CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 1978 CANADA CORD Johnson during th i Rie awarded Cathy recent thinking Day Service attended by ‘a branches of both the Gulde and Scout movements. Shown here Is Cathy's mother, Mrs. Des (Evelyn) John- son, placing a pin on her daughter In Canada Cord, of the event, as Guide leader Mrs. Bob (Linda) Brommeland looks on. The one of the highest recogni- tions a Guide can receive, represents many house of working on projects and giving service on the part sof the recipient. permet roe Slocan Valley Viewers Take On the CBC Two proposed television towers for the Kootenays have become the centre of a fero- cious battle of words between the CBC and some Slocan Valley residents, “This slanging match through the mails includes accusations from residents of “intolerable injustice" and from the CBC of “wishful thinking” and “Invalid” Inreply to McCrory, Wigh- ‘i ton wrote: "Goodwill is great but unless you are willing to assume the cost and respon- sibility of bad decisions, I could not consider your offer of assis- tance other than wishful think- ig: “It would not appear from ‘your letters ‘that television is really _ within your area of The dispute started in October when the CBC's B,C. regional engineer, J. J. Wigh- ton, began discussions with the village of New Denver for construction of a 20-metre steel television tower on municipal parkland on a point jutting out. into Slocan Lake. CBC wants to lease land from the village for the tower site, The tower would be paint- ed orange and white to conform “with federal regulations and would possibly be topped witha ‘red light beacon, CBC also wants to put a somewhat similar tower west of “Slocan City in the proposed Valhalla provincial park. The corporation's objective is to improve television recep- tion in the area. When the village council met in November to discuss the proposed parkland lease, many { the tower Photo Joy Keillor Bridge Club Ten-and-a-half tables took -part in Monday night's play at =the. Joy Keillor Bridge Club with the following results: North-South Average: 121, First, Ian MacDonald and | Otto Walker, 145.5; second, Jim ‘and Bev Swain, 182.5; third, Dr. David Kindrick and Libby Weaver, 129; fourth, Lorne + Musclow and Chuck Clarkson, 2 124, East-West Average: 108. First, Connie Smith and : Ted Vockeroth, 129.5; tied for =.second, Maryellen and Hubert * Hunchak with Jack and Jo + Mundt, 129; fourth, Kees Van- derpol and Brian Brady, 125.5. Beat the Champs winners ‘were Ian MacDonald and Otto Walker, and Connie Smith and Ted Vockeroth. Estimated 22,000 Yet To Coliect An estimated 22,000 Old Age Security pensioners, who also receive a Guaranteed In- come Supplement, have not yet made their 1978 GIS application on the renewal forms sent to them in early January. In order to qualify they are required to report their 1977 income even if it is “Nil”. The new payment year begins in April. Applications . must therefore be filed before the end.of March. Pensioners who had bank or bond interest, investments, superannuation or other such income, must report it on their applications, T4’s, TS's etc. are not needed unless requested. Any enquiries should be directed to the Regional Office of Old Age Security, Health and Welfare Canada at 1230 Gov- What in the World is a Church? (Part 3) PAUL TELLS EPHESUS ABOUT THE CHURCH The apostle Paul told the bishops (elders) of the ° church at Ephesus that Jesus bought the church with His own blood (Acts 20:17,28). But how did Jesus purchase this church with His blood? When the blood shed by Jesus cleanses men of thelr sins, Jesus takes them out of Satan's kingdom and places them in His own kingdom (Colossians 1:13,14; Acts 2:38, 41, 47). Church of Christ (See Church Directory on Page BB) 1978 GIS ernment St., Victoria, (888- 3631), or to the District Office in Vancouver at 107-1525 West 8th Ave., (732-4181). Canada Pension Plan offices in Prince George, Penticton, New West- minster, Vancouver and Vic- toria will also assist. Local Ferry Traffic Shows Upward Trend An upward trend was indi- cated in nearly. all types of traffic using the Castlegar Ferry during the month of February, as compared with that same month last year. The only decreases re- corded were for the number of trailers, semi-trailers and mo- torcycles using the ferry. Figures showing the use of the ferry for February are as follows, with