Fraser River near McBride B.C, Government Photo G Pulpit ee, Pew} By Pastor Donald W. Reed As you read this, another American presidential election with all its hoopla is over. As I write this, 10 days ahead of the event, the outcome is anyone's guess. I know I'm not about to make any predic- ~ tions. The fact is, however, that our life-style as Canadians is deeply affected by what hap- pens at the leadership levels of what is probably the most powerful nation in the world, In spite of that fact, American elections are, for Canadians, " Operation Service little more than a spectator sport—there is nothing we can do to determine the final score. Once it’s all tallied up, we have no alternative but to live with the results. We orly hope we won't imve to endure another Watergate! But I must be careful. This is a religious column, not a political onel What I really want to say is that life is full of choices. We choose our political leaders, the color of our rugs, the style of our clothing, where we'll vacation, which store has Veteran's Widow Helped In its search to assist veterans and their. dependents to apply for benefits to which they may be entitled, but of which they are unaware, a series of examples of com- parable situations from the past is being published. These examples, drawn from the considerable number that are processed annually across Canada by the Legion Service Bureau, are to assist’, “Operation Service”: z A widow approached. the Legion for help towards the obtaining of benefits under existing legislation. As her - husband served in Canada only, “she was not eligible for Wid- “ow's Allowance under the War Veterans Allowance Act. ever, it was suggested that herMate husband's docu- ments be searched with a view to determining whether or not he should have held entitlement for a disability during his life- time. After examining the* per- tinent papers and consulting the widow further, a request * was put forward to the Cana- dian Pension Commission seek- ing a posthumous entitlement for a duodenal ulcer. The Commission ruled fa- vorably and stated that an award would have been author- ized if the veteran had applied during his lifetime. This en- abled the widow to become eligible for an award under the War Veterans Allowance Act. The widow could have qualified earlier had the contact been made when her husband ied. Donation Made In Memory Of Win Jones The district conference re- port given by Mary Axworthy and Iris Graham was heard with interest by the 11 mem- bers attending the South Slo- can Hospital Auxiliary meeting at the home of Mrs..M. Har- rison at Corra Lynn. The meeting jh been held in Grand Forks, with the next conference to be held in Ross- land. Mrs. Penny showed a crocheted afghan and cape she had made as the two top prizes for the group's Christmas raffle Tt was decided to send a donation to the Kootenay Lake District Hospital equipment fund in memory of Win Jones, who had been an active mem- ber in the auxiliary. Refreshments were served by ‘the ‘hostess following the meeting. the best bargains, whether we'll eat at home or out, whether we'll re-shingle the roof this year or next, and on and on it goes. We choose where we want to live, where we want to shop, where we want to worship (though many have never reck- oned with that decision). We choose the model of car we want, what kind of gas, what, brand of toothpaste. Some choices’ are far- reaching—the life style we adopt, the person we 1. the faith we follow (or don't follow). * ~ Do you recall James Russel Lowell's sobering lines? To every man there openeth a way and ways and a way; The high soul climbs the high way and the low soul gropes the low; And in between on the misty flats the rest drift to and fro. But to every man there openeth a high way and a low, And every man decideth the: way his soul shall go. Years ago, a great leader challenged his people with these words, “Choose for your- selves this day whom you will serve.” He gave them some alternatives: . the -Sumerian gods, the Egyptian gods, the Amorite gods—and the Lord God of Israel. The choices