a. tlegar News PAGE A4, SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991 MEMBER OF THE B.C. PRESS COUNCIL ESTABLISHED AUGUST 7, 19047 TWICE WEEKLY MAY 4, 1960 INCORPORATING THE MID-WEEK MIRROR PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 12, 1978-AUGUST 27, 1980 L.V. CAMPBELL ~ PUBLISHER, AUGUST 7, 1947-FEBRUARY 16, 1973 BURT CAMPBELL, PUBLISHER EMERITUS ~ PUBLISHER, FEBRUARY 16, 1973-MAY 1, 1901 TIVE ~ Gary Fleming WOW! | LOVE IS NEW Re Ts ACTIO Way EXCTINE ‘NMEA BEN psi PROP - MdYTAG REPAIR CONS. © EDITORIAL Sexism not yet dead Probably by the time you read this, the Social Credit party will have-chosen a new leader and B.C. has a new premier. And/Jikely, whether Rita Johnston's caretaker post is made permanent or whether Grace McCarthy succeeds in her bid for the leadership, this province has a woman as its head of government, at least until the electorate has its say. A big deal wasn't made over the fact Mrs. Johnston was the first female premier in Canada, to some degree probably ause she wasn't el d, but also b we're b i accustomed to women heading governments. Margaret Thatcher in Britain has left her mark. And locally, of course, we have Mayor Audrey Moore, one of the longest-serving mayors in B.C, Does all this mean sexism is dead? Not likely. - Just ask Dr. Frances Conley. After 16 years as a professor at Stanford University in Cal- ifornia, the neurosurgeon resigned from that university's medical school, citing sexism as "a pervasive attitude prob- lem" among her male colleagues. One example she cited in a recent interview with Time magazine was a meeting she attended a couple of months ago at which the rest of the attendees were men. “Two months ago, I stood up to leave a meeting of all men and me, and as I stood up, one of them said to me, ‘Gee, I can see the shape of your breasts, even through your white coat.’ I am sorry, but to me that is not right." - She's absolutely right it's not right. But Dr. Conley's case is a rather extreme and obvious example of sexism. The real difficulty lies in identifying at what point sexism begins. Unfortunately, some women are so sensitive and so com- mitted to erasing.a history of unfair treatment and oppres- sion in a male-dominated world that they're offended by any comment, any joke told in good-natured fun, with no malice intended. Automatically, it's sexism. But that’s a narrow-minded and, quite frankly, ludicrous viewpoint. It's an attitude where a poster of a handsome man, sans shirt, playing volleyball is all right but poster of an attractive woman in a bathing suit is “offensive.” That's ridiculous, and it amounts to reverse discrimination, which is no way to fight the injustices men have imposed on women in the past. There's no easy solution to sexism, but men simply respect- ing the abilities of women and judging them on merit — and vice-versa — is a good start. And men must be of } = $mOn avBe] jee) SS Analysts argue influence By MICHAEL BERNARD VANCOUVER (CP) — Lead- ership candidates for the B.C. Social Credit party aren’t lining up for interviews with the movers and shakers of the Top 20 Club this time around. But business people still make their will known through donations and political influ- ence, says political observers. Although the issue of the role of business in leadership cam- paigns and elections has not fig- ured in the days leading up to the convention that started yes- terday, it has a place in party history. Premier Rita Johnston, cho- sen as interim party leader by the party caucus in April, is a candidate along with Mel Couve- lier, Grace McCarthy, Duane Crandall and Norm Jacobsen to replace former premier Bill Van- der Zalm. In 1986, the Top 20 — an exclusive business group that bankrolled the Social Credit par- ty — dominated news pages for weeks before the leadership con- vention chose Vander Zalm to succeed Bill Bennett. The club, which lager swelled to 58 members, was originally formed by Bennett. For a $5,000 donation, the club member was entitled to lunch and discussion with the premier. Memb ip has always been crossing the hard-to-define line between good-natured ribbing and insensitivity. But at the same:time, women should understand that a man telling a "sexist" joke doesn't mean he advocates a return to chastity belts. In the meantime, women like Dr. Conley. must continue to blow the whistle on ignorant Neanderthals like her male col- leagues in California so we can send them