FIELD AND STREAM BY JACK WHITE Students On Trek To Enlist Higher Education Support More than 500 university of B.C. students will return to their home towns Thursday to. enlist Secms impossible but a year and peck method, ago this column came into being as tention what was sports afield. How time flys! When it was firat suggeated, I thought that I might — just mish — be able to gather enough mat- erial for two or three issues but here we are still going, and believe it or not, two or three old die hards are still reading the stuff that has been rolling out of my old type- writer via the hunt and seek, pick different and whatsoever. To say I haven't enjoyed it a means of bringing to your at-; would be telling a whopper, and if going on in|the general public and this. paper canbear up under it, we will carry n, We attended the Trail Club’s Annual Fish and Game dinner and must say that, :though I might be a little prejudiced for a fish and game banquet, the roast turkey was had no wild taste You Castlegar sportsmen don't have to take a back scat to any bia of ours, but we see so much of Tens of a camera and a screen, MAYBE THIS YEAR ? ? ? try in this beautiful British Colum- it, we overlook ‘those | individual pictures, until someone focuses our attention on them through the Some of the elk and deer racks had a few of the boys literally groaning, Never mind fellows — The big game trophy presenta- tion of prizes to those who. took the largest trophies last year was well worth attending, and gives a sportsman an idea of what he has their. communities support for higher education in B.C, Ten, buses from UBC and: 2 from Victorla have been chartered by the alma mater societies of the respective juniveraltes for the exo- dus. Classes at UBC will be sacri- ficed by the students for the week- end beginning at Thursday noon. These moves are part of the plan of action that. B.C. university students have embarked upon to bring to the attention of. B.C. cit- izens and government the crisis facing the university and the fu- ture of: higher education -in the The recent bottle drive by the Scouts and. Cubs gave some inter- esting data on Castlegar's wet ar- eas and what brands generous peo- ple are drinking. Ten teams of parents, cubs and scouts completed the drive in two hours yielding 400 dozen bottles, netting $03.00 after sorting, Lamont and Jack Kir- (by donated trucks for’ the opera- tion, Eight parents. drove’ their cars, trailers and station wagons, Six scouts and 25 cubs made up the work force. Veteran bottle drivers Bob Moffat, ‘John “Miscavitch and Wayne Groutage brought in heavy loads, so did parents Mr, Vigeo and Tom McGauley, .Scouts Don ‘Chambers, Allen Morey and Jim Helfer unloaded, sorted and checked loads, Statistic minded Jim Helfer kept check of the brands, His pop- ularity poll shows that Kokanee tops with 70 dozen, Columbia 60; Fernie 45, McEwans, no’ refund, Pale Ale 10, Lucky Lager, B.C. Ce- Scout and Cub Bottle Drive Successful dar and Carlings Black Label all even with 5, Old Vienna came last with 3 dozen, Soft drinks were not recorded as the brands are often on. the caps, The Caatlegar group commit- tee expressed sincere thanks to all those participating: in the drive. Central PHONE 365-5336 Parent Association . EOLA Trading KINNAIRD, B.C. : FREE DELIVERY, “men’s Club ‘set “out Annual Report Given _By Firearms By WARREN JENNINGS Annual. report of the Fire- arms Safety Committee of the Cas- tlegar and District Sportsmen's As- sociation ‘for 1962. There has never been‘ a “Tiner representative, ate ‘the ‘Canadian ofa, father man his ‘son’ hiking off on ‘a day's hunt through one of the vast game ranges of: our’ great country. There could never be any- thing more tragic than the possi- bility. of such an outing being cut short) by a ‘carelessly discharged rifle: or. shotgun. With this thought in. mind, the Castlegar. & District. Sports- tin /1861 on its. first venture into Junior Fire- arms Safety training. During’ the first attempt ./ 21 Committee which . was. in’ evidence through out. It is gratifying to note that parents of the participating stu- dents ‘were in full.support of ‘our endeavour, which points out the need for such a” program. ‘The British Columbia Optome- tric Association,’ which is in’ full support of our Federation's Fire- arms “Safety scheme’ organized ‘an eye screening team from its mem- bers in the ‘West