Se ee ee ee ee ey CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, November 18, 1976 a Telstar T.V. GAME 3-game set—Tennis, Hockey or Handball, 3 speeds, & paddle sizes. Realistic Sounds, too! Adaptable to any T.V. - Direct From the North Pole! The greatest Selection of toys in town is downstairs at Castlegar Drug! weeks New Tonka Gift Set "“Ballarina’’ Barbie $5 -88 $9-99 Lite Brite 10.” Six Million Dollar Man 11-7 Rotor Riter reet $6-%9 Rag Doll $3°44 y Holly New Hobbie Bionic Rag Doll $5 -99 Crisis Game New Romper Gambler Room Weebles Game 4 Haunted House? I 6°” ; A.F. Oval 8 Road Race Set $94. Master Mind Game $3-99 Hospital $19-” G.I. Joe Dive To Danger $9-99 Sesame $4.99 Play Doh 3 COFTONS weecscsssereencne $1.19 Starter Tinker Toys ASK ABOUT OUR LAYAWAY! Remember: Any Sales Receipt Value over *2.00 in Toyland entitles you to a chance to. win a mini Tommy Biln Corner of Pine and Columbia Phone 365-7813 5 F ; ; Open Mon. « Thurs. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. train display. Draw will be made December 23rd. Sunday and Holiday Hours: 12noon-1 p.m. 6 - 7 p.m. _s ABBAS EDD ED RD RE DEE DE ES EE EIEIO PB EEE DES EEOE AE ABAE AE JD Deh MDE PE DDD DED DT Bay Legislative Library Parliament Bldgs., 1 Salta Victoria, B.C. VS¥ 1X4 S EGAR Published Every Thursday Moming at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” VOL. 20, No, 48 SE eae TTPearerermeereremesceremeraresasenes CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1976 Ws TIME TO GRIN ‘There are two kinds of people: Those who cause happiness wherever they go, and those who cause it whenever they go. ae. 25 CENTS (HOME DELIVERY 22 CENTS): BALLOT Webster Wins , toded right, poll clerk Betty. late Monday afternoon when the ballot for ballot check took place in the: new upstair’s addition of City Hall. The recount saw Mr. Webstor victorious over Mr.” announced by one vote. The victory following the closing of Saturday's polls. Shown’ of Mr. Mills had been anno here during the recount are, Left to Jane ame oetS Price, city clerk: Rick: Beauchamp Stewart Webster’ Jack Pe eter Picton and Ernie Mills’ representative Bob Wadey and Mr. Nichvalodoff. With backs to the camera are poll clerks Kay Bate and Jo Taylor. Castlegar News Photo by Lole Hughes James Nielsen to the city ks” been released in its entirety: Thank you for the copy you sent me of your letter to Mr. R. W. Sweeney regarding meas- ures undertaken by the Canadian Cellulose Co. Ltd. to improve emissions at the Castlegar pulpmill. Lam pleased to inform you that engineers’ from the Pol- lution Control Branch of my ministry ‘have met with the company on numerous oc- casions this year to review the progress made toward im- proving the quality of the en- vironment in the Castlegar area and to see what can be done to accelerate the installation of ‘pollution control works. The last meeting was held at the ‘Census Count and has directed the discharge from the Modo scrubber into number one power boiler stack. Our engineers estimate that this modification’ will improve | the “smog” conditions provided proper maintenance is carried out but do not expect’a signifi- cant improvement, in odor emanating from this source. In addition to the above, the company has informed the branch that they will continue with their upgrading program which includes the incineration of malodorous gases from “other sources” and the -in- stallation of a scrubber on the lime kiln in 1977 with other installations to follow during 1978 through to 1982. City Council Questions Number of Empty Homes City council has heard from the census in reply toa letter it had sent last August stating it felt the census figure to be in error. 