CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, January 22, 1976 Castlegar and Artists Zdenek Kriz and Wendy Panattonl of Kimberley \ Icy Road Conditions Blamed for Extreme icy road condi- tions have been blamed for two" separate accidents on Wednes- day of last week which resulted in total damages estimated at $5,800, -The first accident occurred at 3.45 p.m. on Ceflgar Road. A northbound school bus stopped and turned on its flashers, A southbound pickup, driven by John F. Pazurik of Nakusp, tried to stop and slipped into a 1965 model car driven by Allan Kinakin of Ootischenia. No injuries have been reported or charges laid. ‘The 1972 pickup sustained an estimated $800 damage and the car $1,000, Pre -INVENTORY SALE Buy Now and Save 2 Accidents At 6.60 p.m. a northbound International Scout, driven by Donna M, Butula of Tarrys, sustained an estimated $1,500 damage when it went out of control on icy roads near the’ Thrums Esso and skidded across Highway 9A _ into’ oncoming traffic and struck a 1972 compact driven by Donna Schuepfer, also of Tarrys. Dam- age to the compact is estimated at $2,000. Ms. Schuepfer was taken to Castlegar and District Hos- pital with facial lacerations and bruises. ‘No charges have been laid due to road conditions. Former Kinnaird Village Clerk Dies at Kelowna A former Kinnaird reai- dent, whoat one time served as village clerk, Powell A. Smibert, 86, died Jan, 12 in Kelowna, Mr. Smibert came to Kin- -naird in the early 1950's from Saskatchewan, living here for approximately 10 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Jessie. Mr. Smibert is survived by two sons, Don of Kelowna and Gordon of Prince Albert, Sask.; two daughters, Norma Johnson of Burnaby and Faye Howden of Seattle, Wash.; 12 grandchil- dren and six great-grandchil- dren, Unwaxed - 200 yds. DENTAL FLOSS Special. $1.95 “LePages” Regular 49c Specia Bondfast Glue - Washable Glue Ie J. CLOTHS 5 40s Regular $3.60 Special .. J. CLOTHS 12s Regular $1.35 $1.95 41,05 7 oz, Regular $1.20 Special LISTEROL DISINFECTANT 9c Regular $1.49 HEET LINAMENT Regular $2.09 a. S179 “Dr. Scholls” Shoe Deodorizer Spray Foot Powder Spray Regular $1.89 Special me spsg [ieee S19 Numerous Specials in our Giftware Department and many other In-Store Specials! Take Advantage of Our PRE-ANVENTORY SALE ane SAVE VISIT OUR DOWNSTAIRS TOYLAND See the Table of 4 PRICE TOYS Plus many other Specials Tommy Biln 6-7 pm. “He )RUG Corner of Pine and Columbia Open Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.tn. to 6 p.m. Fri, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, Sat. 9 am. to 5:30 pm, ; Sunday and Holiday Hours: 12 noon - 1 p.m. Phone 365-7813 Ttis not unusual these days to have artists from across Canada and the United States performing locally through the Overture and Festival Concert Series, However, equally pro- feasional performers much clos- er to home are often over- looked. Therefore, on Jan 31 the Castlegar and District Arts Council will present a concert. featuring two musicians from Kimberley, Zdenek Kriz and Wendy Panattoni have put together an evening of viola music with Plano accompaniment which will be presented along with projected slides in keeping with the mood and historical period of the compositions. Both musicians are pres- ently residing in Kimberley, Kriz is formerly of Victoria, B.C, where he was principal violist with the symphony and also taught at the university and the Victoria Conservatory. He came to Canada in 1969 from Czechoslovakia where he was both conductor and violist with various symphony orchestras. This took him touring throughout England, Germany and Egypt. Before coming to Canada, he held the position of music supervisor for all-ama- teur orchestras in the Slovak. ‘This background led naturally to his forming and conducting the local Kimberley Singers and Kootenay Chamber Orches- tra. ‘ Wendy Panattoni has stud- ied piano sinee the ago of five . while living in Invermere. For six yeara she was a student of Josephine Suart in Kimberley and at present-she is studying for her ARCT with Helen Dahlstrom of Rossland. This concert will be held at Selkirk College on the evening of Jan. 81 and will include the following works: Chaconne—T. A. Vitali; Concerto in C Minor— J. C. Bach; Romance in F, Major—L. Van Beethoven; Ro- mance in G Major—J.