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CASTLE NEWS, Castlegar, B.C.

~Page 2. Thursday, May 13, 1953

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EDITORIAL
A NEW ERA INDICATED

Proof that the modern era in which we live is catching up to
the Castlegar District in a big way is contained'in the historic
that are ing this month. In the space of about
six weeks, no less than four momentous occasions are being noted.
First there was the departure of the beloved SS Minto from
her memory-studded 56 year career as tireless servant of the sey
Lakes Valley of which Castl is now the
indispensable role she played in the opening of this country and
in faithfully serving it for the past half century has won her a

||ent-Teacher Magazine will give

Though it is many years ago,
my first few days at school are
still a vivid mental misery. Per
haps this excellent article from
the B,C. Teacher which reprinted
it from the British Columbia Par-

some beginners yet-to-come in
this district, a happier start than
Thad:

WILL HE BE READY

FOR SCHOOL IN SEPT.?

: Marian D. James

Have you-said many times
lately, “I have a child who will’
be ready to start school in Sept-
ember?”

If you have such a child in your
family do you really mean he will
be ready? Or do you mean that
your child will be. the right age
for commencing school on Sept.
Ist? There is a tremendous ‘dif-
ference between being ready and
being the right age.

School | administrators

cherished spot in the hearts of all; making her departure an’
of deep regret and loss, At the same time, however, the Minto’s
passing-is the closing of.an era, the last remnant of this’ area's in-
fancy.

Almost coinciding with the Minto’s retirement is the comple-
tion of the first road to Deer Park, giving that community and
its neighbor, Renata, road access to the rest of the world for the
first time in their history. To mark this momentous. occasion, the
fulfiiment of a dream that Deer Park resi have

ahead to schools
and classrooms. Teachers, spend
years preparing themselves to
teach young children.-

Parents want their children to
attend geod schools staffed by
good teachers. They’ want happy
school experiences for them.

F ing a child for school. is

a half century and more, there is to bea festive

Park on May. 29, Deer Park, with assistance fom her

an i phase of the child's

communities is going all out to
one of the biggest events in her history,—an event which wll bene-
fit not only Deer ‘Park, Renata and Broadwater, but also a major
portion of the West Kotenays. 4

Third i is the inning of
surveys for a water storage dam on the Columbia River near Robson.
‘Should such a project prove feasible, it will be a big impetus to the
growth and development of the entire district. At the very least,
it will add to the strategic importance, of the district. .

. ips the most it of the district point; however,
will be the official opening of the Castlegar Airport on May 30, To
include a gala ai and other i the event will com-

the of a first class airstrip here, to serve

the West Kotenay area, making this district-a key point in this
modern age of air travel,

Modern transportation and water power are “pasie to large in-

Thus th events of May, 1954, may

quite possibly be the:first signs St a big growth in the Castlegar and

Arrow Lakes Grp? Certainly. these events, -nulestones in -this

area’s history, of this ‘3 growing

importance and mack the beginning of a new era at the Cipssroads
of the Kootenays,

CONSERVING FOR THE FUTURE

Common to all Canada. is the current problem of Conservation:
Which is not to say that it follows the same pattern, because while
the older settled sections of ‘the east are struggling to replace
thoughtless waste. 6f. ‘aural resources which ‘followed. the cutting

in the way of
magic takes place when he be-
comes of school age. But parents
can work magic in the way they
prepare him for school experien-

ces, “ :

SOME EXAMPLES
Timothy cried bitterly for the
first two days he attended school.
He just-sat and sobbed. The
teacher and the other children
tried.to comfort him but their ef-
forts were in vain, Tinfothy just
cried more-lustily. His sobs be-
came: almost hysterical screams.
On the third'morning the teacher
managed ‘to talk to him and at
last Timothy. sobbed. out, “I can’t
read...I can’t write. I can’t :do
arithmetic, What's the use of. Mx
coming - .to school?” x

Poor Timothy! His” Saclarabtaw
for. school. had doubtless. been a
series of w: “Wait till you
go to school! You'll have to work

lots of reading, writing and
aritiimetic! You won't have time
to dawdle!” :

Peter spent his ‘first two days | men‘
at school . making friends with
everyone, He was a bit chatty but

of the forests and settling of the land, newer are‘try-
ing not to commit such offences and to. plan ahead for ‘the genera-
tions who will have to live when the wealth of ane has been
harvested ‘and spent.

