14 oe) A CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, June 1, 1972 Gontinued from Page nn Triangle Pacific Expansion Ceremony use decadent-type timber, especially cedar and hem: ie that was formerly left in I aix lion cubic feet to close util- ization cutting standards with an allowable cut of peey nine million cubic ee “Dhe Forest Service es- timates that the granting of the extra cut requested could provide as many as 200 more jobs — and most or all of these would be op- en to people in the Slocan Valley,” he stated. Mr. Campbell, who was SHOES FOR THE GRADUATE Naturalizer, the shos with the softly cushioned insole, the rounder toe and wider heel that make walking a real pleasure. Gently tailored with feminine trim in front. representing Hon. Ray Wil- liston, B.C, minister of for- ests, pralsed the company’s logging operation for not in- juring the existing environ- ment and where possible, ide from the exclt- ing news of more jobs in the Slocan Valley, there was gaiety at the open house ceremonies launched from a decorated flat-deck company Master of ceremonies was Ian Mahood, executive vice-president, who aside from being a well known lumber man, ranks high in the field of B.C. historians, Prior to introducing the guest of honor, he delv- ed back into a bit of Slocan ht ae “Pretend we are in Slo- can City in 1897," he said, “and look up at the moun- tains and around us. Seventy-five years ago there was not a tree anywhere to be seen, “Why, because the Industries of the day had used them all up. The mines for pit props, the railways for their ties across the continent, and gall the homes in the new, bustling prairie cities.” “What you see around you today,” he noted, “is a new forest. It’s worth re- membering this when you hear sore of the environ- ment of today crying that the forest is being de- stroyed forever.” Also in_ the ‘historical sense, John Reibin, general manager of Triangle Pacif- ie’s Slocan division announ- ced that an 1897 Slocan City r re- tone of our gathering here inasmuch as it shows is, and always has been a part of the North American family of peoples. “The miners who came here at the turn of the cen- tury to make and lose for- tunes, came from over North America. Our comp. any today carries on same tradition, we are a North American company,” he said. “Our forest and) everybody in the com: munity, . Other guests on the por- table podium were Hugh forester in charge and Mrs, Agda Winje, may- f Slocan, All the guests, the work force and high school stud- ents of Slocan then sat down for an outdoor lunch of borsch, sandwiches and ice cream. @ school children were invited by Mr. Ma- hood to enter a er con- test. This or a scene of Slocan City 75 years ago and a scene of the village today. There are three classifications, those under seven years of age, under 12 and under 17. Pres ce tio nounced in September. From Page | - VIDEO amplifying and passive equipment As the contractors work ons of . Castlegar the completion of the Ross- ale with y to mine the te for completion of this rogram, ie company’s fore that the fina! stage of construction — takin; ace by the end of 1972,” Mr. Price stated. Mr. Price added that the hich company is a part of the lives of people in many parts of the continent on both sides of the internat- ional boundary from Slocan to Florida, to New York to Vancouver.” Mr. Mahood then intro- duced Abe Meltzer, chair- man of the company, who .had come for the ceremony from head office at Great Neck, New York. In his brief remarks, Mr. Meltzer said that when the parent company accept- ed the idea of going into close utilization, “we had to put a lot of money into something which at that time had not been proved.” “The only way this can be proved,” he said, “is through the complete co-op- eration of the company, the , the Forest Service District Socials . Mrs. D. E. Hughes 5-5503 Weekend guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Char- ig nal conyention-of the Royal Ca- nadian Legion. pressed concern for her heal- i Asa youngster Mrs. Chao tis. Earlier Associated Press reports also indicated Mrs. Chao had undergone torture having been subjected to el- ectric shocks and tantalized ed Press reports last month when Mrs, Chao was visiting her husband at the Mha das Flores Island peniten' off the coast from Rio, sai she was detained, to! again and released. From Pago | RAILWAY Campbell said the line ig CP! line over which coal is ship- id to Roberts Bank for de- to Japan, e meeting heard of fears that Seattle might build a bulk loading facility and that the cdal, carried on an American line, might be diverted there jasead of ed in a thermal power stat- ion in the area. In the final version of the resolution, support ‘was given to the railwa: vid- ed that it be use ship lumber and other commodities for the US. domestic market only. The resolution also