TIARA PARIELU Bigs taseta nat nn CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thureday, May 80, 1974 | 1974 Canoe Camp Program Bigger and Betfer than Ever As in the past summer months Regional Recreation Commission No. 1 has put out a varied and adventurous pro- m. “This summer's canoe camp program is bigger and better than ever,” says director Jack Alouf. With the assistance of various grants the commission is able to expand its program as well as hire additional in- structors. This will enable the commission to provide a better and safer program for the fs se) SHOES FOR THE GRADUATE Choose from Our Latest Styles of HIS & HER "SHOES for GRADUATION Newest Styles Platform Soles and Hi-Block “Heels participants of both the junior (10 to 12 years) and senior (13 to 17 years) trips. Both the junior and senior trips are to include the follow- ing items: conservation and total awareness of the out-of- doors; fun and enjoyment; basic canoeing and camping skills; nature hikes; crafts; cooking; swimming and fishing; safety; and many more activities. All these under the supervision of experienced instructors. The Commission supplies all the cooking utensils, tents, canoes, life-jackets, food and the participant brings his or her own personal equipment. Registration has now be- gun for the junfor and senior trips. The junior trips are to be situated at Little Slocan Lakes; leaving from the Recreation Office every Monday (9.30 a.m.) for the month of July. The senior trips are situated at various locations, Slocan Lake, Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes and Little Slocan Lake; leaving from the Recreation Office every Tuesday (9.0 a.m.) for. the month of July. The speciai , trips are for 10 days. Further “information about the trips can be found at the Recreation Office. There will be a special family rate (three children) for the junior and senior trips. A special treat for some lucky junior or senior who will receive a free trip in August. In order to qualify for this fantas- tic trip the participant must register by June The following ip a list of the rates for the junior and senior Canoe Camp trips: junior July 1— July 4 July. 8 — July 11 July 15 — July 18 July 22 — July 25 July 29 — Aug. 1 Aug. 6 — Aug. 9 Aug. 12 — Aug. # Aug. 19 — Aug. 22 Aug. 27 — Aug. 30 Senior July 2— July 6 July 9 — July 13 July 16 — July 25 July. 30 — Aug. 3 Aug.: 5 — Aug. 14 Augs'20 — Aug.:24 PHOTOCOPYING Letters — Birth Certificates Important Papers Clizpings Reasonable Rates CASTLEGAR < NEWS Former Mayor Louis Maglio {o Bear Liberal Standard In Forthcoming Federal Election Louis Maglio, 66, mayor of Nelson from 1965 to 1978, was chosen by acclamation to repre- sent the Liberal Party as the Kootenay West candidate in the July 8 federal election. He was the only person nominated at the meeting in Nelson last night which was attended by B.C. Liberal Party president Doreen Braverman of Vancouver, and 56 Kootenay West voting members. Mr. Maglio said the defeat of the Liberal government over Finance Minister John Turner's federal budget was a disgrace. “The engineering of the defeat of the Liberals by the Conservative and the New Democratic Party leaders, just to force an election, was disgraceful, They have de- prived senior citizens and peo- ple with low incomes of the increased benefits they should have had, They have deprived the people of the home owner- ship plan which would have allowed them to put \up to $10,000 tax-free into their Signal Lamp At Railroad Crossing Struck _ An accident last Saturday evening, which resulted in a 1968 vehicle striking the CP. Rail signal standard where Columbia Ave. joins 7th Ave., is. still under investigation. Driver Jesane Berekoff of Castlegar, is reported to have suffered minor facial cuts while her passenger Ada Halbauer. experienced whip ‘otal damages have been estimated at $2,000. The vehi- cle was west bound at the time of the accident. : homes. In the Prime Minister's words: ‘it was a good bread and butter budget.’ I feel! that Stanfield and Mr. Lewis have done us an injustice In voting down and do not. deserve the privilege of forming a’ govern- ment.” “There will be many isaues brought up in the next few weeks and I promise to listen to them all with the one thought in mind that if I can't give an immediate answer, I will get an answer for you." The former Nelson mayor said he felt confident that if elected Kootenay West would, “for the first time in many years be recognized in Ottawa.” “We have been neglected much too long. The members that have been elected in’ the seat were ineffective in getting things done for our. areas—al- ways being on the minority side and with little hope: of their party every forming a govern- * “We need an acting mem- ber in Ottawa, not a sittiny member. I feel that having a member on the same side as government is most important. Lalso fee] that the Liberal team will get back in power‘and'I want to be part of that.team. I want Ottawa to know:that we’ are part of Canada and that we want to be recognized.” “You can. rest - assured, -I will do my part to see that the best legislation is brought for the majority.” Doreen Braverman, said the “Liberals did not want this election but,”. now that: we've into it, we'll tell our. ratory, to” Canadians.” ; “Our country is the envy of the world—our economy. is buoyant, our inflation rate as Castlegar Resident Nicholas - Conkin Funeral in Calgary ~ Funeral service was held from the Chapel on the Hill in Calgary on Wednesday of last week for Nicholas Wasil Con- kin, 67, of Castlegar, who died suddenly May 18 at Shaugh- = nessy: Hospital in Vancouver. >) Born) at Reyer Sask. Mr. ithe: nkin 8} ‘biggest: art of his te in’ Calgary." After serving in the armed forces he worked for ‘15 years for the department of National Defence, retiring in June of 1969, Besides Castlegar, Mr. Conkin has also resided at Gibson's Landing. . He wasa member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 170 anda past member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Tommy Biln Yes... . we have a wonderful selection to please them all... .. drop in to make your selection. CARDS — WALLETS — ATTACHE’ CASES CAMERAS — PERFUME SETS FOR LADIES & MEN — ELECTRIC RAZORS — WATCHES “The Store With More” Gilg RUG Corner of Pine Street and Columbia Avenue Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Holiday Hours: 12 noon to } p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Fridays Open 9 a.m. to 9 pm. Phone 365-7813 _ of Branch No. No. 1in Calgary, a member: of the Castlegar’ and’ District Senior Citizen and Sanaee tas sports, especially he Conkin ‘was also js pecks a play a good cribbage hand. © fe is survived iby. his ra Conkit wi aa Mrs. N. (Rose): Walyuchow of Calgary; two sons, Richard Oyen, Alta, and Paul of Kam- loops, 12 grandchildren; two. great-grandchildren and two brothers, Fred and George of Calgary. = Officiating minister. was Rev. Norman Boxall of St. Edmunds Anglican Church. Organist Mrs. “Fowler played the hymn'“The Old Rugged Cross”. Pallbearers were members 1° Canadian Legion with burial taking place in Queen’s ‘Park Cemetery. Field of Honor, : Calgary. good or better than any other, Tf inflation is the issue, let the Conservatives and the NDP tell us how they would handle it. So far they have criticized, but not come up with answers.” She said the Liberals had been handling the problem with every means available: to in- crease production; to protect those least able to protect themselves; and to apply selec- tive controls to stop windfall profits, “as was done in the energy crisis,” the Liberal Party presi- dent congratulated Mr.. Maglio on his nomination. as ‘Liberal candidate ‘for: Kootenay West and said: “We in the party are proud that people with such records of public ‘service are offering themselves as candi- dates.” Mr. Maglio, a newcomer to politics; outside the municipal level, was first elected ‘in a surprising landslide victory in the Nelson mayoralty contest in 1965. He defeated incumbent Mayor E. T. Bodard and former « ; Nelson mayor T:S. Shorthouse, and went on to be re-elected for the next four terms as the city’s chief magistrate, He was 'de- feated ‘after eight! years by current Nelson “Mayor and former’ city alderman, Tex Mowatt, in last year's Munielpal election. Mr.’ Maglio, owner, of his own construction firm in Nelson since 1951 and now also involv- : ed in the insurance business as a salesman, is well known locally, as'a sportsman, and for 4 i tee in local seas. the Kootetiay Powerplant Contractors Wives will. be holding its'monthly luncheon next Thursday at the D Bar D, hosted by: Mrs. ‘Tony. Syrja. Mrs. Syrja was'the winner © ofthe door prize at the ‘last _ monthly meeting which was. Arms heldat' the Hi Arrow, hosted by Mrs. Sharon Pea- During the luncheon a tray depicting ‘local scenes was Bruce: Gibson | This Tuesday This Tuesday the Sentinel Baseball Club will be holding a general meeting'in the Kin- naird Hall, It is a must: that there isa | Bood turnout because next year’s ball depends on the ‘decisions. of this meeting. On’ the agenda is the Bronco Provincial tournament scheduled for