Pe Pa Meat a eet CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, January 23, 1976 " Seven Mile Construction Mer. + “There Is a good, ex- perienced work force in the Kootenays who will be a great .asset in the construction of the ew Seven Mile hydro-electric power development,” says B.C, Hydro's project construction smanager, E. T. Quirk. Hydro appointed Ed Quirk, 50, Seven Mile construction ‘manager when the provincial towing positions: polntment heving | Bachelors From: Regular $15.95 ale "SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION® FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND ALL YOUR FAMILY FOOTWEAR Phone 365-7025 — Pine St. — Castlegar a} Welcome: ee ——— | ‘ ———— SELKIRK COLLEGE CASTLEGAR, BIC. Faculty Position — Nursing Instructor The College invites applications for the fol- Instructor in the two-year Diploma Program- me (Full-time Appointment) QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A minimum of ‘8 Bachelors Degree in addition to relevant Nurs- ing and Teaching experience and must be eligible for registration with the Registered ‘Nurses soclation of British Columbia, Salary —- Commensurate with experience. Clinical Supervisor (60% of Full time ap- 1). QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Must be eligi- ble for registration with the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia and have relevant experience, Preference W will be given to applicants lary — Cornransurate with experience, Please apply to: Fenonrel Officer PP sal ik x 1200 CASTLEGAR, B.C. : VIN 331. ef "MoD KEN” DOLL the project on the Pend don ellle River, some 12 miles southeast of Trail, had been approved for development. Born in Cranbrook, Mr. Quirk recelved his early educa- tion in Kimberley, and his engineering degree from the University of British Columbia. He joined the British Columbia College In 1954, and continued with B.C, Hydro when the Crown corporation was formed In 1962, Since then he has played an activo role in Hydro's major construction program. He was assistant construction manager at the giant Peace River project, and construction man- ager at Duncan Dam and Whatshan generating station redevelopment. He has been construction ‘manager at Kootenay Canal Power development since 1971. Mr. Quirk will divide his time between Seven Mite and Kootenay Canal until construc tion of the latter is completed. He will then devote full time to the Seven Mile project. A large number of ex- perlenced workers on the Koot- enay Canal development also are expeeted to move to Seven Mile as work force require- ments there expand. * Scheduled to produce its first power in 1980, the Seven Mile power development is expected to employ some 1,000 persons at the peak of construc- tion, “I would expect a high percentage of them will be from the Kootenays,” says Mr, Quirk, WCB Adjudication of Claims Now Handled in Nelson Office ‘The. Workers’ Compensa- tion Board is changing its operations by transferring to its Nelson office the adjudica- tion of claims for workers who live in the West Kootenay ares. hé change becomes effec- tive Monday and means that claims for this arca will be decided at the office in Nelson. Previously, all claims were processed at the board’s Van- couver administrative office, regardless of where workers lived, ‘The Nelson claims office will serve workers who live along Highway 3 from just east _ of Midway, to just west of Creston, It will also serve workers living in the area from the southern edge of Glacier National Park, south to the Canada - U.S, border. “This reorganization of ser- vice is intended to foster a better understanding of claims adjudication by promoting per- sonal contacts by adjudicators with clalmants, doctors, union officials and employers,” said Castlegar and District Senior Citizens Association Hears Talk by Colin Pryce on Locally Held Open Road Program ‘The naming of a represen- tative to the Jan, 27 annual meeting of the Castlegar Dis- trlet United Appeal, the sub- mitting of a name to the Kiwanis Club to be considered as Citizen of the Year, as well as altending to numerous pleces of correspondence, were all dealt with at last Thursday afternoon's Castlegar and Dis- trict Senior Citizens’ Associa- tion. One minute's silence was observed in memory of Mrs, F, Wendish. Sympathy was ox- tended to Mr. and Mrs. J. Pedersen on the loss of a brother and sister during the holiday season, J. Stier presented a stand he had made to hold the Centre's memorial book. He gave a very appropriate talk regarding # person's life span from birth to death with a demonstration on how this fit in with the construction of the pedestal, Mrs. A. Brady reported that carpet and aliey bowling are well attended and cribbage is being held every Monday afternoon at the Centre. Mrs. F. Fuller told mem- bers several donations had been received towards a raffle. Mrs. Stier said she had sent cards and flowers to sick members, and Mra. C. told the members T. R, Watt, Tre is a step ina plan to decentralize claims adjudica- tion so that claims adjudicators will be available at all area offices of the board. The board has maintained a Nelson Area Office since 1952 for its local accident preven- tion, assessment and rehabilita- ton services staff, This service will continue to be