March 3, 1985 ESIABLISHED AUG. 7 1947 (INCORPORATING IME MID WEEK MIRROR PUBLISHED SBP! 12 PUBLISHER AUG. 7, 1947-448 19. 19/5 PUBLISHER — Burt Campbell EDITOR — Ron Norman Lv CAMPBELL PLANT FOREMAN OFFICE MANAGER ADVERTISING MANAGE CIRCULATION MANAGE! MONICE OF COPYRIGHT: Fu vested ws ond belongs to sAESABER OF THE B.C. PRESS COUNCH TWICE WEEKLY MAY 4. 1980 1978 AUG 27 Ive — Peter Harvey inda Kositsin — Carol Magow — Heather Hadley ny printed maties proces nat copyright 1 that part and that oF sh provided by the advertises shail remaun in ond by Co A political game homeowners can ft. Their be going Castlegar breathe a sigh of school taxes won't through the roof. Castlegar school board's unanimous opposition to the provincial government's Bill 48 in ettect means that the local board won't be holding a referendum to ds wanted. He said the boards made it clear during his recent tour of 55 school districts, that their communities wanted extra fun- ding. Mr. Heinrich is simply playing politics again. That's wasn’t what the boards wanted. Indeed, Castlegar board asked raise additi 1 school funding. But then that’s no great sur- prise. Who really thought the board would ask homeowners to beor the full burden of school costs? Not Mr. sure. What's true, is that Mr. Heinrich is playing a clever little political game. in introducing the bill, he said the provincial government has already don di Heinrich, that's for for more funding — but not it it is at the expense of local homeowners. What the Castlegar board and other boards want — and Mr. Heinrich knows this — is for the province to return the industrial tax base and the power for boards to set their own budgets. What is really curious is thot the province took the industrial tox base away from school boards in order to provide more equitable di ion fundi part for funding. It has provided each school district with a budget guideline = which provides “equitable funding”. But he doesn't say that the “equitable funding” he is really a budget reduction. The province hasn't only frozen the Castlegar school board's budget — it's asked that the board reduce it by one per cent. The board in turn has had to make some tough budget decisions — like chopping library purchases. For the next six months the school district won't buy another book for its school libraries. If Mr. Heinrich's “equitable funding” con- tinues, the board may not be buying books for the next 18 mon- ths. Mr. Heinrich’s answer to req for iti | funding to by things like books was to in- treduce Bill 48. if school boards cdin't get by with the funding they receive from the province, they can now go to referendum and ask local residential taxpayers to pick up the tab. In fact, according to Mr. Heinrich, that's just what the boor- #t said at the time that school districts with little industrial or commercial tax base suffered while school districts with a large industrial base — like Trail — could afford almost anything. With Bill 48, the government has di d that i It is now saying that districts with a large residential tax base can have more funding, while those with a small residential tax base — like Castlegar — will go without. Bill 48, in fact, doesn't offer ¢ Letters to the Editor eek is the week set herance of the cause of ish Columbia, and it was with this purpose in mind that the Castlegar District Teachers’ oape ciation 5 the public meeting of March 6 held at the Coronation Hall on evening. a Ye cag anak was under the direction of the public relations com: mittee of the CDTA was opened by Mr. 3A. Charters who pointed out to the audience of about 50 adults, young people and children that education 1s not limited to the school alone, but is the concern of all; that the home, the church, the community, the local businesses and industries all share a vital part in the education. . 8 Education W aside for the furtl education in Briti farms, Many important and varied munici | matters were brought under dis: cussion at the Commissioners’ recent meeting of March 6 in the village office. It was decided to give the exterior of the town hall a “new look” with a stucco job on the village office and fire hall, leaving the garage and warehouse as they are. . . A resolution presented to the legislature select standing committee on agriculture Thursday by the B.C. Farmers’ Institute Advisory Board re quested that daylight savings time be outlawed except in the case of an emergency such as war. . 8 6 25 YEARS AGO From the March 3, 1960 News Ray Perrault, provincial Liberal will be paying a visit to the Does writer fear Jesus? life, His. com- Castlegar schoo! board anything. SUN, SCI cane, connge Howe cee wilde Sass baamns I write in response to the letter have many examples of this very thing. and MDs written by Mickey Kinakin published. He fails to give us a clear definition of in the Feb. 17 Castlegar News. The fundamentalism. His statement that ¥ writer raises many issyes and I would “killing is killing” fails to deal with the First we learn that the Con- like to respdnd to at least some/of many facets of the taking of odian Medical Association. will be _¢hemrThewel nie foams of wand ia: holding its annual ion in dtufions ‘to’ the —_ ments about Rios Montt of Guatemala Bermuda. Now along comes word that the Canadian Bar Association has been holding its mid-winter meeting in Barbados. Sounds tough — and it's all a tax deduction! complex issues of our day. He fears bizarre behavior being justified through misinterpreting the Bible. He are based on very questionable infor- mation. Perhaps I may be allowed a few i of my own. Does the writer fears those who ii