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FACE IN THE an

Name: Jason Labute

Where you work: Piayschoo!

What you do there: Play inside & outside
Castiegar likes: The parks

Best kept Castieger secret: Tim Horton's
Pet: Dog - + Sabre Vehicle: 2 wheeler

What would you rather be doing?
Playing with Sabre

jc whe Gastiegar Sun

* Wednesday, September 29, 1993

Celebrate National Family Week

al heritage

from specific cultura
kgrounds have differ
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and customs. Usually, but r
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unious about, the ethnic background
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in our neighbourhood
way they treat their
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they should dress. We hav
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k them ourselves.
Everyone has a cultural backgr

{.us have a Heinz 57 of cultures One way to

begin understanding our neighbou
ut about ourselves!

During National Family Week October 4

1993, take time to think about y

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to find

What is tt about your ethnic back
ground that makes you
unique? If your fanuly has lived in Canada for

th several generations, your cultural heritage

t may seem long ago and far away
You can start with the easy things: food.
and crafts or art. Then
think about the values,
and habits that are unique..What-has been lost
that you would like to reclaim? Perhaps your
spouse has a different ethnic background

How can you bring these heritages together?

Their Once you have done some research (visit

the hbrary, talk to family members, call the

focal multicultural association) find a way to

n spo celebrate your cultural heritage during Nation

Some Perhaps you could have special ethnic
foods for dinner,or read your children a story
unique to your culture, dress up.
bilities are endless! If you and your family
represent many different ethnic groups it
ultur could get very inteyesting!

Once you have begun to understand your
own background, perhaps you will be ready to
be curious about the families in your neigh.
bourhood

As you begin to get curious, you will find
many differences to celebrate. Maybe you
could plan a community potluck for other
families on your block. Invite them to bring
ethnic dishes.

Asi them to come prepared to share some-
thing about family life in their culture that
they think would be interesting! If children
will be involved, try to think of ways to make
this interesting for them as well!

Family life in British Columbia is diverse
and that is really something to celebrate

Local resources who support Healthy Fami
lies include: Kootenay Columbia Child Care
Society; Public Health; Mental Health; family
physicians, Castlegar Home. Support; Castle
gar and District Community Services, and the
Ministry of Social Services.

and your family

customs, knowledge

The possi-

B.C. residents receive passing grades

KAREN KERKHOFF

< staff

he Provincial Health Officer
s issued a report card of son
garding the health of British
umbians—and although gen
erally the report is favorable there
are some startling conclusions
within it
od health which ts
te by some British
Columbians ts not shared by all
Geographically and socially there
appears to be an imbalance
The report shows that health
within northern and rural com
munities. is substandard to the
provincial norm, and they have-
higher incidents of infant deaths
overall] deaths, and a shorter life
expectancy than their urbanized
neighbors.
Along with the regional imbal
ance, health imbalances were
noted between income groups

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For example, while

Vancouver and Victoria received
passing marks in health care, low
ncome groups within those cities
showed a marked increase in
lowered life expectancy, higher
infant mortality and higher rates
of low birthweight

The report also shows that
Aboriginal people have infant
mortality rates which are three to
four times higher than the provin-
cial rate. There is a definite indi-
cation within the report that
Aboriginal health levels are well
below the provincial average.

Another health concern is the
high rate of pregnancy in the 15-
19 and 20-24 age group. In fact,
unintended pregnancies in British
Columbia is higher than the rest
of Canada.

Automobile and bicycle
injuries are higher in B.C. than in
any other province, and are high-
er than many other developed

countries. North
had the most injuries i in B.C.

world, there were recommenda
tions made by the Provincial

Wednes day, , September 29, 1993

The Castlegat’Sun

KAREN KERKHOFF
Sun staff
ee

It was like a scene out of a movie for one area
hunter when he became the hunted.

On September 23, the hunter, whose name has
not been released, was hunting by first light on the
Ladybird Creck Forest Road when he realized he
was being stalked by a cougar—at one point the
cougar was only three feet behind him.

Castlegar Conservation Officer, Mike Krauss,
said that when the hunter realized the cougar was
stalking him he scared it off, and was able to do so
without shooting the cougar—but not without a

price.

“I guess he was quite shaken.”

Krauss said that it is uncertain if the cougar,
which was judged to be a younger one, was stalk-
ing the hunter as prey, or out of curiosity,

“Sometimes they do it out of curiosity.”

