a a ae MP he Sa LATO CETTE I TERA RN pt jg ny OPINION ors FR ae oe ee me oe Easter renewal of spiritual lives “He is Risen, He is not here.” These are the words that proclaim the tr ge of Easter. And down through nearly 2,000 years, these words have always been a message of hope for mankind. To worlds even more strife-torn than ours of today, these words have always brought the Promise of a brighter future. The time of Easter varies from year to year, coming always on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the 21st of March. It is. later this year than usual, and comes at a time when the renewal of the earth and plant life is clearly evident as the trees begin to show green buds and city works crews are almost finished removing the grime of winter from our streets ~ r everyone, Easter and spring are a time of relaxation and rejol For many, however, Easter has no significance beyond the material. Like Christmas,;-Remembrance Day and other noteworthy dates, many of us have lost the real g of Easter, ating Imost wholly on the material aspect. That is why Easter is yearly coming increasingly commercialized. if we realize the real meaning of Easter, h ith the greatest teast of the year, greater even than Christmas. For Easter means not only the renewal of life in the material sen: es as well. renewal of our spiritual . but the Easter commemorates one of the most outstanding events mankind has been privileged to witness: the triumph of God over death. From Easter flows the faith, the hope, the love and the proof of our Christian heritage. The most fitting manner in which to celebrate Easter today is to attend the church of your choice. There you will hear the truth thot the first Easter proved, recounted once again. There you will hear hymns of ageless beauty and magnificance. And there you will find peace and security in His teachings based on the miracle that is Easter. Attend church this morning or this evening and you, too, will ex- perience the renewal of life that Easter brings. Trustee wants public decisions Democracy is a very delicate idea and some people, though preaching differently, prefer to keep democracy behind closed doors and/or confined to special quarters, probably in the believe that they have been elected to keep an eye on democracy and protect it, for the benefit of us all, of course. In your editorial of April 8, 1990 and in your editorial of March 26 of last year, you wrote about being puz- zled by the process the school board has used to arrive at the final budget and by the rationale trustees have used to dole out tax dollars. I am a trustee andl too wonder about the budget process that this board has followed in the last couple of years. I too would have liked to have had more opportunities for questions and for input into the budget decisions that were made last year. After all, setting the budget is one of the two major responsibilities of a school trustee. The other being setting clearly defined policies and Processes that should be universally respected Last year I voted against the Proposed budget even though it was not an election year. I did not like how the money was allocated nor did I like to go to the local taxpayers for more money. As it has been reported in -your Paper, trustee support for the $200,000 up-coming referendum was not unanimous. Nor do all the trustees want the .doors closed on budget deliberations. Some of us credit the voters with sufficient in- telligence to separate sincere com- mitment from political posturing. I believe that though democracy is a delicate process it is also very resilient and it will fair much better outdoors than behind closed doors. So, shall we join our effort to open the doors to democracy? Antonio Guglielmi Castlegar school trustee Letter upsetting to business people An open letter to: Bob Dean — Nelson, Donna McEwan — Nelson, D. Oyil — Nelson, Heather Rober- tson — Nelson, Michael Gilfillar — Thrums. This is in reply to your letter (to Emco Engineering) of April 4, 1990, which refers placed by Castlegar businesses in favor of the Celgar modernization project. You are correct in assuming we are in support of the planned Celgar modernization. It’s hard to under- stand why anyone would oppose a project that would clean up the air we breath and treat the liquid effluent from the mill. We are definitely in favor of public meetings and would like to see them take place immediately so that all questions are answered. We see no reason to delay the projeghany more than two or three months this is done. If Celgar can’t answer the questions now, they will be no more able six or 12 months from now. Let's get on with. to the advertisement’ If you intended to intimidate us by your last statement, “‘If this is the case, there are some people who will look for service elsewhere,” I’m afraid you failed. If you donit want to do business with us, that’s your privilege. If you think in order to do business with someone-you have to agree with them on every issue, you have much to learn about life. I was most disappointed by that last paragraph in your letter. I’d like to think that I could publicly express an opinion on a very important subject without having my __ business threatened. The only thing you ac- complished with your statement was to annoy me and make me wonder about your motives and credibility. Please put yourself in the shoes of every business you sent that letter to and imagine yourself opening and reading the letter. How would you feel? Ron Ross Manager, Emco Engineering Ltd. Castlegar Concern acknowledged There was a group of people who showed a concern for two old horses that we had in pasture.at Pass Creek last fall. They were two old horses that were in that shape when we got them from their previoius owners They were scheduled for the processing plant. They were put into pasture to help them gain weight before shipment but because of a change of plans the older one was put dowrrinstead. The other has over the winter put his weight back on and is doing fine. We would like to thank them for their concern. G.T. Batting Deer Park Va TABLISHED AUGUST 7. 