Many think Conservation is an inadequate term, for the many
days of Canada, our grandmothers, made a special preserve called a
activities it embraces, But it is not so far out, at that: In the early
“conserve.” It gathered the riches of the harvest of-fruifs, tied it all
up together and added a sufficient quantity. of sugar to make sure
it would keep against the cold days of winter when fresh fruit was
not available. 3 2

Grandmother used it up during the, winter but in her thritiy
habits as jnousewife and gardener, she still. ha year after year,
the’ fruits“from the. well tended bushes from which, to make her’
“conserve.”

Similarly, the preservation of our natural. resources Is the first
duty of those who are organized today under. the‘ banner of Con-
servation: Their aim is to make good farms, fine- forests, beautiful

: Five Years Ago
This Week

(From our-May_ 12; 1949 issue) ©
The newly formed Projects So-
ciéty committee held a meeting
in the Castlegar Barber Shop
with chairman S. Dower, presid-
ing” Mr. Dower reported cost
figures received for the Rossland
Rink, the buildng costing $200,000
and the ice plant, $90,000. A re-

of the Fruitvale Hall, this cost-
ing $45,000. The committee went
on record as favoring a new hall
for Castlegar’-as ‘their objective
since it-is understood the present,
Coronation Mal has been con-

parks which will be ‘used and still preserved for s to come.
These will be the® “best: fruits of the Conservation ‘movenient: “done
down” for the 1 use and enjoy of Ci i.

; | atrangements *:for * “athe? May) 24
| celebration. There will

‘The Kiwanis Choir ‘under! the
direction of R. E. Sommers, won

ion at the Ki
Musical Festival in Trail.

in her. class, 16.dnd Under, High-

is ‘regula “ monthiy ‘meeting
of the. Lillian Killough Chapter,
IODE was devoted mostly to final

be a per

ade ‘with prizes for best entries,

“Let the words of. ‘my month}

and the meditation of my heact
be. acceptable in thy sight,
© Lord,. my strength and my re-
deemer.” — Psalm (19:14.

Our choice of words in talking
with people with whom we live
and’ work fron day ‘to day is of
vital importance. Too’ often: wé
‘permit a spirit of vanity to domi-
nate us when our ideas are chal-
lenged. In words we:strike back.
.The result is that’ we make an

enemy. when. we should ‘make ‘OF :

retain a’ ‘friend. i
Tn conferences, between ‘groups!

interests, | ‘agreement, is | in many
instances, ' reached after: doubts

and suspicions have been dispel-.

led, How are they ‘dispelled? By

the use of the ‘right “words —
spoken in‘a‘spirit of’ respect for
the view point ‘of ‘others and
spoken from Bears: “possessed ° a

ing of the May Queen, May
Pole: dancing, races :and sports,
refreshments. booths: and finally
‘the May. Day dance in the Com-
munity. Hall... -

purpose.

Prayerful hcdcel peanecer us
for each’ day’s’ experiences. No-
thing does more to help strength~
en’ the- bonds:‘of:: broth

and Sunday School picnic

were’ made at the monthly meet-
ing of the Robson W. A.

The. CPR is applying to discon-

tinue passenger “service on their

every contact, vet our. fellow

Holy, apetires into; pat
Grant: us ‘the desire

‘| sent. strangemente it:is losing an

Trail ‘and Castlegar as in its pre-

‘imated $2500 per month.:
“The Robson Child Study Group
‘met at the home of Mrs. J. Leamy
with ‘Mrs. H.. Shellenberg acting
)as hostess, Business ‘was a ‘discus- |
slon: df. the Robson Community;
‘Play ‘School, which did very well

of Thy: ‘Son, " our, Sat a we pray,
Amen. =

in ‘its’ first month.

then! The teacher will give you |.

the ‘Nelson Daily’ News Shield in|

~ Sandra~Lee -Spence! won First}
land, , Dancing at the Musical |

his merry laugh and his lusty
singing voice made everyone
feel at home,

Lucky Peter! His preparation
for school had doubtless been a

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series of
“You will) meet many new

many games. You will sing many
songs. You will learn to read by
yourself, Soon you will be able to
write your own name!” -

i for school

ces depends on each phase of the
child’s development. Each child
has certain needs. The following
suggestions are offered to .assist
parents who ask “What can we
do to help our child to be ready
for school in September?"
PHYSICAL READINESS

A. Children need good health
habits.

1, The exciting first weeks of
school are often very tiring for
the young child. Adequate sleep
and rest are important..Start now
to check and establish good habits
of going to bed early. i

2. Getting up-in the morning at

friends at school, You will play) |

| As BRAINARD.

