R_NEWS, Thursday, Januas 25, 1973 “CASTLEGAR NEWS Here Let the People’s Rights Maintain, Unawed by Influence or Gain Idea of a New B.C. Party is Worth Discussion liberal MLA Allan Williams of West Vancouver - Howe Sound is probaby ‘as surprised as anyone at the generally favor- able reception his proposal for a new poli- tical party in B.C, has received, Concerned that the free enterprise vote in this province will continue to be split three ways in future elections to the advantage of the NOP, Mr. Williams sug- gested recently that perhaps what Is need- ed is a new party — the British Columbia Party — around whose banner the free enterprise voters could gather. Observing that while 60 per cent of the voters in last August's election opposed the NDP, that party gained a whopping major- ity of the legislative seats with only 40 per-cent of the popular vote, Mr. Williams reported a movement to form a new party is afoot. He wouldn't go so far, however, as to say whether he is or is not a part of the group promoting the idea. * As was to be expected, Conservative teader Derril Warren was all for the idea. He has been talking political realignment ever since he failed to gain a seat in the last election, While Social Credit party func- tionaries were openly hostile to the pro- posal, the party’s House leader, Frank Rich- ter, expressed considerable, interest in the subject. Said Mr. Richter, one of the Ben- nett government's most under rated cabinet ministers: “| am perfectly willing to talk ... the philosophies of the Liberals, Tories and Socreds aren‘t too dissimilar as far as free enterprise is concerned . . . the answer might be a new party with a new leader. | don’t know who the leader would be, but it would have to be someone dynamic with an understanding of: the country.” The only elected party leader flatly opposed to discussing the idea of a new parly was Mr. Williams’ own leader, David Anderson of Victoria, Mr. Anderson's hesi- tation is perhaps understandable. He only became leader of the Liberal Party a few weeks before the last election and likely feels he hasn‘t yet had a fair opportunity to make his own impression on the public. Mr. Williams’ proposal comes at a good time on three counts: it's early in the new government's term “of office, the Socreds haven't yet chosen. a,.new leader, and the, Conservative leader lacks a seat in the House. Similar proposals to Mr. Williams’ have been made in other provinces (notably Man- itoba and Saskatchewan), but have flound- ered. We suspect the main reason talks have collapsed in those two provinces is because they have taken place too close to the next election, rather than as soon as possible after the last one. They are too clearly expedient minded, and there hasn't been the time to draft a constitution and objectives that would be, as Mr. Richter put it, “compatible to ail concerned.” Social Credit was first successful in this province because it was a neutral third party for which dissatisfied and disenchant- ed Liberals and Conservatives could cast their .votes. Not enough Liberals would vote Conservative fo ensure a change; and i But suffici I could see their way clear to vote for the “new” party, Social Credit, that allowed it to form a government. Our belief is that Social Credit is far from dead in this province and that, de- pending on circumstances, the very. least it will do in the next provincial election is again form the largest opposition group in the Legistature. But if many of its pro- gressive reforms and forward looking poli- cles (such as former Premier Bennett's per- petual and special funds) are endorsed by a new British Columbia Party, then the way to an accommodation with the. other free enterprise parties will be simpler. At the moment some opposition MLA’s, such as Oak. Bay's Scoit Wallace, appear to devote as much time to attacking the former gov- ernment. as they do to pointing out the short comings of the present