CASTLEGAR NcWS, | Thursday, Dec. 22, 1966 “er nights we can see, across 20 California redwoods at. the vmals entrance: to Government House in Legislative Square, the James pouslas: menor i, There are Square, where man: most noted pioneers lie at rest, in the shadow of Christ Church lay finally arriv-| Cathedral, which has a lighted es there's something very good about it. That could be because Nativity scone inte yatd as once it’s here, at least it'll be over on the morrow. It's the its that I like best about Chri as and this, your, falr capital city, must be a of the most beautiful of a ‘tities anywhere at C! time. I think that’s because re ‘xe the biggest Canadian pla ce closest to the open Paci- ic Ocean. Vancouver is much bigger and more glittering than we are, and brassier, too, but to us Vancouver is far inland,| ing far removed from the roar of the open Pacific. When it’s clear these wint- many Tonths ahead olic Cathedral. ‘There are so many light —in the fine stained-g! ed Chureh and St Andrew's Exesbyterian Church. Lights color fountains in foe itae Buildings and the law courts building, high on its hill, where once there was a beacon that guided sailing ahipg int ¢ the harbor. the towers and turrets of Craigdarroch Castle, and. the Water Tower, which resembles San Fransco’s famous Coit Tow- er. There are Christmas lights miles of salt waters, 4 the shim-} high upon the baleonles of Vic- mering necklace of lights that is Port Angeles, and, to our southeast we can often see a le Fuca, Lights, ante af Su and I love.them all. specially do I like lights in uving trees in gardens. uf like as I do, it's always comforting to see the lights of the United ites, but the mighty and US.A. is idly U.S.A. subject in’ Canada, too many pein envious of Uncle*Sam, careful if you do that. OnE go too far away. Lighted can- ce this is the season of; dles'in windows always re- brotherly Jove, or it’s suppos-| minds me of what Portia said ed fo. pe Til leave this subject| to he at trudged through muddy The lights gleam in giant! the Bight in their window beck- lights the Empress Hotel ese and in Beacon Hill ts, and lights illumin- ie the old trees in Pioneer of our drew's Roman Cath- windows of Metropolitan nit: any lights, softly bath. By dames K. eset 1e Lights 4 Are the Best Part of Christmas oning them on: See Nerissa, ib sidwes “hortir tke a goad deed in a naughty world.” I like at Christmas words of what is to me th most sublime of all Christmas carols - the little heard Cantique dé de Noel — “Oh holy Night the stars are brightly shining, it Is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Surely He taught us to love one another. His law ig love and His gospel is peace,” May I wish all of you who have been so kind to me through the year — even the writers of poison-pen letters— a very satifactory Christmas season, and a: 1967 filled with food gaye yand I wish, too, te e will have the fortitude “to take the sorrows and anxieties which are part of life and without which fed all be nothing more than cab- bages. Castlegar UCW Annual Reports a a Given Reconily The Castlegar United Church Women held their annual.meet- ing recently in the church with Mrs, .R- Hunter presiding. The devotional period con- ducted by Mrs. R. McBain was opened with the singing of a Christmas Carol with. Mrs. Mc- Bain accompaning on the piano. Mrs, McBain! gave two short readings: and closed the devo- tionals with prayer. The minutes wat the 1965 CKRD Provisional Budget Of $81,600 is Approved A 1967 Provisional budget rSE--GOS, 009 wes: a by closed ‘meetin Kootenay Regional District in Nelson last week, an increase of ,805 or more than double the 1968 budget of $34,' Pb. The administrativ. rtion of the budget, including er sak: aries