CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, August 31, 1978 DESTROYING gilled mushroom, has been found within the city limits. These mushrooms, found grow- Ing at 305 Tamarack Street, were brought to the Castlegar News by Omar Lighile so that people could visually Identity tham. Accord- ing to the publication, ‘The Savory Wild Mushroom” by Margaret McKenny, they are supposed to be foreign to this area and . eat ck SERESST 4 aed et WOOAYSNYY P]LM, . sin L STUNTE jad by OY ANGEL, a highly deadly June) on the ground under Douglas fir. Lightle sald he picked these samples early last week and they were not under a Douglas fir. The telltale features of the destroying angel are free gills, well-developed ring and membranous and saclike volva. The book also states the, chances of recovery from Ita verna angel) are something less than 50 per cent. —CasNewsFoto by Lols Hughes West Kootenay Health Unit Asks: Is Your Pre-schooler Safe? (The third of a regular . serles of articles on public health from the West Kootenay Health Unit's Castlegar office.) Accident prevention for the preschool child includes inued but he is test footholds on trees or fences and to come down in an area free from jagged rocks or sharp objects, e He should learn to ex- pect falls. He will be less also learning by observation and preparing for indepen- dence, He is very active, curious and unpredictable. He runs rather than walks, and acts before he thinks. He plays at home, at his friends, in parks or playgrounds, He loves tricycles, wagons or scooters. He climbs and explores. The preschooler loves to imitate his parents, Little boys will try todo what their fathers do, whether it is washing the car or do-it-yourself carpentry, Little girls will play house. Children can be taught to do all the things they Want to do in o way: that is safe ands satisfying. Example is a fine teacher. e The preschooler must be taught to cross streets, and highways safely. When with him, stop and look both ways before crossing. Obey traffic lights at intersections, Explain the reasons for these pre- cautions, e He should learn to ride his tricycle or wagon on the sidewalk and never to play on the road. @ He should be taught to climb and to get down again; to Beaches, Beer And Bare Feet minister Jim found in the spring (April, May or early Motorists: School Children Back on Roadways Next Week School's back in on Wed- nesday and motorists will have to share the morning roads once again, advises the B.C. Automobile Association. Remember there will be many small children on the streets and crossing at inter- sections—many of whom have never been to school before. They will be excited and may not pay full attention to their feet so be extra cautious. Leave for work a little earlier than usual and carefully observe schoo! zone speed limits of 30 km/h. The BCAA advises parents not to drive their children to or from school. The reason, BCAA says, is that each driving parent adds to traffic congestion around school buildings, and presents an unnecessary hazard to the little ones. This advice applies especially to inclement days. Automobiles manoeuvring to drop young passengers cre- ate confusing traffic patterns in school areas, sometimes con- tributing to serious accidents, Children running haphazardly aeross traffic lanes to enter and leave the family car are ex- posed to great danger. Instead, teach them safe walking—and for rainy days supply them with good-fitting, light-colored raincoats and rain hats. Parents should walk with their children the first few days of school, and meet them after- wards. Leave in plenty of time, so they don't have to hurry, but can learn to walk safely, advises the auto club. If there is a schoo! bus available, walk with them to the bus stop and fora few days meet them at the stop as they arrive home. Shortly, they will want to walk to school or to the bus alone—which may mean with friends, but without an adult. ff you're NEW IN TOWN and don’t know which way to turn, call the Point out to the youngsters also why the chosen route is best, and why alternate routes are less desirable, though they might be shorter. Wherever possible choose controlled in- tersections for the child to cross. At crossings with traffic signals, explain the meaning of the red-yellow-green sequence, and teach children to start across only at the beginning of the green signal. Teach them to watch carefully for turning cars and explain that the signal is only un aid to safe crossing. Children should still look in all . directions before and during crossing. In the same way children must learn to watch for the green light, they should learn to watch for the “go” signal given by a traffic officer, adult crossing guard or school safety patrol and to stay at the curb until the signal is given, Explain to your child that the older youngster is a friend who is there to help watch for a safe time to cross. The parent should himself demonstrate re- spect by observing directions of the patrol member. Some streets children most cross may be unguarded. Teach them to look in all directions before stepping off the curband to proceed only when there is a good break in