so Cocca oe It originated in Kitimat Child DNA program here A CUTTING edge child identification Program is now in full swing in Ter- race. The Child Identification Program, also called CHIP, provides parents of newborns with a perma- nent DNA sample of their child that could be used by police in the event that a child goes missing. ‘With newboms, blood is taken from the heel of the baby and dropped on a specially treated piece of white paper designed to preserve the sample. it is then sealed in a foil enve- Jope and given to parents. The program began in Kitimat last year with great success and was in- itiated in Tettace through the Terrace Rotary club which is providing the sampling kits for newborns in Terrace free of charge. Getting the program off the ground proved a bit shaky at the beginning of the year because many new parents were unaware that the service was avail- able. New patents are now being informed about the service and can choose to have it done while the baby undergoes other rau- tine lab tests, DELILAH Andrews comforts daughter Trinity ‘as blood is taken from her heel. The sample is kept by The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 21, 2001 - A3 parenis and would only be used in case a child Rotary member Lyle Harvey says he anticipates the program will be very successful, “We expect to have 100 per cent participation very soon,” said Harvey. Harvey also said he’s been seen a lot of interest in the program expressed by parents with older children. Delilah Andrews is jist ) one of those parents, Trinity Nicole Andrews -was born on New Year’s Day. She returned to the hospital one month later with mom, Delilah, to: have her DNA sample taken. goes missing and police need to identify remains. ing a DNA sample of her baby gives her peace of mind, “I’m gaing to have my other kids done as well,” she said. Parents who want sam- ples for their older children . can do so by purchasing a ° kit for $7. The kits can be obiained from the Terrace Rotary club and brought to the lab at Mills Memorial where blood will be taken and preserved “IPs a child identifica- tion program,” said Har- vey. “Hopefully the DNA will never need, ta be used.” then” News In Brief Quake rattles northwest IF YOU you felt the ground trembling around noon last Saturday you weren’t imagining things. An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale was felt across the northwest at 12:12 p.m. Saturday. The quake was centred on the ocean floor 109 kilometres west of the Queen Charlotte Islands, but was felt as far inland as far as Stewart, Terrace and even Smithers. No injuries or damage was reported, Provincial Emergency Program spokesman Darlene Snider said Saturday afternoon. Residents in various neighbourhoods around town reported feeling the earth tremer. “People should look at this as a wake-up call,” Snider said. “It’s important that people who live in an earthquake zone plan and prepare for an emergency.” Grocery store held up THREE PEOPLE are charged with robbing the B and G Grocery convenience store here Feb. 12. Christopher Bernard, 19, and Clifford Warner, 19, bath of Terrace have been charged with the robbery. A 17-year-old Terrace male has also been charged but his name cannot be disclosed because he is a minor. The three men are in custody until Feb. 20 when they will appear in court. Police say three males entered the store at 11 p.m. Feb. {2 and that one of them produced a knife and demanded cash and cigarettes from the lone clerk on duty, Police said the clerk complied and three mates fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and several packages of cigarettes. Vehicles roiled over Councillors vote themselves a raise CITY COUNCILLORS voted themselves a 3.1 per cent pay increase last week. The mayor’s salary rises from $20,868 to $21,514, Each councillor will now be paid $9,379 per year ~ up from $9,097, The raises will cost the city an extra $2,334 this year. Councillors said the i increase is in line with the increase in the Vancouver Consumer Price Index, a common measure of the cost of living. Councillor Val George and others also ar- gued failing to keep pace with inflation now would make catching up a much harder job later on. “It puts other councils in the future behind Andrews says that hav- the 8 ball,” said George. “I agree — for the sake of future councils, we should do this,” councillor David Hull said. Councillor Olga Power said schocl trustees here are presently paid more than city councii- lors. According to schoo! district staff, trustees are paid $7,688 while the board chair gets $9,955, But in addition, most trustees from out of town bill a few thousand a year in travel and accommodation expenses to get to meetings in Terrace. Councillors are also able to claim travel expenses while out of town on city business, but it’s generally for much less, That’s because at “I's story time, children!” Greg, the