18A To Treat tho Elderly CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, April 28, 1977 Doctors Untrained > Most doctors have not been adequately trained to treat the elderly, Dr. Michael Gordon, senlor physician. in geriatrics at Baycrest Hospital, ‘said in Toronto, * Speaking to 165. senior ‘Citizens at a public forum on ‘medical care for senior citizens, ‘Dr. Gordon said there is no formal training in geriatrics for tors. “For family doctors, it's hit ‘or miss in treating elderly le.” Ne said a medical student has a limited view of treating the elderly unless he or she has interned at a hospital with a 1 program in geriatric Dr. Gordon, who said there is no such disease as old age, urged people who are not satisfied with old age as a diag- nosis to ask for a second opinion, “We all have limits within which we can work," he said, Most physicians won't feel hurt by asking for another opinion and would probably welcome it, * Dianne Oke, a social work- er at Baycrest Hospital, said doctors should tell elderly patients exactly what is wrong with them when they are in the hospital, She said senior citizens in hospital often think they are dying because no one has told them anything. Canada Works Increase | ‘Not Enough’ Kootenay Weat is to re-' celve more federal money under the Canada Works and Young Canada Works pro- grams, “But even so,” says MP Bob Brisco, “we're not getting our fair share.” - Heald the riding’s Canada Works allotment has been in- creased by $72,000 to $225,000, while the Young Canada Works allotment will increase to $117,- 000 from the original $66,000. “Even though the total now comes to $342,000, it's less than half what the Student to Visit ‘Hill’ On Rotarians Behalf Steven Bozek will repre- sent the Rotary Club of Castle- gar at the 1977 “Adventure in Citizenship" to be held in Ot- tawa May 8 to 12, it was an- nounced today: by club presi- dent E. J. (Ed) Higgs. Steve, son of Mr, and Mra. J. Bozek, lives at 1816 - 4th Ave. 8, and is a Grade 11 student at Stanley Humphries Secondary School. In the 26 years since the project was conceived by The - Rotary Club of Ottawa, more than 6,800 young Canadians national museums and the RCMP. Training Centre. They will take part in group discussions at Ottawa . University covering such sub- jects as cltizenship, parliamen- Says Landowners Association Away With Regional Districts Edltor, Castlegar News:' The executive of the Er. rington-Coombs-Hilllers Land- owners Association wish to go on’ record’ as -publicly sup- porting | the position of the City any bares! breakup. Asa result these large parcels me un- salable, while the owners are faced with escalating.taxes, and often have’ heavy mortgage payments to meet, and appeals to the regiotial board are not tary government, and issues of the day. They will hear addresses by the prime minister, leader of _ the Opposition, the chief justice and other prominent Canadians at luncheons and dinners. ‘ On the final day of the received under the. 1976-77 Local Initiatives Program,” Mr. Brisco said. “It's no where near enough to provide the job op- portunities needed. & Savel During the Stock Clearance Sale at Maddocks Shoes ‘Save Up To: 50% of brand name’ shoes, including Oomphies, Joyce and Savage. All Sales Cash & Final. No ; refunds or exchanges. Chargex & Mastercharge Welcome. Our courteous staff will be pleased to show you new lines ‘not included in the rack’ sale. For quality & savings shop ot” “SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION" MADDOCKS SHOES Pine Street 365-7025 N | Shop Earby For... Mother's Day ‘Sunday May 8th While Selection is at it’s Best! at the Castlegar Drug have p d in the “Ad- venture”. — Students, chosen for out- standing achievements in their own communities, are brought together each year in the nation’s capital to see the centre of government, the national, parliament, the na- tional centres for the arts and aciences, and to meet leaders in each student will be presented with a formal certificate of Canadian citizen- ship. “For more than a quarter of a century”, said Mr. Higgs, “the project, supported by the Rotary Clubs across Canada, has made a very important of that a critical analysis by made of the role of regional districts in B.C, ‘We would go further and state that It is our view that the cost in both dollars and individual rights by regional districts is © excessive for the benefits achieved for the general public, and the regional districts, therefore, should be abolished forthwith, The application of power by regional board planners, and directors alike, has been so ar- bitrary and so abusive of power that—appeals ‘notwithstand- tothe Caneslaa cay and true Cane: the the diplomatic corps, business and education. They visit “the Hill” to see Parliament in action and such places as Rideau Hall—where they are received by ‘the governor-general—the National Arts Centre, National Gallery, Work Together, Speaker Tells