-“‘Celebrate Life’? was the theme of the Northern B.C. Pro- Life rally held at Houston Com-. munity Hall on May 6. About. 100 people attended the event with. representation from Prince George to Prince Rupert.

by Pam Whitaker

The program for the rally featured three main speakers: Isobel Brophy, a registered nurse from Terrace; Dr. C.G. Moisey, a pediatrician from Smithers; and Rev. M.K. Mar- ren of the Canadian Reformed Church in Smithers. There were also reports by Pro-Life persons representing each.town, and an address by Leah Blain of ‘Youth for Life’, who par- ticipated in Operation Rescue.

In opening the meeting, George Huck, president of the Houston Pro-Life Society, stated: ‘I hope we can educate everyone to the preciousness of

_ life.* He exhorted: comers to write their M.P.’s. “‘If you don’t tell them how you feel, how will they know?’ he asked.

Brophy introduced her topic,

stating that “‘abortion is an issue —

that continues to trouble the conscience of Canadians.’’ She said, ‘‘It is difficult for some to understand the Pro-Life stance because we are people of love,

' hope, and miracles in a despair- | _

ing world. We believe that even

the worst scenario can be made. right,”” She also said that: the: |‘ woman who has an abortion is” as much a victim as the unborn-

child. “The woman may initially feel a release,” she explained,

“but many go on to suffer grief, |

guilt, or physical complications that can impede the ability to

have children.”” She spoke of a °}. vision of increased support for .

women and- mentioned ‘thaf there is now a crisis line in the lower mainland called Abortion Recovery Canada (640-7171).

In Dr. Moisey’s speech, he ad- mitted “that he did not think~

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much about the ethics of abor- tion until, as.an intern, he had to assist in'and clean up after many such operations.

“Therapeutic is certainly not a word I would associate with abortion,’ he had concluded,

He told of the several years he practiced in Yellowknife where, even though the law was still in place restricting the procedure, abortions were virtually rubber- stamped. “Thousands of tax- payers’ dollars were spent to fly women from remote outposts to receive abortions,” he said,

“when money for more worthy:

medical causes seemed to be in short supply.’* |

He no longer has anything to do with abortions and has not had for some time. He believes there are many ‘‘closet’” doctors who feel as he does.

The windup of the rally began at 7 p.m. after a Chinese smorgasbord. Reverend Marren addressed the topic of ‘‘The Bi-: ble and: Ethics (medical and otherwise)’’, followed by a con-

troversial and stimulating

discussion period. .

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Gary Baker, a fornier director - _ Of regional education for North- west Community College and president of the 1986 B.C. Win- © ter Games Society in Terrace, has joined the administration at Kwantlen College in. Surrey as the new head of continuing edu- cation. Baker and his family left Ter- race in 1987 to work for the Vancouver Schoo! Board.

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Ongoing registration Is now open for recreational kids,

age three and up, for the Terrace Peaks Gymnastic Club. For more information, call Diane at 638-0786.

April 26 to May 25 — Teen Assertiveness Workshop Thursday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the North- west Counselling Centre, 4711 Lazelle Ave. No charge. Please register between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Phone. 638-8311 for further Information. _

BEFORE May 31 — The Terrace and District Arts Coun- cil is accepting applications for thelr annual Fine Arts Scholarships. For further information, write to P.O. Box 35, Terrace, B.C., V8G 4A2, or phone 635-2529. -

May 18, 19, 20 — Terrace Little Theatre presents Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class, directed by Daniel Barnsweil, at the McColl! Playhouse, 3625 Kalum St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Sight & Sound. Mature content — recommended for adult audience on- Wednesday, May 17 — If you are thinking of opening or arte interested in family daycare,- please attend an

*. organizational meeting for family daycare at 7:30 p.mat --the Sunshine Family Daycare Centre, 4709 Park Ave.

Everyone interested Is welcome. For further informa: tion, phone Barb at 638-1353.

Thursday, May 18 — Skeena View Reunion: Planning Committee meeting will be held In the Senior Citizen

- Lounge, 4625 Tuck Ave., Terrace, at 7:30 p.m. _ Thursday, May 18 — The Arthritis Soclety Occupational _ Van will be at Mills Memorial Hospital. Any arthritis pa-

‘tlents wishing to see the Occupational Therapist must have a doctor’s referral for an appointment. For further

_-Information, call 635-7026 or 635-5024.

May 19, 20 and 21 — Calling all telephone operators -who worked in Northern B.C:-— back when??!! We are having an operators’ reunion — FIRST ONE EVER, It’s for anyone who ever worked as an operator north of 100

|. Mile House, ‘including Williams Lake, Quesnel, Weils,

Dawson Creek, Ft. St. John, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Houston, Vanderhoof, and EVERYTHING In between... Escorts welcome. Wine/cheese, smorg. breakfast, din- ner and dance — Country Gold (live band). For more In- formation, call 565-3711.

