March 22, 1967

NEW YORK (CP) — When commuters got stuck in a train'on a New York City overpass re- cently, Mayor Ed’ Koch was there in a flash, of- fering selace ‘and good cheer from his péreh atop a cherry picker,

The man who wants to be mayorforeveroften goes to new heights to keep his

+—tarebefore—the-public- Not many leaders write two books about themselves while still in office, hold as many as seven news con- ferences a day or show such childlike delight lead- ing a bers: f But 18 ths into his third term, the 62-year-old Koch (pronounced Koteh) is working on modifying his style. A penitent tone has crept into the Koch- knows-best demeanor that has seemed to mirror the city's own limitless ego. The shift could result from the charges of ‘rac- keteering, bribery, influ- ence-peddling, fraud, crim- inal patronage and other forms of corruption that have rocked his adminis- tration and associated en-

New York mayor modifies his style

claves of city politics dur- ing last year.

“After what's gone on, if he didn’t change, people would say the guy's a nut, that he's commitable,” Da- vid Garth, Koch's political consultant, told an inter- viewer,

The scandals have not soured Koch's own reputas tion for honesty but have given rise to accusations of glaring naivete and de- tachment from the nuts and bolts of power.

POPULARITY HURT

Polls indicate his popu larity has declined over two years to’about 55 per cent from 67 per cent. While even the latest re- sults would be considered suitable for framing by many North American pol- iticians, in New York they are seen as a precipitous drop that could signal trouble in his bid for another four-year term in September 1989.

So far, i i

‘ions in-

high-level officials in the city administration and 9 former Bronx Department boss.

Six othr senior city of- ficials have been accused or convicted of.a range of misdeeds, from toa commission in’ iting corruption to fraud and tax evasion. And more in and around city government are being investigated or tried in the series of sep- arate scandals, which last year led Donald Manes, a former Queens borough president, to kill ‘herself.

For Koch, the scandals have been perhaps the most damaging irony of an enigmatic career.

A self-described liberal who says conservatives are nicer people, a former civil rights lawyer who's been accused. of alienating blacks, the mayor now is being seen as a political reformer whose own gov- ernment needs reform.

to kickbacks and bribes from agencies seeking business with the city have led to convictions and jail sentences for two former

The i irony may be that while he claims to have aged many years over the last 12 months, he appears far from worn out.

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Croitoru said the calcium issue is another one full of

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TORONTO (CP) — If you're a working mother juggling a demanding career and a young family, do you ever wonder if you're getting the nutrition you need? Or is your elderly father, a widower who lives alone,

Dietitian Nancy Croitoru has fielded these questions and many others while serving as co-ordinator of programs in Quebec's Nutrition Month and as a past director of the Canadian Dietetic Association.

“Consumers. really want information on nutrition,” Croitoru, formerly of Montreal but now living in Toronto,

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Croitoru said the popularity of the health movement, “has attracted its share of hustlers and hucksters, myths

“Fitness gurus often oversell their brands of exercise, promoting feverish workouts and far-fetched expectations. Nutrition advice can be wildly, even dangerously, inaccurate and fad diets fallda-and out of favor on an almost daily basis.”

Adding to all this confusion, she said, are the rapid changes in the nutrition field. It’s “astounding how fast

“Consumers are getting information from many sources including advertising, the media,

studies, the quacks and health professionals.” Perhaps they'll read a newspaper report quoting a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine which says a link has been found between a certain food

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Teacher burnout a problem

EDMONTON (CP) Nearly 300 teachers with stress and burnout problems sought help last year through the Edmonton public school board's employment assis: tance program, says counsel lor Wes Penner.

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RICK HANSEN EVENTS IN FULL SWING

By RON NORMAN Editor

After much behind the scenes prep: Castle-

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gar’s Rick Hansen Man in Motion Committee swung into high gear this week with a number of events on several different fronts.

Kris Stanbra and Lorene MacGregor kicked off a special Man in Motion speaker's bureau Monday at Woodland Park elementary school.

Stanbra, who is herself disabled, said the students peppered her with questions about Hansen and his 40,073-kilometre trek around the world.

“The kids . . . (were) just overwhelming,” she said. “They were so interested.”

Stanbra said the students asked her some tough questions about Hansen's trip through the USSR, including how the Soviets reacted to him.

They also wanted to know the names of all his sponsors — another difficult question for Stanbra.

“[m definitely going to have to do some more homework,” said Stanbra.

Stanbra added that the children are anxiously anticipating Hansen's April 20 arrival in Castlegar.

“They are so excited about him coming,” she said.

Stanbra plans to speak to 10 area schools and has already lined up Kinnaird elementary for April 8, Valley Vista April 10, Twin Rivers April 15 and Kinnaird Junior secondary April 6 and 7.

“['ve done one. I've got nine to go,” she added. “I didn't expect to like it so much.”

Stanbra said the question most often asked of her is if she knows Hansen. She doesn't,

Meanwhile, Castlegar residents have donated a total of $5,000 to Hansen's Man in Motion trust fund. Residents donating to the fund or group with funds raised from special events are asked to place the money in a special Man. in Motion account at Kootenay Savings Credit Union. If income tax receipts are required, that must be stipulated at the time the funds are deposited.

The trust fund will get a big boost this week from the Castlegar Canada Safeway store. Beginning last Sunday and running through this Sunday Safeway is selling 18-inch yellow ribbons for $1 with all proceeds going to Hansen's trust fund.

Safeway manager Dale Bobby has challenged other

HANSEN'S ROUTE . . . Map shows Hansen route through B.C. Route can still change.

businesses to meet or beat the Safeway employees’ donation of $50 — which bought 75-feet of yellow ribbon.

