Castlegar Kinnaird See adler Serine hee rs bs Published Every Thursday at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” heen een St whey “EF ORV rennet en Pred Robson Brilliant VOL. 5 No. 18 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA,THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1952 5 Cents Per Copy Watch The Cigaret (From the Armstrong Advertiser) The critical season in forests and bush has again arrived. Along with other signs of approaching warmer weather, there can never be too many reminders that carelessness costs lives and vast dam- age every year in Canada’s forests. From now until the end of September settlers and travellers, woods workers and all who visit the timbered areas on business or pleasure have the duty to guard against starting a fire. patch of embers left lying with a The smallest few red sparks may be whipped by the wind into a roaring conflagration menacing Homes and timber stands. Apart from the loss of valuable timber, and the property loss in destroyed cabins and settlements, forest fires every year pile up a toll that can only be guessed a large areas. Fires damage the soil woodland sites. t in its effects on the future of itself and the quality of countless They affect the regulation of stream flow and may have great consequences upon all wild life. From the point of view of tourist resources alone, fires cause losses that can only vaguely be estimated against the potential income of future years. Strict precautions went into effect this month in most provinces in the annual battle against forest fires. Woods operators must prohibit the use of tailor-made cigarets and matches; the latter are replaced by cigaret lighters. But the time to think about forest fires is, before they statrt. In every hunting, fishing or just plain vacationing party there should be at least one person who will make sure that the camp fire is extinguished before leaving it. In every motoring party there should be at least one person who makes sure nobody is fool enough to'toss a lighted match ’or cigaret out of the car window. The smoker is the leading cause of forest blazes. The cigaret stub or. match carelessly tossed aside can start a conflagration. Don’t be the one to commit this fault yourself; and make sure your friends don't do it. EDGEWOOD MEETING ASKS FOR NEW ROAD Koofenays Prompt Approval Celgar Licence Last that the hearing on Celgar’s ap- week’s announcement plication for a forest manage- ment licence, may be postponed until mid-July, has given rise to a wave of public protest from the Kootenay and Arrow Lakes districts. Civic groups from Na- kusp, Castlegar and Edgewood promptly despatched telegrams to Victoria urging quick action and full support for Celgar’s ap- plication. The Nakusp Board of Trade made its views known at a special meeting Thursday. Presi- dent A. J. Butt stated that Na- kusp members felt there is no good reason for any delay. In a telegram to Premier Byron Johnson, copies of which were also sent to the Hon. E. T. Ken- ny, minister of lands and for- ests; the Hon. Douglas Turnbull, minister of Health and M.L.A. for Trail-Rossland; and Walter Hendricks, M.L.A. for Nelson- Creston, the Nakusp board urg- ed “that the cabinet arrange a hearing at once. “Delay on this matter will mean hardship to this area,” the wire stated. “It is imperative that immediate ac- tion be taken to maintain stable economic conditions and request your consideration,enot only for an immediate hearing but your support in favor of Celgar’s ap- plication.” The Castlegar and |. District Chamber of Commerce, added its voice to that of Nakusp. Their wire to Premier Byron Johnson stated: “This chamber vigorous- ly protest mishandling of Celgar Forest Management Licence ap- plication.’ Imperative immediate action be taken. Reliably inform- ed Celgar will in all probability withdraw resultant in disastrous economic:loss to this district and province. Local opinion is that the present incumbents incap- able of handling this vital ques- tion and are using issue for political purposes.” In a reply by letter, A. D. Turnbull - assured the Castlegar chamber that “arrangements ‘are being made for a hearing before the cabinet at the earliest. pos- sible date. There has been no undue delay in this matter,” the letter continued, “and I can as- sure you that I am desirous’ of irig the best de- velopment of' the forest, re- sources in the Kootenay area.” Ina public announcement on Press For Thursday, the Castlegar Village -Commission also urged a speedy finalization of the matter. “‘Post- ponement of issuance of a For- est Management licence to Cel- gar, is a serious blow to plans, investments, hopes and the gen- eral economy of our whole area,” the commission asserted. Mem-- bers pleaded that the application be granted “for themselves and the community.” Yet another plea for prompt action was made at a mass pub- lic meeting at Edgewood on Thursday night. Representatives of six Lower Arrow Lakes or- ganizations unanimously passed a resolution that the granting of Celgar’s licence be expedited. A copy of the resolution was wired to Premier Byron Johnson and Hon. E. T. Kenny. It asserted that “any delay will cause a severe economic hardship to the whole Lower Arrow Lakes.” Want a South Road Also passed at the Edgewood