_CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, February 19, 1978 The Scene at... _ KINNAIRD JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL Legislative Library, Parliament Bldva., $01 Delle Victoria, B. Cc, VAV 1X4 x & New Denver's Library Has New Books Roll call at the Feb, 11 meeting of New Denver's Wo- men’s Institute was answered FIT-RITE SHOES TIME TOGRIN Jesus was betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter and shrugged off by Pilate, But none of the women in His life ever let him down, Eremenko’s QUALITY SHOES for the family For Dress — Casual and Work STLE 3AR NEWS Last week wo chose our Valentine queen and king and boy, oh boy, what a close contest it turned out to be! Rhonda Jones edged Jean David by just two votes! And Darcy McKinnon beat Danny Barnes by 1! The “runners-up” position was closely contested, too, For the girls, it was Peggy Chevel- dave one vote ahead of Judy Walker, And there was a real scramble following—four girls all bunched together in a tie, until Colleen Dascher received the deciding ballot. Her rivals were Helena Da Kosa, Susan Bobroske and Brenda Harrison. In the boys’ race, Darcy and Danny “seesawed” right down to the wire... The second place scramble put Chris oady ahead of Phil Harrison by a whisker... And just behind. them loped Phil | Harrison, leading Ed Adams H and George Da Costa by three votes! t Whew!! But, as Glen Miller } { said, it was good voting that did it. e se George Da Costa has some- | thing else going for him... The | boys tell us that he is shaping up to be the number one table tennis champ! i We would like to see him ! take on Mr. Orr, who can beat : any of the teachers with his right hand tied behind his back. see One of the best-liked parti- i dpants in table tennis is > Monsieur Joly. He haa the best + disposition of almost all of us at i K.J.—Joly by name and jolly by : nature, Perfect Cribbage Hand is Dealt Gunnar Selvig ~ Gunnar Selvig of Castlegar ‘ was the lucky holder of a : perfect hand (29) in cribbage on : Saturday afternoon at . the Royal Canadian Legion weekly cribbage tournament, Mr. Selvig, whose farioer, was Mrs, Purdon of Trail, was dealt three 5's and 1 jack and turned up the fourth 5. Be has been playing crib for 70 years and it was the first time he has gotten a perfect hand. on ‘When asked how he keeps his trim figure, he puts it down to his conservative diet, When a Frenchman's had an egg, he's had un oceuf—you know? e 8 e Penny Makonen won the prize in last week's spelling contest with “accommodation.” We are always seeing this word in print, but it is surprising how many of us fail to spell it correctly, (We forget to double the “m", and that's as bad as spelling “comma"—“coma.” If you hear some of the better spellers mumbling “short, double,” “short, dq. ble", you'll know they are exercising their word attack skilist . 8 We're certainly proud of our basketball playeral They had three straight victories over the Salmo teams last week, You'll be hearing a lot more about them in just a few days from now. Their steady practice sessions are really paying off, * * 8 6 Likewise with Mr. Nelson's band students, who never give in, no matter what their problems. They'll have those uniforms, just you alt and see! Our “Cobra Ghroalelo” stu ‘dent newspaper is being re- vitalized and will hit the stands before the month is over, You'll enjoy it. “i The Festival of the Arts in Nelson is looming closer and closer. Mark Lightle will be defending the Junior Second- ary public speaking champion- ship that our schoo! has won for the past five years. Larry Harshenin will be out to renew her Story Telling ceamploastp (original mater- » Sey Eaton will be present- ing original poetry, and several other grade 8 students are entering poetry and Bible read- ing classes. They practice at the school each Saturday and Sun- day, and are very dedicated people, indeed. * 8 6 Do you agree with Doris Lessing, a British writer, who says, “We are all aspects of each other?” It bears thinking about, doesn’t it? ae i RETIREMENT PARTY was given Sunday at the home of Harvey Wenzel for Frank Vecchio who has retired as section foreman. Mr. Vecchio took up employment with Canadian Pacific Railways in March of 1952 on the extra gang. He went on the section crew on April 2of the same receives year at Tye, Later ke moved to Blake, Tigar