administra- tion. . But whether or not Mr. Williams’ pro~ posal gets off the ground will depend al- most entirely upon the three opposition parties’ legislative groups. They're the fel- tows who are elected, and who have the most to gain — or. lose — from a new party. If they spend the next 10 to 12 weeks in Victoria fighting amongst them- selves instead of constructively criticizing the government, then the idea of a’new party might just as well die now, as then, Patricia Young Says... Victoria Scheer” Adaptability Key fo Contenfment Off Tet! French. Immersion If I had to pin-point If things go according to plan, one elementary school in Vic- toria will be offering 3 a French “immersion program” next fall. The board has approved the project and details are now being worked out by their cur- riculum department. These will be presented soon to the board and then to the Department of Education for approval. In an. immersion program, French is not a subject, but rather the language of conversa- tion all day long. Last summer a survey of the Victoria School District indicated that 92 per cent of parents believe a second language should taught in school, that 78 per cent believe it should be French, and 11 per cent would send their children to'an immersion program, even if they had to provide their own transportation. Because the program is to be offered atone nts living some Leones Mom th the school would be responsible for getting their children there. The board's decision was based on the results of a fact- just one word as the key to “peace-of-1 mind” “contentment”, I would have to sa: tt the word was adaptability. This is the pat of natural, Jaw that al- lows for man to accept that which cannot be changed without self -pity, frustrs- tion, envy or discontent. Note how nature enab- les plant life to adapt. Tree roots will find their way down around the _ biggest boulder. Flowers. spring up in London after being bur- ied for hundreds of years beneath city buildings. Animals have been kn- own to chew off a leg to free themselves from a trap and survive. Stories of limb- less men and women who knit. or play bridge using ; ‘their toes as fingers are not uncommon. IS INCOME TAX TIME! See PETER MAJESGEY Oddly enough, most peo- ple “blow their cool” should the status quo of their rou- tine or life style be chang- ed. One reads pathetic stor- jes of fading actors and act- resses being unable to adapt to the less glamorous role of suppcrting actress or ch- aracter actor. Some wives ate unable to adapt to a hus, bands set-backs and. instead resort to nagging and con- tempt. The resilient man is the happy’ man. In adapting to new circumstances, he wastes no time crying over spilt milk. If anything, he begins work on a non-spill container! Unfortunately, all too many people bel eve them- elves “weak-willed” or sub- ject to “moods”. That their for all men Savings Plans Phone .365-5386 CUNA MUTUAL mong Te, I like the words of Matthew Henry, who said: “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and then take whatever God‘ chooses to send!” finding visit to Ottawa and Mon- * treal by District Superintendent A.J. Longmore. and _. trustee Phillip Ney, to study similar classes. * Method of. financing the course'has not yet been firmed up. Ld We will be carrying on our al repair business’ and will to r The Bear is Moving! to 1801 Columbia Ave. (Formerly Twin Town Machining) Ken’s Auto and Wheel Alignment will. be closing at our present location on Jan, 28th and will fe open at our new premises Feb. 19th in wheel We would like to thank all our customers of the past 13 years and hope to see you all at our new location — Ken and Elaine Martin ENS: ‘AUTO & WHEEL: ALIGNMENT — Telephone 365-7592:- Since we will be moving Jan, 28th, would any customers still holding ~ gas coupons on the tire purchases please redeem them now THAT'S CAPITALISM FOR YOU-~ THEY'RE TOO CHICKEN TO SUPPLY US WITH FUNDS TO DESTROY THEIR SYSTEM. Popcorn