g of Page B2 — Terrace Standard, Wednesday, April 24, 1991 j by. ‘Gunter Lenarat #~cians, a very proud and domineering institution. Ounter's @arden A versatile herb During my seafaring days in the late ‘30s, I visited many _market places i in southern Asia in cities such as Bombay and Calcutta in India and Colombo on the island of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. "In all of those market places I noticed the tantalizing smell of curry cooking at the many stalls manned by vendors of prepared foods. If, in the future, you should be visiting India, your appetite is sure to be whetted by those enticing aromas. ’ One of, the main Lingredients. of curry is Turmeric — cir ‘cuma longa 1. The distinct odour comes from the powdered root of this plant which not only flourishes in India, but also in the rich, moist soils of China, Java, Bangladesh and other — tropical areas in the Far East. Turmeric can grow to a height of five feet with large leaves up to 1.5 feet long and eight inches wide. The pretty, funnel- shaped yellow flowers grow in pairs from the leaf axils. The understems, or rhizomes, are the most desirable part of the plant. After they are dried and ground to a powder, the substance Curcumin results. This is sold in the supermarkets and health stores under the name Turmeric. _- This orange-yellow spice is the main ingredient of curry powder and the distinctive warm-bitter taste of curried foods comes from Turmeric, the versatile root. Many mustard producers also add this tasty root in powdered form to their products because it enhances and strengthens the mustard - to the consumer’s delight. But this is not all. Curcumin also has a history as a folk -remedy and in many parts of Asia is still used to treat a varie- ty of sicknesses. In India, powdered Turmeric is often administered as an agent to rid the body of parasitic worms. In other countries it is prescribed as a carminative to relieve stomach and intestinal gas or as part of an ointment to help healing of smallpox and chickenpox lesions. ’ Curcumin may also stimulate the production of bile, which is produced by the liver. This substance, say herbalists, is also ’ a great help in the digestion of fats. Do the rhizomes contain antibiotic properties? Yes, accor- ding to recent reports by researchers. They may also inhibit _ the growth of bacteria and fungi, so they say. Scientists, ’ however, have not been able to substantiate this claim. Anyway, whenever you make mustards, pickles, relishes or marinades, add a teaspoon of this versatile herb, You will not ’ be sorry as the enhancement will meet your expectations. kaka And now, some background on Nicholas Culpeper, an English herbalist 1 have mentioned before. Culpeper was one of the most popular herbalists of the Middle Ages. He was also the most outrageous, known to be a non-conformist, a puritan apothecary while all others were *Joyalists'’. This caused ¢ concern for the entire medical establishment of Se apts ited besa ert storian medical knowledge out of the hands of the College of Physi- A man, who drew the ire of the medical establishment but the devotion of the public, he also translated the London Pharmacopeia from Latin to English — it was published in 1649. keer . The happy people are those who are producing something. The bored people are those who are consuming much and produce nothing. - More cash _ the Terrace Stock Car Club are Racing clock : to get ready Contributed Right now you won't hear the Tevving of engines or the whin- ‘ing of tires at the racetrack — ‘only the sounds of hammers, - saws and paint brushes in high gear, That’s because members of The club will also operate the _ The “Open Wheelers’ from 23. 24, = The club. will hold theif star- tup dance at the Thornhill Com- munity Centre on May 4. The theme is ‘Daytona Beach Par- 'ty"” and everyone’s invited to keeping busy ‘each Sunday through to May’5 making im- provements and preparations for the '91 season. They meet at 1 p.m. and any volunteer help is appreciated, Most of the drivers are busily preparing their cars, and several new ones will hopefully hit the track in time for the opening day — May 12. “surighasses and hats to see wlio has’ the “knobbiest : knees.” Prizes will ‘be awarded, ‘and tickets are ‘available at Central Gifts, Off Road Specialties and Endy-Vancouver Lottery again | ‘this year, with winners picking, ; upa flight for two to Vancouver. § for the event phis accomoda- | tion, race tickets and $200 cash. - Prince George will visit June. come in their snappiest shoris, ~ WIN YOUR PURCHASE FREE See Totem’s "Spring Splash" flyer . tor details, or drop into the store! — CHARGE FLAN 6 Wits, Culpeper .aven.itied..to, take ally. | oc.hNE. Guilt, 38 The first Bump-and-Pass will happen May 25, That date. will also mark the race where a fan will win by raffle a chance to drive a club car that's being built, Hann to. perform Songwriter, Singer. Enter- tainer. Television personality, Paul Hana is all of these things as well as being a firm favourite with youngsters here and across the country. And he will be playing the R.E.M.Lee Theatre this Sunday ‘so if you haven't got your tickets yet, the Child Develop- ment Centre — sponsors of the event — reminds you time is cunning out, They’re available at the cen- tre on South Eby St. or Sight and Sound at a cost of $5 (it’s ~ $6 at the door). All proceeds go to the Child Development Cen- * tre, Quilt draw This Saturday, some lucky [im person will become the owner of a colourful quilt when the Skeena Valley Quilters draw the : winning number i 5 their raffle. Agiat.