é CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 12, 1968

Consumer Department Sets
Up Division for Complaints

Three-and-a-half months
after the department of con-
sumer and corporate affairs
was born, the now familiar
mailing address, The Con-
sunier: Box 99, Ottawa was

stablished to receive comi-
certs and enquiries.

Consumers across Cana:
da respon nded.

By the end of May, more
than 2,000 had voiced their
problems. Complaints were
almost as varied as the num-
ber of people who wrote, but
they) De inted up certain areas

of major consumer concern.

Trade practices such as
misleading advertising and
labelling, referral selling,
bait-and-switch tactics; guar-jed

per cent each.

The remaining 51 per
cent was spread over other
areas, with emphasis on ap-
pliances, detergents, carpet-
ing, furniture, electrical fix.
tures, investments, publica-
tions, insurance ‘and trans-
portation.

To illustrate the varicty
of consumer complaints, here
are examples of actual cases
from the consumer service
and information division fil-

from the vendor.

After action by the con-
sumer service and informa-
tion division, the consumer
Tecelved!! a satisfactory re-
P

‘An Ontario consumer had ed. Je

a bad scare when her child
nearly fell from its carriage
due to a defective harness.
Nee the local retailer prov-

to be in different, the div-

six days.
all cases can be set-

antees and credit,

pepalne and servicing accoun-| turer.

ted far for the largest
proportion of complaints —
PPrices followed with 19

it, ae

were

Not
tled Novith such Cispatch.
Many problems fall within

dy made for repair ‘Of a
Belory detect.

‘Gucbse a consumer
‘drugs, six per cent,

governmen and these are
d_ to ts and proper auth-
orities. Other incidents may

sumer was dissatisfied with

Ah, Memories of a Summer Past! — Gov't. Photo

THANK YOU

I would like to thank all of you who sup-
ported me at the polls.

JACK CHERNOFF

THANK YOU

For your support and confidence at the
polls last Saturday.

CARL HENNE

labor.

The B.C. Hydro Offers For Sale By Tender:

Federal Government Makes Attempt
To Halt Industrial Relations Disputes

Avoiding strikes and pre-)aspects of the work environ-

vance Procedure waitten into

venting breakdowns in: col-|ment, there is less upheaval,| that.”

lective bargaining is -done|iess chance of bad _ blood,
more often than you would|when it comes time for the
think. union and the company to re-

“The discussions on a
continu. basis that we try
to foster,” says Ray, “are not

It’s done by a unique|negotiate
band of men directed from|agreement.”
a headquarters in Ottawa.
4 bey re a crucial part al
of the federal
attack on industrial relations Representatives elttia ri dows,
breakdowns. lar basis to discuss problems

a typical member of this}is often a hard one to sell.
par cular group is 38-year- te The union People feel
Ray is one of 26 men} portunit: to underrain sate
employed as “LMC” officers ¥ td the
by the Canada of pership solidarity and the
LMC stands for labor-| that Minagement peor! Liter]
management consultation —| 9 divedge all kinds ai con:
ane selling joint consultation fidential aspects of the com-

Pany's 's operation.
Not consultation at the Both parties tend to say:

8
The concept of union re-

with gr as

h.

“We feel that manage-
ment and union also have a
common interest on subjects
which might be considered
outside the detailed provi-
sions of the contract. This
makes it estab:

and must be constructed to

uit each individual establish.
‘Tent. Both parties must
agree on common objectives
prior to the actual fo.mation
of any committee. Regular
meetings are vital if the
committee is to succeed.
They should be conducted in

egendas.

Ray has witnessed auite
an evolution in the field
over the

lishing a forum where ideas
on all subjects can be ex-
changed.

“When two parties learn
to discuss thelr mutual pro-
blems, they automatically
vrase many of the tradition
al stumbling blocks which
lead to strikes, lockouts and
walkouts.

time of a strike, nor just be-|«“what's the need? We've got

expiration of nor after the!a contract and there's a gric-

“Labor-management com-
mittees operate at plant level

agreem
its establishing a contin-

past decade,

He believes that the idea
of jomt consultation is more
veadily accepted today by
ooth Jabor and management
than it was a few years ago.

He feels that both par-

tial to develop. regular two-
way communication in order
to meet the day-to-day pru-
blems in this fast-changing
world.
“Automation and techno-

a business-like manner with|

ties now realize it is essen-| .