5 . Census field representa- tive R. A. Wallace has replied that a thorough check of all documents has been made and it has been found that the 1976 census preliminary population count for the city is 6,176 permanent residents rather than 6,159 as stated previously. ‘The~ difference: between the Census of Canada figure’ and the city's is most likely a result of differences in enumer- ation methods and the time the data was compiled, he stated, ‘The letter also says there are preliminary indications that a trend to fewer persons per dwelling, which first ‘became apparent in 1971, has gained some momentum across the country. “An increase in the number of dwellings in a muni- cipality does not. necessarily result in a parallel increase in its population,” he states. Council's only comments were to criticize the statement that there were 64 unoccupied dwellings June 1 of this year. The city is requesting the addresses of these dwellings to look into the matter further. Working Toward City Takeover of Airport to the city taking over opera- tion of the Castlegar Airport was held Monday evening. Those present were city administrator Bill Krug, airport Dr. John Hall and manager John Michelson. In reporting to council at Tuesday night’s meeting Ald. Rust stated he is trying to arrange a meeting early next week with Ministry of Trans- port representative C. R. ies. Ald. Rust told the Castle- gar News the takeover is the fulfillment, of a commitment made to the MoT by the city several months ago and is in accord with both the City of Nelson and the City of Trail who hold representation on the present airport committee. gar. -of the Pollution Cotitro! Branch ‘will be assessing tho:program. in‘the near future with a view: to:determining its adequacy and if additional treatment is required, he is prepared to take whatever action is necessary. Eyes Krestova Dump as Major Refuse Site’ The existing garbage dump at Krestova may be ex- panded by Regional District of Central Kootenay to create “a major refuse site.” On the recommendation of, the regional land use officer last Thursday, the district board moved to ask permission from the’ Highways Ministry to mark out the existing site and test ‘soil levels in the area. Large amounts of loose soil would be needed to cover re- fuse daily. - The proposal is to expand the site from its present 22.5 acres to a possible 60 acres. Norman Brewster, board director ‘for the area, Leroy Cote of the Highways Ministry and land use officer C. F. Ban- yard recently visited the area to consider the plan. October Was Drier Than Usual If it seemed to you this October was a little drier than most years, you're right. . . _ ‘The Castlegar office of En- ‘vironment Canada reports that rainfall was only two-thirds of the average, and there was no precipitation at all for the middle two weeks of the month. recurring ridge of high pressure over. the province. kept Pacific weather away from the coast, accounting for the dry spell. With smoke on 22 of 81 days, and fog reported on only 12 days, however, the month was not as sunny as it ‘might have been. _ _ There were 122 hours of sunshine, eight .hours more than the ten-year average for October. In keeping with stable weather, the wind speed averaged 6.2 knots, which is fess than uaual. antiual mas. prol ©. "jolited thin year by Dave's Dixie ? *! Lee: Chicken, ‘has already: Had, -- six lucky:'winners\who have each claimed their prize‘ of bucket of chicken. Bee ‘The contest runs for eight weeks ‘before Christmas and two names of district residents are placed in advertisements each week. Alla person has to do to. win is to find his or her name in the advertisements, phone the Castlegar News, and we will have the lucky reader's certi- ficate for a free bucket of delicious Dave's" Dixie Lee ready. for them ‘to-pick up. ‘Winners’ to’ date: include: Nov.4—Mrs. Norman Sather of Castlegar who found her name in Safeway’s ‘ad and. Ron E. Johnson of Robson who found his name in the ad ‘of Furniture illage. se % Nov. 12—Dave Love of Slocan City (Castlegar Drug) and Mrs. R. B. Shellenberg of Castlegar (Central Food Mart). Nov. 18—W. W. Narraway of Pass Creek (Robinson Stores) and Moses N. Zibin of Castlegar (Maddocks, Shoes). SELASSIE TER ET Reduction Lost Refinery to Americans The federal’ foreign in- vestment review agency has turned down’ a request by British Columbia petroleum agents to halt the sale of a “Prince George refinery to an American company. In a telegram to Fred ‘Pressacco of Trail, president of the Independent Petroleum Agents Association of B.C., Federal Industry and Com- merce Minister Jean Chretien said the government has de- cided to allow “the proposed acquisition of certain assets” of Union Oil of Canada