CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Feb. 23, 1967

Four Cominco

Electricians

Receive Suggestion Awards

Four Cominco ‘electricians in the company’s chemical an: fertilizer at Trail

D. R. Atkins, equipment de-

id {pot — $40 for devising an at-

which enables small

were among 160 employecs who | p:

recelved suggestion awards tot- |p:

aling fiona, during the latter of 1966,

part

ie awards were made un- der Cominco’s suggestion plan awards system hich pays em- ployees for zideee) to improve | pj

practices,

The largest single award was made, tod. Paterson, an elec- triclan at il, who received $290 for suggesting an improved circuit in a crane at the bulk

fertilizer storage bin. The other | ay

e electricians who received

ares avrilik — $60 for sug-

P, Gi gesting that a trolley line be re-| 5

placed with a retractable cable; E. Manoli — $50 for suggesting modifications to a welding unit

Payloaders to be placed on a re-

hoist; J. Laface, Renvoditters and pipefitters — $35 for sug- gesting that lead gaskets for tank car valves be cast in a mole

J. Peat, steamfitters and

pipefitters — $25 for a modifl- on to an air line,

Other employees who sub- mitted suggestions which were accepted and for which awards ranging from $5 to $25 were made, are:

power supply; D. Henry — $40 dall, W.

for suggesting alterations to a

push-button panel door. Suggestions were accerted

from 86 employees at Trail, 43

at Kimberley, ae iat the Bluebell Konki

Mine, Riondel,’ B.C., and five each from Con Operations at

Yellowknife and the wedge Mine |:

at

) Henry, R. A. Mcintyre, J.'E. Jo N. E. Churches, ve " Engineering: J. Collican,

New Employees at 4 Trail who re- ceived awards of $25 or more are: W. O. Scott, steel fabrica- ting — $75 for devising dn im- proved method of

Ww. L, Knowler and z ie Kennedy’ (Shared award), W. 0. Scott, R. Colbachini, H. I. Huitema’ and J. DeBalinhard (Shared award), P. Ward, H.

zine anode inserts; Robertson and N. Wag-

ner of the instrument shop — Tu

$50 for suggesting a covering sore control probes on instru-

BT ‘Buehignant, metal produc- tion — $50 for suggesting a pump modification;

E. “ern

FOR

AIRLINE RESERVATIONS

MEXICO - HAWAIIAN AND EUROPEAN TOURS ARRANGED e

CASTLEGAR AGENT FOR THE WESTERN HOTEL CHAIN

e WEST’S DEPT. STORE Phone 365-7542

A.W.

Metal production: L. M. Gas- ena, J. Whaley, W. Shumay, G. mer, G.'E, Brennan, H. Thompson, A. Sdac, J. R. Kil- lough (2 awards), zu A oe R, Robinson, W. J. Langille, R. Storvold, R. R. Henderson and

M. Smith (Shared awards), C.

icks, T, Benedet, F. grin and J. 5 Polovejehuk (Shared award), F, Zahn, F. M.

Engineering services: C. D. » R. Hodson, D. Hatle-

Mrs._H. Johnson, Ph. 365-8294

Mr. and Mrs. M. Hingley who were visiting in Aderdeen, Washington since December re- turned t poms. last weekend.

were weekend guests of Mrs. H. Johnson.

Mrs, M. Peachey and Mrs. |;

I McNeil who spent several days Vancouver returne: home Tuesday evening,

ind Mrs. “A. Vander-

holt and family of Rossland vis- ited here Sunday, and attended

ERT

the Open House at Selkirk Col- lege. :

tt (present a Canadian

ed of the national flag.

‘levery year. This was a auceons:

The Scene at - KINNAIRD SECONDARY

In ‘true Valentine tradition we chose our “most attractive’ girl and boy last week by secret

ballot. The results were not dis- closed until the dance on Wed- nesday evening. Pretty Linda Evin was the “Queen of Hearts” and Mr. Maglio placed the gold coronet on her head amidst wild cheers of approval from the throng ....

When it came time to dis-

vy, | close the name of her “escort,” t was found that three boys were | ©!

tied for first place choice. The three: David Millon, Don Pon-

graiz, and Ed. Sorge were

| brought to the stage and Queen Lin

ida was asked to choose one

If, | of m.

