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"You’ ve noticed something
very important, Maria,” said Mr.
H.. “These trees are the same

species, or kind. But each is a
bit different -—- a unique indivi-
dual, just like dogs or people."

We started hiking again.
The trail got steeper. After so-—
me lessons on insects and mine-
yrals, we came to a huge wall of
rack. Through the middle of the
Wall ran a narrow, jagged crack —
like a passageway. There were
ledges that acted like "steps" in
the crack. We could climb up,
but I had to really hang on. I
could move only one hand or foot
at a time.

"You’re so slow!
grow roots?" Zack yelled.
was already at the tap of

Did you
He
the

crack. "You look just like this
tree. Her name is Raatie Toatie.
Get it?"

He was poking a pine whose
roots were growing into cracks in
the rock wall. I just ignored
Zack. But the tree sure was
neat! It must have been there
for more than a hundred years,
hanging on only with its roots.

Abave the rock wall, the
trail led up a steep path. We
could see the arch way up above

us, so Mr. H told us to head up-
hill towards it.

"But stay with your part-—
ner!" he shauted.

Zack started to race ahead
with the boys.

"Wait!" I screeched.
"Dan’t forget the party!"

Zack almost exploded with
anger when I toald him toa wait.
But then he slowed down and let
me catch up.

Every chance he got,
sed me by pointing out a
individual" pine near by.

"This is Mr. Hairy,” he
said, pointing to ane. "His
trunk 1s as fuzzy as your legs."
The tree was a "teenager" with
green needles growing on tiny
branches near the bottom of the
trunk.

"Rest your

he tea-
"unique

behind on “Mr.
Bench, Maria," he said, farther
on. That pine’s trunk had a big
bend in 1t near the ground. Mr .
H told us trees sometimes get
bent when snow weighs them down
while they’re young.

Then Zack found a tree with
arm-like branches on top and a
“skirt" of droopy branches below.
“Here’s Miss Canada!" he cried.
There were several other droopy
Pines near by.

Well, we finally made it.
The arch is a huge upside-down U
made af rough orange rock. Mr. H
said sand blawn by the wind car-
ved out the hole in the arch over
thousands of years. We climbed
on it and ate our Lunches. Then
we "skied" om our shoes down a
biq patch of ice.

It was windy now and getting

cloudy. "Let’s go," Mr. H said.
"“T can’t see where the trail
starts, but I think the crack in

the rack wall is down that way.”

It wasn’t. We got down toa
the wall, but the crack was no-
where in sight —- just a smooth
drop-off. ;

“We've got to find that pas—
Ssageway,”" Mr. H said.
to the right for five minutes and
come back. Nathan’s dad can go

left. No one else moves — OK?"
he said, looking us one by one in
the eye.

June 1990

"I'll walk’

So we waited. The clouds
got darker, and cur wet feet were
freezing. Zack started jumping
around ta warm up. He slipped on
a loose rock and tumbled to the

cliff’s edge. Then he just sat

there. A quiet Zack was really
scary.

Finally the adults came
back, frowning.

“How could we have missed

the passageway?" Mr. H asked.
“We have to find it soon, or we
may be stuck here all night!"

"Parents will be frantic,”
said Nathan’s dad.

"Let’s go back up and start
a fire on the Arch so the search—
and-rescue team can find us,”
suggested Zack. He wasn’t jok—

ing.

"It will be hours before
anyone starts locking," Mr. H
said. “We need to do something
nowl" se

I almost cried. Then I got
an idea. “Zack, can you remember
all the tree jokes — in order?”

"Sure, but I’m not in the

mood now," he said,
puzzled loak.
“Listen, Zack —- what if we
went back toa the arch. Maybe
then we could find Miss Canada up
there and work aur way down to
the crack, one joke at a time."

Giving me a

Ever ybody got excited when I
explained it. We hurried back toa
the arch. With everybody. look—
ing, we found Miss Canada fast.
We went downhill and found the
Bench and Hairy..-and then there
was Rootie Tootie - right above
the crack!

Climbing down the passageway
was tricky, but the rest was ea—
sy. The tiny mouse road felt li-
ke the Trans-Canada Highway.

When we got on the bus, Zack
told me, "I thought nerd brains
were only good for tests. But
you saved the party, Maria!
Let’s order a huge pizza for eve-—
ryone!"

"Your maniac brain helped
too," IT tald him. "TIT guess come-—
dians can think pretty fast —

about something.”

Mr. H laughed with Zack for
the first time all day. "Thank
goodness we’re all different," he
Said. “Just like the trees!"

_8GREAT WAYS TO GET FOUND

Zack’s group was lucky—they found the
trail again. What would you do if you got
lost? Here are eight great ways to make
sure you're found.

1. Stop walking and stay where you are. Run-
ning is the worst thing you can do—you can
fall and hurt yourself.

2. Find a nearby tree that can give you shelter
and shade. If possible, choose one that is close
to an open area, but not one that is out in the
open by itself. If there is no tree, find a log,
rock, or anything to shelter you from wind.
3. Think of the tree as your friend—talk to it,
give it a hug. You might feel calmer!

4. Don’t climb the tree—you might fall out.
5. Curl up like an animal if you get cold. Snug-
gle against your tree.

6. If you hear a strange noise, don’t worry. It’s
probably just the wind or a small animal scurry-
ing around. Shout if you want to, and the
animal will run away.

