eS Castlegar News ‘November 4, 1987 CHAIRS IN NIGERIA By JUDY WEARMOUTH Librarian Two long-awaited Canadian books were among the latest arrivals at the Castlegar Library. Farley Mowat, Canada's foremost naturalist writer, has just published an eloquent biography of an obsessed, heroic woman. Woman in the Mists tells the story of Dian Fossey, the American anthropologist, who gave her life to the study and protection of the mountain gorillas of Central Africa. She first went to the mist shrouded volcano country of the Virungas in 1966 and lived alone in the primeval forest, getting to know, understand and love the intelligent, endangered primates as they slowly recipro- cated and gave her their trust. Her most famous gorilla friend was Digit, the young male who starred in the National Georgraphie Special movie and who was tragi cally murdered by poachers. During her final 10 years in Africa, Dian Fossey battled the gangs of poachers who threatened the very survival of the species and brought the gorillas’ plight to the attention of the world. Her actions also brought her up against zoo collectors and scientists who disapproved of her methods and she had made quite a lot of enemies by the time that she was herself brutally murdered in her cabin by unknown assailants. MUSICAL + * 8 The irrespressible, irrestible Vicki Gabereau, CBC radio's breeziest talk show host, has gathered some of her most entertaining interviews into a book called This Won't Hurt a Bit. Here are brilliant and revealing insights into the personalities of a diverse mixture of famous, not so famous or should be famous people. Pierre Berton tells how he took revenge on an unprepared interviewer; Jerzy Kosinski confesses he's sensitive about his wardrobe; and Joseph Heller (who really lived up to his name in a very uncooperative interview) says he’s sick of harmony in his life! A seeming crowd of people in the studio turns out to be one man, Rich Little, and Dolly Parton bares her soul. Vicki's short autobio- graphical section is an uninhibited as one would expect and all her introductions to her guests are pithy and amusing. . 8 « Man Suffocated by Potatoes is William Marsano's collection of weird news items and the wackiest trivia you'd ever hope to find. Here's a sample to wet your appetite. Did you know you could enter a noseblowing contest in Oregon's annual toilet paper festival; that an Alabama man was convicted of beating his wife over the head with her pet chihuahua; or that a Nigerian airline solved an overbooking problem by getting the passengers to run laps round the plane? The fastest ones got the seats! s 8 8 Christie Dickason is an extraordinary young novelist who has drawn from her own experience of South East Asia to create an immense and sweeping saga of Vietnam called simply Indochine. Bridging the decades from the time of the corrupt French occupation to the violent American invastion, it tells of a lush country exploited from within and without. The settings range from lavish opium dens where murder stalks, to palm-lined boule- vards running with blood; from fortresses of outlaw chiefs, to the glittering vice palaces of the Saigon under- world. The dazzling young heroine, Nina, daughter of a French mother and a Vietnamese father, skillfully plays many parts as she claws her way upwards to a position of power in this chaotic society. . 8 6 William Caunitz has written another shockingly authentic novel about the real world of cops, the one that television doesn't show us. In Suspects, Lieut. Anthony Scanlon, commander of a Brooklyn precinct’s. detective squad, has the puzzling murder of a fellow officer and that of a much loved candy store owner to solve. He can find no motive for either killing but the answers begin to come when he cleans out the dead policeman’s locker. There will be more murders before his long watch is over and he finds himself involved in the highest and lowest levels of the nightmare universe that cops and criminals inhabit. . A seemingly ordinary young Boston woman ‘has a secret. She has been the “Channel” for strange music which she doesn't think too much about until a car accident gives her visions to accompany the notes. The visions, like the music, are of another time and place and she becomes obsessed with the necessity to unravel the mystery. Beverly