cs Castlégar News November os Owners like plate-smashing By KERIN HOPE ATHENS (AP) — Night- club owners are outraged about a government plan to ban plate-smashing, a tradi- tional form of applause that many consider a crucial ac- companiment to the twang- ing music of bouzouki bands, “Depending on how enthu- siastic everyone gets, we may have four or five thou- sand plates smashed here ina single evening,” says Stelios Paratzis, who runs a popular nightspot in the suburb of Kaiseriani. “If people feel like spend- ing their money on breaking plates, why should the gov- ernment want to stop them?” Paratzis said. The Socialist government that came to power two years ago says plate smashing is wasteful. It wants to stop the tradition as part of ari effort to conserve goods under an economic austerity program. Nightclub owners say the ban will anger customers who revel in the sound of shattering crockery, and will spoil the image made famous by Zorba the Greek, the exu- berant character created by novelist Nikos Kazantsakis. FEAR LOST MONEY. The owners also say the ban will deny them enormous .amounts of money that cus- tomers normally spend on cheap unglazed plates, pro- duced by local china makers hurled with a flick of the wrist. But exuberant night- club patrons buy piles of up to 100 locally produced. un- glazed plates costing 20 drachmas each — about 25 cents — and drop them nois- ily, sending splinters flying. Waiters sweep up ocra- sionally, but by end of an evening the dance Moor may be ankle-deep in shattered china. Several nightclub propri- etors in the Plaka have said a crackdown on plate smashing would conflict with another government move — to re- Telephone 365-5210 New jan} insertions, copy and cancellations Castlegar News s Directory will be December. Brian L. Brown Certitied General ‘Accountant 270 Coiumbia Ave. Castlegar Ph. 365-2151 vive Greek forms of enter by restrict- ing discos and bars in the district. More than 50 bars and dis- cos in the Plaka are expected to close down when the res- trictions go into effect Nov. 23. “If you want to bring back traditional ways and attract top quality tourists, plate breaking mustn't disappear,” said Nikos Papadakis, who MOROSO, MARKIN & BLAIN Certified General Accountants 241 Columbia Ave. Castlegar Ph. 365-7287 runs a Plaka nigh “It’s an essential part of the Zorba the Greek image.” Nightclub proprietors say they feel victimized already because of a 2 a.m. closing rule originally introduced as an energy-saving measure in 1975 and still in effect. THE WIZARD OF ID by Brant parker and Johnny hart YOU we se I ge FIGHTING : HANOAY UD 2 (— + ASK CHES OR JOHN FOR FOR THE LIFE OF THE MACHINE. 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The practice technically has been outlawed since 1968 after a military junta seized power and declared plate- smashing “a barbarous and dangerous custom.” But the ban has not been enforced since the junta fell in 1974. » Under the law, nightclub Toy tastefulness questionable MONTREAL (CP).— New toys on the market for 1984 have improved in quality but the taste of some playthings remains questionable,’ says the Quebec Consumers Asso- ciation. Glad to see the price of toys rose only by two per cent for this Christmas sea- pre rs who their patrons to let fly with their plates faced stiff fines or up to six months in jail, Flinging plates to the dance floor is a traditional way to applaud entertainers in smoke-filled bouzouki joints. Bouzoukis are string- ed instruments like mando- lins. é The tradition stems from a village practice in which re- vellers smash plates during banquets to preserve the uniqueness of the occasion. 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The group also dislikes a doll called Baby Caprice that falls flat on its face when it tries to get up on its hands and feet, and a new Barbie doll supplied with a gadget meant to braid, but which also tangles, its hair. One garbage can prize was awarded to a game called Phone 365-7745 Henry John, B.Sc., C.A. Resident Partner re Kootenay’s Best- Appliances TRAIL HONDA We don't make a lot of noise but we service .what we sell and our Pricesare right. © Don't buy another Honda until you check our price or you may be paying too much, Elliot Motors Ltd. DBA Trail Honda 368-3377 Cealer D6014 6.S. O.D. OPTOMETRIST 1012-4thSt., Castlegar Phone 365-3361 Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 9 a. TOP QUALITY CLOTHING INFLATION FIGHTER PRICES NEARLY NEW SHOP 776 Rosslond Ave. Trail 368-3517 DISCO Jezebel’s DISCO DISCO at the Terra Nova one Clothes taken on consi; F. PIRSH CONTRACTING | Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd. 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A Spanish firm has come up with boy and girl dolls whose bodies, apart from approp- riate sexual organs, are iden- tical and both draped in dresses, i The association praised a battery-run electronic toy called DonkeyKong II, which is the size of a pocket cal- culator, as being the “best electronic toy of the year.” The association described it as a positive toy because it is non-violent and brings out the child and adolescent's in- tellect.and patience. The only drawback is the cost at $50. Also highly rated are a new three-dimensional Rubik-style puzzle, Radio Shack's solar energy labor- atory, and a doll called Pepo that has the weight of a live baby and wears recycled baby clothing. The association drew its conclusions after testing 74 new toys on the market in time for this Christmas sea- son. The toys were distri- buted to selected families who tested them according to criteria that included inter- est, strength, safety, public- ity and values conveyed. 