THE BEST OF

CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Dee. 12, 1968
VRARARUUARADRARAAMVAAAAL Piha paceutervete here rio pete

ik casts

logical change, coupled with
the increasing number of en-
terprises in Canada, have
created tremendous — prob-
lems of adaption for both the
employees and _ employers.
Christ, think ot eur suffering One lanswer lies ini niore anal

Christinas spini where we come in with. joint

uing dialogue week by week,
month by month that chal-
lenges Ray and his colleagu-

per cen’

cent; quality, 14 per cent; | com) faitied about ‘a exces: | involve agree-
Buantity, two per cent, and salty meat product.|ments into hulrpe the con-
one per ceat miscellaneous, ignored the|sumer has red without
le these were the his ob-
major categories, complaints | service
covered a wide range of com-
les and st ices. Top

among these were food, 26
cent; automotive, seven

Group in Grand Forks
nau Against War Toys Sale

ings, the
ritations, pat build up P into 3
a big head of steam to ex- Dear oe rents again flock
plode at the time of renego- to the stores in search for

28 X 60 Office Building

The former Columbia Hydro Construction Office
situated on the! ATION, Damusite, Castiogar, | BC., pli
f five offices,
reception are eouble wash rooms and Swinies room,
c/w furnace and air conditioner. Aluminum roof.

Castlegar United Women
Hold a Successful Bazaar

bs

way, silences on the
yninor ie CLUB, SIRLOIN, ROUND

Canada Choice, Canada Good.
Mature Grain-Fed Beef —______.

-jed other er

and apparel and housing, five

satisfaction.
EA British Columbia con-

Ontario, or expo, i
gistered mo! in
British ¢

VWRRRURARAAAUAUARARRAAVAD

Longines Accuracy, Elegance,

accounted for 15 IS Bee cent
while Quebec, wil ut one
of the a popula:

day. The

Members of the
gar UCW held a ney success-
ul bazaar 01 on

Castle- beautifully, ectcenty fed "in. the ing the afternoon, Mrs. C.
lar Howard of Kinnaird United
boughs rand "Obnisunas dec Church, Mrs. J. F. Killough

in Satur. | bou
The serving ¢able was

Sealed tenders clearly marked Tender on C.H.C.
building accompanied by certified cheque or money
order for 10% of bid price must be in the Hydro office,
Box 580, Nakusp, B.C. not later than 5 p.m. January
6th, 1969.

ane the contracts. Tt is int

Think of es spiritual |)
which allows

gifts,
ing up regular};,
channels of communication ing fot the type of toys
between the mianager and|our Savio
worker is not a new idea.

aman
greed and

consultation.”

provide our children with
toys of hate, vengeance and
death. Let the parents who

BOOK YOUR ie AND FRESH TURKEYS NOW

Pork Roast lb.

STANDING RIB ROAST

tion submitted 12 per
cent of the complaints. Other
provinces were represented

Canadian National Rail | 0;
ways pioneered joint consul- what Ee aperen snd bettians 2S
tatior oat in Canada in rite think. Are we to stand idly
was only in \ow- ys.’ e by watching the desecration! Mrs. H. Joh . 365-8:
ever, that a government de-|typically super- “realistic 1 repli-'!of this sacred shrine — curl einer srces
Christmas? Mrs, F. Webster and Mrs.

jature holly and red berries.|en committee, Mrs. partment decided to foster)cas of our modern mass-mur-
Hy WG the consultation idea on alder media so shamelessly Not only do these “toys” Phyllis Jolly returned home
scientific tech-|mock the spirit of Christmus|last week after spending a

Reliability for an Adult Lifetime!
“(Qbservatory Honor”
watches from Longines!

Canada Choice, Canada Good

SHORT RIBS OF BEEF

Canada Choice, Canada Good

to be a at P rs expense not
later than January 31,

Sales subject to re wy $1 M.A. Tax.
Terms are cash before removal.
The highest or any tender not necessarily accep-

covered with a pastel yellow
cloth with ecru lace aot long coe area een
centered with a miniature} son Rebekah .Lodge; decora-
manger surrounded with min-. tions, Mrs. L. Morey sits itch.

