NEWL' and District Labor Council look the coming year, following their recent annual meeting in Nelson. Seated, le left to right, are first financial -ELECTED officers of the Nelson-Trall vie Strange, Ste second p Steve over plans for —_and_ leg |, Maurice Les York, secretary, council president Lyle R.A. ‘Duke’ es UTU; and Kristiansen, IWA. left to right, ed Eggie, IWA; and recording secretary Wayne Craig, IWA. Missing from photo is sergeant-at- arms Jack Walton, Steelworkers, and trustees Harvey Holmes, CUPE; KI i IWA; Selkirk Saint Hockey Team Brings Home Silver Medal Selkirk College Saints made an impressive showing in the B.C. Festival of Sports Hockey Tournament in Kam- loops, bringing home a silver medal, Of the six colleges atlend- ing the tournament, Selkirk had the fewest leam’ members but a good. team ‘effort. saw them knock off the ‘heavily favored home-town squad from Cariboo College 5-4 to advance to medal competition. * "> In the final game, Selkirk ‘came up against’ B.C.LT. SHSS Sports: «>> Cougars, who are ein firat place in the Totem Conference’ League. After —being down 41 midway through the last period, the Saints came back with 3 straight goals to Ue up the game 4-4, only to have their hopes dashed when B.C.LT. scored with 34 scconds remain- ing. Saints got. solid — goal- tending throughout the tourna- ment and certainly displayed some great.team efforts ‘until the final buzzer. > Rockers-Rockettes Victorious Last weekend both basket- ball teams travelled to: Nelson, coming home: with victories. The Senior “Boys team took the lead from the start and continued ‘on {to winaver the eae 79-44, All: members Ken: and John Hecker, Carpenters. Castlegar and District Minor Hockey Results (continued from page 10) Workers’ goals’ were: by C. Pryce (R. Christenson) and B. Kubos (R. Swetlikoff). Jan. 18—Pee Wee Pulp and Paper Workers: 3, Bantam Kootenay Savings Credit Union 1, In goal for the Pee Wees was. D. Drazdoff and R. MacKenzie for the Bantam team. Scoring for the Pee Wees were G. McLachlan (M." Nevakshonoff}, T. Nazaroff (M. Lightle and McLachlan) and M. Nevakshon-. off, ' Jan. 19—Castlegar Credit Union 6, Grand Forks 5. In goal for the local team was Plotni- koff with'the game played in the Castlegar Arena. Scoring; for the Castlegar:team were G. Yule with two goals assisted by Cheveldave and;Koochin, and two by.C. Furlan (Cheveldave) -and two by Koochin (Yule). Castlegar Bantam Reps 13, Nelsoh' 2.’ Goalies for. the local team in this game played at Nelson. were. Plotnikoff and McMullen. Scoring for Castle: 8:30 a.m. fo. 5 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 to 12 1.10 5:p.m, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 a.m: to: 5 p.m. gar. were two goals. each ‘for Sherstobitoff'and Koochin and one.goal cach for Bozeck, Yule, Kirby, Verigin, Tassone, Town- send, Sorenson, Nazaroff and Obetkoff. Credited with assists were Tassone (2), Yule (3), Sorenson, Varihioff, Bozek, Nazaroff and Bermel, Castlegar received three penalties and “Nelson 13, «Jan. 21—Legion 5, Nelson 0. Goalie for the Legion, which is coached by Grant Reed, was + D. McMullen with Ron Veale for Nelson. Goals were by Ian Stewart (who scored three times:assisted on one goal’ by Walter Jenkins,’ David White (Mitch Quacdvlieg) and Walter + Jenkins (David White). . Midget Division Jan. 14—Bantam Reps 4, Blades 3. Goalie for the Bantam Reps’ was © Plotnikoff. with Keraiff forthe Blades. Scoring for the Bantam’ Reps were Tassone with two goals, one unassisted” and.© the’ | other assisted by. Yule. and’ Town- send, Yule (Sherstobitoff and Tassone), ‘Tassone and Bozek (Townsend). Scoring ‘for. the (Blades. Fi altingham); neh vs Parepalkin Chiefs 4, Boots 2, In al for the Chiefs was McGauley with Grunerud for the Bools. Scoring for the Chiefs were Saunders, Rutland, Paul and Dube. Receiving credit. for assists were Gorkoff, Stewart (2), Dube, Paul and Wishloff (2). Nixon and Walker scored for i: Akselson jade>.