aa January 13, 1985 o— snaanneR OF THE B.C. PRESS COUNT 7.1947 4, 1980 12, 1978-AUG. 27, 1980 A.V. CAMPBELL = PUBLISHER er Harvey OFFICE MANAGER — Matty Kositsin ADVERTISING MANAGER — Coro! Mogow AUG. 7, 1947-FEB. 15,1973 2, peared rons baporea from capee proste, Important talks it was both encouraging and ex- citing to hear local Fisheries Bran- ch biologist Harvey Andrusak tell Castlegar council this week that the Arrow Lakes could produce just as good fishing as Kootenay. Lake. it was it is The Fisheries Branch’s proposal, to have Hydro pay for a $1.5 million fish ladder at Inonoaklin Falls and for an expansion to the Hill Creek hatchery north of Nokusp is the first step toward the first time any “expert” has said publicly that the Arrow Lakes has tremendous fishing potential. But it only confirms what local fisher- men have been saying for years. Given the chance, -there is no reason why the Arrow Lakes shouldn't be able to support a healthy population of trophy-sized trout and other fish. Unfortunately, until now the Arrow Lakes hasn't had the chan- ce. It is only now that B.C. Hydro is being pushed to fulfill obligations it_ made more than two decades ago when it began work on Keenleyside Dam. For nearly 20 years, fishing on the Arrow Lakes has deteriorated to the point where most tourists and locals alike head for Kootenay Lake. Long may What can our British cousins be thinking of? According to a poll conducted by Woman magazine, 52 per cent of them now think Queen Elizabeth should abdicate in favor of Prince Charles, a step two-thirds were against when a similar poll was conducted in 1980. From this distance we can only guess at their reasons, but we suspect the change in attitude may have something to do with a British television series dramatizing the life of Edward Vil, which has recen- a truly vibrant recreational ishing industry on the Arrow Lakes. Mr. Andrusak’s comments are exciting because a strong Arrow Lakes fishery will have a tremen- dous economic .impact on the community. After all, the local tourist industry will have to cater to the needs and wants of visiting fishermen. Thus, the upcoming discussions between Hydro and the Environ- ment Ministry over compensation for the Arrow Lakes should be of interest to everyone in Castlegar The good news is the NDP is up in the polls. The bad news is now we’re almost as popular as the LIBERALS. — fisherman and fisherman alike. . The outcome of those talks could give Castlegar an important economic and recreational boost. she reign had to wait until he wos almost 60 before ascending to the throne of the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. In the television series he is por- trayed as constantly asking his mama to let him do something more important than opening bazoors and what have you, in- veigling prime ministers Gladstone and Disraeli into approaching the queen on his behalf. But as the history books tell us, Victoria fir- mly excluded him from affairs of tly been gon the A public newtwork. Edward — or Prince Bertie, as he was more affectionately known — state, g even to let him read the prime minister's report cabinet meetings until he turned sO. Letters to the Editor Remember When? From the Jam. 12, 1950 News Castlegar Nicholas T. Oglow was elected to the Board of Village Commissioners ina For Rent: 400 theatre chairs to see Johnny Belinda showing at the Castle Theatre on Feb. 2, 3, and 4. . * Smelting Co. for snow removal at the ’ . Al Horswill assumed the presidency of the Kiwanis Club for 1960 on Tues- day night. A large turnout of Kiwan- ians, their wives and friends, cele- brating ladies’ night, heard retiring president Cyril Bell welcome the new president and hand him the president's pin and gavel. . 2° @ The first meeting of the New Year of Kinnaird Commissioners, was held on Jan. 5. Mr. S.C. Muirhead was appointed chairman of the board of commis- sioners for the ensuing year. Celgar’s industrial relations super- intendent will arrive in Castlegar on Feb. 1 to prepare employee specifi- cations on jobs available at the pulp- Ambulance a concern Editor, Castlegar Ni I, like qeobabiy’ sh many others in Castlegar, assumed that with an ambulance centre located in community, emergency would be available in a matter of minutes. It’s not necessarily so! It took a personal crisis to bring home points about ambulance service cutbacks made in an Oct. 6 letter to the editor. How many people know that when they dial 365-3939, they may be contacting an answering service in Trail? And, if it happens to be between Friday and Sunday, part-time ambu- Fred I have a special favor to ask of the media in these parts. Now that computers have made it possible to record and analyze data at ex- ceptional rates of speed, could each of you commence a process of accumulating data to support the effectiveness of your particular advertising medium? Some time ago, this person read an excellent book on advertising. The author of that book — a senior partner in one of the largest international advertising agencies in the world — revealed some interesting facts about marketing. The author confirmed that mar- keting a product or an idea is a most complex and creative art — literally a talent. More importantly, though, be indicated that