Page 2A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, March 15, 1995 Highway workers meet with employer March 7 meeting CASTLEGAR CITY COUNCIL How they voted for you Ma Mike ll Brenda Binnie Armbruster gle Jim Mekortott Bob Pakula. Kirk Duff Doug Green KAREN KERKHOFF ; 3 oe That the Castlegar Festival Soci- ety receive a grant of $7,500. No: No No Yes Absent No Highway maintainence workers represented by the B.C, Government and Ser- vice Employees’ Union That the Castlegar and District Community Services Society receive a grant of $5,000. No No No Yes Absent No (BCGEUV) have voted over- whelmingly in favor of strike, =@ Chase Continued from 1A required. We don’t have to remove staples or cellophane windows from envelopes, nor do we have to sort items with col- ored ink. Everything goes into the drum.” To realize that we were taking a very real step towards helping the environment was exciting. It seemed sort of prophetic and right that April is Environment month. The first day the drums were delivered we almost filled one drum within 10 minutes. We were on our way to doing our part! But we couldn't stop there After much inter-office discus- sion—most of which was about how easy it was to recycle what we had previously thrown out we began to wonder what other businesses were doing with their paper. The final outcome of discus- sion was to issue a challenge to other businesses. We call this hal. the Great Paper Chase: The rules are simple.- * You must NOT be currently Castlegar Sio Pitch invites non-profit organizations to submit bids to operate the concession during up-coming tournaments. CALL: 365-7441 for more information After being unable to come to agreement with Emcon on a new contract it was decided to hold the vote. “We've been unable to ator. Ti Kelly uy me jor, Jim Kelly the dispute in Mon- day and Tuesday. The dispute involves a screen office paper. * The challenge will run from; April 1 to April 30. + Judging will be done on an office per capita basis. + You must register with The Castlegar Sun by March 31. * The Ecocentre will report at the end of the month how much paper was recycled per office. + Paper includes only that gen- erated within the office. + No cleaning out of old files! + Winners will receive a gift certificate towards a free inter- office luncheon complete with non-alcoholic drinks. They will also receive a trophy. * A random draw will be held for another great prize. The Castlégar Sun will be fol- lowing the contest on a weekly basis. Each week there will be a Picture and one short story of one of the businesses which took up the challenge. The business featured will be determined by a draw. Besides having fun, you will also be doing your part towards recycling! @ Plan Continued from 1A to formulate strategy. “This map is not legislation yet.” Two land-use plans have been developed—one for the East Kootenay and one for the West Kootenay. The plans allot 13.88 per cent of the Kootenay-Boundary for protected area and 76.5 per cent for sustainable resource develop- ment. The remaining area is 9.5 per cent private land. The plan, said Harcourt, pro- vides secure resource access to more than three-quarters of the region and will protect 16 con- firmed new areas, nine of which are in the West Kootenay. Those areas include: 40,900 hectares in Granby; 39,100 hectares in Gladstone; 3,600 hectares in Lockhart; 11,500 hectares in Kianuko; 79,500 hectares at Goat Range; 32,900 hectares in the West Purcells; 25, 700 of the West Arm; 7,200 at the Kokanee Glacier 511 Front Street, Nelson (604) 354-1700 FAX (604) 354-1666 OUR MAN SEZ THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BUY A NEW MAZDA CAR, TRUCK OR VAN...... — BRAND NEW MAZDA 323 Try your trade with terms as low as $100 down $10,995 BRAND NEW MAZDA PROTEGE Always rated the best in its class * Try your trade! $14,995 BRAND NEW MAZDA PICK-UP Drivers side air bag * 5 speed » Stereo & much much more... $14,995 BRAND NEW MAZDA CAB PLUS Our most popular pick-up * V6 power Air conditioning comfort eee $16,995 BRAND NEW MAZDA 4x4 | Popular B4000 series pick-up * V6 * Power and much more. | $18,995 ; extension and; 4,300 hectares at Syringa. This, Harcourt explained, dou- bles protected areas to 11.3 per cent and will leave a legacy of “environmental trust on to future generations”. As well, lands allgcated for resource development and_recre- ation activities are divided into three zones conting upon intensity of use. Harcourt said the three zone concept is integral in sustaining the region's economy, especially @ Company Continued from 1A company had engaged in a pyra- mid mst Sy ,Plan and. had in the forestry sector. “This region is facing a critical point in its history—the current forest industry overcapacity is creating uncertainty for compa- Renee Read nies, workers and their renewal projects, programs in mining and ranching,-and the tourism and recreation industries over the next two years. Harcourt said that many of those jobs will be long-term and Not just stop-gap measures taken