‘CASTLE NEWS, Castlegar, ‘B.C: 1952 THE CASTLE NEWS Published Every Thursday at “THE CROSSROADS OF THE KOOTENAYS” L. V. C ll, Owner-P A 7 New Goat Of Paint ‘For Castlegar Ferry The. Castlegar ferry, which continues to transport record “Member C: di Weékly N “Subscription rate $1.50 per year or 15c per month by carrier ‘Asuthorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa EDITORIAL ‘Good Drivers Cause Accidents The biggest cause of traffic accidents is the person behind the “wheel. Mechanical failures, bad roads, and poor traffic conditions — such as Castlegar’s unregulated Columbia Avenue — all cause traf- ‘fic accidents — but only a small percentage of the total. The real ‘offender, experts maintain, is the “human factor”, the driver. This is borne out by the fact that during the war when re- placement parts were scarce and drivers were forced to be more * cautious, there was a big drop in motor accident deaths. With the ‘lifting of restrictions the accident index again spiraled. This shows that accidents can be practically eliminated — if every motorist ‘drives carefully. That every motorist does not so drive is clear from the mount- ‘ing loss of life and limb on Canada’s highways and the rising acci- dent rate in this district. Why? Simply because: a large number of us do not realize what dangerous driving includes: We somehow have the impression that practically all drivers who cause accidents are vicious lunatics, brainless young fools, morons with a blood lust for speed, drunken incompetents or some other irresponsible characters. We read the ‘accident reports but do not include ourselves in any of the above eategories. We agree that such creatures driving cars should be put off the roads, have their licences cancelled and their cars im- spounded. We even ‘agree that they should be given jail sentences ‘for causing accidents. But we do not Yet, 80 to 90 per cent of traffic accidents are caused by ordin- ary drivers like you and I; drivers who try hard to obey traffic ‘Yaws; drivers who are not speed maniacs, lawless fiends or diaboli- cal characters; but at the same time, drivers who occasionally do things that could cause the very kind of accident they read about and shake there heads over, at the gross carelessness of some other vdriver. What motorist can say “not guilty” to driving more than 60 MPH on the highway when there is apparently no danger? Of ““cutting in” when that road hog ahead won't move over? Of taking xa chance now and then? It is true that thé most serious accidents are caused through ‘speed, drunken driving, and plain disregard for safety. Young people who, through lack of experience have not acquired good ‘judgement, older ones who never will acquire good sense, those -who don’t know enough and those who think they know it all, do tmost of the killing and maiming. But anyone one of'us can also cause an accident. Average “good tdrivers’* like you and I do cause them. We too can make a pap of automobiles during week-ends, received its annual coat of new paint last week... J. Gall of Castlegar was the man behind the paint-brush in a three weeks operation which say the public works war CASTLEGAR PIANIST WINS FIRST PRIZE AT AIR FORCE SHOW N The fascinatihg keyboard tal- ents of AC2 Bjarne Aasland, son of Olaf Aasland of Castlegar, and a member of the RCAF stationed at the’ RCAF Station No. Two, Camp Borden, Ont., won .recog- nition at an amateur night fea- turing air-base talent recently. Mr. Aasland won first prize well as the 28 vehicle ferry repainted.’ The ferry rejuvena- tion was accomplished while the vessel was in operation. From stem to stern, including the chains, lifeboats, engine-room and accessories, the surface coats of enamel were renewed. The ferry is continuing to ex- perience a record year for traf- fic. In June, it transported 10,- 000 more cars than for the same period last year. Passenger and truck traffic also increased al- though. the ferry made 74 less trips than for June, 1951. Bridge Committee Plan Public Meeting In Fall The Castlegar Bridge Commit- tee, which is dedicated to the cause of arousing all possible public support -for a bridge over the Columbia River at Castlegar to replace the ferry now being used, held a meeting last week, at which it was decided that an- other public meeting would be held early in October as a launching for a more vigorous bridge campaign. Chairman, A. R. MacDermid, Kinnaird, agreed to write letters to the new Minister of Public of the ing for a quartette of his own arrangements of classi- cal and popular numbers in Piano rendition. A member of the air force since last February, the judges gave him 58 points out of a possible 60 in the event. He expects to be in Castlegar on leave this fall. One quick shot and the bird was flopping around on the ground. Leonard approached and stretch- ed out his hand to pick up the bird, receiving a shai gash in his thumb from the talons of the hawk. The wounded hunter dropped his stricken quarry as if