March 23, 1986 — Remember 4 a ao O sasnnen OF THE B.C. PRESS COUNCH Cc ESTABLISHED AUG 71947 TWICE WEEKLY MAY 4. 1980 INCORPORATING Trt. iO. WEEK MIRROR PUBLISHED Sars 12, W8-AUG. 27, 1980 LV CAMPBELL PUBLISHER AUG. 7. 1947-F89. 18, 0973 Burt Compbell — Ron Norman PLANT FOREMAN — Peter Harvey OFFICE MANAGER — Lindo Kositsin s' action needed than half the gay men in these cities are infected with the virus. Ask those men if they would be willing to turn the clock back five years. How much HL bf | MONICE OF COPYEIGHT, Full comple’ vested in and belon ei ADVERTISING MANAGER — Corol Magow CIRCULATION MANAGER Heather Hadley Keep the jobs here “Keep Jobs in the Kootenays hat's the slogan on the bright yellow buttons being handed out these days by the Trail area Com munity Economic Action Commit tee. The committee is timely and necessary, and the slogan is effec tive. There's just one thing: The buttons were made in Vancouver Perhaps there isn't a Kootenay company that manufactures but tons. Or perhaps there is, but it couldn't do the job. Whatever the reason, the point is that the jobs making those buttons went outside the Kootenoys. It's something that is happening with disturbing frequency The Regional District of Central Kootenay learned Saturday that two tourism brochures extolling the virtues of this area were both printed in the United States One of the brochures featured Kootenay golf courses. The other promoted communities along Highway 3. Both received a good deal of government funding local and provincial. Yet they. were printed in Spokane. Surely, the Kootenay Country Tourist Association and the High- way 3 Crowsnest Association — the organiz: s responsible for the brochures — could have located a Kootenay printing com- pany to do the work. Then there is the situation at the Ministry of Forests office building under construction on Columbia Avenue. The work went to a Shuswap area contractor who in turn has hired employees from out of the area. It's appalling that West Kootenay tradesmen and laborers shouldn't be given priority for o construction project undertaken by the provincial government in their own area. It's another instance of not keeping jobs in the Kootenays. Is it any wonder this area has an unemployment rate of more than 20 per cent? A slogan is fine, but it’s time we in the Kootenays began taking that slogan to heart. Not the whole story Castlegar Savings Credit Union's disclosure this week that it lost more than $50,000 in 1985 and won't be offering dividends this year is a reflection of the economic times; times which are tough and ore apparently getting tougher. But the bottom line on the credit ynion’s annual balance sheet doesn't really tell the whole story. Certainly, the credit union lost money in 1985. It likely isn't the only financial institution or the only business — in Castlegar to feel the pinch of a tight economy But the losses weren't because of wasteful spending. In fact, the credit union worked hard to trim its operating costs last year. If not for an onslaught of delinquent loans, it would have closed the year with a $180,000 profit But the profit was swallowed by more than $250,000 in delinquent loans — loans from members who simply couldn't make their payments. The credit union appreciates those problems As board chairman Russell Leamy told the membership in his annual report: “We fully realize the factors of the times that make it difficult for well-meaning mem- bers to undertake effective finan- cial planning and to meet their mortgage and personal loan com- mitments. We realize, because we are part of these times ourselves And that is what is most ap pealing about credit unions: their ability to put themselves in their members’ shoes This isn't the first time Castlegar Savings has reported a poor year-end. In the heyday of high interest rates, it also recorded a loss. It suffered a poor year because it placed a ceiling on mortgage recalls. When mortgage rates were as high as 21 per cent, the credit union adopted a limit of 17 per cent for members whose mor- tgages came up for renewal. The credit union absorbed the differen- ce. It is in troubled times that the credit union really shines. Action needed The vandalism this week at Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park was senseless and it is unaccept- able. But just saying that won't do a bit of good unless our words are translated into actions. John Charters, Heritage Ad- visory Committee chairman, has said time and again that the way to prevent vandalism is through heavy public use of community facilities. Vandals simply don't have