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Open meetings

The Trail Daily Times has carried two interesting education stories within the last month.

In one article, readers learned that handicapped students in Trail

meetings to the public and press,

and the result has been interesting

and provocative articles in the Trail ia.

On the other hand, Castlegar

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district schools will soon be in- school board doesn't allow the structed on how to recognize and public or press to attend its i d i © ings.

The other story reported that Everything discussed at those trustees are considering meetings is secret — even the

allowing both the creation and evolution theories of life to be taught in district schools.

They are also stories that would never have appeared in the

minutes aren't made public.

It's time Castlegar school board followed Trail’'s example and opened its education meetings to the public — or at the very least

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Increase welfare payments, but

The Coalition to End Legislated Poverty makes a strong case for an increase in B.C. welfare rates. It notes that welfare rates have been frozen since May 1982, but in that time the cost of living has risen by more than 11 per cent.

But the most telling argument comes from a Lower Mainland United Way report prepared last November.

The report says that provincial welfare payments fail to meet basic monthly needs by 17 to 41 per cent, depending on the family category.

it is tough enough for most British Columbians to get through this recession, but to ask welfare recipients to forego an increase for more than three years is unaccep- table

Welfare recipients need an in-

crease, but to increase thei Payments to the “poverty level” by the Hi is

ridiculous.

Currently, a single employable person on welfare receives $4,500 a year. The coalition wants that raised to more than $9,000. If it succeeds, the single employable person on welfare would be get- ting more than $4.35 an hour.

A family of five would receive more than $24,000 a year if the coalition gets its way — or more than $11 an hour.

It comes down to the point where welfare payments begin to act as a disincentive to work. Surely, there is a happy medium where payments provide more than a meagre subsistence level, but not enough to attract residents to welfare.

Letters to the Editor

Fred Merriman

In recent weeks this person has been spending a little spare time reading about such heavy subjects as the electromagnetic force, nu clear force and gravity — the weak force.

One aspect common to all but one, can be summed up in one word: polarity. With that word comes the most famous law of all: Opposites attract and like poles repel. This little introduction brings me to a light-hearted report about our do mestic scene.

Here is the list of opposites which seem to hold our family together: She is right. I am wrong. She is young. I am old. I prefer to speak. She prefers to listen. I am lazy. She works even when the work is done.

Almost without exception she takes the opposite view to any opinion expressed in these columns. lam anti-abortion. She has an open mind on the subject. I am opposed to capital punishment. She leans the other way

I think many, if not most, of my columns are really quite good. She does not read them because she has heard it all at least a dozen times before. Many if not most do not meet with her approval.

Many a time the sparks fly around this place because this writer is not a “yes ma’am” husband. Very def. initely, my wife is not a “yes, dear” wife. I like to read about science and business or blood and guts adven ture stories. Occasionally, I dabble in poetry. She prefers Billy Graham and listens to Gospel music on the stereo.

She is a good wife. I fall well below the line of acceptable: Short in stature, sparse of hair, hard of hearing, bespectacled and a very rough 18 handicapper on the golf course. This man has a reservoir of

crackling new ideas and re-invented wheels which would fill a book.

My wife is practical, realistic and concerns herself about getting groc- eries ready for the next meal, whereas this overgrown young man could run the country — if anyone would give him a chance.

lam the hare. She is the tortoise and with no apparent effort wins every race.

I require three paragraphs to get the point across. Seldom does she require more than three words. I proudly vote Social Credit. My wife leans further left. As she puts it, “I am not for or against either one of them.”

Like a lifelong debate with me taking the pro and she the con, the next day finds me at con and her views pro.

Take this column. Should I be foolish enough to show my chief ex ecutive officer this domestic trivia, she will disagree wholeheartedly with the subject matter. She would deny any and all of the implied noble character traits.

May I tell my readers confiden. tially that a strongly written column discussing the future of education in the province of British Columbia has found a resting place in the Nelson Refuse Transfer Centre.

My wife disagreed with a Rhett Butler expression of which we have several along the Kootenay River. The data is stored electronically until the Merriman editorial review board considers in depth the use of profane language in a family news paper

She is also waiting for me to say a few kind words about the quality of education in this province. Until Ido, she will not approve the column for publication.

Don't increase welfare

Edtior, Castlegar News:

I do not agree that the welfare rates should be raised to what is apparently the poverty line, (Feb. 3, Castlegar News.). It was quite shocking to see what the “poverty line” is. It rather kills one’s incentive to keep working many hours a day, without holidays or even weekends off to only find that one is earning much below the “poverty line.”