of the get of 1966'to more tha G01, virtually: the-sanie entire 1966 budget. The planning department budget was increased from $18,- $21,200, a hike 162 this year. to of more than $30: Anew addition to the region- al austrict services ci 1967 will an Maddocks Shoe Store and his staff and indewnities £ for the directors, has been jumped sharply from the $18,200 bud- Letter to Editor Poinis Gui Foiiy Of Violence Toys Dear Sir: L aspire to the slogan “Toil and Peaceful Life” and I am a believer of the Taw. of nature which states; What one shall sow one shall reap. a@ young parent and IT make this appeal to all parents with thoughts of gifts for this Christmas. We will be buying to: again for-our children, What type of toys are we going to buy them? Are they going to teach our children violence or are they going to’ teal them peace? ‘Thi festive season when | all Christians celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, Do you buy war toys? Do you not Jfnink that these toys entirely contradict the signifi. cance of Christmas or the aim of humanity? A child responds to the toys he plays with. Natural- ly a youngster playing war ga- mes in the living room or in his back yard will grow up to have 2 RVC VEE E EEE Novelty Christmas Gifts from Around the World! @ Chocolate Santas @ Tree Hang-Ons @ A Little Bit of Everything ROSE’S DELICATESSEN 551 Ward St. — Ph, 352-3412 RRARURRAARANAUAARAA AVA Nelson — & : =z SCA REL ERAN UTE Luncheon Specials Try Our Light Inexpensive Daily Specials — Sit at a Table in Our WORKMEN'S LUNCHEONS TO co HOT SPECIALS FOR EVENING TRADE - Come As You Are ,... Enjoy the Best City Centre Dining Room LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR annual executive meeting were read and approved. It was reported that the 1967 Presbyterial meeting will be held in Fernie Feb. 7-9 and annual reports were given. mmunity-friendship show- ed 698 visits made by the mem- bers Guring the year to sick and a m1 girele: held eight meetings dur- te ar. They made a lay- ing. pe e Burnaby Girls Home and collecte and packed used clothing which was sent to Vancouver. -. Dogwood circle report show- ed a busy year with the sale of cook books, bake sales and ca- tering. A-reported 500 Ibs. of used clothing was shipped to Vancouver during the year. Mrs. Hunter. thanked all those who had given repo: pembers decided to make thoughts of war. opinion is not to make a demonstration at the White House or on Parliament Hill against war toys, but to make a start in our own homes, with our children. this article I am_ writing because I eT feel that this is a more appropriate time for this topic. There are a lot of peace demon- strations all over the world to- dav, but 7 auncerely. feel that this will be the best peace demon- stration, aa that will originate in our homes — in our. hearts. Surely there is a vast differ- ence between a bazooka gun and a toy truck, or a carrier ship and a_ship used for Tibe in section ion Gepartma mar A. total 0: to cover the sal of an 315" 760 was al- lotted in the. iene budget ries and expens- KOOTENAY WELDING * & CASTING REPAIRS 321 Columbia Ave. — Box mal — Castlegar, B.C, lai Phone 366-5531 and chine work. hrak, es aff and ¢ tal 9 for alt e Later ant anticipates capi- tal expenditures of $5,280 cov- ering the purchase of office equipment, publications and ooks of Under the 1967 budget, if approved, budget costs asses- sable to the over-all regional district members would be paid on an assessment basis. Largest share of the funds necessary would be provided by electoral area “J,” 19.043 er cent. The city of | peleon rns er cent: second paying 16. and electoral area aio third 10.472 per cent. The percentage share of the other municipalities and elector- al areas is