ursday, Nov. 23, 1972 ~ CASTLEGAR NEWS Hore Let the People’s Rights Maintain, U: fil or Sain Curly Cook Has Served His Cacanmaty Well A familiar figure will be missing from his customary place at the Castlegar council table next year when this community's 1973 council takes office, The missing face will be that of Ald. R, W. (Curly) Cook, who Is not seeking re-election In December's mun- icipal election after 13Y2 years as an alder- man, Mr. Cook, a longtime Cominco employ- Study Holidays Provincial Secretary Ernie Hall has an- ee, is retiring from that company early in the new year and although he hasn‘t any firm plans for the future, he has apparently decided that he doesn’t want to continue the obligations of elected office, This is typical of the man: tremendous- ly conscientious, Mr. Cook could have run again in December, and likely would have won. But if he had, he would have felt committed to being d that the. p plans to give guidance as to when statu- fory holidays are to be observed in British Columbia. He said: the cabinet will discuss the matter and he expects himself and the Min- ister of Labor to be pleasure. for in the time that he can now regard as com- pletely his own. And he isn’t the type of man who could play “hooky” from council because of recreational travel and Curly Cook has always had the best interests of the taxpayers at heart, and has of two “to make some sensible decisions about how you advise people so they can take a to list “ Particue from gi lar attention will be ald to what holidays are g Bs) tracts, Mr. Hall’s announcement was a result of In some 9 ig cone been thorough about his duties. Anyone with a problem always found Curly ready d to act. He was closely attuned to the feelings of residents through travel- ling with them daily on the Castlegar Co- ive Transportation Society buses and although one of the quieter members of seven different municipal councils, he has left an important mark on this community's what day the recent Remembrance Day was to be observed on—the Saturday on which it legally occurred or the Monday on which schools were closed. As one of those who objected to Arm- istice Day being treated as holiday this year, we welcome Mr. Hall’s intention to study the matter. as to development. Many of the necessities and amenitities which we in Castlegar enjoy to- day received persistent support from Mr. Cook over the years, We are sure our readers join with us in expressing a sincere “thank-you” to Ald. just another Cook for his years of service to the com- munity, and in Wishing him the very best of health and happiness in the years of retire- ment that lie ahead, Castlegar & District Sr. Citizens Association Can Boast of Five Active Charler Members The Castlegar and Dist- rict Senior Citizens -Associ- ation became an organiza- tion on Aug. 1 of 1957. Thirty names were on the charter. First president was the late Jack Webster of Robson and_secretary- treasurer was Vic Lamp- hear, Many of the charter members have since been deceased, while others have moved away, yet to date the local assogiation,, still has; . five ‘active charter mem! ers,-In 1957 there were 30 members which has now in the members have been en- tertained by several organ- izations and individuals in- cluding St. David's. church eure Church Women tmnita, we anis Club and the ‘MeMix- ers Square Dance Club. Many of the Senicr games in the Kinsmen Park, The commission also supplied the resource per- sons to demonstrate ani teach handicrafts. The Castlegar and Dis- trict Senior Citizens have extended their sincere thanks and appreciation to all the individuals, organiz- ations and. groups . wh through the years, Citizens own Provided entertainment ..through, .colored. slides ... age uid trips they have taken of this country as well as abroad. - Been to John Dvorak were taken creused toa Throughout the years CASTLEGAR SAVINGS CREDIT UNION by. as close as possible by Idaho Lookout and hiked the rest of the way to the peak. On this occasion snow ‘was: encountered. During the years many picnics, outings, bus tri fice with the commission supplying the equipment for the outdoor them, oer cl ven to t a geen ee for the use of its hall for. so many .years and to its’ Ladies Al ‘for the use of the kitchen. On Nov. 13 when anes Castlegar and © District Se jor Citizens saw a dream become a reality with the olficlal opening of their own hall at 240 First Avenue in Castlegar, members express- ed their ‘appreciation to all groups and indis dividuals giv- ing special mention to the town council, Bob Maddocks, Fred Wendish and the buil- ding committee. {tts ate Regional District of Central Kootenay Considering Handling Garbage Disposal The Regional District of Central Kootenay will con-' sider the possibility . of making garbage disposal a tion of the regional dis- tnt, on a defined area ba- tablishment of garb- age Pte would be handl- ed in much the same way s establishment of recreat- ion commissions is now. A bylaw of the board would - set : oneoulll tax