Page 4B The Castlegar Sun ee ae Wednesday, August 19, 1992 Part three Chris Hansen—a Salmo pioneer Boulder and sharpen our tools to be ready for work Monday, rain or shine. The wood was taken to the Great Northern tracks and hauled to Nelson where it was arrived, we began running pack trains into the hills. Often I got a “tip’ and it meant a lot, although it wasn" like tips today. The first mine to start up was the Reno. I worked on the seven- ‘Switchback road, shovelling and Diasting rock. It was hot work but $4.50 was good moncy. They moved a mill in there, piece by piece, on a Ford truck which I drove. Only the large machines like the diesel-power units need- ed special equipment to get them ap. Unfortunately, the Reno mill burnt down so it was decided to buy the Motherload Mine as it already had a mill. But a power ‘plant was needed so it was locat- ed at Sheep Creek. A four-mile flume was built to create enough ‘water pressure to run the genera- tor. I worked on the survey for the flume and the power line up had built close to my mother's house. Our two daughters, Mari- on Isabelle born Sept, 1931 and Lois, who came to us in 1935, were born when we lived in that litle house. We moved to Nelson for a year but decided to return to Salmo as I had a job with the Emerald Mine. We bought the lots we still own from Henry Bonny Klovance Salmo Impressions John for $10 down and the rest payable as I could. I moved my house down from Sheep Creek and my dear wife and family were located in a very nice sec- tion of Salmo near the schools. We later needed to build on to the house so I bought a little place in Sheep Creek and took it down board by board and brought the materials to Salmo. Suddenly I was laid off at the Emerald but my dear wife said, “We'll live through this. I'll go back teaching.”” — which she did for a time. I got work putting in wells and pumps for people mov- ing into Salmo, driving bus and getting any odd jobs I could until the to the Reno and the building of the aerial tramway from the Reno to the Mill. I then worked in the mill for 11 years and six months. I went to work for the Sheep Creek Gold Mines but, after only six weeks work , the union went on strike. I then went to Koote- nay Saw Mills located where the Salmo Golf Course is now and later returned to Cady Donald- son's driving taxi. It was during this time that I met and married my wife, Edna Champion, a school teacher at Sheep Creek. We were married July, 1930 in Cranbrook and took p residence in a little house I Bluetop ~ Burger Open until 9:00 pm ‘Castiegar's only drive thru’ AUTHENTIC RUSSIAN FOOD 1521 COLUMBIA AVE. 365-8388 In 1948 my mother died and I took some time off to settle her estate and I was let go for being away too long. I was immediately hired by the H.B. Mine owned by Cominco but I had to work in Trail for three years. I boarded there as the road wasn't good enough to travel back and forth. When the H.B. opened up again I was in charge of the electrical work. They didn't go into pro- duction immediately so I went back to work in Trail but by this time they had a new road so I could commute from Salmo. I worked for six months at the Cominco Mine at Pine Point and returned to the H.B. until it shut down. I went to Trail until I retired in 1970. In 1975 I returned to the H.B. for two months to assist in opening it up Drop-off Depot Bonnett's Men's Wear and ended my working years at that point During my years in Salmo I have seen many changes. In the 30's and 40's the main street was so muddy in Spring you couldn't walk on it. The rivers would flood and you could go fishing right up to where the Salmo Food Store is now. You could catch 10 to 16 inch fish there any day. The river course was changed and the gully at the bridge was filled in by depression work crews and this changed things. Salmo has always provided me with a good life and all the recent improvements — the good roads, the museum that I worked hard for, the way people have cleaned their places up and the flower baskets and stone murals — as well as the people who live there, make it a great place to live. Asthmatics read to breathe The British Columbia Lung Association (BCLA) is offering asthmatics a free quarterly newsletter called Living With Asthma to help them leam more about the disease. The newsletter, its first edition coming out this fall, will provide articles on the latest develop- ments in asthmas treatment, research news, tips on breathing easier as well as Coping strategies to deal with asthma more effec- tively. To get on the mailing list, send your name and address to the editor, Living With Asth- ma, 906 West Broadway, Vancou- ver, B.C. VSZ 1K7. More than 100,000 British Columbians suffer from asthma, a chronic hung disease that