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CITY B9 EDMONTON JOURNAL SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2001 Military counsellors are going about it the right way unit director says ANNOUNCEMENTS In Memonams most severe psychological problems because of the horrors they saw there. Adirectorof the unitthat handles post-traumatic-stress cases at the base said the military has improved the stress counselling it provides. "I'm sure we're going about it the right way," Maj. Suzie Rodrigue said, although she wouldn't discuss McEachern's case. She said all soldiers leaving for overseas missions must participate in group programs before, during and after six-month missions to discuss post-traumatic stress disorder and the counselling services available to them.

They are educated to recognize the signs of the disorder in themselves and others. ting the guys into groups that are able to assist each other, they're not going to have any credibility," said Taylor. "When they talk to some doctor who's never left Canada, never seen what they've seen, never been through what they ve been through, who the hell is he to tell them if they're psychologically scarred or not?" Rodrigue said soldiers are encouraged to talk to their peers about any difficulties they are having while stationed in combat zones, where fewer professional psychological resources are available to them. The increased counselling available has come about in the past five years because the mandate of the Canadian Forces has changed, she said. Instead of participating in the peacekeeping missions of the past, Canadians are engaged in active war zones on "peaca making" missions, so soldiers are facing greater stress.

But there's more to be done tq improve counselling, sh added. Taylor suggests two ways to prevent psychological melt-downs in soldiers: "You get a much larger, panded manpower pool, or you pull our guys out and give then? an actual rest and refit, which they haven't done, nor do I ever see them doing." No charges have been laid against McEachern. PEACEKEEPERS Continued from Bl "The real stress factor is just the burnout and the fact they're being sent back in and over-rotated." During Thursday's incident, a soldier who has served several peacekeeping terms drove a sport utility vehicle into the headquarters and destroyed an office. Local soldiers said the man arrested by military police is Cpl. Christian McEachern, who was reportedly on sick leave due to stress.

His missions included duty in Bosnia and Rwanda. Taylor said soldiers who served in Rwanda suffered the 'You get a much larger, expanded manpower pool, or you pull our guys out and give them an actual rest and refit, which they haven't done, nor do I ever see them doing." Scott Taylor, publisher of Esprit de Corps, with advice on how to treat stress among Canadian peacekeepers But Taylor thinks the military needs to develop counselling specific to the needs of soldiers returning from combat zones. "Until they begin focusing their attention on that and get DONALD, Ross In Loving Remembrance of Ross. Don't cry for me because I could not stay, For I will be with you through all your days; My time just came, I had to go, I feel your pain, I see your sorrow. Don't shed those tears that make you sad, Remember me and the times we had; It may seem short, but my life was full, You gave me love, you cleansed my soul.

I'm sorry I could not say good bye, My time came fast, so please don't cry; I loved you all; you were good to me, Now the time has come to set me free. Don't cry for me, now don't be sad, I lived my life; it's not that bad; Don't cry for me because I'm gone, Remember me and carry on. So live your life with no regrets, You loved me so, I won't forget; Look to the light and always smile, I'll look for you in your last mile. My time has come, the Lord did call, Remember me, I'll miss you all; Be good to those who are close to you, Because you never know When your time is through. Your loving family.

EDUCATION It so much more than just a school' Schools day is gone supt. EGAN, Marie Delores March 1 7, 1 943-March 1 0, 1 995 I won't be far away, for life goes on So if you need me, call and I will come 1 Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near "And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all of my love around you soft and clear. Six years have now passed since we celebrated your life. Although you are forever in our thoughts and love, you are sadly missed by your husband Lloyd; daughter Sheryl and her husband Brent and their sons Kyle, Brandon; son Kevin and his wife Diane and their sons Ben and Matthew; son Mark and his wife Cindy and their daughters Kyra, Danica, Makayla; Mom Pearl; sisters and brothers and their families; mother-in-law Marian and all the Egan family and your many friends. Your spirit is always with us and especially all your Little Angels of Rosecrest home.

scaoot --mm CLOSED Continued from Bl And yet St. Andrew is full because it leases space to a head-start program and a non-profit agency called the Connect Society. The school division collects thousands of dollars in rent, which St. Andrew has never seen, said Ross-Watson. "They have made a lot of money on our school," she said.

"They can make money by kicking our kids out and renting out the space." OUR BELOVED PARENTS REPKA, Harry. March 30, 1981 Repka, Lillian. March 17, 2000 They always tried to do their best Their hearts were warm and tender They lived their lives for those they loved And those they loved remember. We miss you dearly Your children and grandchildren. was shocked to hear it may close.

"It would be a big letdown to this community, I can tell you that." St Michael and Sacred Heart are only about eight blocks apart, but they are separated by the LRT tracks and some of the rougher parts of downtown. If thechildrenhavetobe bused to school, there could be problems, said Doris Wyss, who runs an after-school program at Sacred Heart Church. "Our kids, they should be able to walk to school," she said. "They're chronically late because they don't have parents to wake them up in the morning and to support them." If the children miss the bus, they riskmissing out on breakfast and other before-school activities, she said. Sacred Heart school might not have many students, but it is vital to the community, she said.

'It's so much more than just a school. It's not just a place where kids get an education." While the Catholic school board contemplates closing Sacred Heart, the public school board is looking at closing AlexTaylor, as well as John A. McDougall or Queen Mary Park. It's a sad situation, said Wyss. "There must be other ways," she said.

