CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, October 13, 1977 i eet | | > o ‘THANKSGIVING dinner was enjoyed Sunday by patients in the . extended care unit at Castlegar and District Hospital. Morris |; Hingley, a patient in acute care, was also invited to join in. Two of ; the hospital auxiliary's many volunteer that make the stay of the extended care patients happy and interesting, Mrs. wee arcad ba eeeiritcthebaliays Heapteal Aucliy Phots ‘Photo Books Now Pass On _Eckankar Teachings “ECKANKAR is the most gancient religious teaching £ known to man. It is not a yoga, ra ¢philosophy, metaphysical sy- Satem or an occult science. It ¢'does not use drugs, hypnosis or fother artificial means of con- = =selousness expansion. It is t + simply the natural way to God- : Realization via Soul Travel.” x ‘These are the words of i Paul Twitchell, given the re- = rsponsiblity of presenting this ., g ancient spiritual teaching to the i Western World, Until 1985, the x teachings, which appeared in A man’s oldest writings—the Naa- seal records—had been passed Son orally from undivideel to . } individual. Ri Now, through books, pers. sonal discourses and the guid- ance of the present Living ECK Master, Sri Darwin Gross, everyone may discover for himself what lies beyond death . SRIDARWIN GROSS and learn to break the cycle of karma and reincarnation. Introductory talks are being given, throughout the West Kootenays. . ; Available Through Special Government Bureau Seatbelt Information $ The motor vehicle branch has established a province-wide speakers’ bureau to ensure that all motorists have-easy access to information on mandatory seat belt usage. On Oct, 1, the use of seat, ‘belts became mandatory in British Columbia. The bureau, headquarter- ed in Victoria, has assigned qualified. speakers to every area of the province to explain _ how compulsory seat belt usage will effect motorists and. to answer questions on the in- stallation or adjustment of belts. Superintendent of: Motor Vehicles Robert Whitlock, said the program is designed to reach a8 many motorists -as possible through speaking en- gagements with service clubs, community groups, press or + civic organizations. “Far. too many motorists are familiar with myths con- cerning seat ‘belt usage and also available for viewing. _ through the speakers’ bureau. Whitlock said mandatory seat belt legislation will effect everyone, who travels British Columbia highways, and it. is vital that all motorists totally understand the value. of .de- veloping the buckle up habit. Members Domsharte Arts ond Crft Guests Visit Local WI Women's Institute. mem- bors from several district points, from the “recess and at the ‘end of the session, Kinnaird W.I. served tea and cake. U.S. and several gueats, attend- ‘ed the West Kootenay Diatrict "Workshop, hosted by Kinnaird Institute Wednesday of last week in the Kinnaird Hall. District president Phyllis Phipps ‘of Castlegar welcomed the many visitors to the beauti- ful displays of institute crafts and interesting demonstra- tions, Pat Stevens of Rossland showed how to make’ pictures on burlap with bits of ‘carpet; Nancy Knight of Robson de- monstrated silk screening; and Jo Taylor of Castlegar showed the making of Christmas deco- rations. Past president of Home- makers’ Council in Steven's County, Wash. Mrs. Carmel Walters, gave an interesting talk on their work, extending an invitation to attend their Fall Festival, Oct. 21 at Spo- kane, Falls College. Mrs. June Bell of Fruitvale Raffle winner of the mac- rame hanger made by Helen York and the ceramic pot made by Bea Goetting, was June Bell. Slocan won the banner contest, and will make the West Kootenay District banner.to be shown at the prowect conven- tion, ‘Tapping’ Helps Reduce Pain In Dentistry ‘were all of the Lap robe contest winners Fruitvale Institute: first—Given Robin- son, second—June Bell and: third—Alicé Wilson, ‘The lap robes were divided and) sent to Willow Haven Hospital, Mt, St. Francia, and Extended Care units at Trail and: Castlegar. Advertising = makes it perfectly clear! @ Aitractive: " Type Faces’ @ Free Vinyl Cate @ Attractive Box “Creative Ideas” CASTLEGAR NEWS Phone 365-7266 191 Columbia Ave. George Goodh: a chiro- practor and founder of the International College. of