CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 12, 1968 District Children Write Their Letters to Santa at North Pole Box a B.C. December 1988 Dear Santa, I do not want very much this year. All [ want is a Johnny Astro set and a Bru: con Punchingbag. And I hop bring my brother aad Yater what they want. Your friend, Billy Zaytsoff soe Punching bag and I : ae Matt ce. Your Friend i Lorne Zaystoff. |) Conia B.C. December 1968 Dear sania , sh I had a sled be- aheas ‘my dad put mine in the dump. they go fast and they sre fun ney, go soom, can I have it Your friend, George, Rodrigues. a Castlegar, B.C. x 647, rin; Nov. 28, 1968. Dear Santa, Would you please bring me. a service station, an am- bulance, a a police car and a Hot-Wheel and some ne slippers. t have tried to a good boy for the past my mommy is writing ig letter for me, as I am only 4 wel old. thank ro for my ast gifts, hope you Hive ae Merry christs And A Happy New Year. Love Always, Wayne Fietz. PS I will leave you some|™ goodies. Love Wayne. Seasonal shopping? See HFC Shopping for everyone makes thle an expensive time of year ali righ ht. That's why we est you get a Holiday oan from Hi jousehold Finance. ‘it cover all your seasonal shoppi ping— or travelingor wha stave. iter, ropa conveniently. And you'll like the fact that HF Househo! tells you in advance what your loan will cost. Planning your seasonal shopping? Get a Holiday Loan from HFC. Before you sign on the dotted line, _ know what your foan will cost. amount] OF mosths| moaths MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS so | @ { a2 | 30] 20 | 2 ths | wesths| teclede priacloal 206 Saree repayment et oo cine Caan le asonce HOUSEHOLD oi esp 1287 Cedar Avenge-Telephone 368-8251 {opposite Hudson’ NEL: 608 bakers Street .— Telephone 352-5575 Josephine above Burn Lumber! Nov. 26 1968 Dear Santa Claus: name is “Sherry and lttle sisters dolls and ear- hhey've been good too We eri leave you some and cookies and ‘sugar tea Rhudolph. Thankyou. San’ Sherry, Kerri Nickerson. + 8 ewe Box 1496 Dear Santa, I hope you will bring me clothes. ‘please have a good I hope you have time for some pop at my house Santa. My Mom will leave some on the table for you. Bye For Now Santa. Your friend, eon talking doil peri hope : ta, and Trudy | iam KINNAIRD COUNCIL licked week. Mr. Loeblich said the We are some times . Your friend, Keith Halbauer. soe ee Dear Santa Claus love Nicole I want a Easy Bake oven Please. re a a Supermark- et Set Please. I want a Nurse kit Please. I want a pack of Upstick Please. I want a Knit- . I want a indoor hat oft Please. I want a twist- er Please. I want Tinker Bell Please. I want a Birthstone set Please. Dear Santa ‘Will you please bring me a doll and a rocking cradle, that comes in a Christmas white organza dress and a matching bonnet, I. would al- like a vacuum cleaner that works on batteries so I can help my mommy to vac- eee “I want baby Magic and toy money for Christmas. I love you. from SYLVIA x. Castlegar, BC. Nov. 30 Dear Santa, SELECTIONS “All Throughout The World” “Moscow Nights” NEW RECORD ALBUM POPULAR RUSSIAN SONGS By Peter M. Gritchen INCLUDE. ‘and five others NOW ON SALE AT B.c. MUSIC AND ELECTRONICS PETE’S TV SALES AND SERVICE In Castlegar, B.C. “Farewell My Gypsy Camp” “Boundless Expanse of The banquet and the:-New Year's -| Photo Your friend, raul Newman Box 776 Castlegar, B.C. December 1963 Dear Santa, I would lik an accordion. 