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PUBLISHER JON JARRETT

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MARGE LALONDE
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editorial comment

There's a silver lining In every
Price Waterhouse report

Two years ago, the City-of Castlegar spent $24,000 to be
told how unorganized and r it was.
It was probably the best investment the city ever made.
Report

have sought to have such a critique completed im the first
place. At first, $24,000 seems a high price to pay for such an
evaluation, but then again, this wasn't your everyday general
review. Absolutely every department was looked at in some
way, and in most cases were found to be less than desirable.

Perhaps it was the very first paragraph in the document
which set the report's tone. The paragraph said “the present
staff at the city is inadequate in both numbers and in cape-
bility to meet the needs of the municipality."

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city of Castlegar in such a sad state of affairs? And how has
this truly affected our community?

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which

Has it to the poor
dated sewage and drai ry A

fails to i $s? The belief that taking any concerns to city
hattiowd fruitful de bangimig one’s head agsanat the wall? A

Is it possible that the city’s past practices, or lack of them,
has contributed to ing else? Something which can not
be seen, but definitely felt. It's called apathy, and it strikes a
community that no longer has faith in it's decision makers.
City councillor Doreen Smecher said that if "you don't have
a happy staff, then you don't have a happy city.” Well, the
same result could also hold true if you no longer have a city
Staff that cares.

Another point made by Councillor Smecher: the report
was done two years ago. Since its completion and release to
city officials, a lot of hard work has been done to act upon
the 50 or so recommendations made in the Price Waterhouse
report.

True, the report was harsh, but let's get real. It was some-
thing that needed to be done, and since it’s completion the
city has improved itself, both in its administrative and man-
agerial services, i and fe to taxpi
The changes might be slow, but they are happening. That has
more of an impact onthe taxpayer now than the previous bad
era in the city’s history does.

The report, and its results, are now known to all. So let's
continue to follow these recommendations, and make this
Castlegar a better place in which to live.

After all, a mistake is only a mistake if nothing has been
learned or gained from it.

© 1982 Creators Syncicaye inc

November 28, 1990
Published by The Sun
Weekly on
465 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C. VIN 1G8

Summer is the season for visitors

The Canadian summer is a time
when Canadians move. All across

Wherever you live in Canada,
you have family and friends who
live is some more desirable place to
visit. A large part of our tourist
industry is based on the premise
that families from one area will
travel to another area and, just per-
haps, en route they might stay

or longer in a particular
resting spot.

As you travel across Canada,
you see motels and camping
grounds which do not entice you
off the Nation’s highways. Some of
them look so dirty and decrepit,
and you wonder, “Just who do the
owners of these places expect to
stop here?” Of course, there are
other spots which you cannot resist.
Often they are nestled on the side
of a lake or river, with well-
groomed grounds and clean look-
ing premises. These are the places
you tell others about, as your own
special “find”.

If you are the normal Canadian
family, sooner or later, a car will
arrive, in'your driveway, unan-
nounced, arid you will discover that

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a long-lost cousin and family have
discovered you, living here in this
small part of paradise. Having had
this happen to me more than once,
it occurs to me that we are in dire
need of a visitors’ guide to good

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manners, and so I offer the follow-
ing suggestions.

If you are arriving to visit, unan-
nounced, my first advice is
“Don't”! Disrupting lives is, in
itself, fraught with problems
enough, so always write or tele-
phone to advise when you are com-
ing, how long you intend to stay,
and what you would like to do
while there. If you have food aller-
gies or special needs, this is the
time to say so.

Don't be coy. You have the
nerve to invite yourself, so this is
not the time to play “cutesy”. Your
host will also want to know how
many others are accompanying

you, and whether or not you have
left the family pet(s) at home or are
bringing the whole lot with you. If
you live, for example, in an area of
fruit orchards, do not presume that
one box of apricots will compen-
sate your host for the twenty-one
meals you will cach in the

also includes providing the laundry
soap (Laundry soap is expensive,
you know!) and doing all the iron-
ing. Being a guest does not permit
you to make critical comments
about the quantity or quality of the
meals, the linen provided, or the
in the guest room!

next week.

Many family members consider
visiting other family members
“cheap” holidays. In fact, holidays
spent with family or friends can be
More expensive than travelling on
your own,

By the’time you have considered
the cost of gifts for all members of
the host family, the more than equal
sharing of the grocery bills, the
extra costs for drinks and restaurant
meals to which you will “treat”
your hosts, and the extra costs
when they come to visit you, in
exchange, you would save money
by spending a week at Jasper Park
Lodge!

