CASTLEGAR NEWS Burt Campbell Publisher and Editor ces “Here let the press the people's rights maintain, unawed by influence and unbribed by gain” Page Four — Thursday Morning, December 6, 1973 ~ We Share Lorimer's Voter Apathy Concern Municipal Affairs Minister Jim Lorimer is quoted by the Canadian Press as being “deeply disappointed” at the low turnout at the polls in the recent icipal elections held the province. He told a news conference in Victoria that it is apparent from the small percentage of voters that turned out to vote in the November 17 elections that the provincial government's efforts to stimulate new interest in the system did not have much effect. “I don’t know what you can do. You can't legislate interest in these things,” Mr. Lorimer commented, The changes introduced by the govern- ment—earlier elections and a system of direct election of regional board representatives in While the voter turn-out didn't increase it theless we feel the i of the election date by three weeks (to mid-November from the second Saturday in Wild Oats Banned People who expected the worst would happen when this province elected a socialist government have now had their fears realized. The provincial government last Friday passed an order-in-council banning the sowing of wild oats! What's the Crisis? B.C. In a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade, noted more for its balanced perspective than panic in the face of an energy “crisis”, B.C. Hydro chairman David Cass-Beggs emphasized the wise use of electricity rather than reliance on misconceived measures to conserve power. In doing so he raised a number of interesting ions for the provincial g Conservation is fine. But in a province growing both in population and living standards, energy needs will continue to rise. Profligate use of energy is, as Prime Minister Trudeau says, a threat rather than a privilege in our found: of our did, D ber) certainly helps in getting the ‘attention of voters better than trying to compete with the start of the Christmas rush, As for making regional district directorships elected positions, this too, was a good move. Formerly, a municipal council would appoint one if its it to repr the ity on the regional district. Now people run for the post. If they're successful in seeking an aldermanic position, then they also become the regional district director by topping the regional district poll, : Voter apathy is a fact of life that apparently has to be lived with. In Kinnaird, a spirited contest for the mayoralty and lively interest by candidates in the aldermanic and regional district races resulted’ in a commendable turn-out of voters; in Castlegar, acclamation in the municipal contests resulted in low interest in the single school board seat, We don’t blame Mr. Lorimer for being so down-hearted. We know how he feels. Up until last Thursday eveing it had been our intent to write an editorial this weck on the subject of amalgamation. However, when less than § per cent of the adult population of the towns of Castlegar and Kinnaird could be bothered turning out that night to such an important meeting on the subject, we di ike Mr. Lori if people really care. We hope people prove us wrong by voting in great numbers on Saturday. Hydro’s on the Scene on the fossil fuels as a matter of choice. While berating the federal government for not having an oil policy, Premier Barrett has some questions to answer himself. What is his attitude toward the develop- ment of the alternative of hydro power? It would be obviously naive to dream of an all-electric society. But it would be equally naive to ignore the many opportunities hydro power would provide to reduce reliance on depleting fossil uels, Should we be developing more hydro projects? Are we considering the possible society. But energy is the society. So, even while we try to use it more wisely, we're going to need lots of it not only in the distant future but in the immediate years ahead. Eliminating those little aids to gracious living sich as electric carving knives and toothbrushes would hardly make a dent in our energy needs, ‘~~ Only 20 per cent of B.C.’s total energy use is represented by electricity (90 per cent of which ig provided by water power). Twenty per cent cbihes from natural gas and the balance almost entirely from oil. We have decided to rely for 80 per cent of our energy needs on fossil fuels, which of course have a limited life expectancy. Even with the best will in the world, we can extend their life only so much. But, as Mr. Cass-Beggs said, hydro life is virtually limitless. It can also provide power at virtually the cost of building the dams. That's a cost that can ignore the impact of inflation once the dams are in place. Indeed the initial investment for the same flow of energy is about the same for both natural gas and hydro. While he isn’t advocating such a policy, since it would be impolitic for him to do so, hydro energy in B.C. could be increased five times. That means we could rely on hydro power toa far greater extent if we had to. It might mean reverting to electric buses rather than gasoline or diesel-driven buses. We might have to use battery automobiles. We'd have to heat electrically, and so on. The growth of our hydro potential is retarded to the extent that we continue relying impact of such projects? If we really want job-producing secondary industry, using more and more energy, do we want it to come from fossil fuels or water power? Even if there were no energy shortage, these questions would demand answers. The so-called crisis merely sharpens the focus.— Vancouver. Province _ td SU aly ng 2 Expensive Verbiage After a careful perusal of the new Provincial Hansard, we are convinced that things haven't changed at all in the Legislative Chamber. The same old bickering, the frequent interjections, the name-calling across the floor, ete., hasn't changed a bit. If one swept away all the froth, the session could have been completed in a couple of weeks. Better still,.it could have been elimimated altogether. At $12,000 a member, it's pretty expensive verbiage. It’s a long call from the $3,000 a session of 20 years ago. Even two sessions at that price would have looked big. Now at $24,000 for the two sessions, wow! Some judicious administration work should eliminate the extra session. If the State of Washington can get away with one session every two years at a sessional indemnity of some $3,000 plus, there doesn't seem any justification for provincial MLAs hauling down $24,000 per annum. Look at Hansard and judge for yourselves. —Revelstoke Review choice is at its best at ' Across from Castle Theatre Give Fabrics for (A/simas New Shipment Just Arrived Get your material now, while the ‘DRY GOODS & CLOTHING For RUBBER STAMPS See the CASTLEGAR “Will you, Mr, Castlegar, take Miss Kinnaird . .. KINNAIRD TRANSFER LTD. LA. (TONY) GERONAZZO, MANAGER EXCAVATION — HAULING — BACK HOES CONCRETE GRAVEL — PIT RUN GRAVEL, TOP SOIL — % CRUSHED ROAD GRAVEL DRAIN ROCK — MORTAR SAND “Septic Tanks and Disposal Fields a Specialty” tin Phone 365-7124 SPORTING FACTS Bt “How many Canadians have won the Canadian amat It hamplonship?”..M. N. Zanussi of Rossland, tet Since inception of this event in 1895, Canadiana have claimed nk Presid SHSS Senior Rockers Place Third in Vernon Tournament Senior boys' Rockers placed third at Vernon in, basketball play. Stanley Humphries boys’ firat game was against Oliver, Oliver, already in mid-season form won’ 62 to 92, and ecrew d'to one New Zeal: and one p\South African, Prior to the Second World War, Canadian } domination of this event was clearly established with 36 natives ‘taking the honors compared to five Americans, Since World War {| 11, however, Canadiana have met stiff from south of the "border as well as other points on the globe. In this time 16 Canadians have triumphed, as have 11 Americans and South fae: African Reg Taylor and New Zealander Stuart Jones, eet * . UNION 76 CASTLEGAR SERVICE 789 COLUMBIA AVENUE CASTLEGAR, B.C. TEL. 365-3515 Complete Automotive Work Mufflers & Brakes Old Time Religion Has Now Taken on New Meaning and Words With Wafergafe Fiasco Art Buchwald Vancouver Sun “Brothers and sisters of the latter day disciples of the church of Watergate, are you believers?” “Amen, Richard. We be- lieve.” “Do you believe I had nothing to do with Watergate and the cover-up?” “We believe, we believe.” “And do you believe I knew nothing about the milk fund, the ITT merger or the Howard Hughes $100,000 dona- tion?" “Hallelujah, Richard. We believe.” “Now, brothers and sisters. I want to tell you about the tapes.” “Oh, tell us, Richard. Tell us all about the tapes.” “There were supposed to have been nine tapes, But when I counted them there were only seven. Do you believe that?” “Glory be, Richard. “We believe it.” : We low, Richard? b tell’ us again.” : “There were only seven | because two did not exist. The tape ran out on one and the other was made ona phone that didn't have a recorder.” “Amen, Richard.” “Now would you believe I didn’t know these tapes didn't exist until the weekend before I was supposed to turn them over to the courts?” ey “We believe it, Richard, Bless you!” “I know some people say Tm a sinner..." “No, Richard, you're not ‘a sinner. We're sinners because we didn’t believe you.” - “And I know some people say I'm a crook...” “Only the Devil would say that, Richard.” “And they say I didn't pay any income taxes, brothers and sisters...” “Who said that, Richard?" “And they say I made money on my land in Key Biscayne and San Clemente...” “Amen.” “But let me tell you, brothers and sisters, when the record is out in the open...when the tapes are heard...when my side of the story is told then you will know who the sinners are.” “We'll wait, Richard.” “Now I know you're going to ask me about the 18 minutes missing from one of the tapes.” “Tell us, Richard, about the 18 minutes,” “Would you believe I don't know what was on: those 18 minutes missing from the tape?” “We believe.” “Do you believe I'm being crucified by television and the press?” “Say it isn't so, Richard.” “And would you believe those who don’t want to crucify me want to impeach me?” “Oh believe.” Lordly, Lord, we “But, brothers and sisters, Tam not going to quit." “Let's all clap hands.” “Do you know why I'm not going to quit?” “Tell us, Richard. Tell us why.” “If I told you, you wouldn't believe me.” Auto Association Issues Timely, Annual Warning Carbon monoxide remains a deadly menace on the highways, It is a gas against which DO have regular inspect- ions made of the exhaust system. Replace any faulty part immediately, This means a have no because warning of its presence. It is odorless, tasteless and color- less, The B.C. Automobile As- sociation points out that carbon monoxide is present to some degree in all automobiles when the motor is running. It is a by-product of incomplete com- bustion in the engine. BCAA adds, however, that ‘the motorist can minimize the danger of the presence of the gas by taking certain pre- cautions at regular intervals— precautions that have an added advantage of enhancing the performance of his car. A primary precaution is taking steps to see that: thé exhaust system is in good shape. This is the channel through which all engine- formed carbon monoxide must travel. Here are some “do's” and “don'ts” recommended by BCAA: DO stop at the first sign of nausea, headache, tired eyes, or sudden perspiration while driv- ing. Get out of the car and inhale fresh air to combat these initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. = Have You Visited .. . TOYLAND -.. Recently? it gives no_ advance. of .- the exhaust pipe, muffler. and, tail” pipe. DO drive at a safe distance from the car in front. Fumes from the car ahead are naturally funneled into the one behind through windows, heat- ers and air vents. DO have the engine tuned regularly. Not only will this give better performance, but it also will lower the production of. carbon monoxide. Steam Cleaning — Custom Welding . Brake Drums Turned Open 7 a.m, to 10 p.m. — 7. 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This premier event.on the Canadian golf scene has been \largely dominated by United States professionals since inception lin 1904, In fact, in the 64 competitions staged to-date, Canadians have emerged victorious only 10 times while the American contestants -have walked off with the major marbles on 60 voccasions. The remaining four have gone to a Mexican, South | African, New Zealander and an Australian, 5 Canadian champions include: J. H. Oke, Ottawa (1904), George Cumming, Toronto (1905), Charles Murray, Montreal 3(1906 and 1911), Percy Barrett, Toronto (1907), Albert Murray, , Montreal (1908 and 1918), Karl Keffer, Ottawa (1909 and 1914) and ‘Pat Fletcher, Saskatoon (1954), ~ bi s wierrs ite |. Got a question on sports you'd like answered? Give it to Joc! Stewart at CASTLEAIRD HARDWARE & SPORTING GOODS, or mail it to: Sporting’Facts, 21C Deerfield Dr., Ottawa, Ont. ASTLEGAR NEWS ISPORTS to win the tourna- ment. The high scorer for Stanley Humphries Secondary School was Kevin Moran with 14 points, followed by John Veysey scoring 10. Fine defen- sive play were shown by each of these boys, The second game against Vernon resulted as a lose of 68 to 49, The Rockers high scorers again were Kevin Moran with 19 points, and John Veysey with 11, The entire team played well against this competitive team, Stanley Humphries Secondary School won over North Kamloops, 44 to 43, Kevin Moran scoring 16 points, John Veysey dunking 11, and Shawn Flynn and Martin Mills both with 6, The boys went into this tournament with less than one week's training and played their first games, They played fine defensively and are a well knit team. With more practice we know they will come out ahead, We hope this weekend they will do fine at the games held at L.V.R. Nelson. An allstar team was chosen in Vernon consisting of five players. Two were from Vernon, two from Oliver and Kevin Moran from the Rockers. Last weekend the Senior Girls Basketball team partic- ipated in an invitational tourna- ment at Grand Forks. The Rockettes’ firat game was against Trail’ Hawkettes on Friday night, the score was 63-35 for Trail, The second game was against Kelowna, the score was 72-38, and the third game against Grand Forks with a score of 33-28, Trail and Kelowna played for the championship, with a resulting score of 43-42 for Kelowna, ft Chris Fitzpatrick made the five member all-star team, for holding her team together and showing fine basketball. The Stanley Humphries Blue and Gold Tournament will held here Friday and Saturday. Teams participating will be Trail, Nelson, Salmo, Cranbrook, and Castlegar. The Rockettes’ first game is at 8:30 Friday night, so come out and support your home team. A concession will be held in the cafeteria, The junior boys' volleyball tedm, coached by Mr. Plotni- koff, placed second over the weekend, Scores were as follows; Beaver Valley 6 6 vs ‘Trail Jr. 8 12 vs KJSS 0 6 ys Trafalgar 16 15 "BOWLING RESULTS FROM CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT - PRE-XMAS Ch HAM : READY PORK STEAK GOVERNMENT INSPECTED TO EAT Whole or Shank Portion .......... Ib. ' ' POT ROASTS OF BEE CROSS RIB ROAST CANADA GRADE “A” .......... Ib. ¢ Of Beet, . $1.39 ¢ BULK PACK Beef Sausages 109,98 OYSTERS SMOKED ........ 2 .. 89 FLAKED TUNA 2 -- Qs | Coffee Break League LHS Anh Kajzar 280. LHT Betty Oglow 657. f THS Wheaties 1033. THT Wheaties 2747, Team points: Cheerios 1, Muffets 1, Mugs 3, Pincurlers 1, Take Five 3, Wheaties 3, Other 600’s: Gladys Mana- han 605, Ann Kajzar 652. Monday Night 7 p.m. (Nov. 26) i LHS Stella Palmaruk 252. ‘ LHT Nina Voykin 683. # MHS John ‘Marshall 318. { \Team-‘points: Mishaps 4, $ Expos 3, Screwballs 0, Pubbers #0, Purple People: Eaters 1, ij Spark Plugs 4. - Other 600's: Frank Liber 1 640, Stella Palmarui 632, Dave Calder 667, Greg Stefoniuk 664, Len Donald 644. Monday Night 7 p.m. (Dec. 3) LHS Ann Kajzar 259. LHT. Ann Kajzar 685. MHS Bill Shay 285. MHT Dave Calder 712. THS Pubbers 1036. THT Pubbers 2865. Team points: Mishaps 1, Expos 8, Screwballs 1, Pubbers 8, Spark Plugs 4, Purple People Eaters 0. Other 600's: Bill Shay 704, Len Donald 628, Dave John 619, Otto Newman 644, John LHS ‘Patsy “Naychik’'245, - LHT Patsy Naychuk 681. | MHS Jean Comtois and Ken Plotnikoff 280. MHT Ken Plotnikoff 690. THS Jackasses 1091. THT Jackasses 2991. Team points: Unpredic- tables 29, Jackasses 18, Spares 21‘, Posties 15, Head Pins 27, Cahllengers 21%, Other 600's: Joni Mason 666, Harry Markin 634, Jim Leask 603, Jean Comtois 656, Brian Cristofoli 624, Tuesday 1 p.m. LHS Bonnie White 293. LHT Bonnie White 721, THS Sentinals 964. THT Lucky Five 2821. Team points: Castlegar Drug 27, Independents 20, Lucky Five 16, Macalister Ins, 25,’ Boundary Electric ‘20, + Sentinals 24, Other 600's: Irene Hill 665, "' Dorothy Tipping 614. Tuesday 7 O'clock Mixed LHS Kay Adshead 265. LHT Kay Adshead 708, MHS Ken Scott 306. MHT Ken Scott 731. THS Columbia 5 - 1128, THT Regulars 3025. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Until further notice we will be located at TIOIA - Sth Ave. (across the street from our previous location) Brena Contracting Ltd. MARINER MODULAR HOMES Ditching = Excavating — Sand and Gravel “MOBILE. HOME OWNERS Your Authorized Service Centre — “MESYMA” — fy INTERTHERM for: 25. Team points: Alley Cats 2; Regulars 3, Misfits 2, Ding-Bats 1, Columbiz 5 - 1, Screwhalls 3, Other 600's: Matt Rohn 670, Ron McIntyre 654, Marvin LeRoy 607, Susan Whitfield Tuesday Night Mixed 9-11 (Nov. 27) LHS Marge Bonnett 259, LHT Marge Bonnett 677. MHS Orlando Vecchio 308. MHT Bill Anderson 688. THS Spoilers 1076. THT Spoilers 2946, Team points: Spoilers 3, Marlaners 1, ees 3, Checkrs 38, Nighthawks 1, Seven Elevenths 1. Other 600's:. Orlando Vec- chip 682, Leo Pl; 676, Budgies 3, Eagles 3, Swallows 1,-Orioles 1, Canaries 1. Other 600's: Gerry Grun- erud 618, : Thurs. Morning Ladies ” LHS Molly Sorge 297. LHT Joan Martini 659, THS -Teddy Bears 1063. THT Teddy Bears 2684. Team points: Chipmunks 3, Lions 1, Squirrels 3, Beavers 1, Teddy Bears 3, Minks 1. Other 600’s: Molly Sorge LHT Bonnie White 633. THS Criers' 919. THT Groaners 2506. Team points: Hooters 4 - 20, Screamers 0 - 14, Groaners3 -19, Wailers 1 - 28, Criers 3 - 26, Moaners 1 - 25. Thurs. Night Mixed League LHS Joan Martini 271. LHT Joan Martini 712. MHS Mike Halisheff 290. MHT Barney Brown 716. THS All Stars 1111. THT All Stars 2977. Team points: Avengers 0, Stand Bys 4, Hee Haws 1, Head Pins 3, Robson Rollers 0, Sundowners 4, All Stars 3, Jive Five 1, Flintstones 0, Alley Cats 4, Beginners 3, Eager Beavers 1. Other 600's: Helene Turn- er 699, Bill Davis. 695, Frank Webster 694, Nick Karzan- iewski 685, Keith Johnson 667, Orlando Vecchio 654, Dave Hiebert 641, Mario Carpino 681, Bill Shay 658, Matt Rohn 625, Bill Donald 620, Jack Osachoff 619. Wed. Morning Drivers League (Nov. 21) LHS Bobbie Keraiff 275, LHT Erma Mykyte 707. THS Hornets 1106. THT Hornets 3145. Wed. Night Cut-Rate League LHS Gerry, Grunerud 282. . LHT Dot Tipping 646. THS Parrots 911. Eagles 2588. Team points: Parrots 3, THT John 615, Marlane Rovers 602, Beulah Wright 601. Fri.. Night Classic Mixed le LHS Susan Whitfield 244. LHT Pearl Mott 618. MHS John Obetkoff 248. MHT John Obetkoff 691. 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