PAGE A4, SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1991 MEMBER OF THE B.C. PRESS COUNCIL ESTABLISHED AUGUST 7, 1947 TWICE WEEKLY MAY 4, 1980 INCORPORATING THE MID-WEEK MIRROR PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 12, 1976-AUGUST 27, 1960 LV. CAMPBELL - PUBLISHER, AUGUST 7, 1947-FEBRUARY 15, 1973 BURT CAMPBELL, PUBLISHER EMERITUS ~ PUBLISHER, FEBRUARY 16, 1973-MAY 1, 1001 PUBLISHER ~Dave McCullough Lm, EDITOR ~ Simon Birch SENIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE ~ Gary Fleming Plotahed at 187 Cohanbia Avene, Castogar, riteh Cobble by Castogar News Lid ky Canwest Puctaners Ld. WOW! THIS 5 VICTORIA’ TMM GONNA MOSEY DOWN ‘TOTHE BEACH FOB A Swill EDITORIAL Crack down on vandals Words cannot describe the outrage one feels looking at young maple trees and a spruce, trunks snapped off in-yet another stupid and pointless act of vandalism, perpetrated this time in the well-tended park behind city hall. We suppose boredom must have once again set in among local hoodlums because the city hall mayhem was just one act in a string of destruction ranging from damaged sprinkler heads — again — at Kinsmen Park to bent over street signs along Columbia Avenue. Add to that damaged trees and flower beds on Zuckerberg Island last week and oncé again we’re left with another major flare-up of a local problem that, for the time being, doesn’t seem to have a solution. Castlegar city council in May directed city staff to explore ithe possibility of setting up a citizens committee to try to find ways to solve Castlegar’s vandalism problem. A committee is a good initiative but, like all committees, iwill take time to set up and time to come to some conclusions about what to do. : In the meantime, enforcement of the city’s bylaw which :closes parks from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and the laying of criminal icharges against the vandals would shdw the hooligans their destruction of public property won't be tolerated. The trouble is, the police can’t be everywhere. : The citizens of Castlegar have to start helping by being iwilling to provide police or city staff with descriptions of peo- sple seen committing an act of vandalism or hanging around while one is taking place. License plate numbers of cars being driven over the grass in city parks would, of course, be valuable, to say the least. We urge residents who see acts of vandalism, or who have information which may lead to the apprehension of one or more of the vandals, to contact the RCMP or the city. It’s past time to crack down on these criminals and set an example with a few convictions. We suggest there’s lots of community service work a judge could assign to convicted vandals. Some gardening and tree planting perhaps? WALL ILL 60 AN Do SOME SHOPPING, MEBBE BUY SOME NEW SHORTS... AW THE HECK WITH IT. we LLL VST TAKE THE MARGUERITE gmOn av80] 330) SS Recession over, Crow says Bank of Canada governor tells board economy recovering By LARRY WELSH The Canadian Press OTTAWA — John Crow; the man some economists believe brought you the recession, said it looks as if it’s over. Crow, governor of the Bank of Canada, told his board of direc- tors in June that the economy seemed to be pulling out of the year-long recession, meeting minutes released last week show. Some economists blame Crow’s battle against inflation for causing high interest rates they say pushed the country into a recession last year. But several bits of fresh evi- dence supported Crow’s view that economic recovery is under way. The Conference Board of Canada said consumer confi- dence bounced back in June to its highest level since before the recession started in April 1990 and more company executives saw better times and fatter prof- its ahead. That news brought a smile to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who met this week with 2,600 delegates at a federal Conserva- tive convention in Toronto. “We’ve had two tremendous months of economic recovery, although it’s not enough to draw carry a mortgage in all metropolitan centres. While interest rates fell dur- ing the first half of the year, household income jncreased faster than house prices. ~ That meant it cost less to cov- any yet,” Mulroney said. “The numbers... as you know, are very encouraging. We think we’re on the right track.” Stronger business and con- sumer confidence bodes well for ase Caicadll er mortgage payments, property taxes and heating, CMHC said. More renters should be able to afford to buy houses and that could bolster the recovery There was also good news for recovery, believe their financial picture will improve and they plan to spend more money. “The present survey results signal further expenditure strength, a promising sign that the consumer believes the reces- sion is over,” the conference board said. Possibly the most encourag- ing news last week for the econ- omy and would-be homebuyers came from Canada Mortgage and. Housing Corp., which reported it takes less income than it did six months ago to king for jobs as Statistics Canada said its index of help wanted ads rose in July. The index, measuring help wanted ads published in 20 ‘urban areas, plunged from a peak of 157 points in April 1989 to a low of 74 points in March 1991. $2 It edged up in July to 77 points from 75 points in June. The index was 100 points in 1981. Although the economic out- look is improving, the economy still has a lot of ground to make up after a severe recession and production levels remain depressed. The economy may be moving ahead, but so far its speed is dead slow. - “The level