to appease displaced workers. “The jobs will be long-term in a variety of areas such as value- added and restoration of the for- est base, as well as recreation and tourism.” Other initiatives under the plans include incorporation of Kootenay Regional Advisory Group (KRAG) initiatives; the opening of a regional Forest Renewal B.C. office; a new $2.9 million pro- gram for the creation of 31 new woodlors by 1997 in the West and communities.” The three zones are: + The Integrated Resource Management Zone—50.4 per cent. Will provide for a broad range of resource use and recre- ation activities. + The Enhanced Resource Development Zone—10.8 per cent. Will focus on increasing the productive capability of natural resources. * The Special Resource Man- agement Zone —7.6 per cent Will be managed to respect sensi- live areas contained. within the zone. There are.also-two wildlife Management areas which will be created in this zone. The plans, also include an eco- nomic strategy which will help create 700 new jobs and econom- ic Opportunities through forest y region; the pcre of a Resource Jobs Commissioner who will work with other regional initiatives and agencies; the formation of a Rapid Response Team which will work with the Resource Jobs Commis- sioner; a Regional Transition Review Board.comprised of local residents who will monitor and evaluate the economic strategy as well as assess the Resource Jobs Commissioner and the Rapid Response Team; and Skills Now training. Harcourt said that now that the land-use plan is resolved it’s time to move on to ensure that timber is used “smarter, better, and more fully”. “The challenge facing our gov- ermmment and the local industry is to create more jobs and value from each tree cut.” against the Company in the U.S., there is only one mention of questionable practices in Canada. On Dec. 28, 1994 a person also engaged and deceptive acts by making misrep- resentation of earnings claimed. On Feb.13, the Minnesota Attorney General's office filed a complaint alleging that Gold Unlimited had violated state con- sumer fraud and pyramid selling Statutes. The Better Business Bureau has also demanded that the com- pany delete all mention of the bureau's name from its promo- tional material. Although the bureau recording mentions other such allegations Quautitry Work AT - ICBC Claims Handled Promptly > Complete Auto Body Repairs - Custom Painting ~ Factory Paint Matching - Windowshield Replacement laiming to be a of Gold Unlimited was charged with operating an illegal pyramid operation by RCMP in Yarmouth,_N.S— Pecenka defends the reputation of the company even though there is a lengthy BBB record of their transactions. “There's just so much misun- derstanding. It’s a shame. The president has been very open [with us] and not tried to hide anything.” In reference to the Kentucky suit in, which it was claimed the company engaged in false adver- FREASONABLE PRICES Auto Body & Hull Painting - Complete Boat Repairs and Paint Refini: tising, Pecenka also had comment. “The ad said salespeople could eam up to $700,000, but because no “The order said they shall not operate a pyramid scheme. But in pyramid schemes you don’t actu- ally buy a product.-With Gold Unlimited you can buy a product.” Bill Bil, regional manager for the marketing practices branch of Industry Canada, declined to comment if Gold Unlimited is being investigated by them or not. “Under current legislation any investigations we do are confi- dential,” told The Castlegar Sun in a telephone interview. However Bil said, “I am aware of them. They've been around for a while and have generated a lot of inquiries.” Castlegar RCMP Const. 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Society president ‘Lach Farrell asked Castlegar council last week to set aside a piece of land in the southwest corner of the complex as a site for the arts center. Farrell said the society needs the city to commit to the site before it can proceed with an architectural drawing of the Proposed 450- to 500-seat arts center, “Site (is) a significant factor in terms of design,” Farrell told council. Whitefish advisory removed RON NORMAN Sun Editor It is once again safe to eat Mountain Whitefish caught in the Columbia River. A 2 1/2-year-old health advi- sory on the fish has been lifted. Dr. Nelson Ames, medical health officer for the Central Kootenay Health Unit, first imposed the advisory in July, 1992, citing high dioxin and furan levels in the fish tissue. Dioxins and furans are known to be toxic. The advisory limited con- sumption of the fish caught in the river between the Keenley- side dam and the U.S. border to one meal per week But recent studies show that dioxin and furan levels in Mountain Whitefish have ‘dropped sharply. “They've shown a steady and . rather rapid decline,” Ames said in an interview. * “It’s very pleasing to see Atmes said three different sets of data confirmed the drop. The provincial Environment Min- istry, the federal Department of ° Fisheries and Oceans, and Cel- gar Pulp Co. have all