Former Local Student, Wins Grad Awards ‘At the June 25 graduation coramonies of Port Moody Sentor High School, Port ‘Moody, David (Davo E Daniel ‘Miller was awarded , teen’ ‘Trophy for the nighest aggregate and the the *Gogitam Teachers! ip for aca- genie 6 ‘chlovement Dave [a the eldest son of gar andthe grandson of Mrs, Amy Simpson of Castlegar. He recelved bis‘elomen- " sehoole,: He will at term to begin studies In geophysics. RUSSIAN CONCERT Stanley Humphries Seeandery School Saturday, July 5 - 7:30 p.m. VANCOUVER RUSSIAN CHOIR and RUSSIAN PEOPLES CHOIR of Castlegar PROGRAM INCLUDING: SONGS - DANCES & SKITS Admission will be charged EVERYONE WELCOME PUP LTO re Golf Course Activities Numerous ” (continued from page 10) ‘There were 67. who took part with the. winners as Sandbagger Alex Luts {can't you do something about man's handicap, Jonesoy?} 3} Fr sHoldewcsts and W. eacock, 81; J. Dunn, W. Tanlekd 3; gale P. Johnstone and B. Pac Lal B Chereldave, F, Pudmo- Car! | Fredrickse: in of, Nuning 85, i This’ wasito have been. Nie’ Bleak Night but shea to ~ PUBLIC NOTICE ‘TROUBLE came on Thureday of last week ork on the 16 ble for lad! golfer Bob Sherstobitoff in the final day of play in the B.C. Junior Open which after a good . awing, left photo, saw kim play the ball up against « big tree. Rob, who bad bees. Fn ete pared tre three day, along ih anoluer local fair, Dany Wl, wn rsa pace Bi wn! a rt was behind to Tk will t 2; Sound pas was ¢ btwn Brian Cri end at year's winner Sandy Harper.—Bill Turner Photo Fi well Mie ote ary is over and those of us who had part of the action can rest easy. The B.C, Junior Open is now history but its effect will be felt for a long time ‘to come. , ‘The golf courses of Castle- gat and Rosaland-Trail were given » real tryout and both came through with dying col- dard from North Vancouver's Seymour Clab, who eame from Notes from the Golf Course dim Goddard Wins B.C. Junior Open ‘behind to finish with a spark- ling 289 total. He had to overcome a five atroke lead by Brian Christie on the final 18 to do this. Christie finished in a cond place tie with sandy Harper, last year's winner, with 298. Otiiers in the top five were Harold Nassey of Vancouvi 206, and Geoff. Nesbitt of North ‘Vancouver with 298, Incidental- ly Nesbitt won the 16 and under Juvenile title. Local boys did very well against the more experienced boys from the coaat. Both Robert Sherstobitoff and Dan- For The Outdoorsman See MONASHEE SPORTING EQ. For: © FAMILY SIZE TENTS. © CANVAS & NYLON WATERPROOFING © WATER JUGS © AIR MATTRESSES @ COMPACT COOKING UTENSILS @ HIKING BOOTS et “Your Sporting Equipmént Store” 1400 Columbia — Castlegar — Ph, 365-3181 ny Walker won prizes in their renpective categories. Robert did exceptionally Fidtt up there with the leaders but ran into difficulties in the round. ‘He has two more years left in this competition and will have to be reckoned with before too long. Other local Inds playing in this event were Barry Perehi Allingham, These did not make the final cut but gained a ‘tremendous amount’ of exper- tence which will help them a lot in the future. . Back on the local scene: + \ Thave been taken to task in that I did not report the final outcome of tte oan Trophy Match P! tion. This was won by Ernie Carkner and Des De Desai after a final tussle with Bil holes before a winner could be declared. Nice going both teams. 10 game pl ‘nothing to do with it this time Men's night last week again had a reduced ia aince it was stralght forward Jow net, However, the combina- Recreation News tion of the B.C. Junior faving been played in Castlegar that day plus rather blustery weath- er probably accounts for this. (continued on page 11) ‘From the Director’ Desk- da Bl Cheelare and Bren 6 (sponsored | had'a change of dates: The, clinic is now scheduled for July” 9 rather than we ‘The clinic will begin at the Bob Brandson Pool at 12 noon. For further information contact. Linda Haley at, 905-6424 . ‘The Shoreacres Recreation Commission, in conjunction with the grand opens at will 2 fish, whether tk ie the biggest ‘or smallest, as well as mystery prizes. GRANITE _ HEAD STONES ; and GRAVE MARKERS Contact —— Paul Markoff, Stocan Patk ‘Agent for — Great, West Memorials PHONE 226-7564 TROWELEX Ltd. would like to take this opportunity to announce. the formation: of a PLUMBING. DIVISION to Serve the West Kootenays “Weigh in will be at 1.90 pm. at the park site which is *) focated ‘next to Donnelly’ y girs: Rent Besides prises for for the there will also be a cash draw, bavarian garden, and games ele : During the past