BOUNDARY : HB MACHINE WV SHOP. FEET straight up, and capable of lift- ing 2,000 pounds plus, is this impressive telescoping boom designed by Cliff Jally of Boundary Industries and built in the local machine shop. The boom was built on a West Kootenay line truck now bel to Brian Jordan Pp nit of ‘Columbia Signs Service servirig the East and West Kootenays. The crane does not swivel! but is feadtly, positioned -by angling the truck. — Castlegar News Photo "SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION” FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND - ALL YOUR FAMILY FOOTWEAR Phone 365-7025 — Pine St. — Castlegar DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS ranger enone NOTICE Due to bridge repairs, effective Sunday, February 18, 1973, the following restrictions will be placed on the Taghum Bridge, Highway No. 3A, 4 miles west of Nelson: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY Load Restrictions 3 tons G.V.W. Traffic will be maintained for light passenger vehicles, with some delays encountered This work will continue until further notice. G. R. KENT,- District. Superintendent Department of Highways 820 Nelson Avenue Nelson, British Columbia February 12, 1973 a | From Page 1 Government Nixes Colcel Sale er x Socal Credit govern: He said there was noth- ing on file “but I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't have indicated some 3 sympathy for the pro- Bo: In Vani the refusal o: mentto transfer the “We what we intended to do in Castlegar. We were going to put ina small tog mill an and unter Spend <.mon money to improve environmental protec- - Gat ee ae Rust said the ex- penditares would have been Collision SMOKE POURED out of this home Saturday at 574 + 7th Ave. in Castlegar occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Smalley and family. Fire chief Ed Lewis said 10 members of the Castlegar Volunteer Fire Department tesponded to the 1:30 p.m. call which caused negligible damage. The fire is be- lNeved to have started under the basement steps. While there was considerable smoke, Mr. Lewis has again requested anyone call- ing the fire depariment to try to arrange to have someone stand out on the street to assist in quick detecting of the exact loca- tion. — Castlegar News Photo KC Days Queen fo Travel $250 Fine For No Car DR. K. MARLING Veterinarian will be ‘at. the FLAMINGO MOTEL 1660 Columbia, Friday, February 16th from 11 = 2 p.m. for the vaccination and examination of pets NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY . Note Change of Motel : PLEASE DO NOT PHONE THE MOTEL FIT-RITE Eremenko’s SHOES QUALITY SHOES for the family For Dress —- Casual and Work Our Footwear Will Meet the Need of Any Type Work or Any Occasion TATE UA PLUMBING SM ITH’S & HEATING 61 CRESCENT ST. — PH. 365-7531 — CASTLEGAR Licensed Gas Fitters — Plumbers — Sheet Metal To Spokane this Weekend Miss KC Di Roe rare president Mary nd Anderson, will tcavel to e this jweckend wa Steve Poe teaketa ine he eae will be speak- ublic relations ie for Expo as well as to members of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce in ° their effort to call attention to our community's annual celebration, They will seek out scho- ol bands wherever possible as well as show a d just how much they for a. Kinnaird man. Glen Phillips was, found when he cot y before Sudge R. R van Patten. The charge arose from Castlegar & District Wild. life C Youth Diop tn eatin Op. en 8 = 12,00 Fri. & Sat. patenay at Victoria St. in Nelson. Cash Bingo: Feb. 19, 8 Ba stlegar .. Arena, ponsored by the Blue: berry Creek Rec. Comm. ' Night Calls for Smith's Plumbing. Please ph. $65- Castlegar Figure Skating Fara a Concert will be Be'aincay aes, ior un 1.30 eel eae Bring the whole family. Friday, Feb. 16, 25 Seminary Fund sponsored by St. ‘Joseph's C.W.L. in Safeway Store. Stanley Humpheies Douk- hobor Choir Bake Sale & Sat, Feb. 17. Simpson-Sears and Safe- way 10 a.m. spout as million initially. denied tbat Weyer- hacuser would be able to of Expo take advantage of the’ tax toss position - of Colcel. “They wouldn't have been avaliable fe ba he said. ust there was pity claimed capit- al cost allowance on the ete, will to offer derson also president had not Selkirk Lions and could not answer any questions, From Page 1 ture, the “boo Convention — the board John J. Verigin, e to, contact | in A x coutsien cat count re, een. iy fier’ this week resulted rin $800 damages. Drivers of the vehicles were identified as David Kinash