a chance to do any damage with so many residents around. Castlegar residents should make good use of places like Zuckerberg Island and Kinnaird Park. And if they see any trouble, report it immediately. Lt those who try such stupid things know we care about our parks and municipal property. Quotable Quotes SARAH FERGUSON, commenting on her engagement ring, a large ruby DIANA, PRINCESS of Wales, told her future sister-in-law, Sarah Fer guson, as the two visited Prince An drew’s frigate HMS Brazen and the cameras clicked: “For goodness sake, keep smiling.” ACTRESS VALERIE HARPER: “I heard Jane Fonda on a radio talk show, and they asked her what's the most upsetting thing about being a major movie star? You know what she an swered? ‘Watching every year as Rob ert Redford’s leading ladies get younger. ~ RIGHT WINGER Mike Bossy of New York Islanders on his preference, not to wear a face shield: “I'm a dummy for not protecting my eyes, but that's my decision.” NHL GREAT Gordie Howe, com- menting on violence in hockey today: “We had rougher practices than there are games now. We used to fight even in practice because there were only 120 jobs open (in the six-team league).” A 29-YEARold veteran of three years in the Canadian military, com- menting {o a policeman after he was arrested for shooting a 15-year-old girl in the arm: “I'm in a bit of a haze. I've been sniffing glue for the last 48 hours.” PAT CLARKE, president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, on why Premier Bill Bennett created the Excellence in Education Fund: “So his ministers could have a ribton-cutting every time they opened a bathroom in a public school.” Letters to the Editor Oppre Editer, The hopes and aspirations of the un- ssion rampant doesn't give much encouragement for an already despondent population. Must the children be made to suffer by being born into indigence, much of it caused by stupid government decisions such as funding an $800 million carnival instead of using the money to create Let the bees be Editor, Castlegar News: Since time. began, mankind in his wisdom has created the most beautiful parks, gardens and flowers — all with the aid of the bees. City councils in all countries spend trillions of dollars annually on flower beds and trees to beautify our cities. How can one person in the City of Castlegar dictate to our council, and in turn the council dictate to the people, that there should be “no bees.” I sympathize with the lady's prob- lem, but do we then close all liquor outlets and bars when one person gets stung by a drunk driver? In God's name, let the bees be. Harold Ruby Castlegar legislature. It just cannot continue on its present course because it will only cause animosity towards the ruling class. Serfs used to revolt over lesser things. If the king was good to all the people, they would return that respect. Can't politicians realize that this is something that will not quietly go away? Silly expenditures do not quell ruining the carpet, he won't stop by moving him to another room. the many people feel about the waste of government funds when those funds could have been used for the population instead of just the business community.When are the poor supposed to get a chance to redeem themselves with employment inthis so-called productive society, Mr. Beniiett? God ‘only knows otherwise. Don Ball (Castlegar History lesson on B.C. Hydro issue Editor, Castlegar News: The Regional District of Central Kootenay is about to discuss the issue In 1982, Evans was delegated by the RDCK to present a motion requesting the support of the Union of B.C. Municipalities at its annual meeting, and that same year argued our case before the city council. In both cases he was successful in re- ceiving the support of those bodies. In 1983, directors Martin Vanderpol and Dave Barclay spearheaded the move to take this issue to the courts. In 1984, Evans was once again our representative, this time to the Na- tional Energy Board i in Van- guiding hand of Fire Chief R.A.D. couver. I feel we owe a vote of thanks to all these hardworking representatives, those I've named, and all the others who have kept this issue alive all these years. John Voykin Director, Areal RDCK Poverty here to stay , Castlegar News: A number of weeks ago there was an advertisement about eliminating pov- erty from the earth. The ad, entitled Attention Castlegar and District Resi- dents, was written by Dixie Dee Powers. As I read the ad, a few thoughts came to mind that there were positive, yet I could not agree with everything. 1. There is no way poverty can be eliminated from the earth due to the fact of man’s deprived sinful nature. 