it were a hot potato, and made sure it passed from the land of the liv- ing, with another well-aimed bullet. - The thumb, with its throbbing pain, kept reminding Leonard of the adventure all week. Last Monday he presented himself at the doctor’s office in Castlegar where his maimed digit received medical ‘treatment. It is now healing satisfactorily. Prod of 27 d of nickel calls for the mining and processing of 2,000 paunds of ore, Canada is the world’s largest nickel producer. Thursday, August 14, NOTICE Fifth Anniversary OF ROBSON MEMORIAL CHUERCE “Sunday, Avgust 17, 1952 Service at’ 11:00 a.m. Dr. J. R. et President of Brandon College A Cordial Invitation is extended to all in the community and surrounding district to be present on this occasion. ¥ BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Robson Community Memorial Church. C. Evans Works and to the new Trail MLA, the Hon. R. E. Som- mers, giving them all available data on the need for a bridge and urging speedy action. Mr. Som- mers will be asked to take a de- finite stand regarding the bridge project. The meeting also decided to add an to the Have you ever had a bright sun suddenly hit a dusty wind- shield? Have you ever had a car stop in front of you on slippery pave- ment leaving you no room to pass? Have you ever had an old lady step off a curb or a child run out from between cars just as you came along? Have you ever had a truck suddenly turn in front of you on ithe highway or the glare from an oncoming car blind you at night? . Have you ever had a deer or a horse unexpectedly cross in front ‘of you at night. Have you ever had a stone flipped up by a passing truck, crash “through your windshield. Think of these things, you average driver. They can happen sfo you. DRIVE CAREFULLY! 34 ft. bridge model now on dis- play as a publicity project at the Columbia Avenue bridge. Work on the caption was begun at once. Hawk Avenges Self By Gouging Thumb Of Youth Assailant That chicken hawks do not die easily or wthout some thought ferme focrocl fesreel fosmecl fosenal fosocl foto fot} Warning YOU MUST FACE FACTS POLIO IS WITH US! $10 protects you and your family for two years and pays up to $7500.00 per person and provides treatment For Five Years See Us Today CYRIL BELL AGENCIES LIMETED Phone 3441 Above Bank of Montreal WE ARE MAKING ROOM FOR A NEW STOCK OF SHOES AND OFFER AS OUR jay tant cnsteynitan Sere vem ‘Week-End | SPECIAL 10 =< Discount ON ALL SHOES IN STOCK LEITNER'S “Compare Our, Prices — They Can’t Be Beat of r ge was the y of a Kinnaird youth recently. Leonard kKuryluk, walking along the road near his home two weeks ago, with his trusty -22 calibre rifle cradled in his arm, spied a chicken hawk that had just landed on a nearby tree. Photo Studio FINEST QUALITY SERVICE Box 522 Phone 4922 Castlegar, B.C. EXPERIENGED BRICKLAYER {¢ will pay you to see... WALLY WALPER Box 77 Bench Road , Kinnaird Fireplaces A Specialty ‘ CARLSEN’S BUILDING SUPPLY BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Paints — Brushes — Oils Bathroom Fixtures Sale in 20th ANNIVERSARY SALE We have been in the Watch Repair Business in Castlegar for 20 years and offer this Special 2 0 Per Cent : n of the p dents of Castlegar and District. , August 18 to 23 OZEROFF JEWELLER of resi- Discount BUSINESS DIRECTORY ZUCKERBERG’S BEAUTY PARLOR Complete Beauty Service _ LADIES’ HAIRCUTS HAIR COLORING Phone 2661, Maple St. C: WALDIE’S Plumbing &- Heating PHONE 2321 CASTLEGAR = Duraclean Service Rugs and Furniture Revived Car Upholstery Cleaned K. ATKINSON Phone 2601 Box 388 A. J. WEIR Painting Contractor Paper Hanger Phone “4283 Box 55 Dr. R. A. Walley . DENTIST Suite 3 — Castlegar Building Phone 3008 Box 470 Cali on us for PASTEURIZED MILK Whipping Cream & Table Crearh Chooolate Milk and Cottage Cheese PHONE 3708 MODERN DAIRY KERR’S STORE Your General Electric Dealer Phone 3421 Terms No carrying charge Desmond T. Littlewood Optometrist Post Office Building Wed. 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Phone 4947 CASTLEGAR TAXI Courteous Day or Night Service Phone 2311 JOHN A. MacDONALD Barrister and Solicitor Eremenko Block Castlegar. B. C. EMES ELECTRIC: Tom Emes Electrical Estimates Electrical Fixtures and Supplies) Store Hours; 15 P-m. Closed Wednesday Kinnaird, B. C. Phone 3008 KINNAIRD SERVICE 24 Hour Auto Wrecker Service E. J. Fink Phone 4227 H. M. Card Radio and Appliance EKepairs Westinghouse Radios G. A. SUMNER Naturopathic Physician Eremenko Building PHONE 2132 "KINNAIRD TAX1 Day or Night Service Phone 3091 WRIGHT’S AUTO SERVICE AVENUE GRILL and . GROCETERIA me ee the High S¢hool KRUEGER’S Floor Sanding & FINISHING Free Estimates Expert Workmanship Box 162 Phone 2643 WALDIE , LUMBER AND BUILDING .° SUPPLY LTD. - We can supply all your biulding needs tes gladly given PHONE 2321 For Coal, Sand, Gravel . Local and Long Distance * Hauling . . . see 5 Castlegar Transfer: - w. Sharples Phone 4942 DUTCH MAID BAKERY : - @ Birthday 4nd Wedding Cakes Phone - 4502 DUTCH MAID BAKERY