—> s a2 Castlegar News _Moy 3.1989 ee NE AO TT Re Ne am SN RE May 3, 1989 ae tlegar News _43 Debt acti By CLAUDETTESANDECKIL tat Writer said, Action of the debt was necessary, but it wasn't han- UP) dled well, according to local politicians reacting to federal Finance Minister Michael Wilson's budget tabled last week in Parliament The new taxes the government introduced are a way to “ery to justitythe ‘massive outflow of money during the election rather than deal with the debt,"’ said Kootenay West-Revelstoke MP Lyle Kristiansen, a New Democrat The government is not cuttin ve spending is up and the annual operating deficit is id badly handled _ the debt, Kristiansen “The tax grab is absolutely enormous,’ he said, ‘and the government has **gone from theft (6 armed robbery." ‘Conservative party constituency president Jack Cher not said the budget was a good one but Wilson **wasn’t Lough enough.” Wilson should have taken more steps to eliminate the $120 billion debt, Chernoff said Evans to seek NDP nomination By CHERYLC Try Before You Buy! ‘88 PONTIAC $19 GQ 56295 $10,895 ares, $7895 ssaulck. .. $5800) Aaa nday Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m Reservations 825-4466 "86 GMC Dealer 8015 esae™ 365-7555 Complete Electronic Publishing e' ign advertising material annual reports cotalogue: portfolios manuals slides world-wide fax business or personal v7 sendorreceve of confidential service Spen Monday - Friday 9 am - § pr above West's Dept Store CALL DERBANK Saying the NDP has an ‘excellent chance” of beating the Socreds in the next provincial election, Slocan Valley logger Corky Evans has announced he Public FAX Service F . yan 365-2124 eo Strong & Associates Sd sutte 205 « 1215 3c 9. Box 3550 Castlegar, BC VIN 3W3 FAX: (CO) 365-2124 365-5626 will seek the NDP nomination in the Nelson-Creston riding, In an interview with the Castlegar News, Evans, who lost, to, Socred Howard Dirks by just 17 votes in the last provincial election, took the op- portunity to blast his former op ponent, saying Dirks ran ona platform of “reward and punishment.” He said Dirks told constituents that they would belrewarded if they voted Social Credit and punished if they voted for the New Democrats. “People are sick and tired of being blackmailed,"’ Evans said. ‘*l don’t think they need to nominate me to beat Howard.” Evans chose May 1, a day traditionally celebrated as Workers’ Day, toannounce his candidacy In making the announcement, Evans said that for almost three years he has prefaced every speech and letter by saying that his comments were his own, that he speaks for no one. 4 a candidate for the nomination of the NDP,” he said Lvans said he will use the platform to speak om issues that have always been dear to him our land, our wealth, our industries, our resources and their revenues, and “local control of Dog‘gone itl Have yourselves a Get-away! 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Information, 365-327 KOOTENAY ART CLUB Mother's Day Tea ond Bake Sale, Showing and Sale of Art Work. Sotur 13, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Senior Citizens Centre. Door Prize, White Elep! Table. Admission $1.00. Everyone welcome CASTLEGAR AQUANAUT BINGO: Packages sold at door MISS CASTLEGAR FASHION SHOW Fashions & Images’, Monday, May 8, 7 p.m., Fireside, $8. Tickets available West's, JJs, Madeleines. Fun, guest spegkers, refreshments 3/34 DANCE Proceeds to Saenyavong Retugee Group. Advance tickets only. Corl's PI oloure “Lama logger and I will talk about the right of communities to protect their environment. | am a parent and I will talk about the right of women to choice.” Evans invited all New Democrats to participate in the upcoming nomination, as candidates or as sup- porters of candidates ‘Iv is only by constantly reaffirming every member's right to run for a nomination that we are seen to be both New and Democratic,”’ Evans said. Evans said he will run for the nomination on the basis of his ideas and experience and not by asking party members to declare for whom they in- tendtovote. **No lists will be generated, except of volunteers, ”’ he said. **Persons joining the party to support this effort will be asked to commit to the process, not the candidate.” Sam Simpson, NDP constituency association president for Nelson- Creston, said no nomination meeting is planned at this time because of the possibility that redistribution of the riding may take place Simpson said no other party mem: bers have declared their intention to run “There is in all political parties the idea if a person runs once, especially if he comes close, that they will be the candidate the next time round," Evans explained NOTICE to all ROBSON-RASPBERRY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT RESIDENTS You may experience discoloured water, low or no water pressure, due to flushing of water lines Please avoid using water trom 8 p.m. The attack on the debt 1s “*discouraging,"’ said Liberal constituency president Garry Jenkins who ran against Kristiansen and former MP-Bob-Brisco-in-the November federal election. “If Trav going to bite the bullet, then + want to see something really happen”’ to reduce the debt, he said. The government has no way around the fact the debt will eventually need to be paid and more taxes are inevitable, Jenkins said. Kristiansen. said the cutback on federal transfer payments to the provinces will provide an excuse for the B.C. government to