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6 . Terrace Review — Wednesday, November 16, 1988

new disease

Commentary

— by Stephanie Wlebe

They say that a newspaper is
sterile. Supposedly, you can
safely wrap a wounded limb or a

newborn ‘baby in a newspaper.

Just to be Gn the safe side, I'd
set this paper down while you

read — you see, I’ve got the flu. .

This can’t be just a little virus:
I’m much.too sick. Tylenol and
orange juice aren’t- helping
much, either. This must be the

Siberian Death Flu.

The major symptoms of
Siberian Death Flu are:

1, Aches, pains, fever. Ob-
viously someone has beaten you
and set you on fire while you
were unconscious.

.2. Delirium. For a while there,
I actually thought I’d get some

‘sympathy from the family. The

flu inspires no compassion,
3, Exhaustion. Did you doze
off as you read that?

4, Suicidal thoughts. I wish it
would just take me now and get
it over with.

‘If you have these symptoms,

there’s no use seeing your doc-

tor. A physician would merely
tell you to drink fluids and rest,
as he pats you on the shoulder.
You might fall off the examining
table and seriously injure your-
self.

The worst part of having the
flu is that life goes on around
you. When I’m in misery, I
don’t want to see cheerful faces
and hear about everyone’s
wonderful fulfilled lives. I want
sympathy. I want to grumble. I
want to whine. Hallmark should
put out a “‘flu’’ card. Not one
that says ‘‘Get Well’? and
“Sorry you're sick’. How about

~ one that says, “Oh you poor

thing — you look awful. You
must be suffering so. Let me
tuck you in and bring you tea
and midgazines, and I'll sit by
your bed and watch you sleep.

- We’re all miserable because

you’re so ill.” That's what 1

First Nations Studies tries to
help natives in professions |

' TERRACE — About 70 native ing regular UBC programs.

teenagers from as far away as
the Charlottes attended a
workshop recently offered by
the First. Nations House of
Learning at the Kermode
Friendship Centre. The
workshop instructor was UBC’s
First Nations House of Learning
assistant director, Ethyl
Gardener, who says native In-
dians must be made aware of
post-secondary opportunities
and take advantage of them in
order to attain their goal of self-
government — and professional
opportunities for natives.
According to Gardener, B.C.
has one of the ‘highest concentra-
tions of native populations in
the coufitry. But even though
First Nations Studies; are helping
to. train. more native. profes-
sionals, much work still remains
to be done by the- universities in
meeting - their. needs. ‘As ah ex-
ample, she: gayss most native

want to hear, Then it’s my cue to
reply, ‘Oh it’s really not so bad,
(sigh), I'll probably live.”
Meanwhile, for'me it’s back .
to the couch for apple juice and
daytime television. Oprah is
talking about Elvis’ reincarna-
tion, and on “Days of Our
Lives’? Stefano has returned. (I

usually nap during the game
_ shows.)

Now that you’ve finished
reading, go wash your hands.

Auxiliary

helps.

students

Contributed by
Aveline. McConnell

Mill’s Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary has announced the
Bursary winners for 1988 given
to students entering health-
related fields. ;

Leandra Ritter and Shelley
Rollings will each receive $350

now and another $350. upon ~

entering the second year of
education in their chosen profes-
sion. They are both presently en-
rolled in the first year Nursing
Program at Northwest Com-
munity College.

The Christmas project of the
Auxiliary is a raffle of a basket
of handmade linen articles with
a food basket being the second
prize. Support your hospital by.
buying a ticket.

The November meeting of the
Auxiliary will be a dinner
meeting to be held at the Inn of
the West on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.
Please call Judy at. 638-1601
before Nov, 18 if planning t to at-
tend.

people entering UBC go into law
or teaching, but few or none.
enter other professions such as
medicine or engineering.
In describing the First Nations
House of Learning, Gardener
explains that it doesn’t involve
different university courses ex-
clusively for natives, but rather
offers a support mechanism plus
a few specialized courses in
cultural studies for natives enter-

Hartl is beginning to feel the squeeze in his
office at the local Federal Business Develop-

annual fundraiser are pouring in, and with
nearly two weeks to go until the event the

on the street for’lack of room.