the most si agencies have impressive waren facilities to test the effectiveness of the medium and its message. The bottom line for their success rests ‘on the concept that advertising is not an expense, it is an investment. Just as the prospectus for a successful corporation can spell out the likelihood of stock appreciation or reasonable and continuing yields on investment, so can a successful and competent agency demonstrate to its clients the margin for positive results. Barring the local presence of a strong agency, the Kootenay area merchants must rely on the re- search facilities of the various small town media to individually carry out those same services. In fairness to the local media, it is a luxury that they can ill afford. However, I offer this thought: As the small merchant must increase his investment in promotion and marketing during difficult times, so must the media work especially hard to convince the merchant that advertising does in fact pay For the amateur psychologists in the audience, this diatribe was Merriman attempting to listen to at least three different radio stations on the circle road tour which comprises Nelson, Salmo, Fruitvale, Trail, Castlegar and a number of other interesting communities with potential con- sumers. Here are a few interesting facts: Nelson radio fades into dither just beyond Whitewater. Ymir appears to be without CBC which we can get near Salmo. Sometimes Spokane comes in loud and clear if the weather is just right. Trail radio comes in near Fruitvale and in- cludes Castlegar. Castlegar seems to be doubly served with radio. The same pattern follows on the highway between Castlegar and Nelson. We lose radio before Tarrys, pick up CBC for a short distance and if lucky get Nelson radio again at Taghum. With the technical side accom- modated, comes the best or worst part. The area radio stations have obviously concluded that the maj- ority of the audience it wishes to reach has a high interest in four beats to the bar and melody in the key of C. Though the words are meaningless to those beyond 16, even I sometimes appreciate a rock beat. Those of us over 16 do not appreciate that form of musical art to the exclusion of all other. Consequently, this listener confines himself to the news broadcasts. Radio people: doing extensive on your aud . and real, may be related to your's and the printed media's efforts to analyze the effectiveness of the promotion message. You have a vital and useful service. Please do it justice so that community and their employees are precipi by the fr ions of on you. lance 1 respond from their homes, possibly arriving on the scene without an ambulance. An Oct. 28 Castlegar News story entitled “Ambulance service ‘better” pointed out that two full-time em- ployees work Monday to Thursday and implied that they were at the station during their day-time hours of duty. Citizens of Castlegar should be aware that these attendants are not always at the centre “ready to roll out ret away if there is an emergency on wire minutes were crucial, I shudder to think of possible outcomes had we not had access to our own transportation to the hospital. I am not faulting the ambulance crew, since after reaching the ans- wering service, I realized we couldn't Headline annoying Editer, Castlegar News: I was annoyéd by your headline in Wednesday's paper, “Heinrich defends Schools.” Such headlines should be risk a delay in dispatch or response time. I did, however, request that the hospital be notified that we were “enroute.” The request was denied, since another letter to the editor about firemen’s delay when calls were placed normally, the call the hospital. I have been advised that a review of the policy was held and that the ambulance answering service will place follow-up calls, as will the hospital. There should be one coordinated “panic button” phone number that will bring essential responses in all emer- gencies, since I noted concerns in Services Commission, as well as to local agencies. Can we condone the possible loss of lives, while four ambulances may be sitting unmanned in the emergency centre? Corrine P mill. These requi will then go to the government employment office and as many local men as can fit the requirements will be hired by Celgar. ._ 8 @ A Castlegar News editorial has placed second in a national compe- tition open to the 200-plus weekly newspapers published in Canada. The Rouyn-Noranda (Que.) Press placed first and the Port Credit (Ont.) Weekly placed third in the contest sponsored by the Canadian Weekly Editor, trade magazine of the weekly press. The Castlegar News placed second with its front-page Sept. 10 editorial “Sell Land: Lure Indystry, Relieve Taxpayers, Load” which dealt with the Castlegar Service at liquor stores deteriorating Editor's Note: Manager Al Brown of the Castlegar Liquor Store says two of five full-time staff have been reduced to auxiliary status. This took effect at the beginning of January. The two auxiliary staff work 28 to 35 hours a week, he said. However, they retain benefits such as medical, dental and vaction if they work at least one day a month. » Castlegar News: We, the employees of the Liquor Distribution Branch, are deeply con- cerned that the quality of service the public have come to