traffic. Ask them to walk,never run, across the street. On two-way sttects, they should check carefully to the left until reaching centre, and to the right as they complete the crossing.” Finally, point out that the walk to school is no time for play. Playing tag, or any diverting game while walking, creates hazards where none existed. Remember that children are imitative. A parent’s own actions in traffic will influence the child's development. of traffie habits. ‘If parents walk safely, children very likely will, too. Nielsen, says the beer strike in B.C. is having a minor effect on B.C.’s Litter Act. The minister said several complaints have been received concerning tear-away tabs from American beer cans. Such tabs are prohibited in B.C. Nielsen says some visitors and B.C. citizens are bringing their own supply of beer across the border in old-style cans ~ which employ the tear-off tab. The tabs are often discarded and become a hazard to anyone stepping on them without ade- quate foot protection. A couple d, more relaxed and, therefore, less likely to receive serious injury. e He must learn that wa- ter can be dangerous. He should be taught to swim at an early age and to respect water safety rules, e Use the preschooler's desire to help with housework and repair jobs to teach the safe handling of simple household equipment of any kind. ¢ Do not let a preschooler carry bottles, sharp instru ments or hot foods or liquids which may harm him if he falls, ¢ Teach him to blow out matches or candles in your presence, but keep matches out of reach, © Teach him to put his toys away for the safety of other people, e The preschooler needs a great deal of help and guidance. He is eager to learn, but his limited experience may get him into difficulties, As he learns, change instructions to reminders, Chewing House Plants A Dangerous Practice B.C. now leads Canada in per-capita plant poisonings and an invasion of altractive but deadly household flora is blamed. Hundreds of people have suffered stomach sickness, skin disorders or heart and nervous complaints. Some have ended up in hospital intensive care units. The problem is so acute that B.C.'s poison control cen- tre is considering a special plant safety program. Chewing of plants or their leaves—either accidentally by infants, or by juveniles trying to induce hallucinations—is the major reason for the increase, There were 180 reported plant ingestations in 1975, 221 in 1976 and, while 1977 figures are not yel ready for release, they are higher still, says Gi Willis, B.C. Drug and Poison Iriformation Centre pharmacist. + “One of the reasons is the increase in houschold plants, which (have) become a really big business,” id. rity of re- ported cases involve children. It’s amazing how they can move quickly and grab a fern before someone stops them from chewing.” J iles chew leaves to of ints have mentioned cuts on feet. Nielsen says he has asked the Liquor Administration Board to ensure that no beer imported for sale in B.C. is packaged in the can with a tear-off tab. A spokesman for the Liquor Administration Board says about one-half of one per cent of the beer which has been brought into B.C. since the strike has been pack- aged in the old containers. All efforts will be made to keep these cans out of B.C. Citizens should be cautious about disposing of any tabs, Nielsen said, because beaches, beer and bare feet, often combine for serious injuries to the unsuspecting. . Back to School Bounett’s with terrific savings on © PANTS © JEANS © SHIRTS © JACKETS © SWEATERS © UNDERWEAR MEN’S © DRESS SHIRTS © SWEATERS © DRESS PANTS © SUITS © SPORTS JACKETS © WORK CLOTHES my during the 13th ANNIVERSARY <; a experiment with hallucinations, she said, “and some have ended up in hospital.” There have been no deaths attributed to plant-eating but three persons have died in the last two years from eating toxic mushrooms, she-said. B.C. has Canada’s: highest reported percapita poisonings, she said, because a warmer climate encourages children to play outdoors, where they come into contact with such poison- ous plants as the Foxglove, or with poisonous wild parsnips or onions, How to Safely Operate Your Microwave Oven Here are some tips on how to safely operate your micro- wave oven: e Don't leave knives or forks in the microwave oven because they will only deflect the heat. e Keep the door seals clean, e Find out what plastics can be used. Some will react the same as glass while others will absorb the heat and melt. e Don't use dishes with metallic trim because the me- tallie could act as a conductor of electricity and cause arcing. e Don't use plastic bags with metal ties. The ties could overheat setting the. bag on fire. TROUBLED BY HIGH PRICES ? STAY AND SAVE AT THE MAYFAIR HOTEL still only from $19.00 up Mostly with full kitchens — at no extra cost. 