Page A2 The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, October 4, 1995 Call 365-5266 for a subscription to The Castlegar Sun THE CANADIAN DOUKHOBOR SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Fireside inn, Castlegar, B.C. Sunday, October 15, 1995 Registration: 9:00 am - 9:30 am Meeting: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Vegetarian luncheon is available Highlights: Report “Voices For Peace” recent tour. Everyone Welcome \ L=3 =k what we have Levis * Work Boots ¢ Sorels Work Clothes ¢ Gloves * Coveralls Jackets (quilted, denim, winter, fleece lined) Belts * Socks AND MUCH MORE! Columbia Plaza Castlegar Ph: 365-0555 ¢ Fax: 365-2721 RCMP and the fire department were called to this two-vehicle motor accident at the corner of 9th St. and Columbia Ave. last Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured in the accident, though damage was extensive. SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhoft Wednesday, October 4, 1995 Report marred says local administrator q KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff A report commissioned to study the viabili ty of shared regional hospital services between Nelson and Trail has been found to be erroneous. Ken Talarico, administrator of Castlegar and District Hospital, said the study done by Nick Haazen, although mostly correct, includes errors which could possibly affect potential health-care savings. “There is some error in the statistics infor- mation and staffing. This would have an effect on the end result of potential savings.” Those inaccuracies were poirited out at a Hospital Planning Council held Sept. 11 Haazen and Ministry of Health representatives Margaret Farley and Barbara Butler were on hand during the meeting which included dis- cussions on services such as: laundry, dietary, The Castlegar Sun materials management, housekeeping, phar macy, laboratory, informations systems and finance. Despite the errors, Haazen asked represen tatives that they should consider the report in principle Talarico also charges that the report was done With little or no input from other hospi- tals in the West Kootenay region. “This was put together with next to no con- sultation with the smaller hospitals." Amalgamation of services would mean considerable capital co: ne ders if, in the end, it's vices individually—especially since finding out that the Ministry of Health will only fund capital expenses at 60 per cent, not 100 per cent as previgusly believed In the end, said Talarico, it was decided that Trail and Nelson would continue discus- sion on possible amalgamation of some ser- vices, while the smaller hospitals, including Castlegar, would continue operating as is with the option to participate in the regional ization of services “At the moment the savings don't seem to be there.” It was finally decided that all of the other hospitals would have the option to participate or not in the regionalization of services with Trail and Nelson hospitals Most hospitals within the West Kootenay region are already participating in a regional laundry. It will cost some $1.5 million to enlarge the laundry facility at Kootenay Lake Hospital to meet the regional requirements Talarico said that whatever happens, it's required that all decisions be done through the Health Planning Council, thereby short cir- cuiting any spur of the moment decisions which might impact other facilities. = Beds ___ Continued from A1 crunch and to develop a coherent rationalization of the need for additional beds which will then be submitted to the ministry. “It’s already there [Castle- view Care Centre] and at no additional cost to the taxpay- ers. This is a real hardship for those who don't want to Hours: Mon. to Thurs. & Sat. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Friday 9:30 am to 9:00 pm PECIAL Police have not yet stated if charges will be laid. leave the community [to find an extended care bed).” Conroy is currently in Vic- toria speaking with ministry officials regarding the critical long-term care bed shortage in the area. As well Duncan Dodds will be speaking with the Continuing Care division SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhott } On-line — Teaching assistant Rosemarie Moberg receives direction from John Duncan (standing) about the on-line learning Computer program while Levi Plotnikoff (foreground) looks on. The three are regu- lars at the on-line learning centre which helps stu- dents enroled in the Young Parents and Pathfinders program attain their high school education. The future is value-added, says local mill operator But a secure wood supply must be in place first SHARLENE IMHOFF _ Sun Editor On one had he acknowledges that the future of his industry lies jn creating value-added products, could mean no future for many operators—even if they jump on the value-added wagon. OFFER! 