Bs Castlegar News May 22, 1901 IN MEMORY Terrill Watson 1991, in Vancouver at age 43. Vancouver about six years ago, will be held in Vancouver. Terrill Dennis Watson, formerly of Trail, died Friday, May 17, Mr, Watson was born May 2, 1948, at Trail, He moved to He is survived by his daughter Robin Watson of Nelson; loving companion Arlene Patko of Vancouver; father Bruce Watson of Trail; mother Muriel White of Robson; sisters and brothers-in-law Sue and Doug Adair of Slocan Park, and Julie and Lyle Crispin of Chilliwack; sister Sally Parkinssen of Fruitvale; brother and sister-in-law Keith and Sherry Watson of Robson; five nieces; one nephew; and grandmother Jesse Watson of Trail. A service will be held Thursday, May. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Robson Community Church with Rev. Art Turnbull officiating. Crem: 7 He will be sadly missed by all. Students’ art at NEC The West Kootenay National Exhibition Centre will host the an- nual Student Strokes, an exhibit of art by regional high school students, from May 24 to June 9. - Grades 8 to 12 students from school districts in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson have been invited to submit work. Painters Les Weisbrich and Alf Crosley, both of whom live and work in the West Kootenay, have agreed to critique the work submitted and to meet with any in- terested student participants on May 34. LEGALS 8.C. BUILDINGS HH INVITATION TO TENDER KOOTENAY PASS CAMP Salmo/Creston Highway Sealed Tenders for the following con. tracts: 791-04 CONSTRUCT BUNKHOUSE 191-05 CONSTRUCT METAL BUILDINGS 191-06 CONSTRUCT FOUNDATIONS All located at the Kootenay Pass * Opened in public at: BRITISH COLUMBIA BUILDINGS CORPORATION 552 Stanley Street Nelson, B.C. VIL 1N2 Plans, specifications and other ten dering documents may be obtained by general contractors only on or after the 22nd day of May, 1991 at the above noted address upon the receipt of a refundable deposit of a cheque in the mount of $100.00 payable to British Columbia Buildings Cor- poration. Deposit will be refunded to successful contractor at the time of award and to unsuccessful bidders upon satisfactory return of tender documents within one month of ten der closing date. Plans and specifications mayu also be examined at the following Con: struction Association offfices: 201.14th Avenue North 426-8313 Fax 426-4727 241 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C. VIN 16. 365-3555 Fax 365-6066 401-1415 Hunter Court Kelowna, B.C. VIX6E6 = * 763-6100 Fax 860-8872 Tendering documents must be filed ‘on the forms provided, in sealed, clearly marked envelopes. Project enquiries related to project plans, specifications and tendering documents shall be directed to Mr Allan Simpson, Pelman Architects, 352-6002 (phone) or Mr. Brent War ne, BC Buildings Corporation, Project Superintendent at 354-6190 (phone) or 354-6199 (fax) The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted B.C. Buildings Corpora 24 to discuss their work. The NEC invites the public to come in to view the work of the region’s aspiring young artists. The West Kootenay National Exhibition Centre is located across from the Castlegar Airport on High- way 3A. The NEC is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 34. LEGALS Waste Management Branch APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT (Effluent) THIS APPLICATION is to be Regional Waste “Any person who may be adversely affected by the’ discharge of. sto section 3 (a) or publication, service or display under section 4, write to the manager stating how he is affected.”” PREAMBLE — The purpose of this ap- plication is to discharge secondary treated domestic effluent from a con- struction camp to the Columbia River via the existing main mill effluent dif- fuser. 1. We National Caterers (1989) Ltd. of 837 East Cordova, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 3R2 hereby apply for a permit to discharge effluent from @ construction camp located at Celgar pulp mill located at Castlegar, B.C. to the Columbia River and give notice of ap plication to all persons affected. The land upon which the treat- ment works will be located is Lot 4 of Plan 17216 District Lot 6591, Lot A of Plan 18024 District Lot 301A and Foreshore District Lot 2436, Kootenay District. The discharge will be located at Lot 4 of Plan 17286, rict Lot 13981 and Foreshore District Lot 16269, Kootenay District. The rate of discharge will be 380 cubic metres/ maximum daily. 