Although the appearance of a Cougar can be a
hair-raising, experience for anyone, Krauss said it
is legal to shoot them except only under specific
circumstances.

“The law allows them to kill wildlife in defense
of life or property, but bone 4 must report it inamedi-
ately, and they can’t keep it

Quite often, Krauss said that indivi who

Local hunter stalked by cougar

+ Do not attract or feed wildlife, especially deer
or raccoons. These are natural prey and might
attract cougars.

+ Bring pets in at night. If they must be left out,
confine them in a kenne! with a secure top.

* Do not feed pets outside, This not only attracts
young cougars but also many small animals, such
as mice and raccoons, that Cougars prey on.

+ Always hike in a group of two or more. Make
enough noise to prevent surprising a cougar.

+ Carry a sturdy walking stick which can also be
used as a weapon if necessary.

+ Watch for cougar tracks and signs.

If you stumble upon cougar kittens do not
approach or attempt to pick them up.

If you are confronted by a cougar, there are sev-
eral tactics which can be used in order to avoid
injury.

+ Never approach a congar.

+ Give a cougar an avenue of escape.

+ Stay calm. Talk to the cougar in a confident
vore,

+ Pick all children up off the ground immediate-
ly. Children frighten easily and their rapid move-
ments might provoke an attack.

+ Do not run. Try to back away from the cougar
slowly. Sudden movement or flight may trigger
and insti attack.

see cougars rightfully feel threatened, but there is

+ Do not turn your back on the cougar.

While the suicide rate in the
15-29 age group is lower than the

. Canadian average, it is still higher

than in other developed countries.
Once again, suicide rate is higher
in Northern communities, and
lower income groups. But the sui-
cide rate is the highest among
Aboriginal communities—and the
fates are increasing alarmingly.

Smoking has been attributed to
over 5,000 deaths in B.C. cach
year, and although the general
population is quitting the habit,
young women are smoking more
now than ever.

The report stated that half of
all the deaths in B.C. are pre-
ventable, or, more specifically
12,000 deaths a years could have
been prevented.

While the report indicates that
British Columbians are among
the healthiest people in the

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Health Officer to improve our
over-all health.
Some of the recommendations

government must
acknowledge the connection
between socioeconomic factors
and health;

+ To improve the unacceptable
health status of Aboriginal peo.
ple, every effort must be made to
empower Aboriginal people's
control over their lives and their
futures;

+ Comprehensive social
support to single parents liv
ing in poverty would help
decrease infant mortality and
low birth rates;

+ Unplanned pregnancies
especially within the teenage
population, must be reduced;

+ Bicycle helmets and the use
of seat belts must be mandatory
and efforts must be increased to
prevent drinking and driving
Graduated licensing for new
drivers should be explored;

+ The problem of youth suicide
must be addressed by developing
good social support networks
enhancing self-esteem, and
improving access to mental
health services. Education and
employment opportunities should
be provided.

The effort to reduce smoking
and eliminate second-hand
smoke in all public places must
be continued

Robson
pot bust

Sun Staff

new.”

confrontation.

one thing that should be remembered.
“Cats have been there all the time—it's nothing

The Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks,
advises that prevention is better than confrontation
and makes several recommendations to avoid a

ans every year.

+ Do all you can to enlarge your image.

+ If a cougar attacks fight back!

Although cougars can be perceived as a threat
to a person’s life there have only been five people
who have been killed by a cougar in the last 100
years. In comparison, bees kill up to three Canadi-

Victim Assistance Program
finally comes to Castlegar

KAREN KERKHOFF
Sun staff

Its a sign of the times—but a
necessary one nonethel
Castlegar has a Victims Assis-
tance Program.

Since September 15, Victim
Assistance Coordinator, Shelly
Kuryluk has been ensconced in
her new office at the Castlegar
RCMP building, and although
technically she isn’t in business
yet, she is definitely busy
attending to all the details which
are necessary in order to launch
the program

The Victim Assistance Pro
gram is designed to help victims
of crime deal with the outcome of
the crime, Covering areas such as
medical care, counselling, or
financial aid

Kuryluk said that referral for
the program will be made
through the RCMP, and assured
that any contact made with her is
kept in the strictest confidence.

“When I see someone it will
be held in the strictest of confi-
dence, unless I have a written
release to do otherwise.”

