er era eee nT) (TIME TO’ GRIN Me have :: both’ 5 is. there ‘is 'no good news, | The) good) news, is’ brid all the)\'bad) news CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, December 13, 1973 Miss KC Days A Attends Chartering Selkirk Lions Club hosted Concern for Fire Hazards Is Expressed by Fire Chiefs ‘Provinctal Libravy ° Parliament Bldgs ° Uiotor ie, B.C. Give Fabrics for Lirkin | New Fabrics Arriving Daily Get your material now, while the choice is a its. best f fhe 7: ¢ pay, ¢ ao A Miss KC Days Brenda Healy Presents a Guest Book to Lions President John Hammond of Grand Forks. B.C. Central Credit Union Assefs in B.C. Credit Unions Up 38 Per Cent Assets of credit unions in . British Columbia increased 38 per cent in the first nine months of 1973, according to statistics released by B.C. Central Credit Union. At Sept. 30 assets of the 200 credit unions of the province stood at $935 million compared to $856 million at June 80 of 1978, and $678 million at the beginning of the year. General manager of B.C. Central Credit Union, George his si : S. May, said: ignificant increase in credit union dev- elopment can be directly attributed to our’ competitive advantage over most other savings and loan facilities. It . “appears that this trend will continue through the next quarter and well into the coming year. “It is anticipated that while interest rates on both loans and deposits will delcine in the near future, this will widen the credit unions experienced signi- ficant expansion of their de- posit base and their loan portfolios. Indications are the same pattern of activity will occur in the months to come,” he said. At a recent meeting with members of the B.C. legislature president of the Board of Directors of B.C. Central Credit Union, A. Rod Glen, said that membership in credit unions has increased to 470,000 at Windmill — A Near Perfect Generator For Electricity Someone ‘has calculated that if the winds within reach of man could be harnessed, it is not impossible they could generate twice as much elect- ricity for the world as water power does. the windmill deposit rate di! fals and thereby’ make credit union rates even more attractive. “In 1970-71 when a similar interest rate decline took place, could be a near-perfect device and is being seriously consid- ered by some energy experts today. Well, Start Looking! Whaf's in a Name! to two lucky Castlegar News readers, it's $5 apiece from now until Christ. mas. All you have to do is look through the advertisements in this paper each week until Christmas. If you find your name, phone 365- 7266 and we will mail you a $5 bill. CASTLEGAR NEWS Start Shopping! Sept. 30 from 419,000 at Jan, 1 of 1973, He explained that because credit union owners and custo- mers are the same people, credit unions are not faced with resolving possible competing demands for service versus profit. “Credit unions do not have as a prime objective the maximization of profits. The shareholders are ‘naturally con- cerned that the credit union's affairs be efficiently and pro- the chartering of a new club Nov, 24 at Grand Forks, Presenting the Charter to the new club was Art Schnieber District Governor 19E, Spo- kane, and received by Presi- dent John Hammond, Lions International Dir- ector, R. W. (Denny) Dennis from Couer d'Alene was the guest speaker for the evening. The 145 people present were welcomed by the newly elected Mayor of Grand Forks, J. F, (Jim) Robertson, who was also a charter member of the new club, ‘ Among the guests’ ‘was Miss KC Days, Brenda Healey, who, on behalf of the Selkirk Lions Club, presented the new club with a guest book, Master of ceremonies for the evening was Rowland J. Hill, Zone Chairman 19E.5, Beaver Valley. Christmas Party Enjoyed ‘The firo chiefs of Castlegar and Kinnaird, Ed Lewis and Rene Archambault, have ex- pressed concern about fire . hazards during the Christmas season, The following is a joint release by the two men to ald district residents in having a happy and safe holiday. The fire chiofs warn that one of the worst fire hazards during the holiday season comes from matches and cigarettes during parties, parti- cularly when there is consider- able drinking. Everyone should be extra cautious with ashtrays—empty them frequently into a metal container or flush them down the toilet. The burning of gift wrap- pings in the fireplace is a common dangerous practice, Gift wrappings burn with By Local Senior Citizens Members of Castlegar and District Senior Citizens As- sociation enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner on Wednesday evening of last week in the Legion Hall with the members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion cater- ing. - Approximately 98 mem- bers of the Association were present. t The party brought to a close the meetings for 1973. its services are provided at com- petitive