This is the plight of many small business people right now. There is no welfare, unemployment, dental, med- ical, legal aid or even pensions for people in small business.

Small business is said to be the backbone ‘of the country — that is because small business peogle put so much time and effort into their business with very little reward. If some happen to “make it”, they have to contend with jealousy when no one remembers the prior efforts and all the hours put in to make a success of the business.

No business likes to be considered “cheap” when it comes to paying wages, yet there is no way most small businesses can afford to pay the high wages and benefits expected by the majority of employees today. It is easy to see that with less and less initiative to start a business, there will be fewer and fewer jobs.

Something drastic has to.be done, but raising welfare rates isn't it. Somehow we have to get through to all levels of government, business and unions to bring wages and prices down. The higher wages people get only compound the problem, not to speak of the nice pensions being paid.

The rest of us have to foot the bill and we can be quite sure that there won't be enough left for those who are eligible when it comes their time to retire. Even though government wor- kers, politicians, ete., pay taxes, all that money — their wages, benefits, pensions, holidays, ete. — comes from the private sector. Of course, they do in

Red Cross branches plan to amalgamate

Editer, News;

Did you know that volunteers are the backbone of the Canadian Red Cross? The yearly visits of the blood donor clinics seem to have been the only act that kept the local branches alive. But due to technol- ogical changes, this is a thing of the past.

Trail, Nelson and Castlegar branches have been experiencing a lot of problems in trying to remain active. Over the past few years Debra Chmara, regional vice-president, has

tried to encourage and bolster branch activity, but with little success.

To follow up, a proposal has been made that the Red Cross form one regional branch replacing community branches of Trail, Nelson and Cas tlegar

The initial meeting will take place at the Kinnaird Junior Secondary School Tuesday. Red Cross is dependent on all volunteers for the success of its programs. Please come and be a part of our organization.

turn spend money on products, which helps. But without the private sector there wouldn't be any money for anything.

I feel that if the private sector is basically the one footing the bill, it should have more say in what kind of wages the rest are getting. I think we should have less government-type things that supposedly create jobs and concentrate more on manufacturing things that can be marketed to other provinces and countries.

We have to become tougher. There are too many handouts and too many people who are so used to holding out their hand that they have forgotten how to grab the bull by the horns and solve the problem for themselves.

More time and energy is spent on

Remember

The Rossland Rookies were visitors at Castlegar Sunday afternoon and defeated the Clippers 5-2 on their first home ice tussle. The spectators wit- nessed a two-period game because of poor ice conditions, due to snow.

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A hobby club, under direction of Mrs. Kerr, has been formed and many youngsters are spending their free afternoons and evenings in this useful organization.

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The Castle News is now located next to the Rose Cafe. Drop in with your printing problems.

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The Kinnaird Catholic Club is holding a Mardi Gras Gala Nite on Feb. 21. A spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings will be followed by an evening of bingo, with cash prizes going to the winners.

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Two weeks ago, a meeting was held at the Coronation Hall and the new Library Board elected for the year 1960. Mrs. C. King, Mrs. A. Hopland and Mrs. R. Whittaker were re-elected. Mr. W. Markin, Mr. P. Daniel and Mr. J. Charters were elected to take the places of retiring member Archdeacon Resker and retiring chairman Mr. Kerr.

25 YEARS AGO

From the Feb. 11, 1960

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The Castlegar District's newest

restaurant, the Golden Horseshoe,

opened yesterday in Castleaird Plaza.

Operated by Otto Gokalmer, the restaurant will seat 60 persons.

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Children in Nakusp average four less cavities than children brought up elsewhere, Comm. Mrs. J.W. Dougan told Kinnaird Council Monday night.

Mrs. Dougan, health chairman, said that the low cavity rate is the result of .6ppp of natural flouride in Nakusp's water supply.

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The Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce last night confirmed its disapproval of High Arrow dam but spelled out for the first time the terms under which the provincial government would have to justify the building of the dam to Chamber members before it

schemes to get more gover money, than there are on ideas to create something of real substance that is not a false economy. For God's sake don't just sit there and let it happen. Do something! Iris Bakken Salmo

Please address all Letters to the Editor to: The Castlegar News, P.O.Box 3007, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3H4, or deliver them to our office at: 197 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C.

Letters must be signed and include the writer's full name and address. Only in very exceptional cases will letters be published without the writer's name. Nevertheless, the name and address of the writer must be disclosed to the editor.

The Castlegar News reserves the right to edit letters for brevity, clarity, legality and grammar.

