CASTLEGAR NEWS, June 8, 1983 IWA Veereeeneenemene yf epeprtentenpeenten . Now Insertions, copy changes and : cancellations for the Castlegar Nows Business Directory will bo ‘, atcepted yp to 5 p.m., June 29 for the month of July. ’ mae Telephone 365-5210 Vagislative Library, variiament Bldge.,. 501 JActoria, Be Cor YBV LXA signs U.S. contract PORTLAND, ORE. (AP) — A tentative agreement was reached this week on a WEATHERCAST Sunny skies today with a cloud build-up in the afternoon anda 10 ¢ cent chance of H precipitation. ighs In the mid 208, lows near 10*, Quilook for Monday is sunny new contract between the nation’s two largest timber unions and the giants of the U.S. lumber industry, head- ing off a threatened strike by 21,000 workers, Vernon Russell, president of the International Wood- workers of America Western Regional Council, declined to discuss specifics, but said the unions had made no major concessions to the seven large lumber companies. : He said there would be no strike as threatened by the IWA and the Lumber, Production and Industrial Workers unions. The unions represent workers in Oregon, Washing- ton, northern California and Montana. Russell said he expected a vote on the contract by the end of the week. The unions had met Mon- day as did the Western State Wood Products Employers’ Association, which bargains for the lumber companies. Cautious in the wake of a timber market terribly de- Brian L. Brown Certified General Accountant 270 Columbia Ave Castlegar Ph. 365-2151 MOROSO, MARKIN & BLAIN Certified General A MITCHELL AUTO PARTS WAPA For All Your Auto Needs 1402 Columbia Ave. 365-7248 (1977) Ltd. JUNE SPECIAL All Bias Ply and Radial Tires 25% Off 0 charge 241 Columbia Ave. Castlegar Ph. 365-7287 Soligo, Koide & John ch pressed during the the companies originally of- fered no wage increases for the first 18 months of a proposed three-year con- tract. A new offer was made during an informal bargain- ing session last week, but its terms were not disclosed. Cin 615 Columbia Ave. (Upstairs) Castleg Phone 365-7745 Henry John, B.Sc., C.A, Resident Partner Balancing: ‘A Price —— Hour Coo0i's14m Service , => 65-71 1050 Columbia Avenue MAIN ST. MUFFLER 365-5411 CASTLE TIRE “THE WIZARD OF 1D ‘oy Brant parker and Johnny hart om BUT, 1M AN ATTORNEY ! iy ae ; \f BETTER I uiriep? For all your upholstery needs 614 Front St., Nelson 352-9419 Published’ at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” skies, VOL. 36, No. 47 40Cents | CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 1983 2 Sections (A & B) en a 'J&N Upholstery Studio ASK CHES OR JOHN FOR BEAUMARK. APPLIANCES WITH B.E.W.C, TO PROVIDE ALL PARTS AND ALL SERVICE FOR THE LIFE OF THE MACHINE. Trall, B.C. WICKLUM ROOFING x 525, Nelson Phone! Lome at 352-2917 Gov't Certified & Licenced * Custom-made Dees * In-home Service . Drapery Hardware. er Sewing Centre ‘Castleaird Plaza’ eae ted at The unions demanded a seven per cent raise in a one-year contract, saying economic recovery was en- couraging them to be tougher at the bargaining table, The seven companies are Crown Zellerbach, Georgia- Pacific, Boise Cascade, Cham- pion International. Keillor Bridge results The Joy Keillor Bridge - Club saw 10 pairs in play May 24 with an average of 64 and the following winners: First was Norm and Les Gallie with 5914, second was Helen Batchelor and Mary Stewart with 59, third was Agnes Charlton and Bev Swain with 68% and fourth was Joy Ramsden and Judy Sheppard with 57%. Then on May 30, eight tables competed for an aver- age of 84 and the following Appliances Sold Maytag — General Electric Kitchen. Aid— Jenn-Air gar Turbo cy Bill's Auto Body BUSINESS IS BEAUTIFUL BODIES 126-100rh St., Blueberry Creek ART’S AUTO PARTS 920 Farwell, Trail 365-6948 | aaa fe 'Y. SERVICE INSTALLATION SERVICE Castlegar Plumbing & Heating 1008 Columbia Ave. 365-3388 formerly Speedway 368-8245 MICKEY'S “MOBILE FIBREGLASS © BJORN A. EDBLAD Rul. (B.C), R.P.AL Real Estate Appraiser and : placings. . North-South, First was Dr. Ron Perrier and Bill Gorkoff with 111, second was Norm and Les Gallie with 106, third was Etuka Cameron and Bill Martin with 98. . East-West + First was Hubert Hunchak and Terry Sabourin with 111, second was Connie Miller and Clara Johnson with 98%, third was Hugh Auld and Gwen Krueger with 88. Strokers enjoy meeting Twenty-six members at- tended the last Nelson Stro- kers Club meeting in the An- glican Hall, held with the Broader Horizons group. Al- § so in attendance were friends from Mt. St. Frances and Willowhaven. Reba Stewart and Peggy