CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, July 13, 1978 ” RDCK Board Defends ‘Right to. Plebiscite Central Kootenay regional directors decided to ignore a municipal affairs ministry let- ter telling them they have no power to hold an opinion referendum on B.C, Hydro's proposed Kootenay Diversion. The RDCK board support- ed Area H director Norman Brewster's motion to write the ‘ East Kootenay and Columbta- Shuswap regional district boards to tell them a letter from T. F. Moore, executive director of the ministry's ad- ministrative service branch, is misleading. The letter said regional School Taxes Up $66.8 M “From 1977 Property owners in British Columbia’s 140 municipalities are paying $66.8 million more ; this year in school taxes than in 1977, says Jeff McKelvey, : executive director of the Union !) of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM). The jump is an increase of 15.5 per cent over last year's + $431 million, McKelvey says in : a report to UBCM members. McKelvey also says total i: sehool district budgets have 2) cleared $1 billion the first time. 7. The total for incorporated and :unincorporated areas is $1.08 billion,” . CASTLEGAR NEWS Off Page ‘One districts are emp under the Municipal Act to seek voters’ opinions on “any ques- tions with which a regional board has power to deal,” Moore said in the letter he was not aware of any authority granted to the RDCK to deal with the diversion of the Kootenay River into the Colum- bia River. Contacted later this week, Brewster told the Castlegar News he felt the letters to the RDEK and RDCS-—invited by the RDCK to hold similar referendums—were necessary because Municipal Affairs Min- ister Hugh Curtis had probably given them the same answer. He said according to RDCK administrator Reid Hender- son's interpretation of the Act, regional districts have the power to hold opinion polls on the issue. “If Mr. Curtis wants to challenge the regional districts on that I don't think it would enhance his popularity," said Brewster, who represents the rural Slocan Valley. “If we don’t have the autonomy to ask electors about that crucial subject we're certainly a sub- servient body." The board voted last month to hold a plebiscite in regular regional elections in November, asking people if they favor or oppose the plan. THREE CHARGED Continued from page Al - Emmanuel Amendolagine of Manny and his lawyer, Doug Smith, arrived at 8 a.m. and the bulldozer used by the firms was started up. There were several hours of talking, negotiating and finally of driving the bulldozer right up to the crowd before the situation broke. When a Castlegar RCMP. officer and a Nelson RCMP inspector declared the blockade illegal hours later, the bulldozer came directly for the pro- testers. In an attempt to reassure citizens, Amendolagine Satur- day offered to test their water supplies daily, to stay away from China Creek itself, and improve the road to ensure clean drainage. Genelle residents had not yet decided whether to accept the offer, but when Amendola- gine said he needed to get back to his exploration work and called in police. Citizens are meeting today with Tom Oxland of the water rights branch to discuss protec- tion of their China Creek water supply, and have a lawyer on call to prepare a possible legal ease against the uranium ex- ploration. Supplies of imported beer on government liquor store shelves in Castlegar are non-existent this week as B.C.'s brewery strike- lockout entered its second month, A spokesman for the local store said the imported beer supply was “zilch” after the Liquor Administration Branch was unable to fill the store's order for beer in its regular Tuesday shipment. The store employee said it will not be known until Saturday or Monday wheth- er imported beer will be included in the store's next drinkers have been forced to rely on supplies of imported Euro- pean and United States beer, though some northern No Suds This Week For Dry LAB Customers B.C. residents saw the do- mestic drought end Satur. day when beer began bub- bling from beer parlor taps in several northern and central B.C, hotels. The beer came from the newly-organized Prince Geo- rge Breweries Ltd., the firm which took over the former Uncle Ben's brewery, which began deliveries late last week. Brewery spokesmen, however, denied that deli- veries had been made. The dispute began May 26 with a strike at Carling- O'Keefe in Vancouver. The industry responded with lockouts June 8 at Labatt's in New Westminster and Victoria, Molson's in Van- couver and Columbia in Creston, Murphy Creek Project Would Affect City Local Voice in Dam Plans? The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board has asked B.C. Hydro to consider building a dam near Murphy Creek between Genelle and Oasis, And according to one RDKB director, Castlegar may have a say in planning the project if Hydro decides it is viable. Ald. Norm Gabana of Trail told'the Castlegar News this week that if B.C. Hydro officials decide in favor of the dam's construction after updating their cost. and engineering studies, the RDKB will ask to set up a committee with com- pany representatives to super- vise environmental, socio-eco- nomic, access and other studies measuring the impact of the project. He said he expected the City of Castlegar would seek some representation on the committee, and the RDKB was receptive to giving the city a voice in the evaluation of the project's impact. “If