A4 = = March 17, 1985 - ESTABLISHED AUG 7. 1947 INCORPORAIING Iie MID WEEK MAIRROR PUBLISHED SPI. 12 19/8 AUG 47 1980 Lv CAMPBELL NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT: Full. comple PUBLISHER AUG. 7 1947 FEB 19 1. PUBLISHER — Burt Campbell EDITOR — Ron Norman PLANT FOREMAN — Peter Horvey OFFICE MANAGER ADVERTISING MANAG! CIRCULATION MANAGER — Heather Hadley TWICE WEEKLY MAY 41980 Linde Kosstsin ER — Carol Mogaw Budget a mixed bag The provincial budget handed down this week is the type of budget to be expected during a non-election year. While the budget contained a mixed bag of tax cuts and incentives for business, it didn't really provide anything for the average person. if anything, most individuals will be paying more through taxes on home insurance, cigarettes or pay TV. But then, tdx breaks for con- sumers are usually saved for elec- tion years, when governments try to curry voter goodwill. Certainly, business. — large and small — needed a helping hand from the provincial government. The B.C. economy is languishing and unemployment is at totally unacceptable levels. The tax cuts and incentives con- tained in the budget signal the government's new economic direc- _ tion. Victoria is turning to business — not consumer spending — to get the economy rolling again. The government is using tax cuts for business and industry of $136 million in the coming fiscal year and $480 million over three years, to fuel the economic engines and pull the province out of the recession However, there is a price to pay for those tax cuts. The government has turned a deat ear to requests for increased education funding. While the overall education ministry budget has increased by tive per cent for 1985-86, there will be $20 million or about one per cent less tor the public school system. Surely that type of undertundigg of education won't continue over the next three years, coinciding with the tax cuts for business. As well, there is the prospect ot increased property taxes for homeowners. While Finance Minister Hugh Curtis denies that homeowner tqxes will increase, it's clear that someone will have to pick up the tax cuts awarded in- dustry Different leader Bob Skelly came to town last week, giving Castlegar voters their tirst, opportunity to view the Provincial Opposition teader up close. What they saw was a vastly dit- terent NOP leader than Dave Barrett. Mr. Skelly 1s personable, but not in the way Mr. Barrett was Mr. Skelly brings a more serious approach to the job than Fat Dove ever did. What voters also saw was a Politician who very much wants to be. premier. in tact, Mr. Skelly made no bones about why he was here. He told the Castlegar Cham- ber of Commerce luncheon that he's here to drum up votes — in- cluding business votes. The chamber heard trom a dit- terent NDP leader than in the past. This leader talked ot cooperation with business and of how private enterprise would provide the jobs tor B.C. s 226,000 unemployed with government help. Perhaps most interesting of ail was what Mr. Skelly didnt say. He didnt slam business or business leaders. He saved his criticism tor the provincial government Whether his approach is suc- cesstul will remain to be seen. At- ter all, B.C. voters are drawn along tairly rigid political lines. Fred Merriman The Kid left. Step-fathers are not supposed to care, right? Right. Well, I will be honest with your. My voice cracked at the sight and sound of the good looking rebel splitting for Ed monton. Along with another equally handsome and disenchanted young man, he set out with single suitcase and knapsack for a crack at the big wide world. Qualifications: none. With a track record of innumerable skips and a lot of time at the mall, these two join an army of young people in this age and earlier who believe that the world holds potential, excitement and adventure far above and beyond dull and boring hours in an academic institute. The boy's father set out to sea at a tender age, whereas his step-father embarked dutifully on his assigned posting to Alberta courtesy the Imperial Bank of Canada. His father was an adventurer. His step-father is security bound. Even if the Kid doesn’t make it, at least he tried. He did say if all else failed he would return to the high school in September. Admidst all this uproar on education we hear little opportunity for the avalanche of drop-outs to say their piece. The Kid is a born salesman. He is strong. I kept it a closely guarded secret, but I think he is stronger than me. For a bookkeeper, I can often be seen working at being reasonably strong. The Kid is even better and he doesn’t even try. We had a bike race one day and he cleaned me. We were going to ride to Vancouver. I chickened out. Yes, we have two first-class young people still at home. Good