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The Castlegar Sun

Wednesday, November 9, 1994

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Continued from 58
ry, and Robson.

A big event coming up is a
two-day Western Dance Work-
shop on Nov. 26 and 27 at the
Kinnaird Hall. Phone the
MeNeils if you're interested in
attending.

Soon you too may be yelling
“yeehaw”™ and kicking up your
heels the new western way.

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SHARLENE IMHOFF
Editor

Tires, tires and more tires.
One of the biggest environmen-
tal concerns of the decade has
surrounded the safe storage of
used tires. Where do we put
them? Is there any use for them?

"The answer is yes. And for the
handful of Castlegar residents
who attended an information
session last Wednesday night at
the Scout Hall, learning how an
efficient solar home can be con-
structed out of used tires was
likely a real eye-opener.

Hosted by Vernon resident
Mark Bossert of Recycled Tire
Homes, the small but attentive
audience was told how homes
built out of recycled tires
required no consumption of fuel
to heat or cool.

“North American society has
the notion that every home has

said Bossert. “The wood indus-
try is pricing itself right out of

A former contractor whose

Homes made f

~

Mark Bossert, from Recycled Homes, knows he's
pioneering a massive change to traditional home building.

family background lies in the
construction business, Bossert
explained how the used tires cre-
ate a form that dirt is pounded
into, creating a 160 kg brick.
‘These bricks are laid to form the

load bearing walls of the house.
So heavy are these forms that
they don’t require a foundation or
any cement to hold them in place;
gravity holds them together.
Inside, the walls are finished

rom recycled tires

in adobe, which is a venerable,
energy efficient method of plas-
tering that yields a smooth,
durable finish.

Using the natural abilities of
the earth's heat storage capacity,
the home's interior stays within a
four-degree temperature range all
year long. No back-up heat and
no air conditioner are needed.

But Bossert, who spent time
in New Mexico ing how to
build such homes, understands
that what works in the New
Mexico won't work in Canada,
where hours of sunshine are lim-
ited during the winter months.

“We have taken what we've
learned in New Mexico and are
now modifying some of the
ideas so that a similar home can
be built in Canada.”

To prove his point, Bossert and

a partner are in the process of
building a recycled tire home in
Kamloops. Already the tires have
been put in place and by June
1995, Bossert hopes to have the
entire home, including all land-
scaping completed. It's no acci-
dent that this prototype house will
be completed and open to the pub-
lic during Environmental Week.

“These homes have already
proven to be six times more
energy efficient than the most

energy efficient home on the
market today,” said Bossert.
But the real attraction of these

Bossert.

“The key is labor. Ramming
dirt into these tires is a labor
intensive process. It's inexpen-
sive, because the tires are free.
But it’s hard work.”

Bossert understands that he
and other of Recycled
Tire Homes are indeed pioncer-
ing a massive change to tradi-
tional home-building. But he is
making headway. Interested
builders have started similar pro-
jects in Clearwater, Barriere,
Ashcroft, Taylor and yes, even
near Castlegar.

Bossert is also working with
Canadian Mortgage and Housing
Corporation (CMHC) to further
document energy efficiency.

“People in Castlegar, like
most places, are skeptical when
they hear of this new idea. But
skepticism is great because it
brings out good questions,” said
Bossert, who while not working
‘on the prototype in Kamloops, is
providing public lectures on the
recycled tire home idea.

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Obituary

William John

On Monday, Oct. 31, 1994,
William John Sampsonoff of
Blewett, B.C. passed away at the
age of 85 years.

Funeral service was held at the
Castlegar Funeral Chapel on

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Thursday, Nov. 3, 1994 at 11 am
with Pastors Rankin McGoughan

Mr, Sampsonoff was born Feb.
19, 1909 in Saskatchewan and

Sampsonoff

came to B.C. with his parents as a
young boy. He returned to
Saskatchewan and married Anne

Osachoff there in 1928.
The family remained in
‘hewan to farm until they

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moved to Blewett in 1943. While
in Blewett, Mr. Sampsonoff oper-
ated a dairy and worked for
Kootenay Forest Products from
December, 1946 until his retire-
ment in February, 1974.

He was a member of the
USCC and his hobbies were
farming and fishing.

Mr. Sampsonoff is survived by
one daughter and son-in-law,
Betty and Sam Popoff of Nelson,
two grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren. He was prede-
ceased by his wife in 1981 and
one son in 1948.

Funeral arrangements were
under the direction of the Castle-

on a one-to-one basis. Our counsellors can help
you identify goals and objectives to aid in making
difficult financial decisions.

The service is toll-free and confidential.

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he
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Way Campaign Chairma

in John Loo (middle) receives a cheque for $200
from Jason Ferris (left), who presented the money on behalf of Canadian Regional
Airline employees at the Castlegar Airport. Also on hand for the presentation was
George Westinghouse, public relations chair for the local United Way agency. Loo
reports that campaign money is arriving slower this year than last, but he is hopeful
that the goal of $50,000 can still be reached.

‘SUN STAFF PHOTO /Marityn Strong

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Ross. 4685 Cobmnubia

Association held its 1994 annual
general meeting recently at the
Granite Pointe Golf Club.

Nelson's Mayor, Bill Rams-
den and Nelson-Creston MLA
Corky Evans officially wel-
comed all KCTA members to
Nelson.