Kootenay Area. This team spent one evening. in Castlegar during.the time of our cdurse, and all juniors were check- ed for. certain visual defects which could cause hunting ‘accidents, ‘To’ ‘conclude this ‘report, J must: say that it:hes given me a great deal of ‘pleasure: over’ the last two years to sce interest grow: ing both locally and’ provinclally with regard to Suntor: Nirearme PISTOL, CLUB. ‘display and display, of leather: work was put ‘on at the recent first annual wild game. banquet of the Castlegar: and ‘District. Sportsmen’s “Association by the Castlegar Pistol: Club and its’ secretary Ray Lee, who CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, March 14, 1963 APoem.....+ If You Have Loved Please Be ‘Careful If! you have’ loved the glimpse of a doo and.d fawn in the brac- ken at morning, hen. the’ mists ‘rige out of ‘the little valley. f And the resonant, call of the grouse *in’ the‘ sentinel ‘firs, ; And the/sad sweetness of pigeons, calling © to ‘one “ another, ill lsat alg nie | VOLKSWAGEN. - an AMBLER SALES: & SERVICE Phone’ RA: (Bob). Horswill . 365-3491 sStock. of V Cars. and Trucks : ‘New: Rambler Cars Sales & Service Trades * PARKVIEW MOTORS — “Nelson E_A AATEC The wood: duck low to the’ water, =) and “the ¢ brown | rabbit: that | 2 ‘comes to the sand bar at dawn, ‘out of: the . blackberry: tangle, if sou have loved all these, and Jove ‘them Be earetl of the in’ the: forest. If you have loved. the deep, cool snaovy of noon, with a hawk The eae stillness of the drow. ‘sy. woodlant Smeting | ‘of fern and ‘resin and AAAS : oes “CASTLEGAR AND. DISTRICT, - - TE EN TOWN TALENT SHOW ENTRY FORM No. in act Zone does leather ‘work. The club’s pistol: range is located at to beat this year, ‘Juniors were’ schooled ‘In the ‘act- club when it comes to a banquet— Safety.:'. Province, INSURANCE Fer All Your INSURANCE AND . REAL -ESTATE NEEDS Phone 365-3441 AGENCIES hope to see. I have been to a good many and never was at one as good a8 ours, 1 must admit that the films by Andy Russell were very good and one of the highlights of the even- ing. Though they were all taken out of hunting season. and pretty well in ‘national parks, there was some very nice animal photography in them, and some of the most breath taking scenery you could ‘Mind you it is scenery we see every day in the high Alpine Coun- in the book. Dr. J. V. Hall's elk, while it was second by 256 in, Club entries, existence of the W: been taken record book, and be there weren't two. darned CONTINUING Evangelistic Services With Evangelists JOYCE GAIDES & GLADYS WAGNER i Nightly except Mon- day and Saturday at . 7:30 p.m. through to Morch 24. PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 791 - Ist. Ave., Castl ATTEND THE OPENING OF LIBERAL PARTY CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS TOMORROW (FRI. NIGHT) 7 P.M, CITY CENTRE MOTEL MEET YOUR CANDIDATE GEORGE CADY Inserted by Kootenay-West Liberal Association “4 GAS FURNACE. USED — GOOD CONDITION 100,000 BTU’S — COST $160 NEW Half Price Only ...... $80.00. “This ‘furnace is as ae as new e ; ARBORITE ; Few sheets left over at old'price ‘ Only .......... $16.00. ® entry to bring back Crockett calibre—next year Six of the trophies as I re- call, were of Boone-and Crockett record class and will be recorded one of the Boone and Crockett Ironically in the six years of | q' ‘est Kootenay big game trophy competition, this is the firet year elk trophies have that would make the It ‘was nice to see David Cald- er, Jr. take the mule deer (non- typical) trophy, the only Castlegar a trophy. Dave's score was 203, and quit Dashing your teeth Sid Sidoni, we ni ow. yours was 235 and ‘of Boone over the ‘grant increase are. cur- sure you have a trophy competi- tion membership and you to Bliss A student action committee was struck Monday to mastermind the students’ moves to publicize ig| the Plight. of higher education in the province, The University of. B.C... re- quested a $2.6 million increase in its operating grant from the pro- winetal government : this’ year fo meet To Hold Tea May 1! The Parent -Association to Guides ahd : Brownies ‘held : their meeting on Bronday. ‘evening at the home, of Hatlen, with 12 members and pits Fe Dalziel, dis- trict ‘commissioner ‘present. In the absence of Mrs. A. Ri- chards, the president Mrs. W. Sch- 500 students and hire the alt oe quired to meet this increase