ly apply church teaching and doctrine. He fears the kind of religion that only clouds the critical issues of our day and prolongs Fred Merriman No one asked for this opinion, but that won't stop me. The Minister of Education was entirely justified in cracking down on the Delta school district. Since when does a local school district think it can take the law into its own hands in a clear demonstra- tion of civil disobedience? The min- ister made an excellent point when he suggested the Delta school board should sell its surplus real estate holdings which exceed $3 million. Now that I am getting wound up on the subject, it is the most approp- riate time to sound off on my favorite subject — protest as a method to influence change. I have never met a protester yet who would tolerate for one minute the parade of sign-carrying strang- ers on bis grass were he to be in a position to make changes. In fact, the two questions that this self- righteous writer directs to all who clamor for power are these: What changes would you make if you had the responsibility and authority to do 80? and how would you finance the changes? The standard reply to question one reads: “Nothing.” Question two is answered quite honestly: “I don't know.” Through all the rhetoric bouncing back and forth on restraint and the frightful disruption being caused by it, it is difficult to detect the word accountability It is nigh impossible among all the protesting to see a single glimmer of a positive alternative. All the protesters seems to rest their case on is vague gefieralities: “The qual ity of education will suffer” or “megabucks for megaprojects.~ Alright, let’s assume that both planks in the platform are quality lumber, straight-grained and manu factured Jocaily, then we can or should also assume that the entire an -_—— argument is a matter of distribu- tion. Education is priority. It is more important than health, social assistance, highways, the civil ser. vice and the megaprojects which employ thousands and should — if properly managed — bring billions into this province. Those who rank education as the No. 1 priority would get no argument from me. In fact, if education could ever become more than sponging up academic credits for the coveted degree or the employment opportunity, we could probably eliminate the need for hospitals, social assistance and the civil service. Until we develop local autonomy or vehicles without wheels, we will continue to need highways. If I may let you have the merest hint of a secret, look carefully at the project “Let's Talk About Schools.” The exercise in restraint had (and has) three goals: 1) Cut costs. 2) Test the reaction. 3) Wait for initia tive or suggestions of positive al ternative. The mind set of the most vigorous protesters is locked at the second goal. All who will, are now being given the opportunity to make posi- tive recommendations through the public discussion papers. I am optimistic that we are going to see some most interesting and exciting changes in education as a profession and the sharing of know ledge as a calling. We should expect to see the public discussion rooms full to capacity, If you choose to remain silent through this opportunity, then con tinue to do so following the results of the “Let's Talk About Schools” public meetings. It is entirely unfortunate that the professionals in education could not address the problems of restraint with positive alternatives. the pi I agree with him. But the writer’s comments fall prey to the very criticisms that he has of “fundamentalists.” The writer accuses them of simplistic statements about fear the teaching of Jesus of Nazareth? Does he fear those who commit their whole lives to serving Him? Does he fear people who, on the whole, are some of the most loving, and forgiving, and generous people in our society? Does he fear people who try their best to live a holy life in the midst of a Parents have chance to make real change Editor, Castlegar News: Of all agents and institutions, the parent is primarily concerned with the well-being of his or her own children. Parents must guide children somehow through a bewildering array of odd influences. In an ideal world, the work of our hands, the best of what we are or hope to be, and the vision beyond ourselves, we offer daily’to our children. This we do, or aim toglo, in our own way. No one us more closely at times, or cha@enges us more deeply, than these young people whom we have brought into the world. As it is now, each child spends 15,000 hours of his or het life getting formal schooling. What of all this time? Does the child acquire knowledge and understanding? Self-respect? A kind and helpful disposition? Does he or she appreciate what is good in the world? Does the child come home with an increased sense of justice, a sense of purpose, a sense of meaning or value? “Let's Talk About Schools” is an in-depth questionnaire to all citizens from the Ministry of Education. It is an opener for the possibility of change, real change. Whoever cares enough to respond, seriously, will be counted. What par ents say or write now before March 15 on the response document will be valued. I remember with particular fondness a good share of articulate and con- cerned parents in the Kootenays. As I watch this process, this open and public ination of itself, I society that differs in many ways? The writer speaks of a God who is very different from the God I read about in the Bible. He speaks of a God who is strangely powerless, a God who has no way of speaking to those He has created..He speaks of a God who doesn’t punish sin, a God who can't provide guidance for the human race. The God of the Bible, on the other hand, speaks to people through the written word. He punishes sin. He of- fers a great deal of guidance and an swers for some of life's most difficult questions. Do you know what I fear? I fear a society fast losing any idea of right and wrong. I fear a society that allows a mother to pronounce the death penalty on her innocent unborn child as punishment for her own sins, all under the rubrie of “free choice.” I fear a society that has little respect for mar- riage and the family. I fear a society that allows in violence and fantasy on prime-time TV. It seems to me that “fundamental ism” is not the enemy we ought to fear. Christianity is not our problem. The problem lies within each human heart. Human sin, and selfishness has cursed the world we live in. The writer is very concerned about the comment that the death penalty is part of God's “Divine Law.” Capital punishment of society's criminals is one area where there is legitimate room for difference among Christians. The New Testament talks about a death penalty. But this is described as God's punishment for sin. And the one who ends up taking this ultimate it is none other than God's want to know that the residents of the Kootenays have heard about it, will read it and respond. The next School Act comes of this fair-minded effort. Your crucial, origin- al and well-considered advice will re- frame the system. Local school boards have the documents; 500,000 were printed. That's approximately one per child. own Son, Jesus Christ. God gives us the responsibility of making many choices in life, and He gives us the Bible to aid us in those choices. But the greatest choice of all is the one that only we can make: whether we will do things God's way, through faith in Jesus Christ, or not. Rev. Terry Defoe, St. Peter Lutheran Church More letters on page C3 leader, Jand-Trail riding this weekend. This is his first visit to the riding since his election to the leadership last May in Vancouver. . . A board room for the trustees of School District No. 9 complete with an office for the secretary-treasurer, may be built on property located above the forestry station. ‘The board has received plans for the proposed building from the department of education and are presently study ing them before definitely deciding to go ahead with the project. . . 8 Grand Forks could be the future site of an alternate” airfield for CPA's regular landing field at Brilliant. This suggestion was made in a letter from the Castlegar airport committee to the Grand Forks city council. The letter suggests that with the comple. tion of the Christina Lake-Kinnaird highway, the airfield at Grand Forks would be a distinct feasibility . 15 YEARS AGO From the March 5, 1970 Castlegar News The Castlegar and District Museum has submitted its budget of $1,050 to the twin towns of Castlegar and Kin naird requesting that they consider a grant to assist them. * 6 « With spring flowers already re ported having broken the soil in the last few weeks, robins are now making their appearance. Mrs. .8. Johansson of West Robson reported last Thursday seeing robins in her yard eating apples. . The ladies curling club held a closed “spiel last week to play for the Ogiow trophy. The Dergousoff rink edged out the Randell rink in an extra and that was played to break the tie. Members of the winning rink were V. Dergousoff skip, M. Haines third, L Neuman second and D. Horst lead. * 8 6 The eight millionth ton of lead was produced at Trail last week by Cominco since the company was formed there in Castlegar The Castlegar district's Good Citizen of the Year for 1979 is the late A.C. (Aage) Syivest. This was announced yesterday by John Holden, chairman of the Castle. gar Kiwanis Club's citizen of the year i who said this will be the Quotable Quotes ROCK STAR Mick Jaggar says he has affairs with other women and has no intention of marrying his current steady, model Jerry Hall “There are causal relationships which everyone really has, especially in city life,” says the 41-year-old Rolling Stone singer. “Tm a very citified person and lots of these casual relationships come up. You can't just stop having affairs if they come along, but there's a differ ence between that and trying to be with every girl you meet.” A MAN WHO has been operating an emergency shelter for youngsters on contract to the ministry of human re sources doesn’t think the fact he's been convicted twice of sex crimes against children is “pertinent.” Asked if he thinks the ministry would allow him to continue caring for children if his record was known, he said, “It's not pertinent. It has no bearing on who I am or what I am now.” The man said he had not told the ministry about his criminal record. “I wasn't asked. I didn’t think it was pertinent.” Please address all Letters to the Editor to: The Castlegar News, P.O.Box 3007, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3H4, or deliver them to our office at: 197 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. Letters must be signed and include the writer's full name.and address. Only in very exceptional cases will first time in the 23-year history of the award that it has been given post humously. 7 City couneil’s rejection last week of an application for a $3,000 grant for the Castlegar Volunteer Exchange has be. come the target of criticism from af. fected organizations. Spokesmen for both the volunteer exchange and the Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society, which sought the grant on its behalf, reacted with dis. pleasure to council's support of a rec. News reserves the right to edit letters for brevity, clarity, legality and grammar. by the city’s health and welfare committee to deny funding on the grounds a publication recently produced by the exchange was in complete, out of date and provided a duplication of services. ENTERTAINMENT Artist's work on view Anne Plotnikov of Genelle will be the featured artist at the Hi Soup and exhil Sandwich Shoppe beginning the Arts ‘84 in Penticton. March 8 and continuing for This will be the fifth show the month. in the Presentation Series She works with all med- Enjoy the whirlpool, 2 saunas, access to @ beautiful room with satellite TV; — enjoy Dexter's Pub ond Heartland Restaurant ee i A MESMERISING PERFORMANCE . . . The Amazing Vegas, the Grand Canyon and on a fishi Damant performed Tuesday at Stanley Humphries all int minds. Here Steve performs while ui Secondary School, taking audience members to Los the influence of The Amazing Damant (standing). Hypnotist a big hit By DOUG HARVEY This week I enjoyed meeting Jim Damant the hypnotist, and it was even more enjoyable catching him perform. Although the crowd Tuesday at Stanley Humphries Secondary School was far from a fullhouse, everyone enjoyed the show and I'm sure many of them hadn't laughed so hard in a long time. Damant, who resides in Hamilton, takes his craft seriously, as his 31 years of performing hypnotism would attest. He originally became interested in hypnotism while studying psychology in university. A friend of his was reading a book on hypnotism. Damant picked up the.book and became so enthralled he read everything on hypnotism he could find. 4 aliens. babysitting a 40-pound baby. his eyes out until the hero was rescued. Finally, thei of the fingernail biters and smokers. trip — — CasNews Photo by Doug Hervey language and mental telepathy to converse with the Next it was on to fish at a secret take where they hooked “the big one”. While there, they ended up After changing diapers they were whisked back in time to when they were 12 years old at a sad matinee movie. Steve Merry let his emotions go and really cried journey was over, but before they left the stage Damant left post-hypnotic suggestions of doing better at sports and studies, feeling healthier and even tried to cure some Before the subjects were brought around, some. i ade Bulictin Board Business meeting, March 7 at 2 Annual meeting, Wednesday, March 13. Everyone welcome. vie 2" 2 FOR PRICE OF 1 Feb. 24 t0 Mar. 3 a caus Will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 4p.m. pls PRAWN DINNER pum. ot Setkirk College: Visitors welcome, ane 4 Celgor & Cominco Meo! Tickets for Private Parties — 365-3294 “Tocated 1 mile south of weigh scales in Ootischenio papaya mon. Poy Dh path acng» etme pall na Men welcome. No babysitting for this meeting. Tickets ore $2. vis ALL PAPER CASH BINGO Castlegar Aquanaut Swim Club is having on all paper ot yh omg. aati gp icon we rgheeyggomet ets ANNE PLOTNIKOV Friday, March 8 ir 7 p.m. -9 p.m. — in the Coder Room Now, he usually tours four months of the year other hilarious post-hypnotio performing at universities, colleges and high schools. He would like to slow down, but “word of mouth” keeps him on the run as a performance at one school usually leads to another engagement at a neighboring school. The rest of the year he works in conjunction with the medical professor around the Hamilton-Toronto area taking referrals from doctors, helping people with problems such as weight, smoking and insomnia, to name a few. sound of a key word. For example, couldn't find the sleeves. “The Amazing Damant” started the evening by demonstrating his memory skills and told the audience they too could have the same “power of memory.” He told them his secret was basically “not to forget.” Then the fun began. He asked for volunteers from the audience. It seemed that half the audience filed up on stage, but through a series of quick tests Damant had eliminated many of them. With the remaining 20 or so subjects under his spell he took them on a fantasy journey, escorted royally in a limousine to Las Vegas and then the Grand Canyon where they met with an alim spacecraft. They used sign was immovable. would become invisible as soon as he sat down. had five or six ties hanging around his neck. evening. which were carried out after leaving the stage at the whenever he said “Ladies and Gentlemen,” Susan Ross would stand up and in an angry voice, tell him to go back to Ontario. Arne Brattebo was left standing on stage trying to put on a coat in which he Stagy McKinnon became Tarzan complete with yell when Damant mentioned Africa. Kevin Biln was told to move a chair cushion he had been told under hypnosis, Steve Merry had been told that as soon as he sat down he would remember he'd left his tie on stage (even though he hadn't been wearing one). He would come back on stage and Damant would give him a nice tie, which Again he would shout out, “I lost my tie,” and would return to the stage to get another. This continued until he ‘The audience roared; a pleasant end to an enjoyable Why wait? Now you can see your color prints or slides on the some day you bring them in! HAACK PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES wae FOTO SHOPPES ee 278 Columbie Ave., Castlegar 365-2888 HENNE TOURS 1985 : i RAI Take Advantage of Oar Specials || 9p “URGUMSTHE SOcRESTAURART = “Bring a Friend” Special SSAEAKPAST (Mon” fog gu ten. 2 Packages of 10 Tan Sessions LUNCHEON SPECIAL — $3.50 $48 ec. ($4.80 per ton) day, doy & dnesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. MON. 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