12 CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, November 5, 1959 so} second term. Jack C. Trail, Rennie Mitchell President Of Basketball Association The third annual meeting of Basket- ning to round’ inte shape in pre for ‘ole ball Association was held in Nel- non Sunday with 11 in attend- ance .representing Nelson, Trail and Castlegar. There were no East Kooten- ay representatives present. Rennie Mitchell, playing coach of the Castlegar Cubs, was re-elected president to serve his umbia Basketball league in which they are entered together with Trail and six teams from just across the border in Washington. The schedule has not yet been released but it is expected the league wili begin in early November and end the middle of February. was re-elected secretary: CHILDREN ENJOY SKATING ON NATURAL ICE treasurer, a post he has held since the association’s formation, Others elected were first- vice, Gord Correalle, Nelson; se- cond-vice, Roy Hendrickson, Trail. One delegate from cach centre rounds out the executive. The KABA completed their most successful year and expect continued success for the 1959-60 season, Teams entered with the As. sn. are : Nelson Sr, B, Men, No- tre Dame College Junior Men, Trail. Sr. B. Men, Trail Sr, B. 25-Ton Ice Plant Arrives gar Sr. B, Men, Creston Sr. B. Nelson All-Stars, who won at Castlegar travelled to Kam- \ Ladies, Trail Juvenile, Kimber- | ley Juvenile and Bantams, Castle- Men are undecided at present, meeting of the ist Robson group last year's Kootenay tournie held Robson Boy Scouts Going-Up Ceremony Next Thursday Nite A "Going Up” ceremony will be held by the 1st Robson Cub Pack and Scout Troop next ‘Thursday, evening under the lea dership of G. Hyson and W. J. Banigan. The ceremony, to which the Benetat public is invited, will be held in the Robson Community hall, It will be immediately fol- lowed by the annual general committee. Give a fast, insulated, professional- looking finish to your walls with DON NACONA WALL PANELS o Big, hondsomo 4° x TA x 8, 4'x9' and 4'x 10! panels e flush edges for a fast, smooth, flat finish. * easy to inatall, kilned, compreesod wood fibro ingulating panels. - ‘Project Sociely Prexy Calls for Money, Labor By WALTER ‘THORE ‘Castlegar. and INstrict Project “Boclety President - “In the fall the young folks’ fancy lightly turns to — what -the Project Soclety have been thinking of all year.” To further misquote ‘a mise quotation usually applied to an- other season is our way of telling you that the Castlegar and Dis- trict Project Soclety has been ¢ preparing all summer long for this winter. Thoso of you who have not been to the arena lately are in tors ® suprise when you come down on Klondike Night this Saturday. ' Besides enjoying the fun and games that are in store for you, e¢ a few minutes to see how } your ice plant is progressing. We'- § ve been busy, as a quick look at i} the new machine’ room will tell ‘you, but even a detailed exam- ination cannot tell you every- thing that has’ happened since you hung up your skates and put away your stones and brooms last spring. We have a problem which we're sure is familiar to most of you — “tight money.” But on the way to licking it. When the cost of a new ice plant made ice seem. Funeral Services Hold for M. Horlick Funeral services for well- known Kootenay resident, Mich- ael Horlick, who died suddenly | ° at his work last week, were held * years ‘away,’ we were put on the trail of a second-hand plant which was our: means, Our bid was accepted and we’- * ve gone on from there.” But we're not out of the woods yet, We still need help if we're going to finish the Job this year. We still need help if we're going to finish the job this year. We still need plastic plpe — miles of it — to freeze your curl- ing sheets and skating rink. The installation accessories add up, too. So — if you really want to help yourself to ice this | kt year — help us with a generous donation, of money or labor or ot from St, Rita's Church, The church was filled to ca- pacity with relations, friends and neighbors, Father E, A, Brophy conducted the service. A guard of honor was formed outside the church and at the graveside by fellow workers, There were many floral offerings, Interment was in Park Mem- orial Cemetery at Kinnaird, Pall- bearers were: Nick Zuk, Mike Turlick, Pete Chubaty, Pete Shan- uruk, Mike Melenka and Nick Sybulka, Castlegar Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements, New Bench Subdivision Making Steady Progress Kinnaird's new housing sub- division, being erected by Coast Development Ltd, near 1ith Ave, and Milestone Road, {is quickly taking shape. Over 2,200 feet of six-inch water line have been laid by Em- pire Plumbers, one home is just about completed, another one has been started, and construction will start within a few weeks on two more hoitses. Twenty-eight homes will ev- entually be biult in the subdiv- ision which is_ three-quarters of a mile