preven aren nen scaweneme ete one Ate Mee ee, ENROLLMENT of nine girls into Ist: Kinnaird Guide Company took place Nov. 8 ofa test. New Guides are, left to right, Mary, Ellen Muller, Julie Higgins, Julie Cseppento, Debbie Boolinoff, Sheri Le Roy, Beth Beynon, Andrea Richards, Penny Davis and Colleen Shields. —Ist Kinnaird Guide) Photo Consumer Comment From Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada It's a good thing no one 3 tells you when you're born that you'll have to walk more than 250,000 miles in your lifetime, then, but if you're to make it all the way without aching arches, you'll have to ‘give some atten- tion to your feet and what they or you. might not bother to- wear. learn. That's equal to 10 trips around the earth, or a one-way hike to the moon. Fortunately, you're allow- e ed to stop and. rest now and “Although you “may ha ¢ cassumed.you were born with « matched set, most people have one foot a little. larger than the this year. other. That's: why one shoe | Wish to Thank ‘all’thoseé who supported me at the polls and all who encouraged “ng, ingunning Jor school trustee Anne Jones’ Update Fashions offer the West Kootenay Woman the Latest in Elegant Evening Gowns for the Holiday Season ‘© Dresses Blouses Pantsults Loungewear and Lingerie by ‘‘Patricla”’ and ‘Cahill’ * Christmas Gifts for that Special Woman Also: from a new pair is sometimes too tight. The tight shoe can sometimes be stretched to ac- commodate small differences in foot size, but if a big. adjust- ment is required, you'll need a larger size. ‘Feet swell in hot weather, or after you've been on them all day, so keep this in mind.when you're trying on shoes. If you lose or gain any significant amount of weight you might find your shoe size changes also. To make sure you get the correct size, have your foot measured before you . start trying on shoes. Don't try to force your foot into, a. Shoe that's too small or ree it’ flop around in one that's too big. Poorly-fitting shoes can cause all kinds of foot problems, and those 10 trips around the world will be pretty unpleasant if your feet hurt. Make sure the widest part of the shoe corresponds to the widest part of your foot. There should be sufficient space in front so your toes can lie flat, and the back of the shoe should - hug thé hee! but not rub or cut. The arch should be shaped to give support without pressure. to achieve a reason- able trade-off between fashion and comfort. If you take a size that no store seems to have in stock, * try writing to the Footwear Bureau of Canada. They may be . able’to put you in touch with someone who can help. Their address is Suite 711, 1010 St. Catherine St. West, Montreal, Que. ‘H3B 3R3. Students Take Part In Bookmark Contest - In conjunction with Canada bre Week, {be ‘Castlegar Lil Kindergarten afternoon: Jai Wage Plotalkoff; hon.’ competition, recelving a good © response from area schools. ‘The task of selecting the eventual’ winners from the many entries was done by the librarians and board members. Allentries are on display in the library branches. Pass Creek School Grade 1; 1st—Phillip Hadi- * king’ hon,. mention—Marilyn Soukachoff, Anita Lebedoff. Grade 2 (with 1): Ist— Richard Thommas; hon. men- tion—Holly: Plotnikoff. Grade 2: 1st—Tammy Per- versoff; hon. mention—Byron Crossley, Merrilyn Yocpm. Grade 8: 1st—Michael Tommes; hon. mention—Chris- topher Zaitsoff, Corinne Dow * cette. Grade 4: Iat—Matt Plotni- koff; hon, mention—Brenda Hadikin, Lloyd Teniycke. Grade 5: 1st—Peggy Stapleton; hon. : mention— Class. Grade 6: 1st—Arlene Wil- lick; hon. mention—Class. Grade 7: 1st—Laurie’ Voy- kin; hon. Stapleton. : mention—Patty Robson School Kindergarten morning: 1st —Erica Friml; hon. mention— Stacy Donald, Dodi Dena Pereverzoff, Grade & 1st—Tammy Har- shenin; hon.’ mention—Karen Popoff,. Diana .Rachelle. Valley Vista Schoo! .. Grade 1:, Ist—Ian ' Young; hon.’ mentlon—Peter Jackson. Grade ‘2: 1st—Maya Kal- makov; "hon. mention—Tanis Wesley... s | ‘Tarrys School _ Kindergarten: Ist—Bever- ley’ Sookerukoff; hon. mention Theresa Gevatkow, Sunny — Baker. Woodland Park School Grade 2: 1at—Tana; hon. mention—Dean.. ; - 4), Grade’: 1st—Jesslyn Rob- inson;: hon. ,mention—Rodney, Denis Peregrym. Castlegar Primary + Kindergarten morning: 1st Steven K.; hon. mention— Kelly, Carla. Kindergarten