Safety in the Mountains

\ , 7 ith so many places to hike on
the North Shore, safety should

always be a primary concern. Being
prepared and believing that yes, it
could happen to you, should lead you
to follow these travel tips:

* Never hike alone

* Complete a trip plan and leave it
with a friend

* If you get lost, do not panic. Stay
where you are and use signalling
devices. Build or seek shelter

* Always carry the 10 essentials,

which are:
1. a flashlight
2. waterproof matches or firestarter

candles

a whistle

a pocket knife

a compass and a map

. alarge garden-size orange plastic
bag. Cut a hole in one of the corners
and use the bag as a tent. Use the hole
for your face.

8. extra clothes

9. a first aid kit

10. water and food

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Remember, don’t go into the woods
without at least these 10 essentials.
Check with your local book store for
maps, or call the North Shore Search
and Rescue at 985-3713.

Erin Sackney, rear left, stands with
winners (left) and honorees at the

North Shore’s third annual Violence
Prevention Awards Program.

Capilano
College
Student Wins
Violence
Prevention
Award

apilano College student, Erin

Sackney, was one of three North
Shore residents honored at the third
annual Violence Prevention Awards
Program on Tuesday, May 21.

Erin received a Certificate of
Appreciation for initiating, organizing
and co-ordinating a safety audit of the
North Vancouver campus of Capilano
College. She was acknowledged for
demonstrating strong leadership,
knowledge of the issues, and the ability
to co-ordinate grassroots involvement in
the project.

The other two winners were Susan
Thack, honored for her work with North
Shore Community Mental Health, and
Sue Bauman, recognized for her work
with the North Shore Family Court and
Youth Justice Committee.

“The awards program was established
to recognize individuals and groups for
outstanding contributions to violence
protection,” says Larry Orr, social
planner for the City of North Vancouver.
“It is an offshoot of the Together Against
Violence Program, which is supported by
a network of North Shore organizations
during Violence Prevention Month in
November.

“As far as I know,” Orr continues, “the
North Shore is the only area in British
Columbia which has this type of program
aimed at violence prevention.”

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