of activity in Cana- da remained relatively low,” Crow cautioned his board of directors in June. He also pointed to lingering inflation troubles as a cause for concern and caution. The conference board warned that consumers remain pes- simistic about future job prospects. Just 14.4 per cent of 1,000 consumers surveyed in June expected more jobs six months from now, up marginally from 12.8 per cent in the January- March period. “Respondents were clearly not pleased with labor market devel * the fe board said. The recovery may be under way. But the economic figures suggest it will be some time before recession scars fade. Lifestyle changes after 33 years in grocery business Mike and Mabel Bondaroff, until recently the owners of the Central Food Mart in south Castlegar, were the principals in two retirement parties last week, one of which they knew about, Reflections and recollections By John Charters “ Family celebrates Bondaroffs’ retirement both of which were significant to their lives. After 33 successful years in the grocery busi- ness they sold out and retired to such a busy but unscheduled lifestyle that it was difficult to catch up with them. Possibly they had been practicing secretly. In any case son Rick, daughter Cindy Doubt and i i family bers decided that their career merited for some recognition and that everyone should be given some opportunity to wish them well. Besides it was an excuse for a years in the pressures of the business, rapidly changing social values and old fashioned family links — much admired in theory, rare in reality. It is a story worth the telling, albeit briefly. The Bondaroffs, Mike and Mabel, got into the grocery business 33 years ago almost by acci- dent. Mike had been working as a heavy-duty mechanic on the Blueberry-Paulson highway construction. Weather conditions had shut down the operation and to keep food on the table dur- party and Mabel, always the social member of the fami- ly, loves a party. Accordingly, plans were made, a date set (Sunday, July 28) and invitations sent “We learned by example — the need for cooperation, for working together.’ — Rick Bondaroft, discussing learning the grocery business from his parents ing the sh n, he and Mabel decided to take over and operate the small cor- ner store, Central Trading. They worked long hours, kept open every day of the week and learned a great deal in a very short time. out for an “at home” with Nelly, Paul, Mary, Bill, Nick, Sandra and Lisa — all Verigins — together with Rick, Cindy and their parents taking an active and highly visible part in the preparations for the public event. Bunny and I attended the party in the compa- ny of a considerable number of bther friends and enjoyed the warmth, camaraderie, wit and boundless hospitality which we have come to associate with the Bondaroffs over the years. It was only at the public party, however, that we learned of the hidden agenda and previous evening’s family surprise party for Mike and Mabel. It was the only time that they had ever been able to put something over on his mother (“a natural-born detective”), said Rick. Security had been perfect, the surprise total and the fami- ly hugged themselves with glee. Both events reflected an unusually close and warm relationship which had endured over the Mike never went back to work as a heavy duty mechanic. Their initial road to success was that of a number of small businesses of past generations — the family living quarters in the back of the store, everyone helping out in the shop at the front which grew every day, little by little, as business improved. Rick speaks of this part of his life as a won- derful, on-the-job training for when he got into business. “We learned by example — the need for coop- eration, for working together,” he said. “My mother was very supportive, both in her domes- tic duties and in the store, and because there wasn’t always a babysitter (grandmother Mary Mike and Mabel Bondaroft (seated) and family. was not case of all work and no play,” he contin- ued. “There were two legitimate reasons for not working at the store — organized sports and school work. Our parents, no matter how busy, were very, very supportive and they always made it to our team games — with reserved seats. “I wasn’t a typical boss's son either,” he said. “8 h would go wrong and I Bondaroff not always being lable), I some- times sat in a grocery basket by the checkout counter. Then, when I was old enough, I did whatever I could do, as did my sister. “However, when we were going to school, it would get blamed. ‘But I didn’t do it,’ ’'d protest.” “We know,’ they'd answer, ‘but. we can’t yell at the employees.’ It was a di experi- ence in people management. CasNews photo by John Charters “We also learned to sacrifice, to give up things in order to get other more important things later on. There are no regrets and we remain a very close family.” Long hours, good service and dedication paid off for the business so that it went through three expansions an a name change to Central Food Mart, and once included an in-store bakery. The family, meanwhile, moved from the back of the ftore ie 2 house beside the store and finally to a on iful home Paul Verigin, Mabels’ half brother, joined the please see RETIREMENT on page Ac local cultural assistants. Hunting for fishing rods in West's de. Nakamura (left) and Hitoul Uehara dur! The students are visiting C int store was part of the fun for Japanese students Yuji @ scavenger hunt/English lesson supervised by the group's im Aoy Te College. REMEMBER WHEN Z 40 YEARS AGO From the Aug. 9, 1951 Castle News Monday night was the regu- lar Castlegar Village Commis- sion meeting night but owing to illness and unavoidable absence it was not possible to obtain a Commissioner expectation of a late summer vote. eee “Careful consideration" is being given by; the department of highways to the Town of Castlegar's request for direc- tional roa: signs at Brilliant and Sheep Lake. In a telephone call to the Castl News last Thursday Cherring- ton, Town Clerk A. T. Horswill aid Fire Chief R. A. D. West, held an informal discussion on the projected purchase of the Tadanac fire engine. If the pur- chase goes through Castlegar would have a two-unit fire department. 