Ait separation Ate 4 all fate ys, end Bi be the Fe Department at is disturbed by the news of local layoffs of workers, he is reluctant to express it for information on the effects of the 26 per cent ‘ received from the Forest Service, Adams says the summer job situation with the Forest Service will actually be better than in 1963. 5 But Adams is extremely concerned about the crisis in the forest industry in Canada and particularly in B.G. In his view, the two main problems facing the forest industry are a shrinking land base and lack of public awareness of the importance of forests in the economy. Forest lands in Canada are 96 per cent publicly owned. Adams feels that until the voting public exercises its rights “The world supply crisis ... is creeping up on us like an insidious disease’ to put pressure on the politicians to develop a responsible long-term forest management policy staff layoffs and under- funding will continue, causing a further general decline of the industry “The world supply crisis will not hit us suddenly,” Adams says, “but is creeping up on us like an insidious disease and consequently the public does not seem to recognize the problem. The crisis will be expensive and long-term.” Forestry is the most important single industry in the country in terms of employment and international balance of payments. One in 10 Canadians is employed — directly or indirectly — in the forestry sector. Countless other Can- adians benefit through the multiplier effect from the income generated by the forest industry. In terms of the value to the overall Canadian economy, the forest industry's con- tribution to international exchange outstrips earnings by fish, minerals, oil and gas, and agriculture combined. Canada is home to the finest softwood forestland in the world, providing 32 per cent of the world’s supply of softwood. Yet a look at the federal government structure doesn't reflect the relative importance of forests in the nation’s economy. We have ministers of Mines, of Energy, of Fisheries and of Agriculture, but there is no federal minister of forestry. Adams says the highest forestry office in the federal government is an assistant deputy minister of Forests, who, through a deputy minister of Environment, answers to the Minister of Environment. The second largest producer of coniferous forests in the world, Canada is lagging behind major industrial nations in terms of forest management. Adams notes that the U.S. employs one professional forester for 40,000 acres of forest land; in some European countries the average ratio is even more favorable, 1 to 4,000 acres. But in Canada, there's only one forester for every one million acres. Once the third largest industrial wood’ producer, Canada is now fiftl Canadian forests are largely the finaricial fesponsibility + about’75 to 100 years to rebuild a f ‘to sink ‘money inte governments are reluctant in f R of provincial governments and the forests get half of B.C.'s provincial revenue. In B.C. the Minister of Forests is responsible for all resources on forest land-in co-operation with other cles. A sepi ministry dealing sp ifically with forest pi is not of much comfort to a professional forester like Adams, who views with alarm the recent downsizing of the ministry and further cuts in it ive forest progr Adam's concern is with basic forest in the sector to d tT that by the end of this century, high-tech will overtake the lumber industry as the province's principal employer, world economic conditions, the forest sector is on its way out. Forestry has a tremendous growth potential, he says. It has already been transformed into a modern and technolo- provinee. “British Columbia is the microéosm of the country” where forestry is concerned, says Adams, ‘The province, rich in forests, p 60 per cent of all Canadian softwood lumber and over 30 per cent of its pulp. B.C. supplies the American lumber market with 60 per cent of its softwood imports. Eastern Canadian pulp mills, which are major producers of newsprint for the American market, shut down production when the New York Times goes on strike, Adams observes only hafl-jokingly. Almost a quarter of a million B.C. Residen:s are employed in forestry and related occupations. According to latest statistics, 50 cents of every dollar made in the province can be traced back to forests, yet less than one per cent of the income generated by forestry is reinvested in the industry. Despite the fact the forest industry is the backbone of the provincial economy, “the forestry crisis in British Columbia*is more serious than anywhere else in the country,” Adams contends. This situation arises partly from the facts of historical development of the industry. In its brief history of 100 or so years, B.C. forests went through a transition in public perception from an impedi to i I — a nui factor — toa much-exploited major source of wealth. A 1980 study commissioned by the provincial government predicted a serious timber shortfall within a decade. Advanced forest renewal programs and basic silvi- culture training were proposed tq avert the impending