Pare 2. > 3 THE TRIBUNE, WILLIAMS LAKY, B.€. wy Thursday, June $6, “1983. Williams Lake Tribune Established 1931 Clive ‘Stangoe, Editor Published every Thursday at Williama Lake, B.C. By The Tribune Publishing Co. Subscription: per year $2.50 Outside Canada ....... -- $3.00 Payable in Advance Member: Canadian. Weekly Newspapers Association British Columbia Division, C.W.N.A. ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION Authorized as Second Class Mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa A Damp Welcome To You All Because these lines are written several days before the Stampede, and rain has come to seem the usual daily occur- tence over the past two weeks, we hesitate to say anything about our annual show. To our visitors huddled in trailers or auto courts, any expressed thought that this is ‘unusual weather,’ probably won't help their frame of mind. Those who have been in our midst before will know the truth of the. statement though, and we hope the others will come our way again to see the Cariboo. i Bad though the weather is, we hadn’t thought of express- ing it as the Vancouver radio annoucer did on the farm broad- cast Monday. His forecast for the Cariboo was “smattered scours.” F Hospital Relief In Sight Hospital: directors and the community as a whole will heave a collective sigh of relief with word that construction is finally underway on the much-needed addition to the build- ing on the hill. Planning. of the temporary structure has gone on for months, and as the project moved along its slow paper stage, ‘here has beén no improvement in the grim accommodation 2 of the main hospital. The addition is not the perman- ent answer to the hospital problem of this district, but it will take the pressure off while such permanent plans are prepared. Whatever type of building program is finally settled on for future needs, the addition will not be an example of wasted nioney. The structure tan be moved and will be given a place in the permanent development. °* “New Look’ Pieces “New look” was given Oliver Street this week by the simple expedient of instituting parallel parking on both sides of the main thoroughfare. Aside from the arguments in favor of this sytsem from a traffic safety point of view, we certainly like the visual effect of a wider, uncluttered street. How Much Is A Billion?. Like the majority of our readers, we have got into the habit of reading about proposed expenditures jf vast sums of = without too much consideration of just-hew aiuch is e tually involved. In a recent editorial look at such matters, the RPM Pipeline has this to say: “In recent years so many starry-eyed spenders have confused us-with glib talk about billions that we tend to think of a billion as something closely related to a million --- perhaps a trifle more. a “Just how. much is a billion? Here is one answer. “If you were born in the year 45 B.C. and were still living --- and if you: had spent $1,000 every day each of those 2000 years --- you still, today, would have one-third of that original billion unspent.” Niquidet Transport Williams Lake - Horsefiy OFFICE-- Greyhound Bus Depot, Williams Lake Phone 62-R-2, town - Horsefly 3 short 1 long . MAIL - FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE Here at Tony’s Leather Shop we have a wide range ‘of riding needs. Drop in while you’re in town and make your selection. Coloured Stampede Chapps - Special, $15.50 made especially for rodeo riding, these chaps are made of suede leather in a variety of solid shades. All individually fitted. P Lariats - Saddles - Spurs - Bits - Tonys Leather Shon Phone 15-R Williams Lake Riding Boots Saddle Blankets The Pacific Great Eastern Railway Co. OPERATING THROUGH-FAST PASSENGER & EXPRESS SERVICE between VANCOUVER, B. wD PRINCE GEORGE, H.C. Including Sleeping & Diuing Car Service Prince George - Squamish Dock DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME April 24 to September 24 inclusive Ly-Vancouver (Union Pier) 9:30a.m.-~Mon-Wed-Frid Ar-Williams Lake 5 -Tues-Thurs-Sat Ly-Williams Lake 5 -Tues-Thurs-Sat 1 4 1 1 Ar-Prince George .-Tues-Thurs-Sat Ly-Prince George -Tues-Thurs-Sat Ar-Williams Lake 1 -Tues-Thurs-Sat Ly-Williams Lake i. .m.-Tues-Thurs-Sa Ar-Vancouver (Union Pier} 6:30p.m.