1 will give you some milk: and . a apple. And thankyou for the fire department at golf, |'8. curling and horseshoes this year and a jovial Mayor Carl Loeblich accepted the Safeway golf trophy from fire chief |; Rene Archambault at the firemen’s annual banquet dest Kinnaird fire department :“is 3 the en’ of many in the-province. You run it well and with os ne ” Mr. A reported Alex Kassian and Al Jacques joined ihe department during the year while social club president Gordon Hunter singled out Jake. Hendricks and Steve Jankola for special thanks in arranging the annual Eve party. — Castlegar News Lam 5 years old, and my sister is writing ‘this letter for me. I want a jacket size 10, to play outside in’ the snow. And I want a tractor not very big. MERRY CHRIS- TMAS. Larry Wynnychuk Box 1455 Castlegar, BC. : Nov 30 Dear Santa, 1 want pair of high heel- ed boots size 6 and a pair of skates size 6 for Christmas. Merry Christmas juice for you and some sug- ar cubes for your reindeer; Graham Gangbet eR ® Dear Santa all I want for mn the table. Have a Merry Christmas 5 Your friend, Darryl Scheel. Box 717 Orysia rye BoR 1455 Castlegar, BC. I want a dolly Please Dear Santa I want a put put Please. I want a mouth-orgun Please. I want a Teddy-Bear Pleas want pur: I-want a Tittle book ubbrery Please. 1 want a baking set "| Please. Love Danny Reed. 8 * & fe ‘ Blueberry Creek, B.C. lov. 30, 1968 Dear Santa. _Here it is Xmas time a ie b d a_ dolly and buggy and some slippers. We have tried to be good all year. We wi leave goodies Beverly and Jenny shenin, Blueberry Creek, B.C. Box 1005, Dear Santa, ward for Apne I want a watch and little Antes my wants the Spame “Tip If ours Truly Oe Agmamarie os Silvana Franco. eee fe Drawer 490, Cc Dene ba Claus, set for ° Christmas. I would also I have been a good boy. W will leave some cookies ard! a; 7 perished — not all great civilization. These DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF? A great people, along with their glorious culture, at once, not noticeably, but over many years — slowly, methodically. There were many reasons for the fall of this are the major ones: many luxuries that weakened the rich Few children among the well-to-do and educated; many children among the poor and ignorant Constant drain of precious metals id. Dear Santa, Castlegar, B.C. Nov. 23, 1968.16) We are all looking for-| you. 8) and some books, so: Castlegar, B.C. " Decemner 1968 Dear Santa, ‘Thanks for the Christmas presents last year. I tried to be a good boy this year. bring something for my sist- Sie I am: going to leave you your . reindeer some cookies, Your friend, Martin Allis “oe 8 oe Dear Santa Please bring me a hockey game and a ka bala and a 5| ble nee hunt set, and a magic mirror and a Gumby and his pal pokey. i will leave you some milk and some po- fatocs for the reindeer. With love from Todd f Reed. see et Box 1554 Castlegar, . B.C. Decemper 1968 are: you having a good Vancouver. I want a kenner’s easy Bake. oven and I want a Fogo stick. Are your elves coming to the house on ustmas Eve? We are going to leave some cookies for our, friend, Judith M. Emde Castlegar B.C. Box 647 Nov. 28, 1968 Dear Santa, Would you please bring some © 8 me Bar- bie Doll clothes, and a stamp uld like a racing car) albi be a good lly.|hard in school, and got a od report card last yr. and e gain. this year. I will leave a Some da and cookies. As always, «Hove, Tily Fletz Box 1355 » BC. December 1968 * per Senile, uld like a cowboy and Indian fo fort and one more — a mmster thing good and happy the Toboggan last year. Your friend, vid Fodor. ox 185 Castlegar, B.C. Dear Santa, I hope you have a very ys Hoot-hoot. I am 3 years oll. I will leave you a piece of cake and some Coffee, maybe for Rudolph too, Thank you Santa. I love you from Mar- lene G. Jegectt. | | Dear Santa: I hope you have a good tide to Woodland park. How Miss Santa? is your reindeers? If you can would you get me a picadoo set and mini dragon set too. PS. we'll leave you some resents, could you a train set Your friend, Laureno Silva. ee & ® Box 704 Castlegar, B.C. December 1968 Dear Santa, nol I want for Christmas doll and silly sand. I will leave some cake and cof- fee on the table for you. I hope you have a Merry Christm: 2: Your ‘friend, , Marlene Scheelar Dear santa Dear Santa please can you get me a hot-Weul set. and a yee and a Walkietal- kie. and Airgun and a Johny Astro ndca a parking- tow from. ‘Rodger Brady f Box 1165 Castle; Dear Santa, I want a Tippy-toe and |, Tubsy I like you ne My : brother likes you Your friend, , Feleisdade Rego BC. December” 1968 ta Blueberry “creek, B.C. to come. Nov. 24, 1968 cake and a glass of milk. And for the raindeers we'll leave them some brown sugar. Thank you Faron, Ward. te oe ee Jey a Walking doll and a Piano. Thank you. Terry Ward se oe Dear Santa ‘Please may I have a accord- jan and a drum Terry Ward " * Box 1455 Castlegar, B.C. December 1968 I want baby Pippy aoe I like you Santa do ya me? ‘And I want busy buzz buzz. Your friend, Gloria Wynnychuk 8 #8 Box 134! 