Page 2A To Name: Talano Andrew Castlegar likes; Day Care Pet: My dog Deeohgee Where you work: Child Care Centre What you do there: Play and eat Best kept Castlegar secret: Where Mommy keeps her pen Vehicle: Mommy's car What would you rather be doing? Playing with Daddy Or do you know ‘Would you like to be our Face In The Sun? id? who Give us a call at 365-5286 or gent by our office at 465 Col bi Police trap only two in recent seat-belt blitz KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff So far so good. That's the word from the Castlegar RCMP concerning the local drivers who are buckling up during the national seat-belt campaign. Castlegar RCMP member, Corporal Al Brown, said of the 154 vehicles that have been checked since the campaign began October 1, only two peo- ple have been charged for failing to buckle up “To date the Castlegar drivers are doing exceptionally well.” Although the residents are doing well, Brown said it is important for drivers and passen- gers to remember that seat belts should be wom at all times while in a vehicle on B.C. highways— not just during the seat belt cam- paign. The fine for not wearing a seat belt is $75. The seat belt cam- paign runs until October 9 The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, October 6, 1993 Black bears slain illegally says conservation office KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff The discovery of four black bear carcasses, including a female and a cub, has left Castle gar Conservation Officers at a dead end Conservation Officer, Mike Krause, said the carcasses of the bears had been found in a rock quarry on Sullivan Creek Forest Road nedr Birchbank by a resident who had gone there to obtain rock Krause said two of the bear carcasses appeared to have been at the quarry for several months, but the carcasses of the female and cub had been dumped recently. “They were fairly fresh—about two weeks.” Althoagh three of the bears were intact, Krause said it appeared as though the female carcass had been harvested for its gallblad der—considered a delicacy in other countries but the illegal removal of which is a crime in Canada punishable by up to a $10,000 fine Krause explained it is permissible to destroy a bear or cougar in protection of life or property—which Krause defines as livestock or, pets—not as gardens or fruit trees—but to kill a bear and not report it to conservation officers is an offense “The bears were not reported as being destroyed. That is a violation if it isn't report- ed. It is also unlawful to kill a bear for its gall- gallbladder Castlegar Conservation Officers are also bladder or possess a bear looking into the poaching of a Cow elk on Balsam Road in Krestova which was discov ered September 30 It is estimated the carcass—which was intact, had been poached around September 26. Krause believes the elk might have been wounded and then ran off to die. Although there is a draw for bull elk in the area, the tak ing of cow elk is illegal Krause is asking that ahyone who has any information about the bears or cow elk contact the Castlegar Conservation Office “We're looking for information about the person(s) who have done these dirty deeds bs Wednesday, Oc tober | 6, , 1993 After 13 years Christian Academy closes KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Funding cuts and lack of students has, in part, caused the demise of the ¢ Christian Academy in Brilliant When the nine students retuned toy ol this fall they were told by Principal\ Btaine Hood, that they needn't return the following day—the Academy was closing its doors. “We started the first day and then had to tell the kids ‘Sorry, you have to go home.’ We're very unhappy the government forced us to do this.” Hood said last year the government fund. ed $570 per student, or ten per cent of what it would fund for a public school student ‘astlegar however, the gdvernment decided that tt year there i be no fundir school, or any school which is classil class three school Hood went on to explain that cla schools are not required to use the B ¢ riculum of teaching, nor are they requ use certified teachers. Hood stressed (h two teachers at the Christian Academy ar certified, and the proof of the hight standard of teaching has shown when the student on to college “Our kids were way ahead of the othi when they went to university. They ou have at least tested us: before they took th funding away.”, Hood said even though there were mar hy parents: whe inrent public were regis ind tuition ealed began 13 Castlegar nts, and edu move of the in Brilliant many as 43 n't be opera there, will be u in order bl iabl