The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, December 6, 1995 Lunch program goes on diet KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff intended to cut back the funds, the $7,500 would have been spent towards further 04% Shudior> Unique Gifts to Stl Mny Person Choose from an impressive selection of TOWELS ¢ AROMATHERAPY TuHrRows ¢ STOCKING STUFFERS Administrators of the Robson lunch pro- gram have been served up a heaping plate of disappointment The announcement by the Ministry of Edu- cation that last year’s unused program funds of almost $7,500 will be clawed back has given Robson Community School principal Kere MacGregor food for thought, “The thing that's most irritating is the claw- back was done without consultation or our knowledge.” MacGregor explained the first time lunch program providers knew of the clawback was when this year’s budget was decreased by the amount left over from last year’s program. Had administrators known the ministry the progr said MacGregor. “If we had known, we would have encum- bered the funds so they could be streamlined back into the program.” MacGregor pointed out clawing back funds from programs which have been well admin- istered will leave a bad taste in the mouths of providers and is a recipe for disaster, “Now people will spend every penny instead of trying to be frugal. In the end, it won't help [the ministry),” he speculated. The Robson Community School lunch pro- gram, he said, is an essential tool of modern educators who believé in caring for the whole child, and not just their educational needs. “The program is invaluable. The old way of thinking was that the student should leave their problems at the school door and concen- trate on education. We know now they can't do that. If they're hungry or have a toothache, it's hard for them to concentrate on learning.” In an era of single parent families and Wednesday, December 6, 1995 The Castlegar Sun Page A3 Red Mountain talks break down AL issue is a union proposal for a 32 per cent com- pounded increase over three years, which Birrell said KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Negotiations have broken down between Red recession, MacGregor said the lunch progr is a vital ingredient in the educational, emo- tional and physical health of students. “For some it is the best meal of the day. For others it's the only meal of the day. It shows we care,” explained MacGregor. Despite the trimming of the budget, Mac- Gregor said program administrators are com- mitted to continue providing lunches. “This won't jeopardize the program. Liz [Phillips] and Elaine [Gallo} are excellent and they work hard. We will continue to maintain and provide the program - and you can tak¢ that to the bank,” he promised. ers of America Local 9705. John Birrell, general manager for the resort, said bargaining ceased after the two sides began dis- cussing money. “AS a result, talks halted with no further meetings Planned, but the promise to keep lines of communi- cation open,” said Birrell. Resources Inc. and the United Steelwork- just isn't sustainable. Red Mountain Resources hope negotiators will agree to a four-year contract “We need a longer term contract with increases more in keeping with the rate of inflation to try to keep the business profitable, An increase of this size in the first year will put us at a loss again.” Birrell said Red Mountain has long term plans which he believes will ensure the economic success for the company, and in retum, jobs for employees. “The owners have d their ially i debt to improve on mountain facilities and planning for future development, both in real estate and on the mountain. This will ensure a viable growing eco- nomic generator for the employees and the commu- nity, Causing a win-win. A contract of this magnitude bring’s that to a halt, causing a lose-lose.” Until recently, the two sides enjoyed amicgble bargaining, making headway in major adjustments in language and housekeeping, In all, there have been over 50 articles agreed upon. Birrell said after thé tabling of the increases, man- retorting with anger, thereby jeopardizing an other- wise amicable relationship. “We felt their demands were out of line and we couldn't respond without insulting them,” said Birrell Representatives for both sides are having informal discussions in hopes that middle ground on which they can formally meet can be found. Birrell hopes both sides will meet in the near future. Roughly 110 Red Mountain employees are mem- bers of the union. chose to discontinue bargaining ‘instead of It's not Just the Lifestyle It's Clues sought in bear shooting GREENERY * CANDLES DisHEs ¢ AnD Mucu More Decorate your home with a 9) A Touch of Glegance PHONE 604-365-0426 FacsimiLe 604-365-0451 L___ #2688 18th Street Castlegar BC VIN 2M9 i TRENT BANCARZ Sun Editor Wildlife officers are looking for clues in the unusual shooting of a young male black bear. Adam Christie, a