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The Secret Life Of The Forest

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The Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1078, Page 11 Understanding - Cun Your Child —> ~

54. BUSINESS [6 PROPERTY FOR LEASE

“TENDERS

. The outer bark : a trunk that can live for Retail and-or warehouse aime British Columbie centuries—and hold up a The inner bark DEVELOPMENT TH ROUGH PLAY space centrally located at “MB suncings Corporation weight of many tons? Business may not be Picture Quick Camera, street level in Terrace. In All of a tree trunk’s child's play —but play is, which lets a child iplick ’ growing is done in a thic indeed, a child's business. away, turn a knob and ro total 4641 sq, ft. Formerly Far Sale by Tender - layer of living cells that Games and toys make a out 3-1/2 inch square play

used as equipment sales and shop. For complete formation contact Pruden éc Currie (1976) Lid. 695-6142 or write 4648 Lakelse Ave, Terrace, B.C. (ctf-w)

behind. i he skills. However, it’s not. «nen is ( ofice space sawed on thrae sides. 20" The marvelous chemistry 4 enough for a toy to be peg! awed. When the ‘ F ‘a oy 4

x45' Metal Roof, i iif tells this lvigg layer re cambium podlucatlonal : it must be youngster squeezes bulb on

: ust how many wood cells un. Vel sa ae | at a, | eee cg cit] SSse vo cnet Rene int ak in heiee I Ho! Lavelle R on x 20' Matal the leafy crown, and how a Sapwood the development of hand- ay “ant made of soft

c ocalion on € 201. much bark to build in order eye coordination—so im- ss uffed felt.

Shopping Centre, Terrace, | B.C. 635-3576 or 255-1999

Vancouver. Available Sept. i ‘ The outer bark is the tree trunk. Tracker, for instance, allows tays for your children, keep 1, 1078. (ctf Wr Managers office 6 a trea’s protection from the phloem with the food from the outer layers are intact a child to run a battery- in mind that the toy should Action is what counts for ; received up to 2:00 outside world, Continually the leaves, These hormones, It is a composite of hollow, powered van alongacrayon match his interests, abilities youngsters. ‘ 55. PROPERTY | up to 2:00 p.m. renewed from within, it which stimulate growth in needlelike cellulose fibers line he has made on a vinyl and stage of development. A ° yan : December 28, 1978 at the helps keep out moisture in gels, are produced by leaf bound together by a chemi- playmat. Another example toy railroad, given to « {© be enjoyed by mom and FOR SALE. : office of tha Building the rain and prevents the buds as soon as they start cal glue. A piece 12 inches would be a toy camera, the two-year-old, is more likely dad than by baby.

Location: Good Hope Lake, D. 0. H. Yard, Former Road Fores man’s Residence Only.

(A) Log House construct- ed of squared timbers -

Tender froms must ba obtained from the Build-

Manager, British Colum-

aurrounds the wood. This layer creates new wood on one side of itself and new bark on. the other. It, in effect, moves outward, ypushing the bark before it and leaving the wood

to protect the wood be- neath it,

tree from losing moisture

THIS CROSS SECTION shows the five vi

“d Heartwood

ital layers of a

growing in spring.

long and one inch by two

LOTS FOR SALE bia Buildings Corpora- when the air is dry. It “The sapwood is the tree's inches in cross section, set Large lots on Soucie and | tlon, 4827 Keith Avenue, | insulates against cold and pipeline for water moving vertically, ¢an support a Munroe. Phone 964-4424, Terrace, B.C, VAG 1K7. heat and wards off insect yy to the leaves. Sapwood is weight of 20 tons. (ctin-27N)

56. BUSINESS —

OPPORTUNITY -

DEALERS WANTED CBS JALCO INDUSTRIAL TIRE FLUIDS LTD.