the 1977 figures indicated in brackets: Number of round trips 3,208 (2,201); automobiles and drivers 24,533 (18,800); pas- sengers not drivers 29,170 (24,542); all types of trucks 11,423 (7,751); trailers and semi-trailers 395 (428); motor buses 108 (97); motorcycles 1 ; (5) and livestock 5 (0). Look Your Best with cosmetics from Castlegar Drug! ite. “Residents protested ‘that the park and area would be disfigured by this hideous tow- ering steel monster set amidst the spectacular mountain and lake scenery,” stated a brief prepared by the Valhalla Com- mittee, a local Sonservation. group. The committee and the Slocan Lake chapter of the Kootenay Pollution Control As- sociation are leading the fight with CBC. : The committee is concern- ed primarily with protesting the tower site in the proposed Valhalla park, in which com- mercial development is now forbidden. The association is involved primarily with protesting the tower site in the municipal park, but has stated it will drop its opposition to this site if “a thorough study shows that no alternative sites are suitable.”. After listening to concern- ed residents in November, the village council decided to table its decision on the municipal park site and write to CBC asking for a study of other sites, Wighton wrote to village clerk Dan Nishi stating. that CBC was prepared to look at other sites “and have no doubt that one can be found.” Shortly afterwards, a CBC technician visited New Denver to look at other sites, but did not consult either of the local conservation groups, And that’s when the ‘hos- tility really began to build. McCrory, on behalf of the association, wrote to the CBC, protesting that the technician had spent “less than a day" in New Denver and had apparent- ly decided the municipal park was the only possible, tower site. “We hope that this does not the extent of Among the many Soametis Ics and beauty aids you'li find in C: very popular, Thus, we are a fa to offera reduction in price on Breck co! 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OPEN THIS SUNDAY: 12noon-1 p.m. &6-7 p.m. CBC cooperation and substan- tial inquiry into the tower site or we can anticipate the day when we shall become embroil- ed in public proceedings and restraining orders,” wrote Me- Crory. * The Valhalla Committee also wrote to CBC offering to help the corporation search for a tower site on the east side of Slocan Lake instead of in the proposed Valhalla park-area on the west side, eo : Li Serve You First INSURANCE for personalized insurance service on all classes FIRE IcBC LIABILITY BONDS 868 CARVIL MOOREY at ANDERSON AGENCIES 61 Maple Street Casttegar B.C. Ph. 385-3392 Wighton also criticized Me- .Crory for overriding “the wishes of the owners of the area.” He finally warned McCrory that, if another suitable site is not found, CBC would have to “withdraw from this project.” ‘In a letter to the Valhalla Committee, Wighton also said ita offer of help to find another site “Is meaningless and can be very expensive unless your offer also includes your willing- ness to assumé any expenses * your mistakes might cost.” . Wighton sald the east site of the lake is not suitable and he described the Proposed Val. halla park as a Johnson complaining about Wighton's “snappish replies.” ry' said last weel that the residents of the area have’ been “subjected to the most intolerable injustice by the heavy-handed attitude of the CBC.” He added: "We are not 8 group of rash individuals who will take up the cudgel ae any assumption. He added that the committee's information and the basis of its complaint were “invalid.” After this exchange, the angry letter writing continued and the Valhalla Committee wrote to CBC president Al suss Open House, No School Parents of students at Stanley Humphries Secondary School are reminded that the + school will be closed tomorrow for a staff Professional Day. Classes will resume on Monday. The first interim report for Semester II will be mailed to parents next Wednesday. A Tomorrow follow-up Open House will be held on the evening of March 21, All parents are cordially invited to attend, Direct com- munication with your son’s/ daughter's teachers is gener- ally most effective. Please attend-and sign of rup- tion but are comprised of level- headed, reasonable people from all walks of life including many professionals. “The CBC has grown much too powerful if it feels that the