SMOKE EJECTOR was put into service Monday morning when a large number of the Castlegar Volunteer Fire Department res- chief Ed Lewis said something on the electrical range started the fire and the flames caught the above cabinet. The damage was confined to this ponded to the 8:55 alarm of an apartment fire at 272 Columbia Ave. The apartment is located above Mike's TV in what is known as the Lewis Block in downtown Castlegar. The fire was ‘confined to the kitchenette area of a bachelor “apartment occupied by three young men. Fire area with no water damage, as dry chemicals were used. The ownership of John Heack, who also has his business located reported to be insured.—Castlegar News Photo building, now under the in the same building, is From Page 1 Council Supports Land Freeze Protest In support of his position, IMr. Hipwell referred to the +Rawson-Williams report of 1964 twhich showed full residential ‘development of the lower ‘benches at Ootischenia with LION - 0 light industrial and commercial development allowed on the upper area, Mr. Hipwell noted that the co-author of the report, Bob Williams, is now minister of lands, forests and water re- sources and is the minister responsible for the Land Commission. Mr. Mosby said land-use submissions now have to go to the Land Commission. How- ever, they are first studied by the regional district who has its land-use committee first pro- vide RDCK directors with its recommendations, The alderman said an appeal for a change in land use carries more weight with the regional district if it has the support of the municipality in the area. On motion of Ald. Mosby, council supported the applica- tions of Mr. Hipwell and Crossroads Holdings. Tommy Biln Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. Sundy and Holiday Hours: NOW& FOREVER, % "INTIMATE" Sets By: RUBINSTEIN YARDLEY FABERGE CHANNEL AND CARON DESERT FLOWER © MINK AND PEARL By Jovan WHITE SHOULDERS By Evyan OLD TIME GINGHAM TOILETRIES By Delegar Men’‘s Sets By: ‘SHULTON, YARDLEY ENGLISH LEATHER ROYAL COPENHAGEN JADE EAST, HAI KARATE BRITISH STERLING BruTE By Fabergé. Cle RUG of Pine Street and Columbia Avenue pied % Fridays Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 12" noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 365-7813 Emergency Services Here Meet With Civil Defence Coordinator Procedures to be taken in the ovent of an aircraft disaster were discussed last Thursday evening with the emergoncy services at the request of Civil Defense coordinator H. War- ner, . Present were Kinnaird CD representative Ald. G. S. Rust, Castlegar CD representative Ald, Carl Henne, Castlegar fire chiof Ed Lewis and deputy Joe Killough, Kinnaird fire chief Rene Archambault, Cpl. Pete Church of the local RCMP. detachment and RCMP auxi- lary policeman Chuck Sim- mons, airport committee rep- resentative Dave Williamson, local aero-engineer of Hal-Aero Services, Hal Swartz and CD deputy Ted Cowlin. A plan of procedure in the event of an aircraft disaster developed about five years ago was reassessed, It was noted, a simulated exercise was held in 1968 which proved very suc- cessful. A fan-out system which is in existence to alert all Necessary personnel in the event of a disaster was approved as it stood, ¢ Mr. Williamson informed those present of the possibility of the federal government purchasing a foam generator to assist combating gasoline fires. The airport committee is to forward recommendations to the twin town councils of Castlegar and Kinnaird that thoy request this ald from the federal government, Ald, Henne requested Civil Defense submit recommenda- Uons to bath councils in regards to other types of emergencies such as gasoline tanker, CP Rail tankers, etc. ] Winter's First Snowfall Hits The District Three-point-eight inches of snow fell in this area's first snowfall Sunday. While many persons felt this was an early snowfall, Tom Wilson of the atmospheric environment service at Castle- ger airport reported traces of snow fell here as early as Sept. 26 in 1972 though last year's first real snowfall, a total of 1.3 inches, was recorded Oct. 27. Mr. Wilson pointed our be be had publicly announced ‘fas! September that the nak *: gnowfall would be Nov. 3 noting his prediction missed by only four hours. Motorists in turn seem to be adapting to the new road conditions. Local RCMP report no- thing more than the normal minor fender-benders for the first snowfall. Selkirk College Faculty Member Has Volume of Poetry Published Chairman of the English department at Selkirk College Don Campbell, has recently had published a volume of poems entitled "The Dog