CASTLEGAR_NEWS, CASTLEGAR, B.C. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, T-H-R-U RELIEF FOR aching joints, ins & rh tism, no rubbing, burning or odor. Deep penetrating finiment, PRICE $1.49. PITTS REXALL DRUG Prescription Speciolists DAY & NIGHT SERVICE PHONE 4231 36 Contracts. Stil To Be Negotiated With Taackare ans Few : Out of 57 school districts in B. C. whose contracts with teach. ers are open for negotiation this year, 21 have signed agree- ments and 36 are still negotlat- ing at this stage. A number of those in the “negottating” brack- et have arrived at basic agree- ments and will probably sign Prices Effective Fob. | and 2. FLUFFO, ; DUB. kbs eee eeeeeeeeeeee es 296 GREAM STYLE CORN, Malkin’s 15 oz,, 2 for ............+.. Sle FROZO PEAS, 2 phis. for ......-ceeseeeeee 33e FISH & CHIPS, Frazer Vale PRLS ooo ed eee eo eee oc BBO ‘BEEF POT ROASTS, Da iis sci.s tos ie cca ree ee ew ew, A PORK CHOPS, loin, within a few days. These figures were reported today by Frank Reder, secretary of the B. C. School Trustees As- sociation, as his office worked to compile data on current salary figures. jcettements to date _ Show a wide rang Mr. newly formed local branch of the (Continued from page 1) 1957 Kinnaird Library. ye for the Castl and District Fall Fair was J. T. Webster, who described uses to which the grant was put, and outlined accomplishments of the past year. Prize money had been higher, and rent had also been high as there were no suitable buildings except the school in which to hold the Fair, and this had been quite an expense. Mr. Webster expressed the thanks. of the Committee and said it was an education in itself to attend this annua] meeting of KRC, to learn the amount of help that is being given to the different groups. L. E. Cantell spoke for the Reder ae, “and indicate very sharply the need for a basic, province-wide salary scale to which both trustees and teach- ers can work.” Society for Handicap- ped Children, saying there is stil) a tremendous need for funds if the school is to contznue as favor- ably as it has started, Cc. H. King spoke for the ures: On the basis ot complete fig of Cc in each classification and the salary each will receive this year, trustee headquarters has work- ed ouf the following figures to show the actual increased cost to each board for basic salary: Powell River, 61 per cent; Peace River South, 4.23 per cent; Enderby, 9.93 per cent; Revel- stoke, 9.34 per cent; Abbotsford, 7.23 per cent; Richmond, 6.87 per cent; Saltspring, 2.77 per cent; Agassiz, 7.14 per cent; Kitimat, 17.11 per cent; University Hill (Vancouver area) 9.58 per cent. These figures do not include any special allowances that might be paid to individual teachers for extra or special duties, Mr. Red- er explained. In some cases these would push the p up|) ,perhaps, if the grant were to be Public Library and for St. John’s Ambulance Society, thanking the KRC for the grants to the Library, and hoping that grants would be forthcoming for St. John's Ambulance Society’: in Castlegar. Mr. King said the local branches or centers do not derive much benefit from grants to the parent-body at the Coast, and given to the local center, many needed supplies could be pur- chased for instruction, ‘etc. Last report heard was from R. Bro, who spoke for the Rob- son Recreational Society. Mr. Bro said the Robson group had been the i slightly. the One of the other interesting Saltspring, where the percent- age was 2.77 per cent. This, how- ever, represented a fairly sub- in to settlements of the year was at|&ct sing on something that would dren and teen-agers in particu- Jar,” by of the old hall, but were hoping to provide recreation for the. chil- Archd: of the 20 teachers are in high sal- ary brackets, due to long service be paid out this year because 10/2 vote of thanks to the Directors and the Executive, President and Resker d for their ef- and experience. Also of high interest are maxi- mum salaries a teacher can earn ary teachers range from $5800 to $7000 per 10 month’:. school year excluding any specialist gr supervisory allowances. The minimums offered in the same area, for elementary: teach- ers with basic qualifications and no years of experience range from $2350 ta $3000. BUILDING MATERIALS AND LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLY Waldi seepeeneot ccr. Club Bebates The proposed setting-up of the Canada Council with multi-mil- lion subsidies to arts and studies was debated by the Castlegar CCF. Club at a discussion meet- ing held at the home of -G. F Smith, Two different views on the|' question developed among the participants, with one section, |] led by Greg Rice, holding