Lucky old Don was led forth by Linda and received the royal crown. Don is as dark as Linda

is fair. They made a very hand- g

some couple as they danced

among their subjects. Runners-up in the girls’

contest. were: Janet "Zalcott,

vater” and na slace of bones.”) gt. Band of the Royal Can- adian Honnted Police gave a full and interesting account of the history of the force in Canada’s frontiers. Bonnie Shiskin and Elizabeth Thor-Larsen spoke of Canada’s role in the two World Wars,

dents portrayed Canada’s great men and women, speaking brief- ly of the accomplishments of Tom Thompson — by Dway- ne Keus; Pauline Johnson — by Carol Obedkoff; Dr. Frederick Banting — by Norman Pepper; Robert Service — by David Bab- ich; Saunders — by Steven Gor-| e koff; Bliss Carman and bald Lampman by Patsy Pavlis; Bruce Hutchinson by Billy Stoo- hn

“This Land is Your Land” was beautifully sung by Mrs. »|Mr. Schiavon and Mr. Maglio— bringing to an end a truly im-

In conclusion seven stu-|!?

ed) ‘hi- | level control easier and keep the

Annual Report Presented by Pass Crook

The Pass Greek | Park Board's annual » report ws that the park facilities an 1968 Were en-

Dutch Maid Bakery WEEKEND SPECIAL HOMEMADE BREAD, 6 loaves woe ST.

REGULAR BREAD .... Special, 10 loaves for $2 In our Bakery Across from Liquor Store

joyed by more people than for the previous year.

Highlight’ of 1966 was the May Day celebrations culminat-

Fresh Donuts Every Morning at 9

ing probably the ‘largest and

best organized parade ever seen m0 in Castlegar. This was organized ‘ by the Centennial Committee. The grounds were also used for the first time to occommo- date ' the travelling | carnival which goes through the area

OUR CONGRATULATIONS

_ to Squadron 581

Air Cadets

“THE TOP SQUADRON IN CANADA” _

ful ertart which netted the board over $700.

Water levels were satisfac- torily maintained during the swimming season but a bit of difficulty’ was of mperienced to- wards the end of August,

aratory for the May children's gymkkhana, the Found- ation-Dravo Contractors (Hi- Arrow Dam) donated a day's ser- vice of two large pieces of equip- ment by which means the upper

David Cooper

MEN'S WEAR

fleld was levelled, work is val-

ued at

A beach open-fireplace was constructed ‘at a cost of $80.

Upper pool beaches were extended by sanding and again Foundation - Dravo equipment was used for stockpiling of sand 1965 during the levelling of the picnic area.

The widened water inlet channel (1965) and cleared picnic area added to the park’s enjoy- ment.

At year’s end, a minor water control improvement was car- ried out at a cost of $127 (lum- ber and excavating were donat-

). This should. make water

Driving Through Grand Forks? STOP IN AT THE

Airport Auto Service And Say Hello to

IKE WIEBE (Formerly of Castlegar Post Office and Southern Motors) — Ike Would be Glad to Hear the Latest Gossip! —

tke’s Airport Auto Service is Located on Highway 3 Near the Arena. Look for the Big Chevron Sign.

pool surface cleaner. One of the most needed de-

velopments now is some form

of installation which will effec-

tively control car and traffic in the pool area. Ultimate control will take some time and

pressive program,

money,

Diane McCreight, C

Evin, Jackie Hipwell and Christine ‘oews,

Runners-up in the boys con- test were: Richard Maddocks, Allen Marken, Leonard Kozak, and Peter r Kalesnikoff. .

On’ Wednesday morning an assembly was held in order to

CASTLEGAR COURSE

DULEES JOHN

of the Golf

ton’ of ve the ‘ks,

story

Seven boys; forming. a tab- leau as the “Fathers of Confed-

BIN

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ST. RITA’S HALL FRONT ST.

TONIGHT

GO

sketch ‘of his par-

heuine role in Canada’s history. ie boys were: Gary Kon-

‘kin, Ray Ungarian, Alan Rud-

derham, John , Daryl | b

The. Club’ held thee second meeting of ‘the season: with’ fouf > repre- sentatives from the ladies’ ex-

ble’ ‘Creighton,

Deverson, Mrs. Joan Krueger, and Mrs. Vera’ Staudinger came along as guests of the executive in order to familiarize themselv- es with the organization of the parent body and to obtain and give seolstanee to the various committees.