The auction is the Rotary Club’s biggest
means of raising money for local causes, and
last year’s sale brought in about $22,000 after
expenses. Hart! says they’re hoping for $25,000
this year, and donations from about 250 local
businesses to date have gotten things off toa
good start.

_ Aside from the items shown in the photo-
graph above, many donors choose to give gift

munity as ‘very generous”’, Hart! noted some

of the major items up for bid as being a Sanyo

Terrace Rotary Club auction chairman Phil
ment Bank branch, Donated articles for the -

robust banker may soon find himself working

certificates. Describing the local business com- —

Re,

Rotary shoots for $25,000
in this year’s auction: |

‘compact microwave oven, a VCR martufac-
tured by Canadian General Electric, a Smith.

Corona personal. word ‘processor, a member-
ship in the. Skeena Valley Golf and Country
Club, and — — one of the more unusual items —
a reconditioned pinball machine,

For those with a yen to travel, a round trip by
bus anywhere in Canada will be up for bid, and
a draw will be held with the names of all
bidders who participate in the auction for a

- return flight to Vancouver on AirBC.

The auction takes place Nov. 29 and 30 from
7 p.m. to midnight. It will be held in the studios

at CFTK and will be broadcast on CFTK AM

radio and community cable channel lo televi-
sion,

‘Proceeds from the auction are used to fund a »

variety of community projects, including inter-
national student exchanges.

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Gardener says the problem is

Holiday Sailings

Over the festive season, you'll see some changes in our
schedules, to make it easier for you to get together with
your friends and family.

EXTRA SAILING .
Prince Rupert - ~ Port Hardy.

that native students have tradi-
tionally been led towards non-

academic programs at the junior .

and senior secondary level
because of social and cultural
differences. But, she says, by of-
fering support and reaching
young natives who have not yet
made any real career choices,
this is beginning to change.

New Bell supervisor.

' Bell Pole Co, Ltd. announced
last week that Clint Budden will
be taking over the pole yard
supervisory responsibilities of
the Terrace operation, Budden
“will be replacing [an Jones, who
has taken a transfer to. the com-
pany’s Lumby operation. -

Budden has worked at the:

Terrace operation since 1973,

“and Bell says he has a strong

background in the pole industry.
As of January 1, 1989, he will be

handling all enquiries regarding

the pole yard operation,

Jones came to: the Terrace
yard in 1985, having worked for
Bell Pole since 1980. In his new

position as B.C. Operations Co-
ordinator, he will be returning j.
On. occasion. to the Terrace yard. 7

* Arrive Skidegate —

Depart - Prince Rupert Tuesday, Dec. 20 I

Depart Bella Bella Wednesday, Dec. 21. - G00 am. |
Arriva Port Hardy -. Wednesday, Dec. 21..12:330pm
Depart Port Hardy Wednesday, Dec. 21 3:30 pm

Depart Bella Bella Wednesday, Dec. 21 8:30 pm.

Arrive Prince Rupert Thursday, Dec. 22 9:00 am .

This extra sailing is In addition to our regular Friday -
southbound and Saturday northbound sallings. —

RESCHEDULED SAILING
Prince Rupert - Skidegate.

The Wednesday, December 21 sailing trom Prince Rupert to
Skidegate Is rescheduled to Thursday, December 22.

Depart Prince Rupert Thursday, Dec. 22 12:00 pm.
Thursday, Dec. 22 6:00 pm.

From all of us at BC Forres, have a vey happy holiday. —

c:] BC FERRIES |

Your FriendShip Fleet

{Schedule subject to change without notice)

7:00 pm: |

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