workers of the world unite! Daher Lloyd: Mackey Reports Speaks on Northern Development Council ‘British Columbia's new magic | number is 5: 52nd parallel cuts aan “the province at a point intersecting Highway 7 between Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. ‘ Tsrecall, a few years ago, feeling gully at Wil- liams' Lake because I paid eight cents Jess fer. a quart of milk than I did in a city much further north where ibad just lived for a short It all-came back to me on learning of the recent meeting between the North- ern Development Council and some-cabinet ministers. Prince Robert. Mayor ‘Pete Lester’ was .chairman © and art Of hs is ammunition waa} th » price survel; which ‘shows:: ~ consumer . goods .cost bets: + ween eight and 20 per cent more in the north. than they do in Vancouver. : The Northern Develop- ment Council is made up of two representatives of each nal ict north of. arallel. It was the cabinet Hatson with the e meeting betwen the council and cabinet re- presentatives was almost non-political, Almost, I say, because the four northern MLAs were invited to sit in but the three sitting Socreds from above 52 were Not. tried to get Ed Smith (Soered—North Peace) to lambaste the government - for not inviting him to the eeting, But Smith is a gentle: man, It was enough for him to say that the Sovernment move “seems like a pl oversight”, before launch ing into a constructive con- versation about his Part of sation was about the poten- Hal nore northern beef’ market. ~ said’ the Peace River Country has an excellent opportunity to develop a ene ea lust io ‘serve A Yukon. and dates the Mac- kenzie Vall In the Fakon, the rth. t Most of Smith's conver- erners pay. If FRtitish Columbians fall to develop 8 a poubatantal Peace River beef industry northermorlented Edmon- : from the market than 7 ‘Fort St. John or Dawson Ti eek. What Smith would like are Cariboo cattle _ bein, sent north after grazing for a final winter in Peace feed lots. They could then be slaughtered at Dawson Creek or Fort St. John in the Yukon market they cou- ld be trucked: through on the Alaska Highway from ior ‘Two things are needed. The present packinghouses are, totally inadequate, 2 and the road Fort Nelson to - Fort Simpson, NWT., is needed: for access to the Mackenzie Valley, But Smith maintains that modern packing plants are not. ecunomically: feasi- ble when built with seven or eight per cent money. So Potted Flowers, House Plants, Flower Arrangements for all Occasions, Bridal , Bouquets and Corsages 1011 - 9th Ave., Kinnaird Telephone 365-7641 the brake or activate other controls, A-J's PAINTING AND DECORATING Interior:- Exterior Free Estimates .Gladly Given Phone Al or Jim at 365-6293 23 , VROOM FLOWERS: LID. DRIVING ADVICE When parked, do not invite theft by leaving your car unlocked or by leaving valuablo articles In view. Never leave children unattended in the automobile where they could accidently release Need insurance advice? Why not see me? CHARLES COHOE 3 Representing Fruit Growers Mutual and Co-operative ii life insurance Company i Office Located at 269 4 Columbia Ave., Castlegar Phone 365-3301 Term Deposi INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY ts 1 Year 64 Pet. 1 Years 6% Pet. 4 Years 74 Pct. v4 recently and gistered under the B.C. ‘Soakie. act. Until a north- 5 minister is ap- he hopes paaustrial Develop- development . ment Minister Alex Macdon- ulation is growing raj mining reaches new levels. Norther- ald’s plans for an ID cor- CASTLEGAR SAVINGS CREDIT UNION ‘pained, "Municipal Affairs ners will want beef—even cl q t inister James Lorimer is Paws to wich plants at higher prices than south- foans for such plants. In Manitoba 716% of the wanted private companies Insurance Companies op operating in in Bere tie ‘ Carinsurance business. They've had to live with Government monopoly insurance. Government monopoly insurance went into effect November 1,1971" .. _. . Five