marks, obedient, helpful — and straight. Whereas, the Kid epti mizes that old Sinatra song “My Way” Now that the sentiment of the boy's leaving has subsided and ri \ oD \ s )/ a"! so despite my rigid upbringing, there is now some doubt that the boy was not the only one around here who wanted everything “My Way”. Here is his side of the story: The loonies are going to blow us all away with a big nuke. It is logical. Teachers want to run the school system themselves. Men and women get married then spend the rest of their lives wishing they hadn't. Labout figures that it is under- paid or overworked. Management claims it has facts to prove the opposite. I figure both sides fall short of the truth. Straights work hard, do their homework, get a degree and go on welfare because they don't know how to find a job. He thinks he will get a job with his good looks and sparkling per- sonality; with his optimism, ag- gressive nature and positive outlook on life as a big party — a game, if you want. He might just pull it off. There is one serious flaw in his outlook. He has no respect. He has dozens of friends and girls telephone continuously. I asked him who he respects: “My Mom and Mr. Arm- itage”. You cannot really blame the kid when he sees and hears adults who appear to have lost control not only of themselves, but also of their en- vironment. We don't think he will hit the streets. He is welcome to return — like the prodigal son. We will miss the loud voice, loud music and the cereal bowls in the living room. We will miss the Kid. He opted to leave behind his professional tennis racket. He did say he would keep in touch. Money for the bus ticket and groceries was just a loan. He said to his younger kid brother (the straight one): “See you later, big guy” and he hugged his Mom. You are stepping out for all of us Kid. Give it your best shot and do “keep in touch.” Letters to the Editor Sawmill ‘frustrating’ » Castlegar News: I am writing for this letter for two reasons: Firstly, because I am shocked and frustrated with the situation at Westar's Celgar sawmill and secondly because there is absolutely nothing I can do about it except voice my opinion. I do not work at Westar nor do I belong to the IWA, but I am married toa man who does. In the 2'2 years we have been married, I have watched my husband grow more and more dis- couraged with his job at Westar. I cannot count the number of times he has been laid off after a shift, called back for the next shift. then laid off again. Certainly, the “well e@ ucated” people in management should be able to run a business better than that. Although I haven't stopped to count, in the past month my husband has been laid off at least nine times — possibly more. Not only is this frustrating, but it causes problems in getting un employment insurance claims in order. Since we don't know from one day to the next if my husband will be working, we have not only had to cancel our holiday plans for two years, but every day things such as doctor appoint ments, meetings, etc. That's not to mention how hard it is to try to plana monthly budget when we don’t know if we'll be living on UI or a pay cheque from Westar. Teach Editor, Castlegar News: I know I should probably keep my mouth shut, but that never stopped me before and everyone is entitled to an opinion. I have a son and a grandson in the school system, with two more grand sons almost ready to enter. I feel very concerned about the apparent attitude of some teachers in some schools. A teacher has just about the most important job there is in shaping our children for the future. First of all, let's be honest. Are the teachers taking part in the pressure tactics really concerned about the quality of education children are getting, or are they concerned about their pocketbooks? Don't they realize what children are learning from the antics? I cannot believe that someone who is really concerned about our children’s education would use these same children to get their way. We have all had to cut back, and most of us a heck of a lot more than the schools have had to. There are not many small business and private sector workers who make $35,000 or $40,000 a year plus benefits. My God, you people are teachers. Don't you realize there is Last Friday my husband was laid off again, and this morning (Monday) he was called at 20 minutes to seven to be at work by 7 a.m., so he got ready and went in. Since we have a new baby who wakes up in the night to be fed, I was tired this morning and went back to bed. Just as I had gotten back to sleep, the phone rang. It was the sawmill asking if John had left yet. (Incidently, I apologize for being rude to whoever it was I spoke to, but I was more than a little angry). Since he was only given 20 minutes notice, I would think he'd be given