22 = Terrace Review —— Wednesday, October 9, 1991 Skeena parents think A program to develop bet- ter communication among _ students, teachers and par- ents at Skeena Junior Sec- ondary School was launched with the. awarding of a major grant Sept. 25. ~ B.C. Tel sponsors the. grant, one of five offered in- B.C. to schools selected by the Ministry of Education. The grant money went to the Skeena Junior Secondary Parents’ Advisory Council, the group that drafted the . application.. ‘Dave Andrews, chairman of the PAC, said, “As parents we all have basic concerns . about the way we get along with our kids. We felt that as parents we could be doing better, communicating bet- _ ter. “This program can get parents involved with teach- ers on some sort of level away from the school. We're aiming at heading off major problems before they devel- op.” Improving self-esteem in both students and parents is one .of the major objectives of the program, and the [fj Skeena PAC proposes to . bring in a professional coun- sellor to help them reach that objective. Carole Harvie of Northwest Counselling and Training Centre drafted a proposal that was part of the successful grant applica- tion, and starting later this month she will oversee a series of counselling sessions involving combinations of all three groups: teens, parents and teachers. In her contribution to the they can do better application, Harvie says: “When approaching conflict situations, an approach we commonly use is to view every member of the conflict as in a system where each part has learned a certain way of behaving with each other that is currently not working. The goal of coun- selling is to try to break the patterns that are not work- ing and teach new patterns that would.be more henefi- cial for everyone.” Andrews said he expects that the first set of four ses- sions will be followed by “reinforcers” about three’ | months later. The final goal of the pro- gram is to set up a commu- nity-wide network through which students, parents, teachers and other profes- sionals can communicate with one another. _ ee re ete —— 4 ca A $25,000 cheque being: passed over from Terrace B.C. Tel rep Don Kerr (third from left) to. Dave Andrews, Skeena Junior Secondary Parents’ Advisory Council chairman, was the centre of attention during a recent parent-teacher night at the school. The grant will finance an ambitious program proposal by the PAC. School vice-principal Warren Wilson and PAC vice-chairman Mary Hernes will also be involved in the project. The War Amps of Canada DVUNGROE =] The Most Famous Basket in the World Weteone Wg. SINCE 1930 It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess. Karen: 638-0707 — COMING EVENTS — Our Coming Events column is a public service offered by the Terrace Review. Deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. Coming Events must be mailed In or dropped off at our office, 4535 Grelg Avenue, typed or In legible writing. Information concerning the Twin River Estates project is available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing Society office, corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Started October 2 — Pioneer Kids’ Club every Wednesday from i6:30 to 8 p.m. for kids ages six to nine years at the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly, 3511 Eby Street, Phone 635-2434 for more information. Started October 2 — Junior Youth Group every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for youth ages 10 to 12 years at the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly, 3511 Eby Street. Phone 635-2434 for more information. Crystal’s Place new opening hours: Fridays from 3:30 to 11 p.m., — Saturdays ‘from 1 to 5 p.m. at 4804 Olson Avenue, This Is a youth drop-in cantre for teens and young adults, we offer games, Christian rock videos, snack bar, Come for a visit! Phone 635-5450 or 635-2434 for further information, October 5 to 26 — The Terrace Art Association presents Don Weir in a one-man show at the Terrace Art Gallery. Let Don's oil paintings tead you into the fall weather with a flurry of colour! Wednesday, Oct. 9 — Terrace/Thornhill Band Parents’ Association meet- ing at 7:30 p.m. in the library at Caledania Senior Secondary School. Everyone is urged to attend. Thursday, Oct. 10 — Representatives from the B.C. Secondary School Liaison Committee will be visiting Caledonia Senior Secondary School from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. They will meet with interested Grade 12 students who are planning to attend post secondary institutions In the fall of 1992. For more information on their visit, please contact the counselling office at Caledonia (635-6531) and speak with Mags Gingles or Clayton Lloyd- Jones. Tuesday, Oct. 15 — Friands and Families of