CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Aug. 24, 1961 CASTLEGAR NEWS pre double-ring cere, Mond J in Ni MESSY HIGHWAY Several weeks ago department of highways crews effectively put a halt to. the tarry mess described as No. 3 highr. way that passes’ through Castlegar with the application of crushed gravel that was pushed into the wheeping highway sur- face with heayy rollers. « Local’: merchants : and District resi- dents 1 d the of the fine graVeli seeing in“it'a rectification of the problem of melting highway surfaces and, an end. to the. coats-upon-coats of sand that: were originally. tried. to solve the problem. ~ For many weeks now the gravel has been gathering in the centre of the high- Move of the department of conser- vation to make a charge for space in four of its major camp sites where oc- cupants remain more than two days is a step in the right direction, and one that has long been overdue. Development of the public camping sites. has been undertaken to encourage tourist travel but this newspaper has long been of the opinion that it was a mistake to offer this accommodation gratis, espec- ially in the case of the larger camps where facilities are being offered that go cori-- siderably beyond what might normally be expected on a camp site. With camping trips continuing | to grow in popularity the department is to be congratulated on making facjlities a- vailable for this type of travellers, and it has certainly encouraged more people to take B.C. vacations. But the limit has been reached. At the’ larger camps attendants are required ‘and it is no more than logical In past years when the provincial economy was hard hit by strikes, public blame — justifiably or otherwise — was tically aid at or labor’s door. This summer, the province has been remarkably strike-free. And is has TO A WEE BABE A bit of fluff from a fleecy cloud Fell from the sky one day, It landed. on a baby’s head. And just grew on to stay. And if you’ve ever watched the stars That streak across the skies, Yow'll know just why they hurried I€ you look into baby's eyes. Next from Nature’s wondrous store What pops out and shyly peeks, But a turned-up cherry nose In between two apple cheeks. Two petals that adorned a rose From which sweet nectar drips, Obeyed a royal order to Became a baby’s lips. Now when a little one arrives The heavens so rejoice, That the good Lord sends an angel down To become a baby’s voice! — Margaret Obedkoft ) a em duly.;29, Carol Laurin] d and Fert Sayen i > fo ‘Daniel paon!fand | Edward white tulle dotted In pink’ th WEIS, * Tue bride’s mother chose'a blue and white full skirted dress with O'Neall were,,united in the Rev. H. P, Collins, 4 ‘White: gladiols Espira ae “ drews ‘United Oburch, Trail, for the . Should be-Corrected or Cleaned. . corelse for which Mrs, L, Kelr habe organist.’ ‘The bride was given way and at the edges of the road. No. marriage by her.-father and Is. the attempt has been ‘made by department daughter Sa send Mrs. George crews to re-spread .the gravel for maxi- erate, gota Get ca leauloti nae, mum immersion’ into the’ ‘wheeping as- nq ne. George Hegherg of Castle-, phalt as cars and other vehicles _Ppound gar, nh ok ianeriga over the highway. ; The le chose a° baller tin and net wil Instead, we’ surmise, the’ department cophe St ee Teckel on of highways at ‘Rossland has probably chapel veil’ was held by a tlara of been ‘running -an inter-department pool Pes"! fo ea roeca cad ‘Siena with a $10 ‘prize to” the government Douauet of tes nor “aingle stran employee who can best guess how pacific of pearls with matching earrings, a and docile the residents of Castlegar and sift of the groom. District are and how long it takes their vegas Joan Lowden attended th anger to mount before they demand an feta gown of sea green with -bo suet of of white button mums, eae for sucha ridiculous situa- S “Gotald ‘Thompson, brother ‘of the. "pride, was best man, while and Mr, Thomas Thompson, brother of the bride. 3 Following the ceremony a re~ ception was held at the bride's par- ents’ home, Mr. Willlam Thompson that some charge should be made to help ot Penticton was master of cere- monies, Mr.. Art Snuggs proposed defray costs, of oP erations, the toast to the bride and. the The again, these public parks are, to soon responded. peers were read bi ‘a yer, considerable degree, in competition with dine cJokat ologian of Grand private enterprise. ‘It is galling: indeed for Forks, aunt of the bride, cut the a property owner and taxpayer to realize three-tiered wedding cake which that he may be losing business to a public “5 fianked with white candies nd Step in Right Direction "Correction “In last week's Gastlegar’ “Newa In. the’ Ietter-ta-the-edltor and one-third”: should have ‘been jist “two-thirds” since the "700,000 800,000 KIWS of ‘power, going to waste at Hanford is by and white care |’) | nation corsage. The ; groom's mother chose a twos bial cotorga and wile corsage of carnations. Whe bride wore ‘an ‘aqua’ sum- mer sult for travelling after which tte couple will pies in. Castlegar, Out-of! ests EVERYTHING FOR THE Mrs. 5, Hasolent, O'Neal), Mrs, M, B, Irving, Mr.