Page $ © : Thursday, September 18, 1985 ‘Williams Lake Tribune Hatablished 1931 Clive Stangoe, Editor Published every Thursday at Williams Lake, B.C. By The Tribune Publishing Co. Member: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association British Columbia Division, C.W.N.A. Authorized as Second Class Mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa The Grim Highway Toll The wide paved ribbon of the Cariboo Highway has brought to residents of this part of the interior a faster, smoother and more enjoyable outlet to the coast to traverse. But, if the past summer is any criterion, its presence has also resulted in a higher death toll. S In three successive weekends, seven lives were snuffed out along a hundred mile stretch of the highway as vehicles failed to negotiate curves cr were smashed to. useless hulks in collision. And but for those odd turns of fate that occur at times, there would have been more to add to the grim statis- tical ledger. It is a common sight driving down the highway to see an abandoned car lying off the road, the occupants hav- ing escaped with painful reminders of a few seconds when their vehicle went out of control. = Our experience is not a néw one, but it brings home the fact that some method of traftic control through tightened regulations or education of the drivers must be found. It is a serious problem all over the continent. Wherever paved highways have been constructed, an increased death toll has resulted. Along the lines of education, a local businessman came out with what we thought was a good suggestion. His idea was to have the RCMP keep a master sheet of the names of all those involved in traffic offenses. Each time a body was remov- ed from the scene of a highway accident to the morgue, he would have the police impanel their-coroner’s jury, not from the business houses as is done now, but from the list of offend- ers. There is no better way of bringing home the responsibility that a driver accepts when he gets behind the wheel than to see the tragic results of a highway smash-up. Penalty That Hits Home Not very long ago there was quite a campaign against alcohol-impaired drivers. Throughout the province, magistrates, including Kam- loops’ Magistrate Charles Anderson, stated in open court they would impose heavier pemalties in drunken driving cases. The Press reported their statements and commended the magistrates for making them. The hope was expressed that there would be some abatement of this particularly anti-social crime.” But in fact, the months that followed have shown little, if any lessening in the procession of those charged with impaired driving. Still far too many drivers risk the lives and limbs of other road users by climbing into what Magistrate Anderson has often called “a potential killer.” / What then, is the next step? We presume to suggest the next step is quite simple. It is this. Hit the drivér whoedrinks where he feels it most. Suspend his dicence for siximonths on a first offence and for a year --- or more —- on a second. The magistrate can recommend the suspension of licenses in drunken driving cases. And this seems to be an answer to the problem. Because to the average man who can afford to drive a car, the usual impaired driving penalty of $100 is not an impossible sum. But deprive him of the use of his car for half a year, and he’ll feel the punishment. For while a penalty in itself is seldom a complete dissuasion from wrongdoing, a penalty that strikes home is.not easily forgotten.—Kamloops Sentinel. * The Tourist Industry “Americans know the tremendous value of the tourist trade and are willing to.spend time and money to develop it,” President A. G. Bowie of the Okanogan-Cariboo Trail Associ- ation, said in’the pre-convention statement here Friday. Mr. Bowie, who has long been associated with the current campaign for better roads and the provision of more induce- ments for tourists to visit Central B.C., was referring to the fact that last year Canadians spent $30,000,000 .more in the United States than American visitors spent in Canada, despite a ten-to-one difference in the population of the two countries. Not only in British Columbia, but in the other provinces o7 the Dominion, there is the belief that provincial and federa} governments should undertake all the responsibility and ex- pense of promoting the tourist industry, and that those who reap the benefits can sit back and ‘‘let George do it.” Tourism is a business not unlike that of any other indus- try. It requires promotion, publicity and the cultivation of goodwill between the buyer and the seller in order to expand and show a reasonable profit. To ask the government to bear all the expense connected with the development of the tourist trade is just as unreasonable as similar requests would be coming from the timber, fishing or mining industries. . As Mr. Bowie pointed out, the Okanogan-Cariboo Trail Association the only international organization of private citizens actively engaged in the move for improved roads, the development of tourist travel and the fostering of a spirit of mutual goodwill and understanding between the citizens of this country and the United States. And, it is quite obvious, since the end of the last war the hard-working OCTA officials have made tremendous strides in the direction of these worthwhile goals. * —Prince George Citizen. 