The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, November 15, 1995 Wreaths Of Remembrance - Representatives of the Ro: at the cenotaph during Remembrance Day ceremonies Saturday. yal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary lay wreaths SUN STAFF PHOTO Trent Bancarz NOW OR LEASE ONLY FROM 1,9 317 WITH ONLY WITH AUTOMATIC $1,000 DOWN EVEN T When you compare; you'll see the light! 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Greg Cran, negotiator on behalf of the government, has not received the memorandum yet. “We're still waiting to get the memorandum,” he said over the Phone from Victoria. “We do expect it though.” If the proposed agreement were ratified by both parties, it could mark an end to the long- standing feud between the gov- ernment and the communal Doukhobors. But first, both sides need to sign the memorandum of understanding. “It may or may not be a good idea,” said Popoff. “It’s only in the early stages really.” memorandum proposes a saci¢ty be formed that transfers the interest of the occupied land from the government to the society, The society would then pay fees to the government for ser- vices. If ratified by both sides, the would not tech- nically. own the land, thus staying within the bounds of their faith. Wednesday, November 15, 1995 @ Road Continued from A2 Canadian Tire mega store Opened three weeks ago. “We've had a lot of accidents there and I think Const. Ness says it's common for vehicles to ven- ture out to the median and wait for southbound traf- fic to clear, Unfortunately, the vehicles’ tails are often to nor hb d traffic, caus- there'll be more,” he said, Const. Ness says a set of traffic lights would likely curb problems there, both for vehicles and pedestrians, Another problem is the highway interchange, especially for vehicles trying to get onto Highway 22 south (Columbia Avenue) from Highway 3 west. ing collisions. “We've identified an alternative route which could be built into the present interchange to allevi- ate this,” he said. However, neither intersection can be altered by J Drivers are forced to make a left-hand turn onto _ the city. B Highway 22 across relatively heavy two-way traffic. KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff It was a hot time in the old town last Thursday Highway 22, the highways department has full juris- diction over the road at both points. Firefighters kept busy warm leading him to believe the quick action avert- ed a sure disaster. “The fire was close to coming through. I thought the firefighters did an excellent job. The Robson and Avenue ly is Crunch! - Two people were injured during this two: noon near China Creek on Hwy. 22. -vehicle collision Tuesday after- SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhoft Train vs. vehicle Police say Carlos. Amaral Jr. of Robson is lucky to be alive after the 1989 Chevy Bereta he was driving collided with a train when area firefighters fought two serious blazes in one day. Firefighters were called out to quench a fire According to Zak Ack negotiator for the non tax-paying New Settlement families, the memorandum would place restrictive covenants on the land ensuring ownership by ‘an indi- vidual or group couldn't occur. Ackerman is optimistic about the affects the memorandum will have on the situation, but some residents of the New Settlement are unsure. “People are talking like this thing has been signed, sealed, and delivered,” said Popoff. “That is a totally incorrect state- ment at this point.” Friction results in vandalism SUN STAFF The New Settlement near Krestova has become a recent victim of v: i According to non-taxpaying resident John Osterikoff, someone is trying to drive a stake through the heart of the community. Two weeks ago, the communi- ty-owned grader, used for road $8,500, says Osterikoff. A sign at the entrance to the New Settlement, stating the land is communally-owned property, has been torn down and broken into pieces. Another sign had “I love taxes” spray-painted across it. Osterikoff said some taxpay- ing residents of the New Settle- ment could be the culprits. “But we hold no grudge,” says was damaged after antifreeze was found in the oil- pan. Another grader will cost ce . “We talk with them, laugh with them. There is room in the community for all of us.” Council, RCMP want danger spots fixed TRENT BANCARZ Sun Editor City council and the local RCMP detachment want some- thing done about two trouble- some intersections on Columbia Avenue. At its meeting last Tuesday, Castlegar City Council voted to send a “strong” letter to the department of highways Tequest- ing it take immediate action. The two trouble spots are the intersec- tion of 20th Street and Columbia Avenue (near the new Canadian Tire) and the highway inter- change. “It’s the highway department’s responsibility and we can’t do much about it,”*said Councillor Bob Pakula. “It’s a deep concern of the public and I'm hearing +2 BEDROOM & 2 BATHROOM + BUILT AN VACUUM + SKYLIGHT IN KITCHEN + BUILTAN DISHWASHER + SOME BASEMENTS from a lot of people