CASTLEGAR NEWS, November 14, 1979 Special KJSS program International Year of the Child celebration KJSS Release October 24 was recog- -nized around the world as International Year of the Child Day in the schools, At Kinnaird Junior See- ondary School, a special pro- een of activities was pre- pared for the students. The m@in organizers of the day's events were Mrs. Hill and Mr. Langmuir. Many teachers from KJSS prepared workshops on a variety of topics. As w&H, members of the com- myhity contributed their time and ideas too, for work- shops and other special pres- entations. Eskimo games are designed to build bodies By Sean Bondaroff Grade 8 Ed In the northland, the Eskimo children can very arely go outside to play games because of the intense cold. Because of this, they ave devised simple games to play indoors; one of these is kicking a piece of newspaper tied to a string while stand- ing on one hand and one foot The record for this is hitting the newspaper while it is 10 feet six inches in the air. They also do forms of arm and wrist wrestling. Because of all these games, the Eskimos have very strong abdominal areas and are much more flexible than other Canadians; they can bend dream possible. vat SET Ever since the invention of the wheel, kids have been fascinated by things that move. With their toys, children become the driver, piloting vehicles that run on electrical, wind-up or plain old kid-control. Now this Christmas, for even more driving excitement—at prices lower than radio- control—youngsters can take control of toys operat- ed by sound control, or “telesonics.”” Sound-control toys, pioneered by Schaper Toys, come with their own “‘tele- sonic commander,” which makes them change direc- tion to right, left or for- ward at each command click. Kids can also create any loud, sharp noise, such in ways we never Workshops presented were: Food’ Trip — Mrs. Gerrand and Mrs. Konkin; Cooperation and Competition — Mr. Rogers’ and Mrs, Bondaroff; Indla: Myths an Realities — Mr. Pryce; Cor- porate Manipulation of the Dominican Republic — Mr. Pinkerton and Mrs. Hill; Sharing Global Resour- ses — Mr. Medvedeff; His- tory of Colonialism in Africa — Mr, Salekin; Eskimo Gam- es — Mr. Long; Classical and Exotic Strings — Mr. Wen- nechuk; Village Life in India — Mr. Biln and Mrs. Desanjh; World Food Crisis — Mr. Gorkoff; Children and Mal- nutrition — Mr. Phipps; Education in China — Mrs. Ireson; - Why Don't They Find a Better Place To Live? — Miss Chmara; Aid For Children Through the Foster Parents’ Plan — Mr. Sheppard; Juven- ile Delinquency — Constables Barkman and _ Hockley, RCMP; Youth and The Law — Messrs, Lanyon and Mc- Ewan; Metalwork Crafts — Mr. Halisheff; Starting From Scratch — Mesdames ‘Holden and Mahon; Violence in the Family — Mrs. Chatten; Cast Adrift — The Vietnamese le — Mc- troduced the keynote speak- er, Dr. R.V. Ward. The theme of Dr. Ward's address was children he has met in the medical service he's -given in developing countries, Another important item he discussed: was that in Canada we take too much for ing “Do not plan your life thinking of the masses, but try to relate to one Chinese, one Indian, one Burmese, one Nigerian. In the future, if you have a chance to help, then do so quickly and Son't hold back.” Following Dr. Ward's address, Mr. Langmuir in- phen Marks presented a very good trumpet solo, At noon hour, repre- sentatives of Castlegar's Doukhobor and Norwegian communities sold borscht and cookies, There were also dis- plays of crafts and special baking tools. Evaluation forms, which granted. “In the di countries,” stated Dr. Ward, “about 50 per cent of all the children born, die before they are 12 years old." Some of the reasons for these deaths‘ are malnutrition, superstition, worms, and diseases; such as malaria and leprosy. Dr. Ward concluded his well-received speech by say-, A better place to live By Nina Swetlishoff Grade 8 This session was mainly about how people live in different parts of the world. One place we discussed and saw slides about, was Hong Kong. The people’s lifestyles are different from our lifestyles. Most of the people are poor there be- eause the place is crowded and they live in shacks made Ewan and Verigin; and Star- power — Messrs. Orr, Lang- muir, and