Star.” Many of the poems in the volume are associated with the local West Kootenay area both from a contemporary and historical point of view. Mr. Campbell commented, “one of the main products for pro- ducing a poem is that in the process of writing, the poet becomes orientated in his environment." In other words, ‘the author finds out ‘where he's at’ through the’ poems he - produces. “Thus the poems * ‘contain a mixture of personal history, places, memories, and observations which somehow set themselves in a kind of sensible order, (perhaps)"? The book was published Don Campbell and printed by Cotinneh Books and is. available from: local Hookestores: Ferry Traffic. Increases Traffic utilizing the Castle- gar ferry during the months of October 1972 and 1973 showed an inerease“in most types of vehicles this year over the same month last year, but is down in the number of trailers and semi-trailers from 346 last * year to 244 this year. Figures released by the department of highways are as follows, with the 1972 figure preceding the figure for ‘Oct- ober of 1973: Number of round trips— 8,102, 3,213; number of auto- mobiles and . drivers—25,263, 26,247; number of passengers not . drivers—36,133, 36,611; number of trucks, all types— 7,151, 9,266; number of trailers and — semi-trailers—346, 244; number of motor buses—38, 69;° number of motorcycles—35, 107 and number of livestock—47, 55. Vandals Strike : Blueberry Firm Causing Mess About $100 in cash and two chainsaws were stolen as well as .considerable damage done, following a break-in and entry of Trowelex Rentals in Blue- berry Creek, The incident is belleved to have occurred on Wednesday night of last week or early the following morning. Noestimate of damage was given by local RCMP but it was reported the windshield and passenger-side window of a truck parked inside of tho building were broken. Also broken or damaged were a telex machine, fluore- scent sign and numerous smaller items. Oil was also poured over the premises. Entry was gained by smashing the uns in a front door, Police are ‘continuing the investigation. $600 Damage Follows Monday 2-Car Accident A collision reported at 11:40 a.m. Monday near Bril- liant Bridge has resulted in damages totalling $600. Drivers of the two vehicles were identified as Ronald Arnold Hubert of Rossland and Mrs, Vera Popoff of Castlegar. Police said the Hubert Eremenko’s FIT-RITE Pen SHOES for the family For Dress — Casual and Work Our Footwear Will’ Meet the Need of Any Type Work or Any Occasion ee ee Lee | and exterior decorating. Triple KKK Construction Custom Building — Remodelling Commercial & Residential Building Free Estimates -- Phone 365-6742 All phases of carpentry, roofing, . kitchen cabinets, dry-wall and textured ceilings, interlor _— 4 ’ ‘Provincial Library Parliament Bidgo ‘Victoria, B.C. CA EG/ R Lye EWS Published Every Thursday Morning at: “The Crossroads ¢ of fhe Kootenays” 24h TIME TO' GRIN A sense of humor is what makes you laugh at something which would make you mad.if it happened to you, to 26, No, 46 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER Te im “15 CENTS PER COPY, BY 58! Squadron Air Cadets , Receive Awards Last Night The annual 581 Squadron ‘Promotions Parade and Par- | ee Night took place last night ‘t Stanley Humphries Second- nth School with its traditional dignity. Visiting dignitaries . and officers who participated in the presentations of promotions ‘and. awards to 681 Squadron Air Cadets were: Mayor Colin The Robson Parent Gr- oup to Guides and Bro- wnies is having a travel- ing Bake Sale the after- noon of Nov. 8, in Rob- gon. SMITH’S PLUMBING & HEATING 61 Crescent Street, Castlegar — Phone 365-7531 Social Evening in the Robson Hall Frid: Nov. 9 at 8 sored by the creation Society. Re! ments served. Kinnaird Public ie Friday 14 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary to Min- “RE-ELECT Jack ‘Chernoff for Alderman and — RDCK. Director Snow Proof — Vinyl Winter Boots Water Proof Large Selection of Styles and Sizes for Ladies, Men and Children See Our Stock of MEN‘S WINTER BOOTS Thermal — Alaska — Insulated Safety and Non-Safety 78 Pine Street John M. Tamelin, Pass Creek "SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION® Phone 365-7025 vehicle was travelling towards Nelson when the Popoff vehicle, coming from the opposite direction, spun out and hit the right side and rear of the Hubert Volkswagon bus. No charges were laid. or Hockey, General Meet- Nov. 14, 8 p.m. at now to at- ing Recreation Office. ma, Plan tend. NEW SHIPMENT OF ... TAN JAY SPORTSWEAR SLIMS & MATCHING TOPS IRISH KNIT CARDIGANS & PULLOVERS In An Assortment of Colors x ~ WIDE RANGE OF... 