afternoon: 1st—Maria G.;. hon. mention— Connie, Tracy. Grade 1, ‘Div. 17: Ist— Lucy Cardosa; hon. mention— Blaine Prosnuk, Chris Smith, Kim Verigin. Grade 1, Div., 18: 1st— Judy; hon, mention—Roger, France. Grade 2, Div. 16: 1st— Tony Amaral; hon. mention— Kristine J., Tony Ozeroff. Twin soo! William Wishloff, 72, Buried at Brilliant — Funeral services ‘began Monday evening and concluded Tuesday * from’ the Mr, Wishloff was a mem- bes of the Union: of Spiritual Brilliant Cultural Centre: for William Fred Wishloff, 72, who died suddenly: in Castlegar on Sunday. Born Feb. 4.1905 in Buchanan, Sask., Mr. Wishloff came fo B.C. as a:young boy with his’ parents‘in the early 1900s, He was married in Pass Creek in 1923, residing in that community for 'a‘time before . taking up residence in Brilliant. ~ He worked in the lumber- ing industry and was employed with CanCel at the time of his retirement. ol He is survived by his wife, _ Mabel; a son, William of Castle- gar; two daughters, Mrs. Bill {Mary) Dootoff-and Mrs; Doris Zoobkoff, both of Robson; a brother, Sam, of Brilliant; a + - sister, Mrs. Peté’(Helen) Kon- kin of Castlegar; 18 grandchild- ren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father, Fred, ‘in 1978 and a grandson, William, in 1964. Interment took place in Brilliant Cemetery with Castle- gar Funeral Home, in care of arrangements. OFS Gothoring ‘Holly Highlights Tea Sprigs of holly and red berries added to the festive mood at the Senior Citizens’ _Centre on Saturday when mem-" bers of Minto Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, held. their annual pre-Christmas. Tea and Highlighting the serving table, which was decoral with a gay Christmas cloth, was a crocheted arrangement of a winter scene, donated by Mrs. J. Stier. Silver tea and coffee services added to the table decor, Buffett extended a welcome to the capacity crowd and offi- cially declared the sale open. Mrs. J. Raine was general convenor for the event. Bake ‘ Table committee was super- vised by Mrs. H. Johnson and Winters Vacationers’ Numbers Growing More Canadians are plan- ning winter vacations outside of Canada than a. year ago, contrary to the suggestion by Finance Minister Jean Chretien that they holiday at home and‘ keep their dollars in this coun- try. In its survey of consumer buying intentions made during the third-quarter of 1977 the - Conference Board in Canada found that the proportion of Canadians planning a vacation away from home was “signifi- marked increase in the number who planned ‘to travel outside of Canada, with a higher . proportion planning to travel by air while a lower proportion said they. would travel by car. Worthy Matron Mrs. Le Mrs. A. McNeil; tea tables'were : in the charge of Mrs. J. Heslop, assisted by. Mrs. H. Schellen- ‘berg, Mrs. C. Henne, Mra..L. /’ Klimehuk, Mrs. W. Sommer- field, Mrs, R. Partridge and Mrs. P. Minnich. A table of Christmas gifts, novelties, sewing, .and knitting was in the charge of Mra. C. Petts, assisted by Mrs. N. Oswald and Mrs. R. C. Donnan. Presiding at the urns for the first hour was Mra, E. Sherbiko _ and Mrs. D. Askew; the second hour was managed by Mrs. E. C. Spain and Mrs. J.’ Stier. In charge of tea ticket sales was J. Stier. The ever-busy. kitchen was taken care of by Mrs. C. Ackerman; Mrs. D. Steward, Mrs. L. Gilchrist, Mrs. J. Nicholson and Mrs. D. Craig. Tickets on the draw, to be held” in December, were sold by Mrs. Stier. The 0.E.S. members ex- tend their thanks and appre- ciation to all who helped in any way to make the day a success. The afternoon's door prize- was won by Mrs. S. J. Jankola. The members take. this opportunity to wish everyone a very blesed and happy Christ- mas. {3 Ry 2 Stay Ahead of Winter Grade 3, Div. 14: Ist— Jewel Kuryluk; hon. mention— Marnie, Dustin Keillor. Grade 3, Mrs. Townsend: 1st—John Avila; hon, mention —Kevin Jardine, Philip Car- deiro. : Grade 8, Div. 12: lst Jamie P,; hon. menti elley,, McLachlan, ; IGOR'S . TOUCH OF C Gordon Wall Bidg., Trall “e042 i Thank You 1 I wish to express my thanks fo. the voters who supported me. ‘at “the election. l.am-most grateful to tlie members of my. committee who worked so hard on my behalf. Thanks Again! she Pat Fowler -or write to us: ~ Help Wanted The Castlegar Rebels Junior Hockey Club requires a person with Firat Ald experience to act as trainer tor - the players during all games. Any person Interested and wishing to Be involved, please phone 365-3858 _ Castlegar Rebels Juntor Hockey Club | Ox : Castlegar, B.C. Oddy, Neena P inikoff. Grade 4, Div. 10; Ist— ‘Debbie: 8.; hon.” imention— lass. Grade “e: 18t--Kilmeny Jones. « PM ‘5. Wife Out Of The Picture .. Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau's 1977 Christ- mas card shows the 68-year-old father seated with his three sons at their Harrington Lake “The color’ phiotogiaph’ was taken’ by Arado estranged wife, The eo shows. the prime minister: and his three sons seated on the lawn in front. of his summer residence at ‘Tradeau signed the inside of the card for himself and two-year-old Michel. Justin’ . five, and Sacha, three, who both celebrate birthdays on Christmas Day, scrawled their own names to the season's ting. The bhotogran carries the credit: Margaret, The prime oe and his 28-year-old wife separated last May because Margaret wanted: to pursue a career as a photo- - gtapher. Last year. Trudeau wanted to use a picture of him and his sons taken by his wife to, illustrate their 1976 Christmas ©. card, but sources said he abandoned the idea because of social pressures to depict all “family members. Builders Spy 932 Columbia Ave. 965,772 XMAS LIGHTS. _ BEFORE. THE ‘SNOW FLIES! CROSS. COUNTRY i utlty's teil year, 3 weather, ‘expected sates of electricity and “sluggish economy’ resulted. in ” lower’: than, projected sales a Hydro! customers «sb If of | the Temperature. durin: six. months ended Sept. 30, measured by degree ‘days, was “10 per cent warmer than in the’ ; correaponding period in.1976;"°° Fr The, combination : of mild conservation pra » RCMP Receive “Snowmobile “Complaints - Castlegar RCMP 4 _ being driven on -elty roads, “Tourism: Minister G Grace McCarthy Views Local Artists’ Works Monday ot Ft Rogool Recreotion. Cae . Three Car Accidents » On Friday Ron Plotnikoff of Castlegar has been charged with driving too fast. for road . conditions after the. car he was driving: struck a parked car at 4:40 p.m. Friday. Castlegar RCMP say a car driven by Plotnikoff was rounding a corner .at Sth Avenue South and 14th Street when it went out of control and struck a car owned by Randall Kassian. Damage ‘has been esti- mated at $1,000 and police say ‘there were no injuries. Heavy. snow on the road is blamed for a . single-vehicle accident on Pass Creek Road at. 12:16 p.m. Friday in which a car driven by Loren ‘Hadikin ‘of Castlegar went off the road and down an embankment. Police say :that | Hadikin . was not hurt and damage to the ~ car has) been estimated< at’ $1,500. A: car driven by Adam Zaluski of Fairview is ee to have gone out of control on, 6th-Avenue South in Gast at 11:36 p'n’ Friday, CMP. The Bald Eagle used to be a common sight throughout B.C, Like many other species‘of wildlife, our- eagle’ population may be declining. This possible decline has prompted me to do a survey of the Bald Eagle population. To get an accurate and reliable count of the eagle - population, I request your help. is in the aid We don’t ‘want to spend complaints ~S manager of the: Pollution. Con- trol’ Branch, according’ to™th Snow. ‘digging out. Lat’s: move these boats now. 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Any eagle” * sightings in “these areas would .be greatly appreciated. © Sighting’ ‘forms ‘and further “information: is available by writing to “Bald | ‘Eagle Survey",: Box 1200, Castlegar, B.C, VIN'3J1, What To Look For Once’ born, it’ takes an eagle ‘four’ to five. years to achieve its mature’ plumage; “the familiar white head and tail. Before this, it is a patchy brown ‘> and black, An eagle can be spotted in flight at a great distance by its “manner of soaring and flatness“ + of its wings. 2 “The nest is ‘usually, situated at the top of.an old tree above * the surrounding timber. .. ‘The neat consists of a eriss:: cross webbing of medium to * barges sticks, which may. grow to ‘a depth of up to 10 fegt, hecause “the. same. of the, reaupe vsRs ae alles yeu by by Police are reminding snow- ‘mobile operators: . that “ this practice is illegal’ and. has: proven to be very dangerous. “say: ©’ they bave been receiving com- ‘plaints: about. snowmobiles froin. ithe regional trict of Central- Kootenay chairman of the ‘dump's ‘man- .