-and Mrs, E, Crowder, Mrs, R, Brown, Mrs, OC. J. two Mr, and Mrs, R. Greygon,, Mr, od i Mrs, F, Bousquet, Mr. and ‘Mra, ‘Wilson, Miss M. Irving, Miss pitied ces ‘Thompson, Miss E. Bousquet, aa 5 Clubb, Miss. HL... Hansen, two-thirds of what would. be their share: if Canada goes -through with the Columbla ‘Treaty: under its pre- |‘ sent terms, Miss Mr. and Mrs. ipa Mr, and Mrs, W. Thomp- son, and Mrs. and Mrs..J, Thomp- ‘son. HUNTER, © “FISHERMAN, 5 ‘SCUBA DIVER,” ‘BOATING ENTHUSIAST AND... SPORTS PLAYER -! CASTLEGAR ‘SPORTING GOODS a—J. ‘park site that is maintained entirely on government funds, of which his taxes Golery Soup Tasty . make ‘up-a: part. A charge of $2 per day, after the For _— bane first two days for the: privilege of stay Here's a tasty summer lun ing in any one‘of the four major camps gestion that can be mad te mak is certainly reasonable enough and should Combine one can of condensed draw few, if any, objections. Now that cream of celery soup with one can précedent has been set there may y “ anil ‘ons: ot LT MA © OF | AUGUST 21-31 _————————————————— zl Ce Don‘t Miss This CLEARANCE CASH DISCOUNT SALE REGULAR PRICES SHOP. AND “SAVE AT LEITNER’S- CLOTHES} chopped chives. While the soup is be further policy change made to cover chilling make these Toast -Shacks still more camps. It may even develop to ae pane is teu sllnce ce that the department will decide: that a nominal daily charge should be invoked. tread ond. cnt theme info tires inch This, to our mind is a logical step. There squares.’ Spread ‘ach ‘square with deviled ham; sprinkle with ‘Brazil can be such a thing as too much for free. — Cariboo Observer nuts and a ilttle grated onion, Bring ‘opposite corners of the squares to- gether to forma Cornucopia, Fas- ten each piece with a toothpick, then toast and serve hot, with the soup. Hospital Palie Patient _ Statistics Jump Patient statistics for July at the Castlegar hospital were all up over July of last year. ‘The statistics (with July, 1960, figures in follow: A'Tribute tot”! been contrary to general speculation last ' fall when there were frequent hints that B.C. would be in for its worst-ever labor trouble this summer. : Speculation — predicted everything from scores of topp to. a strike. That it has turned out the opposite is, we believe, a tribute to labor’s ac- ceptance of its responsibility to the com- munity and the economy. All major contracts have been set- tled with no wage increases. Woods, fish- ing and heavy construction lead the list. Truculence on unions’ part.in any of these vital sections of the economy could have spelled trouble. This is not to say that either side in tne scores of newly negotiated contracts has been entirely pleased. : Settlements have -been a tribute to meeting Sonday night. labor’s good sense, to general ‘union ac: In his letter, Mr, DeLuca sald epee of labor's responsibility to put be ee siresting Shiet engineer 2 the common welfare ahead ‘of. personal get ra sro gains which the economy couldn't have te anes fieige are oe abeorhed: In doing so, unions have avoid- - Soult secided to ak for. a ed olitin meet or esday ib ani pedi oe polities with the ‘Provincial ™ tank a : ie Sawyer = at There may still be labor unrest. Un- meeting with Celgar offic doubtedly there is. But at least for this : year there’s also labor peace. And labor’s, role. in achieving peace "can’t be over-stated. Trade .unionists have won a new measure of public respect for their statesmanlike contribution in troubled times. And it’s our pleasure to draw their collective achievement to public at- : tention. —Vancouver Sun children 160 (113) newborn19 (16); patient days, adult and children 790 (679) newborn 86 (85); number of out-patients 264 (210). Kinnaird Council To Meet With Pulp Mill Manager ‘Kinnaird commissioners were to meet one night this week with pulp mill manager Eugene DeLuca ta discuss the matter of flbre in the Village’s water supply according to ndence received at council's CASTLEGAR NEWS Published Every Thursday At “THE. OF THE Castlezar, B.C. . ant ‘V. Campbell, Publisher Mall to the News ls $3 per year, Tha. pelem bys deltee ee ee cents a month, Single copies are 10 cents, The Castlegar News is authorized as second clast mgtl, Post Office De! Ottawa, ang ‘s s member of the’ Audit Bureau ‘of Circulationg It (sa member of the Canadian Weekly. 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