1947 Lv CAMPBELL PUBLISHER EDITOR eV, Castlegar MAEAABER OF THE B.C. PRESS COUNCHL €s INCORPORATING THE MID. WEEK MIRROR PUBLISHED SETPEABERJ2 1978 AUGUST 2 1980 JBLISHER AUGUST 7 1947 FEBRUARY 15.1973 Burt Campbell Simon Birch PLANT FOREMA\ ADVERTISING MANAGER OFFICE MANAGER CIRCULATION MANAGER News TWICE WEEKLY MAY 4 1980 Peter Harvey Wayne Stolz Linda Kositsin Heather Hodiey Letters to the editor It would appear that the citizens of the West Kootenay need to have their knowledge of trucks and the trucking industry expanded. As a local small who They tell me I’m dangerous anid un- safe on the road. My truck is subject to a semi-annual government safety inspections as well as roadside inspec- tions th the year. I am and I owns and operates a truck delivering chips to the pulp mill, I have dif- ficulty believing what people say and write about trucks. They tell me that my truck damages their roads! Well, they are my roads too, and in 1989 I paid in excess of $20,000 in federal and provincial road taxes as well as $2,000 to ICBC for my license plates {not-insurance, just plates!). If you feel my truck is damaging the road, then lobby the government to lower the legal weights that we may carry. They tell me my truck is polluting the air. My truck is subject to emission-control laws the same as your car and it happens to already meet the 1991 regulations. employ only professional drivers although there are some un- professional drivers on thae road but they are the minority. Castlegar city council seems to be trying to make it impossible for truckers to live or stop in the city. They are making it harder and harder to park legally within Castlegar, so that we might be able to spend our money in the city. I’m a_ small businessman who lives in and pays taxes to the City of Castlegar. I sup- port many local businesses with my tires, parts, fuel and repair purchases, yet because I own and operate a truck I seem to be a second-class citizen. If Trucker view given the city banned all the cars from parking downtown you would sure hear the merchants scream, but it’s just the trucks so we won't worry. Maybe it’s time that someone paid at- tention to the small business people who own trucks, we have a lot to of- fer the economy of Castlegar. All we want is a fair shake from everyone, no favors. Next time, in- stead of blaming the trucks and truckers for everything, at least take the time to find out our side of the story. Learn about our industry before you make statements that really aren’t true. We live in Castlegar because we want to, not because we have to. Can’t we work together to make this city better for everyone? Andy Roberts McCrae Creek Transport Castlegar Student voices his support for expansion I am very disappointed with the lack of positive community response to the Celgar expansion. I am very supportive of a clean environment. However, unlike other citizens, 1 believe that the mill is trying to help our community, not pollute it. The expansion plans show responsible decisions about reducing the amount of,.¢ffluents released into our en- vironment. In addition, the company has also made available many public meetings to keep us informed on all aspects of the expansion. Yet there are still people who are against the project. This is evident from the many negative letters sent in response to the environmental impact study. Perhaps these people are slightly unr ‘ic or maybe they do not understand that there is a very real possibility that the mill will shut down if the expansion is not passed. The fact is that Castlegar needs the pulp mill. Does this community want to become another Kimberley? I cer- tainly don’t think so and that is why I am writing this letter and one to our Silent Well, we've made it to stage two of the major project review process. To the ‘‘silent supporters’ of Castlegar and area, | ask, now what? Are we going to continue letting the environnmentalists, with a narrow focus, continue to speak for us and have the Celgar upgrading and expan- sion threatened, or even stopped, perhaps eventually closing down the mill because of old, outdated equip- ment, or are we going to stand up, be counted and offer our support? We've had, or are going to have, studies on forestry, transportation, social impact, etc. Is anyone going to do a study of the impact to our lives, standard of living, community growth, business success, and so on, if the project is now allowed to go ahead? If we don’t start supporting this project, the mill may be forced to close. Who goes next, Westar Timber, one of the grocery stores, a gas station, restaurants, small local mills or even your neighborhood hardware store? A dying community cannot sdpport these things. What will happen to the tax base