meeting, at which were repre- sented the Inanoaklin Valley In- stitute; the Inanoaklin Valley Women’s Institute; the Fauquier Farmers’ Institute; the Lower Arrow Lakes Board of Trade; the Edgewood Canadian Legion and the Edgewood Canadian Le- gion Women’s Auxiliary, was a resolution that a start be made this year on a road connecting Edgewood with Castlegar. Stating that the funds allot- ted to the district for work on secondary roads are believed to be earmarked for new work on ,the Monashee highway this year, ‘the resolution asked that should such funds exist, they’ be divert- ed from the Monashee to a start on a road south. “It is impera- tive to the economy of this dis- trict and the whole Lower Ar- row Lakes that such a road be constructed for market purposes as soon as possible,” the resolu- tion said and suggested that if the funds for the road are not available now, they be made available. Miss Elizabeth Campbell, form- erly of Castlegar, now residing in Kimberley, spent the week- end with Sherri] Riley. Mr. G. Boyd of Vancouver. is .@ guest. at. the .home | daughter*and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Horie. of his. TLIE BRODMAN Miss cr Gf vet and Mrs. Carl Brod- the vocals champion- man, Wor je Brodman, daught- ship Greenwood Trophy over six compc‘itors at the Musical Festi- val in Nelson on Saturday night. <3 Brodman is the pupil of Mes.. fT. J. S. Ferguson of Nel- CASTLEGAR ENTRIES “MAKE-FINE SHOWING AT MUSIC FESTIVAL Casiiega> is making a place for competition in the intermediate itself as a music ious com- munity with many entries in the Kootenay Music Festival compe- titions and three firsts. In the group singing the Ki- wanis Male Choir, conducted by R. Sommers, brought back the Nelson Daily News Shield; while the mixed choral group open, was won by the Stanley Hum- phries Hign Secnool Cnoral Group, conducted by R. Graham. The winning group brought back the Pennoyer cup with 82 and 8}. s the second time Mr. Gra- har. has beon associated witn the winning of this cup, for i3 ye: ago, he was a member of the choral group which won it when it was offered for: male i choir. Of the — winn:.; Mr. Cope, the adjudica or said, ‘There w: an unpretenii- ous, simple sweetness about this group which I liked. In tue second number, their perform: ance was sincere and reverent and there was a careful sense of balance throughout.” In the solo groups, Miss Net- tlie Brodman, competing in open lip class against six other contestants, won the Green- wood Trophy, donated by H. A. Li, Greenwood. In the School Choirs, the Stn- ley Humphries Glee Club, con- icted by R. H. Graham, placed with an A and A to the toyd Crowe High School of Trail, conducted by R. Potter. a Tae Stanley Humphries Jun- ior Is Choir, conducted by R. II. Graham, obtained C rating, w ile tevo elementary groups, one iccra Castlegar No. 1 School, ed Sommers and a Kinnaird School, con- cd by Mrs. McCabe also ob- a C rating. all the elementary schaols Kootenay district, thes ‘xc the only two schools to en- sc. competiiors in their class. It ‘ a shame that with so yy elementary children, there could nct have been more com- «dion in this group. tr any individual entries made a good showing for during tne ° festival C20i: R. CREDIT UNION BANQUET WELL ATTENDED members and wives attended the first annual credit union ban- quet in the Twin Rivers hall on Friday evening. The dinner started with a few words of welcome by the Presi- dent, L. Groutage. Grace was said by Rev. Johncon. Otto Walker and Al Read told humor- ous stories during the meal. The guest speaker, Cuna’s As- sistant Manager, Jack Burns, was introduced by the Chapter Presi- dent, A. Bailey.. Mr. Gurns gave a very inspiring address on life insurance anu internationai cred- it unionism. During Lis talk it Was expressed how a credit -un- ion member can get more pro- tection for each premium dollar by insurance through his own company, the CUNA Mutual In- surance Society. “CUNA Mutual operates, as does your credit union, for service not for profit,, thus expanding’ tne true credit union princizles into the insurance field,” he said. - Also it was stated that for the’ past year .the society returned dircct- ly to the“ policy © rciders, “ong sixth of all monies received as premiums and profits from in- vected capital. Thereby forming most generous dividend paid n insurance company. Rir. Burns went on to tat eredit unions are not an un- tried experiment. Government ficutes for 1950 show that there aie at present 2.883 cr edit unions n Canada with a membership of 1.003, Between them, these it unions have assets of £312.000,0C0. These millions are co..stanily being loaned to the membee Interest paid on these le ks is all returned to the riclabers, minus the cost of op- e-ucon. (Latest figures indi- cate the membership of the Cagtlegar. Savings Credit Union Is clowding the 400 mark). : After a short discussion period F sher. ‘loc?] graphalogist, say _analized mémbers hand writing. Mr. Pettit then: took a group picture of executives and wives, onal Pictures .of committees. Mrs. G. Markin and Mrs. -J. Mastn “very kindly “assistéd~ the catererg. P.T.A. GETS BALL ROLLING WITH DONATION TO STUDENT LOAN FUND The Stanley Humphries P.T.A. met Monday in the schoo] library with about 30 members present. A 35minute report