Finan ce Chairman Jim Cor- ett his budget for the

Amos, oe Duarte, and * David

ion. .

The "social studies class bearing impressive scoatof arms’ banners made by the art stu- dents presented each province’s inelenia and explained its sym-

ne Canadian sports were next spotlighted . . . Lorraine Kalmakoff described the history of lacrosse . . . Joyce Kemper- man dealt with ‘tobogganing Uinity Debbie McGauley spoke on hock-

BUIL

See Us for the Best Prices in Townl

DERS

ey. “f Indian hand game was by four

coming year. In this he recom- mended that: ‘the present. fee structure remain for another year which were $25 for initia- tion fees, $75 dollars for family, $50 for single male and $40 for single female. ‘After listening and then discussing his sound for such a

dations, it was passed unani- mously’ by the executive.

‘which will be ‘gnnounced later. Please check this column and the 1967 list of “competitions (which will ‘be posted in the club house) for oot dates and tournament

According t to: ‘Lloyd Ish, who ave

report, our. machinery will be in first class condition at the begin- ning of the pensuny Tom. Clark present- ed his outline for washroom fac- ilities at the club house. . This plan was unanimously approved by the executive and John Mas- on was appointed to erect the nécessary addition. it the same time Bob Wad- ey cleared up Previous misunder- standings regarding our domes-

INSURANCE

Combes ofl your heme cad propedy Severance under one policy wih eno maou Coven ay bed oo

MAXIMUM COVER AT MINIMUM Cost

YOUR FRUIT GROWERS Cis INSURANCE AGENT

MIKE. SHISKIN

‘269 Columbia Avenue Castlegar

led as soon

Jim Bilesky, chairman, presented a plan of

tournaments that should keep| there. a hive’ of activity | |

the course the year. For in-

charming Indian maidens: Susan McCutcheon, Kathy Rafter, Bar- bara Batting and Sue Killough. Joanne Rempel gave a very

of Indian

A Arborite - A i

E Electrical Supplies

G Glass - Gyproc H —

B Barker Board - Brushes - Bifolds - Bldg. Paper C Ceiling Tiles - Cements - Ceramics B Doors - Dividers - Donnacona

F Formica - Fibreglass - Floor Coverings

ag ik Hi

ds - Hard + Ete.

K Kitchen Organizer

N Nails — Nosings oO Oils

P Plywoods (all sorts) @ Quick Plug

R Resilacrete Paints

U Urethanes - Urez

W Windows (Pierson,

1 Insulation - Information 4 Joint Fillers - Jambs

L Lumber - Linoleum - M Mouldings - Mahogany - Mac Tae

+ Roofing Materials § Spray Paints - Sidings - Stucco Supplies T Tools (hand and electric) - Twinseals

V Vinyl Tiles - Varathanes X X-tra Special Cash Discounts

Y YOUR BUILDING SUPPLY HEADQUARTERS Z Zeebrick - Ete. - Etc. - Ete.

Lath - Louvres

/

- Paints - Plaster

etc.)

Paints

P& G Builders Supply

ACROSS FROM THE ARENA

Ph. 365-8151

place names and their mean- ings. (Some rather elegant places today were originally termed by the Indians “dirty

stance, there will he an early “Tree Planting Tournament” with an entry fee of transplant- 14 e trees in a designated Then there will be a

A Tourn: with a half-day’s work as the

ent fee: ry, will be

A “share account’. is the money you kes

credit union, -

tt mal , owner,

you put ii you a shareholder, or

Your share savings provide money for loans and.

earn you good dividends at the same time.

lf you

need ready cash,, you can withdraw th money. sPut a few dollars in the credit union every chance

you get.

With few exceptions, your savings are matched doliar for dollar and in case of your death or. per- manent disability, your loan is ‘Paid in Full”—with insurance provided by your credit union at no extra charge through CUNA Mutual, the credit ‘union

insurance company.

CASTLEGAR CREDIT UNION Miss M. D. H. Reith, Mgr. George Terhune, Ast.-Mgr. Phone 365-7232 Serving the Crossroads of the Kootenays

‘our is. really looking g Fete toa wonderful

season for all golfers, See you Office: 365-6665 Home: 365-6704

AUCTION

Friday Evening

February 24, at 6.00 p.m.