long, Each lot has a 90- foot frontage and is 120-feet deep. Seven men are working at the site and, weather permitting, this force will soon be increased. Peter Bergen, president of Coast Development, says that NHA-tinanced homes can be built 4n the subdivision with a down- Payment of only. $2,000. A three-bedroom home that are heated with ofl furnaces and mahogany is used extensively in interior finishings, ONE CENT SALE NOW AT MADDOCKS — CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, November 5, 1959 13 2A If it’s for coffee, a snack or a dinner come fo the CASTLEGAR HOTEL DINING ROOM We enjoy having the whole family All home cooked meals Banquels and Dinner Parties arranged by appointment Open 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. cE It’s ‘a great day when you can get the best for less! with a little good management DISTRICT PROJECT SOCIETY and a lot of good luck we're well loops for the Interior cham} lon- REPORTS WORK PROGRESS | ship 3 ship and were defeated, loops hosted Victoria in the BC. finals and brought the champion- ship back to the Interior for the first time in the last six years. @ Loeblich Resigns Because of Poor Health @ Men Changed Shifts to Work on Arena @ Free Milk Shakes and Banana Splits ONE CENT SALE NOW AT MADDOCKS GLOW Dec. 11, 1958 ~ Another lengthy meeting, of which there have been quite a Castlegar Teachers (continued from page seven) together different position to that of the Castlegar council as the building in question is situat- ed within Castlegar boundaries. Therefore it could be termed an asset to eeeer but would not be so in Kinnaird. They did not feel justified in expecting d ratepay- ers to pay for this, Chairman Carl Loeblich told the delega- tion that even though he him- self might wish to see the arena completed, he could not, in his position as chairman of council, recommend that Kin- naird enter into such an under- taking. He Felt council's first obli- ‘gations were to the taxpayers and village services must come first. With ever increasing taxes for education, hospital, ete, it would be “morally wrong’ to ask the taxpayers to accept a tax on recreational facilities. Mr, Locblich was supported the Lt. Governor secured. They felt the move had been rather sudden and suggested the Pro- ject Society conduct a straw vote on the question asking the ratepayers if they were in favor of having the matter go to a referendum. Council sald that if the straw vote showed a majority in favor, it could perhaps then consider the referendum. The delegation left with the assurance of council that the matter will be discussed and checked fully as to the legal as- ects, Also, council will contact the Castlegar council and will in- form the Project Society of its findings as soon as possible, few lately, was held by the direc- tors of the Castlegar and District Project Society last Thursday. Directors were pleased to note that work plans as desig- nated by the last meeting were being satisfactorily completed, including the finishing of large insulated waiting rooms, in- stallation of automatic gas. heat, more lighting, rest rooms and many other minor items. year the Kootenay’s will host the Interior finals and the B.C. final will be at the coast, Trail and Castlegar have both requested to host the Sr. B. Men Kootenay tournie and it will be decided at the next meeting, to be held in Castlegar Jan, 10 as to which centre’ will get the tournie, The Cubs have been practic- ing twice a week and are begin- Building | Supplies ; puding 8 Supply Oo. Ted » Castlegar gi Phone 3351 BROS, BUILDING & SUPPLY CO, LTD. PHONE 3351 Read the Castlegar News Classified Ads It was noted in passing var- ious bills for payment that many donations of materials as well as Jabor received from various business men whose businessess are supplementary to the con- tracting and construction field. This, along with the labor CURLERS PREPARING RINK; CALLING FOR ICEMAKER Nov. 27, 1953. With one eye on the weather and the other on the lookout for , the Curl- in his stand by other sioners, Mr. Fenner felt the rink is for the entire District, not just Castlegar and he assured council the Project Society was not in- tending to detract from the Kin- naird swimming pool project. He said there is much talk of the need for bigger jails. Let- ters come to the councils and Chamber of Commerce asking for appointments of probationary officers. “Are we not at fault for not having provided recrea- tional facilities for the young people of the District?” contributed by many community and civic-mineded citizens has been a source of immense value, not only monetarily but morally, to both the Society and its direc- s tors, Information was given that the Canadian Legion had for- warded a cheqoe. for $200. was with ing Club is ing itself for another season of play. Ice already being made, having been flooded the past four days, At a club meeting on Tuesday Gus zeleee Aes named chairman