approximately July 30..This.is the biggest event ever. for ball in the Castlegar, area‘and Jim Vigul, who is tournament director, . rill Berd lots of else Special Meeting Tonight To Save Local Chamber . The executive of the Castlegar and District Cham- ber of Commerce has resigned because of apathy and the lack of support it has received from the community. In making this announce- ment to the Castlegar News the executive stated that the - chamber for this area will be disbanded and has given its being of the local residents and tothe betterment : of the business ‘community. The chamber at present has a full agenda of projects ©) that it’ would’ like to put into operation such as support for recreational. projects,! working in co-operation ‘with. the ‘city council and the regional district for projects planned in the area and the of services one final opp: to revive this organization by attending a special meeting tonight at 7.30 at the Hi Arrow Arms. In tendering its resigna- ~ tion, the executive expressed the need in Castlegar and surrounding district for a dyna- mic functioning group which it feels is vital both to-the well to the outlying communities such as Thrums, Shoreacres and Blueberry. The executive would. like members of the community who have any ideas concerning the revival ‘of “Community Spirit”.to please attend to- night’s meeting and express their ideas. : CASTLEGAR NEWS PHONE 365-7266 © ‘Wedding Stationery are Invitations e Thanks (Cards e Envelopes e - Dance Tickets e ~ Women’s ‘Festival Planned this Safurday ° A Women’s Festival, spon- ‘sored by the West, Kootenay tatus of Women Council, will ibe held at Pass Creek Park this ‘Saturday and Sunday. The weekend feativities ‘include workshops, live muste, ‘dancing, films, craft displays. and camping out. The festival ‘will be open’ to the general ublic without charge. Workshops include rug making, weaving, massage, yo- Ba, poetry readings, dance, The festival culminates a year of activities’ organized by the Status of, Women Councll, “Having spent the past couple of years presenting educational classes and’ conferences, pub- lishing a newsletter and-partici- pating in political action, we felt it was time to do something just for fun,” sald festival organizér, Marcia Grossberg." “We hoyle that everyone! will’ come ait bring their beings, their voices, instruments. and -culture to share with all in large groups; anda small throughout the week Broups, The rorkshone, will run to 2 p.m. on both 8. Following the workshops, QUALITY SHOES for the family. For Dress — Casual and Work imusic by women’ pi including folk, rock, country nd'classical, will be presented. intil dark. Dancing, soccer and eball games are also being ganized. At dusk, a film festival of omen’s films will be shown. Guests may camp overnight in ‘the park, but, except for a large ~ ‘community bonfire, no fires are permitted. Campers should ‘bring their own food. In the event of rain, the ‘entire festival will be held at Selkirk College. Day. care facilities will be provided from 9 a.m..to 5 p.m. ‘An arts and crafts display “of things to soll and share will’. . The Anglican Service at St. David's on | Sunday, June. 2 has’ bet let members are * at the United Church. ib Robson : Wo- ‘be going on. C: in the ‘community’ ‘are invited to bring their, own wares. .'- +The ‘film festival will fea- ture the following films: After the Vote; by, Bonnie Kreps; Bridal Shower, .by Sandy Wil- gon; La Vie Revee, by Mirelle Dansereau and A Very. Curious Girl, by Relly Kaplan. ° men’s Strawberry Tea on ; June’ 20th ‘iat ‘home of received by Mrs. Sanford, Tel.’ No. 365-5883. | Our Footwear Will Meet the Need ‘of Any Type Work cr Any’ Occasion SMITH‘S PLUMBING & HEATING: “61 Crescent Street, Cesilegar — Phone 365-7531 ‘LODE. en cancel. . Arrow * ‘Table’ will ,be ‘gratefully Lillian Killough Chapter dinn: Mrs: slides of the Canary ds. lands. SMITH’S PLUMBING AND. HEATING - for. fast efficient | Choose from the. Many Gifts We Hove: to Offer. A Day to Always Treasure and Romember ~ THE STORE df Many Exciting Gifts ~ PLEASE SUPPORT -THE BLOOD DONOR uN Monday, June 3rd “at the ~ KIWANIS SCOUT HALL Castlegar, B C. mR TRAVEL AGENTS FOR ALL TIRLNES r ) Reservations .