Page 3A Sun Steff Binoculars, fishing rod, and ‘@ winter coat were stolen from a vehicle which had been items stolen from car parked in the 500 block of 7th Avenue, October 1. Castlegar RCMP are continu- ing their investigation of the incident. SUN STAFF Local man charged after early morning theft attempt at 2:30 a.m., October 5 the back of the store. to answer to charges. A 47 year-old Castlegar man, David Michael Stadler, has been arrested and charged with breaking and enter- ing, and theft after breaking into Castlegar Pharmasave Castlegar RCMP member, Al Brown said RCMP officers had found Stadler hiding in a storage area in the back of the drugstore. Stadler had gained entry by cut- ting through a metal bar after forcing open a window in Stadler has since been released from jail, but will appear in the provincial court in Castlegar December 1 Stadler, who will appear in court Dec. 1. A quick response by RCMP in Castlegar resulted in the arrest of David SUN STAFF PHOTO /John Van Putten Sod turned fos new Blueberr Creek fire hall Sun Staff Blueberry Creek’s longest residing resident, Jean Schulte, was given the honor of tuning the sod at an official ceremony celebrating the start of construc- tion of a highly anticipated fire hall in that small community. Held October I at the construc- tion site, work began on phase one of the project two days later, and is expected to be completed by December. Bill Cook, chair- man of the Blueberry Creek Fire Commission expects phase two of construction to be complete by August, 1994. Due to the uncer tainty of a provincial grant, Cook said it was the generosity of local merchants and companies that allowed construction to begin on phase one “The government grant, which has not materialized yet, will be needed to complete the second phase of the fire hall. We expect to receive this by January.” A majority of Blueberry Creek residents have been actively seek- ing local and government support in order to improve fire protection services/in their community. SEANAGH SLOAN _ For The Sun ae ae her 2S Be a Seniors in Castlegar and the surrounding area will soon see three new programs directed at improving their health. A grant from the Ministry of Health for $5,000 will fund a televised seniors program called “Taking Charge,” a monthly community wellness clinic, and a service entitled “Friendly Phone Calls.” Blueberry Creek’s longest residing resident, Jean Schulte, shows she is no stranger to handling a spade during the ground breaking ceremony to commemo- rate the start of construction of Blueberry Creek's new fire hall. Behind (I-r): Blue- berry Creek resident Donald Simpson; Brian O'Hara of Kootenay Engineering; Fire Commission Chairman Bill Cook; Kevin Chernoff of Trowelex Ltd., and Deputy Fire Chief Tom Hill. Local seniors to benefit from new programs “We expect to have the ser- vices available by mid October,” said Dianne Ramage, who coor- dinated the Seniors’ Health Pro- motion Network Grant. The Castlegar Seniors’ Action Com- mittee applied for the grant which was awarded in July. Ramage was asked to design the programs to address the issue, of seniors’ health. She noted that there are approximately 2,500 seniors in the Castlegar area, and that the Four members of the Kootenay Society for Community Living went to a three-day seminar on “Self-Advocacy” in Fernie. Transportation was via a Ronald McDonald bus sponsored by McDonald's, Greyhound Lines of Canada, and CTV. From left: Patty Ferguson, Clara Hancock, Louise Bates, Bill Bird and Attendent Cathy Allen. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Cathy Ross P is aging “Our services are aimed at a lot of the elderly who are just lonely—but we strongly want to encourage wellness for all seniors, whether they are active in the community or not,” said Ramage The television series will run on Shaw Cable, and will provide information relevant to seniors Organized on 10 - 15 time slots, a speaker will discuss issues such as medication and over medication, vitamin supple ments, completing supplement forms for taxes, wills, old age pensions, community events, and a short exercise program Ramage stated that Seniors’ Counsellor Alex Pereverzoff, who also volunteers at the Castlegar Seniors’ Action Com. mittee, is the most likely candi date as host “The focus of the television series and the clinic will be giv ing information on preventative health. Wellness involves diet, Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore and President of Stellar Developments, Louis Jodoin, cut the ribbon to officially open Stellar Place, a new housing develop ment for adults, October 3, SUN