public must genuflect’ and praise its every action.” At the moment the situa- tion seems to be a stalemate. Wighton said last Wednes- day that the next move is up to New Denver village counell. He said the allegation that CBC has not looked at other tower sites is “without founda- tion,” Said Wighton: “We have to get an answer from council.” But village clerk Nishi said his council, is atill waiting from CBC to make a report on ather “tower sites. “If Mr. Wighton has ‘studied the alternatives he should let us know,” Nishi said, To complicate the situation even further, local residents sre eireulating two petitions— one in favor of the municipsi park sito and the other asking for a study of other sites. NN Quality Shoes for the entire family Dress — eS — wet Eremenko’s $s‘ ; Hy. Are arriving daily at West's Bring it together with 3rd Dimension: © Tallored Jackets * Crisp Pleated Skirts © Straight Skirts, with slip up the front ¢ Slims and Assorted Blouses and Tops resistant. White, navy or flax. 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Police sald the 1972 Renault, driven by Anderson, was westbound when it made a fett turn to the C: endo! jar Alrpor ni Inet ee an eastbound vehicle, a 1972 Datsun ‘station wagon’ “driven by Paul Thomas Oglow of Blueberry Creek. Anderson and a Passenger In the Anderson vehicle, Zina Idd, were taken to hospital for treatment and released the same day. —CasNewsFoto by Lois Hughes Attack ICBA ‘Right-to-Work’ Stance ‘Unions Plan Education, Pickets About 180 trade unionists here last Monday called for education programs and picket- ting to combat Independent Contractors and Builders As- sociation lobbying for “right-to- work” legislation. In a Nelson-Trail District Labor Council meeting at the Regional Recreation Complex, fguest speakers and floor dis- cussions led to a consensus that PETTITT PHOTOS unions must start an education program to make workers more aware of the consequences of such legislation, which would favor voluntary union member- ship. There were also strong suggestions that such actions as icketi of local busi right-to-work supporters as “a bunch of greedy businessmen trying to get rid of our bar- gaining rights.” Cooper originated a mo- tion, which was passed,’ to inform the B.C. Federation of Labor that if the provincial i di RTW which are ICBA_ members should be escalated and that there should be better support for these pickets. Joe Cooper, representing 15 unions at B.C. Hydro’s Seven Mile Dam project, described West Kootenay trade unions will call a general strike in the area. Local 480 USWA president Marv McLean commented that a major public relations prob- lem involves the term right-to- PETTITT: PHOTOS -PETTITT PHOTOS “Inland Natural Gas To Raise Fuel Price Inland Natural Gas states. that it has been advised that the Provincial Government, on recommendation by the British Columbia Energy Commission, has directed that a further increase in the, wholesale price of natural gas to distributors in the province go into effect-as of yesterday. The B.C. Energy Commission has advised the company that this wholesale price increase amounting to 21 A. J. Shankland & Co. Chartered Accountants the move to new premises 410 Columbia Avenue announce at Spring. Brides! We would Ilke to remind you that we carry a wid Jerseys, laces and flocked ven LINK HARDWARE STORE Now is the Time for Pruning & Dormant Spraying . wer have hand: pruners tree-prunera, lopping shears and Ing sa . 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Previous field price increases have already resulted in a record level of drilling activity in the province, Kadlec said that Inland has served notice of interven- tion with the National Energy Board on hearings applied for by Westcoast Transmission Company Limited for a major increase in, rates charged its domestic customers, including Inland. He said that the impact on Inland if Westcoast is successful in all aspects of its application would be to further increase the present unit cost of gas by approximately 30 cents per work, “That's a motherhood phrase," said McLean. “Who can combat that?” Tom Fox, IWA director of public relations for Western Canada, said it gives no rights and offers no work. “Right-to- work is Madison Avenue huck- sterism in its most immoral form. It's an outright lie," he said. The ICBA came under’ repeated attack for being anti- union and supporting