disaster. In the face of the slump in world economy, however, the reality is that reforestation has not increased enough and intensive forestry programs have been cut back. Last summer, in step with other restraint and budget balancing measures, the provincial Ministry of Forests made major budget cuts in all programs related to reforestation. It wiped out a multi-million-dollar fund set up primarily for improved reforestation. ‘Two weeks ago regional staff layoffs were announced. On the local scene the layoffs the Nelson area most severely, an area which already suffers a 27 per cent unemployment rate. Last week, Minister of Forests Tom Waterland un- nounced a postponement of a large-scale provincial-federal forest renewal plan. Last fall Premier Bill Bennett announced his govern- ment's intention to shift its job creation strategy from the gically-soph d industry. Advanced genetic study and hybrid researeh are under way to increase efficiency. The elaborate machinery in timber and pulp processing plants make possible signi! in it jizatic production. But John Adams is the first to admit the seriousness of the forest industry's crisis. “We are in a pre-disaster stage,” he says, adding that “to avoid disaster we need to increase investment in foresty, growing and tending forest crops, and return a bit more money from that which is being taken out.” Adams does not hold to the view that there is a severe shortage of timber in the province as a whole, as some industry trities charge. He says shortages are local but are getting worse. Almost one-half of the province's woods have not been touched commercially. The problem is rather “a shortage of economically accessible wood and a lot of prime ‘The forestry crisis in B.C. is more serious than anywhere else in the country’ forest land area that has no commercial cover” — brush areas in other words. The single biggest problem in the provincial forest economy, atcording to Adams, is a shrinking land base. Land is lost to agriculture, ur izati wer and por , recreational purposes. A 25 per cent reduction is forecast by the year 2000: It is this question of land uses i forestry that worries Adams. He thinks a solution to this problem will have to address a more equitable land distri- bution, in proportion to the importance of the industry. With proper management and planning there is no reason why forests could not continue as wildlife habitat and serve as recreation areas while also producing timber. Next to shrinking land base Adams sees public attitude as the second major problem of the first magnitude. ‘As a 95 per cent publicly owned resource, the forests theoretically belong to the people of British Columbia, with a government in power managing it presumably for the public good. Early in the century a system of temporary tenure for cutting rights only was established that currently allows for 25-year leases to forest with permits replaceabl ia now, says Adams. makes for forest products will be stimulated and new markets ned. “es China, for one, is a prospective consumer of Canadian wood products. With its teeming populations and a new poliey of closer economic ties with the West, China is likely to have'an almost unlimited demand for wood and paper. ‘Adams does not foresee depletion of the woodlands if intensive harvesting is accompanied by prompt refores- tation and scientific management. Unlike energy sources, forests are a renewable resource. But contrary to popular * i i lly-viable forests don't grow wild. Natural regeneration is often a slow and unreliable process producing uneven growth. Not surprisingly, Adams is worried by the provincia government's budget cuts in silviculture and research, and ffs. There is no question in his mind that forests need professional foresters, forest technicians and trained workers and (capital) investment to revitalize the sagging industry and make Canadian wood products competitive in world markets. Adams is heartened by a greater non-partisan concern for forestry expressed by politicians at the national level. He is pleased with efforts by Kootenay West NDP Lyle Kristiansen, who is an outspoken forestry critic. Adams was also pleasantly surprised to read an extensive report titled “The Green Ghetto” prepared by Conservative MP Frank Oberle. In it Oberle draws a parallel between forestry and agriculture and suggests that the same attitude be adopted towards harvesting of forests as towards farming: “When the crop is harvested in the fall, the farmer does not leave the land and wander off to find a new field; he carefully tends the site and prepares it for the next season.” Oberle further notes that nobody in his right mind would expect the farmer to sit back and wait for nature to replenish his corn or wheat. It’s not difficult to see that he would end up with mixed vegetation stunted by weed and worthless growth. For Adams, public awareness of the problem is crucial for optimal development of a public forest policy and adequate forest development. Next to the shrinking land base, Adams considers the public attitude of indifference the most pressing