04729795 LEGISLATIVE { PARL LAMENT VICTORIA WEE can May 25, 1994 IBRARY BUILDINGS BC VBV 1x4 _——_—— oe An 18-year old man who drifted into recently was arrested and charged by police for the armed robbery of an Three die fiery crash Plane 2 Was Castlega Hope B.C. RCMP are still in the ground heard the private plane and watched as it flew into clouds. They also heard the tremendous crash that followed, bound they could see Search and Rescue teams from Comox, Hope RCMP and other air safety officials arrived on the scene and soon located the demolished Mooney 20, a low wing, tricycle gear craft considered to be the BMW of small planes. Officials are saying little about the incident, and are only con- firming that the plane was en route from Victoria to Castlegar when it went down, and that there were no survivors. Inventory of local business seized long-time Exemenko's Fit-Rite handed down last ness, located in downtown Castlegar Castlegar, after a sign by West- mount Credit Services, Court Bailiff division, stated that all shoes, boots and fixtures must be sold under the order for seizure and sale. Storey Leathers Lid: is the creditor listed for $10,000. Employees at Rremenkgs, unaware of the ofder, were See EREMENKO’S SA ‘The incident ocurred May 21, around wearing a mask during the commission al Local-rider Ken Blydo, foreground. rounds fds a corner ‘at speed’ Rob Mutch. The two were competing ina race at the Portland May. For a complete story on Blydo’s finish in while at the same time, knife and demanding money. ie accused left after loc: Police are not certain at the accused acquired the knife, and are not stating how much money was stolen the money. time where Castlegar Sun wm Police are stating however, that the accused, who has no fixed address, was living with a relative in the Sime group See ROBBERY 14a Phil Tanner Photo while close on his wheel is: Varicouver rider International Raceway in Portland, earlier in this race and a later one in Calgary, turn to page 13A. hospital enters. fiscal year with financial cushion Castlegat and District Hos- pital Administrator Ken Talarico, said the surplus, combined with a budget increase of 1.4 per cent towards acute and extended care services, leaves Castlegar Hospital in tight, but good financial health. “We haven't gotten into the final budget process yet, but it looks good on-the surface. 1 think it'll be tight, but we'll be able to manage. Some other hospital have had zero increase in budget, or had a claw-back. We have a bit of a cushion and it’s likely we'll manage.” to the concerted effort of hospital staff, physicians and changes in purchasing procedures... “The key was the conscien- tious staff and physicians who looked at how they could make this work and provide quality service at the same time. I believe we've done this well.” Hospital boards across the cations, which range from minus one per cent to close to four percent from thé Min- istry of Health. Ingladed in the leticss was det information outlining new formulation for hospital funding geared towards helping hospitals for the approaching year while “While hospitals face cer- tain fiscal this year I am confident our. new approach te®ospital funding will ensure we maintain the same high quality health care the people of this province have come to expect,” said Health Minister Paul Ramsey. The Health Minister acknow!- Ministry of Health ‘targets’ Fes er to Rosplenle, the provincial government stresses the + A 10 per cent redaction in acininistration and support staff over two years + Better utilization of clinical resources, such as more day surgery admissions, _ Improved coordination ination and planning between hospitals and other agencies; + A requirement that hospitals not reduce service levels before con- sulting the ministry and others in their health care communities; A equitable hospital funding formula. © (Ghedjondied nbtamtion an hetphale wich have tlt. shast oft cient operations. The ability to stay afloat, explained Talarico, is directly due Who's SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor School District No. 9 trustees have started early discussions on a topic that has outlived many politicians—what to do about the pedes- trian crossing at the 24th Street intersection. A recent meeting among City of Castlegar staff and councillors, RCMP, Ministry of Highways officials and the School Board resulted in the latter of the four being request- ed to take action. Ministry of Highways and the City of Castlegar have contributed financially to the province recently received letters outlining budget allo- esponsible for safety? health care overhead lights that make the crosswalk somewhat safer than it was previously. The pedestrian access, located on Highway 22 across from Kinnaird Hall, is used by chil- dren on a daily basis as they travel to and from school. Despite the safety features that had been added last year, parents are still upset that some motorists fail to stop for the flashing lights, and they are concerned that an accident involving one or more of their children is inevitable. The City of Castlegar has requested that as as added feature, the school district should provide a crossing guard. School implementing community-based alternatives. AA District No. 9 Superintendent, Everette Surgenor, said trustees touched upon the issue briefly, but will be discussing the matter further—perhaps at the next board meeting, Trustees will be discussing it fact the school board’s responsibility to supply a crossing guard, and if so, what would the cost be? Would it be a paid position? Or should it be done strictly on a volunteer basis? “Trustees will also want to talk about the role parents can play, or even the students themselves,” said Surgenor. Local contestants vie for royal title