STAFF PHOTO / Cathy Ross the contractor; Photo submitted ways of eating, sleeping self esteem is a big habits you need good self esteem to feel well,” said Ramage. The mobile clinics will be set up at different loca- tions in Castlegar in conjunction with other activities. “If it is arthritis month, we will provide information on arthritis.” She also noted that the clinic’s Purpose “is not for diagnosing, and not for counselling; the peo- ple [staffing the booth] are not qualified. We considered using a doctor, but everyone would then want to be diagnosed on the spot.” Isolated seniors will also Feceive contact through a phone call service. Volunteers will call Seniors from a list obtained ini tially by talking with homemak- ers, and through advertisements indicating the service. Those who wish to be called, will receive a phone call from these people on a regular basis, “just to see how they are doing, and whether they need se rvices, said Ramage While Ramage has been instrumental in deve loping a programs, the Community elne Group and 1 My ichardt, Regional Representa tive for East and Central Koote nays, wall now b, tor Dianne Joan responsible different Program Eroeran indicated that there ts a ne teers. People inter Ing th ommittece Olga Mehrer at Dianne Ramag 1 for volun Sted in join- an phone 365-3754 or wt 352-5093 KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff + Adolescents in the West Kootenay who are or have been sexually, physically or emotion- ally abuscd now have some- where they can turn for direction in dealing with their problems. The Canadian Red Cross has hired Terre Perrin as coordinator for the Child Abuse Prevention Program Association (CAPPA)— Child Abuse Prevention Program a Masters in Counselling and Psychology, four years experi- ence as an elementary teacher, a Degreé in Psychology, a diplo- ma in Science, a private practice in counselling couples, families and individuals, and also coun sels students three days a week in Salmo. Perrin stressed that her role as coordinator will not involve counselling, but instead direct- ing the adolescent to the appro- priate resource, such as a ly. implemented in other towns and cities across Canada. Perrin, who took up the posi- tion as coordinator September 9, 1993, comes well qualified with The program will rely heavily on volunteers who will have sev- pont hurdles to clear before they are qualified to give presentations. “They must go through a vig- orous interview, and then there in place will be a police record sea Il be paid for as After the first (Wo pre-requisit will then attend S0-¢ training, and supply exam before the 1 the necessary allowed to make p or stop abuse on abuse to junior t high schoo! student Once a persor their training the wilkallow them to on probation for t nformation supplied and their initial pre inate their own the students will be stermine if watchful eyes of Pe 1 f abuse If the volunteer will not be required those ‘requirement ames to the form, will they receive a ¢ child does sign his tificate and be co the volunteer will fledged volunteer law to report the The training volunte t ind meals said rlunteers will and mu als with the classes r would then dis uation form to the Fibre Manager KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff leaves pulp Celgar Fibre Manager, Fred Parker has left Celgar Pulp mill to pursue his trained vocation as a forester by filling a position as Manager of Evans Sawmill. Jim Browne, Celgar manager, said the move for Parker was one which was in line with his chosen profession He's moved back into something he was trained to do Browne said it is uncertain at this time if Parker's position a fibre manager will be filled or if it will be deleted due to attrition Parker was hired by Celgar in July of 1988, and was employed by them almost five years until his last official day September 30 Earlier this year Parker commented on proposals made to a Chip Transportation Study regarding the most economic mode of Verbal punches thrown during forum SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor The Liberals plan to spend the economy back to health; the Pro- gressive Conservatives’ programs are veil-thin; the New Democrats fear foreign investment and the Reform Party’s platforms are an impossible hoax These were just a few of the punches that were thrown during an open forum involving Koote- nay West-Revelstoke candidates, held in Castlegar Monday evening Hosted by the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce, five candidates expressed their surprise at seeing a healthy tumout of more than 50 people, especially