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Ugly assault lands woman in hospital, husband in jail Beaten so badly, rescuers thought woman had been KAREN KERKHOFF Sun A Lethbridge man, 63-year-old Castlegar Ri Alberta-resident broke into his wife's Columbia Avenue resi- dence by smashing the window and unlocking the door. Upon was chased about her home until she exited the residence where Bartek followed her and proceed to kick her in the ribs. RCMP officers were called to hit by a car and that he “wasn’t to appear at her place of residence.” Police then say he “ drove out there to show her he could.” McSheffrey said the woman was so badly beaten that those people who first saw her and sub- sequently contacted the ambu- lance had initially assumed she had been hit by a car. Bartek was held in custody overnight and appeared in Castle- gar Provincial Court March 2 where he pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm. Bartek was sentenced to six months in jail and 12 months pro- bation by Judge R. Fabbro. Upon sentencing Fabbro said domestic assault should be treated very seriously and that Mrs. Bartek was entitled to pursue legal dies to of the he was arrested and brought into RCMP _ Al Brown said alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the inci- dent and that the man offered no resistance when arrested. While on scene RCMP officers seized P'key from” Banek Which they believe he held between his knuckles while punching tt the marriage. Bartek-has been trans- ferred to Kamloops Regional Cor- rectional Centre. Mrs. Bartek has since been released from hospital, Support growing for: Second meeting plann SHARLENE IMHOFF in deep cuts to her face and neck. Crown Council Hugh McShef- frey said the incident occurred after a legal proceeding in Nelson court the same day in which Bartek didn't appear. Bartek con- tacted his estranged wife that evening who then informed him Of the results of the proceedings Sun Editor Support for a 24-hour border crossing Continues to grow in the West Kootenay region and ecast- ern Washington State. Cross border commercial traf- fic in these two areas has steadily increased over the past several years, and as large and small - Preparing fora bleger bang struggle to improve productivity, the existing restrict- ed 16-hour operation at Paterson- Frontier has become a serious impediment to competitiveness. Members of city councils, regional districts as well as small and large business owners have been submitting their letters of support for a 24-hour crossing, and many have joined together to form a task force. Kootenay Boundary Regional Economic Development Director, Champions of the KIJHL West Division, the Castlegar Rebels celebrate after ending the Nelson Maple Leafs’ two-year hold on the title. Please see Sports 1B. That winning feeling, ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO / John Van Putten ey rai chad Manen Kruysse. is one of several members of a task force orga- nized to promote the establish- ment of a 24-hour crossing. There are two task forces that exists— one on either side of the border. Krysse said both task forces will provide updates during a meeting scheduled for March 16 at the Washington Water Power offices in Kettle Falls. “We've submitted proposals to Canada Customs officials, and during this meeting we will be discussing their responses to the idea,” said Krysse. A 24-hour border crossing ser- vice im the West Kootenay Region has been a Priority for the economy has tesulted in cross-border traffic. Kruysse is certain that a 24 hour border crossing would also Ministry of Highways District Avalanche Technician John Tweedy prepares to board a helicopter that will drop 25 kg charges into the heavy wet snow near the top of the Kootenay Pass. Although firing 105 calibre rounds from a recoiler rifle is the method of choice, the snow conditions called for a bigger bang. See Profile 1C. SUN STAFF PHOTO / John Ven Punen ae hour ‘border ee Woman awakens \_increas¢ tourism to the area, since the removal of closed-border Testrictions would allow tourists the chafce-to remain in an arca for a longer period of time, rather than ‘rushing to make the border on time’. Terry Langley, district manager for the Okanagan and Kootenay District Canada Customs office in Penticton, said customs officials March 16 in Kettle Falls are Committed to work with con- munities in order to establish their special service needs. “If that means keeping the bor- der open for 24-hours. then it's something we have to seriously consider.” Langley said the decision for a crossing with extended hours would be made at Canada Cus- toms headquarters in Ottawa. O'Connor, Pakula appointed to regional advisory group Castlegar Mayor Mike O'Con- up. The Regional Advisory Group's (RAG) mandate is to i and advise the Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture on issues affecting eco- nomic development in the region. It carries out ‘reviews of issues and provi ions to the chairperson for RAG, while Nelson-Creston MLA Corky Evans is the co-chair. City Councillor Bob Pakula has been chosen by council to sit as the alternate to this group. He was nominated by fellow councillor Kirk Duff. Members of RAG, chosen from throughout the Kootenays, will be meeting next month to discuss the and i Task the minister, and responds to spe- cific requests for advice or analy- sis from government. East Kootenay MLA’ Anne Edwards is Force. Castlegar City Council's ‘ious representatives were for- mer-Mayor Audrey Moore and for- mer City Councillor Jim Chapman. An elderly Castlegar woman awoke to find a man in her bed- room, at 2:30.a.m,, March 5. When the man realized the woman was awake he quickly lefi the premises. Castlegar RCMP are declining to release any further information regarding the inci- dent. In other police news, it appears as if thieves who broke into two — salons March 6 were after Cale ga RCMP say that Avenues Hairdesign on Columbia Avenue was broken into by forc- ing the back door. Thieves also forced open the side door of Cut'n Loose at 625 Columbia Avenue to gain entry. Once inside the build- ing an adjoining door to the Red Cross office was also forced. It appeared as if drawers had been rifled through and that cash was the motive for the break-and enger. A small amount of cash had been stolen. : Community momras for 16-year-old Ozeroff KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff An early moming two-vehicle accident Saturday, March 5 has claimed the life p§,16-year-old Jolene Ozeroff of « . Ozerofft was the passenger jin a 1994 Ford truck driven by Jason Wallace Popoff, 19, which collided with a 1987 Dodge tru¢k driven by Patrick Sammuel)Tomelin, 19, both of Castlegar at the Playmor —— at Highways 3A and 6. The drivers of the two vehicles and Leon Soukeroff, 20, of Castlegar a passenger in Popoff’s vehicle, were transported to hos- pital for treatment of serious injunics, A grade 11 student at Stanley Humphries Secondary School, Jolene’s death both shocked and saddened her instructors and fel- low school mates. Scrambling to deal with the expected onslaught of tears, shock and rumors, a crisis team made up of counsellors, adminis- tration and family members met Sunday to plan ways in which to help SHSS staff and students come to terms with Jolene’s untimely death Counsellor Don Mair said Ozeroff family members played an instrumental part in develop- ing a memorial held at SHSS on Monday, March 7. “The family was very amich | involved with the crisis. team. They it together.” The memorial assembly at SHSS consisted of opening remarks from Jack Closkey, Act- ing SHSS principal; remarks from Jason Ozeroff, Jolene's brother, a poem, read by friends, comments by Student Council Prime Minister, Jan Holden; a moment of silence; a song; and closing comments. After the memorial a second, but more private, service was held for close friends in which poems were read and a song sung. As well, even though school attendance was poor duc to Jolene’s death, the peer cemtre and counselling area was open and counsellors and teachers were available to assist, grieving students. Mair said Jolene’s death is cially hard-hitting to See OZEROFF For ail the local news and sports — the Castlegar Sun %