Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, November 25, 1992 Percival remembered through bursary SUBMITTED The Nelson Lion's club, : together with friends and family > Of the late Dennis Percival, have } endowed a memorial bursary in } his name through the Selkirk Col- > lege Foundation. : Lion’s Club executive, includ- : ing Treasurer Trent Nash, Presi- : dent Bill Brown, Past-president : Barry Martin and Pam Percival, : Presented Bob Maclean, chair- > man of the Selkirk College Foun- i dation, with a cheque for : $11,610, to establish the Nelson > Lion's Club Dennis Percival : Memorial Bursary. : The annual bursary, intended : for a student in good standing in ‘the second year of the Forestry : Program, amounts to $1,000 and ; will got to a resident of the Nel- : son Forest District who can demonstrate financial need. Percival, who was killed last : Summer in the crash of a spotter plan engaged in fighting a forest fire, was a 25-year veteran of the B.C. Forest Service. Having served postings in Edgewood, Revelstoke, and Castlegar, he worked his way up the ladder through on-the-job training to = Cominco BG bean The Nelson Lions Club establishes the Percival Trt Memorial Bursary. L-r: Barry Martin, past president; Pam Percival; Bill Brown, Lions President; and Bob Maclean, Founda- tion Chairman. achieve a Technical Officer 4 rat- ing. For the past 10 years, Perci- val worked as the Air Attack Officer in the Nelson Forest Dis- trict. In this capacity, he was responsible for the direction of water bombers and the efficient placement of their loads of fire retardent. A dedicated forest pro- tection officer, Percival assisted Photo submitted on fires across B.C., the Yukon and the northern border states. This bursary will be awarded for the first time in the spring of 1993. Continued from 1A keep in mind that time is not on Cominco’s side.” Hallbauer could not be reached for comment over the weekend. The JPC report suggested the Province change its water licence fees so that rather than a fixed annual charge of $10 million the Trail operation would pay from (604) 365-7616 Res 365-3253 & DECK WITH S: with a proposal to buy water rights from Cominco at its West Kootenay dams. “Cash is not the answer,” said Ss Local 480 i Doug Swanson. “Cominco can borrow all the cash its wants. Costs are the issue.” Swanson said he believes Pre- mier Mike Harcourt is open to the company’s proposals “but is being talked out of it by members of his staff and cabinet. He zeroed in on Bob Williams as a powerful opponent of aid for Cominco. Williams was the most powerful minister in the Dave Barrett NDP government two decades ago and now chairs a new secretariate that oversees Crown corporations. “Bob Williams should go home ,” Swanson said. “He is in charge of B.C. Hyafo so he has a different agenda from smelter workers. “We have to get Victoria and Ottawa to wake up to the fact that Ottawa is a net generator of wealth and if we don't look after them then we are all going to go down the tubes.” But Local 9705 -president Jim Saare expressed frustration with Cominco’s behavior at the bar- ining table. Talks have stalled over the union’s insistence that issues relating to the company’s restruc- turing, such as greater flexibility in trade designations and the notion of worker empowerment, be ironed out before regular bar- gaining begins. "The company is saying ‘we need help* but they won’t discuss these crucial issues with us,” Saare said. “They seem to have walked away from those parts of the Job Protection Commission report relating to restructuring and are instead are demands con- Province has offered them a damn good deal and I tired of Teck Corporation trying to hold this province up for ransom.” Cominco's chief negotiator Jon Gioveanetto could not be reached for comment Friday. The collective agreements between the company and its unions expired Oct. 31 Residents can view model of Castlegar-Robson bridge KAREN KERKHOFF also said the mode} Sun staff Residents of Castlegar and area will be able to view a model of the proposed Castl Rob- has a remarkable level of detail, an asset he attributes the fact that the model-was prepared by a New Denver resident, Ben Eales of A k Makers, who is son Bridge November 26, at the Fireside Inn. Transportation and Ministry staff will be available from 2 p-m.-8 p.ni. to answer questions, and discuss plans and alternative designs using the model. Project Manager, Rocky Van- lerberg, said the model will be an important visual tool for interest- ed residents. “The scale’ model will greatly assist people in locating the bridge in the and in very familiar with the Castlegar area. “Eales knowledge of the area is reflected in the remarkable level of detail represented in the 3 foot by 7 foot model.” Companies interested in ten- dering a bid for construction of the Castlegar-Robson bridge will have until 2 p.m. on December 2 to submit a bid. As soon as the contract has been awarded, preparation for can begin, with the understanding how the project will fit into local traffic flow.” completion date scheduled for June 1994. Castlegar NEC joins others to mark World AIDS day KAREN KERKHOPF Sun staff People around the world will be showing their support for World Aids Day, December 1, by wear- ing red ribbons on their lapels. This is the fifth year The World Health Organization (WHO) has organized events to Promote AIDS understanding and education. Public Health Nurse, Cindy Talarico, said World Aids Day is an important day to be recog- nized. “Tt is the time to reflect on our concern for the AIDS program, and to show support to the indi- viduals who are already affect- ed.” The theme this year for World Aids Day is “A community com- mitment. Together we can make a world of difference.” ‘A Day Without Art’ is being scheduled around the world to remind the world of the achieve- ments of those artists who have lost their lives to AIDS. The National Exhibition Centre in Castlegar will be also be draping cloths over paintings as a