DeWolf. Before the workshops began, an assembly was held in the gym, with master of ceremonies Mr. Langmuir, welcoming the audience. Mr. Haley, chairperson of the Castlegar school board, in- as hand-clapping, to man- euver the vehicles in and «around objects, or set them’ tracing against one another. Ready to hit the road at the click of a command, lax machine Night: Hawk out of cardk d or they live in boats called “junks" all their lives. They wash their clothes, drink, fish, and clean them- selves in the same water. I liked this session be- cause it made me think how lucky I am to have every- thing while some people don’t have anything. E . Pee af veh Workshop on violence in the family was given by Mrs. Chatten Sound-control gifts set wheel of fun in motion prepare for sales The regular monthly meeting of the Selkirk Wea- ver's Guild held Oct. 18 at the South Stocan church hall saw 11 members and one guest present. . The Nov. 24 sale plans were M: is a sleek, black van with headlights that light up when it’s driven. It’s sure to delight young drivers with realistic features such as roof win- dow and CB antenna. Ran- ger ATV is an all-terrain vehicle that kids teleson- ically command to climb over ramps, hills and other obstacles with its heavy- duty treads. A rotating radar apparatus gives it a futuristic look that’s sure to please kids in search of playtime adventure. DAWNA DINNING, director of the British Columbia Lung ‘epr Mayor age Moore with @ ina de that Christmas Seals are now in the mail. “This presentation is a ZSsequest for people to give to the Christmas Seal fund," ays Dinning. “Most of the money is used towards ==Aeseorch i lung related diseases.” —Cas News Foto by Rick Crosby UR aHsignanannns it y ¥ 4 i were asked to donate articles, the proceeds from the sale of same to be donated to Uni- tarian Service as the guild’s contribution to the Year of the Child, Looms and spinning wheels will be set up for dem- onstrations during the sale, A door prize will be an article (or articles) woven during the sale. Moraine Kennedy, a local potter, will be comple- menting the sale with her work. The hours are to be extended this year. “I think we've learned a very solid lesson " from the strike we had,” she said, “I don't see it as, being a, repeatable thing.” Ancumbent city candidace Pat Haley : cited,, co-operation between the district ~ . and CUPE members in i Tormaliziog’ newly- of the board's ty present relationship with the union. “As the chairman of the school board I believe the board goes out of its way to assist in any manner what CUPE brings forward," Haley, an electrical engineer, told the forum last iskereed f also as an issue at the two forums. Defending the board's fiscal manage- ment at the Monday meeting, Haley stressed .. the need for tighter budgetary controls ‘over - the affairs’ of school districts.” “We are ‘approaching the day of 4 resi in y. costs,” he said. “Therefore -justifieation of increased, costs is of vital importance.” . : ers of for all employees. and a fair decision for all teachers.” But Smecher said at the Monday * meeting that the lower cost per student was evidence that the present board was “more interested in saving money than developing our educational programs.” She said she was also ‘concerned about’ fees levied to. the student by the district, saying she paid “half as much on fees for courses for my daughter this year as I did for school taxes after the homeowner's grant.” City candidate Brian Hunter, a business- man, said the school budget las year reflected * an increase which amounted to seven per -cent but which was “less than inflationary.” The budgets for surrounding school districts: represented increases of 18 per cent over the previous year, he said. The Castlegar district's budget was the Tlat lowest out of 75 districts in B.C. in costs spent per pupil, he said. “Our budget is. classified as very cost-efficient,” he said. “This sounds very im- pressive but is not going to educate our’ children in'the best way possible.” The board’s cuts in preparation time for elementary ‘school teachers last year were also identified as an election issue. . . At the Monday meeting Gilmour cited “a great feeling of dissatisfaction among teach-, said. “We