. We are selling by Auction, on the business Premises, the entire stock of

McPhail’s Ladies Wear In Castlegar —_ ~ Across from the Post, Office | Merchandise may be viewed and i inepected -

all day Thursday, F ebruary 23 and from 12 noon to sale time F; riday, February 24.

Everything Must Be Sold

_ For information concerning: sale phone 365-5447 365-7177 365-6767

‘ GRACE PRESBYTERIAN — CHURCH Rev. J. H. Wiseman Bervice of Worship and - Sunday School at 11 a.m.

ST. DAVID’s’

11 am. Holy Communion

WEDNESDAY > | : 7.30 am. and 10.00. am. Holy Communion”: .’:

LUTHERAN CHURCH SERVICES Sundays at.3 p.m, Held ‘in St, David's Anglican Church Sunday School 2 p.m. Rov. Harold C. Clark

,, | with Mrs, R. Giles responding. -

THE SALVATION ARMY (863 Main Street)

Sunday 11 am. Holiness Meeting

edn: 260 Bon Bible Study

Envoy Cliff Phipps

Apostolic Church

ae am. Sanday :8chool 030 am am: Morning Worship

-: "Youth Fellowahi

2. ae & an, Wednesdays

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Evening won Nt pan. Fam BP vaio 1@ am.

-. Hunt”

banquet isnce the orga

Kinwood-Belle district ie guldes

and brownies was held

Thureday in the Kinnaird Com- nit

mi Seated at the head table were: Mrs, C, Munns, Brown Owl. for 1st. Kinnaird brownie | Rit pack; her companion for the evening, brownie,’ Patsy Toews; Mrs.: K. Hayashi, lieutenant of the Ist Kinnaird guide company; | ni Mrs. A. Rizzuto, West Kootena: area’ commissioner; Mrs, C. C. verley, ‘Captain of the ist Kin: naird brownle pack . and Bae daughter Dianne; Mrs.-K. Ri derham,’ ‘Tawny Owl of the me Kinnaird brownie pack and her daughter. Gail.

‘Toast to the Queen was giv. en by brownie Charlotte Brown, with grace being sung by all in the form of “Johnny’ Apple-

seed.”

Guide Linda Craze attended ihe duties of chairman with ihe oat'to the Founder e, Linda McGauley. : shire rownie Louise La Marche

sponse from Mrs. D,. Hughes, Guide Vicky Wayling pro: Posed -the: toast: to: the guiders

Presentation of the friend- ship money was made by brown-

ies Leslie Storvold and Verona Bozek for the Ist Kinnaird Pack

Funeral Services Held Recently for Lucy Ghemenkoff

Funeral services were held last ‘Thursday. afternoon . from ommunity Hall

‘eb, 14.

Cherénkoff moved to B.C. and Grand Forks in 1919: Two years Jater. she ‘married and came to} hi tigchenia.

“In .1924 ° Mrs. Cherenkoft de . her: home..at ‘Shoreacres here -she has

and, ; “one son, * Peter; and one dau; @olly) Pereverzéof ‘ ‘and: ‘five all’ 6£ She

Also surviving ’aré one sist- er, Grete! Gretchen: aiid | one ‘Bil: Kootnikofé, ° both |:

of Grand: Forks: - Interment at the Shore- acres’-Cemeté ith the Cast-

PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE ; 701 First Ave.

Pastor: Rev. K. D. Cooper ‘Phone: 995-5212

Sunday: 9.55 am. ‘Family © ‘Treasure a

11.00 a.m. Panera Te amily Worf

7.30 yer Meeting

mn. Women’s World D at P. ver ay 7.30 p.m. ‘Youth Meeting “Where are a but

A Series of

Gospel Services "are being held in the Robson Memorial Church Hall

(Except for March 7) -

“These. services are_undenominational: and all ‘are : ‘ invited to attend

3.00 p.m.’

Kinwood-Belle Guides Brownies Hold Banquet

The first smotherdaughier tn th the form of the brownie em-

last / Kinnaird pack presenting their

toasted the mothers: with the re- |"

Born in Saskatchewan, Mrs, wer.

resided "ever | ©

meeting: held recently ins th 1 hall.

read by secretary: Mrs.-R. Davis.

, ‘With brownies Judy -Lins and t Cathy Harrison’ of the 2nd

“Pot of Goll The 1st innate guide com- pany with their patrol’ leaders Cindy Goetting, . Rita Deverney. and Sharon: Gar- rett, m presented unique maps;of Canada which proved to be very Attractive with thefr, many pen-

: * re. Johnson: spoke of: the many uses the friendship mon- ey was put:to.

The presontation. of her

rwny owl ‘pin was madé.to Mrs. ina lerham by air Roberts as well as'a gift'to Mrs. W. MeNee

who is past-brown’ owl’ ‘of Ist Kinnaird pack...

It was anounced ' the floral bouquets that adorned the head | 55) table would be presented to two {22 mothers, Mrs, J. Toews'and Mrs. F. Mat ) who are patients at bite: ‘Castlegar and istrict Hos-

Charles Walson Land Supervisor -- For B.C. Hydro

Appointment of Charles ‘W. Watson as B.C. Hydro’s land sup: ervisor at Naliep was ahnounc- ed today by R. W. Gross, man- ager of Hydro's land division in ‘Vancouver, Mr. Watson, who is present- ly employed ‘with Columbia Cel- Julose Co.“ Ltd., is expected to assume’ his new. duties in about a@ month. He will bé responsible for the acquisition of: properties ‘in; the Arrow. Lakes: area,. reporting, airectly to Mr. Gross in: ‘Vancou-

RCAF. veteran of the

as Wide experience in land 'de- | velopment in the>Fraser ‘Valley and Penticton. \*:

“ Prior’ to

janet. Zaitsoff,

returh on d

“An Pi Second: ‘World War, Mr. Watson |.

Ye I found that when I was a student ‘at’ the ‘din!

Sole ey Been? ‘my otjurionce that’ most of the ‘students mean to‘attend a sitting of the legisla- ure\:but: someliow, just do not get: around to ‘doing it. I make

floor. of |; ‘the legislature, during | the: dinner break,'and have them sit in members’ seats and “give them a’ brief history and ‘explan- ation’ of the Workings of our 1g, jature.. We. then have dinner at the Parliamentary: dining room and: they hear’ about an hour’ of de- bate’ in ‘the’ lat them remain’ of the evening’session and others Ugfererit occasions ‘be- cause they have become interest. ed in‘the proceedings. 2 “During the‘'week I had the

:| pleasure: of having the following

students as’ my, -Bucsts: Sydney

Blacicyell,’ Louise: Simcock, G. Campbell mage Richard * For- ster, John Hi , Edwin ‘Hurd, Octavio: Iachetta,’ Bruce Mat. thews,: James Murdock, Johnny

Lorna. M.

Carol Anne’ ‘Thiel, Connie Waite, Beverly Wendel,” Robert ‘Cac: chioni and’ fuivard Haymond. :

Wo have now arrived at the point: ‘of this ;-year’s — sessio!

where ‘we are:.almost ready: ‘to take“a’ vote: on: the’ budget: de- bate. "ale Of. the’ members,’ ex- cept ‘the ohare have spoken in this debates a

“estimates,” : a ‘passing budget’ it means that fhe

Visit’ mé ‘during ap vous 6 ses-| le sion, ‘and: take them on the| cl!

e eis taken and

has approved of the’ roposed expenditure of: $73! 39,000,060 During the dscutnon of esti- mates ‘the ‘house: will:'turn to each minister's: department and

we stock a full solection of

SAVAGE SHOES

for children

Maddocks Shoe Store

discuss the; past years: activities in | the department: and’ will ‘dis- cuss at length the proposed pro- gram for the forthcoming Meet I think it is generally agree:

that it is during ‘this ‘perio’ tat

the sitting ‘becomes! most” esting ‘for . the’ members “’ Aa | spectators. During the'debate on estimates the speaker Jeaves the

gislature in the: hands‘ of a iy

+The debate is not hampered

as much’ by rules or order ‘and members may speak as often’as they wish’and may ask questions of the minister on all phases of his ‘department. “Most ministers sigh a sigh of relief’ wheat attor many: ‘hours: of it the

Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce SPONSORED a if

Public Meeting ROBSON HALL

Menday, February 27, 1967 at 8.00 Pam *

TO hear the recommendations’ of the

house ‘fil nally approves” ‘of the estimates bes for nis a ‘departinent.

