Erma ‘Bombeck «&% My son, the school teacher, has just begun a relationship t have long dreaded. “He has a roommate. 5 i Normally, | would keep silent, but | fee! strongly about It and painted out that this Is my house and | have certain rules regarding these things. ..-+ He countered with bis usual logic, ‘If it bothers you, Just keep the door closed.'’ ~~," | almost wish we were talking about a girl. $2° "Killer" is a four-foot king snake that he bought for . his class to ‘‘keep the kids from watching the clock.’ ::. That's {Ike dating Dracula to get your mind off'your low blood pressure problem. : When school ended, ‘he smuggled it Into his room thinking It would never be discovered under the clutter. Knowing | was upset about the ‘‘arrangement’’ (| threatened to Jump off the sink Into the dleposer) he made out a list of Killer's redeeming virtues. an Does not use gas. Does not bark all night. Does not smell or shed on the sofa. D Acar Does not snore. Does not get sick and need expensive antibiotics, Does not need a license to leave the yard. Has no weird sex habits. ’ No messy bowls or Jars or cans at feeding time. In retaliation, | made a list of Killer's Imperfections: Discourages breathing by your mother. Grosses everyone out by eating a live mouse, then crawilng into a bowl of water for,a couple of days. 2 Generates hysteria whenever he walks Into a room. Is Immodest about taking off skin in public. "Ig that all you can think of?’ asked my son. ‘*No, I've got one more. A snake asa roommate i) NEW ROOF FOR First Prosbyt on Kootenay Street In Nelson was a six- week [ob performed by numorous volun- med. out scaly Saturday, ie teers who tu Shown here Is one stage of jerlan Church’ the ed new shake ahin imion oll wi oven anda or - carved of wood to urth-goers ad- dealin bwsh appearance she The newly palnt- the old asphalt roofing as It gives way to ato by Sandy Bobin low Cost Accommodation Hostels to Expan If you have accommoda- tion for four to 10 or more young travellers from across Canada and around the * world, you may be interested in the owner-operated hostel program run by the Canadian Hostelling Association — B.C. Region. The C.H.A. operates large hostels’ at locations such as Whistler Mountain and and is in the the fastest way | know to. make a boy A snake doesn't even have the manners to wave goodbye when he leaves a house. planning stages for hostel construction in Victoria. Royal Conservatory of Music ‘Exams Successfully Completed The following is a list of successful candidates, in. ex- aminations held recently by the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto in Trail. : The names are arranged _ in order of merit: RADE X PIANO Honors — Elaine Davis, Dolores Taniajka, Alison wee tloward. Pass — Christian Suth- ‘erland, Donna Stevens, GRADE IX PIANO First Class Honors — Corrie Campbell. Honors — Angela Capal- Jeanette H. Chan, Cathy Sturgeon (equal). Honors ~ Joni M. Hein- rich, Estelle M. Cormier. Pass — Patricia M. Kub- os, Eva-Louise Varabioff (equal); Laurie L. Iteush, Brenda J. Hood. GRADE VI PIANO Honors — Barbara J. GRADE IV PIANO First. Class Honors — Alison A. Watson. Honors — Kim 8. Thors, Elaine Verigin, Victoria L. Pruss, Lana Gibson, Jean- nine, Duguay. Pass — Lee M. Syrja, Karen M. Pistak, Sheri First Class Honors — Marjory C. Purdy. ‘ Honors — Connie N. Elasoff, Mark S. Jones (equal); Timothy A. Martens, Geoffrey W. Sunray (equal); Lisa Brandly, Kristine R. Martens (equal); Carl Gru- den, Sheryl Zaporozan, Jud- . tith A, Scherer. 