BS - Wednesday, May 19, 1982 - North Shore News WAITING FOR their event, disabled swimmers watch competitor in the second annual integrated swim meet at Hollyburn Country Club Saturday. Chena Swim Club was among several clubs participating in the full slate meet. (Terry Peters photo). ‘Sherpas are only human!’ PORTLAND, Ore. (UPI) - There is nothing to the myth that Sherpas are physiologically different from others who climb Mount Everest, a doctor who took part in a recent expedition to the world’s highest point says. Dr. Steve Boyer, 34, a Undercoating HRustproofing Steam Cleaning 1519 Clyde Ave. SPECIAL THIS MONTH intertor Clean up and shampooing Open Saturdays from 8 00 4 m NORTH VAN UN DERCOATING LTD. a agp 399° 4 parts Peter Brand Motors West Vancouver 922-3231 FOR APPOINTMENT) 1 8B 5 30 MONDAY FHIDAY hospital emergency room physician who was among 21 experienced mountain climbers and scientists who made an Amencan medical research expedition, said the data on the Sherpas was part of the medical information gathered on the climb. Doctors collected = in- REPAIR AND $4 55.00 “ttt 2-00 p m 987-4477 1311 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver NORTH SHORE. formation on weight loss and blood count of the Sherpas to find out why they were able to perform well at high altitudes, he said. “What we found was that the myth that Sherpas are physiologically different from Westerners is just that —amyth,” Boyer said. “The RESTORATION We'll give your car the professional attention it deserves sunroofs (Diack frame} installed. 15 x30 most cars (passt AUTO) Ot ASS VINYL Tobe, 1053 Churchill for (CBC clatma we U beat any price) PLATE Gal ASS =(——nyolall GLASS 152 Pemberton, N.V. 980- 4804 EMIC SAUER MOTORS COMPLETE MECHANIC AL REPAIRS (Derhand tho Avaton }totat) reason they perform so well at high altitudes is that they are there a lot and they doa lot of climbing. Boyer said while the 43 Sherpas who served as guides and helped with gear were generally ‘good technical climbers, by and large” they sall had to be ete Mets tt *225" MIRRGOHS SUNROUOES LTo. Body Shop & Mechanical We specialize in| Mercodes Benz and Corvette so woll treat your car right 9BT B228 4 a anit taught some basic climbing. “We put all the Sherpas through a school before we let them climb the icefall.” Boyer said. “One of them had been on Everest seven times and didn't even know how to hold an ice axe because no one had ever shown him.” alignment special check front suspension 987-7111 DON’T REPLACE IT... HAVE IT REPAIRED! Your Novus ME THOODmen® repan Nowus ME THOD® them both structuraky and opticany the onthe windsaivetd MOBILE SERVICE includes caster. camber toe-m adjustment center steering wheel adjust steering box. RITCHI 1525 Welch St. North Vancouver windshield damage tke this at a traction of the cost of windshietd replacement Can restore and repan Practicaby wvisible aimost he now however you must act betore the Crack Gamage aproads too tar mating il necessary to raplace cALt. MURMUR GLASS West Van to host tennis tournament TIME IS running out if you're interested in registering for West Van- couvers Community Day Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament. This year’s fun event promises lots of laughs and a great opportunity to meet other players in West Vancouver. Entries close May 25 at 5 p.m., and play begins May 31 at 6 p.m. Entry fees are only $3, and teams are guaranteed two matches. There are only two restrictions for players: each player must be 13 years or over, and experienced tournament or league players are excluded. Most games will be played on the West Van Recreation Centre’s Courts and Am- bleside Courts, with the finals at the West Van Tennis Club at noon, June 5, following the Community Day parade. There will be prizes for winners as well as other fun prizes, and tennis balls will be provided. Entry forms are available from the Recreation Centre, the Municipal Hall in- formation desk or the West Van Tennis Club. SERVICE CENTRE leaving the stone damaged a eas 988-2977 or 687-7711, #1411 etal tate Di 1189 W 16th St