grim reminder of those lives lost. Wednesday, November 25, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Cancer Society funds at a record high SUBMITTED Volunteers from the Castlegar Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society held their second Meeting of the season at the Castlegar Hospital on Wednesday, Novem- ber 11. President, Ruby Marsh, Teport- ed on the activities at the Koote- nay District A.G.M. in Rossland in September, and Muriel Wilson, vice-president, gave a brief out- line of the district council meet- ing held in Nelson in October which she had attended. On October 28 the local unit held a Breast Self-Examination Peary: clinic at the Castlegar Hospital. Twenty local women ty to learn the correct way to examine themselves for any breast abnormality. This proce- dure, when done on a regular monthly basis, greatly increases of Cranbrook also attended the meeting. He reported that so far this year the district, made up of 12 local units, has raised a stun- ning total of $373,000. This is an the ch ig breast changes which might become cancerous. Emergency Aid volunteers, who help cancer patients with direct financial assistance explained to the rest of the group how they go about their work, This help is available to any per- son diagnosed with cancer who suffers financial difficulties as a result of getting treatment for the disease, ¢.g. travelling to clinics, accomodation while having treat- ment, drug expenses etc. Roger Andronik, manager of took tage of this the K y District office in of more than $70,000 from the previous year. Consider- ing the hatd economic climate of the area, this is even more remarkable, and shows the will- ingness of Kootenay people to help in the fight against cancer. The Mobile Mammography Screening Van will visit Castle- gar again on January 18, 1993 for five days. Anyone wishing to book an may phone 1-800-663-9203. The next local meeting will be held on January 13, 1993 at the Castlegar Hospi- tal. New volunteers are always needed. Learning dis: disabilities association to present video “SUBMITTED _ KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Weird and wonderful inven- tions created by budding Ein- Steins were on display November 20 at Tarry’s Elementary School. The unique display was only part of an exercise which was from gi "It is my view that the (TyEHALLS: \ AND VALUES & Dress up your home Pre-Christmas Clean-Up with BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS ALL VARIETIES Benjamin Oore, PAINTS Sale starts Thursday, November 26, 1992 Ends December 12, 1992 MITCHELL SUPPLY LTD. 90 - 13th Ave., Castlegar MEMBER OF TIM-BR-MARTS LTD 365-7252 d to challenge young minds and help direct students towards innovative thinking. Tarry's students challenged toward innovative thinking through inventions Tarry’s science teacher, Brian Wood said the exercise had a specific purpose. “We wanted the students to go through a thinking Process where they students interest, and use their students also enjoyed a puppet show and magic tricks per- formed by their peers which all centered around the theme of invention. Policing affects us all Policing in British Columbia Are you concerned about safety in your community and the quality of policing? Do you have ideas about how policing could be improved? Ci of Inquiry Victona Central Saanich Vancouver Delta Vancouver (East) Port Moody Matsqui Vancouver Nelson Victona Oak Bay Esquimalt Saanich New Westminster West Vancouver of others ] Issues being studied } Name: Address Telephone The Provincial Government has appointed The Honour- able Wallace T. Oppal, a Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, to examine policing in the Province We need to hear from you The Commission needs to hear your views and concerns about policing. You can participate by written submission or by speaking at one of our community hearings. For scheduling purposes, please pre-arrange with the Com- mission your preference for day or evening time for oral presentation. The Commission will visit the 12 municipali- ties which have municipal police forces as follows: Community hearings in other locations throughout the Province will take place between February and April 1993. Plan to get involved. Take this opportunity to voice your conc: ems and ideas, and hear the views Please send me more information about: ] Community hearings schedule Guidelines for making submissions Mail or fax to: Policing in British Cotumbia Commission of inquiry | Room 155, 800 Homby Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6Z 2C5 | Tet: (604) 775-1452 Fax: (604) 660-9032 Victoria Conference Centre Central Saanich Cultural Centre Hotel Vancouver To be Announced Italian Cultural Centre Kyle Recreation Centre Clearbrook Community Centre Postal Code: Fax RCMP hand out impaired charge George Vajs, 42, of Christina Lake, was charged with impaired driving after being stopped by Castlegar RCMP on November 20. Vajs will appear in Castlegar Provincial court on February 3 to answer to those charges. Woman refuses roadside screening device Do you have difficulty paying attention to everyday things, thinking about what you are going to do before you do it and to activities that are a lit- tle boring? Does this sound familiar? Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit We need to understand that this is not a problem that comes from a lack of caring or motiva- tion or not trying hard enough. It’s important to recognize ADD/ADHD and understand so you can get beyond this problem and begin helping the child. The Castlegar Chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of B.C. will be presenting a video on attention deficit disorder and hyp ivity (ADHD) di are the most common disorders accounting for half of all child referrals for educational assess- ments. For parents, teachers, doc- tors and the children themselves, the issues and questions surround- deficit hype: ity dis- order on Wednesday, December 2, 1992 at the Kinnaird Middle School at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Don King, a teacher at KMS who attended the LDABC symposium on ADD/ADHD with Dr. Larry Sil- ver. Everyone is welcome to attend and find how to recognize ADD/ADHD and hear about a variety of tried and tested strate- gies to use in helping these chil- dren on be successful at home and Christian women' s club enjoys Casual meetings ing ADD/ADHD are For the child with ADD, “the more difficult it is to please par- ents and teachers, the more frus- trated they get. Sometimes parents don’t understand and blame the child but most of all the child doesn’t understand the nature of his or her problem. They will get poor grades in school, have few friends and experience lots of family hassles. The long term effects can even be more serious. It may effect your job some day or your family, even your entire life SUBMITTED The Castlegar Christian Women's Club enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing the entertain- ing, inspirational life story of an American author last Thursday. This winter, Deanna Hansen-Doing will be writing a novel about the characters introduced in her best- seller, “ “Huckleberry Hannah’ 's Cookbook.” This i tional ladies club, which enjoys a lovely meal at the Fireside every month, has no membership fees or dues and welcomes every lady. Along with the inspirational speaker, the club always features a guest soloist: this month — Castle- gar’s own recording artist, Kathy Nielson. Also featured is a topic of interest to women, and this month Esthetician, Julie Bobbit from Trail, did a live make-up demon- stration. Ladies are already look- ing forward to the next luncheon on December 10, which will fea- ture Joe Bailey demonstrating Christmas Centre pieces and guest speaker, Lillian Friesen, wife of the president of Pope and Talbot. Kootenay residents supporting Somali relief efforts SUBMITTED The International Red Cross relief in is the ous donors, including a woman who expressed her concern for Somalian children by recently donating $600 on behalf of her largest relief effort in the organi- zation’s history. Famine and con- flict have joined to create a situation where Red Cross esti- mates are of 1,000 deaths a day in that country. The worldwide funding appeal from the rs in Geneva is now $220 million and people in Canada have already con- tributed more than $1.5 million. According to Gary Ockenden, Director for the Red Cross in the Kootenay Region, “Through the efforts of local volunteers and reper the SUN STAFF There were six 24 hour suspen- sions issued over the weekend after Castlegar RCMP stopped drivers and administered the road- side screening device, Police stopped a 21-year-old female from Robson at the Mar- lane Hotel parking lot and request- ed she take a roadside screening test. The woman refused to do so, and has been charged with The female will appear in Castlegar provincial court at a later date. Police are withholding her name until she has been for- mally charged. s Continued from 1A ing directly at Gordon Turner, who is school board chairman, as well as other trustees. Turner said that although city council has the right to comment on school board issues, they don't have the right to belittle the board's importance and committment to the community. "We're not some- thing that the city can pass off lightly. The school district 250 people, is responsible for more than 2000 kids who ride buses up and down your streets daily.” The meeting concluded in a manner, with both sides agreeing that future working occur mail, we have Volunteers in this area are busy putting out and collecting dona- tion cans, manning displays in some malls and getting the word out that donations are still need- ed. Kathleen Ramage, a Creston volunteer has raised hundreds of dollars herself through cans. According to Ramage, “People are really concerned, money was being dropped into the can before I left the Creston Bakery — in fact I was almost in tears as I stood there telling people about the situation in Somalia.” In addition, speakers from the Red Cross are available to speak to local groups or school classes, providing information on the relief efforts and continuing needs. All donations are receipted for tax purposes and 100% of each donation goes to the relief effort. Donations can be mailed to the Red Cross at 625 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, VIN 1G9. Women's Aglow holding carols and coffee meeting over $8000 in this region to assist in Somalia.” The Red Cross is working in a very difficult situation to provide food to more than one million people every day. in Somalia In addition to this, hospitals and health centres are being support- ed; surgical teams (including Chris Giannou, a Canadian doc- tor) work on the wounded; wells are being built and maintained and 250,000 farmers are being given support through farming supplies and veterinary care for their animals. “The Red Cross is the only mail service in Somalia,” said Ockenden. “More than 20,000 family messages are being exchanged within and outside Somalia. All are processed through our international net- work, which is outside the politi- cal turmoil in the country.” There have been many gener- SUBMITTED Castlegar Women’s Aglow Fel- lowship will celebrate the begin- ning of the Christmas season with a “carols and coffee meeting” at the Legion Hall on Wednesday, December 2 at 10 am. Special guests speakers will be Emely Pasqualotto of Trail. As Chairperson for the Nelson Diocese Catholic Charismatic Service Committee, Emely is responsible for teaching and min- istering to ten active prayer com- munities within the Diocese. She also travels throughout B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario proclaiming the good news of salvation, teaching, and ministering God's healing love to the emotionally wounded. All interested women are invited to Aglow’s monthly inter- denominational meetings. SINT, WROPPILG BUT OUR PRICES ARE!! 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