8 CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, August 28, 1958 New Highway Bennett Tells The Salmo - Creston and, Blueberry-Paulson links in the Southern Transprovincial High- way system are ‘to be completed within the next two years, along with the Rossland-Sheep Lake| Jeg. Further tenders are to be call- ed and contarcts let for work on both of the links already begun this fall, while work will begin on the Rossland-Sheep Lake sec- tion next year, Speaking at a civic banquet in Trail August 20 the visit to Trail of the pro- vincial cabinet, Premier Ben- nett said “the highway which has the greatest importance to us now is the Blueberry-Paul- son road. “That highway has been under construction at both ends, There is about 20 miles yet to be constructed, 3% miles of which I understand from the 40-Year-O0ld Ladies? There Are None Here There are few women in the Castlegar District who are 40 years old, “They're all either 38 or 39,” says Mrs. Barry Hill who is looking after the bathing beauty contest for the Arrow Boat Club Saturday. Mrs. Hill said the boat ‘club has found it necessary to drop the minimum oge for the old- time bathing beauty contest to 35 ‘to assure enough contestants. The bathing beauties, dress. ed in authentic bething suits of yesteryears, wil! be in the boat parade at 1 p.m. Saturday and Important Civic Banquet department of highways engin- cers is very difficult. “Tenders will be called on that piece of highway this mont “The other 17 miles will be called later on this fall, “Before this fiscal year is over (March 31, 1959,) all the highways on. that road from Blueberry to Paulson will be un- der construction or all let." The premier said there was a “highway which connects Trail and Rossland with | tes '—the ‘Dp Lake leg in the system. “The tenders for that high- way will be called in the next fiscal year," he sald, “starting, in April and ending the fol- lowing March 31.” The Salmo-Creston highway was said by the premier to be “very important,” “As the chamber of com- merce pointed out to the cabinet today, if that highway is com- pleted we will cut down travel- ling time from 10 to about five hours in the trip from east to west. “We will Iet another con- tract on that highway next month, during September; and in the next fiscal year, starting April 1, we intend to call -tend- ers for all the rest of that high- way.” ‘The premier said $24,892,050.- 30: has been expended on that Southern Transprovincial during the ‘past six years on’ mainten- ance and capital work. “We realize,” he said, “that this highway is important to you. There is no highway will be judged after, Mrs, Hill asks that any wo- men interested in entering the contest contact her Friday at 6961. 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DEC."31, 1958 _ ~Municipal Leaders Greef —AKM Meeting Delegates CASTLEGAR On behalf of the Corporation of the Village of Castle- gor, who together with the Village of Kinnaird is host to this convention, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Cross- roads of the Kootenays, From the information | have, the president of the As- sociation of Kootenay Municipalities, mayor . Read of Trait, has a very busy business session in store for us. ‘It ts my hope that our deliberations will result in a bet- ter deal for the municipalities so that we on the municipal level of government mav be of greater service tc the residerits of our respective communities. During your spare between your hosts, Published Every Thursday at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” VOL. 11, Ne. 36 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, SEPT. 4, 1958 10 CENTS PER COPY $1 Million Sho To Be Erected the Villages of Kinnaird and Castlegar, have arranged a pro- gram of entertainment which we hope you will enjoy. To be able to crowd such a list of events into the one day, it is imperative that we try to adhere to the time sched- ule as outlined in your programs. For directions and information of any description, please inquire from any member of the Castlegar or Kinnaird coun- cils, or the village clerks. It is my ‘sincere wish thot your visit will be both pleasant and rewarding. N. T. Ogtow, Chairman of the Council, Village of Castlegar. KINNAIRD It is with pride and pleasure that the council of the Village of Kinnaird, on behalf of our residents, extends'a warm and hearty welcome. to. the visiting delegates, thei- ‘families and ariends to this, ‘the _semi- -annual convention of e We hope that all of you will have the opportunity of visiting throughout our village, to see our homes, our steady growth and our imprevements. We hopé you will oppreciate our:pride in our village and which speaks so well for the indaries. ky * that you will remember your visit to this fine residential area, people who reside within its May your ee a pleasant one avid may you enjoy yourselves thorough! Carl M. Loeblich, Chairman of the Council, Village of Kinnaird. Twenty-seven boats roared into action Saturday at 1.05 p.m. and the Arrow Boat Club's big water sports day was off to a lively start, Led by boat club commo- dore Dr. C. S. Fowler of Cast- legar, the 27 bouts first paraded before the Robson wharf in single file ‘and then dropped down stream to the ferry and eame back side by side, Boal Club Holds Successful Day Saturday Immediately behind the commodore’s boat was a large craft carrying the bathing