. CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, July 12, 1973 ~ CASTLEGAR NEWS Here Let the People’s Rights Maintain, Unawed by [nfluence or Gain - Arena Closure Threat Impedes Understanding Members of Castlegar council are to be _commended for their genuine concern and anxiety regarding the financing of the present Castlegar arena. The operating deficit incurred in running the facility, along with the costs of capital improvements carried out each fall, constitute one of the largest expenditures in the town's municipal budget. However, having said that, we seriously wonder if aldermen aren't now becoming overly the arena this fall, or closing it at Christmas, have created widespread consternation, Last season's arena deficit of $10,000 represented about two mills of taxation, This is a sizeable sum, and one that obviously has aldermen quite concerned. But much better, we believe, to mitigate the costs where reasonably possibly, absorb the remnining extra costs, and concerned with the arena’ 's red-ink position. Are about arena closure. as the financial situation as are aldermen? The arena has never been a_ paying proposition—as few, if any, arenas in the province are. It is our opinion that the time has arrived for recreational facilities to be looked at ina much different light than they were in the past. With the increased leisure time available to just about everyone, the time has come to ‘lit r that all included going to cost bundle of money. And the time has arrived as well for taxpayers to recognize this fact and not expect their municipal councils to do the impossible and operate such facilities in the black (or even in a near break-even position), We believe that council, with its grave concern over the arena deficit, is on the verge of doing a serious disservice to arena. users, particularly our children. Threats of not opening gar and Spice by Bill Smiley money, a understand. then spell the full financial picture out to taxpayers in black and white at the end of each season of arena operation, than to threaten Perhaps council members are partially influenced in their present stand by the fear of what the operating costs of a new arena would be, particularly if the present arena continues operating. If this is the case, we suggest that particular concern be sel aside for the moment. The time to look at the Castlegar figures as a guide to the reliability of projections for a new arena is at the time of a new arena referendum. In the meantime, let's nol hear any more threats about arena closure. Aldermen know they would have a citizen's revolt on their hands if they every tried to enact such a policy so the stirring up of strong feelings in the community over the matter is an unnecessary disruptive influence that makes realisti:: and sympathetic understanding of the financiui :roblems council faces that much more difficult for the public to He Enjoys Hearing from All His Readers Did you know that yours truly was once a shy little boy? Do you know how a lady can sell all-Canadian crossword puzzles to news- papers? Do you know any- ‘one who worked at the Mil- ton brick works in 1914, before going off to war? Do you feel like writing a book? Do you feel like reviewing a book someone else has written? These are some of the things that came up as 1 opened my mail in the last few weeks. If a columnist does not have any readers, he very quickly ceases to be a colum- nist. That's why I'm so grate- ful to readers who drop a line and have a chat, tell me their troubles, or merely wish me good hea! Just before my birthday in June, | hada long letter from my Grade I teacher remind- ing me,that.we share the<- Same natal day, June 2nd. She was, the kind,of:pretty, ‘4 ‘young, sweet and kind teacher who can make that first vital year in public schoul a joy rather than the horror that it can be. hrough some old one which she sent along to me. The heading on the news story was FO Wm. Smiley Victim Brutal Hun Treat- ment. The rest was an extremely garbled account that makes me wince with ornbarasament even today. rently after being beatee ‘hit to death after an escape attempt, | was so weak I couldn't move for twenty diys. This is pure exaggeration. It was only five days. And when the Russians overran our cump, | walked 156 miles across Germany and stumbled onto an advanced air base. Poppycock! It was only 90- some miles. I rode a good part of the way in wagons, birthday, to which I repli ‘Why. Billie. There were so many of you in the same cis who were in the War and my heart went out to you all for you were still my ‘little’ boys and had business with aero- HUGE BRE, Layna Bateman of Stavely, Alta., who reads me in the Brooks Bulletin, wants advice on how to sell a syn- STS fit--for loggers or workers employed in the heavy construction industry were served up at the Arrow Boat Club's annual pancake breakfast last Sunday morning. All the pancakes, sausages and eggs a displa: person could eat could be had for nly $1. (or Be while Mrs, Howard Anderson adds the feminine touch.—Castlegar News Photo WE ARE NOW LOCATED, IN THE CASTLEAIRD PLAZA NEXT TO THE DAIRY QUEEN “ “TO SERVE YOU BETTER’ )(0: | KOOTENAY TV & ELECTRONICS 618 Castleaird Plaza — bari: dite PEOPLE WHO KNOW THEIR GROG RIES.. MARGARINE, Parkay ; .. MAPLELEAF CANNED PICNICS COFFEE, Chase & Sanborn AYUMER TOMATOES, 28 oz. . Open: Monday thru Saturday, Sunday, Noon to. 6: p.! Robson Townsite — Phone '3 wees Ibe $1.29- Oglow’s IN CASTLEGAR Proudly. announces the Glorious. Colors by GENERAL PAIN BREEZE LATEX for Intertors: Easy to apply and odor free For years of beauty and protection te exterior wall parades the answer iss WOODCRAFT SOLID COLOR STAIN, children). Genial cook Barrie Hill his culinery abilities for the camera dicated Canadian puzzle. She sent me samples und they're excellent. Any- body an: r fetter ends, ° zood neal: ont ublisher wants me tow a hook He ¢ fixed and my wife ay after day. be gratulations' 1 he 1 book indeed! has anice personal touch like the Pa Fewtiom Russian staff cars, German wood-burning trucks, and a two-horse carriage. And I didn’t. stumble onto any- thing. I arrived at the advance air base in a jeep. But that's a long story. Sabek: Enghnd. reads me the Canadian Champion, Milton. He likes my “cheery notes’* and writes a very» Anyway, my tga! wcher... orked at the I think of as Eada” ‘0. of the € clipping: ed the army. went.to cheery one-himselfieat the-vu-2 © Mary Johnson of Win- nipeg wonders it I'm the same Bill Smiley who wrote a series of articles on educa- tion for the Salt Lake City Tribune: Sorry. Mary. is jn: aus written a Hee Finl9i4, Yet talled? Programmed ‘lite: acy in our Schools* snather, Bill. But Mrs,” Walker, says “lr ‘admit T shed se overit. forall Leould s ee avis . a shy littl boy in gray trousers and a navy blue blazer coming to my desk andannouncing his name and ‘France i in the R.E.S, Guards wonders if I'd like to reen Div. and was at Ypres, the it, Sure would. Send it along, Somme. Arras and Cambrai. Mary. ring a bell with ‘On House of Commons Lucky guy. But stationery comes a letter Ae wishes we best ofluck and from old friend. Ross clippings. she came across ———— Whicher, M.P.. urging me to make that trip to England, and telling me that you can * stay at the Strand Palace in London for less than $30.00. - Cy threw me out beca A Sharing my room with the t “bearded lady from the circus. } The maid had entered our pal before my old buddy beautiful. curly beard. The maid gave one scream and Singh was killed in Then there are the poets who write G. H. Drabble of * . sent me a he beverage and the poverty and misery it leads to. is both funny i pet whit long to pri be condensed. gets me in North Battleford New: Same goes for a long. Area Men Attend Conference of Man And Resources Basil Macalister of Castle- gar and Peter Wood of South Slocan are among the Brilish Columbia delegates to the “provincial and national confer- | ences of the Canada-wide Man and Resources program, spon- * sored by the Canadian Council of Resource and Environment Ministers. Remember? He was all bronze, biceps and ten feet tall — and no bully kicked sand in your face while he was around: Yester- day's heroes had a style all their own — and a beer all their own: Old. Style. And it's still going strong today, still slow-brewed and naturally aged for honest, old-time flavour. Help yourself! Old Stule svow.srewen ano watunaicy acep. 365-7266 t CASTLEGAR NEWS | lively poem by Vit Rockwood, who insists When you are driving out ae Vi tide way Stop in and pass the time of de Yau of Weed: find mein my Smith of si + +. and just a reminder 20.0 Oglows have several hundred rolls of Wallpaper always in stock. 