anti-union govi WA ' otenay. Savings Credit Union Over $1,000, 000 returned to members as dividends and patronage - refunds-for 1977 operations! Special Report! ~Why Not Join Us? CASTLEGAR 365-3375, — SOUTH SLOCAN 359-7221 Unions ‘Use Intimidation’ Trade unionists are using threats and intimidation to force union membership on small business employees, an Independent Contractors wid Businessmen” Association offi- cial charged Friday. Defending the ICBA's sup- port for proposed “right-to- work" legislation, executive vice-president Ralph Purdy said in an interview with the Castlegar News unions often force small business employers toagree to unionization without even talking to the employees. “The | unions seem to have i da new technique in to represent the employee,” he “But there's a number of our members with profit- i plans, insurance cov- erage, dental care, health care and in some cases they're paying more than union rates and get the skilled labor that they want.” Purdy admitted ICBA members are lobbying for “right-to-work” legislation “but it’s not our main concern.” The ICBA's chief function is to help members deal with labor- related problems and develop organizing,” Purdy said. “There was a time when they would approach a group of employees to sell them on the advantages of joining a union, They did a selling job and got the membership application forms signed and applied for certification,” But the of labor good employ rela- tions, Other activities of the ICBA, which has 11 chapters throughout B,C, and nearly 500 members, include the develop- ment of individual benefits plans at group rates, making apprentice training in the trades more available, and par- in the “It's not the unions that are at fault, It’s the Jeaderships and the politicians who are at fault for putting legislation in the books which gives the power to these union leader- ships and the Labor Relations Board.” He said an ICBA-commis- sioned survey last year of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatche- wan and B.C. revealed 81 per cent of the public who had heard of “right-to-work” favor- ed “right-to-work” laws, i: About 7 Ait cent of the inion d-fill by public plebicite only a plebi: cite could change it, he said Also advocated by the ICBA are changes in the power of the LahszRelations Boards Purdy said. “The Labor Code is prob. ably the only type of legislation in existence that sets up a ~ board that elected officials have no contro) over," he said. “They've got total power to draft their own policies and then refuse to observe them.” “The only thing the labor minister can do at this point is to direct them to consider doing h contacled ayored it,” he said. “This shows that the union members are becoming very disillusioned at what their union bosses are doing for them.” Purdy said the current trade union campaign against the ICBA’s position “seems to and trade councils and the recent organizing of employers’ bargaining groups have led to different tactics, he said. “What's happening is that of a branch of the Canadian Institute of Profit-Sharing of B.C., he said. “Asked whether the ICBA had discusaed : its position on instead of the union going out and trying to sell the union to rank-and-file members, they go to the employers and ask them to sign master agree- ments,” he said, “They're not talking to the employees, they're simply coming out and threatening to baycott the em- ployers and put up picket lines to try to stop them from doing business.” Purdy said the section of the Labor Code which calls for a union security clause in col- lective agreements which de- mands ip! join and tive Maurice Eggie “said an -inter-union.“committee_ in, the, West Kootenay should co- ordinate information to keep all unions informed of the status of contractors supporting ICBA. “We'll make sure any right-to-work supporter who shows up gets booted off the job,” he said. maintain membership in a union as a condition of employ- ment was “a form of compulsion which we feel is not necessary.” “If there is an employer who is a bad employer, doesn't pay fair wages, the working eonditons are bad, the safety factors are bad, then there's a real need for a union to be there with ae ato Purdy said some members have had limited dis- cussions with union leaders who are “sensible, reasonable people who you can talk to on facts and basic ies." have here in the Kootenays" because