Castlegar» Kinnaird © ASTLE NE Published Every Thursday at'“The Crossroads of the Keotenays” Robson Brilliant ) WOL. 5-No. 4 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH -COLUMBIA,THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1952 Commissioners Study The of C Town Planning Me il was BRIDGE COMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW TURNBULL ‘Three members of the Castle- gar Bridge Committee are leav- ing Saturday to discuss plans with Hon. A. D. Turnbull and other government officials for e ‘build: of a bridge at Castle- Board for the Village of Castlegar met ‘Monday evening, January 21, in the village ofifce with all mem- bers of the board except Com- missioner ‘Cherrington present. Mr. M. H. Mollison of Nelson representing the Regional De- velopment Division of Trade and Industry was in attend: with /and 4 requested to continue to answer these letters until such time as they got to be too great a burden when other arrangements will be made. A letter from the solicitor stat- ed the 1951 audit will be ready for the first meeting of the com- regard to town planning. “It is advisable” he said, “to adopt some plan of industrial planning now for future development.” He was primarily concerned with in- dustrial development but em- hasized the fact that town de- velopment properly planned made tor satisfied employees. the lines of one laid out by Mr. Doughty Davis in 1947 after a week of groiind work and study of the Castlegar area. Mr. West, who was present at the meeting, said the plan was “unrealistic.” The commissioners agreed that the plan was out-dated in that so auch building has taken place in the last few years. “School District No. 9” Mr. Mollison stated, “which is the ii we serve has an esti- mated population of 7,000. A very conservative estimate of the growth in three years would be 10,000. Alberta is going to be @ second Texas, and with our hydro-electric power, we sit right in the middle ready to serve two mediums — Alberta and the Coast.” It was decided to form a Town which to the Board of Commissioners for ap- proval. Two members of the board are automatically on that i and a repr ntative “will be invited from’ the-Chamber of Commerce, the School Board and the Castlegar Transporta- tion Society — leaving one ap- pointment deferred until a later date. It was also decided a let- ter should be written Mr. Davis, Dept of Municipal Affairs, giv- ing changes to the proposed plan of 1947 and asking for sug- gestions and approval. Mr. West then spoke briefly to the meeting regarding fire fighting equipment. ‘Property value of this town,” he said, “is between four and five million collars. It is being protected by a 25 year old fire truck, the original cost of which was nil 1o the village. At the time the present truck was purchased an older truck was sold for enough to cover the entire cost.” He went on to outline just what is needed under present conditions. A truck with automatic pumper -— 600 gallon capacity. “The present truck,” Mr. West explained, “still has value as a secondary piece of equipment but better protection is needed.” At the last Firemen’s Conven- tion, which Mr. West attended, jie looked into the matter: thor- cughly and was of the opinion that the LaFrance people offer- ed the best buy. Their truck meets the requirements of the underwriters which, by the way, could mean an additional reduc- tion in insurance costs if pur- chased. Actual cost of the truck will be approximately $10,000 -— terms could be had with three years to pay. “At the present time,” Mr. West reminded the board, “the fire fighting is done for prac- tically nothing. Later, paid men will be needed and it could mean a hardship to have to pay for a new vehicle as well as steady firemen’s salaries." The board is writing the Department of Municipal Affairs with regard to financing such a truck. H. Sommers brought to the board’s attention the fact that the water supply in Castlegar ts very low. He addcd that the present pump is alright at low level but if the new and larger pump were put into use (as would have to be done in case of fire) it would be sucking ait in no time | Commissioner “Wil- liams together with O. Walker will be asked to investigate. ~ A letter was received from the School Board to the effect. that, as soon as the weather. permits action they will meet with the commissioners regarding the cess pit difficulties. ‘ Lettens are being received daily. by the village clerk requesting - information on various. trades m in February. The village office will be al- lowed to issue game licenses at a specified commission. This is in addition to the motor vehicle service now in Castlegar. A request