While you are guests in some-
one else’s home, the intent is that
you be as least intrusive as possi-
ble. This not only includes cleaning
the bathroom after your showers,
drying your own towels and doing
the hosts’ laundry with yours. It

Had you wanted to be waited on,
hand and foot, you would have
booked in at the best local motel or
hotel, right? And further, as a guest,
you are not permitted to interfere
with nor take sides in any family
arguments, however much more
information you might possess. :

When you own property in a
desirable vacation spot, refrain
from making off-hand invitations
to, for example, bridge acquain-
tances. Someone dear to me did
this once and had the couple arrive
on their doorstep prepared to stay
for the season! After a week, they
had to “invent” in-coming guests
to get this pernicious couple to
move on.

You must have heard the old

“Guests and fish go “off” in

three days!” With some good, com-
mon sense, you can be a welcomed
guest, and, who knows, you might
even be invited back next season!

NDP missing the point in its eagerness to study everything to death

GORDON WILSON

The recent tragic accident at the
Nanaimo ferry terminal has again
focused attention on operating

and safety on B.C. fer-
ries. Summer is a heavy traffic
period on British Columbia high-
ways and waterways and with the
Nanaimo incident and a string of
other less serious accidents, it is
time to take a close look at ferry
operations and procedures.

B.C. Ferries hundred.

heduling create frustrating prob-
lems, hurt our economy and upset
our tourists. I believe our ferries
are a vital part of our highways
system, — for many B.C. commu-
nities, the ferry link is the only
highway.

In order to deal with the
increased volume, the B.C. gov-
ernment commissioned two
‘superferries’ which are currently
being built at several British
Columbia shipyards. These ferries
can carry up to 470 cars, and
when pleted, will operate on

of trips monthly. Our ferries are
used all day and every day with
relatively few incidents. B.C.
ferry traffic frequently operates in
narrow, often crowded waterways
and/or in challenging and varied
weather conditions. Given this,
our ferries have a fairly solid safe-
ty record. But even one accident
is one accident too many, and that
is why the Ferry Corporation, the
Transportation Safety Board, the
government and other agencies
must find long-term solutions to
further accidents.

A public investigation has
been launched into the
Namaimo tragedy, and I was
pleased to hear that this inquiry
will be expanded to also look at
the other incidents. The minds of
the travelling population will only
be put at case with a full public

While the various investiga-
tions are progressing, B.C. Ferries
“Ras other, long-term, challenges to
meet, including how to deal with a
steadily increasing passenger
load. As a resident of the Sun-
shine Coast, I frequently travel by
ferry. A$ a commuter, I depend on
a regular, fast and efficient ser-
vice. Long waits and inconvenient

the Vancouver- Victoria ferry run.
While larger ferries will reduce
the number of cars left behind,
these ferries are being put into
operation with little or no plan-
ning for any increase in vehicle
traffic. The infrastructure and
access roads need upgrading and
the affected municipalities must
be consulted. There is bound to be
traffic chaos in the quiet commu-
nities of Delta and Sidney when
close to 500 cars simultaneously
descend on the communities’
often already overloaded high-
ways.

Moreover, the ‘superferries’
will likely force a scheduling
change, since it appears the ferries
may be unable to complete the
Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay run in
the current two-hour turnaround
time. The large ferries are no
faster than the old ferries, but they
will take longer to load and
unload. I believe smaller ferries
should have been built instead of
‘superferries’; and smialler ferries
with more sailings would
undoubtedly Have cost the taxpay-
er less as well.

The NDP also failed to consult
when their government announced
all night sailings from Horseshoe

Official Leader of the Opposition, Gordon Wilson

Bay to Nanaimo. Neither affected

It’s interesting that an NDP

pality was d and
local residents were never told
trucks would be thundering by
their homes all night on their way
to the ferry terminals. All night
sailings are only a stop gap mea-
sure. If the government wants to
continue with all night Sailings,
even on only a seasonal basis, I
sincerely hope the municipalities
and affected resi-dents will be
consulted first.

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g that is so eager to
study, consult or commission
everything to death has failed to
ask for imput when it comes to the

the investigations and is more
interested in listening to the public
and other stakeholders in the ferry
system in the future.

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Wednesday, September 2, 1992

The Castlegar Sun

Letters to the Editor

Mathieson an outstanding team player who will leave
behind a legacy of good works and fine accomplishments

The following is a letter by
Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore
to Councillor Marilyn Mathieson,
who is leaving her position on
council.

