The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, October 25, 1995 ogy Week activities at Selkirk College last week Mad Scientist - Werner Schultz creates a concoction during Science and Technol- SUN STAFF PHOTO Trent Bancart Sub shop fighters leave have no suspects at this time MVA No charges will be laid after a two-vehicle accident last Satur- day. The accident happened after Phantom fight After receiving a report of a fight at Subway in the Castleaird Plaza last Saturday night, police arrived to find the participants had dispersed. Police say they MOUNTAIN Buy the Red Mountain ‘Ski Card and SAVE MONEY every time you ski. That's right. Your first day of skiing at Red Mountain is FREE. ‘The Red Mountain Sit Card gree rou crurptiag that vos oid Gap 0 28% oket price! Castogar & Naisan a ce | Spee WHERE! 23-year-old Darcy Hitchens of Castlegar was merging onto Columbia Avenue off 21 Street when his vehicle collided with another driven by Joel Audet, 21, also of Castlegar. Green team Police are investigating the theft of two pond kits from the Columbia Valley Greenhouse on Col Avenue last RCMP are asking anyone with any information to contact them at 365-7721. The matter is still under investigation. Tooth fairies? The dental office at 1500 Columbia Ave. had its problems last weekend. On Saturday, a police dog was called in from Nelson to help fend the culprit(s) responsible for breaking into the dental office. The dog failed to find the trail of the person(s) responsible for the break-in Entry was gained by forcing a back door The mext day. someone smashed the building's sign FIND IT ALL IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! Nowgmber 11 - December 15 Seer teem ator} 9 tre Om De a = | 3 i er }Sai | gam . s27 sr J +18 __{ $18 1 s17 | sigs 7 $20 se nT ene enh een evi ANGER WORKSHOP with Wilma Gaetz, | MA Registered Clinical Counsellor “ASSERTIVE or AGGRESSIVE or JUST PLAIN PASSIVE” We ail nave anger, do we let it work for us Or against us - Starting Nevember 6, 1995 7:06 pm - Mondays Prone early - PRE-REGISTER! 365-0340 5 weeks/$88 or $18/week Famulies $48 person Grits strut stuff TRENT BANCARZ “We have to get government to work more for the people, rather than having more people work for the A trio of R ‘Trail Liberal hopefuls got a chance to strut their stuff in front of party members. Renee Read, Gentil Mateus and Jim Greene are vying for the Grit nod at next month's nomination meeting. The three spoke at a Rossland-Trail Liberal Cc y draiser Friday night in Trail. Renee Read Read, a business owner from Castlegar, says it's time to give power back to the people and take it away from the “People who are process-orientated suck the life out of things,” said Read. “We can't leave our des- tiny in the hands of bureaucrats. I won't cave into them.” ' ‘The former Castlegar and District Chamber of Cc said the K: ys have been the victim of neglect me plundering by other She pledged to stand up for ossiand-Trail-Castlegar residents. “This riding deserves a strong voice in govemn- ment and should not succumb to other regions or bureaucratic machinations,” she said. “I plan to be eee in Victoria, not Victoria's repre- sentative to here. Read added the West Kootenay Land Plan should be made by local residents, not distant bureaucrats. She also said the regional hospital in Trail needs updating and the region should retain more benefits from the Columbia River Treaty. Read further said she supports her party's policies of spending and tax cuts and paying down the debt. “A vote for me is a vote for you,” concluded Read. Gentil Mateus A manager for Cominco in Trail, Mateus says the deficit and debt are the biggest issue facing British Cotumbia. “The $27.8 billion debt is a big albatross around our necks,” he said. “The interest on the debt is eat- ing up all the money which should be spent on the Programs we need. If a Liberal g ” Health care is an important issue, continued Mateus, who is currently chairman of the Trail regional hospital board. He said the hospital must retain its services and that the current government's health care plan is inadequate “The government is taking a big gamble with its $6.6 billion health care budget,” he said. “It won't improve outcomes or services. And things won't get better. “If you need to have surgery, I suggest you have it before April 1. There are going to be shortfalls and that means cuts.” Mateus said his “passionate feelings” abou health care motivated him to seek the Liberal nomi. nation. He also said the Kootenay region deserves better benefits from the Columbia River Treaty and that taxes must be cut. Jim Greene A Trail businessman, Greene said area property taxes would be 25 per cent lower if B.C. Hydro paid their fair share of property taxes. “Does it make sense that B.C. Hydro pays no property taxes when they generate 50 per cent of the province's power in this region?” he said. “If it did, our property taxes would be 25 per cent lower. If | can’t make B.C. Hydro pay its fair share of taxes in the first four years, I promise I won't run again.” Greene also said the provincial government needs to get its finances in order. He said servicing the debt is too great a burden and government must curtail its spending