Ast Kinnaird Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Enjoy Halloween Party in Kinnaird Hall on Halloween Night : est Colin Pryce is Speaker At Sr. Citizens Meeting Castlegar and District’ Senior Citizens, at their regular business meeting last Thurs- day, ‘returned to office by acclamation all members of their former executive, to con- tinue their duties for the 1978 term. Guest speaker at the meet- ing was Colin Pryce, who spoke to members about the making of their wills and of a Memorial Burial Society. The attentive , Mr. Pryce will be setting up future workshops, with’approp- riate speakers, regarding these projects, A one minute's silence in memory of the late’ John Dvorak, was observed. Presi- dent Mrs, H. Johnson read a’ poem entitled “A Cup of Tea”. Correspondence included minutes fromthe provincial executivé;. minutes from the ry meeting; a audience of 50 found ; the topies very informative and 50: Bonuses Of $20,000 On Boxing Day A $1-million bonus draw ° will be held on Boxing Day in conjunction with the regular draw of The Provincial lottery, the Western Canada Lottery Foundation has announced. Fifty numbers will be se- lected for bonus prizes of * $20,000 each, All lottery tickets in the regular Dec. 26 draw will also be eligible for bonus prizes.” The extra money, for the bonuses comes from a 8] fund set up for regular lottery prizes which are not claimed” within the required one-year period. Wear'A Poppy Lest We Forget letter from the Royal Canadian Legion regarding a Remem- brance Day wreath; an invi- tation to the McMixers Square Dancing; and an invitation to the annual meeting of the Kootenay Society to the Handi- capped meeting on Nov. 16, Committee reports were heard and it. was reported by the entertainment committee that the Nov. colored slides by Mr. and Mrs. G. Hughes of their trip ‘to Africa. t ‘Treasurer's report showed all are’busy and that aA ship is still increasin, -donation will be made o ths heart fund in memory of the late John Dvorak. The annual Christmas Party was ‘discussed, and a decision was reached to hold the party on Dec. 14 in the Legion. Hall, with possible catering done by the-L.A. to the Royal Canadian Legion. At the close of the meet- ing, refreshments were served by the kitchen committee. - Want to rreike a Cord of wood worth $150 Buy, an Earth Stove! If men. ean go to the moon a wood stove can be made to burn less wood! Before you buy a woodburning stove, Come in and talk to us at | KOOTENAY BUILDERS LTD. 663 Columbia Ave. Pre-heating draft Manifold and pre- heated secondary draft tubes coupled with thermostatic draft make the 365-5155 i 17 meeting will © feature the presentation. of _ Flashing Lights Mean oP ‘concern about'(the “habits of ‘some ‘motorists, in this city,’ * Behoo!. bus‘ drivers have ignoring the flashing red lights which are operated while child- ‘rén get on and off the buses, All ' traffic in'both. directions: must stop until the bus’ driver hag determined that: it'is ‘safe’ to proceed, at which poirit he will turn off the flashing lights. - ’ | Everyday goodness. “complained. ‘that .drivers are” Some motorists’ have also.” been, ignoring the pedestrian cross walk at Columbia Avenue ‘and Green Street, causing some .. problems there. Police have: - requested: all drivers to be more careful in their driving jhabite. Local “RCMP ‘have also received complaints from driv- ers in general that cyclists are “not using light in the evening. Saunders-Dodds Wedding Vows Late summer. wedding rites ‘at St. Marks: Anglican’ Church ‘in Calgary united’ Al- fred Allan Saunders and Mary Kathleen Dodds. The cere- «mony, conducted by Rev. Paul ~ Yip, joined in matrimony the S. (Brick) Saunders of Castlegar and the ‘only daughter‘ of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dodds of Future of Silver Birch “School to be Decided ‘= Twenty years ago, a group of parents. and concerned people met to discuss'‘the edu- cational needs’ of mentally, handicapped children. At that ~meeting the Kootenay Society for Handicapped Children was formed. The _ immediate objective’ was to-start a school for these children; at that time no funds were’ available from the De- and the time has‘eome for the | Kootenay Society. for the - +*Handicapped (the word “Child- ren” was dropped some years . ago). to request School District No. 9 to assume the responsibi- lity for the education of child- “ren with handicaps. The board of directors has called a general meeting to explain why ‘this ” move is being undertaken, Ways and means are Lepr but the public aided with _suffi- cient money.’ so that - Silver. Birch was able to open with one teacher and four’ children. _ . Since then the. school, its students and teachers have gained the respect of the general public and government _- agencies such. as. education, *. human resources and health. Advances in teaching methods, an awareness of the needs and potential of all exceptional children makes it possible and desirable for the handicapped to be in the regular -school system. The majority of schools like Silver. Birch are ‘now incorporated in regular schools Canada Savings Bonds _ The: 1977/78 Series of Canada Savings Bonds yield an average. annual interest to maturity in 1986 of 8.06 per cent. Each new, bond - begins with 7 per cent interest the first year and earns 8.25 per cent interest for each -of ‘the remaining eight years, Let Us Establish eee * Tho best possible education for our children > Complete unity and co-operation between administrative bodies “.@ Dialogue and communication with all concerned, particularly the working people of this area . For School Trustee... Elect the support a given to, parents, students ‘and ‘staff, through |a- committee of the society known _ as the Family Support Service. Volunteers have been-a useful - and. happy addition to the staff. at Silver Birch and it is hoped that the ‘new government- funded volunteer bureau will be the source of. more of these ‘special people. =: . The necessity to continue the education and training of children . reaching adulthood brought about the establish- ment of a workshop. Here adults. are trained in living Bary Yellow mums, white car- nations,’ candelabra and. red carpeting graced the altar for the mid-afternoon ceremony, with Mr...Norman Bird pro- viding the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was dressed in a gown of white’ polyester crepe, embossed with, rose appliques, with the skirt sweep- ing into a full train. f A tiara of white lace and rose appliques trimmed with pearls and rhinestones secured her full-length veil and she carried’ bouquet’ of ‘white carnations, yellow roses: and baby's “breath. A 150-year-old brooch belonging to the bride's great great grandmother, com- pleted her ensemble. Maid of honor was Donna ere. * Debra MeNeil, both of, Calgary, and Lynn McFarlane ‘of Drum-. heller. Their gowns were styled in the Empire mode, with the senior. attendant wearing pale gteen with sprays of pink flowers and the bridesmaids in pale yellow with’ pink flower sprays. Yellow roses adorned their hair and each carried a bouquet of yellow button mums, white * carnations and baby’s breath. ushers ,were Scott Moffat of Castlegar, Ross Saunders, the grooms's brother from Castle- gar and Dave Dodds, the ‘bride's, brother from Calgary. Yellow:and green stream- ers and white and yellow bells © decorated the Kinsmen Centre in the Forum at Stampede Park for the reception, where the bride's mother received guests wearing a blue polyester satin gown with sheer nylon-ponche and a ‘corsage of yellow roses and white carnations. * The groom’s mother chose a floral green polyester gown with sheer ponche entone and a corsage of yellow roses and /hite carnations. Highlighting the head table was the wedding cake, its three square tiers iced in white and” decorated with yellow roses and yellow trim at the base. The top layer featured a vase of “58" years old, filled with two yellow roses. The bride's brother, Mr. Ken Dodds of Calgary, was master of ceremonies. Grace was said by Mr. Bill Henne Sr., of Castlegar and Mr. Vern Dodds of Drumheller. proposed Nout Rees: Through deep, deap drifts, ‘round slushy curves, on hard pack snow and over the wide open toad, Michelin always gets the jump on Winter, Drive a set of Michelin Winter Radials and see for yourself. ..you just can’t beat a sure winner... MICHELIN. Why compromise on anything less ? hondymocie: Vegas’ ert hearibey the" 8 navy: -blue suit, with red blouse lending an attractive accent. The “young couple are ‘residing at No. 189 Harvard Mews, 8948 Elbow Dr., S.W. Calgary. The groom's grandmother, Mrs. C. Saunders of Castlegar was among the wedding guests, | who came: from Red Deer, ' Winnipeg, Edmonton, Van: couver, Castlegar, Drumbelles, ‘Trail an ee el TIRE STORES aan! ye iene 1101 - 7th Avenue South: 365-3433 Mr. Wayne of. Ci Calgary was best’ man and 'B.C. Residents Said to Be Big Spenders Tourists. from British Columbia will take'$450 million more out of the province than will be spent by visitors coming here this year, Wayne Currie, deptty minister of tourism, said last week. This outflow of funds is’ one of. the. skills in for an independent life, or to .be gainfully employed i in the com- munity or in the production field, such as “Clay Castle”. The Kootenay Society for - the Handicapped is an import- ant community “organization and for ‘20. years has had continuous citizen support. This has made it possible to expand services to the handicapped and their families. Future plans depend. largely on continued interést, “active involvement, : co-opération and financial com- mitment. The future of Silver Birch School will be decided Nov. 16 at the Legion Hall in Castlegar.’ Also, the change from activity centre to production workshop will be reported and there will be a, display of the excellent ceramics: now being made at Clay Castle. ““cThis meeting is open to ‘members of the society and to ° the general public. heaviest among the provinces, he. added, because B.C. resi- dents: travel: and spend ‘more’ than the average Canadian. Two Separate Break-Ins__. Are Reported. Two separate break-ins - have been reported. to local RCMP. 4 A small apartment at Rob- son was entered with approxi- mately $30 and some smal] items removed. Entry appears tohave béen made by jimmying the back door. " x It has not been determined if anything is missing from‘ Silver Birch Schoo) which was entered by breaking a window and unlocking a door lateh. Be Prepared for the Festive Season with : Sam's ‘Aways Has a Wide Selection of Flowers, and Christmas ts No Exception. = =? 4". 5" Poinsettia’ Single Blogsom. Ri leg. $3. OurPriee this Christnas.,:...<+esesesees 5" Poinsettia +3 to S Blossoms. reo. $4.75. Our Price this Chi 6" Po insethia 5 to 8 Blossoms. Reg. $12. OurPrice this Christmas 7" Poinsettia 7 to12 Bidesonis. Very Heavy. Reg, $18.75. ‘Our Prica this Christmas Roth incidents are under. investigation. © Strong and For Continued eaten © Rellable Representation onthe School Board VOTE: Bill Gattrelll tor Ares 5 $] 07: : aes 2 B "A Rabalinela ys Care ae ee tie, Senaents of oediead Park School: from Grade 6 ‘cam Halloween bskagren onto of this United Nations children’s ‘fund. classes. Back row, left to right, Chloe Hegan Dean Fi Devon Romey, Brent Pinckney and Howard Seminoll. Middle row, left to Bonde who ralsed $32.75 and Neil fund collector Becmel - CasNewsFete by. ire Hughes Construction: ‘Could Begin In Early 1978 * Reatfi rmed a Meet A two-day Union of Youth convention ’ of the: Unton ‘of Spiritual Communities of Christ. was held ‘Oct, 1-2 at. the Brilliant Cultural Centre,. at- |) d tended by 50 delegates repre-'': senting some 13 youth locals of hoth the Kootenay and Grand * Forks districts. A nogale, . they. are: definitely ° ‘opposed to assim: lation because i.thatwould,mean that their ‘eulture, and identity would be es troyed., New. members were ‘elect ed to the nine-member council, which; because of enthusiastic d to 350 Senior participants were also on hand, cémprised’, of helpers and advisors, | parents, ant ‘was now | 11." Two \ newcomers include school teachers Mr. and’ Mra. . Michael Strukoff, both U.B.C. individuals, Topics on the agenda were the reaffirmation of the goals of the youth organization; ways and means of retaining the culture and traditions of the Doukhobor faith and the pres- ervation\ of the Russian’ lan- guage in the Canadian environ- ment. © It is being increasingly felt that much effort is required to counter the pressure of assimi- lation, and in order to preserve the culture, both the youth and the senior members have to redouble their efforts in follow- ing the plan as outlined ‘in the Work Program of the Union of Youth, 5 ot was. stressed that. al- though members are for inte-' gration in the Canadian Soclety Proposed — Parkade “a Construction of a parkade in Trail could begin by early next year if the business com- munity supports it through a petition, and the contract bid- ding follows soon after. Mayor Chuck Lakes said at aregular council meeting that if that sequence of events follows in quick order, construction of. the parking facility could begin’ i between Feb. 1 and March 1 on the old hosptial site on Victoria Avenue, across the street from the Cominco Arena parking lot. Tt would stretch from’ Cedar. Avenue to Bay Avenue. The firat step, the petition, is currently being prepared by city administrators. Once a formula hasbeen caléulated:to determine the parkade finances for construction and mainten-: ance, the Trail business com- munity will be asked to support. it, in the petition: °. “Within the next month we should be ready to go to peti- tion,” said Mayor Lakes... Soil test reports indicate that, pilings will not be neces- -: sary for the’ parkade, ° said Lakes. Some other form: of foundation construction will be adequate. Smooth, pre-cast con- crete has been’selected as the NEW IN. TOWN and don’t know which way to turn, call, the» pea The entire Slocan and : Upper Arrow Lake valleys are eligible for $100,000 in grants to. refurbish aging homes. Called: the Residential Rehabilitation ‘Assistance Pro- gram, the grant system is similar to those under way in — several .other Kootenay com- munities. The, entire Regional Diy, '“triet_ of; Central: Kootenay cently became eligible tort Fonds {Sunder the federal: and-provin- cial program, but the district board decided to restrict. the prograin © ‘to the Slocan and | Arrow area. ‘All of the villages in. those: “OL gale DAYTRONHI-TEST. GUARANTEED: -Y, Price Available Now at > MITCHELL SUPPLY | LV TER’S, FOOD, MART 5-Year Bulbs | valleys—Slocan, Silverton, New.Denver and Nakusp—will qualify. Home owners inside or outside. those villages will be able.to get low-cost loans .and grants to rehabilitate their aging homes. The decision to focus. on the Slocan.and Arrow sections of the «district, .was. made recently by the district board.’ +Members did: so; to: make the project manageable and to see:” how it will work. special ser-" : vices group stationed at: Peta-:, wawa, Ont., probably will form : the main body of an-elite squad :: cof :terroriat fighters. being - created by the federal govern- : ment, Defence Minister Barne: there are. so “many: situations - that” could develop: in. Canada or. abroad A requirin, swif action. Downtown Gas egar Ital goes well and the | $100,000. is ‘used up, represe1 tatives of the Central Mortgage and: Housing Corporation more money is ‘available. Tt will be’ the: middle:of <° January, regional. district -offi- cials- say, -beforethe plan is ready to accept applications for grants and loans. ~ At that. time, however, a series of advertisements will be run in daily and weekly papers, across the region alerting homeowners ‘to ;the available * funds. Before. the program “can > proceed, the four villages. must pass ‘tidy ‘premises < bylaws < requiring homes to be kept in basically good repair and yards to be kept tidy.: (This is a requirement by « the , federal government, and “allows the villages‘ involved to improve the general quality of + housing in their areas.’ , Under the RRAP program, - homeowners can get.a grant of i: up to, $3,750. to -reapir. their houses. The amount granted to * the, homeowner. is: based-.on earnings. The higher the family e lower the grant. > 4 Even for. those: who earn too much to qualify. for.a grant;. "though, loans of. up'to:$10,000° 4% are available at interest rates of ‘only about eight. per cent., Because : of. ‘the. incame- ©: graduated grant system, sever- j.al retired Nelson people. have :: found they did not have to pay a, penny for two or three ,thou- sand’ dollars’ ‘worth of: work.” In; most:cases_the -home-:* portion. of his loan as a: grant, —_——_——_—_ Canada Savings Bonds © TA registered owner, may ; not hold or have a'total interest Brian Pepin, “of Grand Forks, presided over the convention, replacing Cyril Ozeroff: ‘of Castlegar, who is © now attending ‘the University of Victoria. Honorary | Chairman of the USCC, J.J. Verigin, addressed the convention on the second day, as did other committee and lay members of the senior: organization. Youth conventions of the USCC are held annually and follow a plan formulated in 1932 by the late spiritual leader, P. P. Chistiakov-Verigin, with the help of a Tolstoyan friend, Paul I. Berikoff, who was interested in helping with the education of the Doukhobor Youth. in Can- ada, z ~ As ‘to.the matter of cir- - culating a’petition to the B.C. government and the: federal government. in respect of. the long list of. terroristic attacks on the USCC properties, ‘cli- maxed by the recent loss of the ‘Community ‘Centre in Grand + Forks, the youth members felt “definite ‘action to’ stop. the terrorism is long past due from ‘5 the authorities. ”. Youth members elected to the new council were Michael Strukoff, vice-chair-* man Peter Zaytsoff, secretary Marilyn’ Strukoff, vice-secre- tary Wendy Voykin, treasurer Elena Plotnikoff, Maureen Kal- makoff, Lorraine Gritchen, Dan Voykin, Steve Jmieff, Chery! Shukin and Lana Kurnoff. ' +} cd , CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, November 10, 1977” . Neters, VOTE [ FERGUSON, David SELKIRK COLLEGE — VOCATIONAL DIVISION i NELSON, B.C. : REQUIRES WELDING INSTRUCTOR DUTIES: - To Instruct classes In General Gas an Welding. The position (6 3 months in mn tanath 4 and begins November 28. : QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant must Possess valid Department of Public Works welding tickets and have a minimum of five years experlence in the trade. Grade XII ed- - ueation preferred, aupsrvieory, and teaching experlenca would be an asset. z SALARY: . Vocational Instructor Scale ” Direct. written applications: stating education, exper z lence and qualifications to: Director of Vocational Studies \~ ee Setkirk College — Vocational Division ey 2001 Selkirk King Road Ge Nelson, B.C. ViL1C8 Teléphone: 352-6601 ) a.m. to 5 p.m. _ Saturday Only AND DIG INTO [THESE SUPER SPECIALS . .