and then Castlegar. Many of Mr. Vecchio's friends gathered to wish him well and presented him with a wallet and money. Bere Mr. Vecehio with each membor paying one cent per inch of her height for Pennies for Friendship for the work of the Associated: Coun- trywomen of the World. Tt was reported that over 100 new books have been received for the brary, Cook- books will again be ordered by the institute due to popular demand, An artist's contest caused, much merriment, and the thought for’the day was "Cheerful Resolves,” Following the meeting, tea was served by hostesses Mrs, M, Bradshaw, Mrs, F. George _ and Mrs. H. W. Pattinson, Friday afternoon was a busy time for W.I. members when they held their annual St, Valentine's Tea and Sale in the Legion Hall, The sale opened at 2 p.m. and the public came and bought from the bake, sewing and -white elephant tables and en- Joyed tea at the attractive tea tables. The mystery prize was won by Miss G, L. Reynolds and Mrs. J. L. Wilson of Silverton. + won the door prize. Mrs. W. D. Cooper won the contest's first prize of a hand- made quilt. The second prize of a luncheon went to J. Greenon and the hand-painted wall hang- ing which was the third prize went to Gunter Rickter of Silverton. Results From . Joy Keillor Bridge Club Eight tables were in | lay Harvey Wenzel.—John Dvorak "Photo master charge "SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION" FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND ALL YOUR FAMILY FOOTWEAR za Phons 365-7025 — Pine St. — ziceeteone St. Joseph's Catholic Women's League Reports On Series of Seminars af St. Rita’s Church Specia) gues¢ at the Feb- tuary meeting of St. Joseph's Council, Catholic Women's League, waa Jake Habn, presi- dent of the Trail branch, Canadian Diabetic Association. He offered all available help to any group of diabetics and interested persons in the local area who would like to form a branch, Mr, Hahn distributed dia- betes check lists and urged that persons with the following symptoms see their doctor, as diabetes can develop at any + age: increase in thirst, 2) change of appetite, 3) frequent urination, 4} loss of weight, 5) easy tiring, 6) itching, 7) blurring of vision and 8) over- weight, Spiritual convener Mra. Brita Haley reported to the 15 members present that the Life: in the Spirit movement is holding a series of seminars at St. Rita's Church. Through LISTERINE ANTISEPTIC 30 oz. 1.00 OFF (Regular Price) WITH COUPON THIS COUPON WORTH with the purchase of 30 oz. LISTERINE ANTISEPTIC Offer Expires Feb. 21, 1976 1 Tommy Biln “lg RUG Comer of Pine and Columbia 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. Sunday and Holiday Hours: 12 noon - 1 p.m. Phone 365-7813 6-7 pm these seminars people are helped to grow in an awareness of the. Spirit of God in: their everfday lives. 5 ‘The program provides in: spiration and practical help in daily relationships in family and community, Many have already experienced the changes in their lives toward an enriched, happier life style and are sharing their good fortune with those with whom they come in contact. Mrs. Haley also reported on the series of meetings of “Women Aglow” being held the second Tuesday of each month at the Terra Nova Motor Hotel in Trail. Women from various walks of life and various religious beliefs participate and gain insight into handling each day in union with ‘For the March 9 meeting f the main guest speaker will be a psychiatric nurse from: the Vancouver area, For transpor- tation phone 365-6073, Still Booming Sister Brendan thanked the ladies for their interest and help with. their. chitdren’s re- ligion ‘classes, She asked for substitute teachers to help out in times of illness of the regular teachers. An hour of Bible study is being held at the Catholic Centre each Thursday at 12.30 p.m. with Sr. Brendan leading the group. Friends are welcome to attend. ” Mrs. Pat Paul, catering committee, reported two ban- quets catered in February. The help was much appreciated. More help will be needed in future. Many thanks also to the young people's Search group who assisted in serving and cleanup. -For the March meeting all members and friends are asked to look into their closets and imaginations and dress in Mar- di Gras style. — Offawa’s Ancient Cannon Said fo be 105 Years Old One of the most resound- ing tourist attractions in Ot- tawa