Dear Councillor Mathi

concerning the Complex Ball
Field — without your drive and
determination that field might
still be only an idea.

The Abilities Awareness Advi-

This letter is written to you on
behalf of all the men and women
who served with you on Council
as well as all the citizens, individ-
ual and groups, that you have
worked with during your seven
years on Council.

The projects and initiatives
that you have been involved with
are too numerous to detail in one
letter, however, I would like to
touch on some of your accom-
plishments.

Your outstanding contribution
to our parks and recreation facili-
ties will long be remembered by
us all. The ball players of Castle-
gar thank you for your initiative

sory Ci it thanks you for
your faithful attendance during its
formative years. You were most
helpful in assisting the Commit-
tee to qualify for a Five Star
Community Award. I thank you
for serving so ably on the Nation-
al Five star Community Award
Committee.

During 1991 it was you who
chaired the Planning and Devel-
opment Committee of Council
and

hours with the consultants and the
De R Com-

Board, and we thank you for your

mittee to put together an accept-

ce ibutions to these

able plan that will significantl
change the image and focus of
the City of Castlegar well into the
future. We all thank you for facil-
itating this project.

This year you chaired the
Works and Services/Parks Com-
mittee of Council. Once again
your work has been outstanding
— the new public works building
is nearing completion, the Cone
Hill Park equipment has been
installed, the water pressure
problems are being successfully

o
the Comprehensive Development
Plan for this city, an important
and process.

In 1990 you became involved
with our downtown business
community and worked long

— thanks to your ability
to encourage people to work
together.

Some of the other organiza-
tions that you have served with
are the Hospital Board and the
Tri-City Health Plan Advisory

Asa of Council you
have been a positive contributor
to our discussions and all deci-
sions, and an Outstanding team
Playef. You leave a legacy of
good works and fine accomplish-
ments in Castlegar. All your
friends and associates and all
whom you have helped do ‘sin-
cerely thank you.

Enjoy Vancouver and return to
the Kootenays soon.

Sincerely,
Audrey L. Moore
Mayor

Last editorial was lacking in economic sense

Dear Editor:

Your editorial of August 26
was lacking in economic sense
and equally short th understand-
ing of the diverse structure of this
area with its various ethnic and
religious groups.

How Trail chooses to develop
and the kind of showmanship it's
politicians employ are their busi-

ness; but we have a lot more

ing our com-
munity leaders, you would be
wise to have a talk with two
astute politicians — area J Direc-
tor Ken Wyllie and Castlegar
Mayor Audrey Moore. You will
learn that the harmony existing
between various interest groups is

directly related to the high degree
of respect and tolerance we have
for one another. Our cultural
diversity and harmony is the envy
of most communities across
Canada. This makes our area
increasingly attractive to tourists,
investments, development of our
heritage themes, and foreign
exchange students.

Family thanks those who helped in their time of need

Dear Editor:
The family of Bill Fomenoff

their loving support and food
preparation, and to Peter and

sincerely thank all our

and friends for their love, support -

and comfort during Dad's illness
and at the time of his death. A
special thank you to Dr. Streich
and Dr. Bullock and the super,
caring nurses at the Castlegar
Hospital.

Also, a special thank you to
Mitch and Polly Chernoff for

Vera Si in for assisting at
the funeral.

Thank you Mike O'Connor for
your professional, yet heartfelt
assistance.

We sincerely appreciate all
those who attended the funeral,
sent flowers, baking and dona-
tions to the Hospice Society.

Memories of Dad's gentle

nature will never fade, but will

Ray and Nellie McCreight,
Dennis and Mary Lacey,
Paul and Tina Fomenoff,
Bill and Elaine Whitehead,
and all their families

Recycling depot available September 12

Dear Editor:

The USCC Youth will be col-
lecting your recyclables on
September 12 at the Safeway
Parking lot from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Again newspapers will have to

be separated from flyers. Clean
aluminum cans, egg cartons, cor-
rugated cardboards, and computer
paper will be accepted.

The Castlegar Recycling Com-
mittee will be on hand to answer

—— Obituaries———

Fomenoff

On Friday, August 28, 1992,
William “Bill” Fomenoff of
Castlegar passed away at the age
of 75 years.

Funeral service was held
August 29, 1992 with burial at
Park Memorial Cemetery. Ira
Johnson officiated.

Mr. Fomenoff was bom April
5, 1917 at Castlegar, BC. Mr.
F ff lived in C: all

and could always be seen on the
many creeks and lakes in the
area.

