enviucAn INGWS, Loursday, Apri ZU, 1967 Free Education Up to a Certain Level Now Accepted Pattern in Western World By: RET OLAS ck FULLERTON tlon‘of-cost sharing isithe benefit: #18. al . At the recent Castlegar Li- brary board meeting, 'plans for :the library's Contenalal project Ottewa, ‘investment counsellor | u and ne adviser who 1s au- Chi “The ‘Bond Market’ in Canada.” were di wide blitz is slated for' early May, with a twofold. purpose: f library (100 new families.) and individu- ‘al contributions toward the new Centennial Ubrary building. + * The ‘Air : Cadets! will! ‘per- form another val who holds a mast- er of commerce: degree itn eco- nomics, wag: treasurer. Can- ada” Council ‘from 1867 to 1962 and. managed: the :council’s in- vestment portfolio. He ‘also serv- ed as assistant director of re- search on the Gordon Commis- sion. Heis ty service in conducting the door 0 door canvass, a of Je the Parizeau commission’ study- ing the role’ and functioning of in Quebec, GARDEN Open 7 days’ a week COME BY THE CARLOAD To LIBERTY’S GIANT Peat Moss, 6 cu. ft., only $2.99 bag. Quality land- ecaping © evergreens, perennials, rockeries, Fruit CENTRE starting Sat. April 22 tat, 3A, seed plants clematis, potted plants for hospitals, gifts, office plants. Located at Waneta Junction, Highway 1% miles from Trail on Fruitvale Highway. 2-16 Skyrocketing costs are pos: in: 'fingnelal problems for most yersities, despite steadi rising overnment aid. Simul- taneously there appears to,Ke a growing demand thet ‘universi- ty fea, be reduced or even ellm- inal ‘ These two conflicting trends focus attention on an import- ant; ct shoul of our time —. how mud Bute directly to the costs ‘of a university, education? ducation — up to a — has become the Pattern in the western world. In most areas that: level and Canada few states or : provin- ces provide enould students and thelr | statu its be expected to contri-[ to the student receives from his university training, Primary and secondary education are avail- able'to:the whole population, and quite, properly should be free. Yet only410 per cent of {our population ‘reach universities, whe, graduate enter an ‘elite ip, membership in which invests, them with 8 and; with the opportuni earn“a.much higher income than those. less fortunate. They, of course, bear some of the costs now through income | forgone, living expenses at home| or away,.and the fees they do not pay. But how great a-hard- ship is this In-terms of the fu- ture benefits‘they will receive? No oie’ can answer this nity |ing..the ancient steamer down No Enthusiasm Shown To Minto | tas oration: The. old ‘riverboat’ stern wheeler SS Minto, at present stranded and shores of the, Upper Arrow'Lake, could be brought to Castle; gar. But’ Monday night the alder- men..at Castlegar expressed lit-} an, tle ORE MUSIAETA YO over: the ° pros- pec iby TA letter from Bob Calder of Castlegar: :isaid | and; his friends were considering bring- river.),The letter noted: the cost ‘was; small, ; ‘Earlier ‘Junior Chamber of Commerce efforts. to\'get « the boat’ down were estimated have. cost. potential $20, too” Mr. Calder‘isaid! He’ would like to have a'meeting with the Arrow ‘Lakes Boat Club and Castlegar Council: to discuss the free of all fees, although it is More common in Ei Fees in most Gin’ unl: | ¢, », but col- lege students appear ‘amazingly unaware of, Ate the state is'‘con- versities have tended to rise slightly rather than fall, but the government's share of univernity, costs has been going up’ very sharply. Currently about halt of costs, and nearly ail capital: ex- penditures, ’ ire, met by; govern- ment ‘sul ey If we eae this far, ay not take that extra step and abolish fees? Everyone is‘agreed on the importance of turning out more college graduates, for the Econ- omic Council has noted future growth depend in part on the supply of educated Fully experienced in _ able of H The Corporation of the Town of Castlegar requires a Works Supervisor Municipal work and cap- works,’ al water and sewer utilities. ‘Applicants should write promptly and’ no later than Friday, April 28th to the undersigned, stating age, experience, dato ‘available and salary expected. 