Name: Crystal & Marte Where you work: Twin Rivers Annex What you do there: We do schoo! work for Mr, Kinakin ‘Castlegar likes: So many cute boys and theatre “Not” Best kept Castlegar secret: Dirt road up the mountain you like to be our Face In The Sun (Or do you k who ? Give us a call at 365-5266 or drop by our Office at 465 Columbia A , Castlegar. PUT SOME JINGLE IN YOUR POCKETS With Sun Classified Ads!_,.{“ : 4 ex 365-7848 & SE (erie MY Fein Kootenay F.I.T. "Break Free in 93" Kootenay Fit is a motivational workshop designed to inform, educate, and ignite your enthusiasm whether you are a fitness instructor or participant. All day workshop participants are eligible for 6 BCRPA renewal hours. This years workshops have components in Aerobics Weight Training, Step Training, and Aquafit. Saturday, May 5. For more information or to register call Selkirk College at 365-1208 Teaching Social Skills To Students: Instructor: Michael Sedler. This c examine ways to teach social skills to t classrooms. Sat., May 15, 9-4 p.m. $60. students within the West/Kootenay/Boundary Aids Conference: A Working Conference for Persons With HIV and for Health & Service Providers. Facilitator: Scott Robertson. Saturday & Sunday May 8 & 9 at Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus. To register call 365-1208 Computer Mediated Instruction: The University of Guelph has been pioneering the use of various forms of computer mediated instruction for over 10 years. Their results are becoming increasingly exciting. We are fortunate to have several faculty and resource support people coming to share their experiences. ‘Thurs:, & Fri. May 6 & 7. For more information please call 365-1208 Fitness Knowledge Course: This course is a prerequisite for the Aerobics Instructors Training Course and the Weight Training Instructors course. This course will provide comprehensive information on how to keep yourself and others safely fit and well. Fri, May 7, 6-10 pm., and Sat. & Sun. May 8 & 9, 8:30-5 pm. $175 CASTLEGAR CAMPUS 365-1208 Selkirk, College MOST PIPES ARE MADE FROM ORDINARY RUN OF THE MILL STEEL WHEN ORDINARY STEEL IS EXPOSED THE ELEMENTS:T RUSTS AND CORRODES EXHAUST TIP #10 WHY DOES MIDAS: SELL LONG LIFE ALUMINIZED PIPE? The Castlegar Sun SS Wednesday, May 5, 1993 SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor The Regional Manager for the B.C. and Yukon region of Community Futures said a federal government audit into Central Koote- nay. Community Futures could be ready for public view in three weeks. Speaking from his office in Vancouver, Greg Tolliday said he is now waiting for the auditor, who is based in Ottawa, to complete his review. The audit into Central Kootenay Community Futures (CKCF) began last Jan- uary, after an initial report by a regional finan- cial officer was completed in Novetnber. The report, which identified possible problems ture's audit still unknown that a As part of this process, the federal auditor travelled to Castlegar and Nelson in April to speak with both past and eurrent board mem- bers of the CKCF. “The auditor visited locally because while looking through some of the expenditures, on the surface, they didn't appear to be related to Community Futures business,” said Tolliday. “By speaking to peo- ple in person, the auditor was able to make better determinations,” Community Futures is a federal government initiative designed to assist local regions restructure their economic and labor market needs. It is estimated that half a million dollars was given to the CKCF organization through- Out its first five years of existence, of first gen- eration’. It was the ‘second generation’ or “new crop’ of board members which began asking questions about previous bookkeeping entries These questions led to the November repon Throughout the early stages of the audit process, funding was temporarily denied to CKCF. That money has since been granted, and Tolliday said that CKCF is now fully operational. Because the audit has not yet fin- ished,. Tolliday would not estimate what the cost of the process would total. He did say the amount would be released at a later date “It's clearly been a cost to government, but I can't estimate what that cost is at this time Timber supply review results expected in June surrounding communities which SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor A timber supply review designed to provide an analysis of future har- vested timber in the Arrow Timber Supply Area is expected to be com- pleted by early June The review, which began in November 1993 by members of the Arrow Forest office, will pro- vide information on current man- agement practices and provide a starting point for future timber harvesting plans. This will include an adjustment to the Allowable Annual Cut, the mea- surement that dictates how much timber can be taken in any given area by logging companies both large and small. Resource Officer for the Arrow Forest District Office, Greg Rowe, said he was hoping the review would be complete in May, but some