- board. agement. commission: :.. ‘Area I' director John Mor- a an reported Tuesday that gar-: “page: burning ‘is ‘taking . place only, on. permission: from. the :. branch, and’ that “most ‘litter ‘objected to has been removed. Garbage, dumped in ‘an ‘un- ‘authorized area’ has been bur- ied, he said.” “I think we've pretty well * covered it,” Morari said of com- plaints‘ made in a let * the PCB: ~ “We are ‘doing very. well... The dump is’ in’ 100 per cent tha - The City: of Castlegar, Area J,-Area J and Area H in: Five. Accidents the Slocan Valley are members .of: the commission. These regional areas have formed‘ a small management‘ _ commission which is supported © by the members and takes res- ponsibility.for.the dump. . © “Maurice Baillargeon, reg- fonal head of the PCB, had com- plained to the commission that 1.» burning at: the refuse. site was : taking ‘place without a permit, that ‘dumping: was: being done »,; , where it‘should: not and. that >refusé .was not being properly nl i compacted and buried. - : Swirl *Buridt: cake: 5 that: upon tugning.out, ‘the a “half: was‘ left™ stu ck to th bottom of the’pan?) 002 + Providing the pan has be gna ‘ocenrs ‘becau ‘Trail: city’ dump, which he said is being operated to the satisfaction of the PCB. ~ *. “Baillargeon has’ ordered regular inspections of thie Ooti- ! schenia site by pollution contro} technicians. kilowatt-hour sales’ of electri- ‘city increased 3.7 per cent over ‘the same six months: in 1976 hile: total. firm ‘sales ‘to’ all velassification ‘of ‘customers 5.4 per cent. Total sales of gas declined 9 percent, most significantly in'-the residential, category where a decrease of 9.0 per cent was recorded. Gross revenues for the half. * year including revenue of $25.4 million from export. sales of * surplus power totalled $342.6 million, up $80 million from the same period in 1976. However, the ‘increased revenue was more than offset ,by slightly higher costs ineur- red during the period, resulting ina net loss for. the six'months ‘J: of $19.7 compared to a loss of $17.1 million for the correspon- ding period last year. But the report noted that, due. to sedsonal* variations, . 1) income in the latter six months - of Hydro's fiscal year usually is better than income in the first half. Verna Khadikin ' Funeral Service - This. Evening ¢ Funeral services begin this evening at 6 p.m. from the chapel of the Castlegar Funeral Home for Mrs. Verna Khadikin, <* 48, °° of : Castlegar .who died °: Tuesday in the Castlegar and .. District. Hospital. ‘A’ native daughter: of “© Castlegar, Mrs, Khadikin’ was born March 22, 1929, receiving her, education in’: Castlegar, attending both Selkirk College *\here * and” “David:.Thompson’ “<(Notre Dame) in Nelson. At the gm time’ of her ‘death ‘she was employed” by’ School District “No.9 and was on the teaching staff of Twin Rivers Elemen: tary. School. ’ Mrs. Khadikin was a mem- ber of the Union’ of Spiritual Gommnunities ‘of Christ, BiB: Darryl, all at:home...° 3% “Also ‘surviving: ‘are’ her » parents, Mr. and Mrs.) William “Hoodicoff. of Castlegar; three’ brothers, : Alex and; Mike of Castlegar and Pete of Surrey.’ She’. was ‘predeceased by : one brother William in 1970. ‘Tonight's © ‘service: con- cludes at 9 p.m. with a further, « service Friday. morning from 10. P Burial ‘will be’ at “the ‘Brilliant: Cemetery. Reported During Heavy Snowfall. *s first major: snow- fall ‘Thursday. has ‘resulted in © five accidents. ‘Charges’ have “been laid‘ in two incidents ‘with the other three ‘attributed ‘to ‘road ‘conditions. None reported arged: accident ‘in’. the 500 block Columbia Avenue + Dodge stopped in traffic.” The. < driver of. the. stopped vehicle has been: identified as Judith » McGladdery: of ‘Castlegar. No damage has been réported ‘to- the -McGladdery vehicle. Castlegar weather office. “reports ‘Thursday's snowfall to” be 9.0 c (four inches). Friday, Nov..25 — 8:30'p.m. CASTLEGAR REBELS V8 RAND FORKS Saturday, Nov, 26 — 8 p.m. - CASTLEGAR REBELS VS KIMBERLEY’ if Castlegar Sports Complex * nee You... To ALL THE “PEOPLE WHO 5 _ SUPPORTED ME IN THIS ELECTION - Jim Cook HAVING A GREY CUP PAR! _"EGG-NOG" = range Joice “4.5 on. your: menut _. 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