“pe do this elle decorations of Indian fari Fleury’s winter cape: collection is based on the designs and costumes. She uses bands of braid and tassels of multi-colored ribbon to re- + mt folklore Corrado. Sport Tog. Style No, 100. Approx. Canadian retail price: $100. Approx. American retail price: $140. Knit cap: Anita Pineault. Makeup: Electa & AY, Photo: Serge Beuchemin Ityls ‘quite’ amazing how quickly the weeks and then months are slipping by. We are - -- “almost to that time of the year _ =-when one gives some thought to sending ’ Christmas «cards | or writing some sort:of a holiday: “etter, I personally favour this latter plan, since one ‘al least “(hen manages to keep in touch “with those we have mel;. ard ‘whose friendship and com- - -panionship we have valued, “This province has:a reputation »for the nember of times in which ‘most of its-inhabitants continue lo move around. <" ace is job -properly _ though; 1 do feel people should’ “make an effort to include a few -co:perbonal notes at the end of the _ ees Jotters ‘Ta my own mind this is a far: superior form af -com- ‘munication ‘that a Christmas of, such _ letter “. Onee you have beenin receipt however, you cen, certainly weate original handwork patterns. For - identify with the experiences of another. As one who atlempts Lo write lo the sick as well, and:. lo send birthday greetings, I must -say' the few spare moments are always filled. During the past month I was requested to send a weekly column lo the Observer. [thas kept me .busier, and has "probably caused me to be more * yoisunderstood, A little’of this I can blame on the fact that the Editor. must: cut down many contributions because of the lack of space. for opinions. Some of if can be altributed to the ‘different meanings that words do have, and the rest is no doubl ‘beeause I am, used to expressing’ .-my personal apinions!. However my ‘overall dasire is ta improve the. relations between all people, 50 itis somewhat ‘disheartening to. be misunderstood. invited ta attend a dance at-the Legion.” It-was ‘the first. outing "Wwe have. managed -to attend: together at Masset - possibly. because the “better half” who is aday person, has béén working on an afternoon shift, so did not need to retire al an early hour, decided against wearing the special pin-a gold namé Elvira, in case someone would im- medialely think of recent rolye me in an argument. It would seem as. though Fate aften has plans for us... Im- mediately after we-had enterad ‘| and found a table at which all “three ‘couples sat, we were’ immediately joined by a friend from Haida village. 1 do believe the was really concerned, - but you can-imagine my reaction when: his first words after sme were, ‘Elvira, you're at out fable and punctuated the evening with,” “palities', This past week-end we were — Masset. Meanderings and in- © mentioning he wanted to talk to prejudiced!"’ He spent the night - from masset, ~~ queen charlottes py’ By Elvira C. Bryant “You're prejudiced", or "I can. be had, bul I'm no pushover”. And . although we -did:. make ’- arrangements lo argue in the cold light of. the following af- ~-ternoon, unfortunately -we did- not have the opportunity to da - - 50. . One very interesting -event - - ‘took place during a :dance we had together. . His father. and_. mother happened to be having a dance together then loo,.s0. | partuer Lawrence decided we-. I do-. think Fate took a hand about ~ thal time because. of all the, ° prejudice talk, When the music slopped, his father and I hap-: pened to be. standing on’ the | -’ lucky spot. which wou’ us This week is anather exciting one for -the Btyants’ since ou new modular hame_ should: be sel up -on the. foundation this: coming week-end. ‘The people are here from.’ the . Fowler. - ‘Modular Modular Homes to sel. up the home, and the barge Is in.” the Masset Inlet, waiting: ils, “tum to land.” We will be busy: wilh packing-and unpacking, - bul fortunately will not seed ta send out any change-of address ° cards, Eventually we hope to oard boxes that journeyed with. us from Nass Camp:to Masset. Perhaps next year we’ will be: favered with some visiting from -- the friends. who’ expressed a * wishie see the, Queen Charlotte All-we ask ‘is some: - eorrespanding beforehand ~ so ~~ that ail of the people will nol’ - arrive at the same lime!