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Crawford. ‘ Glider Pilot's Wings— a Patterson Customs | 24 Hour Opening ‘ Receives Support tY The towns of Castlegar and Kinnaird have supported a request by the City of Rossland to have the Patterson customs Temain open 24 hours a day ° , during Expo '74. The -councils took this ion at their respective eetings last. week following " receipt tof a letter from - Rossland asking them to write Manpower and Immigration Minister Robert Andras. ‘mendous influx of people into Be the West Kootenay area from Expo. These people will be (coming’to use the excellent ‘recreational facilities in this , general area and also just to tour. the © other interesting ; facets of the West Kootenay.” . Mayor John Landis ex- Joresed the © hope that the town be ready for any increased business that will come with Expo and that people will be : willing to aid ‘in the fnflux. Ald. Andy, Shutek called Rossland's‘ Tequest an “excel- lent suggestion,” adding: “We should support them fully." 5 Pro ‘Ge Bric ph” Gordon ... Jaques, Presented to F/Sgt, John Sweeney by Mrs, Sweeney. Certificates: Senior Lead- ers Course.— WO2 Gordon Stamp-Vincent; | Junior NCO Course — LAC Mark Brownell and Cpl. Bruce Armstrong; Flying Scholarship — F/Sgt. Duncan Crawford; Glider Pilot — F/Sgt. John Sweeney; Bush Familiarization Course — Sgt. Greg Brownell, Cpl. John Knutson and Cpl. Gordon Jaques and Tri-Environmental Cadet Camp — Cpl, Curtis Lee. The following year badges were presented: Fourth Year: W01 K. Davis, WO2 G. Stamp-Vincent, F/Sgt. D. Crawford, F/Sgt. J. Sweeney and Sgt. D. Hold- sworth, Third Year: F/Sgt. C. Jones, Sgt. G. Brownell, Sgt. A. Donald, Cpl. T. Sorge and Cadets A. Dow and R. Knutson. Second Year: Sgt. R. Quaia, Cpl. T. Frost, Cpl. G. Jaques, Cpl. J. Knutson, Cpl. C. McFarlane, and LACs_ R. Donald, J. Galloway, M. Het- man, First Year: Cp}, B. Arm- strong, Cp}. C. Lee, Cadets M. Brownell, T. Elsdon, M. Galle: way, G. Greenwood, S. swarth a Kereiff, M. Kulbaba, B. MacDonald, L. Partridge, A. Rego, G. ‘Robin- son, D. Stewart and Trevisan. © to © Warrant Offi jeer “rirst Soiass Wot Ken Davis. Promoted to Warrant Officer Second Class — WO2 Gordon Stamp-Vincent. Promoted to Flight Ser- geant—F/Sgt. Craig Jones and F/Sgt. John Sweeney. Promoted to Sergeant — Sgt. Roberto Quaia Promoted to Acting Serg- eant — Sgt. Greg Brownell and Sgt. Francis Murphy. Confirmed Rank of Cor- poral — Cpl. Cammy Lapointe and Cpl. Dana Wright. if MOTHER'S WREATH at the Remembrance Day service held Sunday. morning at Kinsmen Parl on the cenotaph by Mrs. May Dinner of Castlegar. Mrs. Dinner’s late husband, ik was placed Jack, was wounded in the First World War and was also gassed by mustard gas, a factor that affected his lungs throughout his life. Mrs. given by Mayor Joho Lan Photo < ; Dinner also lost two cousins, one in each of the two Great Wars. Other wreaths were placed by representatives of various district service clubs, tions, businesses and at the service was -—Castlegar News Proposed Apartment Development on. Old Cenofaph Property Turned Down by Council Castlegar council has turn- ed down the proposed apart- ment development ofthe old cenotaph property: on Bloomer Hill and is rene the latid to |jaer~ = -be develope Cpl. John Knutson and Cpl: Curtis Lee. Promoted to’ Acting Cor- poral — Cpl. Rose Ingham and Cpl. Tony Sorge. Re-classified from °. Air Cadet Ist Class to Leading Air Cadet; LACs Alan Gilchrist, Steven Holdsworth, John Ker- ieff, Mitchel Kulbaba, Law- rence Partridge, Antonio Rego, George Robinson, David wart and Lance Trevision. Re-classified from Air- woman 2nd Class to Airwoman 1st Class; AWIs Syivia James,” Christine Leask, Susie Leask, Maureen Murphy, Becky Vigue and Lori Lee. } Re-classified from Air cadet 2nd class to Air Cadet Ist Class, AC1s Brander McDonald and Dale Leask. Youth Faces Experience in Tonight's Hockey Game - Selkirk Saints will face the ost: experienced team they have ever played this Friday in a Castlegar Arena when they lay the 1961 World Hockey EChampions. The. action should prove xciting as the Saints have lefeated all the junior teams hey have played and so far lave met opposition only from | he university teams. The Saints’ line-up will be follows: Stan Weir, Gord fackintosh, Gary McConnell, fon Maddolozza, Ted Mayson, ohn Moran, Brian Watson, andy Bisaro, Mike Popoff, EDave Nicol, Frank Clarke, Larry Price, Ron Bisaro, Gerry _ Nixon, - Larry. Keraiff, | Ed Zeberoff and Norm Deverney. The team is healthy at present and the only doubtful starter for the game is