Castlegar had some ‘influence from the dam we would wanta representative on Gabana said. CKRHD Saves $400,000 But Still Tied to Ministry The three-year term for the Central Kootenay Regional! Hospital District's $573,000 loan will save taxpayers $400,- 000 but is still linked directly with provincial health ministry financing. That was chairman Martin Vanderpol's evaluation of the short-term financing option the CKRHD board voted Saturday to accept from John Glen- wright, associate deputy minis- ter for hospital programs, Vanderpol said a letter from Glenwright offered the board a choice of paying off the CKRHD's 40-per-cent portion of the loan over 20 years or save on interest payments by paying it off over three. But the letter also told the board Glen- wright was convinced the CKRHD's financing should be tied to the term for approach — the Union of B.C. the ministry's portion. “In my estimation, when there is a shared financing I think it is rather strange that financing for both components have to be done in the same way,” he said. He said in his interpre- tation of the Hospital Act, hospital districts “can levy any way they see fit.” “If it isn’t in the legislation then the legislation has to be changed,” he said. “If the pro- vincial legislation takes away our freedom to borrow on a short-term basis and save large amounts of money there is something wrong with that legislation.” He said the CKRHD will and request that the issue be included as a topic for resolution at its fall meet- ing. Vanderpo! said the minis- try's decision to- grant the CKRHD a shorter loan term and enable it to limit the interest to be paid on its portion to $90,000 was “a vic- tory, but a localized victory.” The $573,000 loan will build a new nurse call system at KLDH, build extended-care fa- cilities at Castlegar and ‘provide improved emergency service facilities at the Creston hospi- The CKRHD's dispute with the ministry over finan- cing began three months ago when Area I director John YOUR FAVOURITE PHOTO. PERMANENTLY SEALED IN A HIGH QUALITY MUG OR TUMBLER! * 12 oz. SIZE. * DOUBLE WALL CONSTRUCTION KEEPS DRINKS HOT OR COLD. %- TOP RACK DISHWASHER SAFE. + SHATTER PROOF MATERIAL. COMPLETE WITH YOUR PHOTO. Carl’s Low Price, Only ....................... $949 each Moran d the board vote to levy a one-year tax to pay for the $573,000 worth of work. That way, he said, no interest would be paid, and although taxpayers would pay a high levy for one year, at least it would be out of the way. Ministry spokesmen said it was legally impossible, and insisted a 20-year loan be taken out but eventually allowed the loan period's reduction to three years. Contacted this week, Moran told the Castlegar News he considered the approval of a three-year loan term “a step in the right direction.” “I would say it may start people rethinking their posi- tions and their financing,” Moran said. “And it may develop into a situation of pay as you go rather than pay later.” “It may impose a slight hardship on some people for a while,” he said. “But it's better for us to pay for it now and then go on to our next borrowing.” For the Record City council will be pre- senting 14-year-old Cheryl Kristiansen a certificate of recognition at its July 25 meeting. This pi ion did not “We're not trying to garner all the authority, we're just trying to do the job right.” Gabana said one economic benefit to the Castlegar area which could result from the project was the extension of employment for dam construc: tion workers who face the loss of their jobs at the completion of Hydro's Seven Mile Dam, He said past study of the social and economic impact of the Seven Mile project proved that the Castlegar area as well as Trail is part ofa “corridor” which has provided the labor force for the project, Construction of the Mur- phy Creek dam would “dove- tail” into the final phases of wark on the Seven Mile project as well as expansion of Comin- co's Trail operation and prevent the workers from leaving the area ‘ to 10 years from now, he said. Gabana said the physical impact of a dam on the Castle- two months ago with Hydro chairman Robert Bonner, man- + ager William Olson, vice-presi- dent for corporate affairs Char- les Nash and other top Hydro officials, to discuss the possi- bility of pursuing the Murphy Creek project. The planning committee submitted the proposal toa full RDKB meeting at Midway last Thursday, and it received un- animous approval from the directors. Gabana said the atrangement with Hydro is unique in terms of power developments in B.C. The Trail director said it became apparent from the discussions in Vancouver with Hydro people that the pro- vincial corporation had not looked seriously at Murphy Creek since the 1950s, and updated studies would be re- quired before any more deci- sions can be made, Bonner said the studies can be ready.in six weeks, JUST " MARRIED? Let me help stert your: marriag right. | can provide ‘a speci! Metropolitan policy designed for the early years, when family expenses are often hardest to mest. In terested? John Urquhart 967-9264 Metropolitan Life Where the future Is now . gar area was still difficult: to estimate because Hydro has not yet considered a specific dam site. : He said the water level at the dam could not conflict with levels at the Brilliant and Hugh Keenleyside Dams. Projected runoff for a dam at Murphy Creek shows it would require a smaller structure and a spill- way capacity of 