Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, May 27, 1992 Regional Red Cross holds annual meeting —_.______ The Kootenay Region of the Red Cross Soci Kootenay communities partici- pated in workshops and the elec- According ‘Regional Director, “The Red Cross decentralized to regions Only three years ago, but volun- teer involvement in this region has grown dramatically — to almost 600 active volunteers. The annual meeting was a chance to get the region's business done, but also to focus on important Programs. Keynote speaker, Len Lifchus, Director of Blood Donor Recruit- ment for BC and the Yukon, gave @ presentation on the blood pro- gram and the relatively new Unrelated Bone Marrow Reg- istry. He challenged regional vol- unteers to surpass in both programs, while keeping costs down. A on the Red Cross Child Abuse Prevention Program ROBSON MECHANICAL HEAVY DUTY AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ° GENE WADDINGTON 365-7006 was given by Sarah Thomspson- Smith, who runs this service in the Thompson-Okanagan According to Cindy Corrigan, Regional President, “We really need this educational program in the Kootenay and hope to recruit and train presenters in the next Corrigan also said that work- shops were presented on the International work of the Red Cross and on Community fundraising. “The main job of our business meeting,” said Corrigan, “was to elect this year's Council. These folks guide the work of the Red Cross from Rock Creek to Alber- ta and from the US border to Golden. This Red Cross Regional Council includes Cindy Corrigan and Mae Williams from Fernie; Audrey Thornton from Inver- mere; Mamie Henne and Helen MacRae from Kimberley; Therese Megill from Creston; Deb Chmara, Marily Brecken- ridge and Denise Reed from Castlegar, Reverend Canon Art Turnbull and Hazel Buerg from Trail and Bill Bvin' from Slocan Park. Members of the public inter- ested in receiving the Regional Annual Report are welcome to contact the regional office in Castlegar. Vision campaign eyes safety SUBMITTED Eye sight is one of our most precious and vital senses. Buy eye sight is also something that most of us take for granted — until we experience a vision problem or loss. It is only then that we realize the importance of medical eye care and vision research. Many serious vision disor- ders remain untreatable. New diseases need to be addressed, current treatments need improvement. To develop new treatments take time, effort, and money. To raise the needed funding for research, new treatment facilities and eye care educa- tion, the University of British ia D Many British Columb are not aware that BC and Canada offer the highest calibre of eye Cc Pp of Oph- thalmology, in partnership with the Eye Care Centre and Oph- hal of St. care, setting world dards in many specialized areas of oph- thalmology. They also may not be aware that the extensive research necessary to provide this level of care is not funded by the provincial health care plan. Instead, eye care research depends largely upedthe gen- erosity of private donors, com- petitive governments grants, and the specific project interests of the pharmaceutical industry. While we take pride in our ability to successfully treat dis- orders which only a few years ago caused blindness, the reality is that there is still much to be done. sy Dep Paul's Hospital, University Hos- pital and Vancouver General Hospital, has organized the VISION 20/21 EYE CARE fund-raising campaign. Funds raised through VISION 20/21 EYE CARE will be disbursed towards major areas of research, the establish- ment of new treatment facilities, and eye care education pro- grams. All projects financed by the campaign are of vital impor- tance to the future of medical eye care in British Columbia. And since BC eye care profes- sionals are in many cases the only group in the country REMINDER to 1992 SELKIRK COLLEGE GRADUATES Graduation ceremonies will take place on the Castlegar Campus JUNE 13, 1992 at 1 p.m. All graduates should be at the Gymnasium by 12 P.-m. CASTLEGAR CAMPUS Box 1200, Castiegar, B.C VIN 31 965 7292 ng specific p in a focussed manner, their fund- ing is also crucial to the future of eye care in Canada. The initial goal of the VISION 20/21 EYE CARE campaign is to raise $3.2 mil- lion. This money will be spent on: a new Centre for Ocular Immunology (research and treatment) to be located at St Paul's Hospital; expansion of the basic research facility at thé + ur children’s future 1s our ture E. insurance is a cost — until your house burns down. Then it’s an investment. Education is a cost—until we understand that our children’s future is our future, and they have only one chance to get ready. Say “no” to program cuts in education. Call your MLA. This ad sponsored by Castlegar & District Teachers Association Eye Care Centre; and a new Centre for Geriatrics Ophthal- mology (research and treatment) to be located at University Hos- pital. VISION 20/21 EYE CARE will also help raise money for: The Stephen Drance Chair in Ophthalmology at the Universi- ty of British Columbia (this Chair is part of UBC’s World of Opportunity campaign), and a new Centre for Pediatric Oph- thalmology which will be locat- ed at BC’s Children’s Hospital. To date, the campaign has received pledges in excess of $1.5 million. The 40 UBC-affil- iated Ophthalmologist have pledged a total of $300,000, which represents the largest per capital pledge of any faculty in UBC