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For Reservations Phone 364-1816 1475 Cedar Avenue Trail, B.C, J.T. (TIM) ALLEN, B.Sc. O.D. OPTOMETRIST 366 Baker St. Nelson, B.C. * Phone 352-5152 RON . Editor: HARVEY, Plant Foremen: IR DA _KOSITSIN, — Olfice Monoger: CAROL MAGAW Advertising Manager: CiR: Debra Cote. CULATION ae Ni 8 oe TE hestalative Library, ‘ farllangas Dldgs, Victoria, B, e. as Ma VBV 1x4 Feb; 28 Teachers out for second day By DIANE STRANDBERG Staff Writer About 2,600 school children are out of the classroom in Wayling said he expected another two teachers, who reported to work yesterday, to report to work again today. He would not name the teachers or the schools where Castlegar again today as most of the district's 219 workers vook to the streets in the second day of a strike ing the All 16 district schools‘ were shut down today as principals, members of the striking B.C. Teachers’ Fed- eration, declined to keep them open, However, at ‘least two teachers belonging to the Castlegar and District Teachers’ Association chose to report to work today. School Superintendent Terry Wayling said these teachers will carry out assignments such as marking and preparatory work. VOL. 36, No. 90 they are emp Yesterday, the board pledged to keep the schools open during the strike. But they changed their minds when the principals decided to join their colleagues on the picket line. ing seeking a court injunction. “We are talking about it,” Wayling said. “At this time we're still discussing the matter with employees.” He said the board plans to decide whether to file for an injunction at a special meeting tomorrow morning. Inan interview Tuesday, school board chairman George said the board was considering filing for an Wayling said there are only four ion admin- istrative staff in the district, including himself, and “we aren't capable of opening all the schools.” The board is expected to inform the Ministry of’ Education today that schools will be shut down for the: duration of the strike. Meanwhile, the Castlegar school board is also consider- injunction, but he noted that the board plans to talk with the CDTA executive before making any decision, CDTA president Mike Rodgers said if an inj ion is set up by support staff, members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. “We don’t know what we would do if that happens,” Rodgers said. The association president also said that a decision by principals to withdraw their services means they are “100 per cent behind what the BCTF is doing.” Principals kept schools open Tuesday morning so that students could pick up textbooks and study materials, And 10 students who showed up for classes at Stanley ordered against striking teachers, it probably won't go into -y School were allowed to study in the library under supervision by principal Lach ‘Farrell. effect untii Monday. But he noted that teachers could still face picket lines Ss » astles 40 Cents At Kinnaird Junior 8 continued on poge A2 ar News CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEER 9, 1983 dary, about three stud WEATHERCAST Cloudy with morning sunny breaks Thursday turning to cloud in the afternoon and rain in the evening with a possibility of mixed rain and snow in some valleys. Highs 7°, lows 1. Outlook is for continuing ‘unsettled weather. 4 Section (A, B, C, & D) Most of Cast! "s 219 gar’s d t are still off the job today in protest against the provincial government's Pome se road All 15 area schools have been closed. By DIANE STRANDBERG Staff Writer The bells that normally signal the start of a school day were silent Tuesday and the halls of Castlegar schools remained dark and empty as only a handful of students turned up to study or pick up textbooks. Meanwhile, outside in the cold November sunshine teachers hud- dled together for warmth and sup- port as the first day of a walkout by - the district’s 219 education workers got underway. But there were mixed feelings on the picket line as teachers and support staff wrestled with their consciences, And while many teachers said they were willing to strike to pre- serve the education system,, they also said they were concerned about their students. Said Colleen Lakevold, a library assistant and member of the Can- adian Union of Public Employees: “I feel terrible when a little kid from - the library waves at me and they can't get into school.” Her concern for her students was matched by other teachers inter- viewed on the picket line. Diane Jeffrey, a Grade 6 teacher and physical education instructor at Twin Rivers said most teachers don’t want to be walking a picket line “but we have to take a stand.” “There comes a point when you have to say, ‘Enough is enough,’ ” she said. f Like’ other teachers, Jeffrey is worried that the government's re- ‘straint measures will see cuts in programs and larger class sizes. These cost-cutting measures will affect students in the long run she Teachers’ feelings mixed said, adding, “You're spreading yourself really thin and the children lose again.” Twin Rivers teacher Rik Hall, who was one of a group of Castlegar teachers earmarked for layoff when the second round of cutbacks hit the district last fall, said he was on strike in support of his colleagues in the Castlegar and District Teachers’ Association. “The Association stood 100. per cent behind me when I was fired be- cause of legi NOV. 18 DEADLINE for wa Hospital plans Ikout By RON NORMAN Editor Castlegar and District Hospital will, cancel all elective surgery and will provide only emergency services in the event of a walkout next week by hospital employees, according to ad- ministrator Ken Talarico. “We're counting on getting by,” Tal- arico said in an interview Tuesday. “We will implement our essential ser- vices plan.” of the Hospital Empl Union and Health Services Association ~ are scheduled to walk off the job Nov. 18 in the culmination of a province- wide series of escalating strikes by: {public sector employees to protest the a leg- islation. _ ‘~ . Castlegar Hospital has a total of 88 HEU and HSA members, including 88 full-time workers. The rest are part- time and casual