16, 1992 @ a9 wile OurPEOPLE _ A Glimmer of Hope Seniors’ Advisory Council listens to what Castlegar has to say my Voter turnout high as Blueberry Creek passes firehall proposal Blueberry residents will be getting Ifthose funds are not provided from _ cent in favor of borrowing $140,000 to- their new firehall — on condition. the province, then the whole project wards a new firehall. The results are Es eee Now that Blueberry Creek voters risks being scrapped altogether. still unofficial. “The commission is extremely have passed a $140,000 loan following At best, the plans for a fire protec- “We had 69 per cent of eligible vot- pleased,” Cook said. Our People Saturday’s referendum, the comple- tion service in Blueberry Creek willbe ers turn out,” acting chair Bill Cook of “The community responded well to } Corinne Jackson tion of the firehall depends on a scaled down. the Blueberry Creek FireCommission our proposal and gave us a good indi- 365-7266 $90,000 government grant. On Saturday, residents voted 88 per said. “Of those, 215 voted for, 27 voted cation of what they want.” against and two were spoiled.” Cook says the results of the refer- endum send out a positive message. Our person for Ootischenia plan dumped? Scott David Harrison EDITOR The Ootischenia dump may not be touched after all. George Cady says strong opposition to a plan that would see the local dump be- come one of four regional land- fill sites may force the Region- al District of Central Koote- nay to head back to the draw- ing board. “Ootischenia was suggested as only one of the options,” the RDCK chair said Tuesday, “but it hasn't been getting a good reception.” Cady said area residents are angry withthe proposal that could see the waste stream from some overused landfill sites shipped to Ootis- chenia. The residents claim that the increased traffic flow could be hazardous because Ootischenia roads are inade- quate. They also argued that the Ootischenia dump is being penalized because it has been properly managed from the outset. Don Johnson couldn't say whether the Ootischenia dump plan has been shelved. Aconsultant with Stanley and Associates of Kelowna, John- son said he couldn't prejudge the final decision of the RDCK board. “I can't give you a definitive answer on where we stand,” Johnson said, “but (Ootische- nia) isn’t something that has . been totally discarded.” Why rent?. WITH 5% DOWN AND EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS YOU CAN OWN YOUR OWN HOME! We have a good selection of new and used mobile homes. Pads available in family and adult parks. BELAIRE MOBILE HOMES 4375 Columbia Ave., Castlegar - 365-8077 WE "SELL, BUY OR TRADE" COMMUNITY CASTLEGAR DISTRICT GIRL. GUIDES OF enn REGISTRATION All Groups — Sparks, Bi 21, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. in Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. (2/74 CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CLUB Thursday, September 17, 7-9 p.m. Fireside Inn, Feature: Desserts and 3 , Ch Sandi Aus! 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One program resumed on Tuesday at 1 p.m., another will be starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. To register call 365-6611. ONLY OUT- STANDING NEED APPLY Are you involved in an organization that promotes freedom, justice, equality and respect for diversity? Do you know someone who is? The Ministry of Multiculturalism and Citizenship is calling for nominations across the country to award 25 Citation for Citizenship awards. Nomination forms are due by Dec.1. For more information contact Citizenship Registration and Promotion, Multiculturalism and Citizenship Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1K5, or phone (819) 953-4229. Corinne Jackson NEWS REPORTER Seniors who were fortunate enough to attend a public meeting last Thursday left the room feeling empowered. Seniors — and those interested in seniors issues — were invited to participate in a forum co-ordinated by the Seniors’ Advisory Council. The council, established two years ago by the B.C. government, was designed to act as a liaison between seniors, seniors’ organizations and government. Feelings after the meeting were high as people left believing what they said mattered. “A lot of what you said fell on very sensitive ears,” Howard Petch, the council’s chair said in his closing remarks. Some of the issues addressed at the forum included more affordable and supportive housing, the need for increased home care workers and the preservation of our health care system. Alex Pereverzoff, a participant at the forum said, “I’m sure the committee will do a good job. “It’s now a question of the ministry accepting the recommendations and doing something,” he said. While people at the forum were pleased with the turnout, many people in the community were missing. Indeed, some of those missing feel that they have been excluded from an important process. “I wanted to get there, but I had no transportation,” said Milda Oswald, a Castlegar senior. Oswald said she did not ask for a ride because she did not want to impose on anyone. Ironically, two of the issues addressed at the meeting were transportation and independence. According to Petch, seniors around the province are telling the council that they . want to remain independent for as long as possible. Castlegar seniors are no different. “We’re recommending that more consideration is given to building housing closer to public transportation,” Petch said in a Sept. 8 interview. Although the turnout was higher than expected, one must wonder, how many more people would have attended the forum if better transportation was available. Sica idar = ~ teeny - Bhs Pits News photo by Corinne Jackson Castlegar Home Support Services scheduling supervisor Josie Hendriks (left) and administrator Lovette Nichvolodoff are doing their part to provide better care for area seniors. The administrator for Castlegar and District Home Support Services Association said that she would have liked to see more people out. “I think it will take some time for people to know who the Seniors’ Advisory Council are and what their mandate is,” Lovette Nichvolodoff said. Although she has some reservations about the consulting process, Nichvolodoff said that the agency serves an important purpose. “It is important for the community to be aware of this group. That there is someone out there now who will lobby the government on their behalf,” she said. But, she wondered, who will speak for those who are unable to attend the forums. People like Oswald. “I was pleased that people came out from the the community, but I’m not sure that we targeted all the people from the community,” Nichvolodoff said. “Seniors should speak for themselves as long as they’re able to,” she said. She suggests that the council should be conducting some meetings in care homes to provide a voice for people who are unable to attend. However, Nichvolodoff is also concerned about seniors who have lost the ability to speak for themselves, or do not have family living in the community who can speak for them. 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