Kinnaird Resident Since 1951, . Mrs. Clorinda Cecconi Dies af 63 “Here let the press the people's rights maintain, unawed by oO CASTLEGAR NEWS Campbell Publisher and Editor ee influence and unbribed by gain” Page Four — se moraine January 10, 1974 We're Optimistic About the Year Ahead of Us This new year of 1974 is just 10 days old today, With 355 days left, what will the year hold for the Castlegar district? We're optimistic. And we expect our readers are, too. After all, there's a lot to be ontimistic about. Sure, the world is facing some monumental id go will our brand. City of Caatlegar-Kinnaird, But we have erough brainpower to cope with any difficulties that lay ahead. The past 12 months were pretty good ones for the Castlegar district. To begin with, voters of the former twin towns | of Castlegar and Kinnaird gave vel if support to slr teams—particularly those at SHHS, in Minor Hockey and in’ Minor Baseball— brought honors to our communities as they won i directly related to the start it receives from the interim counell. We don’t think voters want a caretaker council that does nothing for the first three months of this year while waiting for elections in late March. On the contrary, we think voters will show displeasure at the polls on March 30 with any council members who adopt do-nothing attitudes. With Expo '74 starting in Spokane on May 1, we should be looking forward to a fantastic tourist year. Because of the gasoline shortage in the United States, our American friends from northern States should be encouraged to visit * Canada this year on’their annual vacations. Our new council, with the full co-operation of the regional district and the Chamber of Commerce, would take concrete steps to establish an industrial park in this area to iP P Bs . A new recreational trailer firm . got underway ina small way in Kinnaird and will go into full production at Genelle later this year, expanding local employment opportunities, Selkirk College announced that changes in attract -y industry, expand our local tax base—and. provide further ~ employment opportunities for our residents. Planning for a new recreational complex should start soon with'a view to placing this important issue before the voters at the earliest the p 's capital program — for regional colleges. will allow construction of a gymnasium at the college while trustees of School District No. 9 placed a successful ‘capital referendum before local ratepayers in November. Many loca! businesses, - including the Castlegar Savings Credit Union, either started or building prog during 1973, showing their faith in the future of this part of the Kootenays, But what of the future? The success of amalgamation. will be possible The special committee established by the Castlegar Rotary Club has a big job shead of it, and no time should be wasted in getting down to work. Hopefully a second contract will be called for and awarded this. year on the Kinnaird- Salmo Highway and the long-awaited curb-and- gutter program on Columbia Ave. should be undertaken by the highways department after being promised for last year. These are just a few of the things that we ean look forward to in 1974. They certainly indicate reason for optimism. A Wicked Litfle Chuckle is Heard Offstage Little imagination was required to hear an off-stage chuckle at that latest upward revision of B.C.’s future power demands. And little more to hear a familiar staccato bark and a “there, my friends, W. A. C. Bennett wasn't always wrong.” Not where hydro vision was concerned. W. A. Bennett wasn't, as has been confirmed once again by the new demand growth projections announced by B, C. Hydro chairman David Cass-Beggs. For the year 1982-83, by Hydro reckoning, the system will have to produce a peak hour total of 9,110 megawatts to meet anticipated demand—and because this forecast was made before the | present oil crisis it could be. - conservative in the extreme. ‘The comparative capacity secuirement for the 1972-73 venta was 3,053. me; jie tah She Ree ay ied, se ine the’ year, ae ‘contracts were awarded. er ‘What'was'to be tlie'W. A. C, Bennett: Dam and that’ ‘controversial project passed the point of no-return? It was a mere 1,310 megawatts. In other words, in the 10 years since the former premier was railing at the unbelievers, the capacity needed by Hydro to cope with peak demand has A.C, Bennett does not provide the perfect model for execution, he does provide a model for