NEW DIAL-A-TAPE System is now in operation Selkirk College. You can hear a short, taped educational message that Is onto the The mes: lasts sage approximately one minute and a different subject is featured each week. To hear the tape, dial 365-2315. From Feb. 7 to Feb. 13 the subject will be How To Save Gasoline in Your Car. To find out what tape is featured each week check the “This Week at Selkirk” section in this newepaper. No Need to Abandon Those Unusual Jobs George Pullman, the young engineer who invented the Pull- man ear, took on an unusual job in the 1800's. Chicago streets were being built up to lift the city above its swampy environment, and Pull- man guaranteed to raise a five- Canads School Ser Acetone Canada's firat, and the only Canadian course write: Box 687, Lacombe, Albe: Phone 782-6215 storey hotel eight feet without breaking a dish! He succeeded, using 2,500 jacks and some 500 workers. Classified Ads handle some unusual jobs, ‘too. Perhaps there’s some hard-to-find auto part you need, or you have a “useless” gizzmo for sale that * someone else would find useful. Whatever the job, Action Want Ads in the Castlegar |. News can likely help. Try one today. Just phone 865-7266 and a helpful ad-visor will help you word your ad for best results. Before a rapt audience of 100 people at Selkirk College, Dr. Peter Wood and Helen Butling outlined the uncertain future of. the Purcell Wilder- ness Conservancy. Amid Speakers Outiine Uncertain Future Plea for Purcell Wilderness was a long trip but one of the three continued on past the lake to see if he could climb to the top of a nearby mountain, His companions grew tired ot wailing and decided to leave climber an ax and historical sketches they traced the history of the moun- tains that border the east side of Kootenay Lake. Through maps and slides they outlined the area, brought the colors of the alpine wild. flowers, the Fry Creek pool where eight-pound Dolly Var- den trout have been taken, a six point hull elk crashing through the second growth, and Judge Leo Gansner and local biology teacher Jack Steed, huddled with their comrades around a small fire trying to change their rain-drenched clothes. Helen’ Butling retired as physiotherapist from Kootenay Lake District Hospital in 1968 but has refused to let her age slow her down. She has climbed mountains in Africa and was in the first party to scale Mount Pambrun (20,000 | ft. in the Pur- cells) Ms. Butling recounted the infamous Blue Bell Mine in- cident in which the courts of the day allowed the mine to be taken from the rightful owner resulting in bloodshed and murder. Mt. Hamill, Hamill Glacier, and Hamill Creek carry the “name of the man who jumped the claim and died for it. This mine figured prominently in the development of the Koot- enays—it later .became the Riondel Mine and the town of Riondel was built up along side of it, As a young girl, Helen used to hike up Fry Creek to meet an old trapper named Noah who would enthrall her with stories of the Purcells and how he and his horse had built the first bridge across Fry Creek Canyon, Time and the elements have made the bridge unsafe “but it still remains today. She showed slides of the trail that winds along the cliff ledges in Fry Creek Canyon, of Rufrider, Greb, Kodi “SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION“ Features this week: 10% OFF WORK BOOTS All In-Stock Brand Name Quality Boots, Kingtread, Phone 365-7025 — Pine St. — Castlega Welcome: the bl pools where Ko- kanee and Dolly Varden can regularly be taken, the vegeta- tion and water-carved rocks that remind one of some land- scape in a fairy tale, and the steep slope about four miles up the creek where she regularly spots mountain goat. Dr. Peter Wood, a biologist at. Selkirk College, showed slides of a lake called Bonny Gem and told of the miraculous discovery the Kootenay Moun- taineering Club made there. In 1915 a party of three surveyors had their with which to make a fire; The third man did return from his climb unh but of lumber goes up and Crest- brook or any ‘other company lobbies for timber access, the Purcell Wilderness Conser- vancy could be changed to pulp and 2 x 4s at the stroke of a single minister's pen. Dr. Wood's and Ms, But- ling’s message was cleart If you * love the outd if you want never saw the ax his com- panions had left. In 1974 the Kootenay Mountaineering Club made a summer camp on the lake and 20 feet from one of their tents they found the original ax—60 yearg of snow, ice and spring thaws had decomposed only a small section of the wooden handle! In 1972 it was discovered that the Crestbrook Lumber Company had constructed a road up to about 12 mile point on Carney Creék and had left survey markers along the Fry Creek road with Kootenay Lake. The Canyon was to be . blasted to make way for logging trucks hauling lumber out of the