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Wednesday, July 14, 1993 Local residents continue to. canvas for cause Leon Arishenkoff and Keith Shelefontiuk raising money for B.C. Lung Association Sun Staff Two Castlegar residents willBe pedalling for lung health with cyclists from all parts of the province during the B.C. Lung Association's ninth annual Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath, to be held September 11-12 Leon Arishenkoff and Keith Shelefontiuk are gearing up for a weekénd of fun and cycling. This will be their second time participating in the trek Space is filling up quickly for the trek which takes 250 cyclists at their own pace on country roads through 200 kilometres of beautiful scenery in the Fraser Valley and north- western Washington state Each of the Castlegar cyclists is collecting donations now to reach the minimum $350 needed before the trek to KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff It’s that time of year. All around us we see flowers and leaves emerging—but what we don’t often see until it is to late is the insects and diseases that feed on those beautiful flowers and trees. Forest Health Officer, Dan Reibin, said the Arrow Forest office has received numerous complaints from as far as Blue berry Creek to past Thrums about an insect which is devastating ‘ontact lenses parsightedness, and Who qualifies. help reach the collective goal of $200,000 for medical research, health education and the Association's other activi ties in B.C. By collecting donations, trekkers accumulate incentive Prizes such as mountain bikes, triathlon watches, wind train- ers, Cuisinart Juices, cycling and camera equipment, gift certificates and chances draw- ings for restaurant dining, resort packages and interna- tional travel on Air Canada Each trekker receives meals, refreshments and snacks, overnight accommo dation at Cultus Lake, trans- port of sleeping bags and other personal gear as well as advice on fundraising For registration informa- tion or to sponsor the Castle- gar trekkers, contact Trek Coordinator Janet Wadham toll-free at 1-800-665-LUNG spruce trees. The insect, the Yel- low-Headed Spruce Sawfly larvae feed voraciously on foliage said Reibin, and the damage they can Cause to spruce trees can be dev- astating “They feed voraciously and they can cause a lot of damage in a short'while.” Reibin said that although the larval stage, the stage which feeds on the foliage, is almost finished its cycle of feeding by this time of year, does not mean that the. tree will be free of the insect next year. Instead, the larvae completes LEON ARISHENKOFF Area trees affected by wet weather fungus its cycle by overwintering in the duff layer, the layér of decaying leaves and branches that lies beneath the tree. With the dawn- ing of spring the adult Yellow- Headed Spruce Sawfly emerges and lays eggs which once again feed on the foliage, and so the Sawfly cycle continues. Although Reibin wouldn't rec- ommend a specific insecticide, he did say there are some insecti- cides which are effective in help- ing rid the infestation. For individuals who have an aversion to insecticides, he said that a solu Truck receives hit and run A pick-up which is owned by a ¢ astlegar man sustained dam ages from a hit and run in the Hi Witnesses to the hit and run have supplied Castlegar RCMP with a description of the vehicle. Castlegar RCMP are continuing their investigation Arrow parking lot July 9 Leam what you can do through lifestyle and proper nutrition.to help preserve the health of your eyes. 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"99°1'179° IN SET 95 259" DOUBLE 2 PC. 149° SET "299° QUE 2 PC. ‘set| 179° 95 "329° Wednesday, July 14, 1993 The Castlegar Sun be \ ers where the accident occurred. . SUN STAFF PHOTO /Shartene Imhott Four employees of the Downtown Revitalization Project Pause to reflect upon thei Robert Trent Lawrence, 26, of Kelowna, who was tra the project earlier that day. Lawrence's fellow employees and friends had placed a wooden gically killed in an industrial accident while working on WEATHER OUTLOOK: The forecast: A trough of cool, moist and unstable air remains parked over the province so cloud and showers or thunderstorms through Friday. Highs 18 to 20. Lows near 10. A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST WEEK: * Temperature: Max/Date Min/Date Mean 23.5/5th 7.5/6 Precipitation: Snow Sunshine: Normal Number of Hours 60.8 REMARKS: A dull unbroken grey and wet week however all records rer The South - East Interior Weather Off at Castlegar, B.C ARROW LAKE RESERVOIR FORECAST July 1/93 1407.4 ft. July 8/1410.5 ft. r fellow worker, cross and flow- Despite fatality, SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor The shock of a terrible tragedy during Castlegar's revital ization project has raised concems of pedestnan safety in the downtown area. Questions such as “What if the accident hap- pened