5 Pass — Cheryl A. North, Karen M. Camozzi. GRADE II PIANO First Class Honors —’ Athena H. Chan; Steven R. Greenwood; Teresa Gallo, Cara A. Serediak (equal). Cheveldave; Deirdre A. Col- lier, Tanya S. Rogers (equal). ‘ Pass — Hans Edblad, Julie A, Perehudoff, Iain Sutherland. GRADE V PIANO é Honors — Barbara R. Swanson, Barbara L. Sie- mens. Pass — Susan D. Sun- ray; Marilou R. Eaton, Geof- frey Gobbett, Isabel M. Wood (equal). ~ HPS DIN An evening of dini can make. salad at our and enjoy on the house: Salad Bar an e of the spec! ng at Ki best kind of dinner plan you You can make ay Yhen relax alties 0 Prime Rib o' Steak & Lobster Honors — Leanne M. Booth, Christina Edblad, Branwen ‘Hainsworth, Jason Verigin (equal); Carmen E. Gattafoni, Trevor Lee, Lisa F. Pasin, Nina M. Pasin (equal); Daryl McNevin, Ju- dy, L. Chan, David R. Bris- tow; Ruth Gibson, Shelley A. Reimer (equal). _ GRADEIPIANO — | First Class Honors — Grant R. Bonin; Denis J. Peregrym; Geoffrey E. Mar- tens,, Dena. M. Pankoff (equal). ones Honors — Jennifer A. Clausen, Michael J. Clausen, . Robyn. Kendrick (equal);:.. ‘Annemarie. Gruden,” Angela: R. Martens, Sara A. Wear: mouth (equal);.Chide E. Hegan, Brenda E. Mcintyre, - Michael G. Babaeff. Pass— Shelly M. Rebel- ato, Lisa Gerrand, Carolyn P. Brandly. : p’s is the your own (ai ae ARN ‘AT WN KiIP’S DANCING At the Cabaret: gall ™, Mon. -Sat. 7 gocietY July 23 - August 4 Doors ORs .m. 198 Baker St. Nelson However, thoro is always a need for low-coat. accommo- dation for the young travel- ler. a4 “This mini-hostel concept is working very: well-in both the United States and prov- inces such as Newfoundland, where many of the smaller communities cannot’ support either large or full-time hos- _ tels. Semi-retired or retired people with large homes and a desire to meet and. com- municate with international travellers would be a good’ example of the mini-hostel concept. e as motel operators who rely on the winter ski season as _ Friday, August 3rd & Saturday, d Operations thelr’ main source ‘of income as these. mini-hostels could operate just ‘through their slower months. - | “The: owner-operator would collect and retain the ‘overnight bed fees. The average: charge is $5 per night, which may. include a it. non-profit, recreational and educationai organization whose ‘aims are to help all—but especially young peo- ple—to'a greater knowledge, » care and love of the country- ., This program will also ¢ sid : be of interest to groups such je, particularly by provid- ing ‘hostels ‘or: other : simple accommodation ‘for them. on their travels. ~ Remains Firm | ( récentiy took an Qne Man's Opinion “By FRED MERRIMAN apparent minority position on im cits the fisck trom frlenda and enemies allke, | remain firm and shail with those d to ‘legal stand Pp However, and It is bleeding-heart. types’ w exon tao not wish to be counted with the ho a ease. every minor ,Infraction along the’ wa: Ys because the poor led had a mother who coutd care leae. It Is my opinion for this week that any and all, Including me, should be dealt with summarity: ; "Several months ago, | offered the opinion that vandais shou i io) me lo replace and repair property to Its former state. They should not be fined slapped on the wrist, and eent home to "Mummy and Daddy. : Ifelt aleo that arme: be further required to offended. For example, Agassiz Prison, In fact, is more a reward than @ d robbers should be required to make full restitution and carry out several acts of apology and service to .the enaity, where | understand the prisoners are able to enjoy @ $200,000 “Landecaping project and steak every Since | am opposed enforcement of the law know that the socia! or Thureday. Saat to the uitmata penalty, i would advocate much stronger. for minor and petty Infractions: Hy Ainley wayriwe would : . For example, der means business. Fntso sins it ls the number-one citizens are w killer of our citizens, | w infractions." ’.. ; It should be drilled th the ould greatly increase the penalties for any and all driving Into all our heads that operating a motor vehicle on our, streets and highways Is eerlous business . . . serious business indeed. 405" ‘A recent office storyteller advised that hie son was a passengor in @ Corvette doing 140 m.p.h.