CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, June 1, 1978 ‘Bia JUMPER raprecenting Castlegar is this fellow being ‘held by seven-year-old Travis Green during the recent North ‘American Frog Jumping Chainpionship held at Angels Camp :In Calaveras County, Callf. The rented frog didn’t prove to be 8 winner but Castlegar was made known by accompanying -Lions’ member Jim Chapman who sald he distrib ‘of B.C. and the Castlegar area at the compatitions second-Issue Indian dollars and Tourism. B.C. well as ceramic :dogwood lapel pins.—Lions Club Photo ‘Antique Cars Part of Kasio May. Day Columbia Chapter of the Antique Car Club of Canada -held its monthly meeting on ‘Mother's Day at the home of . Mr. and Mrs, Sam Roozendaal. After the meeting, the imothers were taken out for ‘supper. Six cars travelled to Kaslo ‘for the May Day Parade, where ‘first prize went to Greg Sahl- strom for his 1928 Chevrolet : touring car and second prize to -Sam Roozendaal for his 1924 : Packard touring. A Club president Dick Me- -Leod travelled to Red Deer, + Alta, for 2 swap meet. While in : that district, he also visited the : Reynold’s Antique Museum in + Wetaskwin, 5 On Monday of this week, * the club travelled to Balfour to meet 19 model-T cars, some of which were 1909 vintage, from the Model-T Club of Spokane, Wash. and four Model-As from the Crankers Club, Inc. of Lewiston, Idaho. Club members travelled from Creston over the scenic route to North Shore, stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Allen for lunch. They proceeded to travel to Nelson, attracting a large _ crowd when they parked on Vernon Street for about 30 minutes, Slocan Man High Scorer In Recent Lumber-Grading Bruce Charters, a lumber grader at the Triangle Pacific Lumber Operations in Slocan City, was the high scorer in the recent lumber-grading compe- titions sponsored by the com- pany. Last Saturday in Nelson, he was honored at a banquet given by the company for offi- cials and competitors. Charters received an engraved shield and a cheque for $50. Rites Solemnized at St. Rita’s St. Rita's Catholic Church in Castlegar was the setting for a pretty spring wedding when Catherine Margaret Harrison and Kenneth George English repeated vows before Father Michael Guinan, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Charles Harri- son of Castlegar and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kenneth English of Salmon Arm. Cousins of the bride; Miss- es Miriam, Mary and Rachel Schmidt of New Westminster, sang “Color My World” and “The Wedding Song", accom- panied by Miss Leona Schmidt. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an empire-waisted gown of white peau de soie, its lace bodice featuring a wedding-ring collar, and bell sleeves softly gathered into deep, lace cuffs. Her lace caplet secured the two-tier waist-length veil ahd she carried a cascading bouquet of white daisies and red baby roses, interspersed with baby's breath. Maid of honor was Miss Monica Normandeau of Blue- berry Creek and bridesmaid was Miss Mary Anderson of Castlegar. Miss Erica Friml of Robson was flower girl, while Master Theo Frim! was ring- bearer. The attendants were at- tired in floor-length white cot- ton dresses with small flower prints; Miss Normandeau's gown featuring yellow flowers, Miss Anderson's, red and Miss Friml's, blue, The senior atten- dants carried bouquets of dai- sies and baby's breath, while the flower girl carried a basket of similar flowers. Baby's breath comprised their head- dresses. A former Castlegar man, Mr. Terry Killough of Revel- stoke, was best man and sharing ushering duties were the groom's brother, Mr. Don- ald English of Kelowna and the bride's brother, Mr. Philip Harrison of Castlegar. For her daughter's wed- ding, Mrs. Harrison chose a gown of ‘pale blue jersey, with matching jacket of flowered sheer. Her corsage was of blue- tinted carnations. Mrs. English wore a floor- length dress of pale green chiffon and lace, with green- tinted carnation corsage. Blue, yellow, pink and white streamers and paper daisies decorated the Kinnaird Community Hall for the recep- tion. Highlighting the head table decor was the three-tier wedding cake, made by the bride's aunt, Mrs. Marguerite MacDowell of Trail. White lace Two tablecloths, crocheted by the bride's The bride's grandmother, covered the bride's table, and ils decor was further enhanced by two silver Mrs. Helen L r4 of New Westminster, was in atten- dance, as were guests. from F Mr, Bernard Livingston of ‘ort Vancouver, Nanaimo, New New an uncle of the bride, was master of cere- monies, with another uncle, Mr. Gerald Livingston of Fort Sas- katchewan, Alta., proposing the toast to the bride. Kamloops, Ke- lowna, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Revelstoke and Vernon. The newlyweds are mak- ing their home at 614 East 5th St., Revelstoke. Results From Joy Keillor Bridge Club Bight-and-a-half tables took part in Monday night's play at the Joy Keillor Bridge Club with the following results, North-South Average: 84, First, Gary and Betty Jen- kins, 99.6; second, Bev Mac- Donald and Lillias Poole, 93.5; third, Otto and Inez Walker, 86; Maryellen and Hubert Hun- chak, 85. East-West Average: 94.5. Tied for first, Lorne Mus- clow and Chuck Clarkson, with John Frame and Kirby O'Don- aughy, 113.6; third, Jack and Jo Mundt, 