is the noon-hour time - signal fired on weekdays from an ancient nine-pound cannon. The exact time is wired. daily fom'a Montreal observ- ing station. It has never been more than three seconds out. The historic and. unusual timepiece is a three-ton muzzle-” loader, with an iron barre! cast originally in England in 1807 for a warship, It later saw action in the Crimean War in 1856, It started booming in Cana da in 1869. Old-fashioned black pow- der has not been used in the gun since 1957. Today, electron- ically detonated caps are the activating agents, Ona peaceful day in Canada’s capital, the old war- rior can be heard over a 14-mile area. 269 COL. AVE, When you buy your eure. INSURANCE FROM COHOE INSURANCE Phone 365-3301 Have Your Licence Plates: Installed FREE at Plaza Texaco Service sm "Plaza Texaco and Cohoe Insurance working together to Serve You Better’ CASTLEGAR * at Monda: Joy Keillor Bridge Club held oH the Hi Arrow Arms, The winners are as follows: oct Sait First, Bert Tyson and Etuka Cameron; second, Rob Wadey and Tom Cotton; third, Joy Keillor and Judy Sheppard. . First, Bennie, Schneider and Cliff Carne; second, Ian Glover and John Davis; tied for. third, Dave Munns and Richard Maddocks with Don Ellison and Bill Ahrens. CAC Our Footwear Will Meet the Need of Any Type Work or Any Occasion OA Informative, Bright, Interesting CASTLEGAR NEWS Legion Rummage Sale in March. Items includ- or leave on back porch any~ Annual General Meeting Kootenay-Columbia Child Society, Mon. " Feb. Fok at 7.15 bm a Care Centre. California 14 - DAY DIRECT SAN DIEGO TWUANA, , For single. ocey Waldie’s Plumbing & Heating ted. 61 Crescent Street, Castlegar — Phone) 365-753) CASTLEGAR RENO — SAN FRANCISCO — CAP! March 20, 1976 $314 per person based on double occupancy Book at WEST'S TRAVEL NOW! PHONE 365-7782 Bedding Soii nested by Kootenay re the: Handicapped. dod for spring projects. PH. 365- 3all, Sr. Citizens Mesting in Centre, Thurs. Feb. 19, 2pm - Matted byat Ut Kinnaird Cubs & Scouts, old use- ible aie, “spactie (tents, ul a ensils, sno' Ph. 365-3672. fa BUS TOUR FROM — ANAHEIM 10 MEXICO pancy add $70 Published Every Thursday Morning, at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” VOL, 29, No. 7 SSS eens CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY: 12, 1976 ahs 20 CENTS PER COPY Won't Somebody Say TheyTl be My Valentine? _ Planning ‘Committee Presents Recommendations fo Council ‘The following: are direc-” tives and recommendations from the’ planning committee ‘presented and accepted at esi night's meeting of eity creased by $9,429.77 the largest increase was shown to be to the City of Castlegar. This reflects money paid out.to the Athletic and Senior Citizens’ associa- tions and is used only as a form *- Of bookkeeping. ta? Koolaree, Reovenay, Society of Handicapped Chil- dren and St. John Ambulance ) grants for these three organiza- ance, Mrs, Diane indleated she will be proved in! ‘the ‘Miss Castlegar : Hots fa which tho, suerte candidat mitehata aro ‘Arrow ‘Arms, the Hi is ali Rempel'‘and treasurer Frank Baturin, the name Castlegar Sunflower Fest introduced for the first time last year beige expressed that golfing and curling com- .WAMM _Waolk toall interested Persons, clubs and‘ organizations. Atthe Feb, 18 meeting the executive is to have a proposed budget ready for presentation as well as tentative dates for this year’s celebrations. Sunday's Turnout Disappointing Sunday's WAMM walk saw 60 participants from Rob- son and 820 from Castlegar, with a higher response in the former ‘Town of Kinnaird than that of the north section of the ity. ae releasing these figures recreation director Pat Metge stated the commission is disap- pointed in the turnout 2s this is nly: small postion of the, total Populatio: “Tho: purpose of the as it now structured, is to make a person aware of how walking can be enjoyable, how iteanbe done as a family and how little time ‘it takes," Mr. Metge.. ‘ WAMM walk is’ that» the distance covered is short and easy to sccomplish, Possibly to Four Snowmobilers Spend Night On Slopes of Grassy Mountain Four snowmobilers, who got bogged down in the on Grassy Mountain and re- mained overnight Sunday, be- came the object of a search which was called ‘off’ shortly after 9.a.m. Monday when a helicopter located them on the Submission of Kinnaird-Salmo Highways Tenders are Delayed ‘The submission of tenders for the final link in the lonalrd Sabo Highway hasbeen delayed uni ater inthe spring peas of snow conditions. Highways Minister Alex Fraser told the Castlegar News the delay was taken upon the advice of his department officials because anow conditions prevent adequate viewing of the project by contractors. Mr. Fraser sald it is his plan to go ahead with the project and that a new tender date will be estab! established st the earliest date Practical depending on snow conditions. ‘hydro line three or four miles from the new Castlegar-Salmo Highway. '. Séareli and rescue had been called out and the RCMP joined the search in a private. receiving word of the sighting of the men on the ‘aircraft. radio shortly after takeoff. The four snowmobilers have been identified as Nells Nesjan, Rodger MacPherson and Nei] McEachern of Robson, ‘ and Al Boutilier of Blueberry k. "There are no reports of - injuries or frostbite. The men are believed to have run into difficulties when making their way to Marble Lake. With darkness well upon them they built a fire for the night and headed out at seven the next morning. “A problem with the make it more interesting we should be looking at changes to improve on the present atruc- ture. We should be looking at having one-mile walks‘ as well as five and 10, There could also be a competition open to those rsons who wish to run the ‘route,” he said. “From this simple begin. ning there are numerous areas into which. we may: expand, I would like to thank the Robson Recreation Society and the Kiwanis clab members for their co-operation and commit- ments. To those that took part we hope that they are further aware of their physical fitness Castlegar Veechaba Eon — Treasurer Frank Bat \ tions represent $700. In turn, the Robson Ree- City Suggests New Course For. Selkirk Selkirk College, imple ison course: for. dental hygienists? This is a question “city esking. For the past © foi: Years ‘all’ avenues explored in an‘attempt to get forther dentists for the area have proven ‘to. be futile. It appears the demand is always greater.than. the aupply of trained persons. While there appears to be no immediate answer to this problem for the city, it was felt the suggestion of a course for dental hygienists would at least be a be; reation Society, which‘did not receive a grant in 1974, was recipient of $760 in 1978, Four groups in the national and provincial structure did not apply for grants in 1976. This accounts for these grants being down $1,805 from that of 1918 As thanks was ex- tended to Clarence Ackerman who retires from the board of tors after many years of service, with the laat four as president. Directors nominated to serve for three-year terms are Arne Akselson, Ron Belton and Mrs. Valerie Lucas, with Army Local Music Student Has “Perfect Mark Valerie M. Cormier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Terry Cormier of Blue- berry Creek, has just received word. that her mark was 100 per cent in= the “Royal Conservatory of Music (University ‘of = Toronto) Preliminary Ru- ji dltmentey ‘Examination, held December * Talla Se ember at ; achioved in the ‘conser-: , sae exams. * However, this is: not? the first time that Valerie has excelled in her music In November of last year she received the Agues Inkster Memorial Award for her mark: of &8 per cent in the: Grade MI pisno exam.:. Valerie is a student of Mra. Rene Brown of Castlegar. F.- J. Frank Mcleod is Awarded Castlegar Rota Villa Contract Local contractor F. J. Frank McLeod has been awarded the tender for the 16 Dew. units, and the completion of 10° unfinished downstairs units atthe Castlegar Rota ‘Villa, Mr. McLeod submitted s . While ol qualified bid, not according to wings and Other tenders submitted were Trend Construction of Rossland, $462,794; Dilworth Construction of Kelowna, $452,- 840; Woodland Construction of Castlegar, $459,379; and Fame Construction of Trail, $461,584, Construction of thes 10 unfinished units is to immediately fellowed” pet by the new construction. Money is also available for landscaping, with the selection of the contractor to be made next month. Sonflower Fest Executive 1976 Hartley and John Landis serv- ing froyeae terms, = ecretary-treasurer Mar- jocte® MacBain stated in her report that all benefiting agen- cies will be asked to supply at least three canvassers for the 