Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, August 19, 1992 Wednesday, August 19; 1992 Another truck loses brakes on Warfield hill “TRAIL TIMES: TIMES _ While the Ministry of High- ways weighs the benefits and gosts of making the Warfield hill safer for residents and motorists, another incident has occurred at the entrance to the village 1 At last night's meeting of empty,” said O'Dell. “By the time he got to the top of the corner he had lost his brakes entirely. He managed to round the corner and crossed the on-coming lane of travel. His brakes grabbed again enough to stop him facing the wrong way on the Tennyson approach to Highway 3B Rossland).” council, Bric O'Dell said another truck lost its brakes while coming down the hill on Saturday night O'Dell said a truck being used in the Army maneuvers currently taking place in the area started having a problem with his brakes shortly before entering Warfield qe teetnn his truck was O'Dell said when he arrived on the scene some time later, the air was still full of the acrid smell of the brakes. Mayor Bill Trewhella agrees the Highways Ministry should be made aware of this latest incident “and I think we should also express our concern on the lack of yh. on the bypass solu- For | to-date listings look to the Sun! tion.” Following a tour of the hill several weeks ago, Highways Minister Ant Charbonneau issued a statement that better signage will be placed above the hill with various warnings including schematic drawings. He said his ministry was still considering either arrestor beds or diverting the highway so it would branch off at the waterhole corner and tie into the West Trail approach, forming a new stretch of highway of four km. Both solutions are estimated to cost around $1 mil- lion. "We certainly would rather have the bypass than arrestor beds,” Trewhella said, “especially down by the (Webster) elemen- tary school. I'd like out-of-con- trol trucks to be stopped long before they reach there.” Trewhella also expressed con- cern that the ministry may be considering changing the high- way through the village into four lanes. “That will only speed up traffic,” he said. Making a four-lane highway through the village “would be expensive and not solve the prob- lem,” alderman Ray Furlotte Council plans to send a letter to the Highways Minister, informing him of the latest hill incident, and also to ask to be kept informed on any changes Planned. Trewhella said Highways sur- veyors have been spotted all over the village, including Arnold Lauriente Way, and it's starting to imake him feel uneasy. Residents approach Warfield council Body shop not wanted on conjested street TRAIL TIMES Residents of Wellington Avenue have submitted a peti- tion to Warfield village council saying they don't want a body shop at the end of their congest- ed street. Jason and Sherri Slater had approached village council two weeks ago with the request, wanting to know before they purchased the house whether 4 re-zoning was possible so they could live and work out of the same place But 15 residents of Wellington signed the petition opposing the re-zoning, citing as their reasons that the road is already haz- ardous from the swimming pool on down, as are parts of the Haig Street extension including Trail Creek bridge The petition said: “We chose to live here for the unspoiled beauty and the fresh air flowing down the creek. We also consid- er the location itself unsuitable and extremely dangerous in the event of fire.” The petition further stated that “the nearness of one's residence to their place of work cannot be a serious consideration for re- zoning any area.” Council said it would no longer consider a rezoning pro- posal and besides, Mayor Bill Trewhella said: “The owner told me its not for sale any more any way.” see Sell it in the classifieds - it'll go faster! SAVE ON QUALITY! USED 91 PONTIAC GRAND AM mata (MAFF cass. stereo, auto. trans... MC, very clean, balance (GM warranty, Sth /9 1436-0 $13,600 91 GEC 4x4 EXT. CAB PICKUP Two-tom (tue, NC, ti wheel, cruise control, pulse wipers, cass ‘stereo, box finer Stk PB- 7504-1 000 91 CAMARO 2-28 CONV. inmost, red wack np ‘AML cass as Wars. p, pl pro oyun, leather it NC, tam wheds, jt ee new! 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The health unit stresses that although the number of occurred cases of this disease are within the expected range for the sea- son, because of the potential seri- ousness of this illness, the needs to be rel d Infection is characterized by diarrhea, which is initially watery and in serious cases might become quite bloody. The diar- thea might also be accompanied by vomiting, abdominal cramps, and a mild fever. The symptoms, which can start any time between two days and a week after eating contaminated food, typically lasts between five and ten days. In a small number of cases, the E. coli toxin (or poison) results in a serious, sometimes fatal com- Plication called Hemolytic Ure- mic Syndrome (HUS). This can result in kidney failure, anemia, and a bleeding disorder, and can be especially dangerous to young children and the elderly. The bacteria that produce the toxins have been found in most food animals, including beef, pork and poultry products Human infection is caused by undercooked meat and unpas- teurized milk. Ground meat is particularly. hazardous because the bacteria, which contaminate cut meat surfaces during butcher. ing, become widely distributed during the grinding process. Individuals experiencing cramps and/or bloody diarrhea Obituary: should consult their physician Drinking lots of clear fluids is important. Do not take anti-diar- rhea medicine unless you first consult your physician InB.C,, any as 400 cases of hamburger disease are report- ed annually, and it's believed that many thousands of other, less cases, go unreported. One of the most