CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, March 25, 1876 i Selkirk College t Attends BC. Invitational _at Royal Roads Military College Andy Davidoff, Floyd Low, Paul Maloff, coach Greg Layton, Mickey Kinakin and Kelth McGauley ~ Booklet Issued on Registered Home. Ownership Saving Plans {7 What are the tax implica-” " tions of purchasing a Regis- tered Home Ownership Savings Plan (RHOSP}? Who is eligible to apply for a RHOSP? How ‘ much can you contribute an- : nually? : These are some of the | questions answered in a new : pamphlet recently issued by : Revenue Canada, taxation, * Entitled ‘Registered Home. ! Ownership Savings: Plans’ covers the most common situs : tions a person may encounter in contributing to a RHOSP. To , avoid confusion between the } terma of a RHOSP and those of : a Registered Retirement Sav- : ings Plan, a special section ; outlines the significant dif- : ferences. between .the two * plans. Nearly a quarter of a million plans were registered in 1976, the first year the plans were available. Experience with the plan in the first year revealed areas of possible diffi- “culty, which are discussed ‘in the booklet, tne sr estate, you aod BS aware that you can be the beneficiary of a RHOSP only once in your lifetime, The _. timing of the withdrawal of your RHOSP funds in the year you oceupy your home (or: within the first 60 days after the end -of that year) is *~* important, The booklet explains why. It also explains how you might inadvertently make an excess contribution and what can be done if that happens. What about the tax impli- cations to a spouse when the married owner of a RHOSP dies? That and other matters affecting spouses and RHOSPs are discussed. Before anyone buys a RHOSP, they should acquaiot themselves with the rules. The pamphlet, the latest in the Tax Information Pamphlet series, is available free of charge from any District Taxation Office. Our Climate Getting. Colder! ground f the theory— often based only ona hunch— that the world’s climate has been getting colder in recent years can draw some support from a study of ground ice wedges made recently in the Arctic on behalf of the Geologi- cal Survey of Canada, depart- ment of energy, mines) and resources. Vertical ice wedges in the :, Glenmerry “NEW AND USED FURNITURE 3191 Highway Drive - » PHONE 364-1822 many areas with continuous it. They are fed by Date seeping. in through . During cold years the wedges grow steadily, becom- ing wider at the top; during © warmer years, the wedges are cut off. Tt has been found that a major cut-off of the ice wedges occurred five to 10 years ago. Since then secondary wedges began to grow on top of the old ones, indicating that the cli- mate was again getting colder and the upper level.of the permanently frozen ground was Fising. The Scene at... _ KINNAIRD JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL “The. Selkirk” College de-" bating team argued to victory in the B.C. Invitational De- bates, March 6, at Royal Roads Milltary College. Team members Andy Dav- idoff, Mickey Kinakin, Floyd Low, Keith McGauley and Paul Maloff brought home every award from the competition. Versatile and quick. thinking, the Selkirk team. debated both sides of the competition's issue: “Be it Resolved that Canada Halt all Immigration Immediately.” Sel- kirk was awarded the English Union Debating Cup for best college and university team in BC. : w-They aleo captured swards for Best Affirmative Team, Best Negative Team and Best Overall Team. Second-year uni- Spectal Olympic Cancellations Being Offered by Post Office The Canada Post Office recently that varied ms You were right, I anny! It was definitely BED weather on Saturday! * Last Tuesday our speech arts team members came back from the festival “licking their wounds” but really happy that they had stuck it out. (All but one of them had never per- formed before!) The adjudicator, Mra. Jo- sié Smith, was friendly and warm, and understood all about nervousness. (she hes one of the gayest, most infectious slaughs we have ever heard.) And believe us, when your stomach is churning, and your legs are shaking, and your voice has started to tremble, a warm friendly person is the security blanket, you need! Our team is composed of Cindy Swetlishoff, Roy Kalnins, Joy Eaton, Debbie Masson, Mark Lightle, Judy Zurek, Theresa Pryce. They are all splendid —troupers but Roy Kalnins gets the medal for “bravery: beyond. the ‘call of duty.” (Sometime we'll tell you the story!) . Valerie Cormier and Mark Vroom of Stanley Humphries