Safeway has offered a $100 gift certificate to the community group which manages to accumulate the longest ribbon.

Safeway also has Heart of the Dragon, Hansen's video filmed during his trip through China, on sale with net proceeds going to the Man in, Motion campaign. In addition, it is selling yellow chrysanthemums with $1 from each mum going to the trust fund.

“We're expecting big things,” said Bobby, adding that Safeway hopes to raise at least $500,000 province-wide with the campaign.

Elsewhere Mayor Audrey Moore has agreed to spend a couple of hours in a wheelchair on April 14. Moore will wheel through downtown Castlegar, visiting different locations to help raise awareness of problems the disabled face.

Plans are also beginning to take shape for Hansen's visit here April 20. A special reception is scheduled for the area in front of Stanley Humphries secondary school on April 20, the tentative arrival date.

The local committee has suggested Hansen visit the special needs school before proceeding up 7th Avenue to the high school for an outdoor reception. The reception will likely be brief, lasting less than an hour.

The committee agreed that formal speeches should be kept toa minimum with the focus on allowing Hansen to meet residents.

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By MIKE KALESNIKO Staff Writer

A small random survey of Castlegar residents shows both parents and non-parents are satisfied with educa- tion in Castlegar.

Of the 159 responses from approx- imately 220 sent out, parents agree that education today is not only satis- factory but has also improved since they attended school.

Some 132 parents said they were satisfied with what their child learns at school, while 11 Weré dissatisfied and 16 were undecided:

Also, 90 parents claimed that aca- demic standards have improved since they attended school, while 16 dis- agreed and 23 were undecided.

Parents also generally agreed they are being kept informed about educ- ation, they have input in school decisions and they like the responsible use of school funds.

On the other hand, Castiegar resi-

dents without children seem to believe that education has not improved in some key areas. ,

Of 37 responses (from a total of 200 sent out), 19 people believe children are not better for life after school compared to schools in the res- pondent’s day, while 16 see an im- P And 17 say demic stan- dards have not improved since their time, while 15 believe it has and seven were W

tion of education.

‘The non-parent sample was taken in the fall of 1986 and the parent survey _ was done in January, 1987.

Trustees will review information and discuss the results: With the staff.

‘The district expects to conduct similar study in two years.

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Review supplement in today’s issue

The West Kootenay. It's an active, thriving region fall of optim- ism and enthusiasm. It reflects the positive outlook of its residents.

And the Castlegar News’ West Kootenay Review captures some of that spirit. The Review charts the activities and events of the past year which have led us to this point. Tt also offers us a look at the future _ —a future that is brighter now than it has been at any time since the beginning of this decade.

The Review lets us know how lucky we are to live in this part of the world. It focuses on area success stories in business, industry, tour-

Lions plan gazebo for park

ism, arts, education and recreation. It takes a look at the people who make the West Kootenay and its three major cities — Castlegar, Trail and Nelson — what it is: a vibrant region full of optimism. We think you'll like what you see in this year's Review. It offers stories, photographs and histories. st of all, this year's Review captures the upbeat part of our region — the part we know you'll

By CasNews Staff

The Castlegar Selkirk Lions Club wants to build a gazebo near the cenotaph in Kinsmen Park, Castlegar council learned Tuesday night.

Ald. Terry Rogers, chairman of the parks and recreation committee, said the Lions plan to construct a gazebo as a community service project.

However, council suggested that the Lions Club meet with Kevin Lagan the city’s new engineering services manager, to finalize a detailed plan for the gazebo.

“There seemed to be a number of questions,” Rogers said.

Meanwhile, couneil agreed with the parks and recreation committee rec- ommendation to scale down the land scaping proposed for Pioneer Arena. comeback last night to beat

Council had earmarked $35,000 for Rossland Warriors and capture grass, trees and paved parking. How the Kootenay International ever, the parks and recreation com Junior Hockey League's west mittee recommended that only $10,000 division title. Rebels scored six be allocated for the arena improve straight goals in the final period ments with the remaining $25,000 for a 9-6 victory ... BT going for ball field upgrading and a lawn bowling green.

The decision to improve ball field facilities follows a meeting earlier this year between the committee, Gord Bos, representing Kootenay softball, and Bob Maloff, representing local minor baseball and slowpitch softball.

Bos and Maloff emphasized the need to upgrade ball fields, recommending that all city infields be replaced with shale.

He also advised that bleachers need repairs, dugouts need to be renovated, the washrooms and concession at Kin naird Park need painting and the stove at Kinnaird Park needs to be repaired.

They added that the pony field

enjoy.

Catch the Review — a special supplement in today’s CasNews — and catch the new West Kootenay spirit.

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REBELS WIN: Castlegar Rebels made a furious third-period

DEMOLITION DERBY: Castlegar Kiwanis club has been given the green light to hold a demolition derby during SunFest . - A2

NEW SIGN: Castlegar Chamber of Commerce plans to remove the Expo 86 portion of the Expo sign at the Highway 3 interchange and replace it with a Castlegar sign. . -

SCHOOLS SUPPORTED: A special report overwhelmingly supports small schools in the Castlegar district... A6

Mork's better half and the man from Coors are honeymooning in Vancouver this week as one otf Hollywood's hot test couples tied the knot over the weekend.

‘retress Pam Dawbér, who stared as Mindy in the Mork and Minday TV series and who now has her own jes called My Sister Sam, and actor Mark Harmon, a formet regular on the St. Elsewhee series and a spokesman for Coors beer, were married last Saturday in the San Fernando Valley

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