-,Dube, the Boots with Geddes (2) and Swetlishoff credited. with as- sists, Jan.15—Blades «4, Boots 3. In goal fer the Blades S Keraif with Gruncrud for Boots. Scoring for’ the were New, De Paoli, Harshenin and Perepolkin with itch, Tassone, Fietz and Siunders credited with assists. Wilson got two of the Boots’ goals with: Walker scoring the third. Bermel,” : Nixon :> and. ,Geddes of the Boots all were ~ “credited with assists, ‘Jan. 21—Bantam Reps. 8, Boots?) 1. Goalie. for: the: Rep team.was D. McMullen with @ Grunerud for the Boots. Two goals each were scored for’ the Bantam Reps by Obedkoff, B. J. Yule and \D. Kirby. ing assists were D. Kirby (2), B.: Nazaroff (3), J. Yule (1), W.. Koochin. (2), -D. Obedkoff (3), B. Tassone (2), R. ff (1) and: M, -Vara- bioff (1); Scoring the Boots’ lone” goal'was Nixon assisted’ by .D. » Walker. 5 Jan. 21—Chiefs 6, Blades 4. In: goal’ for: the: Chiefs: was vith Keraift | for, the it ey, ith singles” eas and Wishloff. For’ the Chiefs, s were credited to Berg (2), Dube: (2), Gorkoff and Wishloff: (1). Scoring’ for the. Blades were Allingham (2h, fine sive and offensive’ hall, John Veysey was > high scorer ‘and | high - rebounder, with ae points and 15 rebounds. ior Girls also defeated Nene The Rockettes handled , the game with fine skill, giving (hem the lead: with 66-26. Susan © Culley. wis" high Selkirk Plays Volleyball At Kamloops The Selkirk’ Volloyball team is off to Kamloops: this weekend for the first of three Eremenko’s SHOES FIT-RITE| QUALITY SHOES for the family For Dress — Casual and Work i y tour. naments, The line-up for the team is as follows: Keith McGauley, Ron Perin, Murray McMichael, Ed Zeberoff, Larry Keraiff, Wally Semenoff, Norm Dever- ney, Brian Chutskoff and Frank Clarke. Coach Neil Shuttleworth expects’ the ‘fellows will re- present the college well. Poster Contest Wi Prizes scorer and lop 1 with 15 points ‘and 12 big Tobanads! Chris Fitzpatrick: scored well; helping the team along with 12, points, Junior Girls played against the Salmo‘Juniors last week. SHSS © started - off on. the right path, ending in’a viclory of 44-16, ‘High ‘scorer’ was Kathy Mason with 8'points, while Gail Fodor, high. rebounder, . snag: ged 8 points off the backboard. The girls ‘are. doing well and hope: they. continue. lo do so, District Bowling Results Are Presented Winners of the | Minor Hockey Week | poster contest were presented their’ respect. ive prizes last Saturday during the opening ceremonies. Primary. winners” were: first—Brad Mair, $3; secand— John Shmoorkoff, $2; third— Murray Booth and Sean Landis tied, recviving $1 each. Honorable mention went to Noreen Nicholson who received 50 cents. Intermediate | -winners were: firs—Paul Churchill, $4; (continued ‘from’ page 10) Beginners 4, Enger ¢ Earl Rourke Karzaniewski.707, Walter. Ty- _Mofievich 685, Jake Koenig 657, Ruth Rourke 640, Kar!.Koreen 638, Darrel Rourke 629, John + Wasilenkoff 626, Orlando Vee- chio 610, Matt Rohn 609, Tony Cordeiro 605, Dave Turner 601. Friday Night Classic Mixed ‘Special Meeting LHS Bobbie Kerailf 284. LHT. Bobbie ‘Keraiff.727. MHS John Obetkolf 298. MHT. John Ohetkoff 779. THS Gang. Busters 1125. THT-Nuts & Bolts 3129. Team: points: * Dolphins 0, Super Stars 4, Nuls & Bolts 3,” Gang Busters 1, Alley, Cats 3, Robson Rascals:1. Other 601 671,- John’ Pauls Hood 663, Maurice larvin LeRoy on 652, Ken Lesy 646. To Consider: Struggle Between Education and labor Department | : ty peOviti government to keep responsibj. lity. for ‘vocational and trades education’ out of the hands of \ the labor department. The. special meeting ives from nine com: and Metric was credited ‘with two _ussists with Allingham, If and New: credited: Phone 365-7025 FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND ALL’ YOUR’ FAMILY. FOOTWEAR Pine St. with an assist cach, Juvenile Division Jan. 16—Juveniles 3, Mad- docks 3, Jan. 20—Juveniles 6, June: tion Shell 1. ~ Commercial League Jan. 16—Marlane:4, Junc- . government, said B.C. Colleges Association president,. J. Galt Wilson. Mr. Wilson said the main concern: was the - struggle between” the ,. education and labor departments over , who will control ‘vocational educa- tion,'a_ battle which he | said labor is winning. — He = said’ the — meeting focused on (recent Labor Rela- tions Board) moves \to certify the Hospital Employees Ui a8 representative for practi nursing students. The effect of certification: is. to make the students employees of the hospitals: in. which they are trying to get practical educa- < tonal experience. “The union issue has been protested by student nurses at Prince George and Castlegar hospitals.. Wilson ‘said > some colleges ‘are preparing legal appeals ‘against certification, which is already in: effect at Vancouver City College, Prince’ Gcorge’s New. Caledonia Col- lege and Okanagan College. Mr. Wilson said the gov- ernment and union plan to go one step further by abolishing ” the college nursing program.. it with any ~ and replacing apprenticeship agreement’ be- tween community hospitals and the union. —— “The nu: 3 would have, to 01 kcelenning bedi erie ES aaAT ae pi i he said. “There: would’ be ‘less time for education and it would place more emphasis on the ‘get. a job’ aspect of nurse training. #Also the union’ would like, to. allow” only one® apprentice nurse for every 20 practicing nurses.”, He. said ‘this - quota’ would mean only one or two students in hospitals which now have 20 to 3 Maeie ‘Lee, student at) Casth 's Selkirk College, agreed > with | Mr. Wilson's attack onthe union. “If we were forced to join the union we'd be employees at the: hospital,” she: said. “We. wouldn't have as much time to observe and learn and we'd be expected to .work a. full eight-hour day.” She said students taking the nursing’ program are. in need of financial assistance but: would prefer. if it came in the form of a' government stipend, loan ; or Manpower. “? program. She said nurses at Selkirk College ‘are’ opposed ‘to. the union application for certifica- tion’as their bargaining agent. Mr. Wilson said:the meet- ; ing’ made no: decision’ on collective action: against the ‘unionization program, “It’s up. to.’ the ‘individual “colleges though we did go on record as. opposing it," he said. Now You Know The Arabian horse is considered. the: oldest: of |; all breeds. It has one less vertebra than: other. breeds, making. its back shorter and stronger. POLYGLAS Suburbanite FOR SAFE DRIVING with GOOD SYEAR BUILT TO KEEP IT’S GRIP LONGER GOODZ YEAR YOU ARE ALWAYS READY. CASTLE TIRE LTD. PHONE 365-7145 a” nursing aining second Cheryl Hadiken, $3; , th Reibin, $2. Con? solation prizes of $1 each were awarded and Jon Varabiofi, Honorable mention went to Leonard Alves who received 50 cents, Our Footwear Will Meet the Need of Any Type Work or Any Occasion Hg AAC nd Annual General Meeting of the Robson Recreation Society Friday, Feb. 1. = Robson Hall —8 p.m. Everybody is urged to attend and look at the progress of the renovations of the Hall. Fate of the Swimming Pool in Question! Followed by a Social Evening 24 to. Lorry) Harshenin Castlegar & District Sn- owmobile*Club meet ev- ery, Wednesday night’ at 7 p.m, at 12-mile on’ the Christina ‘Lake Highway ‘for snowmobiling. - “Annual Meeting of the Blueberry Creek Recrea- tion’ Comm. to. be’ held at Blueberry Creek Scho- _ lon Wed., Feb.:6 at 7.30 p.m, Guest speakers. Cof- feo and. donuts. SMITH‘'S PLUMBING & HEATING 61 Crescent Street, Castlegar — Phone’ 365-7531 We: regret that due to lack of ‘response, the In- dependent Order. of: For- esters Fun Curling. Night on Feb. 9, 1974 is hereby cancelled.’ R.N.A.B.C. Chapter Meet- ing Tues, Feb.'5 at 7.30 p.m. Hospital Conference room. Lillian: Kilfough Chapter 10.D.E. will’ meet) on Mon., Feb. 4, 8 p.m. at home of rs. J: F.. Kil- lough. z Yolo theTf@velng LEAVE. THE ABBANGEMENTS. WW Wn. Book E | _ Provincial Library. Parliament: Bldgs AR. NE t “The Crossroads of the Kootenays" SERVING Castlegar - Kinnaird + Robson - Genelle Blueberry Creek Shoreacres - Thrums Slocan Valley and City. New Denver - Silverton 1§ CENTS PER COPY ‘GOOD ) CITIZEN OF THE YEAR for.1973 for the Castlegar district “Tuesday night at the Marlane Hotel and sponsored Mrs. Anderson are her husband George, right, Kiwanis Club president i] Ea sane left, and Kiwanian W.T: Waldie, ‘who made a Chairman Shown with by. the. is Mrs. G. Wo! (Arlee) Anderson, shown here after receiving her plaque at a