B.C. LUMBER WORKER Page Eleven — SICK LIST ai! Vancouver General Hospital rt Mis Cole and Jean erat visiting the Vancouver General Hospital on ‘of the Women’s Auxiliary, IWA, and distribut- ing ci and copies of The B.C. Lumber Worker to the fol- Bort “Chalmers, Canadian White Pine—In hospital for hernia op- eration. Feeling very well and cheerful, : Dayid Klever, Campbell River — Has just returned from the Re- habilitation Centre, and_ ex- pects to be in the General for 83 weeks’ treatment. eter Hardcastle, Nanaimo — Peter has spent the last year in hospital with a broken back. He expects to be out in a couple of months and is in wonderful spirits. Nick Saminoff, Cowichan Lake— Has been laid up with broken pack for 2 years. Can get around on crutches. Ken Fleming, Silver Skagit Log- ging, Hope—Broken back since May, 1947; has been between St. Paul’s and General Hospi- tals ever since. Stan Quaye — Our old faithful | Stan was looking forward to leaving for Brandon soon. William Roberts, Roberts Creek —Hip well, but ankle still sore. Hopes to get home for Christ- mas. Wallace Kirkbush, Ruskin—Do- ing well. Expects to be home soon, St. Paul’s Hospital Sisters Muriel Bradley, Jac- queline Clarkson and Pat Full- james, visited the logging and mill workers in the Compensation Ward of St. Paul’s Hospital, Van- couver, leaving copies of The B. C. Lumber Worker and cigarettes with each of the following, on behalf of Local 1-217, IWA: Bert Nadeau, Dawson Creek — Undergoing skin graft from electrocution. Doing well. Paul Conlon, Chemainus — Foot injury. Qui Parta, Chemainus—Improv- ing, able to be up. J, Buckner, Chemainus — Broken heels. Sent to V.I. hospital, W. Luhtala, Ladysmith—Injured right hand; badly severed. Flanders — Back injury, expects to be out soon. John Haroyle, McMillan’s Ply- wood—Left knee injured; doing fine. Harold Anderson, Tahsis — New operation for back injury. J. E. Brownrigg, Port Alice — Back injury; in for operation. W, Wilkinson, Prince George — Right leg amputated; up on crutches, W. Mackie, Pender Harbor — Blood poisoning; progressing. Ernie Ulonski, Cedar Cove—Cast peace from leg; very cheer- ul. Bert Nadeau, Dawson Creek — —Finger amputated; awaiting grafting operation. Feeling ine. William Stanley, Elk River Log- ging—Bone grafting on elbow. To have third operation soon. Bill Michael, Hope—Operation on knee. Up and around. y John Edwards, Port Renfrew — Arm and leg injuries; pro- gressing well. Larry Laughren, Sweeney Coop- erage—Expects to have opera- tion on back soon, L. Benoit, Northwest Cedar — Arm fractured. Doing well. Bill Wilkinson, Campbell River — Leg amputated. Quite cheerful. W. Gates, Eburne — Back injury. Doing well. Jack McLean, Universal Box, Vancouver — Operation over, doing well. Gunner Johnson, Vie Osborne Logging Co., near Ocean Fals —Spinal trouble. Erland Everett, Spring Creek, Harrison Lake—Leg injury. L. Lochrane, Honeymoon Bay — Back fusion, operation. Howard Pederson, Houston, Prince George—Operation. CISDONI OIL IID HIIOIIOOM ATTEND YOUR UNION MEETINGS HELP NEEDED WOMEN’S PAGE TO EXPAND CIVILIAN REHABILITATION What happens to disabled workers when they leave hospital and are unable to return to their ment? former employ- What are the thoughts of the middle-aged man who has to start afresh at a new type of work? Anyone who has visited disabled men in hospital knows that their re- covery is retarded by anxiety and de- pression. There are five disabled civilians in Canada to every disabled veteran from the war. There is a National rehabili- tation plan for veterans but none for civilians. Not Enough In British Columbia we have a re- habilitation scheme connected with the Workmen's Compensation Board, but with the best will in the world this does not take care of the men as they should be cared for. We want, after the medical, surgical and therapeutic treatment is given them, that there should be educational and training centres where men could retrain for a new life. There should also be proper maintenance grants to relieve them of financial worry. Above all, there should be facilities for employment of shut-ins and em- ployment for the severely handicapped through sheltered workshops. Thére should be the insistence, by govern- ment, that industry employ each its fair quota of those who are handi- capped but still able to work in some branch of industry. Other countries can do this. Great Britain, with her economy shattered by war, is doing it. The United States is doing it. So is Australia. Only Canada of the rich countries of the world is lagging behind. Community Co-operation We called on Mrs. Rhona Kickley, secretary-treasurer