few weeks we have’ been announcing our summer programs. We have * completely filled our day camp, and are reaching ‘cance camp (maximum numbers in the play- ese. Canoe enthusiasts are ask- ed to watch for announcements COMMISSION OF INQUIRY ON PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND. (Public Inquiries Act, R.S.B c. 1960, Chapter 315) TAKE NOTICE that’ pursuant to the British Columbia Public | Inquiries Act that : His Honour The Licutenant-Governor in Council has been pleased to appoint 2s, Commissioners the following persons, namely Mr. Robert McMath, Richmond, Chairman ” Mn Ross G. G: Mark 100 Mile House, Vice Chairman bert M. Clark, Vancouver . pe ‘Mason Gaffney, Vict >. Dp Stanley W. Hamilton, Vancouver Mrs. Alice MacKenzie, Vancouver Mr. Bruno Meyer, Prince George Mr. Syd Thompson, Vancouver ‘The Commissioners shall inquire into the revenvs ‘sources of local and regional soverments sn ‘and boards in relation to their responsibilitics. In so doing the 'Com- missioners shall give particular consideration to the property tax and 7 unorganized territory. They shall inquire into the folowing ‘and a other related | topics they deem advisable: Property tax legisladion in British Columbia and elsewhere in North America, Comparison of the level of property taxation in British Columbia with the level of such taxation in other provinces. , The distribution of the property tax toad among eae ol property in urban and rural municipalities, and in unorganized: territ : ‘The distribution of the property tax load in relation to aed and wealth. ‘The distribution of the benefits of local and regional expenditures among income groups and among othi er categories of taxpayers. - Consequences of assessing and taxing Property at actual value, Property tax exemptions. Property Hew tof taxes for Crown ment of Canada, and the Government of British Columbia. Site value taxation. ‘Taxation of machinery. The municipal business tax... E of property tax and collecti : Appeals procedures and the possible role of an ombudsman, \ include Horaing Around, Angel, “Sailing, Legend, Enduring Hie's Not the | \. Wilderness, and ‘Walking Kind. ‘A feature of this presenta: ~ tion is Enduring Wilderness which gives us a scenic tour of [Canada’s National Parks from ° 5 » British Columbia to Newfound- ‘Show time is 9.16 pm. whee: The Kinsmen Myading Fe Fool from will be open 224.805 p.m.) Monday theecan: Friday. ‘500 Hall Street 2°". Nelson* 392.245 Records, Tapas. Books, Ete. f locally levied municipal revenues, including user charges "for services to Property. iS = The Ce Is for lewistati changes to improve the easy and effiloney oof zeal property tiation: They ate “report their findings an uncil. i accordaace wil the Ack ‘AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that PUBLIC HEARINGS by the Commission of Inquiry.on Property ‘Assessment and Taxation will be held at central locations throughout the Province, at times and dates to be announced. These Publi ‘will commence in the fall and will continue through the winter months, as necessary, to receive, briefs, An inaugural meeting Is to be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 4, 1975. Holiday Inn, Connaught Room 711 West Broadway Ave., Vancouver, B.C. “The Purpose of this meeting will be to outline ‘plans for future sittings and rules» of procedure. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that ‘hws Intending to male sbuiioas othe ‘winter Public Hearings are required tor {s Pepe 6 BRIEE cb severe ft eens festa) ee Oe appearance before before the Commission. The. Executive Secretary will contact the parties concerned. and certain other selected organizations to arrange for their appearance at a suitable timo and place. ic Hearings Bre think the weather did have something to do with it, al- we did enjoy nine holes Again.we played:one of ‘s and Tam not ‘even going to try and describe how the final scores' were Tt is suffice to aay that the following won balls, I think. Playing for the time this season’ and. burning up the BM) Ws Jed the sapernngerquuneseaaweas 20" course, Bill way, with a. scorching 20. Tony. cil Bradford, Percy }. Symons, \Earl’ LeRoy and + Glande: Bissell ‘all ‘went away’ : ih ent smiles on their faces, ‘This morning wo ‘are hop- ioe tee condense the’ the lay as bold a 3 hore tig ‘ls is beine : ? done to'try, and organize Foster Parent Association Names President SeGrib annual meeting and conference of the B.C. Federation of Foster Parent gates, social workers and teen- agers from throughout B.C. in attendance, The main theme of the conference was .