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TINA THOMAS: Looking for- ward to setting up regional committees.

NADINA SHAFFER: Member of communications commit- tee. :

Two young women from Ter- race have been appointed to the provincial government's Youth Advisory Council, The Council was established in 1985 with a mandate to provide advice to government on issues, ideas and projects which are important to or benefit young people. In making the announcement, Ad- vanced Education and “Job Training Minister Stan Hagen said, ‘The Council is a very worthwhile vehicle for ensuring the needs and concerns of all youth are addressed by govern- ment,”’ Oo

Tina Thomas, a grade 11 stu- dent at Caledonia, and Nadina Shaffer, a science major.in her’ first year at the University of Victoria, were appointed

New call system» Sn Sale to for MMH nurses

A new $40,839 ‘‘Rauland Responder’? nurse call system has been installed in Mills Memorial Hospital and, accord- ing to Executive Director Norm Carelius, offers improved pa- tient care and also promises to ‘‘maximize’”’ the efficient use of nursing time.

He -says the new system replaces the original, now ‘‘anti- quated”’ call system, consisting

of only a switch at the patient’s -

‘bed and a beeper at the nursing station, which was installed in -1960 and in service when MMH was officially opened by the Minister of Hospital Insurance

and Health Services, Eric Mar-

tin, in March, 1961. “The .new system, says Carelius, offers two-way voice

communication between nurse.

and patient and several different modes of priority. He explains that under normal cir- cumstances, nurses are now able to communicate with patients without leaving the nursing sta- tion. But at the same time, in a case where the patient is more critically ill, the system can be

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September 1. . Shaffer has been very involv-

Karate club, and spent a year in Adelaide, south Australia on a Rotary Exchange trip. Thomas said that after hearing about the

programmed at different levels Council from friends in Vic- of priority and an intermittent toria, she applied by detailing tone will continue to sound at her hobbies, interests and the nursing station until itisshut achievements, which include ‘‘a

off by a nurse-at the patient’s few academic awards’’ and bedside. ,

representing Cal on a Pacific

‘Wednesday, October. 12 -- The Terrace Pipes & Drums Soclety is

holding their annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Included will be:- Election of Officers, Changes to By-laws.

Thursday, October 13 — Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club will be’ holding thelr Fall General Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Library meeting:

_ room.

Saturday, October 15 — The Terrace Child Development Centre's an- nuat Benefit Banquet. and Dance featuring Jim Ryan’s Sand will be held at the Terrace Arena Banquet Room peginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available from board members or fram Sight & Sound.

Su.iday, October 16 — The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 13, are hosting an L.A. Sunday Dinner starting at 4 p.m. un- tll 2? It is being held at the Legion in Terrace and the public is invited to attend. Prices are: Adults-$5, Seniors-$4 and under 12-$3. For fur- ther info. call the Legion at 635-5825. See you all there.

. Sunday, October 16 — Terrace Minor Baseball is holding their annual

general meeting at 2 p.m. In the basement of the Terrace Public

_ Library. All interested people are urged to attend. This is a very impor-

tant meeting!

Monday, October 17 — The Annual General Meeting of the Riverboat Days Society will be held at the Roya! Canadian Legion at 7:30 p.m. Election of Officers will be hald at this time therefore it is imperative that a representative of each service club and interested organization attend If we wish to continue these celebrations in 1989.

Monday, October 17 — The monthly meeting of the Miils Memorial

Hospital Auxiliary will be held at 8p.m- in the hospital education room. : Members please bring donations for the Christmas hamper raffle.

New members are more than welcome. If you are Interested in becom-

ing a member, please cali 635-5650 or 635-3928.

Tuesday, October 16 — A group of Terrace Littia Theatre members are working on a Readers Theatre production. Anyone interested In this

unusual aspect of theater will be welcome at the next session to be

held at 7:30 p.m. tonight In the McColl Playhouse, 3625 Kalum St.

Tuesday, October 28 — The Terrace Curling Association will be holding a Registration Session for atl JUNIOR CURLERS not previous- ly registered, at the Curling Rink, at 4 p.m. For further Info. call John Evans: 638-8882, home or 6395-6142, work.

Tuesday, October 18 — Friends & Familes of Schizophrenics Support Group will be holding a meeting at Mills Memorial Hospital in the

Psych Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Mental Health at -

638-3325.

Wednesday, October 19 — The 2nd Annual Health Assembly of the

Nisga’a Valley Heaith Board (which was delayed due to poor weather and road conditions) will reconvene for Day 2 In Greenville; Nass River, B,C. Registration will begin at & a.m. in the Greenville Community Hall. For further Info. contact Reg Percival at 633-2212. we

Wednesday, October 19 — The Terrace Wilters’ Guild wil! be holding its regular warkshop meeting at the Emily Garr building at Northwest Community College, at 7:30 p.m. Se a ;

Wednesday, October 19 — Prepared Childbirth — a laborof love

classes for expectant mothers and their support persons start at 7:30

p.m. The series runs for 11 weeks. Instructor certified with Interna:

tional Childbirth Education Assn. Gall 635-2942 to register. Space limited.to 6 couples only. a ae