After the referral Kuryluk
will help victims by referring
them to the appropriate resource
such Castlegar and District
Community Services, a safe-
home, or by accompaniment to
the hospital.

Kuryluk will also orient the
victim to the courtroom, or actu-
ally accompany them to a hear-
ing. Whatever the need, as
second contact, Kuryluk intends
on being there for the victim.

“In the case of spousal assault
I might get called to the scene
The victim might have specific
needs such as finding a safe
home, and I would assist them
in meeting those needs. One of
those needs might be sitting and
just letting the victim talk.

Although Kuryluk will wear
many hats while assisting vic
tims, there is one hat she won't
be wearing.

“I really want people to
understand that my purpose is
not to counsel people.”

If a victim needs counselling
Kuryluk will refer that person to
the correct source

The program is funded

through the Ministry of the
Attorney General, however
there is one string attached-
the community must match
the funds

This year, the program will be
guided by a $32,000 budget
which will be managed through
Castlegar Community Services.

Jane Arnott, CCS Administra-
tor, said that some of the cost of
maintaining the budget will be
through donations which are
non-monetary, but which are
valued

“The city and the RCMP have
contributed office space and the
funds.”

Arnott commented on Kury-
luk’s appointment to the pro-
gram.

“I'm excited. Shelly is com-
mitted, articulate and has all this
energy. She really believes in
the program.”

It is expected that the Victims
Assistance Program will be
ready to meet the needs of vic-
tims in about four to six weeks.

When the program begins
Kuryluk will be on call 24 hours
a day, seven days a week

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Creston Wildlife Management

area granted protected status
Second Ramsar site in British Columbia

Ross Hunter
Sterling News Services

‘The future of the Creston
Valley Wildlife Management
Area became more secure Sat-
urday with the announcement
that it would be nominated for
international designation as a
protected wetland

Environment Minister Moe
Sihota announced that the
wildlife area would be put
forward as a possible “Ram-
sar” site, under terms of an
18-year-old international
convention

The Ramsar Convention,
named for the Iranian town in
which it was drafted in 1971,
allows for areas to be desig
nated as a means of focusing
attention on their importance
as wetlands and how they
must be considered in overall
land use planning processes

There is currently one
other Ramsar site in B.C., 31
across Canada and close to
500 worldwide

“This is a world-class wet-
land area,” Sihota said, “and I
know that for some time here in
the Creston Valley region, peo:
ple have been making a case
that this wildlife management
area should be designated as a
Ramsar ‘site, _-

“No other site in this

province is more worthy. Gen
erations have come to appreci
ate the value of this example of
how we can use land ina
multi-faceted way.” he said

“It is a classic reminder of
how it is that a number of val
ues can all be
together.”

Sihota seemed to become
irritated by reporters’ questions
regarding the significance of
the announcement

“I find it frustrating that the
importance of this type of des
ignation kind of gets lost in the
shuffle,” he said. “The signifi
cance of this announcement
should not be overlooked.”

“This is not just another
announcement in another town
by another minister.”

Also significant, Sihota said,
are the economic benefits to
Creston as a result of the Ram
sar designation

“The international spotlight,
which will flow to Creston as a
result of this designation, is
going to be substantial in my
view,” Sihota said.

“You've got something that's
special (that) the communities
with which you compete for
tourism dollars don't have to
offer,” he said. “Creston will
now have something to market
which no other community in
this region has.”

dovetailed

Sihota’s comments were
echoed by Nelson-Creston
MLA Corky Evans. “Now
we're going to draw the atten-
tion of the world to what’
going on here in-Creston,”
Evans said

The nomination of the
wildlife area as a Ramsar site
already has the support of the
federal government, which is
necessary for approval by Ram
sar's governing body, the World
Conservation Monitoring Cen-
tre of the International Union
for Conservation of Nature and
Natural Resources.

“The critical variable in this is
the step that (the provincial) cab-
inet took last Wednesday,” Siho-
ta said “(The federal
government) carries the baton to
the finish line.”

Approval of the Ramsar des-
ignation is expected within a
few weeks.

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It is located:
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The visitor attraction is:

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Last Weeks Clues

1. This Park's
2. picnic sites,

3. sandy beaches,
and campground,
has Canada Geese
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The two were arrested
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Bus depot
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Castlegar RCMP attended
disturbance at the Greyhound Bus
Deport September 24.

Marjorie Johnny, 57, and
George Johnny, 63, both of
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