Sree ; A yy CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Jan. 4, 1962 . Adversifies Sfranthen Business Newcomer. CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Jan. 4, 1962 A VOLKSWAGEN and RAMBLER-!. «: SALES & SERVICE . : VIGTORIA REPORT , Studying Method 1961 Politically Spectacular CASTLEGAR NEWS dred and Forty-Seven Form Letters are Straw in the Wind Hs The Kinnaird council has all but ap- » proved a form letter which will be sent “to village residents with self-addressed re- ply envelopes. The letter will quiz re: : dents about the water situation in indivi- dual homes in the village and will inquire about such things as whether or not h ders are obtaining their drinking -water from sources outside the village. The form lettter, which is expected to receive final approval at. council's rate increase, however, should be based on more than a mailed form which resi. dents may, for a variety of reasons, fail By JAMES K. NESBITT The year now This province, "Jer than ever, with most of the land his Social Credit government ™ to: aot on behont a all ne peopto| RENTER ec to return to the village office. oe i pistons. ; 7 at : “ If u Saree noted for quiet, hum-drum politics, unable to assess the true feelings of re- 1 the good old days, before party sidents about how they regard higher poutiss ieee never knew Bow, " is ;. iy long .e" office; one, Joe water rates and wish direction from the \rattin, tasted ‘anly three months; taxpayers on the subject, then-the village ana out he went, Once’ :all.the; should d an organized straw vote of the House rose“up in which would be held in the Kinnaird Im- {her wrath, turned thetr ‘backs ‘on as meeting next Monday. night, will p ask:.residents if they would be prepared to pay an increase of $1'a month in water rates to cover the cost of developing a wall-type water supply for the village. * Such a query has no place on a form letter. It has no place on it for the simple fact that the interpretation placed on the returns could vary considerably from true feelings in the village on the subject. Questions concerning individual situations such as where drinking water is obtain- ed and what complaints residents have about the taste of the water are all leg- itimate material for such a questionaire. A straw vote on taxpayer feelings about a Castlegar Water for Kinnaird Use? Several months ago Castlegar’s then village chairman, N. T. Oglow, flew a kite. He suggtsted that Castlegar, in its well water supply, has sufficient capacity to Supply the Village of Kinnaird with water and if that village is interested, perhaps a ar could be made for selling Castlegar water to Kinnaird. Kinnaird council didn’t officially com- ment on the kite and Castlegar council hasn't approached its twin village about the subject. However, the idea certainly has merit if the residents of Kinnaird and that village’s municipal council , decide that an alternative water supply is desired for their village. If they, however, decide that while an alternative supply is de- sirable, it isn’t entirely financially pos- sible, then the suggestion of buying water irom Castlegar has even more merit. There is one aspect of the situation, though, that commends the idea to ser- ious study at this time. This is brought about by the fact that the Sherbiko sub- division is now a part of Castlegar. As a Donation to UBC The one million dollar bequest to the University of B.C. by former lieutenant- governor Charles A. Banks does honor to his name and great good to the people of this province. In terms of such private endowments, our provincial university is one of the poorest in the nation. In part, this may be because it is relatively young. But part of the blame may also rest on the failure of university leaders to sell the lasting benefits of establishing educational foun- dations to wealthy citizens. The endowment disclosed in Mr. Banks’ will is the first million-dollar one in UBC’s history. And despite the fact that the income from the bequest is re- stricted to student aid, it is an example to others of wealth and position in the- community. UBC leaders are alert to the prob- lem. They are actively providing infor- mation on the need for and importance of private endowments. An. important coitsideration for tara *, ie SR, pr ociety Hall at a certain date, aa marcnea oat with met cae between definite hours, and following ter, shouting: ‘we are :the people.” public méetings where taxpayers could 1 remember the frautto ‘times hear-and question elected