° S. Is Researched Svendsen; Mazurek—A, Dvor- ak; Music of Mourning—P. Hindemith; Triptych—Z, Kriz, Tickets are available from Arts Council’ members, the Castlegar and Kinnaird librar- ies, Carl's Drugs or at the door, One ticket entitles you to attend both concerts in Castle- gar (the other concert will be on April 24 and will feature six instrumentalists,) ~‘Tth Annual Koofenay Valley Folk Festival To be Held February 6 fo 7 af Selkirk College Tho 7th Annual Kootenay ‘alley Folk Festival will be held on Feb. 6 and 7 in the main lounge of Selkirk College, The festival will begin at 7 p.m. and continue until 1.90 a.m, each night. The Kootenay Valley Folk Festival will once again provide entertalnment by the fineat folk musicians in British Columbia, Twenty-four different folk mu- sic groups will perform for Funeral Services are Held For John: J. Relkoff, 84 John J. Relkoff, 84, resi- dent of this area since 1910, * dled at his home at Appledate Monday, Funeral services com- menced Tuesday and concluded yesterday from the Appledale Community Hall, Mr. Reikoff was born in Russia on June 28,°1891, and immigrated with her parents to the Verigin, Sask. district in 1898. He moved to Brilliant about 1910, ster residing at ‘Winlaw and Kaslo before re- + turning ‘to Brilliant, Tn 1980 he moved to Tag Your Bag’ Thrums where he lived until moving to Appledsle in 1988, where he had resided since. "He was a farmer and carpenter, He married Florence Sale- kin at Brilliarit. She prede- ceased him in 1956. He married Mrs. Nellie Osachoff in 1958. She died last October. He is aurvived by twosons, Pete of Appledale and John of Creston; five grandchildren and seven music-filled hours each Since most of these groups have thelr roots in the Koote- nays, the fostival will once again me a showpiece of Kootenay folk muate talent. Appearing on Friday night will be Eric Lees and friends, Lucky Goose Jazz Band, Roger Lucky, Bob Inwood, Dick Pol- lard, Loafers Glory, Helen and Bing, and Rick Bockner; as well as recording artists Skip Fras- er, Peter Gritchen, Solid Com- fort, Mike McMahon and Joe Irving. s Saturday night will be equally exciting with female vocaliat Kathy Stack and Jean- elte Grittani; mate vocalists Al Soobotin, and Dee Gunn; singing groups Sun Rise, and rapt a Elgie, MacEwan trio, Recording artlsts Bruce Rathie, Cam Molloy, Carl Trinkwon, and of course the Pied Pumpkin String Ensemble will also be appearing. As well, five Chilean women calling themselves Cormoran will per- form, singing songs of their lost homeland, Host, Dr. Mark Mealing of Selkirk College will be assisted by Circus Mintmus and Marcel Horne. Admission will be $4.60 per night or $8 for a weekend pass, Eremenko’s FIT-RITE SHOES QUALI ITY SHOES for the family Di {and Work ress — Casual ai Our Footwear Will Meet the Need of Any Type Work or Any Occasion eT HATE MILA UAT MMi Ui Legislative Library, Parliament Bldgs., 501 Be Victoria, B. C. VV 1X4 vill Feb. 28 VOL, 29, No. 6 sh a a CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1976 ASTLEGAR NE Published Every Thursday Morning at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays”’ WS 6 ee. 20 CENTS PER COPY Budgetary Figures for the Old and New Fund Raising Discussed | Budgetary figures relating to both the operational and capital expenditures for the new Community Complex as well as the old Castlegar Arena have been compiled by recreation director Pat Metge, The fij Castlegar Kiwanis Club and Knights of Coli fund raising for the Community Complex, igures were prepared. for members of the Selkirk Lions Club, Castlegar Rotary Club, lumbus asa result ofa meeting held in December to discuss Mr. Metge says approximately $40,000 is required for equipment and furnishings necessary for the functional operation of the community hall, offices, conference room and the arena, - - - Figures prepared by the recreation director follow: Old Arena Operating: Expenditures Revenues Deficit Community Complex Operating seven great ¢ Buriat took place in Perry Siding Cemetery. Campaign Prelude fo Travel. Resolutions: Unidentifiable baggage and carry-on baggage have tong been a’ headache for both airlines and travellers alike. Aware that on Jan. 1, 1976, Ministry of Transport regula- tions pertaining to these prob- _ best lems would be more stringently enforced, Pacific Weatera, in May of 1975, began its own “tag. your bag” campaign, The airline has provided passengers with baggage iden- tification tags, reminding them that should a bag be lost it is much easier to return it if it _ carries identification. The air- Says There is a Link Between Cancer - Drihking Several research projects have shown a link between oral cancer and heavy drinking. Although ora] cancer has been attributed to other causes as well, the studies indicate that the alcoholic has a much greater chance of developing the disease than moderate or non-drinkers, Although there are no exact statistics, the contention is based on growing convictions by ora) pathologists, The re- searchers concede that they do not know why heavy drinking