Castlegar residents were of- Liberal leadership pretty heady stuff on content. Au made great t coy for fered an unpr di d close up look at six of the seven Liberal leadership candidates this week. The revolving door visits began with John Roberts last Friday morning and ended with Jean Chretien on Tuesday. In bet- ween we saw John Munro and Mark MacGuigan and had chances to travet to Nelson and Rossland to take in Donald Johnston and John Turner, respectively. lt was all pretty heady stuff considering Kootenay West is a vir- tual federal backwater for the Liberals. Not only is the riding in the West where the Liberals hold only a pair of seats, but the riding hasn't voted Liberal for the last half dozen generations. Why the sudden surge of in- terest? Who can really say, other than the Liberal constituency here had eight of nine uncommitted delegates prior to the whirlwind visits — and every delegate coun- ts. One thing for certain, the deluge of Liberal contenders for the leadership raised the party's awareness in this riding as almost never before. Before Mark MacGuigan’s visit here last month, it was hard to locate a Liberal. But by the time Jean Chretien lett Castlegar Air- port, supporters were out in large numbers. What did emerge from the visits was an insight into the can- didates’ campaigns.John Turner's tour of Rossland, for instance, was typical of his whole cam- paign—heavy on image and light , but he didn't really saya py Jean Chretien, on the onde} hand, had much more to say and was able to get across his image os the honest “main street” politician, But then that didn't make national , TN: \t is also wise to keep the last week in the proper perspective. | The high profile campaigning by the candidates will likely not help elect a Liberal MP from Kootenay West—the party stands only the slimmist of chances of that hap- pening. Still, the Liberals see the need to rebuild support in the West, and here is as good as anywhere to begin. Reinventing the wheel So Expo 86 will have its own symbol — a $9.5 million 100-metre high (that's more than 300 feet for those who still haven't converted to metric) steel wheel. The wheel will be complete with an elevator gondola ride to the apex. It sounds nice and will likely prove a big attraction at the fair. But really awarding architect Bruno Freschi (a Trail native) and Vancouver engineer Bogue Babick' cash prize for winning the design tition is a bit much. After all, what did they really do but reinvent the wheel? Fred Some time ago Castlegar city council, in its wisdom, decided to leave the hours of business to the . It is my that a business man or womat. carrying on business within the municipal boundaries may keep their business open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are probably some prov- incial regulations covered in the Lord's Day Act or special rules on major statutory holidays. Nevertheless, most of the res- trictive bylaws have been gen- erously reduced or abandoned al- together. Therefore, dear businessmen, friends and servants to the public who stand cash in hand before your closed doors, when can we expect you to take profitable advantage of the unlimited right to do business 24 hours a day? May I raise the negative reasons on your behalf? Your regular staff, including yourself, have already worked a full shift and are entitled to time off like the rest of us 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. five days a week types. In fact, most business man- agers and owners work 60 hours or more every week as it is. Good point. You tried extended hours back in 1975 for s full week and a mere handful of 3 wal- Merriman a > \ could result in less business during the day when your full, trained and regular staff are available. Any change in routine could have negative results on sales and personnel relations. You may be entirely correct on that, a very good reason for maintaining the status quo. This brings me to your final two reasons: you cannot find capable, trained and honest staff to man the extended hours; and the customers would not patronize the store or shop if it were open into extended hours. Personally, I have heard at least six other good reasons from several of you, the Trail Chamber of Commerce and the Castlegar Cham- ber of Commerce. May I now Present, once again, the three reasons why you should reconsider extended hours, your previous experience and above listed neg- ative reasons notwithstanding. Despite the discouraging un- employment statistics in B.C. and Canada there remain thousands of families with two or more pay- cheques. Typically, many of them work the same shift as you and your staff. I know it doesn’t seem fair, but the fortunate do prosper on the backs