601 Columbia Avenue — Telephone 365-7202 ‘ tin ae) i, and I are just haysel Iwill if Ido. t | you other chaps and chickens. Your letters make me realize | am “hed not writing in a void, a heart- warming feeling. } ROTARY EXECUTIVE, which began its duties ridge and Don* y secretary Gil Suter. The installation ceremonies i ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored The annual breakfast is open to the pablle as } by the Arrow Boat Club was held at the club's well as boat club members and Is followed by a last Sunday. All the coffeeapersoncould boat inspection by the RCMP in observance of drink plus as many eausages, eggs and pancakes National Safe Boating Week.—Castlegar News as he could devour were served for only $1.25. Photo took plac the home of past-president Colin Maddocks. Installing officer: was past district deputy Guy Guido who was accompanied by his wife. Missing from the picture of the new executive is treasurer Edward Higgs.—Castle- gar News Photo on the first of the month consists of, left to right: president Don‘ Wickett; directors Stan Part- ‘Leitch; vice-president Carl bulletin’ ‘editor Allen Selbie and “Manufacturer of Coin-Operated Machine Look af Kinnaird Area WHAT IS iT? Plan 24 is a simple, easy way for busy people to save money over short or long periods. You may deposit any amount of money, large or small, and receive interest every 24 hours at a rate of 6 per cent per annum.*You may also withdraw any portion of your deposit and receive interest on the remaining balance every 24 hours; this is pald semi-annually or upon withdrawal. What a < wonderful way to save and earn money. Another plus benefit for member-owners of KOOTENAY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION... the Care and Share People that help each other in all financial matters. KOOTENAY. SAVINGS CREDIT UNION KOOTENAY SAVINGS CREDIT” UNION © Trail 368-6417 Fruitvale 367-9223 Castlegar 365-3375 = 4Across Hom Past Olice) Salmo 357-9553 S. Slocan 359-7221 Alco-me! coin-operated breath-alcohol testing machine, has confirmed that it will locate a manufactur- ing plant in this area, it was announced at a meeting of the Kootenay Industrial Develop- ment Association (KIDA) last designer of a federal. DREE grant and is “very strongly” considering locating in the Kinnaird area, KIDA president Ray LeRose told directors and municipal Toprenentatlves. will strengthen: the” “Sphis faith of the people of Kinnaird and Castlegar in what KIDA has been doing in the past. We Thursday at Trail. The firm has applied for a WHY NOT GET THE BEST? ‘WITH. New, Super CHROMACOLOR THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE si __ IN Color’ v Also, B&W TVs, Radios and Stereos MIKE‘S T.V. SERVICE “270 Columbia Ave., Castlegar — Telephone 365-5112 TRUCKLOAD SALE OF FISH FRIDAY, JULY 13. 11 a.m, to 7:30. p.m. Fresh Fish Now in Good Supply LOCATED: CASTLEGAR HOTEL West Coast Seafoods are not working for any one area, but each municipality in “We can't tell firms where to go. They choose it," Mr. LeRose said. Carefree Design Enter- “prises Ltd. has begun work ata site in Genelle and it is hoped the building will be complete in . two to three months. ‘The trailer-manufacturing industry will employ 67 people during the ‘first year of operation and 120 during the second year. Mr. LeRose said KIDA was also instrumental in bring- . ing to KIDA Country a government auto insurance claims centre, the Rossland Mining School and Quadra, and in having this area designated for DREE grants. “We can't take all the credit,” he said, “but we did do alot of work to get them here.” And as:for the future of KIDA country? “We have lots of things i in the cooker,” says director Jim Cameron. ‘ Mr. Cameron said some . new industries have indicated their interest in locating in the area, but names cannot released, or their application for DREE grants would be jeopardized. Mr. Cameron said Quadra an. industry . J-U-L-Y ~ STARTS TODAY! 