“4 Education Minister Gives Promise Of Smaller Classes Education Minister Eileen Dailly promised the Legislature to reduce the teacher-student ratio in B.C.'s schools to 17 students per teacher, over the next three years, She said the current level of 21,5 students per teacher is often excceded in high density areas, “To assist special high density areas where classes of unreasonable size exist, we are prepared to provide supple- mentary funds," said Mrs, Dailly. School boards have been provided with questionnaires to determine where assistance is needed, Mrs. Dailly questioned the value of increasing the size of the education system if the quality of education does not improve. She noted that the “headstart” program in the United States had not shown any particular benefit for under-privileged students, “We believe that many -other things, including housing ‘and environment, contribute to the successful education of students, and for this reason I am pleased that the budget ‘reflected this thinking by ‘providing funds for home -building and increased social services,” she says. NEW DEPUTY DISTRICT REGISTRAR for the vital statisticsbranch is Mrs. 0. J. (Lee) Friesen shown here being congratulated by to use this government agent Arnold Rossland. Mrs. Friesen will now take over the responsibilities of issuing marriage’ licences in the Castlegar area as well as the issuing of burial permits, death registration and death certificates, Sherwood of working local RCMP detachment. The appointment relieves the ROME of of paper work allowing them ie enforcement. Mra. Friesen, who is directly responsible to the district registrar, will be from the offices of West's Department cart iy eal, banal ail g general information ; to tat Castlegar Ne job previously ‘handled by the Photo me soa ale in their true role of law Three New Members Initiated Into Legion's Ladies Auxiliary The regular monthly meet- ing of the Ladies Auxillary to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 170 was held'in the Legion Hall on Monday of last week with 80 members present and Mrs, E, Rourke presiding. Mrs. Shelda Rourke, Mrs. Mari Griffeths and Mrs, Elaine Whitehead were initiated into the ,L.A, and given a hearty welcome. .Guest speaker Dr. John Hall spoke on “The Heart and Its Many: Functions.": During his talk he showed a model of a heart and explained the func- tions of ‘the valves, etc. proved to be very informative ° with. a question and answer period following. »., Included in the correspon- dence was the resignation of secretary Mrs. B. Zorn; a tetter from the Pacific’ Command regarding the Bursary-Scholar- ship Fund; information on a leadership'seminar from West Koolenay Zone representative Mrs, H. Guesford; thank you notes from members and a thank you from the branch secretary for the $1,000 cheque from the local L.A. Nominations for secretary were open : with | Mrs, H. Johnson installed into office by Mrs. A. Mcpherson to finish the term of Mrs. Zorn, . will be unable to Hiebert-Stevenson Vows Rev. Ira Johnson officiated the late afternoon wedding ‘eb. 23, uniting in marriage, Karen’ Marnell Hiebert of ‘Kinnaird -and Donald © Allan Stevenson of Burnaby, The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents in Kinnaird. Bouquets of daffodils and yellow and white daisy mums graced the living room for the occasion. The bride entered . the room on the arm of her father to the strains of the Wedding March by Wagner. She was given in marriage by. her ‘ parents, Maurice Young The Board of Directors of Safeway Stores, Ine., today elected Mr. W. Maurice Young as a Director of Safeway. fr. Young is Chairman of the oard and Chief Executive Of- uating 1948, end Nutenauantly ma Finning. He is a Sloan Fellow, Massachusetts Institute o Technology with a M.S. in In- dustrial Management, 1961. — . Directorships include The Toronto-Dominion. Bank, Northem Electric Com pan Limited, Pine Point Limited, Royal Gene eae Stee selut such organi- the United W: Fund Retin Campaign and te Vanceuver Public ‘Aquari: For her wedding; the bride chose a green tone on tone floor-length gown with a yellow rose bud pattern. She carried a bouquet of yellow rosebuds and lily-of-the-valley. The’ groom wore light brown: slacks and a green turtleneck sweater, com- plementing Karen's outfit. Maid-of-honor, Miss Judy Akselson: of Blueberry Greek: wore a floor-length ‘pastel gree! gown with Empire’ walling accented with a trim of white daisies, She carried a bouquet of yellow daisy mums. ‘ Best man, Mr. James G. Brooks. of Trail, wore dark slacks and a yellow turtleneck sweater. Z Personal commitment vows and a poem chosen by the bridal couple and said by them, formed part of the wedding ceremony. During the signing of the register the Theme from Love Story was played. The register was placed on a lace covered table, centered with two yellow roses in a crystal vase ‘and flanked by green tapers. The bride's mother wore a long sleeved, floor-length gown with flower- ed top. Her corsage was of gardenias. The groom's mother was * gowned in a black sleeveless floor-length velvet dress. Her corsage was pink