PAGE 2, THE HERALD, Monday June 27, 1977 Health care At the meeting of Yorthwest Community College Council held in Smithers recently, the Council hear a presentation from the Advisory Committee on Health Care. The presentation reported the results of a survey conducted by the committee which indicates an urgent need for training and in- service programs for health’ care personnel in the Northwest region The brief presented by the committee recommended the establishment of a Health Care Education program as a_ special program at the College; it also recommended the appointment of a full-time co-ordinator for the program who would work wit the Advisory Committee on Health Care to develop a comprehensive program to meet the sss seins nana gD SATA SAERCA ES AIBESTATASBCA TASS SAC SDoSaUe Cesta SIS EeES SESS racatalalateteten 4 ; , _ OY a Tony Sloan *. PGITR SUCH AS THE Fraser and the * Thompson in British Columbia have a special glace in Canadian history. associated with daring exploration, = rushes, railroad building and legendary :: adventure, the rivers have once again forged to ’ the fore as joy-ridingptesrtours for modern day educational needs of all the various people who contribute to health care in the Northwest region of the Province. After some considerable discussion of the brief, the Council acknowledged the importance of health care education and indicated it would continue to work with the Advisory Committee to try to implement their recommendations. The Council heard a proposal for acquisition of some property in Hazelton that could serve as a centre for College operations in the Upper Skeena area. The proposal involved about 3,000 sq. ft. of space that would be remodelled to provide classroom - space, administrative offices, and space for library and other educational resources. Council asked the Building and Curricwlum Committees to examine the o fo . Vie ‘| ~ proposal immediately. The Curriculum Committee reported that the University Transfer ogram for 1977-78 has en finalized, as also have the specal programs, Labour Studies, Women’s Studies, Aboriginal Studies and Early Childhoo Education. Provision has been made for initiating the second year of the university transfer portion of the Aboriginal Studies White water adventure in the fast-moving Fraser River. Historically old Bernie Fandrich of Kumsheen moves his headquarters from Vancouver to Lytton, B.C. for the summer. The twon (272 km or 170 miles inland from Vancouver) is at the confluence of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers and is either the start or jouneyen ttst of Kumsheen’ 16 scheduled tour-this summer. ; The tours beginning with a two-day trip from NOT FOR FAINT AT HEART h Hell’s Gate on a raft The tour company supplies detailed historical and ecological dt tn the river route prior to your arrival so you can familiarize yourself with local flora and fauna and the fascinating history of the early settlements. Several tours have special escorts, such as noted wildlife photographer and naturalist historian Chess Lyons (Klahanie series, CBC- TV), who lend expertise and detailed cea reatae’ strana TS rer or rye satets"e" Sepseete renee, reataratatate COLLEGE COUNCIL MEETING education program studie program, A modest expansion of other programs has been planned for the various communities served by the College. In particular, the College will attempt to establish some courses in areas that have had very little on-site service, like the Nass valley and Stewart. Council were informed that the evening program for the Fall to be given at the Memb Terrace campus has been finalized. The program is considerably larger than any previousty given by lhe College. It contains twenty-seven courses ranging from welding and small engine repair to carpentry and basic upgrading courses. A variety of business office courses will be given, as well as several courses in electronics. In addition, there will be UP TO 500 courses in first aid, air brakes, auto motive tune-up, and tneat cutting. A report was presented by the Bursar concerning the cafeteria and dormitory operations. ‘ . The report indicated that these operations = are presently being very heavily subsidized by the province and Uhat the indications are that this subsidization will not continue past the present fiscal year, ership grows | _in Skeena NDP ranks By ANDREW PETTER Herald staff witer The Skeena NDP meeting in Terrace Saturday. : Membership — secretary reported that donations were up and that the total membership was now approaching 500. — .Davies said that activities in Kitimat during the past year had been successful from both financial and social points of view. “We are making an effort to try and involve our members locally” she said. Bruce . Ferguson oi experienced a “terrific increase in membership” over the last year. “The Terrace NDP club is in a healthy position - much better than ever in the past,” he stated. A hazelton representative reported that the situation in his communityis also ‘‘on the road up.” Out going president, Chen- wing of, Terrace, said thal “the major emphasis this year was on strengthening the (NDP) clubs’? and building the party's grassroots supporl throughout the constituency. A new Skeena NDP- xecutive was elected at tir meeting. They apresident, Marg LubbersofSmthers: i Vice President, Brian Terrace fold the meeting Northup of Smithers:. IN SASKATCHEWAN Conscription hits | Fire Fighters too PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. (CP) — During critical periods of the forest fire season in northern Saskatchewan no. dis- crimination is shown by the RCMP betwen local residents and tourists— either must serve on the fire line when asked or serve time in jail. In such situations the cali may . be issued for volunteers or a draft and both methods were used last May. Fire officials got an estimated 1,800 civilians to the fires north of here, some be accepted. When such claims as medical disability - or a court appointment are confirmed the man is excused. On the line, firefighters— using a shovel or axe or packing a four-gallon hand water pump on his back- get paid $3.74 an hour. It's all straight time with a minimum of 