October 16, 1988 Castlégar News MEIABER OF THE D.C, PRESS COUNCH HED AUGUST 7, 1947 TWICE WEEKLY MAY 4, 1900 10: WEEK MIRROR PUBLISHED SETPEMBER 12,1978 - AUGUST 27, 1960 V. CAMPBFLA — PUBLISHER, AUGUST 7, 1947 FEBRUARY 19, 1973 in Heather Hadley Replacement needed The Regional District of Central Kootenay, the City of Castlegar and the Central Kootenay Union Board of Health all found a common voice this week, and used it to protest against any delay in replacing the area's medical health officer, And rightly so. It is inconceivable that a medical health officer based in Cran- brook who visits the Central Kootenay Health Unit twice a month could have any real command of the health unit's goings-on. Such a person — no matter how skilled — would be a medical health officer for this area in name only. The concern is not only that the area would suffer until a per manent replacement is found, but that this could be the first step toward with the East K y Health Unit. George Cady, chairman of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, alluded to just such a scenerio on Saturday. Mr. Cady pointed out that when the West Kootenay Health Unit based in Trail and the Selkirk Health Unit based in Nelson were merged to form the Central Kootenay Health Unit centred in Castlegar, there were some who thought these two health units should also have been amalgamated with the East Kootenay Health Unit. It could be that the delay in replacing Dr. Monty Arnott, the Cen tral Kootenay medical health officer, is a roundabout way of accom- plishing what failed four years ago. Let's hope not That is why it is imperative a replacement be found as soon as possible. Or we could see this temporary situation suddenly become permanent. Congratulations USCC Congratulations to the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ on its 50th anniversary. The USCC has been a West Kootenay in- stitution, providing the Doukhobor community with effective and positive leadership through the years. Free trade: We don't know enough Free trade. Everybody knows what it is, but very few know what it really means. That's evident by the polls — fully 75 per cent of Canadians say they don't know enough about the deal. But I didn’t need Mr. Gallup to tell me that. On the street, in credit union lineups and in coffee shops I am constantly asked what I think about the deal. And until this week my answer has always been the same: I don't know enough about it, but if anything, I'm against it. And every person who said they don’t know enough about ni the deal — regardless of their orman political stripe — said they too are hesitant to support it. Part of that is because it would mean trusting Brian Mulroney and the Conservative government While Mulroney and the Tories can be given full marks for restoring the Canadian economy, they are still perceived as being too soft when it comes to bargaining with the Americans — whether it is on acid rain, altering Canadian pharmaceutical regulations to suit American multinational drug companies or caving in to demands for a 15 per cent tariff on softwood lumber. The Canadian public's failure to embrace the free-trade agreement — the latest poll shows 44 per cent support the deal, while 42 per cent oppose it — comes despite the government spending $12 million to sell the deal. Over the last 20 months close to 14 million pamphlets, fact sheets and information folders have been pumped out. Yet the message still hasn't gotten through. And for good reason. I tried to wade through the government's 315-page free trade booklet and got bogged down in bureaucratic jargon (“Neither party shall introduce or maintain any export subsidy on any agricultural goods originating in, or shipped from, its territory that are exported directly or indirectly to the territory of the other party.”) It’s not exactly a layman's guide to the deal But the government isn’t totally to blame. The media hasn't done its part, either. The media has failed to address the deal itself and has instead focussed on what proponents and opponents have to say about the pact. It would be much more helpful to see a critique outlining the advantages and disadvantages. It has led to the situation we have now where politicians and interest groups have lined up on either side of the agreement in a war of words. If you're Brian Mulroney, Kootenay West incumbent Bob Brisco or a member of the business community, the agreement is heaven-sent. If you're Ed Broadbent, NDP challenger Lyle Kristiansen or a union member, the pact is hell-bent From what I can see, having sifted through various booklets, newspapers and magazines over the last week, the free-trade deal will call for a “leap of faith” by Canadians no matter what. In fact, that phrase was first used by former Liberal finance minister Donald Macdonald in the