possible, technical problems with a computer modeling process is holding things up briefly. “The new computer modeling process that has been designed considers integrated resource management as a factor, some- thing the old American model we once used never did.” Rowe said that although there are a few bugs left to be worked PPWC and Selkirk College back to the drawing board KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff close. “The memorandum of agreement was rejected by the Pulp and Paperworkers of Canada, Local 26, and Selkirk College have reached a stum- bling block in negotiations for anew working contract that have been ongoing since December, 1992 An impromptu méeting which was held Friday, April 30 resulted in PPWC members voting down the latest propos: al by a narrow margin, said Barry Jackson Personnel and Employee Rela tions. “The membership voted down the proposal by 48-45. It Director of was very Close.” Although PPWC President John Chernenkoff was hesitant to discuss specific numbers, he did verify the voting was p. I don’t think the members felt all their concerns were addressed.” Another membership meet- ing is scheduled to occur tomorrow, May 6, but Cher- nenkoff is optimistic that if an agreement can not be met at tions will continue we'll try again.” The 122 members of Local 26, which is comprised of sup- port staff, clerical workers, and maintenance personnel, have been without a contract since Dec. 31, 1991. However, Chernenkoff said the previous contract covers the members while negotiations are ongoing and until a new contract is signed On May 11, we'll highlight investment opportunities in your quarter of the world. Nesbitt Thomson invites you to Northern Highlights - our investment strategy for Spring ‘93 Our seminar will review timely economic insights and portfolio advice on new Canadian investment opportunities that may be right for you 7:00 p.m Tussday, May 11, 1993 ts “Arts & Cra’ Room* Castlegar & District Recreation and Aquatic Center 2101, 6th Avenue Castlegar, British Columbia To reserve your seat, please call 365-6488 and ask for Jackie Swanson Don't delay as seating is limited out of the system, the majority of the review process is complete. The forest office is planning to hold various presentations to make the results of the review public. Once the entire review has been completed, the results will be sent to Chief Forester John Cuthbert who will make a deci- sion on the Allowable Annual Cut. His decision will be based on a number of factors including: the rate of timber production; mill requirements; as well as social and economic impacts. Cuthbert’s decision will have significant impact on the Arrow Timber Supply area, as well as the rely heavily on the timber industry. It’s expected that the AAC will be decreased once the review is completed, but Rowe said it’s diffi- cult at this time to estimate by how much. Currently, the AAC for the Arrow Timber Supply Area is set at 619,000 cubic metres (a loaded logging truck would contain approximately 23-25 cubic metres). That amount was estab- lished in 1981 and was based‘on a timber supply analysis which used forest management practices in the 1970s. Lowering the AAC increas- es the competition for a timber supply that has been lessened. Construction approved for Twin Rivers KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Ont with the old and in with , the new. That was the welcome message School District No. 9 received, April 30. Education Minister, Anita ‘Hagen has approved $356,000 for the planning stages to replace Twin Rivers Elementary School. Earlier this year funding had been approved to renovate the 50 year- old school. However, further stud- ies indicated it would be less expensive to build a new facility, so school board trustees sent back the money, gambling on the fact approval would be met to have a new school erected. School Distria No. 9 Secretary-treasurer, John Dascher, welcomed the long-awaited announcement. “We're very pleased. We have been waiting for this for some time. This funding will enable us to get some plans into place.” @ Williams Dascher stressed that the plan- ning process for the new facility would include input from those individuals who would be most affected by the announcement— the parents and staff. Development of the plans will take approximately a year, after which construction could begin July 1994. Dascher estimates that construction of the facility could cost up to $5 million. “The esti- mates we had were around $4.5 million, but that will have to be reviewed and updated. By the time the school is completed, it could run as much as $5 million.” Dascher said classes will con- tinue in*the current facility until construction of the new facility is completed. .