IONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1971

| THIS GAR TRAVELLED 65,000 miles - from Chilo (with love) to Anchorage. Seo story below.

rom Chile - with love

Two enterprising young men

Mi from Concepcion. Chile came

nt hn a i oie ere rE ie carne Perce awe B

through here last Wednesday on the last leg of their several- thousand mile jaunt.

Roberto Schmidlin and Ariel Betancourt left Concepcion on October 6, 1967, with their 1929 Dodge and $2.00 to-their, name; - Originally there were. four persons on the trip, but one was‘ killed. California, and the other went back to Chile shortly thereafter..

“We left Chile to see the

world,..and here we are...",

They remarked on a T.V. -

interview "Wednesday night. -

They have now seen: two |

- California, a + Chicago: and Miami,!and spent ~ . eight months. Jn, Montreal; -

in an accident in,

continents, 16 countries, 49 states, 10 provinces and one territory, and are now on their way back to Montreal.

The two adventurers have:

been on the road forfour years, They spent five months in lengthy, time “in

With only two dollars in “their collective pocket, one might ask.

how they supported themselves. . Well, they said that the people

along: the way were reaily helpful, many ‘of-whom offered up their homes and food to them,

- ‘there was no road at alll.

‘Sunglasses for 7

. , Schmidlin and Betancourt spent

better vision

Wearing sunglasses during bright summer days could help you see better while driving al night, reports the B.C.

Automobile Association.

Why?

- Well sunlight has a bleaching effect on the.‘visuai purple,” a pigment in the ‘eye's. retina

needed for vision in dim lighting .

conditions, The visual purple sensitizes the rods and cones in the eye -- thus enabling you to.

make maximum use of the

.

available light, Overexposure to sunlight: can

slow the _retina's ability to.

restore (his. “purple-power"' when it is needed,-

‘The BCAA says that. recent: medical observations have: shown that the night, Vision ‘of

“people nat ‘wearing sunglasses ;

5 pa eth mee

eet pert 2 wd roe a EAC a rte RR Eh ig eating,

on bright, glaring si summer days is 13 per ‘cent lower, on the

average, than normal.

Which sunglasses are best?. “According — to‘

the BCAA, opthalmologists . . distortion-free gray or green

- lenses, which transmil less than 25 percent of the available light ‘

lo the eyes. A further note:” never" wear

- aeaeees while ° driving at

night CENTENNIAL MEMO ~~ The ‘Alberni. Canal: .and its - two

similarly named communities _ ~ were named alter Don Pedro. - “Alberni,

Commander: of the

Spanish soldiers in the

expedition to Nootka in 1790, led: es

by Eliza. a me

~ Bring in. your old ~ deans” ; -and. get.

“ALL STUDENTS

COME: IN AND | BROWSE. AT.

~ DONNA’S. JEAN ‘SHOP.

WE “ARE. OFFERING A a

‘Trade. in: your. Old. Jagns © $1.00. Off.

Also we, will nosarm your.New 1 deans

"two months in the Hospital, and ..

men: recommend.

. of the towns and cities that-they -

a among -their’ souvenires area:

., were guests of, Mr. Joe Onstein, °

Bon - Mercantile

the manager of “Terrace Chrysler Ltd.

The young men said that they left Chile for the adventure. They had a good iife in Chile, but have found that it is far more comfortable here than there.

“A new car in Chile svould~

The car’ has stood up remarkably on: the 65,652 mile trip, and so far they have had 94 flat tires!

“Trouble with the car?...every day,” they said kiddingly. The two men stop at Dodge:.and uChrysler.; dealers: along: the: way. andzareigiyen: - free gas va@ndi check-ups:on heii yinlage car.

- They said that the roads and hightvaya in Canada are by and large better than: those in their ‘South American home, and that the worst road they encountered was in Bolivia.: There, many times -the had to drive where

average monthly. wage is $40 to $30, so not many -people drive new cars...” Betancourt mentioned. Their motto is chile, with love.

‘As added souvenirs of their four-year journey, they have , personal messages from Ronald Regan of California, Lorne Greene, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and President Nixon,

The young adventurers have built for themselves a mountain of memories -and a_ vast ‘storehouse of experience from this jaunt across the Western _ Hemisphere.