scurrying back to their caves. a matter of speculation because, walsh federal law, there are no B.C. mph Ni they have diffe ini on whether business leaders are active in the current campaign. “Business leaders tend to get their way by disincentie_rather than by donation to the party,” said one political watcher, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “They suggest if they don’t get their way, so much capital will leave the province or so many jobs will be lost.” “The group still informally exists,” says David Mitchell, a I analyst and author of books on Vander Zalm and W.A.C. Bennett. “The same class of business doesn’t want to see the NDP gain power.” “The wallets are open and will stay opén” he said. But a former executive direc- tor of the Social Credit party intains that the traditional source of funds for Social Credit has all but dried up. Jim McLean, president of the B.C. Pacific Party, a largely dis- sident group of Socreds who set up a new party to protest Van- der Zalm’s leadership, says busi- ness used to be a reliable source of funds but no more. “Up to 1986, 60 to 80 per cent of the donations were from cor- porations,” said McLean. “After 1986 that changed to 40 per cent corporate and 60 per cent indi- vidual.” McLean says Vander Zalm was not liked by corporate lead- ers. Pulp mill effluent toxic even without dioxins, scientists say OTTAWA (CP) — Effluent from pulp mills that use bleach- ing is toxic even if dioxins are suggest precise standards. “They (the scientists) recom- mend controls. of one form or , a two-y by scientists at the E Department has concluded. The study says compounds known as organochlorines, dis- charged as byproducts of bleach- her, but they don’t say in what form those controls will be,” said the official, who declined to be named. He said it’s up to the minister to decide on an appropriate ing, rep a ial threat to human health. ; It is the first official confir- and costs to industry will have to Be taken into account. Ottawa is unlikely to mation of what envir ists have been saying for about 10 years. The study has been submit- ted to Environment Minister Jean Charest but not publicly 1 Sead \ par- ties to list their benefactors and the amounts they give. The names became known, however, when a newspaper columnist published a list. While political observers all agree the club no longer exists, d. It was ized by a federal official involved in the preparation, The assessment, carried out under the terms of the Canadi- an Environmental Assessment Act, recommends controls on organochlorines, but does not take that would force mills to close, he added. Industry officials have warned that tight controls on Under the environmental assessment act, a toxicity assessment is the first step toward new regulations. But Ottawa may choose to rely on voluntary efforts by industry rather than using regu- lations. The official noted that indus- try has already made progress in reducing chlorine use, partly due to market pressures. More consumers are demanding unbleached paper products. The average amount of organochlorines released from or lorines could imp huge costs beyond the $4 billion to billion they are already spendmg to virtually eliminate dioxins and furans. A spokesman for the Canadi- an Pulp and Paper Association declined to comment on the report, saying he had not seen it. bleaching mills across Canada is about three kilograms per tonne of pulp, less than half the level of about five years ago, he said. Ottawa is to introduce regu- lations controlling dioxins and furans, but these are about nine months late. It’s now expected they will be introduced in September. ‘Dream home felt more like 'Motel Hell! w wife, three child iohh REMEMBER WHEN ur life experience shapes our expecta- tions, p ing of optimi: caution of dread. When we repeatedly get a cosmic cold shoulder, a sense of how it might. feel to paddle up the Slocan River with a broom for an oar, we can become conditioned to expect the worst. So itis that the prospect of selling our “dream house” in the Slocan Valley inspired a measure of trepidation which few could know, save those who have paddled upstream only to find they were on the wrong river. Remember, this is the house we moved into as November was nudging us into long underwear: the house whose water lines froze after a month of struggling to fill the reservoir; the house in which “keeping coa]” took on a new connotation, given the