Central Farmers’ Institute

aHistory of

As early as 1932 the late T. L. Bloomer saw the need for youth training programs in the district and organized the Girl Guide and Boy Scouts in the Castlegar district. 7

‘The work was continued in- termittently until 1940 when the group was re-organized by Mrs.

Shea under the sponsorship of the IODE and in 1941 it spread across the river to Robson where

a Guide company and Brownie] Kim

ack were foi is In 1942 a local association was formed in Castlegar and a Brownie pack was then formed. In 1947 the late Mrs. Moll,

Meeting Held in Robson About 1930

Guides & Brownies

seeing the ever increasing need

whom was R. sent oeks (ow ry mayor) who |the hall for a very nominal rent was the representative from the|on the second and fourth Fri- Village council which was spon-|days for 10 months,

soring the formation.

Webster Was Sparkplug

Senior Citizens’ Assn. Wes Formed Here in 1957

On April 17, 1957 a meet- end of 1960. Mrs. S. Shepherd ing w*s held in the Parish Hall |then became secretary.

to discuss forming a Senior Ci- tizens’ Association.

Fourteen persons were, pre

Mr. Webster and the Cana- dian Legion came to an agree- -|ment by which the Legion very

C.| generously permitted the use of

‘The Senior Citizens’ Asso-

n. ‘Through the efforts of the |ciation now has 61. members on

late Arthur Joy and the late|the roll. Jack Webster and several others, an application was made to the

‘The KRC donates a very generous gift each year, which enables the group to send cards

for organized training in the| provincial executive of the Sen- enabiflowers. to those who are

ing community of

to

ior Citizens Association in B.C. form a branch local to be Imown as Castlegar No. 46.

This sroteanon was grant- d and on Aug. 1, charter was completed. There] adion Legion,

were 34 charter members.

CONGRATULATIONS CANADA!

ido was presented wil

e chief Guide, the first Guide in district to have eafned this distinction. In 1959 a second Brownie pack was formed in Kinnaird.

Strike Up the Band!

We're Glad to Join

in Saying: HAPPY |

CANADA

Castlegar Realty

and Insurance Services

Ltd.

Hey,

BIRTHDAY

Guide company. To complete the Guide pro- gram it is necessary to have somewhere for the older girls to go when they are finished Guides. Seeing this need of a continued program, a Ranger company was formed in Castle- gar in 1963 and another in Rob- son in 1965. There are hop- es for one in Kinnaird for 1967. In 1966 it became evident

ere are nine charter mem- bers ati ‘active, Many of the|erosity of Mr. Maddocks, and also others have moved away and|a bingo set from the Kinnair several have passed to the great beyond. The first meeting was held in the old United Chere he frou ell’s visit to Nelson, Guide Rose-| first president was Jac feb- | tertai i ‘st vice-president ster ea on Mr. P Webster movie each year and a cake once held the position as president}a month. until 1964. Harvey Evans was

was Arthur

then_elected.

1957 the

ill and gifts for special occa- sions.

The group has also received a record player from the Can-

A loud speaker was obtain- od, principally through the gen-

1. Church and social groups as well as various individuals and groups keep the association en-

‘The Soroptomists give a free

‘The Senior Citizens Asso- ciation’s branches are all con-

‘The first secretary was Vic-|cerned with rest homes, chronic tor Lauphear who retired at the

hospitals and higher pensions

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!

Dr. A. P. McDiarmi

id and Grand-Daughter

Eleanor, Now Mrs. Duncan Carter, Clearing » Lanct of Trees in Robson About 1910

Ecumenical

Spirit Found

In Robson Church WA

Pri making there has been

eadline news all across Canada but in Robson for many 8 a quiet

ed church union is|have attended meetings and giy- en talks, shown film strips, etc., describing mission work at home and abroad conducted by the

yei demonstration of ecumenical co-| three denominations.

operation.

Church, hold, services in community church.

The following year, in 1947, '3

Association ot Church was formed with the

Robson Community Mesncrial tions represented in the

rship | yettes, hospital su

this equipping the kitchen, ete. ie

ite} ciation, Contributions of used

Church and hall have been made

the association. Financial help it| has been extended to the board of trustees to help defray the cost of heating, installing a new furnace, painting the building,

work for the church abroad consists of financial as- | sistance to the three denomina- asso-

clothing, knitted goods, baby la-

lies, quilts, etc., are constantly being as-

Many improvements to the | ren’s picnic, This year, Robson Community Memorial] the yrouns Catena pores

. The Kinnaird Women’s In- stitute has been an-active or- ganization in Kinanird since it was issued its charter in 1948, The institute’s motto “for home and country” is known to women all over the world. Members work on three levels in the association: women of the world, the federation and then, the district level.

observed the 70th anniversary of Women's Institute work.

