The experience of Christmas. at Children’s Hospital It's that time of year again when the festival of istmas begins to spirit its colours throughout Children's Hospital. Such a happy, time, with the entire hospital involved in the excitement of the occasion. The daily routine con- tinues throughout the wards at Children’s. Stretchers wheeling ‘down corridors towards the operating room; temperatures being faken; doctors and nurses rushing ‘along to the next tient; it's a busy time. ‘owever, behind this hub of constant activity, each tient’s room is alive with e joy a child brings to the Christmas experience. Everyone sharing ideas, deciding and choosing their very own colourful bedside | decorations. And interest is high on every ward in wanting to take part in decorating. the walls, windows and ceiling. In the Care By Parent, Unit, where both parent and child are hospitalized, certain mothers are shaping brightly coloured wreaths for many of the rooms. Others are trying their hand at turning. out. delicate mobiles of happy looking corn doll angels for display on the wards and waiting rooms, . The teenage patients in the Adolescent Unit are dedicating . this month’s issue of their newsletter, “Lower East Bedpan”’ to the Christmas commotion on their ward, And the younger patients who’ are well. envugh and willing to help, are trimmin the magnificent Christmas tree which stands at the entrance to the hospital, waiting to greet any new kids arriving. And let's not forget, Santa on the rooftop with his dashing reindeer, beckoning a warm ‘and jolly welcome as you arrive at Children’s. The experience of Christmas at Children’s Hospital begins early in the season, For you see, some kids go home for the holiday while others don’t, so it’s best to begin celebrations tong before the magical day so no one will be missed. ‘Entertainment from carol singing to the welcoming of Santa-are a part of the special moments the children will share. ‘When “the magical day finally arrives, promptly at 9 a.m., Santa appears. To tie sound of bells tingling and the husky voice of Dr. Michael Béll, Chief of Or- thopaedic Surgery at Children's ospital, everyone who can wriggle out of bed scrambles to open large red stockings someone has hung on his bed. As each little face lights up, Santa calls them by name and pauses for an exchange of confidence. It is a sight to behold and enjoy, for it is a moment filled with much ove, Christmas at. Children’s Hospital is a precious time, . watched over by the magic of Santa and the murmur of the good angel. For more than -half a century people from all over the province have gone that extra mile to help make it 80. “To everyone who has shared the experience of Christmas with the many children in our care here at Children's Hospital, may happiness be returned to you in the way you want it most. Hospital. citement of the occasion, Terrace has chosen her very own in the long wait for Santa. Christmas is such a happy time at Children's Everyone becomes involved in fhe. ex- a.’ man (s attacked and injured when he comes to © -the aid of a pollce officer Rachel, age five from bedside decoration. ~ Warning belle of winter dangers When you first set eyes on Cathy Redisky your first thoughts might not be of winter and ice safety. But hers are. Cathy Redisky, age 23, graduate of the University of British Columbia with a BA in Geography, is now the program coordinator for the Cross Water Safety Service in this part of the country. So isn’t that a soft touch this time of year? “Hardly,” Ms. Redisky says. “Besides the fact that there are now more than 70 indoor pools ground B.C,, with a new one just opened in Summerland, the Cross is deeply involved in promoting ice safety and winter survival. 1 “That's because people are just as busy killing -themselves now as any other time.” . ot The first ice of winter always brings out throngs of children with skates and hockey sticks and other 5.2231 7 f Live Orchestra © sports lovers with fishing huts, snowmobiles and even ice boats. “It’s easy to- understand,” Ms. Redisky notes, ‘The pond has frozen over, and let’s get on it! “But looks aren't everything, except to an artist, and you should think twice before trying the ice.” A call to the local police station, she suggests, will tell you if it is sate. Ice must be atleast four inches thick for group skating and hockey, and seven or eight inches far snowmobiling or iceboating. If the police, radio or newspaper don’t know, cut a hole in the ice yourself to make sure. “Changes in air tem- perature can oiten affect the solidity of ice..Be extra careful during early and late winter when ice thaws and refreezes, for it may not be safe,” Ms. Redisky ad: — vises. “The noon sun can melt what was perfectly safe ice’ 12.00 per Couple © Food on Request’ i TERRACE HO OPEN: 10 A.M. last night. Keep clear of discolored or cracked ice and stay near to shore — the ice is thickest there." Cathy Redisky's job is to service aquatic programs in the Central and Northern Interior, the Okanagan, East and West Kootenays and Fraser Valley regions as well as the Yukon. She’s involved in_ leadership training, small craft safety (she just got back from a small crait refresher course in Waterloo, Ontario), public, education and program consultation. Her aquatic activities are well known in the East Kootenays. And the past two summers she was an area + consultant with the Req Crass. Water, Safety service ‘Right ndw; Ms. Reilisky is especially concerned ‘about snowmobiling ‘‘as it is the primary cause of many ice- related accidents”. "Snowmobiles. are fairly simple to operate,” she _ Managers and Secretaries : Mistletoe Luncheon Friday, December 17 o | 12 Noon to 5 P.M. allows, "but you should first learn all you can about eneral maintenance ause so often the snow is too deep to walk for heip. Read ‘the owner’s manual thoroughly. _~ ; “You should also know the affects of different weather and snow conditions and how to dress for the tem- ature and wind chill actor.” ~ “In riding a snowmobile,” Ms. Redisky says, “the two basic principles of