Swell Fire Dept. Coffers By CLIFFE CHURCHES Referendum I must apologize for the recent referendum results not being published before now. Since the voting, we have been quite busy on our first project. The results were as follows: In favor — 188 (77 per cent) Against — 65 Spotled — 11 We are extremely pleased with your: response to our recommendations and we are particularly pleased that so many people turned out to vote. To those who have sup- ported us, we thank you and we pledge to proceed with the purchase of land and equipment and construction of the hall immediately, so-as to provide this facility'as soon as possible. We also appreciate those who opposed the recommenda- tions, They give us the incen- tive to do as good a: job as possible. We would hope that, in time, their objections will be Several: other people re- - ceived gift certificates as spot dance prizes, We would all like to thank the. ‘following ‘ businckses for, ‘their various donations: Loel Olsen ‘Photography, Gulf Oil Ltd, Pepsi Cola Bottlers, John- ny's Grocery and Gas, Robson’ General’ Store, Dixie Lee - South Castlegar, Dixie Lee -\ North Castlegar ‘and Dairy:' Queen Ltd, . Once again, a special thank- you to the Zimmermans. Project No. 1 — The Fair We had very short notice, however the sponsorship of the West Coast Shows has turned out to be a complete success, It was a new experience for most of us and we had to work hard but, we had fun and our first project has placed approximately $1,750 into @ our bank accounts, > The wrist-ticket promotion proved to be very popular and had we had more time for With very few exceptions, the youth of Castlegar were very responsive, courteous and + Pleasant to deal with. When operators of booths tried to engure all players were 19 or over, we received no problems and most admitted to being underage if they were. ° The show operators ap- peared to go out of thelr way to ensure their. operations were clean, We found them to be very honest and co-operative people. We will look forward to their annual visit, A Bouquet: The operators of the shows told us we were one of the first honest com- mittees they have had to deal with and they were particularly pleased that they could help us out by being our first project. - With all this going for us how can we go wrong? We would like to thank the West Coast Shows for contact- ing us; The people from Castlegar Robson and Raspberry Irrigation Districts ‘Water will be off Saturday, April 21. from 8a.m.to4p.m. -° .. for the purpose of flushing pipeline and dam.. +God, promotion, would have been and District,- young and gld MEDAL WINNERS in the first cnnval Kinnaird Elementary School Public Speaking Com: petition are senior winners, in order of silver, ed to' the y local 9) Al Leavitt on behalf of Katee Savings Credit Union who donated the medal. Hartman, a gold and bronze, back row, left to right, Sheri, Hill, Shannon Smithers and Elona Kinokin. Junior winners, In same order, Laurie Ann and Hedda Breckinridge. Congratulations were extend- Kravski, Kari Hartman grade three student, won his gold medal Speaking on "Stamp Collecting.” Smithers, a grade seven student, chose "Greenpeace ond the Seal Hunt" as her topic, News/MirrorFoto by Lois Hughes /. Voice of the People and they will be proud of our fire facilities. + Dance “On April 7, the Robson Hall was the scene of one of the best dances this writer has ever had the pleasure to attend. The dance, for all -people involved in the fire department to date, including the fire commission, Fireman's Club and Women's Auxiliary, was an for everyone to get Glad Justice Still Exists. Editor, Castlegar News: I, too, wish to publicly express my thanks to the judiciary that recently, through court proceedings in Nelson, caused my name to be cleared from an unjust accusation that threatened, through the means of a slanderous attack, to make me an enemy of myself, a participant ina fanatical scheme that defies description. I am most appreciative of the fact that the judge and the Crown counsel were able to see through the it that the cause and source of our problems. I also wish to add that, suffering continuous attack from these unprincipled de- structive