“We will be able to continue with instruction. That way no portables will be neces- sary.” The new school will be built on the same property the current school is on, but closer to the road Continued from 1A hard recommendations that were needed to take place before any positive change could occur. The person hired would also have to be resilient to the resulting high stress level that comes with any major change. Enter Gary Williams. He applied for the position but, before accepting, he carefully read the coveted Price Water- house report and from this, fully realized that he wasn't applying for just any administration job— but instead, a "change agent." And change was made. Under William’s direction five senior staff changes were made, a ly. And for the most part, when- ever folks spoke up, it was some- thing negative,” said Williams, commenting on the tremendous stress which he and other employ- ees have been under especially this last year and a half. “I realize that part of Castle- gar’s problems relate to the long period of inactivity which was the norm here. Now that things are starting to happen, people are. try- ing to deal with it.” But movement is happening, and like it or hate it, Castlegar is now a changing place. While projects such as downtown revitalization, a new RCMP building or a new fire hall do much to change the look of process for long-term pli was initiated, including: a new Comprehensive Development Plan; an updated Official Com- munity Plan; various engineering and infrastructure recommenda- tions for improvement and, most recently; the restructuring of the municipality's finances through the completion of the city’s first Strategic Financial Plan. Needless to say, the whopping changes that have taken place have not been without excite- ment, Controversy and concern by residents. “This has been a tough THEY'RE BONDED WITH ALUMINUM. FOR TOUGH, LONG LASTING PIPES THATLL KEEP YOU GOING THROUGH THAT'S WHY MIDAS. MAKES LONG LIFE ALUMINIZED PIPES, ey THE YEARS. NO EXTRA GHARGE, THEY JUST LAST, ry to work in—political- ZA Y sce a veaier as NEAR YOU! 618 LAKE STREET NELSON, B.C. 354-4866 the c y, attitude is also changing in Castlegar, albeit much slower than the physical building. “Castlegar is going to look different before it acts different.” Williams is adamant that like it OF not, growing pains would strike Castlegar eventually, and he fig- ures his role through it all has been merely to manage the change in the community's best interest. “You take what's happening, and you minimize the negative and Maximize the positive.” Williams is a firm believer that no change is all good or all bad; instead there is some of each in every change -which is why you have the difference of opinions, and why it’s very important for people who sit on council to think out each potential change very carefully.” These last two years have been far from smooth sailing for Williams, and the resulting work load and stress levels have taken a more personal toll on him- resulting in a recently diagnosed health problem. For the sake of his heart, Williams has been ordered to take precautions, and change his lifestyle in dramatic fashion. But the doctors orders couldn't have conte at a more opportune tine: he's fulfilled his contract, and the ship, which once weathered rough seas, is now, at least, on course. Wednesday, May 5, 1993 * The Castlegar Sun KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff —_— The Columbia River has been named as one of British Columbia's top ten most endangered rivers The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC) recently hosted a display booth at the B.C. Great Outdoor show at B.C. Place and handed out a survey to the public. The survey asked Consumers to list the top three rivers in B.C. which they considered to be most endangered. A check list of factors which consumers consid- ered might contribute to the rivers’ endangerment was also provided. The Tatshenshini River, which originates in the extreme northwest comer of B.C. and flows into the Gulf of Alaska was listed as the most endangered river, while the Columbia was listed as number eight. The two contributing factors to the Columbia's endangerment were hydro-electric dams and pollution. But BC Hydro Public Affairs Co-ordinator, Verne Prior, defends the need for dams on the Columbia. “Dams are a fact of life and they have a role to play on'the well-being of the province. They were built for a reason and they fill that need. If they were not there then where would they be ORCBC program administrator, Karen Hodson, said part of the Strategy of the survey was to faise people's awareness levels regard- ing the state of rivers in B.C.. “We have a lot of rivers and a lot of threats to those rivers. This is to get people to stop for a moment and think about the rivers. Some people haven't heard of some of the rivers.” This is the first annual list of endangered rivers in B.C., how- ever Hodson said it won't be the last. “The Americans have been pub- Columbia River on endangered list BC’s Top 10 Endangered Rivers fatshensniny Praser | sewage, industrial pollution, foreshore development | industrial pollution, foreshore development Stikine Kiechako fhompson flabine gimitkameen columbia | ___hydroelectric, dams, pollution | dams, pollution Gowichan | __logging, water extraction, overuse | water extraction, overuse $t4in lishing an annual list for years.” Senior's Housing Survey results presented to council KAREN KERKHOFF __ Sun staff Elma Maund, Seniors Housing Survey Pro- ject Manager, presented the results of the Senior's Housing Survey to Castlegar City council, Tuesday. Along with the the results, Maund, on behalf of the Seniors Action C and for seniors, and to promote the Castlegar area as being a desirable place for seniors to live; 4. Promote churches, social groups and non-profit societies to design their own hous- ing, utilizing alternate housing concepts such as CO-operative housing and co-housing, 5. Encourage private groups of individuals to design and develop their own housing for their re it years; the Seniors Housing Advisory Board, also made 10 housing recommendations designed to help ease local seniors housing needs. Maund said one common theme was evident from the survey. “We need housing right across the board. The ten recommendations which were made to council were 1. Additions be made to the existing hous- ing inventory of smaller, comfortable, afford- able and easy-care seniors only housing units ping units would ideally be located within one kilometre of town to make transportation more accessible; 2. Community planners should be encour- aged to set aside non-developed, centrally located, flat land for future use for housing local seniors; 3. Encourage promotional groups such as the Castlegar Development Board and the Chamber of Commerce to actively promote the development of housing which is suitable 6. Encourage changes to existing by-laws to enable the building of “garden suites” (also known as mother-in-law suites), and other individual modules on private property to accommodate senior family members only; 7. Encourage all governments to take a more balanced and site-specific approach to the needs for senior housing in areas with large suitable land areas within the Agricultur- al Land Reserve; 8. Encourage and assist senior’s and other interested groups to undertake the distribution of general information to older adults to assist them to. remain healthy and independent as long as possible; 9. Encourage seniors to address the issues of barriers that impact on housing and restrict their ai és and to encourage seniors to take life and its decisions into their own hands. 10. Continue to make governments and all individuals involved in developing land and housing policies, aware of the problems seniors encounter in their own desire to “age in place”. Besides making recommendation to coun- cil, Maund also requested that the City of Castlegar take an active part in helping pro- vide adequate housing to seniors. “We would like to see some kind of body that will under- take overseeing the development of seniors housing in this area.” Maund said the Action Committee will also make available its recom- mendations to housing developers. The Seniors Action Committee applied for funding for the study in December, 1991 However the $46,462 for the study wasn't approved until April of 1992. The success of the survey, which has been almost a year in the making, could not have been possible without the help of determined groups and individuals within the community, a fact which Maund readily applauds and recognizes. ‘They (the government) tell us this is the first pilot project which a seniors group has undertaken of this magnitude. I am proud to be working with a group of such ‘active 1 which traditionally hasn't Maund said the suc- quality housing for seniors “There is going ommunity involvement." seniors in an ar over-valued its seniors cess of providin depends on one cnitical point to have to be Male arrested for B&E SUN STAFF The 17-year old male who was arrested by police for a recent break and enter into Johnny's Grocery and Gas in Robson plead guilty in provincial court in Castlegar, April 30. The male, who can not be pub- licly named because he is protect- ed under the Young Offenders Act, was sentenced by a court judge to three months custody in a youth detention centre The youth was a resident of Robson at one time, but was residing in Trail at the time of the break-in. The break and enter at Johnny's Grocery and Gas occurred April 11 SUN STAFF PHOTO / Karen Kerkhoft Another dump truck ended up on it§ side last Wednesday morning while hauling fill for the Robson side of the Castlegar Robson bridge. No one was injured This group of Tarrys’ Elementary Students, along with students from Robson Elementary School, will be attending the National Odyssey of the Mind competition in Baltimore Marylarid, June 2.'A story last week erro- neously identified the Old Man andthe Sea Team from Tarrys as not qualifying to attend the nationals. In fact (L- R back row) Jamie Postnikoff, Catherine Crni, Lisa Cole, (Front Row) Tamara Rilkoff, Krystle Kalesnikoff, and missing from the photo Tracy Barabonoff will be attend- ing the national competition. SUN STAFF PHOTO /John Van