that the idea of the subsidy was good, while Steve Chambers and oth ers argued against it. Unanimity was achieved on the point that needy people should ‘have first claim on any subsidy paid out,’ but that they would not benefit unless the govern ment made a grant, since other- wise the money would stay in: the treasury, BOOTS Oi. TAR UPPERS GRO-CORK. SOLES $5.50 MADDOCKS forts and a job well: done. In the nine districts which have|1957 will be left till the Direc- sent in complete reports. Salary |tor’s meeting to be held on ae maximums for advanced second-| 12th, Appointment of Auditor for : DAN RIVER A. EREMENKO & Co PRICES EFFECTIVE FEB. 1 & 2 BLUE LABEL STEAKS, Sirloin, T-Bone or Round, Ib 65c GROUND BEEF, 3 Sips, Soc SHORT RIBS or BRISKET, ........... recieaenee POT ROASTS, . 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POLISHED COTTON, crease resisting hable, YD. $1.19 iP ¥ Bordered Prints suitable ‘for summer skirts Tissue ae beautiful shades—pattems for Per Yord .. : Geld Nugget Prints Per'Yard .. + in dark, shade cottons, 36" wide children or adults’ 79¢ ge 8 Novelty Polished Cotton white back, d—36” ‘Bow Wg ackground—36' wide Paisley Pique Special Price, Yard for many uses—house dresses, skirts, Duster Coats, or Boy's Shirts Nylon Horsehair . interfacing—48" wide Per Yard Pellon Interfacing Per Yard We carry a complete line of sewing accessories on our notions counter— ‘also the latest in McCall’s Patterns HARDWARE DEPARTMENT REGULAR Special For One Week Only THOR WASHING MACHINES WITH PUMP, AND LOVELL WRINGER $149.50 REGULAR SPECIAL ..../.7.....+....... $129.50 WESTINGHOUSE LAUNDROMAT $359.50 WES SPECIAL ................... $299.50 »T' S- CASTL Published Every Thursday at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” GAR NEWS VOL. 10, No. 6 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1957 R.A.D. West In Victoria On Hospital Speed Up of the Castl Dickelet Hospital Society ipl ‘with the decision made by trus- tees of the Castlegar’ Improve- ment District, to send a represen- tative from the Board of Trustees A special meeting called by the trustees was held in the staff February "1, with directors of the Society and trustees of the Hos- pital Improvement District in at- tendance, Mr. R. A.D . West on behalf} © Waterworks Bylaw To Go To Victoria + At a special meeting held Ci af Commissioners gave second Fead- ing to a'$95,000 by-law. Water Works Reconstruction By-law No, 113, will now be sent to the inspector of Municipalities J, R.. Brown, in Victoria, for approval. At this special session, the also an , for ‘ways of the Board of T: quest- eda requisition from the direct- and means of putting the facts ors, izing funds required to build, furnish and equip the 32 bed hospital planned for Castle- gar and District. Mr. West will take the requisition to Victoria for review and‘ discussion by representatives of the B.C, Hos- pital Insurance Service. This itemized requisition drawn up and agreed upon by the directors of the Society is con- clusive, The total cost of con- struction, equipping and furnish- ing the hospital must not exceed the total requisitioned. The board of trustees will present a by-law to the tax-payers for their ap- proval A two-thirds: majority must be obtained to pass the by- law. FERRY ' SHUT-DOWN DUE TO. coLD WEATHER “The Robson‘Edgewood. Fer- ry, operated by Ivan Horie, 1 Closed. down for continues, the ferry, may be back. in operation in a: few days. | ing. .. ing By-law No, 113 before the public, : | No decision was arrived at concerning the successfful bidder on the new Village truck. Kinnaird PTA Hears - Tape Recordings At the January meeting of the Kinnaird PTA, members | P' heard a very enjoyable tape re- cording, prepared by Mr. H. Bate,|® of some of the classes at work. The grade 6 pupils were heard reading their own poems on the subject ‘snow’. Grade 3 was heard preparing a play and the grade 2 children read a story. Other clas- ses were heard in a singing les- son, . Also on thé program was a beautiful color - film entitled “Hunting With A.Camera” : > Miss Spence’s: grade 4 class won - the attendance prize . for having mest parents ; at the meet- "Mrs. W. Jacobson’ a Kinnaird Comm. Looking Fer . New Water Tank Siie Vol. Fire Department Called Out Tues. astlegar Firemen were call- ‘ed out about 8:15 Tuesday morn- Public Works Crew Puts In. Kinnaird at their. regular meeting on Mon-| Avenue, Village Commis-|ing to a chimney fire at the sioners discussed water problems| home of George Watson, on Sixth between Green and Overtime To Gef Water . day night. chairman, The: matter of obtaining tank at Kinberry Heights, and ner, who. will