Services Held : For F. Waldie At Victoria’ Provinoial Library Parliament Bldgo Wictoria,) B.C. Twin Towns and Rural Areas Continue To Experience Outhursfs of Fire A— TURKEY DINNER was not only in order for the 72 bowlers who took part in Monday's bowling consisting of Castlegar and Nelson Senior Citizens but for guests, recreation dirctor Jack Alouf and his secretary Leslie Swilzer. Shown serving at the senior Citizens Centre is Mrs, H. Johnson with Mrs. R..C. Donnan stopping a > minute to chat. The Centre, only acquired in the past year, has proven to be a bechive of activities as the members of the Castlegar and District Senior Citizens, as well as all senior citizens in the area, make good use of the facility. — Castlegar News Photo di Sehanl Snart Stanley Humphries S y p Results of Inframural Mixed Doubles Badminton Tourney Mrs. Chernoff, Third — Kathy Moffat and Susan Moore, Fourth—Tibby Rush and Grant Ackney. In the junior division minton tournament are in. In the senior division winners are: First — Norm Deverney and Janet Popoff, Second—Mr. McVicar and By Bill Jankola Not too much to report on this week, but the results of the intramural mixed doubles bad- ‘BONANZA DAYS SPECIALS Starts Today Through Saturday winners are: First — Jane West and Barry DePaoli, Second — Pat West and David Maddocks, Third — Wayne Me- Carthey and Carol Polonikoff, Fourth — Colin Hetman and Jo Ann Wabisca. Intramurals will: continue now with straight doubles. Presently many athletes are practicing after school under coach Jack Colosky, with their eyes set on the West Kootenay records. Track and field elimina- tions will be held at the noon hours from May 8 to 11. The first and second place finishers will be considered for the West Kootenay Track Meet, May 16. Third place finishers will be considered as spares, These eliminations, how- ever, are not the only criteria April 12 to April 14 "SUDDEN BEAUTY HAIR SPRAY - Regular $1.49 SPECIAL 99¢ SCOPE 24 oz, Regular $1.79 SPECIAL $1.59 BAYER DECON- GESTANT CAPS Regular $1.50 SPECIAL $1.10 CLAIROL BALSAM Instant Conditioner & Cream Rinse Regular $2.50 SPECIAL $1.29 LISTERINE 24 oz. Regular $2.19 SPECIAL $1.89 ARTHRITIC PAIN FORMULA Regular $1.25 SPECIAL 99c PARAMETTES 250 Tablets Regular $10.95 SPECIAL $8.95 20 ox. Liquid .. $3.95 ANACIN 100 Tablets Regular $1.45 ~ DRISTAN DECONGESTANT 24 Tablets Regular $1.45 SPECIAL $1.09 SPECIAL $1.09 DIMETAPP DECONGESTANT 12 Tablets — Regular $1.74 SPECIAL ...... $1.59 Buxton Writing Cases Regular $7.50 Special ... $6.06 See our table of specials on China and Glass items. Red Devils Dishes Various Prices ................ 20% OFF COFFEE SET — Regular $9.50 — SPECIAL ....... $7.50 SALAD SETS — Regular $8.75 — SPECIAL ...... $7.95 Various Colored Vases and Candy Dishes on Special Have You Visited our Basement Toyland Lately? MINI FRISBEES — 4 to Pkg. — Regular $1.98 — SPECIAL MR. LUCKY ROULETTE GAME — Regular $9.95 — SPECIAL . 11% “ DOLL CLOTHES — Regular 89¢ — SPECIAL TEFLON COOKING UTENSILS “CHILDS” — Regular 98¢ — SPECIAL STUFF BUNNY RABBITS — Regular 98¢ — SPECIAL for ing the school team. Frederick Mark Waldio, 71, a resident of Victoria for the past seven years died March 81. Services wore held April 4 in the Memorial Chapel of Chimes, Born in Nelson, Mr. Waldie received his elementary and high school education in that city, Ho was formerly of Kim- berley where for 35 years he was associated with Cominco, Mr. Waldie was a graduate fram McGill University in 1929; a life member of the Associa- tion of Professional Engineers of the Province of British Columbia, a member of , the CIMM and a past president and active member of the Kimber- ley Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife, Pearl, at home; daughters, Mrs. George A. (Janice) Ross of Victoria; Mrs. Peter (Deborah) Graham of Cranbrook and Mrs. R. L, (Jean) Young of Vancou- ver; granddaughters, Kathryn, Jane and Barbara Ross and grandsons Mark Ross and Robert Young; brothers, Rob- ert T. Waldie and William T. Waldie, Robson; sisters, Mrs. V. €. (Jean) Owen of Nelson, and Mrs. B, (Mary) McGregor of Vancouver; nieces and nephews, Archdeacon A. BE, Hendy officiated at the service with burial taking place in the Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria, Education