that the hotel and dining room of the hotel be bill- thi gar. Ross MacDermid, chair- man of the committee, S. C. Muirhead and Mrs. Clara Saund- ers will start the ball rolling in the newly formed Bridge Com- mittee by making this trip. The funds campaign has begun and three checks have already come in — the first of these be- ing one from the Nelson News for $35, closely followed by $50 from Anderson Feed Co. Mike Dalton has also given a person- al check for $10. “CASTLEGAR MOST PROGRESSIVE IN B. C” SAYS HORSWILL At a regular dinner meeting of the Castlegar District Teach- ers A ion, 34 teachers and guests heard the guest speaker Mr. A. T. Horswill, representing the Village Com- Castlegar as ed jointly for garbage 1 instead of separately — $18 each yearly — will be investigated. Bloomer Creek again came in- to discussion. Dr. Anderson had been notified and acknowledged by letter and in person. Mr. Horswill suggested as one pos- sible solution for temporary measures that a sump be made south of the Dry Cleaners and a Pump procured to take excess water around the barn and over the brow of the hill. Dr. Ander- son and his department are to be wholly responsible. A new Sanitary inspector, L. W. Davis, has been appointed to the Health Dept. for Trail and district. A bylaw accepting him will be necessary, A Municipal Officers Conven- tion is to be held soon in Van- couver. A _ representative will not be sent from Castlegar but a close connection will be kept So as to keep informed. A yearly rate for all schools water account was requested by School Board so that all can be worked into 1952 budget. It was suggested it be made on a 10 “month” basis” but’ commissioners felt 12 month basis is proper as there would be sprinkling in the summer regardless of school being in session or not. The Hospital Society request- ed a representative and J. A. Williams was appointed. A sheet metal license on a “transient basis’ was requested by LaBossiere, of Nelson. He intends to manufacture in Nel- son and install in Castlegar. In the meantime he will be looking for a place to locate in Castlegar. Request was granted. A Turkish steam bath license was also requested but was re- ferred to Health and Welfare Committee to investigate before being granted. A letter was received regard- ing the “Big Dog — Public Nuis- ance” question on Maple street. Same was referred to B. Cher- rington who is preparing a re- port along these lines. A petition for a street light on Cedar street behind the thea- tre was read and handed to Fire and Light Committee for investigation. Letters received from various citizens re snow removal had been dealt with and were filed. Garbage disposal .is greatly hindered by excess of snow. A request will be made that con- tainers be placed on’ main streets for truck pickup. An ad to this effect will be taken in the Castle News. Plowing of alleys will be discontinued except where there is no access to the streets. Accounts amounting to $755.64 were discussed and passed. The Public Works Crew, who have been working over time for some time now are to receive time and one half for work other than their regular shift. V. Jenks will o.k. the overtime sheets, Mrs. W. Pratt Of Thrums Passes Mrs. Annie Pratt, who has been’ a resident of Thrums: for 40 years, died suddenly early Mon- day morning at her home. She came directly to Thrums. from England, where she Was born. Her. death occurred at the age cf 80 years. She is survived by her husband William Pratt, three sons, Fred of Blewett; George of ‘Portland, and Ernest of Thrums; and one daughter, Mrs. M. Olson’ of: Vic- toria. { ‘ Funeral services. and’ inter- ment. Will be"in Nelson, «the --many-~ the most progressive of any com- munity in B. C. “Incorporated only five years ago, we have,” said Mr. Ho: “a village newspaper (The Castle News), two banks, a water sys- tem, fire brigade, a number of new buildings and schools, street lights, dial phane system, more sidewalks and paved streets per capita than any community of Similar size in B. C., a public library, a license bureau, paft ownership in an air field and a bank balance, to boot “and the future,” he went on to point out, “promises to bring even a fast- er growth, and this in a provirice which augurs to have the great- est future industrial growth in the world.” But, he warned, with growth goes responsibilities and if we are to realize our bright future” We must be ready to accept the responsibilities with the benefits of becoming a town. “However,” he went on, “the people of the Kootenays havé long been known for their many points of unique- ness as attested by the work of festival and won them and the! leader some warm compliments at