(INST PRIZE of $25 in the recent duMaurier window pala fag contest went to SHSS student Gary Sawatski of Blueberry. | qubiauries Gey was presented recently with a cheque by @chool principal John Holden. Prize money was donated by ' avien Henne, Tene Sad Richard Davis. The trio is standing be- low 2 painting of the.historic Minto, donated to the second- c and District ¢ “COFFEE BREAK” 7 By LOIS HUGHES ODEON SS * TRAIL, He: C, Ph. 364-2114 Box 731, Castlegar Tell Lois: 365-5508 A |from iast week's request for arden i Pmt deals with the plant- ing of watnouc distucping when ianspiunting them, tins, suurieong bps, or any HUMOUR AWARD for window painting during this spring's pea in .Rosslan ski races a cheque from Castlegar and Dis dd was presented these two | Ie News Photo of C esiesal et C ary school recently. — a ee pee ee pe Robert Raynauld, presid- t, Federation. of Canadian forestry Associations, in an- ouncing National Forest reek, May 5-12, issued a tement on the chatlenges tt face the Canadian For- try Association and its mem- r associations with what he med “People problems.” Mr, Raynauld, in his mes- sage to provincial forestry associations had this to say: “Let us check the score board to see how Mr. John Q. Public is behaving because | Junk. public information is a major concern of the forestry as- sociations. Much progress has been made towards making Mr. Average Citizen a good of his country’s re- sources, but let us look at the problem side so that we don’t become too complacent. “Individual action and re-j sponsibility for personal be- haviour in the use of our na- tural resources is a long way. from being perfect across the country. Three-quarters of all forest fires are still started by ‘just plain people.’ Our highways and picnic sites are being flooded with an increas- ing avalanche of discarded cans and bottles, paper wrap- pings, ant miscellaneous “Many holidayers _ still find it more convenient to use our waterways as conven- ‘Peonle Problems’ Chief Concern Of Foresters Says Group’s Head roperty rights are frequently ignored. and an illegal catch \e out-of-season game is a prize to boast about: “On another level, too of- ten the group to which indi- viduals give their support is merely a power bloc interpre- ting conservation into conven- ient requests which reflect selfish interests with littie thought for the needs of oth- ers, and how resources must be managed to satisfy these multiple needs. “The public stage is crowded with such groups ient dumps, while the sanita: an tion in private camping and cottage areas often gives little thought to pollution. Private we stock @ full selection of SAVAGE SHOES for children i get the most out of our for- ests, water and wildlife. Pub- lic groups are necessary, but} many of them must learn to speak with more knowledge and from an appreciation of where lay opinion must rely | tain on experts and responsible authority. “On an even higher level, we demand from our govern: ment an increasing range of welfare benefits. The money | life cence ners Photo from these has to come from somewhere, and too often it is long-range resource programs which suffer in the competi- tion for public dollars. It must be recognized that inadequate resource expenditures now will restrict the amount o! money which is available for future service and social ben- its. “Finally.” he concluded, as citizens, we must carefully sorteides the meaning of pro- stare we to measure our standard of living only by the size of a house, the number of cars or material possessions or are other such as clean air and water, well- managed resources and an or- derly environment also valid yardstick of progress? “If the Hatter i is is fue then price has to paid ultimately by: the pes Bvidual — and there must be a will- ingness not only to forgo cer- material advances but al- ly initiate ‘or sup reque ven uses for public to ibe “quality ot our m future ea. A quick reply has come hunts, ‘The first one I cucumbers indoors the plants kor plantng, use coffee conaumer tnat has the when the time comes to lant, sumply remove the Bini end and plant the con- uuner and its ‘contents into tne garden. ‘tne root system is then tree w travel at the bottom and Wwe cOntamer acts as a barmer to Keep cut worms away from the Plants. If you are one who cat not sivep wove wearing popuiar but ‘ancomfostable brusn type hair curlers, here is a beauty hunt you will wel- come. Curl your hair in the re- gular way, then simply re- inove the brushes, leaving the curl secured by the remain- ing form. ‘The brushes are necessary to assure tne curling of the har ends aad can be rein- serted when the curlers are removed. * eee Periodically, requests are made for information as to where some artucles which ap- pear to be useless can be sent and put to good use. Used Caristmas and ail- occasion