the ice committee with the ‘ob of bie ing an icemaker. Anyone with experience in this line and wanting the job should contact Mr. Leitner im- mediately, Membership forms are out in Leitner’s and Lewis’ Coffee Bar Council the delega- and a draw committee under the of M. Moran is tion that they did not see how a referendum could be prepared in time for this year’s elections, should they wish to do so. Bylaws would have to be drawn up and given the neces- sary readings and appraval by the first draw may commence. awaiting their completion so that It is hoped to start this init- fa draw in the Gest week of deep appreciation by the direc- tors who voted that a letter be sent expressing their thanks and appreciation. The meeting was attended by two representatives of the Cast- legar and District Curling one who, with the directors of Society, were in complete accord with arrangements made for both curling and skating. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dee, 23, 1958 Dear Sir: On the occasion of the com- pletion of the lighting installa- tlon in the arena the directors of the Project Society would ask you to publish this letter as an into this opening competition. the celebration Scotch Bell's gives great pleasure to those who know Scotch Whisky well. Try this grand Scotch. Savour its smooth elusive flavour. Enjoy the magic subtlety that only the rare, the very best Whiskies can achieve, and you will know why a9 many people count it high among their pleasures. 100%, Scotch Whiskies Distilled, Blended and Bottled in Scotland | Asthur Goll & Sone Lid, Distillers, Perth, Scotland, Established 1625 Tris 1s not ied or Board or by the Government of British Columbia, uf Nov. 30 has been cet for entry * echilss by the Liquor Control expression of thanks to all the individuals and firms who assist- ed us in this vital step in the completion of this project. The permanent power ‘con- nections were made last Mon- day, about a year after the job was started. The planning and supervision has been the re- sponsibility. of W. Thorp and A. ©. Sylvest. The big. and difficult job of installing the overhead lights re- quired the assistance of many people. Those responsible for a much larger than average share of work on this phase were C, Sanderson, E, Fredricksen, “O. Walker, Jr., W. Vanyzerloo, E. LeRoy and the old faithfuls Syl- vest and Thorp. Other.phases of the project received assistance from a large number of people. and business firms as well as the CM & S Co, and the Village of Castlegar. fe would assure everyone that had a hand in this fine light- ing job that his efforts are ap- Preciated and that he has made a lasting and worthwhile contri- bution to his community. R. H, Fenner, President, Castlegar and District Project Society. Pe In the Feb, 19, 1959 issue of the Castlegar News, the Project society: Published the following ad: SKATING AND CURLING ICE PLANT INFORMATION “What are the essential features of the equipment required to provide artificial skating and curling ice? : The Project Society has pre- (continued on page fourteen) Castlegar & District Project Society Wishes to thank the following for their important contribu- tion towards the ice plant: T. Eaton Co. Lid. (VANCOUVER) for the retrigeration.plant from their Hastings St. Store at a fraction of its valtte. . Interior Breweries Ltd. 2 (CRESTON) for the. donation of a Condenser, Receiver Tank | and Electrical Equipment.- Don't Let This Equipment Just Stand There -- Do Something -- Lef's Finish The Job! GIVE WHEN OUR CAKVASSER GALLS Taken on Sile-Sesing Tour of Gominco Plants New teachers in the Castle- Rj gar and Trail Districts were guests < -of Cominco on Saturday in an an annual tour held to give them an opportunity to see some | ‘of the company’s operations, © The group of 57 people, in- fi cluding husbands and wives of teachers, toured {henge plants ito the metallurgical plant at |Tadanac and then pt the chemical fertilizer plants at Ws Engineers . from Pere Plants served as guides and were assigned to conduct groups of se- Blven or eight people on tours de- isignd to show the important points of interest. At Tadanac the visitors pas- ssed- through -the engineering }shops; saw the highlights of zinc Foroduction, electrolytic tank) coms and melting and casting. e sulphur is roasted from Da the concentarted ore, also saw equipment mn‘or the cleaning of furnace gases, visited the dressing section and ‘ead blast furnaces; saw the re- ‘ning of lead by electrolysis; and Ewvatched the production of silver. At Warfield they were con- it, Ephate Plant, and vssouat the sté- pee and shipping section, an formal luncheon eta in the Canadian Legion puilding guests were greeted by ‘ames Bryden, administrative as} - Histant for Cominco, Guests in— Kcoduced included S. J. Graham, Fuperintendent of schools, School vistrict Number 11, (Trail) and Rirs. Graham; and C. S. 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