enrol- ment, The 1962 grant was $7% mil- lion. The provincial government of: fered a $1 million increase in grants .to UBC. The University of Victoria was offered 40 per cent of its requested increase, Negotiations rently under way between the pro- vincial government and the Univer- sity of B.C. board of governors. Innis—I understand your non typ- ical white tail rack would have . je meet- ing was opened with all: repeating the guide prayer and routine: bus- iness’ was conducted. Correspondence was dealt with, which inclided’a letter from th Fall’ Fair Association, This _ discussed and it was decided that the members would assist the Fall Fair by serving the coffee for the judges and workers. It was also decided to have a representative from the district association attend the Fall Fair meetings. The secretary was given some petty cash. The been right in there too. of CASTLEGAR SOGIALS Al the the Castlegar club's newly formed trophy competition branch and though won't try to compete with the West Kootenay competition, we hope that a few of our winners here will go on to take a fair share of the big trophies. Al's committee hasn't .drawn up its rules and regulations yet but Mrs, R. Johnson Ph, 365-8292 Mr. and Mrs, J, Sherbiko visit- ed a Nelson Sat, ol irs, J. Davidson and daughter, Anita, ‘Of Powell River, visited the district during the week. The Da- vison family resided in Castlegar 16 years ago. member though, that to compete in the West Kootenay trophy deal, you must purchase your member- ship ticket on the same date or be- fore you purchase your hunting li- cense, p ‘ Speaking of trophies the goat season usually opens on the first vin (just 171 we will keep you informed.’ Re- Mrs. -L. P.- Ferguson was a Nelson .visitor Sat. ‘Mrs, Wm. Easton lefé Friday evening ‘for Bamfield, where she will visit with her son-inlaw and daughter ‘Rev. and Mrs. Wayne McKenzie and family for a few days, Mr." and, Mrs, R.. A.D. West days away, fellows) and this year the Elk Valley game reserve res- trictions will he lifted. For my money this means that there is a good possibility of break- ing the existing world trophy. re- cord, if anyone can nail that baby I watched Jast fall over there on the reserve, ‘That reserve has been in effect for the past 43 years, and my Bil- ly has‘ been there for at least 30 of them. He won't be easy to bag, fel- lows, as he is up at the top of the rim rock and it’s a man killer of a climb—but God willing, and the flesh able, because the ‘spirit is there: youll have to beat me to ‘im, out too, and has even traded his pet pistol for a spotting scope, to ie only. way you can be sure though, gang, is to sneak up real close and measure them before you shoot, but don’t spook him because to bag him if you'do. Fishing is at. a fairly” slow are still taking a few © below: the Brilliant Dam, some nice dollies among them too. In case you plan on taking in the duck, "geese and swan migra: good ‘wild life’ pictures, ‘RESERVATIONS ‘MEXICO. HAWAIIAN John Hall has him all figured |; Derryll,. Jock and I will be there |, Pace at present but’ the fellows |: tion this year set’ aside the week- || end of ‘March 24th. Glen . Smith, |, take ‘along your: cameras’ ‘for some }’ ccaKeaR homé ‘Friday; after spend- ing an extended holiday visiting in Mexico City, Acapulco and Vera Cruz, They reported a wonderful trip, with beautiful. weather. and scenery. Mr. and Mrs. D.’Duncan of Trail visited here Friday. Mr. Oglow isa business visitor in. Vancouver ‘and will be home early next week. Mr, and Mrs. P.. Dewdney. of Trail visited here over the week- end. \freshments were served, were of the West Kootenay Area meet- ing, which is to be held in Robson on March 23, The members were invited to attend this convention, i not for the whole day, some part ‘and arrangements made for the distribution of the cookies to the different depots, The annual Mother's Day Tea was also discussed and Mrs. H. Johnson was named general con- venor, assisted by Mrs. Schwart- zenhauer. The tea will be held May '11 in the United Church hall. Mrs, T, MeGauley will:see to the printing of the tickets. . It was reported that the Girl} =5 Guides‘ of Canada, . B.C. ‘Annual: meeting ° will "b New Westminster April" 7 - 19. Dalziel enrolled four members into. the . Association. These. members all repeated the guide promise, A Guiders rally is to be held at Camp Rory in April. The next