~ ~e THE CHALLENGES of the great outdoors are as dil- ficult and varied as the mil- 44 - Weduesday, November 20, 1985 - North Shore News Dress appropriately for winter fun lions of individuals who pursue outdoor activities each year. But the Battle continues over sex education IF CANADIANS want sex education taught in their schools, they’re going to have to fight for it. Although a 1984 Gallup Poll showed that the vast majority of Canadians (83%) support sex education in schools, the minority who are opposed to sex education have launched successful protests to prevent im- plementation of such pro- grams in their communities. For example, when the Manitoba Department of Education introduced a pilot program on family life education, the province-wide FEATURES variable speed f OVER 13,000 HEAT MACHINE® CUSTOMERS IN B.C. CAN’T BE WRONG! BRASS HOOD * 39° Glass Viewing * No Creosote Problems * Ashtray Cleanout » Easy to install © 24 sq. ft. Heat Transfer area * 2 Blowers (Thermostatically controlled) FREE INSTALLATION Mm OR VISIT OUR STORE WITH YOUR FIREPLACE MEASUREMENTS wm 4538 KINGSWAY, * Hot and/or Cold Buffet People’s Education Policy Inc. organized protest meetings and sent letters to parents warning them of the ‘dangerous consequences” of family life education. Despite the fact that the program was modelled after one of the best family life education programs available, the pressure tactics worked. The government refused to continue the pro- gram. To combat the growing opposition to sex education communities are fighting back. In fact, some parents are demanding that sex education be taught in their WOODSTOVE « FIREPLACES - ACCESSORIES FORMERLY FIRESIDE HEATING LTD. FREE OPTIONAL BU a: Leave the preparation to us and order your Xmas & New Year’s Eve Party now! FREE DELIVERY * Combination Cold Cuts and Cheese or Sandwich Platters *A fine selection of Homemade Pastries and Pies prepared by our professional chef. Special Grey Cup Party Platters Pick up Saturday night or Sunday morning. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Eat in or take out. Delicatessen a Restaurant 319 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver Mon-Fri. 6:30 am. - 6 pm. Sat. 10 am. - 5 pam. Phone Order 980-1811 CHEF’ Be RNABY schools. [In Bassano, Alberta, when school trustees rejected parents’ proposal to hold day-long sex education sem- inars ‘during school hours, parents organized classes on their own with assistance from out-of-town — consul- tants. Similar battles over sex education are being fought in school districts across the country. The controversy is reflected in the fact that while most Canadians favor sex education in schools, on- ly half of all schools offer it in any form. OFFER EXPIRES NOV. 23/85 438-6558 Canadian Red Cross reminds outdoor ree- reationists that unless Gime is taken to carefully plan for activities and the equipment needed to reach vour goals, an enjoyable, successful outing is questionable. “Review available infor- mation about the area you are planning to travel in and what kind of weather is ex- pected,” recommends Jim Bremner, provincial chair- man, Red Cross’s Water Safety Service, The Red Cross also urges outdoorspeople to dress ap- propriately for the activity, the weather, the season and your own needs, choosing clothes according to their layering ability and comfert. Keep in mind that the first layer is for ventilation, the next layers are for in- sulating, and the last layer is for protection. Wool is recommended for outdoor wear because of its ability to absorb moisture yet ocetain tts insulating value, Rain gear is also a must, especially on so-so days. “Put it on before you get wet, not after," Bremner stresses. “Body heat is lost 32 times faster with wet clothes than with dry clothes.”* He also urges outdoor recreationists to be sure to include a hat, since 60 per cent of body heat can be lost through the head region. Bremner also reminds Outdoorspeople that the great outdoors is not the /Oreal. ional” ok Gel, place to discover that you do not know how to use your tools and equipment, Recommended items in- clude: a knife or axe, mat- ches, a signalling device, a survival or storm kit, first aid kit, a compass and map, emergency food, shelter, ex- tra clothing. It is also important to recognize, prevent and treat problems such as hypother- mia, frostbite, and sprains. The Red Cross recom- mends that all outdoorspeo- ple enroll in a recognized first aid course. “Such knowledge and equipment will help you deal with accidents that occur unexpectedly,’* Bremner said.