CA'STLEGAR NEWS, “Thursday, July 14, 1960 VICTOR/A REPORT - PUC Gives§out For J By JAMES K. NESBITT The Public Utilities Commis- slon’s handilng- of the Pagcifio| . Northern Rallway 1s a masterpiece “ef outs for everyone concerned, + This includes’ the premier, the ecmmision. itself, Its chief, Dr. H. F, Angus, the railway and oppoal- ifon Jeader Strachan, Tf the premier wants to aban- den the rond he hag the perfect nxeuse. He can say, with o martyr- ed look, tha PUC wouldn't issue ‘a eerilficate of public: convenience - and necessity. Therefore the gov- ernment must bow. to the decision of what he'll call on autonomous body, which it isn't, -, z ‘The PUC let itself off. the hook by saying: - “The decision to build o “major railway. may be governed by con- alderations of pubile- polloy which go’ far beyond ‘those justifying the construction of a normal’ public ® utility.” 5 this means that it the ,prem- ler: goes ‘ahead with his railway he do¢an’t have to:have PUG ‘approval because’ of Lsarrmina abo onn of public policy. Opposition leader Strachan For B of-M. Local Students Compete Scholarships tiga of the Filteate principal, 80 ‘Two Castlegar boys, Ken Robin- son and Bob King and 234 other BC sludents-are in the running for the five’ B- of M Canada Centennial scholarships which will be awarded in. the province this year, the bank hos for the concern- ed, le er ‘i ‘The~scholarahips awarded. this year gre the first-step ina seven- year plan. annoiinced by the. Bot of District, Fall Fair will, be held. Sept. 23, 24, officials -have announced. ‘H.W. Hertidge, - MP, will per: form the official opening: ceremoi ™ in May to. ‘provide. bank. wants the PUO to the tallway for. starting work without the certificate, ‘Well, ‘says the PUG to that, it anyone wants to follow up his com- plaint, the PUG. will hold a public hearing. That puts Strachan on the hot spot; he doesn’t like Wenner-Gren in B.C., and‘he doesn't pussy-foot when he'says £0, but, as an election nears,’ he doesn’t want to appear | Qgainst opening up of the north, The PUC gives itself another scholarships — each worth $750 in the first year — have now closed, The 3:0. students are among 2,208 of this ‘year's high-school gra- duates across Canada competing for. 50:scholarships for the study .of arts and sciences at Canadian: un- iversities, Every application had to that there has already been consld- erable “pre-selection" -in the high! schools, . Final selection will be made next month by the ae prove! Bes lection tion ‘and ‘he bank's s0th anniver~ sary, when twb final B-of M Can-) ada centennial awards will be made, One award will be in arts and one in science — each in the amount of $5,000 for study: anywhere in the world, The schenie” Provides for a. tee tal of 124: Awards’ dpe the years 1060- 87, ranging. from:$750 to $5,000, When the plan ‘was ‘announced, R. D, Minnion, manager of the Castle- er B of M, safd.the bank hoped out when, in reply to request for prosecution of the PNR by the PUC it says: “This, would not -be an appro- priate method for the commission to apply to test the law with regard to action which has received the. of British Columbia.” This is the PUC's way of say- makes) public approval of the Sovernmen) of leading educalonalat from un- - Gastlegar Scouts ‘Eam Hike Badges ‘Three patrols from the Legion- ihg that if ‘the an decision one of the : Everything seems brighter when you talk to loved ones in person, Phone LONG DISTANCE. : Visit a spell. Takes only seconds to say “{ love you", .and hear it said! BRITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY government's children, (the PUC) has no right to step in and meddle. The PUC goes out of its way, in my. opinion, to prate of its: in- dependence:" “The commission is neutrat in political matters, and completely free from ‘political influences,’ it says. - “Thugs does the PUC give its opinion that the PNR fs likely to become a political foothall.