"The inner city is so underprivileged already." For children, it will be like losing a home, workers say KAREN UN LAND ournal Staff riter EDMONTON The Catholic school board is practically euphoric over its plan to replace St. Michael and Sacred Heart with a new school in the inner city. But the closure of Sacred Heart will be keenly felt, say those who work with inner-city children. "The kids are going to be at a loss," said Shane Lafond of the WhiteStone Project, a community-service agency run by aboriginal youth. "This school is like no other I've seen," he said.

"You go inside there and it's not like a school. It's more like a home." Sacred Heart was going to become a "centre of excellence for inner-city children," complete with a medical centre and adult education services. But after intense lobbying from parents at St. Michael, the board decided instead to close both schools if it gets $3.2 million from the province to build a new school on the St. Michael site.

Lafond plays floor hockey and dodge-ball with the kids at Sacred Heart in the morning before school starts. He Superintendent Dale Ripley RAWLINGS, Jim 1987 "TILL WE MEET AGAIN" LOVE, MARIENNE I ML SSESJ hi (Am II said it simply doesn make sense to keep St, Andrewopen. "Its dayis said. "Does it make good sense to use public dollars to sink into a building like that, which is massive amounts of dollars for so few children?" Maybe not, but the Catholic system may pay for the loss of St. Andrew, said school council president Kim Cordeiro.

Two public elementary schools Inglewood and Westglen are just a few blocks away. Par- ents will be tempted to send their children there instead of busing them to St. Pius, she said. ROMANCHUK, Alice Precious memories of our dear mother who passed away March 17, 1981. There is a bridge of memories, 4T r-rom here to heaven above, That keeps you very close to us, Mom, It's called a bridge of love.

As time goes by without you days are 20 years KALLI STONE. THE JOURNAL Shannon Ross-Watson and her son Tom Watson in front of St. Andrew Catholic school. They hold a million memories many silent tears. To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts that you were nere today.

Missing you, Mom. Love, your children Image of slim, muscular Alberta premier draws loud guffaws 1,500 native scholars WINNERS have received $10M STORSETH, Norma Remembering you on your birthday, March 17, for all your talents, especially with piano music. a couple of your classmates. 1 0y6663 A i AWARDS Continued from Bl Everybody has a marketing image, even politicians, even people like Premier Klein," she said as an image appeared on the screen of a campaign sign featuring a slim, muscular, body WAKARUK, Dmytro In loving memory of our dear father grandfather and great-grandfather who went to be with the Lord on March 17, 1965. The special years will not return When we were all together But the love we hold for you within our hearts Will be with us forever.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your Loving Family. builder topped by Klein's head. The loudest guffaws came from where Klein had just gone to sit after welcoming visitors. Klein is an honorary chief of two Alberta First Nations. His wife, Colleen, a Metis, was one of three co-chairs of the gala And there was a roar of ap 1 Cemetery Plots, Vaults SIDE by side burial plots in Christus Garden at Glenwood Memorial Cemetery in Sherwood Park, cw 1 3 44" bronze marker with vase 2 openings and closings.

Current value $7800. Will sell for $5700 firm. Ph. 467-721 8, 464-0464. 211868 Zacharias Kunuk, an Inuit filmmaker and co-founder of the first independent Inuit film production company, whose works have been honoured worldwide.

Leonard Marchand, a B.C. Indian from the Okanagan First Nation who, in 1968, became the first status Indian to be elected to the House of Commons. Richard Nerysoo, former president of the Gwich'in tribal council in the Northwest Territories, who, in 1983, became the first aboriginal premier of the N.W.T. Lance a Metis, whose successful struggle against cancer won the sympathy and generosity of Edmontonians. His $10,000 prize will help pay for his medical studies in California where he heads his class.

Nick Sibbeston, a Metis, who, in 1986, became only the second aboriginal person to become Northwest Territories premier. He was named to the Senate in 1999. Mary Thomas, an Indian elder and environmentalist from near Salmon Arm, B.C., who has helped keep alive knowledge and use of traditional medicines. Dolly Watts, from the Gitksan First Nation, whose Vancouver restaurant featuring bannock and seafood cooked over wood fires has popularized native cuisine. plause as he referred to his decision this week to create a new department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, headed by a native per son, Pearl Calahasen, MLA for Lesser Slave Lake.

i im vfe. Sfc" The awards program was created in 1994 to recognize prominent and lesser-known natives who make significant contributions to their communities and to Canada. It has handed out $10 million in scholarships to nearly 1,500 native scholars across Canada. There's a message for young native people that they can go as far as they want in politics, science, business or the arts, if they set a goal and stay focused, said Toronto composer John Kim Bell, the program's creator. IAN ACKSON THl lOLrSNAl Mariano Aupilardjuk, left, an Elder from Rankin Inlet and this year's recipient for heritage and spirituality, chats with Inuit Tapirisat of Canada president Jose Kusugak, a presenter at the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards.

Lome Clark REALTOR of the Year The Edmonton Real stale Board is pleased to announce that Lome Clark has been recognized as the 2000 RLAl.TOR of the Year (or outstanding contributions to the real estate industry and the community A REALTOR for 24 years. Mr. Clark has dedicated seventeen years to the EREB. the Real Estate Insurance Exchange (AREIX). and currently serves on the Real Estate Council representing residential brokers.

In the community Mr. Clark has been involved in outreach activities through his church and fundraising activities ith several community groups. Sot a sales award. REALTOR of the Year recognizes leadership and dedication to the industry arid the cx immunity "1 (QSsr 'FT. EDMONTON REAL ESTATE BOARD mm.