18 - Sunday, July 5, 1992 - North Shore News Tips for travelling the highway the smart way Barbara NMcCreadie : TRAVELWISE THERE’S NOTHING to beat road travel for finding unusual places. So many of them are off secondary roads — besides, how many travellers pause to in- vestigate anything along a major freeway? In the past year, Brian and i have done two long trips south, exploring the Pacific Coast from Santa Barbara Washington, mostly on old High- way #1. That's quite a challenge! In places, the terrain is so rugg- ed that you'd wonder how a goat track could exist, much less a de- cent highway. To be honest, in some stretches the ‘‘highway’’ doesn’t seem much wider than a goat track! Although we passed a few large campers, large vehicles were definitely scarce. It takes a very experienced RV driver to be con- fident negotiating some of . the switchbacks and steep grades. In many places traffic is slowed to 15 km/h. Visitors are requested to use turnouts regularly to allow locals to pass. I have a few suggestions that made our trips such a pleasure. @ If you travel from north to south you'll see a lot more of the scenery. The majority of the sce- nic viewpoints and parking spots are on the west side. @ If you are a nervous driver, go the opposite way. lt puts a bit of OPTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer opportunities avail- able through North Shore Com- munity Services (NSCS). CARING people who enjoy seniors are wanted to establish a one-to-one friendship with el- derly individuals. Volunteers will visit shut-in seniors and will assist them with their shopping and banking needs. COMPASSIONATE. adults with good communication skills are wanted.to train as educators for “the Red Cross Child Abuse Prevention Program for adoles- cents. As trained educators, the volunteers will speak to teens about child abuse issues and prevention. Comprehensive train- ing will be provided and the hours are fiexible. SUMMER camp volunteers are wanted to participate in a day camp program, which features drama, sports, dance and crafts. The hours are flexible and training and orientation will be provided. A PERSON with good writing and computer skills is needed to write the “Options for Volun- teers’? column. The hours are flexible, but the individual will be required to meet a_ weekly deadline. A COMPASSIONATE person, who has access to a car, is needed to visit a woman who must use a - walker due to a car accident. The volunteer will visit and assist with errands. The hours are flexible and orientation will be provided. If you are interested in_volun- teering call 985-7138. NSCS is a member agency of the United Way. Drop in to donor clinics THIS CANADA Day month when you think of all the things that make you proud to be a Cana- dian, think also of the Canadian Red Cross blood donor program. Canadians can take pride in the fact that the blood for our hospi- -tals is supplied solely by volunteer blood donors who. donate at Red Cross blood clinics. It is this fact that makes our blood supply one of the safest in the world today. “The Red Cross runs the blood bank for the benefit of all Cana- dians,”’ said Len Lifchus, director of blood donor recruitment. ‘‘We as Canadians share the responsi- bility of maintaining the blood bank by regular blood donors. It is not much to ask considering the benefits to all of us.’’ Added Lifchus, “If you know someone who is new to Canada, talk to him or her about our blood donor program. What we take for granted often is a major revelation to someone from another country.”’ Lifchus suggests you invite them to come with you to a blood donor clinic to see what it is all about. Lifchus said you can be a blood donor if you are in good health, between the ages of 17 and 71 (first-time donors restricted at age 60) and weigh more than 45.3 kilos (100 pounds). You should also ‘not be on any medication (there are a few exceptions). He advises donors to have a substantial meal within four hours of coming to the clinic and to allow- an hour for the donation process. Donors are asked to br- ing their blood donor card; all donors need to provide identifica- ticn. (First-time donors require two pieces of identification and regular donors require one.) The average person has between 4,500 and 5,400 mL (10 to 12 pts.) of blood in his or her body. The Red Cross needs only 450 mL (one pint), which is quickly replaced by the body with no ill effects.: Your donation ensures that blood is there when needed for your neighbors, friends and loved ones in need. For further information call 877-7810. North Shore blood donor clinics will be held on the following dates and times: @ Wednesday, July 8: B.C. Rail, 221 West Esplanade, North Van- couver — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14: Lions Gate Hospital, Medical Day Centre Gym, 200 Easi |Sth St., North Vancouver — 2:30 to 8 p.m. to northern - night. distance between your car and the cliffs. @ Give yourself plenty of time. Driving this sort of road increases driver strain and you'll probably want to stop frequently. Keep your headlights or driving lights on. @ In some areas it may be hours before you find any sort of con- venience. Keep your gas tank top- ped. Stop and ‘‘go,”’ even if you don’t have to. @ Along the same line, carry some beverages with you. We have a 12-cup coffee maker which I fire up every morning. What’s feft, after our morning cups, goes into two small thermoses — dif- ferent colors (one gets cream). We have a large thermal jug filled with ice water and a cooler to pack lunches if the road map in- dicates a need. ®@ Bring ‘ots of film — we ran out once and missed some good shots. @ Only a fool would drive at Why take that route and miss some of the most marvellous views in the world? ® Quit driving early enough in the afternoon to assure yourselves of a place to stay. Ask before you leave the previous night's stop for suggestions and driving times. It is impossible to judge driving times ovi@ Boeing 757 mplimentary inflight ines is and Sar service. Inflight Movies and Audio Entertainment. Nov. 03 to Apr. 27 from Cdn. ‘488 { @LUSTEL | WHISTLER HOTEL ° Centrally located in Whistier Village, Just steps from the goif course and mountain Ilfts B ¢ 100 Guest rooms and suites feature two queen beds, full bath, mint fridge and colour TV * :. 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