| Kitimat-Terrace bus service | proving to be _ FIRST IT was skateboards and next it could be snow- _ boards. v 5 The new bus service connecting Kitimat-Kitamaat to Ter- race three times a day from Monday to Friday is proving to be popular among many different groups. : . First conceived as a general public transport connection. as well as a way for people to get to medical appointments, it appears to have taken hold with young athletes.” Kitimat municipal clerk Walter McLellan reports seeing ” *skateboard-carrying teens,from Terrace get off the bus stop’ _~ pear his office. 4 ° It’s because they view the Kitimat skateboard park as be- ing better than the one here. ~ “And now hm wondering if it’s possible to put racks on the buses to carry snowboards,” McLellan said recently. That’s based on the anticipation of Kitimat snowboard- . . _ ers looking for an inexpensive way to get to Terrace to then catch the bus to Shames Mountain, _ The service is run by B.C. Transit with some money from -local governments and a substantial chunk from the North-_ ern Health Authority as a way of helping people with medi- cal appointments get back and forth between the two cities., - " Northwest Community College students are also using . _the bus to get from Kitimat to its main Terrace campus via a transfer in downtown Terrace. Local government officials, as part of their involvement, have also extended the reach of the néw service west to New - Renio and east to Gitaus along Hwyl6.. ~. glasses are made,’ registered opticians veri _ Bob Marcellin of the Kitimat-Stikine regional district, _which took the overall role of putting the.service together, is “looking forward to some concrete passenger numbers. That’s ‘only now ‘started to take place but. Marcellin is waiting for detailed passenger counts to take place this” month. J _ “We should have that by the end of November,” said Marcellin.” oe eg, ' Inthe meantime, the Northern Health Authority has start- - at : ". ed another short run medical bus service, this time between Terrace Symphony fra Nee ; O p.im.. ~ Hee Theatre | Mike Wen . ; , a Conductor Special Guest PACIFIC MIST CHORUS CHOIRS from ET Kenny School and Clarence Michiel School . Directed by Mary Greenwood Come in Costume and take part ' in the on-stage costume parada! IY Tickets: Available at Misty River Books, from TSO mambers or cali 635-9649 : Adults $10.00 * Seniors and Students $8.00 * Children 6 years and under free ae What is an OPTICIAN? Registered opticians are specially trained to design, ft, and dispense. eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids, and prosthetic ocular devices. They interpret written _ prescriptions from ophihalmologists and optometrists to determine the specifications — of ophthalmic appliances necessary to correct a person's eyesight. Some registered opticians also design and fit cosmetic shells and artificial eyes. Other registered opticians may grind lenses and design and manufacture specific s ectacle frames ~ and other devices needed by their clients, Registered opticians also keep records on clients’ lens powers and work orders; track inventory and sales; and perform other ‘administrative duties, oo ; Eyeglasses | Se Registered opticians recommend eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens coatings after - considering fe power of the lenses and the customer's occupation, habits, and facial features. Registered opticians measure clients’ eyes, including the distance between the centers of the pupils and the distance between the surface and the lens. Some clients wont to replace existing eyewear without seeking a new prescription from an ophthalmologist or optometrist. Registered opticians will then use a tensometer to - record existing eyeglass measurements to create a new pair of eyeglasses with the same lens power. They also may obtain a customer's previous record or verify the. power of the lenses with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist. Manufacturing ~ a Registered splicions prepare work orders that give ophthalmic laboratory r technicians’ information needed to grind and insert lenses into o frame. The, wo order incliides power of the lenses and information on their size, material, color, and style. Some registered opticians grind and. insert lenses themselves. Alter the fy that the lenses have been ground to specifications. They are trained fo adjust the eyeglasses, by hand or by using special tools to ensure the eyealsse fi the client properly and comfortably. Some also fix, adjust, and refit broken frames. They instruct clients about adapting to, wearing, or - caring for eyeglasses. Contact Lenses, Cosmetic Shells, and Artificial Eyes Some registered opticians specialize in fitting contacts, attificial eyes, or cosmetic shells to cover blemished eyes. To design and fit these devices, registered opticians © measure the shape and size of the eye, select the type of contact lens material, and - prepare work orders specifying the power of the lenses and lens size. In some cases, registered opticians prepare moulds of an eye, which is used in the manufacture - of some of these specialized devices. This work requires considerable skill, care, arid patience. Registered opticians observe clients’ eyes, corneas, lids, and contact lenses with special instruments and microscopes. During several visits, registered opticians show clients how to insert, remove, and care for their contacts, their cosmetic shells or their artificial eyes. Registered opticians do all this to ensure that the fit is correct. Low Vision Aids Many individuals who become visually impaired feel they must give up reading because for them a onceenjoyable activity has become fraught with difficulty. Registered opticians, however, can help provide low vision aids to make readin easier, more. comfortable, and more enjoyable Specially trained registere opticians will consult with visually impaired clients and design the best system for that individual, their life situation, and their specific visual limitation. Devices can range from simple hand-held magnifying lenses systems to high-tech computerized or econ systems, i popular run ~KITIMAT STIKINE egional district admi st tor Bob block! So, if you want - regional district administrator Bo | 1 Marcellin, left, and Kitimat municipal clerk. Walter lo mee! me ond start wet Your . McLellan are happy with the new bus service between a life long friendship, Imagination Kitimat.and Terrace. com [will be waiting ot |“UGHT UP” ‘the». Terrace Animal | Your Aquarium! Prince Rupert and Terrace.» - ‘need to go in a timely and cost effective fashion. a ‘haul bus. The long haul buses overnight in Prince George - trip (depending on space availability on the bus), who will ‘each route on an on-demand basis. 4 h The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Att Create A Custom | Lighting ; 1 I'm going to. need Ni extra special owners | | Any who have lots and ol lois of patience to |AqUarIUM J help me hiv and be Or Water the best doggy on the | » , ff POs want (Feature! ° 4 It leaves Prince Rupert each Monday morning, returning the same day.” ~ oo " ‘This run, along with the one to and from Kitimat, is meant to help people with medical appointments get to where they | ‘Shelter! See Ya Soon! | OPEN” 7 OAYS A WEEK Mon Thar. 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