cut back on programs such as health care and impose measures such as user fees. - Taxing back old age pensions and family allowances from those with incomes exceeding $50,000 is better than taking the funds away from everyone, but the move represents ‘the thin edge of the wedge of universality,” Kristiansen said, In the future, it will be easier Jor the government to dip into the pockets of those in lower tax brackets When “they get hungry for revenue,” he said. Also, the move represents *‘the beginning of economic harmonization with the U.S. under the trade agre , Kristiansen said The government continues to tell people running a country is like running a household but it’s actually like running a business, he said. Deticits are viewed differently in business and not seen as so devastating to the overall operation, he said Chernoff said the tax-back plan should make the average person happy. “The common man should breathe easier because the rich are getting taxed," he said. Chernoff said the new gasoline tax could ‘affect tourism in the Kootenays, but he said the effect isn’t likely to be great since past gas prices of over 50 cents a litre didn’t hamper tourism much. But Kristiansen said many tourists-are already **flab- bergasted at theprice'Sof gas in Canada and the latest in- crease will just add to the shock. The excise tax on gas rose by one cent per litre April 28 and will go up another cent Jan, 1, 1990. Kristiansen said the shelving of ihe nuclear submarine program did not surprise him since “anyone in their right mind" would have ended a program ‘few in Canada ever saw any sense in, If the government wants to secure the Arctic, there are much cheaper ways to do it, he said, adding that he hopes the program is not brought back later. Chernoft said the cutting of the submarine program was’a good move under the circumstances, but the gover- nment must thaintain the navy and he said the program is likely to reappear “down the road.”” Chernoff said the budget leak last Wednesday — the day betore the budget was to be tabled in the house — was “sone of those unfortunate things”’ and the “culprit should be prosecuted and the key thrown away."* Water situation In memory expected to be better —}—, By CHERYL CALDERBANK The water “situation in the Ootischenia Improvement District is Mary Florence Nixon Mary Florence Nixon passed away quietly in her home in Edmonton, April8, after along illness. Mrs, Nixon was born in Vancouver on Oct. 31, 1905. She lived most of her life in the interior of-B.C., growing up in the Slocan Valley where Castléga égar News. TREET TALK PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES. The Rob: son Respwerry Ferry Users Ad-Hoc Commitee is organizing a “Kerry Closure Anniversary Dance.” Celebrate Would hardly be The’ right Word 10 use describe the committee’s reason for organizing the dan ve, so we'll just say the Saturday, May 6 event is to “draw attention to” the first anniversary of the provin cial government’s decision to reniove the Castlegar- Robson cable ferry trom service across the Columbia River The group Renegade will perform the music and tickets are $5 per person. The dance kicks off at 9 p.m. at Robson hail and goes until | a.m WHAT'S LIFE WITHOUT A SENSE OF HUMOR? Terry Dalton, the Castlegar lawyer who represents the Robson-Raspberry Ferry Users Ad Hoc Committee, was preparing yet another letier to the government, this-time-to health Minister Peter Dueck, when he noticed his horoscope on April 25, the day ot the ferry closure’s first anniversary 2 A Leo, Dalton's horoscope read: **Many would not have given you a fair chance to succeed in a venture regarded as ‘purely speculative.” You now prove them wrong.’ Not a man to waste a chance, no matier how remote, Dalton mailed off a copy of the horoscope to the provincial government's lawyer, George Copley, who is representing the provincial government in the ferry case which is now before the courts Dalton said he enclosed a note to Copley, whom he described as an “easygoing type of fellow,”’ saying if he (Dalton) were representing the government, he ntight be inctined to settle the ferry case. Maybe it’s in the stars. WOODLAND PARK SHELL, the only gas station near the highway interchange now that the Castlegar Texaco is gone, is carrying out renoyations to. its facilitites. Renovations include a new canopy and new gas lines to accommodate additional pumps. The store is RENOVATIONS . . . Ken Gorkoff of KEG Cc ion works on buildi ion at Woodland Park Shell. The expansion is part of the renovation work taking place at the gas station. also being moved out 17 feet to make room for expan sion. A walk-in cooler will be part of the new changes. New black top and cement will also”be put down, says Bruno Tassone, one of the owners of the business. The store expansion began last week and the rest oF the Work begat Monday when the Shell station closed to carry out the work. The business is expected to reopen on May LI WIN A HOLIDAY FOR 4 ae iLs WAU! 1 Y kag hg a1 FOR FULL DETAILS CHECK AT CENTRAL FOODS forecast to be better this year than it has-been in_the lasi three years, walter users were told at the district's annual meeting held recently The snowpack is reportedly near normal and the replenishment of water in the water table beneath Ootischenia’s wells is much better than last year, although it will take a few good years for water tables to return to normal, said improvement