Mike Popoff who is considering going. back down to the junior level. Harry Smith has indicated that the 1961 Smokies’ training is coming along quite well an all the players are looking forward to the upcoming series with the Swedish team. Everyone is urged to come out and have:a look at the Selkirk College team and the 1961 World Hockey Champions this Friday. roof of Chamber's Position efermined at Tonight's Meeting An obituary-type hews story announcing the monthly meeting the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce last Thursday retelling its possible death, brought immediate reaction reports: Ave. would be an extremely sident Mary. Anderson; “It could even turn intoa re-birth of the chamber,” she said as Mhe spoke of receiving numerous telephone calls last Thursday fom persons offering their support. i’ Though the local chamber does have a reasonable paid-up embership, ‘lack. of any real to Nelson's “Gyro Park. This decision was taken council's meeting last Week asa’ result of a study carried.out. by Ald. Mike Livingstone and ‘Ald. Carl-Henne. Arrow Acceptance Corpor- ation had applied to purchase the property from the town for an apartment development. Mr. Livingstone said he had been contacted by several people protesting the use of this area for. apartments. As well, the local chapter of the IODE wrote the town asking that it retain the property for a park. : In its letter, the IODE explained nat it has been trian access to the park from Maple St. via First Ave. and from Columbia “Ave. via an easement through private pro- erty, and also, contact, local, ain’. Mr: Liviagatane: also. stig- gested. a feasibility” satudy be : “costly; hi done on the. construction of an ovrnight parking lot for ree- reational vehicles with the a is of cys revenue to el je ‘but’ he; added’: sucha - park..would. be. very worthwhile. Swedish: National Hockey ~ Team Plays Here January 4. A game. between the 1961 World Champion Trail Smoke Eaters and a team of former Swedish National Team players will be held here on Jan. 4. Sponsored by the Castle- gar and District Minor Hockey the game-will be old minutes ance the jeake between 1943 and 1945 because several long-time members remember the property being : referred to as “IODE Park.” Although there is no exact information concerning. park development, the IODE be- lieves the land was originally given to the organization by.the_ town for the sum of $1 for this purpose. Because it is not feasible for such a small group to undertake the one of four to be played in the West Kootenay. area. At its meeting last week, Castlegar council dealt with a request for help in hosting the game. Specifically, the associa- ‘tion wants the town to provide the ice end hall free of charge, host the Swedish team and local ‘dignitaries to supper, and participate in the purchase of gifts for presention to the Swedish players. The said: it of a park area, the land was returned to the town. Mayor John Landis stated - that he had heard that the land was dedicated by a Mrs. Popoff for this specific purpose. He also said that council “should respect the wishes and dreams of our. pioneers and wherever possible carry them out.” ‘Ald. Livingstone recom- mended that council retain the land, landscape the bank facing Columbia Ave., provide pedes- Undergrounding Power Lines Termed Expensive — West Kootenay Power has repeated its view that the undergrounding of 6,000 feet of powerlines along Columbia expensive project. Ina letter received at council's meeting last’ week, West Kootenay said it has “reviewed the wider cost of full partici at regular. ents current business from being dealt with. This led to last k's appeal to “come out and salvage your. chi in such | projects and have that our That meeting, however, was. postponed to allow. ‘chamber embers to attend the public forum at Selkirk College that night which candidates for’this Saturday's ‘election spoke. Though very enthusiastic about the immediate reaction, Mrs. Mnderson said the’ proof of whether or not it will be a viable Mamber or'a wake will be determined by the number of people meio have the interest to turn out at tonight's meeting to be held at me Hi Arrow Arms, present 1 coral tate struc- ture) is: such. that. we. cannot agree 'to expenditures of this type and magnitude.” Ald. Andy: Shutek: sug-- gested’ council receive’ the letter for information and thank the company. for its considera- tion of the matter. expects the game to raise about $600 to be applied against the $1,540 cost of a timeclock- scoreboard for the arena. Aldermen were’ unanimous - in their willingness to provide the