sufficient time to prepare a lunch and drive the distance from Robson to the mill. This is not the first time this has happened and to be honest, I'm fed up with it. Since my husband was not given enought time to arrange a ride to work, I am left without a car and have to cancel appointments and change my plans once more. I am tired of having to re-arrange my schedule to suit the needs of Westar. It is my opinion that the people who run the sawmill have absolutely no regard whatsoever for their em ployees. I wonder if they've ever considered the fact that if they treated the workers more like human beings than machines programmed to come and go at their beck and call, there would be less friction between man. agement and employees, less time off, fewer labor disputes and an overall a money shortage? All the picket sign packing and hollering and yelling in the world won't solve the problem. We have to get more private enterprise going so there will be money in the coffers again. We have to shape our children into entrepreneurs who will go out and create businesses that will provide jobs for others. If the children are taught by your example to pack picket signs and protest to get what they want, they will never learn to think for themselves and solve the problems. One senior citizen told me of a young fellow who came to his door to ask if he'd like his lawn mowed. When asked what the charge would be, he said $12 per hour. The senior citizen said, “That's a little steep isn't it?” The young fellow replied, “That's union rate.” If you really feel you are not being fairly treated please find a way to solve your problem without punishing our children. I don’t see where noon-hour supervision by teachers and students would be such a hardship. I don't think the attitude shown in the news is representative of the majority of teachers. A lot of them are Quotable Quotes A 65-YEAR-OLD man who says he's been on welfare all his life because “I'm too lazy to work” picked up $100,000 this week after winning a major prize in the Wintario lottery James Royce Silliker admits he is so lazy he couldn't be bothered checking his ticket until three days after the draw when a friend dropped over to visit and brought a newspaper. Silliker said he checked the winning number, “then I poured another whiskey.” THE FATHER of a young girl who feared she was about to be dropped 7 7 from her ringette team was fined $50 for tossing his daughter's coach into a pile of garbage. “There is a high level of emotion attached to this game (ringette)", a hockey-like sport for girls, Crown prosecutor Gerry Bowering told the judge at the trial ‘Parents tend to get emotionally involved.” The incident man’s daughter started to cry after the coach threatened to cut players who missed games. occurred when the better morale? All this would therefore result in better production. I can appreciate the fact that the economy is bad and that the lumber industry is suffering, but surely the employees could be treated with a little more respect than what has been shown in the past. My husband is a strong believer in his union and what it stands for and although I support him in his beliefs, I sometimes wonder if they are not in vain. The union “brothers” are now fighting amongst themselves when they should be standing together and fighting for their rights. I realize that I don't fully understand all the issues involved, but I can see that the union is a powerful and positive structure that can make the necessary changes only if it stands together. My sympathies lie with the union and I hope all the members can begin working together to hang on to what has been fought for and justly given you in the past — your rights. I realize that the opinions of a “housewife” probably won't be taken seriously and that they won't make any changes, but if they make even one person stop to consider the conditions that Westar employees and their families havé to put up with, then it's served a useful purpose Mrs. M. Jackman ers use children willing and do put in much, much more than expected of them. These are the true teachers and the ones we need to shape our children for the future. Perhaps the others should consider a different career As for wages, people tend to compare their wages with the highest paid people. Wages shouldn't be brought up to the rates of the highest paid, the highest paid should come down to within reason. It seems the teachers’ union expects non-teaching staff, children and everyone else to support them when they want some. thing, but they aren't very supportive when the rest of us need help. We small businesses need help. We cannot afford to pay or compete with the high wages expected nowadays because of inflated wages gained by unions. Without us there will be no money for wages