months later independent research showed that more than 3 out of 4 Manitobans favoured the re-entry of competitive - private companies into the auto insurance field. ; Well now B.C. could face the same situation. How about it? a British Columbians going to feel the same way after five months? ': We want you to think about it. : think about it. SUES ER Dod Keer cenioeninw'e 25th ANNIVERSARY was tecently marked by Robson Evening Group and the ladies of the Senior Women's Auxiliary to the Robson Community Church. The cutting of the cake, which was made by Mrs. L. Zu- tek, was’ performed by president of the "evening group Mrs, Blythe Jenner and pre- sident of the W.A. Mrs. Lillian Flynn. Shown here on that occasion are, left to right, Mrs. Jenner, Mrs. Ethel Oborne, Mrs. Zene Grant, Mrs. Flynn and Mrs. Marg Bro. Seat- ed are, left to right, Mrs. McPhee and Mrs. J, Raine. — Evening Group Photo High School Basketball Standing The following are the West Kootenay High School Basketball Teague standings to Jan, 17, 197 Boys “A” League Ww Nelson 4 Grand Forks , 2 Castlegar 2 Trail 1 Girls League Ww Richard ot Castlegar Grand Forks Nelson coungellin; ROowRCOM NRHOr ues Salmo Rossland Canadian Postal Coie is, designed for a mini- mum life-span of 30 years. PETTITT PHOTOS , weal Would You Like to Teke Movies of Indoor at at Bencnnatleh in Montreal and a market, for the Bell mpany. . Fox joins Mr. Dunn . Close to services for stu- a in b voeatlonsl, er pro foncaina and abe to. plan to make their home in eople on furthering | m4 mane Telephone Co Me. “Fox, will concentr- ate on counselling needs for students enrolled in courses - G. Richard Fox is Appointed Counsellor af Selkirk College ie appointment of G. ‘ox as counsellor Mr, Fox brings to Sel- kirk nine years of experien- ce in indus and educa- tion, His most recent ap- polntment was at Dawson ge in Montreal where he was responsible for per- sonal, vocational, and ' ed- ucational counselling. re that, he was head of Be- department High Schoo! G. Richard Fox and the Kootenay School of Art. He and his wife, Louise, rovide Weddings, PETTITT PHOTOS SOLOHd. LLItLad at the Vocational School nockey, Badminton, Etc, Without From Where You Are Park wardens are now With What You Have —- Turn to Page 9. Refer to Column 4 PETTITT PHOTOS SOLOHd Lijisad PETTITT PHOTOS For your protection: Ps Clans No screen al repared, or owingly accepted which makes misleading or inaccurate presentations of actual and comparative prices, CASTLEGAR NEWS This is dust one of the 12 Rules of the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards which this publica- tion and other media across Canada follow. If you arks, This is replacing the oid idea of baiting animals oa The knock-out system enables wardens to more speedily collect‘a load for transportation to other parks, It is more conven- jent also because when the animals have been drugged they can be more easily tagged with ear markers and loaded onto trucks. The new system was us- ed successfully recently when 20 elk were transfer- ringa Creek Pass, son from Jasper National Park. Members of the Castle- gar and District ‘wildlife as- sociation: were on hand for the third and final phase of - rogram which transplant. 75 elk to the area. Last fall 35 elk were released in the area followed by anoth- er 20 late in December. The Speeding up of the ere interested in a personal copy of the’ complefe Code, please write: The A Council, Canadian Advertising Advisory Board, 159 Bay Street, Toronto 1, Ontario. “ operation means that more Tends of animals will be coming to the Koo- tenay. The animals’ carry BUY NOW! 15 PCT. OFF ALL SNOW BLOWERS. that snow blower. now. Winter isn't yet cover — and prices will likely go up in the fall, so buy now ‘and ‘save now -MONASHEE SPORTING EOT. LTD. At the Top of Sherbiko Hill in Castlegar — Telephone 365-3181 SAVE NOW! |. Friday mo Robson Groups Celebrate 25th Anniversary The Robson Evening Group ended an