2. Jesus Himself said: “You will always have the poor with you. . .” result of one's relationship with God), so will we prosper (not only finan- cially). I would like to point out that according to God's word, God desires that all of humanity be in health, in need of nothing and obeying the golden rule which states: “Love your neighbor present electricity room into an arts complex. * 8 6 Archbishop Edward Scott, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, will any kind can be from the earth. There is a lot more that could be said about God's plan and about that which was written in the ad. But I just wanted to express that God is the One we are to look to first for help. What we find in the word of God and on our knees will be the guiding factor to need or in which we may find ourselves. Pastor M. Soltys Castlegar More letters on AS be e service at a joint Anglican and United Church service to be held in St. David's church. es in this area have been given a clean bill of health by the West Kootenay Health Unit. Results of testing carried out last summer showed water quality at three local pools and eight area beaches was well within health ministry standards, according to the recent chief public health 's report to the West Please address all Letters to the Editor to: The Castlegar News, P.O. Box 3007, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3H4, or deliver them to our office at: 197 Columbia Avenue, Castle- gor, B.C Letters must be signed ond include the writer's full name and tlegor News reserves the right fo edit letters dor brevity. clarity, ‘opel ong grommor Kootenay Board of Health. ee . A railway derailment occurred short- ly before noon Friday at Crescent Valley. Too much ballast being dump- ed on the rail has been blamed for the incident. . . Trail Junior Smokeaters beat Cran- sliltirl il tel elt EE honest optimism would you have if you We could close our borders to un- tested from areas where it is known that high rates of AIDS infec- tions oceur. If the amount of money required seems at all daunting, consider that with an ounce of prevention may prove to be worth a ton of cure, if it is true that to treat a case of AIDS costs $100,000 to $150,000 U.S. There is a bedy of research about venereal dis- have a very good ides of what it would take to control the AIDS virus. Really serious efforts to control ven- ereal disease in the past have never been possible because of the respect for the freedoms of our society held by the majority, and a decided reluctance on the part of many Canadians to treat sex as a normal part of life. A thoughtful Canadian, faced with what is known (and not known) about AIDS, may have of New York and San Francisco. More to jude that it repr an ex. traordinary threat to our viability in our current way of life similar to a major war, and that certain constraints may have to be accepted temporarily to come to grips with it. Job openings A port lab technician is required by a clinic in Creston. (OAT) Our Action Ad Phone Number is 365-2212 come alone Open Sundays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Prices effective Sun., Mon.. Tues. & Wed. Prices limi PEPS! or 7 UE _...6/°2** We reserve the right to limit quantities ° to stock on hand. CENTRAL FOODS We Department Store and politicians demand that they become, informed. Ask your MP why Canada can’t control disease. continue to believe that it can't, or that we are powerless to stop it. David Lewis — Crescent Valley Highways Ministry responded . News: A big “thank you” to the Rossland Highways department for responding to the numerous telephone calls and complaints regarding the deplorable condition of the Pass Creek Road, and “suicide hill” i i ’ up for suicide hill, and the detour sign was clearly visible from a distance. Suicide hill has a crater that continues to deepen and widen despite the best efforts of the Highways department to patch it. The concern of the residents was that someone might catch a front wheel of a front wheel drive in the crater, and lose control or bottom out and be stuck in the middle unable to move. Thank you, Highways department, for. responding before there was a serious accident. Marilyn Strong Pass Creek Sor The largest selection of Tan-Jays Mix & Match Sportswear in the area © Blouses © Skirts © Slims e Jackets © Suits © Shorts In a wide selection of Fabrics & Styles Sizes 8 to 20, 38-44 and Petites Changes and amendments to the tax laws fill a booklet 50 pages long for the last year alone. 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