Kinberry property. operating satisfactorily. pair job on the 10 inch pipe. twice each night. to have all water-main valves plainly marked, so that in cases of emergency they could be located if the need arose to shut them off, A letter will be sent | ca the -s of Brown, asking permission ‘to ause a su mof $8,000. from general funds, for the purpose of im- proving the-Kinberry water. sys-) that plans for the ‘Variety Con- cert:to beheld February 22, were well in hand, with a good: pro- gtam planned, which would be "| entertaining: to .all. of new pipes ‘for uae lines, and‘on’ the chlorina- tion of the water: supply. ° qt was learned the new ‘pipe would -probabl. arrive ; on Friday, and _the mat- 53 Adults, 21 First Aid In Casilegar The eight-week instructional course in First’ Aid’ given by the St. John’s Ambulance Association is now well underway in Castle- gar, with the largest class ever registered, according to R. Rive ers: of the izatio There are 53 adults aoe Senior courses, and 21 Juniors, zor a total of 75. - 23 of the Seniors are en- rolled for the first time and seven of. the Juniors are also beginners, other Juniors having taken First Aid while attending Girl Guides Juniors. Take or ‘Boy Scouts. The classes are held each week in the.Twin Rivers School and consists of lectures and prac- tica] instruction in the™ applica- tion of bandages, splints, etc. and instruction and practice’ in arti- ficial respiration. Mr. ‘Rivers also. mentioned that some of the’ students travel quite a distance to attend the from Renata, while others are classes, as there are candidates from Blueberry, Kinnaird and Robson, as well as Cestlegar. re- sidents. “Little Theaire Group To Appear At P-TA Concert The Kinnaird Little Theatre Group will put on a short play “The Invisible Worm” for the Kinnaird PTA forthcoming Vari- ety Concert. The group hopes to enter the play “Absent from Home” in the regional Drama Festival to be held in Nelson in the spring. Committees were y chosen and plans made for the three act play, “The Late Christopher Bean” to be staged at the end of March in the Kinnaird Ele- mentary School. | Mrs, L, Lakeman is directing the play which is a spritly come- dy laid in New -England. These matters and routine + business were discussed at a well attended meeting Monday night at the home, of Mr. and Mrs. G. Smibert. Mr. and Mrs. R.. H. Wadey and Mr. A. McWhinney were wel- comed as new members to the club. _| the’ Castlegar-Robson Branch of Legion Proud of _ Membership in (88S | With understandable pride the Canadian Legion have an- ter of a qualified operator was discussed’ at some length. Fire. Chief R. ‘Archambault presented his. report for the year of 1956, which was approved by the Commissioners. A-letter was read from Mc- Bride, Allan and Moran of Castlegar, regarding Trans-Video Service and the. Commissioners are looking into this matter. Village Clerk P. Smibert, was instructed to write a. letter tothe Provincial Department of Public Works, giving support to the -local Rotary Club in. their effort to have the Public Works storage sheds at the .C Commissioner F. G, Warner chaired the meeting in the ab-|there was no fire loss suffered. sence of S, C. Muirhead, board|'the fire was caused by an over- suitable site for a new water pipe-line easement is being in- vestigated by Commissioner War- ; rental BM E.| Ste. thst, the fire occured in am Moran of Castlegar, owner of the! ea by the freeze-up.- It was reported that the new jwelay at the Kinberry tank was Hemlock Streets. Fire Chief Lewis reports that heated wood stove in the base- 8) ment of the house. . Fire Chief Lewis also stated that as a numbe rof hydrants are frozen it was extremely’ fortun- a area which had~not heen affect- ‘Ten Firemen turned cout to answer the call and soon had the situation under éontrol. * The Fire Chief stated he Commissioner Smales re- ported that a sical! baa occured would like to take the opportuni- in the 10” transite pipe from, the highway’ to the Bench tank, but ect., clean and in good condition, it. has now been repaired. Me. Smales suggested that the 6 ine! ehed by the need ‘for hotter fires pipe could be used for the win-| in the cold weather. There is also ter months, while the demand the danger of a water shortage was not heavy, and thus afford during this period of greater an opportunity to have the Public fire-hazard. : Works. crew do a permanent re-|; ty to warn everyone to be especi- ally careful about keeping pipes, as the danger of fires is height- Problems caused by the freez- ing-up of water lines in the Vil- lage were the chief topic of dis- cussion at Monday night’s Com- missioners meeting. Cook