210 WAY UP THERE News photo by Ed Mills: If you had trouble getting through to the Castlegar News on Wednesday it was because the phones were down while Jim Kendrick of B.C. Tel made some improvements to the The Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ Koote- nay Ladies Committee has had a very successful year of fundraising. The entre Kootenay area community responded well to the committee's efforts to raise money in order to assist vari- ous organizations. Treasurer Luba Osachoff made the following donations on behalf of the USCC Ladies: Castlegar Hospital, televi- sion set, $3,616; Doukhobor Future Committee, $100; Castlegar and District Home Support Services, $525; Heart Fund, $100; Cancer Fund, $100. Flowers for the garden at Verigin’s Tomb, $800; Youth Work Program, $1,500; USCC Union of Youth, $200; Castle- view Care Centre, $500. Community Services Fund, $100; Handicap Fund, $100; Hospice Fund, $100; Altzheimer’s Fund, $100; USCC Working Groups (Peace and Disarmament, Environ- ment, Human Rights and So- cial Justice, Development and Emergency Aid), $500. Iskra Publication Fund, $500; Nelson Hospital Equip- ment Fund, Intensive Care Unit, $500; and USCC Preschool Playground Devel- opment, $200. Auxiliary members keep busy The members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Cana- da Legion No. 170 made 62 visits to patients in the hospi- tal this month, it was reported at the auxiliary’s monthly meeting. A selection of fine gifts for Christmas handcrafted by Canadian Artists! + Pottery - Weaving + Wood + Metal + Jewellery - Blown Glass and More HOURS: Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. . 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Appearing @ Saturday, November 30, 1991 Ministry takes control of nature Avalanche technicians nev- er underestimate the power of nature, says John Tweedy, dis- trict avalanche technician, with the Ministry of Trans- portation and Highways. “In an avalanche thousands of tons of snow can move down the mountain at speeds of up to 200 km-h,” he said. “The im- pact can sweep a vehicle the size of a transport truck right off the road.” There are 60 known avalanche areas in B.C. and a total of 1,000 avalanche paths and Kootenay Pass is one of the most active avalanche ar- eas in the province, Tweedy said. “From October to April ev- ery year the avalanche control test pits and test for changes in snow temperature and strength. “We even evaluate the structure of snow crystals in the snow pack,” Tweedy says. The information from these tests, and other local and re- mote locations, is tracked through computers, and pro- vides the technician with a ba- sis for assessing a rising avalanche hazard that may close the highway, or threaten public safety. “We have been successful in reducing the length of road closures by using active avalanche control _tech- niques, ” says ‘Tweedy. “Using and team is constantly monitoring the condition of the snow pack, and assessing the avalanche hazard.” Dan Williams, district high- ways manager, adds: “The Ministry of Transportation and Highways avalanche teams aré responsible for the safety of the travelling public, and highways maintenance workers in these areas. At the same time they are required to keep highway closures to an absolute minimum.” Ministry avalanche techni- cians use remote and local weather nettions to track which might affect the abit ity of the snow pack. They ski into the avalanche areas to dig we deliberately trigger an ina area. “By choosing the timing for releasing an avalanche, rather than allowing nature to take its course, we ensure the safe- ty of the travelling public. Since we can choose to bring the snow down during non- peak traffic periods, we are able to reduce the length and inconvenience of closures,” he said. “Working closely with the maintenance contractors we make sure, before we begin any active control program, that appropriate equipment is on hand to quickly clear snow from the highway.” CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD CALL US TODAY 365-5304 December 2-7 REFORM PARTY OF CANADA Kootenay West/Revelstoke News photo by Ed Milis Ten-year-old Curtis Van Yzerloo gets a good workout with the snow shovel after last week's snowfall. All has since melted but chances are good Curtis will be out there again before long Castlegar Rotary Club |, CHRISTMAS TREE SALE! Kootenay Power & Light Compound Columbia Ave., Castlegar lines. The ladies are now busy } { + preparing for three catering : Singer jobs: th te! di - Dec. 6; the Sr. Citizen's turkey Comedian KIRK ORR Shop Early for Your Christmas Tree EVERYDAY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING dinner on Dec. 11; and the Li- ons dinner on Dec. 13. First president returns as Aglow guest speaker The Castlegar Women’s Aglow Fellowship will hold its Christmas meeting at the Le- gion Hall on Wed., Dec. 4. Special guest speaker, Mar- ilyn York, will speak on the topic of Freedom — “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36) Marilyn, a wife and mother of two grown children, served as the first president of the Castlegar Women’s Aglow Fel- lowship when it formed l5years ago. She is currently employed as an intensive care nurse at Trail Regional Hospital in the Intensive Care Unit. Women's Aglow invites all interested women to its monthly interdenominational meetings. On Dec. 3, members will be decorating the Legions’ Hall and Christmas tree. A luncheon held at Antho- ny’s on Nov. 18 was enjoyed by the 16 ladies who attended. The December luncheon is slated for Dec. 16 at the Scots- man. A $4 gift exchange will be held at that time. Also on Dec. 16, nomina- tions will be held. Please at- tend and remember the dead- line for the 1992 dues is com- ing up. A One Man Musical Comedy Show The Savoy Inn 198 Baker Street, sell oor Sunday, December 8 1:30 p.m. Sports Complex Guest Speaker — IAN TODD, Vancouver Free Public Swim or Skate Tickets for Children Voting for 1992 Executives Membership and donation receipts available Attend and Support Reform to Our National “Political Mess!" Pd ddd eLaLdigiaaaiet ne 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (While Stocks Last) CULTURED AND NATURAL TREES AVAILABLE ALL PROCEEDS TO COMMUNITY SERVICE Save the Forest & Y it ore eS © Be PP PP PP. PP PPP De Dp PP PP PoP Pee Pe Pee Popo Pore Peppers Pree