was given by B. Cherrington on the P.T.A. convention held in Kelowna two weeks ago. In preparation for election of officers in May, a nominating committee was appointed consist- ing of J. Charters, Mrs. J. Tay- Jor and Mrs. G. W. Anderson. Mr. Thomas has kindly offered to assist this committee, R. Cail in reporting on the newly formed ‘Loan Fund Com- mittee” stated that all members of that committee were now ap- pointed and included George Craft, representing the P.T.A., D. Campbell for the Projects So- ciety and M. Dalton from the Ki- wanis Club. After same discussion a mo- tion was passed that the P.T.A. donate $100 to this fund as a start towards its ultimate goal of $5000. Mrs. J. Taylor was nominated committee head for, the gradu- ation banquet. She is to pick her own members and it is be lieved and expected all members of the P.T.A. will assist in mak- ing the 1952 banquet one long to be remembered. Assistance will aiso be available frorr: the Grade XI class. Mr. Thomas _reminded the members of night classes, which will be held in the coming year.. He asked that forms (published in the local paper) be filled anw turned in by May 20 some idea of the size classes can ads At the close of the two films were shown giving particuiars for munity recreational program “Riverdale” that could j easily have been Castlegar. the other telling an Indi — the “Loon'’s Necklace were very well aone ar enjoyed by all. All members are urged io at tend the May meeting « ticipate in election ficers. 2 in. as And the of of GOOD WILL WEEK UNITED STATES-CANADA GOOD WILL WEEK, April 27-May Bot More than 3,400 Kiwanis Gabe throughout Canada and the United States are the historic Rush-Tagot a ° Agreement which went into effect on April 28, 1818. As a part of thor program of friendship, Kiwanians have erected twe above Peace Tablets at major ports of entry durin decades. Border.” The chief executives of the United States and Canada today cited the relationship that pre- vails between the two countries as an outstanding example of i1- ternational good will The state- ments were issued in connection with United States - Canada Good Will Week which is sponsored by Kiwanis International and its more than 3,400 affiliated clubs. ‘The observance is held annually in commemoration of the Rush- Eagot Agreement which went into effect April 28, 1818. President Truman, in a letter 1o Kiwanis International Presi- dent Claude B. Hellmann, said, “Your annual sponsorship of United States - Canada Good Will Week contributes, in no small measure, to the strengthen- ing of the ties which bind the two countries together. “People everywhere can profit , the magnificent example of operation which the ‘United States and Canada have establish- ed; a mighty continent has been welded together as a result of mutual aspirations and objec- tives. We must preserve this friendly, productive relation- ship.” Prime Minister St. Laurent, referring to the observance of- United States - Canada: Good Will Week stated that it “is making a notable contribution, not only to furthering the good relations which exist between our two nations, but also to strength- ening the partnership of free na- tions presently engaged in build- ing up their com¥fined strength to deter aggression and preserve peace.” Canada's chief executive also issued cordial greetings and com- mended Kiwanians throughout the United States and Canada “lor their annual observance of this “Good Will Week.” The observance, designed to foster good relations between the United States and Canada, dates back to 1921 when the Kiwanis International _ conven- tion held the first Canadian Day celebration. This was the fore- runner of the present United States - Canada Good Will Week which will be observed during the’ Week Of “April: 27 -.May 3. During the intervening years, the past t! rex The theme of this year’s observance is “Hands Across Vie Kiwa clubs bronze “peace ports of entr. than ik boundary between tions. The insciiption «.: tablet reads: “This untortified bow.da between the ada and the L erica should quicken te brance of the more t tury old friendship bet countries, a I nations.” H.C. PITTS TOPS CLASS ° Cadet Squadron Leader H Pitts of Kingston, Ont... and son of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Pitts hpre, was presented with the Vafder Smissen - Ridout award = and books as the best all round cadet in the Royal Military Cotege in Kingston since it reopened as a tri-service training centre in 1948. The award takes into accouiit moral, intellectual and physical attainments. Many Attend Hardie Funeral A large number of Kinnairé and Castlegar residents as well as many from Trail attended the funeral service Saturday after. noon for Hugh Harden Ha:.lic, who died Wednesday at his home: in Kinnaird. Rev. W. L. Detlor officiated at the services at Clark’s Fs Chapel, hich hymns -were “The Lord is M herd,” and “Abide With fc There were many flora) tributes. Attending the service were Mr. Hardie's father. Thomas Hardie, ‘and sister Mrs. E. Hardy, from Fernie. Pallbearers were D. Leibell, J. Monroe and B. Catiy of Kinnaird; RR. Forbes and C. Joyce of Trail, and E. Hardy of Fernie. Burial was in the family plot, Memorial Park cemetery at Nelson, where. Rev. L. S. Van-Mossel..conducted™ the graveside service. nave € tablets”