-Wed-Frid-Sun THROUGH FREIGHT SERVICE Ly - Vancouver-Mon-Wed-Frid Ar - Wms. Lake-Wed-Frid-Sun FREF PICKUP AND DELIVERY ON FREIGHT AND EXPRESS The Cracker Barrel Forum By A. J. Drinkell In times like these in which one industrial merger follows upon an- other in quick succession and the monopol ic tendencies of other groups are periodically aired in the Courts, there are those who strive earnestly to indoctrinate us with the belief no enterprise can now succeed unless it is launched in a huge way and controlled by a large corpora- tion or an exceptionally wealthy indi- vidual. They would have us believe the small merchant must go down before the chain stores; the small logging operator must become the serf of the big-wig; the small farm- er must inevitably be swallowed up! like the kine of Pharoah’s dream. In such times it is invigorating to visit a region that has been de- veloped into a series of thri ng communities through the ef- forts of a multi- tude of small : farmers and tredesmen, and where they still reign supreme. It is like taking a bath after being immersed in a slough. What strikes one most forcibly about this area is the completeness of the entire set-up. Throughout the Okanagan power and communica- tion lines extend everywhere. Shop- ping centres cater to the district need for goods and services with re- markable thoroughness. Motorized service units of the various trade: men and artisans may be seen call-| ing at the farmer’s door. As every | certre is surrounded by a vast army of producers such serv re high- ly profitable ECONOMY BOOSTED Processing, and refrigerating plants help build local pay-rolis and hoost the regional economy. The in- fluence of this progressive moye- ment upon politica] theught is clear- ly reflected in the state of the roads and the general efficiency of the various goverment services. Most of the secondary roads are paved and up-to-date ferry services operate where bridges are impractical. Tho power of the vote is discernible everywhere and one need only per- usc the estimated expenditures for the current year to realize our pro- vineal legislators are fully alive to the-importance of this aggregation of small operators. Quite a large per- centage of the year’s revenue will be spent in the Okanagan. Both Federal and Provincial governments provide a fair number of trained personnel for advisory services. The present scene is of special interest to one able to recall something of the trials and handicaps endured, and over- come, hy the pioneer orchardist. SANE MARKETING We remember when the driver of a fruit-laden truck would beg us to accept twenty boxes of apples witk a hundred pounds of grade 1 onions thrown in, all for fifteen dollars, af- ter having hauled them all the way from the Okanagan. One hated to refuse the offer yet could not escape the feeling of guilt following upon its acceptance. Thanks to a well From the Files of the Tribune organized marketing system those days have gone forever. There may be some who chate under the neces- sity of shipping through the pool but there is abundant evidence it is doing a good job.and none could wish to return to the chaotic conditions of earlier days. We have no doubt they will experience little difficulty in eventually ironing out any kinks remaining in their marketing sys- tem. To those obsessed with the idea the small business man is doomed to extinction in this world of push- bottons, robots and ©ther scientific gimmicks we strongly recommend a journey through the orchards of the Okanagan. Only the utterly blind will emerge uncovinced the people who have proven themselves capable of building such excellent communities will prove equally successful in turn- ing to mutual advantage any scier- tifie discoveries which may arise that are pertinent to their industry, and thus emerge triumphant over th= heavy pressures of a_ changing economy. ? = Letter to the Editor Williams Lake, B.C. June Williams Lake Tribune, Dear Sir: I would like to congratu- late you on your editorial June 23rd “Whose Responsibility.” Anything to be done to clean up our dirty little town, does not be- come the responsibilty of the mer- chants of Oliver Street, but the com- missioners and the citizens them selves. Some make an effort at keeping their front lawns clean while the back yard is nothing but a mess of Tubbishy others just make no effort whatever, Re June 16th headlines routing truck traffic from Oliver Street. What other street in our town is fit for a heavily loaded truck to travel on? Trucks travelling Oliver Street aren’t a