call- ed for the upgrading of fee e vernment pass lation to the shipment of U.S. resources for overseas export via a Canadian line.) From Page | GARBAGE Tommy Biln, Yes. . .. we have a wonderful selection to please them all ..... drop in to make - your selection. i t " ‘ Corner of Pine and Columbia Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Holiday Hours: 12 noon - 1 p.m. lp LT Ph. 365-7813 Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. v the stated “many lakes in the East Kootenay area are éx- periencing heavy use by lo- cal residents and by tour- ists and are plagued with the problem of inadequate {alle and garbage facilit- It asked the feo provide su rye “to prevent a complete de- teridration of valuable lakes,” and the report cited Premier and Whiteswan Lakes as being “in need of immediate attention.” The pollution commit- tee had praise for Pla- eid Oil at Buli River who jovernment month and “there wasn't much to complain about.” Area J Groups Press Zoning From the Regional District The advisory planning SELKIRK BASEBALL By Lou DeRosa The defending Selkirk Senior Babe Ruth Leugue, which comprises lenny Fo Allsi who has guided the team to the B.C. championship’ for the last two years. In last ear's regio! tournament held in Victoria, the Selk- irk Allstars were edged He Selkirl by Captain Gary Picone, who has been attending Bel- lvue Community College in Seattle on a baseball schol- arship, Last year’s infield is all returning, Jim Cotton at first base, Don at second, Kevin Oliver at shortstop and Len Ircandia at third. Outfield returnees id Bin- and Golden Mayor Wins Election At AKBM Mee! iation of Kootenay Boundary Municipalities held in Cast- .legar on. Friday. Past president is Lorne Haas, mayor of Montrose. Vice-president for 1972- Wilson of Sharp, from_ th District of Hamilton of Rossland. From Page | CAR BODIES in Vancouver in September. other proposal on the abandoned car problem was at. permanent assembly points be set up in the com- munities for controlling stripped cars, ie feeling of the meet- ing was that the next time the car crusher SAM, comes around it would not be ne- to go all over the about this idea. He felt it should be in a regional basis and not municipal, as. the land the depot occupied mi- gat at some time be requir- 6-7 pm. CASTLEGAR NEWS PHONE 365-7266 Wedding Stationery e Invitations . © Thanks ‘Cards e Envelopes s Dance Tickets e flonal District of Central 0 Ty d was quoted as saying, “A policy of go slow on zoning ylaws might approach at » and the a interest in zoning it appears planning could be extended over a longer period.” In a letter to Mr. Bo- ‘illiam years.” he inter- of Central otenay has ‘gone slow’ long enough and we would suggest and ap- te more action and less procrastination in plementing zoning in this area.” Mike Kanigan, secretary of the Ootischenla Improve- t District also wrote to ment that imp lack of action by the Re- gional District Board in the area of zoning bylaws is on- an act of deferrance to wishes of the people of ‘The statement said the “ensure an orderly devel- opment of our area through zoning and the use of land use contracts.” 7 FIT-RITE Eremenko's ‘osc: QUALITY SHOES for the family For Dress — Casual and Work Frovincial Library Parliament Bldgo Victoria, B.C. 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Ger- ry Rust in Kinnaird council , on the question of setting .Up..a crematorium in Kin- naird received a veto from i Mayor Colin Maddocks on e: proposed purchase, emi i on be tlegar Funeral Home or a company y Cr g Kinnaird Post Office Closes Service Begins ost office is concerned, Kinnatr will cease to cz- A -letter to Kinnaird town council from R. Reld, of the B.C, and Yuk- on Postal District Delivery and Requirements. division in Kelowna stated that on Aug. 21 “letter carrier ser- vice will emanate ‘fom tee Castle; post office an the Kinnaird post office will close.” ‘5 It had been intended to establish delivery service on June 26, but the letter. states ‘'as a result of a de- jay in the renovation” of the Castlegar post’ office this date had to be postpon- Changes in street ad- dresses will also be requir- ed when the postmen begin their paler je post office known as the Ke Cre- matorium, The mayor sald he di: of turning over June Ist at 8 pm. 