a2 Wednesday, November 18, 1992 ™@ Wednesday, November 18, 1992 3a TheFARSIDE By Gary Larson Killer bees are generally described as starting out as larvae delinquents. Students wonder where their tuition fees went Corinne Jackson NEWS REPORTER Some Selkirk College stu- dents are happier now, but are asking why they had to go so far to be heard. According to John McPhee, “we seem to be getting some action from the last thing in (The News.) “There’s been a lot of reac- tion from it,” the major appli- ance repair course student spokesperson said. But McPhee said, “why did we have to go this far to get what we paid for?” McPhee said equipment is coming in and an instructor is teaching the class for a couple of weeks until a replacement for Tony Aben is hired. Aben resigned Friday, say- ing that he was frustrated that it took the college until now to install equipment re- quired at the beginning of Sep- tember. He also voiced concern for students who were one month behind in their studies because of the delay. McPhee said some students who are collecting unemploy- ment insurance are worried about what the delay means for them. “Guys are going to be run- ning out of UI and they haven't even completed the course,” he said. According to Dick Germsheid, things are on track now. “I’m feeling very positive,” the college’s Nelson campus director said, adding that gas fitting equipment is on its way. As well, Germsheid said in- terviews are being conducted to replace Aben. “I’m pleased with the way things are going and these people are going to have a good course.” COMMUNITY CASTLEGAR FIGURE SKATING CLUB Is hosting Kootenay Regionals Championship, Saturday, November 21. Free skate events 1-3 p.m 2/92 B.C. WINTER GAMES Skate-Off, Zone 1, Sunday, November 22. Free skate events 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission free. 2/92 CASTLEGAR MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY Meets Thursday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. Woodland Park School. 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Notices should be brought to the Castlegar News at 197 Columbia Ave. YOMMUNITY Twin Rivers eyes new building @ Trustees say no to renovations to seek $4.5 million building Corinne Jackson NEWS REPORTER School District No. 9 is say- ing thanks but AF @General Inquiries 365-7266 OUR HOURS The News is located at 197 Columbia Ave. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on weekends and statutory holidays. SUB RATES The News is published by Castle News Ltd. for Canwest Publishers Ltd. Mail subscription rate to The News is $37.50 per year. The price on newsstands is 75¢ for each edition. The price delivered editions is only 90¢ a week (collected monthly). GST extra. Second class mail registration number 0019. Scott David Harrison EDITOR The mystery behind Bylaw No. 923 continues. One week after blasting the provincial government for stalling implementation of the controversial Unsightly Premises Bylaw, Regional District of Central Kootenay chair George Cady is saying little. Cady says all his talking has only added fuel to a smoldering fire that has Slocan Valley residents calling for the heads of regional directors. Passed in third reading July 18, the bylaw which forces Area H residents to remove stockpiled cars, building materials and other items deemed unsightly has sat idle in Victoria awaiting the signature of Municipal Affairs Minister Robin Blencoe. That signature hasn’t come, though. Opposition from the Slocan Valley Concerned Citizens Forum has forced the Valley protest government to re-examine the RDCK bylaw and others like it. “This is just the tip of the iceberg and the government knows it,” SVCCF spokesperson Austin Greengrass said, Greengrass said Valley residents have cornered the provincial government with Bylaw No. 923. He said should the government approve the bylaw, the SVCCF will take the province to court. “We already have legal representation and legal drafts in place and we're ready to fight this all the way,” he said. “We’re talking about an invasion of privacy and an infringement on the rights of the individual.” The SVCCF took its fight on the road, recently, meeting with Blencoe aides at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference in Vernon. Greengrass said the SVCCF used the ers threaten lawsuit Vernon gathering to explain the potential legal ramifications of endorsing such a bylaw. “Why would the provincial government want to pass a law it says it doesn’t even want to enforce,” Greengrass asked. “It says that it’s an iron fist in a silk glove, but that’s crap.” Meanwhile, the fight over Bylaw No. 923 has taken its toll. Three members of the Area H Advisory Design Panel have handed in their resignation, stating they are frustrated with government delays. “We’ll never back down on this,” Greengrass said. “I have sat back too long and watched these kinds of laws take my rights away and I can’t do it anymore. “What will our children do when we let every right get taken away from them and that George Orwell theory comes to life. “Sorry, but I don’t want Big Brother watching me.” PAVING THE WAY News photo by Corinne Jackson Sterling Bauine, Wayne Briggeman and Bryan Becher weathered Monday's rainfall, paving Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society's new parking lot. The lot has been created to provide better access for handicapped people attending programs at the centre. Four men nabbed in drug bust NEWS STAFF Four Castlegar men have been arrested after local RCMP seized 2.25 kilograms of marijuana from a Blueberry residence. Castlegar police report that a search warrant was executed Saturday, resulting in the seizure of $15,000 worth of marijuana. Police estimate 2.25 kilograms of dried marijuana was taken from the Blueberry residence. RCMP also state several plants in various stages of growth were found in a small shed in the back yard of the residence. In addition, police state that Scott David Harrison EDITOR Trail to turn to Castlegar. West Kootenay. provide the best medical services. its central location and its airport. Doreen Smecher says it’s time for Nelson and The city councillor says the two warring hospital boards have to stop thinking about themselves and consider what is best for the “I don’t want us to get involved with a turf fight between Trail and Nelson, because they’ve got one of their own,” Smecher said, “but I think we've got to start looking at a place that can “Castlegar makes sense,” she said, pointing to Smecher said hospital expansion plans in both Nelson and Trail must be closely examined to ensure the West Kootenay will be properly served. Currently, the Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson is exploring a $27 million renovation plan, while the Trail Regional Hospital is eyeing a $14 million one of its own. Smecher said such capital projects should be Hospital belongs in Castlegar addressed with caution pending the outcome of a Royal Commission on health care services. That Royal Commission is expected to recommend major reduction in acute-care services in favor of community-based health care. can do.” Smecher said if a regional hospital serving the West Kootenay is to be established, it should go to Castlegar. She said the $41 million in upgrading plans may be better spent with the expansion of the Castlegar and District Hospital. “If we are going to look at how we can get the most out of our diminishing health care dollars and where we can provide the best, centrally located medical services, I think we have to start looking at Castlegar. “It’s common sense.” “Everyone is being territorial, at least that is my opinion,” Smecher said. “I can understand Nelson looking after its own interests and Trail looking after its own interests, but with the diminishing dollar, why would you plan on spending it without looking at what Castlegar grow-lights and fertilizer used in the growth of marijuana were also seized. Corporal Al Brown said the warrant was issued following a police investigation. Each man faces one count of possession for the purpose to traffic, and one count for the possession of a narcotic. Gary Bycroft, Steve William Stefoniuk, Lonnie Floyd Powell and Vernon Paul Markin are scheduled to appear in Castle- gar provincial court Jan. 20. All men are in their early 20s. Their exact ages were not available. The maximum penalty for trafficking under the Narcotic Control Act is imprisonment for life, although that sentence is rarely imposed. Brown would not release any further details of the investigation, other than saying additional charges are pending.