Ap- plied) Kinesiology, said in ‘Thunder Bay, Ont., he. has developed for dentists a way of stopping pain by using kinesi- logy and’ other techniques. Kinesiology is the study of the forces of muscle function and their ‘impact on the body. At‘ a workshop sponsored by the Northwestern Ontario Cc ic A Good- reported on the W.I. board meeting with district presidents: in Kamloops last month and told about the coming Provincial W.I. Conven- tion to be held at the University of British Columbia next June. A potluck meal was enjoy- ed by. the ladies at the noon heart said his: method is a system of tapping on certain parts of the body to produce an_ absence of pain... In some instances there is more acceptance of his methods from the dental profession than from his own, he said. - HAVE YOU TRIED. BROASTED CHICKEN? and It’s on i SPECIAL FRI. & SAT. Groups seek- ing information on seat belt usage, or the name of the speaker in their area, are asked to contact the Seat Belt Infor: mation Centre, Motor, Vehicle Branch, Victoria, B.C. Forest Act Delayed For Input Legislative ‘debate on a new British Columbia forest act will be delayed for up to three months so the public will have a chance to consider it, Forests © Minister Tom Waterland said last week. "> Residents For Ferry tale Preparing Hearings Late. Leo -Donison, and of the Arrow Lakes region may be more prepared than those along Kootenay Lake for the hearings this month on fares being charged for ferry use. So far, no fewer than seven people and organizations have committed themselves to writ- ing a brief and making a pre- sentation to the travelling Ferries Inquiry Commission when it sits in Nakusp Oct. 21. At Nelson, feathers have been flying between city coun- cillors and the chamber of commerce, each accusing the other of not doing enough to _ fight the proposed ferry fares. No such problem plagues Arrow Lakes communities. The Nakusp and District Chamber of Commerce, regional district the Kootenay-Boundary Cham- bers. of Commerce and the Village of New Denver are all presenting briefs to the hear- ing. i In addition, there are a number of private citizens and business proprietors who will be speaking strongly in opposi- tion to fares being brought back. “Chamber representatives have said that only by mass action can fares on the ferries by. prevented. The B.C. Ferries Corpora- tion is considering charging fares on inland ferries and eutting back on personnel 0 on how seat belts nave proven the ‘simplest and most. effective form of protection motorists have in the event: of an auto shown that wearing Ie reduces the chan at serious injury or. death in traffic accidents by about one half. Not just for drivers—but for pas- sengers in both front and rear seats. ‘ _A\t-minute film, “It’s the Sudden Stop at the End"... showing what happens during a vehicle crash, how belts work © and how they should be worn, is told the Cana- dian Institute of Forestry's annual meeting that the new ministry of forests act, a new “next session which is expected to open sometime in January, “You're probably wonder- ing if you will get a chance. to see this legislation and com- ment on it before it is approved by the legislature,” the minis- ter safd. “The answer is yes. Debate inthe house will be withheld for a period of two to saree . months.” Funeral Services. Held . For Glade Resident Funeral services concluded ‘ Tuesday afternoon from the Glade. C ity Hall for reduce costs. A service has also been mention- ed as an expense-saving move. longtime Glade resident, Tom Shlakoff, 72, who died at Mitchell Buildall Today, Friday & Saturday WALLPAPER © LAWN FURNITURE In Stock Crocuses - Tulips - Hyacinths Many Colors to Choose From: LOSS sessecoe 25” | Clearance ASSOCIATE STORE ae: - 490 Front Steet 365-7252 — | Siete an Kootenay Lake District Hospi- tal last Thursday. . ~ Mr. Shlakoff was born in Erin, Sask., Feb. 1, 1905. He came to B.C, in 1912 to reside in the Glade district where he was married in 1923, He continued to reside-in that community until his passing. , Surviving is his wife, Mary, of Glade; two sons, Bill , and Pete of Glade; two daugh- ters, Mrs. George (Anne) Skal- zub of Vernon and Mrs. Harry (Katie). Perepolkin of New Denver; a sister, Mrs. Mary Verigin of Glade; 14 grand- children and seven great grand- children. » He was predeceased by -a brother, Jim in 1940 and 4 sister, Anne in 1970. 