that ‘tbe public Works crew have been putting in over-time and doing everything possible to get the water. running’ again and ease the acuteness of the’ situation. Mr, Cook reports the men have Running Again but are expected shortly. Cc R. reported on his attendance at the recent meeting of the, West Koo- tenay Union Board of Health in Trail, The matter of raw milk had been discussed by Dr. C. Mc- Kenzie, Director of the Board of Health, and the local Castlegar Dairy was highly commended by him for its product. Other matters discussed, said Mr. were the dangers found the frost p toa depth of over four feet, but he now feels they are gaining ground, Approximately 60 or 60 freeze-ups have been reported. Commissioners, Cook and ‘ Mc- Pherson voiced their opinion that the thawing machine is not as efficient as it should be, and also mentioned that transite pipe is more. difficult to thaw than the iron pipe. The Commissi ~My. Smales stated also that On The Poliea Blotter a watchman is on duty at the Bench tank day and night and the tan kis inspected regularly * ‘Two cases were heard Mon: dey by that the garbage pick-up has not been regular during the cold weather,’ but all the crew had been forced to work on the water ‘Commissioner Warner sug- W. H., Taylor in Castlegar Potice gested it would be a good idea Court, ‘ Edward Bucknell of Blue- perry was fined $20. 00’ and costs for driving without due care and attention. The charge arose from a: minor accident in which. the accused was involved, at Castle- j.|gar early Sunday morning. Donald .Ellis, also of Blue- berry was fined $10.00 and costs for being. intoxicated in. a public ‘The. offense... occpred ..in Hegar - “Sunday morning... \ | Sleigh-Riding Ckayed by Comm. “The Village Commissioners have again set aside the hill-on Elm Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, so that Castle- gar children will have a place to-do their sleigh-riding. Sign swill be erected to. warn the public of thé sleigh-riding area, and traffic will be restricted while the snow lasts. Memorial, H was felt by the Ro- tarians and many others, that this natural view-point is spoiled by the i the Ferry;>removed from the proxi- mity of the David Thompson view of the lake and the mem- orial. : A lively general meeting of the Castlegar Liberal Associa- tion was held Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Marlane: Hotel. of the Local Liberals For Increase In Pensions Press Gov. bids it and Quebec and the Mari- times would never agree to the abolition of the Senate.” Mr. Anderson outlined the” present nounced that their now exceeds 200. This target set Edmonstone, who for 1956 was achieved mainly by the diligent persuasion by mem-' bers of those who have sometime ment of Women Liberal “Associa- tions: in aiding candidates during or other served in the Canadi or British Forces, Each member was required to fulfill a pledge that he would bring’one mem- in by the end of the year, But, of course, there are many ex-service men and women who monstone stated that Liberal Groups were not merely to furction as the coffee and sandwich brigade of the Liberal Party.” Local President Murray Lit- tle led off the debate on the have not yet been approached, but who should be enrolled, and. the drive will continue to encour- age these men and women to: join. The work of the Legion in tended and intensified by an in- crease in membership. Mr. G. Smibert is available with application forms for mem- bership between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m, every Saturday at the Legion’ Hall. + On Friday evening a Bingo will be held in the Legion Hall with a $70 jackpot. this community can only be ex-! abolition of the Canadian Senate. | Mr. Little rested ‘his case on ‘populer arguments which con- demn the Canadian Senate as a ti of the senate as being valuable for its special commit- tee. work, for its ion of pri- af apen sewers, faulty septic tanks and polJuted drinking water. Mr. Maddocks stated tests had shown water in Castlegar to be better than in other areas. Also reported on by Com- missioner Maddocks was a circu- Jar letter and questionaire from the Senior Citizens Association of British Columbia. This group is “to better living conditions for Senior Citizens of this Province, who laid the solid foundations of our boasted prosperity”. Among other and “snow plowi so that ‘there had been no driver available’ for the. garbage detail.| Eight bids ‘for the new truck tenders called, were opened at the meeting, ‘and’ showed a wide difference in figures, equip- ment . included, trade-in-offers, ete., These bids will be studied by the Commissioners and a de- cision will be made at a later date. ‘D. Seaton reported two o park.