CASILEGAK NEWS, Octobor 17, 1979

One man’s opinion

By FRED MERRIMAN

answers of a grade four student rather interesting:
Question: ‘Wh
Brian; ‘'{t's fun.''
‘Why Is it fun?""

explore."*
“What are you going to be when you grow up?’

and its only $25.99.""
‘Why do you want to be a sclentist?’’

only hearing It.’

stening any more.

“tke the queen of the olden days."’

of answering. Just one catch. You really have to listen.

Art of listening

The time has come when we conslder winter's approach.

Garages are being cleaned out. Golfers are trying to make late season
corrections to their swings. Hunters are tramping the high country.

{t Is altogether a colorful season and In this mellow mood some questions
were being directed at an eight-year-old boy called Brian. It was one of those
rare occasions when the interviewer ‘really Iistened’' to the Interviewee... not
so strangely . . . it seems that most people do not really listen. Some may find the

at Is it like being an elght-year-old boy?'’
‘Because you get things, tike a bike, so you can ride on dirt tralls and
“A scientist. You can get this real neat kit with test tubes and everything

“You get to do experiments and everything... . | am not watching TV. | am

This particular little boy had been disorderly at church so he was cut off TV
for a week. The interview was over mostly because the Interviewer wasn't

Some other questions were asked of the happy little guy but the main
message which came across emphasized the point that Brian Ilkes it where he
was at. He likes pets because they are ‘‘cuddly.’" He didn't mind killing.a fly
because it was too small to pet and hold In your hand like his pet gerbil.

This student did not know the name of Canada's prim

Campaign
to promote

safe driving

A_ six-month, $190,000
advertising campaign, to
promote safe driving habits
in British Columbia, has been
announced by Transpor-
tation, Communications and
Highways Minister Alex V.
Fraser.

The advertising firm of
Baker Lovick Ltd., has been
retained by the motor vehicle
branch to conduct the cam-
paign, and the major themes
will be seat belt use and safe
driving.

“We want to generate a
positive public attitude to-
wards seat belt use and
encourage overall safe driv-
ing. The continuity of the
message is important if the
amount of seat belt use is to
be increased,” said the min-
ister.

The campaign will be
carried on prime-time tele-
vision to reach all parts of the

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he did remember the name Trudeau. He was unfamillar with the premier of
British Columbia but he did know that Castlegar had a ‘‘lady mayor'' because he
saw her riding on a red velvet chair which was being carried by a couple of men

If you are ever bored with your particular station in life, find yourself a little
Brian or Susan or Gary and ask them what they think of things.
These little people not only have much to say but they have Interesting ways

P and press releases
will be sent to talk show
hosts, dailies, weeklies and
feature writers.

Among the subjects cov-
ered will be winter driving as
well as seat belt use and
general driving safety.

Erma
Bombeck

There Isn't a person who takes a trip out of the
country who doesn't live In dreaded fear of the LL
Experience . . . Lost Luggage.

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two days ahead of their luggage for the entire trip. You
try not to notice the ring around thelr collar/cuffs/waist-
bands/hems. You try to felgn joy when they show you
their newly-purchased toothbrush and dental floss.

We have just returned from a trip out of which
columns are made. We flew Phoenix to Los Angeles and
our luggage was there. We flew to the Fiji Islands and
our luggage was there. We flew to Sydney, Australia,
and our luggage was there. Sydney to Perth and it was
still with us. From Perth we flew to Adelalde and
witnessed yet another miracte.

From Adelaide we shot up to Brisbane and were
confirmed believers in the airlines. From Brisbane to
Melbourne, our luggage once again appeared.

From Melbourne to Sydney was a piece of cake as
our four pieces of yellow luggage came tumbling off the
conveyer belt FIRST, no less.

We wavered a bit when we flew from Sydney to Port
Moresby, Papua New Guinea, but lo and behold, there it
was. From Port Moresby to Madang, from Madang to
Goroko a back again to Port Moresby and Sydney, we

in as the

whirled around the carousel.

We watched It being Joaded on the flight fo
Auckland, New Zealand, so Its arrival was no surprise.
But we knew we were pushing the odds as we
breathlessly awaited its arrival in Wellington.

It arrived, but we were worried. We were trying for
the Guinness Book of Records and we knew it. | even

ity

Ted Fuhr

Say hello, to
good buys at Tomorrow's,
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rechecked my tags with the airline to make sure he had
our next stop, Rotura, but he did and they did
We flew to Auckland and our luggage was there.
We flew to Los Angeles and our luggage was there
. bringing the total exchange to 18.
We flew to Phoenix. They fost our luggage:

Area NDP
to national

Area delegates to the
National Convention of the
New Democrat Party are
Vera Kristiansen, Nelson;
Margaret Nikle, Castlegar;
Noel Duigan, Trail and Vince
Salvo, Nelson.

The National Convention
of the New Democrat Party
is to be held in Toronto, Nov.
22 to 25 and will concentrate
ona broad review of national
policies, particularly energy
and economics,

delegates
convention

ischemic diseases in Canada
which, during the past dec-
ade, have reached epidemic
proportions. Cardiac and cir-
culatory problems have be-

come the number one killer in

North America.