of its heavily-unionized work force. He said union leaders are being assisted by “special organizers” in deliberate attempts to dis- courage area businesses from joining or retaining member- ship in the ICBA. As an alternative to right- : to-work legislation the ICBA is “looking very seriously" at the “But there are others, the more radical type, that un- fortunately seem to have got into some of the top positions,” he added. “I think they are jealously guarding their posi- tions and don't want to see a change in them.” Asked by the Castlegar News about the term “right-to- work,” Purdy said he did not believe the: term .itself- was misleading. “The union leaders have distorted this, but right-to- work has got nothing to do with whether a union is good or bad," he said. “It simply deals with the compulsory factor of it” of a provincial con- stitution, approved by public plebicite, which would include a bill of rights guaranteeing employers’ rights, Purdy said.‘ Because it would be approved can't tell them what to do," Purdy continued. “The board is outside the powers of the legislature, ex- cept by changes in the legis- lature.” Purdy said the LRB is comprised of representatives of labor, large companies and of lawyers, but does not include spokesmen for small business. Labor Minister Allan Williams has indicated he would appoint four members-at-large to the board and the ICBA will submit a list of nine candidates who would represent small business on the LRB, he said, Kootenay Furnace Z People ; 365-3644 | #1, 401 Front St., Castlegar: ‘the | Fireplace -. over SO varietles- . > - TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 10 10.a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Hotel West Coast Seafoods Cy Stairs, vi the B.C.-Yukon eis nee Council, said the construction industry should be aware of the united front contractors have ereated to combat the growth of unions and to support right- to-work interests. “There is no more room for 16 or 17 divergent opinions in the face of this challenge,” he warned, Stairs said the current provincial government will not introduce right-to-work legis- lation “because they're afraid all hell will break loose." He said that instead the government has been making piecemeal attempts to legislate right-to-work intentions, Stairs reflected a common- ly-expressed idea from many that it may be necessary to get politically involved to combat the problem and to ensure unity within the trade union ranks, Kootenay West MP Bob Brisco was described as being close to the political sentiments favoring such Neaisations, Me. ean di d. WINNING NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY 1978 5@ PBvrcil FEB, 26 DRAW nILLION WINNING NUMBERS £ 0 4 4 Fr ¥ c T6l4 $400,000 winnine numaees [4[2T4{oli[o[o) [sTi[si[6lol[7[6] EP YOUR FEBRUARY/MARCH TICKET, IT'S Wiso eUuGisLe FOR THE MARCH 27 01 For A List Of Bonus Numbers On The mn rm Western Express Drow. Wate To Western Conada Lottery Foundation Ore Lakeview Square. Winnipeg Man RIC SHB FEBRUARY 8 DRAW $400,000 aN NUMBERS 213 last 5 digits win last 4 digits win (ost 3digits win §25— es Eo a Western Canada Lottery Foundation $4,000 $400 rat MLA Chris eee was not at the meeting. Fox said he has travelled extensively in the southern U.S. to study the effects of the laws in the area where they are most prominent. He said wages are lower, profits are higher and working and social condi- tions are below national aver- ages as a direct result of state laws forbidding closed union shops. “We're not going to accept a bad American law,” he said, “It hasn't been any good for the U.S. and it sure isn’t any good for Canada.” Veterinarian Dr. K. Mariing will be in Castlegar March 10 Tl am. -.2 pm. ROBSON HALL Phone 365-3823 anytime. Coming Next Week .. . Thursday, Friday & Saturday March 16, 17 and 18. of the C. Th Businessmen’s Assoctation have a weekend planned for you! Prizes, draws, a pancake breakfast, and red-hot special values will be happening throughout this three-day event. Come downtown early... and stay late. Db pposonoCos OOOO GO OOOO torr cipating rerenan Lots of Fun for the Whole Family: © Free Movie for the Kids at the Castle Theatre, Sat., March 18 © Concert by the Castlegar Community Band © Individual Prizes from ail Participating Merchants © Red Hot Specials. throughout your Participating Downtown Stores. Watch for Further Details Next Week!