341 cubic metres/day, average daily (based on operating period) The operating period during which the effluent will be discharged is 24 hours/day, 7 days/week commencing August, to December, 1993 The characteristics of the effluent discharged shall be equivalent to or better than BOD* equals 45 mg./1,24 hour composite Suspended solids equals 60 mg/1,24 hour composite The type of treatment to be plied is extended seration dif. fused air type secondary sewage plant 7. Dated this 7th day of May, 1991 M.W. Hepnstall, telephone number 251-1477. Contact person John Green A copy of this application was posted at the site in accordance with the Waste Management Regulations on May 9, 1991 Castlegar Aquanauts License No. 763214 7th ANNUAL SATURDAY, MAY 25 Castlegar Complex Arena Floor LAST GIANT BINGO WE PAID 3-51000 jackpots $1000 Bonanza 3-*400 Express EARLY 23-*100 cames $7,500 TOTAL PRIZES TIME — 6:30 P.M. PHONE 365-5210 PHONE 365-5210 Brian L. 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PIPELINE PITT ROAD CALL PLANT 693-2430 CASTLEGAR 365-2430 CONTRACTOR DONE RIGHT FOR LESS * Renovations * Commercial * Residential DAVE: 365-8073 SOUTHERN INTERIOR SERVICES LTD. * LAND DEVELOPING * GERRY'S BACKHOE SERVICE THE PLUMBING * GAS CONTRACTING © REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS * COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, PLUMBING. 24 Hour Emergency Service Ph. 399-4762 landscaping and Excavation 365-7137 MODERN REFLEXOLOGY AND FOOT CARE J. BALFOUR & SONS PLUMBING & HEATING * Plumbing * Heating Class A&B Gos Fitting Sheet Metal it Conditioning rigeration Complete Sales & Service PHONE 364-1258 TRAIL CASTLEGAR FUNERAL CHAPEL to kindly service Hourly Rates & Contract Prices Available! FREE ESTIMATES! (604) 365-2398 Telephone: Cellular: (604) 492-1662 Morrison Painting & Insulation * Blown Insulation * Batts & Poly DUNCAN MORRISON 650-5th Avenue 365-5255 COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE Cremation, Traditional Burial and Pre-Arrangement Plan Available Granite, Bronze Memorial: Cremation Urns and Plaq PHONE 365-3222 ADIATOR REPAIR Mike’s Radiator Shop 6 90 Rossland Ave., Trail 364-1606 All work conditionally guoronteed RENTALS ANDEX EQUIPMENT RENTALS JUIPMENT FURNACE REPAIR & REPA COMMERCIAL — RESIDENTIAL REASONABLE RATES Denny's Furnace Service HAIR CARE FOR BLE EQI AND FRIENDLY SERVICE CALL 352-6291 EPAIR SERVIC BRIAN’S REPAIR SERVICE SMALL ENGINES * AUTOMOTIVE GENERAL MECHANICAL 613-13th St., © 365-7233 “STEEL A Better Way to Build © AGRICULTURAL For more information, call your Authorized Garco Byjider Midwest Construction Services Ltd. 365-8410 — SATISFAC _ Why Not Call Us Today! FREE ESTIMATES PHONE 365-6969 DEWDNEY TRAIL STAGES “Charter for groups Anytime, Anywhere!" 1355 Bay Ave.., Trail 368. or call toll free: 1-800-332-02 COMPUTERS AND ACCESSORIES frou 365-3760 BUTS Cmestvitw CRESCENT Exprceaan 8c vim aoe w! Associate Systems ce Costlegar's Only storomD ACCOUNTING * BEDFORD A: — Training on @ live date * INTRO DOS & LOTUS 123 GOVERNMENT FUNDING AVAILABLE KEN HILLSTEAD 365-5482 359-7889 ¢ 1114-3ed $#., Inc. For all your computer needs For Home & Business Use At the South Slocan Junction Box 1633. Creston, SE DRYWALL Now Serving the West Kootenay ~ Boarding & Machine aping v{ Airless Spray Painting v Textured Ceilings Commercial vw Residential Phone 365-5438 Ric Read 2637-9th Ave. Castlegor VIN 2Y7 EL RICA GENERAL & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 365-3033 IN THE CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY, WEEKENDS OR SANLAND CONTRACTING LTD. Castlegar, B.C. ENGINEER DESIG 359-758 NELLIES MOBILE HAIR SERVICE — Affordable — Quality — Heir Core — Work done in convenience of your hom ° — Ideal for seniors, shut-ins & busy fomilies Both men and women welcome! 365-5153 LOCKSMITH Licenced and Bonded SCISSOR SHARPENING CALL 365-6562 2181C Columbie Ave.. Cestlegor MOVING & STORAGE CASTLEGAR STORAGE CENTER MINI-WAREHOUSE UNITS — YOUSTORE — YOULOCK — YOU KEEP THE KEY! PHONE: 365-6734 815 Hwy. 22 (Next to Ernies Towing) Williams Moving & Storage 2337-6th Avenue, Castiegor Invite you to call them for a free moving ‘estimate. Let our representative tell you about the many services which have made Willioms. mos! respected nome in the moving business Ph. 365-3328 Collect OPTOME ML LeRey B.C. 0.0. OPTOMETRIST 1012 - 4th St., Castlegar PHONE 365-3361 Tuesday to Fridoy 9 ¢.m. to 4:30 p.m. 9.a.m. to 12 Noon ROOFING * Guaranteed Work © Fair Prices © 40 Years in Business Free Estimates "JAMES SWANSON AND SONS Ph. 367-7680 EPTIC SERVICE COLEMAN COUNTRY BOY SERVICE Sump & Septic Tank Pumping Phone 365-5013 3400-4th Avenue Castlegar WINDOW COVERINGS ATURDAY May 25, 1991 Vol, 44, No, 42 Castlegar, B.C. 2 Sections (A & B) bial 75 Cents Woodland Park put through paces --- A2 WEATHER Tonight: Scattered showers with a chance of thundershowers over. noon buildup. A tew isolated showers or thundershowers. Highs near 20C to 22C. Probobility of precipitation lor tonight le 60 pet contend 