daring, stubbornness, and vision. Was he “skinned alive” on the Columbia River Treaty, as the late General Andy McNaughton charged? Probably, if the critical underestimate of B.C. costs over U.S. income is to be the criterion. But history must measure the two-river policy that was Mr. Bennett's * triumph of imagination over engineering” by other values. Did the province “take off," as the premier. pledged it ‘would? B,C.'s _ escalating power demand is one yardstick that says it did. There. was‘ skepticism—we shared it, and with: what then seemed ample ‘reason. Could . highs ainaR ea S : scooped out cheese to’ make 2° cups Coat greased casserole with crumbs; place Gouda shell in casserole. Fill with Gouda and macaroni mixture. Garnish with tomato slices. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Dot with butter. Bake for 45 min- utes. Just before serving top with sprig of parsley.: Makes 4-6 servings. for your! business. Changes, inflation, ‘growth ¢ can all mean you're seriously underinsured. § +; « Perhaps we ‘anh help You. ! We're an agent for the Royal, Canada’s largest general insurer. With over 110 years experience here in British Columbia. Why not phone us? ANDERSON INSURANCE AGENCIES’ LTD. Box 3010 Singer : @ SEWING MACHINES @ SINGER VACUUM CLEANERS. Your Singer: Dealer for, Castlegar. is now: . e FABRICS. Area Sewing Centre & Vac Shop 1198 Cedar Ave., Trail, “John Carter, Representative” B.C. phone) 4364-1744 Steam Cleaning — Custom Welding Brake Drums Turned Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. — 7 Days a Week “All Major Oil Company & Approved Credit We're on Cards Accepted” Across from the Forest Ranger Station, Castlegar the Ball VOCATIONAL DIVISION AND KOCTENAY SCHOOL OF ART NELSON CAMPUS — SELKIRK COLLEGE Evening Programs . General Information: Courses. will be offered only with sufficient registration. Fees are payable by®the second night. All cheques must be certified and made payable to Selkirk College. Classes .are generally.3.hours (7 to 10 p.m.). Registration will be accepted at the schoo! one week prior to starting date. Manpower Sponsorship: If the course'is directly related to your full time occupation or would you in upgrading your field. of work, Canada Manpower may Pay your fees. Further information is available from the Local Manpower Office. Department of Labour: Assi is also lable for is available from the. local Apprenticeship Counsellor, ‘Departmen of uae, Court House, ee Labour, pesiauralatrate Counsellor and ‘from ihe various trades divisions at the school, ©: Automotive Tune Up & Emission Control Instructor: W. Blackwell ‘12 Sessions commencing Monday, January 7, 1974, at 7 p.m. Air Brakes (Nelson Campus) 6 Sessions commencing Wednesday, January 9, 1974, at Air Brakes {Castlegar Campus) 4 Sessions commencing Saturday, January 12, 1974, at 9 (This course will consist of 5-hour sessions each Saturday) General Gas Welding 24 Sessions commencing Thursday, January 3, 1974, at General Arc Welding s 24 Sessions commencing Thursday, January 3, 1974, at Welding for Carpenters 12 Sessions commencing Wednesday, February 13, 1974, Supervision Techniques for the Trades 12 Sessions commencing Tuesday, February 5, 1974, at {This course will be held at Selkirk College — Castlegar Electrical Controls and Fundamentals Instructor: D. Benneit 7 p.m Instructor: W. Blackwell tee a.m, Instructor: §, Loughery 7 pm. Instructor: T.. Smandych 7. p.m. iz Instructor: D, Schultz at 7 pm. Instructor: 7 pm. Campus) Instructor: 0, Welzbacher Upgrading course for journeymen electricians commencing Thursday, February 7, 1974 at 7 p.m. C. Seokachoff Fees: $8.00 _ . ; Fees: $8.00. + $40.00 : $40.00 3s: $20.00 #, $15.00 a Fees: $15.00 Members View Slides of Hawaii And Eastern Star Activities In’ ‘mid-December 82 members'and guests’ of Minto Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, "held their’ annual Christmas party. The hall was tastefully decorated with miniature lighted Christmas trees, while the tables were dressed with several varied” Christmas centrepieces, .. showed some very interesting colored slides of Eastern’ Star. events they had attended in Chilliwack, Kelowna and here at home. These proved very > enjoyable and included pictures of several of the local members. Mr. and Mrs. Raine’ also showed some ot their colored. slides taken in March of 1978 of their trip to Hawaii. Mrs. Raine gave a commentary during the Pointing out ighligbta. vel vanes a for! the chair, and jt! turkes hamper...was held: with « S Miss Mary, Nichvalodoff winning the’ 7 chair and! Mrs. 