representatives, hen Premier T. D, Pattullo, facing health officials and consulting engineers gua cepint a acto we on the subject before indicating their feel-' post, only to have him resign next ings at a straw vote. day, and so it went for days, with Council members must either assume At ane pettane Mkale eee plete resp ility t for a ‘and the time, in 1986 when no- rate increase or must give taxpayers the one knew who would be the Pres full responsibility. Political courage and miler, W. A.C. Bennett of Social n icti Credit or Harold Winch of the COF, eee a not abrogated Winch lost out by one legislative 0 i people who will other tO seat, The suspence was terrific, Po- fill out forms. They must be exercised as iltics dull? 2 a responsibility of citizenship after in- And ever since then, for nearly telligent inte: - & decade now, W. A, O, Bennett vel igen rest and study have been un- hag been keeping British Columbia . in political turmoil and uproar; On this the Premier thrives; he dearly loves to confound his political en- emies. When Opposition Leader Strachan calls him nasty names the Pri “Wild state and to him. S 3 a 2 What do result of the incorporation of the Sher- you expect from a pig but a grunt"? biko into Castlegar, the boundaries of and then he says Mr. Strechan A A couldn’t even run a peanut stand, Castlegar and Kinnaird now touch each which considerably riles Mr, Stra other. Sooner or later Castlegar is going chan. E to run a $30,000 water main out to the The Premier just Inughs and Sherbiko area. laughs when he hears Mr, Stra- By selling water to Kinnaird, Cas- tlegar could pay the full cost of this main. By realizing that Castlegar is going to eventually have to install this main, Kin- naird could bargain and negotiate on a Sons of Norway — Have Active Xmas‘ The Sons of Norway Lodge had been| actons. They have acted with an price for water that might, say, realize the Village of Castlegar a good portion of this sum and thus would help to pay for the main. Both the finance chairman of. Kin- naird and the finance chairman of Cas- @ very successful Christmas season. On Dec, 26 in the Robson Hall, it held a Christmas patty for the children of thd Lodge, i Games were played by all ages, followed by the arrival of Santa with gifts for all the children. Re- tlegar are hard-headed men who like ‘reshments were then served and good—but fair—deals for their villages. Between the two of thém these two men just ‘might, if they were to give joint study to this suggestion, come up with proposals to their respective councils that could be mutually advantagious to both villages. : Sets an Example would-be donors is the Canadian tax law which provides that gifts for charitable or educational purposes, or for the estab- lishment of a foundation, must be made three years before death if the gifts are to be tax-free. Today UBC endowments total less than $2 million. By contrast McGill ap- proaches $50 million. And even McGill's success pales when compared with endow- ments of U.S. universities, In terms of end per stud chan give out this way: “In re- cent months in our province the Political pot has been boiling hard- heat belng generated by the des- perate attempts of Premier Bennett and to cover up the real reasons USED CARS — TRADES Phone R.A. (Bob) Horswill 365-3491 Special - 1958 Thames $795.00 PARKVIEW MOTORS — NELSON, B.C, for their vacillations, inconsisten- cles and irreaponsible policies and | iw and for our legislative processes.” The Premier this year certain- ly hit the national and internation. Bl headlines, and that delighted kim no end, Today he is most likely, the best-known provincial Premier in Canada, He's almost os well-known in Washington State as he is in BO. g His take-over of the BO. Elec, trio’ wasn't as smooth as he had thought it would be, There was so much opposition that he had not expected that the Premier had to glve a hurry-up order to have elec. ‘tric Mght rates cut, so that the populace would be behind him, Where's nothing lke lower ight rates to make a hit with the people. NOTICE Dog Licences are now available at the Villige of Castlegar Office ‘Then the Premier bought the Black Ball ferry system and that started |» another. atorm; his political ene- mies said he paid far too much. ‘The Premier said no, not at all; and then he announced plans for hourly service, and put the rates up a bit, The Premier battled long and furlously, and will again, with Jus_ tice Minister EB. Davie Fulton over the Columbia River; he infuriated