7. If you hear a helicopter, hurry into the open
space and make yourself big. Lie down on the
ground and spread your arms and legs out, or
make a big X or SOS with rocks or sticks.
8. If you hear voices, yell loudly. Lots of people
will be looking for you. No one will be angry at
you. Everyone will be happy to find you safe.

| 5 WAYS TO STAY SAFE

Of course, the best thing to do is don’t get
lost! Follow these five rules:

1. Always let someone know where you are
going and when you plan to be back.

2. Don’t hike alone—always take someone
along with you.

3. Always stay on the trail.

4. Wear a bright-coloured jacket or sweater.
You'll be easier to see and you'll be protected
from chilly winds.

5. Carry a whistle. It’s easy to blow and louder
than yelling. —Lauren and Nancy Hild

QUOTABLE QUOTES

Condensed From Reader’s Digest,
April 1990 issue.

I don’t ask for the meaning of
the song of a bird or the rising
of the sun on a misty morning.

There they are, and they are
beautiful.

— Pete Hamill in Esquire

Reading is to the mind what

exercise is to the body.
— Joseph Addison

If you are patient in one moment
of anger, you will escape a hun-—
dred days of sorrow.

— Chinese epigram

Everyone complains of his memory,
and no one complains of his jud-—
gement.

— La Rochefoucauld

One of the very nicest things
about life is the way we must
regularly stop whatever
are doing and devote our atten-—
tion to eating.

— Luciano Pavarotti with William
Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story
CDoubl eday)

It’s not easy taking my problems
one at a time when they refuse to
get in line.

- Ashleigh Brilliant

A friend is someone who makes me
feel totally acceptable.

-— Ene Riisna, quoted by Letty
Cottin Pogrebin in Among Friends
(McGraw-Hill)

A ship should not ride on a sin-—
gle anchor, nor life on a single
hope.

— Epictetus

Some people march to a different
drummer - and some people polka.
- Los Angeles Times Syndicate

What we do during our working
hours determines what we have;
what we do in our leisure hours

determines what we are.

— George Eastman

The reason people blame things on
previous generations is that
there’s anly one other choice.

—- Doug Larson, United Feature
Syndicate

The clash of ideas is the sound
of freedom.
— “Graffiti,” McNaught Syndicate

Live each day as if it were your
last because one of these days
you’ ll be right.
-—- Leo Buscaglia

Against the assault of laughter
nothing can stand.
— Mark Twain

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Continued from page 22

you too much can be encouraged to
assume more personal responsibil—
ity. An affair of the heart will
have its ups and downs before
heating up near month end. Key
numbers are 1, 8 and 9. Signifi-
cant days are 8, 17 and 26.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

You
yourself,
the scenes or
perfect vacation hideaway where

need to get away by
either to work behind
possibly find a

you won’t be disturbed. You need
to get to know yourself and to
become more in harmony with your—
self. A writing project could be
revitalized early in the month.
A Pisces or Virgo type could be
attracted by your deep feelings.
Romance could develop in a quiet
rural setting. Expect confusion
in a love relationship after the
15th. Are you realistic? Are

you in love with a person or with
love itself?
3 and 7.
18,

Key numbers are 1,
Important days are i,
19 and 28.

PISCES

Feb. 19-Mar. 20

A significant

month lies
ahead if you play your cards
right. Extra duties could result

in greater prestige or finances.
This is the time to take on last—
ing commitments, poassibly mar-—
riage. Avoid financial or busi-—
ness matters until after the
13th. . The person most likely to
be attracted to you and under-
stand you is probably a Capri-—
corn. It is important that you
work out a budget or reach an
understanding about joint finan—
ces, otherwise you and a partner
or mate could be working in op-
posite directions. Key numbers
are 2, 8 and @. Important days
are 9, 18 and 27.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
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hockey season such as 1988/90
was. The executive for next(
season iss :

Grant Martin — Vice President
Pheobe Randell —- Bottle Drive Co-/
or dinator

The positions st.il
to be filled are:

Registrat
Secretary
Ways & Means Co-ordinator
Treasurer

again unless there is someone
else who would want to assume it.
Anyone who can help out with any
of the executive positions which
aren’t filled are asked to call
Allan Johnston at 778-7453 as
soon as possible. Without these
positions filled it will be very
hard to begin Minor Hockey in the
fall. ;

Our Minor Hockey Awards ban—
quet was held April 26, 1990 at
the C.C.C. This year we all got
off easy and enjoyed the banquet
catered ta by Jen-Dev Cockery.

Master of Ceremonies was
Mike Landucci. He did an excel—
lent job and kept awards moving
smoothly. Grace was given by the
Novice Sponsor, Garry Periard.
Thanks to everyone who helped
make this banquet a success. -

Pictures of Esso Medal &
Trophy winners are also in this
edition of the Courier. Congrat—
ulations to all minor hockey
Players. Special congratulations
to Allan Johnston winner of the
Ralf Vass Memorial Award present—
ed to the person giving most toa
volunteer help for Cassiar Minor
Hockey.

Pictures on pages
16, 17 and 24

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To those people who helped
us out at our house fire.

We would like toa thank
everyone who helped us out at
that time. Especially the people

who took care of Adrian and Jared ©

during and after the fire, people
who helped out Graham and myself

after the fire and Jackie for
alerting the fire department.
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Thank you all once again.

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