CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, May 23, 1974 RIARSH WORLD: haus ont ee eo inches across. 31-70 YELLOW POND LILY (Nuphar variegatum) A perennial aquatic plant. found, throughout temperate North ‘America in fresh or acid water. Grows in ponds, marsh areas, slow streams, etc., of moderate depth, (to six feet), Attractive oblong leaves (lily pads) float on surface, are large-six by nine inches. Flowers bright yellow, about two Rootstocks are eaten seeds by waterfowl, ‘particularly. by the ring- necked duck. Often so abundant as to cover the surface of creeks or small ponds, rails frequently run across on the lily pads. Pst Noy by moose, Reaction to Stress is What Makes You Sick People think the stressful things that happen to you make you sick, but what really makes you sick is how. you react ‘to stress, Hans Selye, director of the Institute of Experimental Medi- cine and Surgery at the Univer. sity of Montreal, that’ every- body is born with a certain store of vital force-and when it . is used up his life is’ over. ‘Dr. Selye, ‘the. world's formost authority on the bio- chemistry of stress, calls this vital force “adaptation energy". How much of this adapta- tion energy one has is largely determined by heredity, he said, but how soon it is used up depends on how the store is ‘Spent. “One: can squander it or husband it,” he said in’ an interview. One way to husband itis to try to ignore unimportant d to réact to important AN New Denver Students Tour Victoria, Visit the Legislature and See Marine Life. Forty-one Grades 4,6 and 6 ° students from Lucerne School in New, Denver toured the City of Victoria from May 6 to 9, The students flew from Castlegar to Victoria on May 6. Their home © away from home was the University of Victoria which housed and fed the group and their teacher chaperones, Miss 8. Crane, Mr. J. D'Arcangelo and Mr. and Mrs. W. Finley. - The aeroplane ride, itself a memorable experience, was made even more exciting when the captain showed the. stu- dents the cockpit and its multitude of gadgets and dials, The next morning. was spent in the Provincial Museum ~ with the highlight being the turn of the century town featuring a theatre house, hotel, pharmacy, logging oper- ation, mine shaft and many other sights. In the afternoon, Revel- stoke-Slocan MLA Bill King introduced the visitors to the “Provincial Legislature when Annual Meeting {Of Cablevision Society is Held = The annual meeting for the West Kootenay Cablevision So- ciety was held last night at Selkirk College. The agenda included + ‘changes of constitution; a’ re- port and policy statement from Community Video Ltd; a report from'the three areas repre- sented on the cablevision. so- ciety Castlegar, Trail and Nel- son; a membership and treasur- er’s report; the president's report, an equipment availabil- ity report and’a report on programs cablecasted to date. New. Directors were also elected. vision Society is a citizen access group to cable television. Mem- bership in the society is open to ’ ‘any citizen in the West Koote- nay area. The West Kootenay Cable- they attended part of the sitting. Later they.went to the Undersea, Gardens where Paci- fic sea life is viewed through glass windows. Here the excite- ment was at the “Touch and Feel Tank" where plant and animal life could be: gently handled and examined: On Wednesday morning Half of Traffic Accidents Could Be Prevented Ten per cent, or about 50,000 of the half million traffic accidents that occur in a year, are preventable by use of a sound maintenance program according to the Canada Safety Council. The council | snakes many leaflets the group toured Fort Rodd ae Hill Park, anarmy battery. ‘used © to protect Its Navy. ones with as much equanimity as posalb! ae trick is not to try to avoid stress, because that's impossible, but to enjoy and master it,” he said, Dr. Selye, speaking re- cently at the California Dental Association's. annual scientific meeting said guarding one's store of vital adaptation energy _ is easier for some People than for others. “Some people are race horses, so highly strung that it would kill them to be kept in a quiet stall most’ of the’ time. According to Dr. Selye, auch people. need more stimulation. He compared others to turtles, whose vital force and energy are best conserved in quiet and placidity. ‘ “I want to make it clear that all stress is not’ bad: Some’ of itis godd,”:he’ said? , “The English word ‘stress’ ° comes’ from the. French word for distress, and so the’ English connotation has. always been’ a bad one.” comes from the French ‘word for distress, and 80 the English bee: ‘connotation has alwa; bad one." Dr. Selye, said e "new. word for: favorable ‘or +/ pleasant ‘stress. rd: is, “The English word ' ‘stress’ base.’ Here the guides showed 5 cannons of 1895 and’ guns of Second World War vintage. After a shell collecting tour ». along the Pacific’ Ocean it was back on the bus and off to Oak Bay, Marina to watch the “Wettest Killer Whale Show on Earth". Haida did his tricks including belly flops which wet many of the visitors. Since they were wet anyway the students then went to Crystal Pool for two hours of swimming fun. Thursday morning was ’a ferry ride to Vancouver and the. ~ flight back to Castlegar. Many. parents were on hand to drive: them the final 65 miles home. This valuable learning ad- venture was the culmination of months of preparation and fund raising. Student fees, generous safety on the job, in "the home, and on the road. Part of the council's work is the 1974 “Car Check" campaign. which: is promoting safety maintenance. Much ‘of ‘this canbe done. by? Seven ingxpetie cs Pp terials in ay terms s has been produced by the Safety Council, who will make them available in quantity, at cost to employers, stores, and others interested in promoting safety, Heavier: us- age of these materials is expected in 1974 than ever before. One of the items concerns’ the correct and safe use of - battery jumping cables, and will surprise even some who. - use these cables as a daily routine. The need for preventive maintenance continues year- round, according to council's manager of traffic ‘safety Hession, and for.this reason it is hoped the 1974 Car’ Check Campaign will be remembered throughout the year. support from organ- izations and individuals,:and fund raising activities such: as bottle drives, car, wash, ; bake, and candy: sales,’ and.a big : carnival rateed | the $4,000 need- “More for Patients” Sick Out of B.C... Health Minister Dennis G. Cocke, has, announced that the regulations ‘under the Hospital Insurance Act, have been amended effective May 1, 1974, to increase the maximum daily rate which willbe paid. on behalf of beneficiaries who are nada, day,:or the actual hospital charge, whichever is less. The’ maximum rate is now $75 per day.’ Mr. Cocke emphasized that, the change will be particularly helpful to those British Colum: bia residents who are admitted to hospital in high-cost areas in the United States. > Saturday, May 25, 8.00 a.m, to early afternoon Witness all the action and excitement of realistic emergency ions handled by highly skilled teams sg the latest in mine B rescue and first-aid techniques. Bring the family, Admission Free A public service event ‘sponsored by: workmens compensarion BOaRDEKES Be wi DEPARTMENT OF MINES. ID PETROLEUM RESOURGES west KOOTENAY MINE SAFETY ASSOCIATION The rate has been $50 per. reason or another, ’ .. daniversity is simply. out of ; “the question this year.. It happens ina lot of - cases. But it doesn’t mean you have to:cancel or. postpone your ambitions.. _ The answer might be the Community: Sollee ‘ s in your area. You'll find your . Community College offers many of the same - academic programs, with ” the same high SED as does a university. - You'll discover.that you can take the first one or | COMMUNITY | ——-COELEGE.. COUNSELLOR two years of general “< studies,-and then transfer (without loss of credit "+: - whatsoever) :to.a university British Columbia. Atsd-you'll undoubtedly find thatthe Community ;’ low fees will solve many: of the problems you now face.’ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GOVERNMENT. OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, VICTORIA, B.C. The Hon, Eileen Pall. Minister Think about it. : : And remember,:your: ‘Community College isn’t necessarily z an alternative f to university. In your case, it might™ be simply.a great... 2... stepping stone. POOR: “AND: DEHYDRATED? — That 's what the sign rough © Arms: In’ d ERRREL ‘Hanging’ from‘ the ‘Maribor asks th those Ried ass s by the iroat 0 Baham! Dahaialon scase sense ot "homor. hamas—There ” anging outside becush tms'pub:in Nassau afiwhichhs a asks the ques- tion “s"Feel: 1De hydrated . ol Jously, isto tin any Sina ‘quench thirst ith'a tall. pint; or local Bahamiansdrink ‘such. as 3 *Goombay. Smash.’ The Marlborough Arms is a unique’ blend: of ’ British and Bahamian culture. The draft beer, imported directly from the united Kingdom, is served: ba di Pe ni otrenb 4 1% ut inj at ical of.a pub you: ng Pe small Enaish a oe intimate and cozy.» However, there ‘is: nothing British ‘about’ the bartenders: rare Baheralats to rved al $2. 