meeting, which will be an extra one ‘to: make final arrangements for the Mother's .Day Tea, will be held at the home of Mrs. R. Me- Cutcheon on’ April 29. At the’ close of business re- iT Cookie Week was. discussed == Bread 6 loaves . =I = Butter 1 Grade Ib. Floor Wax Klear, 32-07. : Dog Food Dr. Ballards -12- tins $1. Fish & Chips Frazer Vale 24-07 A9 Fruit Cocktail 15-0, 2 tine 49¢ Chocolate Drink 2iv: em. a9 Peanut Butter 41 tin kerseys 79 Crisco 24. tin Eggs, tocat, fresh, “A” large, dor 55 Rolled Oats Osllvie 5-1b pks. DIC Bologna Sticed tb. Ground Beef «. ..... Pork Chops ali cuts, tb... Bananas ‘6¢ tts. Potatoes Gems 10 29c .39c¢ 59c AGENTS FOR KOOTENAY LAUNDRY ‘i “AND '!'DRY CLEANERS a ccc are make sure he picks the right one. | il st¥Les IN THE © JANTZEN ‘CARDIGANS N ALL am TL whien stocking 4 its store with the latest ‘for your “son uation. ‘MOM:& DAD It’s ‘not ‘too early to: thinik about * gradu- } ‘ation. “Purchase a‘ ‘modernly-styled. suit ||: Inquire about our lay-away plan ‘for “grad- : ‘from our _ wide - selection Hi FELLOWS. fashions High. School SPECIAL LO-BOY | . SLACKS: Regular $19.95 WITH: YOUR: Only: $16.95 High’ School "SPECIAL. ~ EL + wal hhndling’ of firearms, -orienta- + tion, ‘ballistics, first aid, and other, facets’: of good As ‘for. the final iteia: “ot this resume, we, have’ been advised by To make the course more ‘tne teresting, ‘some range work was permitted :near the’ end “of” éach session, but. it was made. very clear that our aim’ was not to de- yelop marksmen, but: rather to show each junior the proper, fun- damentals ‘of safe gun handling. As a follow-up: to the success we attained in 1961, we'agaln or- ganized ‘ourselves for the 1862 edition of firearms safety and found. ourselves confronted: with 36 juniors and eager to of. B and Conservation . that’ all 38 ‘juniors passed“ the exam’as’set forth by the’ Department, and” recognition of this will be. dealt with: at the next regular mecting of the Sports- men’s “Assoctatio: Castlegar Briefs _ learn. Due to. the size.of the 1962 elass,"and making ‘allowances for other ‘activities: such''as hockey, scouting, and_ air cadets, the.com- mittee decided it would, be bene- ficial’ to stage classes two nights of. the week rather than-one as had been done in the past. Full cooperation was‘ receiv- ed from the school-board: and of both and. high «schools. Representatives of the forest- ry and: game department ‘of’ our provincial: government were more than: willing’ to lend a hand with lectures’ during noon hour: breaks at the Stanley:Humphries Second- ary School. The enthusiasm of the mem- Soe ° . bers of my committee and other members of. the Sportsmen's Club was something to behold and with- out’ it: our “Firearms Safety roc- ket would have never left the launching pad. +. ‘The parents of all those who completed the course. must. be their - interest commended | ‘for Mrs, John Androsoff appeared before council to re-state her com- plaint. regarding drainage on her and her. husband’s Sherbiko sub- division property. Village chairman Ange Sylvest said, in‘light of the change. in council’ since last year, the full council will. view the com- plaint and the: ‘problem will be re- viewed. ~ . * 3 . Municipal’ clerk. Joe »Logelin sald he had" enquired of-the CPR about the condition of the board footpath. on : the railroad. bridge and. had” been’ advised that ‘the company has ‘a sign’on it prohibit- ing use of it by:the p Palle except at . their. own risk, A $150:. grant: to the Red Cross. was s approved. The saris $200: sack to the airport. eommiitteg was approved. The provisional ‘1608 budget will be set on the basis of 15 Civil ©: Defence . needs. volun- teers to’ co-operate, with ‘existing services, Ask your ‘civil defence co-ordinator : where: help is| most needed: and possibly you may find > a. role you’ will like. mills, said. finance chairman Syl- vest. He: said’ committee chairmen should’ bring in. any. revisions in their departments for: considera- tion when ‘the’ provisional budget is studied.” + Mr. Sylvest asked works super- yisor Norman McNabb to estimate the «man-hours and ‘type: of men needed to: dismantle the’ old Sher- biko water. tank’ and’ pile it up where it'is ‘taken down.’ The estt- mate. isto be prepared. in‘ time Indian Flats..