1976 campaign for funds. Several representatives of the various benefiting organi- zations were present to make ports. ‘ y One of the biggest benefac- ceived $10,000 in wie atated that one-seventh of the total Population of Castlegar and ‘area are represented in the ° numerous sports they repre- sent, stating that this 5 welt of the magnitude the service provides. Representing ‘St. Jehn Am- “ bulance Association, W. Har- rower, gave a report on the number of classes provided throughout the year for the general public, members of the Boy Scout movement, to students as part of the school curriculum at Stanley Humph- ries Secondary School. - Mrs, J.P, Baldasai re- - ported that 291 Brownies, Guides and Rangers camped at Camp Rory ‘and acknowledged {he grant eran beer to maintaining Mrs, F Wilox submitted a report front the Girl Guides of Canada, Castlegar-Robson Dis- trict, of which there are six units registered. This takes in . two Brownie’ Aired two Guide Companies: and two. Ranger Groups, with‘ ent amber hip, of 1 ; Stated BI per cent of the money: » recslved by the society goes to R research and 49 per cent to educational programs and em: Sreeny aid programs, ae nior Citizens’ Associa- tion saa Jessie Donnan, reported for its very active membership of 171 in Castle- gar. ‘The Castlegar and District Homemakers’ Service, in out- lining its service, noted its latest project meals-on-wheels which began Feb. 2. This brings evening meals to.homes at a very nominal cost three days a week. President of the Kootenay- Columbia District Boy Scouts Association, Gwilym Hughes, stated the number of boys it now reaches has been expanded with the introduction of Bea- vers, 8 program for boys from five to seven years of age. Between the Castlegar and Kinnaird groups there is a total of 85 Beavers. Kootenay-' colambla Dis- trict also has 68 Cubs, 40 Scouts and 19 Venturers. a Masked’ Youths Are Sought In Armed Robbery Briefs from City Council Ald. Audrey Moore stated at Tuesday evening’s council meeting the Castlegar “and District’ Community Centre is now 77 Per cent complete. The facility will be turned over by the tontractor approximately Aug. 1 provided the sewer project is complete. eo ee City of Castlegar is to express ie genes to Premier Bill Benne! he hazardous winter conditlons of the Salmo- Creston Highway and trusts he will investigate the situation, resulting in-a solution which ~ will prove satisfactory. Copies are tobe sent to the Trail Chamber of Commerce, which had asked for this city's support in its telegram to Mr. Bennet requesting snow-sheds, and to the department of highways, oe City counel has asked the department of highways to keep it fully informed of what iturin — Chairman Jim Corbett Building Products tobe develops in their present inves- tigation of a level crossing at Kokanee St. Council feel if any decision is reached it would involve city land. ae A request by Quality allowed toexamine the building permits at stated time -intervals has been denied by council. It is felt that some of this information could be of a. semi-private ature. es City council is in favor of retaining its own building in- spection service. Regional Dis- trict of Central Kootenay is to be informed that at the present time, the city does not care to have. a building inspection service on a regional basis. of 8 Ald. Allen Selbie reported the construction of an interior staircase to join the main floor of the Castlegar Public Library to the basement area, is coming along very well. Ald. Moore requested that one or more of the aldermen be Present at Monday's 7.20 p.m. meeting in the Castlegar Arena Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to have as many clubs and organizations re- Presented in. order to” begin Plans for the official opening of the Castlegar and District Community Centre. ee « ‘Ald. Dave. Ferguson ex- pressed concern over the lack aT enforcing the purchasing of business licences in the city. He received the support of council tohave these licences reviewed and.to see that purchase is enforced, 5 MLA to Address Costlegor Chamber on Wed. Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce will be holding a dinner meeting this . Wednesday evening at the Hi Arrow Arms when guest speak- er will be Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D'Arcy, Social hour is a, 6,30 and dinner at 7.30,’