SAAR oF AN OLD ciHeUHAt 4AM, 14
Won 42 fone Guts B

By R. J. SCOTT,

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ENT.
iA WUE ante iaantes
“HERP AT

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CASTLEGAR
FUNERAL HOME
DEDICATED ‘TO KINDLY ,
THOUGHTFUL ° SERVICE.

a regular time should be
aged.

3. Routines for getting ready
for school should be

Phone 3601

K. A, | MORROW

sulla : _ a Pest Off ona Bldg.
‘OFFICE HOURS:

now. Going to the toilet, hi

and dressing carefully without
hurry and fuss will help the child
arrive at.school ready for worl.
4. A good breakfast and a good
lunch with time to eat without
‘rushing, will help him go through
the day: without snacking that
usually Gccurs at home. -*

B. Each child should have pre-
school dental and medical check-
ups, The wise parent will -Have
any, difficulties: cared for before
September. i

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THE
MUTUAL LIFE
OF CANADA
C. A:' ANDERSON ©
Local Representative .

Phone 2201, Box 160
Castlegar, B.C.”

Rim Heels on Ladies Shoes
CASTLEGAR, B.C.

c. school
should be planned. Children need
clothes,'that are comfortable, at-
tractive and easily kept clean,
Rubbers,. gaiters, overshoes
should be purchased large enough
to allow the child to net them on

BD. Outdoor play" and experi
ences will help build up resist-
ance to colds and coughs.
To Be Conti )

and off. easily. heel}

RIGBY’S”
BUS DEPOT

COFFEE SHOP ||

(Next week's : portion of this
article | will describe how the
child should be prepared for
school, socially, emotionally and
mentally.)

SUMMFR
FRAGRANCES:
BY. ,TUSSY

port was also given on the cost| ff

plans for a combined oe A

“CASTLEGAR
Baia

i 5. ehideetbl ml
lembia Ave. — Costlegar

GA SUMNER

/; Naturopathic! Physi an

"Bremenko Ballding *
PHONE 20n1:

OPTOMETRIST -

Post ‘Office. Building.
-. Wed 2:30 p'm. to 8 pam. |
PONE ete

Tipson Touring

By Carol Lane »

On the second trip, nak a mini-
.mum investment in the smaller
essentials, but rent. a tent, sleep-
ing and cooking equipment.

Women's Travel Authority ©

Enthusiasm for

. @ camping ‘vaca-
tion is something
that comes with

(since bags are not sup-

‘Iplied, take your own blankets).

Vary the types of equipment you
rent during a few subsequent
trips so that you can decide which
you prefer to buy. In this way,
you not only eventually make

A good way

for the beginner

to assure camping pleasures and
avoid its pit-falis, is to start on
the “installment” plan — a little
at‘a time. This helps evade such
atasusioning | Siscomforts as sog-

more i but
you spread the {otal investment
cost over a period of time.

The best sources of information
on campsites in Canada are the
Canadian Government Travel
Bureau or the Provincial Tour-
ist Bureaus.

Confirmed campers enjoy, the

tents,

eater ate rah beset the uni-
nitiat

¥or the first trip, select a cabin-

camp location. It provides indoor

sleeping and. eating facilities with

“you

” with nature,’ the ac-
cessibility of field and stream
sporjs the superior satisfact-
ion‘of making their own fun. And
since campsites have such a low
rental per night, their economy

for families can’t be

need for a gentle. i

beat! four members of the

PLAN NOW TO ATTENC THE

:- STANLEY HUMPHRIES ‘PTA

Hobby.

Exhibition |

High School

_ SATURDAY, MAY 15

Afternoon —'3 te 5 p.m: +:
ADULTS — 25¢:

EXHIBITION OF.

SCHOOLWORK — ADULT HOBBIES — STUDENT
_ HOBBIES — CURIOS — :

CHILDEEN & STUDENTS — 180

mm Shearwater?