r for the jumps . pay cK RD ninistrator Gene Bodard said der the municipal RDCK is allowed on dui e said. B calrman Gerald... Rusts ne-half mill. tax. es would at enough to rum dumps ‘in“some of the larg- er electoral-areas, but not in the smaller ones. Director George Mur- ray of Ymir said the prop- Nominations Sought for Top Athletic Awards Nominations for B.C.’s top athletic awards are_be- ing svught by -the. B.C. Sports A phone can be a trip back home. Remember the last time you placed a tong distance phone call home. Remember the feeling of anticipation and the flash of joy when you heard, “Hi Daddy!” hours later? Remember? Remember how you went through the conversation bit by bit sevoiring i it for Remember to phone. BOTH A phone is what you make it The B.C. Athletic Aw- ards banquet will be held . Feb. 3 in Vancouver to hon- or the province’s top ath- letes of 1972 in ‘six. cate- gories. Candidates may be ne- minated for amateur sports achievements in the flow 0 Past. Sports Federation Awards iuclude such well-known ver. For ir financial require. ments, there’s only one answer... LAURENTIDE, FINANCE in Nelson at 367 Baker Street OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 6:30 A.M. TO 5 P.M. @ Cash for any worthwhile purpose @ Fast, efficient personalized service DROP IN AND SEE US .. oO8 Phone Doug Overholt Branch Mgr. at 352-6626 * AURENTIDE ' wel | LAURENTIDE PresANCTAL CORPORATION LiMiTED osal means the RDCK is going into the business of operating garbage dumps. Mr. Bodard _ replied: oe operate several alrea- Mr. Rust said only two dumps are operating under pollution control branch permits. He said the PCB asked the RDCK some months ago to coordinate its oe standards. “Tt would be a far sim- pler matter to do it in this way than as we do it now, when every time we want we've go ‘ot ff establish boun- to establish a garbage dum daries and go to referend- “It's tedious and cost- ly.” Mr. Rust added that any new dump established now must have a pollution pe You Save al Bonnett’ 10 Pct. OFF for CASH | BONNETT'Sszrmorscon or This Saturday, Nov. 25th Kinnaird Hall 9 p.m, = 99 $5 Per Couple Food Provided — Refreshments Available DRAW FOR A DEBENTURE WILL TAKE PLACE Tickets Available at Castlegar Drug EVERYONE “WELCOME Jack's Auto Service Lid. Across from the Schoo! Board Office in Castlegar’ |, *Dr."' Jack Osachoff — Telephone 365-7511 Two pOFATIONS TO SERVE. YOU BETTER Winterize your car now before wine ter strikes in earnest and problems develop. Special winterizing rated now in ‘effect. “WE HURRY SERVICE” Use Chargex or Your Gulf Credit Card ANTI-FREEZE .. $2.69 COMPLETE LINE OF WINTER TIRES All Sizes .. Special Prices Junction Gulf Super Service. Located at the Highway Junction in Kinnaird Managed by Phil Zaytsoff — Telephone 365-3014 ° It takes a lot of aeAy) to get each of our flights in the air around Western Canada and the world.’ People Jike Ruth Smith (she’s on the end in the lower right). You'll probably never have the chance to meet her, because after you've left the plane JUST RUT Count on us. she and her crew ’ board it to eae sure that its: as sparkling clean for the next flight as it was for yours. That's the kind of special concern and hospitality all of our people have. Can we serve you better? Ask someone who's trying. ASK | PACIFIC WESTERN AIRLINES ’ For all travel arrangements see. . «: WEST’S TRAVEL AGENCY PH. 365-7782 VIPOND FOR TRAVEL - TRAIL and eae Reservations and Tickets “SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS” | WOLVES were the West Reoiensy Play-off winners in soccer ‘action which took place mid-October, Players are, back row, Bruce Anderson, Gordon Gallo, : Frank Antignani, Robbie Dunn, Christopher Osachoff, coach Marlo Chaves, Karl Bro and Patrick Kulbaba. Front row, Mark Kowalko, Joe Antignani, George Costa, Phillip ferrab. aoe Hubert and Perry Hyson. Missing is Fabio Furlan. — Castlegar and District Soccer Association Photo NDP to Hold Convontion This Wook New Democratic Nov, 24, 25 and 26 at Van- couver, The convention, the New Democratic Party's first since its election vic- tory Aug. 30, is unprecedented re from all parts of British Col. back; papers dealin; problems specific to. each Including ays, Central Interior, Van- couver Island, Greater Van- couver, Lower Mainland Suburban and Fraser Val- Detogates will also be- gin dealing with over be h general resolutions and then . select a new cabs ‘ex: j ecutive. Castlegar District Curling Club Explains ‘Is Position in Detail to General Public Now that the Castlegar Curling Rink has made its apneameuce and taken shape as.a fine looking bullding, there are many comments and observations from the Lo Publle, Most have in about this project, which were less than accurate. It m is hoped of the executive of ‘the curling club to keep the public tully informed about every aspect in the develop- mentjof this community project. th this in mind the following statement has been _made:: First of all the Castle- gar: District Curling Club Society