CASTLEGAR NEWS, cee December ae, 3974 “country' before Jaques Cartier ‘sailed: up the’ St. relict: before he was even,born, Yt livery few. Cenadlans could tal you what It m: T heard it for the first time } in alittle farmhouse in north- s-ern Saskatchewan’ shortly} after I arrived | there: as’ ‘a; young student minister... , Ae “church'*’:was..one of about two ‘dozen’ pough-look- . ing © buildings In’ a. forgotten hamlet on’ a hill’ overlooking the ‘North, Saskatchewan * ‘River. It Tooked from’ the outside ‘more like a henhouse than a Place ‘of worship. ):Its: larger. room contained’ a homemade } pulpit. anda few: hard ‘chairs. ‘The’ smaller: -:-' with :_a | bed, stove ‘and’ table - = was? my, “manse,"" | The odd thing ’ about. this community: was: the ‘way © it grew on you, Commonplace: things Ssumed a. new. im” portance, panding | © until they filled arie's whole life. -: Things like ‘the’ sunset; the stars, the'land and the People ++. ah, the people. T had come there ‘to help mold their lives) But it didn’t quite . work = that way.’ Grad- ‘ually’ at: first ‘and henner irresistably = - they. began to mold mine, ** In my: little ence there were ‘about : half-a-doz- en families.’ In ‘the |influence ‘ they wielded over me, though, ‘one family far< overshadowed theothers, °°", ‘The Trapper. family lived on a little'scrub farm a couple’ of miles from the mission, On one ‘-alde the parents were descend- ed from : French ‘ and ‘Scottish’ fur-trader ancestors,’ ‘and | on the other side from native Crees who had lived and hunt- ed'on the plains for a longer» ire an angone Sew: e enough ‘to be a' grandfather - - in bese! His 10 or so child- ranged in’ age from about. ek aodownt to about 10, ‘He was very deaf:and spent most of his: time in'a'kitchen chair. playing ‘with a couple of kittens. In thelr early. married years he‘ and. his! wife had. traded *and ‘trapped’ through’ the snorthland as far'as the “Arctic Ocean.’ They “spoke accented English; Cree, and some Chip- ewyan and Eskimo, The real power: in the fam- ily wi © Mrs" Trapper. She shad that durable ‘and ‘ageless ‘quality! which” characterizes - most hybrid people. : Despite her avowed adher- ” ence: to ‘the: Christian faith, this’ motherly-looking ‘ woman had. ‘some ‘unexplained ‘and almost uncanny, Power: which ‘Slocan WI Puts on Christmas Party for Small Fry Tomorrow: ‘Twenty members and 16 guests attended the Slocan: Women's Institute. December meeting. i Roll call was answered by: everyone telling what each had asked their husband for Christ-:: ; mas,” and -what each’ thought . they would ‘get. Ec _Lomorrow the insitute will put on a pre-school and kinder- garten Christmas party at the’ W.1; Hall:from'1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The group ‘will provide; Pad serve the eats for the children of the:Slocan Elementary: aa who pte have f will be! collected and. given’ to ; Willowhaven Hospital. Following: the. business meeting, a skit entitled “The and Mrs. ‘Mardy led éveryone. in’a Christmas: ‘sing-song. - “+ During the tea, gifts were passed around to: everyone. Hostesses' were: Mra.:N. Lar- Mrs, Gorry, , Mrs. A. Priest ” aap ta shia ee 8 "be "provided etcee he The Royal Canadian Legion (Slocan. Valley: Branch) and ~ Triangle Forest Products Ltd. (Slocan ‘Division). " -° “Goody’ boxes" for Slocan Senior Citizens,.who are shut-’ ins or living alone, will be made and distributed by the ladies. © “A cake decorating instruc- tor will be available in May. to: give the course to a. maximum ” of 16 people. A strong interest’. wig, has been shown in this course. . The’ secretary-treasurer ; was ‘pleased. with the’ member- ° _ ship's decision that'a'pocket calculator is, to be purchased.’ ck ea aceon ‘ing'a' particular area of forest: Sete All Over Place. “Foi iis grow on hilltops, steep slopes, river. valleys, flat.” lands, semi- :swamp, and sandy" % ingle forest ‘may be made up of one species with the : trees all’of a similar: size and age, or ‘of several ‘species of widely varying: ages and sizes. In fact, ‘some’ ‘variable factors; have teen catalogued : whichicould’:be © relevent: in determining a'plan for manag: father looked old, omy! congregation too, }Slived ‘: farther’, | at all 1 suspect that it came from her mother's side - > perhaps from ‘some medicine man far back in the family’s past. , For? lack ofa better word, 1 have - come ‘to. think of it as" ” had no relation’to ) Christianity h. “Nees cha-moose, they told me, «In. the“ Cree’ esac means: sweetheart): But ‘What startled) me= was thie'l/etfect the word had on’ the: family, At. the mere: mention of it, the’ girls began to’giggle, Marie with her tinkling ‘laugh’ which power, ‘Thadn't' been at the mission a week until I. was. drawn, quite unconsciously’ into. Mrs ‘Trapper’s field of influence. The ‘very first Sunday she met) me; after the. service, grasped my ‘hand in’ hers,,and, fixing’me with her dark éyes, said in a volce which I found strangely compelling. “Times has: been pretty. tough for us this’ year. .We don't have no money for the collection plate, but we want you to come to our place, whenever, you want, for your sup| I accompanied the Trappers home ‘in’ their sleigh that’ day behind’ two thin, wiry-l looking horses. Bundled with me under the same rug against the: 35-de- gree-below-zero'. frost .*\ were three’ of Mrs ‘Trapper's daugh- ‘ters. Marie ‘was 18 and, ina rough ‘sort! of :way, a.ravish- bedutiful creature. Just to look < at» her ‘set. my. heart“ pounding. ‘She sat almost on my knee in thesleigh.: Anna’ was” attractive’’ tod, - H but!in'a thickset, homely way. She* was ‘22, ‘a; year” younger than I. The third daughter was just a child. The little farmhouse wily ‘its three rooms, got its froma: couple of. oil ieee Persons , and’ objects .in the room} cast. weird ': flickering . shadows -‘ on::: smoky. browns ~ walls: barely» to: think” the: jought ‘and: there: would come: a; soft kick »/at ¢ -the!; mi lon? door.’ had_ just. been. ‘wondering °if it” wasn’t time to’ clean the “HOURS OF BUSINESS during the Christmas and New Year's HOLIDAY SEASON : 24, 1974: All Branches and Head Office’ close at 3:00 p.m. i \ December 25 and 26, 1974: All Branches and Head Office closed. , December 27, .28 and 30, 1974: Normal office December 31,1974: All Branches and Head Office church.” - + ‘Before long they. were com: -ing>to, the door even when ‘I chadn't “been” particularly thinking \ about .. them. > They, School: supplies, or . practice ¥.a-song: for Sunday on the or- ‘gan. Or they hada piece of * Marie’ or ‘both of them.” They wanted ‘to pick up the Sunday 3 Tt was perhaps on my second - or. third: visit to. their. home the’ word: Nees-cha-moose “was first spoken’ audibly in my presence. ‘oTt came up ina discussion ‘about’ the Cree language.” I “was really the one. who \: brought up the subject. Featuring: Now Open.... cry CENTRE. MOTEL & RESTAURANT Fully Licenced Dining Room STEAK & LOBSTER STEAK . TERIYAKI STEAK AND SPAGHETTI DISHES OPEN NEW YEAR'S: DAY Reservations Only PHONE 365-3434 SUNDAY 4 P.M. TO 10 P. OPEN, 11:30 A.M. TO 12 MIDNIGHT MONDAY THRU SATURDAY the “music: of 'a ‘for- est) stream, ‘Anna ’Iny’a'- Tess artful «way and ‘with averted eyes "and: flushed“ face:*; Two ‘of. the; older ‘sons’ who had dropped in, seemed | to’ set the! joke too. After'that 1 began the word | more’ and More ten. ‘It: would: come ‘out an afternoon, 50. 