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: 4Ua.m.-Mon-Wed-Frid Ar-Williams Lake ‘Tues-Thurs-Sat Ly-Williams Lake 0a.m.-fues-Thurs-Sat Ar-Prince George :3Up.m.-~Tues-Thurs-Sat Ly-Prince George :00p.m.-Tues-Thurs-Sat Ar-Williams Lake 1:20p.m.-Tues-Thurs-Sat Ly-Williams Lake 1 Ar-Vancouver (Union Pier) 6:30p.m.-Wed-Frid-Sun ‘LHROUGH FREIGHT SERVICE Ly - Vancouver-Mon-Wed-Frid Ar - Wms. Lake-Wed-Frid-Sun FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY ON FREIGHT AND EXPRESS THE TRIBUNA, WILLIAMS LAE, 5.6. The Cracker Barrel Forum Ry A. J. Drinkell Once in many moons one or other] faith in Cariboo by deeds rather of the boys will pay a visit to Cow-]| than words. We intend to ledd says town. These rare visits are usually] 2?@29ger Anderson so others may inspired by a yen to view at arst| folew. | Yat pit should build hand some of the developments they} nq su it goes <— om: See read about in The Tribune. The town's growth, or decline, reflects the economic health of the District generally; for that reason the boys like to prowl around the business premises to note new innovations, expansions and renovations and when Possible to discuss them with the] fifi, burst forth into full bloom. decided change in the variety of merchandise being offered “now by most — stor denoting they are abreast of new trends and demands. One usually winds up the tour with a feeling he is about to witness the proprietor. In this way the pulse] FS A MESS beat of the district is felt more dis- It is only when he- surveys the tinetly than by any other quick| town’s topography that»he feels a method. twinge of disappointment. The set- ting is truly picturesque but the town shows up like an ink blot on To these old chappies who have spent almost half a century here- an otherwise flawless copy-book. abouts and have Look in any direction and every piece witnessed the of ground not built upon is cluttered birth throes of up with abandoned cars and trucks — 4derelicts. Whenever the clouds of dust subside momentarily, side street, alleyway and backyard are re- vealed littered with rubble’ and pag- mag. Its A MESS. It is then one wonders how such enterprising mer- chants can rest content to have their emporiums, with their meticulously groomed interiors sitting amongt such appalling slovenliness. It is possible they never hear the caustic comments of transient customers? In sheer exasperation the old boy will enquire “What is the matter with the Village Commissioners?" “Are they totally oblivious to the awful eyesores that abound every- where?” “Are they completely with- out remedial authority?” Then one recalls the occasional letter to the Editor in which some citizen pro- tests the view from his drawing room window and one concludes there must be a pile of latent civic pride waiting for leadership to acti- vate it. It seems passing strange a town so intensly proud of it interior decor and surrounded by so much natural beauty cannot find one amongst numerous service organizations will- ing to give the lead in a really thorough clean up campaign. There the Cariboo and felt the twinges of its growing pains it is an ex- hilarating experi- jence to feel the more rapid tempo of its growth. Even more inspiring is to catch the note of pride and confidence as one businessman after the other con- ducts them around ihs premises or] explains the advantages of a new in- | tallation. One meets with Bert Rob- erts, for instance, of Cariboo Cold Storage who will tell you he fully expects having to add more cooling units to their new butchering divi- sion. After chatting awhile one leaves him suspecting him of ha bouring visions of a wholesale di- vision with salesmen selling his branded products to the many ioz- ging camps, construction projects and stores throughout the northern interior and in thi8 way handling the major portion of the output of the Cattlemen’s co-operative feed-yards as théy swing into production. Well. why not? Tall oaks from little acorns grow. We only hope to be around when such dreams materialize. INTEND TO LEAD bud. which has been so slow in form-|- By RJ. SCOTT e Loa Wea ee ‘ i PLAT :: Ge f en pee ars HON sas behets le '4VM PROUD fo BE AX AMERICAK™, WAS A. COMPOSER NUD AVES PL, MUST WE RECHALS Af THE AGE oF 14. fe ce REGISTRATION AGS. No. Ge Rag hee ac Pp Niquidet Transport Williams Lake - Horsefly : OFFICE-- Greyhound Bus Depot, Williams Lake Phone 62-R-2, town - Horsefiy 3 short 1 long MAIL - FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE NOTICE The Annual