July 17, 1988 ESTABLISHED AUGUST 7, 1947 THe MID. WEE Castlégar News sAMsAneh OF THE B.C. PRESS COUNCH TWICE WEEKLY AWAY 4 Lv, CAMPBELL shalt remoin ie oF 10 the advertiser PUBLISHER, AUGUST 7, 1947 - FEBRUARY 15, 1979 PUBLISHER — Burt Campbell EDITOR — Ron Norman PLANT FOREMAN — Peter Harvey ONCE OF COPYMONT: Ful, eomptete and tole capyrigh in eny printed ho V2 1978 AUGUST 27, 1960 eather Hadley produced by Costle News 24-hour border Summer is with us once again. And once again West Kootenay sidents and potential visitors are faced with the challenge of “making the border” before it closes at midnight. No one will ever know how many accidents, near accidents and cl closes”, escapes have resulted from “racing tor the border before it or how many potential visitors to Canada have gone further east or west to enter this country because the border here would close before they could comfortably drive to it This is a matter the tourism committee of our local chamber, along with the ones at Trail and Nelson, should pursue. And at what better time? With a federal election expected sometime this fall at the latest, the views of the candidates of all three parties who have so far been nominated be sought, and commitments obtained. Credit union action Action of the provincial government last month in guaran- teeing individual deposits of up to $100,000 in B.C.'s credit unions is to be applauded. Finance Minister Mel Couvelier is correct when he described the move as “a very strong expression of confidence in the system and an indication . . . that the credit union movement has a very ficant role to play in the growth and development of our provin- Up until the time of Mr. Couvelier’s move the depositers in credit unions had “unlimited” Deposit Insurance Corpor coverage from the Credit Union ion. That is, whether a person had $10 or $150,000 in an account didn't matter, it was covered. But the protec- tion was in fact limited by the total amount in the CUDIC pool. This amount was more than adequate if a few credit unions were to have folded. But had a significant number of credit unions failed, then the money in the CUDIC fund could quite possibly have run out before all claims were settled. Banks, trust and loan companies and mortgage corporations have long enjoyed a deposit insurance scheme backed by the federal government (the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation). However, unlike the provincial guarantee, the federal one is for only $60,000, meaning that if you have $60,000 in one account ina bank and $40,000 in another account in the same bank, the $40,000 is at risk. In credit unions now you can have $100,000 in one account and up to $100,000 in another account in the same credit union, and the total amount is guaranteed. This protection is especially important for our senior citizens It's quite possible that many of them have over $60,000 on deposit in any one bank, meaning the funds over $60,000 are at risk. (Even if they have $60,000 in one account and $10,000 in a second, $10,000 is at risk. the In the provincial scheme, each account — up to $100,000 — is guaranteed. And you can have as many accounts in the same credit union as you wish.) It's e the federal government changed its long outdated $60,000 limi because many people — even if they are aware of the $60,000 limit — believe it's on an individual bank branch basis, not knowing that if they have $60,000 in one branch of the Royal Bank, for example, and $10,000 in another branch of the Royal, the $10,000 is still at risk. Kootenay West MP Bob Brisco is known to be sympathetic toa raise in the $60,000 limit-and has communicated his views to the ap- propriate federal minister. With this provincial initiative now before it as an example, the federal government should give priority to extending additional protection to Canadians everywhere. At the same time, it would be levelling the playing field for banks, trust and loan companies and mortgage corporations. Highways workers remove shrubs We in Robson have now gone more than two months without a ferry be- cause of some outsider’s ignorant and fatuous decision. Cars and pickups commonly travel through Robson well in excess of the posted limit. I know of one RCMP radar patrol here since the closure. I suppose it’s too much effort for them to come over here, too, now that the ferry’s down. But never fear. The Department of Highways has not forgotten us Instead, they're cutting down trees more than eight metres (20 feet) back from the road, cutting