elements, our or- ganization, (the USCC) has been asking for the formation of _ a special committee to deal with the situation but couldn't get anywhere because of a mys- terious blockage from both local and Victoria sources. It is fortunate my case ended in such a fashion, where hung like a dark cloud over me, ny family and the whole order to which I belong. T too, ‘like! niy neighbor of Genelle who was involved in another controversial issue (uranium exploration and min- ing), want to say: “Thank God there is still justice in this world!” I would like to specify about this justice in B.C. and, in view of the fact that many of our Canadian friends in B.C. have been wondering as to what is going on in the Douk- hobor midst and why, I would . like to add a few words in explanation. My case was probably the first that brought out more into the open to expose the inner workings of the forces plaguing our organization for decades. Through the evidence brought out and the just decision of the court, we now hope people will believe us more readily as to the ing forces were found to be what they are and - momentarily stopped in. thelr y The public receiving the hate propoganda does not know this and many could believe, for that is the nature of pollution against which at present, there is no effective control. I am hopeful the Castlegar News will afford me this opportunity to make my message known, The war against the hidden campaign of lies and slander Against our society, the one which accompanies the terroris- tic attacks, is far from over. Larry Swetlikoff Brilliant, B.C. to know each other on a social basis. The big highlight of the evening had to be the fine music provided by the Zimmer- mans. They were top-notch. I'm sure all those present join me in thanking Tony and Joyce Zim- merman, who donated their personal service and time. Prize-winners for the eve- ning were: door. prize of a photographic sitting Sonnted even more so. * Due to the success of this year's appearance of the shows, we can look forward to Spon- soring them in future years, * Just a few observations: | -The weather was bad, bub the people still came out. Many people playing the games were heard to say. ‘comments like “I don’t want to win, I want to help the Fire Dept.” . MINOR SPORTS Sure, we're Interested! Phone the Castlegar News for details on how to get reports of your organization onto the sports pages. 365-3517 - booths and make it all happen. alike, for supporting us, under ‘very. adverse weather con- ditions, and: giving. us this much-needed. boost; Mike's Mobile Homes for the very generous donation of the use of the travel trailer we had at the site; ~ The co-operation ‘of the schools in the district who allowed our wrist-tickets to be ° promoted i in the schools; The many students, ete., as well as John and Erma Mykyte of Castle Bowl, who helped make the wrist-ticket promo- tion a complete success; The youth of the area for responding so well and for being a great bunch to deal with; Last, but not least, a big thanks to all of our. members who worked so hard to man the CITY OF CASTLEGAR COURT OF REVISION FRONTAGE TAX Notice is ‘hereby given that the Local Court of Revision’ i respecting the 1979 Water ond Sewer Frontage..Tax Assessment Roll Revisions, for the City of Castlegar, - _will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 1979, at 4:15 p.m. “in the Council Chambers, 460 Columbia Avenue,” Castlegar, B.C., to hear complaints and correct the. frontage tax assessment roll as to: . a.) The names ‘ond the owners of eid of +land, 3 b.) The Actual foot frontage of the parcels of land. c.) The taxable foot frontage of the parcels of land...” 3 Acomplaint shall not be heardby the Court of Revision unless written notice of the complaint has been made to the office of the City Clerk on or before 5:00 p.m., Friday, Moy 4, 1979. 