ice and hall, as well as have the town participate in the cost of special gifts. However, Ald. Carl’ Henne and Ald. Mike Livingstone both suggested the Town of Kinnaird should be asked by the association to pay for the dinner. Representatives of council will meet with the minor hockey executive “to further explore the ramifications of the proposal with a view to sharing costs with other neighboring municipalities or major in- dustry.” The Swedish team’ will arrive at Castlegar Airport Jan. 2, play hockey. here on .Friday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. and then leave at 10 a.m. Jan. 5 for Trail and the succeeding games in the West Kootenay area. Public Forum Poorl Attended , Amalgamation Discussed; Education Heated Topic A lively and sometimes heated public forum’ was conducted at Selkirk College. last Thursday evening to introduce the candidates for the Bill Banham, who js run- ning for alderman in Kinnaird, as well as regional district director. for Kinnaird, feels very strongly that many now underway. Although there were only about 50 people in attendance the candidates provided inter- esting and informative views on local’ and regional! issues and also gave in-depth answers to questions asked by the audi- * ence. id The meeting was chaired by Tony de Jong’ who opened the forum by saying that “this area has the best potential for the future of any area in the province.” Candidates then introduced themselves, the office they were running for and their reasons for seeking election. Mrs. Anne Jones, candi- date for the school board in Castlegar, feels that there is a problem with the “3 R's" and that students are not getting enough of the basics, She also wants a restoration of some of the. old standards, more per- sonal contact with students, smaller classes where needed anda i fon of P facing .the local communities could be solved by a cooperative effort through the regional district. He wants secondary industry brought into the area to provide more jobs for young people who are now leaving’as soon as they graduate. He sees sewers for Kinnaird as a must. George Bondaroff, running for mayor of Kinnaird, is very concerned about the “stagnant” position this area has assumed because of the lack of secondary industry. He said that although this area has the potential for great things, its resources have not been used to the best interests of the communities or their citizens. He wants an immediate start on a study of the Arrow Lakes as a water supply to provide the water needed for any expansion. He is in favor iat amalgamation, there are no funds available for an expenditure of this type. - Steve Jankola, running for the regional district and as an alderman in Kinnaird, states he would be new to the regional district and would “feel” his way. He sées a need. for the concept of the regional district to increase and believes the main item for Kinnaird is sewers, Then he wants better recreation facilities for all citizens, better upkeep of town parks, a start on the proposed Kinberry Park and extra grants for senior citizens. Audrey Moore, aldermanic candidate in Kinnaird, wants more action and less talk from the council. She feels the timing of the referendum on amalga- mation is bad but the concept of it is good. Gerry Rust, candidate for mayor of Kinnaird, offers 17 years of experience in muniet pal affairs, a strong sense of civie duty and a desire to work in the best interests of the people. Although he wants and better coopera- ties and the arena complex. Jack Chernoff, who is education ‘relevancy. Jack Killough, who is presently serving on the school board in Castlegar, also sees a lack of relevancy in some areas and feels there. has been a regression in some of the basics ly on the regional district, is again running for that position and for re-election as an alderman for Kinnaird. He sees the regional district as an- important vehicle in the growth of communities as long as there are men who are tion between the two towns and the regional district he feels that tion would not be beneficial because of the cost, He wants better fieilities for senior citizens and others who are on fixed incomes ant would like to see school amt welfare costs the responsibility of the provincial government. Jock Stewart. use of i of new methods that the teachers were as: unfamiliar with as the students. Pat Haley, who has been the. school board as 's representative for on FO} osals could = see in’ existance: in the‘area and said he hopes ‘the coopera- tion which has existed between the school board and educators _ ‘will continue. He also feels that a lot