CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, July 16, 1976 ~ Fauquier Students Visit Local Sites of Interest ‘Btudents of Fauquier Ele- mentary School took a field trip tothe Castlegar area at the end at Ey accompanied by prin- v Surgenor and pales teacher Sylvia Oates, ne ‘The students visited the Doukhobor Village, which is a re-creation of the communal villages which were scattered throughout the West Koot- enays in the early part of the century, and toured many of the facilities at Selkirk College, as well a3 visiting the Hugh . Keenleyside Dam. _ North Vancouver Driver Suffers. Cuts to the Head | “In ‘the Biology Lab at ‘Selkirk College « ‘Bob Dooley” Sets Up Microscope with Chick mare for Interested Sede Ev Surgenor and Students Visit the log House Built by Selkirk ‘College History Students phere objectionable because of ATTENTION ca If you have found our atmos- industrial pollutants, please ph- one your complaints to POLLU- TION CONTROL, Nelson Phone 352-2211 or write Mr. M. K: Baillargeon Pollution Control Branch 310 Ward St., Nelson, B.C. @nserted by Concerned Citizens) Burglar Leaves ‘Thank-You Note ‘The burglar ate salami and », potato salad before he took off “with the old stereo. He left a note thanking W. Lee Singleton of Seattle, Wash. and congratulating him on his new master’s degree. The note, written after the ” thief rummaged through some The driver or rast 1975, totalled with driving without due a care Russell Shelll with “Henry” in the Blology Lab at Selkirk and attention, Showers Honor Two July Brides- Elect _ Heather Aillough and Sandra Lamont ++ decorated in 2 There were 18 guests present and everyone Join: ed in the fun of p! number of. 25, th pe ites for the winners, © help of hi Peggy, Linda and Temmy Refreshments were ser- Di. The: ni totalled 50, latives st sister sine Read and bridesmat A nl of ed with much g a iety wer alaed for the ¥ nera, The bridesmaids and « Corinne Schneider assisted mail while Mr. Singleton and “love his wife were asleep, read: > “Dear Sue and Lee) - “Due to the circumstances I write in great haste; I regret the necessity of ‘borrowing’ your stereo, but checking out the house, I'm sure you can afford it, “Congratulations on the M.A. Remember, you either fear your fate too much or your deserts are small, if you dare not put it to the touch—to win = lose it =a Good a | 3 | $200. | | REBATE. 21 and Jy 31.1976. ‘Tres ctler exgres July 31,1976 oF when stocks depleted. DEALER: Otters on vad Ea [=soee= Sebvery of the wetacle purchased. ted S400 rebate cheque ctl purchase Prbaterougen SS as ae ee Gee Ge MOTORS LTD. TOYOTA 7 SALES & SERVICE | GALES SERVICE PARTS 8.8. No, 1, Waneta Junction Trail, B.C. . PHONE (364-2597 in the opening of the many’ ely gifts, 's le others visit Stationwagon Hits Ford Van . A Castlegar woman has been charged after her 1968 stationwagon was in cocision with a 1973 Ford van on . Tuesday of last week at the corner.of Laurel St. and Col- umbia Ave, Charged with failing to” yield the right of way on a left turn is Joy Anne Keillor whose vehicle sustained an estimated $600 damage. The van, the property of Dallas Construction and driven by Wallace Joseph Thibeault of Kamloops, received approx. imately $700 damage. No injuries were reported. . ”, ROYAL CANADIAN — OPEN — . Fi 4 p.m, Set. 1 pm. Dencing 9:30 - 1:30 om, ca ree “New Company” OUR SINCERE THANKS Regional Recreation Commission No, 1 “ wishes to thank: 2 Stedmans Marshall-Wells Castlegar Jr. Hockey Club . West's McLeod's for their generous support which contribut- J. 901 50, greatly 10 the success of the. BIKE-A- THON. ‘were ser ved by the hostesses assist- ed a by June Read and a umber of friends, ie whe Greg Schnlir a and f ink with um- ier and Joel was cut oy er was cul the bride-elect and distri. buted to all the Crd by bridesmaids and frien ‘ A joint shower was he- Jd on June 23 at the Pente- costal Tabernacle for brid- es-elect Miss La- moon