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Birthday Flags fluttered gaily ‘ from Nordic Hall’s flagpoles and a © brightly decorated interior greeted the many members and their ‘guests as ‘Nordic Lodge No. 76, Sons of Norway cele- brated its 16th aniversary Sept. : Special. guests for. the : occasion were Mr. and Mrs, “Annar Jacobsen of Richmond, Bi C. Mr. Jacobsen is. president qt Sleipner Lodge No. 8 in Van- gouver which, at 67, is B.C,'s qldest Sons of Norway lodge. The buffet * dinner was blessed by. Rev. Richard-Klein af. Castlegar, who also gave thanks for the 16 years of solid development of the lodge and for the fidelity of its members. “Mr. Jacobsen gave an address :on the aims of the various levels of the lodge and touched speci- fically, on the Ski For Light Program for .blind skiers. ; Christen Bonde of Trail gave short review of events in the lodge 10.-years ago ‘and introduced the following reci-_ pients of 10-year membership pins: Mr. and Mrs, - Bjorn Kristiansen and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Deverney’ of Castlegar, Dennis Hanson of Roséland, Dr, Olaf Kringhaug of Trail, Robert Erdahl of Nanaimo, Miss. In- gunn Reinsbakken of. Smithérs and Mr. ‘end--Mrsr sk: Holmsen of: Delta. E Mr. Jacobsen was assisted in; this ;. ceremony | by’ Miss Chery] Kristiansen ‘of. Castle- gar,_who was-clad in colorful Norwegian costume. The even: ing was then adjourned ito fellowship and dancing, both traditional and modern, into the early morning ‘hours. ©. Earlier: in the day, Mr. Jacobsen: addressed a meeting of interested ‘cross-country skiers;on the Ski For Light Program for blind skiers, spon- sored by Sons of Norway: in North America. Skiing for. the blind had its formal beginnings in} Norway in 1965 and was taken ‘up on this continent three years’ago. { Western Canada | of Auctioneering ita. Canada's. first, “and “the: only completely. Canadian course. offered anywhere. Licensed. under the Trade Schools: Lic Ast, A.S.A..1970, C. 366, } For particulars of ihe next courte write: Box 687, La combe, bert ‘or Phone 782-6215 | Vancouver ¥ was in the lead in this venture. and Mr. Jacob- sen presented a film, “Skiing is way «in ,Prince’ George and Calgary, as well as Vancouver. Nordic Lodge's spores director which Vancouver's training program and success with its initial class of 16 blind skiers. Last year, a second class of 15 received training and preparations are now underway: for .a third season. The: blind "have taken to this enthusiastically’ and have .formed their: own very active Blind Skiing Club. Mr. Jacob- sen and his wife, Synnove have : both been’ active in this ‘pro: gram, along with other Slefner members, and they had the pri- vilege last winter of attending an international meet in Ver- mont, as ‘guides for two Van. couver blind skiers. Blind skiing ‘has begun in various locations in Canada; In the west, programs are under- Ivar investigating the aibitey of such a venture in this area, The Jacobsens* are also interested in producing a Cana-' dian blind ski meet. Because of financial and space: limitations, only a few blind ‘skiers can attend the international meets. The plan, therefore, is to find’a location which ‘will permit about 50 blind Canadian skiers and q like number of guides to, participate in a ski meet. ‘With. this in mind, the Jacobsens explored the: Nancy . Greene Lake. area: and pro-, _ nounced the terrain excellent’ ’ andthe setting: superb. A decision should be forthcoming’ next month, which will have to consider. the many. aspects ‘of. such a meet. British Columbia's first Rose Parade float since the province's award-winning entry in 1971, when it received the International award for the most beautiful float from out- side the © territorial’ United States, will be seen’ Jan, 2, 1978, Rose Bowl Day in Pasa- dena, Cal. The announcement was made by the chairman of the Captain Cook Bicentennial Commission, tle’ Hon, Grace “McCarthy. B.C,'s 1978 float will com- memorate next year’s Captain Cook roses,.irises, Aerio carnations and orchids for Its completion before it begins its 5% mile journey in front of 1.5 million persons along the: pa- - _ rade route. Another 125 million will view this