as fololws: Castlegar, 5.035 .782 per cent; mo, 98 ber cen’ cent. “EB” 3.422 per cent; “G” 4. per cent; “H” 5. ore 8.043' per cent, crank shafts, gas and dlesel and heads. Full guarantee. Steel Fabrication — 24hour Service “Only the. Best is Good Enough” 2 2 AARAANAZ per cent; Creston, 6.1456 per cent; Kaslo, Innaird, 9.968 per cent; Nakusp, 1.515 per cent; Now Denver, .483 per cent; Sal: er cent; Silverton, .181 sand Slocan, 858 per Electoral area “A” 2.654 per- cent; “B” 3.326 per; “C” 2.669 per cent; “D” 2.521 per cent; 4.061 LANANANANAN 684 per cent; favor by serving RR oe rn i eo EE Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All Our Customers A customer is not an interruption of our work —he is the purpose of it. We are not doing him a him—he is doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so. He ig not i] d him. : f=] B on us—we are dep =| He is the one person tyne continued good . will we must hold so 'that he will continue to call on us, bar tadlasched to our silccess in the future. + ‘CASTLEGAR. Apolinnce Service Ph. 365-6939 Sho IIRTATN TTT RTT TATA S Business and Professional Directory a OUTBOARD MOTORS LAWNMOWEE AND MARVIN L. LeROY, i O.D. Bor 180 — Castlegar, B.C. eat. I: would like to ask more parents ‘to: express. regarding '. war - toys, not only during. Christmas celebrations, but the whole year. han capped children, Burnaby. Girls Home, and christian education. It was also decided to keep a certain amount of. money on hand towards new tables for the church hall. Thi min: committee - tions received, so nominations were received from the floor. 8. B, R. Re Fereueon, was 10- minated. as secre it was. ide til the January executive meet- gz. ‘The executive members will be the same as last year as all are elected for a two year term and they have still a year to serve. ie next.“executive meet- report again showed a busy and sucessful year, with a little con- cern at the decline in member- shi; P urs. Hunter expressed her with the esident was elected | d. that the nomi- nating ‘committee carry on. un-! Basil Jmaiff Union of Youth of Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ. Grand Forks, B.C. Robison Brownies Hold Enroltment And Presentation The 1st Robsoi held ‘an enrollment recently and also ‘a Badge presentation. The Brownies enrolled were: Ann’ Borgue; Gail Haulbauer; Suzanne Haward; Helen Haward; Kathy Martin and’ Denise Teg- Eight Borwnies: who receiv- ed Golden. Bars were Laurel Sutherland; Jacqueline Geeger, ‘Winnifred Giraud, Nadine John- ston, Linda -LePage, Wendy members ooring her two and a half years as president and hop- ed that 1967 would see an in- crease in Sv Louise Stewart and Donna Marie Thederan. Girls receiving 1st year stars were: Dorinda Cox, Patty Crown, Geiger, Nadine John- TOY 25% OFF _ NEUE L UU RUU RUN EU ECU LUNN ston, Linda LePage, Laurel Su- therland, Louse Stewart, Wndy terol as. Tea and cake were served | ‘by the girls to the mothers pre-| sent and the Brownies and oth- er young visitors enjoyed cocoa with _ ir’ cake. e 2nd Robson pack en- rolled! ‘Sally Evin, Shirley Jack- son and Brenda Johnson. These “Wee ” walked along step- ping ' Hove to a magic pool. Mrs, Carol Johnson gave Ist ton also received her golden bar. B Secon ond year Hee went to etsyn Ferguson, Nancy Gra- ham and’ Joan Skhwarok: Tea and toast were served to the guests attending. Office Hours: Tues. threugh Sat. 912 1S Phone 365-7355 DESMOND .T. LITTLEWOOD, D.O.S. OPTOMETRIST “"g66 Baker St. Nelson, . B.C. Phone 352-5152 KAY’S BEAUTY SHOP 909-7th Ay Open ‘6.80 ‘a.m. to 9 p. Closed All Day Sunday” Not just another place to eat But the place ‘to eat another Phone 365-7671 FHOTSSSEVING __Blackon-White Process 2 ta. nahlc-Hates prults 365-7266 MecPHAIL’S LADIES’ WEAR