whore - marriage whe Bigs ae church was. decor blue, yellow and the The ated in green streamers, with names) Bandy, and feather, ir respective ch- 496 Columbia Ave., Castlegar PH. 365-7818 _— winners. opened |The Only ee au ‘The honorees’ Complete Brake shop Cea aay eng auiied by ine Sane in the’ Kootenays above alts, ‘There many fr- jends and relatives the brider elect j iprevant and a number oi ere en joyed with Srines Bven to ig ister and bridesmai nt and frien fon. dea Gleboff. Heather was as- sisted by her bridesmaids Peasy, Linda * and Tammy see ihe cs en, who enjoyed @ of baseball. at the vers Castlegar “Sunflower Fest fovely. refreshments ne for ide, Somer, Seer, Shy 2.24, 23 were pre] db: members of the church, y: LEGION LOUNGE : FROM $909 ¢--. ‘RETURN fights, ron stop. = and Wardait's convenient NO CLUBS TOJOIN. JUST. BOOK ATLEAST60 DAYSIN ADVANCE. VANCOUVER to HAWAII return These flights are available as of May 3 3, 1976. 2/3/4 weeks ‘epaarune| ou an Oct. at in, Oct. et EH Sun. Nov. 7 ‘Sun. Nov. 14 Sun. Nov. 21 ‘Sun..Nov. 21 Sun. Nov. 28 Sun. Dec. 5 ‘Sun. Nov. 28 un. Dec, Sun. Dec. 12 Sun. Dec. 5 ‘Sun. Dec, 12 Sun. Nov, 14 Sun. Nov. 14 Sun.Nov 14 ‘Sun. Dec. 12 Sun. Dec 19° Mon. Dec. 27¢ Mon. Dec. 27° Mon. Jan. 3° Sun. Nov. 28 Sun. Nov. 28 Sun. Nov. 28 ‘Sun. Dec. 12 Sun. Dec. 12 Sun. Dec. 12 Sun. Dec. 19° ~ Mon. Jan. 10° ‘return wa Waray 742. 2/3/4. weeks 1/4. weeks 2/3/4 weeks ks 2/3/4 weeks 2/3/4 weeks 2/3/4 weeks 2/3/4 weeks 2/3/4 weeks Z Wes Ort. Fi We Och 13 Mon, ” Apr. u WEST'S TRAVEL _MOLIDAYS BY WARDAIR BOOK NOW AT © cue PH. 365-7782 21 Pine Street. Legislative Library, Parliament Bidgs., 501 Bel Victoria, B. C. V8V 1X4 ville & SILECAR NEWS — Published Every Thursday Morning at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays’” Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday, Too VOL. 29, No. 80 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1976 a3) 20 CENTS PER COPY 80 THATS A SUNFLOWER beans three-year-old Kelly Fry who, like 20 many of the local residents, is looking forward to the numerous Castlegar Sunflower Fest activities which commence tomorrow evening and run through Sunday. The blossom was found in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Sookachoff of Castlegar. ‘There will be softball comm: all weekend. Gellert rel be abe in the Sunfest tomorrow evening with games, to get in a full day Saturday by For those who like to dance ‘the light fantastic, there is the Friday evening Cestl Sunflower Bail; or if its a family legar ‘evening, drop into the Doukhobor Women's Bazaar and Bake Sale. For young ladies like Kelly, and for those young at heart, the 11 a.m. parade Saturday is a must. For acomplete schedule of ev. ents refer to the Borie which appears in the second section of this issue on page 7 sr Castlegar ‘News Photo by PEP Hoghe ‘Weekend Festivities to Include Gala Parade Saturday Morning — The Castlegar Sunflower Fest parade on Saturday prom- ises to be an exciting one, with lots of enjoyment likely for the many hundreds of people ex- pected to line the parade route, Parade marshall Bill Ban- ham reported 26 entries as of Tuesday morning, assuring the parade's success, Live music will be pro- vided by the SHSS Band, while the Dave's Dixie Lee float will also have music. As well, the Rossland Gold Dust Cuties will have music on that city's float promoting its Golden City Days slated for September. Mr. Banham appealed to youngsters to decorate their bicycles and enter the parade, a feature that always draws crowd approval as wee children and older ones provide color and sparkle to the event, The Legion | float,. cele- .brating that organization's golden anniversary, will also be making it's first local appear- ance after several trips out of town, The parade marshall says the original chain saw used to cut logs for the old 8. 