IN JUNE, British gymnast Lisa Grayson, 21, announced she had taken a teaching position in the United States, in large part to avoid her British stalker of six years, Robert Wall, 35. During that time,.Wall has writ- ten Grayson 5,916 letters and 509 songs and has proposed marriage. In court, Wall denied he was obsessed with Grayson but said, “I admit t wrote the songs, but they were good songs.” eee Auditors from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) dis- closed in August that the agency “o> spent. $1.4 million in 1992 for 407 security people at the Rocky Flats nuclear site in Colorado to get exer- cise during working hours in order to stay fit. Nuclear security people are required by law to be physically fit, but: the Nuclear . Regulatory Commission, which regulates civil- jan nuclear plants, says personnel stay fit at their own expense.’ -» In October, the U.S. government -reopened its large office building in Binghamton, N.Y — more than 13 years after it. had been closed because of a’ brief electrical fire in the basement. |... The 1981 fire spread the chemi- “cals dioxin and PCB throughout the “building, and the government went “on to spend $53 million in cleaning, en, then gutting and restoring the _ inside, then cleaning it again, to pass environmental inspection. The -* building cost $17 million to build in , the first Place. Robert Minahan, a chef. who spe- : ‘cializes in crocodile cuisine at a ‘resort.in the Kakadu National Park | in‘Australia, was attacked by a six- foot crocodile while - swimming at Jounin THE FOLLOWING is a selection - of volunteer opportunities available - through North Shore. Community. - Services (NSCS): - “A visually im paired older man would like a reader and friendly vis- tor to. visit once every two weeks. He would appreciate having some- “one to read to him and who enjoys conversation. Volunteer grandparents _ are! "desperately, needed on the North Shore. This is suitable for anyone is “over 40 years of age with a love of ‘life and an interest in sharing time and experiences with children and , their families who. do not have grandparenis in their lives. <1,” A driver with a class 4 license is «needed by. an art organization to drive groups on_art related outings once or twice a month to galleries, . studios. and exhibits. The volunteer «would be welcome to Participate in =the tour. ”. | A volunteer ‘photographer is “needed to take pictures and mount them into a display with a map. The ‘display will be part of a workshop on giving and getting help on the ‘North. Shore - for . people | with English as a second language. oa _ An organization that assists peo- _ ple:who have autism is looking for ‘clerical assistant volunteers for ‘, their . Vancouver office.- Duties “include. assisting with answering // Phones, typing and fi ling. i you are interested in volun- + steering,’ call. 985-7138. NSCS is a cmember agency y of the United Way. supplied itemized receipts showing | the 6.5% tax. Hollywood, Florida — Police charged Brenda Persing, 34, with two counts of child abuse when they recently found the stay-at-home mother's house filled with “years’ worth” of rotting garbage, as well as dog feces and used tampons, and her refrigerator full of roaches. According to police, Persing admitted she was just too lazy to clean. oeoe Edward Curley, a senior test developer at Educational Testing Service, admitted to Cox News Service last summer that coached test-takers could answer reading comprehension questions very well on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) without ever reading the appropriate passages. . Curley said that wasn’t so bad since the test was still measuring comprehension: “When they read the questions, and [read] the wrong answer choices, and [read] the right answer choice, the students are reading hundreds of words.” Compiled by A.P. McCredie Barramundi Gorge. Said Minahan, “It feels strange to be on the other end of the food chain.” eooeo The government of Switzerland announced last summer that its value-added tax would apply. to sales by prostitutes and that begin- ning in 1995, customers should be - Scissor Sale ALL SCISSORS . ® School ¢ Barber - Manicure © Dressmaker ¢ Kitchen House of Knives " Capilano Mall - 988-0303 Park Royal 922-8801 ° More Than Just Knives LIONS GATE HOSPITAL | A Caring Community _ Can heart attacks be milder? Is there a drug that will increase the survival rate of those who. ° have suffered a heart attack? Researchers are hoping that the answer to both of these questions is ... yes “se “Lions Gate Hospital is currently participating in two international drug trials,” says Dr. John’ ‘Imrie, director of the LGH Coronary Care Unit and head of the Cardiology Division, who, with Cardiologist Dr.. Ken Woo, will be spearheading the research at the.hospital. “We see about. . 250 people suffering heart attacks each year. OF those, 50 will qualify for participation,” The CORE trial is aimed at those having a clear cut heart attack. It will test a new medication called RheothRX, which may increase blood flow to the heart muscle and make clot dissolving drugs work better. The OASIS study will target those with smaller heart attacks or unstable “-angina, its objective to examine the effects of a new drug called hirudin, which works to prevent blood clots. Volunteers Have Heart. “Even though we see patients when they are in distress, we've found that '. they are very willing to participate,” . Says Dr. Imrie. “People want te help “others because they know they are benefiting from previous research. These studies keep us on our toes and help ensure patients get the latest and bese creacment. Lions Gate Hospital has been involved in many trials over the years that have changed the way we practice medicine.” & Mike Kinik is monitored on the exercise treadmill by Dr. John Imrie, head of the Cardiology Division and Cardiology Technologist, Anamaria Matlenica. Healthy Eating is Your Choice! ‘Next time you eat out, choose: " leaner meats or fish : ¥ whole grain breads Smart (counezy of Heart Smun North Shore) ; ¥ baked potato instead of french fries Pump up Your. Heart Rate! Whether you've had a heart attack, or are : trying to prevent one, there are a number of specialized exercise classes available . throughout the North Shore: Cardiac Rehabilitation. ...,.. Exercise Program — Mon., Wed.; and Fri. . 9:30am — 10:30am ~ ' LGH Medical Day Centre Coordinated by: the ‘North Vancouver 2 Recreation Commission, this program is designed for people recovering from heart : surgery or a heart attack. Includes safe - exercise routines and lifestyle counselling. Call Merilyn Hicks at 983-6540 for info. y Cardiac Maintenance . Exercise Program/Pump Primers Mon., Wed., and Fri. 7:30am ~ 8:30am North Van.: Delbrook Rec Centre West Van.: YMCA Designed for fully recovered héartpatients, . this program maintains : cardiovascular ficness, Call Merilyn Hicks at 983-6540 or YMCA at 926-5541 for info. _ 4 Heart to Heart Wednesdays, 9:30am ~ 10:30am * LGH 2West Educational: program for heart attack patients and families in preparation for the return home. Includes ‘dietary guidance. The hospital also offers’a - Cardiac Home Follow-up Program for’ North Shore residents. Call Patty Phillips at 984-5849.