expect is being allowed to deteriorate. The B.C. government made a net profit of over $350 million last year. We believe the public deserves a high level of service when 35 cents on every dollar spent on liquor store products goes directly to the government in profit. The government this month has laid off more than 165 regular LDB P and 18 regular LDB, w clearly labelled “Adverti: ” Mr. Heinrich should be charged the going house employees. With these less staff will be available for, service and cashieting in LDB stores. Inventory management will suffer, out- of-stock products’ will not be replaced as quickly. These cutbacks in service are an obvious first step towards privatizing liquor sales, even though more than 30 municipal councils and a number of school boards are already officially on record as being opposed to the sale of beer and wine in family food stores. They share our concern that pri- vatizing of liquor would show an in- creased cost in social and health pro- grams and also more crime and under- age drinking would occur. These muni- cipal councils and school boards sup- port our position that a far better alternative is to improve services of- fered by the existing liquor distri- bution system. Liquor store employees do not sup- port, and are not responsible for, these reductions in service. We want our cus- tomers to know that we will continue to do our best to serve and that we sin- cerely regret any inconvenience caused by | these cutbacks. Distance not an issue I am a resident of Woodland Park area and for this subdivision there is virtually no problem for primary and elementary children, as the school is within easy walking distance. A greater concern is the provision of buses for secondary students. It is not #0 much a concern of distance as one of safety. The walking limit of three kilometres has been set for secondary students. I don't know how much but I did a little private research to satisfy my own curiosity. These are my results, measured as as one can in a car: Dairy Queen bus stop to Stanley Humphries is 2.9 km. Dairy Queen bus stop to KJSS is 2.8 km. The obvious question is whether bus stops such as this will be eliminated, even though from my house it is 8 km to the bus stop. I have no children at the junior secondary school. I simply want this issue to be discussed with some definite information in hand. If it ‘is the distance from home to school which is considered and all bus stops stay as they are I, personally, have no worries. But students living for exam- ple in the Woodland Park apartments weld bs eens oe Oe ce to Stanley Humphries and Kinnaird Junior Secondary. The distances are not unreasonable, but all the children involved would be walking or riding bikes down Columbia Avenue or up the Grand Forks highway (with no sidewalk) at one of the busiest times of day. I have ridden a bike many times on Columbia. It is not an enjoyable experience. In my opinion the chances of a student being injured on a slightly overcrowded bus are negligible com- pared with the chances of a student being injured riding a bike or walking ptiradpearre thoroughfares in town. should only be en- Pol] proved essential. Twelve and 13-year-olds on bikes, chatting with their friends, are not as traffic conscious as they should be. Distance is not the issue. They are safer on over- crowded buses. As well, if you are serious in re- questing public input I feel that it is a with the hope that it will prompt other citizens to give their opinions! Castlegar land hearings held by Mr. Sanies Lord. . 8 @ Dr. Charles Alfred Hoilstead Wright, one of Canada’s out industrial chemists and widely known throughout B.C. in a host of activities, died in the Trail-Tadanac Hospital Fri- day afternoon in his 64th year. He was a leading personality in the easing of troubled Doukhobor affairs. His work as chairman of the Kootenay- Boundary Committee on Canadian- Doukhobor affairs was acknowledged as an influential factor in easing tension which followed terrorism in the area. 15 YEARS AGO From the Jan. 15, 1970 Castlegar News A joint approach by the mayors of tht twin towns of Castlegar and Kin- naird is to be made to the attorney general by Mayor Murray Little and Mayor Colin Maddocks for the hiring of a stenographer to assist the local RCMP. This move is suggested in order to allow a qualified policeman, who is now attending to paper work, to follow the duties for which he has been trained. . An expert on Canadian foreign policy and the United Nations will be guest speaker at tonight's meeting of the Canadian Institute of International Af- fairs at Selkirk He is Robert W. Reford, an editorial writer for the Ottawa Citizen. . 28 «@ A good fast hockey game was played at Rossland on Jan. 3 with the Castle- gar Maple Leafs of the Pee Wee Pup hockey division bombing the Rossland lads 14-1. Big guns for the Leafs were Rick Christensen and Mark Hryciw chalking up three goals apiece. Allan Conroy, David Kirby and Larry Ingham scored twice with Paul Newman and Claudio Furlan slamming in singles. 5 YEARS AGO From the Jan. 9, 1980 News Castlegar Castlegar’s city clerk will step into another level of government and a new job on Feb. 11. Barry Baldigara was named in closed board session to assume the duties of a Regional District of Central Kootenay secretary. . 