8 Castle; BC. Dece ber 1968 * Dear Santa, Santa I want some roller cond {player fo for sure. I hope ving a nice time at ‘the N Mori Pole. 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Open Fridays 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone 364-1822 Business and Professional Directory CASTLEGAR CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY for Free i No Obligation Ph. 365-5636 PHOTOCOPYING Important Papers Birth Certificates Pages of Books CASTLEGAR NEWS Reasonable Rates REPAIRS ASTLEGAR APPLIANCE & REFRIGERATION SERVICE Ph. 365-6939 PARDMAN FURNITURE Maytag Sales and Service GUARANTEED REPAIRS MOORE BUSINESS FORMS Agent CASTLEGAR NEWS McNABB EXCAVATING SERVICES CO. LTD. Landscaj Excat g — Trenching Septic Tanks—Tile fields PHONE 365-5996 To Ail Major Appliances —_Top Soil MARVIN L. LeROY BS., 0D. -» Box 13 BC. Spr TOMETRIGT Office H Tues. through ‘Sat. 9-12 Ph, 365-7355 PARSLOW'S Enterprises Ltd. Gunsmiths Locksmiths Sportin Gore 19 BAY _— TRAIL! BC. For eae STAMPS Phone, Write - Siskin Cut Rubber Stamp Shop Box 25, Ronee: BC. Ph, 365-7605 RUBBER STAMPS Quick Service All Sizes, Styles CASTLEGAR NEWS Phone 365-7266 KOOTENAY S8UILDERS AND. SUPPLIEI 636 Columbia Ave. Ph. 365-5155 “A Complete Builders Service” DESMOND T. LITTLEWOOD D.O.S. OPTOMETRIST S88 Baker St. Pe 352-5152 GREEP’S ELECTRIC OFFICE SUPPLIES Call at the CASTLEGAR NEWS Ph. 365-7266 KOOTENAY WELDING & CASTING REPAIRS 121 Columbia Ave. Ph. 365-5531 CASTLEGAR FUNERAL HOME Dedicated to Kindly Thoughtful Service Ambulance — Flowers Granite, Marble and Bronze Plaques Industrial, Commercial and Residential Electrical Wiring . BOUNDARY Electric (Castlegar) Ltd. DUTCH CLEANING SERVICE Industrial, Commercial And Home Cleaning Rugs & Carpets Cleaned Free Estimates Phone Zenith 6826 _ CASTLEGAR NEWS Ald. Jankola Gives Forum Report. The following annual re- port was delivered by _ Steve Jankola at Kinnaird’ public forum meeting inst week: Fire Department During this agreement had beh al signed wath ee Auport Committee for protection of bulldings alone at the Castle- gar Airport. Now we have Both ihe 8 Selkirk College and rotec- | ha: 0 fhe * airport! for: Sire: Bi amount in labor costs and in tion, bringing the town a to- bah revenue of geoe per year lus $75 per fire call. The membership of the Kinnaird Volunteer Fire De. partment at present is men. We did lose one cine. inan during the year due to death and just recently, one has moved ‘to War- auemene our present one sir- This we feel will cover our whole town and. thé sir- ony will be heard in the entire We have kept the opera- tion of the fire department grou ol well wit their splendid end for their Boa aieet of- fort to make our fire depart- ment one of the best in B.C. Cemetery ‘This year we have start- the tront section are filled. An underground ling system was instal an|@d to use a section of the newly-seeded area as parts of also | with, underground sprinklers, _ urin: asin lenancess _ 1 up Uegar sha 50-30. iene our share ap: proximately eae This in- eludes the sprin ing this year the Ki- wanis Club had planted : considerable number of small trees in the cemetery and Deficit this The following is a report of remarks delivered by Ald. G. S, Rust at Kinnaird’s pub- lic forum meeting last week: Swimming Pool The ‘swimming pool e: Kinnaird Swim Pool .