3-PIECE SOFA/LOVE/ Home & Business : Decorating Sale 20% OFF Regular Prices Free Estimates Open wide — Local Chiropracter Dr. Dave Williams and his wife Laura pose for a ment on the recently released photograph during the recent fundraiser called Chocolate: Jazz, held Saturday Forest Alliance report, which night at the Sandman Inn. The fundraiser featured a variety of delicious dishes a states that as a result of NDP such as Chocolate Cheese Cake, Chocolate Petits Fours and Chocolate Rum policies over the past three years, Fondue with Fresh Fruit. Specialty coffees and a no-host bar were also available. but on the other hand, he can see Kalesnikoff was asked to com- that dwindling wood supplies Local mill operator Ken Kalesnikoff is a frustrated man Screening SWIVEL ROCKER SLEEPER SOFAS Our Regular $799 599” BEAUTYREST 2-PIECE QUEEN- SIZE SLEEP SETS 00 Limited, FINAL OFFER 16-18 CU. FT. 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Kalesnikoff said he has seen Jack Munro, from the Forest Alliance, rant and rave, and he has seen NDP Forest Minister Andrew Petter rant and rave as well. Somewhere in the middle, he says, lies the truth. “Yes the NDP policies are affecting us greatly. As just one example, it’s costing us triple to build a road. And I can say that I agree with many of the policies, but at the same time, I have to tell you that the pendulum has swung so far over to the other side that no one feels secure énough to set up a value-added business.” The Kalesnikoff sawmill is a family-run business that has become synonymous with responsible wood-harvesting. It currently employs more than 130 people, and is closely examining the future of value-added wood products. “But if ‘you delete large amounts of the land-base into See KALESNIKOFF as @ Forest Continued from Ai has to deal with, this one brings out the most passion. “Former Premier Bill Bennett called the forest industry a sunset industry. And if the status quo remained, forestry would without a doubt go the way of the New- foundland Cod Fishery,” Conroy continued. “If the Forest Alliance had its way then B.C. could expect 50's style logging to con- tinue~Yeah, that’s right. Let’s all just forget about sustainability. Is that what they'd have us do? What a bunch of dinosaurs!” Conroy said there is a reason why the U.S. employees twice as many workers per board feet than B.C. when it comes to the forest industry “We can't continue the practice of cutting logs and sending them out. We have to employ more People to create actual products from less av alking about cre- ating a whole new sector in our economy here. When you hit a ensis you have to deal with it.” the Castlegar and District Lil A silent auction was held, and the crowd was treated to Jazz performed by Paul and Laura Landsberg, while enjoying the chocolate and mingling. The fundraiser was the first of its kind in Castlegar and all proceeds will go towards automation of brary. Conroy back at local society After a one year leave of absense, Katrine Conroy will resume her position as Executive Director for the Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society (KCCC). Conroy left the KCCCS citing that she necded “a break for both personal and education reasons.” Contacted at her home late last week, Conroy said she officially starts October 2. “I am happy to be back. There are a lot of things happening in this area in terms of child care.” One of those includes the establishment of an on-site day care for students attending Selkirk College The KCCCS board holds the brella over several p' @ Fires Continued from A1 reported in the region from Sept 18-25, most are attributed to lightning strikes from a storm which rolled through the region. On Friday, Sept. 22 a fire attributed to lightning was reported near Nakusp. The, dis- persal of air tankers stationed in Castlegar and initial attack crews controlled the fire at around .2-.3 hectares. On Sept. 23 there were fires reported on the west side of Kootenay Lake near Ainsworth, a human-caused fire near Christina Lake, and two light- ning fires near Beaverdell. On Sept. 24 there was a lightning fire reported east of Fruitvale and another near Beaverdell. There were two human-caused fires reported; one near Canal Flats, the other near the Revel stoke Dam. The total cost of firefighting in the province this year stands at almost $30 million. The fire code for most of the regions in the province is at law (4 Specializing in: Home-made breads, pastries, pies & more!! Also “RUSSIAN FOOD” including Borsch, Pyrahi, Varenniki, Lapsha Located Playmor Junction Come in & visit usi! \ 2536-9th Ave. 365-6222 . N Mon.-Fri. -Sam-4pm y 365-2210 S>._ Sat. Sele