The first Women’s Institute was founded in Stoney Creek, Ont., in 1897 and now the or- iY total of 230

a keen inter-

of the organization, the main in- terest is in community projects. The Kinnaird WI, for ex- ample, planted a flowering crab- apple tree at the Kinnaird swim- ming pool as its B.C, Centennial project, ‘The Kinnaird Institute also Tuns the concession every year for the elementary school child-

This year the organization ¢

lone. Though | ,

members also sell B.C. Centen- nial cook books and spocas. The Kinnaird WI is also assisting the district (West ooteuay) in- stitutes in providing a $100 bur- sary for a student at Selkirk

College. Some of the local WI jects have been aid to the Kin.

for children in the hospital. The WI also bought py- Jamas for the children and gave money to purchase linens.

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Castlegar News; Gept..28,.1967 3

Kinnaird WI an Active Group

The Kinnaird WI also holds an annual coffee party in Nov- ember with the admission a gift for a mental patient. At Christmas members give gifts to the shutins in the district.

WI members have also en- tertained the Senior Citizens and gave them a complete bingo game for their own use. The WYs project now is to help with ~ proposed Senior Citizens Vil-

The Kinnaird WI also spon- sors the Thursday morning bowl- ing league for which it donates the trophies.

GANADA’S FUTURE IS BRIGHT!

Cloverleaf Motel

the local WI assisted at the booths in the Kinnaird park on July 1, Funds for these projects are raised mainly by catering and

BONGRATULATIONS CANADA!

the month in the church hall in the afternoon,

The officers for 1967 are: president, Mrs. J. Raine; vice- president, Mrs. F. Patterson; se- certary, Mrs. R. Christofferson; treasurer, Mrs, A. H. Ander- son, and program convenor, Mrs.

Eva's Beauty Salon

mentioned denominations, For|sembled and shipped to Korea| J. Heslop.

Bergen’s Nursery

ision commissioner. Castlegar and Robson re- mained the Castlegar district un- der the leadership of Mrs. Laura Dewis as district commissioner. Genelle boasting a Guide com-

100 YEARS

Castle Electric Co. Ltd.

OF PROGRESS!

ny and Brownie pack and four Guiders joined Kinnaird, Wood-

20 years this organization has|and other distressed areas thro-

demonstrated the

ecumenical |ugh the Unitarian Service Com- movement by the women of| mittee. The Women’s Associ:

these three denominations work-| tion also assists any family in

ing together harmonious!

ly toup-jthe Robson area who are in

hold the objects of the constitu-| distressed or needy circumstan- 8.

tion of the ass

velop a pro-

and

service in our local church. To

inspire the women of the church | commit! in

These are: To de' gram of Christian fellowshi

ces.

One of the most important of the standing committees of the association is the visiting which trys to see that

al cre: knowledge of | all members and friends who are the work of the church in other | ill or in trouble are remembered places. To provide funds for|and that newcomers are visited church and saisaion purposes at] and Revoned.

home and abroad,

At each meeting of the as- sociation a devotional period is conducted and many interesting and inspirational articles are read. Various guest speakers

‘he association also arrang- es for and conducts the service on the Women’s World Day of Prayer each year.

The meetings of the Y"4 are held on the first Wednesday of

land Park and Blueberry Creek becoming the new district of Kinwood-Belle with Mrs. Belle Roberts as commissioner.

ertificates of merit have been received by Mrs. Maisie Dalziel, Mrs. Peggy Rizutto, Mrs. Rose Johnson.

Guides who have received gold cords over the years are Marion McGauley, Judy Whit- taker, Lennie Morey and Rita Cummings of Castlegar, Gerald- ine Giraud, Kathy Giraud, Joy Anderson and Donna Dewis of Robson, Betty Campbell and Yvonne Mitchell of Kinnaird.

‘The Girl Guide movement in the district has had its ups and downs and many times one would think it has more dowas than ups, but thanks to the able leadership of devoted women who are no longer active and others who are still active as Guiders and parents’ committees these devoted women have given of their time and talents and

have done a great job in train-

GANADA’S 100th BIRTHDAY!

Anderson Book Shop

INTO AMOT!

Cedar Crest Motel and Trailer Court

HER 100 YEARS!

1867

Happy Birthday Canada We're Delighted to Join In Celebrating Canada’s Centennia!

Marlane Grill Hi-Lite Restaurant

1967

ing our girls in Guiding.

ssocia- |

.. . of Canada and are Pleased in Joining in Extending Heartiest Birthday Greetings. We’re Confi-

dent of the Future, Bob and Colin Maddocks

We're Proud...

1867 U 1967

Maddocks Shoes

Growing With Canada: Castlegar — Grand Forks — Revelstoke — Cranbrook