They left Thursday morning with . their next definite destination being Montreal. P.Q,. Good luck ‘and Via Con _ Dios, Amigos],

“ Among the hassles along the way, the greatést was an‘ accident in California that kilied one of the original four.

the other went back to Chile to recuperate,

They said that the feception | they. received was excellent all along the way and that ‘the people were friendly. The two intend to take up -permanent residence in Canada after they have returned to their native Chile, ;

They intend to take it easy - going home...about two months.

- Their car is decorated with - decals and emblems from most -

have, passed: through, . and

large number of insignia. from: - Fire: Departments of many of these cities” oe At various points along the - way, the:men stayed in fire-‘- “halls with-the firemen. 4

‘While’ .in :Terrace; the. two.”

Ltd

623, Lakelse ARE, INVITED. To

On: Your: ‘New: Pair.

mame at

TERRACE HERALD, TERRACE B.C.

cost you about $15,000, ahd’ tlio”

“CAHCER:

- HOROSCOPE |

om By CONSTANCE SHARPE

AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19°

Be‘ spiriled: in your approaches this week, as well as bold with your advertising or publicity, since it as as a pace- setter that you can shine at present. Excellent for romance and for social affairs too, But

. dono spend too freely, -

_ PISCES , February 20- Marhzo

A brisk time in occupational circles, And if you are working on price rates, there should be opportunity to expand income.

‘Excellent for the conjugal life of those who are married, But in

spheres, see that all duties are meticulously performed.

ARIES March 21 - Aprilza

* Cooperators will lend you a

"willing hand, and friends will

respond to any appeal you may ‘choose to make, I£ you are engaged in any form of social service this could be an ideal ‘week, But don’! make ‘impulsive changes of plan,

TAURUS April21- May 21

- Your careeral abjectives will be well supported by underlings or by any organisations upon whom ;you may have torely for services, A very lucky week for very many purposes, and if you

_ are courting you will find a

romantic atmosphere building up in a very favourable way,

GEMINI May 22- June 21

vs, Set'ydur plang inmotion and : ‘peach dit far your objectives’ as

the professional or careeral.

“the enumeration. This is a week when you may have extra

this could, be-a remarkably .

lucky week ‘for your enterprises whether in romance or in other affairs of life. Domestic pleasure seems guaranteed, but don’t try to switch horses amidstream. ,

CANCER June 22- July 22.

If You stick to practical issues —

you should be able to make money - especially if you show a little enterprise. Pleasant changes seem on the way, and a visit - or a visitor - may be a source of profit too. Do not gamble on a contract, however,

Make sure it is just what you.

want hefore you take the plunge and strike the bargain.

FORECAST FOR THE YEAR AHEAD FOR ALL READERS BORN BETWEEN _ SEPTEMBER Sth and SEPTEMBER 11th

A busy gainful year should’ now lie ahead of you - especially if the services you can offer or supply fit in with current needs. Business and property transactions are likely to figure in some way. Any form: of personal enterprise appears to be favoured; but if you are employed it might’ be unwise to change your job. Take care especially not to irritate or annoy superiors. Try instead to work hand in giove with them.

; * LEO July 23 - August 22

*If you were to propose an excursion of some kind. this week, the probability is your matrimonial partner would welcome the preposal and would accept with alacrity. And you may even be, able to combine - business °* ith pleasure. But don't ch .ige plans once you have reached agreement,

_ VIRGO August23 -September 22

The better theservice you can offer, the better is likely to be financial reward or

ability to put on charm and

’ make yourself agreeable.

Opportunity to sell your

personality, in fact.

LIBRA

September 23 - October 22

There may be surprising changes and perhaps an unexpectéd opportunity to make a_ lucky = strike. Opportunity for some may come through the occupation. But make sure you are quite clear about your objectives.

SCORPIO October 23 - November 21

The probability is you could -

score with home handicrafts this week, especially if these comprise your occupation activities. An element of luck seems to be with you, and ‘friends too could be a source of Joy. SAGITTARIUS mo nek - December 21 Try. to Seize, the initiative: if

ey yout ‘Want tomake your dreams

come true. Current aspects do ‘not guarantee success, but they are worth a try. A gleaming prize may be in full view above your horizon, And if you have what it takes the pay-off may come. However, do not stake your shirt on a single throw of the dice!

: CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20

An unexpected opportunity to increase your earning capacily, perhaps. .. depend upon your. own enterprise and initiative. A prestige project could pay off or success may come from an overseas development: or through some form. of publicity.

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