| ‘for. over: Age Pensions, and to induce the government to provide low-cost would be interested in forming a branch here and all who would like information ‘are asked to contact Mr..Maddocks and give their names, The membership fee is $1.00 per ‘year. | edcthat. he.had. ig in2 hour; zones had been turned over to the RCMP. ‘Mr, Seaton also stated that here “are no parking signs between the corner of Columbia Ave and-Pine St. and the Railway Bridge, these have evidently been removed by some unauthorized person. ’ he Fire Marshall's report stated one oil burner permit had been issued, and ‘the Castle Theatre had been inspected, prior to re- opening and found satis- factory. There were no new ‘about: the trol. of the. imhalater, and ex- plained that since the Fire alarm can be sounded’.when the inhafa- tor is needed in the same manner as for a fire, the firemen are al- ways available to handle it, and (Continued on page 6) Anglican Young People Enjoy Film Evening A showing of films provided the program for the regular ting of the Castl Angili- permits issued in January, and Trade Licence Notices sent. out can Young People’s Association held at the home of Miss Daphne had a fair The Q e, General and a new dog tags have not come in social evening followed the films. Rev. L. C. Johnston, in his re- port to the annual meeting of the Kinnaird United Church, ask- ed to be relieved of his pastoral charges; which was and Rev. L.C. Johnston To \Leave For Rew Post Mrs, F. Mitchel, showed a bank balance of $300 which would be Lapplied’ to further work on the. euch basement. he will move to the coast at the end of June. Mr. Karl’ Spence was appoint- ed to the pastoral relations com- mittee with Mr. Porter of Rob- son and Mr, Easton of Castlegar to call a minister to the district. Mrs. W. Wailper’ in her report vate bills, and lastly as a insti- tution ‘for honoring notable Can- adians. Mr. A on the choir, said. they hoped to the of boys in the choir.- Mrs. R. Fenner re- ported for the Junior Choir in Senator J. W. de “Be. Farris of British C and the of leader Mrs. Odie. The report | showet an average Roebuck and Crearar of Mani- toba as valuable advisors to pré- sent day legislators, .. Mr. Harry D.' Harrison, Pre- sident of the Kootenay West Libera] Association’ was present at the meeting, Mr. Harrison outlined plans for the special General Meeting to be held in a at the Hotel useless of gov it, Mr. Little stated that “the Sen- ‘ate had become merely a com- fortable old man’s home.” Vice President Darrell An- derson argued that “no ip on February 13. The closing note of the meet- ing was the passing of‘an unani- mous resolution calting on the Liberal G to make im- ent .political scientist has ever : suggested that the abolition of the Senate is. even constitution- ally possible. The very nature of the federation compact for- mediate increases in the Old Age] Pensions. * Coffee and donuts were then served and a social meeting fol- lowed, f 25 and mentioned the “featuring of solos and duets- Mrs, Fenner also gave the Sun- day School report which showed an enrollment of 135 and a Cradle Roll of 55. The average attendance throughout the year at Sunday .school was 99. Sunday schooi had given $27.54 °° gift Sunday they gave $50.61; wards the expenses of sending Miss Gail Sykora to the leader-; ship training schol at Naramata. | Bank balance of the Sunday! school was reported at $44.96. Rev. Johnston and Mrs. Spence in accepting the report, .extend- ed congratulations to the super- intendent and staff for their very fine work. The W. A. report, given by S Yeport was caver by R. Morice showing a balance of $70.40 on hand. The books were audited “by J. -€. McLeod. Mrs. F, Mitchel, “Mrs. Anne Sykora and Mr.-C. Ackerman were elected to the Board of/ Stewards for three year terms 1956 election are for two year R. Morice, E. Johnson and 3 Fenner and for one year, MN and Mrs. W. Walper and 2} Swihart. DARRELL ANDERSON ELECTED ViCE-PRESIDEN’ , The 1, QF YOUNG LIBERAL ASS¢ ot a meeting of the prov! a of the British C: to missionary work and on white ‘bia Young Liberal. Associ jheld in Vancouver recently, The S. S. had contributed $50 to. ;rell Anderson, Castlegar sc: ‘teacher, was elected regi B i vice-president for, the Koote’ sarea, | Mr, Anderson, whe has b ‘getive in Young Liberal circ for several years, was ‘presid of the Liberal club at the Univ: sity of British Columbia la year. His duties will inciude tt. ; Commissioner Pettitt .report- -been .approathea= having con-' Others on the board from thr . organization of Young Liberal * clubs in the Kootenay areca.