joined our team for weekend practices, (They are both ex-KJ team members and defending champions.) ‘This year our team entered the following classes: spoken poetry, Bible reading, original poetry, public speaking, story telling, and Shakespeare. ‘We succeeded in seiunlig, 10 firsts, 7 seconds, and 2 thirds. Mark Lightle retained for us the “Junior Secondary Pub- lic Speaking Championship” that means so much to our school. Over the years it has been won by Craig Jones, Debby Mattiazzi, Trevor Gov- ender, Mark Vroom, Gordon Wenman, and now Mark tle. We would hate to lose it, " Our “veteran’.team mem- ber, Lorry Harsk2nin, won both the original poetry and original prose competitions! Her poem ~~ BONANZA DAYS TODAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY - Shop at Castlegar’s Largest “TAPE CENTRE” 8 TRACK TAPES CASSETTES & RECORDS 10% OFF ence WATCH FOR OUR GRAND OPENING SOON THE BOOK SHOP (Across from the Post Office) story was very funny. She is a ‘We enjoyed the creative writing classes the most. They are very challenging: because “spoken” work must be pre- sented in a way that is entirely different from written work. People are always asking us to explain, but it would take too long here. Suffice to say we have to spend hours and ae studying “spinning”, “placin, “coloring”, “holding”, ae a bove everything else “inflec- “With a Purchase of 4 B.F. GOODRICH TIRES - We will install, balance and ALIGN feat weet os FREE H&R BRAKE & WHEEL 496 Col. Ave. — Phone 365-7818 — Castlegar was very “subdued” and her‘ real dramatic actress, that girl tion" and “suspensory pause." (Groan) i We try to encourage crea- tive writing as much as possible at KISS. Besides the Speech Arts Club and the regular English , classes, we have a special group coached by Mrs. Hil This club was formed as a result of students’ requests. Mrs, Hill says she enjoys writing, herself, and has found pleasure and excitement in talking to the creative writers at KJ. The club began with quain and then moving to rhyming couplets and Himes: tore are some examples of einquains: “Peace” “Quiet, tranquil. Killing, demolishing, ruining.” ‘Thinking only of himself, Man.” Q * > (Gary Ellis) Last. week the club had a poetry reading, and the writers talked about fiction they have, written and the techniques they have used. Next week they will write opening para- graphs for short stories. (Mr. Rogers, our principal, was so inspired by our creative aspirations that he composed this Haiku on the spot: “A blanket of snow Inclass slows thoughts waiting for spring—a chance to bloom."} 8 ce Our newspaper club, spon- © sored by Mr, Sheppard, is also encouraging budding writers. The first “Cobra Chron: ical” of 1976 hit the stands on Friday and was sold out in five minutes flat. The editor is ‘ Lillian Ramsden and the as- sistant editor is Graham Mac- Lachlan. -/ Most popular item, accord- ing to the students we have polled, is “Top 20 Countdown." (David Stewart says he casts his vote for the “Teen Cuisine Puzzle.”) ecment Batali 3 : Speaking of cuisine... our apologies to the boys! Last week -we spoke of the girls in CFS 9 (Cooking and Food Services.) Well, (our error) the course is co-educational, The boys want it clearly understood that they can “driz- lea Danish” as well as any girl! And as for cinnamon buns— haht Just stand out in the hall and wait! They'll show you cinnamon buns -to end all cinnamon buns. (Move over, girls.) : Cece) ~ Next week we will have a | foll report on how our mu- sicians fared at the festival. Results aren't in yet. ee ae Spring break is upon us, ‘Wow! School's out fvn March | 27 to April 4 inclusi ise ts. Hithere, Spring, old thing! services will be available to philatelists, collectors and the general public who wish to, collect special not planning to attend the games, where on-site cancella- tions will be available, The Post Office said mail marks to be used during next July's Summér Olympic Games in Montreal: Although final details are not expected to be announced before April, the Post Office Department said that more than 40 cancellation marks will be available and can be ob- tained by various means, ‘The: cancellation program will be supplemented by sets of special cancellation covers pre- packaged for those collectors part or all, accepted from philatelists ei- ‘ther submitting their own special cancellation covers or ordering the covers from ‘ost. Special cancellations will be available at local sites on the dates events are held. Canada Post stated that | the complete program will be announced