is* registered under the societies act bethnerteg a nonprofit — or; tion, with one of its objec be- ‘ing the building or acquir- ing of recreational facilities for the residents of the ar- *e Membership in the so- ciety or club is open to the , general public upon pay- ment of a prescribed mem- bership fee. Many of the present members helped to build the Castlegar skating arena by volunteer labor ‘the towns of Castlegar and Kinnaird were not permit- ted to pender, this assistunce. ave up to jprocesd with & issue, This for: and cash ct The faclll- ties and ice urfaee and building were shared for many years between the skavers and curlers, This year the curling club gave up their pordon of the ar- ena at no cost to the tax. payers of the district. This was done in order to pro- vide. ihe male needed ice ie young people for t inonkey and skating. In return for this move, the Town of Castlegar and the Town of Kinnaird both both offers it was decided to accept the Castlegar lo- cation because both sewer and water and power were readily available and were to this type of uilding. Both the towns. of Cast- two and one half times the cost of our rink. with” only one and:a times. the ice surface, Unfortunately , stan of finan successi {ain ao orized the issue of up to $120,000 worth of debentur- es paying an annual interest rate of eight per cent per year. Interest payments to the investors will be made on the first day of December each year. The general pubis is invited to partici- pate in this form of invest- ment. » It is the intention of the commodate up to 1,000-peo- ple. You can well imagine “Twhat, great community acti- ves can be und lertaken ext... spring‘ and ° summer, — were not possible be be- Gloria Levi, sald rat dele gates are entitled to attend’ and with visitors, the con- vention attendance will pro- bably pass 1,000 people. Funeral Service For Hills Resident Mrs. Anna Markin Anna Markin, 8, Mrs, who with her husband Pete had marked their ‘66th services nena hela Fa Fnaay el of the Home. A resident of Hills, Mrs... Markin was born in. April 10, 1888 and immi- grated to Canada with -her father in 1898, from the chap- tlegar Funeral ito, before moving to B.C, and Ootisch: enia in 1909, She also lived a while where she-made her home until the time of her death. les her» husband she 5 omer by one son, George ‘of. New Denver; 10 grandchildren; 26 great: The moral and financial support of the entire area :and the excel- lent response to -volunteer help, is greatly appreciated “by the club. We can say: with justifiable pride that fine namo uni spi I rat wor verybody and evel to gain from these 6 efforts. Answell-Robinson Wedding Vows Exchanged af Osoyoos He's called Snow Pup. But he works like a beaver. Cleans a 50 foot driveway in less. than 15 minules. Plows sidewalks, porenes: and those tricky smaller areas Urry. Yet he's a mere 22, of 24 pounds (de- pending on the model.) So the wife or kids can easily get altached to him. And M\ « housing is no problem, either.,He's per- fecily Sontent to hang loose on a peg in your garag' All these ralents, And you ‘can have him for a little over $160. Super Snow Hound is the dynamo of the family. Digs through the ‘deepest snow drifts, Down to. the bare pavement “+ the first time. Gets rid of the wettest snow like the lightest feather. And throws more snow wilh no clogging. Plows up to a 32”. swath. Yet he has power-turning to handle effortlessly. Why send a man to doa dog's job? ORC Mitchell Supply Ltd. On Front Street in Downtown Castlegar. — Telephone 365-7252 Diane Robinson of Cas: S te became the bride of Wi Bruce Answell on The bride is the daugh- ter of Mr. and: Mrs. Tony Geronazzo and whe: groom the son of Mr. Mrs. Roger Answell of Okanagan Rev. Jack Smith officia- ny. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white satin princess style wedding ¢ gown embroidered seed pearls, .She car- tied.a bouquet of red roses. Bridesmaids Miss Bren- da Robinson of Castlegar, great-great- mrandadqughter, Mrs. Markin was pre- deceased by: a daughter in infancy- and: one: son, Peter in April of this: year. Burial ‘took: place at Hills Cemetery = with . the Castlegar Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Miss Rae Welkel of. Oliver and Miss Linda Heidt of Os- oyoos lime Empire fomery of Os A zomery, of soyoos share usherin v Fo) pring th e_wedding, family and friends of the young couple gathered at the ome FoF of grandpfrents, id Mrs McD. . al . Ray jon: reception” was ‘held Satine in Caatlerae at the home’ of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Serensswo, 6 Cyl. 4Cyl. . - WINTER TUNE-UPS - ELECTRONIC TUNE-UP EQT. SHELL POLAR TIRE§ AND SHELL BATTERIES JUNCTION SHELL SERVICE Castleaird Plaza Shopping Centre, Kinnaird Terry Howson, Manager — Telephone 365-6511 1 FRESH KILLED FOWL Government Inspected . .. Ib. MEATY SPARERIB FRESH PORK PICNICS CORNISH GAME HENS BEEF BLADE ROASTS CHEESE $1.69 | | WALNUTS VELVEETA teeeseeees LIGHT. 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