275,000 cubic feet per second, compared to river's top runoff of 400,000, he said. RDKB planning committee and administrative officials met Hosts Found Not Guilty Continued from page Al for keeping the cub were not relevant to the offence but to sentencing. SELKIRK COLLEGE requiresa PART-TIME | SOCIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR DUTIES: To teach one clase per weet nee hours) oy Thursday Sociology. LOCATION: Trail April, 1979. Apply to: Personnel Office, Selkirk College, Box 1200, CASTLEGAR, B.C. QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's Degree in Sociology. This position will begin with the academic year In ; September, 1978, and will terminate at the end of ; Application Closing Date: July 28, 1978 When the starter sends the runnets off for this year's edition of the Sunflower Run, he'll probably see more joggers than last year. Part of Castlegar’s mid- summer Sunflower Fest, the Runis the b Fitness and Fun Combined Sunflower Run Is For All Ages Sid's Suanes Seeds and Regional Recreation Commis- sion No. 1 are sponsors of the event. Sid's has donated 30 T-shirts and a number of trophies as prizes for partici- pants, of Jack Woods, a resident of the Crossroads City. Woods says, “The Sunflower Run is for fun, for mass participation. There ' are joggers of all ages and all levels of fitness who enjoy this course,” The course is 4,3 miles (7 km). Joggers start at the Castleaird Plaza and alter trotting about as far south as the firehall, return to the Plaza by way of 11th Street, 10th Avenue and the Grand Forks highway. Woods says, “Runners will be given adequate instruction _ at the start and also the course will be well marked. The Sunflower Run will begin at 9:15 a.m. July 22 at the ‘Castleaird Plaza. for the run will take place before the start, and as Woods expects a good turnout, joggers are encour- aged to be at the Castleaird Plaza at least one-half-hour before the gun goes. Every runner who com- pletes the course will receive a Sunflower Run certificate. And how about the com- petition last year? Woods says, “There were nearly 60 runners in last year's fh Run, The youngest was nine; the oldest wouldn't say how old she was. ; “There were some very fast times and some people walked the course, Men, wo- men, girls and boys partici- pated and that was the aim. There is something for every- one in this event.” in the verdict, said he did not accept the Crown counsel's “very narrow” position that temporary capture of the cub constituted an offence under the Act, and noted that there was “no magic time” under the Act for reporting the capture. Commenting on the defen- dants' failure to make any effort to find a new home for the bear until late May 29, the judge said Mark and Nelson “could have used more dili- gence” in contacting the author- ities. But the judge said he considered Nelson's attendance at school that day and Mark's reluctance to make a decision on the cub’s relocation without consulting Nelson, acceptable excuses, After the trial, Mark told the Castlegar News he was not surprised at the favorable verdict. “I didn't think it could be any other way," he said. “I think we did what we felt was right.” Asked whether they would do the same thing if faced with another similar situation, both Nelson and Mark said they would either shoot the animal or be more prompt in con- tacting conservation officers. Investigating Toy Theft Police are investigating © the theft of approximately 15 stuffed animals from a booth at “Copper Tan 80.lb. Bag . White Think P&G —For Better Home Improvements — Sauna Kits 5.5 Kilograms .............000 7.5 Wilograms .......sssescceseseseee $295 Includes Rocks, Controls and Heater. Landscaping Rocks 55 Mb Boag so. eS icy. scsesessesess $230 $450 $940 the West Coast A Trail City Halt i One Man's Opinion Gutsy City Govt. By FREO MERRIMAN ployees strike. they see It. valued at approximately $120. ‘he theft was reported Sunday. It is believed to have occurred after the booth had been closed the prior evening. 932 Columbia 365-7725 P&G Builders Supply take place July 11 as previously announced by council. For the two summer months of July and August, council holds one meeting—not two—a month. Cheryl Kristiansen, a single-leg amputee, has broken ROSSLAND-TRAIL NDP ASSOCIATION Invite you to participate in a fact-finding mission dealing strictly with the proposed exploration and development of open-pit uranium mines in B.C., particularly e It matters not to me- what position they take: however, | favor very strongly, the trend being established in municipal government. We are fortunate in the West Kootenays to have several single-minded, dedicated men and women, holding elected office in Trall, Castlegar and Nelson. We should all be encouraged by the trend that shows some of the Iocal politicans now calling it the way Senlor levels of government have always made It quite clear that the grants and favors Issuing from high places In Victoria and Ottawa are the only things that keep small towns alive. Well, they are wrong. You'can expect a backlash on the recent side-stepping methods of passing the buck on the matter of 30-per-cent property tax increases in most small municipalities this year. You will see It, providing we have more people like Castlegar mayor Audrey Trait mayor Chuck Lakes, and Nelson’s Ald. Gerald Rotering and Mayor Al McAdams. | am anxiously waiting for the day when one of these people will tell Victoria and