cards are greatly ap- preciated by the Dr Endicott rai le ye for cdi (01 who, Teasns have extra difficul- fies in finding employment. When individuals pass mother called, Mother’s De-| by providing wo: Here is a love cake for SHOWING UNTIL SATURDAY ke kt” ny, DAILY NEWS! DOORS 7 P.M. ONE SHOWING AT 8 P.M. can obedience; several Vv | tfulness. Mix well and bake in a hearty warm oven. Serve to Mother every day. i She oust to have it in big sli Japan Featured At the Festival Of Locai Church japan, as remembered by mae McLachlan ef Chilli- to life in slides day’s Mission Miss McLachlan, a form- er missionary in Japan for 40 years, addressed a capacity crowd at the Kinnaird United This was followed by a guestion feria the program ended, guess went to the lower ball where the Zecplorers and the Canadian In Training School for the at Creston. Used postage stamps may be couected and nerd to Mrs. of these stamps provides free cance! ‘oid nylons are always needed for Korea and can be sent to First United Church, The disp! by numerous articles from the Oriental, Dream Store, Castle- oar. resented with ouvenir chop Hicks & and paper cups of rice and were served green tea. BLACKTOP! Yes. Now is the Time to Do: @ DRIVEWAYS @ PATIOS @ PARKING AREAS @ PLAYGROUNDS: With an asphalt driveway, you'll no longer have a problem with dirt and dust tracking in on your floors and rugs. Exact Measurements — Exact Cost far Quality * Work — Drawings for Workmen's Guide: Water Drainage, Curbs, Etc. — Grades Checked — Free Estimates — One Year Guarantee — Vegetation Killer Used WE DO HIGHWAY WORK H. Williamson Ltd. PAVING CONTRACTORS Free Estimates Ph. 365 5613 or Trail 368-9727 Business and Professional Direct ory, ee UELOLS CUSTOM jOLST What’s so phoning on great about . Sunday? d_abo' cine Welfare Industries wall Lome accept clothing for all aon: jews and toys. thd Kisnaud United amanda + ong ® » ® eoooco MARVIN L.. LeROY - GREEP’S, ELECTRIC PARSLOW'S Enterprises Ltd. Gunsmiths Locksmiths Sporting Goods COUNTRY BOY Septic Tank Pumping And Excavating Ph, 365-7545 Ph, 368-5025 1319 BAY — TRAIL, B.C. For RUBBER STAMPS See, Phone, Write Clean Cut Rubber KOOTENAY WELDING & CASTING REPAIRS General Welding Cylinder Blocks Heads, Etc. Stamp Shop Bex 26, Koseca, B.C. Ph. 365-7600 PARDMMAN FURNITURE Maytag bales | au Service GUAKANIBKD KEPAIRS WESSERN INTERNA LIUNAL ent Es zee iP, o g eununnldd AMPURL MAPORT PU. sox Sd £D, 80-1877 7 SL CASTLEGAR NEWS Ph. 365-7256 KOOTENAY BUILDERS aS BOUNDARY. | LITTLEWUuD, D.0.S. : OPTOMELHIST 366 Baker St. Nelson, B.C. Ph. 365-7241 cea and Diatet jetap cat Lae r of the Kootena: : siety for Handicapped ” The seeds are the focal point of ‘the chapter’s 1968 | ta fund drive, in support of op- eration of the Dr, Endicott Home’ ae Creston. campaign is coordin. ated with a Canada-wide drive ie: Canadian Association for Relarded Children. t | has the greatest possible uble protec tion against the occurence of preventable physical or men- cap before, duriag 9 safe handi Ee after 7D ubscribes, ed that “Every chitd't has the right to expect | iy Sets Underway this Weekend | the aim itself.and campaigns in the suggested direction are of limited value. children eid special mental ir physical han oper- ales ata financial Iss, as The of achieving such lofty aims in- clude both public donations and public interest. Dr.. Endicott Home ible fat noble de- claralion, a t without practic- -/ al’ guidance and a_ realistic means of achieving these ends The home, a_ resident school for the training of ust, and | say Kootenay Society for Handl- capped Children’: is ‘to amou t : money f ae int 0! ney ‘for rat- ing the school, over ‘and above the tae zevenue which ‘the sch: an Seived in ernment grai Onginel “designed for some 80 persons, the school is now ,operating at or above that number and there is a waiting list for those wishing | m the help offered b the school, 8 Mre, acive Kannatea member ‘ol the, associatio: 0 AB much as “onesixth of. the ‘school population has at/| cay times: been: from the. Castl gar-Kinnaird’ area and so the responsibility to be borne by Castlegar and district*should large, suggest local officials. ‘It has not yet been deter- mined what the susessment 5 Major Causal Areas Responsible For 70 Different Retardation ae A drop ‘of bl lood from a newborn baby’s heel can save him from a life of severe mental retardation: If, when the ‘Blood i is id bio-chemical dis- orders are found, the infant can be placed on a corrective vented. brain’ damage _pre- means of prevention This of. mental retardation is only a few years old. Because ot the disco’ Experiences Help Greatly Bill's father went to a him | that you. got in the mail? It'll out, 8 of Tet of parents, lative ‘years. covers Must Encourage. Boys and Girls To Plant Seeds Wouldett yous mom ice Bea The *; lurry, hurry all the