@ Tours @ Hotel Accom. thd Travel insurance Provincial Library Parliament Bldgs Victoria, B.C. Published Every Thureday Morning at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” Shorea: ¥ Slocan Valley and City New Denver - Silverton VOL. 27, No, 23 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH: COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1974 1§ CENTS PER COPY. ae CASTLEGAR OPEN ‘TROPHY. was ‘won. on the « after stating a 72: Saturday and 73 Sunday. Bill by Lyle Arch * hown here receiving the trophy from Castlegar © + Golf Club president Lloyd Ish, right. Sponsored -by the B.C. Festival of Sports}. ‘Archambault won e ‘two-day event’ one over. par total, of 145. with a 149 total. “Gomplee details of the Castlegar (Sunflower) Open’ Golf Tournament are carried on’ Page 8.—Bill Turner, phate regional ‘district’ mill‘ rates\of. < e st ibe } pal budget’ agreed upon by nt. annual eeting of. ithe! Bete and are: i Directors for Castlegar are Bunny Horswill, Jim Lipkovits, ; won Mansbridge, ‘and "Father id Gods “ ple‘ as well’ as: many: various "Vice-President George Bondaroff Complete Speech and Hearing Service fo be Made Available A-complete speech and hearing centre is to be included’ in the services of the West Kootenay Health Unit. This was announced by health director Dr. Nick Schmitt who appeared before council Tuesday. night to make a presentation of services avail- able as well as maintain person- al contact between the’ health unit and city council. In commenting on the hearing centre, Dr. Schmitt stated that this is only the third / such centre in British Columbia * and »is* considered “a pilot project. The hearing centre is to be under Richard Fitz Zaland a 26-year-old graduate of Mur- ray ‘State: University in Ken- tucky who holds:a master of science in audiology. “Trained personnel will allow for the fitting of hearing aids at a base price and will be available hopefully by early fall," said Dr. Schmitt. Dr. Schmitt also spoke of, the extention of the Trail Health Centre and thanked council for its contribution towards this extension which is being financed 80 per cent by the provincial, government and 20 per cent locally. Two of Dr. Schmitt’ leagues accompanied him, speaking on the handling of foods and the other of services offered in the nursing field to the community. Dr. Schmitt pointed out that in public health the empha- sis. has now been put on 's col- prevention rather. than’ ‘treat- ment & The new council was also commended on the recent steps ithas taken to upgrade the Bob Brandson Memorial Pool in Kinnaird. clubs and associations turning out in groups giving an air of Grand Central Station to the Stanley Humphries Secondary Schoo! will be presented to- night at 8.30 before Haley; department of educa- tion, Tiberio Rels, replied to by Mr. Ellwood; the teachers, Rilla Hartley, replied to by Miss C. Be and the J. staff,'school board and depart- ment of education officials, families and friends at thé 1974 Commencement Exercises. The exercises will be pre- ceded by a banquet for candi- dates for graduation, parents and official guests at Selkirk College. The Graduation Ball will be held:tomorrow evening. Chairing the exercises will be SHSS: principal R. J. Pat- rick. The Invocation will be given by Rev. D. Harder. Greetings will include those from the Board of Trustees for. School District ‘No. 9, by trustee Pat Haley, Closkey, replied to by Ken Davis. Candidates names for the graduating ss of 1974 appear, on Page 13. Castlegar News fo Assist Students Seeking Jobs The Castlegar News wants to help students in the Castlegar district who are looking for summer jobs. Students 19 to 21 years old may.place a free ad in the “Student Placement” section of our. classified ads, Students may offer their services for full time. employment: or for such part-time jobs as babysitting, lawn mowing, ete. Si imply drop into the Castlegar News in person to place your ad. Students must be planning toresume ther studies in the fall of 1974 to be eligible. dent of ‘schools, t G. Ellwood on behalf of the Department of Education and Mayor Ed Mos- by: on behalf of the City of — Castlegar. The candidates for gradua- tion will be presented by Miss B. Kavic'and Jim Crawford while scholarships and bursar- ies will.be presented by various local and regional groups whose ~- representatives will) be -iritro- duced. by “Miss 'B. Kavic and — vice-principal L. C. Farrell. Major award: winners. will be presented by Mayor Ed Mosby and former superinten- dent. of Schoo! District No. 9, . G. C. Bissell. To conclude the Exercises It th wil} Opposition Leader. Bill Bennett To be Guest at Opposition leader. Bil Ben- nett will be guest of honor at a i ncheon | he n Friday of next ‘Weel ++ This is announced by Ross- land-Trail Social Credit Associ- Luncheon Here ation‘president George Mac- ~ Andrew, who said Mr. Bennett will be visiting Castlegar as part of a one-week visit to the : ig on d ‘The 811 ‘pints ff blood surpass’ last> June's’ successful blood’ clinic! of 280: pints :by 31 pints,” said:>Mr. Cromwell. expenditure by that company” over a period of approximately eight years, went into commit- tee ‘Tuesday night. » “This followed a presenta- , tion by B.C-‘Tel representative Don Knight who gave a review of: plans given at. a: previous ‘council: meeting. 