Poge Twa TERRACE “Omineca”’ HERALD, TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA Wednesday, February 23, 19 TERRACE “Omineca” HERALD Published every Wednesday at Terrace, British Columbia. Telephone V13-6357 — —- CATHERINE M. FRASER, Publisher — Mailing Address: P.O, Box 1177, Terrace, B.C, RUTH M, HALLOCK, Editor Authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash. SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Py +, The publisher reserves the right to edit or refuse items In the publication of the paper. © 3 WIR Member of: Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives; B.C. Division of © Ny the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; and Audit Bureau of Circulstions. + =— tts Cod Coral In defence of fair comment... MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR’ L. F, French has gone on record as a volunteer commit- tee of one to hear and answer the public’s gripes. It is his hope that he will be able to “educate” the public. His volunteer move comes hot on the heels of a newly inaugurated radio pro- gram in which listeners are invited to call the local radio station and offer comment regarding any matter of public interest. On Tuesday evening Councillor French took the radio station to task for encour. aging discussion about Municipal affairs. He intimated that on many occasions the questions and answers aired on the program indicate a gross lack of knowl- edge on the part of both callers and announcers, He pointed an accusing finger at the row of empty seats in the public gallery section of Council chambers and asked why the chairs are not full for every meet- ing of Municipal Council, Councillor French’s inference was clear, He doesn't think local radio an- nouncers are sufficiently well educated in Municipal affairs to guide discussion on such matters, His offer to appear on one of these “hot-line" programs and give “informed” guidance is an interesting one. Although we cannot agree to a “schoolteacher” ap- proach when it comes to the right of the Slight edge . . . While coronary heart disease seems to afflict more men than women, other forms of cardiovascular disease affect both sexes about equally, or even in some instances, more women than men, So, lest women luil themselves into a false sense of security by assuming thet cardiovascular disease will automatically pass them by, now is a good time to sit up and take notice. Hypertensive heart disease — a condi- tian caused by high blood pressure — is more widely prevalent among women than among men, This form of heart disease, incidentally, is the one most often en- countered among the adult population of Canada, it is estimated that some 1.5 million Canadians have high blood pres- sure, Women have a slight edge over men in two categories, high blood pressure ond rheumatic heart disease. The other side of the coin is brighter, however, Research advances of the past two de- cades have scored the greatest advances in just these areas of cardiovascular dis- ease, with women getting the lioness’ share of the dividends. * The death rate from hypertension and hypertensive heart disease went down between 1950 and 1962 from 40.4 to 18.0 per 100,000 people. * Similarly, the death rate from strokes —- sometimes related to hyperten- sion — has declined steadily over the past 15 years. * ~=6The decline in the death rate from individual to be ‘heard, it would be enter- taining to learn which questions Councillor French would choose to answer and which questions he would reject for one reason or another. We, too, have had occasion to listen ta some of the audience participation pro- grams to which Councillor French makes reference. Admittedly, there have been times when a flack of background informa- tion shows through in the discussion, How- ever, it is our earnest conviction that most of the items are introduced in complete sincerity and as such, deserve the courtesy of open discussion. Any other method of programming would surely border on the “‘here’s your lesson for today —- you're free to ask questions but don't ask stupid questions” premise, The pages of this newspaper will re- main open for fair comment on all matters of public interest from any and all mem- bers of the public. It is our hope that the local radio station will also allow for the same, As to the decision regarding what is fair and what is unfair — news media people are trained to recognize the differ- ence, Perhaps some of our local government officials could use a bit of the same training. rheumatic heart disease has been: pro- nounced among children and young adults over the past 15 years. The discovery of new pharmaceutical weapons to keep these scourges at bay is liberating millions from the threat of crip- pling disease and early death. High blood pressure can be brought down to normal levels, and kept down, with suitable treat- ment (including drugs and diet). Prompt penicillin treatment of ‘‘strep"” infection can prevent first attacks of rheumatic fever; long-term prophylaxis with penicil- lin and sulfa drugs can bar repeat attacks for those who have had the disease. Your Heart Foundation played a key role in research leading to better under- standing of hypertension and in formulat- ing strategy for the war on rheumatic fever. But knowledge is only half the battle. Making certain that knowledge is applied on behalf of those who can benefit by it is the other half — perhaps an even more vital half. This is why your Heart Foundation devotes much effort to educa- tional work among both the public and the health professions and seeks to develop community programs so that what has been learned through research may be utilized as widely os possible. Your Heart Foundation’s key message: see your doctor regularly. Only your doctor can tell, for example, whether you have high blood pressure, and prescribe treat- ment to help keep it under control, And for the men, there's a bonus: additional - insurance against heart attacks if high blood pressure is detected and treated