Rim Exchange tour to China. Thomas said her duties in-. clude regular Council meetings, regional meetings to bring northwest young people's ideas to the Council’s attention, and _promoting the youth grants pro- gram. ‘I want to publicize the grants program because there has never been.a successful grant:

proposal from the Northwest.’” _

Thomas is also. looking

. foward to the challenge of set-

ting up a regional committee ‘*from scratch,’’ She sent letters out to. school principals throughout the Northwest to help get students interested. . Shaffer said she was very im-

pressed with the work the Coun- ©

certificate and are not teaching in

‘Terrace Coming Events

Thuraday, October 20 — The Learnin

- Terrace Chapter are sponsoring a ‘Bonding the Senses’ seminar at _ | s. A.Ross will be the guest speaker. She Isa respected expert In the world In the educational diagnosis and rémediation of a: learning disability called cognitive-motor nar she Is offering free consulta- tions to any concerned parents oF adults. There is a fee for the seminar. For more info. please call 635-4601.

October 21 & 22 — Childbirth Education: A pre-natal refresher

the Inn of the West at 7:30 p.m. Mrs.

dystunction. In addition to the semi

workshop, especially designed for

perience, will be held at Mills Memorial Hospital. It will be Friday, 6 to 10 p.m, and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 o.m. Pre-registration is required by

October 14. For further information ¢ 635-2211.

Saturday, October 20 — The Pacific Northwest Branch of the Purchas- ing Management Assn. of Canada is pleased to announce the first of its Professional Development seminars to be held in the Northwest.

The seminar entitled “The Tendering

to 5p.m. in Room 2002, Cafeteria building, Northwest Community Col- lege, Terrace. The Instructor will be Mr. Ron Neatby, C.P.P,, Manager, Purchasing & Warehousing, Board of Education, City of London, On-

tario. .

op. . Saturday, October 22 — There will be a Hallowe’en Puppet Show at — the Terrace Public Library at 2 p.m.! “Mr, Punch’s Hallowe'en” in which Mr. Punch gets up to some tricks and has trouble with a ghost! There will be a second performance on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Admis- sion is free. Everyone welcome. For more info., please call the Library

at 638-8177.

Tuesday, October 25 — Adoption issues for those interested in adop- ting, or who are parents through adoption, will be discussed at an avening supportiinformation meeting at 7:40 p.m. in the basement of .the Terrace Women's Resource Centre, 4542 Park Ave. Contact Lori at

- 625-9533 or Marsha at 635-5010. Wednesday, October 26 -- The Tote

annual general meeting at 8 p.m. in the Library basement. For further

info, phone 635-4798.

Wednesday, October 26 — The Catholic Women’s League of Sacred

Heart Parish is pleased to announce their Fall Bazaar to be held from

7 to 9 p.m. In the Veritas School gym. Craft Items, needlework, baked

goods and much more will be featured. Donations of handmade items, baking, etc., will be appreciated and can be brought to the school dur-

ing regular hours on that day. For further info. cai! Karen Enriquez, -

638-0487. -

Friday, October 28 — There wit) be a Student Career Workshop through the First Nations House of Learning from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kermode Friendship Centre, 3313 Kaium St., Terrace. The purpose . of the workshop Is to provide information to students and others

_ about programs and resources available at U.B.C. and to participate In

career goal setting activities. For 638-4906.

Tuesday, November i- Welcome Wagon's 2nd Annual Bridal Party for those planning weddings in 4989 is coming to the Inn of the West. If you are a bride-to-be or know someone who Is, please call 638-1204

for a free invitation.

_ Tuesday, November 1 — There will be a special meeting for the K’san . House Society members and those interested in the work of the Socie- ty — K’san Transition House, Osborne Home, and the Sexual Assault

Gentre, Election of board members

. Terrace. Library basement meeting room. Please attend and discover

Saturday, Jan. 26, 1989 — Canada

re os ‘as a Je provincial council — cil has done, after attending her, ; first meeting September.9 and 10

British Columbia __ College of Teachers

COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP Applications are now available for continuing membership in the British Columbia College of Teachers. If you hold a currently valid B.C. teaching |

independent school and wish to maintain membership in the College of ~ Teachers, you should apply for continuing membership. The annual membership fee for 1988/89 is $50.00 and is due on October 31, 1988. Please write for a membership information form to: - - British Columbia College of Teachers 405 — 1385 West Eighth Avenue

' Vancouver, B.C.

ways to provide support for these very. worthwhile and needed com- munity services. More info. at 635-4042, i oo,

presented by the Terrace and District Arts Council and the Terrace Concert Soclety. Tickets are available at Erwin's Jewellers in the _ Skeena Mall, All seats are reserved. ce :

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in Victoria: She is.also interested

in promoting more Northwest

involvement in the youth grants

program. “I’d jeally like:to see. 2 more recognition, more poe grams for youth in the north.” on

“Shaffer is ‘on the

to get the next-one out before November. It will include an-in- troduction of the new Council members, the substance abuse report, and other items of pro- vincial interest.”’

a public school or in a Group Il

g Disabillties Association of B.C.

parents with previous birth ex-

all the hospital pre-natal office at

Process” will be held from 9 a.m.

m Saddle Club will be holding its

further info. contact Vernon at

to take place at 7:30 p.m. in the ~

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1 the Council’s communications “committee, pie which produces and distributes a quarterly newsletter. We hope:

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