105.5; fourth, Helen and Vic Ferguson, 99. Next week: Beat champs Martin and Kees Vanderpol. BUSINESS cares. @ Colored inks @ Colored Papers @ Attractive Type Faces © Free Vinyl Case @ Attractive Box © “Creative Ideas” CASTLEGAR NEWS Phone 365-7266 191 Columbla Ave. —— SS Quality Shoes ‘XN for the entire family “N Dress — Cones — ee: Eremenko’s S$ 's > ARE CASTLEGAR NEWS SECTION Thursday, June 1, 1978 Page B1 ED. Shoes SX. icing and cascading pink roses d the cake—the handi- work of Mr. Gary Aubert of Robson. TOPS Members Lose More Than 70,000 Lbs. Several hundred delegates from throughout B.C, and the "Yukon attended the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Provincial Recognition Days held in Penticton, May 12 and 13. Provineial chairman Ber- nice Macdonald, of Penticton, d the kon is 5,500. The total weight loss for 1977 was 72,536 pounds. Wendy Robertson, provin- cial fitness co-ordinator with the ministry of recreation and conservation, spoke on the “keep fit" aspect of weight loss. Vee Dewar, Summerland school counsellor, spoke on the the convention and Mayor K. A. Kenyon gave a welcoming address from the city. Dereen Warwick of Agincourt, Ont. the regional director for Western Canada, the Yukon, and the state of Minnesota, brought greetings from TOPS head- quarters in Milwaukee, Wis. Members of the Penticton Pipe Band and the Penticton Highland Dancers performed as part of the opening ceremonies. 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Enthusiastically applauded were Century Club members, those who have lost 100 pounds or more, and who have retained that weight loss for a year or longer. Also honored was the 1976 provincial queen, Shirley Mil- ler, of Deita, Other features of the meet- ing were a fashion show, a baggy clothes parade, and a wedding dress parade. Alumni graduates were recognized ac- cording to the number of years they had retained their weight loss, those with five, 10 and 15 years’ standing receiving spe- cial awards. TOPS members are in eight weight divisions, and provincial winners in each division also received awards. TOPS Chapter No. BC 2380, from Rutland, won the best average loss award, with an average loss for each mem- ber of 15 pounds in 1977. There were 95 graduates who received diplomas and long-stemmed red roses as they passed through the “Circle of Light,” signifying that they had passed from the status of TOPS to that of KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). They were escorted from the stage by 200 KOPS alumni,- to form with them a circle of light around the auditorium. The crowning of the 1977 provincial royalty completed the program. The provincial queen is Thelma White | of Courtenay, with a loss of 137 pounds; the provincial king is Don Thompson of Chilliwack, with a loss of 63 pounds. Runner-up to the queen is Pat Crossman of Delta, with a loss of 122'2 pounds and king runner-up is Carl Deciccio of Mackenzie, with a loss of 44 pounds. TRIUMPH SPITFIRE Phone NORTH SHORE SERVICE | Splash on Savingo! With West’s Sun-Loving Swimsuits 722) Summer is almost upon us—so make sure you're ready. 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Term Deposits with Higher Interest Rates are Now in Effect. More Options; Too! Call Us Now for the New Higher Interest-Rate. Schedule... CASTLEGAR 365-3375 Short of Personnel, Lacks Proper Firetruck we're supposed to have a foam (ruck, but we're still waiting.” said Michelson, “We're serious: ly undermanned. We've been pulling pressure on MoT, we think we need at least eight full-time fire staff to handle our three scheduled jets a day. Castlegar airport) manager John Michelson said he has only one full-time fireman and five ausiliary fireme ‘port em: ployees who ve received some training in fire suppres- sion—and a dry chemical truck, “We're not satisfied — “We haven't even got a fire yel. We're using a main- tena The ri Feb, 11 lines crash t inquest into the Western Air- i fire chief George Grims Cranbrook, B.C. he regarded fire peateatton at inadequate to 8 attention on the fire suppres: deal witha major crash, He was. Long & Short Afternoon ® Graduation Specials Continue! ° 25 Dresses .-.: WEED EATER Needie ‘was the first lawn-care tool to do the work of four — a trimmer, an edger, a mower Dealer Licence No 003308, and a sweeper. = By cutting grass % and weeds with specially-treated fishing line, it's quicker, safer and easier than tools with metal blades. " Needie- cuts a healthy 16-inch lead-2ine refining operations at Trail and Kimberley, where the Sullivan mine is located. ‘The eighit-y hedul plan is on “Hobbs said, Kootenay Diversion Slated for Discussion The proposed Kootenay Tan Jack, a member of the Kootenay-Columbia Coalition established to oppose the pro- posed diversion, said the forum is expected to draw good ion from both the East and West Kootenays as well as northwestern United States. The three-day meeting will kick off Friday evening at the Invermere Community Centre with registration, a slide show, a movie and musical entertain- ment. agenda ‘at the Headwaters *Forum slated. for. Invermere, Friday to Sunday. _ Kootenay Furnace #1, 401 Front St., Castlegar FAINTLY VISI8LE under six feet of water is a police patrol car which left the Syringa Creek Road Friday evening while responding to a radio message to attend a two-vehicle accident with Injuries In downtown Castlegar. Occupants of the vehicle, driver Cst. D. R. Goddard and auxillary policeman Tom Willson, escaped with only minor lacera- tions. The Initial plunge, which took the police car approximately 100 feet over the embankment, resuited in the vehicle resting amang the rocks on the river's edge with only a portion of it under two feet of water. An attempt to bring the vehicle up the embankment Friday evening resulted In the wrecker’s cable giving way, plunging the car back down the Incline, this time coming to rest in six feet of water. The patrol car was successfully ramoved Saturday evening by two wrecking trucks. A police spokesman contributes the lack of ‘injuries In this incident to the proper use of seatbelts and a built-in rotibar.