world-famous ‘apectacle ‘on television, Theme of the upcoming parade is “on the Road to Happiness” and British Colum- bia’ presents its. float. to the world as a brilliant, multi-color- ed’ invitation: to travel’ the “Road to Happiness” to our province in 1978 to join in our. “Year of Discovery. as . we the ithe 200th ‘anniversary of Capt, ‘James Cook’s landing in British Columbia.: ‘The’ beautifully de- ‘ ‘signed’ flower-bedecked | float _ will depict Cook’s:two square- rigged sailing ships the Resolu- tion and the Discovery, as they sail. majestically ‘through open seas towards the mountains of “Vancouver Istand, site of Cook's landing, | The two ships « will be enclosed in the structure of a bottle; an image familiar to thousands of model pane build- ers. This’ striking visual cre- ation in blue, gold and white will require over, 200 thousand Nakedness 7 Inspires | Tourist ‘An Italian tourist, arrested: for strolling nude’ around’ the “centre of Athens, said he was inspired by ‘the nakedness -of the ancient statues displayed in 80. many ‘public. places’ in: the Greek capital. * Bernardo Antonio Fuchs, 28, protested that his arrest contradicted the . Greek - glori- ‘fication of the human body. Consumer Comment Sometimes ‘nothing seems to go right. Last year, after, a Tot of. (serimping and. ‘sa you nageG La" } payment, ag homers th interest rate on the ree ‘was around 12 per cent, but it was: the ¢ best “you -could. find afteria lot of shopping around. This year the. rate ‘has: dropped to 10per ‘cent, and- after.‘a little figuring you've come up with’ the depressing revelation that the difference works out to'$60:or-$70 per month on your. payments, “Is there anything you can ‘do to ease the pain?” “It all’ depends on what's in |. that bundle of forms you signed “‘when you took out your’ mort- gage. You: and. the- mortgage holder are bound by the terms of that contract, Neither of you can alter its provisions without: -- the consent of the other.: Some ‘mortgages (usually ‘with credit unions) perm payout in,-full,at © any time, without penalty. Bek Most mortgages - permit ‘payout only if the borrower pays a penalty of 8 tos months, tes interest. Some do not allow aetue “at all until'a certain period ‘of : © Vinyl’Sid Thinking Siding? ‘Aluminum: Siding, ‘Soffits; Facta & ngulation : ng s Fibreglass Materials — - Resins, Cloths, | Ete. FOR ESTIMATES CALL MICHAEL DAVIDGEE: : AT.399-4337 DAY OR EVENING sre ‘Call 399-4494 For. pice Only. Financing Avallable. laric Canada iene _time» after. the ‘mortgage is issued.’ This. type of mortgage (which is fairly common) is said to have a “lock-in clause”. “costs of getting a new. mort- gage, plus the’ penalty. you'll probably have to pay on the old one, make a new mortgage feasible.’ : If your. disetauae is:locked >" in, however, you'll only: be able - to prepay if the - mortgage” + holder agrees to allow’ you to “United Way pay. the : mortgage: out ‘early. Don't expect him to be éasy to convince. (Would you rewrite a contract if it would result in 8 i less Ba gevenngior you?) : have to decide whether «the ‘+ 1 “AT Syotr. cit offer. some itional business to offset his * loss: (term deposits, for exam “ples or: retirement’: savings * plans), you may be able to bring him. around“ to your way of thinking. : One by-product of the new interest rates has been a reali- zation: by» many. homeowners ‘that! they: don't. ‘really know what's in: their mortgage. ° This lack of knowledge can have serious « | consequences. One man accepted a.job in another ‘province and signed. an‘agree- _ ment to sell his house before he. - discovered the house could not be sold without the mortgage - holder's permission. Fortu: : ° nately, the mortgage holder and prospective buyer’ were * able to.come to terms ona new. mortgage, otherwise the seller would. have. been ‘in an ex- J tremely: awkward: deset posi- °7 Although it: may. appear a 0 forbidding: document ‘at first : Thanks to You It's Working WITH GENERAL PAINTS & - }, SUNWORTHY ¥ WALLCOVERINGS * glance, you can learn a lot about your mortgage by: just reading through it..a few: times. Your :- mortgage company can answer other questions you might cchave.: Learni ig. gage after you've'signed on the.” heading “better late:than nev- er”. The best bet,’ of course, is ~ to