Women’s Aglow Guest speaker at the April luncheon of Women's Aglow was Val Leiding, who encour- aged Christians of all back- grounds to work together in love for one another. Mr. Leiding spoke of being miraculously healed by God of a serious illness during his youth and of the many practical ways his needs have been met in the past several years, He and his wife are active in youth ministry and in marriage counselling, advo- cating a Christ-centered home as the surest guarantee for a successful marriage. Also in attendance at the . luncheon was another special guest, Rev. Howard Graham. Soloist Linda Hall of Rob- son sang her own composition, “ing to the Lord with Joy”. The next regular meeting of Women’s Aglow will be June 16. : "© Hair Blowers and Stylers: © Ladies Electric Shavers Buxton Wallets with matching Key Case .. © Timex Watches Manicure Sets Reg. 10.00 .." Jewellery - Boxes irom ..... Lady Shaeffer 00 Pen & Pencit Sets ....... $9 Say “Happy Mother's Day” with Silk Roses or Carnations! © Chantilly by Houbigant Perfumes, Colognes, Soaps & Bath Products ™ ® Windsong & Cachet | Perfume & Spray Cologné Sets ‘WINNERS of the Funny Bunny Easter - Colouring Contest : aos Doucette, Castlegar James Skwarok, Robson aes of the speakers will be the Hon. Joe Clark, leader of the Opposition, who in 1956 made his first-trip to Ottawa from Rocky Mountain, Alta. as ‘a Rotary Adventurer. It was at that time that he became imbued with the challenge of a political career, have been caused grievous personal finan- cial losses that in some in- stances are bankrupting. . Subdivision applications often take over three years to obtain approval. Whole areas are arbitrarily denied any right to progress through develop- ment, Large parcel owners are zoned in such a way to prevent treated, This kind of government affects everyone. It means that the man who would like to. sell five. acres’ to meet his. bills cannot do so, It means he often cannot raise capital for a new enterprise, It means no jobs for electricians, plumbers, carpen- ters, or heavy equipment oper- ators. It affects the grocery man, .as well as the motel keeper, the hardware mer- chant, and the restaurant oper- ator. Tt affects us all. Small wonder that B.C. unemployment has now risen to 88° per cent, and is going - higher. Meanwhile the planners are not unemployed. They are living “fat-cat” style, with both feet aquarely in the hog trough. + Living off.of your and my - -taxes—while they tell us what we cannot do, We built a good country in ie the past without the expensive regimentation by these reces- sion-creating regional boards. 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Reopens This Month ‘ Kaslo airport is always S closed during the winter, but : village officials revealed that it, ; will be officially opened by the : end of the month, ii The field was described by i: Henry Stevenson, who spent 15 ears as secretary of the felon Pilot's Association and ho has landed at Kaslo many * Titimes, i’. “Kaslo airport is much like any other small airport in the 4 Child Using Cross-Walk ’ Near Victim Crosswalks are for a pur- ‘Epose but this week local RCMP iereport an incident of negligence son the part of a motorist, i Police have received a ‘report of a small child waiting +ifor a break in traffic to cross at 8 designated crosswalk near HER Brake and Wheel. Feeling ‘Motorist are reminded of heir responsibility: when ap- hi ig a ? mountains," ‘said Stevenson. “The pilot has to use con- siderable caution, but if he's , cautious, it’s okay. If he has experience in ‘mountain flying, the field poses no problems - whatever. “The field can be ap- proached from either end. The easlest approach is from the lake toward the mountain, but the approach is goverened by which way the wind is blowing, There used to be a windsock there.” Kaslo Village officials said’ at present there are no wind- socks at the airport, but they hope to install two as soon as ‘they can find a supplier. On the map, Kaslo airport is located at 49 degrees 54 minutes north, 116 degrees 56 .Tainutes west, It is 2,354 feet above sea level. The field is a gravel surface 75 feet wide and 8,400 feet long. In flight plan-~ ‘ning, the pilot is advised to contact the Castlegar weather office. The airfield at Kaslo was built in the mid-60s. The Cham- ber of Commerce decided enough tourists, fishermen, and wanted to fly in to a Present ile Coupon upon arrival. _ Exnires May TUE CARRIAGE : ©HOUSE noroa INN i eee 10) gp 9030 Macleod Trail SE justify the effort and expense involved. The Chamber. provided much volunteer labor and equipment at this point. Other donors were Ray Johnson, who completed the gurvey, wal ane and Clare Higgins, T & Montreal seater peri the Village of Kaslo itself. When it was time to make, formal application for an air- port, the village ste] in and made the arrangem nts with the ministry. of transport. “At, “present the Village of al “gowns the