B14 Terrace Review — Wednesday, September 12, 1990 "Did you know..." A public service feature by | the Skeena Health Unit NORTHWEST - - AIMS FOR HEALTH Contributed by Cathy Ulrich Public Health Nursing Administrator Skeoena Health Unit Thirteen hundred students began Kindergarten this fall in the Skeena Health Unit area. Eagerness, enthusiasm, and anticipation seem to accompany school entrance for most Kindergarten students. There are some things you can do to make the transi- tion to school life easier in terms of the health of your child. Immunizations Children are often exposed to an increased number of com- municable diseases upon entrance to school. It is important that your child’s immunizations are current. Most children are due for a booster for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Polio between the ages of four to six. Be sure that you have a record of your child’s immunizations. If your child’s immuniza- tions are not up to date, contact a Public Health Nurse at the Health Unit to arrange an appointment. Vision and hearing screening Sometime during the Kindergarten year all children's hearing and vision will be screened at school. You will be notified if a problem is identified with your child’s hearing or vision. If you have any particular concerns related to your child’s hearing or vision, let the school or health unit know so that the appropriate screening can be carried out as soon as possible. Medical conditions it is always important for the school staff and the Public Health Nurse to know if your child has medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, allergies and so on. The Public Health Nurse can then ensure that the school staff are familiar with the | condition and can provide the care required. Arrangements may need:to be made for giving regular medication to your child safe- ly. Head lice The exposure to head lice is the least attractive part of school entry. It is advisable to begin checking your child’s hair on a regular basis for head lice. You will be informed if your child is in contact with head lice. If this occurs check your child’s hair on '.a daily basis. - -You will also be given information on how to treat this condi- _tion. It is important to let the school know if your child has head lice. Children should be taught not to share hats, scarves, other _head gear, combs and brushes. a . a, Safety . _ Safety is a concern as children go to and from school. Be sure your child understands the traffic safety rules that ‘apply to walk- _ ing and biking..If your child bikes to school a helmet is an im- ‘portant safety item. ..- re . os ’ Nutrition © _ A good breakfast is important, A- nutritious breakfast gives a good start to your child’s day.. Nutritious snacks and lunches are _important for Kindergarten childrén who are not used to the - school schedules. Raw vegetables, fruit, or whole wheat crackers , - are good selections. es ve The last supper? _ Picnic supper, t by Harriett Fjaagesund Planning a picnic? Something to consider when packing the picnic hamper is food safety. Because the food most often is not refrigerated, there is a greater-than-average risk of food.spollage or food poisoning. Bacteria are. living organisms; they take in food, give off wastes, grow and multiply. In an ideal environment of warm, moist foods and a temperature of 80 to 110 degrees F., bacteria can double their numbers almost every 20 minutes. One hundred bacteria can multiply into more than 1.6 billion in eight hours. ’ Most bacteria are harmless, some are even beneficial. But those few that are a potential threat are deadly. They are commonly found in the.soil, in feces, in raw meat and on raw vegetables, and in the noses of healthy uman beings. Consuming small amounts of these harmful bacteria will result in what resembles the fu — nausea, vomiting, cramps and: diarrhea. But unlike the flu, suf- ferers will not experience the high fever, generalized aching and respiratory problems commonly associated with the flu virus. Bacterial food poisening usuaily strikes within a few hours and resolves itself in 24 hours. Con- sumption of large quantities can lead to death. But you needn’t swear off pic- nics; there are precautions you can take. Sonya Kupka, the community nutritionist for the Skeena Health Unit, offers a few suggestions. Use a cooler instead of an or- dinary hamper or bags. Freeze tetra paks of juice, then pack other foods around them. Or fill the cooler with ice. A re-usable cooler also creates less waste compared to bags that will later be thrown away. Empty yogurt and margarine