— and that it wants no part of the game. It's true, up to @ point, that Scout Troop with Bocutanaster Loyd Groutage completed the third hike necessary for tehir Second Class Badge. _| The arduous overnight four-mile. hike went behind Old Baldy to Mc- Phee Creek. The theme was explor- ing, cooking, and shelter. building. Everything from French ‘toast to hot biscults and barbecued chic- ken was cooked. Side trips were to the.ridge across from McPhee Creek and to Old Baldy. Thore taking part were: Coy-|° ote Patrol — Dick Dunlop, Jim Cum- ming, Fred Simpson, Gerald Patton and Peter Owl Patrol board or fs neutral and free from. politics. But no overnment board. or commission is going to do something it knows’ the government “doesn’t want done. A government commis- sion cannot be indenpendent of the government whose, servant it is. Where the PNR is concerned, the PUC is of:no account—and the Puc Practically admits that tect Itself. - Alcoholism Agency Altacks. Drinking — Don. Chambers, Gordon Gem- mill, Bill Naylor and Allan Morey; Wolverine Patrol — Craig Pettitt, Doug McNabb, Chris MacBain, Tom McGauley and Bill Furey. CASTLEGAR BRIEFS West Kootenay Power and Light company has refused permission to the village to -fasten“forelgn at- tachments” on their ght poles. The village had wished to” attach de- corative Ughting cinturesy Village Sate N Tg. Ogiow and wifé -recelved. an’ invitation from Government House to attend As Curable Illness Pamphlets . or alcoholism:*, its cause, treatment and prevention ‘are ‘available without charge to any Person in B,C, upon request to‘ the Alcohioliam Foundation of B.C, : Included in the free kit of ma- terlals are pamphlets describing: the effect of alcohol. on” the, human alcohol and -what_‘to .look for as bested signals to) ‘the illness alco- Students ‘and “teachers will find the niaterial- suitable supple- mentary reading for class room as- signments, -- The Alcoholism Foundation op- erates a treatment and ‘counselilng| service to help alcoholics and their families,’ It .maintains ‘a :residence for alcoholic patients where. up. te 21 days of treatment may be had. The Foundation is B.O’s official agency in the atack against alcohol- ism as on illness that can be treat- ed. : f - 1 Enquiries and requests for edu- ‘cational material should be ad- dressed to the Alcoholism Founda- tion of B.C., 1690 West Broadway, Vancouver 9, B.C. All mail is for- warded in plain wrappers. . No chil for chiliiren 12 and under if, pacetetpailed Regis Hotel 602 ‘Dunsmuir ‘St, : Telephone: MU - 12-1135 Situated in the. héart of ‘the bussiness vand shopping district. : Vancouver;. B.C. by. parent. body, -why ‘people’ drink, facts about |. @ garden party there July 20, Mr, Oglow sent regrets, but he and his Wife will be ee “ attend. “ * : ‘Councit rejected a “request by. G. J, Frinco to would provide “a tanelble and worthwhile observance of the national’ centennial (o the future national! advantage.” Local 2360 Will Build Swim Float Plans for ‘a ‘swimming float in the July issue of Popular Mechanics magazine ‘have: inspired Carpenters and Joiners ‘Local 2300 to build a similar float under:the Pass oe bridge. Purpose of the. diving raft is ts tempt children down to the water instead of running. about the high- way. The highway bridge 1s usually days Jumping and diving off. Forty gallon joll: drums will be used- to..keep - the sraft afloat. The union is advertising for carpenters on the classified page of this paper. Castlegar. Obtains - Legal Advice On Miscavitch Dispute ‘The Village ‘of “Castlegar. has dispute in the new Miscavitch_sub- , | division; regarding a. road