massive $24-million 1985 report on the Royal Commission on the Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada. (That's the same document that Mulroney says changed his mind about free trade. In the 1983 Tory leadership race Mulroney s: “Free trade with the United States is like sleeping with an elephant. It’s terrific until the elephant twitches, and if it ever rolls over, you're a dead man.”) ‘There is no way we can know exactly what the trade pact holds for Canadians in a year from now, in five years, or in 25 years. The agreement may very well turn out to be a straight economic pact, as Brisco keeps telling us. It would certainly secure Canadian access to the huge U.S. market. On the other hand, we're not so sure it will increase Canadian prosperity and enable future governments to afford new and more costly social programs. It may do the exact opposite — limit the policy-making options of future governments and pull Canada even further into economic union with the U.S., making us a quasi-5lst state. One thing is for certain: if anyone tells you they know what the deal will do, they're not telling you the truth — no matter whose side they're on. At best, we can guess what will happen. Next: a look into the crystal ball at possible scenerios. ote toton aos ‘.. a feeling of rejection and exclusion from the affairs of the day is quite common among those of us never sought out by a poll taker..." Letters to the editor Pact ensures access The Oct. 9 letter from David Clark concerning the free-trade agreement is one that appeared in the Nelson Daily News about one month ago. Those who read my reply then will recognize many components of this one, but I feel it is important to set the record straight on this vital issue. Gaining secure access to the U.S. market is indeed why Canada entered into free trade negotiations, and secure access for our products, along with lower prices for con- sumers, is what we have gained from this fine agreement. The impression left by Mr. Clark is that the U.S. always initiates actions against Canadian products, while Canada takes not such action against the U.S. In fact, between 1980 and 1987, Canada took defensive action against U.S. products 26 times, while the U.S. took action on our products 19 times. But while the value of U.S. products affected was only $403 million, the value of Canadian products affected by U.S. protect ionism was $6.2 billion. This should graphically illustrate the need for the free-trade agreement. Liberal ‘litter’ This letter is to protest the indis: criminate littering of our highways and public property by the Liberal Party and its local candidate. I've been driving around the area and am sick and fed up with seeing these red and white election signs dumped on rock piles, dirt and just stuck willy-nilly in the bush alongside the roads — never near a home or private road where it would mean something. It looks as though only rocks and bushes and dirt piles are voting Liberal and if their sign locations suggest their degree of respect for publie property and the environment — wéJl, that's all the support they deserve. Thijs seems to be in stark contrast to the policy of the New Democrats and their candidate, Mr. Kristiansen, whose signs all appear to be on or adjacent to private property with the consent of the owner. My respect and my vote will go to the candidate and party whose action shows respect for me, the envir. onment, and the public property that belongs to all of us. Maurice Eggie Nelson Not much of a deal I am writing to express my concern about the free trade deal. Many people are under the im pression that the deal will allow us to bring goods back from the United States with no tariffs. But did you know that provincial and federal sales tax will still apply to anything brought across the border? Anything not made in the U.S. isn't covered bythe free-trade agreement. Tariffs will still apply. Not much of a deel, eh? Robert Montgomery Castlegar It is clear Mr. Clark requires more information about the binding dis- putes settlement mechanism that is the cornerstone of the free-trade agreement. While it is true that the free-trade agreement does not exem- pt Canada from U.S. trade laws, and vice-versa, it does launch a second round of negotiations to do just that, by creating joint trade rules within five to seven years. Meanwhile, the Canada-U.S. Trade Commission, with equal representation from both sides, will supervise the agreement in action. If operational disputes arise, the matter will be sent to arbitration if consultations fail. If the ruling is not accepted by the country involved, they may take equivalent action without the risk of further retal iation. In a similiar manner, political disputes are also handled. If either country passes new trade laws covering dumping or subsidies, the