is linked to -oral cancer, but speculate that excessive a- mounts of alcohol could cause irritation of mouth tissues. Also, they say that malnu- trition and defective function- ing of body cells—frequently associated with alcoholism— may render the mouth tissues more: susceptible to cancer. The moderate drinker— their children’s bright smiles. ‘cocktail or two before dinner— apparently should not ‘worry about increased chances of developing ora! cancer. But it’s difficult to say how- many drinks a day would be danger- ous, say the researchers. ‘The disease has also been linked to heavy smoking, but. oral cancer does. occur in persons who neither drink or smoke, One study has estab- lished that the disease has doubled in women in the last 15 years and is relatead to an increasé in cigarette smoking by women, CLEA AANGE of WINTER BOOTS © FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND” ALL YOUR FAMILY FOOTWEAR Phone 365-7025 — Pine $1, — Castlegar Welcome: ‘oe « Smart savings for the entire family line feels that this program has contributed to the reduction in claims over the past six months. : The two MoT regulations concerning baggage are in the interesta of the travelling public—for their own protec- tion and safety. Apart from closer checking of baggage for proper identification (bags which are not identified may be refused at check-in), OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday please deposit chequi Waldie's Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 61 Crescent Street, Castlegar — Phone 365-7531 x Church meeting, phure, In-| Mail slot located on door. dereroft. Bishop After ‘these hours our Bishop of the Very Rev. Undercroft Sun. evening the from 7.30 to-9 pm. tape back at regular in- tervals. Ph, 365-7691 or 365-2563 David's = Anglican’ Jan, 22 at 8 p.m. in son will be ja A farewell reception for, Bob will be held in the Revenues Deficit Jan-Dec'74 $ 45,107.00 80,115.00 14,992.00 . Jan-Dee'75 Jan-Dec'76 8° 39,008.00 23,174.00 16,734.00 $ 45,046.60 82,879.44 14,667.16 May 1-Dec32 ‘76 Total operating deficit for the old Castlegar Arena and the Community Complex for 1976: $41,465. Community Complex Capital Estimated cost of facility Projected Recreation and Conservation Grants (20% of this grant may not be rebated until early 1977: $61,000.) 1976 taxation 1976 taxation Estimated Total Revenue Deficit - Additional Costs 1975 Expenses 1975 Bank Interest West Kootenay Power. 1976 Temporary Borrowing Repayment Sale Continues Drastic mark-downs on Ladies’ Wear unadvertised items up to 50% and more Fashionable COSTUME JEWELRY New shipment of hand crafted _ Jewelry. The latest styling in the newest fashions: Wood, Leather, Fired Decorative Stones. Macrame and Chains in ad- justable Chokers. Earrings to Match No two items alike ! Oriental Regular Price $199.95 Now Only... ... 149.00 INLAND NAT For Your Convenience URAL GAS and WEST KOOTENAY POWER & LIGHT bills may be paid at West's Dept. Store “AIR TRAVEL AGENT FOR AIL @ Reservations @ Tours ¢ @ Hotel Accommodations -. DEPARTMENT STORE, LID, AIRLINES Your Link Hardware Dealer . — Use Your Master Charge & Chargex. Phone 365-7782, Total amount borrowed for capital repayment: $1,304,394. « Annual repayment approximately $165,929, or 9.6 mill levy. Total MI Levy Operating Capital janine? ee Tho following is’a list of equipment and,furnishings w operation of the community hall, offices, conference. room and arena: x x Mi 400 stacking chairs, shelving, equipment for first-aid roomi, office chairs, conference $1,997,209.00 $619,069.00 819,379.00 982,448.00 $1,064,761.00 137,000.00 + 43,000.00 are necessary for the functional Curtains, table, display cabinets, hockey nets, 40 tables, coat racks, equipment for crafts room, equipment for audio visual.room, office tables, conference chairs, display boards and arena equipment. The approximate cost of the above equipment’ is $40,000. It would be this figure that a fund-raising committee could strive for. Meals-on-Wheels Scheduled fo Begin Monday Meals-on-Wheels, a volun- tary ‘community service, is scheduled to begin operation on Feb. 2. The Castlegar and District Homemaker's Service Association under Rosemary Jenson, has been supervising its organization. Meals-on-Wheels hopes to bring meals to individuals at home who are unable for reason of lack of strength, skill, health, or motivation to prepare ade- quate dinners for themselves. The purpose of the program is to improve the nutritional status of these individuals to enable them to remain in their own home. Most recipients will be elderly, but there will also be some who are younger—handi- ‘capped, chronically ill and con- valescent persons. All meals