Child NORTH Vancouver District Fire and Rescue Services has come up with a little idea that could provide a big help in the event of an emergency. The new Child ID Card program is the first of its kind in Canada and is designed to minimize the trauma to young ~ children involved in a moter vehicle accident. "Similar in size to a luggage tag, the Child ID Card stores Opening celebration NORTH Vancouver City Mayor Sarbara Sharp (second from left) was on hand to cut the ribbon at the opening of the Margaret Fulton Centre, which offers day programs for seniors. She was joined by Ellen Wopen (left to right), Maureen McKeon Holmes and Bruce Harber. pre information necessary to pro- vide care to children and infants in the event of an emer- gency. The. cards are brightly coloured in order to be easily sported by emergency person- nel, Ir’s a simple and effective program. Parents fill out the Child 1D Card with the child’s name, emergency contact names and numbers, family doctor's name and any medical conditions or allergies. The card is then folded, so that the child’s name is not visible, and inserted into a plastic sleeve. The tag is then fastened to the child’s car seat or seat belt. In the event of a motor vehicle accident, if the driver is injured and unable to commu- nicate, emergency services per- sonnel will be able to identify children in the vehicle and provide treatment appropriate to any special medical condi- tion. The information also ensures that the emergency contacts listed on the card are quickly notified. District Fire Chief Gary Calder says, “If we can assist children and their families by NEWS photo Torry Peters performing a more knowl- edgcable medi-rescue and has- tening 2 familiar face to a trau- matized child, then we've added additional value to our service to the community.” Child ID Cards are offered free of charge to dis- trict residents. Parents may pick up the cards at any dis- trict fire station. For more information on the Child ID Card Program, please call the North Vancouver District Fire and Rescue Services Public Education Office at 981-3116. forth Shore Nows - 45 Aes cy conditions close the Grind THE Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) announced the closure of the Grouse Grind hiking trail on Friday. _ The trail will remain closed until further notice. The closure is duc to the slippery conditions on the tail, in the upper sec- tions, making it hazardous to hikers. The Grouse Grind originates at the Grouse Mountain Restort parking Jot and traverses steep terrain adjacent to the Grouse SkyRide right-of-way to the ski area. POETS ALELOUES POURS ALE LAUR JANTIO UES: > CHRISTMAS ry EN NOVEMBER SALE | Sunday, November 19, 2000 ~ pa Vast selection of qualify dining and bedroom suites, desks, bookcases, small fables... something for everyroom/everyone between 29th & 28th. SUGAR SECOND TINE BARREL AROUND ANTIQUES ANTIQUES 876-5234 879-2313 4514 Main St. 4428 Niecin St. OVER 50 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE VEMETS ALEVEMES PORES ALES TVS sacs ees T IWS Local Ford authorized NGV dealers congratulate the winners of the . Clean Air Challenge: Gordie Maxwell of Maziand Trucking Stephen Harris of UPS ferry Radtke of Loomis Ran Palmer of Corporate Couriers Lindsay Bennett cof wT Delivery Service Jaakko Natri of FedEx .. Pater Bear of FedEx Darcy Peulin of Loomis and a big cheer for the grand prize CHAMP: — Mohammed ALT of Loomis 5, 000 courier drivers work in the Lower Mainland. 200 of them tested Ford's factory-built. natural gas vehicles at the first annual Ciean Air Challenge. If - just 50 switched to the natural gas Ford Econoline Van, they'd reduce polluting emissions by 333 tonnes and save $164,565 in fuel. rey WA td OUST 41% can make a difference? eFuels by 8C Gas inc. Eaton wk becdod _ We can ail take the challenge; cali eFuels at 1.800.663.4555 today.