are different today, but the dynamics of those choices are unchanged. The way you choose will have significant results in time to come. ‘Adam chose wrongly and we all bear the marks of that error. Joshua chose well when © he affirmed, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” You see, it's not a political president we're choosing, but a personal Savior. For that rea- son it is urgent that we make a wise choice. Political elections deter- mine our course for four or five years. The kind of election I'm talking about will ‘have. its effect throughout eternity. ‘As the bumper sticker puts it, “Have a good eternity” ! church 3 directory GRACE pee eae) t 7th Ave. on M cailecer i Worship Service — 11 a.m, Tues, — Bible Study 7 p.m. Rev. C. Smyth - 368-3818" ST. RITA'S * CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. W. Harrison Ph. 365-7143 Saturday Night Mass 7 p.m. day Masses at © 9 am and am CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Office 365-3430 Rev. Donald W. Reed - Home 365-2630 Next to the: Cloverleaf Motel, Castleaird Plaza Sunday School 9.45 Family Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 405 Maple St., Castlegar Worship Service 9:00. a.m. “Everyone Welcome” “Sunday School 10:15 a.m. APOSTOLIC CHURCH One Block East of the Castleaird Shopping Plaza 10 a.m. Sunday Schoo! iy a.m. Morning Worship 7 p.m. Fellowship Service . Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Fri. 7 p.m. Youth and Family Rev. N. Walker Phone 365-6662 Rev. Richard Klein: Pastor 112 - 4th Ave. N. 965-3662 or 365-3664 “The Church of the Lutheren Hour” St. David's Anglican & United Churches REGIONAL ECUMENICAL PARISH CHURCH OF GOD 804-7th Avenue South “Learning” “Worshiping” “Serving” Sunday: 9:45 a.m, Class for all Ages. 11 a.m. Family Worle Wednesday:. 7:30. p. ‘Opportunities eo viene PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE business directory Advertising Rates and Information Call 365-5210 + Auditors, ¥ Tax Consultants 609 Columbia Castlegar 365-3011 APPLIANCE REPAIR fA Speedee Appliance Repalrs All Home Appliances Phone 365-3145 ELECTROLUX CANADA LTD, Sales & Service 1491 Bay Ave. TRAIL, BC, PHONE © 364-1914 ERNIE'S SHELL 24 Hour Towing 365-5690 Gas & Oil Sales CAFE CASTLE TIRE LID. SALES & SERVICE Commercial & Industrial P Tire Specialists Passenger and Off Highway Tires WHEEL BALANCING ry Hour Service 365-7145 1050 Columbia Avenue Castlegar Res, 365-8292 Tire SIPING Rad | FLUSHING Hl Auto Transmission Servicing Complete. 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We also Service Oil & Electric Furnaces, Phone Now: 693-2209 693-2483 Kootenay Furnace Genelle COHOE INSURANCE Providing a Complete insurance Service 269 Col. Ave., Castlegar PHONE 365-3301 Open Saturday _—_—_—— ND RHC INS. AGENCIES LTD. 601 Baker St., Nelson Ph. 352-7252 Fira - Auto. + Boat : Tralier - Life _ Call Peter Majesgey 365-5386, RESIDENTIAL £ & COMMERCIAL: Fire Restoration Flood & Smoke Damage Professional Carpet & Upholstery Steam Cleaning 151 Meadowbrook Rd., Castlegar, B.C. OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE FURNITURE CASTLEGAR NEWS 191 Columbia Ave. 365-7266 DESMOND T. UTMLEWOOD D.O.s, OPTOMETRIST. 366 Baker St. Nelson, B.C. Ph, 352-5152" Painting & Decorating Free Estimates for Interior & Exterior Painting 365-3886 after 6 pm. CASTLEGAR NEWS CASTLEGAR, (B.C. , PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING AT ‘THE CROSSROADS OF THE KOOTENAYS" FOUNDED ON AUGUST 7,.1947,.BY L, V. (LES) CAMPBELL BURT CAMPBELL, PUBLISHER AND EDITOR POWELL PLUMBING “The Drain Surgeons” Quality Workmanship = Reasonable Rates © Day or Evening Phone 359-7703 ets RUBBER STAMP * MFG. COMMERCIAL PRINTING i OFFICE & STATIONERY ‘SUPPLIES 4 MAGNETIC & DISPLAY SIGNS fi PHOTOCOPYING MB osoics coo ae Le. All Types of PRINTING Computerized Typesetting Creative Art Layout and Design “Quality & Service Count" CASTLEGAR NEWS 191 Columbia Ave. 965-7266 COLEMAN COUNTRY BOY. SERVICE Sump & Septic Tank Pumping PHONE 365-5013 1800 South 4th Ave. Castleger. Sharpening Service (Behind Castle Theatre) Scissors, and Pinking ‘Shears, PROMPT. SERVICE REASONABLE RATES PH, 365-7295 CASTLEGAR CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY Furniture Recovering Carpet & Draperies Phone 365-5636 WEST KOOTENAY. ANIMAL HOSPITAL SS. No. 1, Trail No. 6 Ymir Rd., Nelson Clinics at Castlesird Plaza Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 72.90 noon Phone 365-2344 THE CHURCH BELL News and Views REGIONAL ECUMENICAL PARISH from ‘Thrift Shop Party church hall for their. semi-annual party. Games and contests were s-- the order of the. evening fol- lowed: bya short « business meeting conducted by co-chair- man Mra. Justine Buffett. Re- ” ports were heard from treasur- er of the Thrift’ Shop, Mrs, Betty Hostetter and Mra, Ethel ‘Trussler who is in charge of garage rags. - . Proceeds from . the ' shop were down somewhat from last year, due, it was ‘felt, to increased costs and lack. of space for displaying articles, Pulbie ‘support of the “shop continues, and the ladies ox- Delicious refreshments were served to: sonelide the get ¥ together. Area Ministry Servics . Last Sunday’ morning St, David's church ‘was filled to David ‘McKenzie’ of Rossland with -.many attending » from Rosslzad, Fruitvale and “2: Montrose... $ ‘A social hour, following the ps service, was held at. Parish $::House, where. everyone en- eS ioyed ‘8 cup of ‘coffee and a ‘The ‘ co-operation of the the Rev. Ted Bristow officiat- ing. ‘This service will mark the » 80th anniversary of the church, eee ,Get-well wishes are ex- tended to Mr. Jack Killough who is now at. home: after spending a week in hospital, Hospital Tour N All but the smallest class of the United Church (Sunday School were given's tour of the local hospital last ‘Sunday morning. The youngsters were shown some of the equipment, induding ‘several x-ray ma- chines and met some of the peer ert left Halloween for the patients as of their visit ity et Wednesday pi Studies ‘All readers are invited to take part’ in one of two Bible atudies held each Wednesday. On Wedn evenings a -general ‘study of the Bible and ita meaning’ for, is held from 7:80.to 9:80 at the Parish House. This study is being con- ducted for; Sunday School ers and any. other in terested’ persons, Each Wednesday morning, at 10 a.m,,: studies» on the Gospel of Mark are held, this month at the home of Mra. E. Bherbiko, WISHED ID 5) a Mee cab to et bias ko, (hee had, bone EEN THEM beam yong Shur Marne whoa ol te rack a «meter boar scating AE It was enothce Bret fet Chickadee Laie: Has saysos aoen 4 cevple of boars with cemeat ‘or further. on other of these studles, call Ted Bristow. and: human | rights + featured in the lateat edition a cans,’ was greatly appreciated: An rsary, annive: service will be ‘held “at the Robson Community, Memorial Church’ this Sunday at'9:45 a.m. with me CARRIAGE TIOUSE woxon WN ‘MACTAC 2 for ee Chureh | ganization ‘met recently the United Church Observer. Little: known ’ facts “about. restrictions placed on'churches and other institutions in South * Korea are ‘given’ in ;several’ articles. Both sides to the question are shown, + Other articles in the same cane deal with talking about God to children, confirmation, and a critical feature on newly. nepal semi-religious women's ‘3 : Shas interested in rée- ceiving ‘the Observer should: ‘contact Mrs. D: wna Dinning or the minister. The executive of. the Womei Undercroft’ of the St. David's, church ‘with 10 members pre- sent and Mrs. Jean Fispatrick, ‘presiding. ‘The devotional was given by Mrs. Johnson.” Committees were formed for:the: Fall Bazaar which: will te ‘held Dee: 4 at the Legion PN penatioas were made to various organizations. ‘The ‘meeting closed with refreshments and a social hour. ee eet ery Best wishes for a speedy. recovery go out to Mr.’ Morris . Hingley who is in the hospital. This Weekend at Quality Builders . get the next yord FREE! Photo by Lols Hughes Methinks ond Hespidits . And When It Comes to Hats By John Bohle ec tele Methinks and Hesaidits On Hate—and the people under them! When is a hat not a hat? This is a difficult question. ‘It was answered at a Legion meeting: when: the ‘chairman stated that'a uniform hat, cap, or headdress ‘does not come under this category. Proof? The wearer is not required.to remove it when the Ne nal, ee is played, oe or ther, occasions tradi- tiodally’ reseed for there moval of headgear. ‘Acase in point is the salute given in'liew of hat doffing by members of the Armed Forces, ~\Young airmen, soldiers and “sailors “of: any “age, prefer. whistling “whenever the seenery is suitably decorative. But the. penalties for the non-observance of the saluting rule do not always come under. military stions. The following is a true tale of a Bandsome’ young ship's officer: The H.Y.O. was serving in 8 trans-Pacific passenger liner before the war. His nar- rates that aclose friend was desirous of owning a canary. Protesting the prices asked in Canada‘‘for canaries‘ of Nigh quality, she requested * the HLY.O.' to bring one back from the Orient where they were plentiful and cheap. Bringing would be in port. ‘Then an old sailor told him of a slick way to do it. ‘The time arrived when the. vessel, had - docked. - Routine * chores _ finished, the’ HLY.O. prepared to go ashore. . He turned out the lights in | - his room, reached into the cage and took the bird, Placing it on his head and covering it with his cap. Blithely he went down the gangplank. the bird back proved to be the easiest part of the project, Custom regulations © called ‘for’ the bird ‘to be quarantined for a period of time longer than the time the vessel Just coming aboard was the captain and his wife. True to the training in courtesy: in- grained in officers of passenger vessels, the H.Y.O, raised his hat, The bird quickly took advantage of the maneuver and flew away. A look of con- sternation spread over the face of the H.Y.O. A grin of under- standing and amusement lit the faces of the customs men on duty at the exit from the vessel. ‘This ‘was a case of the officer ‘getting ‘the bird’. pe cause'he hadn't got it. ~ eee Methinks and Youssidits ‘-“Do you want an honest . opinion?” people ask. I say. “yes,” for Tam curious. So they give me their honest opinion and I, well, I'am furious, Mailing of Christmas Seals is Now Underway The 1976 Christmas Seal -Campaign, British S4th, began on Monday with the mailing of Christmas Seal “appeal letters to hundreds of thousands of British Columbia homes. ‘Mrs. Betty Oglow of the Castlegar. Rotary Anns is chairman ‘of: the Castlegar Committee. For ‘the: past 10 months, volunteers ‘have been _ pain- atakingly preparing more than ‘one million pieces of mail con- <, taining ‘this “year's ’ seals, ‘48 LIGHT “FIXTURE _ off regular price different snowflake designs, which will be placed in the mail - over the ‘next two weeks. The first British Columbian Christmas Seals Campaign, 1922 raised $1,699.65 for tuber, enlosis patient welfare. Today, with a\campaign goal of $620,000, “the B.C. Tuber- Seal Society ‘has directed the main thrust of its efforts against respiratory disease into medical research ‘projects, patient rehabilitation and social support, public and professional “education pro- “grams, "and assistance in the construction ° costs .of health units and other medical facil. ities. B.C, Tuberculosis Christ- mas Seal Society. president Alex Clark, of Prince George, said earlier this week that the | ‘of Christmas. Seal Society: programs against em-~ physema, asthma, and chronic bronchitis" has “been made necessary by an increase in the. incidence of these diseases, and he appealed to the people of. British Columbia. to’ respond * generously when their Christ: mas Seal letter arrives.’: eas $1.49 DAY ! Hundreds“ of - Seasonal items -for: Personal and The Question, Who's Ahead? Uf inflation means that a dollar buys less today than it did five years ago, is the aver- ‘age Canadian reals worse off now than he was in 1971? Does every: rise in: the Consumer Price Index mean we have to make do with less? + The Consumer Price Index (based on'a dollar equalling a dollar in 1971) rose to 150.0 in August which simply means thot a selected range of goods: and ‘services you 'bought for ae 1971 cost: $15,00° in