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TOL 2HO (403) 591-7500 ><> ELECTION '88 Jenkins says pact threatens medicare Liberal slams subs The Conservative government's planned purchase of nuclear sub- marines is an expensive and inef. fective way of asserting Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic, says Garry Jenkins, Liberal candidate in Koot enay West-Revelstoke. “A Liberal government would scrap this ill-conceived Tory plan,” Jenkins said in a prepared release. Jenkins noted that in the Mulroney government's June, 1987 Defence White Paper, nuclear-powered sub- The free-trade agreement threatens. Canada's medicare system, says Garry Jenkins, Liberal candidate in Kootenay West-Revelstoke. “For the Conservatives to say otherwise is ignoring the facts,” he said in a prepared release. Jenkins says medicare rests upon five basic conditions. “Two of them, universality and accessibility, have their conditions clearly stated in the Canada Health Act (1984). The third, comprehensiveness, ensures that the whole range of medical services must be offered free. The fourth, portability, refers to the coverage any Canadian is entitled marines were “tri d” as an ultimate coercive force available to assert Canada’s sovereign claim to its Arctic waters, as well as the most effective contribution Canada could make to NATO's overall anti-submar. ine strategy. “This Tory viewpoint presupposes that military forces are the most ap- propriate. and effective-means to at tain political objectives, an approach that Canada has historically rejected in the pursuit of its foreign policy goals,” Jenkins said. He said the cost of the “attack” submarines — $8 billion by Mulroney-government fig- ures and $12-$16 billion by most independent analysts — seems a “very expensive and uncertain means to assert Canada’s sovereign ty in the Arctic.” “If Canada acquires nuclear-pow. ered submarines, it will become the first non nuclear-weapons state which is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to utilize nuclear energy for military purposes,” Jenkins said. “The Liberal Party opposes the acquisition of nuclear-powered sub- marines,” stated Jenkins. “Liberals agree that an effective Canadian presence in our Arctic is a vital pre requisite to securing international recognition of our sovereignty claim. He said Canadian soveriegnty can best be secured through the prom- otion of such activities as native ad ministrative control in the region; international cooperation in non-mil itary fields including science, the environment and economic develop. ment; an increased Canadian coast guard presence in the north; im- proved search-and-rescue capabili ties and multilateral arms control agreements. non-profit public administration, that the Mulroney trade deal is a direct threa Jenkins said the fifth condition applies only to the 10 provincial agencies administering the 10 medicare insurance plans and to the provincial health ministries, not to government, public-sector institu- tions such as hospitals, nursing homes, and convales- cent homes. “In other words, the B.C. Medical Plan must be a non-profit public administration, but not our hospitals, not our blood product agencies, not our convalescent homes, not our nursing homes, not our ambulance services, nor our labs. “In Canada, 27 per cent,of hospitals are owned by municipalities or counties, 41 per cent by non-profit corporations, four per cent by the federal government, 13 per cent by the provinces, 10 per cent by religious organizations, and only five per cent by a profit-making or pany, Jenkins said. He noted that hospitals come under the isdiction of the p » and, although they yeoslve, all their budgets from taxpayers’ money, any American business could come and buy Canadian hospitals and take over their management. Hospitals are not “government services” and are not excluded from the Mulroney trade deal. “Canadians believe in the philosophy of universal public sector medicare,” said Jenkins, “but if a hospital is purchased by an American (or other) business and run for profit, inevitably with a few Americans on the board of trustees, who in the hospital will protect universality, accessibility and comprehensiveness? “Since Canadian hospitals operate on global budgeting, who will allocate resources and decide on priorities? How much profit will an American business realize through Canadian hospitals, whose budgets are paid for entirely by Canadian taxpayers? How much profit is reasonable profit? And where will the profits go?” Jenkins said Canadians have relied on provincial health ministers to control the situation. However, he said under the Mulroney trade deal, provincial health ministers will be under enormous pressure to comply with the trade policy and to compromise on the basic principles of the Canadian medicare system in order to serve economic interests. Medicare .. -he cornerstone of Canada's social programs,” he added. “And Canadians want it protected. We don't want the American style of health care, where you need a credit card imprint before you get service. Mulroney sold out our social programs for his trade deal. We can’t afford to trust him again. A Liberal government will ensure that all of Canada’s social programs are protected.” Brisco touts Tory record The Progressive Conservative commitment to fairness and equity in the employment of women is showing where it is most important, says Kootenay West Conservative incum bent Bob Brisco. “Our government has fostered a climate where