of the unfortunate. Think about those See parehegs sunise, ked through the door. You say potential, because they were just curiosity seekers coming out of the rain and never dropped a nickel in the cash register. Another good now fully trained to enter your business premises during your reg- ular business hours. Extending the pond parse business would only cause regular customers to change thir the Sve hoa perhaps to @r Sunday seerbe a change in, routine others have fieribes of pony honest and trainable men, women and willing students who would be grateful for the opportunity of working in the extendéd hours part of the day. Perhaps, some oty your regular staff may be willing to start later to supervise the trainees. Thirdly, those with cash in hand, await the opportunity to spend it at a time of the day which is convenient to them — not you. There exists a need for ex- tended hours. Fill it. Serve and profit thereby. considerable monies. . . @ An old landmark of Castlegar is in the process of demolition. This is West's old store, which was built some ginally was known as the WJ. Farmer Building and was taken over 20 years ago by Mr. R.A.D. West. The building is now owned by the Knights of Pythias. . 8 The Castlegar Public Library Board held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Davis on Thursday, May 26. Mrs. Davis kindly offered the use of her basement for the future library. The Library Board will supply shelves and necessary lighting. It was decided to pack the books and move as soon as possible, so that the library will be reopened shortly. « 8 « A meeting of major importance and lively interest took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Gallo on Tuesday evening, May 81, in Kinnaird when the Kinnaird Catholie Club received with grateful appreciation, the property for their new chureh. The property is being donated by Mr. M. Dumont. 25 YEARS AGO From the June 4, 1959 _ Castlegar News A population of 8,000 by 1976 in the Castlegar District, up 3,500 over the Present population of 4,500 is in the study prepared for the Village of iT and released by council Letters to the Editor Abusive Oiler fans, ‘ailment in society’ During the bast ‘asouth’thereihve been several peace rallies and marches. These demonstrations have been held throughout British Columbia and in- clude New Denver, Osoyoos, Victoria and the massive march of 115,000 people’ in Vancouver. Consider the contrast between these thousands of gentle, orderly friendly people and the conduct of the Edmonton Oilers fans who during their victory celebrations battled police, threw beer bottles and climbed the war memorial. Scores of these people were arrested as a result. People, please give some con- sideration to this ailment in our society. One group of people is aggressive, “loud” and abusive. The other is gentle, peaceful and concerned only with living, loving and respecting all people and all life on this planet. The choice is in our hands and we must choose sides: either we become vulgar, abusive and full of -hate, or kind, mannerly and loving in the belief, “the meek shall inherit the earth,” for the vulgar will destroy all life on this planet. Pat Romaine Castlegar ‘Play killing’ is here Editor, Castlegar News: I recall reading an article a couple of years ago about a game in the U.S.A. that concerned simulated warfare. . Well, I see it’s finally made it's way north to Castlegar as “The c Game”. In Vi it's called the “War Game” which is more apt. This game is billed as an exciting team sport. All it really is, is play killing. I guess real war with real wounds ang real death is not so fun, so this game puts the fun back into killing. When Lwas a kid we used to play a game with teams or armies. We called it “Guns”. Hey, it was great fun. But like I said, that was when we were kids, not adults. P. Sweeney Pass Creek = Council not bought in slave market Editor, Castlegar News: This letter is written in response to the writer who protested against Ald. Len Embree for participating in a union demonstration (Castlegar News, May 27). People are demonstrating all over this land for or against their various concerns, and we do not discriminate against an individual just because he is an alderman. We elect our city council to run our city affairs. We don't buy them in a slave market. Whatever they do in their spare time — be it business, labor or — no one has the right to curb their liberty. I would like to remind the writer who criticized Ald. Embree for his involvement in this incident that there are far more serious concerns in our world today that she could address and thus establish and enhance her cred- ibility. Pauline Romaine Castlegar South Africa softens By PAUL KORING LONDON — South African Prime Minister Pieter Bothg’s controversial eight-country European tour may signal a breakthrough in the long- stalled quest for Namibian indepen- dence. = For Botha, his first trip to Earope is something of a diplomatic triumph, despite the anti-apartheid demonstra- tions. that will greet him and the sharp messages of disapproval expected from Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and others. Botha says the trip underscores his “firm conviction that South Africa has a place in the community of nations.” If so, then it will require consid- erable effort from South Africa, which has become an international pariah for starting the trip he warned that if “South Africa (chose) a path of isolation, boycotts would soon choke her with loneliness.” Both apartheid and South Africa's continued presence in its former ter- ritory of South-West Africa — now called Namibia — will figure prom- inently on the agenda as he meets with European leaders. Recent moves te break the stalemate in Namibia may indicate a new flex- ibility from Pretoria. In January, South Africa announced it was ending mili- tary operations. in Angola which has provided bases for leftist nappa Africa People’s Organization rillas. SWAPO his been at the fore. front of the drive for Namibian inde- pendence. Then, in two rounds of meetings this month initiated by Zambian President Cuban troops from neighboring An- gola. Indeed, some diplomats suggest it is Washington, father than Pretoria, which is the strongest adyocate of linking the two events. Botha has significantly softened his position. In April he said “it is clear that the people of South-West Africa, ineluding SW APO, cannot wait indefin- itely for a breakthrough on the Cuban question.” South Africa would not block an internal political settlemént that in- cluded SWAPO, added Botha. That would seem to pave the way for.a solution in Namibia despite past failures by the United Nations. The s¢-ealled Western Five Contact pardon The report states that Castlegar has the specific function of providing central facilities and services. It cautions, however, that “at the same time Castlegar is in competition with other, growing parts of the distriet and will have to make an effort in order to maintain its position.” ¢ 8 6 A-Slocan City man has won a Pilington award, Canada’s top arch- itectural prize. Gene Kinoshita, 24, a Japanese- Canadian who graduated this year from UBC won the award for his conception of a jazz centre for Vancouver. * 2 Work will be started on the Castleaird Plaza within the next two or three weeks. The contract for the shopping centre, being built by Capital Holdings Ltd. of Vancouver, was awarded for A and B Construction. * * 15 YEARS AGO From the June 15, 1969 Castlegar News The Stanley Humphries award, the major presentation at last Thur- sday's graduation exercises, was awar- ded to Keith Sinclair of Robson. The two runners-up were Stuart Deverney and Fred Tomlin. * * A continued profit situation during April was reported to the annual general meeting of shareholders of Columbia Cellulose in Vancouver last week. * 8 In West Kootenay Soccer League action on Sunday, the Castle Stars edged the Nelson Queens 53 after overcoming a 3-2 deficit in the last seven minutes of play. * 8 « Mr. and Mrs. Guy Guido of Kinnaird were among the 15,000 Rotarians and guests from more than 70 countries who attended the 60th Annual Convention of Rotary Inter- national in Honoluka last week. . The ies eriduaton of SHSS were singled out last Thursday by of the exercise, John Holden, principal of the school, as the most cohesive, spirited, responsible, and most co- Operative that the school had seen. An estimated 1,000 persons were on hand at the SHSS gymnasium to witness the commencement exercises which with its 159 students, was the largest ever. 5 YEARS AGO From the June 7, 1979 Castlegar News A fully-equipped firehall in the Robson-Raspberry area is expécted to be in operation by September, ac- cording to the chairman of the Robson and District Fire Commission. Despite ae eighabintioadh dif. rere the snnual Sunflower Fest ould proceed as scheduled, according to John Holden, a co-chairman of the newly-formed committee sponsoring the event. ——S————— ee @ xr SAFEWAY (a OE Party Sausage $ Olympic. Assorted. 500g Package 0.0.0... ee eee eee eee Head Cheese Pride of Canada. 375g Package .. T DEPARTMENT ticks ¢ Sliced Bologna Pride of Canada. 375g Package... «2.0.6.2. eee eee eee Fish & Chips dese x 250g Package ... Fresh sy49 | $ 375 gram Package ............0....... GROCERY DEPARTMENT Grapefruit Juice Bel-Air or*Apple or “Grape. 178 mL Tin........ for Green Peas Bel-Air. Fancy. 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