Ifyou are 19 years of age or older, are @ good listener and have a real interest in A. helping © people, the local Victims: f Assistance Program (VAP) needs you, ©

© How great is the need? Consider the — following: |.” a -_.* as of the end of September, the local Victims Assistance. Program (VAP) had Opened 236 files this’ year. ae ~ © given the peak months of November and December are yet to come, ¢o- i -Ordinator Karen Walker Anticipates: the 4 1991 total will match last year’s figure of . 24

1 4 t , : - q :® that averages out at more than one ee , new client every day of the year, "© that workload is currently ‘being handled by Walker and just nine volunteers — and two of them are on

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temporary leave at the moment.

Little wonder, therefore, Walker is urgently seeking more volunteers and hoping the next training program, set to begin Oct. 22, will attract 15 new faces. Walker said the initial basic training course included approximately 40 hours

‘Of. instruction. designed to provide

volunteers with both the knowledize and skills necessary.in the job, .

For example, they learn about the workings of the justice system and R.C.MP. procedures so they will be able

to answer clients’ questions. _ The course also explains the polential:

impact of victimization on People, developes the volunteer's communication skills and teaches them how to deal with the grieving process,

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Better batter HAPPY GANG CENTRE cook Alf DeFrane shows off the device for a perfectly round pan- cake. It’s a stainless Steel dispenser and can be. ‘adjusted to whatever size of pan- cake you-may want. to. cook. The centre’s the Scene of a pancake breakfast the first Saturday of each

month. .

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Test your knowled

1) The most common kitchen fires Involve:

i | & grease build-up in broiler 7 ¥ b. pan-on top of stove

i - . ‘@. microwave ovens - od electrical appliances

‘2 The most effective way to extinguish a grease fire ina pan: oe es an

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b. electrical appliances c. heating devices ~ d, smoking materials Ds .. 9) If you attempted to jump from a burning building ov: Miiiny feet could you drop and still have a 50-50 chai

In addition, Walker said, volunteers take part in monthly training workshops. The subject matter covered in these ses. sions is in many cases a Tesponse to re- quests from volunteers who want to im- Prove their knowledge in specific areas,

As for the work they do, she said

volunteers are there to listen to the vic: *

tim’s concerns and ta encourage them to talk about how they feel.

They also ensure the client is aware of what assistance is available to them. That

‘includes: putting them in touch with

bodies ranging from the Social Services ministry to the appropriate local support group. ‘ ,

Although clients are generally the vic- tims of crime — everything from break-

_and-enter to family violence and sexual

ticular, there is a shoriage of male

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ictims program needs volunteers

abuse — Walker pointed out they can also include people who have experienced the sudden death of a family member or ; are going through money or family pro-

blems.

“Anything the police come into con- tact with, we are likely to deal with,”’ she explained, . .

And while there is g general need, Walker hoped some of the new recruits would be able to fill specific gaps. In par-

volunteers and. individuals representing different ethnic groups in the communi- ty. : oo

For more information on the program, Phone the R.C.M.P. at 638-0333 and ask for the Victims Assistance Program.

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were trapped In a bedroom on the fifth floc d. smoke in the hall, you should:: ut wet towels around door cracks reak: the Window to let clean air in pen door, craw! to exit

d. ‘open door, crawl to elevators =

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to extingulsh an electrical fire |

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type fire extinguisher

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try to put out the fire

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Beat the Christmas rush

There’s good nev's and better news,

The good news is Christmas is only 78 days away,

The better news is the Child Development Centre is pro- viding people with aa Opportunity to get an early start on that

shopping. Once again this year, the centre is holding a pre- Christmas sale on Thursday, Oct, 24.

A number of local, home-based businesses will be taking part in the event and will be displaying books, toys, clothing and other gifts suitable for children.

And for those who pick up their perfect present at the sale, there is the added satisfaction of knowing they have also helped the Child Development Centre continue its valuable work,

That’s because each business will be donating, either in cash or in kind, a portion of the money they take in at the event,

The sale runs 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the centre which is located at 2510 South Eby St.

Picture perfect. .

A school district 88 teacher has taken top spot in an Educe- tion ministry sponsored Pacific Rim photographic contest,

Cathy Morgan, who works at Kitwanga Elementary/Junior Secondary, will receive a $500 cheque and her photo will be used by the ministry in Connection with its Pacific Rim Education Initiatives program.

Delegation visits Caledonia

Caledonia Senior Secondary schoo! will play host tomor- TOW to representatives from Northwest Community College and four lower mainland Post-secondary institutions.

The delegation will include visitors from Simon Fraser University, the B.C. Institute of Technology and the univer- sities of B.C, and Victoria,

They will spend three hours Meeting with grade 12 students who are planning to pursue higher education and providing them with any information they require on their Specific in- stitution and what it offers.

For more information on the visit, contact either Mags Gingles or Clayton Lloyd-Jones at the Caledonia counselling Office (635-6531),

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8) Most fire deaths are caused by:

d, crawl on hands and knees ee 45) People are in the most danger from smoke when they are: °

‘d. Mf the garage ye 6) H you think there fs a fire on-the other side of.a door first thing you should do is: Joie a. open thé door slowly “-b. feel the door ; c. open the door quickly : . leave by your second exit pee 19) The best first aid treatment for a burn is: a, ice - ee .b. ointment

lets, you should: 4. use a triple outlet adapter De Use an extension cord “¢. use only grounded plugs “d. use only two appliances at a time . 20} Which of the following is considered most fl; a kerosene es

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