The resolution urged
that the federal NDP caucus
take the initiative in pressing
for a greater public aware-
ness of the dangers involved
in the rising consumption of
processed foods with sub-
sequent problems of under-

At a recent meeting of
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RYOUR STARSH
| THIS WEEK |

by Stella Wilder

dreams fulfilled, It is impor-
‘tant for young people espe-
cially. to remain optimistic
at the beginning of the week,
when untoward events cause
temporary setbacks. The
suddenness of both good and
bad occurrences brings
young and old alike to a new
awareness of their vulnera-
bility. In consequence, nei-
ther expectations nor
rewards are as keenly felt or
appreciated as they might
aa or should be, eee

. Adaptability ts one of the
essentials for success this
week. The elderly may cre-
ate some problems for the
young -- but the benefits for
each age group in the rela-
tionship are extremely prol-
ific in the end. There is
much value in being associ-

effort may be more fully
appreciated in the long run.
LIBRA:(Sept. 23-Oct. 7) —
Take no chances with other
people's material goods. You
may be held responsible for
all:loss this week. (Oct. 8-
Oct. 22) - A tendency to
gamble must be overcome if
you are to be successful by

week's end. You cannot’
- afford to lose. g

SCORPIOOct. 23-Nov.
7) - There is no danger in
giving in to emotions this
week -- so long as you don't
make any large purchases!
(Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Take care
that a generous mood
deesn’t cause you to give
away more than you can
afford to be without. Be
sensible.

SAGITTARIUS:(Nov. 22-
Dec. 7) ie Profits and
expenses keep pace wi
each other this week. The
result may be a feeling of no
headway. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -
Make an effort to enlighten
the young in the ways of the
world. Be ready to defend
your own principles.

CAPRI

PRIGORN:(Dec. 22-.

Jan. 6) ~ An exciting new
relationship with a member
of the opposite sex keeps you
on your toes -- and happy!
{Jan. 7-Jan. 19) - Progres-
sive results crown your
efforts at midweek — in
spite of your fears of failure
earlier. ust yourself.
~ AQUARIUS:(Jan::.20-Feb.
3). — Take“care not to
become involved in gossip.
You may be an unwitting
carrier of tales that are
untrue, (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) —
Co-workers make this a
rewarding week for you —
even if you are unable to
carry your share of respon-
sibility.
PISCES:(Feb. 19-March
5) — Disagreements on the
home front mar an other-
wise productive.week. Pre-
pare for an increase in
demands. (M:
20) -- Stick to tried-and-true
methods of operation this
week. Take no chances with
a formula proven successful.
ARIES:(March 21-April 4)
- Take a new. interest in
another's future; your own
depends upon it. This is a
good week for Jannehine
new projects. (April 5-Apri
19) -- An accumulation of
material goods both sur-
pres and pleases this week.
‘edluce personal tension.

week -- if. you will turn your
attention to the young. (May
6-May 26) - Financial situa-
tion adds to feelings of ten-
sion on the home front.
Make an effort to ease the
fears of loved ones.

GEMINI:(May 21-June 6)
- Old friendships prove best
this week as yon go about
the business of gaining sup-
port for a new project. (June

-June 20) — A creative
undertaking yields fruit - in
spite of bumpy beginnings.
Be willing to wait for tangi-
ble results.-

CANCER:(June 21-July
7) — The special appeal of a
new phase of yqur work may
bogin to wear off now’. Even
so, your interest remains.
(July 8-July 22) --. Contact

ith old friends at a dis-

ields precisely the
kind, of.-information you've
been waiting — and hoping ~-

for.

LEO:(July. 23-Aug. 7) —
Group enterprise proves
both materially, rewarding
and spiritually uplifting.
Make way for innovation.
(Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Unless
ou can give top priority to
usiness this week, you risk
losing all that was hard-won
in the recent past.

VIRGO:(Aug. 23-Sept. 7)
~ Compromise may be your
best bet this week. It is
essential that you make your
eace. with old enemies.

-- Advance-
ise you, both
id its

Ted Shuk

Best overall winner in
the recent Turkey Shoot
sponsored by the Slocan
Valley Lions Club was Ted
Shukin, who also captured
the top spot in the category
of best shotgun and best
Lions, X

* Other winners , were
George Griffiths for best rifle
and Carol Nelson for best

Turkey shoot

ladies,

Shotgun: winners were
Scott Pearen, Knute Bruwn,
Fred Shukin, Gordon Ten-
eycke, Dennis Greeley, Ted
Shukin, Donna Greeley, Don
Shukin, Randy Michiels, Gor-
don Griffiths and Stan Me-
Master.

In the 22 shot category,
the winners were Stan Mc-

in overall winner -

Mester, Caro! Nelson, Greg
Griffiths and George Grif-
fiths.

Gary Burns picked up
the win in the big rifle, three
shots, best group.

The one shot high score
was won by Murray Nelson.

-A dance was held on the
same weekend with music by
the “Blue Moon.”

House by the Side of the Road

Then why should I sit in
the scorner’s seat,
Or hurl the cynic’s ban?

Let me live in my house by
the side of the:road,
Where the race of men

go by;

They are good, they are
bad; they are weak,
they are'strong,

Wise, foolish,—so am 1;

the side of the road,
And be a friend to man.
Sam Walter Foss—
House by the Side of the Road

Let me live in my house by’

Me . Poe
CASTLEGAR NEWS, October 17, 1979

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