of work is needed to provide more and better sports fields for the students. Dennis Johnston, a re- latively new resident to Kin- naird, feels both as a teacher and a parent there is definitely a great problem i in the system, , ‘particularly in the basies. He sees a need to change the image of the schoo) board towards a- - More flexible operation that provides communication and cooperation between teachers, parents and pupils. He would like to see more community involvement in education, the restructuring of the educational system to make it more relevant to society, and the introduction of teacher aides or para-professionals to help: the teachers prevent boredom in the classroom. Sam Konkin, campaigning for re-election as school trustee for Area I, wants an extension of the library facilities and a sound basic education for everyone in the school system. Peter Popoff, who is. opposing: Mr. Konkin, was not™ and prog! thinkers to work on it. He feels sewers are unfeasible unless _ the financial structure is changed. At this time, he says, Speed Bump going to be too costly and sees a. great need for an immediate start on 2 study of the Arrow Lakes as a water supply. pao gaa Mecaliscar, candice, : i ioe ae fi Cars speeding along the portion of 3rd Ave. adjacent to the SHSS school grounds and to a lesser extent along 5th Ave. have. become a matter of serious concern. Ald. Carl Henne read a letter on this matter at council's meeting last week. Written by SHSS principal, R. J. Patrick, the letter stated that “an increasing number of young drivers outside of school tend to hot-rod along this stretch of the highway in a dangerous fash- ion.” Council was asked if there was any possibility of having speed bumps installed to reduce the hazard to the school children using this area. Mr. Henne said that three years ago a similar request for speed bumps along Front St. was rejected by the RCMP, the department of highways and the town's own public works department. He said the town’s crews felt the speed bumps would hamper snow plowing. The town will send a copy of Mr, Patrick's letter to the RCMP advising that the bumps will “possibly” be installed in the spring and asking for comment, “Area J, says) the district is the only “velticle far the orderly development of the: rural ‘areas.” He also: saiif it “gives a voice to people af tte electoral areas.” He wants advisory commissions: set up tr investigate current. problems. Martin Vi wants orderly development: af the area, new zoning bylaws ta benefit present and future landowners, initiation of a study of the quality and quantity of loeal water supplies, and maintenance of the area's local culture in the event of rapid expansion and i ization. The question and answer. period, which followed the Presentations of the various candidates, saw the flaring of tempers and a few candid remarks by present and poten- tial office-holders. Rapid verbal exchanges were entered into by Mrs. Jones, retiring school superin- tendent Claude Bissell, present school trustee Mrs. Eileen Hughes, and Mr. Johnston on whether there is a problem in local schools with basic edueca- Bissell said he re- : WEST. KOOTENAY CHAMPIONS are these members of Stanley Humphries Secondary School Senior Girls’ field hockey team. Back row, left to right, Linda Popoff, Theresa McGauley, Susan Culley, Kathy Martin, Leona Barisenkoff, Kathie Tarasoff, Janice McKinnon, Donna Walker and Kathy Mason. Front row, left to right, Pat West, Marilyn Polovnikoff, Trudy Lyons, Fay Fodor and Jane West. The girls recently proved victorious during the four league finals which included Grand Forks, Trail and Nelson. The girls now will travel to Burnaby for this weekend's Provincial Field Hockey Tournament.—Castlegar News Photo the board of negligence.” Mrs. Hughes felt there was defini tely a lack of communication within the board, saying “Al- though I have a lot to lose I fee) the board has cut me out of its decisions because I have op- posed its policy at times.” Other subjects causing ~ considerable discussion were the proposed new library facilities in district schools, the costs of amalgamation, and the equating of ‘all new proposals with the costs, instead. of weighing the costs with the benefits. Local Deputy CD Coordinator Attends Course Four candidates from the Nelson Civil Defense Zone will attend a community emergency planning course next week in Victoria. Gordon Willis, coordinator for Cranbrook; Bud Clark, fire chief in Elkford; Ald. Kaz Hoshizaki of Nakusp,- and E. Ted Cowlin, deputy coordinator for Kinnaird-Castlegar will attend the three-day . course Nov. 20 to 22.