allowance, ~The! recurrent :i,problem, tcon- cerning” Jang © purchased by John }Waldie and R,‘C, -Maddocks, was referred to ‘the land registry office et Nelson ‘and Victoria: and was then | referred “to the * attorney: =| general's department. : - ACL. Pearson, inspector of Te- 2 offices," advised the land regis- release valve through the " village. “we should leave this to People in; Comm. George Garr reported ‘that all’ ig quiet in the fire depart- ment. “We can't even get people to send us bills,” he laughed, Ce ee eres ‘Twenty-six fluorescent © street lights have been on™ order‘ since June 21, Comm, Walter Thorp told council. He expects ‘them to be’ in- stalled by the end of summer. a see Sout : Mr. Oglow proposed a '-use™ for land between the highway: and the Falread He sald the site would be thet “I’am afraid’ there is nothing the registrar can do to. resolve this problem’ and I belleve’ the only way it.can be re- -/ Solved is by way of a special survey if the owner ofthe lot™in question and ‘the-officlais ‘of. the Village~ of Castlegar’ consider it‘ necestary. | ~ _/'There . is ‘one’. other.” possible solution and that isthe’ expropria- tion ‘of a 20- oF 30-foot: right “of way. along the / westerly” ‘boundary | of Block : 65’ facing lots °5, a" that. Castlegar is. not~ responsibl¢, good one for-a warehouse, _ university study,'The program will |. culminate ne 1967,. the yet: of. the}. crowded with youngsters on hot]. obtained advice from, ‘the attorney- ||” general’s departinent. concerning aj: General feeling of counell was} but .if the 'parties concerned © will |’ yt} and J: = Leamy.’, : ‘A’ spokesman fer, the organiza- tion pointed: out that it. was non: profit, jand : operated for ‘the sole purpose of encouraging the develop: ment of home." gardening, art crafts, and hobbies, Deadline for entries — which |are now. available —is “Sept: 109, with: alt exhibits to be in _ arena no later than Sept, 22, ‘The 1960 fair will!pe. tinder the- convenorship of the following organ- | .| ‘Association of ' Castlegar, | izations: ‘Robson ‘Farmers Institute, w Robson Women’s Institute, Kinnaird | 5 :| Women’s Institute, Ladtes"’ to the Canadian’ Levion,'IODE,'Py- thian -.. Slaters, Castlegar ’ Riwanls the * the ‘Memento Gup, ‘also. lonated: ‘Classes “will ‘include Club, th Can- adian Légion, Guide and Browhle Stanley Humphries. Parent-Teachers‘ Assoo-| iation, Castlegar.and District. Senter Oltizens. mn Rotary ‘Club of Cnstlegar, Lad= jes’. Auxiliary to Castlegar and Dis- trict Hospital, Castlegar and’ Dis- trrlot Projects, Society, Royal Cazi- Kinnaird Kinsmen: Olub,”’ Koot=| Se oulambia “District Scout and % Cub Afsoclation, AOTS Club of Cas- tlegar, Castlegar and District Cham- ber of Commerce. ; “whe. grand aggregate winner all types of fruit, flowers, ' venstabled and dairy products. -"There will also be classes for the following: Jams.and. jellies, canned frults, pickles, - canned -. vegetables, canned meats, baking, knitting, em-" broldery, crocheting, sewing, hand- * craft and art.: in) This - year ‘for the first suine there, will, be’ a class for pre-school a junior section there under, | people include ‘vegetables, needlework, ‘handicratt and: art, 19. coaching’ their own story. See how: to come. op 8 life : insurance today. Simply it: “the a facts ‘and figures on the low net cost of Mutual Life of Canada protection: tell. “you:can ‘now . arrange lifetime security “for. your | . and pay less in the long 1 * ‘What's your: ‘pleasure SPilse ups 9 years, ond un. Unused Water Tank ‘Given’ Anders in To Use as Granary * Castlegar's old water ‘tank, sit- uated on ‘property owned by G. W. Anderson, will be donated to Mr. Anderson for use as a granary now that the new-wood stave tank is|. in operation. ‘Council’ decided at its Inst