when people start relocating to find new jobs? I have lived in two one-industry towns and have seen it happen. I respect the environment and feel that “‘reasonable’’ controls should be maintained. However, I also feel that these are real issues and that some groups are pushing into the area of MLA in the hope that the decision makers will understand that Castlegar wants the pulp mill to continue ran- ning. I hope that the rest of the citizens who want the expansion will stand up Retiring rely on We are looking at the importance of the mill expansion from a slightly different angle to Terry and Alison Soltimore. Retirement will be yery real for us a few short years, our needs will not be the same as those required by a family with young children. But to retire and live in this area we rely on a pension earned as a mill worker over the years. should being unreasonable. By our silence, we are agreeing with and supporting all of the negative publicity and comments. We are being given the opportunity to have what has been called a ‘‘world class” pulp mill. Why take that for granted. I support the project and feel it should be allowed to proceed with our co-operation and support — not con- stant conflict. Come on “‘silent supporters,’’ for their beliefs by writing our MLA as well as showing support for the projects through the newspaper. Scott Blessin Grade 12 student ‘astlegar workers Celgar Celgar is essential to this com- munity to provide jobs and a stable economy to ensure that families stay, grow and retire-here and-enjoy ail the benefits a thriving company will generate to the area. Surely a new mill with modern technology has to be a vast im- Provement towards a cleaner en- vironment. Raiph and Enfys Moorhouse Castlegar speak speak up now, not later when it’s too late. Remember, we can go forward or we can go backwards but we can never stay the same. Let’s go forward together. Start by writing a letter to the editor, to your MLA, to your local chamber of commerce and anyone else you can think of. We must be heard and we can make a dif- ference — the other side is. B.L. Janzen Castlegar ‘But' votes may kill expansion The ‘*but’’ votes could kill the Celgar expansion. The Coalition for Information on the Pulp Mill Expansion says it is for the pulp mill expansion and moder- nization project but . . . the Regional District of Central Kootenay board is for the project but . . . Cal Him is for it but... It seems the provincial gover- nment’s major project review process committee listened to the buts. There are no more “‘but’’ votes. When stage two is over, the project will either get approval in principle or total rejection. There is no stage three. Don't just assume this project will g0 ahead. If you are for it, now is the time to stand up and be Start writing letters to the Environment, Chris D'Arcy, Lyle Kristiansen and Howard Dirks. Show up at the public meetings and speak up in favor. This is your last chance. If the only ones who speak and write are the ones against or the ones who say they are not against but . . ., then those are the people the gover- mment will listen to. I for one am 100 per cent behind Celgar's proposed expansion and modernization and intend to let my government representatives know. Jacquie Craig Castlegar Remember when 4 YEARS AGO From the April 13, 1950 Castle News At the time of this writing, the rein- forced footings for the classroom gbleck of the new junior-senior high school are being poured, and the for- ms for the Industrial Arts block are almost complete. * 8 6 Mr. Cliff Robertson, the noted Canadian artist and stage designer, who is this week giving classes in art and design in Castlegar, dined Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Charters, where he was served with the traditional Russian Easter meal of sweet Passcha and Kaulich, is The month of March-saw the final meeting of the C.T.A. Club and the dissolution for this, its first, but most auspiciouis, year of an unique ex- periment in public relations as well as the forging of a new link in teacher- community relationship. ‘The idea-was—first broached ata meeting of the Castlegar Teachers’ Association last October, in which it was suggested that, besides fun- ctioning as a professional organization, by and for the teachers of the district and province, the association should enlarge its scope to include some community service. 25 YEARS AGO From the April 15, 1965 ‘Castlegar News A $315,000 building permit was issued Tuesday night by Kinnaird council to the Kinnaird Motor Hotel Co. The building permit application was submitted by two of the com- pany’s directors, Castlegar businessmen R.C. Maddocks and Leo Bosse. Other principals in the. com- pany are from Kelowna. oe 6 Rossland-Trail MLA Don Brothers repeated his support for the relocation of the road to Deer Park last night before a regular meeting of the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Brothers said he has ‘‘been campaigning for the relocation of this road since the dam was dreamt of” and added that while he can’t dictate policy to B.C. Hydro, he can exert the provincial gover- nment. ‘‘This I have done,’’ hé said to applause, ‘‘And this I will continue todo.”” * 8 A contract for construction of the $600,000 chalet-type High Arrow Motor Inn to be built across from Castleaird Plaza in Kinnaird is expec- ted to be awarded within the next week. 15 YEARS AGO From the April 17, 1975 