been moni- toring the levels. Mountain Whitefish were selected as a representative sam- ple of fish in the Columbia because they are bottom feeders, said Ames. That means toxic substances like dioxins and furans would show up much higher than in other fish. Once it has the architect's drawing, the society will investi- gate how to finance the center, Farrell said, That will include appeals to the corporate sector for financial support. “I don’t mind putting B.C, Hydro Theater up in the front section if that's what's required, or West Kootenay (Power) or Pope and Talbot,” Farrell said. He added that there would have to be “commitment” from the people of the area. Mayor Mike O'Connor said he supports the project. “I'm all in favor of what you're doing.” However, he had some ques- tions about the Community Com- plex location. “I agree with your idea here by the complex in one sense, but I think the biggest problem is going to be parking,” he said. “We can't hardly park up there now,” Still, O'Connor said council will examine the proposal. “We'll find out about the prop- erty down there,” he said. Farrell told council the center will cost “round about $1.75 mil- lion to $2 million” and would be 15,000 square feet. He said the society would tackle the project the same way the former project society han- dled the aquatic center: by secur- ing a site, then getting a drawing of the facility and putting that before the public to seek support. “That's how the aquatic center did it,” Farrell said the center could be used for conventions, perfor- mances, multicultural events, arts Seieivedi: ine id ; rallies and school functions. It would include: * a 450- to 500-tiered fixed- seat theater, t +a large stage; * meeting rooms *fully-equipped . dressing rooms; * state-of-the-art lighting; * @ sprung stage floor for dancing; * workshop area and studios; “All the principal cities in the Keotenays, except Castlegar, have a performing arts center which is used extensively and enriches impro’ at Celgar pulp mill are cited as the major reason for the decrease imrdioxins and -furans- The toxins were a byproduct of the mill's old bleaching pro- cess which was replaced in mid- 1993. Liberal leader ‘banquet hall in Campbell travels to. Cre- on and Nelson on Thursday and returns to Castlegar for a lic meeting at 12:30 p.m. iday at the Fireside Inn. | WEDDING SUPPLIES | Tops Decorations Favors Stop in id and browse! Just Ev's CHOCOLATE & Girt SHop 1114 - 4th St., Castlegar 365-7542 dogs which the club sold Saturday at M bash. Funds raised go to the development o' Lions Club member Dave Dee ti fries onions for hamburgers and hot idtown Plaza as part of 24 Video's birthday f Pass Creek Regional Park. 'SUN.STAFF PHOTO / Marlyn Strong SUN STAFF The Regional District of Cen- tral Kootenay has decided to challenge the City of Castlegar's bid to take over the operation of the Castlegar Airport. The regional district has pro- posed joining with the Kootenay Boundary Regional District and operating the airport as a region- al function. In addition, Ken Wyllie, regional director for the Lower Arrow-Columbia, suggested the two regional districts oppose any sale of the airport “other than to a regional district authority”. That would effectively block the city’s attempt to take over the airport. Wyllie is leading the regional district bid for the airport, which is located within his electoral area and he has criticized the city for its interest in the airport But Castlegar council last week shrugged off the complaint. Councillor Kirk Duff, who rep- resents the city at the regional board, said the city won't be told that it is not able to proceed as it Sees fit. Mayor Mike O’Connor agreed. “This director (Wyllie) is made perfectly aware that the City of Castlegar is not going to seek his permission on things we are going to do.” O'Connor said the-city will consult Wyllie on issues that affects him. “If they don't, we won't.” He also suggested Wyllie is living “in the past” and wants to retain “the status quo”. Wyllie met with representatives of the Kootenay Boundary Regional District in January to discuss the takeover of the airport “Because of the commonality RDCK Challenges city of interest.in maintaining and operating this facility, all parties agreed that a joint initiative ought to be investigated and pursued,” he said in his report to the region- al board. The Regional District of Cen- tral Kootenay agreed with Wyl- lie’s proposal that it form a joint with the K y Boundary Regional District to investigate the takeover and man- agement of the Castlegar Airport. As well, the two regional dis- tricts will submit a joint letter of intent to Transport Canada. The City of Castlegar has already submitted its letter of intent. Duff told the regional board he did not object to its let- ter of intent. However, he said he couldn't comment further on the airport issue because the discussion at council took place in camera. LOSE WEIGHT N@w'! With the Tennen Il! 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