special banquet held ‘Castlegar Kiwanis Club. See page 11. re pedir News (Photo: Ci carly r New Arena Sti il Considered Final 2 Decision on Issue o Rest with New Council Cistlogar's interim council. has aigreed preparations should be made lowards a‘ new arena ona regional basin leading toan the present council and that: of Mirch 30, Ald. Jack Chernoff origin: ally proposed to ating costs. and Me grants available” for recreation | con- struction being: on the p fora. refer “arena, ‘Mayor John Landis, while ted to this decision, They also agreed all forms of grants are lo he pursued so \ time is nol lost during the limbo period between the election of Citizen of the year committee 3 vided by. Mr. and Mra. Wally, Walper for|the award, while Mr. n the presentation, please pei Z Thes Revelstoke ‘Heral ys’ a letter: to totalled; $3,475. 2 During. Monda: “several personal: reports. were from “the Castlegar. meet rapreneieaa reste . Minister: James Lorimer in’ ‘Name the City. Contest’ willbe ‘released any time now. Incan. inquiry” following ; Tuesday night's’ council :meet- ‘ Sing. “the: Castlegar. News | was, | “--told'a commiltee\ of: three “had ¢ already. ndrrowed’ the: number. of, ‘possible winning explana-” "e as toiwhy, the city should - carry. its. ‘official’ name of ‘Castlegar’ sto. 15 ballots. Sed of chairman Bob Patrick, id Rev. ‘Terry: ‘Allen. : =< City clerk’ ‘allen Selbie. said chis\: understanding ‘a oO transport’: to} obtain foam enerating equipment, for the astlegar- Kinnaird fi fire depart- nfent his proven: fruitless. '* Ina reply to the city, it was stated the ministry. has. on »atcasion’ loaned ‘surplus’ acces- sory fire equipment: to munici- 2 pal fire depurlmehts such as an injing inductor, oro foam ‘liquid + plek: sup Ventura, but at this time, Mn equipment was’ not om thei inventory nor. did they céntemplate purchasing ~ such te equipment: Council was told should the: try! of transport’ become +g aware. ofother, federal depar! ments having ‘this, equipment, they’ would endeavor to acquire /-same. for, the, city. expect: we: wales definite informal] J SAME VE élude- the « ish. was in Revelstoke \ earlier this ‘week’ carrying ‘out to get a committment from B.C, Hydro: so” that "its :* planning ~~ conimittee :-could: “start /"to’ -prepare - for). the influx. : of: * workers. who ould be: att if the planning committée could wait until early ‘T'would A ‘petiuest to the, ministry. Sat transport was. to. have Sequip: ment suitable to fight fires such: Sas could resull’ in’ the’ eve an’ airline” accident, Castlegar Airport.: Deputy Mayor - prevent'a fire. should an aircraft be ina position to make a forced landing. A’ copy-oF the department of ‘Lransport J letter, along with the city's reply; wills forwarded ‘to the Iécal:Provin- a Emergency Program (CD) and the. Airport: Commtitee who: were “also. pursuing’ the. faction. e 2 more” t “Guarge Bondaroff pointed out the foam? Mquid’ was “also needed. ‘ta = United ‘Appeal. S Mrs: d.% Steiry. “i ‘absence’ of her “For ‘Legal Study _ Development of outdoor: "education areas, which is being sesnuaht by. many. school = dis- tricts, is being held in abeyance - by the department. of education until. such time: as: il can’ lay? down a’policy:to on out: legal; jitions - such |) we This’ was: the? received,” bythe rustees of School ee No.9 Rezoning _ Hearing . : Bei = March Ee iThes? rezoning ot owned by Omer, Lightle cont the ald dump used a for date’ Tuesday night's couneil meet® ing following a written reque with accompanied \ descrip! froin Mr. Lightle: necessary, teygal «for. the. rezoning. was) selcat: Mrs. pr ‘ie’ MacBain, gar:.and” District ‘Communit: il rand Castleg rr National Institute for the Crippled = Children’s Hosp Canadian Cancer Societ: the Castlegar sand District Community. Arts‘ Council’ to receive a grant from the United In her report for. the Arts id. Council, Mrs.