other country is exempt, unless it is explicitly included. If it is to be included, it must be notified in advance, and any such trade laws must be consistent with “fair and predictable conditions for the prog: ressive liberalization of trade bet- ween the two countries.” In other words, no more protectionist than the current laws. If a protectionist law is imposed regardless, as in Mr. Clarks’s exam. ple, the issue goes to the joint panel for a ruling. If the panel confirms the new law is protectionist, that will result in an exemption. If not, the aggrieved country can pass a match ing law, or cancel the agreement within 60 days. Legal disputes that arise over dumping or subsidies can be referred to the panel for final judgment. As a matter of record, both the U.S. and the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) have agreed that our social programs and regional devel- opment programs are not subsidies. Each country retains its own laws for now, but has to subject them to this “supreme court” of trade, unless the defending country prefers to use the GATT to settle the dispute. It is interesting to note that the NDP and \the Liberals both claim to support the GATT but when it ruled against Canada on its pricing struct- ure on imported wines, and again on our West Coast fish processing policies, but the NDP and the Liberals denounced the GATT. They can’t have it both ways. (The GATT is a global organization of 97 member countries and a number of associate member countries. Its ultimate goal is to establish global free trade). One only has to look at the 1986 ruling against our lumber to see how useful this bi-national panel will be. The only difference between 1986 and the favourable 1983 ruling was the increased protectionist mood in the U.S., and the previously absent direct political pressure on the U.S. Department of Trade and Commerce. A binding disputes settlement mech- anism will reduce the incentive to try this type of action, and will stop it if it does happen. Perhaps a local example best demonstrates the need for free trade. Cominco has its electronic materials testing sector in Trail. The reason there is no plant to produce the end product there is that a 19 per cent tariff stood in the way. The result — the plant that should have been located here in the Kootenays is now in Spokane, employing 170 people. This free-trade agreement is about new jobs and secure jobs for Kootenay West-Revelstoke, and that’s why I will continue to fight for its implementation. Bob Brisco, D.C.,M.P. Kootenay West Richmond can't have it both ways In a recent letter to:the media Claude Richmond, the Minister of Social Services and Housing, at. tempts to respond to criticisms of his ministry's planned cuts to GAIN recipients. I would like to reply since his comments seem to address points raised by the B.C. Coalition of the Disabled. However, Mr. Richmond’s entire letter describes what options are available to people who are deemed “employable,” when it is those who are “unemployable” (in most cases, people with disabilities) who will be most affected. The “many . . . young, single, mobile people,” to whom he refers, have never been considered “unemployable.” Therefore it ap- pears that Mr. Richmond is either attempting to mislead the public or he himself is confused about his min- istry’s administration: It is the minister’s statement that — all of a sudden — half of the province's 40,000 “unemployable” people are probably “employable” that is staggering. Social Credit have formed the government since 1975. What have they uncovered within their own system that leads them to this conclusion? Or have they de signed new eligibility criteria that will cut this eategory to meet a magic dollar number? It is frankly surprising that Mr. Richmond holds out the carrot of “training and employment opportun- ities” when he is fully aware that his ministry has systematically cut these programs since 1984. Adding insult to injury, the few programs his ministry has offered have been totally mismanaged. The Job Trac program lost $26 million. Is this what the “unemployables” of this province are paying for? Mr. Richmond attempts to win public sympathy for these cutbacks by suggesting that disabled people designated as “unemployable” could get off income assistance if they only tried a bit harder. But you can't have it both ways. You either provide the training and support services to enable a person with a disability to overcome barriers to independence or you provide them with enough money to live decently. Mr. Rich- mond is failing on both counts. more letters AS Remember when REMEMBER WHEN? 40 Years Ago From the Oct. 21, 1948 News The Canadian Legion applied for a plot 50 by 100-ft. in the cemetery but the location of the cemetery has been protested, It has been said that a cemetery should not~ be placed on a highway. The Commissioners would like to get the opinion of the people on this. oe 8 The first parish mission since 1941 was conducted in St. Rita's Church Castlegar during the week of Oct- ober 10. The preacher was Rev. John O'Reilly a Redemptorist Father from Calgary. see At a meeting on Thursday last, a badminton club was organized in Kinnaird, S.C. Muirhead was elected president and Miss Livia Manarin, secretary-treasurer. owe First zoning plans for the Village of Kinnaird were discussed at a public meeting in the Kinnaird hall recently when tentative districts for light and heavy industries, residential areas, playgrounds and business sections were outlined. Zoning committee chairman R.C. Morice introduced Ross McDermid, who outlined the general areas, using a population potential of 15,000 as basis. ee The first if a series of Whist Drives to be sponsored by the Legion Ladies was held last Saturday night in the Legion Memorial Hall. There was a very congenial group forming seven tables. 25 YEARS AGO From the Oct. 17, 1963 in its initially did is now doing as much or more than any kraft pulp operation in the world to control air pollution and fallout, the company's general manager of pulp manu- facture declared here last night. eee Castlegar residents directly af- fected by a recent move by the Village Commission to withdraw the allocation of funds for a pedestrian overpass formed a delegation of 21 to attend the Tuesday village meeting in protest. eee The Pass Creek Parks Board has a new construction crew aiding in development of the park, the Castle- gar Chamber of Commerce was told at its meeting last week. Parks Board chairman Dennis Brookes told members that beavers have moved into the park “and have started to dispute my ability to control the water level.” eee There were 2,624 enquiries at the tourist booth between July 1 and Sept. 2, tourist committee chairman Allan Woodrow told last week's meeting of the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce. He said there were 226 more enquiries this year than in 1962. The tourist booth was open between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. eee Kinnaird’s fire department ans wered eight fire calls during the past three months, fire chief Rene Arch- ambault told Kinnaird council at its meeting last week. 5 YEARS AGO Pickets remained up at B.C. Timber's Celgar pulp and sawmill operations for the sixth straight day Saturday, though the threat of a shutdown of nine B.C. pulp mills was abated as management agreed to postpone serving lockout notice on their workers until a mediator gets a crack at resolving the’ dispute between the two sides. * Castlegar teachers were given a solidarity pep talk Wednesday before voting on whether to support a strike to protest the provincial govern: ment's restraint budget and legis lation. eee Castlegar postal workers this week slammed Canada Post Corp. president Michael Warren's latest cost-cutting measures and warned that any more cutbacks in postal service will lead to “serious confront ation.” eee Forget about that new snow blower and don't bother buying a new set of winter tires, this winter is going to be a mild one in the West Kootenay. At least that's the prediction from the 1984 edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac. Just released, the 192nd edition of the Almanac says Castle gar and the rest of the West Kootenay is in for a cooler than normal fall, but a winter that will be milder by 1.5 to 2 degrees C. October 16, 1900 Castlegar News AS ar News As Plastic signs of the times By CasNews Staff BOB BRISCO, the Progres- sive Conservative incumbent in Kootenay West-Revelstoke, had his campaign lawn signs up this week around Castlegar. Brisco was slow off the mark PEO EEOOOOCEESCCOCCOS Election notebook to New Democrat candidate Lyle Kristiansen, who had his lawn signs up just days after the election was called, Both can- didates are using the new plastic signs. They're not only cheaper than the old cardboard versions, but they weather the rain better, LIBERAL CANDIDATE Garry Jenkins is using the term “Burma-shave” with wild aban- don these days. No, it doesn’t mean a close call. It's campaign jargon for standing on a street corner with placards, waving at the passing cars. CAMPAIGNING IN the 1980s sure isn’t what it used to be — at least when it comes to issuing press releases, It was once com mon for each of the candidates to issue releases through the mail, by hand or by courier. ‘No longer. The favorite way of moving the releases is by facsimile — or FAX — machine. GREEN PARTY candidate Michael Brown says he doesn’t plan to run a typical election campaign. In fact, Brown says he isn't “running” at all. “We're off and walking,” he told the Castlegar News. Brown says he doesn't plan to do the usual door-to-door can- vassing that has long been the backbone of any election cam- paign. He says he just doesn't have the time. He still has wood to get in and a garden to har- vest, Still, he adds: “I hope to get out as much as I can.” Brown lives on acreage near Edgewood and he doesn't have a telephone. WIN = @ Provincial Ticket YOUR NAME IN OPEN MONDAY LOOK NOW! Term ‘Moderate Mike' reflects new NDP By DAPHNE BRAMHAM Canadian Press , VICTORIA — As the sun nudged up over the bone-dry mountains of the Okanagan Valley one recent morning, provincial NDP Leader Mike Harcourt was teeing off with a handful of conferes and joking about his golf score. It’s a long way from the union hall to the country club. But “Moderate Mike” is a reflection of the new New Democratic Party that draws much of its strength from the cities of British Columbia and the yuppies who live in them. Harcourt, the former mayor of Vancouver, has set the style. When he's not in sports clothes, he wears conservative navy blazers and grey flannels. He meets as often as possible with business groups. He has warned the more outspoken members of his party to steer clear of mudslinging. And he has moved NDP meetings to posh, often non-unionized, hotels from old, drafty union halls. MIKE HARCOURT .. . Setting the style “People may be willing to elect a guy who doesn't look like a hard-bitten socialis' plays golf on the weekends.” CHANCES GOOD Morley and Paul Tennant, a political professor at the University of British Columbia, agree the NDP of the late 1980s, has the best chance of winning in British Columbia since 1972, when the first and only NDP government was elected in this politically polarized province. The key factors, they say, are the current fractures in the governing Societ Credit party over Premier Bill Jeadership, moderate, non-threatening leadership of Harcourt. however, Harcourt should do to turn recent poll results showing the NDP with a 20-per-cent lead over the Socreds into an election win some time in the next two years. To convince people that he’s serious and dispel any fears that an NDP government would be dangerously left wing, Harcourt must clearly outline his economic Vander _Zalm's controversial The professors disagree, plans, maintains Morley. But Tennant says the best strategy is “to shake as many hands as possible and offend as few people as possible.” WANTS TO WIN Harcourt appears to agree with the first approach. He's not content, he declares, to sit back and hope people will vote against the Socreds. “I want to win the next election,” he says. “I want people to vote for us.” The moon-faced, balding politician, leader 18 months ago after predecessor Bob Skelly resigned, is a competitor with a distinct old-boys'-club quality. He plays basketball, tennis and golf with his male colleagues and athletically inclined reporters. |_ CHURCH DIR says political scientist Terry Mortey of the University of Victoria. “And Harcourt sure isn't that. Here's a guy who Coming from the “Yogi Berra school 6f politics,” he explains, he isn't taking anything for granted. As the former New York Yankee catcher said, “It ain't over till it’s over.” Harcourt has already assigned each of his 21 caucus members to review various policy areas and report back within a few months, thus providing the basis for regional economic policy conferences planned for the spring. science VISITS RIDINGS The 45-year-old leader also plans to maintain his busy travelling schedule, spending a lot of time in swing ridings and those where the NDP lost by a small margin in 1986. He'll also forge links with ethnic communities. Much like Michael Dukakis, the U.S. Democratic presidential candidate, Harcourt is trying to persuade conservative voters that life under a non-conservative government would not ruin the economy. But along with demystifying his economic goals, says Morley, Harcourt must also convince voters his moderate stance will not be swayed by the party's left wing or by union bosses. Proving that, says Morley, may be more difficult than explaining policy because Harcourt prides himself on being a consensus leader and a team player. SUPPORT STRONG In terms of seats, Harcourt's team has a long way to go. The NDP hold 22 seats to the Socreds 45 in the 69-seat legi: e. There is one ind d member and one seat is vacant. In popular support, however, the NDP trailed the Socreds by less than seven per cent in 1986. Veteran New Democrat Dave Stupich, who has served under five leaders over 22 years before resigning this week to run federally, says the party has never been as strong as it is now, not even before it won in 1972 with the popular Dave Barrett at the helm. ECTORY and the on what acclaimed FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP (A.C.0.P.) 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