can make breathing difficult, leave a person gasping for air and in some cases, lead to fatalities. “Asthmatics can lead more active lives if they understand how to manage the dis- ease,” said Kelly Ablog-Morrant, BCLA’'s director of health educa- tion and program services. Living With Asthma will provide that information to help asthmatics lear to breathe more easily.” The publication's corporate sponsor is Sandoz Canada Inc. Marking its 85th anniversary this year, BCLA is a voluntary health agency with 130,000 regu- lar supporters across the province. The association funds medical research and conducts public and It relies on contributions from individual British Columbians for virtually all of its support. This Week * Ann Landers Crime Flashback *- Crossword Answers - Recipes My . I suddenly have realized that I am less sure of myself today than I was when I was 18. Not that I'm that much older, you understand, but névertheless. I have travelled a fair distance down the gravel road since then. Spent a fair bit of time in some of those potholes we call “ruts” along the way. Now I know that when I was 18 I had the need to “know” I was right and carried that through the greater part of my journey to this place I call Now. Being wrong was totally unacceptable to me, even in the face of dreaded controversial “evidence”. How many times have I told a “little white lie” in order to defend what I know is right. Perfectionism? Oh boy, it took me a lot of years to come to terms with that one. Funny though, how I could put up with inadequacies in others but take myself to task for it every time. And worst of all, never even know I was doing it. That little gremlin inside tells me I'm not good enough. Good enough for what, for whom? Obviously myself. So, I ask myself, where did I come by such impossible standards. All along I thought “they” were judging me, “they” Nature walks and Doukhobor talks The amphitheatre will buzz with excitement and brain-teas- ing Friday evening as campers and visitors join in the popular trivial pursuits night. Come out to test your knowl- edge of parts, the natural world, Syringa this , week Bonnie Sutherland recreation and safety, Syringa and local history and culture Or just watch the action! 7:30 p.m. Saturday is B.C. Trails Day and you are invited on a nature walk to celebrate all the walk- ing, hiking and historic trails in our parks. Meet at the amphitheatre at 9:30 a.m J.J. Verigin Junior will be our special guest Saturday evening and he will be sharing a little of the Doukhobor cul- ture and history. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at the amphitheatre. Sunday at 10 a.m. Jerry's Rangers will be acting their way to stardom and to their safety sense stickers! All kids are welcome to join the club every Sunday. Coming soon ... Kids day! Geology with Leslie Anderton and a wild tea party! would think I was stupid or inca- pable, or lazy. Whenever I feel judged I now look in the mirror and realize that who's your worst critic? I am the one doing the judging, for if I wasn't, how else would I be able to recognize it. Oh darn, and here I thought I was right all along! Brenda Hogstead is a Castle- gar resident who boast no for- mal lifeskills training other than having survived so far. In shar- ing her experiences and thoughts with others she feels infinitely rewarded. Summer Harvest of veg- etables provides the oppor- tunity to make this delicious version of Borscht. For a complete meal serve with cheese and thick slices of bread and butter. Easy Summer Borscht 1. In a 5-or 6-quart soup kettle boil 10 cups water. 2. Add the following ingredients: salt to taste - approxi mately 1 tbsp (15 ml) pan: 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter 1/4 cup (62.5 ml) butter 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1 medium carrot, grated simmered tomatoes butter. mately 5 minutes: 9. Add: just use cabbage. the pot. 13. Top with: 3 chopped green onions don't). The Hen Part 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped carrots 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped celery 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped beets 1 small beet, peeled and left whole (this is for colour) 6 medium, potatoes, peeled 3. While above ingredients are cooking, simmer in a fry 1-28 oz can (796 ml) tomatoes, crushed 1/4 cup (62.5 ml) chopped onion 4. Simmer 20-30 minutes and set aside. Meanwhile in a separate frypan saute: (until glossy) 1 cup (250 ml) chopped onion 2 cups (500 ml) shredded cabbage 5. If vegetables seem too dry, add a tablespoon or more of 6. When potatoes in kettle are cooked, remove and mash with 1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream and 2 tbsp (30 ml) 7. Remove and discard whole beet. 8. To soup kettle add the following and cook approxi 1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped cauliflower 1 cup (250 ml) potatoes, cubed 3 cups (750 ml) shredded cabbage 3 cups (750 ml) chopped spinach, lettuce or beet tops ora combination of these. If you do mot have any of these 10. Add simmered tomatoes. 