will be prepared Livingstone Named Water Committee Head Ald. Mike Livingstone has been appointed chairman of the water committee. This was announced Tuesday night dur- ing the regular council meeting when it was reported the city had three bids in from compan- fes’ wanting to undertake the task of compiling a water study. The decision of which one will be chosen has been left to the recommendation of the in the. Castlegar hospital, placed into special heat-retain- ing containers, and delivered by community volunteers. Meals will be served every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri- day between 4 and 5 p.m. The cost is approximately $1.50 per serving. g This service relies on com- munity support for its continu- ance. Any financial aid froin community organizations to cover the cost of supplies would be appreciated. Volunteers are needed to pick up and deliver meals. If you could be of as- sistance, you are asked to phone Lee Landis at 365-5440. If you know of anyone who would benefit from~Meals-on- Wheels, please contact the Homemaker’s Service office at The Castlegar and District Homemaker's Service Associa- tion has had a good response so far from volunteers ‘in the community. Its members would like to thank these persons and . allothers who have contributed to this project. KIDA Requests City to Continue Participation The City of Castlegar wants out of KIDA? A letter from Kootenay Industrial water ig oO! Ald. Livingstone and Ald. Andy Shutek. ‘The expansion of the city has placed a strong need on its water supply. Sand removal equipment has arrived for No. 2 well. While this is described as “only a stop-gap measure” it is felt the installation of the sand removal equipment. will in- crease the available supply of water from that particular well. viation president, Elon A. Domeij, was received by coun- ell Tuesday night asking ‘for a meeting with council as the association had ‘received a letter from city council intimat- ing that. it does not wish to participate further with KIDA: Council has granted a meeting (in committee) for Feb. 10 and will invite the. city's former KIDA_ representative H. Gunn, to attend. Finances are in Good Shape But Castlegar Airport is Suffering from Growing Pains By Lois Hughes News Editor “I would like to make it clear that the Castlegar Airport committee has had no trouble in meeting its financial obliga- tions. As far as I am aware no one has ever waited for debts due, The Castlegar Airport has always been a respected mem- ber of the business community of this area and will continue to retain that position." This statement was made . by Castlegar airport committee chairman Dr. John Hall follow- ing an inguiry by the Castlegar News‘that a report had been made during a meeting of Trail council stating the Castlegar Airport has developed a habit of being late in paying its bills and has a crowding problem. - While Dr. Hall denied that anyone had- difficulty having: airport bills paid, he acknowl- edged that the airport is growing and that it did have a crowding problem. He sald for the past two years the airport committee has been attempting to obtain expanded and improved facili- ties in the Castlegar Airport terminal building. He said, that these im- provements would include ex-~ panded security facilities, en; closed baggage handling area, cafeteria and custom officer: facilities, 1 “It is the committee's! understanding that-the MoT in: ‘Vancouver has the plans for the terminal building’ expansion 90 per cent completed,” said Dr. Hall. : While the ‘Castlegar “Air- port does not have a financial problem, Dr. Hall said that it did. have a problem: with. {ts ~ “cash flow source-since July” of” 1975 -when..the users. feéwas removed from. airline - tickets. “The users fee was the commit- tee's cash flow source which has been replaced by a rotating loan system | through’ a” local ink, . “This cash How source is adequate,” says Dr. Hall, “but Minor Hockey Week Opening Ceremonies Held this Saturday Ceremonies marking the opening of Minor Hockey Week in Castlegar will begin at 11.45 a.m. on Saturday at the Castle- gar. Arena. Following the welcoming i ind ; scheduled for 8 p.m. on Satur- day evening, will be between the Castlegar Midgets and the Trail Midget squad. A dance commences at 9 p.m. in the Arena ‘Hall with music by the of a by Minor Hockey Week chair- * man Peter (Pat) Picton, the presentation of both the Cana- dian and American flags will take place. This year, Spokane has agreed to send several teams to Castlegar for our celebrations, Hockey action starts at 12.15 p.m. and continues into Sunday. The: feature’ game, $21,921.46 BOOST has been given the proposed Brilliant