Purcells, Concerned citizens were irate that they had not been informed of the road's con- struction and filed a petition to have some park land set aside for the day when the more accessible parks are in- undated like they havo been in the U.S., or you are a local’ resident who has chosen to live in the beauty of the Koot- enays—then get thee to the Purcells, Put on your day pack and take a short hike up Fry Creek or pack a couple of days’ worth of food and trek into Bonny Gem Lake. William W. Stooshnow Of Castlegar Dies at 78 Funeral services began Friday evening and concluded Saturday afternoon from the chapel of the Castlegar Funeral Home for William W. Stoosh- now, 78, who passed away at the Castlegar and District Hospital on Thursday of last week, Born in Caucas in Russia, May 7, 1898, he came to Saskatchewan in 1910, He married and farmed in the Kamsack district until 1942 when he moved to Perry Siding. In’ 1960 hé moved to Castlegar, Mr. Stooshnow is survived by a son, John of Winlaw; a daughter, Mrs. Alec (Molly) ~ Poznikoff of Slocan Park; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grand- children; and a sister, Mre Molly Zaitsoff of Chase, BA. He was predeceased by his wife, Martha in 1971; a son, Sam in 1963; a brother, Nick in 1969; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Derhousoff in 1976, Interment was in Brilliant Cemetary and Castlegar Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements, Sponsors Working Women’s Conference A Working Women’s Con- ference, sponsored ‘again this year by the Association of Commereial and Technical Em- ployees Local 1705, together with the United Steel Workers’ Local 480 and International Woodworkers Local 1-405, will be held Feb, 20 and 21 in Trail, The conference will begin at the Steel Workers’ Hall on Sunday afternoon and resume Monday evening. The plarined schedule for Sunday includes a panel of local and out-of-town women working in non-tradi- tional jobs; assertiveness train- ing for women by Edna Ober- man, a professor at Capilano College; and human rights and affirmative action programs, , Supper will be in the form of potluck, open to all, and everyone is asked to bring a contribution of food. In the evening, a new National Film Board .movie will be shown, dealing with Quebec pulp mill workers who share in running thelr mill. Monday evening will fea- ture speakers on the Anti- Inflation Board and on-the-job training and progressions, The conference is free, and -childcare is provided. All wo- men are invited Sunday after- noon, and both Sunday and Montey, evenings are open to alt, . Further information may be obtained from Mary Craw- shay. of Trail, ON Quality Shoes VN for the entire family Dress — canis - wee Eremenko’s — IT-RITE Shoes’ with the NDP gi which resulted in a moratorium on any further construction, Finally, in April of 1974, the Hon. Bob Williams, Minis- ter of the Environment, by an Order-in-Council, had a 825,000- acre tract of land set aside as the Purcell Wilderness Con- servancy. It is to be adminis- tered by the Parks Board for hiking, climbing, camping, fish- ing, hunting, nature study and trail riding. All commercial activity and all combustion engines are prohibited. The only improve- ments allowed are those which are deemed necessary to allow natural environmental evolu- tion or public safety. The catch is that unlike land that is designated as a public park, a wilderness con- servancy established by an Order-in-Council is subject to change by the decision of a single minister, rather than an act of parliament. In other words, if the price No Rule Set On Cameras ‘When in Court There is no rule or law prohibiting the use of cameras in courts, according to the chief judge of B.C. provincial courts. The matter came up in January when an RCMP officer was permitted to take photo- graphs (of naked Freedomite and the assigned tasks’ and decided to hike to a pretty little lake they had spotted from a ridge top. It Remember Valentine's Day 1977 with a gift from the varied selection that Castlegar Drug has to offer, 6 t Tommy Biln — Corner of Pine ine and Columbia Ph, 365-7813 — Open Mon, to Thurs. 