8. Baldigara City Clerk City of Castlegar by Loel Olsen Ph won by Mrs, Lillian Kardash: draw prizes of six quarts of outboard motor oil, donated by Gulf Oil, were won by Jack Seville and Cliffe Churches; good cheer, donated by the fire commission was won by Bill Marks, ® tracks. This isan courts are in a Résition ‘e 1 separate the truth from the political combinations operating under guise of religion to the detriment of the stable ele- ments of society. I suggest, however, the matter must not be allowed to rest at this point, but pursued further till the source .be un- covered, the one from which disruption is still present and its poisonous fumes continuing to pollute the slimosphers: ¥ we all must breathe. T am referring to the hate literature, Statements I never. made in court are being spread cily OF ChETLEAR PUBLIC NOTICE $500.00 REWARD Due to ‘the i increasing incidence of vandalism resulling in damage to cily property, pofliculaily trallic ond Street signs, the City of Castlegar hereby offers a $500.00 reward for inforination leading te the ap Prehension and conviction of person ot persuns responsible. Please relay all ilormation, which will be held w the strictest confidence, duectly to the local RCMP offie, 875 Columbia Avenue, Custlegur, B.C., ph. 369 7/71 = ” City of Castlegar to the effect that I th to kill the attackers on, my house. In Doukhobor ideology such a statement is impossible, and I did not make it. Hilda Porter, Robson Pioneer, Dies at 79 Funeral services were held Saturday morning from the chapel of the Castlegar Fureral Home for Hilda Porter, 79, a resident of Robson since 1926, who died Tuesday of last week _ in Rossland. Mrs. Porter was born April 5, 1900 in Cardiff, Wales. In 1926, she married William Porter, and the couple immi- grated to Canada that year to take up permanent residence in Robson. She was an active member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion. Surviving Mrs. Porter is her daughter, Shirley Porter, of Robson. Rev. Desmond Carroll offi- ciated. Hymns sung were “Rock of Ages” and “Abide With Me”. Cremation followed the service, with Castlegar Funeral Home in care of arrangements. TROUBLED BY HIGH PRICES ? STAY AND SAVE AT THE MAYFAIR HOTEL For brochure and reservations write: THE MAYFAIR HOTEL _ Downtown location still only from $719.00 up Mostly with full kitchens —at no extra cost, Free parking Weekly, monthly & family rates 45 Hornby St., Vi B.C. VEZ 1V1or Pp m “Phil Brooks” As ‘candidate Trail, Credit in Rossland-. | seek your support your Social. on election day. In return for your vote | promise. only what ‘you are entitled to —- responsible and responsive representation in Victoria. On May 10; plese mark your ballot for Brooks. oe A Management. Seminar _ ei itr ness ‘1 Stossng Sinatios Nera rT loint: Service Mar “From different back. ‘ounds . ., but one in Christ" was the description one speak- er -gave the first-ever inter; ‘denominational Easter Prayer Service in ‘the Castlegar area, held Sunday at the Brilliant + Cultural Centre with an atton- dance of approximately 1,000 people. Churches represented at the service we were the Chureh of & sonoff, Roy, Hubbeard; Wagner, Hamish Harvey, = Bristow and Ira Johnson. Easter is a time of joy and . thankagiving for all Christians, as it marks the day of Christ’s” Resurrection, The Castlegar Ministerial Association and the USCC, in their endeavor to Promote world. peace, freedom and the of human Christ, we come closer to each other.” ‘ Thus, the purpose of the prayer service, which was to bring the various Christian Churches of Castlegar together inan evening of fellowship and prayer,.was accomplished, The evening program, un- der the chairmanship of Peter - rights, felt” that” an. inter- di ‘prayer service Penticostal and United Church, as well as members of the ‘Orthodox Doukhcbor organi. ‘zation of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ, The historic prayer service as organized by the members a Joint Planning Committee which included Leonard Voy- kin, Walter Popoff, Pav! Sam- held on this special occasion would be a significant itep towards | the featured the Ootl- schenia USCC ,Sunday Schoo! children, who relayed Christ's message of love in their songs and recitations. The highlight this goal. As Ira Johnson, pastor of ithe Church of God said in his opening. remarks, ‘“we can compare the world to a wheel, where Christ is the hub and we are the spokes, As we come closer to the hub, which is JOINT SERVICE included the pariclpation of, left fo right, Paul