habits. “Does it make sense to have 40 cents out of every dollar we sénd to Victoria going for interest pay- ments?” he asked. “Then we have B.C. 21, which continues to shovel money off the back of the NDP election wagon. I have no intention of leaving my daughter a bankrupt province to live in.” Greene said the province has enough hospitals, but needs to properly fund them rather than building new ones. Greene said he’s a life-long Liberal and has a lot of working for the party. to cut the deficit and debt, it will do more than any other government has in the past 20 years.” A key to healthy finances is downsizing govern- “I know how to get things down and Ican put this to use if I'm nominated Nov. 26,” he said. “It's a great time to be a Liberal. We're a party on the Wednesday, October 25, 1995 The Castlegar Sun ‘Cuts coming - Liberal house leader Farrell-Colins also says Harcourt knew about scandal TRENT BANCARZ Sun Editor Spending cuts, tax cuts and paying down the debt will be priorities for a provincial Liberal govern- ment, says that party's house leader, “The Alberta solution is not ours,” he explained. “It's not enough simply to cut. We must evaluate each program.” As for paying down the debt, Farrell-Collins said a Liberal government would privatize Crown corpo- rations and apply the proceeds to “It's a matter of keeping the need-to-haves and cutting out the nice-to-haves,” said Gary Farrell- Collins. “The special interest groups will protest and complain when the cuts come. It won't be fun. “But if we don't do it, someone else will come in and do it for us.” Farrell-Collins spoke at a Ross- land-Trail Liberal Constituency Association fundraiser Friday night in Trail. He said the key to selling his party's strategies to voters is for ‘We have to lead by exam- ple and take the hits our- selves first.’ — GARY FARRELL-COLINS Liberal House Leader the debt. “The debt has gone up $10 billion in the last four years under the NDP,” said Farrell-Collins, “(Premier Mike) Harcourt and the New Democrats have $5.2 billion worth of election promises ready. But they won't be able to do it because they can’t. The pant just isn't there,” The Grit house leadat also promised to trim regulation and red tape, reform health care through Politicians “to take the first hit.” “We have to lead by example and take the hits ourselves first,” he said. “Politics is not a career, It's @ public service.” Farrell-Collins said the Grits would eliminate MLA pensionis and reduce the number of MLAs. “The B.C. Reform Party has talked about these things, but (Leader) Jack Weisgerber is not going to make any changes,” he said. “He has a post-dated cheque for $958,000 which is payable the day after the next election.” Spending cuts are a main plank of the Liberals’ platform, but Farrell-Collins ruled out across-the- board cuts like those made in Alberta by Ralph Klein's Conservatives. Group vows to protect park reclassification would be of great benefit to SHARLENE IMHOFF eliminating administration and y boards and ‘ing the por- tion from oped tax bills. Farrell-Collins also commented on the Nanaimo bingo scandal and said both Premier Harcourt and Finance Minister Elizabeth Cull knew the NDP was connected before the Parks Report was released. “T'm di i why we aren't having an elec- tion this fall,” said Farrell-Collins. “Harcourt and Cull knew that report would be bad news. They knew if they could lie to the people of B.C. long enough, they'd be able to go to the polls without the results of the Parks Report being made public first. “Well, it didn’t work out that way for them. And we can’t trust them with another mandate.” d because that Sun Staff A group of Rosslanders say they will do whatever it takes to bring the Nancy Greene Recreation area into full protected status. But Paul Aubrey, of the Save Nancy Greene ing to move from an industry-based economy to a tourist-based one. But NDP MLA Ed Conroy says if such a thing is true, he wonders why Rossland had no representation at the CORE table, where land- y is attempt- go on doesn’t mean you're going to see clearcuts, Or anything close to a clearcut for that matter,” While the Nancy Greene Park Committee Says it has the support of more than 500 Ross- landers, a senior staffer at city hall tells a dif- ferent story. According to city administrator Gathering Of Grits - B.C. Liberal House Leader Gary Farrell- Collins, se second from left, rubs shoulders with Ro Renee Read and Jim Greene. he said ment, Mateus added. move.” KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff B.C. teachers will undergo criminal record checks in the new year. Effective Jan 1, all B.C teachers will have thew records checked under the Criminal Records Check Act Teachers undergo criminal checks Non-teaching staff will undergo the checks starting April Joanne Baker, Chair of the Castlegar School District said enforcing the Act will be expen- sive at SSO per head. but believes it will be worth the cost “The safety of the children comes first,” she said The provincial government will pay forthe safeguard Baker said the College of Teachers will coordinate the criminal checks on new employ ees, which will be followed by checks on current employces The checks must be completed by