during a busy noon-hour?” have been voiced, and, while continuing to do business in the downtown, a height. ened awareness of safety by pedestrians is evident, as they amble around machines and equipment Despite the tragedy that claimed the life of Sierra employee Robert Trent Lawrence, officials involved in the downtown revitalization project say the safety of workers and pedestrians has and always will be a top priority throughout the project A major part of the revitalization process is to assure that pedestrians and shoppers can continue to utilize the down downtown still safe for pedestrians also know they can't assume that pedestrians will be where they should be. Everyone knows they must be Prepared for the unexpected, id Williams. Examples were provided by Williams detailing “the extras that many workers are doing to ensure public safety, Some of these involved Williams himself, who, along with another employee, would meet school children at a designated site ‘What happened downtown last Thursday was a weird set of events that led to a tragedy’ — CHUCK ROBERTSON Owner of Sierra Landscaping Ltd. town without fear for their safety. A number of have been put in place since day one of the project, and have been maintained on a strict basis. Gary Williams, City of Castlegar Clerk of the Works, said that since day one, a safety inspection is completed every moming at 7 a.m., which monitors the ongoing safety of pedestrian accesses and work sites ‘Employees on the site who are working on equipment €very moming and personally lead them in groups across areas of construction to their bus stop. The last thing downtown revitalization officials want is the public to avoid the area out of concem for safety. Even Chuck Robertson, owner of Sierra Landscaping Ltd, expressed concern that residents will unnecessarily Community Services welcomes administrator Jane Arnott replaces Patricia Lakes KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Jane Amott, the new adminis trator for Castlegar and District Community Services (CDCS), has finally taken up her position as of July 2, 1993 after the spot was vacated at the end of January by Patricia Lakes, who left to fur- ther her studies Amott, who is new to the area, ‘ar appears to have a lot m really enjoying the area. There’s a lot to explore and there's wonderful scenery. It’s an interesting group of communities.” Dave Gairns who was to offer. * Tackle stolen from vehicle A Brilliant resident t reported the theft of appr mately $1,000 worth « ing tackle from his v while parked at the Brillia Dam.. Castlegar RCME continuing their investigatic of the theft become spooked away fr le accident that claimed Lawrence, wh« friend to Robertson “What happened downtow of events that led to-a tragedy tt pr ed if it was staged,” said Roberts somberly employee and a weird set uldn't be repeat I just don’t want 1 Thursday was baby anyone to think that downtown Ca s an unsafe place or that my company ts unsafe This is the firs that has happened in this, « tence.” Roberts and some of th Landscaping Ltd were pallbearers at on Monday “Everyone is really shook up. It's been difficult for us. Rob was a greal guy and an excellent worker Roberts reiterated that downtown Castlegar is safe for t tragic thing ompany’s exis Tools stolen from Irrigation bui Iding Sun Staff empl s from Sierra awrence’s funeral pedestrians and shoppers, and urges people to continue doing their business in the downtown. He also credited employees for taking time to do “extras “We've had employees help the public directly by carry ing baby carriages and wheel chairs over the area that has been dug up due to construction.” Roberts said if there is a safety concem that is raised by a worker, it’s looked after immediately Approximately $3 of tools were stolen f Blueberry Creek I building after someon into it between July 3. Castlegar RCMP uing their inves the theft Richmond Carpets A Carpeting Sale 28 oz. Stairs, Olefin room, appointed Interim Administrator in early March, kept things under control while the search for a new administrator was in progress, and until Arnott was available to fill the administra- Jane Arnott Amott was selected from over 110 applicants, and has over 15 years experience as a volunteer in Patricia Lakes Previously was manager of the North Frontenac Association for the Mentally Handicapped from LEVEL LOOP commercially rated for your toughest areas, including hallways, family room. BERBER A high grade 2 level of 100% for living room, bed family room. On Sale SCULPTURED NYLON (Limited Stock) In-store stock only Heavily discounted tors position. “The board did very well. The interim adminis trator, Dave Gairns did a fine job of housekeeping.” a variety of social service agen- cies. She has been Executive Director of North Frontenac Community Services at Sharbot Lake, Ontario since 1988, and 1979-1988. 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