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McKeachie made the shot and proudly said afterward, “That McKeachie’s team was one of 26 competing in the Jim Young Celebrity Golf Tournament last Thursday. See story 9A SUN STAFF PHOTO / Brendan Halper Military exercises cause for concern say locals SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor At least one portion of a series of military exercises hosted by the 44 Field Engineer Squadron of Trail will have to be relocated due to public concern. Wester Challenge ‘92, which is scheduled to take place August 4-25, is geared to train reservist soldiers from across Western Canada and i and Ore- Lakes for two reasons; the large number of tourists in the area, and because of the many Russian reservoir should be taking place when the water level is lower than it has ever been, at the height of tourist season." Wylie says he people in this area who belong to the Union of Spiri Cc ties of Christ. "I think it reflects badly to have any military exer- cises in an area known for its peace-promoting,” said Killough. Regional District of Central Kootenay Area J Director, Ken Wylie, stated his opposition to the gon states. The joint exercise would encompass six different areas, Erie Mountain, Waneta, Fort Shepherd, Casino Ranges, Stoney Creek and Arrow Lake. It's the latter of the areas which is the cause of debate. Harry Kil- lough, a Castlegar resident, says he wouldn't like to see the exer- cises taking place on the Arrow i The flip side of safety. on the Hugh Keenley reservoir, which is in the area he represents, during the RDCK meet- ing last Saturday. He believes the military never went through routine procedures to require the use of crown land for such an operation. “I know that military exercises are not acceptable to my con- stituents and as well, I don't think that non-recreational use of the has no p with the exercises taking place in other areas. Major Bill Wenman, from the 44 Squadron, said that when he suggested the exercises take place in this area, he had only good intentions in mind. "I thought it would be a great way to promote - the Kootenays to people who have never been here before, and will likely return again as tourists. "There would only be about 50 or so people in that area alone, with no major disruptions. But we're not here to cause any dis- pute. If they would prefer that we did not carry this out on the Arrow Lake, we'll move else- where. It's not a problem.” SUN STAFF PHOTO / Jason Keenan Red Cross workers and water safety instructors Practice a canoe-over-canoe res- cue as a part of small craft safety training at Champion Lake last Wednesday. Pulp mill employees head back to work IRC hands down ruling as local workers contemplate future action Sun Staff Pulp, Paper and Woodwork- ers of Canada Local | of Castle- gar are on their way back to work following a ruling handed down to them by the Industrial Relations Council (IRC). Last week, Castlegar's 300 plus unionized workers, along with those in Quesnel, rejected a two- year deal which other mill work- ers across province accepted. The recommendations, from mediator Vince Ready, called for a 40-cent-an-hour increase in the first year, followed by a 30-cent an-hour increase in May, 1993, and an additional 40-cent increase the following Novem- ber. Ready's package also called for tighter contract language, an improved pension plan and the continuance of four statutory holidays. “The contract was substan- dard. In view of the increased capacity of this mill in Castle- gar, the offer should have addressed greater productivity," said a member from the Local 1 office in Castlegar. The spokesperson refused to give his name. “we are adamantly against " he continued, saying any ftiane action taken would have to be in the form of an appeal. Despite this, the Celgan pulp mill is expected to be back in full operation soon. Jim Browne, general manager of the mill said the first shift of work- ers arrived at 7 p.m. last night. “We're expecting work to resume," Browne said. Before heading back to work, Local 1 members have asked Workers Compensation Board to do a full inspection of the mill to ensure safety. "There have been times in the past where we've gone back to work and there have been close re "the unidentified member Old Robson ferry now running illegally? Local committee says government must abide too SHARLENE IMHOFF ‘Sun Editor A spokesperson from the Rob- son Ferry Users Adhoc commit- tee says there is a possibility that the Castlegar-Robson Ferry, which was removed from service in April 1988, might be running illegally at its new location at Arrow Park, where it has been for the past 18.months; Terry Dalton, who has been lobbying the provincial govern- ment along with other Rob- sonites to bring back the ferry, Says the committee was first enlightened about such possibili- ties after the the provincial gov- emmoent released the Inland Ferry Report last Spring. The report, which contained detailed information on a privati- zation plan for all inland ferries throughout the province, also includes information about the Castlegar-Robson Ferry. The report states that the ferry, built in 1945, was load rated at 75 per cent. What this means, is that when more than one logging truck or carrier of any type is using the ferry, they must be only 75-per-cent full. “To my knowledge, nothing has been done to the ferry to allew for an increaSe in carrying capacity,” said Dalton. “To allow for this increase, the hull on the RCMP searching for man escaped from sheriff Sun Staff « Castlegar RCMP are request- ing the public's assistance in locating Aaron Christopher Vereschein, age 29, who escaped from sheriff's custody in Grand Forks at approximately 4:40 p.m. on July 16. Vereschein had been sentenced to one year in jail on charges of break, enter and theft. He is approximately five feet, eight inches tall and 165 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes, waS last seen wearing a black t-shirt with an orange emblem and blue jeans. If anyone sees the subject they are requested to contact their local RCMP. Vereschein is also described by RCMP has having a violent behaviour. ferry would have to be either lengthened or widened.” The ferry was refurbished in the Spring of 1990, said Al Deyaeger, District Marine Man- ager at Arrow Lake for Trans- portation and Highways. Although he was uncertain of exactly how much work was done, Deyaeger says girders and beams were replaced as well as some metal areas. “I know there was a lot of work done on the ferry and that it was done at Shelter Bay ona complete drydock,” said Deyaeger. “I also know that certi- fied naval architects and engi- neers had overseen the entire project.” Deyaeger said that although work that was done on the ferry's ment aware of the risks which this involves. “Once the government realizes the ferry is running dangerously and illegally, they’H have no choice but to take it out of ser- vice. Everyone must obey the law, even the government.” Dalton says the committee will suggest that the old Needles ferry be placed back into service at _ «Asrow Park, and bring-the.Rob- son ferry back to this area. hull—it was neither to | h or widen it in any way. “The hull is still at its original size,” he said. Because of the this fact, Dalton says the government has failed to increase the carrying capacity of the ferry. He says the committee will now attempt to make govern- -It's a deal Summer is a time for fruit and her son Samuel Seen here is small businessman Jack Malchow sell- ing fresh fruit to Castlegar resident Joan Sangster SUN STAFF PHOTO / Brendan Halper stands and short hair cuts.