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But I quit drinking and smoking when I got to be 90 because I thought it wouldn't be good for me. “If you'd like to know what ‘T've eaten to keep me healthy, I've eaten everything from lim- burger cheese on up and I still do.” Born Feb, 19, 1877, in Elyria, Blaine is one of the last surviving veterans of the 13,- 682 Ohio Volunteers in the Spanish-American War of 1898, The loves of his life are playing bridge, betting on horses a couple of times a year, reading, exercise and sitting in the sun. Always an admitted “la- dies’ man,” he cheerfully agrees he’s got a dering eye, NICK N. HADIKIN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick G. Hadi- kin of Pass Creek, has gradu- ated from the British Colum- bla Institute of Technology with a diploma In forest re- source technology (pulp and paper option). Hadikin com- pleted his schooling In School District No. 9, and attended Selkirk College for a@ year, prior to taking a turther year at UBC. He Is currently employed by Prince Albert Pulp Com- pany, Ltd. In Prince Albert, - Sask., In the capacity of Process technologist. ‘Tips on Animal Care Your Pet With the approaching long weekend, tips on travelling « with your pet may be of interest to animal owners. © If your pet is not accus- :tomed to travelling take it on :short drives around town be- tfore trying him ona longer trip. This enables it to overcome car sickness and gives you a chance to teach him how to behave ina car. Don't allow it to hang its head out of the window where eyes or nose can become in- flamed by the wind, or grit can get in its eyes. Teach your pet to stay on its sleeping blanket in one area of the car. Cats should be kept in ‘eages when travelling as they ‘can be dangerously unpredict- sable, jumping on the driver or srunning under the brake or “‘accelerator pedals. They can :also escape through open win- ‘dows or during stops for gas. Make sure your animal has ‘an identity and licence tag so it ‘ean be easily traced should he ‘get lost. If your dog is un- predi keepaleash on it at [ The “new’’ Castlegar News features: © A new logo ¢ New Features and Cartoons ® More Pictures ® The all-new TV Week * More Columns and Features © And Much, Much More! Roll out the red carpet and sound the pipes . . . because we're going to town on the ‘‘new'’.Castlegar News. We're changing a few things adding others . . . improving yet others Just for you! We may not be able to sing you a tune... but we promise we'll entertain youl The “‘new"’ Castlegar News will be on your doorsteps bright and early Thursday morning, Septem- ber 7th. Watch for your old friend with the brand new look! * A bright new look all times. When exercising your cat use a harness and a leash as collars will choke him if it's not used to one. Take your pet's food bowls with you. If you don’t feed your pet six hours prior to travel- ling, it will travel more com- fortably. Try to stick to his usual feeding hours. Your cat shouldn't need a litter box unless the journey is longer than eight hours, then the box ean be kept in the trunk. Don't More Than A Skeleton In Her Closet Eileen Finlay, 28, of Man- chester, had more than a skeleton in her closet—for 20 months she had her husband’s bod : ly. 5 Her husband, James, 31, had killed himself and she had hidden his body for fear she would be accused of murder. Her “secret” cost her two years in jail for obstructing the coroner and leaving a body unburied. She told police her hus- band had blamed her for the deaths of three of their children and had taken a drug overdose saying he would “make sure I got prosecuted for it and he would come back and haunt me” + The body was found after Mrs. Finlay was threatened with eviction from her flat. Realizing the body would be discovered, she wrapped it in’a shect and moved it toa rubbish area where a caretaker found it. z and You worry about feeding your pet during the drive, but water is essential, Take along flea powder in ease your animal picks up fleas en route. When staying at a motel offer to pay a damage deposit on behalf of your pet. All animals crossing the US. border require a rabies vaccination. Some southern states require a health certifi- cate also, Tranquilizers, obtainable from your veterinarian, can help your pet travel more com- fortably. Make sure your pet doesn’t spit out part of the dose and don't expect it to sleep all the way. Cats can be left alone at home for short periods pro- viding they have a clean litter box and plenty of fresh water and dry food. Enjoy the holiday week- end. (Reprinted from the Van- couver Province.) Tronworkers cheerfully put in long hours at 20 below zero and Fort Nelson threw itself wholeheartedly into rebuilding to lift Tackama Forest Products out of the ashes of a disastrous fire last fall, Today, co-owner Bob Lunde raves about the effort and determination that got the $8-million mechanized lumber, chip and veneer plant back into operation last spring and kept a Fort Nelson dream alive. “You hear so many things about rotten Canadian unions and the inability of the labor force to do anything," says Lunde, “but we had a tremen- dous response from people, from unions and companies and everyone,” “They worked = right through the dead of winter, There were about 30 com- panies, from contractors to suppliers, helping us.” The fierce late-night fire that reduced the four-year-old mill to ashes left many people wondering about Fort Nelson's future. The mill was a major employer,with