9 a.m. to 6. p.m. Fridays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday and Holiday Hours 12 Noon to 1 p.m. and p.m. : Plush Toys 20% Give your _ sweetheart | something soft this year from the downstairs toy- fand, pull ina case at the Nelson court house. A Nelson Daily News photographer ‘was denied the right to take pictures; court security officials said it was not allowed. ~ . “There is no rule," Chief Judge Lawrence Brehan said last week. “There is no direc- tive that pictures are not to be taken in provincial courts. It is up to the individual judge as to whether he wants to allow pictures to be taken.” Speaking from his. Van- couver office, Brehan said that before the court is in session there is only “a room full of people”. “What takes place be- fore the judge comes in is really not within our jurisdiction,” he id. “If it is disruptive, or in- timidating to the witnesses, then the people who want to photograph and the witnesses can be heard in front of the judge. All the provincial court judges, I hope, realize they are in command in that court.” THE SIGN OF A MERCHANT WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE... This emblem identifies . the civic-minded businessmen who sponsor “Neto Ma * For Information Calt 365-5638 or 365-5542 YOUR. LINK HARDWARE STORE In fact, this special holiday is being celebrated this Monday, and West's is ready! We have a great selection of gifts that would be " perfect for the occasion. © Long Gowns of 100% nylon, Ruffle Trim,.Lace Trim © Baby Dolls, Pegnoir Sets © Satin & Lace Bikinis. Lovely. 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SERVING Castlegar - Kinnaird’: Robson + Genelle Blueberry Creek Shoreacres - Thrums > | |’ Slocan Valley and-City, New Denvor - Silverton VOL, 30, No. 7 - Goon cIrtzé 8 OF THE YEAR for 1976 in district ‘are Marjorie and Bob MacBain, who ‘were ‘honored at a banquet tendered ‘Tuesday, evening by the Castlegar Kiwanis Club, . “named citizen of the year, mainly for his work . owith «that group: while. Mrs..:MacBain Was honored for ker .wide community. involvement," including the Castlegar District United Way and 12'years with tho Kinnaird Little Theatre, Mr. -yMacBaln noted that two members of his family are being honored this year: himself as citizen of ©. -y ithe year an aister living in England who is to ONE. SECTION (A) Tore 20 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1977 | age ad 25 CENTS (HOME DELIVERY 22 CENTS) receive a Member of the British Bap award from Queen Elizabeth on March © 1. Mrs. MacBain, in an emotional thank. you, said she and her husband “consider it a great privilege to be'a part of this great littl jo community... . it’s “tremendous little town.” The MacBains live at Brilliant and afterwards Mr. MacBain punned *! that'It’was “dam time” someone from: that settlement was named citizen-of-the-year. Shown ‘with’ the MacBains are Charlie Cohoe, left,president of the Kiwanis Club, and Merv Rush, who outlined the accomplishments of the honorees. See full sant of Mr. Rush’ remarks elsewhere in this pape Castlegar. News] Photo by Burt Campbell Bil Turner. ‘Phota forthe Castlegir News ‘ TWENTY: YEAR S HEUNION was held Year of past years were feted at a! quet : Community Centre. The 20th anniversary of tae award was used by | Kiwanis Club as a reason to rt a aC of the. exclusive ‘gro “flanked by Charlie Cohoe, charter president of the lo histori photography I left to rs Castlegar Pulp Mill is Facing Shutdown; — Chemical Supply Good for One More Week A’ shutdown of’ its pulp mills here and at Prince Rupert was announced Thursday by CanCel President Ron Gross who says the company has not been able to: find: alternative sources of chemicals needed in| y the manufacturing of pulp since a strike action hit three of B.C.'s ;chemical production Plants Jan. 31. Prince Rupert is to shut- down at the end of this week » while it appears the mill here will be able to go fpr still a i further week, be “A spokesman for CanCel told the Castlegar: News the company is ‘trying’ to obtain chemicals but present. indica- tions are that the plant will be forced.to shutdown by Feb. 25 for lack ‘of ‘chemicals. Final “decision” has to be made by the sad of this week he said. “The ahutdown’ could in- volve 300. employees depending _on the decision. A considerable - number could be utilized for a limited “time - on mill main- tenance,” the spokesman said. ‘Asked whether or not the shutdown would affect the * sawmill the Castlegar News was told “not at this stage’ The closure could ‘te a blessing in disguise for CanCel which, like other companies, is facing a serious build-up in its pulp inventories. ° Mr. Gross admitted the company intends to take “some . down-time later (this year). to balance. inventories, ‘The | in- * ventory has built up in the last nine ‘months because’ of slack pulp markets worldwide. Electronic ee Program Gains: Accreditation The Selkirk College. Elec- tronics program . recently gained accreditation with ‘the . Society of Engineering Tech- nologists of B.C. and graduates of the program are now éligible | to become certified Electronic Engineering Technologists in the society afler two years of related field experience. Accreditation’ by. the Society of Engineering Tecti-'- nologists is confirmation that Selkirk College is providing to ., the residents of the West Koot- - enay region a recognized elec- tronic program: meeting. pro- vincial ‘standards. The society “rgeeks to’ atimulate curriculum development in’ order to keep abreast ‘of technological _ ad- vances. However, this must be