Page 2 Sieat : = 2 THE TRIBUNE, WILLIAMS LAER, B.C. Thursday, July 7, 1955. Williams Lake Tribune Established 1931 Clive Siangoe, Editor Published every Thursday at Williams Lake, B.C. By The Tribune Publishing Co. $2.50 $3.00 Subscription: per year Cutside Canada 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 Move In Right Direction Move of commissioners in authorizing the employment of additional staff for the village office and outside crew is one we wholeheartedly concur with. It was becoming increasingly apparent that we were trying to accomplish an impossible feat in civic administra- tion by maintaining the same size clerical and labor force the village had when it was half the size it is today. For several years now there has been an attitude of monetary caution on the part of the board that has not been entirely justified, in our opinion, when the economic facts show the town is undergoing a period of stable growth. Such holding back could only result is even greater expenditures of money being necessary in the future. = To keep up with maintaining existing services and ex- tending them to keep pace with town growth may inevitably bring about some increase jn general property taxation, but we can think of one other source that would yield a sizeable por- tion of an additional employee’s salary. For months now a complete revamping of the business licence rate schedule has been held up because a handful of classifications have not been decided upon. Last year the village realized $1975 from this source. Since the review of the rates so far indicates that these will be practically doubled in most cases, it would appear that the contemplated rate structure together with the fees from new businesses in town, would give the village another $2,000 annually if the by-law was amended. By their actions Tuesday night commissioners have in- dicated their awareness of the necessity of moving out of the ‘horse and buggy’ stage of administration to cope with a booming town growth. Next should come consideratiom of ad- ditional equipment as recommended by Commissioner Gard- ner, and hand in hand with such plans should be a searching look at the revenue side of the ledger. A Good Show Concensus of visitors and residents alike was that the 29th annual Stampede was “‘a good show.” To those closely concern- ed with the organization and operation of the affair, there Should be a measure of satifaction in the knowledge of a job well done. > Credit should go this year as well to townspeople who joined in the promotional] fun of the Stampede with far more energy than has been evident for some years. This type of Participation can be promoted to an even greater extent, but examples like that provided by the staffs of the two banks in bursting out in Western garb for the week of the show, were encouraging to boosters of the “‘resident participation” angle. Next year this “Stampede atmosphere” part of the pro- gram should receive even more attention from the planners of the show. We believe it is something that particularly appeals to: visitors. cae Best Wishes F ollow Them This week a man who, through his extensive knowledge of wildlife focused a great deal of attention on the Cariboo, quietly left town with his wife to make their permanent home in the Okanagan. Leo Jobin has been a respected figure in our community for years. As a game warden his scrupulous dedication to his work earned him the respect of sportsmen, ranchers and even those who violated the Game Act. In later years he has con- centrated more on his hobby of collection and classification of wildlife specimens, and his work has brought recognition from international experts in the field. Following his retirement from the game department he spent considerable time in imparting some of this knowledge to students of this and Quesnel district and culminated his travels with providing the nucleus of a wildlife museum for the local high school. The best wishes of the community follow Mr. and Mrs. Jobin for years of happiness in their new home. EDWARD M. TAKAHASHI OPTOMETRIST will be at the RANCH HOTEL - WILLIAMS LAKE Monday, July 18 12:00 noon to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For Complete Eye Examination Appointment *phone or write The Ranch Hotel The Pacific Great Eastern Railway Co. OPERATING THROUGH-FAST PASSENGER & EXPRESS SERVICE between VANCOUVER, B.C. AND PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. Including Sleeping & Dining 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 5:20a.m.-Tue: 5 Ly-Williams Lake 6:50a.m.-Tues-Thurs-Sat Ar-Prince George 1:30p.m,-Tues-Thurs-Sat Pri’ r, 4:00p.m.-Tues-Thurs-Sat AnWilllams Lake 11:20p.moTues-Thurs-Sat Ly-Williams Lake 11:50p.m.-Tues-Thurs-Sat Ar-Vancouver (Union Pier} 6:30p.m.-Wed-Frid-Sun THROUGH FREIG SERVICE Lv - Vancouver-Mon-Wed-Frid Ar - Wms. Lake-Wed-Frid-Sun FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY ON FREIGHT AND EXPRESS The Cracker Barrel Forum Drinkell By AJ. The Water Rights Branch has conducted an intensive survey ot the Fraser River over the past five years, its objectives being to ascer- tain the effect construction of stor- age dams would have upon the jJands abutting the river banks and the variety and extent of the re- sources available for development. In view of this costly undertaking it came as a great surprise when the minister of lands stated a short while ago the water power potential of the Fraser will never be devel- oped. Had the minister qualified his statement by adding “By The Social Creditors” his prediction would be more readily unders able. As it stands we wholeh edly disagree with the gentle A few days ago, strangely enough, a radio announcement quoted the Premier as stating he expected to announce a new major power under- taking on the Fraser in the near future. Next, we have the Liberal leader Art Laing predicting the B. C. Electric will make application within the month for power rights on the Fraser in- volving the con- struction of eight dams. REACHED OTTAWA Now, these rumblings have reach- ed the ears of Senator Reid of Ottawa. The senator from New Westminster is lly interested in the fishing industry. If we believe the senator to he possessed of the pow- ; vs he is, Mr, Sommer’ pre- well prove correet. The senator evidently has no love for the B.C. Blectric. He predicts that company will shortly apply for per- ission to construct a dam just above Chilliwack which would give it con- trol of the entire river. Surely the senator’s knowledge of the Fraser is not confined to the movements of sockeye? | He