SAYS BCSTA

‘Let’ s Talk’ has merit

in B.C. faces unp: di

ed challenges. Our kindergartens are beginning to experience the new baby boom. These children will be the first young adults of the 2ist century and will form a society which is beyond the understanding of most of us. Preparing them to meet this challenge of the future requires the best collection of thought, talent and action that our society can produce. When we examine what is needed and what currently exists, the differences are frightening to any thoughtful mind.

Instead of an open, cooperative en- vironment that encourages the devel opment of thought and motivates our best talent to productive action, we are witnessing an environment fraught with conflict; one that inhibits the free flow of ideas and destroys the morale of our best educators.

The difference between “what should be” and “what is” has prompted most groups in B.C. education to call for a Royal Commission. The need for such a commission is two-fold. First, it

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must examine the polarized political climate of B.C. as it is counterpro ductive to education. Then it must give us some guidance in the creation of the climate of cooperation that is a must if we are to build the educational system which our children deserve. Second, direction must be given to our schools to enable them to prepare our students for the present as well as for the unknown future.

The provincial school review process which is currently underway is unable to meet the first objective. This process is not independent of govern- ment and, because governmemt is a part of the political polarization, the not served to jreduce

The second objective, which requires direction, mandate and objectives, can only be achieved when all concerned with education have respect for and faith in the process. The present review process does not inspire this kind of commitment.

While a full, independent review of publie education is required, the process of “Let's Talk About Schools” has some merit. The people who have

served and continue to serve on the Provincial School Review Committee have put aside their constituent inter. ests and recognized the need for cooperative effort. We should, there- fore, take this opportunity to learn. It is important to know what the public has to say. We need to know the difference between the views of those who are interested enough to give their time to public meetings and those who do not attend. The Review C:

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The Spokane Outboard Club has protested poor docking facilities along the Arrow Lakes.

In a letter to the Nakusp Launch Club the Spokane club says Nakusp “has little if any facilities available for the docking of boats.” It also said other towns along the two small lakes have the same problem.

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Trail Chamber of Commerce exec- utive council and committee chairman last Thursday unanimously went on record as favoring High Arrow dam if deemed advisable by appropriate gov- ernment authorities.

15 YEARS AGO From the Feb. 12, 1970 Castlegar News

SHSS girls curling team, fought the- ir way through a two-day grueling bonspiel at Trail on the weekend to win the West Kootenay playoffs.

Members of the team are: Lead Arlene Akselson, second Nicki Lynn Burak, third Harriet Rafter and Skip Patsy Van Yzerloo.

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Toboggan races sponsored by Se- cond Castlegar Cub Pack with in- vitations issued to Robson and Kin- naird Packs, have proven very suc- cessful

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Final repairs were completed Mon. day night on the heater section of the recovery boiler at Celgar’s pulp mill which resulted in work stoppage and a layoff which affected 50 to 60 men.

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Visitors to Castlegar and District Hospital has been restricted to im- mediate family relatives only, because of a flu virus in the area.

5 YEARS AGO From the Feb. 6, 1980 Castlegar News After avoiding bankruptcy last week the pany that empl 16 West

should be able to identify those differences when they compare the notes of the public meetings with the planned Gallup polls. If we are to gain important knowledge by such a com parison, then trustees and teachers should be careful not to dominate or influence the outcomes of the public meetings.

It is equally important to know the views of trustees and teachers but this can be accomplished by briefs sent directly to the Review Committee. If we use the public meetings as listening posts and express trustee and teacher viewpoints separately, we will be able Wrhetter understand the differences betwéen teachers and involved and uninvolved publics.

Kootenay residents in Iran is prepared to pay at least part of the money owed them for their evacuation back to Canada more than one year ago.

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An appeal to the pacifist sentiments of Kootenay West's Doukhobor com- munity highlighted an appearance by provincial New Democratic Party leadeF Dave Barrett in the Castlegar area on Tuesday.

Touring the riding in support of NDP candidate Lyle Kristiansen, the leader of the provincial opposition, told about 40 people in the Cultural Edueation Centre cafe that ballots cast in support of his party federally on Feb. 18 would be votes for a more peaceful approach to solving world problems.

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Brydon during Big Brothers’ bow! for Millions fundraiser Saturday at Castle Bowl. Money from Bow! for Millions goes to support Big Brothers locally.

CasNews Photo by Ron Normon

TRESPASSING PROBLEM Sauve says keep off

OTTAWA (CP) — Gov. Gen. Jeanne Sauve says there will probably have to

be restrictions to keep people from wandering in freely off the street — as they do now — to stroll the grounds of her official residence at Rideau Hall.