have been forced into a very inequitable financial position and this is not really my idea of what a regional district could Should a fourth level. of government actually -be necessary, he said, the most economic and sensible structure would be an area generally encompassing School District | No. 9. “The way the regional district is “structured at the present time, it is very difficult to relate to problems that Nelson, and Creston have.” The need. for a more open system of conducting city council meetings was among. concerns raised by Leslie at the meeting. , Under present policy residents with - requests or proposals for council -are He stressed the:importance of council having “the strength and solidarity of the community behind us” when B.C. Hydro's feasibility report on the dam is released in March, 1980 and, the city negotiates an agreement with ‘the corporation cn the project. “The way I see it, there's got to be public. meetings, public -presentation and- lots of input from our citizens," he said. “There are tough questions we want answered and we are going to make damn sure they go about it in a far better way than they ever did at Revelatoke.” Bondaroff also favored a_ hard-line approach to negotiations: with BC.. Hydro over compensation for any social or economic problems which would result’ from the project. “We've seen so many times where “everything is after the fact,” he said. “It's up to council to get in on the negutiutions when they initiate the first phase of the plan and ‘have council give input related to the effect on the city and on the residents of the city.” - Cohoe also recommended a_ strong council position in negotiations with B.C. Hydro. *“I think we have a lot to gain and we ‘have a lot to lose,” he told the forum. "We'll have to be firm.” Yet another concern raised at last Thursday 's meeting was aired by a group of generally referred to a said, 4 Although residents have the right to appeal committee ‘recommendations, he said, the ‘ Oglow and Sh ees who opposed what they called tis “bypass” of Columbia Avenue proposed in joint city-highways ministry roadway ataay yy are often app without debate. ‘ “Two out of the seven people elected are the only members to hear your case,” Leslie said. “Then by way of a set of minutes we will come back to council and as many as 14 or 15 items ‘will be in one set of minutes ‘coming back from the committee and it is moved and seconded that report be approved and carried.” i “I think it’s almost an anda said they opposed the proposed bypass through South Castle- gar because of the traffic they believed the route “would generate in a quiet residential neighborhood.” Calderbank told the residents the second arterial route proposed in the study was not a bypass and the city had “no intention of putting it in in 1980 as a bypass.” He noted | that in recent years city council miracle to win such a decision,” he said, “Aldermen are notorious ‘people for not turning around with a decision after it's made.” Also raised as an election issue was the impact B.C. Hydro’s proposed Murphy Creek - i “a vast number of requests” from Shewchuck and Oglow subdivision residents for a secondary. access for emer- gency. purposes. He described the secondary access proposed in the study as a “residential road, subject to residential traffic, subject to. ~ whatever you've got in a residence “to fut hydroelectric dam about 23 km on the Columbia River would have on the city. “Calderbank said .council has already of the Crown “schools” g chiefly from the loss of preparation time. corporation onthe proposed dam's pool levels Speaking at the forum last T! Jones said she hoped some of the educational for aevleced by the rise in the river level, but had received no answers. who would be: The road would be narrow, .unsuitable for highway traffic and used purely for residences which might be constructed in the subdivisions, he said. But Leslie told the forum he was “very clearly opposed” to the proposed secondary route, adding he could “see ‘it becoming a a: highway.” «$i 0,000 Western A Slocan Park pipefitter is among four new B.C. winners of $10,000 ‘in the Western Express and Pro- vincial lotteries, Koozma Poohachoff, 34, won’ the $10,000 prize in the : Western Express. He and his wife Verna have ha chil- dren. OOTISCHENIA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT iy SPECIAL. GENERAL MEETING. NOVEMBER 29th 7:30 P.M. To Discuss the current Water Situation ~ COMMUNITY Bulletin Board CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOC TATION The regular monthly,meeting of the C&aDWA will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 20th at 7:80 p.m. in the basement of the Kinnaird Hall. Guest speaker will be Rod Silver, Wildlife Biologist for the Fis and Wildlife Branch. programs: cut last year because of severe would be She said she’ supported preparation time in elementary schools and board members were beginning to realize through the ‘teachers’ and parents’ opposition to the cutbacks that = that: p g funding is awarded to the board on the basis of instructional .units in the district, Haley said the present total of units — valued at about $32,000 each — locally is 169.6, a decrease of 5.4 from last. year resulting mainly from a drop in student enrolment. Out of this year’s total budget of about $6 million, the board chairman said, $4 million is alloted for teachers’ salaries, , The. remain- ing $2 million bud; it was a valuable program., ‘named ibility’ of the. ‘trustees as one of the main campaign issues, saying local taxpayers “are fed up-withj the’ invisible men and women of the present board.” Although obliged by the Public Schools Act to conduct monthly meetings publicly, she said, the present board’ schedules the meetings “at 5:30 p.m. when you're busy with your supper and your family.” provides $600,000 for salaries and supplies for school board office clerical staff, $500,000 -. for operating expenses, $600,000 for repair and maintenance and $250,000 for conveying * pupils, he said. : According to. 1979 budget figures an average of $1,937 is spent on each of the 2,817 pupils in the Castlegar district, compared to $2,060 per student in Nelson and $1,989 per. * student in Trail, he said. Aiter noting that the cost per student was lower than in Trail and Nelson, Haley’ ‘ concluded by telling the forum he “always tried to make a fair decision for the taxpayer, _. afair decision for the student, a fair decision forum on what she considered a‘'more publicly acceptable time, Smecher said 7 or 7:80 p.m. would be more reasonable. All candidates for the two city seats available this year were invited to the’ meetings, but neither forum provided for Participation of Area I school board candi- dates. Although Kinakin spoke at las Thurs- day's forum, he did not receive an invitation from its ‘sponsors, the Castlegar Non- Partisan Association. Kinakin and Sam Konkin, also seeking incumbent Lovette Nichvolodoff's seat on the board, were ruled off the floor at the Monday forum. later in last Thursday's. Goggles for the handyman Some handymen, using electric saws, sanders or other equipment that can make flying particles need eye protection. ; The Workers’ Compen- | sation Board regulates safety in workplaces and rules that people in danger from par- ticles likely to injure or ir-" ritate the eyes have to wear up to 2: late. INVITATION. TO TENDER Sealed tenders clearly marked “Community : Hall Fleer will be received by the undersigned :00 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 1979, ‘and will be opened in public at that time and The bid shall include the supply of- all material, labour and workmanship, plus permits to repair the existing floor in the Community Hall as follows: 1. Remove baseboards’ and all materials goggles or transparent eye shields. They are on sale in safety equipment and in hardware stores-and would make a thoughtful gift for-. people who are..in similar danger as they work at home. For City Alderman VOTE Your Carpet Headquarters .. . ‘| Carpets by Ivan Oglow : 365-7771 1976 Renault . “Le Car” - Rodiol tires, plus snow tires, AM FM radio, cassette dock, sunroof, low mileage. Excellent Condition Ph, 365-7460 — aflor 6 p.n, FOR SALE. that would interfere with the proposed work plus renailing of old floor where re- quired. ' . Supply and cover existing main n floor and haltways with 5/8” plywood underlay, nailing as. per National Building Code, length of nails to be determined bys the City apie re-tiled only. Kitchen and stage not included. - Fill plywood joints with proper filler and sand joints, » Replace existing baseboard with black glued 4” rubber. Separate bids an tollowing material to be used: 1. Glue new 3. 