recounts that when Aluminum Co. of wanted to put their power project at Chileo he had to | zee very rough, in fact he made such a loud noise he scared the company o Kitimat where it re- mained, He suggests the present Aluminum and Blectrie companies. (We have heard the same attributed to previous governments.) However, the senator intends to keep right on fighting them to protect the salmon catch. Te complains the Columbia River salmon fishing is dying out because of constructing power dams an@ such. While we sympathize with the senator’s postion it must be pointed out he is in similar position to some other erstwhile major dustries that are being momentarily overshadowed by the goliaths of both both old and new industries, now fully alive to the fact B.C. has practically all the large hydro-elec- tric power sites remaining unde- veloped in the world today. ATTEMPT TO STOP PROGRESS The senator's first big noise may have startled them, or as he puts it “seared them Off” but we doubt if it will even be audible again amidst clean over From the Files of the Tribune ONE YRAR AGO July 8, 1954 Fire destroyed the main house on Deer Park Ranch, owned by Jack Moon. One section was close to 100 years old. It was the original ranch on which the Moon family was raised— Because of the difficulty in crossing the new highway it has been decided to wash out the famous Mountain Race. Pierre Squinahan of Alkaii Lake was presented with the B. Boe trophy as the man who won the cup most times— The first day of the Stampede saw an estimated 2000 spectators on the grounds— Dave Perry of Cache Creek “was {named top cowboy after the results of the three days contest had heen tabulated— The best bucking horse award went. easily to Cannon Ball, one of Ray Curtis’ pack horses—- Lions share of the purses in the flat racing was taken home by Verne Anderson of Vernon with his three horses— Fire completely destroyed the home of C. D. Roberts of Soda Creek. The was estimated at $6000 — The police reported the quietest year on record over the Stampede— Louis Bates was injured on the open- ing day of the Stampede when a horse lashed out with its feet and broké his leg— Dr. Jack Temple ar- rived in town to take up practice with Dr. Atwood and Dr. Ringwood —At Lac La Hache Wilf Wright met ten skunks on the trail to the hay Mrs. F. re- ports that in the first time in her 25 years of ranching one of her cows gave birth to twin bull calves— FIVE YEARS AGO July 6, 1950 A major change will result in the closing of the Soda Creek school and bringing 40 children into Williams Lake classrooms has been approved Orange- ; Crush Phone INFERIOR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Williams Lake, B.C. by District 27 School Board— Thomas Magee, Likely old timer was flown by CPA to Vancouver for treat- ; Ment to multiple injuries received | when a truck load of poles rolled on jhim— A. J. Drinkell, Dog Creek ‘postmaster was one of 134 British | Columbia postmasters presented |with a 25-year service ‘pin at the annual convention of the B.C. branch | of the Canadian Postmaster’s Asso- | ciation— TEN YEARS AGO July 10, 1945 |. * George Pryaty. tailor of Williams Lake, badly burned when clean- ing finid exploded and enveloped him in flames, While recovering satisfactorily if) will be some time before he will he able to resume work— The Telfords at Alexis Creek have been fighting fires which have threatened their fences and mea- dow: They were aided by heavy rains— TWENTY YEARS AGo July 11, 193 Robert Nicohlson of Harmartho Valley, Tatla Lake, was convicted of illegal branding and given a twelve months suspended sentence— A big landslide at Seton Lake following a particularly heavy rain has delayed the P.G.B. ings for those available es. The fishing industry, along h ranching on the upper reaches of the Fraser, will appear but faintly in the general outline of economic expansion immediately ahead of us. | We suggest to the senater and his fellow sufferers that more will be, accomplished by falling in line and making necessary adjustments than | by exhausting themselves vainly at- tempting to halt progress. It might be pointed out the loss| of the Columbia river salmon catch | has made no noticeabl eindent in our rapidly expanding economy. It may also be said the industry has been j hard put to sell its surplus pack for | some time now and has had to rely on purchases, virtually amounting to exchange of commodities with the United Kingdom. to dispose of much of it. New industries bring more people which increases the local de- mand for foodstuffs of all kinds and inerease land values. Likewise they present a challenge to flagging in- dustries to step out to meet this de- mand, occasioned by changing times. The senator makes reference to the casualties suffered by fingerlings on their way down stream. Previous- ly upstream travel to the spawning grounds proved too hazardous. In- genuity, born of necessity, brought forth the fish ladder. The same ne- cessity will overcome the difficulties of the fingerlings once it hecomes apparent the industry will perish otherwise. No one wishes to see-an industi recklessly destroyed that has con- tributed so largely, hitherto, to the economic well-being of this province. There is no need of it. When all con- cerned get working harmoniously together, instead of shaking fists, a solution will be found. ‘There is nothing to be gained by impeding pro- gress or by being afraid of it. The chances of survival are much great-~ er if one is amenable to sympathetic approach. Despite Mr. Sommers’ gloomy pho- pheey be believe no government can, for long, withstand the pressure of the industrialists seeking power sites for enormous plants to be erect- ed within the province. No rovern- ment will remain Jong in power these days if they prefer to build a bulkhead around a salmon can in- stead of sailing forth to harpoon the whale. On the other hand great care should be taken to ensure no per- son, or group, acquires a monopoly on the imense power potential of the That might retard progess than Senator Fraser. far more effectively Reid’s * oud” noises, To hector, or treat with insolence is derived from the Greek, Hector, who was so treated hy Achilles. MOVING? If you are moving anywhere in Canada contact SMITH TRANSFER & STORAGE Fully Equipped Padded Van Phone 57-R-2 OUESNEL, B.C. Now... the first > GawW LONDON DRY eates hy | conn 35-2 G&W EXTRA DRY GIN will give a new lift to your martinis, collins, gin-and-tonic. Delicate bouquet. Absolutely dry flavour. 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