cost. However, since they are owned by the members they serve, credit unions can afford to devote some of their resources to the pursuit of social objectives as approved by their members.” He explained that a key principle in the operations of eredit unions is that each member, regardless of. the extent of his financial involve- ment in either loans or savings, is entitled to an equal vote in directing the affairs of the organization. “This," he said, “ensures* that credit unions remain directly accountable and res-. ponsive to the needs and wishes of the people they serve. The control of the services is in the hands of those using the services. This democratic and responsive nature: in turn enables credit unions to meet. quickly and effectively not only ‘the needs of their bers but Kids Can Write Santa Claus Care Of Castlegar News Hey kidst Here's your chance to ensure your letter getting right to Santa Claus at the North Pole. i “Just write your letter to: “Santa Claus, Care of Castlegar News, Box 3007, Castlegar, B.C.” and we'll do the rest. Your letters will be pub- lished in the Castlegar News and a copy of the paper will go airmail special-delivery direct also the community in which they operate.” Today the 200 credit unions operate 258 offices—at least one in practically every major community of the pro- vince. While each credit union is an autonomous body, they are united through B.C. Central Credit Union which provides them with a variety of financial and ancilliary services. Ontario Towns Hold Annual Muskota Carnival - The annual Muskoka Carnival at. Huntsville and Gravenhurst, Ont. is scheduled Jan.-25 to Feb, 3. lt will be launched with the ting” part- Have You Visited ... TOYLAND WE SUGGEST YOU DO SO! GREAT VARIETY OF NEW HAVE JUST RECENTLY ARRIVED See Us for Toys for - Birthdays - Special Gifts - Xmas “ler RUG .. Recently? ies on Carnival Eve, topped off the next morning with a parade in honor, of “Skokie” otter, the Carnival symbol. This popular all-year-round holiday playground, about 103 miles north of Toronto, will be the scene of a continuous round of participatory and spectator entertainment, including snow- mobile races, hockey tourna- ments, skiing, a treasure hunt, a curling bonspiel. and an ice-fishing derby. In addition there will be snowshoe races, a _ beard- growing contest, pancake fest- ivals, a casino and cookouts. Tommy Biln, Corner of Pine & Columbia, Ph. 365-7813 Open Mon-Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday & Iloliday Hours: 12 noon -1 p.m. 6-7 p.m. TREE TOPPING wits owe we pts eee aor? HOM WaMOl U N L IMIT INSURED Phone 365-5656 to Santa Claus. Don't forget to remind Mom and Dad, though, that your letters must be mailed to the Castlegar News so that they're received no later than noon on Monday of the week in which they should appear in the paper. PIES aR aR EEE et EE ee ee The first meeting of the new year is to be the afternoon of Jan, 3 in the centre. Several spot prizes were awarded, Mrs. Croteau_re- ceived the prize for the marked cup; Mrs. O'Morrow for the marked chair; Mrs. M. Camp- bell for being the eldest lady present; W. E, McCreight as the oldest gentlemen; Mrs. F. Wendish the shortest Indy and Ken Keating the tallest gentle- man, Following the dinner, Harry Evans expressed greet- ings to all present, stating he hoped the coming year would be a good one for everyone. Mrs. H. Johnson installed the 1974 officers. They are: president J. Stier, first vice- president J. Raine, second vice-president Mrs, R. Cormier and secretary Mrs. R. C, Donnan. Treasurer Mrs. A, McNeil, was unable to be present. Executive members are K. Keating, J. Dvorak and Mrs. F. Fuller. The Donald Trio supplied the music for the evening’s entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. G. Quayle were the winners of the spot dance prize. Two of Three Highest Dams: In Soviet Union Two of the three highest ° dams in the world are located in the Soviet Union. The world’s tallest, at ; 1,017 feet, is the Nurek Dam of Russia’s Vakhsh River. Second highest ranking goes to the Grande Dixence . Dam on Switzerland's Dixence River at 932 feet. Third in height is Russia's Inguri Dam on the Inguri River, 892 feet. “kept in water and the tree such heat that they can cause a blow back, especially in a cold chimney, Gift wrappings should be thrown into a covered container or burned outside in an incinerator, but never burned in a fireplace, said tho fire HARRY'S DRY GOODS & CLOTHING Across from Castle Theatre chiofa, Christmas trees are a potential fire hazard unless certain precautions are taken. Lights on the tree should be turned off when leaving the house or going to bed. Christmas lights do wear out and can become dangerous, Check them for worn out insulation, broken plugs, and loose bulb sockets, suggest the two men, Where the tree is placed