Columbia River Ferry Traffic Drops Sharply With the exception of g livestock, traffic of all kinds decreased apprecinbly on the Castlegar ferry from March 1967 to March 1968, With the opening of the; Brilliant bridge in Castlegar last year, traffic on the ferry has fallen sharply, as the bridge now, bears the brunt of the. load. Passenger traffic record ed the largest drop almost BAY AVE. TRAIL, B.C, Ph, 364-2114 ODEON SHOWING TONIGHT. — FRIDAY,— SATURDAY. JOHN WAYNE — ROBERT MITCHUM IN. “ELNORAZO” — Color Doors ty TWO COMPLETE SHOWS 7.30 - 9.35 STARTS MONDAY ‘OUT FOR KIGKS AND IN FOR TROUBLE! © TOM LAUGHLIN — JANE RUSSELL Color IN “BORN LOSERS” — RESTRICTED: — No Admittance to Persons Under 18 Doors 7.00 TWO SHOWINGS 7.30.- 9.30 © AXES AND SHOVELS and a whole lot of energy are the requisites for a baseball park. Learning the hard way about how it’s done are Terry Walner, front, and Don 40,000, from 84.078 in 1967 to 45,228 in 1968. Automobiles and drivere came next with a decrease of nearly 25,000 from a high of 59,983 in 1967. Trucks, trail- FINANCE TRAINEE Pte. Harold Cotton, 21, son of Mrs. Harold Cotton of. Silverwood Crese., Woodlank Park, Kin- naird, is undergoing a nine-week finance clerk course at Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario in institute ac: counting, the trainee adapts to Armed Forces accounting The of and ers, buses and al- so cropped, significantly. Livestock tra rted re- corded an Gieraey nearly reports, and an introduction to the field of internal audit are among the course’s many subjects. Following gradua- tion the finance clerk is capable of maintaining the pay. members of the Kinsmen club, which is en- gaged in anew tliior ball ae 400 per cent, from 14 animals n_ 1967 to 51 in 1968. records for upwards to 500 of Canada’s Armed Forces. per- sonnel. of the brush at Kinnaird Park. Completion of the park is expected in time for full use season. — Wallace in background, The two men are Castlegar News Photo Church Really Should Not Mind its Own Business Says Dear Sit tke aig agree with Pastor Dave Reeves’ ar- ficle in_ your April 4 edition, at is really the business of today's Christian Church- es?” My concern stems from the fant that he is not only referring to his own denomin- ation but to the entire Christ- ian religion. Marx Auto Body & Paint Service Towing — Body Work * Painting — Welding Insurance Claims Handled Promptly’ 24-Hour Wrecker Service - Phone 365-7248 ecially like to disagree with his statements that the Church should not become involved with th world today — man’s rela- tionship with man — but should only preach the Gos- I will not go into any theological discussion of how deeply Christ himself became involved in peoples’ lives — when He was on earth Br put rather would like to quite simply that x tore ithout action when the op- outa presents itself is y ttle empty and meaningless. The Gospel of the Chris- tian church is one of love — love for one’s fellow man, for one’s enemies as well as for friends, How can a Church or pny organization preach such Gospel and not be concerned enough to take uilding, Trail. GLENMERRY USED FURNITURE 3194 Highway Drive in the Millar and Brown B WE BUY AND SELL USED FURNITURE Open Weekdays 1 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. Open Fridays 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone 364-1822 Letter action — when it sees this Gospel of love ignored? man will not A hun, el be very Haneey er with a ser- mon on the love of his fellow man: a crust of bread would be worth a hundred sermons. The negroes in the U.S.A. will probably not listen to much to this Gosoe] of love uopt some attempt made put them on an Pequal foot- ing Pith their white brothers. n it is shown to the colored perso that others are concerned about their wel- fare, then this Gospel of love makes sense. Martin Luther King preached this Gospel and ale. lived it. It is true that the Church icized fe of the government and industry. Sometimes it is the Church alone who ts willing to spend the time and ener, to change things which it sees wrong in these institutions. Criticism it must expect. Preaching is part of