THE HERALD, Friday, December 2, 1977, PAGE 3 Your heart works 7 ire? eel ae harder when Usk:Crossing the river in style 2 . “Te . * a . 4 4 2 & Pa fal C é - ae i you'renotinthe 4 3 . ke game. Get fit — % E a, 7 and turn the , ; es ny sc clock back. EE . alee . . 7 oot * Oe af. 31 FLOORS OF LUXURY WEEKEND SPECIAL 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS *46 Every ‘room Ia almost twice tha size of on average hotel room, with balcony, dinette ares and . + INDOOR POOL — SAUNAS 4 COLOR TELEVISION + FREE PARKING » DOWNTOWN. Bly isu “HOTEL < VaR EE Fai ob rts . se 3 u Oo OA albes The old cable car: On its last trips. \ [Story and photos by Juliette Proom , and Donna Vallieres ‘iii tar * ' However, some of the ! 65 residents of the north The new cable car and ferry system for Usk will oon be ready to tran- ars over the river to the A spokesman for Department of Highways aid the old system was still operationally safe, but it was decided it was time for upgrading the system, pecause the old towers are wooden. They have been replaced with steel owers. sport passengers and particularly the * There will also be two separate towers to provide the cable car ck-up if the reaction ferry. breaks down or is The ferry was pulled” out of the water in November because it cannot travel across the water in the winter months, but in the meantime, residents and visitors are using the cable car to travel back and forth. . The ferry will be back in operation in April or May, depending on the weather. The new cable car will hold six passenger, the advantage in the new system is that the cables are higher than the old which will pace the cable car far above the water. The river flowing between Usk has a history of severe flooding, bringing the water level high over the banks and close to the mA # dae cs ! it side of Usk has expressed concern over the new system and have petitioned the provincial - government to provid north. side of the small. .unsafe.to.operate.during - same capacity as the one. other service. "0 es" ommunity..-~ the flooding ’season;*,. -" = correntJy in use,’but the, All’ ‘cof,* the ~~ adult "> ‘residents except "one signed the petition. The new towers are too tall, residents point out, with five flights of stairs to climb on one side of the river and three flights on ne st old peoph ts ‘or old people, paren with young children and babies, and those carrying bulky supplies, manoevering the stairs . could be a major problem. The stairs would also be a problem if an injured person ona stretcher had to be carried across. _ The new system was designed in Victoria, one resident pointed out, but “they forgotit was people going up and down those stairs.” Residents of Usk are “This weekend, give hera ring for 35¢ or less. Whisper sweet nothings into her ear for practically nothing. Because B.C. Tel’s long distance weekend rates let you dial direct (112) to most places in British Columbia’ between 5 p.m. Friday charge 23¢ per call). So cuddle up on the phone this weekend. And engage in some sparkling conversation. and 5 p.m. Sunday for just 35¢ or less per minute (minimum grateful for the tran- sportation system that links them with this side of the river, but are asking for some sort of way to make it easier on the people using the cable car, ) BCTEL * Rate does not apply on calls from the OK Tel area. coin tel motel, hotel and to sume Norther points not served by B.C. Tel. There’s more great taste in every Gala Keg, the naturally good wines from Casabello. The great taste of Gala Keg wines by Casahello : (TERRAGE) are a natural complement to good dining and goad times. Naturally fermented! and naturally aged, Gal Keg wines % Applications are invited for the following teaching posifions to 3 offer you a smooth laste you'll find delighttully commence January 3, 1978. By rowarcling. bach Gala Keg halds a full 4.25 litres, equivalent 1. Grade S-6 —Background in athletics - especially basketball ¢ ta 5 battles, And because no air is trapped inside would be an asset. ; = the unique plastic liner your last glass 2. Grade 6 — Background in Art, Music, or Elementary will taste as good as the first French would be an asset, =~ Sufficient knowledge to teach Elementary Band desired. . =This is a new position. Intveduce yourself and your frends to Gala Keg, live fine wines that naturally reward you with greal taste, And more of it : 9, Grade 6-7 4. Grade 6-7 5. Ji. Sec. Science..Biological sciences, background preferred. Please forward applications with supporting documents promptly = to: Available in Rich Red, Cellar Red Dry and Medium Dry, Cellar White and Sangria. casabello Mr. F. M. Hamilton | District Superintendent of Schoals Box 460 Terrace, B.C. V8G4B5 Steteteten tee’ soa