“> Castlegar News Moy 14, 198 ~ PUB SUPPORTED that the question of safety be add. but told the applicant to be aware of an easement through the property. No reply was received from the Ministry of C and Corporate ressed by the Ministry of Hig y and the RCMP, It also said soil conditions aren't suitable for ground sewage disposal and an application would have to be made to the Waste Management Branch to discharge into the Columbia River. . The Water Management Branch said its interests are unaffected. The Ministry of Highways and Ministry of Municipal Affairs had no objections to the rezoning. The Area J Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval for the rezoning. The Robson-Raspberry Improve. ment District also had no objections Aft or the City of Castlegar. Pellerine said in an interview there is more of a need for a facility like a neighborhood pub and take-out res- taurant in Robson than in other areas. He cited the fact that the ferry closes at 10 p.m. and residents using facilities in Castlegar have to drive on Highway 3 to get home. He also said Robson has a population which can afford a certain amount of business. But Pellerine said he doesn't expect the pub will be operating within the next one to 1% years because of what he called the bureaucratic process.” Pellerine is also involved in other businesses in Nelson and Castlegar. The minutes of the public hearing will be reviewed ‘by the 20-member RDCK board. The board will then de- cide whether or not to make changes to the proposed bylaw, discontinue it entirely or give it a third reading. If third, reading goes ahead, the Ministry of Highways will have to approve the bylaw before it is adopted by the regional district. If the bylaw is adopted by the RDCK, Pellerine's next step is to re- ceive approval from the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs li- censing branch. Pellerine told the hearing he and his wife have an idea of what kind of a building and atmosphere they would like to create, but he said it is no use in drawing plans if the facility isn't approved. Colleges still lack funds VANCOUVER (CP) — A the $7.3 million handed out said his college will get a Monday's $7.3 million $7.3-million contribution to Monday compares with a total of $254,500 from the ex- brings the colleges’ share of B.C. colleges and post-secon- $7.4-million cut to college cellence fund in the latest al- the fund so far to $18.1 dary institutions from the funds in 1986-87. location. million. So far, $65.1 million provincial government's Post-secondary Education But the college was facing of the $110-million fund has Fund for Excellence will only Minister Russ Fraser an- a deficit of between $250,000 been spent. restore financing to last nounced allocations from the and $300,000 just to maintain —_In a news release announc- year's levels, a spokesman Fund for Excellence rangingf a “status quo” budget in ing Monday’s allocations, the for college teachers said. from $1.5 million for the B.C. 1986-87, Perra said. government said the heads of John Waters, president of Institute of Technology down The fund has been strongly colleges and institutes met the College-Institute Educa- to $120,900 for the East criticized as merely topping Fraser last Friday and “were tors’ Association of B.C., said Kootenay Community Col- up budgets of universities, unanimous in supporting the lege. schools and colleges that minister for his efforts in ob- The allocations apply in have been cut over recent taining necessary adjust- 1986-87 and represent in-- years. ments to their funding.” creases to college budgets of between 2.3 and 3.3 per cent “scra mainenne to FAIR WAGE $12,972 Maloney Pontiac Buick GMC 4 CASTLEGAR HOURS 1419 COLUMBIA AVE.. CASTLEGAR Dues ANE. Asn 365-2262 ) 30c:: ALL DRY CLEANING (INCLUDING DRAPES) it's not an excellence fund,” continved from front pege Perra, principal of major contracts at this time came primarily to deal with the the buildings committee were left.to formulate the fair wage Weds., May 14 to Sat., May 24 erode pier the least possible disruptions to students,” he said. meetings.” Guglielmi, who stressed he is not blaming the buildings Offer in effect until Saturday, May 17 In addition to the money for the SHSS reriovations, the of equipment for the visually impaired and for minor Waters said in an interview. Selkirk College in Castlegar, SHSS renovation, approved last Thursday by the Education and local hire policy was simply following the directions of the policy committee Board chairman Kay Johnson said she had polled “On the phone, debate is on a one-on-one basis,” he said. committee for the way the policy issue was handled, also Open Monday to Saturday! Education Ministry has approved $135,000 for the = renovations. BRAINSTORMING . . . Lawyer. Diane Piket (centre) leads one of 10 discussion groups on an economic strategy for Castlegar at a public forum Tuesday in the Community Complex CosNewsPhote ECONOMIC MEETING continued trom front page ment in Castlegar's development. The meeting's title was: “Make Castlegar a better place to live by promoting growth, developing new strengths and maximizing present strengths.” * The format was straightforward: Ten groups of tables were set up in the hall. As each resident entered the hall, they were given a brief outline of the