over 700,000 jobs for women have been created since 1984, and 74 per cent of these jobs have been full-time,” he said in a prepared release Brisco said the unemployment rate for women has declined from 12 per cent to 8.2 per cent, but noted a statistic that he says might be even more important. “The number of women employed in managerial and administrative STASH ha positions has grown by 36 per cent in four years,” said Brisco, adding that this figure proves the government is creating quality jobs for women. However, Brisco said he sees even greater opportunities for women in the future, as a result of the free-trade agreement. “Small business is the greatest single employer in this country, and women account for-one-third of the small business owners,” said Brisco. “The increased market oppor- tunities created by free trade will mean a growing small business sec- tor, and more jobs for women.” As well, he said the lower con- sumer prices and greater selection of goods ‘provided by free trade, com- bined with the child care legislation will mean a reduced burden on families. “We have fulfilled the promises we made to women in 1984, and we continue to work for economic and. social equality in the future.” Seniors ‘top priority’ Assisting Canada’s senior citizens has been a top priority for the Progressive Conservative govern ment, says Kootenay West Conser- vative incumbent Bob Brisco, and as a result “there has been a significant amount of progress for seniors.” In the area’ of tax reforn § ac- cording to Brisco, “lower-income seniors now qualify for a sales tax credit of $70 per person.” “In addition, nine out of 10 seniors will pay less tax under tax reform, and 250,000 seniors will pay no taxes at all.” Brisco says he is particularly happy with the New Horizons program, which provides funding for seniors to remain active in their communities. “Over $1 million in seniors’ funding has come to Kootenay West in the last four years,” said Brisco. “Despite all the opposition scare tactics, seniors know that our gov erument has worked hard to protect their interests, and that we will continue to do so.” 7th Annual Pre-Christmas SALE Shop now, while“ the selection is at its best. . . js During Tracies Boutique NEW MEMBER - Bernard Payment was honored as the first signed-up member of the Cas’ Sherrel Kor and Distict Heritage Society recently. Pictur BERNARD PAYMENT front of the old railway station (from left) in, Payment and Verna Keraiff. Photo by John Charters New Society member By JOHN CHARTERS Bernard G. (Bernie) Payment, a Castlegar resident since 1979, crafts- man, union organizer, senior citizen and philosopher, is the first signed- up member of the newly-formed Castlegar and District Heritage So- ciety. * Last February, during the Provin- cial Heritage Week celebrations Payment took an active interest in the Castlegar Rail Station open house. During the week a number of citizens signed the book indicating that they were interested in be- coming charter members of the society. Payment was one of them. So when application forms were sent out recently, his was the first to be returned with the $5 membership fee and a long list of skills which he was prepared to volunteer. In recognition of his interest and promptness he was interviewed and his membership fee was returned to him by society treasurer and sec- retary Sherrel Koreen in a brief ceremony last week at the station. Payment has very strong feelings about what is happening to our heritage. Born in Chicago in 1908, he came to Canada in 1909. He worked first as a farmer then as a carpenter and craftsman and took an active in the labor movement all through his busy life. In the process he has become a philosopher. part “This Castlegar Rail Station is a highly visible part of our le heritage,” he says. “Everyone sees it with their eyes but they don't see it with their mind and their heart. “So many city people, particularly the youth, don’t see it as we older people see it as a part of our living history. They don't see what we older people have to offer to our heritage in terms of skills, experi ence and memories. We look at it now but we see it as it was, a vital part of the life of our community. “We are going through a period of rapid change, a transition which has and is profoundly affecting the course of human history. I can remember when the forests were green and the rivers clear. “Today, they are being totally submerged in technological change. I think we are rapidly loSing control. A sense of heritage gives us some perspective, gives us back some of that control before it is completely lost.” And why does this have to be? he asks. The answer, he says, is to be found in a book which he is writing called The Philosophy of Fools. Other signed-up charter members of the society include Mayor Audrey and Bill Moore, city administrator Dave Gairns and wife Phyllis, edu cator Nick Verigin. Doris and Wilf Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Sher- stobitoff, Joe Killough, Gerry and Don Archibald. Others are coming in steadily, and will be published. Heritage Week is the third week of February, 1989 and charter members here already volunteers to help and will be contacted. Pythian Sisters hold sale Kootenay Temple No. 37 Pythian Sisters held its annual tea and bake sale Saturday in the Legion Hall with a capacity crowd in attendance. Rose Soberlak was general convener for the event. MEC Susan Bycroft greeted the guests and officially opened the tea at 2 p.m. The decorating committee