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OUT OUT:

January .20-26 is National Non-Smoking Week and the
jocal branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is urging
smokers here to kick the habit.

Branch publicity officer Marie Cousins knows better than
most just how harmful smoking can be, having worked in the
hospital’s intensive care unit for 12 years naw.

Estimating 85 per cent of the heart attack victims brought
in over that period-have been smokers, she also points out
those individuals did not just include older people. ‘‘Some are
in their late 20s or 30s,’ she emphasizes.

Smoking also predisposes people to lung cancer, strokes
and lung diseases such as emphysema.

Cousins says if smokers could see the lungs of others who
share their habit — “‘they’re just black’! — they'd soon give it
up. And non-smokers would never start.

Recognizing that kicking the habit is not easy, the Cancer
Society offers the following information and tips which it
hopes will help people switch to a healthier lifestyle.

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Millions of Canadians have joined the ranks of non-
smokers over the past 25 years: in 1966, 49 per cent of adult
Canadians were regular smokers; today only 31 per cent of
Canadians smoke.

One way to keep motivated and on track is to think of the
positive benefits of being a non-smoker.

A major benefit of quitting is the improvement to your
health. Immediately upon quitting, you will find that you
breathe more freely and you sense of smell sand taste im-
proves.

After a year of not smoking, the risk of heart attack begins
to drop; after 10 years it’s about the same as that of someone
who has never smoked. ;

While smoking, the risk for lung cancer continues to rise;
once a person stops smoking the risk for lung cancer begins to
level off.

In addition to improving your health, you'll save money. A
one pack-a-day smoker spends more than $1,800 a year on
their habit. That’s a lot of money. Think of what you could
do with the savings over five or ten years. That’s quite a
reward!

Here are some tips from people who have been there and
succeeded,
© Understand why you smoke. People smoke for many dif-
ferent reasons. For some it is a chemical dependency.
Understanding. your particular dependency will help you
break the habit. | ;

* Set a date to quit. National Non-Smoking Week, your bir-
thday, or the first day of holidays. Any date — just set it and
stick to it. mo,

* Ask for support from friends and family. Tell them you
may be irritable for a while after quitting. Also, they won’t be
as likely to offer you a cigarette and provide temptation.

* If you experience some mental and physical discomfort
after quitting, be patient. Keep in mind that this. will only last
a short time and it is well worth it for. the long-term benefits
you'll achieve, -

* Develop a new activity to replace smoking. It may be walk-
ing , needlepoint, woodcarving — any activity that you can
pick up and do without delay to keep you hands busy and
take your mind off the cigarette craving,

® If you’re concerned about gaining weight, start a regular ex-

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fice or family who smokes and wants to quit, encourage them
to quit with you. Ask an ex-smoker to help you. Who better
to understand what you’re going through?

® Don't feel left out because you don’t smoke. Remember,
as a non-smoker you’ll be part of the majority; two-thirds of
Canadians do not smoke, Of those still smoking, close to 75
per cent would like to stop.
® Don’t think you can take just one puff and not get hooked
again. Nicotine is a powerfully addictive substance.
* Get rid of any reminders of your past life as a smoker.
Remove ashtrays, lighters and matches. It'll be a lot more dif-
ficult to start up again if you don’t have your smoking
paraphernalia within reach. ,
* List all the reasons why you want to quit and post reminders
around your home and workplace. Make some.special plans
for all the money you'll save by not smoking. Think about
how good you're going to look and feel. Reminding yourself
of the benefits you’ll achieve will help keep you motivated.
* If you don’t make it this time, don’t give up. Pick another
special day, perhaps your birthday and give yourself another
chance.

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* Develop a buddy system. If there’s someone else in your of- “

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White Cane Week

Imagine for a moment that
you are blind. Close your eyes
and answer the telephone or put
on your jacket or pick up your
cup of coffee and take a drink.
You're probably able to do
these otherwise simple tasks,
but not without some difficulty.
You aren’t however, able to
read this article or for that mat-
ter any printed material.

Now open your éyes to the
fact that blind and visually im-
paired people have a right to ac-
cess the same information as
sighted people. Information for
a blind or visually impaired per-
son needs to be in a usable for-
mat such as braille, large print
or audio cassette,

Access to information is the
theme of White Cane Week,
February 2-8, sponsored by the
Canadian Council of the Blind

(CCB) and The Canadian Na-
tional Institute for the Blind
(CNIB). Throughout the week,
activities and events are planned .
across the country to promote
awareness of blindness and
visual impairment,

This year's activities include
the presentation of Certificates
of Merit. to individuals, local
groups or organizations which
have helped to break down the
barriers to information for
blind and visually impaired peo-
ple, school participation pro-
grams to promote awareness
among young people of blind-
ness issues and displays in the
Skeena Mall,

For more information contat
the CCB Terrace & District
White Cane Club. Call Syivie
{635-6422} or Elizabeth
(638-1397),

Patrollers make
the slopes safe

Did you know that skiing can
be safe as well as fun?