-Il.will ..; be-nice to welcome them to’ our: ‘empty (he many (ca Islands? own home. . Elvira C. Bryant, earymatatatsteretiiatstet Ces EN The Central B,C. Branch ‘of the Kanata Pony Association met Sunday, October 6 at the home of Albert Beach in Burne Lake, There was a very good attendance of members from Prince George to Pauling, B.C. Elections were held and the new president’ is Mra. Judy Lightening of Colleymount, vice-president 1s Mrs. Sharon Smith of Prince George and secratary-treasurer is Mrs. Gwen Hopper. : All directors remained - Albert Beach of Burns Lake, Gordon Smith of Prince George and Francis Lightening . of Colleymount. Doctor George "Magee felt he must withdraw . due lo his busy practice and Len MeCarron of Burns Lake was installed in his position, Gwen Hopper is the director to the National Kanata Pony Club Association. for the north-wes! zone, as elected in July 1974 at the annual meeting. — Plans lo hold: another all breed pony show in June of 1975 are now under way, as the 1974 show was such a great success. Anyone with any suggestions or added classes for the 1975 show, "- please, feel frea to contac! the _ secretary Gwen Hopper at Box 44, Burns Lake, B.C, ‘or phone 992-3403." TL is the desiré ofthe. -~glub’ to get this show so-well liked that perhaps others can be. 80 \ area offices: i) an’ clalms, it also eo claim. ‘ "Applications should + ” a , “A. number of vacancies are open for a new Claims Department. These positions are open - for claims adjudicators. adjudicators, ‘This position Adjudicators’ Glerk = Starting Salary $164 position in the Rehabilitation Services and = nour Vancouver. affice and inthe following. NANAIMO COURTENAY ro ¢RANBROOK ot NELSON : CHILLIWACK ” BRINCE GEORGE FORTST. SOHN ". PENTICTON , KAMLOOPS - TERRACE | ry WILLIAMS. LAKE VICTORIA ‘The adjudicators’ clerk will ba responsibie for carrying outall the routine clerical duties - ‘This will include simple telephone contacts #0 obtaln routine data Invelves maintaining - records, {illng documents, cateulations, and the general handling and preparation af papdr work Fer presentation fo the does nat invelve any. responsibility for dec The successtul candidate should have the abllity to work’ varlaty of complex files and documents.- A similar: kinds of work atthew Workers’ Compensation Board Grade Xik ed we The successful candidates forarea offices will ta required in our Vancouver. office. _ hesu wt v 555 Hea .!Vancouy W5Z 38 ; : bmitted to thie Personnel Department: arithmetical quickly and accurately with a lucation level or experience in... Is raguired. to undergo a period af tralning woe Workers’ Campensation, joard Ith Street er, B.C sion making ona - Kanata Pony Assn. Meeting . from our secretaryal the above yf ln spite of soaring acc noreasing insurance ratesev “America; most motorists. in the Northern B.C.*, ea will pay less for Autoplan ins To Rop- private passenger cars’a - with’ full insurance coverage, savin _ Older cars and light trucks which do not ! gptional collision and comprehensive coverage will °. ve $12." : a \ 2 These’ Saving vs Territorial: Equa 1 © step towards: the. creatio 1 u ‘ | <> premiuin rating: system throughout the: province, promoted in other areas of B.C. as-well as this one and the all pony show held in the Fraser Valley. After all-ponies and youth go together.and the big open shows offer very little in the way of pony competitions. So lets have the backing of you pony folks, this is for you, Remember there were 42 ponies in our last year shaw, more than Well } Guess Everyone knows by now the big news for this yeek which concerns the flood and all the damage its done. There is a difference of opinion ‘Sbout whether it was as high as expected,-so lets double it this the 196) flood and I am one of together, you will be glad you, did and your: pony can be any! breed of pony, including grad ‘ to enter the competitions, . The 1974 . grand: champia over all Halter. Pony was;a registered Welsh and the Reserve was a grade, both vere mares, The Grand Champion “Junior was an 1D. Kanata/and the Reserve a registered Welsh. The High Point Pony of the day was a grade gelding. 48 you can see everyone has-é real chance here. ‘On this diy both adults and children are put on a real good go round 4 majority.on the youthside.. So lets go pony go, it’s fur fand very -"Membershipg in tle Central B.C, Branch of the Kfnala Pony . Association ~ can obtained - address, -. . , a avings will be distributed in the form, lization Discounts as, the first n-of a uniform ‘Autoplan: ith the. ident claim costs and erywhere else in North urance in 1975... nd-light trucks — gs will be S48. -year. There are lovely rubbons, ; . * trophies and prize monies of- / the ones that say it wasu't, fered... It’s really great to get.’ From my recollections, in Canyon City it was a lot closer to the church which ts right on the bank of the river. 1 remember church goers teasing afterwards about singing songs like “Launch Qut Into The Deep" and “Let The Tides Roll Over Me" while the river was splashing’ against the church. This time it was short of the church by a couple of feet bit thal difference of two feet didn’t lessen: the destruction that fl brought. When the rain finally stopped we droye down lo Canyon City to see just how high the river really was and it was surprising the number, of residents from camp who were doing the same thing. .That is , the ones that made ‘it through “about 3 feet of water across the roadat the Tseax.. Many turned | -Jbatk, afraid ‘to-risk it. Miles and: miles of the road-on ‘the” - carry - INSURANCE CORP OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ‘your insurance company. va beds was under water - an 7 Meanwhile, | phone the Autoplan information centre. ae | collect:'to Vancouver 665-2800... 5 ber: Autoplan is lowering-you car insurance costs but it's up to you to keep then - Operator. to cal eo) And remem > down through safe driving... “oTnsutance Tettitory “T”.. THE HERALD, Wednesday, October 23, 1974, PAGE BS occurence never before seen by motorists. Once and a while we came across the occasional piece of dry road. On reaching the Canyon City turnoff we could hear the roar of the river long before it came'into view and we were absolutely amazed at the rale at which it’ was travelling. 1 had never seen anything so ugly and frightening. A sweeper (I would have said a log but my husband says it's not called a log - itis a sweeper because roots and limbs are still intact and they sweep Ihe river bollom) had ripped‘a en foot hole in the - suspension bridge only minutes ~ before we arrived. 1 was too dark to take any pictures but we relurned earlier the next day and took cne of the men making repairs. _ Harry ‘and Deanna Nyce and their family spent that nighlat neighbours as their . house Is situaled closest to the river. Harry and Lawrence Adams kept an all-night” vigilance on the heighth of the- river and sleep didn’t. come easy to Canyon City, Greenvile, “vor, Kineolith. ‘residents. .°..In- Greenville ‘ten houses were -ravaged.. Even. these who Commercial and recreational vehicles will re- ceive a standard’ (wenty per cent discount,’ ~. _., Specificinformation on the “yehicle you own wi renewal form which end of the year. - ae ; ny a, 7 if you have any questions, just” y fae setae tae ee cee te A ate Il be shown onthe Autoplan will be mailed to you at the": remalned high and dry will feel the effects of the food in (hal five powar. poles between Canyon City and Greenville were washed away with the regult thal they will .be_out-of power for approximalely & week while B.C. Hydro awaits new poles. Many families had just finished stocking their freezers gelling’ready for the long winter. Several cars at the Greenville Landing were lost when they weren't, moved in lime. [wonder if one can collect insurance on thal as its an Act of God. [ really.don't know. A company jet boat. broke ils moorings and was sunk and al the logs that were cold decked or stock piled al various places along the river wére washed away so that will be a big less to the company too. . : Camp was lucky, we got big equipment: handy so al} we felt was the being abla to send the kids outside. We should have been called Nass Lake as all the roads and, parking lots were completely under water. Over ' In front of the old trailer court is pretty wet at the best of times 50 all this rain ralsed a fair sized, fast: running creek along side the road. Trenches were dug and sand was built up in front of the office to keep the water out but we get off easy compared ta ihe rest_of the valley, When ‘repairs are made and flood is no longer a logic of conversation it is still with us and there is more ‘damage yet lo come. Years "from now we still will he feeling ~the effects of this flood when there isa poor salmon run “because the eggs have been washed away. 00 discount: for the Dial your. \ inconvenience of not --