meeting that this was the cheapest way of disposing of the tank, “The cost of dismantling it would pro- bably exceed the value of salvage," commented village ighalrman, NOT. Ogiow. “LAW - BERGEN Pink and white streamers and bells, candieabra and tall baskets of white and yellow chrysanthemums decorated the Pentecostal Church for the wedding of Vivian Joan and Donald Lawrence, Rev. R. Sundercock of Nakusp read the double ring service uniting the of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bergen of Kinnaird and tho’ son of Mr, and Mrs. G, Law of Salmo, ‘The candlenbra of seven tapers wore placed at ench side of the al- tar, Two candle-lighters were Mics Yvonne Patton and Miss Maureen Creighton who wore identical sheath: dresses of white orlon dacron with pink ribbon Interlaced through loose fitting Jackets, Their single strands of pearls were gifts of the bride, Mrs, J. Lamont’ was . organist with Mr, Max Rothjin of Nakusp as soloist. Given‘ in marriage by her fa- ther, the bride was attended by her cousin Miss Bette.Thorpe and her ‘| sister, Miss Kathy Bergen. The bride was beautifully gown- “‘[ed in a} floon. length. nylon, organza. If business. keeps* - you from: a family reunion, of you: _ haven't time to see friends: on your vac- ation—phone LONG : DISTANCE. Great way to say “Hello”, “Wish 1 could be with you", “See you “> next time!” Takes only seconds. Costs ‘very little. BRITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY over taffeta and tulle. The poate ‘of. the , gown ;featured fitted cha tilly. Ince and: _sabrinn ° neckline, short sleeves and elbow length glov- es ‘of lace.-She-carried a cascading bouquet of roses on pink tulle ac- :}cented with pink satin ribbon,.Her hapel veil fell from a coronet of earls,” : The bride's attendants. were gowned identically in pink flowered acetate and” nylon with :deep pink ‘affeta cumberbunds ‘caught ‘at. the back with a@ large’ self bow.’ They carrled cascading bouquets-of white chrysanthemums with green leaves and pink tulle and hod matching head bands of pink tulle. Each wore a chain and pendant of 9 single Uinck pearl, gift of the bride. ‘The flower girls were Janet and Joyce Walker, four year old twins of Mr.’and Mrs, Sam Walker of motored to ve torla for their the | up. accessories of|* On'y onz..minor’ szciden’ curred during the Arrow Rost excursion up the Arrow Lakes, Cruise commander was Dr. C, (Pat) Fowler. _ Some five boats left the Rob- son whatt, with’ five others picked up at Cayuse ,Creek, Sand Point and Broadwater, The cruise continued to Sun- forced voyagers to pull in. "They. stayed at a cabin and dried out before continuing their trip to Needles, where they gassed . Later, they enterel the Nar- rows—that point’ where the lake gors into the main branch of ‘the river. - * The group camped. the first night below Nakusp, pitching thelr tents on the bench. Saturday saw ‘the group tour St. Leon and Halcyon, again stay- ing at Nakusp for the second night. Upoi their return they will make thelr heme at New Denver, Out of town guests were: Mr, and Mrs, R. Schmidt,of Calgary, Miss Maureen Creighton of Banff, 2, and Mrs. W. E. Johnson, Mrs, H. Twambley, ‘Mrs: H.. -Marcolli, Mrs. 'G, Twiss and son Gary, Mr. Ae Mrs, M. ibe Rev, and Mrs, Lille Thealre Holds Picnic The Kinnaird Little Theatre held its regular meeting recently at the ‘home of Mr..and Mrs, W. It was decided to hol Ruby and two sons. na and Darcy, all of Nakusp. + Mr. and Mrs. J. Fridell and Mrs, T. Anderson of Silverton; Mrs, B, McLean of New Denver; Miss Terty Yokayama of Roseberry; Mr. and Mrs, T. B. Metcalfe and two sons of Rossland; Rev. and Mrs, Smith, Mr, and Mrs. K. Evans, Mr. and Mrs, R, Evans, Mr. and Mrs. D.. Bergen ‘and ‘daughters Lillian and Geraldine, all of Trail; Mr. and a family