when the federal leaders debate was televised that night. As well as selected candidates from the traditional three parties, and the Reform Party, an aftentive audience also heard from Christian Heritage Party Candidate Brian Zacharias, and Green Party Candi- date Jack Ross. After an opening address of five minutes for ea questions from the floor were Liberal Candidate Dr. Garry Jenkins October 6 Mobile Campaign Office in downtown Rossland, Mainstreeting in downtown Trail; Mobile cam- paign; Office in downtown Castlegar, Can- Interviews with area media, vassing in Castlegar October 7 Mainstreeting in downtown Trail; Cam- Castlegar Cam- pus; All-Candidates forum at Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus: Canvassing in Castlegar paigning at Selkirk College, October 8 Canvassing in Revelstoke; stoke October 9 Campaigning in Kaslo, Campaigning in Balfour NDP ¢ October ¢ 1 Canvassing in Nelson, Canvassing in South Slocan and the Slocan Valley October 7 Campaigning at Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus, All-Candidates Forum, Selkirk College All-candidates forum, Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Revel- andidate Heather Suggitt invited: the first of which was asked by Sandra Groepler from the organization Rural Dignity requesting each candidate to pro vide a definitive answer on whether, if elected, they would fight Canada Post's plan to close rural post offices in favor of “McMail Service” Four out of the six candidates concluded that they would fight the plan, while NDP Candidate Heather Suggitt and the Green's Jack Ross both took their answers one step further by clearly indicat ing they would work to see the functions of rural post offices - increased rather than decreased Reform Party Candidate Jim Gouk said he could not provide a yes or no answer until further reviewing the situation. PC Candidate Blair Suffredine was the only candidate to say he was not against Canada Post's plans, and concluded that he could not be against a company improv ing their services to all customers All candidates agreed that, while the salaries of MPs are in line, the tax exemptions and perks they are allowed are way off course NDP Candidate Heather Sug October 8 mill expect transportation of w Because of th a ch were d to be travellin ‘ > expansion to the mill wa f { in which the viability to anspor 1il was studied Although the Ct would be the m Parker s proce ted that barging rting the chip g-transport ing an uns Browne has be As fa That 1s th Unless thir b gitt remind once that Leader Audr first called t as PC Candidat review of MPs px nswered ques From job pr with a local airline indu control and nfident and pre governr 1 r r was Reform Party given two jum Gouk, whose clos question ict k out wanting “real hard to ignor tions were detail tl wa seemed unfair equally three parts 1 wan end to th Military spendin feal and NAFTA tion of the Ur iN taking contr AW At only questi dates wh S argument tional confhic npared to Suggit NDP, ¢ beral Candidate Reform, Liber « S was quick to oft dates all calle i eners that the rc keeping We t-Reve as greater int toc United Natior of the former Libera Green Candidate : future he believes the milita lect him f should also assumx 1 long t ronmental soldierin Jenkins sa wit was ev iates will be par saying, “Cana pen foru enemies and if k a small br Canvassing in Revelstoke; All-( Forum, Revelstoke October 6 October 7 Selkirk College, Candidates Forum October 8 October 9 elstoke October 6 October 7 Door to door cany indidales Forun ampus, Campaign October 8 Campaign office Forum in Revelstoke Canvassing in Naku Iss Selkirk Coll in Rev door canvass in Revelst Green Party Candidate Jack Ros: Revelstok ty Candidate Jim Gouk Campaigning in Nakusp Castlegar Campu Daytime home meetings in K All-Candidates Forum, Revelstoke Meetings and further campaigning in F PC Candidate Blair Suffredine sndidate Bey Collin Istok ke, AlL-Candida WEATHER OUTLOOK: The fore: Wednesday ast for idy with scattered ( howers. h ng fog patches will reaks in the | aftern willbe between [Lo 5 and W vund O. The forecast for Thursday and Friday cé yf SUNNY periods on Thursday with increas: ing cloud wers expected for Friday A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST WEEK: Temperature: M Precipitation Sunshine REMARKS: ghs will be Lonnie Liblong empt a box of newspapers that e at the stlegar Recycling Depot on 1g day last October 1. Liblong said area citizens has been excellent magazines, cardboard, milk and cans, scrap metal, auto bat- »ds (large household appliances) ing depot Bad driving habits | | result in assault he recy