of Creston and Don- na Lynne Popoff of Castle- gar. A police spokesman said no charges ~were contemplat- ed. The roads were in an icy condition. - No injuries were re- ted. Exclusive at... fommy Biln Sunday and Holiday Hours: 12 noon - Has Come Castlegar The Only One in the Kootenays! Hallmark's Snoopy Peanuts Gallery Cards — Books — Gift Wrap — Lap Packs Skipping Ropes — Come and See the Display (ste RUG Corner of Pine and Columbia Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. e 1 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. fo Ph. 365-7813 &-7pm U Broth- erhood itd., which went in- to bankrupcy. and was fore- closed upon, was discussed. ‘These assets in trust Company amount to over 250,000. ety has recom: the PETTITT Columbia) as scholarships for: qualified students some humanitarian cause that would be in coordina- tion with the Doukhobor be- lief of non violence: On Sunday a new slate of directors were elected. are: PETTITT PHOTOS William W. ernoff, all of Grand Forks, Peter Samarodin of Castle- gar, Andrew G. Evin of Rob- fen, Nee N. Denltott ott sof lade and Harry J. Argat- off of Slocan Park. The convention, which began in Grand Forks two Yeah ago and ended Sun- e first in 10 years. PETTITT PHOTOS PETTITT e wanted to get involved in "74, 0 It has been the opinion of many the Kooten: benefit from the sp! aa ‘74 goers to the tune o! one 10, ios epiing ure, depic fale ora: was diecumed d and ant mat fe, will " be dicussed a who ‘have attended handling for the ‘queen in the Wr words of Bill Banham, “they have done yeoman’s work”, POCKET INSTAMATIC 9. UP a routine check made Oct, $1, 1972. the March meeting. Pa rear sper ople mu : fer the area Hs . Mrs, An- Spoke of the lub present- - a8. tr up who would fea- ‘ary group e Laoag have chosen an ecol- ays PHOTOS . 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No. 8 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIAS THURSDAY, ‘FEBRUARY 22, 1973 Eo 15 CENTS PER COPY. 100,000 Exhibition Centre Proposed by | Historical Society A cluster of hexagon modular units, windowless, with a luminous it ated south of the already in Muse! tion. for mone: the centre an gar an cil, David Thompson Stam Club, Castlegar 4 and fame Museum and other such or- ganizations which could al- 40 utilize the building. established Doukhobor His- torical Society Estimated cost of the initial stage | at five pe on modular wal a ‘nedting in the gee i ll B.C, Provncial Museum director ‘kab- of the design’ which, its hexagon style, cou- ni added to as long a land was ‘available, modular unit cou- a] house small exhibits or -be opened into each other to secommnodsts ge dis- dowless aspect also Tas itself to air con- oul Gane. Grant Given Society. By School Brd. ‘The’ money was allotted a request for us- told tard: : request Be cot See Picture Page 7 Mr, Merilees' stated the aociety wanted to know what obligations such a re- quest carried, as well as once having applied what auch a buildin would act- Dr. Foster explained a move now uinderway, 40 de- sentrallis away m Ottawa “and V Victoria. is vapoke of smaller exhibi- tion centres througho! Canada wi brat n province de] lepending on oe tition cen- tres would house tra een traveling ex- the facilities would Dr. lieved the Doukhobor His- torical Society Proposal was ne first for British Colum- Hie, stated: there ila: 44 which meets in otees in’ March, It Te approved it it would then to the trea- from the various groups was a good show of incen- tive. (continued on back page) Town of Kinnaird Turns Down Grant for Handicapped Society Ax aquest to, the Town a: ‘d by the gh'a third party when dis- Wibuting funds ig Gather esday night's from the society related to iB. the hall ren! y ie in Eygland aia ttend @ course e relating to work with the Fetamied. The original request by YIP of fea grant in lieu of db; the town on the council did not work throu: ding rep ‘tc commen on - riecmas Het nel hae ase asked for a further ro request of a grant m the society, ‘one which iS is et, Telated to the origin- sounell is not subsid- izing th 6 drop inc centre,” said Mayor Col Maddocks, indicating he did not Want to be associated with the centre in terms of “public funds.” He did, however, state his remarks were those of his own. Castlegar-! Kinnaird and district are to have a day © ¢l a Expo '74, was the report br- it back from the week- Mary, Anderson, KC Days ‘chairman -Kenneth _ King, KC. Days queen Kemperman, and Steve Jan- Kola. and son’ visit with members