history. Some lead gifts include Allergan Inc., who pledged $150,000, and the Royal Bank of Canada, who pledges $40,000. With this kind of leadership and the encourag- ing initial response, we are con- fident that the campaign will reach its financial goal. The VISION 20/21 EYE CARE campaign represents a wonderful opportunity for all British Columbians, indeed, for all Canadians, to participate in an effort to maintain and pre- serve the quality of eye care that they presently receive. It is an investment for the future, one that, with your help, will remain bright and clear. were doing last week. Castlegar Kiwanis Club member Rob Dunlap might. be nearing the light at the end of the tunnel, but it's a tough job just the same. Kiwanis Club members have supplied all materials and labour for painting the new Castlegar and District Children's Centre, which they ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO / Brendan Halper Castlegar chapter of Learning Disabilities Association holds annual general meeting SUBMITTED The Castlegar Chapter of the ie g Disabilities A ae Seville — Librarian; Karen Lane — Phoning: Marilee Papau, Sally Williams, Karine Johnson — E ion Advisory. of BC held its annual general meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at Kinnaird Middle School. Executive installed for the coming year were Bernice Beck- stead — president; Laurie Ander- son — Vice-President; Sue Popoff — Secretary; Elaine Audet — Treasurer. Committee members appointed were Kathy Members were introduced to Mr. Everette Surgenor, new Super- intendent of Schools/Chief Execu- tive Officer for School District #9 Castlegar, effective August 1, 1992. Mr. Surgenor gave a brief overview of his background in education and commented on his interest in current technology Surgenor has been appointed to a FCA EGAR PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 1992 at 6:00 p-m. in City Council Chambers at 1402 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C., in order to afford all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw 553 an opportunity to be heard of to present written submissions respecting matters contained in this amendment. BYLAW 618 The intent of Bylaw 618 is to amend Schedule 'A' of Zoning Bylaw 553, being the Zoning Map, by changing the zoning designation of Lot A, Plan 18917, district Lot 7175, Kootenay 1 and District (2608 6th A ) from P1 (Schools, I Public) to Ri (Single Family Residential). Gary Williams Acting Clerk A copy of the above bylaw is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from May 20, 1992 to June 2, 1992 inclusive, at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar For further information concerning this matter you may contact the Engineering /Planning Technician or City Clerk at 365-7227 Dated at Castlegar, B.C. this 20th Day of May, 1992 three-year term. Chapter president, Bernice Beckstead presented Surgenor with a logo pin from the Leaming Disabilities Association. Members also viewed a new video entitled ‘About Us: Adults with LD’ from the Learning Disabilities Asso- ciation of Canada. The video showed four adults speaking about their dis- ability and the difficulties, challenges and achievements they had experi- enced. A discussion period followed with a recommendation to write to the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada congratulating them for producing such an informative and high quality production. Next meeting is to be sched- uled for September at the Stanley Humphries Secondary School. Rossland public market plans big The Rossland Public Market will be taking place again this summer in Esling Park, and will be bigger and more diverse than ever. The market organizers have established a non-profit co-opera- tive with the ultimate aim of pro- viding a permanent location and structure for the market to ensure its continued success. This year the markets are to be on the last Sunday of each month—May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30 and on Sunday September 20. Trading time is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many Rosslanders will be set- ting up tables as well as traders from Trail, Nelson, Castlegar, Fruitvale, Slocan and Kelowna. Besides the displays of crafts, gifts and clothing there will be live entertainment, music, food and plenty of diversions for the kids—balloons, clowns, competi- tions and much more. With the co-operation of the weather it should be a great family day out Silver Rattle Antiques 301-11 Ave. Castlegar (in Tidips Building) 365-5191 Wednesday, May 27, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Warfield council to discuss near-tra TRAIL TIMES Today there is no sign that Robin and Janine Issel ever owned a house in Warfield, o In the aftermath of the near tragedy Wednesday evening which saw a semi-trailer truck filled with a load of slag from Grand Forks lose control on the Rossland-Trail hill, everyone is agreeing that it was a miracle no one was killed. Now Warfield vil- lage council is off to Victoria on June 1 for a meeting with Minis- ter of Highways An Charbonneau to discuss the incident. Warfield Mayor Bill Trewhella said his council met with High- ways district manager John Bod- narchuk and area manager Robin Valentine last Friday and are dis- pleased that any solution is expected to take considerable time. Council was told that financing for any c! in the Rossland -Trail hill to make it less dangerous could