— Castlegar News ‘Photo Something's moving in. your sights... The Safety catch is off and you're squeezing'the trigger. Hold iH Make sure it isn't human game you're’ about to bag, =" Several hunters are killed ev- ery'year in hunting accidents, And every “fatality can. be avoided - by the observance of : simple’ safety measurés. Each time the’ culprit is CARELESSNESS. . > Uppermést.’in+ the ‘code of the hunter should be a‘:constant respect for every hunting: weapon. Remember. the following rules: 1. Treat every gun’as if it was loaded - until: you inspect it’ care- fully. to: make. sure’ it is not. 2. Always point the muzzic in a safe direction. 3.\Be sure ‘of your target’ ‘be- fore Peer squeeze the trigger. “Alcohol and gunpowder DO NOT nk Ifyou ari, drink. sensibly and ‘in moderation after: Your gun is cleaned and ‘in the’ruck. “KEEP. YOUR © POWDER: ‘DRY. YOUR GUN IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE MAN BEHIND IT." Once : afield remember. there are several ways to carry a gun so that it-is pointd safely, yet ready for instant: use. One of the best positions .is to grip the small of the stock by. the trigger hand ‘and craddle the barrel.in the crook of the other. 1d, ‘their rifle with the, right forearm under: the balance point of the: gun and the butt\beneath the right armpit. * «+ Still “another safe ‘way is’ to -| old. the ‘fore-end‘ with the ‘left hand, the ‘small: of: the’ stock in the right hand. The familiar shoul- der carry is also. used. “Each ‘position _ is acceptable but the important things to keep in mind ‘are’ watch the -muzzle. and have the gun ander your constant control, at all for council’s.’ next : meeting. ‘Safety Measures to Be Taken, While Hunting» out of trigger guard and the safety ‘‘on'!, until ready: to, shoot. The safety.can be easily pushed to the “off” position: as .the gun: is swung up to your shoulder. At the same time, your trigger finger can find ‘the | trigger.”': : When the. hunt is over. and you. are’.preparing to: place your gun in: the’ car, make sure | the gun is: unloaded... Actually, when- ever. a hunter ‘takes a breather for lunch, a cigaret, or just to rest— he should unload and open his ‘gun. “Remember. an .unloaded gun is not’ apt to‘kill-anyone, When crossing a fence, unload, open the action, and’ place the gun under . or. over the fence, Then other side. Never use & loaded gun to flush game and don’t: run with a loaded gun in your.hahds, Parties hunting thgether shou- 1d agree: in’ advance’ on the area of. fire each’ hunter will ‘cover. This i§ especially. true‘ for groups hunting rabbits | or upland game. No‘hunter. should. ever let his muzzle point. in 'the \direction of climb the fence and. reload on the], Ana rte that flows outward and inward Like’ a great pulse in harmony;" And the knowledge that. there is ~ no urgency, nor ever has been; and a pendant vine Drooping with’ purple berries : if you have at one, time loved these, and had forests‘ at-evening, *..' one time :loved these, and healing from the Be careful of fire in ‘the forest. had T£ you have loved the lengthening «shadows that come ‘from the forets at evenin: Type. of act: When ‘the deer* steal forth again, and the plumed: quail; the: near: hill draw nearer;* If you have loved in that listening +. stillness," The splash of a fine trout rising, Or’a sea run salmon ascending the river, The assurance, somehow, that you ‘are not an ‘alien to the trees, to the ‘evening, Nor:.to‘the’creator of: these; If you have loved all this, and are grateful, BE CAREFUL OF FIRE. IN FOREST, ” February Permits - Totaled $24,700 Building permits in Castlegar last month totaled $24,700 in new, one. of his even when he is following game. It is: far better to pass up a‘ shot. than’ be forever sorry it was fired. ‘As.a: hunter. caut ously mayes through’ the forest, allshis: senses are focused: on locating. and. bag-|® ging his ‘game. Unless he fs in full control * ‘of.; himself he is‘ likely to blast away, at the slightest move- ment or. sound: ‘Self: contorol does not’ come easily, but “it's basic to safe hunting.’ PRACTISE IT, “(Your ‘hunting’ trip. has ‘ended successfully. ‘and safely.’ You're the “magazine ‘and chamber, be sure your. gun is empty, leave the breach . open ‘and Gods bless you you 'made* it.” ready ..to ‘start.for ‘home, Check |. Your. miseer ‘ager should be to. $19, ‘700° for February of ‘last’ year, works supervisor. Norman McNabb told council's: last meeting. 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