is important. The tree should be placed ° away from any source of heat and shouldn't block any exits, The base should also be should not be left in the house too long. A fresh cut at the base of HAVE YOUR CAR CHECKED FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVING “Try Safety First to Last’’ “"WE SIPE TIRES” Ken's Aulo & Wheel Alignment ) PHONE 365-7532 the tree helps it absorb water. The fire chiefs suggest that only tree lighting sets carrying UL and CSA labels should be bought. Emergency Lighting Essential Portable and emergency lighting becomes especially important in activities involv- .ing moving vehicles—snow- mobiling, motoring, A flashlight, or better, a lantern with red flasher, ‘will warn others. A signal lantern or flashing beacon can also serve as a guide to rescuers if you get lost in the wilds. Warning flares are a must for nighttime travelers. Many motorists carry them for use in highway emergencies. They are equally useful in protecting the accident scene on snowmobile trails, Warning flares can lead other recreational vehicles around you, averting a possible collision, if your vehicle is stopped on a trail or in a well-traveled area. 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Your Chargex Credit Cord” OL. 26, No,'61” ry CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1978 , RM Maddocks | hess La ion as —— ‘Lorimer: ‘Asked io S By Lois Hughes (a j News Editor - { The marriage ‘of the twin > towns of Castlegar and Kin- naird as a city is causing.the bride or. bridegroom—which- ever the case may be—some * pre-wedding anxieties. : :The wedding jitters were * evident’ at. Tuesday night's , council. meeting in Kinnaird when ° the < opinion . was \‘ex- : : ta pressed that its mate may ‘not be ‘promising’ to. love and obey—just cherish... In: fact, ‘Kinnaird: courtcil would like to have a marriage counsellor come in and spell oat the’ terms of, reference of the interim council. Retiring Mayor: ‘Colin Mad- informed icouncil he’ has docks from Santa Claus were sta Order Sunday Afternoon When the Children of Sehoc! District No. 9 written Municipal Affairs Min- a od COPE Local 1288 Attended a Special Showing of the Three Stoea and. Sooopy + at the Castle Theatre. t lights will flash this | when the . Swedish tional “Hockey Team comes ~to.the Castlegar ‘Arena to play the 1961 World Champion ‘Trail Smoke:Eatera.. ‘The lights will be those of a new ‘time clock: which ‘arrived last: Monday :by : air _ oxpress “*from Montreal.” Th specially cold and moisture annie cost ---well-in excess: of $1,000. being ‘extended - by‘ the -mem- Be ofthe local setackinent hing everyone a very de ‘holiday: season unmarred. -b; incidents It is hoped. funds ‘from the gate rete when the Swedish The big problem now is not the hanging, but where, so the greater number of fans’ can dily view’ i a ‘Approval ca Kinnaird Firemen Se Ald: Carl Henne of Castle- -, za attended a meeting of the jgamation.: "=. He’ saidihe asked if there ould, bé any, resignations due he:amalgamation and ‘was old there‘ would’ be. none. He Kinnaird z “Mr. Henne said Kinnaird emen.seemed pleased with fhe new proposals . for the, Wistlegar department.” wate at Phristmas carols and songs are Pailable’ now at the Castlegar. lew: ice. Theyiare available on a t-come,.. first-served - basis, luded as well as sthe more. ern. pieces such’ as’ “Ru- fh the Red-Nosed Reindeer” sdi‘"Winter Wonderland".’~ > Chain. of Ones - To Bear Nome OF Moyor-Elect will soon eer another signa- ture. y.: ight's meeting, eounell ener in we Bondaroft have his ame ‘engraved,on’ the. chain which now rv becces, a: part © ister Jim Lorimer expressing “deep concern ‘about the. man- ner in’ which the amalgamation is' being processed.” Council ** th concern: oat the two owns phar the’ histury:of: that: ay At present, bears Mosby was _sppoined the forthe - local,’ level, it was pointed out the two who was olieted to ‘the office of. may: tora’ See been: orcelect ‘George ibe mayor of 1 Ubsccéptable’to indarice.: and. a ‘w4s,held. Since y of Kinnaird regional distri With Best Wishes to Everyone 1978. morning, Jan, 3. Because of the holiday on Tuesday, Jan. 1; all a advanced by 24 hours. -Classific news -deadline will This is the last issue of the Castlegar. News to be Publish The next edition of the paper. will appear on Thuredhy 80, ‘will result in’ an contentious situation.” ‘The letter ‘then asks | that. sanctioned pi -of the new council in. March.” le says reference « council, deadline, however, will-remain 10'a.m. on Wed., Jan. 2.