down syringa and spirea shrubs that never affected snowploughing or visibility. T've lost a small, carefully tended vine maple up my driveway. My elderly neighbor has had a screen of shrubs removed, and an occupied steller's jay nest with it. The foreman on the job says he had his orders from Rossland and the superivsor there says his foreman makes the decisions. The decisions — whichever buck passer made them — result in the loss of some of the few amenities left to Robson: a quiet, beautiful country road and a bit of insulation from the logging trucks, musclecar speedsters and the eternal cacaphony of the pulp mill. We're told that the brushing-out is to improve visibility for road users. Who complained? I haven't heard any pressing outrage from residents or tourists who were formerly unable to peer into our windows or see traffic coming at them from 20 feet up the bank. Why cut down a 30-year-old russian olive 10 feet behind the power poles? To make matters even more cheerful, the work's being done by an out-of-town low bidder. We've got the highest unemployment rate of any district in southern Canada, Newfoundland included, but High ways ‘has to take the low bid.’ So in comes some outsider with no sense of community style or feeling while local people continue unem- ployed. Surely a few men working by hand can -clear lines-of-sight as quickly — and perhaps more cheaply — than a bellowing Gradall can hack down everything green in view. Why’ deface Robson? This isn't progress, or public safety, or regional employment. It's just the sort of boob brutality that stripped tree cover from our riverbank a few years ago, that lied and shilly-shallyed over the ferry closure that discommodes the children, drivers, elders and busi- nesses here and in Castlegar. Why consult with people when it's quicker to shove a sloppy job down their throats? A kilometre or. so of Robson road- side is a small thing in itself, but it's one of a thousand inhumane and un- natural practises perpetrated across the province. Goodbye ferry, good- bye trees, Hullo B.C. spirit. Why preserve it if you can smash it? Dr. F. Mark Mealing, Ph.D. Castlegar RON NORMAN ON HOLIDAYS —___aeeeeEeEeEEE= 4 YEARS AGO From the July 15, 1948 News Nine pupils of Mrs. Eva L. Shea their Royal Conservatory Examinations in Trail recently. They were: Grade 7, Shirley Taylor; Grade 6, Peter Thatcher; Grade 5, Muriel Scott and Lorraine Martini; Grade 3, Joanne Dunlop; Grade 2, Beverley Lipsett, Barbara Dower and Linda Thatcher and Grade 1, Maureen Lip- sett. . * .* On Friday evening last, at the home of Mrs. L.V. Campbell, the Catholic Women's League of Castle- gar held a garden tea in honor of Mrs. A. Read and Mrs. J. Gall, recent brides in the parish. . 8 * Labor Minister Mitchell announced yesterday the railway wage dispute has been settled with the unions agreeing to an increase of 17 cents an hour retroactive to last March Ist. ._ 6 * Commissioner Rigby is going to Rossland to view a new piece of road equipment. Similar equipment may be purchased by the Village. This piece of power equipment has at- tachments for a grader, loader and snowplow. . The annual Religious Vacation School for Catholics of Castlegar, Kinnaird and Robson will be held from Sunday, July 18, to Sunday, July 25. 25 YEARS AGO From the July 18, 1963 News Village Clerk J.E. Logelin advised Tuesday's council meeting arragne- ments are proceeding for the Aug. 8 election to fill the vacancy in Com- missioner’s ranks. The vacancy re- sulted from the resigniation of F, Richardson, due to his leaving to take Letters to the editor Trade laws defended Mr. Scarlett has once again shown his colors while at the same time predictably followed a pr style in the belief that if you distort the facts often enough — someone will believe you. Fact — the United States counter. vail action against shakes and shin- gles was viewed by the U.S. Depart ment of Trade and Commerce as a legitimate action under existing trade law. Canada has taken the same kinds of actions against the U.S. for the same reason — protec- tion of a specific product, for exam: ple, Prince Edward Island potatoes. The U.S. action was: taken to protect shake and shingle mills in Washington, Oregon and California. States which could not compete with Canadian prices for red cedar logs. The result has been an escalation in the price of red cedar products with the predictable result of market de- cline in the U.S. which has hurt them more than us. All of our red cedar shake and shingle mills are