Terrace Review — Wednesday, April 3, 1991 B7 tif Behis ho ASE 7 el ee ened Se LM a pee TE cod Se from victims’ memories Where art meets law sisi ms sme subile traits into a drawing. An alert officer can also listen to the SESE ce ee el Le Sar Sahemapleetnrreantie gs Ae et soe Cat. Jane Andrew: The witness works with me. by Stephanie Wiebe A store has been robbed. The cashier got a good look at the thief, but the police need more than just a general description. The RCMP call on their composite artist. In this northern area, Cst. Jane Andrew is the one to see. She talks with the witness, who describes the suspect in detail, as Andrew begins to sketch a likeness to assist in the search. As the witness lists physical features, Andrew listens and asks questions. Was the nose small or large, broad or narrow? Were the lips thin or full? Andrew’s pencil sweeps across the paper, creating a picture from the words. She occa- sionally uses the "Identi-kit" cards with varied selections of chins, cycs, hairlines and other features to choose from. But suspects don’t always match the cards, so she depends heavily on the witness's impressions and memory. "The witness works with me," says Andrew. The process takes about an hour and a half, producing a pro- fessional drawing which often results in an arrest. "It gives them something to look for," says Andrew, Andrew is one of six alternate RCMP artists in the province. An alternate does composite sketching for a particular area, along with other duties. The need for compos- ite drawings is sporadic in an area such as ours, which includes Ter- race, Prince Rupert, Kitimat and Smithers detachments. "I only did 11 [sketches] last year," Andrew says. The division artist, based in Vancouver, works in this field full time. Although computer programs are available to simulate the process, they tend to be too rigid — the witness in a way. that no computer could. Originally from Fort Erie, Ontario, Andrew had not planned to go into police work. "I wanted to be an art teacher," she says. At university, aside from art classes, she took psychology courses and became fascinated with the work- ings of the human mind. Her double major attests to this: Fine Arts and Psychology. An interest in criminology led to volunteer work at a correctional centre, which steered Andrew into the RCMP. Professionally, Andrew set aside her artistic skills and was posted to duty in Terrace in 1987. The composite artist position opened up a year later. Andrew is the Crime Prevention Officer for the Terrace detachment. "Because I have enjoyed art over the years, it’s nice that I can incor- porate that into my job as a police officer." Your chance to get involved — Terrace Transition House — Cali us for sup- port and information If you are a victim of men- tal or physical abuse, We're available 24 hours a day to women and children. Phone 635-6447. The Alzheimer Information line: phone 635-3381. Every Thursday evening it’s Cribbage Night at Terraceview Lodge from 7 to 9 p.m. Everyone in the community is Invited to drop in and catch the action. Terrace Toastmasters — Do you find It difficult to prepare and give a talk? Turn to Toastmasters for help. Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month at Northwest Community College, room 206, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Irene Blackstone at 635-2845. COFFEEBREAK, a women’s community bible study, meets Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. We ofter tree child care, a story hour program for three- to five-year-olds, an opportunity to meat new friends, small group discussions over a cup of coffee. There's a place for you with us — Join us! Terrace Christian Reformed Church, on the corner of Sparks and Straume. The Terrace Friends and Families of Schizophrenics is a support group that meets once per month, Meetings are the drd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Psych. Con- ferance Room at Mitls Memorial Hospital. One alm of the group Is to provide community education about thls illness. Anyone wishing to learn more or become part of this group Is welcome to attend the meetings. Please call 638-3325 for further information. The Terrace Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at Caledonia Senior Secondary in the cafeteria. Anyone interested in playing please contact Ellen Smith at 635-4096 or May McFarland at 635-2875. Everyone welcame. Skeena Valley Rebekah Lodge holds regular monthly meetings at thelr new location in the Ukrainian Hall, 4600 block Walsh, Terrace, every second and fourth Wednesday at 8 p.m. If you are interested in Joining our fraternity, please contact 635-2794 or 633-0674. Oddfellows Lodge hold meetings every second and fourth Monday at the new tocation in the Ukrainian Hall, 4600 block Walsh, Terrace. Contact 635-3995 or 635-2956 If you wish membership information. Please, assist the less fortunate of Terrace. The Anti-poverty Group Society is receiving donations from people of good will, so that they may continue helping disadvantaged peo- ple. Send your contribution to treasurer Josephine Buck, Room 200, 4721 Lazelle Ave., Terrace, B.C., V8G 173. Phone 635-4631. Terrace Minor Hockey |s looking for coaches, managers, division heads, and referees for the upcoming season. Those interested should phone Sandy Marshall at 635-7623 evenings. Terrace Contract Bridge Club plays the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Legion from October to April, Please contact Mary at 635-2977 or Rolande at 635-4374. Come and have a fun night with us! The Skeena Squares Dance Club meets Mon- days from 7:30 to 10 p.m. for square dancing at the Carpenters’ Hall on Sparks St. For more in- formation, call Bev Greening at 635-7868. The Parents’ Advisory Committes meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in Skeena Junior Secondary School. All parents/ guardians welcome. Attention: Girls and Women — If you are in- terested in camping and outdoors, ihe home and family, community service, and Interna: tional experience, Girt Guides of Canada may be for you. Girls — If you are between the ages of six and 17, we have a place for you In Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, Cadats, or Junior Leaders. Women — we have opportunities for you to work with the girls or become members of various councils or com- mittees. Training plus full support is avallable for all positions. For more information, please call (evenings): Margaret Cooper, 638-0609; or Kathy Davies, 638-1245. The Terrace Women's Resource Centre, 4542 Park Ave., is open Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Who we are: a support service for women, “women helping women”, concerned with particular needs of women living in the north, promoting the status of women through the realization of our rights and potentials as people and through, lobbying efforts. What we do: we give women an opportunity to meet other women; hold special events such as Mrs. Santa's Luncheon, open housas, Easter par- ties, etc; hold workshops on subjects as diverse as Women and AIDS, sewing, self: esteem, communicating with the ones you love, breast health, cooking; offer support groups; give on-going courses. We also do lay counselling, and give encouragement and emotional support, information on community services and areas of concern to women. We have a Drop-in Centre — a comfortable, re- laxed atmosphere for women to share ideas and express themselves. We can be reached at 638-0228. The Kinette Club of Terrace meets on the sec- ond and fourth Wednesday of every month. For more information, call Gail at 635-9253. The K-ette Club ladies meet on the third Wednesday of every month. Please call Sheila Crampton at 635-4435 for further information.