plenic, July 30 at the A: Boat Club property in Robson. ‘The annual dance and cabaro will be held Aug. 26, Mrs, J. R. GC. (Marge) MasBain and Gwilym Hughes gave an, inter- esting talk on the highlights of the Dominion Drama Festival ‘held in Vancouver last May. a New members Mrs, Jean Robin- son and dGordon Scringeour were welcomed to the club. Mrs, A. Jenkins of Columbia Gar- dens; Mise Sarah Law of Salmo; Mrs: Fred Goldsbury of Victoria, LINDOW - COWLIN The Castlegar United Church war the setting for -a wedding | June 18, when Rev. H. Pratt united in marriage, Diane Margaret, dau- |ghter of Mr,.and Mrs. E. Cowlin, 211 Seventh Avenue, Kinnaird and ‘Victor Herbert, son of Mr. and Mrs, HL Lindow, 475 Maple Street, Cas- tlegar, Organis', Mrs, J.-E, Wallace ac- companied’ the congregation,, who Sang ©. Perfect - Love. *Mr.*'Cowlin Save his daughter in marriage.” ~The bride thade (a charming pleture: inva‘ -waltz-length gown of} white satin, overlaid with net: and lace,’ accented by a ‘nylon ruffle at the hemline. A crown trimmed with white ‘pearls held “her finger-tip vel and she carried’a cascade bou- quet of roses. ‘The pastel ‘shades of the dresses worn, by her trio of ‘attendants made a striking contrast for the bride's ensemble. Miss Leslie Cowlin of Trail, cousin of . the bride, as maid of honor, chose pink, .while ‘Miss Doris ‘and Miss | Phyllis Goldsbury, chose blue, All three wore identical femi- sheer cotton sheaths- with. white lace bolero and white feather hats. Their bouquets were: of white car- nations. Mr. Robert Jones was best man and ushers were Mr. Joe Duralla of Castlegar and Mr. Bud Cowlin of ‘Trail, cousin of the bride. Mr, Joe Beauchamp of Castle- gar. as master of ceremonies read you can keep living. Seo your Desler or C can, Live Better, You can really dial the weather you: want in your home when you: install AIR CONDITIONING — - ‘your bedroom or your whole house at just the tem- perature. you want: for easy sleep- ing — or comfortable, relaxgd Plecrscaly oe [the Kinnaird Hall, ‘|blue flowered sheath with white telegrams from Nanaimo and Port Albernt during the’ reception held’ in Mrs. Cowlin was attired in o accessories, while Mrs, Lindow wore @ sand-colored dress in princess Style, with white! accessories, United States points, the couple have taken up residence at 475 Maple Street, Castlegar, For the trip, the bride donned a baby blue shine ‘creck, where a rough storm]. Following .q wedding. trip tal” . CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thre, July 14, ; 1960: Arrow. Boaters Sail, Camp. The contingent returned hems ‘Sunday. o All boats kept within close dis- stance of each other to ensure no on2 got Into serlous trouble. en propellor fi USB, Mis. ‘Albert Raymond is sentimental. Each time she visits her bank Safety Deposit Box ske scolds - herself. for not having her old fashioned family jewelry re-set . .\. but somehow she hasn't the heart to change it. So it stays with her papers and securities, safe in the bank vault. Ellen Ramsay doesn’t own a diamond yet ete but she'll have one soon in an engagement ring. Like most girls ‘she has plans for marriage and. her growing Savings Account in the Bank’ of Commerce is earmarked for wedding expenses and purchases for her first hofne. f Precious jewels from the past. .°. happy plans for the future... the Bank of Commerce helps protect both. Whatever banking services you need you can’ be ‘sure they are readily available at any branch of The Canadian Bank of.Commerce. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Call us your bankers box sult with white and red rose corsage. Out-of-town. guests. included Mrs. irene. Walter, Mictoris. News Classified Rds The only are cone was 8 brok- Arrow Boat! club meinhers met a touring American group at Na-