operating. As well, Canadians have located new overseas markets for their products. Finally, under the Western Diversification Fund, the federal government has introduced a five-year market devel- opment program for this B.C. indus- try at a cost of $9.5 million. One of the companies that should benefit is Columbia Shake and Shingle in Nakusp. Fact — in simple terms, the U.S. countervail action against Canadian softwoods in 1983 was 90 per cent quasi-judicial and 10 per cent politi- cal. It failed. The 1986 decision was just the reverse — and the U.S. won. However, instead of the tax on industry going to the U.S. it remained in Canada collected by the Federal Government and then re- turned to the provinces. I urged the B.C. government, with the support of the mayors of Koot- enay West to put that revenue into forest rehabilitation which would haye addressed our backlog of tree planting and also generated jobs. British Columbia put the money into general revenue. Canada negotiated the removal of this export tax and by December of 1987 and British Columbia was no longer required to pay it. This can be verified by talking to our own Kootenay West lumber producers. Mr. Scarlett again goes into a fact warp on Utilicorp. I did not condone, nor did I support the actions of Cominco to sell to the highest bidder on the preliminary round of bidding. Clearly it was Cominco's decision to do that, as well as their right as owners. Just as it is your right to sell your home to the highest offer. Mr. Scarlett makes no reference to the desperate financial condition of Cominco at that time and chooses to ignore the fact that. the economic Churches do care Reading a couple of letters from C. Bowman in this paper might cause some people to think that the churches of Castlegar don't care about people in need. That is a lot of nonsense! The churches actively seek to meet the real needs of people both in our own country and overseas. In addi tion to the outreach work of con- Social Services and Housing and other agencies which exist to help le. If the ministerial is to become more deeply involved in rendering assistance to transients and to resi- dents then it will need to receive financial backing from congregations, organizations and individuals. This matter will be discussed when minis- gregations and indi vidual Christians seek to serve their Lord by their involvement in all sorts of useful and charitable ways. The list of things done.to help others is virtually endless: meals on wheels; hospice care; volunteer fire fighting; Big Brothers; the Scout and Guide Movements. In Castlegar the Ministerial Asso ciation (made up of the clergy from the various denominations) is deeply concerned that churches work toge- ther to help the needy of the Castle- gar area. With the help of Olga Ferrier, an experienced social worker who acts a contact person for the asso- ion, the churches have assisted both needy residents and transients. Again the ministerial seeks to work rents Pp with the Ministry of terial resume in the fall. As a minister who lives next door to his church in the heart of-Castle- gar I can tell you that we do respond as positively as we can to those who turn to us in need. Recently some people needed to camp behing the church because their car had broken down. They were most grateful for the hospitality of St. David's and we were happy to give it! It's true that we Christians aren't perfect givers. We can always im- prove and, by the grace of God, we will! The churches would be grateful for the help of anyone who sincerely wants to enable them to do a better job of assisting those in need. Can we count on you? Rev. Charles Balfour Castiegar health of Cominco is vital to Kootenay West. Ask the miners in the Slocan Valley, or pay Trail a visit. Or is Mr. Scarlett’s party position that it is better to be surrounded by economic misery so you have some- thing to complain about. With regard to the proposed gas-fired generator West Kootenay Power has applied to install in the Okanagan. Why? If Mr. Scarlett would only follow through on my often repeated sug- gestion to read the results of the hearing before the B.C. Utilities Commission (February 1988) he would understand that because of the high wheeling rates charged to West Kootenay Power by B.C. Hydro in the Okanagan, West Kootenay Power, in order to maintain its reasonable rate structure to consu- mers, must look to alternate sources for stand-by generation. Hopefully, B.C. Hydro will get the message and reconsider their rate