before the end of April, giving philatelists plenty of time to place their orders for orders for various groupings of, | will be Debating Team Returns Home Victorious versity transfer itiidont ‘Andy Davidoff, was named Best Individual Speaker, Until the eleventh hour, it” was debatable whether the team would, be able to attend the meet, But communications instructor and team coach, Greg Layton, with the help of other college staff, managed to find travel funds to get the team to the Island, The last minute efforts certalnly paid off, and the debating team has added an- other victory to Selkirk’s re- gord of achievement... When leaving a brightly Ut area in your automobile at ~ “night, drive siowiy until your eyes become accustomed to the darkness, reminds the B.C. Automobile Association. We Serve Ve You First INSURANCE sone insurance service on all classes FRE AUTOMOBILE | - ABILITY BONDS — eae. 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C.° V8V 1X4 Feb. 28 CASTLE Published Every Thursday Morning. at ‘The Crossroads of the Kootenays” —— VOL, 28 No, 14 ! “already abowing thelr dedication to the CASTLEGAR, AR NEWS SERVING Castlegar = Kinnalrd Robson + Genello Blueberry Creek Shoreacres - Thrums Stocan Valley and City New Denver - Silverton ‘at Monday's ina Aid was Reo eh nso es dearer stall a cy as ad pasts but could at a later date, dit would ot a Contad Brattebo, Has, director, Franke : 8. C Tel Anvesis $753,000 $000,000 "will be early Seu by: the B.C. Telephone Company this: year in- the expansion add improvement of «telephone Bervices for sybecrib: rein the Cantlogan said the spending. was contained in; B.C. Tel's' recently announced | 1976 capital construction’ pro- gram, which "calls for the expenditure of more than million’ during: the: year for ~ service :improvement:. work | throughout the company’s sy ER tem. : “Here' in® Castlegar,” said, “B.C, Tel will invest is estimated $253,000 to upgrade service, including $116,000 for. additional central office switch- ing equipment and $112,000 for outdoor construction’ projects, No Bargain such as the placing of eth of aerial feeder ‘cable ‘to’ provide:.more jcirenits ‘at’ ‘various locations within the district. result of, development” T-Mile Di ait : : Failing ‘To Stop Police continue to charge © motorists violating the ‘Motor ————— 20 CENTS PER COPY Hospital Board Chairman Nick Oglow Steps Down After nine consecutive years of se! » chairman’ of the Castlegar Hospital board, Nick Oglow, has stepped down. Mr, Oglow made his position known at Thursday's annual -) meeting of the Castlegar and District Hosplial Society, ‘This position has now been filled by Chuck Dinning. | Vice- chairman’ is John * Dalziel, treasurer Merv Rush and re- cording secretary Mrs. D. per. In his final report Mr, Oglow stated it’ has” been established by. various surveys that the | greatest \ need: for hospital beds in this area is in the field of extended care. +) "In reply.to our application to with the 10-bed extension, the. B.C. Hospital ‘Insurance Service recommend- ed that we designate five of our » existing acute: care beds to extended care use, and build the’ additional 10: beds, for a” total of a 15-bed extended care facility. This plan is now being implement,” he said. However, he did suggest to” the new hospital board that a further expansion’ program’ may be necessary before too long, ‘stating the loss of five acute beds is bx tobring the transportable_incubator__ac- counted for an expenditure of $9,482.27, The occupancy rate for 1976 increased 2.2 per per cent, averaging 73,2 per cent. Ad- missions totalled 2,169, a a8 i crease of 182;' while days totalled 16,879, an ae crease of 498, “These statistics ‘indicate fewer patients entering hos- ’ pital and the length of stay Talarico, ba dt ‘much ‘closer when the said Mr. Mr. Talarico also gratefully . primary f the hospital will be overtaxed, “It may be wise to have some new expansion plans lerway while our present Bjom tia Named President rapa alee Downtown Businessmen’ 5 Assoc. New president of th _ Vehicle :Act ‘which stared all all. Edbladof Passing. : bus, {when they. 7 dine. “acti: ted saa ing ‘red ‘lights. 