district board chairman Jack Kinakin. The improvement district. has in- curred unanticipated expenses due to the loss of a pump motor in its third well, but Kinakin said the district feels contident that all four wells should be operational within the next week or two. He said district trustees do not ex- pect to impose watering restrictions other than those requiring the use of “dole” valves which regulate the flow of water to two gallons per minute. At present, all water users are allowed two sprinklers each regulated by a dole valve with no time restrictions. The dole valves, mandatory for all-water users, can be purchased from any trust “Lt everyone was given the freedom to use water at their own discretion, the aquifers would be so dry the pumps couldn't maintain that extensive usage," Kinakin explained. The district has maintained restric- tions since it came into existence about 1969 Kinakin said there may be further restrictions necessary later in the sum: mer, but he added trustees are op timistic the four wells will pump at capacity “Because of the snowpack, we should be sitting in-a fairly decent position,"’ he said, adding that other factors may force the district to impose further restriclions. The district will again hire a water bailiff to disuade water abuse, Kinakin said, What Ootischenia lacks in wéter quantity, it far exceeds in water quality. Kinakin said water-quality reports received from the Ministry of Health show that the water is “of ex- tremely good quality and does not require any chlorination or filtering.”” {nother business at the meeting, Ken Wyllie, a trustee of the Robson-Rasp- berry Improvement District, spoke about a proposal to have represen- she married William (Bill) Nixon in 1924. They moved to the Castlegar area in 1942, living at the Brilliant power plant during and following its onstruction, then to Blueberry Creek where they resided until moving to Edmonton in 1978. i She was very active in the Pythian Sisters Lodge in Castlegar and con- tinued her activities in the Edmonton Chapter receiving a lifetime mem- bership in 1985. Florence and Bill were also avid square dancets, belong to several clubs over the years and teaching the dance for a time. Mrs. Nixon is survived by her loving husband Bill; one son and two daughters, Arthur and his wite Anita of St. Albert, Alta., Marion and her husband Jack Harvey,of Spokane, and Florence Fleury of Edmonton; two brothers; two sisters; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildreind nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Nixon was predeceased by her son-in-law Paul Fleury and brother-in-law Bill Brown. Funeral services were held on April 11 in Edmonton. She was carried to her last resting place by her six grandchildren — Chris, Brian, Todd and Russell Nixon, Lynn Gillard, and Cheryl Fleury. Kingsley Kirby Kingsley Kirby passed away May 2, atage 49 Mr. Kirby was born June 26, 1939, at Kamloops and came to Castlegar with his parents in 1949. He grew up in Castlegar and married Marlene Croteau on April 1, 1959, in Edmonton. He began working for Celgar in March 1963 and continued working there until his passing. he was involved in local sports orgamfZations, particularly minor hockey, basketball and softball, both in coaching and training He is survived by his wite, Marlene at the family home; one daughter, Donna Pellizzon of Calgary; three sons, David of Quesnel, Randy of Calgary and Kevin of Castlegar; four grandchildren; and parents John and Marguerite kirby of Oliver. Funeral service will be held Friday, May $ at.1 p.m, at St. David's Anglican Church with Rev. Charles Balfour officiating. Interment will be in Park Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Fund, Box 3292, Castlegar, B.C. VIN EHS. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel. John Clarence Kalmokoff John Clarence Kalmokof! of Castlegar passed away April 29, at age 85 Mr. Kalmokoft was born December 1, 1903, at Buchanan, Sask. and moved with his family to Watson, Sask. In 1942, he moved to Pinchi Lake, B.C. where he began working tor Cominco. In 1945, he was tran: sferred to Trail and retired trom Cominco in 1968, He moved to Castlegar in 1963. He was a member of the Knights of Pythiggand enjoyed garden ing He is survived by his wile Annie; two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Pat, and Don and Joan; one daughter and son-in-law, Florence and Dave; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were held at the Castlegar United Church on Tuesday with burial in Park Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Ted Bristow officiated. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel. AKBM continued from front page In 1997, the power — or its cash value ting toB.c begins rever Delegates passed several other resolutions at the con ference. Among them * A resolution that the provineial government take direct responsibility for the regulation of logging on private nds to offer better protection for the environment in ¢ 1eral and community watersheds in particular © A resolution calling for the Ministry of Environ ment to have final approval over resource extraction or any other activity in watersheds used for drinking water. The resolution also calls for the government to amend the Water Act to require the Environment Ministsy to ensure proper maintenance of quantity as well as protection of the quality of the water so that it will continue to meet Ministry of Health requirements for drinking water quality © A resolution calling for the provincial government to expand its announced plans for Interior post-secondary education so that degree-granting education might be restored in the ateas of rural B.C. where it was originally and solely available. 