concern. He hopes that the depressed ploy i jon in the pi will ‘1 the public to make the forestry situation a current political issue. Unlike the more attractive high technology, forestry is every five years. ‘Adams feels that as trustees of the wealth produced by a labor-ii industry. in the future of the forests will thus not only avert crisis in the woodlands but will go a long way towards saving the provincial economy. SPRING is COMING Young library chairman AT SOCIAL MEETING MR. AND MRS. FRANK ZUREK . . winter wedding ‘married in park “ Given in marriage by her mother and father, the bride chose a white chiffon gown with a short jacket trimmed in marabou rabbit fur; with a shoulder-length veil and a three-quarters length white fur coat. The bride wore a halo of marabou fur, and a shoulder- length veil. The bride was given in marriage by her mother and father. Her bouquet was a white fur muff trim in red poinsettias, stephanotis, baby’s breath and ivy. The maid of honor was Anne Louise Dmytruk of Castlegar, and the flower girl was Cheryl Ryder, the groom's niece. The ringbear. er was Kyle Haack, the bride's nephew. The attendants wore long red dresses with white fur. hooded capes. They had white fur muffs with red and white silk elegance and baby's breath. The best man was Jerry Plotnikoff of Castlegar The reception was held at the Hi Arrow Arms, which was decorated with poinset tias, and red-and-white can. dies — a Christmas motif. The twotiered wedding cake was separated with ery- st and decorated with red and white roses. At the top was a miniature bride and groom under ‘a brandy snifter, filled with angel hair. Master of ceremonies was L. Cataland of Trail. The toast to the bride was given by the bride's brother, Roy Mahler. The couple honeymooned at Lake Tahoe, and on the Oregon Coast. Selkirk College ROSEMONT CAMPUS 2001 Silver King Rood, Newson, B.C. VIL 1C8 — 352-660) * MINOR SPORTS Sure, we're interested! Phone the Castlegar News fordetails on how to get reports of your organization onto the sports pages. 365-3517 February ALFONSO APA Ladies & Men's Wear = 1364 Bay Ave., Trail 368-6314 “i Institute to hold baby contest The Robson Women’s In- stitute has decided to spon- sor a beautiful baby contest for Robson Days. Twelve members and two guests were at the regular meeting. The roll-call was answered by members’ call- ing out their waist measure- ments, which were then paid in pennies for Pennies for Friendship. Hostess Anna Kitchen then introduced two guests — Ellen O'Leary and Dor- othy Fleming from the Castlegar Casalano Society. They gave an informative talk on the necessity for the construction of a social centre for an alcohol-free environ- ment. Funeral Kitchen then continued with her report on the importance of water to our body. Annual donations were paid to: Children’s Hospital, Castlegar Citizen Advocacy, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Pennies for Friendship, Child Development Telethon, So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Castle- gar Casalano Society, Robson River Otters, Robson News and the Robson Recreation Commission. It was decided that the Robson Women's Institute should take over the flea market kitchen every fifth Sunday. held for Mr. Retailer You Lose 3 Out of 10 Customers Every Year ...and 30 per cent of your business leaves with them! Hard to believe, but true! If yours is an average business, you LOSE 30 PER CENT of your customers each year. If you don't believe it, look through last year’s accounts and see how many are no longer active. Murray Young was elected chairman of the Castlegar Library Board at the regular board meeting last week. Debra Chmara was elected vice-chairman, Sally Knight secretary and Jud Dudley SPECIALS PAINTING & DECORATING 2649 FouRTH AVEN. CasteeGan pc. 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Courtesy of Florence Laycock, a color- ful afghan will be raffled for 50 cents a ticket or three tickets for $1. The draw will be on March 81 at an open house to be held in the Castlegar Branch be- tween 1 and 4 p.m. © Road Buneiging in Wetiands prone 359-7460 ‘or 359-7416 25 YEARS Ex, CARS, PERIENCE Seniors enjoy fiddlers Five members of the B.C. Oldtime Fiddlers Kootenay , No. 9 group arrived Thurs- day at the Senior Citizens centre well before the en- tertainment for the Associ- ation’s social meeting was scheduled-to begin. But the five made themselves wel- come by playing lively tunes as the members signed up. Promptly at 2 p.m. Seniors president Curtis Waterman opened the meeting by call- ing for the national anthem, after which he turned the proceedings over to enter- tainment chairman LaDell Lipsett. Mrs. Lipsett called on Cur- ley Ratcliff, the head fiddler, to introduce the other mem- bers of the group. He remarked that he didn’t believe he or his wife, Thel- ma, needed any introduction, since they have been mem- bers of the Senior Citizens Association for some years. In addition to the Ratcliffs were: Mrs. Edith Berg, Mr. Stu Berg, and Mr. Frank Rogers of Nelson. After several toe-tapping demonstrations of the group's skill as