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Jim Macbeth protesting any thought of establishing a methadone clinic . {eget for drug addicts, (Continued on Page 14) Fire Destroys - Two Dwellings. afew. minutes . after "s had left their home where they were in the’ processes of remodelling _ said lack of water was one ‘of the main problems in fighting the blaze: Because of bridge con- struction, they said, the or- = chard area gets water only three times a day. B.C. For- mas est Service s brought : Pom the “ie, water up from and the Silverton fire de- partment was called into Tender assistance. : Tennis Glub » Announces Plans . For New Courts The — construction two new tennis courts adja- cent to the present facilities have been accepted in prin- ciple by the Town of Castle- gar. eA two-man delegation, composed of Herman Kemp- erman and Elio De Paoli re- per 218 are 18 years of age lor under. They said it was he fastest growing sport in he area. The proposed courts ere outlined to cost an es- a 000. igure represents $1,350 for fenc- ng, $4,050 for asphalt, $400 for.crushed rock, $50 for loaned by the town) and - #500 contingency of the two areas. For example, 810 South Fifth Ave. is a Kinnaird ig our survey that a few streets were not identified and we ask that this-be rectified. This is not only to assist the letter car- tier but also the parce! post contractor,” It also asked that street signs in the twin towns be amended to reflect the re. a A circular outlining t the gulations governing rT slots, mail boxes and house numbers will be sent out and busin Water Shortage Kinnaird : residents have been’ asked by works fore- man Curt W: to Vaterman “take it easy on water.” Mr. Waterman told coun- position in tical” due to the fact that one of the wells is down and replacement parts have not yet arrived. Council supported his plea, and urged that resid- ents ae down iit much as possible, especially the use of sprinklers, and particu- larly when the fire siren sounds. He said 14 million gal- lons were used. in Kinnaird last week, which was up from last year when wells were operation. Prime Minister Sends Grectings To Nordic Lodge The Sons of Norway. Nordic Lodge No. 76, whose convention opens today in the Arrow Arms Motor Hotel, have. received a mes- sage from Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. “Since the times of the first explorers,” Mr. Tru- deau said, ‘the development of Canada has depended up- on the hard work and imag- ration of people who have come here from different of the world, bring- 2 with them there values and traditions, “In recent years our population has been stren- gthened and diversified by newcomers from mi countries. Our common goal isa society which’ will not impose a single’ way of life on all but: which will re- cognize and encourage the contributions which every group can make to the Can- adian community. To the members of the Nordic Lodge No. 76 of the Sons of Norway and to Canadians of Norwegian origin who are contributing so much to the richness and variety of Canadian ‘life, I'am pleas- ed to send my very best wishes.” to all householders ess addresses. THE PREMIER AND THE MAYOR get together at the reception held last Friday in honor of the visit to this area of the provincial cabinet. Mayor John Landis of Castlegar, . along with Mayor’ Colin Maddocks. of .Kin- MEETING THE PREMIER and Edi ister Donald Brothers at the reception spon- sored jointly by. the towns of Castlegar ° CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1972 sNaird, * tthe : premier when at.the entrance:to the Hi Arrow Arms. Mr. Bennett presented both mayors with a set of cuff links. ° : he “arrived — Castlegar News Photo and Kinnaird were. former Castlegar Ald. Jim ‘Corbett and former Kinnaird mayor Carl Loeblich. — Castlegar News Photo Provincial Cabinet Visits Twin Towns For Round of Official Handshaking and outstepped, all smiles, the Hon. William Alexander Cecil \ Bennett, - PC, i premier: of the province of British Columbia.’ fe came -. more humble vehicles bearing ca- binet ministers; who all looked weary after their ex- hausting tour of ‘the prov- ince which on Friday _after- noon was by no means over. Inside the. hotel, in a line were the dignataries from -Castlegar “and Kin- naird; members of present and de- y' John Landis of “Castlegar and Mayor Colin Maddocks of Kinnaird, the’ premier. Jed the way shaking hands with each person in the pre- sentation line, and saying: a few words to cach, Then came the cabinet ministers, and they did the same. Time of arrival was 3,30 and at 4.15 they were on their way again for an- other formal mecting with dignataries of the city. of * “he was “disap In the banquet room downstairs, Newt. Smith and his staff had prepared an iced tea and dainties table for the visitors, and everybody waited to hear whether the premier. would use this occasion to an- nounce the date of a provin- cial election, =~ “There's a 75 per cent chance there will be ‘one this year,” he said, and af- ter being welcomed by Ma- yors Landis and. Maddocks, he proceeded to get down to other matters, In_ his address of wel: _come, Mayor Maddocks said inted” that the visit was just a “whist- tle stop” :one, and that an invitation had been extend- ed two years ago. to come e! re. The Social Credit pre- mier answered the Liberal candidate in. Rossland-Traif that in ‘those. two years much had been‘done by the government in this area. He predicted