17 mm. 8 uiny! esbesias floor tile tions. 2. Montina.vinyl floor covering glued and using Epoxy | e200. adhesive, on all icints. To be tions.. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be ,accepted, > A. Lutz, : Superintendent of Works and Services CITY OF CASTLEGAR : vv ~ MORNING CASTLEGAR © Why ‘wait until later in.the day to get your Castlegar News when you can have carrier service Enjoy. Home Delivery Phone : 365-7266 or Mail this Coupon Today To: Castlegar News. Drawer 3007 Castlegar, B.C. VIN sua ‘Name Start dolivery of the CASTLEGAR NEWS to my home. Address City Phone Postal Code CASTLEGAR NEWS Circulation’ 365-7266 CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR The United Church Christmas Tea & Bazaar will be held in the Legion Hall on Saturday,:Dec? 1st from 2 to 4 p.m. Shop early for.home baking? sewing & novelties, mystery parcels, White .. Elephant bargains, Regal cards, and a.fish pond for the children. - GAMBITS ‘ ‘ The West Kootenay Strategy Games Club. _ meets every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus in Room K-1 11, All individuals: d in playing historical, or role-playing games are invited toattend. For more information phone 365-8301. RNABC ‘There will be a meeting of the Castlegar and District Chapter of the RNABC on Tuesday, Nov: 20th at 1980 hours at the home of Bev Onischak, 20E - 6th AVe., N., Castlegar. All Registered Nurses; are invited to attend. fp SELKIRK WEAVERS’ GUILD ~~ The Selkirk Weavers’ Guild'annuat sale will be: “held November 24 at the Regional Recreation: Complex from 10 a:m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations of spinning and weaving and a door prize of a= handwoven article. Eatery also for sale by Morain a Kennedy. TEA & BAKE SALE Lutheran Ladies Advent Tea and Bake Sale is to be held Saturday, Nov. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 405 Maple St. Admission is 60c, and Everyone is welcome, SENIOR CITIZENS There will be a.sogial meeting Thursday, Oct: 16th at 2 p.m. in the Center. Slides will be shown by ‘John Charters. HOW SHOULD WE THEN LIVE? Episodes 6 and 6, “The Revolutionary. Age” and “The Scientific Age” of the Francis Schaeffer film series, “How Should We Then Live” will be shown Friday evening at 7 p.m. at Calva: y Baptist urch, ST. DAVID'S ANGLICAN CHURCH WO) Reserve Saturday, Nov. 24th for the pre- Christmas Tea & Bazaar to be held by St. David's Anglican Church Women in the Legion Hall from 2 to4 p.m. There will be home baking, novelties, and . candy for sale, and the usual delicious refresh- ments. KINWO0D-BELLE PARENTS The monthly meeting of the Local Association to the Kinwood-Belle Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders will be held Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kinnaird Hall. All parents are asked to attend. ~ BENEFIT DANCE There will be a Benefit Dance on Saturday, ‘Nov. 24th from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Robson Hall. Music is by the KC Orchestra and tickets are $5 a couple, with all. door proceeds going to Brenda Masson whose home and contents were lost by fire on October 91, 1979. Refreshments will be made available by the Robson Recreation Society, and lunch qnd coffee by the L.A. to the Robson Fire - Department. SELKIRK COLLEGE BIOLOGY CLUB LUNCHTIME FILM PROGRAM Roger Tory Peterson — Portrait of a Bird Watcher at 12:35 (noon) on Thursday, Nov. 15 in Rm. K-10. Titles to be announced. 12:35 (noon), Thurs- day, November 22, K-10; 12:36 (noon), Thursday, November 29, K-10; 12:35 (noon), Thursday, December 6, K-10. The above are approximately 60 minutes in length. All showings are free to the public and students. Bag lunches are ¢ encouraged. “Eat, relax and learn.” Coming events of Castlegar and District ‘non-profit organizations are listed here through the courtesy of Canadian Cellulose’s Interior Pulp and. Lumber, Operations. Please submit notices directly to the, Castlegar News by 5 p.m. Monda: A Public Service of Inte: 2110 Pulp and Interior Lumber Op. Canadian Cellulose