rosebuds. Rev. Johnson pronounced grace at the buffet . supper, which was prepared by the bride's brother. The wedding cake, decor- ated by Mrs, S. Ball, was done in’ yellow and green. These colors were carried out in the in. the ivory colored - Keep-a-Fit Heart Ball Successful Sixty-one persons attend- ed the Feb, 23 Keep-a-Fit-Heart. Ball with still a greater number. taking .in the dance . that followed,. making it’ a very successful venture. Speaking at the banquet, ‘Heart Sunday campaign ‘chair- man Albert Calderbank drew attention to the outstanding contribution made by Regional Recreation Commission di- rector Jack Alouf. ‘He ‘also commended the efforts of the Heart Foundations: loca] di- rector Jacqueline McNabb and Dr. John Walton who, repre- senting the medical professioi, recreation room at the Hiebert home. ‘The: Trainees ‘of. the Adult Activity. Gentre, for the - a great: deal ‘to- wards Heart Month and ried “Week. bouquet of: roses: and.put ‘up. the decorations.” * Mr. William Stevenson af Coquitlam, brother of the groom, acted as master of ceremonies. Mr. Ernie Fitzpat- rick gave the toast to the bride. Out-of-town guests. were. from Coquitlam, Delta, Edmon- ton, Vancouver, . Victoria and Banff. For a wedding. trip: to Spokane the bride wore light brown slacks with chocolate brown sweater topped by a white fur bomber jacket with accessories entone. She wore an orchid corsage. The couple will be residing at 4584 Grange St.,Burnaby.. Maddocks “SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION” FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND ALL YOUR FAMILY FOOTWEAR Phone 365-7025 =— Pine St. —— © Castlegar [ Watch Tommy Biln Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Holiday Hours: 12 noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Corner of Pine Street and Columbia Avenue Fridays Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Phone 365-7813 ‘ the Quieen’of Hi Mrs. Annet Carlson. In ‘her introduction of. Mrs. Carlson, Mrs. McNabb explained how the queen had been selected.~ At the dance that followed music was: supplied by the Country Squires. attend the first day of the April +6 and.7 seminar to be held in Trail as the L.A. Spring Tea is April 6, however, seven mem- bers will attend the Sunday sessions April 7. The sum of $25 to be sent to the Pacific Command Bursary-Scholarship fund.’ ‘Treasurer Mrs, F. Bonnett read the annual financial statement audited and found correct, by Robert Wadey and gave a very concise’ monthly financial report, Both showed the L.A..are very active and that 1978 was a very successful f. Hospital visiting totalled 138 visits for February with cards, flowers and plants sent to —sick members. Several catering. jobs are booked: for March and, April, but catering will be curtailed after April owing to renovations being made in the hall.” ay, Bowling ..- ‘will be held :this thy howling teams participating. The spring rummage sale is cancelled until the Fall when the hall is enlarged. As flowers’ are so expen- sive at the present time it was decided that the card and General For further information, eall the District Taxation Office. If you live in a toll area, ask your long-distance operator For ZENITH 0-4000 and your call: will’ be ‘placed ~ without charge. Q—I am a full-time school teacher and during the summer I took a course which will lead to‘a degree. Can I claim the education deduction? - A.—Since you are employed full. time, you are not allowed the education deduction. Q—In 1971, 1 was single and claimed $1,000 for my mother. which was allowed. Why is it that my claim was disallowed in 1972? I live and work in the city while she lives some 100 miles - out of town. A—Effective in 1972, the “equivalent to the married exemption” would have been - disallowed since it is necessary that. you both reside in the same dwelling. Q-—I am coowner of a deceased parent's property with my two brothers and have been thinking of transferring my share to a grandson. Would this come under property for capital gains tax? A—Yes, a gift of capital property is deemed to be a disposition of the property at fair market value resulting ina realization of a capital loss or gain. Q.—Last year my wife attended university for eight months. She did not earn any. income and did not receive an allowance of any kind. Does this mean I can claim the education deduction on her behalf? A—Yes, under these circum- Tax Tips | stances, you would be: entitled to an education deduction’ of Q.—My. employer sent mea T4 ~ slip: showing the amount. of tuition fees he. paid on my. behalf last year. Do I have to report this on my. return? A—Yes, but if'you attended a qualified ' educational institu: tion, you should be entitled to claim tuition fees to offset it. Be sure to submit a proper receipt - for. tuition) when making this: claim. Q. —Can} claim payments made to’ a denturist - as . medical expenses? A—Yes. If the payment is made to a denturist licensed to practice under the laws of the province where he operates. Q.