structure. Why would West Kootenay Power want to buy from Hydro’s surplus capacity and be forced to then in- crease consumer costs because of B.C. Hydro’'s existing rates? Finally, Mr. Scarlett, I challenge you to produce documented evidence that British Columbia's ability to control and benefit from its own water resources has in any way been affected by the decision of the B.C. Utilities Commission. You know, but obviously refuse to admit, that elec- trie and gas utilities are the most rigidly controlled industries in B.C. controlled in rate structure, in pur- chases, (power of equipment), in generation and distribution of power, and in profit. I close with a response to my supposed attack on timber resources. A province's natural resources (for- estry, mining, agriculture) are their responsibility. To understand what the Federal Government has done for forestry in British Columbia please read my forthcoming “Householder.” More Federal dollars have gone into forestry in B.C., and in Kootenay West than at any other time in our history — even into Kaslo — ask Greg Lay and Bill Phillips of the Kaslo Community Forest Enhance- ment Society or talk to B.C. Forest Service staff. Your suggestion that I ‘have just discovered the ills of the Columbia River Treaty also demonstrates that you have not read my 1986 submis- sion to the B.C. Utilities Commission on the West Kootenay Power/B.C. Hydro rate dispute. Can I send you a copy? Bob Brisco Castlegar up id in F . Nomina- tions will close July 30. . . Mrs. Edna Webster of Kinnaird received a perfect crib hand on Fri- day night. She held 5 of hearts, 5 of diamonds, 5 of clubs and the Jack of spades and the 5 of spades was turned up. . 8 The need for a District Recreation Council and recreation director were subjects recently discussed at a meeting attended by representatives of the Castlegar Athletic Association and the Robson Recreation Commis- sion. . . July 17, 1988 Castlegar News AS In two letters that appeared re- cently on the letters to the editor's page, the latest of which was July 10, it appears that the writer was reaching out for help and receiving nothing but a misunderstood mes- sage. First of all, since the letter was written questioning Christian mot- ives, I would like to commend the writer for using scripture to back up the argument presented. Surely, it is proper to base one’s life's philosophy on the Word of God. The writer assumes that Christ- ians ought to practise the teaching of the Bible, and rightly so. It is on that premise that I find it a responsibility to comment upon the letters. There are mistaken notions, evi- dent misunderstandings, and scrip- ture quoted out of context along with Church. Whether the accusations are warranted or not is beside the ques- tion. The issue is clear. What does the Bible really have to say? It appears that the writer wishes to air, within a Biblical context some assumed unjust treatment by a Christian minister. Surely we ean relate to the frustration of trying to get along on a zero budget. A lot of us have gone through it. I believe also that a bitter attitude does nothing to foster an understanding of love and forgiveness. Something that the Bible is all about, Let us refer to the time when a deciple of Christ complained about another deciple. Christ said, “What is that to thee. Follow thou me.” (John 21:22) It is a proper Christian attitude not to forsake our Lord because we may have been hurt but by one of His followers. None of us are perfect. God will avenge if He so chooses. In writing this I seek not to ridicule nor castigate but rather to answer in courtesy a question which the letter seems to indicate. Is Christianity the truth or is it as the writer suggested, hogwash? I write only in defence if scripture not of any church of pastor for I do not know the full story. However, a question may be asked. Has the writer considered that the Bible is the most balanced of manuscripts and therefore it must be read with every section of it in proper perspective? It ¢annot properly be interpreted by looking at only one side of the question. It has yet to be proven, that the Bible in its original manu- scripts is found in error, but it is easy to question its validity, as in any written statement, if only part of the Help needed for (,Aquatic Centre The Castlegar and District Project Society is pl that possible service club project); fish fund raising for the proposed Aquatic Centre has officially begun with Mayor Audrey Moore's personal donation of $200. The Project Society's goal is to raise a minimum of $500 for the project from corporate and public donations. A federal tax number has been ac- quired which means all donations are tax deductible. Plans for a number of fund raising events have already begun, but the Project Society needs public input and volunteers. to reach it's goal. The following are fundraising ideas that zune memernpd groups, Castlegar Village Cc will study how to get the most value for the Village from the provisional budget surplus of $27,000. . 