eventfu! year with the disbursement of $450 to various local or- ganizatlons and charities, At the annual meetin held Jan. 11 at the home o: Mrs. McGregor, it was re- ported that there had been three fund raising events and three social gatherings held during the year. Throughout the the sunshine’ convenor, Giraud, was kept busy send- - ing flowers and get. well cards as well as birthday cards to senior citizens, sy- fear “ mpathy cards and congrat- rds, ¥ ulatory. ca Election of ofticers saw the following executive in- stalled. Presid Bro, vice-president Mrs, G. Porter, secretary Mrs, L. Godberson, emer: Mrs, R. Donald, director Mrs, B, Rogers, sunshine convenor Mrs, F. Giraud and phoning Mrs. T. McGregor. The Evening Group has been in existance for 26 years and to pay tribute to this fact a pot luck picnic was held at Pass Creek Park in Sept. for all mem- bers and past members still in the area, Quite a number turned out despite the weather and spontane- ous sparta and hot food was enjoyed by all. The highlight of the year was a joint luncheon eld in Dec. with the Jadies of the Senior WA to th Robson Community Chureh who were also celebrating 25 years of service. An anniversary cake made by Mrs. L. Zurek was cut by Mrs. Blythe ening Mrs, J, Raine ‘read the minutes of the first WA meeting. Good fellowship was en- joyed along with the good iood, and anecdotes om the ‘past brought gales of laughter. Charter members were present from both groups present. ie Evening. Group meets twice monthly and anyone wishing to join is invited to phone Mrs. Joyce Donald for time and place. ‘Third and Final Phase of Elk Transplant Is Completed Here different kinds of identifica: tion to enable park wardens lent Mrs. -R. READY TO EAT HAMS = ROASTING CHICKEN eas SHANK PORTION FRESH KILLED, 5 lb, AVERAGE .. BOLOGNA, By the Piece ........ BABY BEEF LIVER GOVERNMENT INSPECTED . HOME MADE BEEF SAUSACE . 79: DELICIOUS PORK CUTLETS . 99: JOLLY PUDDINGS ASSORTED FLAVORS 4. 598 JUIC PINEAPPLE. MALKINSG ................... 2% 19° OXO CUBES CHICKEN, BEEF OR ONION ....... 2 ne. 19% CREAMED CORN MALKINS .. FRESH EGGS GRADE ‘A’ LARGE. 2% DOZ. ................. $1.49 AE PEAS ome. $1 BUTTER eur FROM THE IN- BAKE SHOP 2.1.45 STORE -HOT.BREAD..... 7 loaves $1.08 “FRUIT BREAD .... . 2 for S3e PARKAY MARGARINE 3. 89 fo trace their A load of about 20 ell will be sent to West Creston and they will even be fitted with radio transmitters to follow their life pattern. The system will be us- ed also to transplant anim- als to Lillooet; About 40 elk will be involved in this shift of habitat. All told 125 elk: have been transplanted to the West Kootenay. it move ‘FLOUR ROBIN HOOD ................. 0 = $1.39 SPECIAL K's KEWLOGG.S. 15 02. oosccsie 69 ILK CARNATION 5 $i COFFEE BLUE RIBBON, ALL PURPOSE GRIND FROZO PEAS 2». 49° PURINA CAT CHOW OR SEA NIP DINNER ................... 50 elk “to the. Blueberry- Paulson Summit last year. Most park wardens are in favor of the drugging of PURITAN SOUPS — TOMATO OR VEGETABLE .......:..... 8=$1 ‘SPIC-N SPAN FAMILY SIZE. 4 Ibs. 6 ozs. the ‘elk as it risk of injuring animals that was high when lures and baits were used to trap em. Gas Theft Still Under Investigation Police are still investi- gating the theft of gas re- orted to have occurred last ‘hursday evening or early thing. Approximately 10 to 15 gallons of gas were remov- ed from’a truck at Skyway Distributors in Kinnaird. FACTS or LIFE FISH OR SiNER. ANUAAL Foon, Tienes ENTII HIReLY on BARK oF: .OR CAS ie Wai its also a fact that MACLEODS have curling brooms on -special: at $5 (re- gular’ values to. $7.95!) At ~ this. price, non-curlers can buy a broom for such uses: “as sweeping ' snow off their cars. MACLEODS MACAR IVORY LIQUID KING. SIZE AVOCADOES “GREAT IN: SALADS. ............00005 10 - $1 BOLD as mem $119 CRISP TENDER LETTUCE - TUBE TOMATOES .......3::*1.00 GRAPEFRUIT je 19: Lo : 1.00 Ww Associate _ NEW STORE HOURS — SATURDAY TO WED! “ THURSDAY &