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by Betty Barton

The Skeena Health Unit has a new nutritionist. Public health nutritionist Gerry Kasten last week

stepped into the position left.

vacant by Sonja Kupka’s departure earlier this year. Kasten describes his role as being a disseminator of nutrition information in community dietetics, a teacher almost, and 2 teacher of teachers. He cails nutri- tion “a preventative art".

. Kasten comes to Terrace from Kamloops, where he worked as a nutritionist in the hospital and in the health unit, doing maternity relief in nutrition. This is his first permanent job in nutrition with a health unit. And, he adds, "It’s all mine.” Kasten is the only public health nutritionist working for the Skeena Health Unit, although there

_are other nutritionists working for other agencies in the area.

Gerry is originally from Edmon- ton, where he studied for and achieved a commercial cooking diploma from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He's always had an interest in food. He became more interested in nutrition when he worked at the Edmonton Centre Club, He was a chef in the dining room and then moved into the food services in the fitness centre. This connection sparked his increased interest in food, nutrition

_and fitness.

Gerry Kasten went from the Centre Club to the University of Alberta, where he graduated in 1989 with a degree in nutrition. He then did a compulsory one-year internship in nutrition, (prior to registration) at Royal Columbian Hospital. "It gave me a taste of everything — administrative, clini- cal and community nutrition," he

Tutors to be trained

The second tutor training session —

began last week for tutors at Pro- ject Literacy’s Reading Place and will be complete on Sept. 10. Ten tutors are signed up (all women) and anxious to begin tutoring the many students awaiting instruction.

Funding was received to conduct a needs assessment of employers and employees in the Terrace area, on their "Language at Work" needs. Two people have been hired to carry out the assessment, now in progress for three weeks.

English as a Second Language classes are going great guns: at the Reading Place. Northwest Com- munity College has tentatively scheduled its ESL courses to be held at Clarence Michiel School.

Nat Purcell, coordinator of the Reading Place, recently attended a dyslexia workshop in Prince George. Nat feels that a similar two-week intensive workshop held in Terrace would be of great bene- fit. September 8 is World Liter- acy Day, and the annual general meeting of Project Literacy Ter- race will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 7 p.m. at the Reading Place. .

explains. "I’m very pleased to access a community job this early in my career." ,

.Gerry Kasten’s first goal in the

Skeena Health Unit is to familiar- ize himself with the communities and allow the communities to become familiar with him and his role in community nutrition. He

will ensure that nutritional.

resources are available and will share public health programs with home economics teachers, groups like Guides and Scouts, Building Healthier Babies, and Nobody’s

Perfect, who are interested in a. nutrition component to their pro-

grams. He says his long-term goals will evolve as he becomes familiar with the region and its needs.

In addition to his daily duties as public health nutritionist, Gerry has written a section on nutrition and HIV for the 1992 Diet. Manual, designed as a teaching tool for professionals.

He is also very interested in developing a program of Collective Kitchens, something he worked on in Kamloops with great success.

The Collective Kitchens give

people the opportunity to learn nutrition and cook meals together that they can then take home. Gerry says it saves time and money and develops knowledge and self-esteem.

"The program things allow me to reach the largest number of people, although the one-on-one counselling tends to be the most

challenging.” he says.

Gerry encourages individuals "to access his time", by writing or phoning for information. He urges

_ groups to call to set up presenta-

tions in nutrition. Call him at 638- 3468, the Skeena Health Unit or write: Gerry Kasten, Public Health Nutritionist, Skeena Health Unit,

3412 Kalum St, Terrace, B.C. Gerry Kasten: Always had an interest in food.

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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 Greig 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. ,

Heritage Park Museum, sponsored by the Terrace Regional Museum Society, is open for tours daily from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For group tours, schoo! tours or weddings, please make an appointment by phoning 635- 4546 or 635-2508.

Month of September — The Terrace Arthritis Society will begin their door- to-door canvassing during the month of September. The Society needs volunteers to help make this event a success. For more information, please call Mary at 635-2577.

The SPCA wishes to establish a branch in Terrace. Interested persons please phone Lonna at 635-3826

"Wednesday, Sept. 11 — Bock reading from “Stoney Creek Woman and

“judgement at Stoney Creek” by author Bridget Moran, accompanied by Mary John, at The Reading Place (Tillicum Twin Theatre building) at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 13 — Outreach program for Senior Citizens, “Nutrition and Confusion Link in the Elderly”, with speaker Dr. Martha Donnelly from Vancouver, at 4623 Tuck Ave. in Seniors’ lounge from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

September 13 and 14 — Girl Guides of Canada, Tall Totem Division (Terrace, Thornhill area), will be holding registration at the Skeena Mall on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Member- ship is open td all girls aged five to 18 years. Women 19-and over are encouraged to join as volunteers in administration and leading units. For further information phone Kathy Davies at 698-1245 or Marg Cooper at 638-0609.