conservation officer from the Nelson wildlife office, says the bear's carcass was found Nov. 26 near Airy Creek, approximately 40 kilometres northwest of Castlegar. The bear had been skinned, but the paws, head, meat and internal organs were all intact. “This is very unusual,” said Christie. “If people are after just the hide, then usually the paws and head are taken, too. If people are just after the gall bladders or “The only explanation I can think of is it was a problem bear. And if the shooting was reported to us, then they wouldn't be able to take the hide.” Under law, bear hunters have to take all edible portions of the animal. Christie added the bear was other organs, they don't bother skinning it. ly young, b two and four years old. He further speculated the bear was likely moved to where it was found sometime after Nov. 20 because the carcass hadn't decomposed much. Anyone with information regarding the bear's death is urged to call Christie at the Nel- son office at 354-6397. Reform Party picks new executive SUN STAFF The Reform Party of Canada’s West Koote- nay-Revelstoke constituency association has a new executive The party’s officers were selected during its annual general meeting in Castlegar Nov, 19. The new executive includes: president Ken Ham, past-president Mark Zieman, first vice- president Ray Bystrom, secretary Anne Gouk, treasurer Len Lippa and membership director Mark Zieman. Directors include Ron Ross, Doreen Smecher, Peter Gibbs, Brad Dasiuk, Gordon Maholm, Colleen Sutherland, Ernie George, Morley Johnson, Marg Dallyn, Mary Hallam, Linda Morris, Adolph Jaeger, Don Britten, Ron Storvold and Colleen Kenning. Myron Thompson, MP for Wild Rose (Alberta), was guest speaker for the meeting. Thompson spoke of the need for justice: sys- tem reforms. é For the upcoming year, the local constituen- cy association will focus on increasing mem- berships, building a “war chest” for the next election, public input on policies and re-elect- ing MP Jim Gouk for another term. a ‘es = “ a - ~~ - ie Pad Hanging On - This black Pontiac Firebird rests precariously over the edge of Broadwater Road. The car struck a light standard Saturday night, sending both occupants to hospital. SUN STAFF PHOTO Marilyn Strong Area students win entrance scholarships SUN STAFF received the general Robert Boyer Scholarship in Business peers Several area students have won entrance scholarships from Selkirk College. Rossland's Cory Martinson Are you, a woman who is being Castlegar & District C can help you with the! Women's Assault Support Services Call 365-2104 for information Peter Player, also of Rossland, received the Castlegar-Robson Royal Canadian Legion Canada 125 Scholarship. Krista Profili, a Plane another Rosslandian, received the Dick Fowler Memorial English Scholarship. Montrose's Leanne Walker received the Daphne Hamilton Scholarship. 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Snowy havoc Poor road conditions are being blamed for two accidents Nov. 28. One accident, which hap- pened on Hwy. 3 near the Tim- berlane Motel, sent six people to hospital with minor injuries. RCMP say Liping Li of Vancou- ver drove a 1996 Dodge van over an embankment, causing $20,000 damage to the vehicle. The same day, William John Schnell of Cranbrook drove a 1989 Freightliner into a telephone pole and stop sign on Hwy. 3A near the Shoreacres bridge. Dam- age to the vehicle was $8,000 Schnell escaped injury. Watery parking Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle parked Dec. | at Arrow Glass which was later found submerged in the Columbia River. The vehicle, which belonged to Dennis Hugh- es of Castlegar, was found in the river on the Robson side near the train bridge. Drunk A 20-year-old Trail man spent the night in the drunk tank after a fight at a residence on 7th Avenue Dec. 2. By the time police arrived, the fight had bro- ken up. 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A copy of the above bylaw(s) and rélevant background documents are available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, Q holidays, from N 29 to December 12, 1995 inclusive, at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar UN\IGLOBE. Columbia Travel = eoevy : THE HOME GOODS = IM ae cata Furniture Warehouse rome : BOOK COMPANY 365 Floor Covering Centre Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 - 5:30 Fri. 9:30 - 9:00 « Sat. 9:30 - 5:30» Sun: 12:00 - 4:00 Buy Now, Limited Time Available : *Expires DecemBER 22, 1995 For further information concerning this matter you may contact the Director of Development Services or City Clerk at 365-7227 *] 199 Columbia Avenue Castlegar Dated at Castlegar, B.C. this 29th day of November, 1995 Honabvly departs from Vicerta Tus. andy. All ether igh rem Vancouver “ on, insure, 0/7 renee trodermarts of ‘ nat ice. Other rests mary apply. Sow your laud UMIOLOBE Treva Counsel for complet dees. UNIOLORE Trev (bernie! ne Dianne Hunter, City Clerk