about it. I think we have to make the road safe for our own people. “It’s time something was done about it before more people get hurt. We've been around this for the past eight or 10 years and highways still hasn't done any- thing.” Pakula’s concems are echoed by the local RCMP detachment Staff Sgt: Kerry Solinsky has sent a formal letter and Teport to the highways ministry, explaining the danger and frequency of acci- dents at the two intersections. Const. Dave Ness, the detach- ment’s traffic control officer, Says congestion at 20th Street and Columbia Avenue has become a serious problem since the new See ROAD A3 All the Features + LEVEL ENTRY * FULLY LANDSCAPED * YEAR ROUND MAINTENANCE + PRIVATE FENCED YARDS + RECREATION CENTRE 3 FLOOR PLANS TO CHOOSE FROM SHOW HOME OPEN DAILY Stearn Place ADULT COMMUNITY 2210-Columbia Avenue, Castlegar 365-0474 2 Blocks South of Canadian Tire Pp on R Ave. in Ootisch at 9:40 a.m. after Albert Jenner accidentally set his work Castlegar fire dep were tors. It was definitely a save,” said Grieves. burns to his leg and was transport- ed to hospital, The south Castlegar, and Robson fire departments responded to the call, as did police and Jenner suffered Noy, 11. Amaral has been charged with failing to keep right after he lost control of the Bereta while on Hwy. 22 caus- ing it to collide with a Canadian shop on fire. Police say that Jenner was attempting to light a the shop and its contents is close to $25,000. He’s in, until further i igati: Grieves esti damage to Pacific train near Blueberry. the value of the Damage was estimated at stove in his shop with oil, but kenly used a mixture containing gasoline causing it to explode. By the time Ootischenia firefighters arrived, the shop was completely engulfed in flames and was totally destroyed. Part of his nearby mobile home suffered minor damage from the blaze. Ootischenia fire chief Gordon Grieves, spe when he entered the trailer the walls wére very damage to the trailer. Later that evening at 7 p.m. firefighters from Trail and Genelle responded to a fire at the Whispering Pines trailer park in Genelle. ~The Regional Fire Service is declining regarding the fire pending of i igati a There were no injuries. $2,500. Datsun vs. human Rapidly deteriorating weather ditions are being blamed for id in which a vehicle driven by Eileen Brett of Nelson struck Richard Bauch. Police / [ eae one, near Ootischenia sent one man to hospital. Busy Fellas - Local firefighters had a busy day Thursday fighting two blazes. This say the accident happened Nov. 10 when Bauch was chaining up a Banner Transport 1996 West- ern Star tractor trailer unit on Hwy. 3 near the Cozy Pines Motel. Both drivers sustained minor injury. The truck incurred $500 damage. Door knocker Police are looking for infor- mation regarding a door stolen from a multi-family unit in the 200 block of 8th Ave. Nov. 10. The door is wood frame with glass. Buckle up Better buckle up those seat- to's vehicle sustained $450 dam- age. Speed reader boards From Nov. 4-9 almost 1,451 vehicles were monitored by speed reader boards throughout Castlegar, Of the 1,451 vehicles monitored, 492 were found to be travelling over the speed limit. Police say speed reader boards will be used throughout the win- ter months. Call 1-800 first Trail RCMP are advising business owners to beware of a man trying to pass illegal Cana- dian postal money orders. The man, who is described as being five foot six inches tall, with a stocky build, short dark brown hair and between 35-40 years old, has been targeting Koote- nay businesses. Police say the man usually visits business without video surveillance and after purchasing items produces a money order in a large amount. He then receives cash for the difference stating that he doesn’t usually carry cash as money orders are much safer. In order to verify the validity of the money order, police suggest that the clerk call the 800 number on the back of the money order and to be suspicious of money Car, train collide near Blueberry orders in which the serial num- ber, date, currency or amount appears to be smudged. Busted A Fruitvale couple will appear in court February to answer to charges associated with an alleged indoor marijua- na growing operation. Police say that almost $20,000 of marijua- na was seized from the couple's home Nov. 6 after a search war- rant was executed and 20 mari- juana plants were found growing. Head on Charges are being contem- plated after a two-vehicle head- on last week which sent two people to hospital. RCMP say that Tom Stuckless, 52, of Trail lost control of the vehicle he was driving near China Creek on Hwy. 22 causing it to strike a vehicle driven by Shirley Ralloff, 45, of Crescent Valley. Ralloff was taken to Castlegar hospital with minor injuries, while Stuckless was taken by ambulance to Trail hospital with undetermined back injuries. Damage was estimated at $6,500. The accident occurred during the first major snow fall of the season. belts! Police will be c ig a seatbelt campaign until Nov. 25 and plan on