| grant from the town plus a Year $2,401 Library A public library associa- tlon was formed on Feb. 21 “land operated with a $500 contribution by the provinc- n- joyed a successful year watts °o: BLL people, mainly children. There were 200 in the strok- er or floater group which is the ot young or beginner , it coct $5,221 to operate hy tire pool for two months with revenue of $2,820 and a loss of $2,401. There have been complaints about the waters “For. this efficient o; tion and a well traine: ra- de- most hi ©on- gratulate our fire-chief, Rene Archambault Also, I wish senting the- meet ing sytem gt an estimated cost of $1.00 The ‘Kinnaird Aquanauts did a excellent job of repre- ‘communit an . "/ned*to install a partial heat-| 20 could then help in keep- unity in Ni A nominal charge is made to the library for the facilities it uses. Participation by young- sters in the library’ is some- thing fantastic but more adult members are wanted. Fifteen members are in the association and they would appreciate further members ing the library open longer. Health The health of this area The cost of the cemetery year proximately § 7100 ries cue. this amount/in -| Kinnaird ‘Hall tery )nearly all of them have taken We have invested $2,500 of the perpetual care tund Canada Savings Bonds which i% years will net us $6,250. Our hall is being con- stantly used and as in form- er years the different youth organizations such as Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies are using the hall free of charge. At present arrange- ments have just been made with the Air Cadets for using the downstairs hall, | witn some revisions at the back end for a rifle range as at Present they have! ne facili- Ues for training, The Castle- gar and District wiaure As- ‘This year we have pur- chased new tables and more chairs to bring our dacilities to a better standard. The kit- chen thas also been complet: len floor: that been oniinally ae ur expenses on were oe 900 for 1968 with a revenue of $1,920 which left us with an expenditure of $2,000 over ze- Ny fire- men of the department for Ss an Job. Even though B.C, ernment BIN TONI ' KNIGHTS OF ST. RITA’S HALL ‘ON FRONT. STREET COLUMBUS GO GHT Regicnal District The regional. district is faced with the problems of the entire area which puts an entirely different concept on the person faced with tne entral Kootenay Re- gional District is in the top three of the 29 districts in AUTO M. W. Box 1266 INSURANCE FIRE For Complete Insurance Needs Please Contact ... ‘Representing Fruit Growers Mutual & Co-operative Insurance Service I Phone Office 365-6665 Home 365-6704 LIFE Mike SHISKIN Castlegar 269 Columbia h neo i Sietrtote are ere and have a Play. (In this “ares, ‘the 's gov Our park emplo yee, he’s not afraid to The ta iles | Watch on it. pub! on it will] fake place at planned public meetin; be made to have it jeted le ave comple’ this ‘and be known Poi the iinsmen Pony League Ball Diamond. We have @ considerable amount of ‘around the new building and had to ask for patrols to keep a expenditure woe "a1, 161 with a revenue of $140. This meant it cost us $1,000 ba | Pub the park open to the This year we also pt building: ng inspection, servi Tespect to finance cent weeks from meetings Of Kinnaird council. Happy Birthday! Now you may qualify for your retirement pension under the Canada Pension Plan. If you are now 66... ifyou" ve been contrib- NOTE: If you are age 70 or over uting to the Canada Pension Plan ..., and if you’ve retired from regular employment, con- tact your Canada Pension Plan Office now. If you will become 66 in 1969, get in touch with your Canada Pension Plan and the Office three months you don't have to retire to qualify for benefits. The district offices in this have contributed to Canada Pension Plan, gating carrying out Kinnaird’ vicini ‘We volunteered for the| [im of Connor's Road. The road kown as Bonde’s Read has now been turned over to the have not been able to come avil Defence Our task this year of Jooking after the grass, sprinkling, re-|etc. at the interchange. The cost of labor, material ‘and Town. Planning fo When we had enlarged our Stems and Pieces, 19 oz. tins : =, ed to meet with the health| lm board mime CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Dec, 12, 1968 CO-OP FESTIVE CO-OP Mushrooms 3.5] CATELLI ELBOW MACARONI, 5 Ib. box, cach ..........c0.000 .