12-hour shifts, There are quiet periods when fires cool down, There “is no discrimination because of sex but \most of the firefighters are men and most of them are young. ‘Secretary, Rob Gofninet of Kitimat: Treasurer- Membership secretary, Jennifer Davies of Kitimat; and Previncial council representative, Bruce Ferguson of Terrace. CAN MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT LTD. Cowart Road . PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. Phone: 564-0101 Offers You: TREE FARMER KOEHRING-BANTAN BOMAG LOED -HYDRO-AX CS. JOHNSON Contact: Garry Curtis Sales Representative Clearwater, B.C. “hone: 674-9692 Ashcroft te Lytton on May 28 fer $99, range up to a seven-day experience in mid-August between Savone and Yale for $357 per of them “recruited’’ by the RCMP. Sgt. Bill Klama of the % "river rafters. “| Modern, motor-powered rubber rafts have ‘replaced the hastily built log rafts and crude ne! ae jnformation ttiting atureu te rivers, foret, montin and grate canyons = canoes used by the pioneers. Outfitters,such as Voyageur. The rivers, forest, mounti adaot e twfasttih- = Prince Albert subdivision : Sumsheen Ratt Adventures, have added safety __ This latter trip includes passage through the entudsdutl as wildemess chefs and have @ i sald RCMP in the Waskesiu Ready Made and a measure of comfrt while retaining the Fraser River’s famous Hell’s Gate ltloston Bar, reputation for campfire cookery that salivates @ Lake and © Smeaton D f thrill of running titd rver rapids withompetent Single day trips through Hits ttate are the palate of the ttst discerning 5 Broiled % detachments stopped rapes “i: and experienced guides. available at $45 per river rat, steaks and barbecued salmon are campfire % travellers and pressed them River rafting is relatively new in Canada. While splosons are attached to the 6,6-metre specialties. into service at the fire lines. Pa ili i il pore-popper. Water levels are the decidin i Personal items such as i « th incial Pern the tranquility of travel throutheiter valleys, Penta onttit judged tobe toc high by the eciding cameras. A’ list "of suggested ‘clothintatso a. ‘Once te provincial Assorted Patterns this wildy may have to be pofld. “supplied, recruit people to fight fires, and Colours Se EBA ede tene ee ae ee tele taec ces eure eaeue tare tootetatatahloatae tale OTe caCaola nai fole elie eieePEoT/aeteteteteleleete tee cattedeliataleletiet “= Multi-day trips on turbulent rivers, such as the 3) Fraser or Thompson, combine the heart- = skipping excitement of white water runs, with A brief requesting Prince Rupert school board to officially oppose the Independent Schools according tothe act insome less provincial money will principle of the non- Support Act currently being He added, however, one cases the province could beavailableforeducationin sectarian public school EXCEF TONS M ADE ible Terrace 635-27 debated in Victoria was point given little conceivably pay 100 per cent future and boards will have system, established when y ene “2710 presented by Prince Rupert © passage, (22-foot) rafts to negotiate the Hell’s Gate e, it's the Bridge River Rapids, according to Bernie Fandrich, that’s the real avai etameranasatatan FOR SEPARATE SCHOOLS Rupert teachers oppose public funds use but when asked if the board would take a stand on the issue Beil said trustees first would discuss the matter. consideration in the debate money channelled to independent schools means less for public schools and of a school’s operating schools will not affect the public school system, at the same meeting he announced to make up the difference Tour prices include all on site transportation, . % meals, equipment and camping gear with the exception of yu sleeping bie) an : senna lant nan netcnemtacccence enemas senate bag (rentals | acceptable alternative to public school attendance. “Bill 33 also violates the Provincial legislation provides for such action, he said. we can do it.”’ But, he added, there was no truth to stories the RCMP “swept through bars” drafting men. “tt wasn't a full-scale thing, but I've known of it happening in the past, “What better place than a beer parlor to find men with nothing to do on a hot, sunny afternoon?” although some excuses will Full Length Now In Stock WESTERN HOME FURNISHINGS LTD. 4501. Laketse Ave istrict Teachers’ isthedanger of independent expense. from taxes. aetna a Association | at a board schools Closing and the ithe brief indicated . meetin as night, public school system being althoug ucation “How is it i Board Chairman Fred faced with costs of Minister Pat McGeer told a government web YELLOWHEAD DOLLAR DAY Beil thanked the absorbing the students. trustees’ meeting that funding for independent : representatives for the brief The teachers stated any financing independent schools, yet cannot find SPECI ALS ° funding 9” for _ public — A . t | . . schooling? nos Lucky | ANCIENT DOTUeS ON Qispiay The teachers also f Winners MON - THURS JUNE 27 - 30 , . _ objected to the Act on Each Day : 00 This coming July 2nd and beachcombed treasures, need or have duplicates of. grounds it establishes no Mon - Thurs. Ali single pattieburgers $1. ard the Prince Rupert Olde Tyme Battle Club hopes to put on its biggest bottle show. Last year over 1,900 people viewed the display which was made up of private collections from all over North Central B.C. and some from the Lower Mainland. The displays included: old stoves, insulators, ginger beer bottles, beer bottles, syphons. ink wells, Royal Doulton ugs, Indian baskets, Chinese items, pop bottles, together with fruit and containers. This year there will ne a table to help people identify the age, etc. of their bottles. Another table will display what to look for in bottles, such as age lines, pontil marks, etc. There will be sales tables, and a small charge to cover eost of prizes (non profit organization). The sales tables will be set up so collectors can trade goods and sell what they do not medicine Sales tables will contain Avon bottles, medals, old postcards, ink well, jugs, and canning jars, etc. The place: The show will be in “The Pride O' The North" shopping centre. 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