Aé - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 29, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD - The Mail Ba Abortion isn’t only answer Dear Sir: This is in reply to Sarah de Leeuw’s commentary on abortion providers, March 15, 2000. March 10, the so called National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers, is likely litle celebrated for good reason. Society as a whole does not want to be reminded | that certain doctors, sworn in the- Hippocratic oath to preserve life, kill-unborn-babies. - cee Medical science has conclusively proven that unborn babies are alive and growing in their mother’s womb, that they feel the pain of death, that they could grow to feel the love of their birth-mother or the love of a family that desperately desires children. The unborn child is forgotten in the choice business - they are part of their mother and father, yet already a se- parate entity. When choice is talked about wouldn’t it be better to choose between family helping, adoption or al- tering lifestyle? Death is too final for a bright new life. Two women that I have had the privilege of knowing gave their first-born up for adoption. It as hard for them Braun's idea is Dear Sir: I am a member of the Braun’s Island Committee. Be- cause I have had a few calls from residents of Braun’s Island in regards to the article in your paper on March 1 about the possible amalgamation of Braun’s Island with Terrace, I feel { must address their concerns. During the Terrace mayoral election competition in November, Mr. Talstra brought forward the possibility of accessing some once-only funds (which the cily might like to use for the multiplex) from the province based on a per capita formula if it amalgamated or incorporated with some area either Braun’s Island cr a section of Thornhill or any area not currently in its boundaries. and I’m sure that even today there is residual sadness, tempered by the peace that the babies are growing up in loving families. Another that I talked to recently was pregnant as a teenager, had family support and her child is the love of her life, Life can be very difficult for a pregnant woman who feels she has little choice. We all understand this. The unborn baby and mother are part of society and the com- munity needs to take a role and help. For the mother who decides to raise her baby, this can-happen in many ways, through babysilling at Paces so that young mothers can complete their high school, through Birthright, by the federal government upping maternity leave to one year, daycare at the workplace, families helping, the fathers being responsible. There is no quick fix or easy answer but life has many pathways that can be followed to lead a brighter future for both mother and child, Don S. Coburn, Terrace, B.C. a surprise The Braun’s Island Commitiee was approached and asked if the residents might be interested in this. The committee directed the regional district to ex- plore this possibility with the City of Terrace and report back to the commiltee so that something could be pre- sented to all the residents on the pros and cons of this so an informed individual decision could be made. Since November, we have not had any proposals to look at. [ have not heard anything except what I read in the paper so I can’t answer the question of “Why would Braun’s Island want to be a part of Terrace?” Kathy Juba, Terrace, B.C, Top priority - finding nurses Dear Sir: According to your editorial of March 15, the Com- munity Health Council would like to review the list of nurses “to test the list and its contents.” On Feb. 10 there was a special department head com- mittee meeting at Mills Memorial Hospital. There were five service enhancements beyond the regular budget items discussed. The management team reviewed the list to figure out how the CHC could handle the five top. The first item was increasing the acute care nursing staff. This top priority, on the list, received a no go. The CHC will need to find money for this enhancement. It was stressed that it could not proceed until they are able to find money. ‘The other four items inclided ‘two positions in admin- istration, ESP scheduling and a full-time information technology person. According to their agenda, both of these positions must go ahead and they will find the money for them. Every department (that is presently stretched beyond their means) has been asked to allo- cate money from their budget for the technology person. Another enhancement that was discussed was the need for an occupational therapist. [f orthopedics should be brought into Mills, this enhancement will be included with that proposal. The fifth enhancement was an ICU nurse for EDOs (elective days off). The management team believed that they could find the money for this. Mr. Giesbrecht continues to request a list of people who have experienced personal tragedies thraugh this healthcare crisis, the CHC is tequesting a list of nurses who are not willing to work at Mills Memorial Hospital. I believe the list that they should be reviewing is their list of priorities from their special department head Meeting, If the health council was really commited to filling the nursing shortfall, the very first item should «have read ‘yes’ to increasing: the acute: care-nursingystatt> Instead’ they said “No, need to find°money for this, can’t do it until we find the money.” And yet they are determined to find money for positions in administration. Ida Mohler, Terrace Health Watch HEARING FOR LIVING! “At the TERRACE HEARING CLINIC, we are committed to pro- viding better HEARING. This means fitting a range of hearing technologies, to fit every lifestyle, every situation, every prefer- ence, and every budget. 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"Aer 18 years of teaching, | still find bus duty the hordest job,” Ellen sighed. “Ge- tling these bundles of energy into snow suits it tough. You'd think the kids would be as anxious to gel home as we are.” Bernadette shook her haad. “Jessica sure isn’t, She's hiding under the bench.” “That child's o handful,” Ellen said. "She's 7 years old but still al a grade 2 level, She has an eating disorder, Still, she acts up quite a bil": “Poor little thing.” a “| know,” Ellen agreed. “But she understands ssica, I's time to go home.” Jessica poled. “| want my momimy to pick me i ‘Ellen found Jessica's palka dotted. sriowsuil. how to behave and needs strong guidance, “Je-~ “Time to gat dressed, dear. Your friends are wait- ing on the bus.” Jessica started screaming. “NO! | WANT MY MOMMY TO DRESS MEI” Ellen was kind but firm, “Jessica, your mommy. is waiting for you at home.” Jeéssica’s tantrum was getting out ‘of control. "GET AWAY FROM MEI | WANT MY MOMMY” The little girl wouldn’t stop screaming. Her legs: and arms Hailed wildly, barely. missing Ellen: _ Ellen reached down and slapped Jessica's leg. “Now stop that and do‘asyou're told.” It wasn’t a really hard slap. But the effect was huge. Jessica was stunned. Tears streamed down her face. She let Ellen dress her. Bernadette was also stunned. “I can’t believe BASED ON ACTUAL COURT CASES she did that!" “Twenty minutes later, Jessica bounded up the stairs’ to her house. “How was your day, sweetie?” her mother asked as she prepared some cookies and milk. ; "Okay. We learned about spiders and did : subtraction. And Miss Ellen slapped me.” Jessica's mother almost dropped the milk car- “ton. “What? Where did she slop yout” - "Right here, on my leg.” Jessica showed her ~ horrified mother d.fading mark on her calf, "Can I watch TY nowe" a _ "MS o0n; Lets’ go over lo Mrs. Ryersan’s and show her that mark: ['want a witness! Then I'm calling the cops. That lacher belongs in jail!” “Ellen was charged with assault. In court, the prosecutor was outraged. “Your Honour, Ellen used excessive force in slapping Jessica. That's assaul}. This Court must not condone the slap- ping of disabled. children by: their teachers. _ Surely Canadian society has progressed beyond Ellen rushed to-her feet. “But Your Honour, | used only the reasonable amount of force called for'in the circumstances. Teachers must be allowed to discipline their students, of Gnarchy in the schools woud result!” - Is Ellen guilty of assault? YOU! Be The Judge. Then look below for the decision. SPONSORED BY Phone: 638-0354 WRIGHT & MARDIROS TRIAL LAWYERS Serving the Pacific Northwest TERENCE WRIGHT 15 years experience DAVID MARDIROS. Criminal and Family Law Civil Litigation Aboriginal Law Free Initial Interview for I.C.B.C. and Personal Injury Claims 4730 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 1T2 Fax: 635-2919 YOU! 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