Dept. Gives Selkirk Go Ahead On Gymn Design The Department of Educa- tion in Victoria has confirmed that Selkirk College may proceed with the preparation of a design for a gymnasium. Principal Dr. Bruce Fraser announced that the college will employ an architect to work in the preparation of a design for a gymnasium of approximately 20,000 square feet, and that the cost of the design services will be met by the provincial government. —- ‘ Slocan City Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Congratulatory messages from Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Premier Dave Barrett, Lt.-Gov. J..R. Nichol- son and_ Revelstoke-Slocan MLA William King, marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Priest of Slocan City which was celebra- ted by a quiet family supper. Married at Dunalda, Alta., March 3, 1923, Mr. and Mrs. Priest have lived in several communities in both Alberta and British Columbia where Mr. Priest for 30 years followed his trade as a printer. Though having only moved to Slocan in 1971 when retiring, Mr. Priest is not new to the area having received his educa- tion in the Nelson area. It was during this period of time that Mr. Priest signed up in the Canadian Forces. His stay in the army lasted just a little over a year when it was disclosed that the youthful soldier was only 15 years of age when he signed up. Mr. Priest was born in Anniversary Ilford, England, and Mrs. Priest in New York Mills, Minnesota. They met when Mrs. Priest was being shown around the Edmonton Bulletin on a visit with her father. Mr. Priest enjoys the outdoors and photography, while his wife, Alice, who is presently the secretary-trea- surer of the newly-formed Slocan Valley Senior Citizens, has over the years belonged to the Women’s ‘Institute in Williams Lake, has been a Rebecca as well as a noble grand for Slocan Lodge Laurel No. 15 and enjoys all types of needlework. Members of the Slocan Valley Senior Citizens honored the couple at their’ March meeting presenting them with a gift and special cake. Mr. and Mrs. Priest have two sons — Ronald of Quesnel, Gerald of Logan Lake, and five grandchildren and their daugh- ter-in-law, Mrs. Lennie Priest in Vancouver. Their oldest son, William, died in 1953. . Phone 365-7025 — “SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION® FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND ALL YOUR FAMILY FOOTWEAR Pine St. — Castlegar YARDLEY SOAP — Regular $2.50 — SPECIAL . TUYLON BATH OIL — Regular $1.59 — SPECIAL . FLUSH - A - BYES. 48’s — Regular $2.65 — SPECIAL an “le RUG Tommy Biln Corner of Pine Street and Columbia Avenue Phone 365-7813 Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Holiday Hours: 12 noon to 1 p.m, and 6 to 7 p.m. . $2.25 $1.29 $1.99 CABARET DANCE Friday ond Saturday SMORGASBORD Starts at 6p.m. © Dancing from 9 p.m, to 1 a.m. Band “BANDIT” The twin towns of Castle- gar and Kinnaird both res- ponded to fire calls over the weekend. All were bush or grass fires, No damage has yet occur- red but the constant calling out . of fire equipment to accidental fires has resulted in both chiefs, Ed Lewis of Castlegar hambault of Eremenko’s FIT-RITE. SHOES. | "QUALITY SHOES for the family For Dress — Casual and Work and Rene Kinnaird, asking for the public assistance in taking care in their spring burning. Outlying areas are not fairing any better with the forest service responding to a ‘grass and brush fire at Gray Wolfe Creek Sunday. Assist - ance was received by some of the public who were returning from Deer Park, Monday afternoon saw five men plus two assistant rangers take on a: blaze on Sentinel which covered 50 to 60 acres of grass ‘and dry fern growth. Ranger H. Wood said possible carelessness caused this blaze which came within 500 yards of the MoT installa- tion. Mr. Wood atated all grass was in an “explosive state” and asked for the general public to take this into consideration when enjoying an outing. Permits are now needed in both the controlled and uncon- trolled areas for any planned burning. Our Footwear Will Meet the Need of Any Type Work or Any Occasion Lc SMITH‘S PLUMBING & HEATING 61 Crescent Street, Castlegar — Phone 365-7531 R.N.A.B.C. Chapter Meet