Byrne has spun her intriguing novel called A Matter of Time, round the startling premise that the search will lead her to a discovery that could change the whole foundation of Christianity. * * « Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is the arresting title of Fannie Flagg’s new novel. Promising to make you laugh, cry and care a lot, it's the tale of two women, Iggie and Ruth, who back in the '30s ran a little cafe in Whistle Stop, Alabama, a folksy place which offered good barbecues and coffee, love, laughter and even the occasional murder. The book opens with gray- haired Mrs. Threadgood telling her life story to Evelyn, who is in the ‘sad slump of middle age’. As the past unfolds, the present for Evelyn will never be the same again. *“ * « Major novelist, Saul Bellow, has another brilliant excursion into the tragic-comic to his credit. More Die of Heartbreak features a narrator, Kenneth, and his Uncle Ben, a travelling botanist who furiously pursues his admitedly non-botanic quest through Indian forests, Chinese mountains, Brazilian jungles and the Antartic. Uncle Ben is looking for a loving, kind companion after 15 years of flirtations, obsessions, sexual bondage and abuse. He thinks he’s found her in his new wife, Matilda, but sadly his torment continues. Kenneth has problems of his own with women and the two of them bemusedly ask each other why their brilliant minds can't save them from a devastating personal life. Recreation news If you have had your pre schooler signed up for some of our Pre-School Activities, or if you haven't, now is the time to do it again. The second session of Kinder Playtime will be starting on Tuesday and running to Dec. 8. This social and physical program runs from 10:15 - 11 a.m. or from 11 - 11:45 a.m. here at the complex and is only $7.50. This is a really good learning experience for your child. Skating Fundamentals The second session of Skating Fundamentals will be starting on Nov. 13 and running from 9 - 9:30 a.m. or 9:30 - 10 a.m. If you want to get your child on skates, this is the way to do it Variety Hour Variety Hour will be start. ing up again the week of Nov. 23. We have two different programs for this fun, fun, fun class. Monday, Wed. nesday and Friday your child can come from 10 - 11 a.m. or Tuesay and Thursday from 9 10 a.m. If you want your child to learn to play in a group, do wild and wonderful fun activities, make treas- ure with their own little hands and just generally have a super time, this class is for them. Trudy and Mary Beth are both very qualified and experienced instructors and all the kids love them. These classes also run at the same time as Morning Aero- bies or Tone It Up, so you can get out for an hour of exil lerating fun and exercise. Christmas decorate your door, or a Christmas tree can decorate your table when you come and take one of these exciting workshops Nov. 18 or Nov 25. These pinecone and rib- bon creations are beautiful and you will get a lot of compliments on your handy work. Both these workshops are held on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the complex Sign up now , Self-healing Workshop Learn about the effects of music on body and mind, and about choosing the proper music for a variety of set. tings — from creating a more pleasant work environment to help enhance the body's self-healing capacities. This one evening workshop will be held Tuesday, and is only $8. Come in and register for this new innovating workshop now. Fitness Classes Our second session of fit ness classes will be starting the week of Nov. 23. If you are already registered in one, come down and register again. Don't let your body get lax especially with Christmas food coming up. If you missed out the first time around now is your chance. Register, enjoy and get fit. The body you save will be your own. No Skating There will be no public Women tea and St. Joseph's Catholic Wo- men’s League held its fall tea and bazaar Oct. 24. Tickets were sold by Joan Muller, Rosa Fogelin and Francis Zaluski. Tables were attended by: sewing — Leona Bozek and Marj Lamarche; bake table Maria Ambrosio, Irene Horan and Rina Griffoni; pillows — Mary Beth Small; country kitchen — Mary Ellen Cor- mier and Sophie Byra; toys and novelties — Doris O'Far- skating this weekend due to an Oldtimers Hockey Tourn ament