Robson Carousel
Held on Saturday
By Guide Groups

F
ry
Coat tl id od

Pork Steak Ib.
Garlic Rings 3 for $1.00 | SWE BACON

“I
4

backdrop to the table

when a
was held by the Rangers,
inides, Brownies and” the was 4 oak bie velvet eur

growing awareness,” says Ray|over these decorated
Rinat you can ‘keep both fopresentations ef human ‘de-

ger is
through representations of
violence and murder, only

Bridges in San Diego, Calif.
and Mrs. D. Hill of

parties talking to each other|struction, which

8 | Bane ican resale

Robson’ were in Fruitvale on

¢/Parent Group.

which lecorated
‘The weds was et fies fes- oh siitering sas nsottia and :
tive with lecona- hanging Chris tmas stockit

on a regular basis about alll mockery of the teaching of

d.
guson, Mrs. ral Basset
pevnttenn aliir ees . Krait, Mrs. W. Susut, OE further information please contact V: sett, er (mete)
Mrs. G. Carr and Mrs. E. Mur- A : 3 try, nologies and so called respon-| but are ‘alco harmful to the] rew days visiting with Mrs.
Webster's inl:
a protest and an ap-| Thursday when they’ attend-
Peal: ‘Mor ane sake of Chris @d the funeral of Sirs. Hill's

branch of the department of|sible governments. character
childr
Mr, and Mrs. F. G.
J hank i OU Bonai Mrs. Nellie Doreen Mc-

labor, was born. usta! in front] your development ot
“LMC was born out of alof a toa jen trac) a ie 3 panst A farcy
Prices accounted for more|tions and cedar boughs. The di
of the com-|tea tables were each center-| with a tables vere scented fe children, help ban 2| Donald.
ed with a Christmas mont styrofoam along with green a Piha Mr. and Mrs. C. Froesi
ye had been ree cen net and a poinsettia. pe to Hateon tot ae

Ho haan: ey Gumi wee etomed

Three-q of
complaints ts from Nova sestin

CRISCO Shortening 3... $1.00:
Fresh Eggs | Z

Grade A Medium

Maxwell House Coffee =
FE Nooa: gt... A9c

2ihs, ........- $1.49
4ibs.......... $1.99

Nuts & Bolts__§9¢
3am. $1.

We would like to express our appreciation and
thanks to all those who supported the recent KRC Com-
munity Chest Drive. Special thanks to those who assisted
by taking part in the canvass.

Doz.

CHEESE, Velveeta, 2 Ibs.

COFFEE, Blue Ribbon, 1 Ib, tin
SHORTENING, Domestic, 23 Ibs. .. 89c

50 shad ee ek a And KRC Board of Directors DETERGENT, Liquid Thrift, 32-0z. 59

to be used for th és | Raystery Mrs. Soe ‘TOOTHPASTE, Macleans, G. Size. $1.09

President Visits
roup expenses such as -
pane Lodge iam “a uniforms and |f KRC Community Chest TISSUE PAPER, &roll pack
‘ Full Line of HOOVER Appliances

5 "committees in charge
| were sewing and novelties, '
3. Sherbiko and prhe ie : ak

| aye bake table,

of consumers.

= Rebekah

y Little, ¢ 1 Chai

Funeral Hold

Yesterday For

Aubrey Keizer Mrs. J. Scott of Robson,
who bas been a Pallent in th e

services were| Vancouver General ital
neta stern fo from the he chap” for a few weeks, is sent
el o! Funeral| home ‘today.

Home for aaties einen, 6 §7,

$99.50 $130. $185..
aren the watch that broke the accuracy barrier, &
acrowning achievementin finest quality watches
PiThe “Observatory Honor” series which commemorate

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CREAMED CORN
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WALNUTS  59¢:

Neuchatel Govern-
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11 models to choose
from. Come in and
see them —

UE MUM

isic of Ross-| fe. were: Fon, |B Mrs
land, ee aot of the Re-|table, Mrs. R. Christoffe: ig
bekah Assembly of British|Mrs. J. Dai Danchella ‘and slcs. :
oe e'Kingn a are les E Mae ep xeond au | Holiday Record Players & Tape Recorders
it of irson a Gi
Fodge °No. ae of pCostieger | crake table: juices ee HOOVER WASHERS $179.00 wpe died: Sunday at Castl Mrs. J. Lenihan ie ‘wea
wh sh ide ffic- ona! . , z .' i
When 2 es He a iiher:of offic-| sale nd yi is Ee : % 3 # Plus 2 Boxes King-Size Soap, Your Choice! - Mr. ane had nea visiting
Robson : i ‘ e ’ semi-retired for the past 1
See Us For Fishing Supplies years and at the ‘time of his
— Rock .Gas Propane Cylinders Filled —
BA Gas and Oil United Purity Store
Easy Credit Terms Available

CANADA DRY-
Soda Water, Tonic
Collins, Ginger Ale ——___

SEALORD

Tand,

Lodge No. 8 of Trail were
Meo present at the delicious aine _Anderson; fete

potluck supper which preced- Browies fish pond, ca es
ed the business meeting. Mrs.| Were re Winnifced iraud, diiar-
Grubisie’s address to ‘the Bannerman

BCAA Supports

le is
son, jeny, of Cranbrook, one

Bosse’s

Jewellery

on all watches and

our 5 year

Kootenays.

mr ane

diamonds—you can’t do better anywhere in the

aunARANAnAN

members and guests was
much hiapprediate™

ed the Pernt ead refresh-
5 | ments served by the hostess

lodge brought the evening to

ow:
ief program follow. Cant

Guides serving tea waré|
Louise Lenihan, Marne Shk-
warok, Louise Zurek, Diaaae!