7. As in the previous meet- ing, a delegation was present to Voice its opposition. Questions put to the dele- ‘gation indicates that opposition to rezoning was not so much the request to light industry when. vy. Rrace. MN rete will be proposed as ‘follows: to the Queen, Wendy McGillivray; ‘school |; Jan- rd, replied to by Mr. bly more desirable. Realtor Dave Cooper pointed out the original request: by B.C. Tel. was for rezoning of land for ‘the company’s use. which may. not necessarily be _ light industry. ‘He also stated the company:had an option on, the land which expired June 17 so the company was anxious to have the matter of rezoning us hear on. the. ywhile’Rev. Harder. pany: Mr. Bennete on: his visits The Socred leader is the MLA for South Okanagan; | the ‘seat held for many. years by his father, former premier. WLA-C. Bennett. + Bill Bennett won :his par- ; ty's leadership last: November. Opposition Leader ‘Bill Bennett - at the largest political conve tion ever held in B.C. Seminar on 1974 Taxation Decisions Planned June 14 A seminar concerning 1974 taxation decisions is.to be held at ‘Selkirk College on Friday, June 14, Vancouver barrister and solicitor Jacques Barbeau, BA, LLB and CGA will conduct the sessions which ail involve rezoning was also made: by George Mi: who sta of executive and “director com: the traffic situation alone made this zoning unacceptable and blamed much of council's trou- ble on “professional opportun- ists”. TOWN PLANNING will be given a: through Pat Nicol of Castlegar and K sistance Greene of Rossland, who are now both busy at under the direet supervision of a representative of Strong, Lamb and Nelson of Kamloops, a firm <’ commercial zoning would possi- which has bees appointed to do some of the town - Miss Nicol, who is a student at the University of Alberta, is a 1972 graduate of Stanley Humphries Secondary School with one year at Selkirk College. Mr. Greene is a 1973 graduate of the University of Victoria. Both will work under their respective grants until the end of August.—Castlegar News Photo ‘use 0 by business and professionals, and: current trends in estate freezing. Information about this seminar can: be obtained by. contacting A. McKenzie or Paul Moroso.” Yi ‘Reservations can be made_ by. sending the:name, address, - telephone number. ‘and the, seminar fee of $40 to Mr:. McKenzie, 625 Columbia Ave- nue, Castlegar or by. telephon-, ing 385-7241. Wild Animals Said to Blame In Three Separate Accidents — A Victoria. man, has been hospitalized with head cuts and injured ribs after the 1974 Dodge Club-Cab he was driving swerved to miss an elk and pulled into.a rock. bluff. Police. said the accident was reported at.2.45 a.m. Tuesday and that:the driver, Gerald A. Lauder, was the only occupant of the vehicle.. The incident occurred approximate- ly four. miles up the Kinnaird- Christina Lake Highway. No estimate of damages was given. The incident is still under hear the Arrow Lake Marina when attempting to. avoid hit-’ ting an‘elk:at a curve. Driver’ is identified as Dennis Paugh of Trail. Remanded hes : Pleading Guilty Gregory. Jay Mutch, charged with escaping lawful custody, elected trial by magis- trate’and entered 'a plea of guilty..when he appeared in Two other accidents, both occurring on Saturday, have been reported to local RCMP. and involve elk and deer. A 1973 Ford, travelling 22 miles west of Castlegar on the Kinnaird-Christina Lake High- way, is reported to have struck a deer killing it instantly, No injuries were reported, but damage to the vehicle is estimated at $800, Driver is identified as Ronald Louis Pilla of Surrey. No estimate of damage was given ona 1972 Comet which is reported to have been damaged Pi police court in Nel- son Friday. He was remanded in custody to June’14 for sentencing. by Judge William Evans. - Mr. Mutch was the subject of a police search in the New’ Denver area last week. He was discovered as a resuit of a drug raid in the area, He had escaped custody in Kamloops in Novem: ber of last’ year. After evading the police search, he gave himself up i) police in Nelson Wednesday: Mr. Mutch had served one month of a six-month sentence for possession of marijuana: