Wednesday, November 1, 1995 Page A7 [Serr Visti Too much encroachment on wilderness already Dear Editor: It is encouraging to see strong oppo- sition to the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort. I hope the whole idea is soundly defeated. There is far too much encroachment on wilderness areas already, in Canada and around the world, Left alone, nature thrives wonderful- ly well. It nurtures and sustains itself and us. Yet, we have unnecessarily OPINION diminished the quality of nature dranvat ically and put the very long-term con tinuance of life on the planet in Jeopardy. We have done this through the disruption of natural ecological sys tems, so why would we want to contin ue disrupting more natural wilderness, especially when it is only for leisure activity purposes? Given pollution, the rapid extinction of species, the disappearance of the world’s forests, ete., it only seems prac- tical people everywhere embrace an ° tude of low-impact wilderness activity, To me, this means tenting, hiking, canoeing, x-country skiing, etc, It also means soul-searching deliberations. abut all significant “development” such as roads, cabins, resorts, speed boats, etc There is always an outcry from those protesting infringement on fun and eco- nomic activity, People call it “progress” What is ultimately fun, economically viable or progressive about the way we are defacing the earth? Let's look at what we have and consider its magnifi- cence, its beauty, its longevity and its irreplaceability. If we focus on what we don't have, which might be things like a better car, a higher-paying job, a new computer or more downhill skiing, we may miss the true picture. Without the earth, we have nothing and with an ail- ing earth we will always have ailing lives, regardless of what personal luxu ries we acquire It should be very obvious by now we are facing a global ecdlogical crisis. 1 know that one Jumbo Resort will not bring down the planet, but a Jumbo Resort mindset will Howard J. Boldt Nelson, BC 10420, Assocation, and the B.C. Press Council Established 28, 1990, Mail PUBLISHER MARILYN STRONG TRENT BANCARZ CHRISTINE MOYER EDITOR PRODUC TION MANAGER KAREN KERKHOFF GARY SCHNEIDER REPOF om JEFF GABERT ASSISTANT SPORTS REP. CATHERINE ROSS MARGE LALONDE NICOLE DERTSTRA or CARI DOLGOPOL CLASSIFIED ADS Direct Department Phones General Office ... 365-5266 Circulation ......... FRED JACK ADVERTISING REP. editorial comment So much for the conventional wisdom Despite the fact people like her tend to give us a kick in the head, it's a pleasure to have someone like economist Roslyn Kunin come to town. If you weren't at the Brilliant Cultural Centre last Monday after- noon, you really missed out. Kunin's most important comments were made under a loose heading of “say goodbye to the old' ways.” One point involved an assumption North Americans have lived under during the past 40 years that -‘ou show up for a job when you're 18 and walk away with a gold watch at 65. It's an attitude of “surely somebody will look after me, despite few efforts on my part.” Kunin blew that assumption away and it explains why youth unemployment is higher than for other ages and also explains why a 55-year-old worker suddenly finds himself unemployed after 35 years on the job. Basically, people must be flexible these days and prep to change In connection with this false assumption, Kunin suggested peo- Ple acquire skills, get well-roundéd educations and be literate in order to deal with “the new economy.” And she doesn't mean get- ting general high school diplomas or generic arts degrees. Conven- tional wisdom from the past 40 years says if you get a university degree, you'll write your own ticket and have your pick of what big company you'll go to work for. But in the real world, degrees are a dime a dozen and a int from Pe world is graduates come with lots of knowledge, but few useable skills. Students speak up about Quebec Grade 6 students at Tarrys Elementary School in C. ‘astlegar had the following comments to make with respect to the issue of whether or not Quebec should separate from the rest of Canada. Allow Separation * Quebec is a democracy, so if the people vote to leave Canada, everyone should respect that. * The people of Newfoundland were able to have a choice as to whether they wanted to join Canada or stay a separate country less than 50 years ago, so why can’t Quebec? + The rest of Canada refuses to recognize Quebec as a special Province that deserves special rights. » Norway was part of Sweden for hundreds of years and the people there voted for separation from Sweden, so I think Quebec should be able to do the same thing. * Quebec has its own legal system, popular rock stars and many other areas that are unique to that province + Because a lot of Canadian companics would leave that province and move to other provinces and create more employment for the rest of Canadians. * Quebec takes a lot of money from the rest of Canada! + If they feel they can survive on their own, let them + Because it already is one big French-speaking country. + They want to be part of France + So they don’t cause Canada any more trouble. + Canada will be better off if Quebec would separate Not Allow Separation + It could start a civil war in Canada. * Quebec belongs to all Canadians and Quebec should not be allowed to separate unless all Canadians agree. * In New Brunswick, French and English people live in peace because they learned to cooperate with each other, so why can't Quebec and the rest of Canada learn to cooperate? + It could affect the French language programmes in the rest of Canada. * The-Canadian dollar could possibly be worth 50 dents in the U.S. All of our food that comes from the United States could go up 50 per cent. Interest rates could possibly go up to 20 to 30 per cent. * Quebec might charge a fee to go into their country if they sepa- rate * Quebec should stay because they will never make it on their own, * Quebec should stay because separation could start something bad. + It might hurt our economy. + To keep the country together. + Other ethnic groups such as Native Indians may decide to sepa- rate from Quebec, Unfortunately, our school systems still subscribe to ion- Manuf: would save money. by not having to print words on l " in two diffe + They will lose all their Canadian treaty rights for doing business al wisdom. High school programs are geared to putting into university, despite the fact only 15 per cent of high school graduates ever go there. What do we do with the other 85 per cent? Write them off? A recent W5 program painfully showed this. On the program, a major ek i facturing comp said his firm cannot find qualified Canadians for dozens of its high-tech, high- paying positions. It must import workers from Europe. The execu- tive further said his company had offered to fund an apprenticeship program with Ontario's public high schools, but there were no takers among school boards. The program then hed to a Tk it high school and the interviewer asked Grade 13 students what their career plans were. Most said something like lawyer, doctor, etc. When the host then asked if any d ing hinists, he got a lot of scrunched faces and turned-up noses. When he mentioned a good machinist is in high demand and commands $100,000 per year, the kids still weren't impressed. It seems the kids are well endowed with the conventional wisdom. Wonder where they got it from? Kunin also said the workplace will look nothing like it did even 10 years ago due to technological advances and the fact people really aren't needed to make things anymore. She sounds a lot like another ecdnomist, an American named Paul Zane Pilzer. Pilzer points out from the Industrial Revolution to about 1960, fortunes were made by people who made things. Since then, the fortunes have been made by people who moved things around. In 1930, manufacturing costs accounted for 80 per cent of a Product's price. Now, manufacturing accounts for about 15 per cent, which means the 85 per cent spent on distribution is where the money is. Another product of gy are supp “displ work- ers.” Well, they're really not displaced, they're doing other things, in the rest of Canada and in other countries. + Many civil servants working in Quebec will lose their jobs. + It may cause other provinces to consider separation from con- federation. + Economic union between the provinces would be affected. + Internally, the debt load may increase Per person in the rest of Canada and the deficit could go up. * Culturally, Canada may become poorer because of possible restrictions in travel and sharing of ideas. + If Quebec leaves, Canada will no longer be the second largest country in the world. + If Quebec leaves we will lose its resources. * Quebec was born in Canada and should die in Canada. * The history we have is very rich. For example, Team Canada in hockey, beat Russia in 1972. The Players were both French and English. Canadians won together! * Quebec is a unique part of Canada and shares in its heritage. + All the maps will have to be changed. + Who will pay for the separation? Speaker’s Corner Castlegar student Tamara Terry is pounding the pavement in search of answers to questions that correspond with news stories that have appeared in The Castlegar Sun. If you see Tamara, it could be your opportunity to appear in Speaker's Corner, which is published each week + Canadians would save money. Too much money is being spent on votes and studies. Tax dollars should be used for important issues + We wouldn't have to pay for the pensions of Quebec politicians. + If Quebec separates, maybe B.C. should do the same. We are a very resource rich province. * To allow them to set their own goals and to sign/write their own Declaration of Independence. + They will have a majority vote within their own country. * They should leave because this is the second time Quebecers have been asked to vote YES for ignty. Even if the majority votes NO this time, sorhe other political leader will try to get sovereignty again. * We would not have to put so much efforts into learning French + I think Quebec should leave because Canada is tired of being black-mailed! + They could get lots of money from hydro-power and wouldn't heed to share any of that money with the rest of Canada. + To stop all this arguing. * They don’t feel wanted by the rest of Canada, they feel like outsiders. Question: Has revitalization made a difference to Castlegar's core? explains Pilzer. He gives carburetor fi ‘ing as an np Once the fuel injector came along, the carburetor industry disap- peared. So what happened to all those people who used to make carburetors? They're probably working in restaurants, says Pilzer. During the 1960s, the average family ate one meal Per month out- side the home. Now, one-of four-meals-is eaten outside the home which means many more people are employed in food services now than were during the 1960s. Those willing to adapt and do something else will always sur- vive. Those who hope next year is 1950 are in for a tough time. A good kick in the head is usually unpleasant But often, it's good for us. TNB ERRORS: The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in any advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to the negligence of its servants or otherwise... and there shall be no liability tor non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. All advertising subject to publisher's approval. Contracts must be completed within one year from contract date. No contingent orders accepted Sure, downtown is I's made a big differ looking good and the ence. There are more streets are wider, mak things to do and better ing them much nicer to things to see. It drive on attracts you and makes — Jamie McKendry downtown a place night when the street where people want to lights are all lit. It's hang out cozy. — Valerie Leroux — Paulette Markin It certainly has improved downfown's infrastructure. It's made a difference in attrac- tiveness and gave it a liveable quality. — John Pinckney The visual image sure The place sure has improved. The place is updated and it leaves a welcoming sign, especially at definite improvement Overall in updating what is here — Justin Batting Teacher sets record straight Dear Editor: Thank you for the item in your “Glance” column on Oct, 25 regarding the collection of old phone books by the Grade 6 class of Kin- naird Elementary School. Unfortunately, your staff writer seems to have misunderstood and/or misread some of the information contained in the material | submitted. For the benefit of the class and innaird Elementary School, your readers and Castlegar businesses, I wish to provide correct Dear Editor: I must respond to a recent series of ads placed in The mous Nelson tek information. school, very active Parent Advi- sory Councils in each school with representation on a District Coun- cil, and strong advocates in the B.C. A i i Castlegar Sun, citing two anony- soliciting calls from parents in School District 9 “concerned about or feeling the effects of job rearranging and TA bumping.” Parents in SD 9 have access to a District Administration with a Clearly stated “open-door policy”, an Assistant Superintendent and District Special Ed. Helping Teacher which specific jurisdic- tion for Special Ed. Services, School Based Teams in each What are Dear Editor: I am attaching a photocopy of an article written by reporter Karen Kerkhoff which appeared in the July 13, 1994 issue of The Castlegar Sun. The article com- pares pharmaceutical dispensing fees in Castlegar, Nelson, Trail and Kelowna. for ry Living, the B.C. Learning Dis- abilities Association, the Abilities Awareness Advisory Committee and the local Special Ed. Associa- tion.. | would like to add to that list the Castlegar District Teach- ers Union and CUPE Local 1298, whose mandates include provid- ing quality educational services for all students in SD 9, We are certainly willing to explore, on a district basis, solutions to parental drug dispensing costs now? As an adjunct to your recent article on Pharma-Net in B.C., it would be interesting to see what and by how much dispensing fees have changed since July, 1994. Is there any incentive or reason for a customer to stay loyal to any particular pharmacy once one has exceeded the allowable My letter to the paper'did not ask business- €s either to collect old phone books or to tele- phone me at the school (Heaven forbid!), What I wished your paper to do was pass on the information that parents and students will be doing a “blitz” of businesses on Nov. 18 to Pick up phone books for recycling. Businesses could thereby be prepared for us Parents should refer to the letter brought home by their children for correct information. School district addresse The recycling project has been undertaken concerns and have been partici- pants in many committees. with representatives of parent groups. If the parents in a neighboring school district are feeling disen- franchised and frustrated, perhaps they should be looking for local solutions rather than propagating concern and suspicion amongst their neighbors. Parents of students in SD 9, please do not be alarmed by the actions of these people in a neigh- boring school district. If you are sharing some of their feelings of frustration over any aspect of your child's educational program, deductible by Pharmacare? I personally have no qualms about Pharma-Nerand the system stands to save millions for the B.C. government. The multi- nationals are the big losers since very few, if any, drugs are researched or produced by a wholly-owned Canadian drug Got something on your mind? Write a letter to the editor. Specializing in: made breads, Located Playmor Junction Ph: 359-7770 DR. BRIAN GORMAN /s pleased to announce the relocation of his dental practice to: 2024 COLUMBIA AVENUE beside the new Canadian Tire Store Telephone: 365-2424 NEW PATIENTS WELCOME \. 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