time? Why not break the old rou- tine for a couple of minutes and take time out to plant the Flowers: of Hope seeds help brighten your day and hi righten the lives of the led children, se e toe Over the last few months the retarded chil hai tion. hout regard for sta- ion can pick out new- ea continues across -he‘nation and in other coun- qies. of the ‘world, to “find sures and preventives and: to .ocate- other, 80 fa unknown tiful flowers on Mother’s Day? 3 retarded ~ children :;: Ps Work weaver finished? i One of the jor \- cerns of the Cana maid dian Asso. of|ciation fo: Retandet” |. Society for Han-| re: = ed Chtla: ai Children Pointed ve ‘areas are re- sponsible for, some 70: differ- tarda: mn is research -and continu- ing experience in all aspects of the mental health ques- fo nis the year Kootenay Society for Handicapped Children is conducting” Pits Flowers of Hope . campaign | -] during the same week which nm di ted the: na- r can ti jhes lon: week of the Canadian | has seeoneton. "Approval of the cam- palgn is reached som the] to! federal government all the way to the civic governments of bo terest i ar of the society. zince as jemnch as one-sixth ‘of the Endleott School in Creston at Some 5,000 mentally re- tarded children whose agile gence is less than half of ools erated by local associations for retarded childr. Many Retardation Facts “Not. Fully Understood Psychologi that have not yet been dis- ed, which cause retar- dation, psychologists agree. th Castlegar ‘and Kin-/area. tal number of pupils at Dr.| area; one time have been from this This is in ‘addition to the School for Retarded Children in: Castlegar. as a constant reminder. “of ne work of the society in Research into th uses of mental retardation stands as both one of the most ex- pensive areas of concern ‘in the mental health: field and one of the maost) Cflective, on a long range s 2. But aagthes factor in the is the adjusted members of a com- own aeons of support The Dr. Endicott home, a Blea, att major eCullare tn the’ fight against crippling diseases 0! te ena generously, 1 It is ve gen an investment in happiness ‘Your ‘contributions pro- vide hope, even as do. the seeds. to provide their|# with ir for ‘the year ‘but itis expeted to be reasonable | figure .in comparison with use made of the facility by local children, In addition to their’ con- tribution to the home, the Castlegar chapter must col- lect a sufficient amount of money to continue operation of the chapter through the next 12 months. dren was a reflection hones the parents. To escape the shame of‘ having produced a mentally deficient child, Chief executives ‘of both | on based on information obtained What is mortal Retardation? ental ability. The retarded child tion?. normal: What Causes Mental Retarda- 2 Questions and Answers On Mental: Retardation An or Jury at birth or aceldent or irate a or at lent or es have been ‘discovered. Who are immune? from. Within the span of the lives of | this any home. Mental this| great change has taken place inthe social approach ‘O the retarded child. We'are aware, for example, that there are 70 known causes’ of mental retardation which ‘can ‘strike ANY home, ANY parents, rich or poor alike, in ANY walk of life. There are many other as yet i causes, ve adjustment of those who have or whose. childre: —acon- "| dition in’ which .an’ otherwise healthy infant ing prevented by Canadian family de jootors wo routinely test infant gare is detecte Flowers of Hope In Canada one child ‘Seeds on Weekend |="; the it diet is changed and ‘these mental seved from lifelong ‘group’ mie you give ae you. UD. port local. Flow: Hope campaign, No Family Immune (From. Retardation No family, regardless of gins or, mF race, 19 imeaune from | in; can:now be an neon thanks to medical research in recent years..The Canadian -Associa- tion for Retarded Children is be- come — mentally Soa That’s more than 17, - 111000 each year. And each one needs special care and atten- and: further. research activities. +e ke ee There are more than 100 known causes of mental re- tardation. Science has begun to find -preventive : methods in some cases. One of: the areas of activity of the Cana- dian Association for Retarded Children is the sponsoring of selon tists, and the provision ren is doing all. it can een personnel, in the way of ding Day | the necessary training and the! suidance to help these un: et ee ie game nldren often play the le games over and over, they don’t Seem’ to; beibared yy repetition. Actually, eve minute in & child's de is a ee earn de velop- grow into useful, happy citizens. It: is’ vital. work. And you are invited hg relati iD to” his to to ae world. ‘Bat children’ ed Riterent oa They must q|—they can,” taught to respond to toys and people. The thing is aged and sent ‘to you bel by the pack. next child to make th pest] ¥ himself? = Every Youngster To Do His Best Desorves a Chance sea An art difference in creativi causes of mental five defin- ed: a. Genetic ities such as prolonged ater that may injure. the newborn’s brain.. ad Ch @..are very sim ities |Sentences: that most of Tos ial services they The Siy is Blue For Some But Not For All Children 4s gre Thes: ntually be ed. Without ‘the. nen’. of spec- Understand what the sky is, or that it is vu SE eat ‘grass is, one know it is green. These diseases: such as polio or: encephalitis. men- 2 inet that is, deprivation of a basic edu: cation and other social, cul- tural and economic irregulari- tiés that can: cause a child to become and they. strike impartially the child of rich and poor, of Research into these caus- es and how they. may. be pre-|i vented) is the only positive ap- proach. Creativity Can Be Develoned the learned and the ignorant. e tributing, acceptable and well- child The sky is blue, the grass dica eree. to do ‘much for themseiveg. »| One in 30 is severety retard- In the Retarded expert has sald the|_ in the of a ed is — on Mother's ' Day| oi All we ask you’. do That. would be the worst ice, woudn't it? Yet'it happens. Thousands of if. possible— plant these | seeds in your window box are-neglec- ted when they could be help- xy are unloved and ig- nored, wien Wi affe gar chay ter, ‘Kootena Soci Er Handles capped rd co. 2|Geared to Hs Pupils - Silver Birch School Does. Good Much of the in Job Here the present Flowers of Hope |. 1 is | rere ome fae Manian on -the ped children, named orale ‘Dr. es, The Flowers of H it you make today it ope get cian “in the Kootenays - a: many years. tends to be‘somewhat eclips- ed by the emphasis on the:En- en. ‘A second endeavor which iisiunicri neta sayaeine wien a sent lerpsrai os zcercrenyers aera or garden. > Then~ plant a seed of hope for the retarded) children in your neigh- n, when ite seed Danket, arrives, will provide a: -well- Rundea ‘program stor: ane ey may. grow into ‘productive supporting adults. ‘ i visit to the Castlegar airport. |i@ dicott home is the Silver Birch | « This jaunt a first- School, a regular day school | nang look at the cockpit of an in Castlegar which gears. its | aircraft — a privilege rarely activities “to children "with | s¢rorded most adults: Ph, 352-5152 SINGER REPAIR * SALES & SERVICE All Singer Models On with careft ley, could Jearn and develop at beonn members of society. PHOTOCOPYING nationally through the | adian Association for Retand. Bisth Certificates these: locals itruc- tion. However, there aren’t enough ‘of OFFICE SUPPLIES Call at the : Me Costs one-fifth less—that’s what! . ‘Sunday is the put-your-fect-up-and-relax.day. That's why we made it bargain day for phoning. All day Sunday long distance calls cost around 20% less ! than on weekdays — with a maximum charge of only $1.95 for a three- . minute, station- cee call between any two points in Canada. This day- ient when phoning relatives or . long rate friends in eastern. Cane: with its th. .2 to four hour time differeatial. Tho same reduced charges apply each weekday evening after 6 p.m. So why bother to write, especially on lazy Sunday? t BCT ® (BSITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY AIRLINE RESERVATIONS ED CAST LEGAR AGENT FOR THE WESTERN HOTEL CHAIN WEST'S DEPT. STORE . Phone 365-7542 MEXICO‘ HAWAIIAN & EUROPEAN TOURS "/ARRANG Pages of Books CASTLEGAR NEWS Reasonable Rates Located i Castlegar Ss CASTLEGAR NEW: Fiche Mak Ph. 365-7978 Ph, 365-7286 CASTLEGAR NEWS Ce a a ose list. Help pro al borhood by giving as gen- erously as you can’ to the Retarded . Children’s pie Deri and help ‘for ‘Recreation is Very Important Part Of the Life of Retarded Children “Tm so happy, 2 I could bust”. said Nancy, bi her blue the | ligious Recreation is only part of life for children but all children must have it just as|* they must have education, re- an under- standing omelife and friends. Retarded children need these things, and the Kootenay. So- ciety | tor Handicapped: Child- ren is working today to’ see that they have a well-rounded Your ‘gift today to the Flowers of Hope Fund will help to build a new group of citizens for our-communi- ty. — retarded: children who can grow into productive, welt. supporting adults. G|the craft and its many possi- a|art to act as an “eyecatcher” funds and stimulat- |(@ ing attention for the school. | On this occasion one of the’ students enthused over bilities by announcing he wanted .to “leave right now — for the moon.” ‘That same year, as is the case most years, a Chri: Tree Day for Silver Birch stu-|¥ dents remained as a memor-|* | able event. F A special feature that]; mm) year was a candy house, con- its. pre- Where Can § Find Out More? Contact your local associ- ation for retarded children. structed by Mrs. Gavin Stew-|& in of $200 for the school.