Weduesday, November 25, 1987 — North Shore News

FOLLOWING THE dedication by
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of
the Expo Centre as Science World,
the new home of the Arts, Sciences
& Technology Centre, on October
1S, the annual general meeting of
the society was held in the new
premises.

In addressirg the meeting presi-
dent Barbara Urink and associate
director Carol Tulk thanked the
members of the board, volunteers
and staff, whose cooperative ef-
forts had made the acquisition of
the landmark building possible.

Winter’s
cold can
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WINTER SIGNIFIES a special
threat — a threat that can happen
to any outdoorsperson regardless
of age or level of fitness.

The threat is hypothermia — a
simple temperature imbalance
where the body loses heat faster
than it can produce it. The cause is
cold — and cold can kill.

“When outdoorspeople learn to
be aware of hypothermia and how
to prevent, recognize and treat its
symptoms, cold will cease to be the
hidden outdoors killer,’’ said Steve
Borthwick, chairman of the Red
Cross Water Safety Service.

Winter temperatures do not have
to be exireme to have a lethal ef-
fect. Most hypothermia accidents
occur in temperatures just above
or below freezing.

The symptoms of hypothermia
must not be ignored —- initial
symptoms can look like simple fa-
tigue. ‘Tragically, people have
died of exposure without once
complaining of the cold,’’ said
Borthwick.

Fortunately, hypothermia symp-
toms are usually recognizable. Ini-
tially, the victim loses fine body
coordination, stumbles, feels chill-
ed and weary and shivers vigor-
ously. ‘This is the time to stop,
put on a windbreaker or extra
sweater, light a fire and have a
snack or warm drink,’’ stressed
Borthwick.

The next stage of hypothermia,
which includes blurred vision and
uncontrollable shivering, is critical
to regonize. Past this point, the
victim may not be capable of
thinking clearly or exercising good
judgment.

Without immediate treatment
the hypothermic victim will con-
tinue to deteriorate as the body
core cools further. Eventually the
victim will become unconscious,
and at a body core temperature of
* 28 degrees Celsius, heart failure is
likely.

Red Cross urges outdoorspeople
to dress for the cold.

Dress in layers and wear wool or
modern synthetics. Take proper
rain gear and put it on before you
get wet. Wear a wool hat, and be
‘sure all major heat loss areas
(head, neck, chest and groin) are
protected.

If you- do encGunter a
hypothermia victim, act | im-
mediately. Handle the victim gent-
ly and find shelter from wind, rain
and coid.

Remove wet clothing and replace
with layers of dry clothing. Cover
the head and neck with a wool hat
and scarf, and provide a warm
non-alcoholic drink.

eeting

Newly appointed managing
director Norman Fletcher was in-
troduced to members of the
Science World Society.

Briefly outlining current plans,
Fletcher targeted un opening date
of the new facility as May 2, 1989.
In describing the guals of the pro-
ject he said:

‘In the total areas of approx-
imately 100,000 sq.ft., a truly en-
joyable and educational experience
will be created. Canadian and in-
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of all ages, backgrounds and
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in this location will justify the ef-
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“At this time,’? he continued,
“The board and management are
seeking to establish the cussured
flow of funds necessary for the
Start of major design and
development program activities.
We will be conducting a major
public awareness campaign to
support the capital and operating
fund-raising programs, substan-
tially increase the membership and
encourage financial support from
the public and business communi-

ty."

orld

“We believe that Science World is
truly an idea whose time has come.
It will fulfil a most important role
as an enjoyable learning experience
and as a major visitor and tourist
attraction.”

Science World: The Arts,
Sciences & Technology Centre is
currently operating a demonstra-
tion site at 600 Granville Street
while preparing for expansion into
the Expo Centre. For more infor-
mation on current exhibits and
programs cull 687-7832.

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