done. without, interfering with “OPEN HOUSE was held last | Saturday at the old Castlegar Elementary’ School and two former students ‘who toured through the building on a trip down memory lane were Tom McGauley, -. left,'who started Grade One there in 1928 and Walter Thorp, who took the same grade a year. earlier. Mr. Thorp recalled his first teacher was. Gertrude’: MacDonald,’ ‘while’ Mr. ‘McGaaley.: married the former Dot Smith, who taught'at: : the school in the 1940's. For more pictures anda report on the open house,. please see page: 1B. Castlegar News Photo », Burt Campbell City Business Following Committee. ° Businessmen’ 's Assoc. ‘The Castlegar. D Downtown isal City council, following its last regular meeting,.went into . for just: under one the ii cational methods. ‘hour, It reconvened with. five recommendations which were ates; adopted. The r recommendations. 1, consisting ‘of, shriners ‘from Castlegar, .’Trail, Nelson its highest peak in membership. which ‘presently numbers: 73. Ina’ récent ? report. by. president Bjorn Edblad it was tated the association had not Membership at New Peak - library “parking lot and that anyone™ building-“can ‘buy ad- ditional parking space at $2,000 each. A meeting: was held with the former Mayor Ed Mosby on business taxes, but with no Tes. done everything it wanted-to in 1976 but ‘has placed having a‘ > strong. Sreanization as. is num: have. been peer attended ‘in the past with indications most, ch as building and. plumb-- ing inspector for. the city, was “confirmed. sy All correspondence and in in- local.” formation relative to the High are” president John’: Holden, ‘vice-president ; Jim”: Grant, ‘secretary: Les Buffett, treasur-:. er Bob Foubister and directors. Charles ‘Howitt, ‘Bert MeNical : and Dave: John. Meadow: Subdivision is ‘to be Teferred to the works and ser: ices ‘committee for revicwal .. and recommendation to.council at its earliest: convenience... The: city has’ granted the :. Castlegar and District Project + Society permission to develop a -small park’ and ‘laridscape -the -: existing: arena building on‘ the °.' ‘civic property. ‘under a Local 01 been authorized to, contact the Ministry: of: Municipal “Affairs ‘requesting an appraisal of wha! ‘developments have transpired to date concerning’ ‘ythe sive ‘A total. of 947. sewer col hections have been installed in. ‘aouth section of: the city - th ‘with 432 left:to sonnet ‘to the®' was reported by Ald, Rust:in. his 1978 eur sults, The’ is pres- sently in the process of a study: of the rate of taxes ina number, i “citi “Phe: association, had ‘gone “on record’ as' king ini : “panel and pump: stations alarm’ ospital, Bafare we’ accept. the _ Wtealment dese as completed, from that ‘report ‘presented ‘at thers last: “regular. cotineil ‘pleted connecting the Kiisaird id Bob Brandson “An “Trade Fair ‘77, spore by. the Selkirk. ig. the biggest trade | fair to hit the’ West ” > -Koolenays, / ‘This alt new Trade Fair 77 : of equip- “ment. Hess not ‘being used. ‘This must be done before’ ‘July: 4, 1977.°-Engineering feesy$ 145; fakes place April 15 and ‘16 in’ = the: Castlegar and~ District Arena ‘and: Cor Centre‘ and adjacent’ Trade.” Fair wi chairman Walter °:Tymofievich ‘has’ al- ready. had indications that lead him’ to believe the two-day attraction’ will. attract >from ‘and Norm Fishwick: 1964. Deceased Good Citizens of the Year are Mrs; Floyd [Ann] ": eterson 1958, Jack Webster 1959, Harry Evans 1963,:R: A. D. West 1966, and | ‘Castlegar News'Photo by: Bart Campbell © 000 to 10,000 ‘visitors. Three... major aren in-; ~ dustries, Cominco, B. .C. “Hydro and CanCel ’ will “be “holding exhibits. Displays. will be varied from ‘sporting _ goods, home furnishings, specialty shops, ‘recreational vehicles, arls ‘and’ crafts, gardening, heavy, equipment and fishing, : to give just'a small sample of the fair’s scope. * The local Lions Club will be offering door prizes as well as additional prizes. that will ‘be forthcoming from a number of the’ exhibitors. Headlines’ fom the: front page of the. Sania News! of , ee Local RCMP Alert Businesses; Fake Billing Racket Operating "> Child Care Sout Closes Two Facilities ¢ to Become One» Schoo! Saperistsndcst Makes Survey on Reiastating Strap ‘ Mrs. hee Bro of Robson Named Citizen of the Year , problems* ranging from no. connection, no stake, stake in wrong place; depth on tion not? cdeep | enough and an i ‘engineering problem. Herb ‘Hext of AESL is’ “negotiating correction of these: problems. Fownes’ has ‘de-. < posited a cheque in the amount Exceeds That of Last Year ** of $1,970: with the city to cover Cost at < rrecling, has accepted the costs" pe ‘Tesponsibilities for the correction of ‘these area: elated to engineering deficien- * tracting, has also been accepted ‘and’ has. experienced similar : problems. The report noles the con- “tractor, : has’ ‘been ‘very’. co-