1 aa an couple’ of days, ‘helping ‘with : chores and visiting’ around the place...) This farmer’ was: the closest thing the church had to a head deacon. We were sitting around « . the table:in his home when he sald unexpectedly, “I under-,* stand we may be having a wed: ding In the congregation.” He’ pave me a knowing and encour: : aging smile... «Tguess' he Saw th the: startled 4 look ‘on’ my face :because he hurried .‘on’:to “say,” “Mighty. good family, the ‘Trappers. \ If I was’ young and single, I'd’ * probably | be.‘ doing the game + ts\'and, | thing myself."” L'trled ‘to: explain. “Well, IL, _, their brothers or’ between‘ the” girls’. and’ their: mothe conversation’ of: which ‘I Paying tan ‘At first Marie had teemed the! real | beauty? of? the family,’ but ‘now. she ‘began *to’ stand: a) signal Anna seemed ‘to ‘assume’ Mar- certainly think as lot. of’ ‘the ss ‘Trapper,..girls: al nt but y Two separate ‘accidents Th to lene : Sines like*} accusation crept Into’ his’ glance,’ For’ the: fitst: ‘time since coming to the North Saskatchewan: \I felt. really uneasy, A! couple. of days : slater 1G was ‘out :for’ameal’\at*'the home of another: church’ fam: :: cay. The. woman of the house, herself. the ‘mother: of an. ell-* gible ‘daughter, said jcasually, + {lt's: something ‘1 Just.’ can't get. over}: how. the’ Trappers do it, There are’ five of them’ “married ‘now, . and" every one has '-marrléd either: a’ minis: ter who! ‘came: here ‘or: a culated the rar “ were reported last. “Police are ¢ investigating a ‘two-vehicle accident which ‘oc “near the Hi Arrow, ‘Arms. OIthis How , long: this gone on or» how: deeply: might have ‘become , irf¥olved, I can only ‘guess; had’ 1not been: invited | to another. family.’ inthe ‘congre- > ‘gation. hitehs hiked and: walked to ‘get. there.! It) was’ too f “Lena and Mary’ Ke: Brian and: June Kilpatrick, Colleen, Carrie,:Cam and Chuck). Rose Campbell Matt ‘and Mo Brandson Glady: Manahan ry Wilson. ‘and Fai ily ‘a bound stationwagon: ‘on’ 7th © *Ave.,: driven’ by William |Rich: ~:’ ard Thompson of Fruitvale, was _ 2." in collision with a/1970 car. driven by Peter ‘Anthony. Pry- 2 stupa of Castlegar.’ Mr. Prystupa, whose vehi- cle sustained $1,200 damage, ,, .wastaken to’ Castlegar and District Hospital with multiple bruises and. possible fractured failing to remain at'the scene of an accident! when her :1958 Rambler ‘was in collision with a - ‘school: teacher.;"All,""’and phe); “our Margie here, :."" y 2 Margle) was ‘in’ the: kitchen’ fang the! dessert ‘arid when e, back’ 1) glanced’: at” her, it the cold ilaht of realit; Thad to admit she was' prettier.’ + far’ than ; Ant Trap| “> What’ was difference. J) then? Why’ had’ I been so. at- tracted to \the ‘Trappers?’ The suspicion :took root d. nme E day on knew I couldn't win, A. couple , of weeks later I~, “> sold’ my Sunday suit and my watch’ and; went to work: in'a:. local «garage ® to ’ ealeh the + money. for'a train ticket al parked 1972 compact ‘owned by >: ~ mated $76 damage. ‘Damage:to.