the Church’s job, it is true, but here is one Held where the adve more cient. Radio tions in the millions. Books and pamphlets on religion are usually inexpen- sive and easily available’: John PAIN DECOR TING CONTRACT OR HOURLY TELEPHONE 365-7454 Mills ATING You can buy films ‘which com. DON BROTHERS REPORT When I wrote last week, weryone assumed that th fegis ture would be carrying on for some time However, there seemed to be an agree- ‘ment among the members that with nome diligence the session could be brought to an end much sooner than ex- pected. As a consequence we Feta a tare Friday-night ses- sion and an unusual Satur- day sitting, resulting in the legislature coming to a close with the Lieutenant Governor comm cation’s medio fa has made it were and TV make it/2tt possible to reach congrega- Mra. J. Mr. and Mrs. George Her- manson left Monday for Van- couver where they will attend a young peoples” conference, Mr. and Wayne Groutage of Cloverdale visiting with the soe, Me ‘and Mrs. Loyd Grou- tage. Mr. J. C. Mather is a pa- tient in the Trail-Tadanac Hos- pital. ; Members of Minto Chap-| ¥' ter, OES who attended the meeting and installation: of 1988-69 officers of Rose-City | 2" . J. He mett, Mrs.’ J. ‘Sherbiko, Mrs. 3 Raine and Mrs. L. Buffett. | Stan Visitors at the home of .. H. Johnson during the the world, wit Aft alt about, baby! : John Mansbridge, ri ter all, that’s what it’s LEARN TO DRIVE “SAFE” BCAA WAY! NEXT SERIES OF BCAA Electronic DRIVER TRAINING COURSES Houston is a column, act Ic fielal mineral of the province, ssenting to a number of bills at 7 p.m Saturday. aie Legisla- Historically, ture rapresent the pe ople does not provide Finan ing fo: the Crown until the pecple's business has been disposed of. to | Therefore, His Honour assent- ed to the bills presented be- fore him, whereupon financ- es known as the supply bill were Bresenied and approved by him The program gutlined by the government during thi sessian will now be put into force during the year, unless a snecial’ session is held. stated in my last Tas has been the longest session in over 60 years but it has been one of the most constructive and productive. ‘The four major bills con- sidered were the Workmen's Compensation Act, the Media- tion Act, the Public Schools Act and the Municipal Act. All of these bills will affect al- most every person in the pro- vince in one way or ancth- er. EEA number of other bills which has maintained it ever since, together the sur- rounding gardens, it is fitting that the lands which comprise e park be transferred to and invested in the Union of Spir- tual Communities, - I appreciate the opport- pally, ayen to me by the Edi- tor of the Castlegar News to keel > renders informed of the work of the Legislature in Vic- toria. Since the Legislature has now prorogued, this will be my last colunm until a new senior is called. I will, of course, keep readers advised from time to time on events taking place here in the ‘capital city. If .readers have any questions to ask regarding fhgislation pas assed or any mat- ter to do with the government, they should write to me at the Parliament Buildings here in Victoria. KINNAIRD CLEAN-UP WEEK The week of April 14-20 has been designated as our spring cleaning week. Extra pick-ups will be made on Tues., — April 16 and Monday, April 23. Now is the time to throw out that item your spouse is saving for no good reason! Corporation of the Town of Kinnaird . gestion of trickery ha Business and Professional Directory none of |r Which was aS prominent as these major. bills. These were to make jade, the of- an act increasing grubstakes . to forprospectors. an act to in- ¢ the homeowner grant roe a @ total of $130, an act to grant act, allowing the pur- chaser of a new home a grant CASTLEGAR custom. UPHOLSTERY + Recovering - Remodelling Carpet - Tiles Craftsmanship Guaranteed Call for Free Estimat No Obligation Ph, 365-5636 DUTCH CLEANING SERVICE Free Estimates Phone Free Zenith 6826 GORDON A. SUMNER Naturopathic Health Service 606 Columbia Ave. Ph. 365-7022 REPAIRS To All Major And Portable Appliances APPLIANCE CASTLEGAR SERVICE Ph. 365-6939 MARVIN L. LeROY