Ae SAS Wiitraari sea The Castlegar Sun’ ( Regional District. Ken Wyllic, expressed his con- em over what he cull a” misde; *, & ig to plans of the intersection Vanlerberg Project Manager, Rocky Van. | noted that not only was the road “super-clevated™, ing the safety of the Robson — butalso that it is on a curve, junction, “That could be an clement,” F ia . Is the Robson Access Read, Vanlerberg said he was uncenain it team ca iar with the telltale signs Of — practice to design'@n intersection how through the intersection, even elevated, but containes a curve at the junction. \sop sign clearly posted. Prior to said he would be discussing the design with the resident and Director (© the engineer. 4 do more than keep the law requires a donor pool of 100,000 will have given the Red Cros to find an exact match. Ik became Unrelated Bone Marrow is ates, organizations, intereste: individuals B.C. and local businesspeople banded Bruce donor could not be found, and time finally ran out for the Constable, Even though a donor couldn't be found for Deaniston, the Soci- ety forged ahead pledging to con- timue raising’ funds to help increase the registry. The Bruce over $1 million by the end of Jan- uary,.1994. And thanks to the pea ni the Canadian Registry now has over 55,000 registered dotiors—-16,000 of them residing in B.C, alone. ‘Qne of the fundraising pro-~ jects is the sale of calendars, Williams has volunteered to coor- dinate the sales of the calenders in the Castlegar area and urges year to the memory of Staff Ronald Bower, Sergeant Stephen of Vancouver, who passed away from cancer September 13, 1991, The calender features a collec- tion of RCMP art from the Tweed Museum of Art at the University of Minnesota in Duluth, Min- mesota. Purchase price is only $5 which will go towards the Bruce hea ae ings are like dyeams. Both contain imp Bone Marrow Society, ™ eA t thence the quality of our lives. In this series of ps you atm Row to interpret art; how to use art for self discovery, iii Sdlving and to improve the quality of your life. Although art tion, Williams said it isn’t too late to purchase the calenders. “We're only a few days into ‘Whether iit is standard practice or not, Vanler- berg said it is 100 late to change the design. We can't start fooling around with the angle of the road.” New that Vanier is aware of the potential hazard, he plans on | ig steps to minimize the _ rumor. possibility of danger at the intersection, “We'll hive 10 sand the heck out of it and ensure that is kept to a p 1 talk to the Maintenance contractor and make sure they treat that section. Maybe it will need extra focus to that.” + rumor that the bridge s Wednesday, January 12; 1994 keop it upto snuff.” ain a In other news relating to the ge, 4 Campane has been cnioderigne bid is “11 feet out” is laughable to bridge work Officials, Vanlerberg lavghed and then stroagly denied the “I'm sure 1 would have heard something if that was the case—and I haven't heard a thing about Vanlerberg said construction is going well and completion is on schedule for June 30, 1994. 4 Wednesday, January 12, 1994 i a ae ¢ The Castlegar Sun Péga bx” KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Feeling a little blue after Christmas? Well you're not alone—-about 20 per cent of the population is also fecting bluc Director of Castlegar Mental Health, Ron Cameron, explained that after-Chifisymas-blues arc commonplace, but should not be confused wit clini- cal di ion. “The. after-Chri blues are fairly commiofi, but clinical depression. is related to person- ality factors and biochemical changes. With the blues @ person éxperiences a feeling of letdown, i fru ion. loneli and isolation. With @ Stalling Continued trom 1A fortable with the app clinical depression the symptoms are more severe and could include suicidal thoughts, a morbid sense of sadness, lack of appetite, insotminia or changed sleeping patterns.” ” Cameron said that should the symptome-of clini- cal depression be present itis recommended that the Person se . These are glear signs of clinical depiession po gl to be ignored After-Chuifi eat, attributed partly, to the fecling of lenge “Ag related’ ta unrealistic expectations a gift-giving, expiained