TheFARSIDE By Gary Larson 13S dower eknownst to most historians, Einstein started dean tin teunet ouuuneiual basketball before an ankle Injury diverted him into science. RCMP look for man accused 0 NEWS STAFF Castlegar RCMP are seek- ing public assistance as they investigate a sexual assault. An 18-year-old female was sexually assaulted early Sat- urday morning near Mike’s RV Ranch by an unknown male. ; “A young lady met up with a young man and they hitch- hiked into Castlegar together around (Friday) midnight, said Castlegar Cpl. Al Hude- ma. The pair was picked up on Highway 22 in front of Comin- co and dropped off on Colum- f assault bia Avenue. “Then he sexually assault- ed her,” Hudema said. “We're looking into the pos- sibility that he is from Castle- ar.” . The man is described as a white male, approximately 20 to 25 years of age with a slim build. ; He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a baseball cap. Police request that the dri- ver who picked up the hitch hikers — or anyone who may . have witnessed the incident — contact local RCMP at 356- 7721. PolictBEAT A window was broken on a car parked at the 900 block of 2nd Street Thursday. eee Galvanized metal sheets valued at $400 were stolen from Celgar Thursday. RCMP have no suspects. eee A hit-and-run ‘occurred at the Castleaird Plaza parking lot Wednesday when a 1980 Toyota Tercel received $800 in damages. Anyone seeing the accident is requested to con- tact local police. . Police investig: aces an me pted break and enter a St Peter’s Lutheran Church near Shoreacres, resulting in two-vehicle accident. No in- juries occurred in the $9,500 accident and charges are:be- ing considered. eee Police charged one 39-year- old Slocan Park man with im- paired driving over the long weekend. eee Two Castlegar youths were apprehended early Tuesday morning in the beer and wine store by police after a door was forced open. : The young offenders, who had a duffel bag loaded with liquor when they were arrest- ed, are in the custody of their parents and will appear in court at a later date. The Young Offenders Act prohibits the release of their 3A | names. Wednesday, August 5, 1992 @ Gr rump © boneless « Canada Grade Ae 4.36 kg. ’ Canada Grade A Beef boneless ° 6.57 kg. B.C. Grown Fancy ROMAINE LETTUCE or leaf © bunch Call. Grown No. 1 JUMBO California Grown NO. 1 NECTARINES |i CANTALOUPE 1.30 kg. .64 kg. 9 CANNING | TIME A Certo Liguid:70m......1.88 Certo Crystals 57 ............99 Pickling Salt 2\o. 1,49 Sunspun Vinegar 1.99 Big 5 Litre Size Castlegar Foods WHITE BREAD or whole wheat ¢ 570 g. 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The Rossland-Trail MLA says the treaty which enables Americans to draw water from the Arrow Lakes Reservoir isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. “It’s time to force some changes,” Conroy said Tuesday. “We have started developing a multi-use process which enables us to effectively manage the resource.” Conroy, together with Kootenay New Democrats Corky Evans, Anne Edwards and Jim Doyle, is trying to open the government’s eyes to the realities of the treaty. He said releases from the Hugh Keenleyside Dam this past June proved that the government’s hands are tied. “It’s frustrating,” he said. “Here we have this treaty that allows the Americans to use our water and there’s little that can be done about it.” Conroy said it’s time that B.C. Hydro played a role in sustaining the Arrow Lakes Reservoir and other Kootenay waterways. “Right now, the source is being managed for one thing and that’s so hydro can generate revenue,” he said. “Hydro doesn't seem very interested in making changes and who can blame them. Every time the Americans ask for water, they make money.” Conroy said the Americans are also profiting from the treaty. He said the Grand Coulee Dam has plenty of water in its reservoir, and generates “about $150 million in tourist dollars each year. “Why are they getting it all and we’re getting nothing,” he said of tourist dollars. “There’s one question that has never been asked and that is why,” Conroy said. “Why is our water being sent to places like Conroy calls for new water treaty the Grand Coulee Dam to help their tourist industry and we're getting nothing.” Conroy said he will urge B.C. Hydro to put profits on the back burner in the hopes of establishing a multi-use management plan. “We shouldn’t kid ourselves, it is too late to do anything this year,” he said. “By next year, we have to start looking at things over the long haul. “We have to look at what damage is being caused by these releases. We have to be aware of what it is doing to our recreation chances and our fisheries. Who knows what these releases are doing to the fish stocks in the reservoir and downstream from the reservoir?” Conroy called upon the public to join the fight. “It’s incumbent on the citizens to stand up and say that’s enough,” he said. “As a person who has lived here all his life, it has to stop.” BABY ON BOARD Darlene Kilback took advantage of the great summer weather Thursday and took a s; Megan. From the look of her outfit, Megan was equally ready to take a quick swim. eee 3, NDP gets another candidate Scott David Harrison EDITOR Another hat will.be tossed in the New Democrat ring. Nakusp’s Bryan Mclvor has informed the Kootenay West- Revelstoke constituency office that he intends to run to replace outgoing MP Lyle Kristiansen. Mclvor, who could not: be reached for comment, is the third candidate seeking the party’s nomination. He will be joined by Heather Suggitt and Mengia Nicholson. Mclvor becomes the first man to enter the race since long-time New Democrat and Kristiansen constituency assistant Gerald Rotering announced that white males should resist the temptation to run. Rotering News photo by Glen Freemar: pin with her daughter said the position should go to a woman, minority or physically challenged person, segments of Neil Rachynski NEWS REPORTER Walter Flux is going to keep the chair. continues to map the city’s future. position.” despite the pending court date. tion,” Flux said. The chairperson for the Official Community Plan Update Committee has decided not to resign his post over a water and sewer billing dispute with the city. Instead, Flux is taking Castlegar to court while he “T’m going to stay on in that position,” Flux said Tuesday. “Now that I've discussed it with my lawyer, (there is no conflict because the role is) a volunteer Flux says he has no problem returning to the chair, “As far as (committee member and city planning technician) Joon Bahk was concerned, I never re- signed since I never officially handed in my resigna- Flux rejoins OCP committee “He says it’s silly to give up that position after all that work.” Flux said he filed papers in small claims court Tuesday against Castlegar over a $1,768 bill the city says he owes. No court date has been scheduled. gruntled with city hall billings. merchants are waiting for. “A few (businesses) wanted to ride my coattails and I wanted to go at it on an individual basis,” Flux said. city’s court. courts will set a date.” Flux said his court battle could be one of many fac- ing the city. He said several local businesses are dis- Flux said his case may provide the precedent some As for now, Flux says he'll leave the ball in the “The city must respond to the summons and the the Canadian population that he says are grossly unrepresented in Ottawa. Constituency president Sam Simpson said she expects more names to be tossed in the nomination process prior to the Oct. 17 showdown at Trail’s Cominco Arena. “I would be very surprised if there weren't more,” she said. “I expect that we'll have as many as four if not more.” Despite the NDP’s affirmative action policy, Simpson would not endorse Rotering’s comments that males shouldn't run in Kootenay-West Revelstoke. “As president, I don’t have a position. My job is to look after the nuts of bolts of. the nomination race, I will not take @ position on who should run.