Sept. 30 for teachers and Dec. 31 for non-teaching staff Man ignores police, drives later | term “special management Park Committee, told The Castlegar Sun last week the group does not plan any civil disobe- dience. “This just isn’t effective. We want to deal with this situation on as much a professional and political level as we possibly can. Non violence is the way to go,” he said. In a press release to area media last week, the committee says it is not happy with the ” with which. the goverment has offered to reclassify the recre- ation area. “Special management is not protection; it is greenwash. It is not enforceable,” states the press release. Aubrey, 28, an active user of the park, says because “special management” is not defined, the Ministry of Forests could still allow the entire recreation area to be logged. “If [Nancy Greene Recreation Area]. could ‘be classified as a park, then it would get total protection,” said Aubrey. He adds such a use decisions were hashed out. “Where were these people when the CORE Process was going on? CORE was the most open and consultative process that has ever gone on in this province and they chose not to show up.” said Conroy. The MLA adds he has heard very little from the Save Nancy Greene Park Committee and also questions whether the committee repre- sents the thinking of the amajority or. just a small fringe. “In my opinion, the Nancy Green Recre- ation Area won't be turned into a park. I have asked for its status to be upgraded from * inte- grated * to ‘special which would | then bring it back to what it once was,” said Conroy. He also mentions the Nancy Greene Recreation Area is already being logged. “Logging practices have changed signifi- cantly. There are very good reasons for this. Just because you are allowing some logging to Andre Carrel, the committee has yet to appear at city council to ask for support “We really don't know who they are, what they're all about or even what they're asking for,” said Carrel Speaking on behalf of the city, Carrel said he believes the current: status of the Nancy Greene Recreation Area already provides recognition of tourism and recreation values Not so, according to the committee. The group's press release condemns the NDP for slashing “thousands of hecta parkland from the southern Ko: 5 The release goes on to say, “We now have ssland-Trail Grit candidates, from left, Gentil Mateus, ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO Trent Bancarz SENIORS ASSOC. #46 Tea and Bake Sale Oct. 20 & 21. 10am-5pm. Crafts and refreshments available. Bingo Oct. 26 at 1pm. Market Daze - Lunch - Baking, crafts, garage sale Oct. 28, 10am-1pm. Castlegar United Church - 2224 6th Ave. Everyone welcome. Women's Agiow Luncheon 10am Wednesday, Nov.1 - Fireside Banquet Room $8.00. Guest speaker: Verlie Halcrow. All ladies welcome. Reservations please call 365-5180 or 365-6506 Tea and Bake Sale - St. Peter Church, 713 - 4th st. Castlegar, 2-4pm. Sat. Nov.4/95 The Castlegar Sun 465 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, B.C. V1IN1 The C ie AN Sun no wilderness reserves in the 10,000 square kilometres bordering the USA between Christina Lake and Cranbrook. Parkland in the Rossland-Trail riding has been reduced to less than one per cent of public land.” The committee promises if Nancy Greene isn’t given back, the next clearcut will be Pre- mier Mike Harcourt at election time KAREN KERKHOFF. Sun Staff Judge Donald Sperry had harsh words for Scott Ivan Grewcock upon sentencing him for driving with undue care and attention at Castlegar Provincial Court Oct. 18. Judge Sperry heard testimony from Crown Coun- sel that Grewcock had been stopped in Castlegar by RCMP June 15 and received a 24-hour sus- speeds through a radar detector zone. “Boy, that was a monumentally stupid thing thing to do. You can understand their [RCMP] desire to see you hung, dried and quartered,” said the judge Tommy Thompson, Grewcock’s attorney, asked Judge Sperry for leniency, telling him how Grew- cock had been self-supporting since leaving home at the age of 16. “He's been employed since that time and is, by all pension after blowing a “warning” on the roadside breathalizer. But Crown said only one hour after being ordered to quit driving, Grewcock was near 10th Avenue by RCMP. travelling at high . a good empl “ said Thompson. “He has no previous record.” Judge Sperry ordered Grewcock to pay a $400 fine and prohibited him from driving for 60 days Grewcock had pled guilty to the charge City undecided about air monitoring College sets up technology fund MARILYN STRONG _ = Sun Staff During the last year, the foun- bape directors have engaged in to saries, Athletics and Citizenship the Trees. Rotating among the fund, Chair of Gener- di Fund and now the They have a vision. It’s one of excellence for Selkirk College and Selkirk Col- lege students and the name is VISIONS: The Next Step Cam- paign. For Selkirk College and the Selkirk College Found: recognies the changing needs of the college. Although the basic new Technology Fund. Contribu- tions can be in the form of cash, operating costs are d by provincial grants and student tuitions, the College relies on donations to enhance the educa- tional offered. the vision now includes