there are Cameron. “The i focuses On the material things, and not the. spirituial meaning of Christmas, After Christmas they experience the feeling of let- Dovyou have the Post-Christmas blues? You’re not. alone down and other things seem mundane.” As_well, many people overspend during the holi- day season, and then-are faced with the reality of having to literally pay the price later, Cameron said over-eating and overedrinking during the holidays also take their toll on » person, both physically and mentally, “Alcohol ig a depressant, and sugar can create an initial high, Afterwards dt then has a down , effect until it levels off." People often get caught up ; ina harmful emotional pation after the holiday, bui which ¢an help break that nega- tive pattern. “They need to get back into a, routine. Physical agtivity is great. It activates the chemical System and creates a natural high. ‘It's an effective de y coumerbalanceto the blues.” , As well, Cameron suggestathat- becouvingymre socially active agg seuing short-term realistic goals can help combaf the blues, " There-are individualy who have experienced the loss of 4 loved one ‘dnring pievious holiday seasons, and therefore subsequent, istmases might trigget an emotional slump. “I is difficult for someone who has lost a loved one near Christmas. It helps*if they try to shure their grief with someone. Fhey don't'feel so alone then and they need to come to terms With it, If it persists, it's a good idea to talk with faniily or friends, If it lasts longer than a month, a person needs to seek protessional help.” ® Castlegar and District Hospi- photograph y JAN. 14- FEBS14-99 Boundary hospital withdrew from the process claiming that-it was secretive andileft health care consumers in the dark. The ining five hospitals charged that TRH and Boundary Hospi- tal were simply protecting their own turf, The hospitals were at a stand-off and 80, When Minister Ramsey visited the West Koote- nay last December, TRH and Boundary appealed to the min- ister requesting that WKHPC decisions be approved by the West Kootenay Health Council. Ramsey denied the request, but offered to send in a facilitator to help identify goals and needs for the group. 5 . Riley explained the reasoning Castlegar RCMP member, Corporal Al Hudema looks over one-of the calenders for sale through the Castlegar detachment. p primary focus of this workshop series, Jungian techniques of ihe new year.” interpretation and use of guided visualization will also be ‘and practised. Artistic ability is not necessary. To begin [purchased at the Castlegar Calenders can be viewed and of the RCMP, but if ‘three hour hands-on is offered. of Jungian Th ic Arts Thurs., Jan. 20, 6-9 p.m. $25. Facilitated by transportation is a problem staff ity and vonieuad P le Wichert, psy __] For more information Successful Money Strategies: Learn about taxes, inflation, compound mutual funds, limited partnerships, retirement and more. Wed:, Jan, 26, Feb. 2, Feb9,6:30 - 10 at the door $79/couple plus GST. . than willing to City crews keep up with the weather SHARLENE IMHOFF _ Sun Editor Castlegar's Public Works Department is a much happier * place to be this year over last—at least when if Comes to dealing with the public. Superintendent of Public Works, Barry Comin, said that complaint calls 16 Ris*depariment deviking: weitte snow oval ate * down Over last year, but he doesn’t autibute that figure solely on recent snowfull patterns. “It seems that people have a more patience this winter, And we do have people call in, they are really polite, and only make sug- gestions or helpful comments.” Last year the department received an overwhelming, num- ber of complaint calls in regards fo snow And al put in. Everyone was pretty frustrat- ed.” New equipment has also made the job of clearing snow eas- ier to handle. From a new Bobcat to a sander and cven something called a “Quick Cuppler’Comin- said the is now’ beuer we've already had about as much snowfall as last year, the breaks between snowfalls have made the department’s job casicr to fifihdle. Mast your . no Beaks. ht would snow, and keep snowing. The department just couldn't keep up with all the snow coming down. Employees were also getting tired from all the overtime that was being BC Tel still looking for fibre SHARLENEIMHOFF Bg the last scenic pole-free drives in the West Kootenay. Still waiting for approval from Membership Special! SIX rs MONTH . MEMBERSHIP only 9219”, whom pines TT Dns opfer valid sith coupon only ¢ Expires Jan. 20/94 This offer valid with coupon only © Expires Jan. 29/ This offer valid with coupon only Expires Jan Se a ap cae a Sn oe ae a Gem ee we Sn ce eee in in ee es sas Sin tm aw eo ee 96 . 29/94 nD Se -. BRING A FRIEND IN ror 50 JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT! 4 365- Avenue, Casdegar * FITNESS at Lf = <3 199 Golumbia Valid With These Coupons 6161 Only! the Ministry of Highways for a right-of-way access, a spokesman for BC Tel said a decision on whether to continue the fibre optics line as planned would be made within two wc] n weeks. Now, the spokesman, Ed ous municipal councils'and the Clark, said the decision should District of Central Koote- be forthcoming in early February. ‘One of the options being consid- ered by BC Tel in light of pabtic disapproval of the Highway 3 route is to follow what is now-known as the old Cascade route. Clark said stems mainly out of the public's view that the highway between Castlegar and Grand i rently without any overhead lines, and many consider it to be one THE MEETING PLACE SR. CITIZENS ASSOCIATION #46 Potluck Supper will be held January 22, 5:30 p.m. All Seniors welcome. Phone Alice 365- 5175. Whist: January 13, &27, 7:00 p.m. Open House every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lunch & games. Everyone welcome. CASTLEGAR CHAPTER OF RNABC will meet Tuesday, January 25, 1994 at Castlegar Hospital, main conference room, 1900 hours. Topic: McCaffry Pain videos CHRISTIAN .WOMENS CLUB Dinner evening January 13, 1994, 7:00 p.m. = 9:00 p.m. at Fireside Inn. Feature: Emily Beauchamp. Speaker: Robyn Austin. Reservations 365-8025 or 365- 3886. : ROBSON RECREATION SOCIETY'S Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, January 25, 7:00 p.m. Resker Hall. Everyone welcome. events of Castlegar and District non-profit groups and va may listed here. The first 12 words are $5 and additional words are 15¢ each. Boldtaced words {which must be used for headings) count as two words. Subsequent weeks are 25% off when booked at the same time (.no copy change). Please note ads must be PREPAID. Deadline is 11:30 Monday for Wednesday's paper. Please bring in or mail your noticest o : wh 465 Columbia Avenue Ca eget BC 1G8 equipped than ever before clean up during a heavy snowfall. So far so good. But Comin rec- Ognizes that. being. it's only January, Castlegar isn’t out of the woods yet. “If conditions are anything like last year we're going (0 get more snow. And when we do. T hope that the Patience that residents have extend- ed 1 us continues.” optic solution can have between fifteen and twen- ty-five feet of snow,” Clark said. Another option is to follow High.. way 3 as planned, though to place the lines underground rather than Overhead, thereby not destroying scenic value. The bad news is that this option would be a costly one for mission line. When asked if he would be intezested in meeting with officials from BC Tel, the Emco Engineering Lid. owner said he cer tainly would be. “I would also be willing to-gather up a small group of people who feel the same way. I'm still convinced there's better places to run the tine rather than the highway. There's other things to consider.” Ross said he would favor having ‘the line installed along the West Kootenay Power right-of-way, which is the old “If it’s good.enough for West Kootenay Power, it's good enough for BC Tel.” said Ross. Another voice which still leads the opposition to the overhead trans- mission lines is former Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore, who says “AS an intcrested citinzn I would ' cenainly welcome thé opportunity to meet and discuss further the ‘issue involving overhead lines coming down Highway: 3. I still oppose it. I don’ think it’s a sound decision” |“ behind the formal request fora Sex Crimes ces = {2c ilitator. “Under the present structure it is unlikely that the Hospital Planning Council has changed and it is unlikely that