The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, July 12, 1994 After playing in a mud bath, ‘Desiieger kids welcomed the cooling spray offered by Ike triga. a volunteer with the Castlegar Fire Department. The activity was all part of the Summer Active Program held each Thursday at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. This Thursday, from 1-4 p.m., kids can expect a Mexican Fiesta which includes a pool party, games and a pinata. SUN STAFF PHOTO /Sharlene Imhott Be kind to those you love A little common sense could go a long way KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Would you keep a child in a locked car with windows rolled up in the heat of the summer? Hopefully “Animals confined in these spaces suffer most unpleasant death due to hyperthermia (heat stroke),” warned the BCVMA in a press release. If animals must be left in vehicles, not, and yet some people who would be appalled at the idea of doing so think nothing of leaving their pet in the same deadly situation. Castlegar veterinarian childi ‘They're just like the BCVMA suggests that u wouldn't leave their children in the vehicle’ — DR: DAVID WILLIAMS Castlegar veterinarian pet. vehicle every 10 minutes to check on the Other dan- gerous situa- Doctor David Williams said that on occasion he treats the results of such actions, and reminds dog owners that pets are as susceptible to heat stroke as humans. “They're just like children— people wouldn't leave their children in the vehicle. It's pretty well common sense,” said Williams. The B. C. Veterinary Medi- cal Association warms that car and room interiors can reach deadly temperatures within a matter of 10 minutes. tions for pets, dogs included, is leaving them in a closed house in the summer without water, and letting dogs ride in the back of pickup trucks. 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WELCOME KAL-FIRE Wednesday, July 12, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Page 5A Health Minister Ramsey bans extra billing Over 3, 000 Medicare services covered British Col medical care will no icone be nickle and dimed to death by extra billing Health Minister Paul Ramsey announced June 29 that British Cc bi will be p d from extra billing as the result of new legislation. “This action will help ensure every British Columbian has equal accessto Medicare services regardless ‘of their income,” said Ramsey in a prepared press release. The Act to Protect Medicare bans extra billing for 3,000 Medi- care medical services and prod- ucts ranging from supplies to trays. Formerly some physicians h for while some carried the costs associated with treatment. Ram- sey said the new legislation will Paul Ramsey benefit both patients and physi- cians. “Medicare will now cover the costs of medical supplies used by P in providing Medi services in their offices. 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