Jones were visitors from New Liskeard, Ont. Mike Ford brought as guest his brother Howard from Hamil- ton, Ont. A delicious hot meal was provided by the Broader Hor- izons group. Before the usual sing-a-long, carpet bowling was enjoyed. The hall was colorfully decorated and on sale was a display of handi- work. Particulary attractive were the banners along the walls telling a universal mes- sage of peace, love and joy. Next meeting will be today (June 8) in Castlegar. (submitted by Mary Axworthy) Phone 365-3336 ts eny other material. = # Outlas! © Varlety of eatou “Pace Cuaares, ‘300-7073 0366-4575 ‘CLEANING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - For carpets and upholstered furniture FOR FREE . EXPERT REPAIR SERVICE onall major appliances including fridges by qualified technicians. Authorized Repair Service Large Stock of Parts Ph. 365-3388 - Castlegar Plumbing & Heating 1008 Columbia Ave. ‘HOME-APPLIANCE REPAIR-LTD. 412 Berdstord Ava. Castlegar 365-5451 or 364-0411 AUIHORIZED. SERVICE a DEPOT FOR © Hotpoint Inglis : Mot att G.E. * and others WE ARE * Fast °°” * Courtaous * "Professional . : CHECK & COMPARE OUR RATES _365- 3260 BOBCAT tN. SERVICES © Septic tank installation * Back-hoe wor 365-3015 UROR DRYWALL CONTRACTING LTD. ® Residential © Commercial © Drywall Call 385-9783 See us for: . SHELDON’S CARPET | ‘* Complete Nursery & Florist Ltd. 2601 - 9th Ave., Castlegar 365-7312 JERRY'S DRYWALL Boarding, taping & filling. Textures and hand-stipple ceilings FREE ESTIMATES 367-7756 ——— For ¢ Weddings ® Banquets ® Meetings Groups large or small - Magic Moments 1251 Cedar Ave., Trail 368-8117 RUMFORD PLACE Fe Super Sweep Chimney Services Ltd. * Complete Masonry Work © Chimney Lining * Certified Fire Safety Inspections 1406 Solumbie Ave 365-6141 E. Pirsh Contracting 2045 Columbia Ave., Trail © Renovations * © Custom-Built Kitchen Cabinets. ® Residential & Commercial ® Big Job or Small 368-5911 DISCO - Jezebel's DISCO DISCO - at the Terra Nova . Savings Loans" Mortgages Insurance WATCHES * Bujova® Seiko® Pulsar. BONE CHINA * Doulton ® Wedgewood * Royal Albert. ‘1355 Cedar, Trail$68-9533 » COMMERCIAL ~ PRINTING from Quick Print to4 Color Printing _ COMPLETE STOCK ~ OFFICE SUPPLIES HALL: PRINTING Ave., Trail zenith 1 oF S64 2522 (cy Filter Queen “Stan Harding Jr. 693-236 CARPETS WE SELL INSTALL WATERBEDS & QUILTS 354-4858 ITY WICKER nt row PRICES Mon, to Thurs. “ eat. te- 8159. Fri, — ao ey el WICKER tn THINGS HIGHLAND LOG BUILDERS Handcrafted Homes 428-9678 Creston C asNews. Printing Letterheads, & Envelopes, Business * Cards Kootenay Savings Credit Union South Slocan : Nokusp Trail Fruitvale Castlegar Salmo Waneta Plaza CASTLEGAR FUNERAL CHAPEL Dedicated to kindly, thoughtful service, Granite, Marble and Bronze Plaques Phone 365-3222 For. ‘Personalized tylin: New Denver|" ‘WILLIAMS MOVING Business Forms _© Invitations + Any Printing! _o. SELKIRK ie SERVICE TREE * FREE ESTIMATES Design, instollation and maintenance services, PHONE DAVID ANYTIME 365-6810. & STORAGE 2237-6th Ave., Castlegar Invite you te call them for a free moving estimate. Let our fepresentotive tell you about the many services which have made Williams the most respec. ted nome in the moving Elsie’ Ph. 365-3328 Collect _ ATTENTION LOGGERS CHOKERS — MAINLINES @ CHAINS 365-7248 1402 Columbia Ave CASTLEGAR NEWS 197 Columbia, 365-7266 Starr Electronics Radio & T.V. Repairs CALL SAMAT 359-7501 SHOREACRES FLATS _ Peppercorn @) Dining Under the Palms Whether your name starts with ALM, X,Y orZ You'll find Business Directory advertising “ pays. Ph, 365-5210 PUBLISHER The Castlegar News is published E by Castle Nows Ltd. Mail subscription rae to the CASTLEGAR r yeor ($32 in communities where the past office has let- edition. The price delivered b newspaper carrier for both editions is only 60¢ a w ‘(collected monthly). sent class mail registration number ERI The Castlegar News will not y of the ‘odverfiser to ne ad when it is first (t is agreed by the adver- tiser fequesting space: that the atu y Affordable Prices TERRA NOVA MOTOR INN 1001 Rossland Avo., Trail ‘‘The Hair: Annex’’ 1241: 3rd. St. 365-3744 TOP QUALITY CLOTHING INFLATION FIGHTER PRICES NEARLY NEW SHOP 776 Rossland Ave.. Trail Clothes rig on Canslgiinbe Caldsat ————n Groceteria & Laundromat OPEN 364 Days a Year lumbla Avenue (Bottom of Sherbiko Hill) Mon.