for any of you. Please help us and please lead our children down the right path. We need you and you need us. Iris Bakken Salmo Moreletters page AS 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, Castlegar, B.C. Letters must be signed and include the writer's full name and address. Only in very exceptional cases will letters be published without the writer's name. Nevertheless, the name and address of the writer must be disclosed to the editor. The Castlegar Néws reserves the right to edit letters for brevity, clarity, legality and grammar. Remember Castlegar News A lengthy meeting was held at the village office on March 20. The meeting was attended by Mrs. Zuckerberg, who presented petitions for and against the proposed change of street names and numbers. P ‘After lengthy considerations, it was decided to defer the matter and bring it up at a public meeting, if possible, hold a plebicite at the time of voting on the water bylaw. . . Approximately 300 attended the St. Patrick's Theatre Party and Dance sponsored by the Catholic Women's League. A buffet supper was served from beautifully arranged tables sup- ervised by Mrs. L.V. Campbell and Mrs. M.Dalton. Delicious refreshments came from the kitchen, which was ably supervised by Mrs. A. Gabana and Mrs. J. For- nelli. . 8 ‘Those representing Castlegar in the K Musical Festival held in Nelson this week were Marcia Bell, Nettlie Brodman, Kiwanis Choir, Shir- ley Berry, Judith Elliott, Gail Seaton, Eileen Goresky, Dawn Waldie, Leslie Waldie, Margerette Fletcher, Joanne Dunlop, Barclay and Moreen Creigh- ton. 25 YEARS AGO From the March 17, 1960 Castlegar News Skating and curling are now being enjoyed at the Castlegar and District arena with the installation of the ice-making plant and the plastic pipe. . 8 6 Final cost of the Christina Lake-Kin- narid highway is estimated to be $11,484,000, Highways Minister Phil Gaglardi revealed in the legislature in answer to questions by Mrs. L. Hag- gen, MLA for Grand Forks-Green- wood. A bridge to be built across a deep gully on the highway will cost $1,000,000 but the date tenders will be called for the project is not known at this time. * 8 6 A sure sign of spring has been dis- covered in Robson. Mrs. J.F. Stadler reports a hyacinth in bud in her Robson garden. . 6 e Over 100 scouts, cubs and fathers at- tended the turkey dinner of the Fir Castlegar Group recently. The guests of honor were George Koehle, Gordon Pettit, Allan Harvey, Frank Richardson, Gwilym Hughes and Jim Toogood, all staunch supporters of scouting. . oe Gladys Aylward, who rose from the position of a London parlor-maid to be- come a legend in her own lifetime, and whose exciting experiences as a mis- sionary in war-ravaged China millions have read about in the best-seller and Reader's Digest condensation entitled “The Small Woman” is to speak at the seventh West Kootenay Missionary conference being sponsored by over 20 churches in six Kootenay towns. 15 YEARS AGO From the March 19, 1970 Castlegar News Kinnaird council will give its backing to opposing the leasing of the north shore of the Columbia River for Cel- gar’s booming grounds. A letter indicating its stand will be sent to the minister of lands and forest, Ray Williston, the minister of ree- reation and conservation, Ken Kiernan as well as the department of transport. Ald. Carl Knutson remarked that this would leave only the Syringa Creek area for development and this he felt, was not sufficient to support the area's needs. * 8 6 A-gavel, presented to Carl Loeblich in recognition of community service to the Town of Kinnaird, brought a gesture of pleasure to a man who is credited with putting Kinnaird on the map. Mr. Loeblich, who served 12 years on council was honored last Thursday evening at an informal dinner held for him and two former aldermen, Clar. ence Ackerman with eight years ser. vice and Ron Giles with nine years ser vice 5 YEARS AGO It was a compromise between an election promise and a dislike for late meetings. School District No. 9 trustees Mon- day approved 6 p.m. as the new time for the regular monthly meeting after rejecting trustee Doreen Smecher’s motion to schedule it at 7 p.m. Smecher, whose successful election campaign in November included a pledge to work toward moving public school board meetings from 5:15 p.m. to a time which would leave more local residents freeto attend them, failed to win support for her motion because trustees feared it would make board Proceedings too late and lengthy. COMMUNITY NEWS MORE LETTERS News: We find this article misleading and inadequate. Although we had given the Kootenay Committee on Inter-group Relations an explanation in detail for our non-participation at the last two ad hoe meetings and at future meetings, the article implies that we were still