3 A. Percheson, Clerk-Treasurer, Box 519, Castlegar, BC. people, This isa certainly and one which has con- tunately it bunij fH hard into the matter of priorities in govern- ment spen The people and their n- resentatives appear to waut igher old’ age ee Par nte auor more ‘welfare, better freer ectueation, atta at the same “Cur rently running into’ tougher competition. + haps in no province has the conflict 1 been more apparent than in Quebec, where action by the government tort hold. down siderable logic. behind it. Unfor-| it One suggestion has been made that each student be: giv- |) en an. annual, statement show- ing the real cost of his year, with the amount borne by the govern- ment and university. shown asa contribution. ‘to him. The boat ‘has been a tourist attraction in the Arrow ‘Lakes area for many. years, (It is fea- set on Centennial mats), ‘which. flows « zotting:) on - the ing. Mrs. Bozek Heads (with Ie as’ clected to héad St: eensp i WL; Kin- naird, for the 1067-68 term of office at the recent April meet- |; PAN IRS Deon g Mrs, P, Haley was elected |‘ first vice-president, Mrs, McKinnon, ‘second vic id Mra, K. Sober! erlak, vice- president, Mes, Hi: Briggeman |; was’ elected’ bt and F. Kinicki: treasurer, 111! ‘Mrs. G. Ryznar'was present-' resident, Mrs, would “be members on CWL firs Re al Mrs, ,Ryznar honoring their home vin Ira: Soberlik Sep G. | two Mancaien of books azines were sént'to' the ‘Scarbor- ough’ Missions'\in''On It was: jaleo noted ‘mt there £9 JOB ture NOW. _ Notice to ‘Cures Pledge your support for the building of the NEW CURLING RINK by signing a pl dee 3 Pledge, cards are now being distributed | 'by the NEW: ‘RINK COMMITTEE. Contact Alex McKinnon, president, ‘Castlegar and District Curling Club for further information. mb) ‘ough the town’s district. ld the small share, perhaps one-quarter or. less, that his ‘fees ‘represent of total ‘cost." Those: who" flunk or drop out might be required to pay immediately a Portion of the government's share. For graduates, the contribu- ted portion might be considered as a noninterest bearing. debt. One way of extinguishing. the debt could be to credit against all future, Canadian income taxes paid by the graduate. The adoption of this latter proposal meat help mitigate the students, Povith 30 pearing. such a thigh and Ti ‘ising many of fh thom ig. to feel that it (these « benefits should be idiited to.residents or, to fa: ne taxpayers in ‘their juris These considerations are af. fecting fee schedules the world over; in’ Britain fees next year for non-resident students will be increased sharply to $750, near- ly four times the rate charged y force at some unt- Scientific breakthrough for boat owners. amazing new . FLECTO £700%Y N Sass, weed or metsl. :- versities, Quebec's education budget has risen’ sixfold years, but the competition for funds faced? by © Quebée « ‘| desperate (and : prior), neete' of Nga we MARINE FINISH outlasts marine enamel 3 to1—on any surface -@ leet for batis and supersiructores of bre © Herderie like baked ename! without beking. : “| QUART $6.50 a2 nautical colours plus clear. “eatcton Flecto and be sure of quality P&G Builders Supply Acrose from the Arena ; sightly ‘secondary education in’ ths’ pro- vince. E] removal of fees now in: Quebec universities?, Even wealthy California is feeling the pinch, and its new governor is osing that fees be restored for state’ ice (special ald is given to m2. countries), Michigan ‘rail denis ES $1, 300 but non-residents ay, $2,050, and most U.S.. state! uni. their share of these costs’ makes in creasing sense, The question of federal sub- ventions to provincial university education might also be linked to interprovincial migration. For sxemuples the majority. of at rad; k may Reagan's political philos but his comment on educat hag some force: “There is 20 such thing‘ as‘ free > education: There is costly .education. The question is “‘who ' ‘shares the cost?’ ” : Another aspect of this ques: ate: em- hy, | otal University leave the pro- Should Newfoundland not be ar: its graduates live Quebec. 3) sink i} that over outside Dear’ Itwas : with mae interest I read Mr. Frank comments on: the dirty‘ the town in general, and must say I echo these feelings most AC 120 Bass 13 Treble Switches 5 Bass Switches 120 Bass 7 Treble Switches Bass Switches ... ACCORDIONS boda. Ot $339.00 00 $295.00 Echoes rote 2 Over Richardson's 's | bh until nae can move"on?' Sar not. Where ir the' spirit of th 8 OF thir great: land?