make sure you understand it : “before ‘you commit voureel. brought ‘you b 2 you: could “have some. ‘suds < ‘dancit ing girls’ last month | to bring: in. more’ customers: and 2 ‘offset ‘the cost’ of operating vi tal -of Capt. Cook’ with ‘a year-long ‘schedule of special events.” B.C.'s entry in the’ Parade of Roses has been designed by the Vancouver firm ‘of Man- sueto Display Associates Ltd., whose parade floats and dis- plays) have been. seén by hundreds of thousands of Brit-” ish Columbians over the past.10 years, 1 The monthly ‘meeting of the Castlegar and’ District Board of Trustecs was notified ‘of the results of the ‘CASTLEGAR ‘NEWS, Thursday, October ii, 1977 "Hos ital Installs X-ray _. Image Recording System facilities for extended care patients. After years of plan- ning for ne unit, the board await- of a new x-ray image recording system in the hospital at a cost _ of $6,332, Tests have shown a reduction of 80 per cent in radiation for x-ray procedures, This reduction is primarily due to a new combination of film ‘ and intensifying screen, = 9 new ‘doctors have been given active privileges at the hospital over the summer, Dr. Keith Merritt and Dr. Ron : Perrier. Dr. Fowler has retired after a’ much-appreciated ‘and lengthy practice in Castlegar. Construction of: the ex- tended care wing and.shop and maintenance unit: are vat a standstill. Final permission to proceed or withdrawal of ex- tension plans should be known this week by-results of a survey dong in the area on the need for ing final wards Security is still a major concern at all hospital, board meetings. Some ‘minor Incl- dents have occurred during the summer, but the total system seems to he providing adequate protection. At present there are. large spotlights in the parking arcas, a night guard, TV monitor system at the main doors and many other measures not visible to the on-looker. Again, occupancy in the hospital has been ‘low during the summer and continuing into the ‘fall, Mrs, Polly Chernoff of the | ‘Women's Auxillary, reports the fall season now underway and asks participation of all for the coming Rummage Sale Oct. a and 22, + Genelte What is the main issue in the ponent { labour dispute bebveeni B.C. Tel. and the Telecommunications Workers’ Union? The report of Federal Conciliation Commissioner Dr. Noel Hall has been one of the major topics in the current negotiations. B.C. Tel has indicated that almost all of the Hall Report's rec dations are acc p However, the Report fails to provide satisfactory solutions to” some areas of major concern to our customers, our employees and the Company. This is a brief explanation of the major issue: What is at stake is the Company's ability to choose the most economical manner of providing services to its customers. The Company believes it must have the ability to purchase goods and services at the ‘lowest t possible price consistent ‘with quality. This is policy will not i in any way, endanger employees’ jobs. vs The Company’s 3 proposal guarantees that no historical telephone work regula y performed by a B.C: Tel employee sail be contracted out. : oa “In addition, the: ‘Company’ ‘s proposal guarantees that n no employee as of January 1, 1977 and future employees who attain two: years continued service, would be laid off due to the introduction of ‘new. equipment, improved services, or systems. ° ‘When new technology changes the job of an existing emplo yee; the Company's p so ‘commits the Company to : roviding a training Program for that employee so that he or she can learn new. skills. In ‘connection with this is issue, B. c Tel does not believe itis entitled to enter into an agreement which could result i in increased rates for our customers. . B. Tel is regulated by the CRTC: and they have stated, “we can disallow for rate making purposes any unlawful; improper or. imprudent expenses.” The Company has been. inected t to “contribute pee Possible: effort to achieve economies wherever. they « can be Tel b slieves that further negotiations could setilé the oe ciirrent differences between the Union and the Company and remains - willing to review. outstanding i issues with the Union with a view to’ -, ‘obtaining a contract that is fair to our Sohne and which will 5 Permit the C mp y-to meet its obligations to its cust .