NEWLY ORGANIZED Castlegar and District NDP Club named ita executive Saturday. Those rece'ving positions were, seated, left to right, |. Thor-Larsen, vi R, Pongracz, president Pat Romaine, and secretary F. Salekin. left to Kinnaird Women’s Institute Plans Include Craft Lessons Roll call was’ answored at , the Kinnaird Women's Institute mecting with used stamps, which are to be sent to Queen Alexandria Solarium for Crip- pled Children in Victoria, New president Helen York was in the chair, and appointed the following commiltee con- venors for the coming year: visiting and sick—Elsie Plotni- koff; phoning—Belle Roberts and ‘Kaye Bato; loan cup- board—Kay Bate and Rita Koehle; agriculture and Cana- ‘dian industries—Cecilia New- houser and Phyllis Phipps. Cultural activities conven- ors are Marge Dulsrud, Mildred Brady and Helen Bonaccl; pub- licity—Phyllis_ Phipps; home economics—Maureen Goetting; citizenship and education— Marge Brownlie; United -Na- tions—Kaye Bate and Muriel Heagy; and health and wel- fare—Bea Goetting. After the appointment of right, are trustees D. Zanet, K. Zanet and F. Wendish. Levi'and Williams Speck Here —NDP Photo: NDP Pair Trounce Big Business . Capitalism and the “cor: porate structure” took a beat- ing at the hands of Norm Levi and Bob Williams here Satur- day during a Rossland-Trail Constituency meeting held in the Legion Hall The two, both former cabinet members in the Barrett government, said they made the journey to “keep our front- line troops ‘informed’ ", Also coming under fire at Voice of the People the meeting was Joe Morris, head of the Canadian Labor Congress, for his call for a tri- party attack of business, government and labor to solve economic questions of the day.’ Levi said the joint attack would fail, particularly for‘ labor, and said labor should not attempt such an arrangement before being able to demon- strate to government and business that labor can gener- Opinion Poll Praised Editor, Castlegar News: T would’ like to congratu- late the Castlegar. News for giving the people of this district ‘a chance to “cast a straw vote” for or against, having a federal prison located in our district. very good to have the people's opinion in this matter. So I am enclosing my ballot and have marked “NO”. a ae iy your paper grow from a one-page edition, My vote There are many reasons why we should not have a "prison located..here and it is sent free in the mail, to a very * good POP an 1 it fate you. Mrs. G.0. Sabistrom Castlegar master charge 7 "SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION” FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND ALL YOUR FAMILY FOOTWEAR “REMEMBER: February is Heart Monthi” * Phone 365-7025 — Pine St, — Castlegar! Welcome { § z ate ani control massive pools of capital fe said money talks, and unless labor can generate the capital, they will not be taken - seriously by government and big business. Levi said that business and government are interchangeable that the two groups are actually one. Levi suggested workers, through their unions take con- trol of their private and Canada pension plans to generate in- vestment capital. He said the money from pensions now totals approximately $80 billion or 10 times the provincial B.C. budget. Williams added Canada pension plan money accounts for 39 per cent of federal money loaned to the provinces, _ Levi suggested why work- ers receive only two-per-cent returns on their money in- vested through pension plans, while finance and trust com- panies earn up to 12 per cent on the same money, held in. trust for the workers: “Ironically, this money is often‘used as mortgage money and workers end up paying high returns to the trust com- panies for buying homes with their own money,” he said. On the theme of capitalism and corporate power, both Wil- ° liams and Levi stressed the fact that they feel there is no dif- ference belween government and business. Williams said the marriage of corporate and government figures is now on the increase and cited examples such as Social Credit president Peter Hyndeman sitting as a director on the board of a Canada Forests subsidiary, and