Apr. 17, 7.30, Selkirk College, B-12. . Castlegar Tennis Club General. Meeting to be held Tues, Apr. 17 at 7.80 at Rec. Office. Second Castlegar Group Scouts and Cubs bottle drive, Sat, Apr. 14,’ 10 am. Please support Sc- outing. Castlegar Public Libra will be closed Sat., Apri 21, 1978. Castlegar wide mee 7.30, Legio! and District fae fed. r. 18, n Hall. Help Kiwanis Club pay for Rec. Bus, Donate use- ful items for the auction lon Aux. Rummage sale, May 11 & 12. Any Published Every Thureday Morning af R NEWS "The Crossroads of the Kootenays” eit &, (fe a, VOL, 26, No, 16 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA; THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1978 oz 15 CENTS PER COPY S Victoria Visit Brings Many Positive Results Positive steps as a direct result of personal contact by a Kinnaird delegation to Victoria, consisting “of Mayor Colin Maddocks, Ald, G. 8. Rust and Ald. George Bondaroff, was “reported at Tuesday night's council meeting. The WAS. as- as well as $15,000 ‘will be forthcoming from the inter- change agreement, with the department of highways. This agreement calls for the town to proyide water for the interchange on the same basis as it is provided to sured a complete study of the traffic congestion at the Castle- aird Plaza is to be undertaken I Me B.C, Premier - To Visit Here Fri., April 27 The. premier of British Columbia will be arriving in Castlegar on Friday, April 27, to begin his provincial tour. . While here, Premier Dave Barrett will tour Celgar's local ions and attend « public NEW... - The Phone Inquiries Invited 365-7266 for Your WEDDING DAY! MISS CANADA WEDDING INVITATIONS. “As Modern as Today's Young Miss” Special New Colored Papers Modern Designs ... Including Love and Peace Symbols. Full-Color Floral Designs on Parchment Papers Special ““Montage”’ Lined Outside Envelopes See them Today at the... CASTLEGAR NEWS to attend the reception. Upon completion of his visit at Selkirk College the premier will proceed to Nelson to attend a banquet and dance being held: that evening at Notre Dame University. a al Town Council indemnities To be Raised Castlegar aldermen gave three readings to a bylaw Tuesday night increasing their yearly indemnities by $300. ©... Aldermen ..presently _re- ceive. $1,200 and. will “go: '$1,500:"The' mayor's indemnity ‘will‘also be iricreased by $300. He'will now’ receive $2,100.°-- In. speaking to: the in- crease, Ald. Andy Shutek noted that the costs incurred in being an alderman have risen stead- ily. : Kinnaird Takes Firm Stand On Vandalism _ The disappearance of road signs and the deliberate dam- age to property, particularly in the park area has d the holders while the depart- ment of highways will be responsible, for the upkeep of the interchange. “The sum of $15,000,” said Mr. Maddocks, “represents approximately 25 per cent of the cost of the new well.” ‘The opinion was expressed that'a welfare grant, which has been given to the town over the past few years, will again be forthcoming. Kinnaird has been asses- sed $1.20 per capita for welfare over the current 96 cents with the increase effective June 1. The possibility of future revenue from the Celgar operations now that the gov- ernment will have controlling interest appears favorable. Under the old government ; a business tax had been considered which would have led to a 60-40 split in favor of Castlegar. Indications are the area will be visited ‘by Municipal Affairs Minister James Lori- mer in the near future to discuss implications of any form of amalgamation. or district municipality. - The question of a new arena appeared to meet with favorable reaction with its central location but it was indicated the proposal carrie: more weight when handled'on a regio! sis. : _A new. town, hall. was iseusged ' after “h poor ‘standards. of "present facilities, as‘ well as the suggested central location of new facilities, has led to the application being reconsidered. The construction of.:.a : library is being. considered :in conjunction with the town hall. During the Victoria visit there were indications from the library people that no -assist- ance could be given in‘ the construction but assistance could be had in shelving, tables and other items