20 per cent for Sunday AY »» had astlegar N IT'S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE Castlegar ambulance attendants tend to would-be victims during a mock disaster exercise on Thursday. The attendants were practising for the West Kootenay Regional First Ald Competition held in Nelson today. CosNews photos by Louis Loroche “nounced a mid-March Blinds The Ultimate in Window Fashion orp VERTICALS PLEATED SHADES HORIZONTALS College slashes programs By CasNews Staff and News Services + Between 50 and 90 students won't get their education as planned this fall from Selkirk College in the wake of program cuts forced by the Provincial budget announced earlier this week. The number of students varies because the fate of two Programs, second classes in’ hair- dressing and the long-term care aid Program, remains undecided, college President Leo Perra said Thursday. The B.C. budget boasted an in- crease in funding for colleges, but the extra money isn’t enough when other factors such as inflation are taken into account, Perra said “‘Let me put it this way,” he said. ““We have $300,000 to $350,000 less than we need to maintain a status quo operation.’" As a result, the electronics engineering technology. program is cancelled effective immediately, the major appliance repair program — a new program slated to start in the fall — is cancelled, the occupational and specialty levels in the trades ac- cess program will be cancelled in September, with the exception of please see COLLEGE page A2 College honors teachers --- AS Developer revives mall plans at different loc Reid confident project will start in August By ED MILLS Staff Writer Before the dust had settled on the collapsed plans to build a mall near the Sandman Inn, developer Sandy Reid has risen from the rubble with a new mall proposal for Castlegar. And this time he really means it. Really. The name has changed, the site has changed, but Reid’s confidence remains unshaken as he announced Thursday that a $12 million strip mall will be built in Castlegar star- ting in August. “This is a done deal,”’ said Reid, holding in his hand the signed lease for Metropolitan stores. The Met will be one. of the mall’s two major tenants. Called Centre Pointe, the 72,000- square-foot project will be located on seven acres of land at what’s commonly known as the elliptical site near the Kinnaird bridge. Reid hasn't purchased the proper- ty, which is owned by Winnipeg developer Ted Charn, but he has an- 1992 com- pletion date for the mall. Giant Foods, which was the an- chor tenant in the Sandman Inn Proposal, will still have a 20,000- square-foot chunk of the new mall ~— the same amount of space the Met gets. Reid, president of the Vancouver- based development company The Reid Group, was in Castlegar Thur- sday meeting with city officials and signing up local businesses who want rental space in the mall. He also issued a news release and artist’s drawing of the mall and met with local developer George Evin, who facilitated the deal for the new location. Reid said he can understand that people in Castlegar may be skeptical, but he provided Metropolitan’s signed lease as proof that the project is going ahead. “We have to have that depar- tment store delivered by Feb. 1,”" he said. The new proposal includes a stand-alone ‘‘one of a kind’’ service Station and a separate building which will house a bank and a restaurant, according to the artist’s drawing. The mall itself will have a canopy running along the outside of the front of the buildings to provide protection from the elements. As for the Sandman Inn project — which was also announced as a done deal and came with a news release and artist’s drawing three months ago — Reid said problems with land costs and the size of the site itself made it unworkable for what he wanted to do. “The site by the Sandman Inn was too small to provide a. department store for the Castlegar community, a much-needed ingredient, and the land cost continued to escalate thereby rendering the earlier Proposal very marginal,”” Reid says in the news release. ation SANDY REID --- confidence unshaken The new proposal is some 24,000- Square-feet bigger than the Sandman Inn proposal, which accounts for the addition of the department store. Reid said the mall is about 85 per cent rented and that local businesses account for about 60 per cent of oc- cupants of the smaller units. Reid, who has deveoped malls in Vancouver and Kelowna, among other places, said the Castlegar Project was particularly tricky. “I’ve. seldom had a proposal change as much as this,”” he said. Too much garbage kills recycling business By ED MILLS Staff Writer Andy Roberts’ recycling business in Castlegar died this week — a victim of over-zealous