“Yours, Gurs—Together We Care”. Workshops offered-were on the’ juvenile‘ deliquency problem,’ effective foster pare * enting, lea tive Indian concerns, tend: capped children, family com- munication, human sexuality, common sense nutrition, group. and therapuetic home parents, . Separteentl policy and reality” workshop for the teenagers.” Featured speakers were Judge: Ross Collver of Pentic-. "ton and Senator Ray. Perrault. : Judge Collver conveyed the “regrets of Human: Resource |’ ' Minister Norm‘ Levi for not being able to attend the: con- = ference, “Anew constitution for the \CFFPA’ was accepted by the delegation. . Many © resolutions g to the betterment of. ‘fostering were 2. 2 David Freeman of Pentic. ton was elected a3 ss pret ot... BCFI EOI Fa at ala Teh aa eo Ser rere ee ewe, Bale alae a we a aR Pe ee / + CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thuraday, July 3, 1975 here. was also special F ICAL SITUATION: “Many British Columbians are seriously concerned with the economic he _ facing the province and the country. ’. The forest companies of B.C, recog nizing the importance of the industry as ; 50 per. cent of the provincial Soo. are also, concerned, particularly with ‘keeping their products compertive in world markets. ‘A statement setting out the critical... issues facing the industry was presented: ° recently to the unions representing the people who work.io the industry—the’ . International Woodworkers of America, the Canadian Paperworkers Union, and the Pulp, Paper.and Woodworkers :.’ of Canada...’ That. industry statement I is reproduced here for those who wish to consult the full text. We have given the most careful considera- tion to all factors involved in collective + bargaining with the three major unions which tepresent the industry's employee work. force, including of course, all points ‘and “arguments made. by the union at the ; ~ itis only after such careful ‘end position in these contract iS. You'and your membership are entitled to <"" i i dustry’s threefold responsibility: to. the com- munity as a whole, to its employees, to its’ investors and shareholders. Careful consideration. SING ITS ABILITY "should be a self-evident truth must not be allowed to erode thé credibility of that truth. because of its fundamental importance “to. the nel base of British Columbia's 'S economy... “Undermined ‘That ability to compete has‘been seriously and increasingly undermined in recent years. In both wood and pulp products, British i Columbia producers increasingly find them- ~. Selves in a competitive position only when demand is strong and there is a shortage of product. \‘The main reason for 8.C's declining able to pass on the cost of settlements to either taxpayers or customers, as the case may be. This situation is one that: must be temedied, because it Is threatening the economic security of British Columbia:‘The ~ solution, however, ‘does not lie in the.“ : + direction’of ignoring the economic future of B.C’s key industry and trying to match wage settlements that disregard the dis- clplines and pressures inthe world market. During current negotiations we have en- deavored to explain.these problems to you- - in the hope that there would be some tecognition of them and a positive response that would establish a foundation upon which ‘collective bargaining could proceed. U Competitive capability is, of course, a relative - i t . there is no evidence that the’ cos' >to ‘other producing areas. The principal ~ “factors in this regard are: ~ © BC. forest industry wage rates-have been the highest in the world for some time. ‘The wage tevel is ‘an important element in the cost of production and the B.C. industry suffers 'a serious disadvantage, even compared to the U.S. Pacific Northwest. This is an area with which B.C. is in direct * competition and one which traditionally has shad'the highest rates in the United States. ~~'Rates there during the past year have in some cases been Close to.a dollar per hour, products’ ‘and’ ‘pulp in that area have produced new base rates which are.” ‘Still well behind those which have existed i in _ B.C. for.the Bast year. Financial burden policy with respect to that the industry has arrived at a definitive Suroeoe tates, taxation levels, Workers’ .