of the Spokane chamber as well as the PR People for Expo. The visit was viewed “Day at Expo '74 Confirmed; ‘Local Talent will be Presented on TV Saturday evening on hannel 4. Mrs. Anderson says in- vitations have gone out to the two Doukhbor . choirs, that of SHSS and the senlor choir, ieee nay, ake an active part at Expo he ‘An’ invitation is als being: sent the SHSS Senlor A return visit is to be they wil tal in the 1973 KC festive ‘Kinnaird Council to Meet with Henne: on Recreation Issue Appointment i in Limbo 1973 LICENCE PLATES are mandatory for all motor vehicles on public highways after midnight Wednesday. The focal motor ve- hicle branch, which is located in Oglows Building nar Supa report yesterday ences aa 500 pea licences have been sold. Here Frank Bilinski of Castlegar purchases his 1973 licence plates from clerk Diane McCreight. Wednesday's figures indicate sales are a little behind those at this time last year. The motor vehicle licence department at Oglows will be open during regular store hours Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 lice \p.m.} to accommodate anyone who will be using this final weekend of the month to purchase their licence plates. — Castlegar News Photo Top Priority for Pass Creek + School Requested by Board cssible delay. in District top Delon tr trons athe pla ning bran the depart- ment of eatcat The board had been in- formed earlier their requ est for building plans wi sixth in line and Would Tot be ready until the end of May. This delay would not allow the new school to be ready in time for Septem- ber opening. The school is creating: on a special health p use Of sewa; Py oe blems. It is on these gr- ounds priority would be sou. School plans already available from past district building are now - The, question ot just. “how “much “work “ coulla”“be disctisse ’ puilding committee and ma- intenance supervisor Fred Howes, Development Officer ‘Stresses *'s SUPPORT Communication - Importance rovincial Depart- finite of f Industrial Develop- ment, Trade and Commerce hase estaba ed a business ch branch . which the department's local _repre- sentative believes will be us- ed very much in the Koo- tenays. John Stanger, provincial Boy, th their opportunities for enalon nd nt factors they feel. inhi expansion, an Ree wep re require to wath ais Sanger er said he has ested to Gepartment ine “the most dramatic th- that could happen to the . Be tnt ce is improve tos the The board als sed fhe poseibility ot acne. it own architect in order to make the September op- ening deadiine. peng limroremants fp a "3 Elemen' ol also received approval. PO Requests Updated House Numbering With hi to-h an Caer ae business wis! hing id will also stu iy Tindlstrial opportun- ee available to ah ich: bus- Mr. Stanger alder- nien he works Brent with communities and industries in the East and West Koo- mail delivery beginning May 14, a plea was: made at Castle- gre council meeting Tuer. - a y night for number their homes cor- Ald. Andy Shutek made the appeal, saying it would reatly assist postal author. clerk Bill ing a She bitter! that some have ‘wo nurpbere-the eld and He new.” yor John Landis said be he of still having ih oi at house number up, has alrea iy aleve be new numbers. Mr.. Shutek: also su gested homeowners jewel mail slots ‘as. soon as sible to further assist Fhe postmen when they start their rounds, : iat narrow concept, oud Mr. Stanger, noting his terest “is the whole Kon The industrial develop- ment offteer told council he has just about finished vis- its to every industrial con- cern in the Kootenays ga- thering information’ on the number of. people they em: YOUTH-POWERE Scout-Guide Week Fepruaty Ld to Lipaibabat de 25 Kootenays.” He said railway and air services are beyond provin- cial jurisdiction, ay ue, high (continued on back page) Size of Calibre At Rifle Range | To be Discussed hizo The question of. using Be earms the range established in the Dassoient of the Kinnaird air dets. Rifles and 22. pistole have been the calibre used. Deterioration of the back stop’ and the noise factor have ‘both been the ques- tion by the cadet: squadron leader with the f the have a uad- in 1972 rank ranked socnad high ed sec - in By Parties, the and the Pistol Club, to sub- mit in writing if they would accept whatever adjustment council felt necessary tu A. written statement pertaining to. the . safet the Fange wi also be asked of the local RCMP. * tind replacing Bill Henne. Only alter Mr By role HUGHES Editor The’ “question of Kin naird’s representation on Recreation Commission No. 1 remained unresolved fol- coun, meetin Tuesday night's count Se formel” by the ‘been Hane Disteict o! Central Kooten- pointment to the recreation ion. A letter ask- ing who it recommended is now before council. Kinnaird had earlier re- commended Jack Koenig and Rudy Martini. Mr. Koe- nig would be reinstated as representative with Mr. Mar- Henne received a short Tier from thi thankin; Tuesday a possible when two ‘se arate motio. hich woul abe led for want of Pegondera Ald. John moved arty a meeting ne held with Mr. Henne so that matters eoul be clarified. Ald, ,G, S. Rust moved, on ett to ae Koenig’s ac- it he (Mr. Koe- ap be ’ reappointed Kin- as i resentative on ion cond year of his two-year term. When a seconder ‘was not forthcoming, Mayor Co- lin Maddocks stated the Her conld not be left in. “Ald: Rust. sald’ he - was surprised his'resolution was 4 fone being ‘seconded unless aldermen were Brepared someone A eae forward other than Mr. Koe- ‘While Mr, Rust sald he feels the town clerk should have mals the Tequirements own, OT 0 voiced the opinion that Mr. Ri as then chairman of RDCK, should have realized the situation. The mayor then sated this objection to the use o! fe counell table as a mae form. Ald. Rust, who’ said: he idn't think theres was any nne's RDCK now _ stands, would make Mr. Henne that - representative. en the mayor re etatentnty ae be allowed to ride that vith the topic still not oper ° en to. to discussion, or. could not pares on ates man to make or second a Mr.: Rust going to continue the “discussion un- less ruled out of order. “What is our relation- ship (referring to the under- standing between appointed rised his recolution was if there is no relationship?” said Mr, Maddocks. “It’s Rid A seconder to Ald. Pin- ckney’s motion that a meet- Small Debts : Court Looked Into by Town A fresh attempt should be made to obtain a small ~ Ieullous’ a court bale’ cost the town, if ce Id, Bike e: Livingstone suggested Tuesday — night ther council write Anorney- General Alex ing be held with Mr. Henne fin fort! booming from Ald. he did so believing the mat- What's Pouring Out of Stacks? Is Asked by Town of Casflegar The West Kootenay Union Board of Health is being written by the Town of Castlegar asking it to check what Celgar's “pouring out of its. stack.” Mayor John Landis told council Tuesday night that ter could not just remain la there. Me. Henne will be invit ed to meet with council. : there is “stuff” all over his car every moming. In addition, “its just pouring out” of Celgar as he drives to work each morning. A letter will be written medical health officer. Dr. Nick Schmitt “as to the i output in the Castlegar area.” be sent to Celgar. a A copy of the letter will Landing Statistics Quoted 88 Per Cent Success Record “For PWA Over Past Two Years Scheduled landings a& ‘ 88 per cent successful in each of the past two years. This “info: rmation, is contained in a letter made public at Castlegar’s: coun- cil meeting Tuesda: it. i a I C cess rate of landings there to be about 50 per’ cent, due primarily to cloud co- ver Piulowing "reading “of 0 KIDA'S letter to the maga- zine, Mayor Je Landis gested his council -“sup- ne them (KIDA) A) strongly’? the 7 peutest Co) aungy tee should take them (the magazine and its writer) to task,” -items beyond the control of the local airport.” tlegar BT Oat a octane | Commission Purchases School Site For Token $1 Shoreacres Recreation © Commission has been sold the site’ of the old Shore- acres School for $1. Kinnaird Lodges - Protest on Loss " OF Town Identity organizations and only ~ : it was a tra Kinnaird will com raged losing | stated there to investigate if this patricu- lar piece of land also comes under the new ruling. Shoreacres Recreation Commission tae also rea some ace ‘ ee as necessary fac Hes to ac- commodate those using the outdoor skating: Tink built in the. school yard. The board has request- ‘wou- ld not change their addres. sas, “Amalgamation ap; to be on its way ae post office is showing the way,” remarked Mayor Co- lin Maddocks, A letter is to be sent. the postmaster general ob- ing to the loss of the — re ently not having much fue. cess with the small debts court established at Trail.” showing the suggested location. It also stipulat should such a facility be erected, it must comply W with health unit re- il also send a copy to West Kootenay MP. Ran Harding asking ‘his support for their request. PPP