On Saturday, December 4, 1 hrought the Honourable ‘Otto Lang, federal Minister of Transport, to Prince. Rupert, to discuss with - coastal residents: problems which had been raised by hig . department’s decision to remove its subsidy to Northland Navigation. . ’ NON-COMPETITIVE ° This subsidy. had been given to Northland since 1958 to allow them to provide freight and passenger service to our isolated coastal communities. Last year the subsidy reached he level of $3,700,000 (neatly $11,000 per day), and there was considerable concern expressed by other coastal shipping companies over the fact that only Northland was receiving such financial assistance. Most of this concern. was directed at the fact that Northland recelyed the subsidy on the basia of direct discussions between thelr company and the artment of Transport — without public tendering, without any competitive bids and without any formal licensing agreements. a THIS WEEK _ from Ottawa lona Campagnolo, “representatives from other outlying communities ranging from Stewart to Masset to Ocean Falls, and delegates from north coast Indian villages. VISIT PRODUCTIVE Mr. Lang’s visit,.I feel, was a preductive one. Several specific problems were brought to his at- tention apd all of these have either now been resolved or are in the process of being resolyed, The most im- portant problem still out- standing is the question of service to the Queen Charlotte Islands. The Malibu Princess, currently providing this service on an nterim basis, is highly unsatisfactory, and I am continuing to press for a proper self-propelled vessel wit! ; poet eaann car carrying capacity — similar to the former Northland boats. Again, however, I must siress that whatever the service provided; if it uses a Bovernment subsid »it must ¢ publicly tendered or licensed, with a proper accounting of the taxpayers spent. ; PMERRY CHRISTMAS! . As this is my last weekly | report to you before Christmas, I want to take this opportunity to wish each and every resident of § Skeena a very Merry: Christmas and a happy and prosperous New: Year. The past twelve months have been a time of great turbulence and change in our world, and, to a desser degree, in our country. The year end is traditionally a time to stop and take stock of our accomplishments and our goals, and [ would urge everyone, during | the Christmas and New Year festivities to pause for a few minutes and think about what we want to become — as individuals and as a nation. For only if we know what our goals are will we be able to work towards them. I, for one, am very confident about the future of our country, and look for- ward to sharing with you a memorable and productive 1077, Merry Christmas and 9 Happy New Year! THEY JUST GREW .... and grew with one reac 37.5 inches and the other 34 inches. The parsnips were grown by Mrs, Emma Loveless in her garden on Goulet Street. The rest of her production was normal, by Cyril M. Shelford Since reporting the plight of the agricultural producers and the need for a new agricultural market system, I've received many calls from interested people, mainly consumers that think they are getting a poor deal in buying food.- Naturally, with inflation, fast as most costs, ineludin, interest rates, salaries an - wages. It is interesting to look for a moment on various prices in 1947 just after World War Two and compare them to prices today. First of all, at . that ime, an average home in urban areas with six rooms, three bedrooms -bath, full basement and arage, on two lots, sold for 000. In 1976 one lot 60 x 100, no house —~ $30,000; with house — $100,000 to $120,000, The best housing scheme Canada ever had was for the recent ten years, a orglveness clause for those that kept up their payments. Many veterans will recall yments as low as $20 to 5 a month. Now we see interest up to 11 and 12 ee F: hing makes us -all wonder whether we have. advanced " machine. Haircuts from .50¢ 1947, today it is 19.2 percent, the lowest in the world, except for the United States. returning soldiers at 4: or is the only item controlled and bargained by unions’ today. and nearly held its own. The ; percent with payments af. $400 to $450 a month. It. ‘fully justified. And it was for for proper service to be provided to. our isolated Villages and camps.. and also with the argument that proper coastal services could be provided without using self-propelled vessels, It has taken considerable time and, unfortunately, a great deal of frustration expense on the part coastal residents, % that these fears have ‘been ‘Window smashed this reason — lo ailow get at the calculators. — representatives from the = Treasurer Len Guy said the Gay should be considered a day of mourning for Human he front window to. areas ‘affected to personally - advise him. o£ the conditions they are facing —. that I brought Mr. Lang to Prince Rupert: , ' During his visit he met with representatives of local labour unions, the Skeena- Queen Charlotte Regional District, the Prince Rupert Terrace ‘Answering Bureau _ Keeping TAB on Terrace information City Council, mayors’ and . sx me _Department of Forests Victoria, B,C. : NOTICE OF SALE OF CROWN TIMBER : STEWART AREA Tendars in a sealed and properly designated contalner for the purchase of a Timber Sale Harvesting-Licence to authorize harvesting of up to 90,000 cunits of dimber each year for a 12 year periad from the Hecate or from the Bell Irving Public Sustained Yield Units will be received by the District Forester in his office in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, -up till the hour of 11:00 a.m. on the Ist day of March, 1977. . . The tender must include a proposal to utilize the limber in a manufacturing plantin an area specified by the tenderer on a location to be ‘approved by the focal Regional District. There is an annual timber harvest avallable af 60,000 cunits. Proposals can be made to use the entire volume of 40,000 cunits or part thereof from the Hecate P.S.Y.U., or the entire volume of 80,000 cunits or part thereof from the Bell irving P.S.¥.U or a combination of volumes from bath Public Sustained Yield Units provided the total volume doed not exceed 60,000 cunits from the twa Public Sustained Yield Units. Bids for volumes under 80,000 cunits will be con- - sidered. : a Propasals must ineiude detailed data on financial feasibility etc. as.required In the outline contained in the Particulars of Sale, The standard of utilization in tha harvest willbe at teast alt trees over seven {7} inchesin diameter ata point four and one-hall (44). feet above the ground to a four (4) inch top diameter and the manufacturing plant must be capable of utilizing all lags toa four (4) inch top diameter and _must contain chipping facilittes, The chips may be subject to Siraction by the Licensor toa specified pulp millor mills, ~ Bids submitted as clfers ta purchase iba cutting rights must he at least Sc par cunit orbe in multiples of \cpercunit. in addition ta the above, based on the annual cut proposed for the contract times the 12 year period. Stumpage and royally — . Will be payable also based on an.appraisal: of Individual - culting permits Issued under authority of the licence. The. | contract ta be awarded as attached to tha Particulars of Sale .- will be a 12 year Timber Sale Harvesting Licence. Cash or certified cheque in the full amount of the bid must be sub- mitted with the tender, The bid submitted by the successful - ~ tenderer is non-refundable. Unsuccessful tenderers will be so _ hotified and amounts accompanying such tenders will he returned, The sale is not subject to Section 17 €1A) of the Department of Forests Act and there is'no recognized ap- plicant. . on : os Proposals must meet provincial requiremants pertaining jo environmental protection, and water, soil and timber management. Preference will be given to proposals offering the best combination of employment, social benefits, wood itilization, and revenue, Pursuant.io the Depariment. of Forests Act tha Ministar may relect any.or all offers made ‘for the purchase of the cutting rights, : Forester, Princa Rupert, ee Further particulars may be obtalned from’ the District . errs a Bar dot # ioe approve a Board of Inquiry was reversed. Guy said some com- plainants are facing delays of up to one and a half years, Ti a id es eed female employee by paying her less than male em- ployees doing the same work. oo “It is important that the notion be laid to rest that “Q) Air Brakes. And this Is'a course to Prepare drivers for.a wriiten and .. practical test on the operation and maintenance of air-brake — _ systems for either on-highway or off-highway vehicles. : -Fhose taking off-highway exams willbe required to pay the " Bepartment of Transport a $5.00 examination fee. This course can alsa Include young persons who wish to drive air equipped vehicles. Successful completion will give an air endorsement on your Driver’s License. Starting Date - January 17, 1977 Completion date - February 9, 1977 Time -7:00-10:00 pm Totabhrs.