of the Council for Guidance of the Handicapped, to get her ideas on the matter. This Coun- cil was formed in 1944, and many labor organizations support its ideals. The Council has the blessing of the Federal Government but so far has had little concrete help. However, a conference is to be held in Ottawa shortly, when the Hon. Humphrey Mitchell, Minister of Labour, has promised action. This is devoutly to be wished, but as Mrs. Kickley said, results will be obtained only when enough people care enough to make a big enough holler, This dynamic woman who did so much for the “vets” during the war, was intensely interested to learn that Women's Auxiliaries of the IWA visit injured lumberworkers in the hospi- tals, She wished these auxiliaries would affiliate with the Council, that they might become enthused over the possibilities that lie ahead. One dol- j Jar membership fee will give voice and vote, (several voices but only one vote per organization). She has something there, for wo- men who sce these men in hospital, minus arms, legs, with broken backs, and other injuries, know the pressing need for aid. She has suggested that she will be glad to speak at any meetings of the Auxiliaries (422 Hamilton Street, or telephone TAtlow 2831). It is in the interest of the men that some genuine form of reha- bilitation should be provided. It is also in the interest of women themselves. Apart from the loss of income when the breadwinner is laid aside, and the misery of see- ing the mental and physical suf- fering of someone you care for, the effect on the home and the family in ordinary relationships is an unhappy one. There is a blight on the laughter of the children, and the shadow of fear hangs over everything. W.A’s. INVITED TO NANAIMO Women’s Auxiliaries of the IWA in British Columbia will be invited to send fraternal delegates to the District Con- vention of the IWA in Na- naimo, Jan. 6-7-8. A motion authorizing this step was unanimously adopted at the recent meeting of the District: Council during-consid- eration of convention plans in Vancouver, October 15-16. This will provide the Auxili- aries with an opportunity to consolidate and expand their activities, it was stated by, the sponsors of the resolution. Lourdes Hospital, Campbell River Sisters P. Goodwin and G. Hoby (1-363, IWA), visited Lour- des Hospital, Campbell , River with gifts of magazines, cigar- ettes and The B.C. Lumber Worker given to the following: J. Hanwick, Camp 5, Bloedel — Ankle and instep injury. M. Boyd, Boyd Logging Co. Say- ward—Was hit on the head. The above men were reported as progressing satisfactorily. BIG 3 TAILORS MEN’S CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS @ Cleaning, Pressing STORAGE SERVICE ° and Expert Repairing Phone: 332 Carrall St. MArine 1737 VANCOUVER LOOK BETTER Blue Overall Bibs __.. Blue Overall Smocks _. Khaki Coveralls __. Union-Made G.W.G. Work-Clothes Guaranteed Pre-Shrunk Blue “Cowboy King” Pants LAST LONGER 45 EAST HASTINGS VANCOUVER, B.C. PSCIO DIDI OIOSIOHINNIIES CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANNED BY 1-217 AUXILIARY The monthly business meeting of the W.A. to Local 1-217, IWA, was held in the District Board Room on Oct. 5, two new mem- bers enrolling. These were Mrs. Peebles and Mrs. Carlson, who were heartily welcomed. 2 After a_thorough discussion, President Jaqueline Clarkson urged all members to submit news and views to the Women’s Page of The B.C. Lumber Worker. Reports from visitors to St. Paul’s and General Hospital showed ten to twelve patients visited each week. The Lumber Worker and cigarettes are always | welcome, while the W.A. match folders are very popular with the men, who look forward to these weekly visits from W.A. mem- bers. Plans were discussed for the Annual Children’s Christmas Party, and many suggestions were made for its success. Social] Evening More plans for the Christmas Party were made at the Social ‘held Oct. 19, at the home of Mrs. Lily Evans, 8771 West 388th. More details later. The Lunch Box Making lunches can be just about as ‘wearisome as carrying lunches. It's ‘difficult to find new ideas for sand- wiches and cakes, but it's not very interesting to open your Junch-box levery day and find the same old | “eats”. In this corner we propose to run recipes that other “Iunch-packers” like, and maybe you, in turn, will send in | some favorite of your own. Grind Y% Ib. cheese and Y% Ib. dried beef. Add 1 egg well beaten and 14 cup strained canned tomatoes. Cook slowly till the cheese has melted and the mixture thickened. Season to taste. i Chill before using. 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