Did you ski last year? No?
Then you might not know the
people on the ski slopes in the
yellow and blue jackets, Last
year’s skiers will probably
recognize the big blue maple
leaf on their backs. They are

members of the Canadian Ski.

Patrol System (CSPS8). Skiers of
average to advanced ability who
undergo extensive training. in
winter first aid, cardio
pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
and ski safety. Each patroller
qualifies annualy in first aid and.
Skiing ability; All volunteers
from your community, they
work on the hill.to promote safe
skiing and provide assistance to
injured skiers.

Shames Mountain volunteer
ski patrol consists of members
from, Terrace, Prince Rupert

-and Kitimat.:Three. professidnal
‘ski’: patrollers: employed ~by

Shames Mountain Ski Corpora-
tion provide the day to day

‘liaison between the hill and the

volunteers, On weekends thirty
volunteers provide regular
patrolling of the slopes. On any
given ski weekend there are a

minimum of 10 patrollers atten- .

ding everything from band-aid
to broken bone injuries, putting
up safety fences and assisting

skiers in general. Some twenty -

other members patrol occa-
sionally through the week,
Skiing is a great winter
passtime but it has its hazards.
Both you and your equipment
need to be prepared for the
season’s activities, Now’s the
time to take those skis to your
favourite ski shop. Get the
bases repaired, edges sharpened

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and a hot wax. While you are at
it, have your safety equipment
checked out, The bindings like
the skis need a tune ‘up. They
are one defence against injury.
Your other key to an enjoyable
injury free season. is your
physical fitness. You should
have a pre-season exercise pro-
gram than includes facets for
endurance, flexibility, and
strenght, Good cardio-vascular

_ conditioning or the ability of

the heart and lungs to function
efficiently is essential. ©

So, get ready for the white
season, have fun and ski safely.
Remember, if you need help on
the hill, the CSPS is not far
away.

What are your questions and
concerns? Write us at: "Did
You Know That...?’? Skeena
Health Unil, 3412 Kalum St.,

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- Proud Canadians

1.25 million children to sign
specially designed Canadian
flags ‘as ashow of hope and ©
love for the country”. The
signings will take place at
special ceremonies organized
by local clubs.

To celebrate the 125th an-
niversary of Confederation,
the Kinsmen and. Kinetles
clubs across Canada have
launched a ‘'Proud to be
Canadian’’ campaign.

The six month project will
encourage a minimum of

COSTA RICA.

CLIMATE: On the Pacitic and Atlantic coasts the
average yaar round temperature is 26°C (80°F).
The Central Valiay and Pacific coasts hava two
seasons — a wat season (May - November) and a .
dry season (December - April}. ee tet
GLOTHING: Depending on what areas of the coun- :

try you are travelling to, clothing needs will differ. In e
dry season, light summer clothing is tha norm with a ;~ ee
sweater or light jacket for coal evenings or trips to NY i

Ihe volcanoes. in some of tha high elevation Na- 5 a

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-lional Parks and Reserves, rain gear is needed allt 4

Ing rainy season. Beach wear is not worn In the city-
or to church.
CURRENCY: Most tourist hotels and resoris readily
exchange U.S. dollars or traveller's cheques. Major
credit cards ara accepted in larger establishments ©
throughout the country. Note for Canadian visitors
— Do Not take Canadian dollars — they are too dil-
licult to exchanges,
DOCUMENTATION: Canadian citizens require a
valid Canadian passport and a tourist card (issued
on the plane).
NIGHTLIFE; The majority of nightlife centers around
San Jose. There fs the National Theatre — with con-
certs, plays and performances, local. bars with
entertainment, discos -— just like at home and the ula ‘
Ticos fove to dance and casinos — mainly blackjack * - =
and roulette ~- no slot machines. my!
SHOPPING: Leather goods, anything mace of * |
wood; from souvenir painted oxcarts, to jewellery, we
to handcrafted furniture, ceramics, emeralds, and :
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reproductions of pre-Columbian gold and silver
pleces. Bargaining, except at outdoor stalls, fs not
practiced. Coffee is an excellent gilt to bring home.
You are allowed to bring Skg. into Canada.

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