beatuties of yesteryear—all 35 years old, or older. For the rest of the afternoon and early evening the large holiday crowd watched . water displays, special diving events, water-ski jumping and ‘children’s races, There is a team captain meeting in the Kinnaird Im-] mac mprovement Society Hall tenight Castlegar.and Kinnaird Plan}: sma rr Big Doings for AKM Meet ‘The fall meeting of the As- sociation of Kootenay Munici- ualities takes place in Castlegar and Kinnaird’ Saturday and busy schedule hs been arranged by the beet the Villages of Castlegar d Kinnaird, Over 120 delegates and hagrel wives from the East and West soricial ate expected to attend the onc- day meet. 3 Mayor L. A. Read of Trail, AKM president, has prepared the agenda for the meeting. Castle- gar village chairman N. T. Oglow said that through AKM delibera- tions, the association should be able to work towards io better the District a pleasurable one from an point of The pool will be 36° by 75’ and will accomodate up to 200 wiew. Saturday afternoen irom 1,30 to 3 p.m. the Arrow Boat Club will take delegates on an out- ing to show off the Celgar ‘ pulp mill site. This trip will follow. a luncheon being spon- sored by the pulp division of Celgar Limited. That night a dinner is being sponsored by Associated Engin: eers. It will be Bank and payroll deduction canvass as well as cash. Castle- gar residents who wish to don- ate to the pool can do so by phonipg the Castlegar News. a Kinnaird team captain will then be notified of your desire to contribute, _ The pool is to be situatda’ on Milestone Road between the and cocktails through the countesy 7 the Bank of Montreal. Guest speaker at the dinner will be J. W. Wilson, director of the lower mainland regional] board. deal for Mr. Oglow also urged all District stores and businesses to, display theif Chamber of Com- merce “Welcome Delegates” signs while the convention is being held, ; Although delegates have a busy business, schedule slated for Saturday, the Villages of Castle- gar and Kinnaird have also plan- ned to make the delegates stay in You sure did!—if you start- ed your September vacation with- out arranging for DENNIS THE MENACE and the Castlegar News “to be mailed to you weekly. To have the Castlegar News follow you, phone 3031 now. Saturday evening, the Vil- lages of Castlegar and Kinnarid will hold a social evening and dance in the Kinnaird Improve- ment Society Hall, Two Fire Calls, Gnly One Blaze ‘The fire alarm sounded twice last week in Castlegar but there ‘was only one fire. July 24 a fire spread from an : G Cowlin the village sheds. The property is owned by the village and is about 210° system at that location. ‘No extra pumps will be required, ‘there is no drainage problem amd a new water main runs past the property. + The location is a central ‘one and there is lots of room for expansion, There is also lots of parking space. Members of the main com- mittee in charge of the pool ar2 C. McKenzie, E. McGauley, A. G. Eldridge, E. Pierpoint and J. M. Macbeth. This committee has held several i to make plans at the Apartments and set grass, fence and a small out building aflame. ‘The fire was quickly put dut. July 27 a- local woman heard water running in her base- ment pipes, thought it'wa3 a fire in the basement and phoned the fire department. Firemen again sped quickly to the scene, only to return just as quickly to their regular jobs. for the canvass and report that Maddocks to Buy Bylaw 113 ‘Goodies’ completed by Sept- 15, and if it is, commissioner Maddecks has promised. to buy a bundle of “goody-goodies.” A it it resi- pledges will be taken during the |‘ Water bylaw 113 is to be|- Kinnaird to Plunge in Pool; Canvass to Start Sepi. 23 gatistoctery progress is being ‘at ‘a recent meeting of the commiittee, Castlegar News pub- lisher L. V. Campbell turned over $137.43 ‘which had. been ithe newspaper in by, il the” "fame ‘ot-Bob 3 ‘Brandson ‘at the “request zat Bons: parents, | Btandson. of bia river at Zuckerberg’s Island. By BURT c. ture is gradually coming into f ping. centre on the Kinnaird pping Centre t Kinnaird AMPBELL A $1,000,000 shaping centre in Kinnaird “isn't a dead issue’ says Castlegar businessman R. H. Fenner. Mr. Fenner, owner of Bob’s Pay’n Takit, said the “pic- focus” fora Si, 000,000 shop- highway between the Home Building Supply and the Andy Shelfontiuk residence. with “quite a large depth to it.” two-story building. Novelty boat races and log Tolling added tg the be a He sald the proposed build-| and a sub-post-office on the ing will have a 600 foot frontage ground level. Mr. Fenner said it too bim There will-be a large parking two years to get the area re- area in front of and behind pe sae for business, That was twa ‘ars ago. Since then the pro- The proposed building will) Jeet has been he!d up by the new of the day which was sponsored jointly by, the Arrow Boat Club, Robson Farmer's Institute and Robson Women's Institute. Many of the families attend- second floor will contain office suites for lawyers, doctors, a dentist, “and. 30 shopping centre with nothing! ing through; but where left to the imagination.” The going through.” “Not that it wasn't go- is was thar Mr. Fenner said with has completion of the Squrauriz 1 ing the big.day made side-trips to Woodrow's zoo, while the archery, horseback riding, bingo, crown and anchor, refreshment booth .and kiddies rides were busy all day. Many persons