25 YEARS AGO From the Aug. 11, 1966 Castlegar News Kinnaird Village council has set a belt-tightening meeting for next, Tuesday to discuss immedi- ate cutbacks on the balance of the current budget and to recon- sider expenditure in the coming fiscal year. The village's hypothetical belt is going to have to be pulled in a notch or two because the recent outlay on blacktopping, now completed, at a cost of $81,000. eee Election fever is spreading in the Rossland-Trail riding with the announcement last Friday evening by Premier Bennett that B.C. residents will go to the polls on Mon., Sept. 12. First candidate officially in the race is Co-op Petroleums manager Ted Campbell of Genelle who received the NDP nomination earlier this year in LT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 809 Merry Creek Rd. 365-3430 PASTOR: BOB MARSH — SUNDAY MINISTRY — 9:45 a.m. — Bible School Wors! me Gro dy & Prayer) Vorious Wepknight: Youth Nights Friday & Sunday EVERYONE WELCOME UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA 2224-6th Avenue 10.a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Mid-Week Studies & Youth Activities Ph. 365-8337 REV. ANN POLLOCK from Victoria, Mines Minister Don Brothers said he had imme- diately taken up the matter with deputy highways minister Tommy Miard following receipt of a telegram from Ald. Cec. Gorse on the matter. 15 YEARS AGO From the Aug. 12, 1976 Castlegar News Members of the regional dis- trict "should get off their butts” and resolve the matter of the operation of the old Castlegar arena as soon as possible. This is the opinion of Ald. Dave Ferguson, expressed at council's meeting Tuesday night when a letter was réceived from Regional Recreation Commis- sion No. 1 expressing concern that the question of continued operation of the old arena remains unsolved. eee Alterations to the Modo scrubber installation at Can- Cel’s pulp mill here will start on Labor Day. Costing $200,000 and sched- uled to be completed by Sept. 28, CanCel general manager Wilf Sweeney said the work will involve the removal and reposi- tioning of the scrubber stack at PLEASE NOTE: Copy changes taken once per month only. Deadline is the last Wed- nesday of each month, for the following month. 4 ANGLICAN CHURCH 614 Christina Place SUMMER SCHEDULE 9am. Holy Communion - EVERYONE WELCOME - The Rev. Dorothy Barker 365-2271 of 365-6720 To know Chist and Make Him Known ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE -DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 1471 Columbia Ave., Trail 364-0117 Regular Saturday Services Pastor Slawomir Malarek 365-7759 thems -6th A Phone sessee PASTOR STUART LAURIE * 365.3278 Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 o.m. Nursery & Children’s Church provided Mid-Week Service & St Werinesdoys 6:20-8:00 p.m Bible teaching for all ages A Non-Denominational Fomily Church Preaching the Word of Faith! [PASC SUMMER CELEBRATION SCHEDULE - Sunday, 10:30 a.m. — Home (Cail for Location Nearest You) Pastor Rankin McGougan NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY- ground level. 5 YEARS AGO From the Aug. 10, 1986 Castlegar News A mysterious early morning explosion ripped through a north Castlegar home Saturday. No one was injured in the blast which occurred around 4:50 a.m. at 1217-1st St. The owner of the house, Mrs. J. Reis, was in Vancouver and the house was unoccupied at the time of the explosion, Reis returned home Saturday evening after learning of the blast. Castlegar RCMP say the cause of the explosion is unknown though an investiga- tion to try to establish the cause is continuing. eee Filming of the movie Roxanne starring Steve Martin and Dar- ryl Hannah starts tomorrow in Nelson. The movie takes place in fic- tional Nelson, Wash., an alpine ski resort. Martin plays fire chief C.D. Bales and the movie's humor revolves around his romantic life and romantic con- fusions. eee It could be months before the Regional District of Central Kootenay board gets a chance to vote on a bylaw prohibiting smoking in public places. The board voted in July by a narrow 11-9 margin to have staff prepare a clean air bylaw, and some directors thought the bylaw might come before the board as early as the next meet- ing on Aug 23. 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SPEN D a Night Out For the Kids Friday, Aug. 16 or Saturday Aug. 17 The Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society has raised $225,000 towards its $325,000 expansion for children under 3. This weekend you can support the expansion simply by having a good time! The following businesses will be contributing a percentage of their business Friday, Aug. 16 or Saturday, Aug. 17 towards the new wing of the expansion. * BANJO'S PUB * DEXTER'S PUB * EASTGATE GARDENS ” FIRESIDE DINING ROOM * GABRIEL'S RESTAURANT HI ARROW ARMS KOOTENAY COLUMBIA CHILD CARE SOCIETY EXPANSION "HOMESTEAD SOUP & SANDWICH “WILLIES DELI