early. OBITUARY there for several years and then| Active pallbearers were: Eric WILLIAM GAIR, Terrace, B.C, William Gair, an old-timer of the Burns Lake district and a re sident of Terrace for the past 20 years, passed away in Skeenaview Hospital, Terrace, on Thursday, February 10 at the age of 89. The late Mr. Gair waa born in Arbroth, Scotland in 1877, imml- grating to the United States with his parents when he wag a small boy. He moved to Canada in the early 1900’s and was married in Strome, Alberta in 1908, He Lived moved to the Burns Lake area, where he was a resident’ for 26 years, He came to Terrace with his wife in 1946, and lived here until his death. His remains were shipped to Rose Lake where funeral services were held in the community hall on February 14, Interment was made in Rose Lake cemetery be- side his wlfe, Gesine, who prede- ceased him in April 1963. Honorary pallbearers were: Nevelen Sturgeon of Rose Lake and Frank Mann of Burns Lake. Strimbolt, Topley; Mertan Holmes and Ted Rowland, Decker Lake; Glen Anderson, Charlie Cramer and Ernie Payne of Rose Lake. Left to mourn his passing are three sons, George and Louis of Terrace and William of Trout Lake; four daughters, Mrs, Hilbert Anderson, Terrace; Mrs. Earl Horning, Rose Lake; Mrs. Charles Van Tine, Kamloops; Mrs, Jerry Perreault, Vancouver; one sister and three brothers. There are 23 prandchilden and three great grandchildren, ; Editor tunity to extend the paign, letters to the editor... Terrace ‘“Omineca” Herald I would like to take this oppor- thanks of the Terrace Kinette club, the B.C. Tuberculosis Soci- ety, myself and my committee to the many kind donors who made this year’s TE Christmas Seal cam- paign such a tremendous success. Our appreciation also to the many who assisted actively in the canvassing and to the radio, tele- vision and press media for their assistance in publicizing the cam- Mrs. Kay Parker, TB Committee Chairman Eg ALLAN ROBINSON A 1941 GRADUATE of Terrace High School, Allan Robinson, now living in Cali, Colombia, will have a reunion shortly in Vancouver, Washington, his mother, Mrs. Will Rob- inson' of Terrace, his sister Doris. A resident of South Amerlea for nine years, Mr. Robinson, for the past ‘two years has been in charge of dietaphones in Cali University. He recently received a travel grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to study language laboratory installations ete. din Austin, Texas, San Francisco and Chicago. During his sojourn in the States he will toke time . off to visit with his family, A tal: February 12, a son. February 20, ‘a son. Tuary 21, a daughter. February 22, a daughter. bault, February 23, a son. CRADLE ROLL The following births were re- corded in Mills Memorial Hospi- Mr. and Mrs. W. Breitkreitz, Mr, and Mrs. Maurice Scoby, Mr. and Mrs, John Carson,-Feb- Mr. and Mrs. Ronald MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Archam- Editor Terrace “Omineca” Herald The only way to get a genu Fie appraisal upon any important s i ject, is to provoke it from a pip son connected with the topic {Be the spotlight. Actually, it is not the only wil but it has proven very effectivetzy The signature “Ad-Lib” co quite naturally to one who writen columns under that heli” ing since 12905 including ab ‘ : twelve years in Terrace. i: It does not matter what toff is chosen for a sly digging, | Will always be someone to chal Pion the victim or the cause. {iim Sincerely, o AD LIB i PS. Liberty magazine when fim imported to Canada attempted/ iam column under an AD LIB title, i 25] This idea was contested and fe column was dropped. “¥ ". Successful Year For T.R.C. Assoc. The annual meeting of the Ti race Retarded Children’s Assd i ation wag held Wednesday, Febiia ary 16 at Cassie Hall School. ? r Reporis revealed that . anotkim successful year had come to jE close, with thanks going out ‘i organizations and clubs for theg generous support. A governme le grant covers salaries of teachers but transportation costly expense), and supplies ally met by public and private dong tions. 7 Election of officers resulted aij follows: President Miss Kay Rem; pel; vice president, Mrs. C. Munij son; corresponding secretary, Mrs! D. MeDonald, recording secretary;: Mrs, C. Crown, treasurer, George Best, publicity, Mrs. H, Bush, dir- ectors, P, van Heek, L. F. French, Fred Green, E, K. Paupst, C.' Crown and Mrs. E. Griffiths. t It was reported that a day a’ week at the Bowling Alley hadi been added to the school curri-9 culum. The Association would like] to thank the owner of the alleys; and the volunteer chauffeurs for] their contributions. Arrangements are being made: to bring a speaker from Wood- lands Schoo! for the March meet: ing, which anyone interested 1s} invited to attend. The meeting§ will be held in fhe public health} Toom. | A number of the doctors of the community have started a library § of interest to parents and friends: of retarded children These books} are available to anyone and may! iz a Bo i {| 5c to $1.00 Be] BILLBOARD | be obtained from the classroom at Cassie Hall School, ; Canadian Legion. Terrace FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 — The Women’s World Day of Prayer Bl will be held at the Salvation Army on Greig Avenue at Be 2pm. 'A girls’ Day of Prayer will be held at the Salvation ‘ Army on Greig Avenue at 4 p.m. the same day. All welcome. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 8 P.M.—OORP Variety Show in the Terrace Community Centre, Watch for further information. § SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 — RNABC annual Valentine’ Ball, Terrace Community Centre, eames SATURDAY, FDBRUARY 28, 2:00 P.M, —. Terrace Coop Centre i bakesale sponsored by ‘the oval SATURDAY, MARCH 5 — Skeena Square Dance Club dance MONDAY, MARCH 14, 7:30 pam. —. A special mee for all | Council members, in Riverside ane i This § meeting will decide the future of the Film Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal ‘LADIES’ BLOUSES 40” OFF LONG and SHORT SLEEVES — PLAIN and PRINT