Page 4 Cassiar Courier Contributed by: Lil Kamlah L. Fitzsimmons We offer a warm welcome to Dr. & Mrs. Breen. Also to new Relief nurses, Eileen Kowalyk and Valerie Annis - both Eileen and Valerie are new to Cassiar so we trust you will enjoy living here and working with us. Greetings to Margery Lov- erin who is relieving while Martha Wallenborn is on “‘Debushing Leave” and visiting several ex- Cassiarites across Canada. It was pleasant to have a visit with Muriel Yorke and husband Bob recently - Muriel and Bob had travelled up from Prince George to participate in the 25th Anniversary of the Curling Club. Our best wishes to Anita, who unfortunately fract- ured her leg while her parents were here. Good health wishes also go to Jane Guardon and Nirmal Kaul and to Merle Diot and her family who are anxiously awaiting the recovery of her sister, who was recently involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. REQUEST FOR MAGAZINES & COMICS If anyone has magazines and comics that they would be willing to give to the Hospital waiting room we would be most grateful to receive some new reading material. If you are unable to bring it to the Hospital, please phone 778-7234. Thank you. PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS ‘oy April 4-7th we welcomed two members from Action B.C. in Vancouver to town. Heather Manning and George Patterson came in to help us educate ourselves on positive health practices. What is Action B.C.? This group isa private, non profit organization registered under the Societies Act. Its objectives are to create and promote opportunities for lifestyle change through in-- creased physical activity, sound nutrition and positive living habits. A core grant is provided by the Ministries of Health and Recreation and Conservation. Fede- ral Ministry helps in funding for the ‘Butt Out’ Program. Action B. C. is responsible for raising all additional monies required to carry out its objectives. Heather ran tests for interested passersby in the gym at the Recreation Centre. If you saw any- one pedalling away on the ‘‘dynavit” - the com- puterized bicycle - you can be sure those pedal-- lers . came away knowing whether they were ‘physically fit or not. The bicycle, the ‘‘Dynavit”’ is an incredible fit- ness tool. Participants mount up, plug in the tiny pulse sensor, and the digital read out flashes to life. It “requests” personal data: age, weight and sex. On the basis of your replies, it calcu- lates a safe, realistic target heart rate. Using the keyboard, the worker selects an initial workload and the cyclist begins. Pulse rate, calories expended, work load, elapsed time and other variables are visible on command and indicator lights signal when pedalling speed strays from optimum. _ Sound confusing? It isn’t really It’s an interesting way of finding out at what level you are func- tioning. I tried it myself and was dubious when starting but left good old ‘“‘Dynavit” feeling quite impressed with it. (Not to mention myself - I managed to last for six and a half minutes, burned thirty-three calories and scored a rea- sonable score.) Born to: Janna Packard and Sean Palmer, a son, Michael Clancy, March 3, 1979, 8lbs. 4% oz. Patricia and Thomas Biehn, a daughter, Myriah Rae, March 10, 1979, 6 lbs. 14 oz. Anita (Tashoots) Pete of Dease Lake, a son, Richard Lloyd, March 16, 1979, 7 Ibs. Anita and Mark Glaab, at the Lions Gate Hos- pital, Vancouver, a daughter, Rachel Miriam March 20, 1979, 6 lbs. 5 Oz. ] Josette and Tony Zemenchik, at the Grace Hospital, Vancouver, a daughter, Randi Mary, March 14, 1979, 7 lbs. 5 oz. Dr. Rudy and Carole Gasparelli in Ontario, ‘a daughter, Kathryn Rose (Satie), February 1979, 6 lbs. 6 oz. Louise Porter and Kenny (Pete) Tashoots, a daughter, Kimberley, Feb. 20, 1979, 6 lbs. 4 oz. Maria Susette Ganhao in Edmonton, a daugh- ter, Lilianne Ganhao Newburg, April 2, 1979, 7 Ibs. 9 oz. QUOTE OF THE MONTH: Our children are our greatest natural resource - and should not be treated as a LP Heather stressed that no matter how well one does, there is ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVE- MENT. Those Cassiarites who tried out the Dynavit are on the whole, quite fit We stress that you keep up the good work. Let’s see more Cassiarites get out and get thinking POSITIVE about their - health! George Patterson ran a “Butt Out” smoking cessation program at the Cassiar school on Fri- day and impressed a few with his film on smok- . ing that really lets the yjewer in on the dangers of the “cancer stick”’ I’m sure everyone who met Heather and George gained a few insights into a healthier and happier life! We look forward to seeing Action B.C. visit our community again in the future. If you are interested in obtaining further in- formation about this organization, please write... ACTION