kindergarten teacher, announced to his class. . The children clamored for ine spot closest to their adored teacher. Five year old Tracy Monahan raised her hand eagerly. “Let's read the slory aboul Mavisal" “Yeah!” The other students chimed in. Greg enchanted the class with his inspired reading. A tew days jatar, Tracy's family was rushing to prepare for church. Mrs. Monahan was pulting on her makeup. “Honey,” she asked her husband. "Can you find Tracy and get her ready?” Tracy had set up a little story time in the play- room with all her stuffed animals sitting in a circle. Mrs. Monahan smiled. “Isn't that sweat? She's putting on a show with her dolls. Just like when | was a kid," “Except your dolls’ weren't lesbians,” Mr. Monahan said. "What? 1?" Mis. Monahan was horrified. “Just listen... Tracy was reenacting the Marissa story trom her kindergarten class. "Here's Marisa who lives with her two mommies. They both love their daughter so ' mush and they all live happily ever after.” Mrs. Monahan gasped. “Five years old and she _ knows about alternative lifestyles?” . Mrs. Monahan grabbed some other dolls from the shell, “Here's a proper family, Tracy. Mommie doll, Daddy doll and baby doll.” Tracy staried screaming. “NO! | want to tell the story about Marisal” “Whal story?” Tha Monahans were perplexed. You BE THE “From schoall The boak we read i in schooll” Tracy's parants stared, dumbfounded. “I wonder what other parenis think about this.* At the next schoo! board meeting, Greg, the kin- dergarten teacher, made a proposal to include three new books In the district's kindergarten cur- ticulum. “Marisa and her Mams" was one of the Afew minutes later, Mr. Monahan came over to boaks. his wife, chuckling. “Came into the playroom, Tha issue was passionately debated by the You've gol to see this." Board. Soma of the parents added thair Iwo cents. "Greg Is poisoning our children's minds." ‘It's your small mindecness that will poison ther!" The board turned down Grag's proposal. Grag went to court fa fight the Board's decision. in court, the Board was adamant. “Your Honour, Greg Is using these books to promote his views on sexual orlentation. Ha shauld keep his gay | rights activism outside the class.” Greg was outraged, “Your Honour, the only idea promoted here Is that alternalive family models @re as loving as traditional familias. 'm trying fo teach tolerance and understanding. ‘Leave it lo Beaver' families aren't the only reallly, In fact, most of ihe parents support me." The Board added, “But all three books describe only one altamalive family model: sama sex par- ents, That shows his real agenda.” Should the books be part of the cursiculum? Yout Be Fhe Judge. Then look below for the court's decision, ie ie, Pagy ie 4 fr ye UDGE BASED ON ACTUAL COURT CASES SPONSORED BY ‘|-Criminal and Family Law Civil Litigation Aboriginal Law Phone: 638-0354 WRIGHT & MARDIROS TRIAL LAWYERS Serving the Pacific Northwest TERENCE WRIGHT 15 years experience DAVID MARDIROS Free Initial Interview for I.C.B.C, and Personal Injury Claims 4730 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 1T2 ‘Fax: 635-2919 teacher's discretion.” Wy aud brevity, fl sto 2001 Halka Enterprises. 626-3 YOU! BE THE JUDGE - DECISION: “The Board's decision stands,” held judge Victor, “Greg chose the books fer thelr sexual orientation dimension, not just to show alternative famlly medels, Discrimination aside, parents should have a say on matters of sexual ortentation. Nevertheless, although not In the rec- ommended curriculum, these books will remain in the school library, avatlable for class use at the Today's colunin iy based on acase fram tbe province of British Coltaubis, If you lave a similar publent, please consult Wright & Mandirosin your prov- ince, We are proud te bring you some of the current lepal Issues front across the counbry for discussion and debate, To provide compelling entertainment, We hare eval nad the names, the characters and the scerradis in the case, Any rescibliics to real people is purely cotnicidental. In Ure tnterest 4 clar- the legal issues in the case have been greatly reduced and sap Claire Bernsteln {sa lawyer aml natlowally syndicated colum- unlike half the school board, councillors don’t have to travel far to regular meetings. Another yardstick are the pay increases given to the city’s unionized staff. This year’s 3.1 per cent council pay raise will be more than double the 1.5 per cent city staff will pet, But in most of the past decade it’s been the other way around, with council four times free- zing its pay while CUPE staff have received small increases. Since 1992, when councillors got paid $8,251, council pay has risen a total of 13.7 per cent. Union staff, with a base rale now at $20.56 per hour, are paid 21 per cent more than they were in 1992. So many standard features, there's barely enough room for the car. 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