Campaign for Funds for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind will take- place from September 15th to October 15th. All Representatives of Organizations assisting with the canvass and Mem- bers of the Local Unit are respectfully requested to attend a meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, September 19th, at the Municipal Hall to obtain receipt cards and relative information. : Frank Lee, President, Local Unit most be a ravine somewhere in which al! that trash can be deposited so it is not a menace to life and lib nor a blot upon a beatuiful landscape. If the old boy catches Johnny An- derson of Overwaitea during a quiet moment he will find himself being conducted around their newly re- SBxanized emporium, Johnny's .chest ees attains a full forty-six as} Ff he proudly caresses that long wall-|/ A new royal ‘carpet, 141 feet in full of refrigerating counters much length, has been installed in the pic- as a groom dotes on the bride. Just| ture gallery at the Palace of Holy- mention how much more cheerful] roodhouse, Edinburgh. The hand- the store is and the manager's coun-| some Renaissance design, in four tenance lights up in complete har-| shades of red, was chosen by Queen mony. He will inform you “We are] Blizabeth II to harmonize with the not finished yet.” One may also learn | decorative scheme of this 17th cen- the firm is merely demonstrating its] tury gallery. From the Files of the Tribune ONE YEAR AGO TWENTY YEARS AGO September 16, 1954 September 12, 1935 The Cariboo Livestock and Fair Association held its eighth annual fair. The best single animal brought the highest price of 8 cents— The Board of Trade has erected a sign post at the cross-roads at the Fifty. NEW ROYAL CARPET Williams Lake exhibtors carried away practically all the awards in the Gladiolus section of the Quesnel fair— Lord Martin Cecil resigned as Cattlemen’s president. He has held the position since 1948—— Bill Bd- wards announced he has purchased = “Want some help : with your homework, Dad?” I's a good thing young Ted is only joking. If his Dad took him up on that offer, Ted would soon find himself floundering in a sea of facts about family income uccession duties, taxes, wills, trusts, business the interest of his partner-Joe Seibe} in the Williams Lake Taxi— [a Follis, well known local sportsman and businessman announced he has purchased the insurance business known a Shuswap Agencies in Sal- mon Arm— The Department of Ag- riculture states the only solution to the serious feed situation confront- ing the cattle industry lies in the use of high protein pellets— Over 500 head of cattle moved through the Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association in two days— Hunters turned out in full force on opening day. On Becher’s Prairie there were as many hunters as birds— WILLIAMS LAKE Dry CLEANERS FIVE YEARS AGO September 14, 1950 insurance and other related subjects! You see, Ted's father is a typical life underwriter —a man who has nor only been trained for his job, but keeps up-to- date by constant study. For the uses of life insurance are more extensive today than they used to be. And the men who represent companies in this business now advise you with increased skill. Doing this calls for’ more than study. It cakes real under- standing of people's needs. And since each family’s needs are different, the company representative offers valuable guidance in making plans to fit these needs — individually. All in all, the life insurance man you deal with today is @ very good man to know. And his progress is another reflection of the many ways in which the life insurance business has developed with the times to meet your changing needs! THE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN CANADA ~ Comprising more than 50 Cenadian, British and United States Companies LissD Five forest fires are reported in the district as continued dry wea- ther further aggravates an already = eritical situation— Chileo ranch staged a barbecue for the district with many people from Williams Lake attending— v YEARS AGO September 20, 1945 It is announced that ‘Williams Lake will have a public lib week— Local eshool attendance is growing with pupils this term— A 16 m.m. projector was delivered to the Wil- liams Lake Scohol Board to be used for educational purposes within the school and by community organiza- tions— Fresh frozen fruit and veg- etables will make their appearance in town next week according to an announcement by Sid Western—aAl- bert Ashby, age 69, a resident of the Likely district tor the past 20 years, N KEEP YOUR MONEY SAFE... when you’re travelling ! le Traveller’s cheques protect you against loss of your money while travelling. Negotiable anywhere, You can obtain Travéeller’s Cheques at our nearest branch— we have more than 680 to serve you, THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE J. F. P. Nicholson, Manager q Williams Lake Branch died at Likely—