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Pocks — CENTRA BLACK FOREST OVERLANDER L DELIFES — GRIMMS HAM SAUSAGE MEAT LOAF Purcell continued from front pege mittee set up by the provincial government are a range of the Columbia Mountains and are boun ded by Kootenay Lake on the west and the Rocky Mountain trench on the east The Purcell Wilderness Conservancy is one of the Tost significant wilderness areas -southern-B-C-Ht opportunitigs which attract people trom alt over B.C and beyond] other concerns they want to address 2/36 doy hant 3/96 Saturday, May 6 ot the Arena Complex. Early Bird 6 p.m. Regular 7 p.m 2/38 To“Gone Fishings,betufday, May 6, 9 p.m. to |. a.m., Kinnaird Hall, $5 each har 4 Coming events of Castlegar and District non-profit organizations may be listed to 120.m. tatives of water users from the Hugh Keenleyside dam to Ootischenia meet together and identify common concer- ns and discuss a planning strategy for a We suggest you boil water tor con: sumption, during this period. water supply TREND ‘89 Luxurious jetted baths ly and spas are 'IN' "| Retail dealers urgently needed in your area for an exclusive Canadian manufacturer line. Call Don or Brad 421-7721 Collect calls are welcome La Hue continued from front page beliefs are,"* La Hue told the Castlegar News He said water supplies and fire protection in Area J are two key issues. In particular, La Hue said he would like to see if there's a ‘‘financidlly feasible’’ alternative to using the creeks in the area as water supplies. He said increasing human and animal ac tivities near the creeks will continue to damage water quality in the area. “If there's a financially feasible way to get away from it (using the creeks), that's phe way to go, La Hue said he would also work closely with the City of Castlegar in an through Robson for large trucks which now depend on Columbia Avenue through the city to reach Celgar and Westar mills. He agreed that not all Robson residents will be happy with an increase in truck traffic through their com munity but he said an alternate route could include construction of a bridge to replace the Castlegar-Robson ferry, taken out of service by the provincial government a year ago. “One would offset the other,"” La Hue said of the trade-off between in creased traffic and a bridge. La Hue was born in Trail and has Meeting at Tarrys By CasNews Staff Representatives of Minister of State for Kootenay Howard Dirks, the Highways Ministry, the RCMP -and the Castlegar school board will attend a public meeting May 4 at Tarrys elementary school to discuss the tralfic problems of the highway in front of the school, parent group spokesman Jim Posnikotf said Ihe parents and principal of Tarrys have expressed concern that the traftic speeding by the school is endangering the lives of children who must cross the highway Lo reach the school As well, buses turning slowly into and out of the school yard are at risk from trucks and large vehicles, super{ntendent ot schools Lerry Wayling said Ihe school board recently passed a motion supporting the school’s request that the Ministry of Lranspor tation and Highways reduce the speed : moire, with 0: Brag Books, Boxed Note ‘uttiedioce & 925 & Letter Paper, Photo limit in the area and introduce other salety measures Ihe meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the school gym, Posnikott said. B.C. Hydro The Purcell Wilderness Conservancy preserves a major portidn of the Purcell Mountains. The Purcelts contains a variety of outdoor recreational features and B.C. Parks has identified 23 key management issues regarding the Conservancy. However, McAdams said people aren't limited to those issues if there are Victorian style hat filled with potpourri, tram cmess $5 9S Be Asst d Colors Heart Picture Frame trim, ribbon Hanging Lace Hearts Filled with potpourri, jomnec coma IS We're not trying to steer public opinion, we're trying to listent@ them,"” he said The issues include everything from the wilderness concept of the Conservancy to informatiotr services, designated facilities and wildlife management The Conservancy was established in 1974. In the late 1960s and early 70s, many Kootenay residents were becoming increasingly concerned with the rapid development of roads and logging in the upper valleys of the Purcell Mountains, Wildlife and-special interest groups, conservationists and concerned citizens banded together to lobby for protection of the wilderness in the Purcells. This action forced a review of land use conflic ts by an interagency committee, whose recommen- dations led to the establishment of the Conservane: p> REMEMBER MOM — Near or Far It’s Time to Mail Her Gift & Card!! CRYSTAL FIGURINES Lace Hat Sachet MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS... See our selection of Buxton Wallets, Travel Jewellery Boxes & Summer Jewellery, Mom's Colors Albums & Frames \ Bookmark Buddies Fonivonal Levedble with ribbon Plush Asst d Colors NOTICE The Roadway Over Hugh Keenleyside Dam will be restricted to on OR SHAVED .- 100G. i eer MAPLE LEAF MAP! 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