10 Per Cent Off. Bathers, Dresses, Shifts, Sportswear 25 Per Cent Off Pant Suits, Blazers Rack of 50 Pct. Off Casual: Coats and Other Items © KIDA helped. to bring to the area, has been operating for-10 months and has just completed the manufacture of its 15,000th chain saw, and the company plans for future expansion. Local Youths Join Young Voyageurs Four local youths — are among the 20 students, 10 boys and 10 girls, who leave from Custlegar Airport Wednesday afternoon destined for Niagara Falls, s The group travel under the Young Voyageurs program. Taking part are Judy Lins and Allan Verigin of Kinnaird and Robert Osmachenko and Janet Gallant of Castlegar. Steve Deakoff of New Denver and Dennis Brons of Slocan City will also be among the group which includes 16 to 17-year-old students from Nel- son, Salmo, Creston, Crawford Bay, Kasto and Nakusp. Under the guidance of chaperons, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Malcolm of Nelson, the group will first fly to Vanc- ouver, traveling then to Ed- monton, Next stop is at Ottawa where tiey will spend three days before going to Hamilton and then Niagara Falls, Motorcycle Car Accident Investigated Minor concussion and: bruises were suffered Sunday by a Nelson man, Frank Wasnea, while riding - his motorcycle on Highway No. 3 just outside the Trail side of the town limits of Kinnaird. Police said a car pulling a trailer was passing the motor- cycle when the bike hit the~ pavement. Driver of the car was identified as Thomas Williams, 41, of Rossland, The incident is still under investigation. Mon: Charged Following Rear End Collision Albert Leggett, 37, of Blueberry Creek . has | been charged with following too close as the result of an: accident reported Tuesday at 8:10 a.m. at the corner of Maple. St. and Columbia Ave. 6G The Leggett vehicle wi? ~““following another vehicle dri-’ ven by Antonio Silva, 48, of Castlegar when the: Silva vehicle stopped for on- coming “CHEDDAR CHEESE BETTER H FRYING CHICKEN sosnw CHUCK STEAK ......... CROSS RIB ROASTS CANADA GRADE “A” 1. 19 HAMBURGER, Fresh Ground .79: BEEF SAUSACE, Home Made. 79* DELICIOUS PORK | CUTLETS . 99: JUBILEE, , 2 = 99° TOMATO JUICE 22: 99¢ COUNTRY CHARM JAM Red Raspberry or Strawberry. 24 oz. Jar ...... 89° ASSORTED RELISHES 3..$1 IN-STORE HOT BREAD 6:-*1.00 PACIFIC MILK = 1,00 KERR WIDE MOUTH LIDS 2. 15 /GRANULATED SUGAR 25 ~ $3.79 .. 19° MIRACLE WHIP traffic before left-hand turn onto Maple st The Leggett vehicle sus- tained an. estimated $175 damage and the Silva vehicle $100 ‘as the result of the rear-end collision. No injuries were reported. Monthly Luncheon Is Planned Kootenay Powerplant Con- tractors wives held their second luncheon recently at the home of Mrs. Bill Theiss. Door prize was won by Mrs. Ray Vansant, The group plans to hold a luncheon every: first Thursday in the month with the next luncheon scheduled for Aug. 2 at 11:30 a.m. in the Hi Arrow Arms. All Kootenay Powerplant Contractors wives are welcome. Those who wish to attend in the Castlegar and District area are asked to phone Mrs. H. T. Titford. NOTICE Joe Alves Store - will be closed for holidays starting June 25. Watch for re-opening date. Side Door Will be Open for Beer Bottles 425 KINNAIRD TRANSFER LTD. L. A. (TONY) GERONAZZO, MANAGER EXCAVATION — HAULING — BACK HOES CONCRETE GRAVEL — PIT RUN GRAVEL TOP SOIL — % CRUSHED ROAD GRAVEL DRAIN ROCK — MORTAR SAND. "Septic Tanks and ‘Disposal Fields a Specialty” fo Phone 365-7124 tfn TOMATOES 3% $1.00 CAKE MIXES DUNCAN. HINES CATELLI DINNERS MACARONI AND CHEESE T= $1 FREE ZEE POPS VINEGAR 9° 128 OZ. JUG oon. BRIQUETTES BRQUETTES. 20 - $1.49 TING POP 5. $1.00 ,BOLD LAUNDRY DETERGENT. KING. 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