September 13 and 14 — The Terrace Figure Skating Club looks forward |

to accepting registrations for the 1991/92 season at Clubs’ Days, Skeena Mall, Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14 — Kitwanga’s Patchwork Partners is hosting a Show & Tell Day of Quilting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kitwanga Elementary Secondary School. Bring finished and/or unfinished projects and ideas to share. Be prepared to participate in discussion and a quilting challenge. Lunch will be provided. Please let us know If you plan to attend (ihe sooner the better). Phone Edith or Rose at 849-5760, Sheila at 849-5546, or fax 849-5805. Or write K.P.P.,.c/o Box 147, Kitwanga, B.C., VOU 2A0.

Sunday, Sept. 15 — Eleventh annual Terry Fox Run takes place starting at 10 a.m. at Lower Little Park bandshell, Call Gayle Sheasby at 635-3434 to pick up pledge sheets.

Monday, Sept. 16 —.The Mills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary regular monthly meeting takes place at 8:15 p.m. in the board room of Mills Memorial Hospital. All members are urged to attend. New members are always welcome!

Monday, Sept. 16 — The Skeena Squares Dance Club starts again with beginners FREE lessons at 7 p.m. and Mainstream at 8:30 p.m. at the Carpenters’ Hall, corner of Davis and Sparks.

Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Friends and Families of Schizophrenics Group mest at the Mills Memorial Hospital psych conference room at 7:30 p.m. Contact

Mental Health, 638-3325 for further information. -

Sept. 17 and 24 — Diabetic Clinics will be held at Mills Memorial Hospital. A doctor's referral is required for these clinics. For further information, call Mills Memorial Hospital Dietitian Joan Marr at 638-4050.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 -- Princess House crystal open house at Accent on Hair beauty salon, 103-4716 Lazelle Ave., Tefrace, from 7 to 10 p.m. Phone 638-1127 for further information.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Home-based business meeting at 12 noon at Gim's Restaurant. New members welcome. Phone 635-9415 for more information.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Caledonia Senior Secondary Schoo! invites all parents to a “Meet-the-Teacher” night at 7 p.m. ;

Thursday, Sept. 19 -- The annual ganeral meeting of the Terrace Regional Health Care Society will take place at 8 p.m: in Skeana Room 1, Terrace Inn. Current members may renew their memberships on or before Sept. 49. New member date has closed for voting rights at this meeting. Memberships may be purchased at patient reception, Mills Memorial Hospital.

Thursday, Sept. 19 - Film “Holding our Ground, about a group of women who have organized collectively to pressure their government for land reform, at the Terrace Women’ Resource Centre at 11 a.m. .

Saturday, Sept. 21 — The Terrace branch of Ganadian Women in Timber will hold their annual general meeting, featuring a potluck luncheon and the

‘dynamic video “Commitment to Action” at 12 noon in the Terrace Public

Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, phone Diana at 638-1602.

Monday, Sept. 23 — Young people ages eight to 13 are invited to come join our Terrace Youth Community Choir (first practice is today). Phone 635-9649 or 638-1230 for further information.

Friday, Sept. 27 - Support group meeting for persons suffering trom ME.

(Myalgic Encephatomyelitis), also known as C.F.1.0.S. (Chronic Fatigue and immune Dysfunction Syndrome) at 7:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Terrace Public Library. For more information, please contact Kathleen Talstra at 635-2718. a

Tuesday, Oct. 1 — Project Literacy annual general meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Place (in the Tillicum Twin Theatres buitding).

Wednesday, Oct. 2 «» Terrace Youth Soccer Assoc. annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the public library basement.. DOOR PRIZE.

Wednesday, Oct. 2 — The Terrace Little Theatre will hold a general meeting at the McColl Playhouse, 3625 Kalum Street, at 7:30 p.m. New to theatre? JOIN US! Call 638-1215 or 635-2942 for information..

Tuesday, Oct. 8 — A Youth Diabetic Clinic will be held at Mills Memorial Hospital. A doctor's referral is required for the Clinic. For further information, cali Mills Memorial Hospital Dietitian Joan Marr at 636-4050..

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