8, Minto will also be on a float, hopefully operating the full length of the parade route, Ald. Andy Shutek will be judging the floats while. the Castlegar CB Club will provide radio communication along the parade route in the event any problems develop. _ HANG GLIDERS will their. sharing between th irport and the abilities during Castlegar Sun- flower Fest this weekend. Kiwanis Club -spokesman Bill Moore announced sestentay’ morning that MoT permission has been gran‘ for the hang ‘gliders to put on an cnitities Sunday afternoon, launching from the top of Seritinel Mountain and landing | within the confines of Pass Creek Park. Mr. Moore said radio contact will!be maintained at all times launch site oo that the “controlled air space” can _ complete control is maintained by weight shifting. peter News Photo by Burt Campbell during 975 Sunflower Feat The parade point is Castleaird Plaza at 10 a.m, with judging taking’ place. at 10:30 a.m. The parade leaves the Plaza for Kinsmen Park in downtown Castlegar at au a.m, sharp. Castlegar Selkirk: Lions Attend Charter Meeting of Slocan Valley. Lions Club: ~ Reporter John Bohle- To Cover Slocan’ ‘Area John Boble of Slocan’‘has been appointed reporter cover- ing the Slocan area for this newspaper. Some of his articles appear in today's issue and speak for - themselves, We feel his com-. munity will be better informed and represented by his news coverage. John claims printers ink in his veins, inherited from his father who was compositor, linotype operator and mach- inist, editor and one time part owner of a country newspaper. Retiring to the Slocan- Valley three years ago from Vancouver, he has decided to ” put to use experience gained at Port ‘Alberni where he worked on the Twin City Times and the ‘West Coast Advocate. He was also” correspondent for the. ‘Vancouver Sun and the Victoria Times. stories. have ap- peared in’ the Pacific Coast NDU ‘President i Once Dean of Aman who once served as dean of. studies at Selkirk College has. been . appointed president: of Notre Dame University at Nelson. Dr. Rowland Grant, -who ieit Seikirk in.i305 vo decome’ the first principal of Okanagan College at Kelowna, | will “be president: of NDU. for’ 10 months beginning Aug. 15. His term will end May SL of next year when NDU is scheduled to be transferred to a public university from a Private in- stitution.” He said he will not remain at Notre Dame after his term expires, but said he will try to Motor. Boat and other mag- ines. He entreats his friends in the valley to keep him posted on newsworthy events by tele- phoning him at 355+ or writing Box 9, Slocan, B. C. Studies Here make the university part of an integrated provincial education system, cooperating . with’ the + established universities to offer courses in the interior. Dr. Grant goes to NDU (com Terrance, where. he wage principal of Northwest College for'the past four,months. A chemistry professor, he began his academic career teaching at Royal Roads Military College in Victoria ‘before coming to Selkirk. At Selkirk. College he served under principal: Andy * Soles, a mah who is now deputy ~ 5. C. minister of education for’ the provinee,’ responsible for all post-secondary education. Castlegar ower Festi Tomorrow, Saturday, Sunday, July 23, 24, 25 See Program Details on Page 7A Normal Working Day for PPWC Members Says Provincial Labor Depariment on B.C. Day The Pulp and Paper In- dustrial Relations Bureau says the provincial labor department has agreed that British Colum- bia Day should be a normal working day for members of the Pulp, Paper and Wood- workers of Cana But Reg Ginn, PPWC national ‘president, who last week announced that his 5,500 B.C. members will take a holiday Aug. 2, said Friday the union's position is unchanged. agreement remain in force until such time as a new agreement is reached, the newsletter says. Mr, Ginn said the dispute over B. C. Day could easily be avoided if the eit) would :_ Mr. Ginn has said that the ~ f FEWU ineitttis are entiued = the holiday because their