom. It stars Gil- lian. Campbell ‘anid. Beckie® Allen. There will, ‘be, a repeat per formance Friday, Feb: Sat7 pan. “Golden Rule winners” - BIGHTEEN PEOPLE won prizes i in the Golden Rule Society raf- fle draw held the end of Décember, Proceeds went toward the ‘society’ 8 Chistes goody begs given out Dec, 24.. am " The winners were:. Jennifer. Peters,. Carol Sam, Elizabeth: Moore, Francis Thompsosi,: D, Law,’ ‘Wayite Sheridari; Don: Cobiirn, Sandy’. Goddard, Row Duncan, Carol. Pratt, Edith Guo, Katherine Ignas,: : Mike Nahirny, H. Bolton, Barbara Maikapar, Stan Cunningham, and M. Saulaier..-". : ’ The’ prize. list: included typewriters phones,” busters, and gift certificates with many local business The Golden Rule Soe has ateanleel ‘Chri c mote thelr 20 yeanie : 7