built-in Afetic cold fronts. Ch bic amid the ins, torn trees and bx » di: d by earwigs in my morning coffee, overwhelmed by the acrid odor of “eau de chat,” I felt more like I was living in “Motel Hell” than a sanctuary by the Slocan. After a few months of But ace real estate agent ends nightmare partner and I were well-heeled Toronto specula- tors looking for a real estate investment. In fact, the only thing we speculated about was whether we had the skills to turn our house, with all its “potential,” into the place of our dreams. We didn’t. Like marriage, it was easy to get into a rela- tionship with property; like divorce, I expected it. would be a*hassle to get out. Our experience with the house fuelled my faith in Murphy’s Law. Even less experienced ut selling a house than buying, we began consultations with local real estate agents. Catherine Shapcott preferences of potential buyers, much less design a new and improved ou! , and i He knows the local people who also know him (and generations of his family). It helps that he’s familiar with “every little road” and potential buyers: “local people, - Doukhobors, offspring from hippies, people who want to live in the country — earthier types.” As for the properties, Norm knows them so well that appraisers consult him about their value, and is also informed on “what will fly as far.as financing.” Norm says he’s not greedy or hungry for mon- ey — he’s grateful to be in a position to choose his clients. Criticized by some people for not being , “pushy” enough, he looks for open, trusting rela- One advised what he idered a of. ti i drywall or complete the inside, coats of paint on the out- side. Th. Anoth d a “skook rototiller to rehabilitate the jungle that once was a garden. Our hearts sank at the thought of so much work to market a place which would have been pleas- ant had we made such renovations for ourselves. By the time we met Norm Zaytsoff, the RHC salesman who is the housesitting in Silver- Like marriage, it was easy to get into a relationship with property; like divorce, | expected it would be a has- sle to get out. real estate authority in our part of the valley, we were clear: except for mowing the grass, we wanted to sell the place as is. We didn’t want to guess the paint and wallpaper Norm was so naturally high on our house, I . d if we were making a mistake. Bi th the vapor barrier and squashed earwigs, it seemed, was a gem whose unpolished dazzle I was totally ignoring. “This place could be really cute,” Norm told =e knew all about the potential — would it sell? Norm had no doubts about that, and he should know: In his 10th year of selling real estate in the Slocan Valley — where he conducts half of his business — Norm’s business card identifies him as Salesman of the Year. Three times, his annu- al sales topped all other agents in the Kootenay Real Estate Board. Other agents operate in the valley, and a few even live there. Norm’s advantage is that he grew up in Slocan Park, where he lives with his and prides himself on being a good judge of character who can empathize. These are qualities to prize in a real estate agent; add the right connections, and you've got someone to cherish. Norm knew two tree planters ideally suited for our “Private Delight” in Passmore — a house and 41.6 acres. Within two weeks, we were cele- 40 YEARS AGO From the July 19, 1951 Castle News Rumors are Spreading fast these days with the announce- ment of the construction of a Pulp and Paper plant here, The project, according to word here, is to be built by the Celanese Corporation of Ameri The Corporation is’said to be completing details of its applica- tion for a forest management licence to caver more than 1,000,000 acres of forest land. eee Robson's Strawberry Festival took on a new event Saturday when a regatta was added to the agenda. Speedboats from Trail and Nelson joined local boats in the races. Throughout the day, young- stets were occupied riding miniature cars and horses from Castlegar, and entering sports events. . eee The Castlegar Kats on Thurs- day gave coach Rennie Mitchell .. and a fair sized crowd a real scare as they won their first league game with a 11 to 10 vic- tory over the Trail High School. Going into the final inning with a comfortable 11-6 score, the roof fell in and Trail scored 4 runs and had runners on second and third before the Kats could retire the side. The Kats made 7 errors in that final inning, and for awhile they looked like they were playing football. 