contributors. Roberts, who began Cascade Recycling about a month ago with a single depot in the former Super- Valu parking lot on Columbia Avenue, said Thursday the business just isn’t working and he’s pulling out. “It was a good idea,’ he told the Castlegar News. ‘‘It’s definitely what People want, but there was just enough people out there to mess it on The problem, Roberts said, is that some people just didn’t understand the concept and others were just abusing it. The abuse came in the form of household garbage heaped into the bins at the depot, which was mainly a receptacle for glass and paper Products. “It was literally just garbage that belonged in the garbage dump,” said Roberts, adding that he believes the incidents can be attributed to more than just people who didn’t know what they were doing. And despite posted signs and brochures outlining what could and couldn’t be recycled, Roberts was getting too much material that his company couldn’t handle — like plastics and metals. When it got to the point where he was spending more time sorting through the stuff ‘than actually recycling it, that’s when Roberts decided to pack it in “I shouldn't say we're going right out of business, but we're going to downsize our business, dealing with People at Celgar and the (Selkirk) college on computer paper and that’s about it,"’ he said. ‘‘Basically we're hot going to deal with the public at this point in time. It's just not profitable for us.”” Roberts said the depot at the for- mer SuperValu will be removed until he and partner, Albert Benson, decide if they want to restart the business. But first, he said, people in Castlegar have to learn more about recycling. “It basically comes down to an education thing in a lot of cases, but we don't have the time or the money to go.out and educate everybody."* Roberts said he isn’t sure if the business has a future here. “We've got a warehouse, but we're moving out of it because it’s too big. We don’t know where we're going.”’ By DONNA ZUBER Staff Writer Get ready to tell all — June 4 is Census Day. Between May 27 and June 4, a census representative will be knocking on your door to drop Off a questionnaire that will give Statistics Canada all it needs to know about who Canadians are and how many there are. A census of the population is taken once every five years, and every household is visited by a census representative. For people away from their and campgrounds. Genevieve Jackson, census manager for the area that in- cludes Castlegar, told city council earlier this month several reasons why residents should make the effort to complete the question- naires and get them mailed out as soon as possible. First, the province lost about $600 for each person not codnted in each of the five years since the 1986 census because transfer Payments to B.C. from the federal government are based in Part on province's t@ other dwellings, such as hotels she said. “That sort of money goes for Head count time! Census reps fan out across country education, medical care and child care... the kinds of things the Province helps .with,"’ Jackson said. Businesses, economists ‘and manpower planners also benefit from census information. For example, business people can use the information to plan for the best location or to target poten- tial customers, she said. “And the use of census data allows community organizations and governments to maximize fiscal resources of communities through sound and directed GENEVIEVE JACKSON Teacher award unfair, trustee argues By DONNA ZUBER Staff Writer The Teacher Excellence Award Program would unfairly single out one teacher in the Castlegar school district with a $2,000 reward for doing what teachers are paid to do, trustee Joanne Baker argued Tuesday night at the school board’s monthly meeting “The majority of our teachers are all excellent . . . how do you pick one person and give them $2,000?"" she said, “I’m not even sure what the definition of excellence is. Your definition could be different from my definition.” The program allows an unlimited number of teachers to be nominated in each district for the award, but the trustees = must narrow the nominations down to just one for the Ministry of Education, which in turn grants the award. The trustees aré also responsible for determining the criteria. Baker proposed a motion to register the board’s opposition to the award with the ministry. She said the British Columbia Teachers Association--and most of the Castlegar district's 133 teachers also oppose the program. Trustee Mickey Kinakin disagreed. He said the issue is one of politics and has nothing to do with what is and what isn’t fair. ““L think what we're seeing here is we're seeing opposition to the please see AWARD page AS