Castlegar News Council held a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss the 1975 an- nual and capital budgets. This meets with the requirements, ‘asset out by the Municipat Act, that all councils must meet by an April-15 deadline to discuss these budgets for the first time in detail. * oe Plans to build a $600,000 Brilliant Cultural Centre that would include an auditorium, a library, activity room, banquet room and other features were explained to about 100 people at a meeting in Ootischenia Community Hall Sunday. * 8 The Castlegar Spéed Swim Club Projection for the coming season is for 100 swimmers, of which ap- proximately half will be new mem- bers. . * The Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada Monday announced con- tract proposals for 1975 bargaining, including a $1.50 an hour wage in- crease. 5 YEARS AGO From the April 14, 1985 News A 22-year-old Blueberry man was killed Thursday in a freak accident at Westar Timber’s Celgar Pulp Operations. Frank Franta, a third-year boiler- maker’s apprentice employed by a Vancouver_contracting firm, and a fellow boilermaker arry Jewell, were standing on a ‘‘big wheel” in the Cascade system of the mill's steam plant, when the wheel unexpectedly moved, according to local RCMP and the Workers’ Compensation Board. Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Andy Rowe, who is conducting an in- vestigation into the accident, said the two workers lost their balance. Both were crushed between the huge wheel and the chamber wall. . 8 6 A Robson family won't be able to opetate a small zoo because their rezoning application has been rejected by the Regional District of Central Kootenay. j ee y Apriti5.1990 CasthégarNews 5. Diversification called for VANCOUVER (CP) — Lack of economic diversification outside the Lower Maifiland is holding back economic growth for most of British Columbia, says a report by the B.C. Central Credit Union. “A continued —reliance —on traditional resource industries is ham- pering both current and future economic growth and stability,”’ says the report, by the union’s economics department. The reasons for diversification in the Lower Mainland include a tran- sportation and communications in- frastructure, proximity to other population centres and a large local market, the study says. These are advantages the more rural areas lack, it says. If nothii done, these cireum- stances could lead to a perpetual widening of the gap- between what are increasingly becoming the two economies of British Columbia, the credit union said. Most of the province’s job growth is occurring in service sector in- Group pitches B.C. in Hogtown The West Kootenay Economic Corodinating Group trade mission to Toronto on April 3, 4 and 5 was a genuine success, a news release says. With the support of West Kootenay Power and the Ministry of Regional and Economic Development, ives of the West Koot ‘and Okanagan regions met with over 1,200\ people from the Toronto area who were interested in relocating to British Columbia. The trade mission was aimed at at- tracting people with the necessary skills, enthusiasm and capital to con- tribute to the growth and develop- MORE LETTERS ment of these communities, the release says. There is no question that nurturing the migration of talented individuals to interior communities’ would not only generate new investment, but would offset the declining population Which Could threaten the existing in- frastructure, health-care, education and other services available in the region, the coordinating group says. Virtually all of these people will be visiting the West Kootenay, Boundary and Okanagan regions this year Time to come Those of you who oppose this modernization and environmentai clean-up (of Celgar) must be living on a different planet. We really don’t believe any of you have thought about the social effects the closing of the pulp mill will have on this whole area. It doesn’t only affect pulp mill workers and their families but will create a snowball effect. Local businesses and sawmills will close, chip truck drivers will lose their jobs, to name just a few. We truly believe that Celgar Pulp Co. takes pride in their pulp mill and their—community—and—will_ do everything in their power to clean up the environment so Castlegar will be a better place to live. It is beyond any logical explanation why there are those few who are stopping this com- pany from cleaning up the environ- ment. Those of you who are so con- dustrigs, the report says. Ahd with continued job losses anticipat in many areas of the resource sector, the costs of an undiversified economy are expected to worsen in coming years. Government policies. may be needed to actively promote diver- sification in outlying areas, the credit union said. “But those policies should avoid the temptation to draw businesses away from the Lower Mainland if market forces suggest that is where they should be located. “Instead, policies should be direc- ted at establishing the infrastructure which will make outlying areas the economic choice for a variety of business interests.’” Housing sta rts continue high OTTAWA (CP) — The number of home construction starts in the year’s first quarter remains high, despite in- dustry experts’ warnings that a market slump is coming. The annual rate for March was 224,000 units, relatively unchanged from the 223,000 -recorded in February. Actual March starts were 14,282. But housing