"LEGISLATIVE LIBRHRY PARL AMEN) BULL UI NGS VIL IURIH BL Ve&y Page 12C The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, June 21, 1995 ON THE MOVE How air bags save lives HELP OUR ENVIRONMENT - PLEASE RECYCLE THE CASTLEGAR SUN 1988 Buick Skylark ear) ¥ eacy AC, tilt, cruise, P. &é antenna “See Ike for details IKE BRAGA Sales and Leasing Representative CASTLEGAR: 365-2296 \ TRAIL: 368-9134 NELSON: 352- 1614 7 2880 Highway Drive, Trail, B.C. VIR 2T3 (NC) - Air bags used with safety * belts provide the mosf effective restraint system commonly available in automobiles today. This technolo- gy is becoming more and more com- monplace. For example, an air bag supplemental restraint system is availabe on all 1995 Ford cars and minivans as well as most Ford light trucks. But how exactly does an air bag work? For an air bag to be effective at sav- ing lives in a severe frontal collision, it must inflate quickly — in half the time it takes to blink an eye! And it must activate only in an injury+ threatening impact. The total air bag system includes sensors, a compartment for the air bag and inflator, and an electronic diagnostic and a back-up power sup- ply module. The decision process for the air bag system is made by the sensors. Sensors are carefully designed and located in’ the vehicle to determine the severity of the impact. 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In a forward impact, the ball “breaks” free from the magnet and travels along the tube toward two electrical contacts. If the impact is severe enough, giving the ball sufficient energy to reach the contacts, the circuit is com- pleted and the air bag inflates. When activated, the air bag is inflated primarily with nitrogen gas — the samegas that makes up 80 percent of the air we breathe. The nitrogen gas is generated by a chemical reaction started by the bag igniter. 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DOCTOR Peter Millard Peter Millard is Autoroute Maga- zine's “Car Doctor” and a member of the Society of Automotive Engi- neers (SAE) with more than 40 years of experience in automotive technical and service matters Bye-bye freon (NC) - Being an aredent do-it-your- selfer. Ive topped up the air condi- lioner-in my car with freon from an auto parts store on. several occa- sions. But now I can't find freon or a freon kit anywhere. Do you know whether they're still available? D.M.—Moncton, NB Freon - or R12 - bas been pegged as a substance that contributes to the depletion of the earth's ozone layer. Recent legislation bas restricted the bandling of freon to professional automotive technicians. Complying garages now bave equipment to and repair leaks, as well as to remove and recycle this harmful substance without damaging the environment. 4 NEW TIRES = $25/mo. * All Makes - Models ¢ Complete Radiator Work ¢ Custom Work ALL GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:p.m. it. °9.a.m.- 1 p.m. CASTLEGAR MUFFLER LTD. 1335 Columbia Ave., 365-0100 ‘Complete Body & Paint Facilities Auto Glass Replacement Towing 2316 - 6th,Ave., Castlegar —Color me happy! Balloons; face-painting and lots of food and fun awaited the children from Belarus, a province near Russia, who visited the Spinning Whee! Restaurant next to the Doukhobor Heritage site. There are six childgen visiting this area for six weeks before making the journey home. Organizers of the visit hope children like Valenti and Andre, 10 will return home healthier and happier tharv when first arriving: 740 (foreground), Tania, 10 SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene imhott SUN STAFF entennial celebrated Burning of weapons 100 years ago by early Doukhobors has decendents marking history in Castlegar.and across North America It's possibly the most sii inD history. One hundred years ago, on June 29, 1895, in the aucasus,-not far from the current i conflict in Chechnya, early D 1b and Destruction. d to burn in a symbol of peace and pacifism. It was a move that would result in perse- cution, forced exile and eventually, relocation to Canada. Starting this week, ances- tors of these early Doukho- bor men and women are holding several events in celebration of the centennial of the Burning of Weapons See Page 1B The commemorative pro- gram in Grand Forks will begin July 5 with the opening of an art exhibit by Doukhobor women, followed by a public reception at the Art Gallery. On July 6 at the Grand Forks USCC Community Centre, a dis- artifacts and play of D tours of heritage and historical sites and an evening performance by the Voic- es for Peace all takes place. The commemoration program continues at the Doukhobor See CENTENNIAL Move towards DNA City plays hardball on airport issue collection applauded by local police SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor RCMP in Castlegar are applauding the fact that efforts are finally being made to allow courts the power to obtain DNA evidence from suspected criminals. Pressures from other political parties as well as the public have resulted in the federal government introducing legislation that will hopefully be passed before summer recess. DNA testing is a complex procedure that involves comparing the genetic make-up of samples of bodily tissues to try to link a suspect to a victim or a crime scene. “We suj the move towards DNA testing one-hundred percent, no doubt about it,” said RCMP Cpl Dave Beach, speaking on behalf of the detachment in Castlegar. The process is much like fingerprinting, in that DNA results are spe- cific only to the person being tested. No two samples are alike. “In some cases we have a lot of circumstantial evidence, but not enough physical evidence. The use of DNA could certainly make or break a case,” said Cst. Larry Oster. “ “Keep in mind that DNA testing will also relieve someone cf being a suspect.” Although there are several major critninal cases across the country that have remained unsolved due to a lack in evidence, such is not the case in Castlegar. DNA testing however, would be used in cases here of sexual assault or murder. “There are cases now where all we have to link a suspect to the vic- tim is a semen sample from the victim. It’s not always an easy thing to get a semen sample from the suspect,” Oster said. DNA can be tested by simply plucking a hair from the suspect's head or obtaining a sample of saliva. “You could say there is little intrusion to the suspect in order to get the data. Castlegar and area resi- dénts who wish to take part in Canada Day celebrations can do so in the parking lot next to the Railway Station Muse- um on 13th Avenue. Located across from the Por- tuguese Hall (which will be uti- lized in case of bad weather) What are you doing for Canada Day? the festivities include a cake cutting and balloons for the kids. The event takes place July 1 at lam. Cake, coffee and juice will be available to everyone at no charge. The event is being organized by the Castlegar Multicultural Society. SHARLENE IMHOFF : Sun Editor Castlegar City Council wants to make the message clear to the regional district of Central Koote- nay (RDCK) in regards to land surrounding the local airport: ‘We want it all or we want nothing.’ Council was responding to a res- olution passed by the RDCK board Beetles infest Zuckerberg Island trees SHARLENE Sun Edito: The diagnosis isn't good for a number of trees on Zucker- berg Island after a tourist hap- pened to notice an infestation of Mountain Pine Beetles while visiting there. The Mountain Pine Beetle is a naturally occurring insect that normally attacks mature lodgepole pine trees and occa- sionally other species. such as the ponderosa pine. Once the tree is under attack there is lit- tle that can be done to save it, according to the tourist, who just happened to be a profes- sional forester. Approximately 30 trees have been infested. During its regular meeting last week, Castlegar City Council discussed the problem and has decided to leave the situation in the capable hands of the Heritage Society. “There's no doubt about it that because a number of trees are susceptible to attack that something should be done as soon as possible,” said Coun- cillor Bob Pakula. A recommendation has been made that all infested trees be removed as soon as possible earlier, stating it would endorse the city’s bid for the airport but that the land surrounding it would remain firmly under RDCK control. The resolution was unanimously passed at the RDCK table, and included councillor Kirk Duff’s yes-vote as well. Duff is a director representing city taxpayers on the RDCK board and his performance there on this matter angered Castlegar Mayor Mike O'Connor. “T can’t believe you would vote on something like this without bringing it back to council first,” said O’Connor. Duff defended his actions say- ing the resolution was meant to show cooperation between the city and the RDCK. “The RDCK understands that the land around the airport will have to generate revenue in order for the air- port to be sustainable. But the RDCK wants assurance that any- thing developed out there is con- ducive to what's out there already.” Duff continued to say that had he not been in favor of the resolu- tion, it is unlikely that the RDCK would have consented to agreeing with the city’s airport bid at all. “Over the next two to three years while negotiations over the airport are going on, so too can consulting on land use. The whole idea is to find a way in which to get cooperation.” But Duff’s explanation appeared to only add more fuel to the mayor's fiery response. “What do [RDCK] want to develop out there? I say nothing,” steamed O'Connor. “Tt is the city who will be run- ning the airport, and it will be the city who will control the land sur- rounding it. There is no way we are going to run that airport and have the RDCK tell us how to run our business when it comes to the land,” he said. Castlegar city council then voted to not accept the resolution from the RDCK. Kirk Duff was the only member not to vote. The amount of land that is being discussed is approximately 350 acres, and includes the airport Tunway. City Council is planning to for- malize its intentions through an official signing with federal offi- cials on July 13 at the airport. City recommends transportation study ‘SUN STAFF Rapid growth in the Cross- roads of the Kootenays is the biggest reason why Castlegar City Council has decided that a Pp ion study is y for future planning. During discussion at last week's council meeting, council said that as a result of the com- pletion of the Brilliant Inter- change, the Robson-Castlegar Bridge and potential for mega- hydro projects, it is believed that the current transportation net- work needs to be reviewed. One of the major aspects of the study will be to highlight construction projects over the next 20 years, review possible alternate transportation meth- ods such as pedestrian walk- ways or bicycle paths and a second north-south access route through Castlegar. Council is planning to spend up to $15,000 for the study, and four engineering firms have been invited to submit proposals. Three of the firms are from Kelowna and one is from Burnaby. Council has outlined a specific schedule for the study, which includes public participation in id. and final i by council by January 31, 1996. Firebug now serious business Castlegar fire crews were kept busy Monday after two separate fires were deliberately set in the south Castlegar area near the cemetery site Castlegar Fire Chief Gerry Rempel said he is especially con- cemed with these recent blazes, due to the way in which they were lit. “This is getting scary We definitely have someone out there who has intentions to bum.” In total 4,500 square metres were affected by fire. The first fire happened at 3:49 p.m., and was located in the forested area next to the south end of the cemetery. Two crews containing a total of 12 firefighters from the south hall responded. But it is the second fire which happened only 200 yards north of the first that has Rempel especially concerned. “The way in which the second fire was ignited implies that the intent was to burn a large area I'm also starting to think that we may be dealing with an adult, not a child.” Rempel would not com- ment on certain facts stating they may be crucial to the ongoing investigation. The second fire call came in 6:45 p.m. Three engine companies consisting of 14 fire- fighters responded. With conditions in the forest as dry as they are, combined with Monday evening's strong winds, Rempel said the potential for a major fire in south Castlegar was prevalent. “It doesn’t take much. All the right ingredients were cer- tainly there.” Anyone with information on these most recent fires or any oth- érs is urged to contact Gerry Rempel at 365-3266 or Castlegar RCMP at 365-7721 Celebrate Canada Day! Share some cake and friendship! )