°°”* The Castlegar News staff and management, as well as all our carrier boys. and girls,’ wish all our. readers: a’ very Merry 3 Christmas and.a happy and Prosperous New. Year. : mayors-elect, should be clearly and specifically di ; Jan. 1 with the oxteonely 3 New Cily Name and is Affect Discussed by Local Chamber ‘A name’ for the new city which is to -become a reality in population and inthis respect one did not dominate the other. Art A f Robson of the twin’ towne of Castlegar and Ki at Thursday night's meeting of the. Castlegar ‘and District Chamber of Commerce. of (3 the ‘meeting felt strongly, the name of Castlegar should’-be retained because of the neces- sity of numerous changes at the provincial and. f federal ns’ were fairly’ welt divided of said that even if the new city was called Castlegar, would keep its: identity. He also said he. didn't think ® anyone “would lose any dignity. Mr. Anderson pointed out Castlegar was the original historieal: site of the community: and naird became the bedroom of both Castlegar and He. did, however, call attention’ to -¢! 4 > name change ‘would cause the vice,’ land rene: map changin; hat sin the decision ‘of a nae for the nee city the inconvenience to inistration and the result- “Mr. Lamont plans to build an napatunent complex. on’ the ‘old: Vic Lanphear ‘property at the corner‘of Columbia Ave. and:King St. and showed plans of the: buildings - for council's approval. * és ‘The proposed de' pr nt is for two 12-suite buildings. All apartments - will. be: two- ‘bedroom except:those in ‘the ~ basement. ‘Mr. Lamont’ hopes = ‘start bythe CHRISTMAS SPIRIT has been demonstrated by. the community. at large ‘in its ‘numerous donations towards food hampers which: “will be: packed by. members of the Royal Canadian both food and money, have! bees y ye coming ‘Tuesday. Donations, in received from churches, schools,’ Ladies Auxiliary to th Canadian‘ Legion,'United Appeal and the general public. Shown y; this,” hand: -be completed sometime in June. ‘Also included in the ‘plans : x are an asphalt parking area for ’- 44 cars and outside beautifica: tion’ incorporating the existing ° trees. Mr Lamont requested the assistance of. the’ town in the itorm sewers and sewer, ions ‘to’ King.’and Cre- fares ‘scent Streets becaes although ‘the Columbia Ave. ‘connection is closer, gravity. flow could be employed by using. the ‘other ted permission to proceed with his. plans subject to certain. stipula- tions. These are that substan- tial paving of the parking area par! by coniploted by the end st 1974: ahd that, aietter of: intent. be - in expense ibe taken into ideratio Its Firemen’s ce Fond Asum of money amounting Be itsnew status of ecihy wits 3 toapproximately $6,300 istobe its twin distributed’ among. some 18 members’ of the . Kinnaird Volunteer Fire Department. In cleaning up its business Tuesday night at what is to be the last regular meeting of the « Town of Kinnzird as it enters Claims Grounds for New — ~ Election Bul Won't: Rust Kinnaird Gerry Rost says there were sufficient i in the recent voting - in that community to probably Soult in an ‘upset of the mayoralty. election. ‘Mr. Rust, who was ‘defeated by mayor-elect George: ‘ - Bondaroff by one vote, makes the charge in'a letter read at Kinnaird's council meeting Tuesday night. 6 “The alderman said he consulted a layer with a view to applying tothe ‘courts to upset the election but since amalgamation has passed and there will be an election for ie bey city 1 in Mareli be bas concluded it would not be in ~ the terests of the people of Kinnaird or Castlegar to have the Kinnaird mayoralty election upset.” : In his letter, Mr.’ Rust charges that “the mayoralty ballots,’ instead of being “-handied as called for in the taunicipal act, were left lying around in complete disorder © and were eventually stuffed into the ballot box without any Pass Creek School Official - “Opening Jan. 2 * Official opening of the new Pass ‘Creek School is:to take place the evening of Jan. 2 with the “general publi cordially ’ -_ knvited. Former. superintendent of will Pupils ‘the new. facility . the olewing as to candidates, good ballots, bad ballots or : Fejected ballots. “On the recount, it was apparent that someone had been into the ballot box and had segregated the ballots but the ~ returning officer was unable to explain who had been into the box or who bad segregated the ballots or when it might; have been done, “It seems there is a key to the ballot boxes in the town . hall and any number of persons could have access to the xes, - “The ballot boxes themselves, between the time of the election and the recount, have sat in these chambers (the > town office) where any number of persons again could have: access to them. ee Mr. Rusts stated ‘it'is of “utmost importance” “that ‘ citizens: know. that; when an election is held‘ the ‘proper. ‘‘election ‘procedures ‘are carried out and thatthe results : reflect an accurate expression of the will of the voters. ’. Mayor Colin Maddocks noting that elections are conducted by. the Teturaing officer and his staff and not by couneil. No action was’ taken by council on the letter, with. ( day, Jan. 3.