'Joy:: Saunders” the turkey hamper.:::/: z ae “No.1 : Mike Tomlin 365-5511, ~“Site 5, Comp. 31 —_ Castlegar 745 (24HR. SERVICE PHONE 365-5511 PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. Walter Tomlin 365-5034 Residing in Kinnaird since 1951, Mrs, Clorinda Cecconl, 63, died Dec, 28 in the Castlegar and District Hospital. Rosary service wan held Dec. 30 and funeral mass Dec. 31, both from St. Rita's Catholic Church, Born Jan.‘ 10, 1910, in Bolognana, Italy, Mrs. Cecconi married in that country in October of 1933 moving to Canada and Trail the same year. She resided in Trail until the Fall of 1951 when Kinnaird became her home. . Mrs. Cecconi, during her life at Trail, was an active member of the Sister of Columbo. She was. also a member of Rita’s Catholic Church here in Castlegar. Mrs, Cecconi is survived by her husband, Riccardo; two ABianea) of Castlegar; two sisters, Mrs. A. (Marina) Melani of Bolognana, Italy, and Mrs, L. Venturelli © of Anaconda, Montana and three grandchildren, She was predeceased by her mother and father. Rev. W.. Harrison officiated at the service at which pallbearers were Paul DeBiasio, Mauro Corazza, Larry Cecconi, Ivo Decembrini, Americo Vanucci and Mario Velutint. Honorary pallbearers were Mrs. ‘Anna Tambellini, Fedora Stefani, Mrs. Mary pee Mrs. Leda . Nevis DeBiasio and Mra, Polly Rilkoff. Burial took place at por daughters, | Mrs. Victor (Florence) Kravski of Kinnaird and Mrs. J. 8. (Frances) Ritson y Kinnaird cin the Costlegar Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. TV Favorife Dick Van Dyke Recognizes His Alcoholism Dick Van Dyke, for years a favorite TV. clown, says he has accepted the fact that he's’ an alcoholic and is seeking help, according to syndicated col- umnist Marilyn Beck. In a copyrighted column distributed by the New York Times news service, Van Dyke told Miss Beck: “I did a lot of worrying. I even’ phoned Alcoholics Anonymous a couple of times late at night when I was drunk and depressed and on a crying jag. But it wasn't until 16 months ago that I finally accepted the fact that I was an alcoholic.” According to Van Dyke: “People must realize aleoholisni is no sign of absence of moral fibre and is nothing to be ashamed of, It's an illness, and no amount of will power or medication can halt it. The only eure is help.” The comedian, who for years carried the image of the Heal family man and pillar of the community, said he regrets not absorbing the truth about alcoholism years ago before it brought anguish to his wife and four children. ~ But he said heel eatatal _ his wife never left Sil “problem began, ‘because “in'th early, 60s, I'd have ‘five, ‘six “drinks at a party and never feel it. T.was the guy who drove the’ other guys home. “But somewhere along the - MoT at $224,000 plus super- line I. progressed from being just a party drinker to the point where I'd: run a race. with Margie (his wife) each night to see if I could get drunk before he could get dinner. on the ble.” Van Dyke said he fooled himself about his problem for years by never drinking at work, “but I knew when 5 p.m. came’ without any watch. The Announcement Effective Immediately CASTLEGAR MOTOR VESICE LICENCE OFFICE - Will operate on full time basis in its new location in the OGLOW BUILDING 1601 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C. rete PLATES — DECALS — PERMITS, ETC. available. from this office AUTHORIZED AGENT INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA lan OFFICE HOURS © Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. minute work was over, I'd head’ right for the bottle.” He said as long ago as 1967, he scoffed at the idea of getting help, ‘but ,that last year he started getting “the shakes every morning and had under- gone a change from happy drunk to hostile and aggres- sive.” 5 He committed himself to a facility in Phoenix, Ariz. for three weeks, where he “got help before it was too late” and “began to understand some of the reasons-I had become an alcoholic. “Though I must admit I'm still sorting out the real causes from the alibis.” Trail Council Seeks Grant To Pave Airport in cnienie Paid torre for the Columbia Gardens airport was recently reported - toa special meeting of Trail city council Following a meeting with a i ort official, tat, >a paved ‘strip 3,000 ‘feet! long. 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