not be in Place for at least another year. gedy with Highwa “This is not to me or Y Minister Art Charbonneau to the rest of council,” said Trewhella, who is hoping now to be able to convince the Highways minister of the Severity of the problem. Bodnarchuk said his ministry is working on a design for installing arrester beds and/or an additional runaway lane closer to the village, and those plans are The home of Robin and Janin MDP ie ic ee @ Issel was destroyed when a semi-trailer truck, car- = tying a load of slag, lost contro! on the Rossland-Trail hill and slammed into the house, located at the corner of Kipling Street and Highway 3B. Luckily, no one was seriously injured. SUN STAFF PHOTO / John Sneigrove Castlegar conservation officers Caution public about black bears SUBMITTED With black bears out on the prowl for food after a long win- ter, Castlegar Conservation Offi- cer Mike Krause would like to make the public eware of BC Environment policy for dealing with problem black bears. “When the C.O. Service responds to a situation where a black bear is causing an immedi- ate threat to human safety in a residential area, our primary con- cem is public safety,” Krause says. “Unfortunately, the option for the officer is to destroy the bear. To delay the situation by attempting to tranquilize the bear would place members of the pub- lic at risk.” Krause says tranquilizing a bear could take 10 to 15 minutes before the bear is immobilized — time enough for an enraged bear to attack someone. Tranquilizing a bear while it is'up‘a tree is not an option either, he adds, because the fall usually causes broken bones or serious intemal injuries. “In situations where a bear does not pose an immediate threat to safety, live traps are set But in peak times, those traps may not be available for up to a week.” Once a black bear is trapped, it is relocated only if all the fol- lowing conditions are met * the animal is not * potential release areas, far enough from human activity, are available. In addition, orphaned cubs are sent to zoos and game farms whenever thos¢ facilities are will- ing to accept theni. There are also actions individ- uals can take to reduce the num- ber of destroyed bears, he says. “Proper storage and disposal of garbage, rotting fruit an garden compost will help to reduce the number of bears which become conditioned to humans. Bears will not frequent areas where food is not readily available.” For further information to humans or aggressive, + it is in healthy condition and, ng bears, contacts the Conservation Officer Service at 365-6522 or 1-800-332-7791. RESTRICTED? ARE YOU AWARE THAT YOUR ACCESS TO THE GARBAGE DUMP MAY HAVE TO BE (bUmr ci 24 hour per day access for garbage disposal is not a recommendation in the R.D.C.K. DRAFT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Public Meetings for District consultants reduction, re-use, and recyclin Programs, changes to some landfills. How ae you feel ab ll present Stage 2 of the Plan are Coming up. _ Regional preferred options for waste as well as possible out the proposals? Attend the public meeting in your area. OPEN HOUSE 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 p-m. June 23, 1992 - NELSON - Heritage Inn, Hume Room June 23, 1992 - NAKUSP - Senior Citizens’ Hall June 24, 1992 - CASTLEGAR - Fireside Inn June 24, 1992 - NEW DENVER - Knox Hall June 25, 1992 - KASLO - Community (Scout) Hall June 25, 1992 - CRESTON - Recreation Centre Big changes can be expected down at the dump! Rewonal District of Central Kootenay be le! Vernon Street Ison, B.C. 352-6665 to be ap in two to three months. Other possible solutions discussed at the joint mecting were: * redesign and re-route the highway all the way from the water hole comer down onto the old railway bed, eliminating the dangerous S-curve all together. * re-routing all large trucks, both from the west and Paterson Crossing, via the Nancy Greene Lake highway route and through Castlegar. company that it would be cheaper to buy the couple an existing house than to build them a new one. The Issel's insurance policy, like most homeowners’, insists that a house must be built on the same spot. However, it will be unlikely that the Issels would want to live there any more. “I think I can convince (the insurance compa- ny) that-it would save them money and probably cost a lot: less than building a new house” to purchase another home of equal value in the Warfield area, O'Dell said. The Issel’s house would have been valued in the $55,000 range. O'Dell added the Issel’s insur- ance company would probably go after the vehicle owner's insur- ance company to recoup part of its loss. The company which owns the trailer truck is Westcan * purchasing five properties to allow straightening of the high- way with a large arrester bed installed in the area as well. Trewhella said he also met with Rossland-Trail MLA Ed Conroy on Friday. The mayor said Conroy indicated the prob- lem is a serious one but offered no comment on a possible solu- tion. Meanwhile, the Issels have no home. Underwriters Insurance manager Eric O'Dell said that he is hoping to convince the Issel’s of Edm + Columbia Chapter - in association with Castlegar Sunfest is hosting a Vintage Car Swap Meet June 27 & 28, 1992. Booths are available for vendors of any type of collectibles, antiques, automobile related equipment, literature, or other memorabilia. 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