- know. our reasons for adopting this positi n, and because of the importance of forest; | products to the economy of British®. : Columbia, the ‘community should also know. The dilemma which confronts.the industry «- is the clash between vital economic con- “siderations and long-term security on the: = one hand, and ‘on the other hand, the. “Pressure toi ignore economics for the sake $ of accommodating union demands. Real interests’ ie The industry has concluded, unlike some *< eecasions in thé past, that economic con-* siderations must prevail'in order to serve.” the real interests of all who depend on forest products for employment, public tax. revenue and investment’ ‘opportunity. The consideration which undetlies all others is the absolute need to be competitive in world markets during all phases of the” cyclical changes which characterize the “forest products industry. Much has been said in the past about export industry's need: i lobe competitive. But tepetition of. what Act, factories and meen control has placed a sharply increased financial burden on the industry— one which is much heavier than that borne by our competitors in other producing ° areas. Whatever advantage B.C: once en- “joyed, which was used as justification for | the higher B.C. wage rates, has now dis- appeared and our total cost of manu- factiring is high in ‘pomparison toall other: \ producing areas... *@ Union opposition | has denied the industry necessary flexibility of shift scheduling : (applies to IWA only).-* ‘Difficulties Le Even alter several years of very poor eamings, thie return on investment during: the last'couple of good years was still insufficient to permit the plant improvement and expansion necessary to satisfy future + world Gemand and create new jobs. We are’ very | much aware of the difficulties created, by wage settlements made in both, the public and private sector of the com-. munity By employers such as B.C. Hydro, food chains and municipalities, who are union the: * of the industry and specifically no recog- nition of its need to be in a fair cost telationship to its competitors in the world markets, You have failed to recognize the wage relationship between B.C. industry and its world competitors.” = Industry position | : “In light of this failure to obtain’ union recog- nition of basic economic problems, the. industry has no:cholce but to adopt a definitive ‘end position 'in these negotiations. Itisa Position that recognizes the need « to begin the process of restoring a fair>™ N is competitive telationship for the industry. and * at the same time afford some protection for the’ wages now earned by induely em- ployees—your members: ae Our. position i is therefore as follows: ris 1. The present 24¢ per hour which was generated by the Cost of Living formula, and which legally terminates on the € expiry : date of the collective agreement, will be’. .> continued on a floating basis. 2. Further increments based on increases “in the Consumer Price Index will be made . quarterly in accordance with the following + schedule: (a) July 1st—The difference between ”” Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index .May, 1975 and the index for February, 1975. 3 (b) October 1 st—The difference between ” Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index * August, 1975 ana the index for, Mey. 1975," ©) January tet the difference between, Statistics Canada Consumer Price | index 5, ee ; ‘November, 1975 and the index for. "August; 1975. 3° @ April ‘tst—The difference between: = © Statistics Canada’ Consumer Price Index February, 1976’and the index for fi Novernber,'1975. : 3. Upon acceptance of.this position byt the union, an Article will be ‘incorporated in a new. one-year collective agreement. This statement is published by the B. c. ‘coast forest companies: ‘employing 28,000 IWA members beac In logging, sawmilling and plywood production, and by B.C’s primary producers of pulp and Paper, employing 13) 000 members of the CPU:and the PPWC. | @ Complete Residential and Commercial Plumbing ° . Further notices with respect to public meetings of the Commission to hear sub- te { s'Other ‘provinees: not: fn- Gover it-Approved Septic Tank Systems oo 22/8] missions will be issued In due course. ‘ if Fattendance have all written °. serene tf : : ‘i Yshowing ‘their interest and: @ Water Pump and Irrigation Systems -On behalf of the Commission:. teoneerm, but finances pre- @ Guaranteed Workmanship Brig. Gen. E. D. Danby (Retired), ivented thelr attendance. ‘Executive Secretary, @ GovernmentCertified Tradesmen - Commission of Inquiry on Property Assessment and Taxation, @ Free Estimates Without Obligation i ze = i : ti i lft EEE Cancer Society Information & Services 1. Phone 365-5341, of 365.5693 P.O. Box 46302, Postal Station “G", Vancouver, B.C. V6R 4G6 i June 26, 1975, f Phone 365-3315. (Evenings 365-3500) A { U A S \ é von ee OL eee es