the Federal government by getting into the Presidential suite in Seat- tle's Olympic Hotel and having an off-the-record pow-wow with John Fitegerald Kennedy, who is the Premier’s idol. All year the Premier didn’t ap. pear to have a worry in the world, except that wretched fastedriving of his highways minister, that man Gaglard!, and his fast-driving is becoming a political embarrass- ment to the Premier, Perhaps he'll take the advice of Social Credit women -and hire chauffeur for Mr. G. And the Premier ended up the year with ‘this message: “The Christmas season is a time for love and affection to all—the sea- 31n of close family associations, and ‘warm memories, The deep religious meaning of Christmas makes one realize that we shoud renew our faith in our fellow man, and re- joice in the. many sincere friend- ships with which we are blessed.” OGLOW BROS. BUILDING & SUPPLY CO. LTD. Phone 365-3351 @ good time was had by all. On the 29th in the Kinnaird Rall, the lodge held a Christmas party for the adults with an at- tendance of .approximately 150 People, Music, oldtime and modern, wes provided by Jack Phipps and his Orchestra. At midnight a smorgas- borg was enjoyed by all. The Spot dance was won by Mr, and Mrs. Morrison of Castlegar and the eli- mination dances were won by Mr. and Mrs, John Johnson, Mrs, Ivan Reinsbakken and Maurice. Simp- son. Mr. John. Wig attended the door for the evening. ‘ Four members of the Spokane Lodge arrived to help celebrate the first Christmas party of Nordic Lodge 76. They included: Mrs. ‘Moassbrocker, Mr, and Mrs. Ted An- derson and Mrs, M. Carlsen. A wonderful time was had by al. The next meeting and initia- tion will be held on Jan. 7 in Cas- tlegar. On Jan. 22 a public show- ing of films from Norway will be shown by Mr. Whitley which also will be held at the Parish Hall, the contrast is even sharper. Where McGill averages more than|E $7,000 per student, in the U.S., more fav- ored universities have endowment funds that exceed $30,000 per student. At UBC, the per student figure is a mere $150. The late Mr. Banks did a twofold public service in willing the Charles A. and Jane C. A. Banks Foudation. Besides making a bequest of importance, he has set an example that others in comparable position might now’ follow. —Van. Sun CASTLEGAR NEWS Published Every Thursday At “THE o Castlegar, B.C. L. V. 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Let us show you how our ABC membership helps to take the thance out of your advertising. Gasllegar News Business and Professional Directory ALEX CHEVELDAVE BO, Land Surveyor 33 Pine St, Castlegar Phone 265-5342 GRAVEL EXCAVATING DITCHING Phone 865-4228 or 365-4004 New Homes, Remodelling -General Contracting Custom. Homes a Spectaity Pree Estimates fi Phone 265-5160 AERTS SERVICE AND PHONE 365-2021 MARLANE GRILL Open 8 am. to 9.30 pm. Not just.another place to eat, But the place to, ext another. PHONE 365-3882 ELL F SHOP 448-Ist. Ave. Phone 365-8633 pala) EINNAIRD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY . 8TO) Box 240 — Phone 366-2161 DESMOND T. LITTLEWOOD OBTOMETRIST Wed. 280 to 8 pm. Phone 865-8211 YOUNG AGENCIES L70, Insurance & Real Estate PHONE 395-4341 M, E. McCORQUODALE B.C. Land Surveyer 1234 Bay Avenue, Trall DB. FOX DAHL CONSTRUCTION "Box 394 Kinnaird, B.C. Phone 365-4690 Free Rstimates lear 365-8370 TRAIL 368-8933 collect — , NORA'S HAIR, DRESSING PARLOR A Complete Beau! By Appoinuaent FULLER BRUSH DEALER all Puller Brush Producta Phone 365-8378 BOB WILLIAMS CENTRAL SHOE AND LEATHER REPAIR PHONE 365-4621 All Werkmanship Guaranteed CASTLEG: ELEOTRORUX (CANADA): ‘A NEW YEAR’ IS HERE TO SET THE PACE BUT YOU'LL ALWAY: DO BETTER AT THE SAME OLD PLACE CASTLE MOTORS LTD. _ ALL TYPES GF CAR REPAIRS Citizen of WHO WILL BE CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT’S Chairman, Kiwanis Citizen of the Year Committee their suggestions by 5 p.m. Jan. 15 to: JACK YOUNG Chairman, Kiwanis Citizen of the Ytar Committee The Award will be Announced Jan. 27 To Finance Arena The Creston Board of Trade committee appointed to find ways and means of financing the Civic Centre were in recelpt of a letter from the Hon. W. D, Black, Pro- vinclal Secretary and Minister of Municipal Affairs, who stated his department was giving considera- tion to having Civic Centres in- wluded in the Loca! Services Act which sets up. the framework for taxation purposes if the public ap- Prove, ‘This letter was in answer. to & meeting held between Mr. Black and two members of the