recent cases of the disease involved the death of a 12-year old girl from Langley. Hamburger disease prevention The best protection against infection from E. coli and other bacteria (such as Salmonella) is a combination of thorough cooking and safe food preparation. These include the following sugges- tions: + Refrigerate or freeze meats as soon as possible after buy- ing. + Thaw meats in the fridge, not at room temperature. + Wash hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling raw meat, and after using the toilet. + Bither cook hamburger patties right away, or put them in the refrigerator. Don’t let raw meat sit at room temperature. + Wash ail utensils, cutting boards and counters with hot, soapy water to prevent bacteria from raw meats from contami- nating other foods. + Cook all meats. thorough- ly—the centre of hamburger patties should be brown, not pink, and the juices clear. + Serve cooked meats imme- diately, or keep them hot (above 140 40 degrees F). Hunter On Monday, August 3, 1992, Robert Hunter of Castlegar Passed away at the age of 84 years. Funeral service was held at the Castlegar United Church on Thursday, August 6, 1992 with Rev. Ann Pollock officiating Internment of the cremated remains was at Park Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Hunter was born Septem ber 29, 1907 at Milford, Donegal, Ireland and came to Canada in 1910 and settled at Fort McLeod. Alberta, where he grew up and farmed with his brothers. In 1937 he moved to Trail, B.C. and began working for the CM&S which later became Cominco Ltd. Mr. Hunter retired from Cominco in 1972. On November 12, 1939 he married Frances =* 1 Crystals Rocks + Jewellery = POLLAINE E. EMDE 1480 COLUMBIA AVE CASTLEGAR, B.C. VIN 3K3 (604) 365-7616 Res 365-3253 Purdy at Fort McLeod, Alberta He came to Castle in 1940 and has lived here since He was a member of the Castlegar United Church, served on the Castlegar School Board for many years in the 1950’s, and was a member of the Salvation Army Band and the Community Band while in Fort McLeod Upon his arrival in Trail, he joined the Maple Leaf Band and played for the first performance of the RCMP Musical Ride in Western Canada. He enjoyed Senior Citizens Curling, garden- ing and his yard Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife Fran sons and daughters in-law, Bruce and Christina of Prince George, Alan and Diane of Burns Lake, Daughters and sons in-law Lorraine and Henry DeRosa of C. astlegar, Gwen and Don Olderne'’ss of Kimberley, Joan and Erle Holt of Terrace. As well as seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Fund, Box 3292, Castlegar or the C. ‘astlegar United Church Building Fund Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Castle- INVITATION TO TENDER CITY OF CASTLEGAR 1992 PAVING PROGRAM Sealed tenders clearly marked “City of Castlegar - 1992 Paving. Program” will be received up to 4:00 p.m. local time, Friday, September 4, 1992 at City Halll, City of Castlegar. Tender documents will be available on or after Friday, August 21, 1992 The project is composed of the following approximate quantities * roadway paving - 350 tonnes * excavation in roadway - 550 cu.m + catchbasin installation and removal - The Castlegar Sun Letters to the Editor City acting irresponsibly in suggesting street closure Dear Editor: Some of us can no longer keep silent when our elected members on City Council Propose to become involved in what accounts to outright extortion. It is outrageous to suggest that the City will redirect truck traffic struction portion of the bridge after the peak construction period on the Celgar plant is finished. I would suggest that the prima- ry interests of the people of Castlegar can best be served by Council if they take a co-opera- tive and supportive position with the Ministry and our present gov- ¢mment in Victoria. To remove truck traffic from Columbia Avenue at this time would close down our two major industries. In my opinion the people of Castlegar would not accept this option. Even to threaten the jobs and livelihood of hundreds of men and women in our community is totally irresponsible N.T. Oglow Castlegar through Castlegar unless the pre- sent government makes a start on the new bridge today. The ministry responsible for this project is using down-to- ¢arth common sense in their pro- jections and scheduling. The purchase and removal of some 21 homes in a good start in prepar- ing the bridge approach on this side. It also makes good practical sense to schedule the major con- Let's get teachers do they about —— disabilities and what to do to help students who back to the books have these disabilities? If they when it’s more than that. Her report cards say what a nice and popu- lar person she is. I always school was for learning and not a popularity contest. Tradi Bird Hours: Mon. - Thurs., & Castlegar Foods Sat.9-6 OPEN SUNDAYS 10 AM - 5 PM PRICES EFFECTIVE THURS., AUG. 20 to WED., AUG, 26 SPARE Pork side 4.14 kg. RIB ] 88 Readers reminded of a tragic situation Dear Editor: This letter is to thank area resi- dents who have made donations to the Somalia Relief fund recent- ly and to update your readers on the tragic situation in Somalia and efforts local folks are making to assist. Somalia is the country right on the horn of Africa and its people are suffering the effects of devas- tating internal conflict and a sub- sequent drought and famine. Thousands of people are dying every month in Somalia. Latest Red Cross surveys reveal levels of up to 75 per cent severe mal- nutrition and an overall total of 95 per cent malnutrition. These surveys confirms what was already feared for a long time. Despite the vast of food its work and now has a plan of action until December 1992 which we are seeking funding to support. Current efforts include work- ing closely with the Somalia Red Crescent Society and local elders’ committee to set up almost 400 communal kitchens throughout the southern half of the country. A half a million people receive one or two hot meals per day. Large relief ships are en route to the ports of Mogadishu and Kismayo and once the high seas of the summer monsoons die down a large program of off load- ing ships to barges up and down the coast will commence. Seed, tools and veterinary drugs are essential if the rural we are bringing in, it is nowhere near enough. It is that other international agencies, including the UN will increase programming in the coming months. Meanwhile the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue B.C. Hyd is to avoid complete destitution leading to dependency on aid. The ICRC will continue to distribute seeds and tools and carry on providing veterinary drugs to about 250,000 families. Apart from carrying on its sup- port to hospitals and health posts, the ICRC flying surgical team ro must be accountable Dear Editor: The following is a letter which I have sent to the Board of Direc- tors of BC Hydro. It is my belief that Hydro and government won't act unless there is strong public pressure to change current poli- cies regarding the management of the Arrow Lake and Columbia River levels Dear Directors; We are writing to express our very deep concern and dismay regarding the low water levels on the Arrow Lake this summer. According to press reports, BC Hydro and other officials are and implemented that will more evenly balance the needs and requirements of BC and US com- munities and other users of this body of water. Kootenay com- munities must be included in the planning process and given more control over what happens to the lakes and river that are so much a part of the lives and often the livelihoods of local residents. Contrary to recent statements by BC Hydro staff and other, the Arrow Lake is much more than just a reservoir to serve the needs of the USA and make some money for BC Hydro. Issues which were either ignored or not blaming these ptably low levels on the Columbia River Treaty and the low rainfall levels in BC and the USA. We simply do not accept these arguments as justification for this current situation, especially when we hear that the water levels on the US side are at or near normal levels for this time of year. We are further angered to learn tonight that the river flow has been increased again this week and the lake is going to drop yet another foot! We feel very strongly that it $4 high time that a idered during the of the Columbia River Treaty are simply too important to be disre- garded any longer. The Arrow Lake is a beautiful recreation area for local residents will continue to travel where it is needed, providing medial sup- plies and training local staff. Hos- pitals and health posts have also been supported with latrines, clean water supplies and commu- nal kitchens. A huge role right now is the tracing of families. With massive groups of displaced people, the ICRC now handles about 15,000 Red Cross messages monthly and has 25 tracing offices — all linked to a central office in Nairo- bi, Kenya. Plans to end of the year include the following: * to guarantee a food supply to 650,000 Somalis * to provide rural farmers with seeds, hand-tools and veteri nary drugs * to assist the war wounded * to support hospitals and health outposts through ensur- ing proper sanitation and water supply * to monitor the nutritional sta- tus of the most vulnerable groups * to greatly expand the family tracing service We are going to hear about the situation in Somalia for some time to come. It is not the only place on earth were conflict, poverty and the elements are causing suffering, but it could be argued that it is the worst and definitely needs greater assis- tance. The International Red Cross relief appeal for Somalia for 1992 is for well over 150 million dol- lars in cash and kind. Supplies needed are on a massive scale and are not being solicited from individuals. Cash donations will be used 100 per cent for relief effort, with nothing taken out for administra- tion. I encourage folks in this community who wish to help to make a donation (marked Soma- lia Relief) to the local Red Cross or mail it to the Red Cross at 625 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC VIN 1G9. All donations are receipted for tax purposes. The situation in Somalia may seem overwhelming, but assis- tance reaches to the personal level, to the level of saving one child, one elderly person or giv- ing one family a chance to sur- vive and rebuild their lives. Any group interested in having a guest speaker from the Red Cross provide a brief presentation on the situation in Somalia may phone 365-3911. Gary Ockenden Red Cross A show of support Dear Editor: I would like to thank The Castlegar Sun for its support of the Student Employment Centre this summer. Support from community leaders like your- selves plays an essential role in giving our students the confi- dence they need to face the numerous challenges posed by an uncertain future. Considering the tough eco- nomic situation in this area, there was strong community support for students this summer. To date we have placed a total of 250 stu- dents. 201 positions were odd jobs, and 49 were regular place- ments. Compared to last year, this total decreases by 18 per cent, but and tourists: it p exten- sive and productive sports fish stocks; it is the water supply for local communities and indus- tries; it is the home of numerous waterbirds and animals which live on or near water; it is a transportation corridor and it is a source of hyd tric power. negotiation process be eee See HYDRO Photographer/R Entry Level Position for general news reporting s eporter needed Photographer/Reporter required ASAP at the Castlegar Sun in Castlegar, BC. 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