the same people sitting on the boards of both Inland Gas and B.C. Hydro. “The relationship is suf- ficiently incéstuous that it is definitely blurring the distine- tion between private and public’ ownership,” said Williams. Levi and Williams said they have visited Revelstoke, Cranbrook and Kimberley with their current topic and will visit more Interior towns and cities as time and money permits. G Briefs from RDCK The West Kootenay Health Unit has come out in support of a petition opposing a battery salvaging operation near Castlegar. Twenty residents of the Sahlstrom Road area wrote to the regional board saying the plan by Kootenay Distributors endangers them and their child- ren, F They said heavy . trucks would have to come and go to the operation, and dangerous fumes are created when bat- tery casings are burned, as happens on the present com- pany site. The letter to-the board from the West Kootenay Medi- cal Health Officer, N. Schmitt, said the ‘operation is “highly le, and should only Pro-Srasentony Savings at Castlegar Drug’s nt AS TOYLAND! * Don’t Cry Baby © Models © Puppets © Farm Sets © Plush Toys © Garages © Games Everything for the Hobbyist at Super Savings Just Arrived! The Latest Stamp Supplements “He RUG Tommy Biln — Corner of Pine and Columbia * Ph. 365-7813 — Open Mon, to Thurs., 9 a.m. 10 6 p.m, "Fridays 9 a.m, to 9 p.m, Saturday 9 a.m, to 5:30 p.m. Sunday and Holiday Hours: 12 Noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. See us for Stamp and Coin Supplies! © ‘be allowed in an area specifi- cally put aside for industrial use, - 8 « - The regional district will get up to $30,000 this year for regulating mobile homes in the area, - Until recently the pro- vincial health ‘ department dictated minimum standards for the buildings, but has found the function should be in the hands of: municipalities and regional districts. A. comprehensive bylaw. for the district to use has been made available by the province, and may soon be adopted. The $30,000 will cover the cost of, the Home convenor Maureen Goetting gave each member a sheet of helpful baking, and canning hints, Phyllis Phipps read an jock to among Kinnaird W.1. members, Plant. slips and seeds were given out, and recognition will be given to the member who shows the best results. Cullura! activities plans included the beginning of craft lessons in the new future, . The institute voted to” support the Telethon for the Children’s Hospital in’ Van- couver by a donation of $10, A letter from: the West Kootenay District Board was read. The annual conference is to be held in Fruitvalé on April 27 and involves all West Koot- enay Women’s Institutes, The Fruitvale W.I. sent a letter announcing its W.I. Week will be Feb, 14 to 19, Private Service A: private’ funeral service, ‘with cremation following, wus held for baby Michael James Crockett, who passed away Jan. 22 at the Castlegar and District Hospital. The infant is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Crockett of Castlegar; one sister, Danielle, at home; and article on “Sh make beef tender" and an- — a contest to be held and Mrs. W. F..Crockott of Trail and Albert Bubliz of Genelle. Bate, with. Edith Sherbiko as ending with a|Valentinc’s Tea in Fruitvale Memorial Hall on Feb. 19, West Kootenay district president Phyllis Phipps and Kinnaird W.1. president Helen York are invited to pour tea at this event, All members are Anvited to attend the affair ” which will include a bake sale, white elephant sale, and enter- tainment. ‘On the occasion of her 50th wedding anniversary, Mrs; Ellen Cormier, was honored by the institute with a presenta- tion of golden wine goblets, Winner-of the tea draw was Etta Brunton. Next meeting will be held on Feb. 16 at the home of Kay co-hostess. Finds Traps , Were Going Without Bait Ruth Van Note says the mice in the Iowa statehouse are turning her into a wreck, but her boss, state treasurer’ Mau- rice Baringer, says “they're worth ft. for the entertain: ment.” “We've had traps for a month, but 'I discovered they. didn't have any bait," said Miss Van Note, Baringer's secretary. “Now that's:changed, We bait- ed them: with, peanut butter from the ¢ But Baringer, noting the staffs morale eo ceblera sald “they're worth it for the enter- tainment they. provide. They : were prokably here before people were.” SN ‘Quality Shoes for the entire family Dress =— ree — er Eremenko’s st eae . Coats Sweaters & Tops, Reg Reg. Same WINTER WEAR . & hn Example SKI WEAR Costs, Reg. $65.00 ... Jackets, Reg. $38.00 © Evening Wear Misses, Jrs, and Half Sizes Examples: Reg. $50,98 Reg. $38.00 .... Reg. $66.00 i. ° Sportswear Assorted — Bombe: Slims, Reg. $40.00 . _ sanz $9? i sae89?? Reg. $12.00 SALE ® Afternoon Dresses Pec aa & Half Sizes — pemple te 39%? $999. (Everything Must Go, We are snipping prices and slashing costs! Starting this paar Our prices are’ incredibly lowered. This sale is on for only 3 days, 20 come in and take advantage of usl LADIES oS. - sae 912” sat $16 THREE DAYS ONLY ‘Price! ‘ Thursday, Friday and Saturtiay All Regular Stock in Ladies Wear & Fabrics Jewellery, Leather Hand Bags, Linge: Bedding, Fabrics, Notions, etc. .. g the new *« « A Saiiuce has been set up to lobby the provincial government to solve problems outlined by the. Kootenay Eco- nomic Report. Released in December, the economic study of the Koot- enays paints a dreary forecast for the economic future of this area. A number of board mem- bers said the government is pinpointing the area's problems without doing anything about them. Board administrator Gene Bodard said the report will scare off future investment. Chairman A: K. McAdams named Elidio Salvidor of Cres- ton, and W. G. Thring of New Denver to the committee as well as himself. BONDAROFF For a BETTER MAYOR 1 0% off © Jumpsuits Polyester, Sveding & Knits — : pamela: Reg. $52.01 e Kayser Gloves a Scarves Reg. $4.00 «. * save #13" ° Polar Yarn, Craft Yarn & aseoriva Shades of Sayelle ...cescssssssees “ALL AIRLINES ‘Se Reservations * Accommodations YOUR LINK HARDWARE STORE DEMO ne Department Store 21 PINE STREET, CASTLEGAR PHONE 365-7782 CASTLEGAR. NEWS SECTION Thursday, January 27, 1977: : Page 1B | Heart Trouble Possible ' Cause in Fatal Crash The possibility of a heart ¢ attack was raised in the Nov. 20 _ + death of Nelson student pilot " Peter Arthur Methuen, But a. coroner's inquest ; Friday brought forth no con- t: elusive evidence on why Me- 3 thuen's rented Cessna’ 160 trainer spun into the ground near Krestova. Coroner Richard Van Pat- ten and the six-member jury heard testimony which showed Methuen’ entered a spin at + about 4,000 feet above the St ground. and never. recovered; * the plane struck a field at a 70- ‘degree angle and-at an esti- mated 60 to 65 mph. \ Methuen, “died of a f punctured heart from a broken Tib anda ruptured thoracic aorta, | Nelson ‘pathologist Dr. 0. '. Brych created'a stir at the in. & quest with surprise testimony 3: that Methuen was suffering a- : rare variety of heart trouble * which blocked the arteries to the heart with cholestrol. He- said Methuen's arteries were blocked 40 to 60 per cent by the deposits and’: this may have been a factor in the death. . He said Methuen would not * likely have lived fe years old. both sides, that later medical examinations showed no choles- terol build-ups in any other children, and only slightly high . level in himself of .trigleero!, another chemical connected to the disease... % “He said Peter lived a very active life.""My son had no in- dication of this disease," Mr. Methuen said. “He appeared | and acted as if he were in per-. fect. health.” The jury, however, felt otherwise and ‘included a‘ recommendation , that the Ministry of Transport medical examinations leading to a pri- vate pilot's licence include ‘ cholestrol level tests in future. The pathologist said the heart condition could be ‘ag- gravated by stress (such as 2 certain’ flight: manoeuvers) ‘or could show up with no apparent cause, Methuen may have hada “spasm”, Dr, Brych said, which would «produce chest - pains enough to prevent ‘him from acting rations Tim Cowan, the chief fly- ing instructor for Adastra Avia- tion of Castlegar, said Methuen was “approximately upto pri- _ vate pilot standards” for the * he was " the: disease tends | i be heredi- statement was ‘strongly .challenged ©. by -Me- thuen’s father, Peter : Neil { Methuen, who said his family “has a history of longevity’ on Tennessee Aromatic Cedar, Chests Bride's .dream. _Antistic Design. _Superd | Quel ty ‘ “ MIDVALLEY. " SHOPPING. ENTRE that day. Cowan was his in- structor. He said Methuen had been flying several weeks, had about 25 hours of air time, 6.1 hours of which were solo flight, Cowan said he had gone through the manoeuvres (slow flight, steep turns, stalls nd. incipient ‘spins). with Methuen twice before allowing him to practice them solo, He said the student pilot had demonstrated; rrability to perform thempro-.- perly. Cowan: also testified he ie flown. the ‘same ‘aircraft’ tl : flight before Methuen's and 2 found it’ to’ be in Perfect ‘con- : — UNITED WAY. Annual Meeting cle abuser Monday, Sanoary 3I- 7.30 bm. _ AGENDA - " Présentation of 1975 Audited Financial Your Castleg dition. He showed. the jury a check list which must be gone through before each flight. He talked to Methuen for about 10 minutes before the fatal flight and found him to be “confident and cheerful.” The flight instructor raised another puzzling point. He said the Cessna 150. will recover from a spin if the controls are” left alone. The resulting dive is easy to recover from, he said. . . But’ other Citizens 303 33 | YES “CASTLEGAR 365-3375 10% For, 90% Against The above figures are.the results as of 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning in the straw vote being conducted by the Castlegar News on the subject of a possible maximum security prison for this area, They continue the trend of ‘results printed last. week: area residents appear over- whelmingly opposed to the locating of a federal showed that Methuen must have held the aircraft in a spin _ all the way to the ground; that is, the contro). column would have to be‘actively held all the way back. Methuen’s father asked if. the column could have been jammed’ in that position by some foreign object. Syl Dzus, an MoT in- spector. who’ examined the wreckage, said the plane was in perfect working order to. the *best of his ability to determine. He admitted ‘that jammed con- trols were remotely possible, but unlikely. Const. John Nykiforuk, a Crescent Valley RCMP officer . who investigated the crash, said lab tests showed no alcohol or drugs in Methuen’s blood. He. said several bystanders had re- moved the ‘body from the wreckage before he attended. The jury ruled that the death was “accidental” and “unnatural”, as well as recom- mending the ‘added tests for medical exams. They laid no blame for the death. ©, .... -Help:Your Garrier- -y in the district. é The response coupon. is printed elsewhere in this paper and they will be received by the Castlegar News until 6 p.m. tomorrow when , they will be tabulated and the results forwarded to Castlegar city council for its information. Cnet from people opposed to the T was born and raised in- -Castlogar, although my husband and I now live in Nelson. We plan to settle in Castlegar in the near future «+ + but not if a federal prison should be established there.” “No! I like to sleep with peace in my mind.” “People who want the penitentiary here are only worried about the money that will go into their pockets.” , 3 thet my children. will a eserted treed school ily.” nothing and would likely have to pay: higher taxes to cover extra services requires for an influx of People.” tweigh the " “It’s nice and peaceful here now. Why ask for trouble.” “Who elected Brady to be our spokesman? We don't need a federa! prison herell” “I want Castlegar to remain a slow- growth community. Let's. solve the problems we have before we add new “We are living our quiet life and don’t n criminals in the Kootenays.!' “We do not want a prison . ... because it will « children or grown-up people. Too many. escapes... >“As the taxpayers haye' to: pay over $16,000° ‘News car-. rier will be ‘collecting for the © paper during the next few days. - The job of your carrier'is made easier if they don't: have “-to make a second or even a third call, Please consider your car- tier) He’ or she is an inde-- pendent business’ person and they don't earn their profit~ until you've “paid for -your paper. That's why they'll appre- © . -eiate it if you're ready the first ‘time they call. ELECTION OF FIVE (5) DIRECTORS FOUR (4) DIRECTORS FOR THREE (3) YEAR TERMS . ‘ONE (1) DIRECTOR FOR TWO (2) YEAR TERM . APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR FOR-1977.. All United Appeal Agencies’ are-asked to have a representative Present at costs the “The average homeowner would: gain ~ COMPLETE FINANCIAL SERVICE... INCLUDING. FREE CHEQUING carro fret cee. wn parseeripen SOUTHSLOCAN 359-7221 wood aaa. came c eae ones.” eed any more: not be safe for No prison!" per convict to” os keep him’ in. prison for one year this means that a‘ convicted almost a quarter of a million dollars to confine him or her for 25 years now that the death penalty has least: triple current charges for road “been: dropped. «Also, the inmates’have been di : properly by ‘destroying their prisons.” st “I,want the town to’ stay as it is. Who needs, growth.” “T feel Castlegar is too. small a city, to handle the soci! problems associated with a local prison.” “Why subject our people to such a farce as prisons are today? To add insult, our tax dollars'are going to provide ‘cushy’ cells for criminals. Who in their’ right: mind could want: this?” “We like Castlegar the way it is.” “People like Gordon Brady and his ideas this town can do withoul.” “L live alone and would not like to think of prisoners out ¢ on weekend or. holiday: passes. I am over 60, a woman.’ “Most prisoners are the scum of the earth. Why board them here.” -. Some comments from: people favoring a prison: "We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” “Good for the. economy of the area.” “Yes, providing a prison’can be. built eseape-proof. it is ridiculous the number of recent escapes ‘from prisons here in B.t “Castlegar could definitely use a boost in its economy, which may eventually lead to better restaurants, stores, etc.” “Yes, because this'sorry area needs the income from it." feces Ip income base would be an advantage.”, Eye on Dentists Crown yse, has been announced by Health Minister Bob McClel: land... Mr. McClelland told. the legislature that effective Feb. 1 anew system will call for a minimum charge. of $15 for + either ‘road or air. ambulance use, with a maximum’ for both of $100, Currently, a basic’ charge of. $5 for. road ambulance is in effect. A: free air ambulance _ Service instituted by the former —° iment as discontinued last year ‘ by! the’ Social Credit + government. Mr. McClelland. said _re- ‘sumption of the air ambulance service will result in a great saving to patients from remote areas, eos Patients currently must pay commerical air fares. The . minister. said that a-stretcher patient: flying to .Vancouver from Prince Rupert would have to pay $480 now, but under the new plan would pay $80. ~ Under, the revised: sched- Ambulance Fees. Revamped; Rates to Triple Effective Feb. 1 ‘ule, the’ basi ‘ambulance call will be $15 ‘for distances up to 25 miles. After “that distance, there will-be a, ‘Ccharge of 20 cents an air mile up - tothe $100 maximum, . The minister said the air ambulance. service will be co- ordinated with mercy flights, The announcement of the | plan drew immediate criticism from ‘Dennis Cocke (NDP— New | Westminster),. former. NDP-health minister who said, the $15 fee will ba a deterrent which will ‘affect. those who’ need it most—the poor. To Compete in Prices? “The -federal government might soon force price competi- tion and advertising’ on. Cana- dian dentists, ‘says Dr. D. C. Mason, president of the Vernon Denta! Association, Dr. Mason said the dental * profession has been the subject of price-fixing and other. charges recently in the United States which has the same dental: codes ‘barring. cad: verlising He said developments in the profession in the United States probably will follow here as well. © The B.C. ‘College of Dental Surgeons~ discourages —ad- vertising and sends out a general price guide which’ most * dentists follow, said Dr. Mason. 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