Both spoke on the very posi-
tive value tourism plays to the
overall economies of Nelson and
Kootenay Country and the
importance of preserving her-
itage and pristine scenery.

Prior to the start of the AGM
Richard Lewis, representing the
Ministry of Tourism, spoke on
the present and future application
of the Partners In Tourism pro-
gram and John Jennings, repre-
senting Discover British
Columbia, spoke on the value of
partnerships and the provincial

Who do you call when ...

Castlegar & District Commu-
nity Services can help you
through its Family Support
‘Worker Program. Funded by the
Ministry of Social Services, this
service is provided by Cathy
Evans and provides counselling
and support to families who are
experiencing difficulties either
involving their children or
affecting their children.

Cathy is another of Commu-
nity Services’ highly qualified
staff members.

With a Bachelor of Social
Work from the University of Cal-
gary, along with additional cours-
es in Counselling Theories and
Practice, she has worked in a
variety of settings: Transition
House, Suicide Bereavement
Counselling for the Canadian
Mental Health Association, Hos-

She worked briefly as an
Auxiliary Social Worker in Trail
before joining the staff of Com-

munity Services five years ago.

Cathy provides service direct-
ly within the home or in her
office, as appropriate, and gives
priority to cases where there are
child protection concems.

Other issues she deals with
are: parents are divorcing,
have divorced, or are separat-
ing; a parent has a physical or
mental illness; there is a par-
ent-child conflict; a child is
upset or depressed and the
parents are unable to figure
out why; any situation which
involved changes such as the
family relocating or a new
step-partner joining the family
unit. She helps children iden-
tify their feelings and encour-
ages them to talk about them,

Family Support Program
helps children, parents

because most families don't
do this.

Discipline and relationships
building are the primary areas
families seem to have the most
difficulty in, so Cathy works on
communication skills with the
whole family.

She teaches them to identify
and express feelings construc-
tively, helps them develop prob-
lem solving skills, and teaches
them stress management. She
also helps them with parenting
and child care issues. Her goal
is to provide them with the
skills to develop a healthier
famaly environment.

Cathy sometimes has a wait-
ing list, but she accepts referrals
from parent, school counsellors,
Infant Development Centre,
physicians, Ministry of Social
Services, Mental Health, Public
Health, and Probation.

If you need help from the
Family Support Worker, call
Cathy Evans at Castlegar &
District Community Services
Centre at 365-2104.

and reservation sys-
tems first year of operation.

Mike Adams gave the presi-
dent's report, Norm Mackie the
treasurer's report, Geoff Sturgeon
the manager’s report and Norm
Mackie the board of directors’
nominating report.

The 1994/95 elected KCTA
board of directors includes:

Creston - Randy Panton;

East Kootenay Lake - David
Miles,

West Kootenay Lake - Norm

Nelson - Mike Adams,

Nakusp - Gord Graupe,

Slocan Valley-George Iverson;

Castlegar - Ernie Turta;

Rossland - Eric-Skat Petersen;

Trail - Brian Miller;

Grand Forks - Barb McAuley,

Greenwood/Midway /Rock
Creek - Cate Redden.

Salmo, Kaslo and Christina
Lake district director positions
are vacant, at present, due to lack
of nominees from these districts.

Go green!
Recycle
the Sun

CITY OF CASTLEGAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Notice is hereby given that @ 2nd Public Hearing will be held on:
DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1994
TE: 700 p.m.
PLACE: CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT RECREATION CENTRE
2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C.

e iy inn foboetg smertncen Onna Commanty Pan Sen out
property Is affected following amendments to Official Community Pian Bylaw 651
and Zoning Bylaw 553 an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions
respecting matters contained in these amendments.

BYLAW 696 (Amends Official Community Pian Bylaw 661)

The Intent of this bylaw Is to change the land use designation of Lot 1, Plan 4520, District
Lot 4598, Kootenay District (3805 Columbia Avenue) and Lot A, Plan 7849, District Lot
4598, Kootenay District (3613-4th Avenue), as shown on Schedule "12° of Bylaw 696,
from “UR (Urban Reserve) “ and “IL (Industrial Light)" to “LDR (Low Density :
"MDR (Medium Density Residential)"; and “PTO (Parks, Tralis, Open Space)” as the
applicant intends to subdivide the property and create 127 single family residential tots
and one 2.8 acre multifamily lot.

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cory oF cagnuacast
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BYLAW 697 (Amends Zoning Bylaw 553)

The intent of this bylaw is to change the zoning designation of Lot 1, Plan 4520, District
Lot 4598, Kootenay District (3805 Columbia Avenue) and Lot A. Pian 7849, District Lot
4598, Kootenay District (3613-4th Avenue), as shown on Schedule “C* of Bylaw 697,
from "R1 (Single Family Residential)” and "M2 (Heavy Industrial)” to "R1 (Single Family

,R4 ly ; and °P2 (Parks, Recreation and Cemetery)”
as the applicant intends to subdivide the property and create 127 single family residential
lots and one 2.8 acre multifamily lot.

A copy of the above bylaws and relevant background documents are available for
inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding holidays, from November 3 to 16, 1994 inclusive, at City Hall, 460 Columbia
Avenue, Castlegar.

For further information concerning this matter you may contact the Director of
Development Services or Clty Clerk at 365-7227.

Dated at Castlegar, B.C. this 3rd day of November, 1994.

Dianne Hunter

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