25 YEARS AGO From the July 21, 1966 Castlegar News Notices are to be put up at Kinsmen Park, stating that any- one found inside the park when the gates are locked will be con- sidered a trespasser and will be liable to prosecution. A motion to this effect wa passed by Castlegar council Tuesday night. Ald. Cec. Gorse said he had recently heard a “bunch of idiots” in the park, shouting and using filthy language until almost midnight. Ald. V.R. Cook said he had recently conferred with the police about the best action to deter vandals and they had sug- gested the park be lighted at night. eee New commissioner at Kin- naird is well-known village resi- dent Steve J. Jankola. Mr, Jankola fills the position vacated by the resignation of former commissioner Maurice Simpson. His was the only name in the running when nomina- tions closed at 12 noon last Fri- day. eee Lieutenant-Governor George Pearkes will arrive here on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 17, for a two-day visit to the Castlegar area, it was announced at Tuesday’s meeting of Castlegar council. In a letter read at the meet- CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 809 Merry Creek Rd. 365-3430 PASTOR: BOB MARSH — SUNDAY MINISTRY — 9:45 a.m. — Bible Schoo! 11:00 @.m. — Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. — Evening Fellowship Home Growth Groups (Bible Study & Prayer) Various Weeknights Youth Nights Friday & Sunday EVERYONE WELCOME UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA 2224-6th Avenve 10 a.m. Worship NO a.m. Sunday Schoot Mid-Week Studies & Youth Activities Ph. 365-8337 REV. ANN POLLOCK CasNews file photo CASTLEGAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 365-6313 1966-6th Ave., Castlegar VIN 487 DINING LOUNGE OUR ACTION AD OPEN DAILY AT 4 P.M. * LICENCED * 365-3294 CELGAR, WEST, AR & COMINCO MEAL VOUCHERS PHONE NUMBER Located | Mile South of Weigh Scale in Ootischenia 1S 365-2212 ARROW LAKE ELEVATION 1435.69 ft. on July 20 Forecast of Elevation 1439.30 ft. by July 27 CHICKENTIME SUMMER PICNIC PAKS Grace McCarthy, who today faced four other challengers for the Social Credit party leadership, was in Castlegar five years ago this weekend during her previous campaign for the party's top job. ing, C.G. Dixon, the Lt.-Gov.’s secretary, said His Honor planned to visit the Arrow dam- , Site on Aug..18 and to drive to Trail the following day. 15 YEARS AGO From the July 22, 1976 “« Castlegar News \ The Castlegar Sunflower Fest parade on Saturday promises to be an exciting one with lots of enjoyment likely for the many head a government that will be more accessible to the people if she is elected party: leader and premier after the Socred leader- ship convention July 28°30 at Whistler. Speaking to about 40 party faithful during a breakfast ing at Castlegar’s Sand: Inn, McCarthy, 58, praised and defended the Social Credit gov- ernment of the past decade, say- ing Premier Bill Bennett has led the p through the worst dreds of people d to line the parade route. eee It has been a busy three weeks for newly crowned Miss Castlegar, JoAnn Wabisca, and her two princesses, first princess, Cindy Harnadek and second princess, Donna Townsend. Miss Castlegar and princess Cindy Harnadek have just recession since the 1930s and has left the party strong. But McCarthy, who helped rebuild the party after its 1972 defeat by the New Democratic Party, added it’s time to “go on to the next era.” - eee : Four regional districts in the Kootenays and Okanagan will proceed with their attempt to returned from three fun-filled buy West Kootenay Power and days at Nanaimo. The occasion Light Co. even though Munici- was their participation in the pal Affairs Minister Bill Ritchie This Thursday, July 25 DAY STAR Wakun's Lodge is,performed by Day Star. Native American songs and stories. Musical accompaniment with hand drum and rattle. © Free lunchtime concerts every Thursday ® 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Kinsmen Park © Bring your family, lunch, and lawn chairs Sponsored by the Castlegar Arts Council with the co-operation of the Castlegar News and CKQR Radio along with the City of Castlegar These concerts are made possible through the generous financial support of B.C. Tel, West s Department Store, Cohoe insurance, Bathtub Races for which Nanaimo is so famous. eee Castlegar edged the Trail- Warfield Stingrays to win the Beaver Valley Invitational