—During the year I contri- buted $300 toward the support ‘of?’ a> needy. child in ‘our neighborhood who was not related $e me. May I claim the flower committee sont a gift that they think is appropriate for the member, Mrs, M. Dinner and Mrs, N. Conkin will do the hospital visiting for March, ‘A cheque is to bo given the hamper committee to purchase articles for the hamper draw. Members will also donate $1 towards: the hamper. Lunch committee for March consists ‘of Mrs. Marge Brownlie and Mrs, R..Champ. Mrs, A. Lampard was. the winner of the evening booster prize donated by Mra, Conkin, A gift is to be given to’Mr. Wadey for auditing the L.A.: books. : i Refreshments were served by the hostesses Mrs. R. Davies and Mrs, E. Cummings. Sorority Holds Two Programs Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter, - Beta’ Sigma’ Phi* held two meetings in February witli the first being held at the home of Mrs. A. Shutek, The program was entitled “The Good Life" and presented by Mrs. D. MacKinnon. ‘s. Everyone gave’ thelr defi- nition of the good life in relation to her own life. “Learning to Live" was the program of the second meet- ing held at the home of Mrs, J. Vigue. This was given by Mrs. F. B. Jones, ‘Mrs, Jones read articles on ves better. | Sead yee rao ay sn Hon rat= ak mee MARES PT FIT-RITE SHOES' Eremenko’s QUALITY SHOES for the family | For Dress — Casual and Work Our Footwear Will'Meet the Need of Any Type Work or Any Occasion AAA SMITH‘S PLUMBING & HEATING 61 Crescent Street, Castlegar —' Phone. 365-7531 Castlegar and District Senior Citizens will meet in the Centre, Thursday March 7th at 2 p.m. En tertainment, cards games. Be. y David's Church. how to make ones self and their HAVE YOUR CAR CHECKED for the _ SCHOOL - BREAK HOLIDAY March 23 to March 31 _ “Try Safety First. to ‘Last KEN’S AUTO AND LTD. PHONE 365-7532 ollowed, Gu ‘ing Daily nate AL WEATHER COATS AND JACKETS Latest: Style and Newest Fabrics «. _ TWEEDS, CHECKS, PLAIDS, — - POPLINS. AND DOUBLE KNITS. 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Kinnaird SHOP HOURS Mon., Tues., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Wed. 9 a.m, to 12 noon Thurs., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. —.Sun. 9 a.m. to'12 noon CALL ANYTIME 365-5567 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE Your (CM Bicycle Dealer All Sizes in Stock _ : STANDARD — 3 SPEED “§ SPEED — 10 SPEED Come in and see us for a "SPECIAL PRICE ‘AIR TRAVEL AGENTS FOR ALL AIRLINES @ Reservations e Tours @ Hotel Accom. @ Travel Insurance - Your Link Hardware Dealer — "Use Your Chargex Credit Card” Phone 365-7782 Al +) Sugg gestio /followed. These were laid down Provinoial Library Farliament Bldgs Victoria, B.C, to heg Sd Ap GAR NEWS Published Every Thureday Morning at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” VOL. 27, No. 11 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SaURIOAT MARCH 14, 1974 es 15 CENTS PER COPY CASTLEGAR RESIDENTS: will’ be’ Easter’ Seals; displayed ‘here :by Selkirk Lions, president Jim chairman snail left; and Easter Seal Past Eisai in thy t several hours in "atng campaign.‘Members have already. spent i : ‘hs contents into the G14 eavelpen that ara being ated oe even a larger distrib today. 4A ‘good rei sponse was experien packets of Easter Beals we were isuttatea' said MK - Lively Election is Guaranteed; 14 _ Candidates Place Names on Ballots Voters of the new City of Castlegar willl finda tong list of choices when’ they ‘turn out to te vote for their first mayor and aldermen March 30. When nominations closed }. al noon Monday, three had filed for the mayoralty election and 2.11 for the six ‘seats. ) \ For aldermen, candidates are incumbents Jack Chernoff, Mike Livingstone, Carl Henne, ‘Andy ‘Shutek, Audrey Moore and Steve Jankola; and former Kinnaird | mayor. Colin’ Mad- docks, Albert Calderbank, Ger- ald Rust, ‘a former Kinnaird Melvin Hy Out for mayoralty seat of the joint communities ‘of Castlegar-Kinnaird, which be- ,came a single city Jan, 1, are interim. mayor John” Landis, deputy mayor George Bondaro- ff-and veteran alderman‘ Ed. f “An eight-man acne from the Regional District of with various cabinet ministers ind government officials in’. Loria. ‘Arrangements were made : it through the office of -Nelson- Kinakin, ution we are looking forward to even greater? > Creston MLA: Lorne Nicoleen ‘success this year.” All fuads received will go to V: ppl used to help crippled children all over B.C.—Castlegar News Photo Ck ans % ‘at’ Castlegar’s council meeting: last |. week for. guidelines he 'felt'should be followed in deciding what items of “city” business “should Teferred to” committee-of-the- whole and what business should: =be done: at open council Pinekney’s " sugges: ‘apparently. prompt- ed by’a feeling’ that-council’is referring. more: items . than necessary to the private com- mittee meetings. : Mayor: John. Landis: said guidelines are» already - being “by* Municipal Affairs: Minister James Lorimer to keep things on “an even-keel”. vAld.Ed Mosby. said ‘he felt all » transactions: should’ be sprouse to the public but felt it as good business that certain Thins be. handled i in committee first: hen. they are resolved,‘ they are!