minister of the Penticostal Thorney Ed Waster minister of the Apostolic of their p: was their prayer for.world peace an they sang in English and Russian the hymn, "May" There Always be Sunshine." The Kootenay Youth Choir's performance prompted * Ted Bristow to comment“... a8 your singing has raised your ks Area’s First baie in song,'80 have you also lifted our hearts to God.” In his speech, Mr, Bristow also stress: ed that we are united in ‘one spirit, the spirit of Jeaus, A beautiful hymn, ‘Just Because He' Lives”, was sung by tho trioof Mz. and Mrs, Ira Johnson.and Ed Kowalko, The evening was climaxed by the ‘showing of the film “Dawn of Victory", which por- trayed the crucifixion and re: surrection of Christ, bringing to the, attention of all’ present, Christ's ultimate. sacrifice ‘for the salvation of mankind. Tt was felt that the evening was a great success and may become an annual event; for all too often we see our differences when we should be stressing our similarities. Voykin, usce membor; Walter Popoff, USCC member; Hamish Harvey, minister of the Presbyterian Church; and Ira Johnson, pastor of the Church of Gad. i STEAK CASTLEGAR EWS Thurialay Apub ly 1979 aay SOC DIVALU Est RUMP ROAST: BONELESS MATURE GRAIN Eee. GEEF CAN. GRADE... JROUND STEAKS :xcs-----A51.99) PORK RIBLETS 22° INSPECTED SIRLOIN TIP : MATURE GRAIN FED BEEF CAN. GRADE...... AS2,191 BOLOGNA. GAINERS BY THE PIECE «......... PORK STEAKS eo $1.29 CORNED BEEF STEAK HOUSE 1202. TINS ....... tenes .. 89° [SLAB BACON BY THE PIECE FLAKE LIGHT TUNA BYE THE SEA6 OZ. TIN... Church; Ted Bristow, minister of the United Church; Leonard LUNCHEON MEAT TULIP 12 OZ. TINS. FROM THE IN- $1.19 CHEESE SLICES KRAFT PROCESSED . TORE BAKESHOP 6.51 +1.29[DINNER BUNS TANG ORANGE | FLAVOR CRYSTALS. Pkg. of 4 = 3% oz. pouches 41.29 GRAPE JUICE WELCHS 40 FL. OZ. BOTTLE 7 Voice of the People _ Disputes Board’s Cutback Decision Ealtor, Castlegar News: ‘| Parents who attended the Meeting at Kinnaird Elemen- tary School on April 9 were told by the district superintendent of schools that the purpose of his being there was to reassure parents that budgetary cut- backs would have no adverse effects upon educational pro- grams. I hope Mr. Holden doesn’t think he was successful in this.” * Parents were evidently unconvinced that two40-minute preparation periods per week amounted to “free time” for’ teachers, as stated by Mrs. _ Jones. Surely, elementary teach- ers need, and are entitled to, preparation time during school hours, and 80 minutes a week . seems like pretty poor com- pensation for the extra hours spent in noon-hour supervision, + sponsorship of games and clubs at noon and after school, hours spent marking,- preparing les- sons and keeping up-to-date during evenings and weekends, It averages out to 16 minutes a day. In some: parts of the country, as one speaker pointed out, preparation time for the regular teacher, is the time when the class meets the French teacher, the music teacher, the art teacher, the gym teacher, and so on. I believe this is the case in this district now. Obviously, then, ifprepara- tion time is cut out, classes won't meet the Russian teach- ” er, the music teacher, the’ art teacher, or whoever, because No ay Fares Indicated they will be with their régular teachers all the time. It follows that since these’ subjects ie: quire the services of specialists that there will be no Russian, French, music, gym, art or music, ‘This will be a direct result of cutbacks in teacher pre- paration time and the board, not the schools, will be to blame. ‘ Trustee Jones informed the meeting that the three mills saved by the cutbacks amount- ed to approximately $42 for the average taxpayer. Are not the cultural enrichment and phy- . sical well-being of our children worth $42? If the government is to be believed (and I'm not neces- sarily suggesting that it is) that . $42 would be more than cover- ed by the proposed increase in. the homeowner's grant. Forty- two dollars isabout five bottles of Scotch, a tankful of gas for a motorhome, dinner for two in a restaurant, or four tapes for your eight-track. Would it really deprive most People of anything impor- tant? Preparation time aside, there is