traffic hazard, it’s the double parkers, jay walkers and trucks and cars parked on Railway Avenue in a non parking zone. If all truckers were forced to in- stall mufflers on their trucks. in- stead of straight pipes it would greatly reduce the noise. A loaded truck drifting down hill with a good muffler makes little more noise than a car. 5 Yours truly, A citizen & truc’ driver. P.S. Do you think our commission- ers will ever make an effort to grade our streets so they will be fit to drive on, An actress at a party seeing an authoress whom she disliked went to congratulate her on her laaest book. “TI enjoyed it, dear,” she said. “Who wrote it for you?” “Darling,” replied the authoress, “I'm so glad you fked it. Who read it to you?” MOVING? If you.are moving anywhere in Canada contact SMITH TRANSFER & STORAGE Fully Equipped Padded Van Phone 57-R-2 OUESNEL, B.C. ONE YEAR AGO Tuly 1, 1954 Chief Andy Paull, president ani founder of the North American Bro- therhood of Indians officiated at the opening of the 28th annual Stam- pede— Hit of the morning on par- ade was a baby buggy race with five business firms represented and male “mothers and babies” taking part— A noon-hoar blaze completely de- stroyed Jordan's Sawmill at 156 Mile, causing a loss es mated ar $26,006— —Aiso-"propar cs stampede, the RCMP have added five extra constables to the staf_— Walter Bailey, secretary of the local Cariboo Association of Marksmen, won the provincial revolver cham- pionship at Blair Range— Last rites were conducted for Mrs. Zirnhelt, long tme resident of 150 Mile House — A bright spot in the lumber in- dustry was announced with a price jump of from $5 to $6 a thousand— Six people were injured in a head-on collision near 150 Mile— A new note was added to the Stampede with Doctor Jim Duthie givin forth with the bagpipes— Exicted spectators at the Stampede were two girls from Berlin who are touring Canada and writing articles for “Constance” a magazine published in Germany— FIVE YEARS AGo June 29. 1950 The order of the Royal Purple Lodge No. 126 held its charter night with Mrs. Florrie Woodland as Hon- ored Royal Lady— A loan has been proposed to meet the $1000 Stampede deficit— All town organizations are asked to get behind a plan of mass appeal to Ottawa regarding lack of air mail facilities to Williams Lake—_ The village commissioners are ask- ing a refund trom the PGB for the water main they purchased them two years ago at a cost of $3000, claiming it is acting more like a sprinkler than a water main— Stampede officials were touched by the generous gesture of the St. Jo- seph’s Mission Boys Band in turning back $25 because they had heard the association had lost TEN YEARS AGO July 12, 1945, The Maple Leaf Hotel, which has been operated for many years by Mrs. L. A. Moxon., has been sold to B. J. Abbott and C. W. Towns, both of Vancouver— Friends crowded the station to welcome home Fred Bass who had been serving with the Can- dian Armed Forces overseas— ‘Nick’ Quesnel and ‘Alf’ Smallenberg have purchased property and a building. ‘Phe-wil-open.un-a-modern_bakery—. TW TY YEARS AGO July 4, 1935 The Williams Lake baseball team carried off second prize at the Prince George baseball tournament at the Before a Tatla July 1st celebrations— full bench, magistrates at ake, Hamatcho Valley wa: and December— The Maple Leaf Hotel has had a face-lifting by w: of a new coat of paint— Voile ad- vertised at 15¢ yard. We are fast approaching summer the season when children will slam the doors they left open all winter, GF LAUROEBEAE LX cies] o) & oN S serine WILLIAMS LAKE Dry CLEANERS IDEAL SAW FOR 1-MAN LOGGING Yes, the light-weight McCulloch Medel 4-30A Chain Saw is one of tha best in the business for one-man felling, bucking, and limbing up to 5’ timber. It's got rugged power and is packed with features. Comes with ‘ straight blades from 14” to 42”, o1 15” bow, all interchangeable. ‘It’s “money in your pocket” when you own and use this wonder one-man logging tool; a trial will convince you. WEIGHS ONLY 30 LBS. WITH 14” BLADE Try out the MéCulloch Model 4-30A at our place — you be the judge. GORDON COLE Corner Railway & Yorston Sts. WILLIAMS LAKE, B.O. ow good can a. - good rum. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS NOT PUBLISHED OR DISPLAYED BY THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD OR BY THE GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.