Saturday, May 20 — Music Recital at Heritage Park next to Terraceview Lodge from 1 to 3 p.m. Plano playing,

_ singing, special displays, handicrafts — Ginnie

Lowrle’s music students. Bring your own fawn chair. Ad- mission is free.

Sunday, May 21 — Kitimat's On-Cue Players present “Key For Two”, a British comedy, at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Sight and Sound, Wayside Grocery and at the door.

Sunday, May 21 — Horse & Buggy Club display and square dancing with the Square Dancing Club from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join In. Phone 635-454: (Park) or 638-8494.

May 21 and 22 — Terrace open tennis, sponsored by the Terrace Tennis Club. For more information, phone 638-1514 or 635-2347. .

Monday, May 22 — The monthly meating of the Terrace Art Association at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Art Gallery. All members are urged to attend.

Monday, May 22 — HEY KIDS! PARENTS! Come on out to the fifth annual Sports Day at Elks Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. approx. Everyone is Invited! All youths 14 and under will receive three free tickets that can be used for hot dogs, ice cream or pop. Adults can purchase these plus coffee for a nominal fee. This year there will be more races — wheelbarrow, S-lagged, sack, étc

two long distance races. There will also be four treasure hunts. Bring your family out and Join us for this fun-filled | day!!! For more information, call 635-3372. Sponsored

by B.P.O. Elks Lodge 425 of Terrace and City of Terrace recreation department. - a

Wednesday, May 24 — The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre Society will be having their annual general

‘meeting at 4542 Park Ave. at 7 p.m. How the recent |

budget cuts to Women’s Programs affect our Centre will be discussed. All members are urged to attend, new members welcome!! Elections for Board members will be held.

Wednesday, May 24 — Clarence Michiel Elementary School Choirs present “Dragon Tale” by John Carter and Mary Kay Beal at 7:30 p.m. in the Clarence Michiel gymnasium. Admission Is free. oo

Thursday, May 25 — The Muks-Kum-ol Elders will be having a smorgasbord at the Kermode Friendship Cen- tre starting at 4:30 p.m. You are Invited to come out and enjoy a fun evening. You are encouraged to bring your favorite food dish as a donation. oe Saturday, May 27 — Parviainen Dance Revue ‘‘89” at 8 p.m. at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Tickets are available from the students, Sight and Sound, or by. phoning 635-7455. so .

Saturday, May 27 — It’s a puppet show!! En Francals!! at 2 p.m. at the Terrace Public Library. “La Princesse a la-Robe de Papier” (The Paperbag Princess) and “Le Petit Chaperon Rouge” (Little Red Riding Hood) will be featured. Everyone. is welcome. There is no charge. For more information, call the library at 638-8177. -

Monday, May 29 — The Ministry of Transportation and Highways will be holding-a public meeting at 7:30 p.m. regarding the new Hired Equipment Policy. This will be held at the Inn of the West meeting room. All interested

parties are urged to attend.

Thursday, June 1 — A home-based business group will be holding a meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the library base- ment. Guest speaker will be Deborah Sargent of Com- munity Futures. Phone Laura at 635-7352 for further In- formation.

Friday, June 2 — A workshop called “Bullding a Healthier Community” will be held at the Happy Gang Centre from 9 am. to 12 noon. There Is no cost and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Rose at 638-3310. Saturday, June 3 — Skeena Federal Progressive Conser- vative Assoc. annual general meeting at 1:30 p.m, in the Terrace Hotel’s Skeena Room for election of directors.

Selection: delegates for “Nations General Meeting at . Nations Capital”, August 23 - 27, 1989. Guest speaker to |

be announced, Donations accepted for Association. Tax deductible receipts will be issued. Welcome: Youth, women’s and seniors’ organizations. Send items for discussion to: Skeena Federal Progressive Conser- -vative Assoc., Executive, P.O. Box 354, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4B1. Phone 635-4441.

Tuesday, June 6 — The next general meeting of the Ladies’ Auxillary of Branch 13, Royal Canadian Legion will be held at 8 p.m. in the Legion. Ladies, we need your support, please attend.

June 10 to 30 — The June show at the Terrace Art Gallery during regular Gallery hours — “Plants and Totems”, photo collages by Mike MacDonald.

Monday, June 19 — Annual general meeting of the Ter- race Child Development Centre at 7:30 p.m. at the Cen- tre, 2510 South Eby. Everyone welcoma, but for voting privileges, new memberships must be obtained at least 30 days prior to the annual general meeting. For further

_ Information, | hone the Centre at 635-9388.

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