being held in Castle gar. Public skating will con- tinue on next week. Rebel Hockey Junior Hockey in Castlegar this week is at a little different time. Sunday after. noon at 3 p.m. is when the Rebels take the ice along with their opponents Elk Valley from the East Koote- nay. This is the only chance this year you will get to see Elk Valley play. hold fall bazaar rell and Alice La Couffe. The tea was managed by Josephine Fornelli, assisted by Hannah Briggeman, Clara Laurino, Pat Fields, Cecelia Skwarok, Donna Harvey, and Catherine Stadler. Tea servers were Wendy Rowsell, Grace Medeiros, Connie Alves, and Andrea Smal]. Winner fo the quilt was John Stadler. Wendy Miner won the cake baked and dec orated by Mary Ellen Muller. PLUS MANY MORE LOW PRICES throughout our store * Downtown HAPPY COUPLE , . . Paul and Mary Koochin recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Surprise party held for Koochin couple A surprise party was held at the Hi Arrow Arms Oct. 10 in honor of Paul and Mary Koochin's 50th wedding an- niversary. The couple were met at the door by their children and grandchildren, and with a song from some 75 friends and relatives. The master of ceremonies, grandson Rob Sherstobitoff, then performed the marriage ceremony. The head table was taste- fully decorated with. a lace tablecloth, gold candles and a beautiful floral centrepiece. A delicious smorgasbord was enjoyed by all attending. Grace was said by Uncle Alex Tamelin. After dinner the couple cut and served a beautiful cake decorated in white icing and pink and white silk flowers created by Lena Pereverzoff. During dinner there were many messages of congratu- lations read from relatives and friends who were not able to attend. ‘There were also messages received from all the govern- ment officials. The most exciting message came from their grandson and his wife, Ron and Kay Sherstobitoff of St. Louis, Mo. The message was on video. A trip to Hawaii was pre- sented to the happy couple from their children and grandchildren. The couple thanked George and Elma Hadiken and Sam Strelioff for their humorous accounts from the past. Mr. and Mrs. Koochin have two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Kay) Markin of Blueberry Creek, Mrs. Phil (Mildred) Sherstobitoff of Port Moody, and one son Ed and Liz Koochin of Nakusp; eight grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Fall tea attracts several Minto Chapter No. 79, Order of the Eastern Star held a successful Fall Tea on Saturday in the Legion Hall. The tea was opened and the guests welcomed by Worthy Matron Catherine Stewart. Presiding at the tea table were Helen Armstrong and Mary Zuk of Columbia Chap- ter No. 82, Trail and Jessie Donnan and Gladys Askew of the local chapter. The table was centered with an arrangement of dried, fall flowers flanked by orange tapers in crystal vases. The bouquets of multi colored leaves and flowers which adorned the hall and tea tables were arranged by Marg Rush and Carol Couch. Pearl Pelts and Jessie Donnan attended the door. Convenor for tea service Barbara Schellenberg, PGM, was assisted by Alice An. derson, Carol Couch, Cather- ine Stewart and Marion Ackerman. The bake table was con- vened by Marg Rush with the assistance of Milda Oswald and Dorothy MeNichol. The bazaar table was handled by Marion Ackerman and Gwen Sommerfield. Jean Sylvest, the kitchen convenor, was assisted by Ruby Partridge, Doreen Le- vitt, Marg Peachey and Ter- esa Klimchuk. General convenor for the tea was Jean Sylvest. M. Merrifield won the door prize, which was donated by Mary Zuk. VOTE OGLOW Nicholas T. Businessman ‘November 2Ist ‘ November 4, 1967 CastléjarNews (GUEST PANEL Judy Campbel COMMUNITY NEWS (from left to right) Karine Johnson, Michael Balahura, Terry Rogers, ,_ Loretta Kazakoff at recent Castlegar Primary Teachers meeting. Film on Nicaragua shown A National Film Board campaign priorities will be Pi about Ni will be the highlight of a Tools For Peace evening at the Castlegar United Church Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The hour-long Dream of a Free Country explores the participation of women in the 1979 Nicargauan revolution and in the rebuilding of the society since that time. Brochures and other ma- terial describing this year's together with the 1988 Tools For Peace cal- endars