50 r heay ing plateful, is also Bahamian. ‘You’ can’ get ribs, all served: with Beat) and rice. jour ~ hom ft beer hile ite the iulldia is a my ‘of Ib ngilsh viliag ing ate ant reer ng lan atin, In lc the bartenders ave ‘an'unmistak- "Sign at Bahamian Pub asks; pertinent question ‘According’ to ‘owner Pat Bethel, Canadians’ are a wel- Motorists Have Responsibility For Safe Cars All motorists have both a legal and moral responsibility to keep their vehicles in safe operating condition a at all times, They owe it to New Soufhem Highway Possible if Highways Minister Gra- ham Lea. says’ the British Columbia and federal) Le Federal Help Mr. Lea made the an- nouncement after answering ‘questions about an interim their passengers and other highway users. The following diagnosis can be made by any motorist while at the wheel of his car, It helps detect dangerous mech- anical faults, each of which can cause fatal'or injury crashes if left’ unattended. These car ailments can be cured only by competent technicians: Brake pedal sinks to the floor under light foot pressure —worn brake linings; a leak in the braking system. Car pulls constantly to one side when stopping—wheel alignment is’ off;' brake lining worn on one side or oil-soaked >on one side, both due to wheel cylinder’ failure. Steering column ‘shimmies at high or low. speeds—loose- ness in front end; weak or worn igome! sight at the The Canadians that come in el mi ‘setting like ours.:They just fit right; in, and® our stat nm comments onthe amiability of “Canadians.” ‘There‘are other good Baha- © mian establishments in Nassau, on New Providence Island, and Freeport;jon Grand’ Bahama Tehand: «In: Nassau, the visitor try the “Belo Annes Povadise", “Three Queens” arid other fine spots frequented: by Bahamians. In reeport, the ‘Winston Chur- : chill® pub offers a combination British pub-Bahamian flavour, as Socs the “Pub on the Mail”. cuisine,’ while a’ number.’ of other © restaurants’ here | serve :both | North American and Bahamian dishes. shock tires with some flat ang : Rear-wheel locking upon light application of brakes— (the' ailment) faulty or leaking oil seal, Poor, roadability (requiring constant steering to keep it on the road)—improper tire infla- tion; ‘faulty. front. or rear suspension. Excessive’ noise. or .whist- ling ‘in’ the exhaust’ syatem— (the ailment) a faulty exhaust system’ which could lead to dangerous emissions of: carbon monoxide fumes inside the car. Unusual odors inside the car—a general alarm that all is not well, with your car and an immediate check is required. Directional signal lights © inoperative—bulb‘ burned out; defective flasher. : ~ Recreafional Vehicles Today are Really Posh Homes ‘Away from Home " ‘What a difference a deca makes! Especially when it comes to ig British | Co- {umbia’s highway: z ‘Yt wasn't much ‘more than’ 10. years. ago that a’ mobile home, the kind that a couple or: a. family can’ live ‘in’ while, they: ‘Trailers; motorhomes, campers and even the better. vans can be as ‘homelike, comfortable and convenient as staying i ina motel “side power, or pi < New equipm i includes things like electric-powered re- a gyeling’ chemical. toilets; re- frigerators that run off the ehicle ‘battery, 110-volt ead With Conveniences _ shers, jacks, 8 1 windows, three-way’ bathrooms, and a wealth of storage space. x ‘A tour through the dis- plays: of local dealers is well © enough food to feed a family for * week or more; automatic le if you're in buying a recreation vehicle— and even if:you're not buying = but “just _want to see’ In‘our youth- “otiented eer it‘gets harder’ and The; Dick Fowler Memori-:-2:. al Award” for creative writing has’ been’ won by three ‘local ‘students, Bill ‘Allan, ‘Jill Jaques": : and ‘Alice. Ramaradhya.. All . three are Selkirk:students ‘and ~ have produced a ,considerable..; body ‘of work, primarily in ‘the fields of poetry and short story writing. Z \ PHONE 364-2421 |. harder to-judge a person's age. People of all ages dress young ~. ‘and act young. acing to the ¢ # ican’;can sete you a BYE: ‘The award will be present- ed to the winners by Mr..and - “Mrs. .R. A. Fowler, of: Robson: who-established the: fund in’ memory of their son’Dick who, . hisniel was a promising young.» poet.” - ‘The award is given a ‘annual: ly: toa atudent, or students, of 5 ? the college who show’a talent *: » for writing and have hitherto © been unpublished. ; : * Congratulations are due to the winners with the hope they. will. continue. to develop their * abilities. * confusion ‘is outdoor living'is:all about also a great opportunity | for AO. the: fact’: tha