+ MacBain ‘their group felt its organization. must: come ‘under the ‘United Appeal and ‘comply with’ the> Papi Siwe-year’ ier ae Will Swi ne | City Begins ; Enumeration Enumeration for the new “-avoters’, list. for the. City of © ‘Castlegar, begins tomorrow, felerk Allen Selbie at night's me irds ‘listing, cligible vate are Wo he fear lo the, Cily Hall by. Feh, 1 “That will me just eight” days. before: the) Court of Revision) to: be Pheld Feb, hetween:7 and:8 % City) Hill,” said M ‘Nomination the March 30. munic ist election’ ‘ is March Mee Dan Surkeriondy: y To Drop Appeal’: A former, Winlaw resident, Donald =:W. °Sutherland, » has dropped his appeal in a case involving Michael Pratt. rz, Sutherland, :Mr. Sutherland expressed nis thanks: to’ Mr. Moran'“and aan president, Bob: MacBain.. sary: treasure! and Alec Gray. f f the Slocan Valley ae iranaeent their financial 5: . aid: and:support.”. He. aaid the. people. who donated ‘over $900 towards ‘his, legal" expenses “should: both have:a thank-you. and. know. why, i mane ito drop 5 this “action.” to the “tion, syid he did qot think the intertin council had the author- fly. New Concept proceed . endum, for ay new * It-was then council agreed groundwork should at Jeast be done because of the time factor: Final decision, however, will be in the hands of the newly elected council, Grants presently under, consideration are the winter, works ‘and the \ Community; *Reereation: Grant, | the’ latter paying one-third ‘of the otal cost, in Schooling ‘Under Considerafion Here An “alternative |: school”, , one which~ provides.:a~ basic program. of fearning for those students who do nol relate to the school system as presently established, is being looked. into hy Uie) board’ of trustees ‘of , School District! No, 9. “A definite © proposal . for such a school will be placed before the board in the future. Such a ‘school is for ‘the young. person that) cannot function in’ the school system. rhe alternative school ‘would. operate from.a building which would not inany way relate toa classroom, é “We have to take a hard : look at providing something,” ” said superintendent of schools, T. G. Ellwood, who also asked if nothing is provided for these °. young people, what are they going to be.good for? s -) Similar . programs hive been established in other school districts, with financial’: help received ‘from the department, of human resources. = Castlegar’ Youth fo Represent B.C. in Can Am Giant Slalom Jack Woods of Castlegar and member of Columbia Valley. acing, team, has heen one: of five’: skiers “selected “to “re- present Champions Slalom: at Owl Head, sate Feb. 22 and Jack wae te Sol Doug Konient mile. track for: ae ind has been rejected: last regular, trustees of Schoo! ‘District No. 9. “Original plans. called: “for c of. this: faeiliy= in the Canadian’. of Prins George ski club, Dave Lambert, Randy Davis and Cliff Burgess of the Vancouver Ski Jub. © : They will compete: “in Can-Am races at ‘Thunderbay, Ont.,:Feb. 8 :and) 10 and at Thetford’ Mines, Qu . Feb 16, re travel Owl ‘on the portion of land called Civic. Centre’ by: rd. not.: dampened interest in developing the track © which ‘in the’ earlier; proposals - being ‘considered’ at: Kin- Junior. Secondary. School. : «The matter:is Sates y when. 20 concentrate: cars bound for Cominco at ‘Trail: were Still continuing yesterday, although traffic * to again move over the line at'midnight ‘Tuesday. Cause of the derailment © f hae yetto be established and no estimate of the cost of the accident is yet available. engine as the train approached the ~ Brilliant Bridge. The engineer ‘said'he hedno ‘idea‘how the mishap: could ‘have happened, rr aa car jammed under, the bridge and the others piled into it.The .m. Monda : oie in a defaiiaent: Cican-up Wa Danny Haigh said be felt'a ‘jerk just cars were re heavily loaded ae zine concentrate from Cominco's Sullivan operations ; at Kimberley. Although the cars were heavily damaged, and concentrate spilled: out, none of the material is believed to have reached the Kootenay River below. The incident did not produce any disruption in Cominco’ ‘Trail operations and there were no injuries in the derailment. The superintendent of CP Rail at Nelson was still on the scene yesterday morning when the Castlegar. News attempted to contact him by phone for more details. Castlegar News Photo 2 many ‘tons ‘ol