containers are excellent for holding food. And don’t forget to keep the cooler in the shade. Most breads present no problem. Heavier breads such as whole wheat, pumperickel and bran ’ at major teaching hospitals provide muffins are especially good because they don’t squash as eas- ily. Pita bread or pita pockets make excellent sandwiches. Fill Arthritis research | atop | priority Ongoing research is bringing us closer to the day when arthritis will no longer be a chronic illness, but a disease which can be cured. Research is a top priority for The Arthritis Society. Nationally, the organization provides grants to & selected centres which successfully. combine three elements: care for’ people with arthritis, arthritis- related research, and training of professionals in arthritis-related fields, Oe These Rheumatic Disease Units models of the best in arthritis care and are leaders in arthritis research. The Society also provides : fational research fellowships to ‘scientists working in immunology - . ‘or biochemistry, the fields which r? , CITY OF TERRACE See aay, “NOTICE OF COURT OF REVISION - "A Court-of Revision for Local Improvament Projects will be held of ; .’ the 1st of October, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 3215 Eby -. Street, Terrace, B.C. for the purpose of hearing complaints as to: ~ | (a) the names of the owners.of parcels of land re --(b) thé actual frontage of ihe parcels” - _ {c) the ‘taxable frontage of the parcels . ote oe ‘Acomplaint shall not be heard by the Court of Revision unless notice’ of the complaint has been made in writing to the office.of the.Collec: .; tor at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of |. the Court of Revision. ee | The following Local Improvement Projects will-be-heard. _ 4. Bylaw 1187-1989 — Griffiths Street Sanitary‘Sewer: - 2: Bylaw 1215-1990 — Lazelle Avenue Paving = 3. Bylaw 1210-1990 — Keefer Street Paving “4. Bylaw 1214-1990 — Halliwell Street Paving 5. Bylaw 1210-1990 — Braun Street Paving | Sparks) - mo ne 7. Bylaw 1221-1990 — Lazelle Avenue Sldewalk (South Side) ‘Avenues between Kalum and Atwood. st: ~ twean Emerson and Kalum ; te, a Os | ~ F. Kelth Norman 6. Bylaw 1224-1990 — Lazelle Avenue Sidewalk (North Side —Eby to. ~ to. Bylaw. 1217-1990 —- Alley System Parallel to Lakelse and Lazelle - - 9. Bylaw 1218-1990 — Alley System Parallel to Park and Lazelle be-. | TrensurerCollector | - fave probably contributed the most § |. to the modern understanding of | . arthritis. - “September is Arthritis. Month in ‘|. ‘Terrace and throughout Canada. ’ Local volunteers are canvassing all ‘ month for contributions to the -research that one day will cure this |: disease that affects so many of us. them with cheese, tomatoes, let-- tuce, or, if you want to try some- thing a little different, peanut hat is. butter and applesauce or bananas. Aged cheese, such as cheddar or swiss, are okay for an hour or two, but should be kept cold for longer periods "Avoid fillings that contain, may- onnaise, dairy products or eggs.. These foods must be kept cold at all times. If sandwiches are a staple for your picnic, make them | the night before, wrap securely, and freeze, Raw meat requires ‘special han- dling. Avoid chicken; it can hold salmonella. Cook hamburgers until well done. Ground meat is espe-— cially susceptible to bacterial con- tamination because a great deal of handling occurs when ‘it is pro- cessed, exposing large surface areas of the meat. Remember that if you cook the meat beforehand, it should still be kept cool. And do not serve food on the same plate that held raw . meat. Wash the plate first to remove any bacteria. . Packaged foods, such as water- packed tuna and carined puddings, © are excellent because they don’t © need special handling and can be opened when needed. Raw vege- fables are: another good choice. Place them inside a plastic bag to keep them fresh. ee a ge eee ee ane ' || (NWCC cooking student awarded | fo tophonours si : Céutennial Food Service of Prince George annually offers. a bursary of $500 to be given toa | - . deserving student at Northwest Community College in the Cook Training Program. This bursary . ‘Ig given to help the students continue their education in the food service industry, = : "This. year’s veciplent was Jirina Oskoryp, who is now working for B.C. Ferries as.a cook. Jirina was also: presented with a "keeper" trophy of a twelve-inch chef's knife. Northwest Community ° College received a trophy to be kept in the college cafeteria.’ = Brian Parkes, Cook Training Instructor, presented Jirina with her trophy and award.