‘on the 401 Freeway. The rear wheels locked and the'spinning automobile was totalled out ‘against an overpass abutment. three young men lived. “EL were In a posit Fortunately, ‘the lon to pass Judgement, | would not allow the driver to ‘operate a motor Vehicle — ever again. Med Poet “(am pleased to hear that damage caused to Innocent parties by Impaired drivers must be paid In full by the offender. Thus it should be. | would like to see the intent and It is Important for anti-social practices_sh continually of aa . N the record that toughening the enforcement on minor ould be mada:to include the rich and: poor, alike. -It comes: back to me. from professionals In the business of) faw enforcement and follow-up services that the sons and daughters of the tich'are able to hire the best leg al minds who search out the Inevitable toophols.. : The poor, with littie rapresentation, are left to the whim of a poor-tempered judge who Is‘anxious to get another ‘‘troublemaker’’ off the streets. Be tough, but please treat everybody the same — onty leave them alive. . the’ subject: of capital +: GILBERT. — To Mr. and Mrs, ano son, born July 15. + 2 * Lae i, 2 GRIMES — To Mr. and Mrs. ‘-Merlin Grimes. of Nelson, a August 4th o Featu red This Weekend GOLD! sale? 1979 on. ngs, and Charms, | FABRICS! _ Metres and metres available. Shop now, forthat special new outfit — school, home, anywhere. Many fabrics and patterns to choose from. 2 : : Te Clear * I OF to $499 metre Children's Wear Sleepwear ‘Girls' sizes: 2-3X, 4-6X & 7-14 iB Jo Clear? 19? - $599 Candies Orion Jellies Orange, mint and assorted . Line Trimmer Weedeater. Toddlers’ Swimsuits “Great for the hot weather. ‘ToClear*29? = $49? Children’s Wear 454 gm. per 1 Ib. bag. recur O9* ; : Elect Candies wetne? I 8° I Hi . Electric trimmer/edger. *- ric. Lightweight. Sonly. wow 864? Garden Shop BBQ Briquets 10-Ib. bag. e wae trallers, Camping Accessories ond the Great for'co } Freezer Pack Makes 5 Ibs. of ice. 1 Clear $ ] ay To - Water Pak. “2% gal. with hideaway ‘ - water spigot. tong weekend activities. Fold-A-Carrier | Collapsible water lug w/spigot. 4-gal. To Clear $299: , 3249. i 2 gal. To Clear Clear $549 Sporting Goods THE BAY’S HOME FASHION EV Continues All This Week| ENT AND WHITE SALE : Hudsons Bay Company \ A BIRTHS BARTER 5 {To ‘Mii a1 Mrs, 'Janios'Bartelf jof, Tag- hum, a’son, born: July'24, .), * . * , outcoupon, * 3 29. in’ the “Trail was recited “Guinan officia Lodge in attendance. Inter- ment was in Park Memorial Cemetery. oe . . COLTER —. Mrs. Bernice . Irene. Colter, 69,. of Kaslo, died July 21 at the Victorian Hospital in Kaslo, Funeral service was held July 25 from St. Andrew's United Church « in Kaslo with Mr. Jim Lee officiating, assisted by Rev. C.N. Howard. Cremation. a * *. GENERO — James Genero, 90, of Nelson, died July 29 in Mount St. Francis Hospital in Nelson, Funeral service was held July 24 in the chapel of . the Thompson Funeral Home . brushes, junk food, televisi with Mr. - Tom ayrell . react “Should We Export gone The lyrics. still ‘remain ‘tough “and his band‘ kicks ‘out some. very’ intricate-arrangements, The song Families takes the listener through the ‘typical reunion’ of the black sheep son and the. conserva- tive family. The ‘cut is only typical however ‘in the. cir- cumstances. Reed's delivery and the backing vocals raise the song above the ordinary; Mama you tell me how's the family and Papa, tell me how's. things going by you I don’t come-home much any more - No, no, no, I don't . come home much any more And Mama, I know’ T've disappointed you . And Papa, I know you feel ~ , the sameway too, = °” Nuclear Technology? JULY 18 RESULTS: Canada’s export of uranium and’ nuclear reactors drew opposition from 100 per. cent of votes cast. “I believe the saying ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you’ explains my objection,” wrote one reader. “It doesn't seem to occur to the politicians that we might be. willing to lower our standards of-living in order to survive,” wrote another. “I think we should