airport as a municipal ‘airstrip and is. responsible for RACERS igh’ go pu eraunirers bo “ Hcences we ye phesk deepen ENJOYING "WEEKEND SUNSHINE, a members of the Hotel, KOOTENAY SAVING CREDIT U CASTLEGAR 365-3375 — SOUTH SLOCAN 359-7221 NION | Personal Loans - own by $1 Arrow Arms Motor, Hotel. About 60 ee par went pe Saturday after a breakdown in salary negotiations between the 1A. Brive! Bester eats union and the B, c Hotels ‘Association, Th Hi Arrow is the only member currently being picketed. See story on Page Canadian Cellulose has re- ported’ first quarter earnings before an extraordinary tax credit of $3.4 million or 28 cents per share compared to $4.0 million or 83 cents per share in the corresponding period of 1976. Net sales were $41 million compared to $42 million. Net earnings, after the tax credit, were $4.2 million or 35 cents per share compared to , $6.5 million or 68 cents. per share. Reporting to shareholders at the company's annual meet- ing in Vancouver on April 22, president and chief executive officer Ronald M. Gross noted that strengthening’ lumber ; prices and the.more favorable currency rates were offset by softer pulp markets, production cost increases and extra chemi- cal and related costs He pointed out that due to . the strike, the kraft mill at Prince Rupert operated 20 days less in the first quarter than in the same period last year. Commenting on -currency rates, Gross. said all export- oriented industries and com- panies are benefiting from the downward adjustment of the Canadian dollar. He cautioned against view- ing the current, + beneficial effect - Driving ‘Privilege, Not Right’ Health Minister Tells Group Health Minister Bob Mec- Clelland says ofa about revoking that person's :- driver's licence is.-a privilege: ‘‘not'a'right and those who are accident-prone or “drive while impaired should .-have . their, revoked. it AL'S Seamless Gutters * Baked-On Enamel -® Brown or White © All Aluminum _ Made s continuous ‘Sotiite = — Downpipe ALEX. 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McClelland said that while’ mortality. rates. for. most age . deaths, it is his belief that au- thorities should be Fatich 1 toUe er on drivers,::)3-7+ , McClelland told the con- ference that health care costs “New Proposals Would Divide _Pension Equally ‘The government has intro- duced ‘legislation that ‘would are escalating and at the pres- ent rate “it is quite likely we will be. spending $1 billion a year on hospitals in B.C. by ° “What this means in speci- :fic terms for B.C. is that in order to maintain our standards Gf, health “care this year, ‘the health ministry. has estimated -its needs for .1977-78.to be in excess of -$981. million—the largest-ever budget of any pro- , vinecial_ government. mineey. a ~ he said. For Bicycling Children A Few Facts and Rules Bikes should: be kept in good repair in accordance with the. manufacturer's -mainten- ance, instructions. should match the: size of the. rider (the seat should not be higher than the hip). atthe Castlegar Hote! Ne » $17.95 The bike: . 2 in the traffic mix. When the seat ‘is in proper adjustment make sure that at least two inches of the seat post - remain in the frame mast, for rigidity. Coaster brakes are safer for small children. When . they are older their hands will be large enough’ for. caliper brakes. When cycling.at night the © bike must be equipped with a headlight and a rear reflector. The ‘use of rétro-reflective walled tires, taping and cloth: ing is highly recommended. Contact the Canada Safety Council or the provincial safety "councils concerning safe bi-* cycling courses for children. the’ popularity of bicycles - is growing in leaps and bounds and the Canada Safety Council "- ig taking the opportunity. dur- ing Child.\Safety Week, May 1 | to 7, to point out a few basic facts and rules. In’ 1974, 170. Canadians . were killed while cycling—92 of i these were children under. 15 “years of, age. Thousands of ‘other people, were injured many seriously. “Bicycles are subject to the same laws as automobiles when : S; 4: Fleltetrom DPM. “Hi Arrow Arms Wed. May 11: 12 noon - 8:30 p.m. Thurs., May 12 husband and wife even if one of - them had not worked outside asa d and benefit. “At best, the favorable ex- change rate can only partially offset. the significant manu- COMPLETE FINANCIAL SERVICE... INCLUDING Low Cost. aa facturing cost Tincases we are continuing to absorb,” he said. Gross noted that, due to the forces of the international marketplace, the company has not been able to increase the price of bleached: kraft pulp since the end of 1974. Commenting ‘on the out- look for the rest of the year, Gross said the company expects pulp markets to remain static until sometime in the second half. when demand should im- prove. Lumber demand is ex- pected to continue firm.” Ag~ ‘e Janitorial & Carpet. . Fire [ pang ° Residential clal Clean! 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