Swim Meet on the weekend at the Warfield Centennial Pool, by four points. eee Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D’Arcy has requested an early start on the Trail-to-Montrose highway improvement. This iverdue project would eliminate many hazardous sections as well as ease traffic flow problems on the Montrose Hill, D'Arcy said, 5 YEARS AGO From the July 20, 1986 Castlegar News Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy promised Friday to restore the role of the Social Credit party’s grassroots and PLEASE NOTE: Copy changes taken once per month only. Deadline is the last Wed- nesday of each month, for the following month. ANGLICAN CHURCH 614 Christina Place SUMMER SCHEDULE 9am. = Holy Communion - EVERYONE WELCOME - ‘The Rev. Dorothy Barkor 365-2271 or 965-6720 To know Chirst and Make Him Known ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE ADVENTIST CHURCH 1471 Columbia Ave., Troll 364-0117 Regular Saturday Services Pastor Slawomir Malarek 365-7759 cs theres een PASTOR STUART LAURIE © 365.3278 ing Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morn reon & Children’s Church provided Mid. Week Service a we 6:30-8:00 p.m. Rie teachien tor off ages )- Denominationo! A Nefrecching the Word of Fatthl 1 Fomily Church Ee 602-7th Street SUMMER CELEBRATION SCHEDULE ~ Sunday, 10:30 a.m. ~ qT ‘our Summer camps. Kida Camp - Family also Youth Actitivites x gia / i said this week he won’t allow » the purchase. The Castlegar Commercial Fastball League heads into the final week of its regular season tomorrow with two teams dead- locked in top spot. Checkers Pub and Hi Arrow Arms both have 34 points on 17 wins. However, Checkers has a game in hand on the hotel club. eee Dixie Dee Powers, the former Castlegar resident who was arrested July 11 in Wyoming and charged with conspiracy to violate that state’s Uniform Securities Act, will face a pre- liminary hearing on the charges Tuesday in Casper. Powers, 35, who is wanted in Canada on charges of fraud and running a pyramid scheme, was originally expected to face a pre- liminary hearing last week. CHURCH OF GOD 2404 Columbia Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Ira Johnson * 365-6762 Rarceucavaracucarargateeuaannzaneiel GRACE PRESBYTERIAN 2605 Columbia Ave. Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. Rev. Murray Garvin 365-2438 1-226-7540 ST. PETER LUTHERAN LUTHERAN CHURCH CANADA 713-4th Street PASTOR GLEN BACKUS SUNDAY Worship Service 9 0.m PROVIDED SUNDAY SCHOOL WiLL RESUME IN THE FALL Usten to the Lutheran Hour Sundoy 9.a.m. on Radio CKOR FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 1801 Connors Rd. Phone 365-6317 PASTOR: BARRY WERNER © 365-2374 ~ SUNDAY pie wm SUNDAY SERVICES Pharmasave and Moroso, Markin and Blain The Castlegar Arts Counc! gratetully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of British Columbia through the Ministry of Tourism, Recreation and Culture In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the Legion Hall through the generosity of Branch No. 170, Royal Canadian Legion. OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT The City of Castlegar will be selling by tender the following items: + GMC (1979) 1/2-ton pickup Serial no. TCD1491517134 + GMC (1979) 1/2-ton pickup Serial no. TCD1491544047 + GMC (1979) 1/2-ton pickup Serial no. TCD1491515973 + Dodge (1977) 1/2-ton pickup Serial no. D14BJ75168622 + Fordson sickle bar + New Holland sickle bar * 2 of Goodyear tires 16.9 x 28 (Loader) + 2 of United tires 14.9 x 16.9 x 24 (Loader) + 500 Architectural bricks Public viewing for these items will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 1991. All sales are final on an as is where is basis. The highest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted. + Armaco P.A. system + Sears lawn mower. Serial no. 556156 * Sears lawn mower. Serial no. 556403 « Assorted hubcaps (1 box) + Safe-T leg (dump box attachment) + Monarch sump pump + Homelite sump pump + Diaphragm pump + Gas bolier and filter system (for swimming pool) + Fertilizer spreader * 2 of Hose reels, 12 volt (1 with approx. 150 ft. hose -2 inch) + Sweda electronic cash register + 3 of IBM 5251 Model 12 display terminals + Miscellaneous desks and cupboards + Norstar telephone system — upset price $2,500 — 6 of Model 7308 phones - 1 of Model 7310 phone — 2 of Analog terminal adapters Sealed bids are to be submitted by noon Monday, July 29, 1991 and addressed to: B.C. VIN 1G7