¢ effort which ae ae ri members of the club, says president Hilda § Euvermann. The money raised, she adds, is being donated to the Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foun- dation to aid its efforts to pur- chase a CT Scan for Mills Memorial hospital, The draw takes place at noon in the Centennial Christian § school gymnasium where the @ club will be holding a quilt-in-a- day session. MS campaign approaches Four locations have been set for the May 10-11 tal and genetic factors in the effort to find the sale of carnations in support of the Multiple cause of MS and for effective ways to treat it. Sclerosis Society. Volunteers will be at the Terrace Co-op, the Skeena Mall, the liquor store and the credit union. The sales efforis requires 50 volunteers and 28 have so far signed up says, Terrace carnation co- ordinator Doug Mackay, _ Money raised by the sale of carnations supports research at a UBC clinic which concentrates on studying viruses, the Immune system, environmen- This year, Services for people with MS and their families are also provided from carnation sale revenues. _ As well, the soclety’s annual van raffle also pro- vides revenue for research and services. 2,600 B.C. residents with MS are registered at the UBC clinic. People wishing to volunteer to sell carnations can call Doug Mackay at 635-4809. winners Laura Erhardt of Fort ‘Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan last week got a pleasant reminder of her visit here last year — word from the Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation she has just won $50 in its cash calendar draw. ~ Other recent out-of-town . winners of $50 were Dale Baker (Richmond), Leighton Traviss DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION ™ S NEED MONEY § MASTER FUNDRAISERS SEMINAR in the mountains COMING SOON MR. RONALD M, McCLORY |:| President, Fundraising Division Kelly Make your move, 1 ten fa ATI ag eg get gt eget gant tis oth oat cate ae od, (Victoria}, Vera Chartrand and ‘Jack Thorgeirson (Masset). “Lucky locals were Greg Ross, Audrey Allen, Cheryl Watts, Jackson, Trina Delaronde, Victor Pedro, Margaret Rempel, Bhajan Kan- dola anda team entry by Messrs. Malo, Rigsby, “ Nygaard, Mumford, Kennedy and Cook of Skeena Sawmills, -Money raised through the sale of the cash calendars will be ‘used by the Foundation to pur- chase a CT Scan unit for Mills ~Memorial hospital, GS a.) | 2 eh egg bee rae The Martin Group; * } Toronto Ontario Lap Professional Fundraising Trainer Public Relations Strategist Volunteerism training for Annual Campaigns. _ Membership Development Program $575.00 Includes: Accommodation, meals, evening entertainment and seminar materials. ; CALL 994-3265 * 994-3313 ’ ’ 994-3469 Le Sponsored by _ Wells '& District Chamber of Commerce : Jack 'O Clubs Hotel Orange Tree international Marketing °. | Peter Pas wna LIMITED ENROLLMENT. © |:|.-)- “ ; ; “ “For Information regarding: individual properties, «terms of sale or zoning contact the. Community a ‘Planning and Development Oo riment. _ ‘Universal Workwear World. Anyone seeking more infor- -Mation on.any of the club’s rac- ‘ing activities can contact Marg & Cooper at 638-0609 after 4 p.m, FURNITURE & APPLIANCE LID. Since 1963 a. PHONE 638-1158 4601 LAKELSE AVE. TERRACE | BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL ROAD AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE ‘This ear, the Ministry of Transportation and Highways is renegotiating contracts in its 28 contract areas! This proposal call is for 4 of | Conhact Areas Companies mi make pri Pposals 0 on os many contract areas as thay wish, buta separate proposal is ni reach. The successful contractor will be responsible for direct delivery of specific maintenance services and for ansuring that business opportunities for small operators ara retained through compatitiva subcontracting. The schedule below outlines when RequesHor-Proposals documents will be available and closing date for each Contract Area: ~ Documents Avail. Moy 61991 | May 13,1991 May 21, 1991 - . Contract Area vat North Peace East Kootenay } Okanagan/Shuswap . 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