of Pat Verzuh, Pat Moore, Joy Saunders, Donna Archibald, Kae Andreashuk and Myrtle Thomas PRE-HOLIDAY SHOWING WATERCOLOURS BY welsorich Drop in and see these paintings at your chose a nautical theme, decorating the individual tea tables with sail. boats in various colors. Several of the sisters wore white slacks and blouses with blue sailor collars and sailor hats. Joy Saunders, Edie Wanless and Gerry Wanless were in charge of tea tickets. The well-laden bake table was supervised by Ora Lightle, Edith Ferguson and Seamen Dewis. Inis McAdam was in charge of the sewing and craft table assisted byJan Neuman, Edith Wilson, Slim Thoms and Anton Schwiertz. The white elephant table was well taken care of by Ruth Maze, Helen Peddle and Gordon Ferguson. The raffle tickets were in charge of Dorothy and Anton Schwiertz. Rose Soberlak was in charge of the kitchen assisted by Lil Neumann, Joan Marks and Stella Palamaruk. Servers were Pat Verzuh, Carol Churches, Lou Anne Bush, Terri Tedesco, Paula Bycroft and Donna Archibald. Entertainment was provided by Donna Archibald and Kae Andrea. shuk and several of the sisters taking part in a sing-song. Kayla Tomkins performed a couple of Scottish dances. The hall was filled to capacity throughout the afternoon with guests from Trail, Salmo and Fruit vale. The door pirze was won by Ruth Waldie of Robson. Winner of the quilt made by Ora Lightle and Inis McAdam was Esther Loeblich of Castlegar. The mystery prize donated by Pat Moore was won by Earl Le Roy of Castle gar. Special thanks went to brothers Slim Thomas, Al Richards, Cecil Bradford, Gordon Ferguson, Bill Bowolin and Anton Schwiertz for their assistance in setting up and taking down the tables. Recreation news ee Under the better late than never column on Oct. 31 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p-m., 60 tiny tots invaded the Com munity Complex for our annual Halloween Hoot 'n Howl. All the children came dressed in costumes from skeletons to space age. The children were treated to games, stories, crafts, pumpkin carving and cleaning, but the hit of the morning had to be when all the children lined up and “tried” to eat donuts off a string! They then munched on some freaky franks and searched out an elusive paper pumpkin which was traded in for a treat. Each child got Personalized Christmas Cards Now is the time to order! See our complete selection of beautiful personalized Christmas*‘Cards Castlegar News to bring home their carved purp along with a smile and memories of a spooktacular party. Fitness Sessions We are winding down to our last two weeks of the first fitness session. If you are trying to decide which class to join up for in our Session II of fitness classes starting the week of Nov. 21, feel free to drop into any of our classes (except Circuit Weight Training) and try them out. The drop-in fee is only $2 and there are fitness classes for all shapes, levels and sizes. Craft Sessions Christmas is only.1'4 months away and if you are looking for a very personal and special gift for someone then come out and take part in one of our Christmas Craft Sessions. Lifted Star We have one on display at the recreation office. Our instructor has an easy-to-follow pattern to create this sewn star made of fabric, fitted in a hoop to be hung on the wall. Happens Nov. 22 or Nov. 29 — 6:45 - 9:45 p.m. at KJSS. Christmas Tree Decorations Beaded lace angel. Come and make not one, not two but three decor- ations to keep or give to that special person. Monday, Nov. 28 from 7-9 p.m. in the complex-kitchen. Choir Angel Make two beautiful angels and take home the knowledge to make a choir. We have one on display at the recreation office, so come and take a peek. Monday, Nov. 21, 7-9 p.m. in the complex-kitchen. Gingerbread House Baking is all done, coffee will be on, come and put together your own creation with icing and decorations and enjoy an evening with friends. This will keep for years to come and makes a wonderful Christmas decor- ation and conversation piece. Dec. 6, 9 a.m. - 12 noon or Dee. 7, 7-10 p.m. Christmas Crafts for Kids Gingerbread House: For an after noon of fun come and make a beauti. ful gingerbread house that will astound your friends and family. We will supply all the decorations and gingerbread all you have to do is sign up! Monday, Nov. 23, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for ages six to eight and Monday, Nov. 30, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for ages nine to 12 at the complex-kitchen. Christmas Crafts Christmas Crafts: Come out once a week and make all your Christmas presents for family and friends on Tuesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the complex from Nov. 15 to Dec. 13. So don’t sit at home thinking there is nothing to do, sign up for one of our special Christmas crafts and make yourself or your family and friends Christmas gift that will impress and astound them. Pease Note: The recreation office will be closed Friday in observation of Remembrance Day. There will be no pgblic skating Friday. ‘£2)Drape Say. custom window treatments Order now to be sure of DELIVERY BEFORE CHRISTMAS NO WINDOW COVERING GUARANTEES MORE. V gs (GENERAL PAINT PROFESSIONAL PAINT SALE PRICES 1. SIZE ONLY Int. /Ext. Alkyd Primer ... 1 Alkyd Semi-Gloss $ 1 Eggshell or Flat . . Latex Semi-Gloss or Eggshell Latex BREEZE EGGSHELL Our Best Latex. Reg. $32.48 ALL INSTOCK WOODCRAFT EXTERIOR STAINS ....... STANDARD COLORS ONLY .. . Li ‘OCK ON HAND. 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