the area would see-a transport centre cn- volving. (I: never know what to say first, Castlegar or Kinnaird, Kinnaird or Castlegar") and° “we are building a highway to help ou.” He said the cabinet was travelling throughout the province “looking for new ideas” and said, “We never get stubborn on policies. We are growing twice as fast as the rest of Canada.” He touched upon his new B.C. elderly: citizens and social welfare, and he said that at: the next session of the legislature, his. government would - abolish :: succession duties and the gift tax, and closed -by saying that “at all times we must protect. our. ecology.” ‘ Then the premier was presented with hand-carved wooden spoons by Castlegar alderman R. W. Cook, which will in turn be given to members of the cabinet as . souveniers of their brief visit to Castlegar and Kin- He then presented. Ma- yor Landis and Mayor Mad- “(Continued on Page 14) Recreation Commission Conducts Arena The Regional R ion Ce No. 1 has com- pleted a survey covering 563 homes, on the question of recreational facilities in this area. it ‘was conducted with the volunteer help of young people who willbe the playground leaders on the summer playground program. . The Commission states “the majority of the people pol- led responded enthusiastically for the opportunity to ex- press their opinions on the question of recreation facilities in the various areas surveyed. ° "The general consensus,” the report stated, “indicated that a. new arena is definitely wanted by the people and a large number. have: stated a preference for some type of recreational facility which would include ice rinks, swim- ming pool, curling rink, hall and gy facilities. Here are the results: Arena Queston Castlegar. Kinnaird Biueberry Pass ‘Creek: Ootischenia Thrums Robson Shoreacres Brilliant Upgrading Old Castlegar .- Kinnaird. Blueberry Pass Creek Ootischenia Thrums Robson Shoreacres . Brilliant Location a Kinnaird Castlegar Waa. 59 « Do you think the present re- ional facilities are adi for’ our population? Are you satisfied with the existing facilities? Are your chlidren satisfied ‘with the existing facilities? : Are recreational facilities a benefit to the community? Yes - Unanimous Mayor Takes Responsibility Of Being Dogs’ Own Advocafe Mayor ‘Colin Maddocks f Kinnaird. became the on - Steve Jankola, “but all you get.is:a fine, not the death sentence.” i Thus was Ald. Macbeth’s aati : gZ appeal motion: lost, and unticenced ‘orm logs got a lieve — the shires old 72 hours. © Ald. Jim Macbeth, who has made ‘several .-“revolu- tionary” proposals on the question of dog control, had asked council. to impose a death sentence within 24 hours for all. unlincenced dogs picked up by the dog catcher. Day Gare Centre Sets Opening Target Date . The Little People’s Nur- sery in Kinnaird, now. un- der the control of the Koot- enay-Columbia Child Care Society may be back in bus- iness shortly. Gerry Ehman, president of the KC society said an application was in for a li- cence and they hope to have an answer back within the month, Meanwhile, they began advertising this week for professional people to sup- ervise the operation. Mr. Ehman said he hop- ed to have the’ new facili- ty on First Ave. in Castle- gar operating by June 16, with an official opening cer- emony shortly after that “It's about time some- back,” Mayor Maddocks de- clared, “I love dogs,” said Ald. Macbeth. “But dogs who go around without — licences, well, it’s just too bad.” “Some dogs”, the may- or replied, “are licensed, but lose their tags or their collars, you know. that. “Well, if 1 am caught without my driver's licence, I'm in real trouble, “Ald. Macbeth said. “Yes,” chirped in Ald. Survey & Curlers Launch Rink Drive On Their Own An executive meeting of the Castlegar and Disurict Curling Ciub has been held to discuss the feasibility of building a new curling rink on leased municipal land. Details of the meeting have not been released by the executive, but a state- ment is expected shortly. It is beteved the meet- tive’s plan for the new fac ility, if approved, will get underway sible and will with a membership drive. Gasoline Bylaw latest safety devices, have two and ‘half less instances of accidents than smaller vehicles. (Continued on Page 14) Kinnaird Family Suffers Loss In Highway Mishap Three members of a family were Sunday in a highway accid- ent near Loon Lake, Wash- ington, way Patrol said the tragely when their car crossed the centre line and conees with another vehic- Kalesnikoff Mill Official Opening Set for Tuesday Official opening of the Kalesnikoff Lumber Comp- any's new plant at Thrums will be held on Tuesday, June 13, Lands and Forests Min- ister. Ray Williston will be special guest of honor. The public is invited to attend the ceremony which will start at 2.30 p.m. Light refreshments will be serv- date. ed. reetings to Sons of Norway