development board's goals and instruc ted to sit at a particular table. In small discussion groups of six or seven the residents were asked for ideas on community development. “We need your ideas, your energy to help make Castlegar a better place to live, tan told the groups. “We want to hear from you. This is your community.” Meeting co-chairman Dave Fairburn also stressed the need for more com munity_inyolvement, Fairburn said any community that is major ideas and presented them to the meeting. One of the themes expressed by a number of groups was the need to popular idea. He said his group sug. gested some sort of “Kootenay mon ster” theme is needed. “It's that kind of thing that aay a promote Castlegar as a centre. Ron Ross cited Castlegar’s low cost housing, agreeable climate, available outdoor recreation and the lifestyle as reasons for promoting the city as a retirement centre. Lawyer Diane Piket suggested tar getting seniors and helping to make the area attractive to seniors by devel oping housing close to facilities. Doug Glover, director of the West Kootenay Enterprise Development Centre, said his group also looked at Castlegar as a retirement centre, but said there is the need for specialized education to deal with an aged popu lation. As well, he said seniors will need entertainment, housing and health care facilities. g Selkirk College. principel-Leo Perra said his group saw the need for an better has strong. involvement. The actual brainstorming session lasted for about a half hour. The 10 individual groups wrote down their to make the community attractive for growth, and as a retirement centre. Perra also touched on the devel opment of the Arrow Lakes — another Won't comment By CasNews Staff Westar Timber president Sandy Fulton neither denied nor confirmed Tuesday that Celgar Pulp Operations in Castlegar is for sale or has been sold. In a telephone interview from his Vancouver office, Fulton refused to comment on the latest flare-up of sale rumors sparked by questions in the B.C. legislature Monday from Frank Howard (NDP — Skeena) to Finance Minister Hugh Curtis about the possible sale of Celgar. “I don't comment on rumors — good, bad or indifferent,” Fulton said. “So that's all you're going to get out of me.” Told about the questions in the legislature, Fulton replied: “I have no control over what's discussed in the legislative assembly.” Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D'Arey, contacted at home late Tuesday, downplayed the rumors, saying there -have been rumors of Celgar’s sale “ever since it was built.” D'Arcy noted that the government, B.C. Resources Investment Corp. (Westar’s parent company) and Westar all continue to deny Celgar is for sale. “There's no hard evidence or even soft evidence,” of a sale, he said. y get a logo or he said. Harold Webber, manager of Castle. gar Savings Credit Union, said his group also supported developing the Arrow Lakes. He said additional camp- sites and better launching facilities are needed. As well, he advised that more special events, such as a regatta, could be in itiated “We feel there's a potential there. We'd like to see that developed.” Following the brainstorming session 10 sub-committees were established to work on retirement, internal area promotion, external area promotion, tourism, a convention and business centre, forestry, education, recreation, beautification and secondary industry -Each -sub-committee—appeinted a leader to meet with the development board to co-ordinate activities. REVIEW continued from front pege for the proposed $35 million upgrading of Celgar's pollution control equipment Moore said council feels 10 years “is far too long.” As well, council emphasized the need for “some strong enforcement clauses in any variance order approved by the ministry and vigorous monitoring of the pollution upgrading program Moore said council also expressed “concern about the health of some people” and felt “we would like some immediate action taken on the air (emissions).” She said Trail Mayor Lakes voiced concern about water quality. If granted, the variance would allow the pulp mill to continue exceeding pollution control standards set out in its permits. we're happy to get the applies to both major and minor contracts. money, thanks for nothing.” The board's approval Monday of the policy covering Leo But trustee Tony Guglielmi, chairman of the board's policy committee, was not happy that the two trustees on 1 e Yn : rice instructing the architect hired to plan the SHSS renovations ON ALL STOCK to immediately call seaders, for the project. A hk i way as soon as possible. “We wanted to start construction by July 1 to (create) However, Guglielmi said he was not contacted and added that the board should “stop doing telephone “I could make an effort to attend a special board meeting.” screen.” “This project was not started yesterday,” he said. 72-passenger school bus. The balance of $1.1 million will be used for the purchase Castleaird Plaza 365-5145 7 “Our position is that while possible to look at the issue of fair wages and local hire as it -——) Ministry valley landscape nursery Guglielmi also disapproved of the buildings committee and the board in order to get the SHSS renovations under trustees by phone on the proposed policy. “Seven of us were elected, seven of