- 24 Fee - $30.00 plus $2.00 for manual instructor - Tom Kenna : Days - Mondays & Wednesdays .. (2) Small Engine Repair. This course will cover- outboard motors, lawnmowers, . “chain saws, ete., and is intended to improve the skills of persons maintaining and working with smali-motors,~ - Starting Date - January ‘17, 1997 Completion Date - April 27, 1977 - Time -7:00- 10:00pm Total hrs..90 . Fee - $90.00 Co, Instructor - William Walters Days - Monday & Wednesdays . (3) Shop Mathematics: . This course is orlonted towards Trades. People. It Is designed to help those wha want a refresher course or who have specific problems with shop mathematics. - ‘ Starting Date - January 17, 1977 Completion Date - March 14, 1977 Time - 7:00-9:30 pm Tatal hrs, -45 . Fae - $15.00 ‘Instructor - R. Sullivan © Days - Monday & Wednasdays - (4) Basic Welding - 2 Courses - This course is intended ta assist persons working in Trades which require welding, but do not warrant the employment of a full time welder, . ot . Starting | Date January 17, 77) & January 18 Campletion Data - April 6, 1977 & April? ~ . Time - 7:00 - 10:00 pm Tataihres. - 72 Fee - $72.00. ce Instructors - &.. Marchand & M, Custodio. Days - Monday & Wetinesdays or Tuesday & Thursdays Registration ne . Registration is on a ‘first-come, first-served basis: Course fee MUST. be paid af time of” School District No. 88 (Terrace) government fo make a- commitment to Human Rights eradication discrimination in B.C.” __ (6) Baste Cabinet Construction It ts a highly, un- dollars which are being at all in economic satisfactory arrangement, a : management, reasons why the decision G Mini to “lav off” homeowners have paid 06 . . ' omeowners, have 96. was nally” taken ‘by tte uy urges Minister to lay off. | ‘Rameowners, have paid 96 Department of Transport to ; . - 6 billion of this for' interest, end the subsidy payments. The B.C, Federation of Rights in B.C. before a decision is made on women, handicapped, older and only 32 billion for ac- PERSONAL - Labour recently urged le said that since the whether or not they will persons and national tually building housing. DISAGREEMENT Labour Minister Allan presentgovernmenthsbeen receive a hearing into their minority groups compete, — A1947 Mercury coupe cost While I could not help but Williamsto stop obstructing elected very few recom- complaint. In addition he equally with white Anglo- $1,512, now $6,000 to $7,000. support the decision to end and interfering with the mendations by the Human charged that ‘the Branch is Saxon males on the labour Vi few workers were the Northland subsidy as it functioning of the Human Rights Branch for Boards of seriously understaffed and market,’ he said. etting more than #1 an was then being given, I Rights Branch of the B.C. Inquiry have been approved underfunded.’ .- . '“Wehavesome of the best hour; now many are over expressed at the time, and Department of Labour. Ina by the Minister of Labour, | Guy hailed the recent Human Rights legislation in $10.Swift’s Packing Plant have continued to do so statement issued He cited a case involving a Board of Inquiry decision the country on the books in workers were “ negotiating since, my strong personal recognizing December J0as complaint against the B.C. which found that Creditel of B.C., but it doesn't mean a for .92c per hour. In 1976 disagreement ‘with nate International Human Rights College of Dental Surgeons Canada Ltd. had: if it is not actively they recelve $6.10. position that ‘no subsidy Day, B.C. Federation of where a decision by the discriminated against a enforced. We. therefore For those that travel, would be required in order Labour Secretary- former government to appeal to the provincial _ hotel rates have gone up 600 and to the of TERRACE CAMPUS | (5) Analysis of Latest Colour T.V. Circuits This course is designed for technicians presently ti. the _ F.V. field, and for students whe have graduated trom a college or vocational electronics program. ° . Starting Dale - January 17, 1977 Camplation Date - April 6, 1977: Time -7:00. 10:00 pm Total hes, - 72 Fee - 572.00 _ Instructor. F. Woodward ° . Bays - Monday & Wednesdays 4 wo, , \This program’ covers the basic operations of Band and Power foals as used in the construction of kitchen cabinets. Instruction during the course includes: . Base or Lower Klichen cabinets ‘Upper Kitchen cabinets Upper & Sase Bathroom Cabinets Orawers & doors for the above cabinets Application of arborite materials Starting ‘Date - January 17, 1977 Completion Date - February 16, 1977 Time:-7200. 10:00 pm Total hrs. - 30 Fee - $30.00 tnstructor -.J. Peters : rr ee : wee 12+ Completion = Time 7100-9130 pm Total hrs. - 55 . .. Fee - $100.00 nctudes Instruction, Text Books & Examination - °° Goes not include medical examination. * : * tnstructors - To be appointed + s Days - Monday & Wednesdays (7) Blueprint Reading for Carpentry This course is ta assist those presently working in the Carpentry Trade | re : Reading drawings ' Elevator Drawings Floor Plans _ Symbols & Notations Scaling . Structural Information - Detail Drawings The Plot Plan . . Trade Information ‘ : top Evaluation : 4 s ‘ Starting Date - January 17, 1977 — a mo Completion Date - February. 16,1977 «6.052 Time -7:00- 10:00pm Totalhrs.- 30°20 °°; Fee - $30.00 =. Noha is Instructor - Don Gatlager Days - Monday & Wednesdays registration. Paople may register before the course begins by going to the Administration Department of Con ‘inuing Educati for ‘complete “list. of courses ,in the brochure to be delivered by mall early in January. Many new programs & courses}! . will find these figures in- teresting and we can all see things weren't all that bad in the good old days after the war. I must also add, the cent. Alr fare to Victoria om Vancouver was $ return; now $51.85. Farm tractors went up from $1,000 _ to $9,000 for a comparable . Days - Monday & Wednesdays “Starting Oates - (10) Survival First Aid THE HERALD, Wednesday, December 29, 1976, PAGE Victoria report in $5,838, If we take a look Expenditures for food as a ercentage, of disposable ome was 25,9 percent in didn’t follow Average personal income worse than it is. has gone up from $871 ta the prices go up but not as — 1947 1976 Actual Might Actual Retail Have Retail Commodity . Price Been Price Eggs 46 $4.60 doz. 97 Poultry 239 Ib. $3.90 Ib. $1.09 Milk -19 at. $1.50 qt. 1 Butter -45 Ib. (1949) $4.50 $1.20 Ib Sirloin Steak 48 Ib. $4.80 - $2.55 T-Bone -50 Jb. $5.00 $2.95 Prune Plums 2lb.- 25c 2. Ib.-$2,50 2 Ib.-49c Peaches 11,3 Ib, $1.13 Ib. ° -31.4¢ Ib. Potatoes : 10 lbs.-40c 10 lb.-$4 10 Ib.-86c Lettuce ~ 2 |b.-25¢ 2 lb.-$2.96 350 @a. Tomatoes 1 Ib.-12¢ 1 Ib.-$1.20 .65¢ Ib. Bread 06 .60¢ de Veg. Soup 2-27¢ 2-$2.70 2-.59¢ Mushria. Soup -16 "$1.60 ae Tea - 1 b.-72¢ $7.20 $2.35 Red Spring Salmon .35 $3.50 $3.69 Note that Spring Salmon 1947 1976 Chesterfield suite, 3 pce. $195. is & up Dinners $1 u . up handbags $1.80 $19.99 - $32 dresses $2.98 $25 - $185 hovsecoals $3.99 “12 - $26 tweed top coats $9.87 _ ¥72 - $210 ladies slacks $3.95 $1.95 AS Mo 99 c en's footwear $1. Hs =~ Pe men's pants $3.95 § $22.95 - $37.50 _T'm sure some readers with a selling price of $33 a thousand hoard feet. what food prices would be if they went up as much as the average of other items mentioned then this is what you would see in today's prices. Thank goodness they 5 his trend or inflation would have been following are other items, other than food, in 1947 and wonder we captured the world markets and nearl everyone was working, wi the average worker as well Aj No small sawmilis were offastoday. Best of all — he logging, sawing and hauling ~ was working. NVte a Z | - +) . ; “ Li a Ee fra I A ” You can claan intricately designed silver pieces more easily with a mascira brush, . NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE ae i ee : . rn ™ ad ° , T B ett oy : a. . ee re : : 7 Wy . ‘ : “ ° . i ‘ (8) Basic House Framing This course is designed to assist those who would like a refresher ar iniroduction into house framing procedures. ' The course contains instruction in: _ + Floor framing . / « Wall framing - Framing. af openings Yor daor - Simple stair construction , - Simpfe Reof framing (gable style only) & windows Nate - This course doesnot include concrete forming. Starting Date - January 17, 1977 Completion Date - Febreary 16, 1977 ‘Time -7:00- 10:00pm Tatal his. - 72 Fee - $20.00 Instructor - William Todd - (9) Industrial First Aid ..,° This program leads ta Workers Compensation Board. ~. Certification. Applicants will be required to have a medical -.” examination at their awn expense. We are offering two ‘courses but they will be subject to receip§ af sutlicjant - enrollment. danuary 17, 1977 & February’ & Dates - | March 30, 1977) & April 2% Note ? Additional courses will be offered If we receive suf- : ficient enraliment. Days - Monday & Wednesdays or Tuesday & Thursdays . Students should state preference on thelr application. The purpose of this course Is to provide an individual with knowledge and skills that are necessary for the emergency care ofanin|ured person pending the arrival of qualitied first ‘ aid ar medical personnel. It must be stressed that the pur- -pose af this course Is, not fo train a person fo malntaln vital body functions until qualified personnel arrive. Courses will be offered on Saturdays when sufficient ap- plications have been received. _ Total hours of this course is covered during the one day of instruction and examination. = Cost. $7.50 - Includes Instruction & Examination Building, 5331 McConnell Avenue, Terrace, B.C. Registration may also be done at the first class session. Phone 635-6511, _ _ oT aos poo tho Gite eT ggg ett fda