-Fri, 6: Sat. 9-10:30 p.m. “Groceries, Tobacco, Confectionary & General Phone 365-6534 ’ DBA Trail Honda 368-3377 Reservations 364-2222 THE COLANDER - SPAGHETTI HOUSE artle & Gibson - Co. Ltd aH J.T. (TIM) ALLEN, B.Sc. O.D. OPTOMETRIST 366 Baker St. Nelson, B.C. Phone 352-5152 eating Supplies Industrial Piping Supplies 2317 - 6th Ave., Castlegar 365-7702 TRAIL HONDA We don't make a lot of noise but we service what we sell and our prices are right. Don't buy another Honda until you check our price Saturday 9 a.m.-12 noon —— M. Le LeRoy 8.8. 0.D.- OPTOMETRIST 1012-4th St., Castlegar. _ “Phone 365-3361 Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m, Specializing in Italian cuisine, For Reservations Phone 364-1816 1475 Cedar Avenue Trail, B.C. COLEMAN COUNTRY BOY SERVICE Sump & Septic Tank ‘umping | Phone 365-5013 . 3400 - 4th Avenue Castlegar or you may be paying too much, Elliot Motors Ltd. Dealer D6014 SMILEY'S Painting & Decorating Residential & Commercial Free Estimates, Spring Rates 365-3623 * Removal & Fruit Tree Pacning . "PROFESSIONAL ‘Tree Topping, Columbia Pest Control & Tree Service Ltd. together with reason- able allowance for signature, will not be charged for but the balance of ine Ee will be paid plicable fate. In the event of gn error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, the Is or services ni sold. Advertising is offer to sell. The off withdrawn at any time. NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT Full, AR NEWS Eatsbitihed ‘Aug. 7, 1947 Twice Weekly May 4, 1980 “_, incorporating the Mid-Week Mirror published from Sept. 12: 1978 to Aug. 27, 1980 -V. (Les) CAMPBELL P poi A ul liter Au a, 2 4947 BURT CAMPD ELL Publisher RON NORMAN, Editor; HARVEY, Plant Corp. a new society had to be formed. As yet, there is. no esti- mated cost for the proposed facility which would see 85. intermediate-care and 20 ex-: tended-care beds added to the Castlegar and District , Hospital. The proposal has been in the works for the past two years but government re- straint programs have stalled plans for the ‘facility that would be built on existing’ hospital property. Members were told that funding for the intermediate care beds would come from the federal government with cooperation from the prov- incial government. Funding for the extended care beds would be provided by the provincial government and the Central Kootenay Re- gional District. In his report to the mem- bers, Hospital Administrator Ken Talarico said he was “optimistic” that the provin- cial government will approve the expansion Program this year. - However, outgoing board chairman John Dalziel indi- cated: he was less than op- timistic that government funding would be made avail- able for the expansion pro- ject. In his report to the mem- bers, Dalziel said the project was “seemingly in limbo” be- ballot’ at the party's convention’ after: carlier voting s eliminated six others. from ecstatic ‘ er him asa friend, aa A comrade in arms and.a ‘and ‘most. thoughtful. Canadian,”: he said, Clark ‘must’ continue to play a major and ole” in the party's leadership. “He also saluted the other six candidates; though not by rained down on him, . Murer tnamediately praised. Clark's “dignity, honor and. -. new Tory leader backed former finance minister John Crosbie that put ‘him over the top. ‘Pandemonium reigned supreme in the Ottawa Civic .Centre, awash, in a sweltering sea of blue, red, yellow and green campaign posters as the result was announced and the : FOURTH BALLOT 2.298 votes cast, 19 spoiled, 1,455 needed to win. Mulroney: 1,584. Clark: 1,325 . Tesign to make way for a by His voice almost gone under the strain, the 44-year-old leader also Pala tribute to his wife, Mila, and Clark's wife, ied their .h ds on stage. However, Mulroney did not say how he intends to go about getting a seat in the House of Commons. He said . § during the campaign that four MPs had volunteered to lection and h ld the night of the convention where he would run. Although this was his second run at the leadership — he lost to Clark in 1976 — he has never run for public office. Clark, addressing the : 4 ‘ delegates chanted “Brian, Brian” and sang his campaign . song. ' - Appealing for the party's “Support and loyalty at all times,” Mulroney pledged to work for a Canada that is “more tolerant, more generous, more conciliatory and fairer for all Canadians.” on the victory and appealed for unity “from every corner of the party” — something that was never accorded to him in his seven stormy years at the top. : Toa wave of cheers, he moved that Mulroney’ 's election “be made unanimous.” Party president Peter Elzinga praised Clark's “courage, .. compassion and wisdom” and said he is held in deep respect. Clark was given a sustained standing ovation. “BRIAN MULRONEY © weein ty 259 votes . ‘name. It. was support from delegates: that had aren Work to | begin on BA\ Old Arena BLAZING INFERNO .... Car engulfed in flames was justo one of three simultaneous emergencies the Robson Fire Department was called res wit on as part of its “triple code white” practice this week. Fire crew oheart attack victim and an oil spill as part of their p nded to call in four minutes. Firemen were also called to help By RON NORMAN . Editor Regional Recreation Commission No, 1 plans to spend $300,000 to $350,000 to completely renovate Castlegar’s Old Arena in time for the upeoming hockey season, the Castlegar News has learned. — Inan this week, director Pat Metge and facilities committee chairman Martin Vanderpol said work on the first of three phases will begin tomorrow, (Monday). st ‘The first phase involve renovating the Old Arena's change room ‘and concession area. In the second phase, the old Arena’ ‘8 foundatios beats and shell will be upgraded to Metge said all work is expected | to be completed by the end of September. > He pointed that the Fenovations will be completed in less than one year — not five as predicted in a January engineering study on the 30-year old facility. . And the renovations will cost less than half the $800,000 figure quoted in the engineering report, Metge said. Metge said one of the reasons why the recreation can the for $300,000 to —CesNowsPhoto by och Loyd $52,000 DEFICIT THIS YEAR Hospital set for By DIANE STRANDBERG Staff Writer ~ Early i about Hospital Employees Union aad the. BC. Nurses Union from the provincial budget expec- ted to be brought down in mid-July has Castlegar hos- pital administrators contem- plating a no-increase budget for 1983-84. While -nobody is talking specifics ‘until the provincial government puts its financial cards on the table, admin- istrators are not happy about the prospect of drafting a budget using the same funds as in 1982/83. Added to this, is the pros- pect of salary increases for hospital staff which make up 80 per cent of the budget. Couspeusativa " Stabilization Commissioner Ed Peck for wage and benefit increases totalling 10 per cent. Said hospital administrator Ken Talarico in an interview following the Castlegar and District Hospital Society's annual general meeting: “The big question is what the salary and wage settlements are going to come in at be- cause they are 80 per cent of our costs. And until this is known it is difficult to com- ment.” But he agreed that infla- tion will eat into the budget _ Cominco i in 11th hour negotiations By CasNewe Staff Cominco Ltd. and the five cause of the g restraint program. local ‘8 ing nearly anit union “During the (p election campaign, goodies for capital expansions were being tossed out in the mil- lions and I had hoped that a few crumbs might fall our way. “Unfortunately, once again it seems as though B.C. ended at Hope — only, in this case, it was Chilliwack.” Dalziel also said that trus- tees on the hospital board would the new at the jpany’s ‘Trail and Kimberley opera- tions were locked in 11th hour negotiations as of late Saturday night, in a bid to avert a full scale strike set telephone interview from his Rossland home. “We're in 11th hour negotiations,” he added, “trying to pull something out of the fire.’ Saare acknowledged that mediator Richard Longpre is still involved in the negoti- ations, but would not release for the C: News has learned. However, neither side would comment on the nego- tiations, “I'm not going to be commenting .. . it’s not " said Local 9705 non-profit society. president Jim Saare in a any about how many meetings the company and unions locals have had or if any meetings are planned for today. Saare said he didn’t want to comment on the negotia- tions because he did not want continued on page A2 so that costs will rise even if the hospital maintains exist- ing services. ” The hospital only managed to scrape through the 1982/ 88 fiscal year by dipping into a rainy day fund of invest- ment income. According to a financial statement made available to society members Thursday, the hospital ended the year with a $51,940 deficit. Even allowing for a provin- cial budget freeze of $2,300 to cover wage parity agreements for work- ers, the deficit still amounts to $49,560. d through public donations. And he warned that continued deficit spend- ing will deplete the fund. “Hopefully it’s not going to in- come contained in the non- operating revenue fund of $53,494 is being used to sub- sidize the deficit. Finance Chairman Nick Oglow i d that funds because it catches up with you eventually,” Og- low commented. The budgetary shortfall was the result of fewer ad- missions for Workers’ Com- fon Board cases and contained in the Non-Oper- ating Revenue account were continued on page Az WKPL rate increase.cut By CasNews Staff and News Services The West Kootenay Power and Light Co. Ltd. has had its application for a 9.8 per cent rate hike cut to 4.5 per cent by. the B.C. Utilities Com- mission. The Consumer's Assccia- tion of Canada applauded the decision this week, al- though the group hoped cus- tomers in B.C.'s interior could be spared any increase at all. “Tm really pleased,” said tially sought an interim in- eréase of 9.8 per cent ef- fective Jan. 1,.1983 but it changed its request to 8.7 per cent to be effective Feb. 1 this year. The commission approved a 4.6 per cent increase ef- fective March 1, 1983. The Utilities Commission released its decision May 31. The Consumer's Associa- tion estimates the reduced rate increase will save WKPL customers more than $2.7 million. Janet Fast, for the B.C. branch of the asso- ciation, which made a sub- mission to the three-person board that held d by in- tervenors, including logging companies, fruit growers and area residents, asked that be early this year. “We felt West Koot the about the patlity of WKPL can Bonneville Power Ad- ministration. According to Michael An.. derson, a research analyst. and a Consumer's Associ- ation director, this indepen- dence is important because WKPL purchases 80 per cent of its power require ments from these utilities. The commission agreed that WKPL must take ad- vantage of a variety of con- tract arrangements which could reduce the cost of power to customers. The commission also ques- tioned the reliability of com- pany forecasts of energy de- mand and supply, new cus- tomer additions, inflation and Power and Light could recog- nize a reasonable rate of re- turn in these economic times even without an increase,” said Fast. ‘But on the whole, it'a not a bad decision.” The power company ini- electric ratte ° Another main concern was WKPL's failure to take a costs. The commission also turned down the association's request for an award of costs them for the strong ind position in power purchase contract negotiations with B.C. Hy- dro, Cominco and the Ameri- expense of participating in the hearing on behalf of con- sumers in the service area, $360,000 is because of an agreement with the local carpenters’ union local. For instance, part of the funding for the first phase of renovations will come from a NEED grant. Metge said the grant application was a joint effort between the carpenters’ local and the commission. The grant totals $46,800 and will provide 12 to 17 weeks of work for nine local carpenters. “It's unique in it being a joint application,” explained. Len Embree, business agent for the carpenters’ local, said that having the union as a co-applicant on the NEED grant will help reduce construction costs. Vanderpol agreed, noting that the NEED grant and the carpenters’ union help made it possible for the recreation commission to carry out the renovations in one year. “Otherwise we would have had to wait,” he said. A precise breakdown of the costs, for each phase won't be available until after the puts the remainder of the work out to tender, Metge noted. He said the commission will investigate and then prepare a “select” tender for the second phase involving reconstructing the foundation, beams and shell. That tender will be let “within the month.” Vanderpol explained that “select” tender “does not mean we restrict in dollars. We restrict in quality.” He. said that between five and 10 companies with expertise in glue-laminate construction will be asked to submit tenders for the second phase. . As well, the commission will have the ice plant compressor looked at to see if it needs repairs or replacing. “It is a problem,” Metge said. “It is a priority... we can’t make ice.” ~ Metge continued on poge A2 inside © Jerry Antignani is one of four members of BC Timber's Celgar lumber mill who is in Cranbrook this weekend for the provincial mine rescue/ first aid championships. The Celgar squad won the chance to take part in the finals by winning the regional champion- ships two weeks ago in 2+). Nelson, photopage AZ =! Castlegar and District Hospital board chair- man John Dalziel retired this week after nine years on the board, photos and story page A2 The CasNews presents the first of a two-part preview of the CFL's Western teams, including the B.C. Lions, page BI