“Security here is not very

tight,” Sauve said in a radio interview with Standard Broadcast News. “So I think

we have to revise the meas. ure of securities at Rideau Hall.”

Interviews with a Gover nor General are generally rare although Sauve has been rather accessible since taking office nearly a year ago. It is her second interview within the last week.

She was responding to questions about security in light of the sub-machinegun

Canada attracts tourists

OTTAWA (CP) — The Canadian tourist industry benefitted from the high

priced U.S. dollar last year as 33 million Americans came north for holidays or busi ness.

Figures released by Stat. isties Canada show this is an inerease of 1.5 per cent over 1983.

attack in Quebec's legislature last May when three people were killed and 13 were in jured.

Sauve said she is not per. sonally scared, but added “people who are known and who are prominent in any society are, of course, targets for people who have some kind of obsession.”

Visiting dignitaries and

heads of state are nearly al- ways guests at Rideau Hall for state dinners and balls. Many, however, travel with their own security staff.

Currently, RCMP survey the 33-hectare grounds which are open to the public.

“It's a lovely park for people to come to but one is wondering whether that can continue,” Sauve said.

oTT: ‘AWA (CP) Can.

Millan, the first federal min- ister responsible solely for tourism, is out to change that.

MeMillan told an industry seminar he plans to release a consultation paper on tour- ism issues by mid-February. He hopes the paper will

Report on fishing deaths

NEW WESTMINSTER (CP) — Recommendations of the LaBiord report. kite the Goethe at tee Seannereeey ones former Castlegar man — last October should be implemented os seen a0 possihie, gemen pre sane or

jury detican’ of tho tabind tepet tn ooh at Oe a they made.

The jury ruled accidental the deaths of former Castlaghe restiast Risheed Conte, ico Pee USires who died of hy Patricia 82, of Prince Rupert, hypothermia and drowning, and Stanley Szezuka, 32, of Cortes Island,

It said the death of Joha Secord, 85, of Whaletown, B.C. was undetermined because his body was never recovered.

The four died and six vessels capsized Oct. 12 when the storm, with hurricane-force winds of 60 to 70

spark a of Can- adian tourism policies and marketing strategies between now and a national conference he is planning for next fall.

knots, struck.

The jury also recommended that current small fishing vessel regulations be amended to include all commercial fishing vessels regardless of tonnage.

BETTER CUTTERS It that R class Coast Guard cutters, of

The conf to change the way > beth gov- ernments and the private sector promote Canada abroad as a tourism des- tination.

The industry now is worth $18-20 billion and directly employs about 600,000 peo- ple. But McMillan said the industry should be doing much better.

“Canadian tourism is under siege,” McMillan said. “Our competitors have been beat- ing us badly and they don't plan to stand still.

Tourism in Canada grew by only eight per cent be- tween 1960 and 1982, com pared with 12 per cent in the U States, 15 per cent in Japan, and 13 pere cent worldwide.

MeMillan said industry growth was greater in most other countries because they understand the full economic value of tourism and do a better marketing job.

Canada has promoted its natural splendor in general terms, but not concentrated enough on promoting specific tourist attractions.

As a result, McMillan said even Americans — our clos. est neighbors — think Can. ada is “a country full of moose, mountains and Moun. ties.”

He said changing Canada's image abroad would not re- quire any increase in tourism promotion.

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which there are three, be replaced with larger and more seaworthy vessels for offshore rescue and patrol duty.

It said three more self-righting lifeboats should be stationed in the Nootka, Nyquot and Quatsino sound areas.

And it said that all fishing vessels should carry government-approved immersion suits.

The jury said weather forecasts on Oct. 11 and 12 “were misleading by the fact that an intense low-pressure system moved in to... the waters many hours ahead of the time forecast.”

It commended search and rescue officials for trying to carry out rescue operations in “the most severe storm conditions.”

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It also recommended that more fixed and drifting buoys, which are used to monitor sea condiations, be implemented off the West Coast.

Another major point was that a better satellite system would be employed.

LeBlond earlier told the inquest that one satellite which produced weather photos of the West Coast was located over the equator and provided only a “glancing” view.

“The images are poor at that distance,” he said. “It would be preferable to have a satellite over the West Coast.”

Earlier Friday, the inquest was told that weather maps and sophisticated computer data systems used by Environ- ment Canada to forecast weather were “backing off” predicting a major storm 24 hours before it slammed into the West Coast and killed the four fishermen.

Garry Wells, regional chief of forecasting operations, was testifying at the coroner's inquest into the deaths of the four fishermen off the west coast of Vancouver Island Oct. 11 and 12 last year.

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