GREEP’S ELECTRIC BS. OD. Box 180 — Castlegar, B.C. OPTOMETRIST Office Hours: Tues. through Sat. 12 1- Ph, 365-7355 PARSLOW’S Enterprises Ltd. Gunsmiths Locksmiths Sporting Goods Ph, 268-5025 1319 BAY — TRAIL, B.C. KOOTENAY WELDING & CASTING REPAIRS General Welding 121 Col are lumbia Ave. ADDING TAPES 365-553) MOORE FORMS Ls ¥ CASTLEGAR NEWS Ph. 365-7266 FUTURE ACCOUNTANT Gans Kooznetsoff, right, ‘of - Shoreacres was presented recently with a scholarship br the cereitieg. General Accountants’ Association of BC. Giving to him the cheque on behalf of the group is district representa- tive Jim Macbeth. The presentation in the amount of $100 is to a Selkirk student who plans to enter the profession of accounting. — Castlegar News Photo — APPRECIATION of Centennial ar Quesu Lil McKenzie’s ‘work for the Garden tly as wn council presented her ‘with avgift. Congratulating her on behalf of the entire council is eter Carl Laebliche She is also one of two people who manage the “loan cupboard,” a private effort which loans hospital equipment, free of charge, to those in temporary, need. —Castlegar News Photo Council Considered Tricky’ Suggestion -“COFFEE BREAK” By LOIS HUGHES Box 731, Castlegar Castlegar town to Initiate a feasibility ude of cig tae river water for do- News alias thet the town's planners, Rawson and Wiles of Vancouver, is to institute a study of costs and the of water above aoe, Mayor Littl ited, upon questioning, that 3 a on in. a recent coun- fogar residents could not tal in no’ the difference well Tell Lois: 365-5503 water and river water. The suggestion was “nev-| er seriously considered,” a8 ference. The time element is the Sach hat Jobe :will be accept: ed after the event. CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thurs., April 18, 1968 Canada Choice, Canada Good Mature Grain-Fed Beef. Ideal for Barbecues concluded, although extensi discussion was igen the pre: Com. The suggostion was for|merce woudn’t be too pleased to an evening out and|[ to at the advertisement, bat the to is a baby sitter is neeeed: phone “tount 365-6996. ‘You: will find a will- BENEFIT Castlegar Arena —Sat., April 27° In Aid of Nick Keraiff Known as Buddy Marr For further eye examinations in University Hospital, Portland, Oregon = Advance tickets on sale at Central Food Mart, ‘Pork Steaks Gov't Inspected Grain-Fed Pork A Baby Beef Liver Canada Choice, Canada Good Hams Ready-to-Eat Whole or Shank Portion Ib. Kam ‘Luncheon Meats. 12-0z. Tins . 2 for: 89c DANCE |= or, Still others find one aquar- |jm iutm ‘leads to Smoke from the smudge] to’ another while pots. was quite evident in the southern section of the. valley, so it remains to be see! Je sete efforts are iO be foward. We saw several people anal all sree in Penticton . an were jokingly speak- img of going’ for. a ‘swim in paimy Qi Lake. ee ee ‘The Kinnaird” Canadian Gis an ell be ate And. 's Book Carl’s Drugs,. Castl Shop. $4 PER COUPLE Drug, \PP French Fries ‘Sever: Faris cInstant Powdered ‘Milk .. 3 $1.19 4. 89e} Tomato Juice _ASC Canned Picnics _ ar Cheese Slices Maple Leaf. 8-0z.. Packages Shortening | Tomato Catsup 3 a $1 id offer thi wn expenses and offer them- selves as slaves, This does not/mean the these . REFRESHMENTS ifs services of girls must a before the con-]. GARDENING |. JUST ARRIVED Of a Trail Man Brother. of a ‘Kinnaird Andrew Walter Weir man, MacDonald, 25, died Malkins Pineapple4., $1 Sliced, Crushed, Tidbits. 14-02. MARMALADE OR APPLE & STRAWBERRY. JAM, 48-emor Second- ary school and worked fora Peaches and Apricots, Each: suort ume for Cominco before enusting with the scoyal Van: | pas Oats. Margarine pscinc Economy. Size. 5-lb. Bag © 69c MIX - OR - MATCH. FROZEN PEAS, KERNAL CORN ’ ‘FRENCH FRIED POTATOES Canned Popsiem 10mm $1 Dog F ‘ood Tops 9 tins $1 ti iin te Cestlegar and lent in ie an District spit 8p clean spent the bolldays visiting in Nel- son. KOOTENAY BUILDERS AND SUPPLIERS aman wavy. . tte served three years on che wesc cuast berore return- aug to :2Tau in luda and gain- aug empivyment on his rewirn wato We Uri. Several montns aater--ne rejoimed i" — NELSON 2-414 CENTRAL FOOD MART OPEN SUNDAYS 10 A.M. TO 6 PM.