—CasNewsFoto by Lois Hughes CITY OF CASTLEGAR SUMMER OFFICE HOURS JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31, 1978 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. With Extended Hours During June 19 - July 4 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To Accommodate Tax Collection City of Castlegar No Change in Lumber Operations The Triangle Pacifie For- Products lumber mill i has been sold toa newly: created firm. Ike Barher, vice-president manager of ‘Tri. Monday con- Lo Slocan Forest board of directors of the new company, whieh will be a private firm, Barber said. , that been told of the pending and have heen ured jobs are not in danger. ‘Wildcat’ IWA Strike Is Ended at Nakusp A four-day “wildcat” strike Easter was fired by boom TriPac Selling Mill at Slocan — agreement of far been sale of the s and logging not yet taken place. Development Corporation has provided most of the financing for the pur- le will be subject to routine government approval, such ats for the timber aa I eed hin 10 days to two weeks.” SOUTH SLOCAN 35 359- 7 a one-man fire department at an airport required 11 full-time firemen, according to MoT rule aviation fuel spilled from the ruptured tanks of the Boving 787, It took firemen 70 minutes to get their equipment in to battle the blaze, in the snow 500 yards off the end of the runway. imstad said chat in the int ing hour he fought the fire with handfuls of snow, Instrument Flight Rules and V | Flight Rules regu- Mien define Cranbrook D airport because SS movements on month of planes weighing 60,000 pounds or more, T ity? ) airports must fighters on duty at 3 plus one response truck and a foam truck. Cranbrook’s hour of opera: lions run throug! and we sas well, requir: ing a minimum of 11 firemen, but Grimstad is the only one the airport has. The MoT promised it would arrive and three months after the crash, ator for Teen Creek, said in an interview Ghat the airport has no firemen, no part- lime firemen, no trucks and Airport Falls Short of lay at todo “Once it gets there, we have two fire extinguishers, an i be two pair of psd. “We have in and out of the firemen short of dards. ‘ampbell River airport manager Pete Frumento said the five on staff at the airport i as firemen, but ¢ are no full-time firemen. Sev Story on Page Al.) Vintage Paving Company Ltd. © Parking Areas © Driveways ® Tennis Courts, etc. Call George at 352-6435 or Rob at 354-4303 Attention Men & Boys! For All Seasons Bonnett’s Mens Wear It’s Boys & 365-6761 Remember 10% OFF for Cash Grads ‘78 Congratulations by the entire Nakusp local of the International Woodworkers of America ended when mem- bers returned to work at Can- Cel's logging operations there last Wednesday. One of the incidents which prompted the strike was the firing of Larry Easter May 19. foreman John Gleboff for al- legedly refusing to work over- time. Union members felt East- er was fired unjustly and in protest did not report to work the following morning. It was the position of the union membership that Easter should have his job back and From Joe & Wilma at Helen's Flower & Gift Shop Lid. Don’t forget to order your Corsage or Boutonniere that they should be paid for the 29 Woyth £2 Watch for it! June 9, 10&1 Fabulous Savings Mark the calendar, and come out early to choose your new home. It’s Playmor Homes’— Annual a statutory holiday on Monday. A meeting was held last Tuesday morning with Celgar Management and the IWA plant committee attending, in an allempt to settle the dis- pute. Asa result of this meeting, Easter was given back his job. As a further resull, it was determined that the men should not receive pay for the holiday because, as the Interior Forest Labor Relations Asso- ciation brovght out, union mem- bers do not receive statutory holiday pay for going on a “wildcat” strike the day before the holiday weekend, There was another mect- ing held last Monday evening with IVA members and their business agent, Maurice Egge. At this meeting it was decided that workers should return to the job the following morning and end the strike. Canadian Cancer Society Located at Playmor Junction, South Slocan, B.C. Playmor Homes Donations Please Send to Box 3292 359-7166 . Castlegar, B.C. For the dance on June 9th! Orchids & Mums! give you f 720 siege ihe! eit Film! Get Y wae gilm type 88: aay polaroid winter ® = Reg. $6- 59. Grad special 10. (Lim! faim wee iad Speci Res- 73 Maple 365-5191 t+) Say Thank-you to Mom and Dad with an % arrangement of flowers — and we will Home of the 72 Hour Film Processing . . . 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