<”, «the compact was estimated: at $u Y No ies cee reported. Brian MacLure, also of Castle- \ dhe z ready. an Sear be: inaivied Witenauer Polaral Not just'an:advanced 100% Solid State Digital Bat a superb piece; ‘Wittnauer Polera ig the most. {advanced way to téil ime. Unlike other solid Bate slimepiéces: Polara olfers a wide range of handsome” + eal tsup, ‘brown supa’ and. dry rom: All of Us Marven, . Shisley Ru “Bill, Berna’ a and ‘Boys’ Keraiff “Helen and George kei + = Sy and Family ©: omens, and Steve Jankola (Se Ed Glen and. Tam” Mr.and Mrs. G. Batting John’ and: Mora Barbara’ and: Walt Thorp ° S 2 John Thor ‘Anderson :’ Bill and: Mary Fomenoff. Fay’ and Harvey: Jack: : Mr. and: Mrs. Mike Koochin and - Family »: Marion-and Clarence “Ackerman ; Dorothy Kevic Mr. "and 'Mrs.,Ray Gattinger Walter, Nora and Marcia: Popoff. Gwen Eldridge ”:" *, Edwin. and Gladys Johnson: {Bill and Ivy: Salekin: and Family; ‘Steve; ‘Anne and Matt Gallo’ Joyce Ross: 3S Karen and..Don Turner Hannah “and Bob, John and: Wayne: Briggeman: . Mr.and! Mrs. LA. Grunerud Leona ‘and.Lorie : “Mrs. jas. Heslop Pp + Basil:and ‘Betty Macalister >. Andre and Michele Joly: + Mr, and Mrs, Barrie Hill: _ Ray, . Teresa; Dale and. Trocey | The Nick: Koochin Fanilly Earl and. Mary.\Le: Roy ® ‘Marian and ‘John sKennedy i The ‘Dennis Lacey Family? = ;Howes: Dorothy; and ‘Ken’. Aering, Billy, * Seaman‘and Laura Dewis ‘The’ Kings”. Thelma amily = Nick;.Olga: and ‘Rick: Ogloff. ‘The ‘De: Peolt Family. “Peter: and: Marg -Yofo! “dim “and ' Polly: Corbett “i Ed Sr.;° Molly'and: Tony: Sorge © “Tom and ‘Kay, Jerome i rman se 2 Alan, Dawn and ‘Kathy ‘Ba A‘B, ‘Sheila: and wills: Condy port. : Lawrence: and ' Kathy. Po Rudy ‘and Mary’ ‘Baff Sly. Phyl. ‘Bert ‘and Kev Lamb”: The: Bro: Family = Fred “ands Elsie’ Ploinikotf (Mr. and) Mrs. Alfred: Law 2: Me sree ‘alam and: Grace Honchar: teve (and. Helen: Jankola:.-.. john and Mary: Allan,» nty Warner’. ond y Goidon and Vicky Pettitt Co FN Sie LP Lae TR mse 8 Nee LE A Pe OE Oe Rn Leigh, Shirley ‘and Jenkins Famil ‘Mrs.: Mary Nichvalodoff and ‘Mary : 2 The Glendinnings: Lew, Dot «. Mike, Helen’and: Niki ‘Verzuh - Family ooo Jack: and: Jean ‘Floyd 6% “Peter and Vera Plotnikoff. and: - . Evelyn':and. Dick:Batchelor: § - Family Byron, Ethel and’! Morgaret Tounlees ivan-and Jean. Grewcock 24: Bernice\Kavic: Terry, Alice, Lynne, Jamie Sanford Bob, Tom: and Esther Cowlin: dim and Ev, Leam 20 Me'and: Mrs.’ Paul 'Samsonoff “Burt, Judy, Graham, Jennifer ond 3.‘ Edith, Charlie, Paul Idle’ (Cristina Loree Campbell aD ui take) ~=' Les, Jessie. and Ken Davis! ‘ “Fred ened Helen Stamp-Vincent, and > \ imily Mel, ome Roy and ‘Mary An Mr ‘and: Mrs.: C. ' Harrison i t Vic, Flo,: Laurie-Ann end David Kravski : ©" Meda,” Frank: and. “Jerry: Webster : © Mr and “Mrs. Nick. Keraleff and Family, Mr. and Mes, Allen Johnson. The’ Giles: Family ¥ 2 Moira, David McFarlane,: Wendy 2° Angie jand Chris Kootenay Temple No. 37, ‘Pythian Siste Mr.-and Mrs: A J. Bule Albert and Laura Richards” vec Don’ arid Maureen Mitchell ‘ > ry Cree! 5 Harold and Lorraine Webber, \.- bata ir Becureth ee legar { Bill; “Verna . Nevakshonoff and Eva, Ted and Brenda Cowlin (} i Marga'and Rudy, Walter, Norman, © ~Karen and Angelle; Ross and Ethel ‘Obome z ~ Marjorie and Andre Lamarche and Family ‘ The Jack: Randall’s eee John and, Sophie: Kravski - ie Eileen a Gwilym “Hughes. Fam Roy ond Gesrains Percival and : = Family . Wm. and June Merilees Mr. and Mrs. 1. Reinsbakken - Margaret Evans (Greenwood) Dorothy, ‘Ralph, Ken Scott Jim and*Jo Fornelli t Frank, Pat, Clay and Joanne Liber. Bob and Fran Moffat and Family ay John “and Rose Ungarian Helen’ and Jim Batchelor Frank, Vi and.linda Wellax =! Donald. and i Mary, Quiding, Blue- Mary,’ Alex: Gleboff:an Family, i : Pte. Tom’: Condy: <(Halifa: is) imi Geo! and Vic Percival olan) Ad =Rolly; Marg, rey Stechenle' a and . Boys 6 ~ Fred: and ‘Wilds Kinickt ‘and: Fame ily Mrs,“ Mary A. Keall’ = Harty and Karen Smith and Far «: : ily é nd Famlly, nd‘Mrs, Mike: Foret and. Family <2): Fred and: Anne Fomenoff *. {don and. Donna: Van v : Hugo ‘and Barbara Wood Edna:and Frank: Dodigton Marg and J} , Castle» + gar Mr. and, Mra. G co Dinning, Cos- Joe, til ond Ken Pickering, Denny, Lois Hughes end Family. Pat and Mery? icton. ind Family Bob ‘and: Phyl , Sam:and ly Kinakin, Castlegar Mr. and ‘Bennett: and '! y Slim -at 9. Koochin ¥ * David, Gail Eater and Fey end Ernie ‘tzparck, Carol, Soke ee lorman,: Glemp, Maran ‘Kevin, pate Teena New” ; # r rs. E, Lei lhe Walter, Mabel ind Fémitly. Kinakin 3 Is “Maddocks, i plete; oven ‘meal, has tong been the answer:to' saving eneray | as least’ or peirithent hours a day, come’ three recipes to help you chen: at home to (Pork Chops are pose sugar, cat: rn Squash, ‘Both: peg ‘bake at 350 ‘degrees for one hot at once, Get hee meal ready for cooking and treat yourself to'a coffee break while your-oven finishes the job. ‘Thick Baked: Pork Chops *? (from the Rockford, Ill; : +j¢y Holiday Ian) 3) 3!) 4.%-inch thick loin pork |. pS, Seasoned flour ' ¥4- cup catsu] . ps. and. place ial E shallow’ ‘aking pan.” Cor mustard. “Blerid and ‘place one fourth: of:this ‘mixture ‘on heart ‘of ‘each’ chop, “Add water. to coyer bottom of: an cover and vals 1 bey bout degrees. Re- fast 15/minutes to brn Plas “chops on plate and garnish each witha spiced , why whole ccab:apple ‘and sprig ‘of! Partley. Serves the Rockford, Il) seared ‘Inn) 23 2 acorn eau oe salt? (4 tablespoons'softened <*o margarine or butter f i % ‘cup sugar 1:2 tablespoons brown sugar cinnamon; nutmeg Cut squash in haves ‘Scrape out Seeds and : string ; portions, Place‘ in, shallow pan. Sprinkle insides of ‘each squash with salt and’ spread with softened | ‘tar: garine or butter.’ Mix sugar with sbrown sugar and ‘sprinkle on squash, Add! water to cover: bottom ’ of : pan: Sprinkle “with cinnamon: and” nutmeg. Cover pan.and bake I,hour at 350 de- ering Allow 4 ¥e squash for ae ‘Bread Aad Butter Poding. ‘rom the. Toronto‘ Downtown bss Tan) % cup sugar, Y% teaspoon salt 3, eggs, separated ‘So Lswhole egg . 3 tablespoons butter ori cp Margarine, melt *% teaspoon vanilla. . ¥4 cup jelly or jam. Ya, cup sugar Fi Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gteasé an 8-inch square baking dish;'Scald milk and pour over bread. Stir. in sugar, salt, egg yo. whole egg, butter or mar- and Vanilla. Pour’ into baking dish’ and ‘set: in’ a’ pan peontaining: 1. inch of hot. water, Bake for 40: minutes, Spread. Jelly’ or: jam’ over ‘top of pud- ding: ;Beat egg whites'to form soft: peaks. Gradually beat in Sugar until stiff and shiny. Swirl meringue’ over, jelly. Return to oven for 15 ‘minutes or ‘until > - lightly‘ browned. gion Hall. The response was'so great extra tea tables had to be_ set up. oy > if The ‘tea tables were at-" tractively, decorated with little... Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Molly White | and Miss Louise Bate, was soon depleted. Cake raffle ticket sale were handled by Miss: Thelma Dorman with the handicraft Mrs: D.' para re Clara decorations was: taken care’ of: “by: Pat Grant and Mrs. Jensen “was in-charge. of the white elephant table. The ever busy kitchen was supervised by Mrs. H. Bate cSesisted by Mrs. J. Walker, . ncock: were in charge’ of 'tea in Hi “Moff : level: was! NOWo eed RADIOS 23. FM AM “> Sortable; Electric or: Battery: $10.08 ad 95°: MIRRORS. 3 ‘MIRRGR BAR SET: out (ghelves).