located at the WCB office in Nelson at 327 Baker St. entertainment has been ar- ranged for the next meeting, "Thanks was extended to Mrs. G. Reith for the auditing of the aasociation’s books. Mrs, McNeil extended greetings to the members here from Mrs, Blackburn, a former member now living in Red Deer, Alta. Members presented cards and small gifts to Mr. Raine and Mr. Stier, both of whom were 91 - Year - Old Thrums Resident Steve Lebedoff Dies in Trail A resident of this area for almost 60 years, Steve Lebedoff, 97, of Thrums, died Sree Glee RQ Store-Wide * SPECIALS * COSMETICS TO TOYLAND GLASSWARE TO VITAMINS “rents Toyland Sale CS) Oma, SHOP NOW AND SAVE! oom TOBOGGANS Wooden 4 ft, $12.88 Regular $26.95 ? SURPRISES ? All rear The Store STANLEY CUP N.H.L. HOCKEY GAMES ne SN “Yellowstone Kelly” DOLL Pre- Inventory Sale CONTINUES SALE ENDS JANUARY 31st "Gl JOE Fs Shark 5 on Wednesday of last week at ‘Trail Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday through to Saturday from Tarrys Community Hall, Born in Russia in March, 1877, Mr. Lebedoff moved. to Saskatchewan in 1899 and settled at Kamsack. In 1916 he moved to Brilliant, and in 1957 to Thrums, where he lived until his death. Mr. Lebedoff was a mem- ber of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ. He is survived by twosons, John of Thrums and Pete of Nelson; a daughter, Mrs, Nellie Maloff of Brilliant, 10 grandchil- dren and 16 great-grandehil: dren. He was predeceased by his wife in 1951, a daughter, Helen Renso in 1964, and a brother, Pete in December, 1974. Burial took place in Bril- liant Cemetery’ with Castlegar Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Second Teeth Mecnt to Last For a Lifetime In days gone by, it was easy. to find out that a man was getting on in years. He hada gold watch, a token of his years in service and his false teeth, ~ “People were then under the impression that the loss of their natural teeth was as unavoidable as sunrise, taxes and illness. celebrating their birthdays that An anniversary card was also signed by all the members, ‘This will be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Wiig on the occasion of their 67th wedding anniver- sary, It was acknowledged that Mr. Stler had made some dollies which will assist in the moving of chairs around the all. ‘The afternoon concluded with a talk by Colin Pryce on tho Open Road program being held In the Kiwanis Scout Hall every weekday from 9 a.m, to'3 ge explained what ia boing done to help the young people attending the Open Road School, Eremenko’s FIT-RITE SHOES Castlegar Socials TTT Mrs. H. Johnson 385-8294 Mrs, and Mrs. W. G. Horvath of Blueberry Creek returned home last Thursday after attending the funeral of Mra. Horvath's mother, Mrs. Bertha Lorenz, on Jan. 7 at Courtenay. They were accom: panied by thelr daughter, Mrs. Hal Hesketh of Kinnaird, who returned home at an earller date, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Peachey of Burnaby spent the weekend visiting the former's mother, Mrs. M. Peachey, and grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Houston, who were celebrating their 60th wedding anniver- Mrs. Laura Vass left Sun- day afternoon to return to her home in Trail after spending five days visiting Mr. and Mrs. 8, Dewis in Robson. Mr. and Mrs. C. Kerr returned home Friday after spending a few days in Vancou- ver. QUALITY SHOES for the family ir Dress — Casual Our Footwear Will Meet the Need of Any Type Work or Any ‘Occasion ELAN Robson Parent’ Group to Guides, Brownles and Rangers Meeting Mon., 8 p.m. Robson Hall. Ladies’ Curling Club Meeting Jan, 28, 7 p.m. Curling Lounge. Castlegar Dist. United Appeal Meeling Jan, 27, 7.30 p.m. Hi Arrow, Rm. Whist Drive, Nordic Hall Sat. Jan, 25 at 7.40 p.m, Ad. $1, Refreshinents, ‘SMITH'S PLUMBING & HEATING 61 Crescent Streat, Castlegar — Phone 365-7531 Robson Rec, Soc, Mee ing. Robson Hall tet, Jan, 26 at 8 p.m. Snow Scoops — To shovel He your roof or he yard. Now only fo ord $1 an Please phone and leave ur name and ph, num- ber and we will contact you Our scoops are on display in our window, so why not drive around and have a look at one. FOR AFTER HOURS & EMERGENCY CALLS PHONE 365-7618 LADIES WEAR Winter Travel with SAS. Buy a ticket ‘and Support Your Castlegar & Disirict Minor Hockey Swedish nge. : ; Tickets at $10.00 each. Only 300 tickets printed, Win a trip for. two to Sweden with Castlegar Representative Teem -— of Trip for Two to Hawaii with Funseekers Holidays — Includes Aloha Surf tions — Departure April 6, Return April 20. From Vancouver, or $500.00 in Cash. Frovinglal Library Farliament Bidgo Victoria, B.C, Published Every Th Jase Marni}, at “The C ASTLEGAR NEWS | ds of the Ki ya” TIME TOGRIN Many wives are re- elled by cortain, four- fetter words, Such as cook, wash, [ron, dust and work, VOL, 28 No.4 £7,695) CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1975 20 CENTS PER COPY coon ¢ CITIZENS OF THE YEAR f for the Castlegar district for 1974 are Kay tnd. ave Humorously commenting that because it is International Women's Year he would leave the bulk of their remarks of thanks to Ki sdeep desiroin every person tomake the world just alts better~everyone ust been have been jointly Presented the award. ear ‘of Kinnaird Elementary and Valley Vista Schools in