Co on a District Municipality

uring’ this week’s';débate et: the Hon. 'L. “R:

ade several announce- |:

ments concerning education;’one being that the approved student- teacher. ratio wag ‘now being ‘re- duced from:37 to 1, to'$6'to 1,, He algo announced that the student-teacher ratio in junior colleges in :-vocational-:courses Rauld be reduced from 20 to:1 to 15. to 1.1 understand that this. will certainly ‘have a ‘bene- ficial effect:upon the operation- al costs of Selkirk ‘College. Mr. Peterson also announc- ed that the provincial govern- ment would Be pv ig grants to Notre Dame an: 2mount no than Notre Dame was rece! formerly. from *! the = dom Sdueatog formula in the former highe:

ees heats he the’, ayould sie control i board i [soning do ‘legislation: wo

=a es

Left & Right Hand Action PISTOLS and REVOLVERS

SMITH AND WESSEN | ‘BROWNING: AND RUGER

SCOPES IN STOCK Leupold — Red Field — Weiver

Guest Speaker al * Soroptimist Dinner:

At the! ‘Soroptimist’ dinner meeting held recently the’ ‘guest speaker was: Mrs.:Ruth=Lanzar- member ‘of the! Vali Toast: mistress Club, ‘‘who- spoke ‘on the help that ‘could be derived from being a member of a Toast- mistress Club. It was agreed that a Home- maker's group for this area as suggested by the Inter-Church Council: of Women was'a’much

"year.

-KUCW oe Plan fo Adopt ©

lower

Many cards of thanks were

7.30 p.m: *

‘CASTLEGAR - ROBSON + Phone 365-8337 Rey. Frank Willey’: > MORNING WORSHIP Castlegar — 11.15 a.m. Robson — 10 a.m. ‘Castlegar — Sunday School 25.30 am,

| UNITED CHURCH. OF CANADA’

uae Since 1925 the Congregational dist ai and: Presbyterian. Cuurehes. of Canada

One from Mrs. P. Ostrom touch-

ed upon some of the early

tory. She relates that when they

first settled’in Kinnaird 'in' 1923 an Anglican missi

this is how he; remembered it ona 1929 when they. ‘moved to

e * at which KUOW will tend the bake table.

wvere’ planned "reat included rummage -Gales, a ci ee; party, fall ‘en and d bazaar.

lonary came to’ ‘home and had ser-

the Luthern mis- ‘o' the Walter Sahl- Everyone ‘joined in ¢ Roman Catholics and

lote was made of the CGIT

‘The coming year’s activities

“Phone 368-7814 Rev. Don Faris , WORSHIP.

Kinnaird — 11 a.m. Genelle — 7 p.m,

Kinnaird Church School Age 3 to grade 8- 11a.m.

"ENGINEERED “HOMES See the New ‘67 Centennial Award Homes ANDERSON

AGENCIES Phone 365-6451

* Grade 4 to 9 - 9.45 am.

"SUPPLEMENT?

By now you have received your application form and informa- tion booklet. Be sure to read the booklet carefully.’ If you quali- »fy, apply early. for your supplement. It will take some time to ‘ deal with the large 4: =mber of applications. ‘The sooner you ap- ply the sooner you will have your first payment. Payments will ‘be: combined with your Old Age Security pension cheque. If you were entitled toa supplement as of January 1967, your first che-

clude the supplement will, « cover payment for’ each

of, $30: hich: wil added tol _your $75, Old Age Security p pen- ion: | if “you have no other i income. If you. do. have other income, i

but it is less than $720 a year — $60a month — you still qua-

‘ify. for a ‘supplement but on a reduced scale. This m

‘every Old Age Security pensioner in Can: da i is now guaranteed.

a ‘monthly i income of at least $.105..A married couple is guar-

: anteed at least $210 a month if both are Qld Ag Security pen- | sioners. If you qualify, apply. without delay. lf you need help i in “filling out your application, contact your nearest Old Age Secu- :

‘rity, Canada Pension Plan or Income Tax Office. Addre ase

are listed in your booklet.

ISSUED BY HON. ALLAN J. MacEACHEN MINISTER OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE