y A2 CASTLEGAR NEWS, December 23, 1981 Street talk Cee BABCOCK is president of the City of ial club and has quite a sense of mae But he was upstaged at the club's annual banquet and dance Saturday night by Mayor Audrey Moore. Audrey told about the three young men who pulled a 1-k political ut of the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. Yes, the chap three fellows saved from drowning was none other than Himeelf (Pierre Elliot Trudeau.) In appreciation, relates Moore, the Prime Minister said he'd grant each of the three their fondest wish. One said he wanted to travel widely, and Pierre said he'd now be able to. The second said he wanted a first-class education, and the PM said he'd finance it. The third said he wanted one of the fanciest funerals ever held. When Pierre questioned why a man so obviously young would be looking towards an early funeral, the fellow replied: “because when my father learns who I saved from drowning, he's going to murder me!” ARE-THEY-NOW d Mrs. Elsie Goresky, wife of Castlegar's pioneer doctor, Victor Goresky, is in Vernon. The Goresky’s lived on a small estate complete with a large and comfortable home and spacious gardens, on property where the Bank of Montreal now sits. TERRY (“THE FLYING DOCTOR”) MANDERS is leaving Castlegar at the end of next month. He and his family are going to Summerland where Terry spent a good part of his formative years. the pect of a home and being near family (his mother and some brothers live in Summerland) was a siren call that could not go unheeded. Terry, who flys his own plane and used to keep regular Wednesday office hours in Slocan City by landing his float plane on Slocan Lake, was the subject of a Jack Charters’ column a few Sundays ago, telling about Terry's Rotary-sponsored trip to Australia. A CHARACTER BLEW into town recently ... and blew out almost as quickly. Joining a group that meets regularly at‘ the Chuckwagon for morning coffee, he expounded on a number of ways he — and they — could make a fortune. His ideas ranged from buying up land all around Castlegar, presenting plans for a subway to city council, and then selling everyone in North America a $1 ticket (with the p to be used to the subway and provide a substantial profit to the promoters), to importing trees from the Arctic (where he claimed to have lived), and selling them as “genuine Arctic trees. ° (Everyone, he said, would want one.) In between times, the group could buy the Brooklyn Bridge and trade it in on the Golden Gate Bridge, or it could cover copper bars with gold paint and sell them “as genuine Russian gold.” Oh, the reason he: left town so quickly: institutions. He had a method of making rolls of coins appear to be what they are not... ONE OF THE most important and busiest corners in downtown Castlegar is Columbia Ave. and 4th Street. It somehow seems appropriate, therefore, that the Klothes Closet always has one of the most attractice window displays in the area. Plaudits to Joe and Ruby Streloff, and their staffs! NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR Larry Cruickshank has his wife and family here for the Christmas holidays. The Cruickshanks have three children, one at university and two in the public school system at Langley. The family is staying with Larry at the Castlegar Motel (at one time known as Cosy Cottages), and have all brought their skis and plan to spend lots of time at Red Mountain, Whitewater and Morning Mountain. The family will be moving to Castlegar sometime next year. In the meantime, Larry is baching. He reports motel owners Terry Rogers, Walter Tymofievich and Moe Zibin are very willing landlords. ANOTHER EXCELLENT Christmas lighting display has been reported to Street Talk. It's at 2612 Columbia Ave. (across from the Nordic Hall), the home of John and Bonnie Thompson and their ARS > Seven medals won NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. (CP) — Chateau-Gai Wines won seven medals to lead Canada to a 19-medal win in the 1981 Wineries Unlimited Competition in Lancaster, Pa, Winner of one gold medal, out of two awarded to Canadian: wines, was: Chat- ' ‘eau-Gai's' Spumante Classico, | | EIGHTEEN NURSING students’ from the Selkirk College nursing Program took part in graduation exercises Saturday in the college lounge. They are (left to right), back row: Nancy Bael of Christina Lake, Joanne Barker of Nelson, Irene Bertola of Trail, Pearl Flegel of Nelson, Catherine Gray of Nelson, Diane James of Nokusp, Kathi Keller of Nelson; Marilyn Kesteel of Nelson and Loni loFace of Trail. Front row: France Lees of Fernie, Paul Moffat of Nelson, Leslie Noakes of Nelson (winner of the Marilyn Cooper Scholarship), Ruth Sawatzky of Nelson, Sylvia Schmidt of Nelson, Harry Serwo of Oliver, Kathleen Shay of Castlegar, Nancy Smalley of Cranbrook and Shirley Zaytso! of _ Castlegar. valley landscape nursery } _ UVING Christmas Trees © ; me $29% NURSERY, Pai SERVICES MATES wate 226-7220 ) Winlaw, B.C. 226-7270 Attention Men & Boys! He ripped off at least one of the local financial _, Slocan shut-ins to receive gifts Twenty-two guests joined members of the Slocan Valley Women's Institute when they held their annual Christmas meeting. The meeting decided that “goody boxes” for the elderly and.shut-ins of Slocan would again be packed and given out for Christmas and that the supper would the winner was Ella Hladych of Osoyoos, B.C., an aunt of a member's husband. Proceeds of $449 will go to the Slocan Volunteer Fire Department. A table laden with Christ- mas goodies was enjoyed by everyone. Tea time raffle winner was guest, Mrs. Hea- ther Burns. Christmases i in Canada Ed. , In a 1200s Christmas in Canada didn’t involve ‘Santa Claus parades and last min- ute shopping. Here are some of the customs that were fol- lowed. By Jay Meyers Credit for writing first Ch (CP) — Canada’s notion of having a C -tree and Charles Dickens wrote his popular A Christ- mas Carol, festive cards were first sent in England. Three décades later, Canadians were producing their own. Many of the early cards were adapted from the Popu- lar and carol goes to a Jesuit mis- sionary. Written initially in the Horon language about 1641, it was translated by an unknown Quebec Jesuit be- fore the beginning of the 19th century. However, it was not printed until 1899 when it ap- peared in Noels anciens de la louvelle-France, by Ernest Myrand. The English version which follows was written by Jesse Edgar Middleton, and resembles the tune of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. ‘Twas in the moon of wintertime When all the birds had fied, That mighty Gitchi Manitou Sent angel choirs instead. Before their light the stars grew dim, And wand'ring hunters heard the hymn: “Jesus, your King, is born; Jesus is born; in excelsis gloria!” During ‘the 1840s, when Prince Albert introduced the Children of Glade donate toys Editor, Castlegar News: The Castlegar Volunteer Exchange wishes to thank the Children of the USCC Glade Sunday school who again this year donated their toys to the Volunteer Ex- change to be given to those children not as fortunate as themselves. During this festive time of the year, it is a joy and a pleasure to know that these children have taken the time to think of other children, and to demonstrate their thoughts in action. Many thanks from the Castlegar Volunteer Exchange. ~ Co-o1 Castlegar ' Volunteer Exchange meet to finalize plans for catering the Village Council and the Senior Citizens’ din- ners. Members and_ guests played some good “old- fashioned” games which in- cluded Christmas musical chairs, what's in the sack, parcel unwrap and a Christ- mas gift scramble. Three members and guest Mrs. Mai Gingras, who played the gui- tar, sang a few Christmas carols to which all were in- vited to join in. “The Bedroom Ensemble raffle ticket was drawn and BOB'S PAY'N TAKIT STORES OPEN FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat.9 a.m, to 5:30 p.m. Sundoy Closed Chahko-Mika Mall _Netson,s.c. of such respected artists as William Bartlett, Cornelius Krieghoff, Henri Julien, and Edmond Massicotte. Many of the cards showed colorful scenes of winter activity such as sleigh scenes, various winter, sports, citizens play- ing in the snow, ‘and snow- shoeing. Others presented a more dramatic picture of horses fighting their way through a fierce storm, trying to make their way across the ice-strewn St. Lawrence River, historic travel scenes, romantic rural settings, and tho joys of pioneer life. In Victorian times, French Canada Viewed the festive season as a solemn, religious event, while the rest of the country welcomed it as a sec- ular holiday where rowdin- ess, plenty of drink, and hav- ing a good time was the order of the day. Unlawful cock- fighting, bear-baiting and overcrowded bars were com- mon. A century ago, Christmas in Newfoundland involved making fruitcakes, black pud- dings, and smoking herring, Be as well as brewing great kegs: of beer. The Christmas feast would include moose, chick- ens, cows, and pigs, but their favorite recipe was cod, re- ferred to as the “Christmas fish” served on Boxing Day. Those in the far reaches of western Canada, however, had different tastes such as boiled rabbit, fish browned in buffalo marrow, moose nose, boiled buffalo hump, beaver tail and buffalo veal. In Quebec during the late 1800s Christmas stockings were stuffed, not on Dec. 25 but on New Year's Day, but by the Christ child. In later years, seasonal gifts were said to have been delivered on the Christ child’s behalf by St. Nicholas or Pere Noel. For All Seasons It’s ® Bonnett’s ,°°"3*., 233 Columbia 365-6761 Christmas Hours Open Christmas Day 12 noon - 1 p.m. Open Boxing Day 12-1 & 6-7 p.m. Open Sunday, Dec. 27 12-1 & 6-7 p.m. Carl’s Drug Mart se" Hilly and Eva York A Chiistnas Catd from Al of Us Mike and Mabel Bondaroff and family John and Grace Nixon and famil Howard Penner. . Denny and Lois Hughes and * family Reg, Karl and Marge Bro Bob, eee and Jeremy Dempsey Mcinroy with Castlegar city worker *} ged tree at By RON NORMAN Editor Vandalism. It’s called the motiveless crime, and it affects every city and town dless of size. Vandalism: have a female constable patrol the area. But washrooms aren't the only {target in the building. Irwin says the Castlegar is no excep- tion. Vandalism has become so common at the com- munity complex that the staff now look on it as a routine occurrence — something to be dealt with in the everyday course of their job. And it’s getting worse, says Rod Irwin, the com- plex's acting director. Irwin told the Castlegar News in a recent interview that vandalism has become so bad ‘we can't keep those (washroom) cubicles toge- tier — they just kick them v ethey" are the vandals — usually faceless. They also tear washbasins off the wall and rip heaters from their hinges. At a recent Rebels ju- nior hockey game two teenage girls started a word war in the women's washroom — using lipstick. It got so bad Irwin was forced to ask the RCMP to wD Kens snd Anna Campbell ond robelt and Darlene Nicker. son Kon ond Phyi Nickerson and rl Is Rick and Helen Bush Kerry, Sherry Zimmerman ind boys Jim and Marg Stokes Margoret Nickle Charlie and Eileen Harrison Jack, Patsy, Sheldon and Jim Markin Frank and Wilma Frost Ted, Gwen, Carrie and David Bristow Norman, Glenys New and family Ralph, Plorence and Ed Desaulniers Bill, Hedy, Helaine and Peter es! Fred and Nina Voykin and family Terry, Alice and James Sanfor Vic, Florence, Laurie Ann and David Kravski Jim and Dosie Crawford Dick and Pat Paul Mrs. Mame Deanna and Raymond Mr. and Mrs. Guilio Ambrosone and Deanna - Marie Mrs. Mary Krall Wally and Virginia Walper apie Mary Nichvalodoff and Tommie Voykin Mr. and Mrs. Mike P. Kalesnikoff Wayne, Lora and Heather Plotnikoft Jean and Nick Burak Mary Plotnikoff and Gerry Gordon and Vicky Pettitt. The Mykyte Family Slim and Myrtle Thomas Pete and Mary Stuchnow _ Sylvia D. Morrow Mr. and Mrs, Fred Zibin and famil Mrs. Rose Duetsch Bill, Nancy and Mark Plot- nikot Hannah Briggeman The Bill Keraiff Family Fred and Pollie Bartsoff Polly Travis John Poohachoff Helen Savinkof Ladell Lipsett Jim and Josephine Fornelli pobert and Mary Ellen Cor- Mr. iid Mrs. Mike Sawchenko Carl Overennay Ed, Rhonda, Glen and Tami Sorenson Russell, Tillie, Allan, Brian, Dan and Geoff Verigin Bill and Marcelle Wright Peter and Marg Yolonoft and famil Pat and Mike Livingstone Dave and Gail Calder and amily - Marvin, Shirley and Leo Sommers Ruth and Arthur Konkin Mr. and Mrs. A. Ferworn Pete and Nellie Gorkoft Les, Jessie and Ken Davis Mary and Alex Gleboff and famil Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Allis Bill and Ivy Salikin Bob arid Lee Friesen Jeanette and Wallace Hor- ning: ¢ Curt, Perry, Lana and Fred, Vi, Aaron and Lyle Stoushnow Helen and Terry oft. Don, Anne, Kilmeny and Mat- thew Jones John and Ruth Hall Gerry and Carolyn Rempel Anson and Iris Lepage Marge and Hank Schneider Frank and Vi Wilcox Nick and Elsie Koochin and family Sheila Condy _ Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ackney_ John and Anne Polonikoft Nick and-Mary Arishenkoff Mr. and Mrs. Pete Kazakoff Jerry, Penny, Tami and Kelly juck Dick, Diana and Justin McLeod Joy and Brick Saunders Walter and Ann Marken Andy, Elaine, Lori, Deb and ark Boolinoft Judy, Burt, Graham and Jen- nifer Campbell Nick and Dolores Soobotin John, Katie, Sandra and Lisa Plotnikoff Dorothy Flemin, Leona, John an Bozek Ron and Vera Staudinger ivy Nordgren 7m Kall and Stacey Steven pill ‘and. Ello Shmoorkoff and family Larry, Rene, Laurence, Steven and Elliot Brown Jean Fitzpatrick Mum, Bill and Janice Kelley Joe, Ruby, Dave and Mark Streloft The Jack Randalls Henry and Kay Bate and Lois SN i Johnson Dave, Elsie and John Hiebert Kel Print Joyce and Tom Pearce Keith, Jean, Kyle and Tory E Meret HI id velyn Gallo and famil: Robert and Norma Colller W. J. Lebedoff Walter and Nora Popoff Stuart, Lionor, Simon and Amanda Laurie The Allingham family Norm and Jackie McNabb Sophie Kravski Mrs, Mary Campbell Bob, Evelynap Tammy Francis ond Pat Smitheram Randy and Kay Grant Maria and Tony Ferreira Becta: Monty and Dary! Wilbur rand Rebecca Horning Lamarch Hur Tom, Esther and Bob Cowlin Marjorie, Andre and Giselle e George and Rita Koehle Molly and Nicholas Bonderoff John and Chris Stewart, Paul, Dan, Jeff and Grant Ernie ond Barb Matsuba Ira and Adeline Johnson We wish to extend our warm and sincere appreciation to all those who gave so generously : KOOTENAY SOCIETY FOR HANDICAPERO) in stalled stainless steel urin- als in the arena dressing rooms because the porce- lain urinale kept getting damaged — by kids shoot- ing hockey pucks at them. Irwin says the complex is forced to buy vandal- proof equipment and acces- sories because of the prob- lem. “Everything we buy for the building is as sturdy as possible — which usually costs more money,” he says. For instance, the chairs in the complex hall are only © bare minimum because Irwin fears more comfor- table chairs would be eas- ier to damage and more expensive to replace. He adds that there could also be couches in the lobby, but they just wouldn't last. “It (vandal- ism) creates a more sterile environment.” Vandalism is also a prob- lem outside the complex — especially in the adventure playground — one of many recent vandalism in- cidents. it's common playground and playing field. Irwin says four wheel drive vehicles are.a “real problem” on the fields. “In five minutes a four- by-four .can destroy a $100,000 playing field — with sprinklers and every- thing.” The commission had to buy special highway ce- ment guard rails this year to ring the park just to keep trail bikes and four wheel drives off. Irwin said the rails cost $45 for 10 feet. “That adds —CasNews Photo for their nightime fires, he says. As well, Irwin says staff sweep the complex tennis courts twice a week to keep it clear of broken glass — mostly beer bot- tles. The glass is a problem because it ruins the finish on the courts, Irwin says. Irwin. recently decided to look into signs for the complex encouraging users to look after their facility — but he said three vandal- proof signs would have cost $250. SELKIRK COLLEGE CASTLEGAR NEWS, December 23, 1981 'a3 Budget turnaround By CHERYL WISHLOW and RON NORMAN Selkirk College made a dramatic turnaround in its budget performance this year, jymping from a $500,000 deficit in the year ending March 81, 1980 to a $190,000 surplus in 1981 — a difference of some $690,000 — according to college finan- cial statements released this week. College bursar Dale Schatz said the college recorded the surplus by maintaining bet- ter control over financial op- erations and exercising in- creased physical control. “It was a concerted effort from all staff in the college,” Schatz said. , The figures are for the year-end operating budget for both Selkirk College and Nelson's David Thompson University Centre. The surplus helped pay off some of the nearly half mil- lion dollar deficit of the pre- vious year. A government grant of nearly $230,000 helped wipe out much of the remainder of the 1980 deficit. The surplus and grant left the college with an overall deficit of just $77,000 at the end of March, 1981. Schatz said Selkirk College arrived at a surplus of $230,000 in the last four to six weeks of the fiscal year when it put a halt to any purchases, thus ensuring against over- spending. But it was a different story Poles at DTUC, where a $40,000 deficit was recorded this year. Selkirk College board passed a motion at its last meeting to apply for a gov- ernment grant to help with the deficit. (The $190,000 surplus comes from combining Sel- kirk's $280,000 surplus with DTUC's $40,000 deficit). Selkirk College and DTUC spent just over $10.4 million in 1981 — up only 10 per cent from the 1980 figure of $9.5 million, But DTUC's share of the overall expenditures in- creases this year. In 1980 DTUC spent about . $1.8 million, but that jumped to $2.8 million in 1981 — a 24 per cent increase. At the same time Selkirk College expenditures in- creased only seven per cent — from $7.65 million to $8.2 million. That means DTUC's share of the overall college expen- ditures jumped from 19 per cent in 1980 to 22 per cent in 1981. . Financial statements show the academics program, which includes all university transfer and career technical Programs, as well as a ey However, the Selkirk pro- gram ended the year with a $125,000 surplus, while the DTUC program finished with a $6,800 deficit. In 1980 the academic pro- gram at Selkirk spent $2.8 million while the DTUC program spent only $920,000. Capital expenses were the next biggest portion of the budget. The program in- cludes money spent for land, buildings and major equip- ment. However, the budget actually decreased in 1981 from $1.51 million to $1.49 million. Institutional support, which includes the college board and management also dropped this year, account- ing for $1.3 million of the School 1981 budget and $1.5 million in 1980. Meanwhile, the financial statements also show that the college bookstores. lost money this year — $5,600. But overall the bookstores emerged with a $47,000 sur- plus because they started the year with a $52,600 surplus. The Castlegar and DTUC food services both lost money this year. The Castlegar end had a $7,300 deficit, while the DTUC services finished with a $16,000 drop. Schatz said the college is currently on target for its March 81, 1982 budget and he does not foresee any great surplus or deficit in that fiscal year. board names committees By CasNews Staff When Castlegar school board reconvenes in the new year its committees will have a few new wrinkles. Board grams was the biggest bud. get. The academic program spent $3.2 million of the $8.2 million Selkirk College bud- get in 1981 and $1.8 million of DTUC's $2.3 million budget. resist crackdown. By The Canadian Press volved last week in a pitched up when you have to pro- tect a full park.” The complex isn't the only recreational facility with a vandalism problem. So what does he do? “The only way to keep the lid on vandalism is to stay on top of it,” he says. Poland said priests an sol- street battle with soldiers diers entered coal shafts to and tanks in the Polish port © try to talk 3,000 mineworkers of Gdansk. The letter, cir- into abandoning a prolonged culated in Sweden, was type- strike, and four detainees written in Polish. It said who had been released were’ hundreds of people were Irwin points out that Kinnaird Park needs addi- tional lighting so police on patrol can see into the middle of the park where vandals usually hide out. But the worst park in the area is Pass Creek Re- gional Park, Irwin says. Four wheel drives are a problem, but so are late- night parties. Young people destroy the picnic tables and’ burn the shakes off the shelters That. masipiplenniag the-. graffiti off washroom~ walls as soon as it’s writ- ten. “If you leave graffiti'on it’s contagious.” Irwin says the public really isn't aware of the vandalism problem be- cause the staff spends time keeping the complex in shape. “It’s so ingrained now it's part of everyone's job,” he adds, re-arrested. for. “actions: against martial law.” Reports from outside Po- land indicated thousands of Poles were resisting the crackdown in several gions, hundreds of prisoners were being mistreated and Solidarity union leader Lech Walesa was on. a hunger strike. In Stockholm, a solidarity spokesman said Soviet and Czechoslovakian soldiers are it to help Polish 12 PER CENT Power rates up again By CasNews Staff Power rates for West Kootenay Power and Light Co. customers could be going up again in the new year, following a decision by the provincial government earlier this week to increase rates for water licences to utility companies. The increase — probably about 12 per cent — will be effective Jan. 1, and will be on top of an 13.6 per cent interim rate increase granted West Kootenay Power ear- lier this month. Steve Ash, manager - of commercial affairs for West Kootenay Power, said this morning that the company is preparing an application to ‘recover the effect of the water licence rate hike. The Social Credit gov- ernment imposed a 300 per cent increase in water li- cences issued to major power producers. The new rate will add almost $130 million to government coffers — up to $169 million in 1982 from $41.1 million in 1981. Ash said the West Koot- enay Power rate increase will amount to about $3.20 more pergmonth for the ‘average residential user. If the increase goes into effect Jan. 1 that would mean local users will be paying another $6 a month more in the new year than they are now. Current monthly average power rates are about $22.50. That will increase to about $28.70. The company still has. an application before the B.C. Water Commission for the remainder of a 22 per cent increase. The 13.5 per cent interim increase was part of Hadikin mill decision soon The B.C. Ombudsman's of- Lanyon, who represents mill sent a letter fice will be a de- cision at the end of this week to the Ombudsman outlining on its i into the sale of the Hadikin that At- co made to mill’ in Brilliant to Atco the forest ministry in its Lumber of Fruitvale. Nelson lawyer Stan Lan- yon said this week a spokes- #.man from the Ombudsman's ties indicated the results of ion should be P the mill to aaa the timber righis. All but two of the mill's 70 were put out of aos later this week. work by the sale. the 22 per cent request. Ash said the new 12 per cent increase is one “which we had no control over.” He added that the 12 per cent hike is not final, and the company will be issuing a formal statement later today. Higher postal rates Jan. 1 OTTAWA (CP) — Higher postage costs effecive Jan. 1 involve hundreds of different rates, depending on class, weight and sometimes shape of mail and whether it is going by air or ground trans- portation. Following are highlights on increases which affect vir- tually anyone who uses pos- tal services, First-class mail grammes, air mail letters, and post cards for delivery overseas rises to 60 cents from 35 cents. e Greeting cards for de- livery within Canada, the U.S. or overseas rise to 30 cents from 16 cents. e@ Special delivery of a first-class letter within Can- ada costs $1 plus postage. That charge does not change. ion of a letter covers post cards, business. -reply mail, receipts, cheques and related material. Second-class mail covers most newspapers and periodicals. Third-class mail covers greeting cards, ad- vertisements, small parcels, books and some periodicals. Fourth-class mail covers par- cels weighing more than 500 grams. e The basic first-class let- ter rate for delivery within Canada rises to 30 cents from 17 cents. @ The basic rate for air mail letters and post cards for de- livery to the United States rises to 85 cents from 17 cents, e The basic rate for aero- rises to $1.85 from $1.50 for indemnity up to $100 and 30 cents extra, instead of 25 cents extra, for each addi- tional $100 or part of $100. e Certification of first-, third- or fourth-class mail rises to $1 from 90 cents’on top of postage. i e Parcel rates vary, de- pending on class, weight and distance. Cost of 2 kg (4.4 Ib.) parcel from Toronto to Win- nipeg, for example, will rise to $4 from $3.40 first class and to $1.76 from $1.50 fourth clase. The same perce! from Montreal to Quebec city will rise to $2.45 from $2.25 first class and to $1.80 from $1.10 fourth class. military forces crush resist- ing workers. ‘wounded | last Wednesday when tanks were driven into a crowd which had fought soldiers with fists, umbrellas and handbags. The Polish “fishing vessel Garnela left Vancouver har- bor — manned by a crew that the management committee and will be joined on the committee by board vice- chairman Lovette Nchvolod- off and secretary-treasurer John Dascher. Maleolm Scott will chair the buildings, energy and grounds committee, with Nichvolodoff as a member. Nichvolodoff will also be a member of the transporta- tion and safety committee, which is headed by Pat Haley. $ Vera Kanigan will. chair the education committee, along with any other avail- able trustees. The negotiations and gri- evances committee fs split in two with the Canadian Union of: Public: Employees. com-: mittee headed by Doreen . Smecher. Members’ are: Haley and Anutooshkin. ‘+ Former board chairman Anne Jones will chair the teachers committee, with Kanigan and Scott as mem- bers. ¢ her and Jones will was as and frightened. Several sea- men aboard the Garnela said that they were frightened and as many as 12 wanted to jump ship. Polish and foreign radio stations have increased pro- gramming aimed at Polish listeners craving news of their h land since In P Reagan met Romuald Spas- owski, the Polish ambassador to the United States who de- fected to protest martial law and Walesa’s arrest. Reagan praised Spasowski and dis- cussed possible sanctions against the Warsaw regime. The party newspaper Fravda said Polish Communists are dis- cussing ways of strengthen- ing their organization and in- creasing its militancy. A report from:-.! farsaw said the vast majority'of fac-"; tories in the country ‘are working normally food supplies are improvi a A letter purporting to be the account of a witness says up to 40,000 people were in- Soviet Communist _ law was im . Warsaw Radio has re- sumed programming for sail- ors away from home, many of whom have been defecting as their ships pull into foreign ports. The BBC has increased its Polish-language bread-. casts by 25 per cent. The Polish consul general in Chicago said military rule in Poland is a temporary measure taken to avoid civil war and will be lifted as soon yas “the situation calms, down. Ae) Suliusz : Bialy said that team up’ on the public re- lations. committee, with Smecher c For 1981, Scott has been appointed a board's: rep- PAT HALEY Haley will sit on Selkirk College Council, while Kani- reation Commission Number One. gan will the board on the West Kootenay Health Unit. Watch for our holiday issues The Castlegar News will publish all editions of the paper through this holiday season, although Sunday's paper (Dec. 27) will be delayed ‘until Monday afternoon (Dec. 28) because of the Boxing Day holiday Saturday. There will be papers Monday, Dec. 28, Wednesday, Dec. 30 and Sunday Jan. 3. There will be special features in these editions, with our news department having prepared year-end wrap-ups of local, regibnal and world affairs. : Polis! are com- cana to “democratic and economic reform” and Soli- darity will be restored as an independent union when martial law ends. City hit by skidoo thefts Two incidents of theft in- volving ski-doos are present- ly being investigated by local RCMP who warm all citizens to property lock up or secure 16, of Castlegar. Total dam- age has been estimated at $3,000. No injuries were re- ported. The accident occurred on This type of offence, they report, is becoming more prevalent in this area. The latest thefts were re- ported Tuesday and are be- lieved to have occurred over- night. * Road conditions are being blamed in a single-vehicle accident Saturday in which a vehicle went out of control leaving the road and striking a light standard. Police ‘identify the driver as Aaron Lennox Embree, 3. * «© « Police are still investi- gating an accident which oc- curred Sunday on Broad- water Road when a vehicle went out of control, left the road and was totalled after striking a utility pole. The vehicle is described as a 1970 gray four-door Dat- sun. Damage to the pole has been estimated at $500. No further information is avail- able. New parking fine system By CasNews Staff Castlegar's hefty parking fines are paying off, city clerk Ron Skillings said Tuesday. Skillings said the new fine system, introduced this fall, makes it easier for the city to collect and easier for a sum- mons to be issued for those who don't pay. Under the old system, parking violators were hit with a $3.50 fine, which jumped to $6 if it wasn’t paid within'a few days. If the ticket went to court and a summons was issued it would cost the violator only $8. But that changed drastica- lly under the new system. Parking offenders.were hit with a $5 fine right away. which jumped to $10 after two days, $15 after eight days, and $35 if the ticket went to court after 14 days and a summons was issued. “The new ones are working out well,” Skillings said. “They're (the parking of- fenders) paying better. They're paying on time.” He said the large incrase in the fine after two, eight and 14 days is the reason for prompt payment. Meanwhile, protective ser- vices committee chairman Ald. Doug MacKinnon told a recent council meeting 161 tickets were handed out in November — more than five a day. MacKinnon said there are still 300 tickets outstanding for the year — of which al- most half were under the old fine system. Offenders should realize that the penalty for non- payment is $35 if a summons is | issued, MacKinnon warned.