of this nature. It was reported bi-annual lections ‘of town Town of Kinnaird to issue a warning. that these acts will " not be tolerated, Council has taken a dim, view of such acts in the past and plans in future to prosecute offenders regardless of age. Included in recent acts of vandalism is the turf of one ball diamond which was torn up by a motorcycle. tives could now be held which - would allow for a complete change of council in one year. Elections are to be held on the third Saturday in Nov- ember. : Highway |: signs _ marked gas, food and lodging are to be _put up near the entrance to Kinnaird on the roads leading ” to Grand Forks and Nelson. United Appeal Distributes . Grants at April Meeting | The monthly meeting for the United Appeal met Tuesday with directors distributing money to several local groups. Distribution is as follaws: Castlegar Public Library —$300, West Kootenay Cerebral Palsy —$135, Canadian Bible Society —$310, Senior Citizens — $450, Kin-Belle Girl Guides —$400, Castlegar-Robson Girl Guides —$450, Camp Rory —$200, Camp Koolaree —$200, John Howard Society —$100 and No. 581 Squadron Air Cadets —$650. os ey Tories Su A. HIGHWAY ROUTE of the 4.65 mile $1.4 Darrow, wint oxi Faas —a rt NDP; Socreds and Liberals Opposed olcel Take-Over 0 a, 23 ding lakeshore stretch, including a tunnel through a hazardous rock bluff, which is still in use and can be seen along the lake. Huge rock, which had to be the © blasted to make way for crews slashing the new highway, is pushed out of the way by heavy equipment as work progresses. —Photo courtesy Triangle Pacific i , er having: been. ~ “originally turned “down. ‘The Chamber Told No Additional Funds for Deer Park Road No. funds are presently alloted for the Deer Park road, though a request for additional funds was made in the Resignation Is Tendered I clerk Commerce. from district super: intendent of highways, R. McKeown who stated: several ‘ ign’ of :.the road through the park.so this section:was surveyed and built: to a: 24-foot’ wide’ sub- “grade. We -were instructed by our people to push the rest of the road through as narrow as possible with turnouts. as uired. x “Fortunately, due to the size of equipment used ; nowa- days, the heavy rock section between the park and :Grey, Wolf ended‘ up, with~ minor” exceptions, as a two-lane road.’ “Once slight . sags “have been filled the maximum gtades will be 11 per.cent. You could compare this with the Rossland-Trail hill which is generally located on a nine per + cent grade. “The old road over Grey Wolf was not touched. From Grey ‘Wolf towards an existing bridge -.on ‘Cayuse k! we Bill Fleming has resigned effective May 3. His resignation was ac- cepted by council Tuesday night “with regret”. Mr. Fleming has purchased aresort on Kootenay Lake near Nelson. He was formerly with the Regional District of Central Kootenay and took i Position - in Castlegar. . last October while continuing to reside in the Queen City. Mr. Fleming described his “term, as municipal clerk as “pleasant and rewarding” and d tomem- There were several also p: for national grants which were tabled until the next meeting. ere was extensive discussion on the 1973 campaign to be The held the month of October. bers of council and the town staff for the co-operation they gave him in his job. up his” n on page two) School Board Contemplating Closing Grounds The temporary closing of one of the major playing fields was discussed Monday by the board ‘of. trustees. for School District’No..9 at its regular monthly meeting.- The question of giving the grounds at SHSS time to grow inte an acceptable standard is being reluctantly-considered. All school grounds, when not being utilized by, the school = RESURRECTION POWER * As Nature rouses from her long sleep. : and-pushes aside the with reaching hands towards the nearing sun — my heart reaches out to God. As stirring. sap flows through death-held trees with resurrection power — My faith reaches up on glad tiptoe like an unfolding flower. As each spring unfolds her miracle ERAS se T'm caught in introspection ‘ =. When Christ rose, He.conquered death for ust Easter means Resurrection! : _ | —Luey Ellen Eaton 5 itself, are‘ into the * recreation programs of Recrea- tion