8 « B.C. Tel plans to remove trees along the north side of Robson's Broadwater Road, prompted owners of property adjacent to a section of the road to block the efforts of workers to ut down trees Tuesday. Company officials agreed Wednesday to a compromise’of sorts in which trees on that section of road would only be topped to an eight- OF 10-feet height. o_O Shoppers want. individual price stickers OTTAWA (CP) — Shop- pers, faced with a rapid. inerease in su the issue for 10 years when supermarkets first began to and to use what is called the universal products code, te test consumer reaction to The association admits it the extra to ket reveals overwhelming on ar- consumer dissatisfaction ticles but said “it is clear con- with the practice of replacing sumers are willing to pay the price tags with cost of says. benéficial to them.” C The kets across the country in- Quebec creased by 37 per cent to 442 passed legislation which de- between June 1963 and June mands all 1964, with most located in articles but by British Manitoba the act is not being Columbia and Quebec. enforced. “Eight out of 10 consumers Association research call- ed the response to the survey good, though only 559 of a potential 160,000 readers an- the . out stand or when the shop- per gets home, Wharton said. At present the situation in supermarkets is a “mixed- changes. He said the computerized fore, including the name of lation supermarkets to put prices on individual packages, he said, because — if the consumers’ association survey is a true reflection of shopping patterns —. stores will have hey keep prices on nasties supermarkets over Pp i attract- ing prrcatiey GM recalls 9,300 X-cars DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. has recalled 9,300 X-cars for replacement of suspension bolts that could fracture and damage the rear brake hose, making the cars mére difficult to stop, the company said. The cars are 1964 Buick Skylarks and Oldsmobile Omegas. GM said in a state- ment Friday that the bolts ce RN FLYER CORRECTION Please note in today's flyer Page 6 Toothpaste cifi were not made to CLEARING THE PATH . . . River is tsland Park but Katimavik workers (| Sucharvers } Cote, Joanne Kannick and Senso L hav. pete \ keeping the bri idge clear for winter strollers. The bridge makes for a quiet walk at this time of year. —CosttewsPhoto by John Charters Jobs lost to volunteers OTTAWA (CP) — Volun- teers, most acting with the best of intentions, are taking jobs away from health and education workers at an alarming rate across the country, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Unprecedented numbers of Canadians are offering their services free because they can't find jobs themselves and believe it is better to be “socially useful” than to sit at home doing nothing, the union says. In turn, hospitals, schools, libraries, municipalities and other provincial and munici- pal employers facing budget A pore discusses the trend toward ilar in Canadian schodls, volunteerism in a just. CUPE adds. published study. “Volunteers act as class- It makes of the room gym and number of jobs volunteers are performing but says the situation is serious and wor- sening rapidly. “Volunteers (in hospitals) admit patients, operating rooms, ete. They feed patients, push wheel- chairs and work in cafeterias. “In the Chalmers hospital in Fredericton,” it notes, “volunteers comprise a par- allel work force complete with job descriptions, train- it uniforms and demands for service are wel- coming them with open arms, CUPE says. The union, the largest in the country, with 300,000 workers, primarily in the health and education sectors, schedules. They are as- signed to emergency, pedi- atrics, radiology and the operating room, as well as patient message service and escort dispatch.” The situation now is sim- typists, file clerks and bus Municipally, the union says, the situation is no dif- ferent. “Volunteers, put grass, act as caretakers and carpenters, flood rinks and maintain sports fields. They're active in musuems, libraries and health departments.” While the economic impli- anxious as be good citizens and donate their time and talents to worthy community causes. Ideally, CUPE suggests, its members should attempt to negotiate contracts that embody the following prin- @ Volunteersshould not be MEETING SUBJECT the Associat Kootenay Boundary Visitors Association Wed., Jan. 16 — 1 p.m. Sandman inn Current financial position of ion or policy fee. Jack L. Parkin 365-6664 Mutual Life of Canada convenient periods, an choice income options, and there is no front-end load Before you buy an RRSP, talk to me. * Ideal Gi cations of ism are immense for the paid labor force, combatting the trend is delicate for a variety of rea- sons, CUPE says. Not the least of the prob- operation of helath and edu- cation programs. LOCATED AT 1458 Bay Ave. tions, with the problem lim- ited to one assembly plant. The only plant making both those cars in the 1964 model year was the Willow Run plant in Ypsilanti, Mich. The automaker said it has received no reports of ac- cidents or injuries because of the problem and that the re- pairs will be free of charge. 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