This all new tire balancing fluid and tlre sealant now ready for distribution in Western Canada. Interested

rties - Terrace or Kitimat - Box 1198, this paper. {p5-7)

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1971 Ford Custom. Phone 635-2080. (p10-19D)

1977 % ton Sierra Classic GMC pickup. 454 engine, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, Asking $5,500, Phone 842-0437 after 5 p.m. (c4-6D)

For Sale: 1976 Trans Am TA 6.6 Special Edition. Auto, P.S., P.B., black with gold pinstripping. T top and many other extras, 635-3462 after 6 p.m. (¢3-8D)

For Sale: 1973 Nova Hat- chback. 1974 Bobcat. Any reasonable offer accepted. View at 5003 Agar or phone 638-1678 after 5:30 p.m. (p5- 7)

1976 Dodge Station Wagon.

Phone 638-1191.

Inquires may be directed to the Property Transac- tion Co-ordinator at 387- 3516 Victoria, B.C. Ld. McKinney, Vice Preald- ent, Planning & Client Services Group,

The highest or any offer will not necessarily be

ee - ITSTHEMOST!

The largest gold nugget in the world was found in Australia in 1869 during that country’s great gold rush. Rather appropriately named the “Welcome Stranger,” it measured two feet long and weighed 200 pounds.

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The inner bark, or “phloem,” is the pipeline through which the food is passed to the rest of the tree, it annually produces new bark and new wood in response to hormones that pass down through the

new wood., As newer rings of. sapwood are laid down on top of it, its inner cells lose their vitality and turn to heartwood.

Heartwood is the central, supporting pillar of the tree. Although dead, it will not decay or lose strength while

This article was prepared by the St. Regis Paper Com- pany, which — together with the other members of the forest products industry —is vitally concerned with main- taining the beauty and use- fulness of America’s forests for gencrations to come.

RARE FACTS ABOUT PLATINUM

Platinum has always been a rare metal. Its earliest known use dates back to Egypt in the 17th century

type of silver. Long before Columbus arrived in the new world, the Incas used platinum alloyed with gold, silver and copper to make pendants and nose rings.

Perhaps the only people who didn't recognize its value were the Spanish con- quistadores who, assuming that gold and silver were the only precious metals in their South American empire, ordered the platinum they discovered thrown into the seal

Today platinum sells for more than $200 an ounce. Platinum is harder, heavier and rarer than potd; ils average occurrence in the earth's crust is only two- tenths of a part per million. The oceurrence of iron, hy

contrast, is 47,000 parts per

This precious metal which is becoming more and more popular for wedding bands and engagement rings, is involved with other affairs of the heart as well: it is used in heart pacemakers because it will not be re- jected by the body’s pro- tective mechanisms and thus can be implanted in the human body with total safety.

ae: : T Chemically and aesthetic- ally, platinum is the noblest metal, (Metals with . high resistance to corrosion are called noble, while those which tarnish and corrode eusily are called base metals.) Platinum's — resis- tance to corrosion is greater than that of gold, silver, stainless steel, even titanium ... a rare and valuable com- bination of stunning beauty and impressive durability.

aignificant contribution to a child's maturatlon and per- sonality development. Paychologlats point out that toys can help develop the child’s phyalcal coordl- nation and his cognitive

portant In learning how to read and write. The Trall

pictures. Both are made by Kenner,

The preachoolera newest pet is Alvin The Aardvark, a funny anteater that rolls along gobbling up play

In selecting. appropriate

LIGHTS!

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or Constable.

- PUBLIC NOTICE

TO DOG OWNERS

Province of British Columbia Ministry of Recreation and Conservation

Fish & Wildlife Branch

Dogs found running at large and harassing “big game during the period Dec. 1, 1978

". AUTOMOBILES , a a ee nat worked it to November 30, 1979 in Management ea aC. .;| Mmbien across a very hard Units 6-15, 6-10, 6-9, 6-3, 6-11, 6-16,

6-17B, 6-14 (Terrace wildlife district) may be destroyed by any Conservation Officer

360 V-8, auto, P.B. Excellent million. condition, Must sell — $3,500. mines in South Africa pro- Platinum has many unique QUALITIES fe en 635-2928. {p3-4D) duce about-threerquarters of qualities, It melts ab 3224° hk suey wer Tew to BH bp Si aan eee

1973 Mercury Meteor. P.S., P.B., electric windows & front seat electric rear window defogger. Summer radials all around. $1800 firm. Phone 638-1456 and ask for Ron. {c5-11D)

For Sale: 1964 Chrysler Newport, Bucket seats, console, 383, P.S., P.B., four winters on, four like new summers. With no rust thru. Rebuilt transmission and starter. Very good running order. 20 Nass Street to view

or phone 632-3413. §750 or |

best offer, (cl0-18D)

MOBILE: HOMES

Mobile home for sale. 1974 12'x68', three bedroom and laundry room, storage shed. Phone 638-8202. after 4:30 p.m, (¢3-8D}

58.