8« 6 An appreciative audience of par- ents and friends gathered at the Grace Presbyterian Church Hall in Kinnaird on Wednesday evening last week when Mrs. Mario Romain and Mrs. D.A. McIntosh presented their piano pupils in a recital. 15 YEARS AGO From the July 19, 1973 News A “very realistic start on a study of amalgamation” was made at the July 5 amalgamation committee meeting. * Castlegar council received a letter Tuesday night concerning the town's long-awaited curb and gutter pro- gram, but aldermen expressed dis- appointment with the reply and have asked for a definite starting date for the program. * «© « Combination of the lowest run-off in 29 years in the Columbia River Basin and the start of filling of the Mica, Dam reservoir is resulting in below-normal water levels in the Arrow Lakes this summer. . The Town of Kinnaird has $1,699.95 in its account with archi- teets and community planners Fair- bank and Sawyer, a firm assisting in the development of Marathon Land. 5 YEA! From the July 17, 1983 Castlegar News Sunfest '83 got off toa banner start Friday and Saturday, thanks in no small way to the fine weather. With clouds and showers forecast for all three days of SunFest, Saturday proved the weatherman wrong. . 8 « Tuesday's washout of the Rogers Pass section of the Trans-Canada Highway has turned the normally quiet Highway 3 into a sea of cars, transport trucks and recreational vehicles. . « « Three hundred members of the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada Local 1 at the B.C. Timber Celgar pulp mill will join members at eight other locals in a strike vote Wednesday. * * «© A Guatemalan theatre troupe, Te- atre Vivo, and, musical group Kin Lalat, will be bringing a special type More letters AS of enter to Casti at 7:30 p-m., July 22 at Kumaird Hall. bake sales an possible ae for ladies church or auxiliary groups); walk-a-thon, bike-a-thon, (the Aqua- nauts swim club are currently plan- ning a swim-a-thon); beer garden (a Please address ail Letters to the Editor to: The Castlegar News, P.O. Box 3007, Castlegar, B.C. 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George James Castlegar Robson ferry is essential I would like to thank Howard Dirks for his letter of July 5th, clarifying his position in regard to the Robson-Castlegar ferry. I found his statements quite interesting. He stated that concerned citizens from his area wrote letters relating how the ferry affected their day-to- ferry. We sent 400 letters, a petition signed by 2,800 concerned citizens, and a 26-page brief which described in great detail the impact that the ferry closure would have on our com- munity. Our lobby was also, for the most part, quiet and rational. Whe- ther it was effective remains in ques- tion. He stated that he received no copies of correspondence on the inland ferries subject from our area. Yet, on May 27, 1988, a copy of our 26-page brief was hand-delivered to his constituency office secretary. I am disturbed to think that he may Creek on highway 3A and highway 95A near Kimberley. Like Robson and downtown Castle- gar, alternate access exists for Grey Creek and Kimberley. And like Rob- son and downtown Castlegar, Grey Creek and Kimberley are situated on secondary routes. Unlike Robson and Castlegar, however, the link between Grey Creek and-Kimberley is deem- ed essential. Or am I mistaken that our government would not spend tax dollars on a mere convenience? It is not my intention to detract from the importance of the link be- tween the communities of Grey Creek and Kimberley. The point is that alternate access to any com- munity is not a reason to discard more direct links, even though they may also be a convenience. Certainly our entire highways system was con- structed for the convenience of traf- fic. The Robson-Castlegar ferry is no different. Finally, he stated that the Robson- Castlegar ferry is a convenience and not |. The ferry is indeed not be vit iP on important issues. 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