union has not signed a new collective - agreement with the industry, His argument is based on the fact that the Holidays Act > orders workers not covered by a union contract must be’ granted a holiday with pay on Day. A bureau newsletter dated July 13 says the matter has n reviewed withthe pro- vineial labor Look at Weather as Residents Await Castlegar Generally sunny and warm with some afternoon clouds and a'slight chi Sunflower Fest part in many of the outdoor activities. However, the Great Race is to be held in * forecast for the weekend says weatherman Tom Willson ‘as the area prepares for it’s annual Castlegar Sunflower Fest. Weather will play a large the Stanley Humphries Gym / rain or shine. These fragile aircrafts are susceptible. to even the slightest breeze so. must be held indoors. and the. department’ takes. their ‘side. It. states the labor de- partment says the B. C. Annual and General Holidays Act is intended to protect those em- ployees not represented by a labor union. * As ‘far as gree to a union request to haves a dispute at the Woodfibre Rayonier mill submitted to a. third party. for a binding decision. (continued on page 2) fohn Bohle. Bil Ladies of Slocan was elected president of the Lions Club at “its charter meeting held Friday, at the Slocan Inn. Lions from the clubs at Trail, Rossland, Castlegar and Beaver Valley attended and assisted in the formation of the new club. * Secretary of Zone 70 from * Bellingham, Gordon Smith, was a guest, ‘The club, named the Slocan Valley Lions Club, will draw members from Playmor June- tion to Enterprise Creek. The next meeting is scheduled for today at the Slocan Inn, Secretary is Wayne Mc. .’ Laren’ of Crescent Valley and . ireaaezer: Gordon Clark of locan, Casilegunbaadows Link No Reason for Any Delay Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D'Arcy has requested an early start on the Trail-to-Montrose + highway improvement. This overdue project would elim- "sinate many hazardous sections as well as ease traffic flow problems on the Montrose Hill, said D'Arcy. He noted there is evidence that the province has a sub- stantial current account surplus thus far in 1976, and is in a position to recommence’ high- way projects suspended during this spring's austerity. ‘The MLA added that there is no reason for further delay in completing the —Castlegar- Meadows link in the Southern Trans-Provincial Highway. D'Arcy. noted that the tax- payer already has a $5 million investment in this project and that the province will now that is left of “a 16-foot statutory holidays go, the tr policy for many years has been that when parties toa collective agreement are in negotiation for a new agreement, the ° of the previous recreational vehicle which was ota destroyed by fire Friday evening in one of the camp sites at Syringa Creek. Owner Gerald Police said Mr. Bindert was hooking 3 upa ‘a bottle of propane when the fire occurred but were unable to provide further details. Mr. Bindert was taken to hospital by Jack Wallington of Trail. The fire ined when park emp! hooked up s hose, preventing Bindert of Castlegar is still in hospital but i with what are described as severe burns. His wife, who was in the trailer at the time of the incident, vacated it immediately, escaping injury. the blaze from Spreading. —Castlegar News Photo by Lois Hughes coped earlier this year. Protests Landing Of Helicopter On Slocan Beach By John Bohle ‘The landing of a helicopter on the public beach at Slocan during swimming lessons has been protested by Nancy Lar- sen. Children were endangered, she states, and dust and gravel flung into parked cars. No warning was given, nor did the helicopter circle to warn bath- ers. The helicopter took off and then relanded. Swimming lessons under lifeguard and instructor Kath- tine Fletcher continue from 3 to & Monday through Fridays. Costs have been lowered this year, thanks toa grant of $500 from the regional council.