Mat Ball, and When Bears Attack - September 28th

Mat-ball is just one of those games that you have to play to truly appreciate. It is a cross between rugby and handball, and has been played at CSB 2236 for as long as any of us can remember. Epic battles and team pride is always on the line. The good news is that we managed to get through it without any loss of blood, but Austin and Isaac did take some hard knocks. Did that shoulder finally heal Isaac?

We had some special guest speakers for the night - Dr. Dan, and first-aid attendant Paul. Both had some interesting and helpful things to tell us about what to do when someone requires emergency first-aid. They covered everything from cuts and punctures, dealing with shock, and how to improvise with what you have to help people.

But the highlight of the night had to be hearing Paul's hunting story and how he had to use his first-aid skills to save the life of his brother a few years back. You would have to hear it first hand to do it justice so ask Paul about it the next time you see him. The short version: he was hunting with his son, his dad and his brother in Northern BC, and their group accidentally got in the middle of a couple of upset grizzly bears. Paul ended up having to shoot the bear that attacked his brother, and then they all had to figure out how to get him out of the bush and to a hospital before he bled to death. Lets just say there was a tense ride on the logging roads, a helicopter ride from a nearby bush camp, and a family story for the ages. The bottom line is don't forget to pray, and keep your head in an emergency.