B.C. 1600 West 6th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. MOU RIRGisseeees Phone 734-2706 * * The Facts are Grim DID YOU KNOW....... that cigarette smoking is still our number one preventable health pro- blem? Ae sassenmerttevonazavicssee.ssthat- cigarette .. smokers continue to cost the B.C. taxpayers millions of dollars a year in medical services, hospital care, property damage and forest fires? WR ai ete Ieee gee that illness induced by cigarette smoking results in the deaths of 250° Canadians each day of the year? NOTICE TO Cassiar And District Residents On behalf of Cassiar Private Hospital Doctors and staff, I would like to bring to your atten-- tion the following list of policies regarding the operation of the hospital. 1. Pharmacy hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Prescrip- tion drugs will not be issued at any other time unless in the event of an emergency and the Doctor’s approval is obtained, i) . The Hospital, like the stores, the liquor store the bar, the theatre, and all similar facilities in Cassiar, are not prepared to “charge” drugs or any other item which the hospital may provide for your needs. Please bring money with you to pay for your prescrip- ttons, otherwise, medications will have to be withheld until such time as we receive the necessary funds, this includes children who visit the Doctor unaccompanied by their par- ents. Ww - Appointments to see the Doctors may be made between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday when the clerical staff is on duty. Emergencies will be treated as such, in the usual manner. 4. We would also ask that unless children are to be seen by the Doctor, they be left at home. We have a small waiting area, usually very crowded, and the extra confusion of chil- dren being allowed to run and play in the waiting room can no longer be permitted. 5. Visiting hours for in-patients at the hospital are between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon, and between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the evening. There will be no deviation from this policy unless it is an em- ergency situation, in which case special — “‘permission to visit’? cards will be issued. 6. Maternity~patients will be allowed two vis- itors only, these persons to be designated by the patient. “Permission to visit’ cards will also be issued in this case. e7. Children under the age of twelve years will not be allowed to visit in-patients. 8. Persons under the influence of drugs or al- cohol will be denied visiting privileges. Thank you for your attention and your con- tinuing co-operation. L. Patton Hospital Administrator eoofMe quit smoking? St RR Aa Rn ge that each inhaled cigarette accelerates the heart beat, elevates the blood pressure, replaces oxygen in the blood with car- bon monoxide, and leaves cancer causing chemi- cals in the system? The Ministry of Health’s latest major project is the production of a series of smoking cessation television programs, with the cooperation and assistance of the B.C. Lung Association. Film- ing began in January of this year. It is planned to produce eight half hour programs to be re- leased in the fall. Hopefully, many people will take advantage of this free telecast counselling sevice. From News Release Health Minister Bob McClelland PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS cont. Pre-natal Classes Pre-natal classes started Monday, April 9th held at the Youth Center on Kennedy St. There’s lots of room and we’d welcome any mothers - to-be and fathers-to-be to join in the classes . Classes are every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Last class will be May 14th. Child Health Clinics Dates for Child Health Clinics are as follows: Thursday.....May 10 Thursday.....May 24 Thursday.....June 7 Thursday.....June 21 Office opens at 9 a.m. to noon and from | p.m. to 4:30 p.m. See you there! Immunization Below is the new immunization schedule which is being adopted across North America, The form of this schedule was decided upon by a - group of professionals in the field of infectious disease and immunization. ‘RECOMMENDED Routine Immunization Sche- dule for infants and children. PREFERRED AGE....IMMUNIZING AGENT Da ITO MUR Seas leanings Diptheria, _ Pertussis, Tetanus (DPT) and Polio ATMOon ths eae. DPT Polio 6pmonths/ ee eee DPT GaMOnthsese eee DPT 12 months.................. Red Measles 13 months.....00........... German Measles Simonthsaesee ee DPT Polio’ School entry (i 6 years) Geer etree DP PePolio SN ata Red Measles (Children not previously im- sorted munized ) Graden oil eae oars German Measles (girls eras ia not previously immunized) Gradcgl Oyen DT Polio The above schedule is now being used by the Peace River Health Unit. Parents of grade five students can set