“RCN AIR CREWS ON TRANS-CANADA HOP
ips yt NESE Sa AF AT Es

Before taking o off on &xercise Orange Biossom,
14-man RCN group fiying
to British Columbla chech eet roe at BMS

12° Avenger aircraft: and a‘ t

akota -flying trom

the navy air station at: Partmouth to’ Patricia
Bay, near Nistoria: BC.. for a three-week tactical

ig, Calle Cas

R. E, Gail Gives Teachers Glowing Account of
B.G. Teacher Federation Easter Convention

pistiet

Show

the B.C. Teacher Federation’ aes
ter Convention at Vancouver, was
lavish in Braise: of the “work of

man’ as first woman president of
the B.C.T.F. Miss Cryderman,
whom Mr, Cail described as “an

when
on he Cc tion

choice,” hes played a

to his Association mises” last
week,

“What with sectional and com-
mittee meetings, elections and

Auditorrum social functions, I was glad to get

2 part in Fi al-.
faire
During the convention Mr. Cail

Pure Self-Cleansing White House
Paint,

WE CARRY A COMPLETE.
OF

was 3
of ahs Hilda Gryder |

* Corner Maple and-and..

CONTRACTING. REPAIRS
“COLIN PETTS

: PHONE 4516
iG

PHONE £248 .

Evening 7 to 9 p.m.

of the district, put'on a

SS SA VINGS ——

con-
vention here two years ago.
Dr. ¥. Thorne and Mrs, E, Mur-
tte the!

ry also
during

eee

they handed some of ‘it back
to the parents. Teachers and par-
ts should get together, on the
raising of children to their mutual
benefit, he fet.

ANTIQUES

$s @ - PEPIE

ihe on natn DO tears oo mee.

hich time Dr. Thorne attended
a French sectional meeting con-
ducted entirely:in French. :

‘Last week’s meeting also heard
a. report on the C.D.T.A. Post-
Festival Concert by- Miss M.

“| tor’ forthe Gases Sota in Van-

couver, and “G.. Rice gave: final
instructions‘on the: PTA’ Exhibi-

Flyers By 16-14 Count

The Kiwanis Softball - cew
came from behind to edge the
Flyers squad, last season's Eagles,
16-14, in a drawn-out, languid,
high-scoring. fastball free-for-all
at the Castlegar Ball Park before

the bigh sotsokt oy tee
the high ‘sch

that will be Visiting, ‘Castlegar.on
June'16, saying that the high per-

centage of teacher donors helped
the district to' exceed its quota
last year. He distributed appoint-

a dwindling

evening.. +
The Flyers grabbed a 7-0 lead
in the first three frames but Ki-
wanis went ahead: with two runs
in ‘the fourth and six in the fifth
came. back. with five more
runs in their half of the fifth
and then “Kiwanis cinched the
game ‘With four runs in each of
the sixth and seventh frames.
* The _.Flyers downfall . began
with the’’retirement of their
starting _chucker, George Ton-
nellier, from the mound in the
{| fifth frame sat, which time the
: |team was leading 7-2, Eddy Con-
roy. came.on to pitch at this
moment, retizing at the end of};
the

“'|took over mound duties with two
‘four walks and

out in.the third, giving up one hit, a
striking

it card: for this: year's clinic, |.

which were signed-at the ‘meet-

ing by many of the recipients.

‘Firestone
TIRES.

THE REDUCTION IN TAX IS BEING PASSED ol 70 You

PLUS YOUR OLD CASING

‘recs Rete May 7 0 29 :

Castle § otor

PHONE 2411.

iS

Ah dee om cok aa 0 A Aa A

out “two. batters for four more| -

batter f for another, four tallies for
Kiwanis.“

‘Tonnellier, i in his four innings,
gave up six hits, walked three

distance onthe mound,
and touched for five liits and
*jissue@: 11 walks, chalking up

: Seven strikeouts. A total of seven

errors were =

g Fredericksen and Bill Shay, each

"| the plate and Ken Grunerud end

ath ti Fivers coniog ae :

At bat for Kiwanis, Ken Shar-
ples banged out three hits includ-
ing a triple paces, Cliff. Wan-
less = was .Wwith two
singles and we Moran, Joe
Gabana, Bill “Sharples, Eddy

hit onces

For Flyers, Ted Gergely drove
the ball to deep left field twice
for triple baggers which wild] ~
throws. enabled .him-to’ stretch
into “ round: “‘trippers: - Wallace
Horning, Phil Leduc, and George
Tonnellier each clouted ‘a single.
Umpires were Rill Stefoniuk: at

Brian Atchison, bases, -'