Cultural Centre as the result of a car raffle conducted last fall. At tho regular Kootenay Choir practice Friday, a good-sized cheque in ‘a good-sized amount was presented finance committee treasurer Fred Voykin by raffle committee chair Bill Voykin. Displaying ap. Other events taking place throughout the day will be a concession, bake sale and chances to’ win food hampers. A giant pancake breakfast will be held on Sunday from 8 - 11 a.m. in the Arena Hall, Everyone is invited to bring the whole ‘family and ‘enjoy a hockey game wh “cakes! it is cumbersome.” He also pointed out this was only a temporary arrangement, “For the past 12 months the airport committee has been carrying on negotiations with the MoT, a federal the airport until the MoT quarterly subsidy had arrived from Ottawa, é “This subsidy, of course, covers completely any operat- ing funds utilized by the airport from the cash flow and telecommunication facili. ties are planned for our a: the near future,” he added, stating that these facilities will add significantly to the safety of flying in the area, 2 Ce improve- agency that totally owns and totally finances the Castlegar Airport, to develop a simpler method of obtaining a cash flow source for short term operating funds, Because of the way in which | operating funds are transferred from Ottawa to the Pacific Region and then to the national airports, (of which Castlegar is onc}, we have on occasion had to borrow small amounts of money over a short. Period of time to meet our obligations, In 1976 our operat- ing fund requirements never exceeded three per cent of our budget and the interest on these loans did not total more than $63." _. {_-+ Dr. Hall explained some of the history of the airport's financing. He said that it was firat (developed asa. community airport in 1948-49 with strong financial assistance from CPA, money from Nelson, and labor and equipment from the Town of Castlegar. In 1966 the minister of transport bought everything at the Castlegar Airport and leased it back to the towns of Castlegar and Kinnaird (which now make up athe City of Castlegar) and the ity of Nelson. “In 1972 a new terminal had to: be financed and it. was required that the municipalities supply a portion of the total feost. The actual money. re: » quired ‘was borrowed by the rporti- committee <: but’. the — “municipalities were ‘asked: to guarantee the: loan:: This; was repaid from funds ‘raised with the user fee. 4% 3 It was at this stage that the City of Trail'was invited to participate. 2 >) When the terminal was paid, the user fee was taken off and the- airport” committee carried on business with a cash flow source from a rotating loan. : “The airport ‘committee has been in discussion with the MoT, discussions: which. are nearing the final stages," says Dr. Hall. “During these discussions the MoT has made it clear that they wish only one municipal. ity, not three as now is the case, to be responsible for the operation of the Castlegar Airport, 5 “Castlegar Airport is unique in the nation as having three municipalities responsi- ble for its operation. Under a new proposed arrangement a single municipality would be responsible for the operation of the airport and would use its @ pen-—_present_cash_flow_.souree to _ supplement operating funds at ro: fund," he sald, f Visual evidence of the alrport's growth is the new alr traffic control tower which will begin’ operation this spring under the direction of chief controller George Nimehuk, says Dr. Hall, “Further radio-navigation on ments, Dr, Hall stated that the and the committee is currently looking for a permanent fire chief to be employed at the airport, A fire hall and equipment storage garage is also planned for the near future, "While these improvements airport bi Program will be moving ahead under the direction of the airport man- ager John Michelson. The air. \ port committee has also been assured that the airport will be receiving a foam equipped fire truck from the MoT this year er by the MoT, Dr. Hall said a private company is considering a hangar for the use of privately owned alreraft. He also took the opportu- nity toask that the public using the Castlegar Airport please {continued on page 7) 42 Unit Garden Apartment Gets Go Ahead As Rezoning Receives Council Approval Approval was granted by council] Tuesday night to have property on 6th Ave. S. re- . zoned from shopping centre to garden apartments. At an earlier rezoning meeting council had deferred decision until it had heard from the principals of Borau Con- ‘struction to discuss the pro- posal in more detail, Objections had been re- ceived from two neighboring residents, Nick Shelfontiuk and Frank Stasila, who voiced their concern as to what effect the development would have on their properties'as a: whole. Stewart Named Regional Recreation No. 1 Chairman Three new members were introduced at the January meeting of Regional Recreation Commission No. 1. These are Doug MacKinnon and Dave Ferguson, representing the City of Castlegar, and Bill Gattrel representing the board of trustees for School District 10. 