handing out tick- ets to those not buckled up. Vio- lators will have the option of ‘attending a meeting to view a safety video or paying a $75 ticket. Unsafe tane changes Two people have” been charged with unsafe lane —SSSS iM GST. This course will takes place at Tulips: Fresh Christmas Swag: This will be made with Christmas ine cones, pm. ‘and twansport injured or il workers to thin course. Sat, Nov. 25, 9-am--5 pm $45. ye ° 8 vee RES of sir brake sytem. Fri, Nov. 24, 6-10 pm, Sat. & Sun, Nov. 25 & 26, 8:30 am -4:30 pm. $995. Transportation Endorsement: This course will give level move mado | attendants the skills needed to aid. Level 1 First Aid is a for ges after two acci- dent Nov. 13. Fredderick Gien- ger, of Brilliant was charged after the vehicle he was driving collided with a taxi driven by Sean Coulson in the 1400 block of Columbia. There was $50 Patricia Warren, of Winfield, was charged after the vehicle she was driving collided with a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta driven by Daniel Dilito on Columbia Avenue at Crescent Street. Dili- SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhoft NOTICE Hearing Tests Set For Senior Citizens Sandman Inn, Castlegar Thursday, November 23 Everyone who has trouble hearing is welcome to have a test. Modem electronic equipment will be used to determine if you have a correctable loss. Everyone should have a hearing test at least once a year if there is any trouble at all hearing clearly. Most hearing problems gradually get worse. An annual test will help you keep track of a Progressive loss. No hearing problem of any consequence should ever be ignored. P.S. if you have a hearing aid, we will be pleased to clean it and check it over as a courtesy whether it Taps Cards Accepted was manufactured by Beltone or not. Claims Providers $e be For your Appointment Please Call: HEARING 1 TOLL FREE CE RE 287 Martin Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5K2 PAT MULLIGAN BC-HIS Registered Under the Helaring Aid Act (B.C.) ATTENTION: SELKIRK COLLEGE STUDENTS or any other local students/adults Considering a transfer to DEGREE program at UCC in Kamloops? Looking to apply to one of the many UNIQUE Career programs at UCC? A UCC Academic Advisor will be at the Selkirk College - Castlegar Campus Wednesday, November 22, 1995 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Selkirk College Counselling Department To make your appointment for an individual advising meeting - CALL 365-7292, Ask for the Counselling Department. An information display with brochures, calendars and Application for Admission will be ALL DAY outside the Counselling Department for anyone wanting to know more about UCC. —7 THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBOO KAMLOOPS, BC SIahl, priority routes within 12 hours. priority routes include: & Arrow Lakes Drive) #2 Priority + Residential streets + Street Widening + Lanes * Sidewalks + City owned parking lots + Snow hauling, general #3 Priority to the following requests: while snow removal operations are signage is posted. Refrain from shoveling or plowing ATTENTION CITY OF CASTLEGAR RESIDENTS SNOW REMOVAL ADVISORY The City of Castlegar would like to advise residents of our snow removal procedures. The City has in excess of 150 kilometres of roads and lanes to maintain. Under normal snowfall conditions snow removal procedures can be concluded on all For public safety City streets are maintained on a Priority basis. Established #1 Priority + Collector Streets (high traffic volume such as Columbia Avenue + Access to emergency service buildings (i.e. Hospital) * School Busing Routes * Commercial Core + Snow hauling from the Commercial Core Residents can greatly assist snow plowing and sanding operations by adhering 1. Remove all unused vehicles, boats, trailers, etc. from the streets 2. Commercial property owners with sidewalks fronting their establishments are responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the sidewalk Vehicle owners or operators are requested not to park on City streets in progress, or when snow clearing snow onto the roadway from driveways, etc. Snow cleared from driveways should be stored on left side of driveway (facing house from the street). This will help reduce the quantity of snow deposited across driveways due to plowing. Snow clearing equipment travels in the direction of traffic flow. City crews are not responsible for clearing private driveways. Stay well back from sand trucks and plows, Parents should advise their children not to play on snow banks adjacent to roadways and to stay well away from approaching snow plowing equipment Denot place steel posts on the boulevards as markers. Those responsible for placing posts will be held liable for injury or damage caused by same The City Public Works Department office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday to Priday and snow related enquiries or concems should be directed to this office at 365-5979 (or after hour messages at 365-3341) ‘Thank you for your patience and anticipated cooperation