7 RCMP ‘re; Teported: ap . Sealy ‘16 charges ‘have jo «been laid since public warning ‘owas issued mid-March, “Area Mayors See Cities. In what is believed. a first, for the Castlegar and District Chamber, of Commerce, mem- bers had “as their guests the mayors of Castlegar, Nelson and Trail at the regular month- ly meeting held on Wednesday evening of last‘week at the Hi Arrow Arms. ‘Chamber president Albert Ci that opy Paper in‘ the body: has Local businesses are being swindled by an‘ out-of-town company who’ offers. to sell : photocopy. paper at :cut-rate prices, according “to” Randy. Wight of Copytron. He says he knows of at least three different local busi- - nesses iat have ‘received this - pipe the 3 sales pitch is done by. phone, save b Mr: ‘Wight, and the doubled ‘this year. He distrib- ~ uted a-cnew city map ‘to members, saying that these will be available for tourist distribu- tion by April $0, Also, a tourist information booth. near. the Doukhober Village will be completed by May 10. Mayor. Ed Mosby, during his address, spoke of his “good: + neighbors”, Trail and ‘Nelson, stating they had so many things. i common and that anything that one, economy-mi can fall for’ a pitch, When he_ ds itis ch the area. He noted there was a social in that ‘some gi ip but the stock is ‘also inferior, It is’ mostly roll’ paper that’ they have’ been ‘dealing in. “The name ofthe firm Mr. Wight’ has ‘tried to contact is Business Service, but he cannot locate them under this name or a similar name. When speaking to the Castlegar News earller this week he was contemplating taking.the matter. to the'local Chamber of Commerce. |” “This hurts us and it hurts our customers,” ‘he said. He says you cannot blame honest. people‘who are just trying to save a couple of bucks, * Businessmen, buying. sup- plies by telephone should follow, these recommendations: Get the name of the firm and check its credibility through..the Better Business Bureau. Check with your present local supplier to see if the copy paper is usable. Determine if the merchan- dise being offered is a genuine bargain based on the quality received. persons lived in one community . and worked in another, - Share Mutual Problems ‘He spoke of ‘the growth of Castlegar’ with » its: housing trippling in the past year and of - the need for water. The water system of the two former towns of Castlegar and Kinnaird have been ‘joined, but ‘with “an increase of halfa million gallons of water more per day, funds have been budgeted for a new “well to come into production this September. ‘The use of the water above Keenleyside Dam, “seemed a very real dream and very possible a few. years ago,” he said, “but this must be all of years away and maybe five.” ‘The higher taxes caused by such a project could be prohibi- tive, unless Hydro shares the cost.’ Mayor Mosby said that new growth brings severe , taxation problems, and’a brief “is being sent to the Assess- ment’ Authority seeking help and advice. He pointed out that. land taxes should service pro-.- (continued on page 2) preside 4 Elected: ‘vice-president of ‘association at-a° meeting held in the’ Marlane Hotel last Thursday. evening: was Fred Bonnett, owner -of Bonnett's Boys and: Men's Wear snd Castle -Bowladrome. aFlnenee chairman Merv Rush reported an operating surplus, prior to. government zed donations total. ling $8,685. He tinted the donations as follows: . In| memory of Olga Wendish, $5,000, which has been set aside for an extended care: bath; carpenters’ Union: Local 2300, $1,900, with which a: eeansporianles, incubator’ was and atown ‘As ‘soriation for. the next year will joe Van Dungen of Helen's ‘the Castlegar News. a Jewellery ‘and Burt Campbell of . ‘tems of business dealt: Mrs. Orla Granstrom of - Prestige Cleanera continues as secretary of the association but the treasurer's duties. which were ‘formerly part of the secretary's responsibilities will now .be assumed by Charlie Cohoe of Cohoe Insurance. Directors of the Castlegar community, litter on sidewalks, and the “possibility of joint sponsorship of a single Santa Claus’ visit in’ Decomber with the Plaza to $10,- 204.89. This surplus represents 7 Per cent of the total revenue. The Castlegar District Doukhobor Ladies, $1,- * 616.60, used ‘to purchase > an ntensive ».care incubator. A donation in memory of Mrs.