Commission No. 1. It is this heavy usage that “has lead the board to consider a _closure; (two months was suggested), to get the playing area into shape. _ “Ald,'J. Chernoff “Disappointed — ‘On Arena Stand SS Bit disappointed” “still optimistic” were the first words’ uttered by “Ald. Jack Chernoff when he appeared late ing “his “position at. the paird council table Tuesday. ht alter. having “first a) hed the Town of e its meeting gold for'a he * arena “on‘a ‘Tegional ‘basis. + Ald. George Bondaroff said he: “failed to understand why we (Kinnaird‘cotincil) didn't get approval in - principal,” -while - Mayor Colin Maddocks called it “flustrating” to have to refer to an entirely new it By Lloyd Mackey - Victoria Correspondent for the Castlegar News a The act ‘enabling the provincial government to get. control of Columbia Cellulose passed second reading (ap- proval in principle) 34-14 in the legislature Monday with’ the kayed | * Conservatives joining the NDP. in supporting the bill and the + Socred: Liberals Williams led off debate, chal- lenging the Liberals and Con- + servatives to support the billas they had done on the Ocean Falls purchase legislation. But Liberal leader David Anderson, who led a Liberal 90-minute mini-filibuster on the legislation, said the issue was different this time. He said the government should have realiz- ed the solution to the north’s problems lay in support of . transportation infrastructures, not establishing Crown corp- orations. He reiterated his earlier better management was the key to keeping operations ike Columbia Cellulose out of trouble, not ishis (continued on page two) $500,000 Arena-Parking Facility Receives ‘Support But No Approval in Principle Gives * By Burt Campbell » Editor: + Castlegar News: Castlegar. council axpres- sed support on Tuesday night we'll be doing a detriment to taxpayers of our entire area.” Mr. Chernoff said the possibility of a one-third grant for the arena was di: with. go ‘packed’. aways fF approval “in:*principle 1,200-seat facility to be located in Kinnaird with $50,000 to be included. in. the: bylaw for improvements to the Castlegar Are! : na. f Ald. Jack . Chernoff. of Kinnaird ded the Castle- The matter is now to go . before a representative of the towns: of Castlegar and Kin- naird:and of areas I'and J. gar council meeting and urged quick action. With federal and provincial grants available, he warned, “we must act now or Blueberry Creek Irrigation District LIP Grant Aids New Water Line Color film slides by warden W. E. Cook showing progress in sequence form of the construc- tion of a 1900-foot span of new transite water pipeline, replac- ing wood stave to improve the water supply to the residents of Blueberry Creek, was. the highlight of Thursday's annual meeting of the Blueberry Creek Irrigation District. : = This new line, with the aid of an LIP grant, was the major project undertaken during 1972 by the Blueberry Creek Irriga- tion District. The original line had:been installed nearly 20 years ago and required immediate re- placement. It had been a source of frequent freeze-ups, and. in recent years portions of the line had been broken by slides. Standards were set out by. engineers of the. water rights branch in Nelson, and work began in the first week of April. The final connection to the existing main line was made May 4 of.last year. While the pipe renewal project was under way, a small crew was at work at the local Centennial Park in Blueberry Creek. The grounds were landscaped, with ‘an under- ground sprinkler system being installed.. .Washrooms were built, as were eight large picnic tables, : Unfortunately, several of the tables -were _ extensively. damaged. by ‘vandals almost before they could: begin to serve their purpose. During the summer of 1972, in preparation for. the planned door-to-door mail deli- very, new and easily read street’ signs were. erected. Streets. were named - and numbered to. comply — with requests’ from. post — office authorities. Financially, the Blueberry Creek Irrigation District is ona sound basis, having in March of this year retired the last of a 20-year debenture. Also in the same month, two. short-term loans were paid off. : The year was pronounced a productive one, with important goals achieved. The hope was expressed that further upgrad- ing in ‘the water distribution system of the District could be undertaken in: future. Elections ‘were held for two trustees, .Wm. Kavaloff was re-elected for another three-year term. Terry Cor- :mier was also elected for a term of three years. ~ : buts >this time to a proposal calling: for a>: “Vieto grant are “excellent”.’ As well, the government indicated that if agreement is reached locally on a referendum there will be time to resubmit an application for winter works assistance on the — project. Winter works assistance would pay 100 per cent of on-site labor and 50 per cent of off-site labor costs. Ald. Chernoff estimated ‘cost of the arena and parking facilities at $500,000. He said a hall or auditorium could be added at a later date. The Kinnaird alderman reported he has talked inform- ‘ally with electoral area I and J representatives and indicated they agree on the proposal. He said he felt the referendum has a greater chance “if we go as a unit,” to which Mayor John Landis commented: “I've been trying to tell you that for years.” i Mr. Chernoff said every- one he has talked to agrees with the updating of the Castlegar Arena. He said he feels the $60,000 would omke the Are officials” in.“ fr for, I think, 2 better. facility,” but Mr. Landis said the original estimate for an arena alone kad been $325,000. He said it was. principle is granted, Ald Chernoff recommended ap pointment of a “non-political committee.” He said many meetings have already been held between the two councils and inferred time would be (continued on page five) Question of Traffic Control At Casfleaird Plaza Under Study Victoria is taking a good look at the intersection at the Castleaird Plaza. This was the word brought to Thursday night's meeting of thi Castlegar District Chamber of Commerce by Ald, Gs. Rast of Kinnaird, who along with the Mayor of Kinnaird, Colin Maddocks and Ald. George Bondaroff, had just returned from talking ‘to government ministers in Victoria. i As the result of the delegation’s visit, as well as a petition forwarded earlier carrying 1,200 names requesting a signal light. at the intersection, the entire situation is being studied, reported Mr. Rust. He pointed out that a light was not the only solution and spoke of other es that are __ Asan example, Mr. Rust explained how a tunnel under the existing overpass would take the traffic out of the plaza area onto an extension of 6th avenue which in turn would lead to three to four exits from that avenue. Slocan Valley Residents Veto Free School A hot meeting was held in a cold hall at Winlaw Monday night when 167 residents of the Slocan Valley’: gathered’ to protest the establishing: of a Aree school. School. board: representa- tive Chuck Varney first read the proposal they had given the proponents of the. free school but said to-date they had not ~ received a reply. Many: of those attending the meeting expressed in no uncertain terms, their disap- proval ‘of the, Winlaw- School being’set up’as the free school and their: school tax’ dollars being. used to provide:teachers and ‘supplies. One man suggested they had segregation some years ago in the valley with the Sons of’ Freedom problem’ and the establishing of . this _ school would be a return-to segrega- tion and trouble. y The meeting also rejected the ‘closure of the smaller. schools: in the valley and the bussing of children to schools in Slocan and passed: a motion calling for the reinstatement of School District No. 8 which is now part of School District No. 7 (Nelson). After much discussion the following resolution was passed “that the trustee express to the school rejection of the Winlaw . free school and the proposal of bussing elementary students, to the complete residents of the valley in the Mount Sentinel gymnasium as soon as possible and not later. than April 30. : . Spokesmen for the gather-* ing will be Don : Sutherland, * ‘. Marvin’ ‘Gahii Mrs. grades one to six ii i Slocan. and to retain the existing schools in the valley”. A request is being sent to the school board to meet with . B. Sutherland, Fred Milton, John Braun and Mrs. M. Wadds. Chairman of the meeting E was Bob Brisco of Trail.