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Page 12, News, Tuesday, December 11, 1990 Pregnancy support group to help teens by Rob Cotton The News What began as an effort to pro- vide information on available help for pregnant, unwed young women is evolving into a commu- nity service for Schreiber and Terrace Bay . In two short months The Pregnancy Support Network has arranged to have a pamphlet pro- duced list the agencies that will assist young unwed mothers-to- be as well as create the founda- tions for a full support network. "What we are offering them, first and foremost, is confidential friendship through their whole pregnancy," said Georgette Cebrario of Schreiber. The support group will provide a free pregnancy test kit and, if the - 'MURRAY & COURTI WN TERRACE BAY OFFICE 7 Suncoe Plaza (Lower Level) Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2WO Telephone (807) 825-9379 (807) 825-9395 Facsimile (807) 825-9506 Barristers and Solicitors Ross W. Murray, B. Comm., M.B.A., LL.B. Richard W. Courtis, B.A., M.A., LL.B. Randall V. Johns, H.B. Comm., LL.B., C.A. Bruce I. Leaman, B:A., LL.B. | { TERRACE BAY OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. THUNDER BAY OFFICE ' Suite. 410 The Chapple Building 101 N. Syndicate Ave. Thunder Bay, Ont P7C 3V4 Telephone (807) 623-7961 Facsimile (807) 623-4417 young women wish it, accompany them on their first visit to the doc- tor and help them break the news to their parents. "We'll be their friend through- out the pregnancy and help them make connections with services available in the community," Cebrario said. The Pregnancy Support Network began as a group of women aware that young girls who become pregnant didn't know where to turn in their own com- munities. "They felt really alone," Cebrario said. 5 The group set out to make a pamphlet to let young women know where help could be found, she explained. "We soon became aware that the pamphlet itself would not be enough." . The group is now seeking vol- unteers to open their homes to those young women who need a place to go. "We're asking somebody to take them for the full nine months," Cebrario said. However, the actually stay could range from a few weeks to the full term. "Sometimes the girls tell their parents about their pregnancy -and they have to leave home," she said, "at least until things cool off and they can return home." Others are kicked right out of the home and have no where to:go until they can get help from the various agencies, she said. "I am aware that we are asking a lot," she said, " but we do have two homes available already ." She said the women involved with the Pregnancy Support Network are doing this work with a total belief in the need and that they are asking others to step for- ward and do the same. "I am really amazed at how many people are responding to the program. The pamphlet will be printed = and distributed by the end of!g 25 January. More information on the ra & Pregnancy Support Network can'\§ be obtained by calling 824-2623; Z6 4 or 825-9307. re = 'Happy Birthday Darlene!! Your #1 brother, Bob. - COREE aul SFOPPERS 623-TIPS 1-800-465-6844 Now is the time to register. Are you ready for the pro- posed GST? If not, now is the time to register and prepare. Registration applies to anyone involved in a commercial enter- prise. This includes fishing, farming, professional services and many activities carried out prepared for the GST. Have you? I've by non-profit organizations. Revenue Canada is ready to assist you with information on: @ How to register and the benefits of doing so @ What the GST means to your operation = Simplified accounting options and administrative procedures m Rebates of the Federal Sales Tax @ How to recover GST on business purchases" @ GST return and filing options Canada's GST. It's good business to prepare now. Contact us today. Phone: 1 800 665-8749 Telecommunications device for the hearing impaired: 1 800 465-5770 Or drop by the Revenue Canada Excise Office nearest you, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Boi baz Seay Revenue Canada Customs and Excise Canadii What a delightful surpriee! Thank you all for making my SOth Cnthdaya special day; when family and Ce Shee at Collingwood Court. Special thanks to Sharon and famdly, 'Win and janiity aid Rae and Harold for plans and preparations. "Thank you.all! Juanda Gellert