Schizophrenics Support Group meeting in the Milts Memorial Hospital psych conference room at 7:30 p.m. Contact Mental Health at 638-3325 for further information. - Wednesday, Oct. 16 — Homebased Business ragular monthly meeting, 12 ‘noon to 1:30 p.m., Gim’s Restaurant. All newcomers welcome. Phone 635- 9415 for further information. _ _ October 16 and 17 —, Pre-school story time at the Terrace Public Library willbe held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. begin- ning Oct. 16 and 17. Sessions last about 45 minutes and include’ picture books, fingerplays and puppets. There is no charge, but please register in advance — 638-8177, oO October 16 to 20 — You're invited to attand the annual missions confer- ence of the Terrace Alliance Church, 4923 Agar Ave.: Wed., 6:45 p.m., Kids' Konference with Janice Anderson; Thurs. and Fri, 7:15 p.m., Darryl Wright and Janice Anderson will be sharing and showing slides; Sun., Dar- ryl Wright will be sharing at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 to Nov. 15 — “Tales for Twos” at the Terrace Public Library will be held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. from Oct. 18 to Nov. 15. This Is a special halt- hour story time for two-year-olds and parents together. There is no charge, but please register In advance — 638-8177. October 19 and 20 — Dr. J. Kuch, Podiatrist (foot specialist) will be holding a clinic at Mills Memorial Hospital. For an appointment, call your doctor or 635-8952. ' Tuesday, Oct. 22 — A one-day refresher for insulin dependent diabetics will ba held at Mills Memorial Hospital. A doctor's referral is required for the Clinics. Phone Joan Marr, Diatitian, at 638-4050 for further information. Thursday, Oct. 24 — The public is cordially invited to come and browse. The Terrace Child Develapment Centre (2510 South Eby St.) is hosting a Pre-Christmas Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Child oriented books, toy and clothing and gift baskets will be on display. Beat the Christmas rush and order now. October 25 and 26 — Shames Mountain Ski Club has planned a ‘SKI SWAP”. Items will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 (and Sat- urday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon). Sale will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Swap will be held at the Terrace Arena banquet room. Call Mike Zylicz at 638-1698 for further information. Saturday, Oct. 26 — Northwest Development Education Assoc. is holding their annual general meeting at 2 p.m. at Northwest Community college, room 208. Shannon Mark will give a slide presentation of her recent trip to China. Come and see the stide show, elect directors for the year, and meet our new coordinator. Everyone welcome. Phone 638-8393 for more infor- mation. Monday, Oct. 28 — Support Group meeting for persons suffering trom M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), also known as D.F.I.0.S. (Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction.Syndrome), at 7:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Terrace Public Library. Please contact Kathleen Tal- stra at 635-2718 for more information. Oct. 28, 30 and Nov. 4 — Terrace Little Theatre will hold auditions at the McColl Playhouse, 3625 Kalum St., for their January production of The Nor- man Conquests’ Living Together. Actors and interested helpers, old and new, are encouraged to attend. ‘Tuesday, Oct. 29 — Canadian Foundation for Ileitis & Colitis inaugural education meeting at 7:30 p.m., room 121, Prince George Regional Hospi- tal. Please plan to attend. Bring a friend, spouse or family. Hear the latest information about Crohn's & Ulearative Colitis. Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 — Day clinics for non-insulin dependent diabetics, A _ doctor's referral is required for the clinics. For further information, contact Mills Memorial Hospital Dietitian Joan Marr at 638-4050. Thursday, Oct. 31 — Terrace Ministerial Assoc. “Treat the Food Bank” from 6 to 9 p.m. Be on the lookout for Terrace youth wearing badges and asking you to donate some non-perishable food for our Food Bank. Please give generously. Contact Cliff Siebert at 635-2434 or Doug Ginn at 635-7727, Wednesday, Nov. 6 — Terrace Little Theatre's monthly general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Find out about current and upcoming productions and work- shops. Come to the McColl Playhouse at 3625 Kalum St. Bring a triend. Wednesday, Nov. 13 — The Order of the Royal Purple fifth annual Fash- ion Fantasy Fashion Show at 8 p.m. at the Elks’ Hall, 2822 Tetrault Street, _ Terrace. Tickets are available at Terrace Co-op-, Rhonda's Halr Designs, Glass Slipper Bridal Shoppe. Good food and prizes offered. Please phone Vi Bonick at 635-9228 after 6 p.m. for further information.