commit- tee, H, B, Johnson and H, K. Legg on t of Mr, Black, who accepted the problema and work of the committee and promis. ed consideration of the local pro- blem, . ‘The Trade Board committees ap. pointed last epring, immediately Ang | torla, \ the Year? circles in the Kootenays 1s a vitally Gttractive woman whose adversities mapping the area, the committee |/nave ted her to better things. ‘ta, map and to the governicant, met with Mr, Baird, Depul Services Aot did‘ not provide Civic Centres and the committee “Oh, the mistakes I've made,” says Mra, Bea Zucco, “and yet I've . However, when the arene learned something ‘from all of ister of Muntoipalities in Novem- pie. ber they were informed the Local Mrs, Zucco, who has recently established headquarters in Castle. "gar as distribution manager for the East and West Kootenay of bill- for ,| Sessor’s department, and outside the boundaries of Cres_ went into action again to see if the ‘Water Act would provide the nec- essary procedure for Clvio Centres. Mr, Paget, Water Controller, in, formed the committee that while some could be done, the cost of administration and such would be and again efforts be made to have aame placed under the Local ' Services Act, t The committee then planned to have a conference with Mr. Black when he visited Oreston this month, Mr, Black was aware of the situation and sromised due consideration on iis return to Vic- As far as the committee is con. cerned all is in Yeadinesa for the Pleblacite as sdon aa the govern- ment makes « decision. Maps of the area have been prepared and processed by the Provincial As- The area outlined on the map ton will vote elther yes or no to the proposed ballot. At the same time the residents of Creston: will be given an opportunity to‘ vote yes or no, . ‘The result of both areas must be unanimous and also passed. by a two-thirds majority. action js board tourlst maps, made headlines miner husband's lung condition re- tain a- one boy, 1 Mrs. Zucco fs no stranger to the Kootenays, She was born in Nelson, daughter of the late. Mr. in the Kootenays for many years in B.C. newspapers a few years agO}had been brief of necetslty aince ‘when she fought the Workmen's} her family lved too far awoy from Compensation Board and the pro-{tho school and sho could aot of- vinclal government to have her| ford to attend. cognized aa silicosis in order to ob-| ey, insistence on on autopsy con- pension with which to SUP-| ducted by impartial authorities re- port their family of three girls and| sutted in acceptance of her claim for a pension, and Mrs, Allen Cookson. She lived| the past now and Mrs, Zucco is re- Porters attracted to her plight. Bhe found, too, many unsym-| ities, pathetic ears and received many all, there fs no need to be bitter, Assisting her in her present “run-orounds” but feels that all in| pusiness is ‘Sonn, aged 17, a batapiing latives at Robson. Niue A recent newcomer to business) fully, Mrs, Zucco found encourage. united with her family, which hod) at Stanley Humphries High School; ment from the many newspaper re-| been cared for by relatives during her long struggle with the author-|sity of British She feels that ahe has received a better education through her long fight and enforced investigations than she could possibly have re- ceived otherwise, Mrs, Zucco’s carly schooling Her husbang aled April 2, 1958, There followed a time of re- moving with her family to Grand Forks when she was young and making her home in Salmo and Trail after her marriage, Her husband Jack Zucco, mined at Ymir and Salmo for a number Bralorne, Hazelton and Oliver. certainly led me on to better things,” saya Mrs, Zucco with quiet ‘conviction, For perhaps the firat time In her life she is enjoying 9 feeling sities, beginning’ at the age of ‘by the government to have fig- ures provided by the Civic Cen- tre committee on the cost of any renovation or repairs required im- mediately and it is hoped this in- formaton will be provded-in the very near future, and her fight with government a- gencies on behalf of her family, she plunged into the depths of despair. ‘Without formal education be- yond grade eight; ahe spent months investigating every angle of the leg- islation and medical practices which MODERN CENSUS The world’s first modern cen- sus was taken in New France in 1666 and the white population then to cali her ’s lung condition tuberculosis rather than alllcosis, During the bleak days when the price of & cup of coffee seemed a furtune and one to be spent care- NTA | 3215. porcons :