there will be progress unless a neutral outsider will help.” Both TRH and Boundary Continued from 3A ‘was three years old at the time of Shmoorkoff's alleged assault. The incidents are said to have occurred as far as back as 1952 and as recent as 1992 in the communities of Trail, Castlegar, Radium and Pass Creek. With prosecution witnesses as young as six years old and one requiring a booster seat to be seen over the witness box, prosecutor Murray Whyte asked for the the jury in listening to some of the trial’s anticipated testimony. “People like to forget things, fot only in the events the wi e8 describe but ‘of testifying in this courtroom—a room full of strangers. This is not L.A. Law. The witnesses are real people. They are not actors.” Whyte told the court that in many cases Shmoorkoff threat- ened his victims with death or jail. The prosecutor said he expects to call fen witnesses which will include sortie*of the alleged victim's parents. — - = Testing — Continued from 1A group, the Hanford Environmen- tal Dose Reconstruction Project, has taken that information and with the help of computer mod- * elling, is trying to learn more about the deadly emissions. Vari- ables, such as weather pattems at the time of emissions are being factored in with historical records in order to determine exactly what impact the testing has upon humans and the geo- graphic locations it might have affected. But, because of the rel- ative newness of computer tech- nology, nothing is certain explained Bessolo, and recon- struction analysis of dosage is slow going. ; . “It's a new science. Bessolo suggests that if a per- son, is concerned regarding the .emissions, they should speak with their physician. The Hanford Nuclear Site was first built, it was the first plutonium in the world and built the plutonium bomb. that decimated Nagasaki, Japan in. 1943. ; One of the most notorious emissions from Hanford courted in 1949, when it is esti- that there were between §,000 to 7,000 curies (@ unit of Hospital officials are hopeful | | that the facilitator will make suggestions which are agree- then we will look at abiding by the process. We want a ‘health plan done in conjunction with agencies and that keep the com- munities informed, and not after the fact.” . Stacey wonders if a facilitator will, inthe end, make a differ- ence at all, “It sounds like they say they'll go along with the facilitator’s suggestion if he agrees with them. This con. advance the situation at all. It's another means of delay.” health cate delivery in the West Kootenay Region and develop a tal Administrator, Ken Talarico, is also hopeful that a facilitator will be able to help the hospitals Teach an agreement and get back to the table. “They're looking for some- thing that is going to work for them. It’s a matter of getting the parties back to the table and focusing on the terms of refer- ence. There is obviously a need to do something. If it gets us back to the table then it's a good thing.” 11" x 14" fall colour oil on canvas y fg. ae Lalentine int travels VaAllev. regular price $150 NOW ONLY $99 Réserve now for $25 down/balance on delivery Call Richard at 365-2827 Youth Conimittee since Sept. 1993 will be in attendance to able to all parties. However, when asked if TRH and Bound- ’ ary Hospital would abide by = " ‘suggestions made by the facili- Ministry of Health’s “New tator, Riley was cautious with Directions”. initiatives. Among his comment. “We are hopeful health service changes the we will get a rational review of the issues. As long as we feet to the FRI., JAN. 14th! SAT. JAN. 15th! Save on all Ladieswear, Menswear & Childrenswear, Bed’n’ Bath, Household Needs, Footwear for the Family & More! Discount given at point of sale. (Snow got you down? ‘YJ co, & KETTLE VALLEY DODGE 1990 F-1 8 — — _ | H.D. 1990 GMC % S/CAB 4x4 New Rubber °15,995 1991 F-150 REG CAB Air, Tilt, Cruise : $13,995 ee ey ity) of toxic ai emissions released. HEDR esti- mates that Hanford released 7685,000 curies of radioactive were at least 10-12 deliberate plutonium releases. 310 Columbia Ave. Fri. Sat. 199T RANGER XLT 4x4 V/6, 5 Speed, <= °12,995 Loaded ieee + : i | Je. fo 9:30 - 9:00 = Kern VALLEY 9:30 - 5:30 DODGE + JEE 442-8849 Ca) *EAGLE