-G: ~ Shepherd, $74.76; G.. Johnson « were’ student’ bursaries for elkirk ‘nursing students, and ‘an inclusive“ meal-time shift ward dating back to April 1, 1970, amounting to’ $21,120, increases and additional ataff cost $212,857. Salaries and ‘wages represent 81 per cent of surgical supplies, drugs ‘ and dietary food, in the amount of $14,914, are a reault of inflated prices over the previous year. Association and Regional Rec- reation Commission No. 1. Central Morlgage Approves Castlegar Family Housing Loan ‘The approval of a $868,500 federal toan to the Doabil Development Corporation, cover 90 per cent of the gtal costs ofa family housing Project in Castlegar, has been announced by Central Mort- gage and Housing Corporation. The provincial housing agency will cover the remaining 10 per cent of the capital cost of the development, to be built by Evin's Contracting. ‘The loan will assist in the construction of 28, two-storey Yow houses, each with three _ bedrooms located at Woodland ‘Drive and Highway 3. Parking : facilities’ will be provided ad- jacent to the front yard. The units, to be managed by the B.C. Housing Manage- ment Commission, will be rent- ed to low and moderate income les. Rents will be geared to the tenants’ incomes with annual rental subsidies being shared equally by CMHC and the province. The loan, made under the public housing provisions of the National Housing Act, is for a term of 50 years at an interest rate of 10 ‘4. per cent. 400 Curlers Registered This weekend will see the junior. members of the curling clan take; to the ice at the Castlegar Arena to test their’ skills in three championship events. Close 10.400 boys and girls, © ranging in age from six years to 14 years, will be competing in junior, intermediate and senior events of the Castlegar Kiwanis Jam Can Curling Bonspiel. Thirty-four teams are en- tered in the junior section (age six to eight); 45 intermediate teams {age nine to 11): are seeking.the coveted trophy in this section; and 19.teams (age 12 to 14) ‘set for. the senior. competition, Cochairmen’ Don ‘Danroth and Dana Peterson have stated that everything will be ready at the arena for the first rocks to be: thrown’. at -9 - a.m.’ / on” Saturday. The first two hours of the draw: will: have. the intermediates playing. ‘their. <-firat ‘game “while: the ‘junior group will be starting at 11 a.m. The first senior games will begin at 12 noon. Drawmaster’ Earl Greep stated that it is important throughout the spiel that teams be at, the arena ‘at. feast 16 minutes before their scheduled games to ensure that there is” no tie-up in the scheduling. Sites each aps ‘A’, a ‘B’ and a ‘UG .. 34 Teoms Enter Competition Jam Can Curlers Take to the Ice event, it ‘has’ required the timetabling of 205 games on 15 sheets of ice to determine’ the ‘nine winners, Play on Saturday is ex-! pected to take 10 hours with four more hours of eliminations * on Sunday before the presenta- tion of prizes. The refereeing of all games is in the capable hands of the Pensioners Curling Club with John Dalziel as'Head Referee. The 9-a.m. draw is as follows: * Greg Brady vs Steven Popoff Eddie Pereversoff vs. Rene Bouchard Ron Flynn vs Hans Edblad Dawn Newton, vs Kim Keraiff Eddie Friedel vs Bria Verishine Roddy “Horcott vs Peter tf ‘Taraso! Jason Fraser vs Sharleen Da Rosa Bob Dasousa vs Deneen Taylor ‘Gerilee‘ Volpatti vs Sherman Romney - Melodie Lawlie vs Tom Campbell Rhian Landis vs Donna Kinakin Darrell-Podmoreoff vs Troy Wesley Scott Sparkman vs Maria’ Laurino z Doug Bonde vs Chrissy Esopenko Billy Watt vs Kevin Sherstobitoff of physical Pan shows a decrease of 260 resulting from the phys- ical plant systems functioning well, thus reducing major main- tenance programs compared to Previous ‘years, Linen service showed an increase of $3,463 due to a greater quantity of linen re- quiring replacement. The linen replacement is shared jointly by the regional laundry service. “9845. and a.donation. ‘West, Kootenay. Registere Nurses’, , Association :/in‘:'the “ amount of $60. ;Commenting on hospital’ usage, Mr. Talarico stated that ‘a total of 4,873 patients were recorded for physiotherapy, an increase of 186. over the prev- ious: year. X-ray examinations total- led 6,59, an increase of 107 over 1974. ‘A decrease has been ‘re- corded in the total of operations performed. In 1976 there were 629 operations, a decrease of 199. A decrease was also noted in short stays and examinations in emergency. These totalled 4,836 in 1976, a decrease of 895, Director of nurses, Mrs. Denise’ Reed, stated. during 1976 a booklet explaining 'Hos- pita! Life’ was issued to each patient on admission. “This,” she said, “eliminated the ele- ment of uncertainty that ac-- Patient 2 educati al’ services - increased | $6,389 resulting from increased usage of nursing and laboratory sup- plies, regional laboratory serv- ice and ECG interpretations. The general services and occupancy expenses increased $25,605, largely a result of employee benefits in the a- mount of $14,404; increases in BCHA’ dues of. $1,317, tele- phone and telex $1,485, dietary supplies and are placed in situation” es people when they an unfamiliar “In providing nursing care for the 165 patients admitted to the intensive care unit, 119.6 registered nurses were re- quired, The total number of patient days these patients were in hospital, was 447. “The cardiac monitors were used in 291 of these days, Minor surgical cases numbered 429, major cases 198 for a total of 627 surgeries, The total newborn delivered in hospital i was 148. Chief of staff, Dr. C. 8, Fowler, reported that In order to keep up-to-date on modern ‘techniques, virtually all” the doctors had been in attendance at one or more courses during the past 12 months, These courses. have in- cluded trauma at the: Univer- sity of Washington at Seattle, cardiss » symposium ; at: San Francisco,’ the Scientific 'Ses- ‘sion, of the Canadian’ Medical "Association in Calgary, the B.C, Medical Association meeting in Kamlooné; a8 well 4s courses ine laparoscopy, anaesthetics, avia- tion medicine, athletic medicine and general practice reviews. Women's Auxiliary presi- dent Mary Gemmill outlined what she termed a very suc- members, four of which: she ~ stated were honorary. She singled outa dedicated group, headed by Patsy Popoff, who work in the‘extended care wards. A total of 550 volunteer hours have been recorded’ in this area. Mrs. Gemmill aso called Jattention to the 30 active and ‘Féllable Candy Stripers headed 4 by*Dawna Planing ‘who. as- sisted th ‘in * patient. comfort. : # tity The ‘Gift, Shop was re- ported as doing very well with 688 volunteer ‘hours. ‘ Concluding reports, the following resolution received the memberships’ approval: “Whereas: There is grow- ing concern that our present. government's shortsighted pol- icy of economic restraint is causing hardships to our prov- ince's Health Care: Services and; Whereas: This meeting be- lieves that the health of the citizen has the highest priority and should be the last item sacrificed in the interests of tidy ledgers—for health is not an economic equation; There- fore be it resolved—that this meeting go on record and ask the minister of health to assure the’ Castlegar and District Hospital that it will not be another victim-in the govern- ment’s policy of economic re- straint. Castlegar Library Receives Reading Stimulation Grant Castlegar and District. Public’ Library has just: been awarded a $500 Reading Stimu- lation Grant by the Canadian the amount of $3,094, regional laundry. $1,068, housekeeping supplies $1,253, utilities $921, and other miscellaneous items. The. Nonoperating ac- counts. show a surplus of $13,801.00 which is largely 4, invest tment income, “In con- cluding,” he said, “I would like’ to state that the hospital is in a ~ sound ition.” Hospital. administrator Ken Talarico also reported on various hospital costs, stating $4,683.68 was spent on equip- ment comprising of’ type- writers, desk, calculator, dupli- cator and an accounts receiv- able filing system. A payroll office was established and furnished at a cost of $1,741.55. In maintenance $18,055.12 was. spent on capital projects, A Paging system, costing $4,- 900.47, was also installed en- abling the hospital to contact people on call almost instantly. Nursing equipment, such as wheel chairs, and a ‘of University Wo- men, This grant shall be used to purchase children's books for all branches, and will act as a timely addition to the expanded children’s collection in the basement of the aa branch. Conditional on receipt lor the award was the fact that the library be run by a qualified Wibrarian and also that it be in the process of becoming/or be a member of a Regional Library System. In_ conjunction with the opening of the expanded quar- ters, a spring program will be held on the afternoon of April 24 in the Castlegar branch. Stories and a puppet show will be held. All youngsters are invited to attend. Adults are also welcome to get acquainted with the new facilities. Two Local Persons to Serve On West Koofenay Recreation Two local persons associ- ated with Regional Recreation Commission No, 1 were elected ‘to positions on the executive of the West Kootenay Recreation Association. Atits annual general meet- ing held recently in Nelson, local recreation director Pat Metge was elected chairman of the association while Regional Recreation Commission No. 1 chairman, J. S. Stewart, was elected secretary-treasurer, The. association's purpose is to represent the views of the recreation commissions in the West Kootenays at the provin- cial government level and to be the voice of the West Kootenay at the British Columbia Recrea- tion Association meetings. =f