employees. v Talarico said though ‘the hospital plan‘calls for a halt to all elective — or “not crucial” surgery — the hospital will still provide emergency services for medical and obstetrical cases. As well, any accident victims will also be admitted. The plan also includes asking non- union employees and hospital board di Kilmeny Jones, a Grade 12 stu- dent, explained that she is grad- uating this year and faces provincial exams at the end of her school term. And she also noted that the strike might see her lose one unit of her English literature course. “Well, some of the teachers at Twin Rivers and in Cranbrook are crossing . . . I was just thinking there would be teachers here who would decide to go in.” But the school that Jones and her How can I not support them?” he said. About six students stood outside Stanley Humphries Secondary School waiting for principal Lach Farrell to unlock the doors. They said they had decided to show up because they are worried about disruptions in their studies. five entered early Tues- day was empty. They were given the opportunity to study in the library by principal Farrell who said he would supervise them. “It’s warm in there,” he said. “And there's resource areas.” Some of the students expressed a continued on page A2 bers to help out. Castlegar Ald. p; Walter Fields said Tuesday board members were given a tour of the KEN TALARICO +++ emergencies only will remain on the job during the strike — one in emergency and the other in lietetics. As well, the union will rovide a: member part-time to work the switchboard and reception desk. All other areas will be “on call,” hospital to see what will be required of them. “I think we can handle it all right,” he said. Talarico admitted, “It certainly won't be an easy thing,” but said the hospital will try to maintain full facili- ties. He said HEU, which represents support and maintenance staff as well as practical nurses, has “almost totally withdrawn their services.” Only two full-time HEU members which means members will only be called in the event of an emergency. HSA, which represents workers in the pharmacy, laboratory and x-ray areas, among others, will staff the lab and x-ray.areas “on a demand basis,” Talarico said. Pharmacy, medical records, dietetics and physiotherapy will closed during the walkout. The hospital will also be required to Prepare food for the patients, a task for continued on page A2 e e -—inside CEREMONY SET: Friday is the annual Remembrance Day ser- vice at the Kinsman Park cenotaph. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. with a parade to the h. But this year anti-wo protesters using the poppy to sell a protest on Nov. 11 have Canado’s largest veterans group upset. . .A3 PPWC settles but won't By CHERYL CALDERBANK Staff Writer Selkirk College support staff, mem- bers of Local 26 of the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada voted 65 per cent in favor of accepting a two-year contract at a meeting Sunday after- noon. : The agreement was ratified by the Selkirk College board Monday night. However, the union is not returning to work. Vocational instructors, members of the B.C. Government Employees’ Union, set up picket lines Monday alongside those of the PPWC in a dispute with the college over a new contract and in support of Operation Solidarity. On Tuesday, the Selkirk College Faculty Association joined the BOGEU and the PPWC on the picket lines ina one-day walkout in support of Oper- ation Solidarity. Many motorists had a half-hour wait before getting by the picket lines and some vehicles even turned around and went back home. About 25 of the college's 120 faculty members did not honor the picket line, but 95 per cent of the students were in attendance, said college personnel manager Barry Jackson. Negotiations between the college and the BCGEU are going nowhere. Jackson said the BCGEU still wants a6'/ per cent increase over 18 months. “We can't offer them anything,” Jackson noted. He said the college is offering a one-year contract with no in- crease, and has suggested the two sides return to the bargaining table in 1984, The BCGEU has members at all four campuses in addition to instructors at its centres in Midway, Grand Forks Kaslo, Salmo, Nakusp, Crescent Valley and New Denver. return The agreement reached with the PPWC provides for a three per cent or 30 cents and hour increase as of Jan. 1, 1984. The base rate is now $8.70 an hour for clerical staff and $10.64 for maintenance workers. The contract also provides _for protection in contracting out of ser- vices, which was a key issue in the dis- pute. If the college decides it is more financially feasible or efficient to con- tract out and the procedure results in the loss of employment, the union must. be given 30 days notice. business. Pick up or pack up.” a store ina sh cleaning, ironing and laundry. GLADE DEATH: The wife of Patrick Malakoff, who died last Thur- sday of an apparant heart attack after crossing the Kootenay River to his home in Glade, tells of the events leading up to the incident. HAS THE STRIKE AFFECTED YOUP That is the question we asked Castlegar residents in our weekly On The Street feature... A6 MOTHER STRIKES: BRYAN, Tex. — When Elaine Beaird told her husband and five kids they better not mess with mom, she meant For three months, Beaird had been threatening her family that they'd better start picking up after themselves or she'd go on strike. On Halloween night, the wet towels and clothes strewn cround the bathroom broke her patience. Now a sign across the front porch reads, “Mom on strike. “I'm their mother and not their maid,” said Beaird, 36, who g mall. “Other people go on strike to get what they want, so why can't a mom do it?” Before the strike, Beaird said, she arose at 5 a.m., washed three loads of clothes, cooked breakfast and cleaned the four- bedroom house before going to work. Now she’s sworn off cooking,