stop all uranium mining and. dismantle all’ nuclear plants,” wrote yet’ another. "Solar ‘ energy should be the power of the future.” One reader noted that a high level of energy consuption “is not equivalent toa - -high:atandard of living.” The reader also’ pointed. out that as ad phdingisbricak Hazards,fitranioit-miAiog-and ndglear produce power for usés “which “Boost thé “gross ‘ national product but fail to account for the long-term financial problems, such as damage to health, the environment: and lated. i ies and the d i n'a family suffering and/or dying of various 1 diseases d by the ings’ of North: American -civilization-such ‘as cans; electric. tooth. - sets, tin cans and noi yh biosphere.’ of ‘the’ © Suede-look bathroom set” = A Sensitive Side. inate ERE ere EOIN ieee SUG yy Mew aralien ne CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 1979, * Alumin ‘And no, no, no, no, |, L still haven't got married ‘+ And no, no, no, there is * no grandson planned ne here for you. Disco Mystic is rather an unusual venture for Reed, who brings the tune across in an amazing. Frank: Zappa style complete with the repe- titious but tasty saxophone background riffs, as well as the deep resonant voice. I Want to Boogie With You exemplifies Reeds musi- cal versatility, providing ex- seellent rock and roll, .and Reed’s slurring of the title line brings rocks tradition to the forefront as he moans “I wanta boogie wichao". With the Bells, Reed has finally: proved what he is capable of. producing, and it should be interesting to see if he continues to avoid all the * hype on his next album. David Bowie: Lodger -. Where Reed has finally Sponsored by:= “Record ~ Tracks. by Goorge Gammon -ie fails to‘ use his voice, which’ ‘has ‘reasonable (range, but: . frenetic music with'a contin- ‘photos of Lodger are cheery, j Sheets is “pix ‘of! Che. Guevara on 8) * ‘stretcher, Christ ‘after’ being’) removed from’ the’ cross,.'a body ‘ina morgue, David" being made up for the cover shot, anda cute little baby on a furry ‘rug. If you think that's confusing, wait until you hear the album. a 2d AiG Soo ,75¢ Each .is> ¢ (Soe each in bundles of 25) ‘CASTLEGAR NEWS established | his- versatility, David Bowie sets a precedent for redundancy with his new album: Lodger. .) The first side’ of Lodger takes us-on a tour: through Africa and the mid-East, and . then: just: dumps us..there. African Night ‘Plight and Yassassin, provide -interest- . ing possibilities, but are smothered ‘in. the frantic music; that is; continuous throughout the entire album. * Bowie ‘continues to pen obscure lyrics and the music is so disjointed that’there is nothing singable or dance- . able to be found. Not that. thése should be the only criteria for any album, but it’ is needed here: to’ provide some, sort. of diversion. ; ° ‘In addition to that, Bow-: Family of Four ‘-3.Days.and : 3 Nights ‘ Kitchen Unit & Boat ® - 5 * 2 Includes: ($2.00 each additional person) pas SUNNY SLOPE -» chooses ihstead to offset the uous ‘monotone. The) inside ‘Ph, 229-4777 2] BALFOUR 1 officiating. Interment was in the Nelson Memorial Park. * * * . KAVIC — Steve Kavic, 68, of Christina Lake, a well-known _ Trailite and long-time Comin- co employee, ‘died July 29 in. Penticton General Hospital” after a lengthy illness. Mem- . ~ : orial service was conducted - *. from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in’ Grand Forks on.- § July 24.Cremation. . . o * REIMANN — Leon Gideon - Before? . Or After? a) | = Tra Canadan movement or personales Fimess. In your heart you know it's right, garbage, . poorly lated. homes, and factories truly be happy?” - on . ur hcaire é ‘The deadline for this week's bollot is‘5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7. The deadline for last week's vote on the federal governments “boat people", policy is 5 p.m. Tuesday, july 24, i ey Narre 5 VINTAGE PAVING CO. 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