Construction starts slightly to a seasonally adjusted an- nual level of 221,000 units, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said. It was the third consecutive quarter that the level — calculated to reflect the annual level of homebuilding — remained close to 220,000 units, the federal housing agency said: It was at 218,000 units in the final quarter of last year. In urban areas, total starts were 201,000 on a seasonally adjusted an- nual level, the highest level since the third quarter of 1987 when there were 223,000. economist Frank Clayton said con- tinuing high interest rates will ultimatély pull the market down to a 180,000-unit level from last year’s 215,000. And he is that not changing forecast, despite the strength of first- ~oqiiarter results. “‘When you produce too much housing, somebody is going to get hurt whether it’s the individual trying to sell because he has to move or builder who continues construction in ; the hope he’ll make some money a year or two down the road.”" down to earth ask yourselves these three questions: * Do you heat your home with wood? * Do you drive a car which burns leaded gas? * Do you dispose of your garbage properly — such as paints, batteries, ete.? We have a right to ask these i as we heat our cerned about the should Look before we leap, says reader During the past few years the pulp mill pollution has been absolutely disgusting in the Castlegar area. The reason the pollution-has been so bad is because Celgar has been producing over 600 tonnes of pulp per day with a mill that is designed to produce 454 tonnes per day. Celgar has poisoned the Columbia so badly that the fish are not safe to eat and poisoned the air to a point where it has been detrimental to the health of all who live here. Celgar does not deserve our trust. The money they_have_invested_in_planning_the new mill may seem a lot to some, but it is a drop in the bucket compared to the many millions in profit they have made at the expense of our environ- ment. The = environmental impact assessment that the company did was based on 1,200 tonnes of pulp per day, but, as before, the company plans to produce more than that, perhaps as much as 1,600 tonnes per day. So what good is a study that is based on 1,200 tonnes per day? Even at 1,200 tonnes per day, the new mill would produce 969 tonnes of sulphur dioxide per year, up from 26. tonnes in the old mill. Sulphur dioxide produces acid rain. How will that affect our pristine mountain lakes? Will the new mill really be “*state of the art?’” There are many unanswered questions concerning the new mill. We should not jump in with both CHILD TAX CREDIT SPECIAL There's no need to be con- fused by the ever-changing tax laws. Put us to work for you. 1761 Columbia, Castleger 365-5244 —— HsR BLOCK er CANADA'S TAX TEAM feet. Further environmental studies and.public hearings are important Let's make sure it is done right. We won't get a second chance. Rod Retzlaff Glade homes with natural gas, put unleaded ARROW LAKE ELEVATION 1385.4’ on April 12 Forecast of Elevation 1387.3' on April 21 NAV. LOCK CLOSED TO BOAT TRAFFIC APRIL 13-221 PROCEDURES: saleable. A little fixing may suitable for selling. classifieds do the trick. 3. Directional signs are o the Castlegar News. reasonable p: them anywhe sales. Often you wil great WHY NOTHOLDA Garage Sale 1. First of all, gather together all your articles that are be required to make some items 2. You must then advertise effectively. The Castlegar News big help. They also attract the ind joy rider who might have missed the advertisement. These signs are free when you advertise your Garage Sale in 4. Your miscellaneous articles should be arranged neatly preterably in the garage and out in the driveway. Having people come into your home is awkward. 5. You may or may not wish to price your items. Be prepared to dicker with your buyers in any case. The garage sale has many advantages. You will often get a out of your items and you don't have to take For the buyer, a garage sale is an ideal place to pick up used baby furniture, records, old bottles or some used furniture for the rumpus room. Many people have found an antique of two It makes for an enjoyable afternoon driving around to garage it find things you have want: find toys that have lots of play left in them. A garage sale is a deal of fun. Have one soon! ed, and the kids Free GARAGE SALE Signs when you advertise your sale in the SZ Castlégar News Action Ads 365-2212 gas into our vehicles and do the best we can to dispose of our garbage properly. For-those of you who think Ceigar doesn’t care about our community, think again. | trust some of you have been out to enjoy Castlegar’s new Aquatic Centre? Who’s logo is in the hot tub — Celgar’s! They certainly didn’t have to donate $50,000 towar- ds the Aquatic Centre! In closing, we would ask each and everyone of you to come down to ear- th. Pat Chernenkoff and Lisa Antignani Castlegar yy, Join Us ot NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY -7th Street, Castlegar “2 FOR OUR EASTER CELEBRATION 6:00 o.m. — Sunrise service ot Zuckerberg islond at the Chapel 6:00 a.m. — Pancoke Breakfast at the church. ($2.50) 10:30 a.m. — Spectacle of Spectacles CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULT MUSICAL PRESENTATIONS HIGHLIGHT THIS CELEBRATION OF OUR LORD'S RESURRECTION! WITH BARRY BROWN SUBJECT TO 3. 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