1. Add potato and cream mixture and bring to a full boil, stirring often so potatoes don't bum at the bottom of 12. When a full boil is reached remove from stove 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh dill or 1 1/2 tbsp (22.5 ml) dried dill. (You can vary this. Add more if you like dill, less if you 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped The Hen Party is a group of C. ‘astlegar friends who meet on a regular basis and have many common interests includ- ing cooking. If you have ar.y questions or comments you can write to them C/O The Castlegar Sun at 465 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C., VIN 1G8. Or, readers can tele- Phone 365-7729 and ask for Kathy. Wednesday, August 19, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Husband dreams of being housewife - boy Dear Ann Landers: I'm a male who has been in the work force for 13 years, has been married for 10, and has three children. I will Probably have to work until retirement age, which means another 34 years. Allow me to let you in on a lit- tle secret -- homemakers have it made. What other job allows a woman so much control over her workday? What other job frees her from true account- ability? Children are demand- ing, but so are bosses. Try telling your boss to shut up and go to his room when you're fed up with him. What other job allows you to have the TV on all day while you're working, and if something interesting comes on you can watch it and do the household chores later. Home- makers wish they were com- pensated for the true value of their services. Well, so do police, nurses, fire fighters and teachers. Like most everyone else, they get the going rate and it's never enough. I was programmed at an early age to believe that being a homemaker was unreward- ing, dull and dreary -- some- thing be avoided. Now I can't think of any profession that allows a woman as much free- dom as being a stay-at-home mother. Certainly the work I do isn't very rewarding, except for a paycheck that vanishes before my eyes. Homemakers are the back- bone of our society, and most of them work hard and are on call 24 hours a day, but they will never get the respect they deserve until they stop pre- tending that their lives are so much more miserable than everyone else's. I would be forever grateful if I could stay at home with my boys and opt out of this stinking rat race called "the world of commerce." No sig- nature, please, just -- Take This Career and Shove It (Chicago) Dear Shove It: Well, well, well, there you are. I thought your brand of male chauvin- ism was dead and buried. I didn't realize there were any men left who actually believe that homemakers sit around all day watching T.V. Granted, the woman at home does have more options -- for example, whether she should do the laundry first or mop the floors or go to the market. But her work is really never done. There's always something waiting. Methinks your basic prob- lem is that you are unhappy with your own job and perhaps that's what needs fixing in your life. I wonder how many men who think the stay-at- home wife and mother has it easy would change places with her if he could? After a week 1'11 bet they would be scream- ing — "Take this job and shove it!" Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from the woman who is swallowing two to three packs of gum a day. I hope she sees this. In 1974, 1 began having problems keeping food down. I went to a doctor who felt a large mass in my stomach. He suspected cancer. A biopsy was done. I was shocked when the doctor said I had a wad of gum in my stomach which had pound wad of gum removed. I had been swallowing gum all my life, thinking it was of no consequence. My friends find this story amusing when I tell it, but actually it was no joke. Please inform your read- ers that gum is not meant to be swallowed and the possible consequences aren't worth the risk. -- L.L.K., Columbia, Tenn. Dear Tenn.: When I read your harrowing story, I nearly swallowed my gum. Thanks for sharing. Dear Ann Landers: You asked what is being done to rectify the educational situa- tion in this country. The answer is NOTHING. I am a teacher in Florida. Our superintendent has given us the added burden of teach- ing the unteachable. These are students who disrupt classes and refuse to learn. Our princi- pal is so public-relations mind- ed that he is terrified if a parent becomes