Kinnaird, Mr. Bate and his wife received the recognition Tuesday night honor by the Castlegar Kiwanis Club. Mr. Bate described “overwhelming” and said the letters of thanks from parents of school children and frlends alnce the award was a banquet held in their ¢ “surprise award” as developed. Mrs. communi fit in, just as many small stones make 'w upa Tmosale.” She noted that “community work is rich and pewanding’s hat bis Given Council’s Support Water was a prime tople Tuesday night when council dealt with a report from Ald, Mike Livingstone on the pro- liminary water. study and a request for support from the advisory: planning commision for Area J. ‘The advisory planning commission asked the City of Castlegar to support its request lo the government that the Water Facilities Assistance Act, which was Introduced to the last session of the legisla: ure by Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D'Arcy, and subsequent: - ly died on the floor, be. given serious consideration. Tt has asked that a bill of this type be again introduced at the 1975 spring seésion of the Legislature, Council has agreed whole- . heartedly to giving its support and will’ make its position known to Mr. D'Arcy, Regional District of Central Kootenay, John Moran representative of Area I and the City of Trail. . Bate expressed the couples thanks to ty work gare) have been invalved in the eame organizations through the thelr many co-workers in ft, who nted a resume of Bate observed that “there is vomaiten who present obuerved at the Hrseaciesy honor of Harry Evans of Robson, citizen of the year for who passed away recently.—Castlegar News Photo the couple's community activities (se wary on page 1d) Kimanls Club president ure Cam Gerrand, chalrman of the citizen of the year ted the plaque to the Bates. One minute's silence was Council, which says the city’ of Castlegar has spent_a grand total of $187,441 on +, recreation in varied ways, gave a complete vote of confidence to _ its public. works supervisor Alex Lutz when commenting on a recently released report. The report, submitted by recreation director Jack’ Alouf ‘and supported by the directors at Regional Recreation Com: fon No. 1; spoke of clashes in philosophy between city and eémmission and stated, “the city council's attitude appears to be that all recreation’ facili- tfe3 ahd programs should pay for themselves”. Mayor Ed Mosby, at Tues- day hight’s council meeting, ‘Said, “The city was acting by ils bildget and what it allowed at the time, plus a little more.” City Supports Recreation Financial Outlay Totals Ald. Andy Shutek dis- cribed Mr. Lutz as most co- operative and congenial type of Person.and that’he did’ not denérve any abuse heaped upon me was ‘stated that council's intent was not to get Involved in a running verbal battlé. A report on just what the city had contributed to recrea- tion was released for public information, Reereation projects com- pleted in 1974 by the city of Castlegar are as follows: ‘A new park was developed and seeded on‘ Inland Gas property (this will be fenced and backstop installed in 1975). Four new ball dugouts were constructed, two at Kin- naird Park and two at Kinsmen Park. (Two. more to be con- structed in Kinnaird Park in 1975.) New fencing and backstop around ,perimoter of pony leajue ball diamond at Kinnaird Park. \o) Thirty new park tables constructed, painted and placed out. o Movable bleachers pur- chased to Seat 300 people (these were used in’ the arena for Minor Hockey's International Tournament). Completion and painting of new washrooms _ tennis courts, Painting of and asphalting around concession booth at Kinnaird Park. Also paint cook- out house and washrooms at Kinsmen Park. Paving walkway around Senior Citizen's bowling green. es of brush for de- velopment of trail-walking in Kinnaird Park (through -.S.W.BEP. program). Provide office and storage space for recreation commis- commission ‘at’ reduced ‘rates. Also tse of hells for summer programming when rained out > free of charge. » Provide hall for Brownies, Girl Guides and Air Cadets. Arena Hall and ice for . Hallowe'en night. Also supply equipment for fuel for bonfire held in past-years. Arena for storage of recre- ation canoes. In this regard we had to continually forewarn the Recreation: Commission be- cause of damage caused to brine tubes, Each year three or four breaks In tubes were found in areas'of canoe storage.” Supply arena to. sports roups for special events at rates, Provide paintenance for swimming pool and wading pools plus pay for lifeguard at wading pool. (New pressure filter for swimming pool to be installed in 1975): Install night lights at pool plus new perimeter fence. Free use of parks and concessions for all sports events. Former recreation director ‘operated and scheduled the arena. (continued on page 2) New roof (to prevent rain- In on the preliminary water study Ald. Livingstone gave the foltowing report: Four pumping schemes were explored and’ one pretim- inary study of water treatment of river water pumped from the Clarence Ackerman. Re-Elected Clarance Ackerman was re-elected as chairman of the board of directors when Castle- gat Distriel United Appent held ts.annual meeting Monday ingg in thie Hi Arrow Arms. Representatives of organt- zation that benefil fram the