by Husky Oil. “The transaction was found to provide significant benefits to Canada‘ and thus satisfied the requirements as specified under the foreign in- vestment review act,” he said. ‘The agents wanted the sale halted to enable it to put in a bid for the 8,000 barrel-a-day refinery. Mr. Pressacco said earlier the purchase of the refinery would allow the independent agents to free themselves from the major oil companies and would bring a reduction of up to 10 cents per gallon in the price of gas at the pump. He said the association would try to get the money from the provincial and federal governments but also had pri- vate sources for funds. He estimated the purchase price at $38 million. x In the telegram, Mr. Chretien commended the as- sociation for its vitality but sald, “while sympathetic to your views as a representative of the aspirations of a group of , small businessmen, the govern- ment must hase its decisions on the act in question.” _ Mr. Pressacco said he will continue to press for Canadian ownership of oil refineries in Canada and for official inquiries into the petroleum industry. Board Seeks Advice On Track and Field The City: of Castlegar is interested in developing a track and field in the vicinity of the Castlegar and District Arena and Community Centre. and would like’ assistance from School District No. 9. Trustee’ Ann Jones won- ders if the board can legally give the city assistance. Board chairman Pat Haley looked favorably on the request stating that the district has a lot of kids with potential “and we are losing them,” he said. At Monday's meeting of the board of trustees secretary- treasurer John Dascher was instructed to ask’ the depart- ment of education how to go about mutual development and requested guidelines. A copy of the board's action is to be forwarded to the Castlegar and District Cham- ber of Commerce. Voters Turnout . Called ‘Dismal’ Castlegar may not have had an aldermanic race this year, but it had a cliffhanger of aschool trustee race that didn’t see final results until a recount was held. | Only 610 voters, repre- senting 18,6 per cent of the eligible voters, cast their bal- lota in. the school trustee election for the City of Castle- gar on Saturday, returning Ernie Mills but deadlocking. Stewart Webster and Jack Nichvalodoff when counting was completed Saturday night, After a recount-Monday afternoon, only 26 votes separated winner Mills and loser Nichvaladoff. - Mr. Mills polled 365 votes while Mr. Webster won the post vacated by Mrs.’ Eileen Hughes with 840 votes, just one more vote than the $39 gar nered by Mr. Nichvaladoff. Inarea J, longtime trustee George Rilkoff, a former school board “chairman, :lost out to newcomer Mrs, Vera Kanigan. The mother of three children got 820 votes, candidate James Lenihan garnered 112, and Mr. Rilkoff received 183 votes. When asked to comment on his defeat after 18 years of - service Mr. Rilkoff stated that he had enjoyed being on the board and had always been vitally interested in education. He said his four children went through the local high school and he now has grandchildren in the schools. _ ¢ ‘ “I enjoyed working with this board. We have always worked together as a team with. not too many dif at any per cent turnout for area J as above average. The turnout generally is between 95 to 40 per cent. At Tuesday night's elty council meeting acting mayor Ald. Andy Shutek: described the turnout of city voters as “dismal”. City elerk Rick Beauchamp stated that the city generally averaged between 40 to 60 per cent depending whether there was a mayoralty race. The city’s present situa- tion, created when nominations closed without adequate names to fill all the vacancies for the new year, will have to be resolved immediately following the inaugural meeting to be held Jan, 8. f Aldermen Mike Living- stone and Allen Selbie did not seek re-election. The only in- cumbent is Ald, G. S. Rust. Nominations closed with but one name, that of Len Embree, being submitted. Trustee Seat by One Vote Mr, Embree has attended the last two council meetings and on both occasions was invited by council to join‘them in committee which im: mediately followed both regular meetings. < ‘Stewart