individuals‘age at aitrereaks tates. While no particular age is arbitrarily. “too. old to drive”, . reflexes and, co-ordination tend nin time. The Whatever your ‘age, your, doc- vision and hearing can'meet the moment to moment challenge of driving. He will advise you if it is best to stop driving tempor. -arily because. you ;may. be taking new "medication or. because of some physical condi- tion. An ‘driving, : as: in other. areas of: life, the elderly” have “the ‘advantage of judgement based on experience.:Use your. Bood judgement ‘and don't take » ubnecessery cl chances by driving, beyond your capacity. The wise driver quits while he is ahead. ments are ment that could lead to. an n 3600 million to $1 billion program of road construction in the’ pro- vince. Mr. Lea said at a news conference Tuesday the pro- gram would be over a period of - years, but he would not give etails. He said expenditures would be shared equally. In addition to:major road’ development in northern B.C., the program would include a new trans-provincial route for the southern’ part, of the Pro vince, he said. he signed on behalf of B.C, with the federal minis- try of transport. He said the interim agree- ment to improve road systems would make $5 million available from the federal and provincial governments in fiscal 1974-76, ¢. This year's program would be in the north, but he declined to specify where. Agreement on upgrading road systems in the north, costing about $320 million, should be reached and mean The following is a sum- mary of weather in April, as compiled by the Atmospheric Environment Service at tho local office located at the Castlegar Airport: Except for.a brief period during the middle of April the Wost Kootenay region came under the influence of a series of weak moving CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, May 23, 1974 Lack of Sunshine Sets Alrport Minimum Record Records tied or broken were as follows: A new minimum, total sunshine amount was set, 119.4 hours as compared to 120.3 hours in 1969. A dally, low maximum temperature of 44 degrees on April 6 tied the previous record set in 1926. A daily, high minimum eastward from off the Pacific. For the period April 12 to April 16, a weak ridge of high pressure covered the southern portion of the province. The total monthly rainfall and the average, maximum, minimum this summer, he sald. were well above the normal for i peri of 47 degrees on April 90 tied the previous daily and monthly record set in 1969. Cost of Track The first White Pass pas- senger train to leave Lake Bennett carried $500,000 in ce on su 8: 1899, Win Dave's CHICKEN See Page 12 sale May 25 Opposite Kalesnikoff tumber, See “All ‘Canadian Built Products ane Boal, Bike and Trailer Show. at Super-Valu Parking: lot CANOES 4 16 16’ Square Stern fear Singleman Kayak Doubleman Kayak Motorcycle Accessories. 5 follow, Fenders and Tanks ~ COLUMBIA BASIN FIBREMOLD MEG, In. Thrums,, B.C. —-> Phone 399-4244 ee en ae ne en a a pc A metas & coe ahs to Ne SOOO CER te mach 3 RT CASTLEGAR 365-7366 L=7 ST TEOMANS ~ CASTLEGAR 365-7366 Llppers by trusted name of J & P Coats. Reg. Values to 85c. SAL E mumm/ero 1Q§ AA: 89 | Inver Household Sanitizer As‘seen on T. Ve wee wee sc ccsene “$4 = co 1. 99 with, believe it or not, salt and peppe! Reg: $9.99. SrUDENT PRICE Unly Large Table Lamps -with: chip out of them. $9. 99 SALE are worth $3. 99. ‘NOW. THAT'S TRUTH IN ADVERTISING “Full Size. Beate Re Value to $2.50. : fend Fuel sal Lamp oll eg. 88c. Everyone is uping the : ba of fuel and oil but at é ieicmans we have no fuel shortage SAPS Carpet Stain Remover Stain $198. - SALI 1.00 ~ (Affer Shampoo Conia 1.89; Prva athe won't have , 9 5 to wear your hat all the time. .... Ratu pry Te ra vuse tice UP rete OF OF EF EM CY OCs te 10° l STOCK - REDUCTION SALE SALE STARTS TODAY 9 A.M. SHARP Hundreds of items af Ridiculous Prices !! Screws, hooks, washers - Twinbuckle, etc. etc. All nicely packaged. 10° > Great Assortment ............5+ ‘Worsted Yarn All Wool. Red ear Reg. $1.99. SALE 4.47 | _Boys and Girls Ladles Polyester Silms Reg. low $9.99. We. $ ‘have i too many, of them. 5, SALE oc cece ees £4.15, Children S Blouses | I, Price - Childrens. = Reg. ‘97. 99. Rald Mosquito Coils Reg. .$1.59.. No. mosquitos in Castlegar but:some might come up from Trail. SALE..,....---- GEE. Foor Polisher $22.59 One. Only. Reg. $30: 00. SALE Sewing Machine Brothers. One Only. Looks good but I never used: one. Has a 25 year Parts Guarantee. Believe it or Not 19.99 ITEMS ARE LIMITED OF COURSE BECAUSE OF NATURE OF THE SALE SO SHOP EARLY rn tt + heen eS ENE aD SIND cy xpannennn