epee TOT RI LSE LI EELELIELILE TITLE: 9 Tes PRIA aS rina Ne EE EEO TRON TS OE EDEN R ODES EES PELE IOE eeararrerccrersy CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, February 10, 1977 VOY kecaial ear HAWAIIAN VACATION for two, with all air fares and hotel accommodations paid, is the big prize in the current Castlegar Savings Credit Union membership campaign which got underway Jan. 13, Credit union employee Patricia Healey makes the second prize of a Ski-Doo Elan equally attractive as well as being living proof Castlegar also has its beauties. This display, presently eet up in the Castlegar Savings Credit Union, includes still another prize ofa chain saw. Names of present members of the credit unton who introduce new members hecome eligible for the prizes. Those new members, in turn, can become eligible for the prizes by introducing other new members. The draw will be bea at the Castlegar Savings Credit Union's annual meeting in M —Castlegar News Phawat by Lols Hughes Ootischenia Resident Walter Kinakin Passes. Funeral services began Tuesday evening and concluded Wednesday afternoon from the chapel of the Castlegar Funeral Home for Walter Kinakin, a resident of Ootisch who years, he was a logger, em- ployed with local logging firms, He Is survived by a sister, Miss Grace Kinakin of Ootis- chenia; a brother and sister-in- law, Pete and Annie Kinakin, passed away suddenly at the age of 68, - Born Nov. 12, 1908 in Arran, Sask., Mr. Kinakin came to B.C. in 1910 with his parents, settling in Ootischenia, where he had since resided. , Throughout his working also of one niece and four nephews, *- You Save af Bonneff's 10 Pct. OFF for CASH BONNETT’S serena sesare ee He was pred: d by his mother, Martha, in 1946 and his father, William in 1958, Interment took place in Ootischenia Cemetery, with Castlegar Funeral Home in care of‘arrangements. St. Joseph’s CWL Gives Assistance At the last meeting of St. Joseph's Catholic Women’s League, president Mrs, J. Kauf- man reported that the league had donated $20 toward food hampers, with some members donating food and an additional $80 to make up the hampers for. Christmas, Christmas candy for the children had cost the Action Brings Back Memories Toll Gate on Road ae to Damsite When many Castlegar dis- trict residents employed on the Seven-Mile Dam project went to work last week they found a tollgate on the newly- completed road leading to the damsite. The action brought back . memories of expropriation pro- cedures carried out by B.C. Hydro prior to construction of the Keenleyside Dam here. a By Don Jardine Trail Daily Times Pend d’Oreille rancher Ron Robertson hit the bricks this morning in an effort to force a land settlement with B.C, Hy- dro over that portion of Hydro's Seven Mile access road that crosses his property. Robertson and his family set up a toll gate on the newly completed road at the boundary of their property, and were «charging $1 for cars, fifty cents per person, and $2 for trucks to use that section of the road that ‘still technically belongs to the Robertson family. In a conversation this morning with Robertson at the tollgate, he showed the last easement that he had signed to allow Hydro personnel access to his land. It had expired a year ago. > He reported that, of the vehicles wanting to use the new access road this morning, sev- eral had paid his toll charges, most had turned around: and driven to the dam using the old Pend d’Oreille road, which does not eneroach on Robertson property, and two vehicles, carrying Hydro personnel had forced their way past, using the road without paying the toll. . A report from Hydro \ John Sexton at the Vending Routes Under $1,000 Now you can buy direct from. the factory the new amazing Spiral Vendor with lifetime guar- antee. No service problems, entirely mechanical. Vends over a thousand different products, “From Soup to Nuts”, Start part-time and build to full- time profit from To view ry. High a demonstrator write today. Spiral: Vendor, 3651 McRaa Cres., Port Coquitlam, B.C. Include Phone. Hydro head office in Vancouver said that “Hydro is still in the process of negotiation" with Robertson. He said that Hydro had applied to the B.C. cabinet. two weeks ago for an extradi- tion order for the d. Sexton apparently confer- red with Derek Bishop before . returning the call of enquiry. Sexton said that Bishop recalled the meeting in ques- tion, and labelled the Robertson claim that an agreement had been reached as ‘absolutely false.’ He continued that while ‘Hydro was prepared to be reasonable, there had never been any indication that Hydro might agree to a figure of that magnitude, which he said was twice the value that Robert- son’s own appraiser, Strand and Mosby Ltd. of. Trail had said the property was worth. “What Robertson seems to want,” continued Sexton, “is compensation for his lost open | range, much of which Hydro* had to purchase from Cominco. He's thinking in terms of an half-acre parce! of the 20-acre Robertson ranch‘that the road affects, and that Hydro was still awaiting the order-in-council that would bring the extra- dition into effect. Sexton that capable of 60 head of cattle. We would like -+4gsreach an amicable and fair fagreement, but twice the mar- ket value ceases to be reagon- able.” Robertson said that Hy- dro's ad indicated after the land had been extra- - dited, Robertson still rad Te course to NOTICE TO MOTORISTS IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR Quieplan RENEWAL FORMS Please bring your 1976 Insurance Registration Certificate to COHOE INSURANCE 269 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar We are able to process your 1977 Renewal with tha Information from your 1976 Insurance/Registration Certificate. DONT DELAY DO - IT - valua tion, and finally the Soast to determine a fair price for the extradited land, During the course of the conversation at the tollgate this ~his property.was worth consid- erably less than $50,000, while Kent MéPherson Appraisers Ltd. of Kelowna hired by Hydro, and Strand and Mosby, came up with figures of $54,000 and $59,000 respectively. morning, his wife and son stated that during a Red Face meeting with Hydro represen- . tatives, including Hydro land representative Derek Bishop, in the Robertson kitchen last summer, an agreement had been worked out . whereby Hydro agreed to purchase the whole Robertson landholding, which includes 20 acres, a house, a barn and one outbuild- ing for the sum of $118,000. ding.to their story, a TODAY AVOID THE LAST MINUTE RUSH! week later, Hydro contacted the Robertsons “and reneged on the deal.” Since no papers were signed, Hydro was not held to its agreement. A telephone call to Sex- ton's office this morning brought this reaction to the claim. And 10-Year Sentence . Marshall Cummings of Tul- sa, Okla., has no one but himself to blame for his less-than- successful court appearance. Cummings, 25, accused of purse snatching, was acting as his own lawyer recently. As he cross-examined the victim, he asked her: “Did you get a good look at my face when T took your purse?” A state jury convicted Cc ings of rob- over” daly. the™ “But,” Robertson contin- ued, “the figure of $69,000 was a depreciated figure. They figured out what it would cost to build my houge today, and - then depreciated it by how long it had been standing... you tell me how many housesin the city depreciate that way ... how many houses in the city that don't appreciate as they get older.” ‘Robertson has indieated that he wants enough money for his ranch to re-establish himself in the same cireum- stances: as when Hydro found him. Hydro is prepared to pay him the $59,000 appraised value for his property, and Sexton. has indicated that price may be negotiated upwards, but “cer- tainly not .in the order of $118,000." On the other hand, ne agreement may. fa acre’ parcel that’ is ‘directly affected by ‘the road. In that case there are several problems ‘ that need to be worked out. Hydro is currently truck- ing water to the ranch because Robertson's artesian well which was one of the few in the valley that used to run all year, vhas nearly run dry. Bedrock blasting for the access road right of way is blamed for this problem. If Robertson retains his ranch, he will own property on both sides of the-road. He says negotiations will have to in- clude a cattle crossing to re- _connect the two portions of his ranch. . Hydro has supplied $3,000 for hay so far this year to compensate Robertson. for bringing his cattle in from the open range three months eari- er ‘than usual. Sexton says that Hydro has advanced Robertson $4,000 against the eventual settlement price in order that he can hire” legal counsel. oe * ‘The day following . the bery by force and gave him a ; 10-year prison sentence. f this article it was reported that Mrs. Robertson told The Times the $3,000, A R & G Happytime Tours for 15 days San Francisco ® Fisherman's Wharf Los Angeles ® Disneyland San Diego * Sea World ® Tijuana Calif oul The best of California — March 19! Join West's Travel and of fun in California, TRY YOUR LUCK WITH THE ONEARMED BANDITS OF 15 Day Bus Tour Fully Escorted Direct from Castlegar 375 (Based on Double Occupancy) Las Vegas ® Reno ae Re: and Further 365-7782 Call: ‘Tin Castlegar Area. d in the story, Hydro paid the Robertsons for winter feed was received a year ago, and although the Robertsons were required to keep their 96 head of Charolais-cross cattle penned since. that time, they have received no further com- . pensation from Hydro. DOTS Pickup & Delivery Service Express Delivery & Pickups No Parcel. Too Small Prompt, . Reliable, Insured league $4 and some candy was also donated by members. Mrs, P. Haley thanked Mrs. A. Matt for the work she had done in arranging the CWL Christmas party, and the mem- bers for their donation of candy. TOMLIN: Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Sales & Service’ We Supply & Install SEPTIC TANKS & FIELD Site 5, Comp. 11 S.S, | ‘astlegar - Mike Tomlin. Walter Tomlin 365-551) | --... 345-5034 for the Intermediate Care Correspondence included a letter from Mrs, Nutini of St. Anthony's Parish in Trail, en- quiring whether members from each CWL group in the area would like to help raise funds Home to be built in Trail. In, other. business, Mrs. Haley requested more help , with the hospital visiting; re- is now available at Carter's Sewing. Come in and luck through all the - vibrant Singer Sales & Service - solutions from the National Convention were read; and the members were informed of an eight-week Bible course to be held in Trail, beginning Jan. 18. It was announced that one per cent of the bazaar proceeds, amounting to $12, had been sent to the Peace and Develop- ment Fund. A motion was passed that the CWL ladies, under the con- venorship of Mrs. Schiavon, hold a linen shower on Jan. 26 for Mrs. Briggeman's new daughter-in-law. Another motion was also passed to hold a whist drive on Feb. 2 in aid of the Seminary Fund, with the event being convened by. Mrs. Cormier. Following the adjournment of the meeting, Carl Knutson entertained those’ present with slides of-his last year's world, trip: -Coffee:was served during the showing: CANADA PENSION PLAN Questions & Answers “Q. My wife died in January 1968. At that time the Canada Pension Plan paid me a death benefit only. I am now 55 years of age and still working. Can 1. receive. a surviving Spouse’s pension? A. Yes, Providing you have not remarried, you would pro- bably be entitled to a sur viving spouse’s pension. You should contact your nearest Canada Pension Plan office immediately for specific infor- mation. Castleaird Plaza 365-3810 I knew I should have had this cor taken care of _by Columbia Auto Service! Get Lorry Webster ‘ond Phi Laytsoft at © Futura Unleaded or Regular Gas_ © Complete Gulf Auto Products “e Electronic Tune-up © 4 Service Bays Columbia Auto Service 850 Columbia 365.5422 ° Pipspescwnee sewers. esiger Auto Service to maintain your car with: | cut your return, “Registered Retirement Savings Plans may appear to-have similar benefits, but they can also include hidden costs that will F've shopped around and found the B.C. Central Credit Union RRSP one of the best. Stop in at your nearest participating credit union and check out these facts for yourself: ‘¢ Contributions are deductible from taxable income (within government regulations) eA high rate of interest return - not subject to income tax while in the RRSP ‘.eNo front-end load © No start-up charge © No withdrawal charges - © No interest penalty © No lock-in clause Both the B.C, Central Credit Union Registered Retirement Savings Plan , and Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan are great ways to save for your (B.C. Central Credit Union, future, But act now. The deadline for contributions is ues, M # BC.central CREDIT UNION RETIREMENT SA Now available to members at all participating credit unions.” trustee of B.C. Central Retirement Savings Plan) j a see SS a i : West Kootenay’s B.C. Heart - Foundation Coordinator "Gordon Petter has’ been appointed coordinator for the B.C. Heart Foundation in the . West Kootenays, Mr. Petter was born and‘ educated. in England and, be- . fore coming to Victoria B.C, with his family in 1946, had worked for some years in re- habilitation work amiong the and Petter worked as a canvasser for the United Appeal and, in 1968, -helped to establish the firat Children's International - Village in western, Canada at Shawnigan Lake. Mr, Petter joined the His- tory Dept, of Notre Dame University. in Nelson in’ 1965 and was appointed Director of with the Boys’ Club mavenene and latterly ‘with retarded - -children, * He was also the youngest prison visitor ever appointed at Wormwood Scrubbs prison. While in Victoria, Mr. in 1968 and Financlal Aid Officer in 1978, »He will work for the B.C. Heart Foundation from ° his ,home in Nelson and will be available to answer enquiries on,a special Heart Foundation line at 352-8918. ‘Pilot Project to Aid Safety on B.C. Highways 0A pilot project to provide improved safety on British Columbia's highways through coordination of accident data will begin in the next three monthsion a 126-mile stretch of Highway 3 between Hope and ‘+ Keremeos, according to a re- cent announcement by High- ways and’ Public Works Minis- ter Alex V. Fraser. ~The initial program. in- volves the manufacture and in- stallation of a series of kilo- metre ‘signposts : at five-kilo- metre intervals along the route at a cost of under $10,000, ~ * The roadside kilometre re- “‘ference* posts will be aug- © . Mented by: additional similar signs at specific points such as at bridges, culverts and other well-recognized features. Purpose of the reference signs is to accurately determine the, location of accidents in- vestigated by police, thereby vital it and in the elimination as far as: possible of other, physteal hazards. : Since January ‘1, police | $ have been. required to submit. detailed reports. of accidents : they have investigated, and the’: new reference. markers will’ augment the accuracy of these reports, enabling highway en- ’ gineers to make equally more . accurate assessments. in ‘the |: interests of safety. The new ‘reference . signs’ are in kilometres ‘because’ al! mileage signs in the. province will’ be posted metrically: this year, ; +The Hope-Keremeos sec- tion of highway was selected ~ for the pilot program because it is a good example of a busy ~* route featuring varied terrain, representative of. all features: required for such a study... “It is anticipated that, the: program, following successful use in future highway design become pro- vince-wide. — Heart Patients Can Get _ Monetary Assistance Sixty-seven members of the: Castlegar and District Senior Citizens’ Association R..V.. Ward, at the regular meeting of the association held last Thursday afternoon. Program ‘Nature In Winter’ ~ Is Successful Approximately 70 people turned out.Jan. 30 to enjoy a - “Nature in Winter” program at the Kokanee Nature House, - sponsored: by the West Koot- enay..Naturalists Association. Participants met in Nelson: and stopped at various points — along the West Arm to observe, ducks and other water birds. Among. those sighted’ were Western and Horned Grebes, Mallards,. Canvas-backs, Red- heads, Buffleheads, Scaups, Coots and Dippers. An Bald: Eagle Dr. Ward showed a model of a bluebird house, and hoped that some: of the members « .. ,would , hecome :' interested* ‘in : placing them in appropriate ' - locations throughout the. dis- trict. J... Stier’ indicated» his interest in such a project and encouraged other members'‘to do the same. A letter was received from the Heart Foundation: inform: - ing the members that monetary ~ assistance is available to all. heart patients. who are unabl ments, ete, Mrs. Coleen Metge, indicated her ~ willingness to visit.the group to inform them” of the Heart Foundation: and | how to.keep a fit’ heart. 0° Committee ” reports were given, 2s well as the treasurer's b ‘and auditor's report. “Thanks were extended to. Mrs. G. Reith for auditin the books. :; Mrs. A: Brady, presented’a ‘ report about the United Appeal :: annual meeting. which shé had - tendedas the Senior Citizen's. was seen in the:vicinity of the Nature House. .‘* Nature walks were sched- uled {from the. building to. the ~beach’ ares, to observe birds, animal. tracks, ete. Leaders were Madge Hallington and Maurice Ellison. After a short talk by Jim Street on how. nature provides adaptations” for . survival. of species through the winter, a slide show, arranged by Sybil and Charlie Cowlin, was pres- ented, depicting winter scenes, some winter :birds and other’ things pertaining to “Nature in Winter”... 3 Refreshments, were ‘served by the ladies under’ the direc- tion of convenor: Mary ‘Ker- shaw. The: Naturalists hope to . arrange a. similar event ata later date. delegate. She also’ expressed the wish .that