-- 89€ KETCHUP, 7 farms, 11 oz. boltles, 4 for ........-........-..- $1.00 GRAHAM WAFERS, Christies, 137/2 oz. Ideal for haking. 3 for . -. 91.63 . PINEAPPLE or APPLE JUICE, Malkins, 48 oz. tins, 3 for . Nabob Coffee Regular Grind, Economy Size .. PEPSI OR GINGERALE, large bottles 5for..........-..--..-.-- $408 NUTS IN SHELLS, walnuts, filberts, almonds and brazils, Ih .......... 58 Japanese Mandarin Oranges Box $2.39 Bundle $4.69 CHIRSTIES. FLINGS 3, $1. 00 ‘or Beniie) Varieties for Snack Table TOILET TISSUE, Capri. 4 roll pack, 2 pkgs. - 8 rolls— ........... T3e FRESH BREAD, City Bakery. 16 oz. loaves, G for ..............-. $1.98 OGOPOGO ICE CREAM, half gallon, assorted flavors, each .... . - Se BURNS COOKING GIL, a first quality oil, gallon ................ $2.39 KRAFT TOMATO JUICE, fancy grado, gallon ................-.... 89 mSTaM COFFEE, Maxwell House, 10 oz. economy jar..........-. $4.19 _ SHOP FOR THESE PRODUCE SPECIALS GOLDEN RIPE BANANAS, 7 Ibs. for... ...........cc-ceeeeeee LETTUCE, California large heads, 2 for GAKERS CHOCOLATE GHIPS, 6 oz. packages, 2 for .............. G5e IRISH POTATO GHIPS, 9 oz. triple pac’, pke. .......-.....-.0.00. Ae Look For These Specials in Drygoods Dept. Men’s Dress Oxfords, wide range of styles and sizes 15% OFF ‘Men’s Perma Pressed Casual Slacks, Reg. 9.95. NOW ONLY $8.49 Luxurious Esmond Pile Blankets, perfect for Xmas, Only $5.99 Subdivision of the sland Hi Arrow up with something concrete. LARGE ON THE SPOT DISCOUNTS WILL BE GIVEN ON OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF. HOUSEWARES AND. APPLIANC- ES. COME IN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPOR- TUNITY TO SAVE ON SUNBEAM, G.E. AND HOOVER AP- PLIANCES. THERE ARE MANY ITEMS THAT WILL MAKE IDEAL GIFTS, AND WE ARE PREPARED TO DEAL ON ANY SELECTION OF YOUR CHOICE. Hl Door Prize!!! We will be giving away ABSOLUTELY FREE one Hoover Deluxe Constellation Vacuum Cleaner (it floats on air). This is a fully equipped machine with a regular retail value of $59.95. You have an apportunity of getting this fabulous machine . free by just shopping at your Co-op Store. Just write your name on the back of your sales slip and drop it into the entry box. Enter as often as you Rising costs of public works Too much leisure time spent on games and amuse- ments. A yearly rise in crime rates A decrease in patriotism For these reasons, historians point out, the Ro- man Empire declined and finally fell in the fifth century A.D. Does history really have to repeat itself? wish. You may be the lucky winner. 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Application should be made in the Canada Pension Plan Office serving your community. ley ISSUED BY THE OF HEALTH AND 4 THE JOHN MUNRO, @ Moral decay among citizens @ Stifling taxes @ Too many government employees @ Constant warfare and preparations for war @ Depreciation in money and debasement of coins @ Erosion, and water @ Abandonment of farms for life in the city @ Too many handouts that weakened the poor; teo Inserted in the Public Interest By Your Published Every Thursday At OF THB Castlegar, B.C. 2 LV. Campbell, Publisher Burt Campbell, Editor Mall subscription rate to the Castlegar News panied oy the correct name and address of the 1s $4.00 per year. The price by delivery boy is 50 writer. Pen names will be used on request, but the correct, namie inust be submitted: ui wost ie like nae the north? you have a very happy Christmas. “THE Main Floor: Old Federal Building 301 Main Street F.J; SMITHERAM TRAILER TOWING Fully . 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