A recent public opinion poll indicates the majority of Ca- hadians are ‘still afraid, that prices will rise faster than their family incomes, To determine how inflation is affecting you, compare t tise in’ your family’s ‘income. with Migs tise in the Consumer Price Index.:; Average carnings in nals in the ‘six months, y higher’ consumer prices, ths meant a gain in real wages of 3.7 per cent aver the |, Previous year. Higher oil, and gas ‘prices and postage rates, authorised carlicr.. by the © government, added to the September index. Auta insurance rates are rising because of higher costs in‘ the industry’ and ‘real estate axed Fs il increase in October, Ne prices® are not usually counted until November. Although these factors may bring about a slight rise in the overall >monthly « rate “of :in- crease in the CPI. during the fall, the anti-inflation program will! achieve and may surpass ity farget. 2 thinks and Yousoidits Inflation ia when a man can lose his shirt in a supermarket as well as a io the sock, market, > Husband “Aatier IshavelI _ feel 20 years younger.” Wife—“Then ‘I> wish you woul shave before you go to ees Classified: “For ‘sale Doughnut shop. Owner in big hol le.” “Four-poster bed 101 years old, Petfect for the antique lover.” “Bird cage for sale. Perfect, fo or swinging single or. two love ASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, November 4, 1976 AERO TAXI Fast — Courteous — Reliable: Phone 365-5700 CHINA CREEK SHELL Phone 693-2335 Once Again Only with your full co-operation can we maintain low prices on gas. Reg. 86.9* per gal. Sup. 90.9 per gal. Now available unleaded ultra’ gas Per Bonus Coupons or on the Spot Cash Discounts for’ Regular Customers And Free Coffee Too Top quallty gasoline, plus full service. Good deal on tires, etc., too. - MOVE ON IN AND LETS ALL WIN LETS MAKE THESE PRICES STICK CO-OPERATION WORKS BOTH WAYS ",..ln Memory of Those Time to pause and pay tribute to All the. Brave men, living and dead, who, in. time ‘of trouble, answered their country’s call ... . gave of their energy, time and talent . ... even their very life's blood... that freedom’ might Qrow and prosper, - Staff and Management CASTLEGAR DRUG ni NOW ont 5 500 Noweoge, Was Pitted WANT A HOME BUILT. AT THE MOST REASONABLE COST ??. questi that the Ii tid poet a ; ; : : fe: sling space that the lability of the pai f cae the event of. failure to Dublish any aasertioes Pst bre ? ment of any description orin the event that . amiaenr ai errors occur in the: publishing of an ‘advertise s ment shall be limited to the amount pald by the advertiser for that portion of the advertis- ing space occupied by the incorrect. item only, ‘and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount pald for wich Advertisment RENE BRODMAN, SHOP FOREMAN IMRS,) LOIS HUGHES, NEWS ENITOR W. H, JONES, ADVERTISING MGR. Mall subscription rate to the Castlegar News division of the Canadian lx $9.00 per year. ‘The prlee by delivery buy 1s 22° Assoclution. cents un Jksue, Single coples In stures are 25. All correspondence should be addressed to: _ Sents. o g ‘The Editor, Castlegar News, Drawer 3007, Castle. Second-class mall registration aa ine gar, BC, VIN 314. Letters for publication must Fn Rane Te member, © be signed’ in Ink with the correct name and addreas of the writer, “Pen” names. will be used It Is also a member of the Cunadian Com- on request, but the correct name’ must be sub- Newspapers Association and the BC. mi 8:00 a.m. Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Area Service Eucharist School Babysitting provided. 10:10 a.m. United Church Sunday School 10:30 a.m, United Church Service Robson 9:45 a.m. Worship Parish Office: 365-8337 Minlsters — Rev. Desmond Carroll — poalean Rev. Ted Bristow — Unite Ne 707. First Ave. Pastor: Rev. H. H. Graham Church Ph. 365-5212 Sunday School 9.50 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. "Evangelistic Service 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7:30 Friday: Young People 7:20) “Then Contact: D&K CONTRACTORS: 365-6506 365-73: generar prety 636 - 6th Ave. S * 365-7795