involved in the process. Our group, the Sons of Freedom, with the signed membership was not represented. However, there were non-member individuals who took part in the meetings as independents, as Sons of Freedom in the discussions. Your article states Greg Cran as saying that the Sons of Freedom are not prepared to sign because of some outstanding issues. We wish the public to know that the important issue was that our representatives were intim- idated by their dwellings set on fire. We are afraid to send representatives and have them exposed to this danger. Editor, Castlegar News: There is a possibility of closing down the School of Rehabilitation at UBC due to restraint. I would like to voice concern of physiotherapists on this issue. The School of Rehabilitation is right now far too small for the needs of B.C. (20 occupational therapists and 20 physiotherapists graduate each year!). The number of jobs all over Canada far exceeds the personnel available. If this trend continues, we shall have to Article ‘misleading’ As Mr. Cran stated that some Sons of Freedom have been responsible for bombings and burning, who is burning us now and why? Is it because we exposed some signing of the pact stop burnings and bombings? Why were these two fires of our representative not reported in the media and on whose duthority? Mr. Cran is entrusted by all groups to report to the media. Why didn't he report these two incidents of fire? Mr. Cran is fully aware as to why our signed members are not represented at these meetings. To say that the burning of two dwellings in Gilpin is a symbolic protest against us being pressured into signing an interm agreement in incorrect. He has our group's answer in writing. Si other countries or cut down rehabilita- tive care to our people. It seems incredible that the third largest province in Canada is consider- ing closing its school when the profes- sion is rapidly expanding and has numerous jobs to offer. If you feel concern, please contact the Health Minister, your local MLA or Possible closure a concern College student tops Selkirk College Hair- dressing student Tammy Hoffi of Ci ik placed sign that are President Kootenay Sub-Group (Okanagan) from P A of B. import even more pi first in the Total Look cate- gory at a B.C. Hairdressers Association Regional Compe- tition in Cranbrook March 3. The class, from the col- lege's Campus, ai ‘Mr. College’ to open new Selkir k building B.C.'s “Mr. College” Frank College Board chairman, will building houses administra- Beinder will be among the cut the ribbon. The new dignitaries attending the of 4 ficial opening ceremonies of the new College Services Building at Selkirk College's Castlegar Campus Tuesday. “It is only fitting that Frank should do the honors,” said Jim Cromwell, director of Academic and Career studies. “His long standing devotion to education and educational access is what tive offices, finance, admis- sions and records, continuing education, information. ser- vices, counselling, financial aid and the Selkirk College Foundation office. After the ceremony, there will be an open house and coffee reception for students, faculty, staff, invited guests and the general public. tended the East Kootenay regional competition to com- pete against apprenticing hairdressers. Students are introduced to the creative aspect of hairdressing by their participation in com- petitions. Also placing high in stan- dings with a second-place win was Tony Crossfield of Cast- legar, while Sandra Doyle of Nelson placed third. In the cutting competition, Crossfield placed second. This is the first competition attended by the current Hair- dressing class. The class was taken to Cranbrook by in- structor Edie Armstrong. "Here's helped create Selkirk Col lege.” Ceremonies begin at 2:30 p-m. with a tribute to Bein der. A ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening the new building will follow. Beinder and Jack Colbert, Selkirk Hunger supper on Thursday more holistic approach to de hi FRANK BEINDER A hunger supper will be held at the Catholic Centre in velopment which leave: Castlegar on Thursday even- initiative and respons’ ing. with local people. “Supper” will consist of soup and a bun and will be followed by two short films which examine development projects in East and West Africa One film explores the pit falls of introducing technol ogy to villagers who are un familiar with the mainten ance and care of machinery, while the other looks at a ity This supper is part of an annual program — “Share Lent” — which is sponsored by the Canadian Catholic Or ganization for Development and Peace and seeks to make Canadians more aware of the needs of people in the Third World The entrance fee for the supper is by donation. 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