Putten Embree condemns council decision SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor for not advocating on behalf of local employees, who would Len Embree called city coun- cil's decision to award the con- struction job for the second phase of the Downtown Revitalization Project to. the lowest bid “a real tragedy.” Embree, who is business rep- resentative for the United Broth- erhood of Carpenters and Joiners, appeared before council two weeks ago to pursuade a decision that would favor awarding the contract to a local construction business. Embree said that the Revitalization Committee, a group of downtown business people who were reviewing the six bids, and city council, who finalized the award to West-Wind Nurseries Tuesday night, should have considered the needs of local workers when making their decision. “Council has a difficult time recognizing the needs of its local workers. Obviously the down- town business comniunity is no better. Embree also criticized the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce benefit from working on such a project. “I thought that common sense “would prevail. But I'm really not surprised that this particular deci- sion was made." The City of Castlegar awarded the second phase of construction to West-Wind Nurseries Lid which submitted a bid of $993,687.60. The Kelowna- based company was marginally higher than the second lowest bid, which was submitted by Trowelex Concrete Construction Ltd., based in Castlegar, at $1,041 ,085.42 Embree said the decision by the Revitalization Committee and city council to pass up the local bid will have consequences. “We're going fo be leafleting the downtown businesses, stand- ing on street comers and stating the facts." Embree, who said that an action plan by the Carpenters and Joiners was already in place, would not say when any action would begin. "You'll know it's started when you hear the whin- ing downtown." Pass Creek Annual results in liquor seizures and arrests Every year they try to keep it a secret, and every year they have uninvited guests—the RCMP. The annual Pass Creek out- door party, which was held Satur- day, May 1, kept Castlegar RCMP, Nelson Rural Detective personnel, Nelson Highway Patrol and the Nelson Dog Sec- tion busy checking vehicles as they headed in the direction of Pass Creek Road. Castlegar RCMP member, Corporal Al Brown, said the amount of liquor seized and the amount of vehicles which were checked was consistent with pre- PRICES IN EFFECT Monday, May 3rd - Saturday May 9th SELECTED LADIES WEAR 0% = 50% or 35% Off Wonder Bra’s and Vogue Bra's 30% Off Coats and jackets 0 Shorts and shirts, dresses, 25 % Off bathing suits, Lingerie vious years. There were 250 vehicles checked, three people were arrested for possession of marijuana and there were 28 liquor confiscations. The one question on most people's minds right now is prob- ably “What do the RCMP do with all that liquor?” Well, it was ‘on ours too. “It's held for 60 days and then Quilted fabrics & Victorian, Cotton Linens Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-5:30 Fri. 9-9 © Sat. 9-5:30 365-7782 1217 - 3rd St., Castlegar ———, it is poured down the old sin- keroo,” said Brown LANDSCAPING TIPS WITH PATIOS AND DECKS According to the new book, “Better Home and Gardens Step-by- Step Landscaping,” an outdoor “room” such as a patio or deck is the perfect spring home improvement project. They cost much less to build than an indoor room and barely disrupt the household during construction Here is how the editors suggest you compare the options in deciding between one of these projects. - * Outdoor rooms need to be about the same size as the largest indoor rooms. Measure your patio furniture and add enough room for pulling out chairs and walking around + Decks have a soft look and are more in accordance with a wooden house or a rustic setting. They do not reflect unwanted heat and light. * Patios have a more permanent look and feel. And their reflected heat feels great in the spring Because of the wide variety of paving materials available, patios can complement any style of house and landscape. They do require level ground though. + The greatest advantage of decks is that, because they do not require level land, they can make a terrible terrain lovely and useful. Decks also can be built over old, cracked — dpple contracting Itd.— “Quality to the Core" * Fencing * Siding * Sundecks For your free estimates call Frank Smith at 352-5394 or Fax 352-3013 concrete without the expense or work of tearing it out. A good combination is a deck at the floor level of the house, with steps leading down to a patio in the garden. ~ * The wood of decks biends well with hot tubs, while the solid surface of a patio works better around most swimming pools, though there can be exceptions. Because of its formality, a patio best fits most ornamental pools or fountains Decks easily expand to include sandboxes and play structures Consulting an expert on the ~ planning and construction is a prudent move ny Hitt