Ottawa to keep their grants and favors which are always conditional. Maybe Quebec premier Rene Levesque started something because even a flag-waver like me is now thinking ‘‘small town first and everybody else second.'' | know full well that most of the men and women in local government wili do everything they can to make ends meet and give us a fair deal for the tax money we spend. The kind. of attitude now being displayed by Trail city council is showing us that inflation is going to stop here. It is unfortunate that the poor CUPE workers have to be the fall guys. [t would have been a much better battle {or some gutsy mayor and council to take on the provincial government. more than 100 telephone calls each day In full- herlel support of thelr position on the five-month-old Canadian Union of Public Em- Moore, Upward Trend Trend Winners Announced ‘In Poster Contest A Castlegar boy was among the winners of the Canadian Forestry Association of B.C, 1978 poster contest, the theme of which was “The Giving Forest.” Tony Silva of Twin Rivers Elementary School in Castlegar was the first-prize winner in Division I (primary) of the contest, He was presented with his award and an accompanying $25 cheque at the schools’ Awards Day ceremonies held recently. Association president Pit Desjardins said“... the many thoughtful entries we received showed that students had se- riously pondered the impor- tance of. trees, both to the environment and to our way of life.” 1978 marks the 28th year that B.C. students of all ages have participated in this annual event Winning junior and ele- mentary entries are forwarded to Ottawa to compete with posters from other Canadian June Ferry Traffic. An increase was indicated in most categories of traffic using the Castlegar Ferry during the month of June, as compared to the same month from the previous year. Statistics are shown below, with 1977 figures indicated in brackets: - Number of round trips 3,378 (3,022); automobiles and drivers 30,909 (28,851); pas- sengers not drivers 39,358 (39,598); trucks, all types 14,- 277 (12,501); trailers and semi- trailers 788 (640); motor buses 168 (113); motorcycles 357 (399); and livestock 25 (36). provinces at the national level, Winners from British Columbia are also entered in the Western International Poster Contest, judged in the western U.S, during the month of December, and then, finally, in the Inter- national Forestry Poster Con- test usually held in February of the following year. Winners in the various categories were as follows: vision IV Grades 11 and 12 (Senior): first—Sonia Ang, Sir Winston Churchill School, Vancouver; second—Rose Ann Fosker, Cowichan Senior Secondary School, Duncan; third—Rosa- lind Wong, Kitsilano Second- ary, Vancouver. Division ITT Grades 8, 9, 10 (Junior): first—Diana Schorterieyer, St. Angela Academy, Delta; sec- CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, July 19, 1978 Joy Keillor Bridge Club Nine tables, with an aver- age of 108, took part in Monday night's play at the Joy Keillor Bridge Club with the following results: North-South First, Dr. Ron Perrier and Hubert Hunchak with 126; second, Clara Johnson and Etuka Cameron with 120; third, Joy Keillor and Judy Sheppard with 118%; tied for fourth with 107, Klint Ellison and Julie Smith—and Fred Hess and Fern Porteous. East-West First, Ernie Gilfallen and Lillias Poole with 133%; sec- ond, Vic and Helen Ferguson with 128; third, Jude Goodwin and Don Ellison with 125%; fourth, Glen Smyrl and Gordon Boyd with: 116%, if you're NEW IN TOWN and don’t know’ : which way to turn,.: call the : Stet Mign, wf Jim Murray, S land Elementary, Summerland; third—Randy Hindley, Prince Charles Secondary, Wynndel. Division II Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 (Intermediate): first — Kevin Baker, Amy Woodland School, Cranbrook; second — Joanne Pearce, Queen of Angels School, Duncan; third—Sheri Steen, Gilpin Elementary School, Burnaby. Division I Grades 1, 2, 3 (Primary): first—Tony Silva, Twin Rivers Elementary School, Castlegar; second—Jill Faux, Happy Val- ley School, Victoria; third— Nancy Forsythe, Muheim NOTICE Frank's Sharpening Service will be CLOSED for holidays from Saturday, July 22 — Monday, August 14 inclusive r Former Local Band Teacher’ Ted Earnes Dies at Coast The many friends and pupils of former Stanley Hum- phries Secondary School music teacher, Ted Earnes, will be saddened to hear of his recent passing after a protracted ill- hess. Ted Earnes came to Castle- gar with his wife and family in the early 60s as the music teacher for the then recently established Stanley Humphries Junior Senior High School. During his time as a teacher : here, he established his reputa- tion not only as an outstanding band teacher, but as the founder of an almost unique (in B.C.) group of student bell- ringers, using his own hand The group travelled ex- tensively, thereby bringing a new dimension in music plea- sure to many people through- out the province. Prior to coming to Canada, he had spent a major part of his life in England and elsewhere, in the Imperial Forces, and had received his training as a band- master in the world-famous British Army bandmasters’ school at Neller Hall. Consequently, he never lost the crisp and di he had obtained during his - travels and others, working models, which he had made himself by copying museum models and studying ancient pictures. 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