illustrated by artist Claire Kujundzic, whose family is known to many West Kootenay residents. As well, Guatemalan crafts, Christmas cards, plus tapes and T-shirts from the Kin Lalat concert will be on display and for sale. Tools For Peace grew out of a 1981 trip to Nicaragua by 20 B.C. trade unionists, church and community acti- vists inch three local residents, Jim Sinclair, Nan- ce Henne and Bud Godderis. Now a national organiza- tion, it oversees the annual collection, purchase and shipping of $2 million worth of supplies and equipment desperately needed by a var- iety of community organiza- tions in Nicaragua. Within the Kootenays, there are now several Tools For Peace local committees, going for it Hyu According to Honda, the 2-litre ndai Stellar CL should cost The Honda Accord LX has some very good things OHC engine, power steering, power brakes and a 4-speaker AM/FM stereo cassette system. Lottery numbers i ing groups in Kaslo, Nelson, the Slocan Valley, Grand Forks and Castlegar. This year, the groups have The three $100,000 win- ning numbers drawn in the Pacifie Express draw Satur- day were 808596, 357903 and 494482. The free play win- ning number was 5. Five winning numbers drawn in the Scratch Plus draw were 965344 for the $100,000 grand prize and 779872, 865712, 803814 and 024391 for $10,000. The five winning Lotto BC numbers drawn were 2, 17, 26, 31 and 38. The bonus number was 10. The winning numbers for the. .Lotto. West-The Pick draw Friday were 3, 13, 21, 27, 43, 46, 49, and 52. In the event of a dis- crepancy between any of the numbers above and the offi- cial winning numbers list, the latter shall prevail. Legion elects new executive By SHERRY HEAGY The October meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion saw 18 members in attendance. First vice-president Pearl Mott held the chair and brought the meeting to order. Two new members, Mona Chernoff and Nellie Keraiff were installed and the mem- bership gave them a hearty welcome. Florence Laycock gave her report on her trip to Nakusp as a delegate at the Fall Zone Council meeting. Kay Reed from Salmo is the new Deputy Zone Com- mander. Marge Peachy was pre- sented by first vice-president Pearl Mott with a 40-year pin and the auxiliary extended its congratulations. This month saw the aux- ilary ladies make 141 hospital visits. The Ladies Auxiliary also made a $200 donation in the month of September to the Multiple Sclerosis Tele- thon. Upcoming events for No- vember include poppy days. The Legion will be distrib- uting poppys Friday and Saturday at different lo- cations around town. The meeting was adjourn- ed and a light lunch was served. been greatly by support from many United Chureh Sunday schools and women's groups, from the Catholic Church's “Develop- ment and Peace” organiza- tion and from a number of trade unions which are joint- ly funding a special occupa- tional health and safety pro- ject. This year, the Nicaraguans have asked that priority be given to critically needed items such as school note- books, corrugated roofing, rubber boots for agricultural workers, safety gear for in- dustrial workers and fishing costs. On Thursday time will be set aside for discussion and questions about Tools For Peace itself and about the current situation in Nica- ragua. Some information about the implications of the recent Central American ini- tiated peace agreement will also be made available. The Castlegar Central America Working Group, sponsors of the event and of the local Tools for Peace campaign, is made up of a number of local residents who are interested in build- ing links between the people of Central America. Answer to Sunday Crossword Puzzle Li KEE INE] Evil SPEAR ly] tT ICIHI IRIE IMIE!T IA AILIA © AJA | IIE fSCinwlais [ABBOLYL! INIG] 27 Cryptoquip: Answer to Sunday, Sept. HIGH-MINDED ARCHITECT-TURNED-WRITER'S LOGICAL ASSIGNMENT: NEWSP; *APER COLUMNS. Judy Campbell heads teachers Judy nk releomed 29 teachers r guests Oct. 14 to Pri- mary T ’ first meeting of the new school year. The Association's new executive is: president Judy Campbell, past-president Sandi Des- chene, vice-president Renate Jenks, professional develop- ment Vicki Matthews, hos- pitality Lorraine Deans and Mrs. Yvonne Marr, and pub- lieity Eleanor Dyck. 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