upset. Conse- quently, there is no discipline, and the teachers have no con- trol. We have riots, fights, thefts, drug sales and weapons in school on a regular basis. In the hallways between classes, we hear threats and filthy lan- guage. When the bell rings, many students continue to mill around instead of going to class because if they are late they receive nothing more than a slap on the wrist. Classes are continually disrupted by lewd comments, raucous laughter and loud arguments with teachers. Teachers have been stripped of power and self-esteem. Morale is at an all-time low. The extra paperwork involves so much time and work that, along with the increased class size, disrespect and lack of parental support, our teachers are completely demoralized. I say, give teachers smaller classes, time to prepare during the work day instead of at home, les: terference from “upstairs,” fair wages (to which they are certainly enti- tled), plus authority and respect. A good teacher is a bargain at any price. -- West Palm Beach, Fla. Dear W.P.B.: You've echoed the sentiments of many read- ers, and I'm sure there is a great deal of validity in your complaints, but happily, you do not speak for everyone. Please keep reading: Dear Ann Landers: I stopped cold after I read that unsettling letter from "Burned Out in Philly." His description of the school system is totally foreign to me I have been teaching in the same high school near Dayton, Ohio, for almost 20 years. Granted, it's a good school, well-supported by parents who care. However, I believe that every school could be a zoo if we let it happen. As I read "Burned Out's” sad description of a school in Philadelphia, I kept wondering what was being done to improve the situation. In our school, a group of teachers and administrators meet periodi- cally, sometimes at 6 a.m., to address various concerns. Not a single teacher complains about meeting so early. Par- ents volunteer for many activi- ties, and our administrators are dedicated as well. It's a pack- age deal. Is my school an exception? No, it is not. Last year, I was with a group of teachers who visited an inner-city school in Dayton and we were truly impressed by what we saw there. The students were well- mannered and respectful. They even had a dress code which many schools have given up on because they believe it's unenforcable. Please don't let your readers buy into the notion that all public schools are irrevocably dirty, dangerous and hopeless and there is nothing we can do about it. -- Y.R., Centerville, Ohio Ann Landers Syndicated Columnist Dear Centerville: You've written a convincing rebuttal and I thank you. What a superb and well-deserved plug for Centerville. Thanks for a fine blueprint for troubled schools across the nation. The key, of course, is parental involvement. Dear Ann Landers: I'm writing in the hope that you might print this before autumn, when so many young people return to dormitories all over the country. Two young people here died recently because they didn't know about uphol&tery fires. Not long ago, a‘ friend was smoking in an upholstered chair when she accidentally dropped her cigarette. When she retrieved it, she noticed two scorch marks on the cush- ion. She doused the cushion with a pitcher of water and carried the chair outside to the concrete patio. At 3 a.m., she was awak- ened by loud knocking. A policeman driving by had seen the chair in flames and wanted to be sure everyone was okay. It only takes a little effort to put a pillow, mattress or upholstered piece of furniture outside if there has been any chance of scorching. If noth- ing happens by the next day, you still have the item. If, however, it does burn, you'll have saved your home and some lives. -- A Friend in Connecticut Dear Friend: Thank you for reminding us all that uphol- stery fires can smolder, unde- tected, for hours and cause not only damage but death. Dear Ann Landers: On May 26,1 boarded a plane in San Francisco headed for the People~s Republic of China. This was supposed to be the thrill of a lifetime. I had saved and planned for years to make that wip and had looked for- ward to it with eager anticipa- tion. After four hours in the air, a flight attendant came by and asked about my choice for din- ner. I could have either the barbecued beef ribs or the chicken. I thought the ribs might be a bit greasy sol chose the chicken. About 30 minutes after eat- ing the dinner I began to have severe abdominal cramps and Started to vomit. By the time we arrived in Tokyo, I was very weak but decided to go on to Beijing with the tour. When we reached Beijing, I went right to bed at the hotel. The hotel staff was so worried about me they sent a doctor to my room. He said I had a severe case of salmonella food