took advan- tage of the caravan which was parked at the grounds ali day. This histori- cal van is touring the province during this Centennial year - and -has ‘on display historical documents and -relics of B.C.'s colorful past. That evening the-giant bar- becue lived up to all expecta- tions. Large servings of barbe-) dental program is at a standstill cued beef fresh:trom:deep'cook-| because Dr. R. Walley moyed ing. pits, piled high .on , colorful out-of the area; * ‘plates:-and ~served- swith «cooked, -—.: Beeretary-treasurer---C. beans,’ a colorfall salad-and olives| iting geld’ that unless .the health and pickles was enougii'to satis-l department is’ able to obtain a fy the hunger. of “spectators, and/ dentist’ to come’ into Castlegar, alike. sot: J the program may have to be cancelled, Mr. King said that as soon forth.” Mr. Fenner said the first floor will be taken up by his large, self-service grocery store, a coffee shop, ladies wear and a hair dressing establishment. He said it is hoped to have a bank School Dental Plan May: Be Cancelled Unless New Dentist The School District No, 9 . For desert,.ihe Robson Wo- men’s Institute offered mouth- Two Traffic Tickets Given in August Two traffic tickets were given out during August traffic officer D. Seaton. The penalties were paid in each case. Mr. Seaton told council that ‘he “would still like to see the inted by| the boat club was Mrs. G. Cris- and the: diagonal parking lines put in where necessary; and agai urge that this be done as it as definite word is received of complete with rich cream and{such a. cancellation, fees will freshly-brewed coffee, be refunded to all those who Winner of the boat, motoz,|bave already registered their and boat trailer zaffled off by|children on the plan - He said he hoped this will not be necessary as the . whole tofoli of Castlegar. Mrs, Cristo- program has become well esta- foli says she intendes to sell her prize and buy zn electric stove. bihed and was operating very Mrs, W. Armson of Trail was! “ Parents who have received winner. in the bathing beauty] application forms are asked to contest, Leading her poodle, Piet,!nola the forms and watch the Mrs, Armson was very popular ¢ News for an be a main highway, be a secondary rgad. fig! iy Ma. 3. ie Kinnaird road will no fanyger bus will He said home building in the District is now progressing along the highway betweer Castlegar ant Kinnaird, Pron, he said, that the area was ed far purposes. Several large companivs are interested in the proposed siton- ping centre said Mr. Fenner. He said they have made surveys, ti- ken pictures, and are holding discussions. He said they sfouft be in the blueprint stage soon. 000 outfit : Village chairman N. 'T. Oglow. told council members. that the C: News “isn't with the crowd who applauded | ment on the dental program at a soan 25 possible.” as dry reading as a finanelal the judge's choice. later date. At the Aug. 19 meeting of the Castlegar Village Council clerk J. Logelin was instructed to write Celgar Limited for de- tailed information on Celgar’s plans for Castlegar. Council expressed disappoint- ment that a letter to Celgar Employs 325 by 1961; 200 New Homes fo be Result} statement.” clay's letter follows: ‘We acknowledge your letter of August 26. Your’ expression of. disap- pointment and other remarks 1s due to a misunderstanding. In dhe first instance, the telephone of Aug. 19 was not Celgar requesting information had been answered by telephone, Council wanted’ infor- in answer to your letter of Aug. 6th, . mation to ascertain what effect the increased population brought about by Celgar would have on Castlegar. The clerk was instructed to write. the second letter “since we're in the ne stage and it is my ii that you indicated that the council was not in a great rush to receive a reply and that you were in agreement with me that a better purpose could be served by giving additional time is of essence.” Reference was to be made in the letter to C: ‘s plans for water, Hosnilal Wants Mower The Castlegar hospital wants) a second-hand rotary ‘mower. Hospital administrator J. Bainbridge said if anyone “is thinking of throwing one away, dent engineer, Jim Wren, told council that he’s “still saying we'll be done in two weeks; but pei (Maddocks) is still doubt- m My Maddocks said hea buy the “goody-gocdies” with his savings in sleeping pills if the will they throw it our way.’ sewerage and town planning. Council's Aug. 20 letter was antwered Aug. 25 by Ian Barclay, assistant to T. Beaupre president of Canadian Chemical and Cellulose, That letter was read at council’s regular meeting Tuesday night. bylaw is complete by Sept. 15. Complete text of Mr. Bar- which we would be in a position to give in the first week of September. However, since there has, unfortunately, been, this differ- ence of opinion we will answer your letter of Aug, 6 now. The discussions which we Castl had with Mr. Wren of mensin Engineering Services Ltd. in your office on July 21 concerned the (continued on page five) Canada contest. FORMER MISS UNIVERSE contestant Elaine Bishenden will appear with Mart Kenney and his Western Gentle- next Wednesday. She is a danter and featurcd piano soloist playing well-known popular num- bers, Elaine was Canada’s entry in the 195G Miss Universe contest at Las Vegas and runner-up in the 1957 Miss —— Welcome, Association of Koofenay Municipalities Delegates——