MOBILE HOMES

New mobile home from as low as $100. down. 0.A.C.

Set up and delivered, trades welcome.

Phone callect 5914 $105.

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TENDERS

the Weslern World's annuat new gold supply, or approx- imately 700 metric tons. Russia does not disclose its gold production figutes, but is estimated to produce over 400 tons annually. Some South African mines are so large, they produce individ- ually more gold than the entire gold mining industry of the United ‘States.

Big Improvements

There’s good news for the hrawny, broud-shouldered American man. *

For years, it was hard fora well-built man lo find a well- built suid that fil, but thal can be over now.

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THE AMERICAN MAN can now have a style of suit suited to his physique.

The distinctive broad chest,

‘Fahrenheit: it does not tar- nish at high temperatures; it resists must acids, and it is not affected by most cor- rosive substances. These de- sirable characteristics make it au valuable metal to science and industry (one new use is in the catalytic converters which reduce the toxie, content of oxhaust gases on late model cars). [t is also an ideal metal for jewelry: knowledgeable people prefer platinum for ting settings because it

won't tarnish, it resists nicks and scratches, it shines and reflects light from a gem,

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Little Known Facts

The longest musical com- position of any kind took

nine

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musicians in 1973

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WAN CARRIERS

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and it holds even the most precious stone safer than any other metal.

exactly 100 hours lo play.

Consisting of all 40,320

permutations of the C major

geale for piano and organ, Lhe

16-volume score called Sadist

.! Factory was the brain child :} of Philip Crevier.

You ean help your baby learn to sit up by holding a favorite toy over her head as she fies on her back. Help her attumpt to sit up and

reach the toy, and give lots T of encouragement when she © - = succeeds, For endless hours of listen- _ ing pleasure, iL is essential to have quality equipment like modestly priced Realistic, ‘sold only at Radio Shack's more than 6,000 stores from coust-Lo-cuust. One of the newest top-quality audio products Trom Realistic is 4 direct-drive Lurntable wilh a quarlz-locked circuit for pre- cise speed.

The longest single classieal symphony is Gustav Mahler's

for the

2800 Block Hall, Evergreen,

Kalum, Keefer & Cramer

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Kofoed Drive

CALL TO wide shoulders and narrow Symphony No. 3 in D minor.

TENDER wrist of the American phy- A fall performance takes one ! ‘THE DISTRICT OF sique ean now be as stylishly LJ hour, 34 minutes, TERRACE wouldlike tocali clathed as Lhe slimmest tenders for SNOW = Kuropenn. Chromaltoy Gloth-

REMOVAL from the Arena and Pool Parking Lots.

ing now has its distinelive Alhlete line especially de-

WANTED

Hemlock and Dogwood —

TENDERS should be signed to fit a broad, forwarded te: shouldered man so it con he , Parks & Recreation fitted with oa minimum of |

Department

No, 5-3215 Eby Street

Terrace, B.C.

VaG 2X6

Attention: Snow Hemoval

and should be received no

later than 4:30 p.m, on

Friday, December 4, 1978. (a6-rO)

Buying? Selling use

Herald classifieds

alleratian at quality men's clothing stores. Carrying these clothes is considered a sign Chat the store is a quality shop.

The tine inches fashion: able vested suits, blazer styl ing, debonair double stitching and a wide variety of slyles, sizes ane patderns,

In all, it ean help a man look as fashionably fit us he in physically, ar the slore nearest you eantael Chromailoy Clothing Croup, i717 Olive Street, Si. Louis, Missouri G1},

September 12, 1978

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We will pay $2.00 per copy.

Must be complete issues. Bring to the Terrace/Kitimat Daily Herald Office.

in Thornhill

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