9. : Following tleetions recrea- tion: director Pat .Metge an- ? nounced that the new na is John (Jock); Stewart, vice-" Len’ Dunsford . and finance chairman Dave Fergu- son, i: be Committees were also named and are as: follows: arena, Mr. MacKinnon, Mr. Dunsford and Mr. Stewart; park, Mr. Dunsford and Mr. Ferguson; pool, Gordon Porter and Mr. Stewart; program, Terry Cormier and policy, Mr. Gattrel and Mr. Dunsford, A motion to erase the $1,000 bill owing the commis- sion from Robson stated that Robson Recreation’ Society will, be holding its election of officers at the end of January or beginning of Feb- ruary. Hospital Board Walter” Borau appeared before council Tuesday night “and anid the proposed 48 units makes the units too small and was ‘now proposing 42 units, atating this would give a green _ belt, He assured council there ig sufficient parking room, Ss this development would leave two remaining lota in that vicinity, owner Dr, M. R. Bayes was asked by council what his plans were for these ‘lots and if they were compatible with that which is now to take place. Dr. Bayes stated that he will be approaching council in the future with a proposal for the construction of office buildings, i City. Appointees Wel ~ Chairmai ‘Dinning ‘wel- Mraz! in “ Qleski as new members on the board; Att! astlegar and ‘Dist#ict “ Hospital board of management, They were’ Fecent:’appointees by the City of Castlegar to thia position. Also welcomed for the first time as representative of the hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary was Mrs. P. Chernoff, | The matter of hospital security during the late‘even- ing and early morning: ‘hours came in for considerable discus- Society for the Robson Pool was passed, School District No. 9 is to be given special sion. B. Thi the report of his committee on this matter and the measures proposed and accepted will be regarding rates at Bob Brand- son Memorial Swimming Poo} and the Castlegar Arena for consideration of free school usage. : Mr. Metge is to contact the’ city's Regional District of Cen-! tral Kootenay director Ald, Audrey Moore to ascertain what assistance the regional district is going to give Pass Creek Park. 00000. _- During reports it was ENAY CHOIR FLE COMMITTEE fm | a put into effect is M. Rush presented the financial report for’ the year ending Dec. $1, 1975, which showed a working surplus of * $15,759. A short review of the year's operations showed that. this surplus was the result of continuous effort and co-opera- tion by everyone involved and the board were very apprecia- tive of this, ”. Reporting for the nursing FE M sed Fa 255: 2 : K the cheque are, left to right, Fred Voykin, finance committee chairman Welter Popotf, and Kootenay Choir raffle committee members Larry Tomilin, Joe Cheveldave and Bill Voykin.—Kootenay Choir Raffle Committee Photo int i comed:Mrs,-M.' Cooper andsW. Szasz ‘and ‘Hunnisett praising: the reaction of the nurses who had just completed the course in applied physiology presented by Selkirk College. Hospital. privileges for 1976 were granted by the board to the following doctors:, De ~ Marco, Fowler, Hall, Johnson, Vai let, Walton, Ward and Yuk Mrs, P. Chernoff reported a very successful January tes meeting at which West Koote- ~ nay representative Mrs. Bea ‘. had installed the in- ‘coming executive of the hospi- tal Ladies’ Auxiliary. Another guest at that meeting was hospital administrator K. Talar- ico who had conveyed the sincere thanks of the board for .the work of the'ladies through- out the year. A letter had been received from the Central Kootenay Regional District giving, ap- proval in principle. for_the proposed extended care bed building program. Nothing fur- ther has been heard from the provincial government on the other phases of the proposed program. The board members hope that approval will be forthcoming soon as they are anxious to get started on the integrated and much-needed additions to the hospital. Pat Romaine was named as vice-chairman of the board and Ken Johnson was appointed to replace Jack Young on the bylaw committee, The hospital adminis- trator, along with seven depart- - ment heads are currently en- rolled in a course on human relations and organization at Selkirk College. 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