Poisoning, was badly dehy- drated and should retum to the States as soon as possible. Upon arriving home, I wrote to the airline and explained what had happened. They replied that such a thing could NOT have happened even though I had sent a copy of the receipt from the Chinese doc- tor who had attended me in Beijing. Several months ago, I read about a high government offi- cial who was traveling to the United States from an impor- tant meeting in Europe. While on the plane he was served a fish dinner that made him ill. Upon arriving in the United States, he was hospitalized for two days. So, you see, it has happened before. I wonder how many others have had a similar experience. I also wonder how many times these passengers have been told by the airlines that it “wasn't possible." Maybe if you'd ask your readers to share their experiences about airline food this sort of thing would happen less often. -- D.S., Rochester, N.Y. Dear D.S.: I do not doubt for a minute that you had a bad case of salmonella but any doctor will tell you that it could not have been caused by the food you ale on that plane. If you became violently ill within 30 minutes after eating, the prob- lem was caused by something you ale BEFORE you board- ed. According to my personal Silver Rattle Antiques 301-11 Ave. Castlegar, (in Tulips Building) 365-5191 physician, Dr. Gerry Smyth, it takes 24 to 48 hours for salmonella to “get” you Also, if that chicken was bad, your fellow passengers who, had it would have been sick right along with you. So, my dear, don't blame the air line. Dear Ann Landers: You've featured several letters over the years that have testified to the ignorance of Americans, not only in matters relating to foreign culture but their own, as well. I believe the following story drives the point home perfectly. On a récent "Wheel of For- tune,” the clue left after the puzzle was solved was "Amer- ican University and Paris Cathedral.” The first c guessed, is he wrong! 1 Page 5B e ter, "Betsy," said they had fall- en asleep watching television. After that episode, there werd other incidents, such as catch¢ ing Joey in Betsy's room wear ing only his underwear. Quité a few momings I would wake up at 3:00 a.m. to the sound of Joey's alarm. I assumed he was going fishing. I later dis- covered he had been crawling into Betsy's bed in the we¢ hours of the morning. Finally I told my husband, “I'm not putting up with incest under my roof. Get your broth; er out of here." Joey then moved in with his mother and father. Betsy continues to deny that they were ever lovers. She also insists that Joey isn't her real uncle. I say when I married my husband, his brother bec: my children's uncle. , “Harvard.” The second contes- tant said, "Yale." The third contestant gave the astonish- ing no-brainer Washington, D.C.” When the correct answer, which, of course, was Notre Dame, was revealed, one of the contestants piped up half apologetically, "How would I know THAT? I'm from Indi- ana." Just sign me -- Still Shaking My Head in New Jer- sey Dear New Jersey: Nothing surprises me anymore but that's a beaut. (Father Hes- burgh, call your office!) Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago, my husband and I invited his brother, "Joey," to move from California and live with us. Joey was heavily into drugs and we thought our love and guidance might help him. Well, he got over the drug habit but unfortunately he became addicted to something else -- sex with our | 5-year- old daughter from my first marriage. Joey was 36 at the time. Needless to say;-I was so angry I wanted to kill him. I insisted that Joey was old enough to know right from wrong and taking advantage of a teen-age girl was pretty rot- ten. My husband kept saying, “It takes two.” It started some time back when I went downstairs at 1 o'clock in the morning to find the lights out, the TV off, ‘and the two of them wrapped up in each other's arms. My dau, Betsy is now 18 and Joey will be 39. They are still see- ing each other. Betsy hag moved out and is living with a girlfriend. Ann, I will never be able to accept their relation+ ship and I know my in-laws won't either, if they ever find out about it. I don't have the courage to break their hearts with this mess and Joey does- n't have the guts to tell them himself. What's going to happen to our whole family when this is finally out in the open? -- Destroyed Family in Mi i Dear Family: Betsy is of age now and free to see whomever she pleases. If she should decide to marry Joey, hold your nose and accept him. Sometimes when the guy who was labeled “unacceptable” gets the stamp of approval, he suddenly loses his appeal. With a little luck, this might happen to Betsy. 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