- , and helped out s b was, yore : pear need Sobranye Held fo Evolve a Project-Plan For an:‘Infegraled Doukhobor Sociefy A well- ‘attended confer- ence-type “sobranye” was held at the Salmo Community. Hall on Saturday, Dec.'7 to discuss Doukhobor affairs. The Salmo branch of: the! Doukhobor; 80- ciety of Canada hosted the | meeting at which members of different factions of Doukho- bors participated. : They unanimously! agreed to carry on the symposium, the main purpose’ of‘ which was defined as: “A factual analysis and evaluation of ‘our 75-year’ life in Canada and the resulting developments in the ideological perspective, out of which-would hopefully. evolve ‘a’ project- plan for our future’.as)an integrated Doukhobor, Soci- ety.” Participants were ‘mem- bers of the Society of Doukho- bors of Canada, the: Union of Khobor life in Canada, Indica- tive of the importance of the Salmo meeting was the pre- sence and active ‘participation of John J. Verigin of Grand Forks, honorary chairman of the Union of Spiritual Com- munities of Christ, The next session in the series of public meetings Is scheduled for 10 a.m, to 4 p.m., _. Jan. 4,/1975 at Ootischenia Community Centre. In addition to procedural matters, the first topic on the agenda for discus- sion will be-a review of historical: Doukhobor back- ground, traditions ‘and ethics to,the period'of emmigration to Canada in 1899, Pan of Hot Fat Rates High in Cause of Fires One of the most frequent causes of fires In the home, | along with smoking in bed, is the pan of hot fat sitting on top of the stove, Thousands of homes are’ cnmaged every year, and some as a result. of Spiritual:C. of ‘Christ, the.Doukhobor Cultural Association, Reformed Doukho- rors and other. Intereated mem- A presidium was chosen to expedite the project which calls for periodic meetings of like nature to continue until the objective is.reached,’ Members of the presidium are:: John: N. Postnikoff, Salmo;: Nick).W. Bonderoff, Castlegar; Peter. J. Popoff,: Grand’ Forks;: Wiliam " W.. Chernoff, Grand. Forks; Harry :N. Voykin,: Ootischenia (Brilliant); Cyril W..Ozeroff, Castlegar and William J.:Voy- kin, Slocan Park. Selected.to a secretariat (recording secre- taries, public relations, etc.) were Peter Soloveoff of Grand Forks, : William! Rozinkin ‘of Nelson and Joe Podovinikoff of Slocan Park, John Ostrikoff of’ ‘ Krestova was recognized as + acted liason for’ the group: reterred, to as Reformed Douk. 0601 iy m ‘Auxiliary’ members will ‘forni a fluid and flexible body of :reserve force subject to’ the « needs-of the. presidium’ and desire of membership from any group ’to offer ‘constructive and helpful-service or advice. Sel- ected!in this capacity were Elmer’ Verigin and William Ogloff, both of ‘Castlegar: Fur- ther to this, a district wherever. the “sobranye” will happen to take ‘place will ‘authorize two mlembers\from its midat to... asyist, the/presidium. in the : Gonduct: of the: meeting i in’ area, 2 ed. fi : Mrs. Hetbert was 3 the’ win “ner of a‘ beautifully decorated. * edke, which'she in turn donated to the Silver’ Birch ’Adult Activity, Centre for its Christ-» "mas party. The ‘cake had: been. “donated by Mrs. -Kerr and ’ ing to be a fully appropriate‘one decorated by Stella’ Ball.: The door prize was won by Mrs.'N. Fishwick. : results and unanimously ap- proved the ‘idea of sorting out the past by this method of joint all-faction ‘participation, and :of projecting into the future the “vision ‘that is true to basic Doukhobor ‘ideology. Al. agreed this, undertak- to mark the occasion of the Te-year commemoration of Dou- . Caught i in ‘Submerged Vehicle Calls for Rules siete Despite the fact that many“ drivers, and many automobiles, : gor through their “life span: +... without, being involved in: any’ major accident, and notwith- ding the sci PORTABLE: TV’ Sanyo *= "Color: “$599.95, © PUALARM | CLOCKS ©: |: THROOM SCALES - : SAND ROE i fact. that