m 24 - Saturday, April 25, 1992 @ PowerSmart is launching a campaign to encourage B.C. homeowners to switch to ener- gy efficient products. During the three-month promotion B.C. Hydro cus- tomers will receive informa- tion with their electricity bills. The campaign will focus on giving consumers information on PowerSmart products and helping them find the products they need. A toll free telephone number will provide callers with the names of stores where they can buy PowerSmart products in their neighbor- hood. The toll free PowerSmart information number, in opera- tion seven days a week, is 1- 800-663-1689. ; . George Crowhurst, manger of the PowerSmart Residential Lighting program, said the success of the promotion de- pends upon the teamwork be- tween utilities and their trade allies. - To help achieve this goal, B.C. Hydro and West Koote- nay Power and Light are col- laborating with the B.C. Elec- trical Association to put on a product knowledge seminar in Kelowna May 14. Ken Neal, executive direc- tor of BCEA, said the seminar will be. held in conjunction with a trade show that is ex- CITY OF CASTLEGAR - PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE pected to draw about 700 trade representatives from all parts of southeastern B.C. The show and seminar will target those in the retail trade, as well as electrical contractors and inte- rior designers. ; “We think the seminar will prove attractive to the trade,” Neal said. “We've developed a binder filled with the latest informa- tion on energy efficient light- ing. And we plan to capitalize on the traffic generated by our show. There is lots of interest and lots of development going on throughout this growing re- gion.” Crowhurst said. PowerS- B.C. Hydro, WKP team up for PowerSmart oF mart is committed to working closely with its trade allies on the benefits of using energy ef- ficient lamps in the home. He added: “All of our adver- tising will encourage cus- tomers to use our toll-free 800 line and ask us where they can buy energy efficient lighting for the home.” SERVING THE CROSSROADS OF THE KOOTENAYS SINCE 1947 _60SECONDS @ OUR PEOPLE Castlegar kifZ are doing drugs, but accdrding to the peer counsellors at Stanley Humphries, they could do bet- ter things with their time. CASTLEGAR Wednesday April 29, 1992 75¢ Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 1402 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.c., in order to afford all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the following amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw 509 an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions @ LOCAL SPORTS 1984 BUICK 1991 CADILLAC The opening day battle for BYLAW 610 17173, Kooten Development Permit Area. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN MAP respecting matters contained in this amendment. The intent of Bylaw 610 is to amend the text of Official Community Plan annexed to Bylaw 509 as Schedule 1 by adding provisions for Twentieth Street Development Permit Area and designating Parcel A, Lot C, Plan 2104, District Lot 7173, Kootenay District (1982 Columbia Avenue); Lot D, Plan 2104, District Lot. 7173, Kootenay District (1900 Columbia Avenue); Lot 1, Plan 2204, District Lot 7173, Kootenay District (1988 Columbia Avenue); Lot 2, Plan 2204, District Lot 7173, Kootenay District (2000 Columbia Avenue); Lot 3, Plan 2204, District Lot 7173, Kootenay District (2008 Columbia Avenue); Lot 4, Plan 2204, District Lot 7173, Kootenay District (2016 Columbia Avenue); and Lot 5, Plan 2204, District Lot — me, ea a SEDAN DE VILLE PARK AVENUE bragging rights in Castlegar Beautiful luxury car, only 9,900 kms., leather interior, aluminum wheels, arctic white. 1990 FORD Fl CARGO VAN 302 cu. in., V-8, automatic transmission, bucket seats, arctic white. Air conditioning, fully powered, extra clean, reasonably priced luxury car. SILVERADO 4x4 Shortbox pickup, fully. loaded, including ground effect pkg., buckets, air, all power features. men’s soccer actually was a pretty clean game, while it was a pitcher’s battle in the debut of men’s fastball. page 15 Asking questions is one thing Marg Creegan did a lot of when she was with the RCMP, and is one thing she does even more of now as a coroner. page 18 1“, res : Werrcantit Was OMe OF workers within four to five weeks. < , : R On the job this week as the sawmill’s new owners, Pope and Talbo fired up the operation. Barring a strike at Celgar, the new owners Say the sawmill will return to its full connate of 260 oe News photo by Ed Mills Wi Bear parts trial takes new twist as local man accused of threatening key witness Local man facing more charges information contained in the Crown’s charges against Ch: in the bear parts case. ce Carpenter is going to ask that the charges be thrown out be- ia ss os | Ed Mills : sane pa __'___ cause they are too vague, said Crown Council Trevor Tozer. “ NEWS REPORTER E “If the information is defective on its face it could be struck sa : roMC COT TSM | was casei neck SNS eAe MENS AE acpadly_ "Teer aid he expects Carpenter’ a was t week with obstructing justice for alleged]: zer said he expects Carpenter’s application to be denied 1988 FORD 1986 GMC threatening a witness in the case. SY and/or the charges amended. E : ung Kil (John) Chang, 51, was arrested by Castlegar “If his application is denied I would imagine he will ente: BRONCO II 4x4 SAFARI VAN Boks 2 SE cones Thursday after a witness said Chang threat: a ne and set a date for trial,” he said. se er . i \ 7 Passener, V6, auto. trans. arrison 6 |enedhim. egotiations for a plea bargain are also i V6, 5 spd., air cond., power ; +N Os , Nad as i Ls ate alee Us progmess,,thser windows. ae door oe cana cassette stereo, fully loaded incl. Letters Y: The alleged threats, made in a telephone conversation be- ee : seas cue Rican wiaide and out air cond., low cost family unit. Our People g | tween the two men Tuesday, “were to the person’s safety ifhe “In any court case with a number of charges, negotiations 4 Recycling and You 14 testifies,” said RCMP Corporal Al Hudema. (to have the number of charges reduced) go on sometimes un- Local Sports 15 Hudema said “due to the seriousness of the case” Chang til the morning of trial,” he said. of, Work Place ie | 78 held in custody overnight awaiting a bail hearing in. Chang, who was not present in court Monday, was charged | . Anton Ads 19 Castlegar Provincial Court. __ : in March with six counts under the Wildlife Act, including the i ae He was rolensed Beiday See a ee an ee ee caciteas ie rusian neeaiee : ees ye vi or indirect contact wii e witness. ach count carries a maxim i The RCMP would not release the name of the witness but re ea eel See ere eee ote. A copy of the above bylaw ;is available for inspection between the - PONTIAC BUICK GMC (1989) LTD. did say that they had contacted the other witness in the case months in jail. Neither Carpenter nor Chang could be reached for com- hours of 8:30 a.m. and a30 p.m. Monday through Friday, ¢ 1 ——THE KING OF CARS—— © rsa eo} ep cae ment Monday or Tuesday. excluding holidays, April. y 5, . inclusive, luihbla Avie. leg while, hang’s lawyer, Jo! arpenter, told a Castle- The bear parts case was adjourned to May 25 — the sam: Columbia A Castlegar. Pr : . : = A iy — the ie i stl 365-2155 Collect gar Provincial Court judge Monday thathe is challengingthe day Chang is scheduled to appear on the obstruction charge. BETTY TRAIL, FRUITVALE, ROSSLAND ; City Clerk. z CUSTOMERS CALL 364-0213 - ROBSON RESIDENTS UPSET OVER QUALITY OF WATER, PAGE 3 i SE :