no excuse for reducing teaching staff when gross in- equities exist in class size and important educational facilities are short-staffed or. needed programs do not exist. There is no need for classes of $2 and 33 pupils. There is no excuse for split’ classes, especially at the pri- mary level (a situation which is going to become worse.) There | is no excuse for not meeting the of one librarian for every“400 pupils, And there’ is no excuse *for_ not having’ program for gifted’ pupils. (With regard’ to this last item, I'm sure principals were surprised to learn that they are supposed to be running such Programs in their schools al- ready.) .When enrolment is expanding, the excuse for not solving most of these problems is a shortage of staff. There is, we are told, no longer a shortage of staff. Therefore, the problems should be solved." Results of standardized tests which show Castlegar pupils at or near the B.C. average achievement - level should not be grounds for com- placency about _ standards in the district, Aver- age achievement implies medio- crity. Are our trustees satisfied with mediocrity? educational, Fretably those factors eee “the doing. well. The: teachers ‘are + not at fault: We were told that they were doing.a competent and professional job. I have no doubt that they will continue to do so when they have 60 pupils to a class, but just how edu- cationally effective will that job be? I hope Mr. Holden and Mrs. Jones took hate of the fact that there were no speakers from the floor who agreed with the board's position, In de- ciding on Staff reductions, this board has shown a callous dis- regard. for the education of district children, for the rights of parents to be consulted, and for the welfare of its employees. : bert Jackeon Castlegar, B.C. district: 61 EW poorly on thet . ee ss prevented it from; DEVON CREAMED CORN YORK CHOICE PEAS at-$7-00 HOT CHOCOLATE ' NEILSONS 500GRAM....... se eeeeees an CRES TOOTHPASTE 100 ML. $1.09 GRANULATED SUGAR A 01.99 3 it PARKAY MARGARINE FIVE ROSES FLOUR $1.99 10 i. $3.99 TOMATO JUICE LIBBYS 48 FL.OZ. TIN... ...:.....0. Wee velese 89° GARDEN BAGS GLAD SUPER SIZE CHOW MEIN NOODLES GOLDEN YUAN 6 OZ. PKG...........0.00... 59° ‘TTISSUE casimere.... BATHROOM pack ALCAN FOIL | Linesmen A Logging _ Boots ‘Moinutacturod 8 C-usi FAMILY SHOE REPAIR Next i Central Food Mart 078 - 7th Ave.. S. 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S., CRANBROOK, B.C, VIC 2P1 { will atiend the business management 1 seminar al. Name(s). Address. P FEDERAL ue NESS s MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT BANK * june Effective Management of Human Resources and Cost Controls can help to increase efficiency © and profitability i in your business. Here is a business management seminar dealing with these “two problems. Statements of NDP Irresponsible, Coleman Social Credit Release H. Coleman, Social Credit. candidate, Nelson-Creston, an- nounced that confirmation has been received from the Minis- ter of Highways, Hon. Alex Fraser, that the Social Credit government, if re-elected, has no’ intention of introducing ferry fares on interior ferries. Coleman went.on to say that recent statements by the NDP to the contrary were no ferry charges were being . considered and had chosen to ignore this information in the. hope that they might gain some political advantage from the confusion they would create in the minds.of the people. Coleman also said that he expects there will be other irresponsible statements by the NDP during this campaign for the same reason and that he doubts ‘if | these « tactics ,- will. lish anymore than: to cause the: NDP had, in their possession, “confirmation from ~ the minister of highways that illustrate. the total, irrespon- ‘sibility, of 'the?-NDP.! on ‘all : important ‘issues. TENNIS CLUB 6G Spring Meeting | APRIL .24th 7:30 p.m. ‘ Stanley Humphries ‘Secondary School Room 110 *: Memberships. Available WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES: INNAIRD CENTRAL FOOD MART LTD. WITH IN-STORE BAKE SHOP FOR QUALITY FOOD AT LOW PRICES STORE HOURS SAT., SUN., MON., TUES., WED. 9 A.M. TO 6 a z i THURS.-AND FRIDAY 9 A. M. TO 9 P.M. cv et bere ann Peerenr yr Tre rr Tit Trroe