only a tiny fraction of one * ie percentage. point of ‘all those that are involved in an accident “have any.relationship to being submerged under water, one of scthe very real and basic fears of Smany, drivers concerns this one facto “tis, for ‘example, ‘one ‘of. the most: persistent objections = ito. the use of “safety belts even:, though’ ‘the belts would probab- ly preserve consciousness to ». escape from the vehicle. $< 'Because it is such’ a deep- rooted fear, and even although: er a We wish to extend our:warm and. sincere appreciation. to all those who ¢ gave so generously “KOOTENAY. SOCIETY FOR HANDICAPPED | dete tdeeinaeiiemamaemeemmencimeenmsnamenene re ca sp criti ied xo EE < 27m iain the cena BP See! {INDEPENDENTLY ‘OWNED AND OPERATED. AUTO BODY COLLISION: REPAIRS | ond cos “Acrylic Paint Jobs". “Norm Brown” ) 4 the occurrences are ‘minimal, drivers should know, how to escape: from:.a car. that is sinking.” Knowledge may help reduce the panic should it ever happen, and may reduce fear of: “what is ‘otherwise: unknown. “Rules for escape are: ‘Immediately .after hitting the release ; your safety belt. Open door. ‘windows, mov- able roof (if,any), and/or back ;; window. Leave the‘car.via the “best route as quickly as possi- ble. During, the floating period, it. will be difficult to open the -- doors because’ of water’ pres- “sure from the outside. . If it is impossible to leave the.car while: floating, the car, (doors can usually be opened « “underwater because outside: Presse of the water has been -., equalized. :: Ifthe. car is damaged tothe extent that-none of these ways ‘cof escape can be taken, use the feet or shoulders to remove the _ i: front: or. back. window™ by... . pushing it out. This can best be: 2) done,by pushing in the corners. :;/: The report: concludes that - *when-a car sinks in water, both outside and inside lights should “be switched on if possible. This lessens confusion in the vehicle, "and makes location from above pensions : : Kitchen fires. It helps to first: see how easily it can happen..-The harried person cocking tries to handle several things at ‘once in preparation for a meal—lay table, watch the meat, keep the french fries turned over, get a drink for a little one, andi so on, For any individual even slightly less than totally organized, the food that was being ‘fried is ». served, but the fat can easily be left on the hot burner. , Fat or oil left to heat will, on reaching self-ignition, burst into flames, giving off filthy acrid black smoke. The flames set fire to any combustible material nearby—curtains, unattended, or if you must, first turn off the heat. ‘Ifa'person needs help, and another adult is available, some of the routine’ matters, at mealtime can be handled by the second. adult to reduce the number: of matters’ to. be kitchen cabinets, food pack- . ages, and a fire is born, Not only is the kitchen damaged #./even when the fire is quickly smothered, but the smoke can cause major damage elsewhere «in the home. A British: fire prevention officer.commented that all too often, people add to the prob- lem by doing the wrong things —for instance, some grab the pan handle intending to carry it outside,’ but find the handle searing hot. They burn their. -hands, drop the pan which then spreads burning oil or fat over “the floor. Picking up the pan jof fal throwing it into like a good idea, §foFtunate. English- pao ‘recently.: She “pan:to th All ‘members attending » \. 5 his unique meeting- a first is jt wn out with explosive force + and cascaded around the kitch- en. The kitchen was .wrecked, ind the ‘woman badly burned. “