their children at ease. No more immunizations until grade 10! Health Hazard Appraisal Don’t forget to have your Health Hazard Ap- praisals done. There has been a really good res- ponse from Cassiarites so far. Generally, most participants have benefited for their computer- ized results. Forms are available from the Health Unit and Recreation Center. For further information contact the Health Nurse, Helen Read at 778-7752. Mountain Notes 2. by Jeani Giesbrecht via Driving along the Stewart-Cassiar Highway one becomes dazzled by the impossible purity of white snow. The gray sky pockmarked by clouds pregnant with moisture affect the travel- ler’s mood and suddenly the forest becomes sinister, It seems alive with the shivery sensation of watchful eyes. Slender trees painfully bent under the weight of heavy snow and everywhere tracks leave tantal- izing hints of animal lives. The occasional ex- panse of meadow punctuated with these whisp- ery promises of seeing a fellow creature keep eyes excitedly searching the forest vista. A tall pine explodes into a cloud of whiteness by the action of invisible hands shaking powder- puffs of softness from its branches. Is it one’s imagination or have the trees crept closer to the narrow road? The monotony of the forest is suddenly broken by the surprise of a man’s figure carrying a suit- case trudging along a snow-filled road which leads into the wilderness. As though conjured from the traveller’s expect- ations two young moose break through the green wall of pine. They walk slowly across the road and then with great strength plunge through deep snow to disappear silently. Spring makes passionate love to the Cassiar mountains - wrapping warm arms around jagged bodies of granite. How it delights in the sizzle and steam of the disintegrating whiteness. This vast landscape is so haunting in its wintry promise of hidden treasure of summer wild flowers. BOOK REVIEW BEYOND REASON Coinciding with election fever across Canada has been the release of Margaret Trudeau’s book BEYOND REASON. The book is not a literary masterpiece by any means but certainly readable and captivating, Margaret Trudeau reveals herself as a totally egotistical person, naive, smug and_ self obsessed. She reveals the conflicting feelings within herself - so much about her appears to be confused. She desperately wanted to get Pierre Trudeau, but when she did she was stifled by the proto- col and security so she sought her “freedom trips’. It gives insight to ‘life at the top’ but she could not accept it as her vocation. She paints vivid scenes of prominent public figures, sometimes amusing, sometimes out- rageous and at other times verging on farce. She wanted to reverse Pierre Trudeau’s motto - ‘‘la raison avant la passion” and put passion before reason. This is the essence of the book. She needed fantasies and never realised that life is a compromise. : HOUHUOSEAENEUAEUESAUOEOGUOEOEUEOA EE Pierre Trudeau - — The book leaves you with a great respect for how could he have tolerated her? So much is crammed into the book you'll have to read it for yourself. Little People’s Boutique Gi 49 1-9» Thurs. e - Wed., Fri, oe Vion. and Sun. — 1 at Bal =closed - 264 Hunt St. — — = = — — — — —) —7 = = = — — — = = — — — —7 -Camera Repairs - Passport Pictures - - Portraits -B & W_ Darkroom Finishing. -Mortifee Munshaw Dealer for Color and Enlargements (7-10 day delivery) - Films. Cameras, & Accessories for sale - Wedding & Special Events Cassiar Courier Page 5 Our Lady of Lourdes SERVICES: MASS Saturd aya eee ese Ue 15) p.m. Suni d ay cee irene econ 11:00 a.m. Wednesday................ ener 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Services at Good Hope Lake: MASS SUN ava ee rene 5:00 p.m. We wish to thank all who participated in any way to the success of the Pancake Breakfast held March 31. The profit of $105.00 was donated to the Peace and Development Fund. All Saints Anglican SERVICES: Sundays 11:00 A.M. Morning prayer - First, second and third Sundays * Holy Eucharist - Fourth Sunday ‘Wednesday - 7:30 P.M. Holy Eucharist Sunday School - 11:00 A.M. 9S9O909OO90909000909OO Sorry..... Oops - Printer’s error - and our error KEITH KROEKER We regret we omitted to state the amount realized in the Raffle held for the Minor Hockey — the amount was $365.00 Please Note.. Eel eae ily We would appreciate it if all articles could be in by the deadline. This issue was considera- bly delayed as some articles were not in on time. In future please submit your material EARLY - before the deadline which, for the next issue will be 25th May. $ VOLUNTEER STAFF... $Nada Carin, Lee Coran, Vivien Cousins, Cathye $DeCecco, Roberta Hollings, Kerry Jones, Esther AR Bill Morrison, Katie Sevier. OOOe , SZROS PHOLO STUDIO 775 Malozemoff ( Townhouse} 778-7345 -) qi) oOo