a work force of about 800. A royal commission looking into the Fort Nelson extension of the B.C. Railway line salvaged the extension, mainly because of fears for the future of the demolished mill. Today Tackama, the lar- gest of three mills in Fort Nelson, produces what Lunde calculates is 20 railcar loads of wood products a day to ship south, Rebuilding began the Mon- day after the weekend fire last November. “People worked 10 and 12 hours a day and never com- plained, and got the buildings up,” Lunde said. “We had one lathe con- nected up on March 15,” he said. “It just shows how people can get the job done. The mill today looms up out of what less than a year ago was a level shambles. The fire had left barely a trace of the former mill, built up over four years. Loggers worked through Jet Aircraft Noise May Shorten Lifespan Caution: Living near a major airport may shorten your life. An engineering study on jet aircraft noise by the Uni- versity of California at Los Angeles claims that people living beside an airport suffer a higher-than-normal mortality rate. “The tension, the anxiety and the fear associated with the tremendous noise” of jetliners constantly passing overhead may substantially reduce a person's lifespan, UCLA Pro- fessor William Meecham said Thursday. He said a twu-year study of ‘a neighborhood near the Los Angeles International airport— where people live directly under the landing approaches of several hundred jets daily— showed their death rate was 19 per cent higher than that of people living about 10 kilo- metres from the airport. In the neighborhood closer to the airport, 830 persons died during the study period, while 670 died in the other. The percentage included an adjust- ment for a small difference in population. Meecham said the occur- rence “of virtually every di- sease was increased" in the community closer to the air- port, with deaths from cirrhosis of the liver—an alcohol-related disease—140 per cent higher in the airport community. He added that fatal strokes and other cardiovascular prob- lems were 39 per cent higher in the airport neighborhood. The engineering professor said the two neighborhoods studied were closely matched for age, ethnic and socio- economic characteristics, but a spokesman for the federal avia- tion administration said the study may be flawed. Dr, U. A. Sexton, regional FAA flight surgeon, disputed the study's findings, saying it was unlikely that cultural, economic and other factors could be controlled completely. “If you take out the alco- hol-related deaths, you end up with numbers that are so small you can’t draw any statistical conelusions,” he said. Tackama_P Effort Kept Fort Nelson Dream the winter, the best season because of frozen and firm muskeg. The inventory today consists of acre upon acre of stacked logs, each waiting for its turn, under electronic con- trol, to be moved through saws that cut to specified length. It is then stacked and processed, Tackama is operating two shifts with a work force of about 300 and is about 30 per cent larger than the next largest, Fort Nelson Forest Industries, And, perhaps spurred by the provincial government's decision to keep the Fort Nelson extension of the BCR open, the newest and smallest of the towns forest operations, Omineca, is building a dry kiln. The BCR now is building a Re-built 0 siding about 40 miles (65 kilo- metres) south of Fort Nelson for loading logs from Tackama's woods operation to be shipped north to the mill, Lunde is bustly looking to of Ashes the future. “We got a lot of support from the people in town and have a good group of people working in the mill," he id. “Last fall and winter was a Salmon Arm Man Victim in Cave-in RCMP have identified the man killed Aug. 16 in a mine cave-in at the Silvana Mine at Sandon, near New Denver. Ewald Doose, 45, of Sal- mon Arm was killed when rock fell from the ceiling of the lead-zine and silver mine which employs about 25 miners. An inquest will be held, the local coroner has told officers, and photos and statements have been taken by police at the accident scene. Doose leaves behind his wife and two children. The Silvana mine owners are in dis- cussions with workers over safety conditions at the mine. CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, August 31, 1978 B7 Alive bad time and I'm glad we have that behind us." That was the period of months while Fort Nelson waited for the government to decide if the rail line, in need of $37 million worth of upgrading, would remain alive. “That kind of indecision can sap you of your strength and vitality if you let it,” said Lunde, who bore the pressure of waiting as Tackama was rebuilt and, at the same time, not knowing if it would have a railway on which to ship its products, The extension remains in operation and Tackama plans a formal opening ceremony in | Fort Nelson Aug. 31 “to give people an idea of the contri- bution they made," eee Vintage Paving Company Ltd, © Parking Areas © Driveways © Tennis Courts, etc. Call George at 352-6435 or Rob at 354-4303 oF rr If your feet are tired of looking, : you should have looked here first. 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