~ Mental health -FERRACE — The newly form- ed Se-Cure group was recently visited by the B.C. organizer for Agoraphobia Support organiza- tions, | by Philip Musselman - Jim. Quinn, .a psychiatric social worker for the Ministry of ~ Health visited Terrace in order tO supervise and act as advisor.to’ the new support group formed to aid people suffering from a condition known as agorapho- ~~ bia. Quinn has beén responsible for the formation of 18. suc groups. Agoraphobia is‘ the fear of - panic syndrome, meaning that a person can go so far as to avoid a certain place because they had _@ panic attack there. According to Quinn a panic attack isn’t quite as noticeable as sufferers fear. *‘Many victims of panic at- tacks.control them to a point that all the symptoms are inside that person,” Quinn explained. . * "A person may feel nausea, _ Or ‘jelly legs’, or any of the other Symptons, but other people in general probably wouldn't Notice.” — ke .: Quinn explained, | ‘‘Agora- - phobes are sometimes people who have suffered panic attacks before; they have experienced them in a certain place, like a~ bank, and after worrying about * other people noticing they avoid- that location hoping not to have another attack.” =~ , “Some agoraphobia sufferers’ | are so extreme that they cannot. - leave their own home, for. fear. -.Of the result of any stressful situation they might find during a visit to town; some even Stay in bed for extended periods, listen- ing to the radio or watching TV . to keep in touch.”’ According to. Quinn, stress . seems to.be more common with . ‘the ‘present widespread unem- ployment problem. Once stress has:reached a certain level panic attacks can result; then, once a person experiences the feeling of losing control, agoraphobia can be the next problem to arise. ‘Se-Cure groups average about eight members. A group former- ly met in Terrace, ‘but the members apparently worked their problems’ out and lost in- ‘terest. The main function of the ‘group is to. provide support and teach victims that agoraphobia can be dealt with alone, as long as the person is willing to try. Three to ten percent . of: Canada’s population suffer from the “fear of fear’ syn- drome. According to Quinn the figure is actually closer to five | percent nationally. Sufferers must understand that they’re not alone, that many people are ex- periencing the same problem. - Panic attacks can result from various contributing factors in- cluding stressful experiences, like a death in the family or an automobile accident, tension in the workplace and an improper diet. - In Terrace provincial court on: Monday, August 31 Keith Wilson was sentenced to 14 days in jail for assault. ‘ they’re not alone," Quinn -ex- plained. Like so many other dif-" According to Quinn, men — expert ai d S- : eae local group with agoraphobia’ are becoming more: common, and sometimes they deal with it through the use of alcohol. | co ‘‘Many agoraphobes.. feel- alienated and need the support groups to help them realize that ficulties, agoraphobia. must first be. recognized and the person must admit to their problem. . Quinn said he has made a lot — of headway by doing radio, TV, | or newspaper: interviews, - be- cause he is able to reach the right — people through one of these means in order to secure a better ‘understanding of a -condition sun Garaeles Terrace Rotary supports CNIB members of -the local medical community at a noon -talk at Mills Memorial Hospital. He also spoke at Northwest Com- - munity College. Quinn is sent letters or is call- ed by many sufferers . seeking More information on the pro- blem, but. he also offers the: Phone. numbers of. support. groups as a more readily available means of getting infor- -‘Mation. The Terrace support group can be contacted at 638-3325. Jim Quinn can be contacted by writing Se-Cure,. 3405 Will- -ingdon Avenue, North Burnaby, B.C., VSG 3H4 or phoning (604) 261-6447.: a Poet to read TERRACE — The ‘Northwest Community College English Department and Canada Coun- cil will be sponsoring poetry reading by Ron Miles at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Publi Library meeting room. Born in Vancouver in 1944, Ron Miles studied English and Creative Writing at U.B.C. and has taught Engtish, Creative Writing and Canadian Studies for 15 years at the University of Alberta and at Cariboo College inKamloops. Since the 1960's Miles has . published poetry, articles and reviews in Canadian Literature, The Fiddichead, Event, Quarry, Prism International, Queen’s Quarterly and the Canadian Forum. | The first collection of his poems ‘‘These People’ was published by Harbour Publish- - ing in 1984. . Critics have described Miles” writing as thoughtful, fluent and sophisticated. candidates for office, the eight elected to the executiv cee "Terrace Review — Wednesday, September 23, 1987 17 are 7 Competition was strong this year for Students’ Council pasitions at Thornhill Junior Secondary School. Of the 29. @ for 1987 are: (front, left to right) Suzanne Banville, vice- |... ° president; Carma Clarke, director: Margo Holosko, director; Kim Hamakawa, director; (back, lefl to right) Kevin ; and. Tracy Cogar, director. - Haguan, director; Raymond Brown, director; Melton Kindred, president “TERRACE — Gerry Stolz, atea representative for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), Central North division, recently visited Terrace in order. to kick off the CNIB campaign which will take place in October. _~ While in Terrace Stolz-made several visits.to various groups and individuals concerning the campaign. The Terrace Rotary Club joined the CNIB effort by contributing $1,000 towards ser- vice programs. _ _ __ According to Stolz, increasing involvement from service clubs is a goal of his campaign. ‘We _ were very happy to receive the — Rotary Club’s help;’’ Stolz com- mented, “we hope that others will be so generous and concern- ed for the*CNIB cause,”’ Stolz visited with the 25 registered blind people in Ter- race and said he’ would like to- see a support group formed in Terrace. The CNIB offers a wide range of programs for blind peo- ple including training and life skills, career counselling, orien- tation and mobility. Stolz is based in Prince George but covers communities from Kitimat to the- Alberta border, and as far south as 100 Mile House. - oo Stolz is visually impaired J - himself and is registered as blind, although he is able to see to @ certain extent. To Stolz, a close object appears as if it were very far away. 7 In B.C. there are 8,000 registéred blind people and the CNIB is registering 2 more peo- ple per day. Most of these peo- ple are 60 years or older. . Only 10 percent of the 8,000 people are totally blind, and about half of them have become impaired because they didn’t . take proper care of their eyes, Special Needs Please apply to. Director of (Special School District SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 88 (TERRACE) . $211 KENNEY STREET, TERRACE B.C. V8G3E9 — Boarding Home Required | Andrew M: Scruton 635-4931 ' The Board of School Trustees PHONE: (604) 635-4934 17 year old:boy Instruction Services) No. 88 (Terrace) Wi3de “‘A visually impaired person is easily -exhausted,’’ Stolz said, ““because they must put an ex-. treme effort into interpreting. things they encounter.”? The CNIB helps these people to bet-. ter use what vision they do have, or help others get along without their sight. _ Stolz lost his sight in an acci- dent, and he said he understands- how victims of injuries feel. He impaired people understand that their lives can be lived through the use of other senses. Patience’ and some guiding will help these * ot. ‘arevcup | | PACKAGE | | Call Us First —-_ 635-2277 people develop ways of inter- preting their world, he said, “I have a game I. like: to ‘Challenge some people with if they ask me about being blind, | suggest they blindfold. them- selves one evening and try- to. cook a simple meal and entertain: themselves for an evening: Chances are that: the individual Tetires quite early that night, _ possibly without supper.” ° does his best to help visually- The CNIB doesn’t just help - people who are registered as -blind;, anyone concerned about their vision or interested in. - rene continued on page 23° *. Zz TRAVELLID. _- 4736 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace, B.C. fae Pr / _ face will be areas: | Eby/Loen. Pheasant/Lanfear area. NOTICE To enhance the future quality of water, the City of Ter- cleaning water mains in the following 1. Eby Street from the 3900 biock to the intersection of 2. All streets west of Eby Street to the During this cleaning program, it will be necessary to turn the water supply 6ff from time to time. Advance notice concerning water supply turn off will be given, During the cleaning of the water mains, the water com- ing into the house may be turbid. Should this occur It is requested you run your taps until the water clears. All water Is. treated and is safe for consumption. Should you have concerns or need assistance, please contact the City of Terrace by telephoning 635-6311, Local 27. Superintendent of Public Works City of Terrace Stewart Christensen O16.