the meeting. ‘The meeting which during the whole evening was under the chairmanship of Mrs. B. Leitner, ee and then r as a_business ftheeting; heard Mr. Les Canty, principal of Mount Sentinal High School and vice- chairman of the West Kootenay District Council, warmly compli- ment the Castlegar local on its vigour and progressiveness, so well in keeping with the com- munity of which it is a party. Reports of committees follow- ed and Mr. J. A. Thomas, chair- man for the Teachers’ Fall Con- vention, to be held in Castlegar, ion. tee as, follows: Vice-Chairman, Mr. Magwood; Secretary, Mr. R. Cail. Chairman of Committees: Enter Mr. R. ; Publicity, Mr. A. Harvey; Pro- gram, Mrs. A. Cail; Accommoda- tion, Mr. J. Corbett; Finance, Mr. W. Schwarok; Banquet, Mrs. Leitner; Dance, Mr. Bate; Lu Miss M. Mi The convention will be held in Octo- b er. Mr. Schwarok, salary commit- tee, followed with a report on the work of the salary commit- tee and a long and careful ex- Fae th Kellogg here, as well as in Nelson, Trail and elsewhere, and these quali- ties together with our favored position and natural resources should see us facing a bright future with a confidence of maturity. Mr. Horswill’s easy manner of address and his wit, together with accessional asides to Mrs. Horswill, won him a full round of applause. ‘ Mr. Horswill was followed by the S.H.H.S. Senior Choir led by Mr. Graham, and presenting a selection of sacred and popular songs. The enthusiasm and skill of these boys and girls‘ foretells some stiff competition for com- peting choirs at the coming music Report, a salary evaluation car- ried out in the Okanogan. The dinner at this meeting was a special Italian spaghetti dinner prepared by Mrs. Martini and not other proof of its excellence was necessary than the way in which huge platters of steaming cheese - covered spaghetti and many meat balls vanished time and again. Perhaps the editor of the Castle News could persuade Mrs. Mar- tini to give her recipes for her spaghetti and meat balls, not to mention the salad which accom- panied it and the cake which followed. We are just realizing we have been missing some- thing. CRAFT CHAIRMAN OF SCHOOL BOARD FOR THIRD TERM At the last meeting of the Castlegar District School Board, Mr. G. Craft was ré-elected chair- man of the board for a third full term— a compliment to the confidence and esteem with which he is held by the board members. . Mr. King reported that. re- pairs were complete on the Ren- ata school. Mrs. Delorm& was appointed janitoress on proba- tion of the school. Mrs. Angel: ina Abbott was appointed to the Champion Creek school to re- place Mr. Jeune*who left for the coast at the Christmas re- cess. “ The board, together with Mr. King and Inspector MeKenzie spent some time reviewing the budget which goes before the board and vrepresentatives on the 28th and then to the de- partment. Indications are that due to the rising costs, the bud- get this year will be larger than last. Mr. King, meanwhile, with the budget for next year on one side and balancing of last year’s books for the auditors on the other, is adding an extra sprinkling of grey at this time of year. . Receipts and disbursements for December for $28,937 were ‘pass- ed. 4 Present at this meeing were Mr. G. Craft, chairman; Mrs/ A. Jacobson, R. Hunter, R. Waldie and Mr. Marshall, members. Sec: retary-treasurer C. H. King and | Inspector J. J. McKenzie. The board -has. held. several Special meetings lately’ with ‘the Castlegar District Teachers’: As- sociation. Salary Committee -on , Mrs. KIWANIS PRESIDENT INSTALLED A record gathering turned out for the Kiwanis annual installa- tion and ladies’ night at the Twin Rivers hall on Tuesday. They saw and heard the new ex- ecutive of the club installed for 1852 by visiting Lieut.-Governor Carter Porter, of Colville, Wash. Lauding the Canadian hospitality that had caused him to cross the border more times than was really necessary, the senior dis- irict executive officiated as re- tiring president, Gus : Leitner handed over the gavel to incom- ing president Bob Sommers. The lieut.-governor also installed the other officers of the club. Following dinner, the cere- monies, and a sing-song, guests were entertained by Miss Joanne Dunlop, recent’ Kiwanis musical scholarship’ winner, and by the newly-augmented Kiwanis club male voice - choir. As dancing followed, ~ music was ‘provided: by Ted Gergley, Bob Graham, Earl Stanford, Bill Hughes ‘and Mrs. Bert. Donnan; and new vice-president Joe Kil- lough efficiently called a couple of lively Square dances. Features of the evening were N Gus Leitner’s’ pert and dlever : reply to: new . vice-presi- dent, George Magwood’s toast ‘to. thé