a new Technology Fund to attract resources and equipment to meet the College’s needs for the future. The Foundation has created five distinct funds into which businesses and individuals can contribute: Scholarships and Bur- jewelry, art or books, collections or virtually anything of value. In addition to the philanthropic contributions from individuals and businesses, the Foundation also has its own fundraising events including the Foundation Golf Classic and the Festival of the Festival of the Trees is a gala event and this year will be held in Trail at the Com- inco Arena on Friday, Dec. 1. It's sure to be a sell out, so purchas- ing tickets early is recommended. To compete for charity dollars any group or organization must have a strategic plan and a vision of what they want and how they want to do it. For the Selkirk Col- lege Foundation, their VISIONS campaign is the first step. gg: Kids are Non-divorceable: A one evening session to alert parents to the important issues of separation and divorce in relation to their parenting roles. Legally married or partners will find it valuable to consider some of the common problems, while learning easy ways of responding to them. Mon., Oct. 30, 7-9:30 pm. $2.80 plus GST. Professional Restaurant Service For Teens: This pre-employment program is designed especially for teens, to assist them in getting their first job in B.C.'s second industry. A certificate will be issued upon completion of the program. Mon. & Wed., Oct. 30 - Nov. 29, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. $100 Castlegar campus. Positive for “I have in my ability to learn and grow.” “My life has meaning and purpose and I am genuinely needed.” “I have influence over what my life becomes. I am not a victim of luck, fate or chance” This study group, facilitated by Youth Worker Pam Herndl, will explore how, as parents or professionals, we can help children think and feel this way. Wed., Nov. 1 - 27, 4 - 6 pm. $32 plus cost of book. Sponsored seats available. Decorative Bows: Create beautiful bows to decorate your festive parcels or Christmas tree using chiffon and french wired ribbon. These bows can accent omaments or are lovely enough to make a statement of their own. Wed., Nov. 1, 7-9 pm, $29 plus GST. CASTLEGAR CAMPUS 365-1208 tchael Mayrbos fermited offer If you been contacted a Department for de: You pery $49 S The certificate This ss your gpportun Uf you value quality, not quantity - inves appreciate art in us pickigtanee Please call our advertising department * 365-0864 ° Logue Studios 365- 7515 Castlegar City Council has yet to decide whether it will pay one- third the cost of operating an air Particle monitor atop the Castle- gar Seniors Center. The city’s cost, at $1,320 per year, is the result of financial cut- backs by the Ministry of Environ- ment, Lands and Parks and its diminished ability to maintain and repair existing monitors. The monitoring device detects pollen, dust and smoke particles — whether from airtight burners or beehive burners. “This will be an issue city councillors will address when discussing the 1996 budget.” said city clerk Diane Hunter. Gorilla piccount rinrworxs Grant Se awings on Assortments gat a | 1114 - 4th St., DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR + 10 am - 10 pm | Scuffle costs man $500 Accused admits to being drunk during the incident KAREN KERKHOFF — Sun Staff _ Jeffrey Moffat was fined $250 for causing a and $250 for at night. Judge Donald Sperry handed down the sen- tence after Moffat pled guilty to both counts in Castlegar Provincial Court Oct. 18. Before sentencing, Crown Counsel told Judge Sperry the charges were laid after an incident July 31. Approximately 1:15 a.m., Moffat and two other men entered into a phys- ical and verbal confrontation with Castlegar resident Kelly Gyurkovits. “He heard voices outside and heard a man say “Let’s go break windows’™: Crown said Gyurkovits chased the three men and was pushed by the defendant who said, “We know where you live and we're going to kick your ass.” Crown added Moffat admitted consuming one case of beer prior to the incident and also told court Moffat had no prior convictions. . Crown asked the court impose a restraining order as Gyurkovits feared for his family's safety. Judge Sperry declined, but warned Moffat to stay clear of Gyurkovits and his family stat- ing, “I'm going to be here for another 17 years and I won't forget [about the circum- stances of the case].” The judge commended Moffat for pleading~~ guilty to the charges and saving taxpayers and the court time and money. “Those [the other two accused who will appear in court at a later date] who opt to choose other options might not be as fortu nate,” warned the judge Pers THANK YOU To everyone who participated in the Fall Extravaganza 1502. Cohumibio Paz, Columino Ave, Castegor 365-3056 & MAKIMIZE your POTENTIAL Your company could be increasing productivity, starting a new project or working on a special assignment. It's possible with your assistance and ours. We are the association of Co-op Education in British Columbia. A provincial program that assists Post secondary students to find paying jobs while getting an education. 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