ss From ‘The Post Office Ph. 365-7177 KOOTENAY BUILDERS mpi Service” 1519 BAY — TRAIL, B.C. BONNEY WELL DRILLING Domestic Water. Wells Reasonable Rates Phone Jim Bonthron 865-6751 Supplies and Installations Natural Gas and 02 Heating SANDING — FINISHING New & Old Floors Work Guaranteed JOHN'S’ PAINT SHop - Stand: Forks 425053 - Dedicated to Kindly Thoughtful Service” Ambolance — Flowers Graaite, Marble and "Broazé* Plaques “Industrial, and. Residential Electrical Wiriog BOUNDARY Phone 365-7241 GRAVEL EXCAVATING DITCHING KINNAIRD TRANSFER Phone 38-7124 ARARARARARAQAAAN! t Children Write Letters to a poor bo: jumper and be! et Blueber cree BC. Dea ersy Cre cy 1966 you bring me a drum; a game. anda Mathtoxset for Christmas, Your friend Jim.) Mic helson * Blue Greck, B.C. ic. 5, 1966 Dear San’ nta, Tam 4 years old. Please will| Ba Debbie Michelson Castlegar, BC. », Dee. 12 1966 ear Santa, 1 wai Itke a John: Seven, sears old, soles an and. Barbie ® doll Teue iy brat ears id nd he's old wo big dump truck, . We have all been rove Calvin ef @ ar Santa Claus, how, | because she “always ‘uses use the snow is here. I have | 2U! been a good boy. is baby sitter SueALaE, and a calvin _Brownlle Sant 1am 8 years old. Please vu SALES & SERVICE GLS ELECTRONICS 365-5351 Rear of Cut-Rato} Kinnaird says: om, _For Christmas I would like] Your friend Doug Mykyte mmy says we have all been‘ good boys: and girls, 80 would you please leave some- nice for us unde something nice for you and your Reindeer. e from Debra, G: rile 7 George, Gordon, icy Hubert of Blue: Dear Santa Claus, my name is Deanna. I would like:a big {ob This is from Bruce Martin, I would like’ to have a Secret Sam or Agent That is if you have ‘anything . Please Santa, ou. From Bruce Martin | * Dear Santa Glaus, Tam nine years old. Could al you please bring me a race set t. Marry Christmas .to Santa Craus.« oe oe Dear santa; My name is Sandra Cowle: and Lam 6-yrs, A friend is wri ing this letter for me. For Chris- tmas I would like a cuddly doll, c to cuddle when I am go! sleep. Also.’ a. typewri! some dishes for my doll. Sandra Cowley : Dear. Zivot Claus. May Ihave’ ar road race set and. anything else’ you. I coer ea i a 7. My brother yikes fenyehing ‘Cn four PLEASE bring my mom a bievele Nipper, our dog, would like a rubber «ball: Le dog): and ' Ronnie nikoff. Taieath Ave. ‘Kinnaird, re ee ae ee “ : Iam wr ars old and I go to sschool Robson all I want badly is a cowgirl suit and after that you can give me what-| Dear ever you like. Santa. My little sister wants a dolly oF a monkey * | and a little baking set We will leave oe ‘some hot- coffee and some chocolates and -|some hay. and sugar jumps ey for your reindeers —andI 0 ae Your friend Debbie Robertson * ee ee To Santa: FOR MARURAAAAVARAAS ‘a y 2 2 2 Ap aa ae a 7 SORES, LATE SANTAS ! | We carry a complete line of Ogilvie - Flour and Feed.at Competitive Prices: ANARAAAAAARARANAAAAAAA We Are. Temporarily Discontinuing - Several Patterns.at Prices to. Clear CELEEELECLLEL LEER We also have men’s WORK CLOTHING, _ SHOES and RUBBERS at attractive ¢; | last C anda Man ‘from U.N.C.L.E. gun. Could you ‘please bring my dad some stoc! id :mum some 8) leave some cookles and cake for. you. or the riendeers: we will lea’ some. 8U; ; ‘ours truly David. Wayne, Briggeman Dear Santa. i would ut like a James Bond Racing Car Set, a Dump Truck, and Hy Plough "Tractor. And if you: bring me these goodies I bur leave you ‘seme Pop and ake, ‘Thank you. From. 6 year Ola Patrick Rilkoff Dec. 18/68 Castlegar, BA. gar, BC. Dear Santa, i Thank you for phoning me bristmas . . I've tried to be % Lamy p plot-| My. sister. lease kid ‘sized a) Honda ar and a +. We'll leave you some cake one Boe: Thank ‘You, Ronnie Rempel I ‘would dike ia a