-~-: = Even thou; a recent arrival from Begland 1 I “to dar’ to criticize, not out of any de sire to. “knock” Canada, on th: contrary already I feel:a fierce pride ‘in this wonderful: countr: and especially in this beautifr area in which we live. However I do feel Castlegar is a blot t- mar this beau ‘ivie oride is not somethin- to be vasged over lightly, we ar- each and evervone,of us obliget ed toxhelp make this’a better Place:to Ealse our children. Chet compliment athe beauty which surrounds u: ‘June Feeley, Kinnaird, ‘BC, lon of university costs, : “MY AS A CANADIAN” Atin. Secondary School Students "In Grades Eleven and Fwelve YOU CAN WIN CASH Conestn Weekly Newspapers Association ‘Announces Sglurg tt batgsod or iio nid diy*siheot ‘student RESPONSIBILITY — “Aad 02, © le with pleccure wep snmcance the CASTLEGAR NEWS | The eons who win will write pecauze aiey have some ideas: and want to ‘express them, But for further. motivation, there are prizes: of $25, $15 and $10 at the local ‘level; more’ prizes if’ you' win the Pro- vincial competition and a trip to ottawa plus more © Prizes for, the National s hee vent ae We'll print the best essays. Judges ‘are John Munro of. the history department at. To Study Tne College ° cam cont continuing educa‘ tf e-day n Report on Taxa’ jon te be held at the College May 6, Carter The ‘ommission port his attracted wide interest and indications ‘are: that at iraany, ieee not: all,’ of: its. reco: tions wili become law W within he next few years. Though ‘Kenneth Carter, chairman of the Royal Commis- | ma ro-| A. Mitchell and L, M. Little, have the Garter make presentations on Mitchell and Mr. with the le; with the ind - pi da and I atop ions for the de- partment’ on” on various ‘taxation aie us inatitate is the shire of of a rogram | countants ad inenetal and man- ner- agerial officers presented at the request of the Certified Ger al Accountant's Association of Taxation Report Lite eh eve nt: several years pant ey of the de- eh BC. Re- partment of. national revenue, of| should conclude about 2.30 p.m. a Provide Plenty of ‘opportunity BC, with the lon of the]' dnstitate of soeperatt artered Arccoun- ts, of, BG. apne the Society of industrial 3 d Cost Accountants The session will begin with registration’ at 645 am. and Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Little will for specific questions from the] gir, commendations of the Carter il behind it, Lunch participants on the technical re- Mrs, Mra; H. "Johnson fusisted b; ‘G, Eastcott, day ‘with a fam dlydinner ar. honoring: her. a son-in- Jaw and ‘daughte: id Mrs, H. Schellenberg: on 'the' occasion of ‘their 25th wedding, annivers- ary.” decorated: with ‘an: ar- rangement of red rene e buds ina silver pod, a c-} Commission Report and on the| ¢ ear on will be served: by the College, All who are interested’ are invited to take this opportuni. School Meeting Report The possibility of souuisiog theft insurance for achools is being igeanlonea t oe the board of School District No. %. ‘The matter, will also be dis- cussed on a regional level, and then possibly on a Provinelal level later on, 3 i eee Pett Photos was. granted the. right...to. take elementary school class Photographs, BE has bane been the case in past years, ;.. The. activity room of the Kinnaird Elementary Schoo! will the ‘alte ‘for practice by fire- men planning to’enter the Pro- vincial hose laying competitions: Fern er veel om Sued of the’ Board by letter An: otter to bu of :uniforms: for |S school “was rejected by the: ‘board, i} Dr. ine Ohliger, number | Selkirk ty to visit the new Selkirk Col- lege campus and to participate gram. The Report is a matter of great in- terest to accountants and finan- clal people and no doubt will af- fect both - their business’ and personal been set at $10 with a special rate of $2.50 for students in ac- counts,” Jitncheon is; included in| the pet re. are any auctions | ek College's continuing ed- inthis continuing education pro- Carter Commission | Vall. ‘Tho fee for. ‘this institute has t te proerer mays be cone to. Toasinisreses Study Parllamantary Rules At the-dast, meeting, of the Mes Poostmntetre: ae Ch sor amen rocedure was tidied. “The clght steps hee. essary to put:through a motion were reviewed. ‘The dinner fable was beau- ps Dinner, Held to Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary : The bride and groom Made, the first cut in‘ the cena decorated: wreddl ‘cake’ aft for .the guests,’ Mra Wel the cousin of Mrs,‘J h . Eastco' had ‘also. made the: cake, which was decorated’ with pink roses and’ silver: pevees Mrs. W. P. Robertson who had been soloist ust at the.wedding Was present. and Mra. W. . | Weight had hry attended’ the wedding, 25 years ago, and'Mrs, Eastcott had -been one of her sister’s bridesmaids, Out-of-town guests present were Mr. and Mrs: W. Wright, Longbeach,B.C.; hts. We Py ‘k | Eastcott, Mri and Mrs, Rosslai and Mrs, Paul Koehler, Bann ‘Wash. and and Mra, Duncan ’‘of ‘Trail; her guests were close friends of the family in Castlegar, "Centenary, theme qd rfvane = ‘The Centennial Theme was carried out at a recent. dinn al Mounted: Police. wearing. the ‘colorful scarlet ‘GEORGE GUIMONT Crown Life's New. Concept In Life’ Insurance: Protection for Your: ° Family tf They Need It “4 Your Money | Back at 65, If, They..Do pe 'The fo special speakers of evening brought tox ning lour a fuabl le Canadian‘ h “Go We oa ginal reading taken from authentic family tee ters, Dressed in her grandmoth: original green” velvet™ the effects of ‘two ‘wortal, Wars on Canada were recorded. |, The conclusion was.a final é Metter to. grandmot pesed ins le ay comple’ ste’ e, . Sam y inzaratto spoke ‘on. the biography of Dr. Marian a famous Canadian Woman Doc: ior. “Give He: was writ- ten by ier friend and and ausocate, ENGINEERED HOMES See:the New ‘67: f “the proceeds: four much: looked -quet whi The ¢ monthly meeting of. ‘the Lillfan’ ‘Killough* Chapter: IODE 8: Al 0. ‘meeting. was by Mra: A; McKin- the absence : Colleges: in’ Toro: nto nt, in . AS Sylvest, onenth who |’ the IODE ¢ in |S! cghatller dreams of a ateet as either nary or a pi it faded when, she set her sights inedicine and entered Victoria here: she won'her degree. After studying . in’ Europ she was to the’ obstett Easton, on: bbohalt of ‘the KRC* Welfare Fund, report: ed that: ssslstance had been giv- en to a family at Gibson’ Creek who recently: had- their home peompletely -demolished by fire. 8, ig doc: tors’ Service in 1961: Since 1961, the “flying: doctors” have. trav- elled. 300,000. miles and attend: ed 10,000 patients. ‘lans' were finalized for the ‘Mrs. M. Rush reported. that. if eee had articles: to: be picked hey should contact her at 965- 28. conven- Several tendiey the Toast ich: be ric staff of \: Women’s College Hospital in Toront Dr.. ways: be ‘d_ will remembered .. for her, ‘tireless work toward’ the improvement of the welfare of ‘wontien,; pion- eering in the field of: early de- tection of cancer: in “women our and zest for living. She was woman. Who are the Canadian Peo-: ple?. was the question ‘asked by the topic mistress; Mrs. W. W:' senting the homeland “Of: many, settlers: F}-vano, wearing tt black - velvet font: GE ‘her Eve Contest OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CASTLEGAR, KINNAIRD, ROBSON, BLUEBERRY DISTRICT: IN- CLUDING: OOTISCHENIA, ETC. Judging Will Take Place Bet 9th.’ Judges-will:be Anriounced Soon.. ‘ween September Ist and PRIZES FOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd gowns. explained: why she ‘chose Canada as, her, ‘new. : homeland years ago. sf Mrs. Dave Campbell very good imitation of a" ieaue as she explained: the gown, Jew- els, _purse “and kerchief: =Next.. members’ enjoyed ‘an orginal skit,’ set in'a Montreal . Molly, an English patron; ved by Mire. Colin Pryce, w was pure to order a meal h menu.. Annette, a Pains but ane penuh out the advan- tages | of being bilingual in‘such situations. Before: the white man ‘set foot on this land: th George Danehelal, as Mes te dee concerned “Centanaal Menio 5 | 1865 when a traveller came from itor othe coast “city in’ siy “The Britih ’ “Columbian of | lew We! r.-marveled’in Hie Lite Restourant © “SPECIALIZING IN CHINESE OOD”. Phone. 365-6741 for Take-Out Orders (0°. Open 6'aim. to 12 Midnight Daity Open 6 a.m. to 1 a.m, Fridays and Saturdays __ Air Conditioned for Ceol Comfert, . 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