oldtime music makers, Mrs. Lipsett intro- duced Mr. John Dalziel, who sang two familiar, Scottish ballads. He was accompanied by Mrs. Betty Hostetter on the piano, and wound up his act with a complete change of pace, the popular “Keep right on to the end of the road,” with a readily d invi- cing Club. The eight dancers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. J. McLuckies, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Killough, Mrs. Margaret Roberts and Mr. Robert Cormier, danced several sets with practised ease, to the calling of John Dalziel, who soon showed he was no novice to the art of square dance calling. Mrs. Lipsett had arranged to have four lady members and four men join the “ex- perts” to form four sets. The members who took to the floor for several circle sets were: Mmes. Mildred Brady, Helen Peddle, Alice Waterman and Ivy McMillan, with Curt Water- tation to his listeners to join in on the last chorus. Next on the program were two sets of square dancers from the local Square Dan- Rates Guaranteed for the Term! 1 YEAR — 994% 2-4 YEARS — 10'2 5 YEARS — 10%4% Carol Magaw Dianna Kootnikoft ADVERTISING SALES OFFICE 365-6210 Fixed Rate Plan — $500 Minimum (Rates subject to change without notice) Kootenay Savings Credit Union CASTURGAR AND SOUTH SLOCAN man, Ernie Newman, Joe Killough and Art Hostetter. The senior “amateurs” ac- quitted themselves very well indeed, and earned the hearty applause they re- ceived for their performance. Mrs. Lipsett thanked the 14 people who had turned out to make such an enjoyable afternoon for the seniors, and she herself received the plaudits of the members for her programming. The refreshment convenor, Mrs. Margaret Ford, had ample good things ready for the 75 members and guests who remained to join in the social hour following. Nelson Parks office closed The Kootenay _ regional office of the Provincial Parks Division at Nelson will close on Feb. 29. In making this announcement, Milt God- dard, regional director of the newly-formed Southern In- terior Region, said that this closure was part of the provinee-wide reduction in the number of regional and district offices. Regional h ters will Region includes the old Koot- enay and Thompson-Okana- gan Regions, and stretches from the eastern boundary of Manning Park to the Alberta border and from the U.S. boundary north to Wells Gray Park. While the roles of the dis- trict offices in the East and West Kootenay have ex- panded to include greater in- now be located at 101 - 1050 West Columbia Street, Kam- loops, V2C 1L4. The new Southern Interior in planhing and visitor services, their lo- cations have remained at Wasa and Kokanee Creek, respectively. UNIQUE KITCHEN DESIGNS OF CASTLEGAR presents Kitchen Cabinets and Vanities by @ & Rieiboul Tatooy OF KELOWNA. Sales and Showroom NOW OPEN 600 - 23rd Street, (next to G.L.S. South Casti. brace ea PHONE WALTER 'HOLUBOFF AT 365-3848 Henry Sutton Humphrey, 86, of Castl died Feb. 11 after a long illness. Mr. Humphrey was born ii 1897 in Barnston, Que. Hi was a yard foreman for the Canadian Pacific Railway, retiring after 39 years ser- vice, in 1961. During World War I Mr. Humphrey was overseas for 17 months. He served as a member of the Guard of Honor for the Prince of Wales at Sherbrooke, Que. in 1919. Mr. Humphrey was a member of the Royal Cana- dian Legion, Branch 168 in Ignace, Ont. He is survived by his wife, Annie of Castlegar; five sons: Murray of Kenora, Ont., h Eunice and Ger- dine of Ignace, Ont., Flora of Peachland, B.C., and Myrna of Castlegar; 32 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Ar- thur, in 1965. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m, at the Church of God in Castlegar. These will be con- ducted by Rev. Ira Johnson. Cremation to follow the ser- vice in Trail. Donations to the CAT Scanner Fund, c/o the Trail Regional Hospital, or the B.C. Heart Fund, P.O. Box 310, Trail, would be appre- ciated by the family as ‘ f ne Ralph of ke, Gordon of Wetaskawin, Alta., Henry of Thunder Bay, Ont., and Albert: of Genelle. = MR. AND MRS. PETE GORKOFF pl of P A Carberry'’s Funeral Home in Trail is in charge of funeral arrangements. ... wedding anniversary 60th anniversary Pete and Mary Gorkoff celebrated their 60th wed- ding anniversary recently at the Fireside Place. Helping to mark the oc- casion were the Gorkoff's four sons, Mike, Pete, Walter and Phillip, daughter Patsy Popoff, in-laws, 13 grand- children and 11 great-grand- children. HOMEGOODS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE Tues. - Sat.,9: > China Creek “Drive a Little to Save a tot” The answer lies in better merchandising, better planning, more vigorous promotion of fast-selling goods and service. The surest, most profitable method of sales promotion is consistent, timely WHY DO YOU LOSE THEM? Through death, hard feelings, moving to another community or through the efforts of hard-driving competitors . . reasons, some of them beyond your control. At the same time, there’s a normal business increase of only four per cent each year. 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