bes Slinky that can walk th ie. last ing a i roller sates. am a g00! am having my birthday. on Dec. 12 and tan Boing. to.. be. four... years ola. Good-bye ‘Santa, « Leon: House a ober B 213 10th Ave. Box 404 Kinnaird sok ke Dear Santa saa Please bring me.a Saal you some tea or coffee and: some 8 for your, relndeers. seven “and a halt’ years ola. Tp Ui hope. you. have.'a” good “dime. Good-bye Santa. Love Pam Sorenson. House number 813 10th| e: ve, Dear Santa, I would like some ai, and a} I a half years old, I have been a good boy. f Love Glen Sorenson House number 813 10th Ave.! ‘slew we To Senta, Claus m Mary Ellen ‘Charron ar San I ary like a baby first step anda baby magic and some clothes for. Rickey. I have been a good girl. ear tee Robson, B.C. Dec.-11, 1966 oe Dear Santa. leave you Monies aug itee an on}. the table, My I name | is ‘Marie eae Postaikott. 1 ai aleve old Dear Santa, if yo oe dome mind I ipoula like a | bigger Barbie sue Fetts, it Shoes, AT rope and a Baby Potad sae Cr Dear sents Ciaua m four years o! want sonic here your reindeer. a » Your Pal, “ we BOT Braty Dear Santa Clause I-am eight years old I am in grade three. ‘My teacher name is ase, Camper ah wrote ed nol se) ope you gel me pair of skis, Ihave oae bro- ther that is four years old. and | tru Ihave one’ sister: that is: six years-old, bring something nice for. them to. thank you. from Ronnie H. Dear Santa, I have been a good b boy, all ar, want a truck wi eee :and ‘a Winchester rifle | track, Talkie and-a a, pair of. pistols. I would like a boat’ witha Tabor: Remember like shoulder pads, i four ug years old. She would like a king doll, a car and a truck. We hope you will have snow for Christmas. Thank you for all the ae last: y sue David oneagy Dear Santa, T-would like a easy show Pieces and: fuzzy « Wuzzy, three ‘feet fall toy; dog. a fhe last. thing ‘is flipper bag you Put BIS. in, T have sales 4 good girl. And I’m guing to give PS. “Bring paady, some skis. Dear Santa Clause I am'6 years old and have 2 brothers, Ronnie is older then I am, he.is 8 ‘years old, and Rickie is baby - brother he yen ld you lease ‘prin: as “Barbie Yo if Christmas ce | for, ‘Rickie anda game" for: Ronnie I-will Leave you some Chris- tmas” ae and pop on. the table. Thank you Santa Claus From Mary An Heglin CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thuraday, Deo. 22, 1966 H ig Iam 6 years old: T have a broth- x Kerry who is 3 fend a sister Vicht 2. 2. We try to be id Sometimes’ it's ig my a doll buggy or some toy dishes. | will leave you: some cake and hot chocolate. Merry Xmas to all. pougy) Kerry & Vichi Lindow ee eee Dear. Santa : Tam parrot years, 0 old tdana would e a Pets and van records for Christmas ‘Love . Jeffrey Smith ae ee Dear Santa I want a toy popgun and my brother wants a popgun please. We would like a tobog- gan please, We had tried: to be good boys. ‘ove 3 Kris end War Warren Dec. 11, 1966. ie e 8 e 2 8 Dear Santa, 1 would like a set of Build- O-Fun: blocks ‘and a gun and holster get, and a doctor set. 1 am 3 years o old. Love Stacey O'Sullivan Blueb “Creek B.C. December Dears Santa Claus 'd like a cheerful tearful ag doll a like a globe, a movie projector Iam & years old 4i: name is Nina Zoobkoft Be Brother: Allen is’ 4 years old He Road Grader and a Pk your Reindeer will have some sugar ‘ Your friend NINA wok eee Dear. Santa Cla Tam even years old. Conta you please ‘bring me a iL get Slant Bulldozer anda ‘Tow k.' We will leave some cook- i cand cake ‘for you. For the riendeers we ‘will leave some sugar. Yours. truly, John Victor Brigg: jeman Le oe eee To Santa: This - is ‘Martin 1 would like tora: ‘a ‘Johnney | Reed please if I cout: Than! te ee Dear Santa Cla I want a table and some chairs and a dolly, anda mirror and