Webster time. I-don't believe we have vhad‘any hard feelings at any time between ourselves,” he said. if 3 . Mr. Rilkoff concluded bis statement ‘by: saying. he. was going to catch up on fishing. Mr. Nichvalodoff, when asked to comment on his close defeat and if/he would ever attempt torun as trustee again, said he would have to think things over. Should he choose to run it would not likely be as “soon as next year. He called the turnout by voters “disappointing.” He said he could have been his own enemy: in that he had advised any person who asked him if they should be pluming their vote (voting for only one candi- date when there is a choice of two or more) not to do so, Mr. Mills -received 176 votes at the City Hall poll, 182 at the Kinnaird Fire Hall with three votes from the advanced poll and four from the mobile. poll conducted at the Castlegar and District Hospital. Mr. Webster received 185 votes at City Hall, 150 at Kinnaird Fire Hall and five during the mobile poll. Mr. Nichvaladoff got 168 votes at City Hall, 165 at the Kinnaird Fire Hall, five at the hospital, and one in the advance poll. A breakdown of the area polls are as follows: : George Rilkoff 55 Blue- berry Creek (BC), 18 Ootis- chenia (Oot,), 108 Robson (R} and two advanced polls. Vera Kanigan 42 (BC), 179 (Oot.), 99 (R) and none at the ‘advanced polls. James Lenihan 27 (BC), 6 (Oot.), 79 (R) and one at the advariced polls, Secretary-Treasurer John Dascher described the 51.32 Breathalyzer Equipment Now in Hand ‘By John Boble Crescent Valley RCMP have received breathalyzer equipment and road checks will soon start. Previously drivers had to be taken to Castlegar or Nelson for these tests. Strict enforcement of speed limits have reduced death in this area from five in 1974, four in 1975 to two so far in 1976. Cpl. Wayne McLaren and staff ask all drivers to drive carefully and obey the traffic laws. “Grand Forks Slag ~~. Sale.is'Negotiated — After more than half a cen- tury of: accumulation, twin mountains of slsg from the long-abandoned Granby Copper, Mine at Grand Forks are going to benefit residents, Mayor James Robertson said last Wednesday. 2 Mr. Robertson said his city of 3,000 will sign an agree- ment with Pacific Abrasives and Supply Inc. in which the company will pay: the munici- pality $2.50 a ton for. slag. The price represents a@ tenfold increase over the price the company has been paying for the past 10 years and could represent 16 to 20 per cent of the total current tax levy, said Mr. Robertson. ‘The mayor said renogotia- tion of the contract was com- pleted after three years of dis- cussion and said there were millions of tons remaining in ~ the slag heaps. He said the new contract: calls for extraction of | 100,000 tons a year for $0 years, with a renewal option for another 30 ~~ years. The minimum price is * $2.50 a ton but there is a price «_ escalation clause that applies. annually based on the cost-of- living index in Canada. A Year Ago : .\ Headlines from the front page of the Castlegar Néws of Nov. 27, 1975: i ee Premier Barrett Gives 90-Minute Speech Here o 8 New Wells Proposed; Water Rates Unchanged eee United Appeal Winding Up; Pacific Abrasives is a sub- shipping it to be used in sand- blasting operations in the United States. Some of the out- put goes to Alberta where . roofing manufacturers in Cal- gary and Edmonton use it for iting. The Granby smelter was ° piles becoming the property of the : Cantal Layat Shortened TRAD aA aR aa Send Greetings Plus Assistance To Handicapped Local Christmas greetings may be exchanged through the "facilities of the Castlegar News and at the same time assist the Kootensy Society for Handi- capped Children. Boxes in which people may place their names and make a donation to the society are to be located in several of the down- town and area stores. These names will be pub- lished in this paper just prior to Christmas and will extend the donors’ season’s greetings to all their friends and ac- qquaintances, This method of exchanging local Christmas greetings has been practiced for several | years and appears to grow in popularity each year. PARA AAT AS : School Briefs Permission has bez:: granted to Shoreacres Fcrea- tion Commission for