Mr. Fomenoff is survived by
one son, Paul and daughter-in-
law Tina of Glade, three daugh-
ters and sons-in-law; Nellie and
Ray McCreight, Elaine and Bill
Whitehead and and Dennis
Lacey all of Castlegar. Eight

his life. During his life he worked
in the family general Store and
trucking business delivering coal.
IN 1937 he opened Hi-Way Ser-
vice & Garage which he operated
until 1955. During semi-retire-
ment, he still managed to keep
busy doing mechanic relief and
working for the Department of
Highways and repairing every-
thing from toasters to lawn mow-
ers for many of his former

customers. Bill enjoyed fishing

Ferreira

On Thursday, August 27,
1992, Deodata Ferreira of
Castlegar, BC passed away at the
age of 80 years.

Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at St. Rita’s
Catholic Church on Monday,
August 31, 1992 at 10 am with
Fr. Herman Engberink as Cele-
brant. Interment will be at the
Park Memorial Cemetery.

Ms. Ferreira was born
November 7, 19911 at Azores,
Portugal. She grew up and lived
most of her live in Portugal. She
came to Castlegar in 1978. She
enjoyed gardening and her fami-

She is survived by two sister,
Almorinda Pavio of Castlegar
and Maria Briozo of Portugal,
one brother, Miguel Ferreira of
Portugal, and many nieces and
nephews.

Funeral arrangement are
under the direction of the Castle-
gar Funeral Chapel

Poss three great grand-
children. One brother, Fred
Fomenoff of Castlegar, two sister,

Nora Popoff and Annie Koochin

both of Castlegar.

Funeral arrangements were
under the direction of the Castle-
gar Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, contribu-
tions be made to the Hospice
Society, 1464 Columbia Ave.
Castlegar.

any questions and will sell com-
posters,

Citizen Adhoc Committee

Burton-
Buday

Doug and Elayne Burton of
Crescent Valley are pleased to
announce the forthcoming
marriage of their daughter
Deena Lee to Sean Dale
Buday, son of Walter and
Linda Buday of Blueberry
Creek. The wedding will take
place September 26, 1992, in
Castelgar, B.C..

For up-to-date
TV listings
look to the

Sun!

SCHOOL DISTRICT #9 can
SCHOOL OPENING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1992
September 8 will be a shortened school for students, starting at the regular time and
dismissing two hours later. the day will allow students an opportunity to
become acquainted with their school, while at the same time enabling teachers to
finalize their preparations for September 9, the first full day of instruction.
Registration of students new to the District will take place on this day.
‘WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1992
Schools will be in session for the full day. Buses will operate on their regular
schedules. If you wre unsure of the time that your child will be picked up, contact the
Maintenance Office at 365-8331.

FIRST YEAR PRIMARY (Formerty Kindergarten)
First Year Primary students will not attend school on September 8.
Parents or guardians who have pre-registored their child for First Year Primary will be
notified directly by the school regarding class assignment and hours of instruction.
Parents or guardians of First Year Primary students who have NOT registered their
child are urged to do so at their neighbourhood school during the first week of
oF telephone the Schoo! Board Office (365-7731) for further information.
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
For students new to the area, personne! will be available at all schools during the first
registration.

9

BUS INFORMATION
For information related to routes, times, bus stops, etc.
call 365-8331 between 9:30 and 3:30,
Mbdnday through Priday.

Board of School Trustees
School District #9 (Castlegar)

The social and economic bene-
fits from all of this is lasting and
long term; not just “two tractor-
trailer loads of groceries per day
for three weeks”.

Walter J. Popoff
Castlegar

Local employment
should come first

In keeping with the rising need
for quality care for children

local fundraising efforts.

The centre will be an asset to
the community, not only for the
quality of care it will offer but
also for the local employment
opportunities it will provide.

During the summer an
Infant/Toddler certificate pro-
gram was offered at Selkirk Col-
lege Campus in Castlegar.
Training was funded by the
Canada Employment Centre
under the "Developmental Uses
of U.I. Fund." Funding was
based on projected local employ-
ment opportunities.

In late August, the position of
coordinator for the centre was
filled. However, to our disap-
pointment, the position was filled
by an Early Childhood Educator
from out of province rather than
n a qualified and experienced
local Early Childhood Educator.

With a 13 per cent local unem-
ployment rate, it is our concern
that the remaining positions may
not be filled by locally qualified
Early Childcare Educators.

It is our opinion that these
positions should be filled |
by trained and qualified profes-
sionals.

Concerned Early Childhood
Professionals

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