Page 48 The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, January 6, 1993 BC Tel to lose monopoly ‘ Noting that competition is already a reality in the Submitted Today, the Federal Court of Appeal handed down its decision on BC TEL’s appeal of certain aspects of the June 12, £992, Canadian Radio-television and decision to allow Telec cations Ci increased competition in the long distance telecom munications market The Federal Gourt has rejected BC TEL’s appeal which maintained that the CRTC exceeded its juris diction and erred in law * by ordering BC TEL to pay 70 percent of the $50-million start-up costs required to interconnect new entrants to its network without ordering com: pensation to BC TEL; * ahd by allowing new entrants to subsidize local Service at a rate at least 50 percent lower than that paid by BC TEL. “We are disappointed that the Federal Court does not concur with our view. We strongly belie in its decision, the CRTC has ordered BC TEL and the other telephone compani¢s to subsidize competi: tion at the expense of our customers,” said Lynn Pat- terson, BC TEL executive vice-president and chief operating officer. “BC TE telecommunications industry, Patterson emphasized, is ready and willing to compete Only cer tain terms and conditions of competition were under appeal to the Federal Court.” Patterson stated that the inequitable terms and conditions imposed by the commission would make it difficult for BC TEL to lower long distance rates as quickly or as-far as would otherwise be the case * He added that there afte important principles at stake in this.ruling. BC T#L's legal experts are care. fully studying the details of the decision; the compa: open the long d ny will then consider all thé options. On June 12, 1992, the CRTC decided to further ance market to competition. On July 7, BC TEL filed an application with the Federal Court of Appeal requesting leave to appeal certain portions of that decision. On_July 22, BC-TEL and four-other telephone ve that start-up costs companies wete given permission by the Federal Court to proceed with the appeal. The following day, BC TEL and the other telephone companies were granted a stay of implementation of those parts ‘of the CRTC's decision relating to interconnection Food irradiation-safe or not? In early 1989, Health and Welfare Canada declared irradi ation a food process under the Food and Drugs Act, rather than ‘a food additive, and therefore, the controls on food irradiation became much less stringent and more attractive on a commercial basis. Food irradiation is a pro- cess of using gamma rays from cobalt 60 to treat food. This process stops the growth of living cells and it can prevent sprouting, kill pests such as flour weevils and bugs,while preserving or-disinfecting the food. Because the food never touches radioactive material, it never becomes radioactive itself. The most likely candidates for irradiation are fresh meats, food, fruit and bl Health and Welfare Canada sets no maximum permissible dosages for human consump- tion. It is possible, using high Crystals> Rocks + Jewellery POLLAINE £. EMDE 1480 COLUMBIA AVE. CASTLEGAR, B.C. VIN 3K3 (604) 365-7616 Res 365-3253 dosages (10 kGy (kilogray)), to completely sterilize meat and poultry so that they keep with out any refridgeration. The word “radiation” will mot appear On product labels but treated foods will carry the RADURA symbol, which is internationally recognized as a sign of radiation. One of the problems with HOME F Lynn Barker ZOmsIarO k packaged foods is that there is no need to inform the public about irradiation if the treated food makes up only 10% of what is in the package If there were twelve different ingredients in the package, all _ irradiated, the irradiation would add up and the product would be 100% irradiated, but, by taw it would not need to be listed on the package In.the United States, Jabelling is required only when the entire food is irradiated. Scientific evjdence points to the fact that vitamins and nutri- ents are destroyed by irradia- tion, thus producing organically dead foods. Some’ scientists believe that irradiated foods could be toxic or carcinogenic as new chemi- cals are created out of treated foods: effects that we won't find out for many years There is also some concern about the widespread use of more nuclear energy and the increased risk of environmental- contamination from accidents and nuclear waste Irradiated food will cost more to the consumer ard the chances for dangerous practices. In Europe, there have been several cases in which badly contaminated seafood was irra- diated so it could be sold to con- sumers. After food is irradiated, if it is re-exposed to bacteria, it can become re-contaminated Worse yet, such processes encourage chemical businesses and nuclear industries. To date, there is no known method of _lesting a product-te-telif-it-has been irradiated or not.. At this point, there's not enough evidence about the safe- ty of food irrddiation;~ however, it has been banned in some American States, New Zealand and in West Germany. Over 75% of the Canadian population is opposed to irradiation If we refuse to buy it, the food industry won't produce it | We're Your Community Newspaper. Help Us Get Th Message Out The Salmo Secondary School Drama-and Band Classes pro vided the community with an enjoyable evening of entertain ment while raising money for a proposed trip to New York in 1994. The evening opened with selections by the Grade 8 and 9 Band conducted by teacher, Brent Cross. They played “The Windsor Overture”, “Abide With Me’ and the rock and roll piece, “Mr B." They then played “The Bridge Street March” and “Voyageur March” Cross encouraged the audi “Oh, The Grade 7 band mem bers then joined the band to per form “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night” Cross noted that this was ‘the largest number of band members the school has had for many years. The students performed very well and the audience enjoyed the renditions, During the intermission that followed, a raffle for a Christ mas Wreath was drawn by Stu dent Council President, Ryan Mahr, which was won by Dree Comyns. The drama group also sold refreshments The second item on the pro- gram was a one-act play entitled “Tanya” which dealt with a teenager's recollections of Fundraising important moments in her life and people that had shaped her life and personality Voices from her past help her recreate these moments as she remembers them to the audi ence It contained a strong message Bonny Klovance Salmo to parents regarding the need for choices for children and to teens concerning the consequences of drinking and driving ; Star of the production was Devon Clark who played the lead role of Tanya The voices were very compe- tently played by Kristina Stock dale, Pam Endersby, Drisana Comyns, Mike VanWijk, Chris Nowak and Leta McConnell / Stage Manager was Mellisa Lyle The crew consisted of Shelby Miller, Jeremy Ambrosone, Kar- rie Cyr and Elena Gleboff Lighting was handled by Mike Powers and Mark Walsh. Direc tor was Drama and English teacher, Sherrie Soobotin. The production was handled very well by the group. The sim- Plicity of the costumes, setting, make-up and lighting conveyed for trip to New York through an evening of fun ‘the quiet necessary for all to the concept of time passing and the reality of life The starkness.of white-draped chairs and black-costumed Voic- es set the scene and contrasted sharply with the colourfully- dressed lead, Tanya. Movement and voice-fluctua- tions of the Voices conyeyed the personality of the individuals they were representing, which was very difficult as each actdr depicted several personalities. The lead part of Tanya was very well played. Clark portrayed the myriad of emotions experi- enced as one grows up and is exposed to the vagaries of life. Her movement and body lan- guage were particularly effective Salmo Secondary Drama stu- dents showed emerging talent and the discipline necessary for growth in this field Unfortunately the acoustics of the gymnasium make it difficult to hear all that was spoken but the audience was entranced by the production and maintained hear. The combination of band music, Christmas Carols and an effectively executed drama made this an enjoyable evening for the audience. This was a production well worth seeing and the students and their teachers are to be con- gratulated for a job well done Being sexy is a state of mind They told her she was too fat. That to me just tells me how ignorant people are. They judge people on their appearance, and not what really counts...such as ~ personality, and intelligence You.don't have to wear a tight black dress to be attractive. It's the-attitude thatts-cxuded that makes one look good I remember when I was back home fast year I modele@ in a fashion fair. 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The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, January 6, 1993 A New Year, a new be A New Year has dawned, and I fm filled with anticipation at the possibilities ahead during the next twelve months The New Year usually arouses @ variety of emotions within me Sadness at the holidays. end, and having to undecorate the house which suddenly looks very art less; Excitement for what lies ahead, hope and determination for accomplishments to be ful- filled "this year" How many of you make New Years Resolutions? Or even believe in them. Stranger yet, how many make them even while they don't believe in them? Some sort of guilt or obligation moti- vating us perhaps? In years t, I have always looked at the New Year as some what of a burden. Not only did we have to endure at least three long grueling months of career grind, but also I still hadn't lost that extra weight I had promised myself I'd lose this year before bikini season hit. Of course this had nothing to do at all with the fact my exercise program fell to the way side That ‘realistic budget-I was supposed to be following just wasn't working out for some rea- son or another. I just knew that this year was the limit. I had to tackle it all...and succeed no less Well, it's no wonder these things never came to light. Let's face it, we wouldn't Do you know of any sporting event we're expect any other normal human being to tackle all that and more all at once would we? Added to. my list not so many years ago was to quit smoking and consume less alcohol. ~ Believe it or not, I did pressure myself to be able to improve my lifestyle all in a few months When it didn't work I resigned myself to being a failure, or at, the very least a person with little or no will-power. What on earth is will-power anyhow? For me, it is simply a reminder for further temptation. When I finally quit smoking almost four years ago, will-power had noth. ing to do With it. I had amazing amounts of will-power for a while..and then kaboom! I would blow it all off in one puff of a cigarette. Inside my head all I could hear was dumb, dumb, dumb. ’ Talk about positive reinforce- ment and self-talk The day that I The Castlegar Sun quit smoking cold turkey I had abandoned my will-power and simply took life one urge at a time = If I had told myself that I > could never have had another cigarette life would have seemed Brenda Scatterty Lifeskills, for the young, old and willing very bleak indeed. It wasn't until I truly desired abstinence that I lightened up on myself trough to allow mistakes and go for it. However, from the first moment until this one I have not even had one cheating puff, and I no longer miss it. I handled alco- hol in the same fashion. I have to admit that it really wasn't that hard because | .w, totally committed to it, New Ye resolutions are made every ye with wonderful intentions Unfortunately a lot are under taken because of should, instead of wants. Should never foster commitment, and committment 1S a Necessary ingredient to suc cess in any venture we under take Last year I decided to forget about the usual strict diet that any sensible human being would have found hard to follow, and instead chose to eat sensibly I started my exercise program allowing myself to fall off for a week at a time without abandon ing it totally. I did not shed all the pounds I wanted, but was very fit, and found much stress release with the exercise. It was in this state that I conceived this wonderful child growing inside and sincere ginning of me I have course have becomé wistful feelings as I look at this out of shape body I so carefully nurtured last year. But what the heck, I can do it again as along as I want to and am committed to it My exercise program | main- tained throughout, although not at the same level, of course, At nine months pregnant, I am in better physical condition than I have ever been before There are still lists of tasks and improvements I wish to undertake, and although I have not succeeded at every one, the successes that I have had, have provided confidence within me I know now for certain that when I am ready and committed to my goals I will without doubt achieve them. That brings me to another topic called Setting goals. But I'll leave that for another col- umn! Happy New Year everyone! ‘a close second was the classified ad. 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