Johnny's Grocery
& Gas Sales Ltd.

Mrs. Harveys (Fay)
Jack oF "Kinnaird, and five
n.

Howard of-|’
nist Mrs.

Licence Suspend
For Impairment

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59°
hrimp

32-02.
Tins

LARD::: =. _5~$1
ing needs Ibs. Pd

Sealord, 4%-0z. tin 49

Goke or GingerAle 5g. bils. .... $1.00
Gase of 12.0... ..-ee eee c ees S220

cit HOCOLATES 1.49

sorted, box...-...-++:
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Potato Chips Ps 39°

ALLEYS 39°

Chip Dip |
S 59c

All rol 7%2-0z. tub
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On Robson Side of the Ferry
Open 7 am. —9 p.m. Monday through. Saturady.
Open Sunday 9 a.m. — 9 p.m.

MUSHROOMS

Heuer a pleasant conclusion.
Stems & Pieces

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B.C. MUSIC
& ELECTRONICS

17 Pine St. Castlegar, B.C. Phone 365-5752
UUVULULELEC ELE LULE LVL CEy
recreation we are so obsessed

Clearance Salez 722-222

FRAAARARAAATARRARA VARA. icipate that we forget all

about the intensity or quality

ON ALL RADIOS & TAPE RECORDERS of on experience,
VALUE

Debbie Pointer,

ith
the Great Funeral Home
in charge of

automate: licence suspension
for tm of one rontl,

RARNUUATAUATAR RAR ATARI feat dnving. in he bre
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CASTLEGAR ROTARY CLUB _

CHRISTMAS
TREES

NOW ON SALE

Woodland Park Esso
Safeway
Kinnaird Cut Rate

Canadian Imperial Bank of C

SHASTA
- CANNED POP
Assorted Flavours, Case of 24

Celery

Crisp and Tender

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Recreation Value
Is in its Quality
And Not Quantity

Aldo Leopold in “A Sand
untry Almanac” says that
cay measuring the value of

BCAA president G. Con-|
way Parrott said past years
have shown that “over half
the cci-

during th
season are caused by drink-
ing drivers.”

He said that during the
whole year, one third of traf-
fic fatalities were caused by
drinking drivers.

LARGE PINK

Grapefruit

5
4 ror 4902
4 for 49¢

79¢

‘LOOK — LOOK — LOOK — LOOK — LOOK

Santa Claus

WILL BE VISTING IN OUR STORE ON
-SATURDAY FROM 2-—5 p.m.

BRING THE KIDDIES

AAAS

Avocadoes

Good for Salads

IVORY LIQUID

24-02. bottle

= a 5 J REE E
save fPIC TS EPaNT CHEATS EAs

MIXED NUTS
A MATTER OF Almonds, Filberts, Walnuts,
LIFE AND BREATH Brazils, Pecans —_—______

Nordmende 15 Band Transistor Portable
4 Portable

scale official

Radio Phonograph, transistor ain tectusiostersertanes should CW nore on it is

Parss Tape R C-DC a ‘ quality which needs the at-
tention ofS of any far-seeing ad-
minis!

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PHOTOCOPYING

Letters — Birth Certificates
Important Papers
Clippings
Copies of Book Pages
Black-on-White Process
Reasonable Rates

8 Band T:
Cut Rate Groceteria

Orzi Automatic Tape Recorder ACC .
AC Table Radio and Lamp Combination
Seabreeze Hi Fi Amplifier

Cki Stereo Tape R
AGS Stereo Taye Recorder

4 Track Stereo Cartridge Recorder
and Stereo Amplifier

Taiko 4 Track Cartridge Player

AND MANY OTHER ITEMS AT REDUCED PRICES
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS
Christmas Clearance Sale Now

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Super Valu e@
Central Food Mart =

Castle Motors

piace or aiaiat

“Central Food Mart

We Reserve the Right to Limit Quantities — Phone 365-5336 for Kootenay Laundry fo Call
CENTRAL FOOD MART OPEN SUNDAYS 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.

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Associate

TREES ARE 50c PER FOOT
Proceeds to Senior Citizens Villa

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