handlin are balance and track: control, Once - you've mastered these, you should have little trouble driving over uneven terrain, Every year, people die when snowmobiles crash through lake .ice. Every year, skaters, ice fishermen and others are lost the same way. ot “It you go through, don't panic,” 4561 Greig | YAS advises Cathy — sc SOLS a REESE VK SS A ESTE NS BYE GIN EE Redisky and the Red Cross. “Shout for help. Grab the nearest-ice shelt facing the shoreline and kick your feet to kee your: bedy horizontal. . “Place your. wet mittens of gloves on the ice: they'll freeze to it and give you something to grab hold of. Then slowly inch and roll your way up on the ice again. : "Don’t stand unless you're sure the ice is thick enough for that’ con- centrated weight. “Tf someone else has broken through, ‘tell him to grab the ice shelf and Kick. , Pull him to safety with a -sidehil ate yer twisting... ‘stick,:a ° rope; .a ladder, anything, even a bunch of University ' Upgrading, sweaters and windbreakers — ‘tied sleeve to sleeve.” ’ 12 - 26 oz. bottles : ‘No. 4 a who ig assaulted by a group of intoxicated men as he attempts to make an arrest. An elderly citizen receives a serious hand injury when her handbag is snatchad away fram her by a thief. These are hypothetical cases, but every year similar incidents occur_in British . Columbia. For victims of these and other erimes there is an act. in B.C. which provides com- msation for personal in- ry or death when it occurs in the province. It’s called the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of British Columbia and is administered by the Workers’ Compensation Hoard.-The Act came into effect on July 1, 1972. The Act. provides com- pensation in various forms. ‘For example, lum THE HERALD, Wednesday, December 15, 1976, PAGE A® sum awards can vary from a minimum of §100 to a maximum. of $15,000. Periodic awards over a specified period of time are o available, The Act also provides for medical ex- penses, rehabilitation treatment and counselling. In a case of death to the yictim it can assist with burial expenses. The Act does not cover compensation for property damage except for personal effects the victim is wearing at the time of the crime. Compensation is not rovided for money stolen ‘om a victim. : Who is eligible for criminal injuries com- nsation? Any person who is a victim of a crime an suffers a personal injury from thatc me. Any person making, or attempting to make, an arrest or assisting a police officer in so doing. ‘Information for victims of crime Any person preventing or: attempting to prevent the. commission of a crime or. assisting a peace officer in: so doing. Any dependent - member of the family of a~ fatally injured vic of crime. If Lam a victim of a crime how do [ apply for com- pensation benefits? Com- plete an application form, obtainable at any Workers’ Compensation Board office in B.C. The Board will seek - any additional information that may be required. All claims must be filed within one year of the injury or death. The adjudicator (who is a barrister and solicitor) will then determine if you are d eligible for benefits uader the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act. In 1975 there were 315 awards granted to victims _of crime in the province. Community Education Services by Hugh Power NEW EXCITING PROGRAM Another set of classes will begin in January at Nor- thwest Community College and School District No. 83 Department of Education. The program will include Transier Vocational Academic Upgrading, Arts & Crafts, Courses, -ag well as many gener interest courses. A brochure will be sent to everyone early in January. Watch for it — there is something in the program for everyone?! NEW COURSES New courses include: Native Studies, Cabinet Making, Lapidary, House Framing, Meat Cutting, Rod Building, Indian Carving, Weaving, Horse Care, .. Avalanche Control, Avoiding Debt, Astrology, Parenting, . Print Making, Backstage Secrets of R.E.M. Lee Theatre, Sur- vival First Aid, Basic Use cor, 7 Christmas + ; Seals , The best prices in t . By the Case . ; - 94. 10 o2. Bottles l 40° bottle Prospecting, Fashion Designing and , Driving While Impaired. > DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED : The purpose of the Terrace Impaired Driving Course is {o provide in- formation about combining drinking and driving in regard to the social physical, Jegal and financial effects of this wrongdoing. The information will be presented by guest speaker's and films. The course will be held at Caledonia Secondary School-on January 25, 26 and y(n This is the first time that this course has been offered in Terrace and should be of interest to everyone, Although some péople will be required to take the course, it is open to the general public. REGISTRATION Registration for college courses generally take place on the first class meeting. Registration for School District courses in Terrace will take place on January 13 at the Terrace Arena Banquet Room at 7:30 p.m. Remember, watch for the new enlarged brochure due to arrive by mail January 7, 1077. For further = in- formation about the rogram contact Hugh ower at 695-4933) or 633 3833. Kitselas Band Terrace Public Library is leased to announce that it is now offering, library service to members of the - Kitselas Indian Band on Queensway. The: Band pays an annual per capita sum forthe service: "A cheque was presented to the library Cc per, battle discuss your needs. ‘All flavours in good supply own $4.29 $4.59 Plus Initial Deposit joins library by Chief Ralph Wright and Band Manager Wilfred Bennett December 9. The library is looking forward ts the perticipation of all Band members — adults- and children — in library activities. 4717 Lakelse Ave. Ph, 635-9390 - | — We offer special discounts to- clubs, organizations, or businesses — buying in quantities. “AS Come and REMEMBER WEIGHT WATCHERS, TOPS AND DIABETICS, | OUR FULL RANGE OF DIET POP IS SUGAR FREE, ONE CALORIE PER 100 GRAMS. We invite you to come in and see our newly decorated , store in the Super-Valu Shopping Gentre