us should debate. called the urgency of the SHSS renovations a “smoke. PLAZA CLEANERS replacement of school roofs and $48,000 for a new 1 Take a drive and enjoy . Kaslo’s 94th Annual MAY DAYS Police file Approximately $1,000 damage occurred early this morning when a car collided FRI., THIS WEEKEND SAT., SUN. & MON. MAY 16, 17, 18 & 19 with a fire hydrant. Castlegar RCMP say Nina Wolff of Castlegar, driving a 1977 Dodge, struck a fire hydrant at the corner of 9th Avenue and 27th Street at Queen's Pageant Teen Dance at Arena Decorative White Landscape SATURDAY: Rock Slow Pitch Art Show at Langham Band Concert Silent Auction starts and runs all weekend Dance to “Night Shift" at the Legion SUNDAY: Logging Sports Slow Pitch Fashion Show and Luncheon Bingo — Kids’ Events Old Time Sing-a-Long (7 p.m. at Langham) MONDAY: Horse Show and Gymkhana (starts at 8 a.m.) Panc ake Breakfast ing Sports and Slow Pitch Logg Parade at 12 Noon Queen Crowning and Maypole Dance Hospital Auxiliary Tea This advertisement sponsored by the following community-minded businesses 5:27 a.m. City crews attended to shut off the water, the police report says. - 8 « Castlegar RCMP are inves. ligating “wilful damage” at the department of highways weigh station on Highway 3. Police say several windows were broken over the week end. There is no estimate of the damage Kaslo's Real Estate Office Front St., Kaslo 353-2615 The RCMP's bicycle safety Programrin Castlegar is now underway. So far police have issued 25 warnings and other Your Irly Bird Dealer > _ARROW BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD. 2240-6th Ave., Castlegar 365-2175 CO “Where You Belong” © Fruitvale * Salmo © Waneta Plaza ¢ Trail 3 = Darr SOF C7 GS LED Jecuzzi corner and cold water plunge. Suit, towel ond locker refitols. Phone 279-4248. tickets. UPROOTING EXPERIENCE . . . Jim Perehudoft sur- veys the landscape in his mother-in-law’s back yard in the 1600-block Ri winds blew down shal after Tuesday's high ooted tree. ConttewsPnote by Semon Bich HIGH WINDS continued from front page winds like Tuesday morning's record is “very slight.” Meanwhile, West Kootenay Power and Light Co. crews were busy Tuesday repairing lines and restoring power to several areas in Castlegar and the rest of the West Kootenay. Spokesman Jack Fisher said Castlegar took the “brunt” of the storm, with Woodland Park the worst hit are: the city “The Woodland Park area was pretty well wiped out,” he said. Some areas of north Castlegar were also affected by power outages, as was much of south Castlegar. Fisher said trees falling across power lines caused the outages. He said power was restored to most areas by 4 p.m. The whole of Kaslo was also hit by a power outage about the same time when the main line was knocked out for about one hour. Elsewhere, there were several reports of trees falling. Woodland Park Co-op housing reported five trees were knocked down, including one that fell across a car. A second car was crushed when a tree fell across it while it was parked in the driveway of a home at 1946 Columbia Avenue next to the Sandman Inn. The tree also crashed through a garage attached to the residence. As well, a tree crashed onto the roof of a mobile home at the Cedar Crest Trailer Court on Columbia Avenue. Peter Podmoroff who lives in a mobile home park at 1485 Columbia Ave., said he was making breakfast about 9:15 a.m. when he heard “a big boom and the whole trailer shook.” “I didn’t know what it was,” he said. Podmoroff, a line worker with West Kootenay Power and Light Co., said he thought it might have been a blown fuse on the power lines. But he said he couldn't understand why the trailer shook like it did. He went outside to discover that the winds had caused a huge tree in front of his trailer to break and fall on the mobile home. But Podmoroff said he wouldn't know the extent’ of the damage until the tree had been removed. Trees were also reported down on 9th Avenue and on. Ridgewood Drive in Woodland Park. The Ministry of Highways also closed the Castlegar. Robson ferry during the high winds. pee > HOTTER THAN A FIRECRACKER Iseesess CHICKEN 2: FRESH ROASTING ROASTS 2" PORK LOINSss2s:.._. 4,918. Ci aun oe FRYING kg. *5*?/up. 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But, the story went on, the idea was dropped when it was realized the developers were eating half the fiddiehead supply themselves. Patrick O'Connell, manager of Castlegar Savings Credit Union's Slocan branch was quick to jump up and point out that that isn't the case in the West Kootenay. In fact, O'Connell reported that fiddleheads are packaged in the Slocan Valley and shipped to Japan. KELOWNA knows how to do something right. Just ask anyone who attended Monday's “Destination Kelowna” gathering at the Sandman Inn. A wine and cheese party was held to promote Kelowna Among the visiting dignitaries were Norm Fix, acting mayor of Kelowna, G Fredericks, president of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, and Dave Payne, chairman of Destination Kelowna. The group is visiting 21 communities throughout B.C. to boost Kelowna as a destination resort area. Mayor Audrey Moore and Castlegar chamber of commerce representative Ann Stasila were presented with complimentary wine glasses and pins. 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