* « The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, February 5, 1992 Local volunteers begin canvassing in an effort to fight leading disease Sun Staff “February is Heart Month” and Castlegar volunteers of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon are preparing to do their part to help raise money for research and education pro- grams. Mayor Audrey Moore signed a proclamation at city hall last Monday signifying the February i to c d a di t door fundraising campaign which directs money to improve the odds against Canada’s number one killer. This year, the foundation is hoping to raise an ambitious $7.7 million, topping last year's total of $7.1 million. West Kootenay regional coor- dinator Maureen McCallum says the foundation needs volunteer help as well as financial help. “Because we're a non-profit organization, we can only func- tion with the help of volunteers.” The coordinator commented on the dedicated group of people in Castlegar who work hard every year in an effort to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke haa What fm surveying hos rater be doing? Fa rather be h Chev pick F In the last 35 years, the Foun- SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlerie imhoft After signing a proclamation, Mayor Audrey Moore and local volunteers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation are preparing for a door-to-door blitz as well as various special events in order to raise money to fight heart disease, Canada's primary killer. The vol- unteers are (not in order) Bill Moore, Susan Campbell, Genevieve Jackson, Eva Koznuik, Jean Friedel, Shirlee Benton, Marilyn Smithers and Cherri Carlson. dation’s work has helped to reduce the premature death rate from heart disease and stroke by 36 per cent. Much work remains to be done. This killer still claims the lives of $9,000 people in BC each year. Some of the fund this year in Castlegar will include an annual curl-a-thon, Dance for Heart as well as door-to-door events New program presents economical way to educate potential teachers BRENDAN HALPER Sun staff Sunfest sound-off proud to be loud’ JM ZEEBEN Sun staff Theres a new, event being held during Castlegar's Sunfest that’s bound to prick up your ears. The first ever car stereo sound- off in Castlegar will happen June 27-28 at this year's summer festi- val. The brainchild of a local busi- ness, the event will appeal to local youth—an age group often sands of dollars The winners collect points which are added on to their sea- son totals. If a boom-car owner gets enough points, he or she will be invited to IASCO's inter- national finale. Lazer said Cana- dian competitors have traditionally done well at-the world contest “Last year the finals were in Oklahoma city,” he said. “We had 66 cars going down from Canada.” ‘t's worth it for the community. Castlegar will be advertised in every audio magazine.’ — PETE ZAYTSOFF Pete's TV left out of Sunfest activities. No location has been set for the sound-off and details are still being discussed between the local and the promoter. Sound-offs gained promi- nence in the late 1980s, and have even formed their own competition circuit. One organi- zation, the International Auto Sound Challenge Association {IASCO], isto car stereos what the Indy circuit is to race cars. They govern and set a code of ethics for their members to fol- low. The local sponsor, Pete's T.V., and IASCO’s rep, Michael Lazer, —_< the Sunfest sound-off will attract competitors from around ee province, Spokane and Alber- ae: 's like a big car club,” Lazer said from his Vancouver sales Office. “Once you put the bug into som they’l ll stick with it.” The Sunfest sound-off will be one of the stops on the IASCO circuit. The exact location for the Castlegar event has yet to be confirmed. A few suggested spots include the rear parking lot of Selkirk College or the area behind Trowlex, in Castlegar’s Industrial Park. ‘There ‘are four different divi- sions audiophiles can compete their systems in the novice cate- the top end, the best of the experts. These fs demo The winner, Holy Mungel hails from Toronto. His Grand National is equipped with equip- ment costing close to $40,000. While Mungel won't be at the Castlegar event, Lazer said he thinks there will be systems of comparable value “People will see some cars done up outrageously in terms of auto sound.” Cars will compete in a variety of categories. Quality of sound will be of more importance than simple loudness. “Sound quality—not vol- ume,” said Pete’s TV salesman Jason Davis. “Systems will be judged by their clarity, the quali- ty of their installation... You can expect to see some pretty skookum systems.” The entire event will cost its sponsor around $4,000, and there will be an entry fee of around $25 per car. For his part, the stereo shop's owner, Peter Zaytsoff, will have his name advertised, along with the city, in stereo magazines across the continent “This is not a money making event for Pete’s TV,” said Zayt- soff. stressing he hopes Sunfest will benefit. “It's worth it for the community. Castlegar will be advertised in every zine Aside from the travelling competitors, some major audio corporations like Pioneer and Crunch sub-woofers will have demo vehicles out. These sys- audio maga- Thirty per cent of British Columbia's teachers could be retiring within the next five years. That leaves the Ministry of Edu- cation with a substantial whole to be filled in the system. The need for additional teach- anticipated, and in response to the need, the provin- cial government made funding availible to initiate teacher educa- tion programs in regions of the province distant from degree granting universities in Vancouver and Victoria. Now well into its second year, the introduction of the West Kootenay Teacher Education Pro- gram in 1990, gives West Koote- nay residents the option of obtaining a teaching degree with- out having to move to the lower mainland or Vancouver Island. Those holding a four-year degree from an accredited univer- sity can receive a Bachelor of Education after completing a 12- month program based at the Ootischenia campus. For those with three years of university courses, the program runs two years According to Program Coordi- nator Joseph Ranallo, students without any post-secondary train- ing have two options, Two years at Selkirk College's Castlegar campus, years three and four through the Open Learning Insti- tute followed by one year with the WKTEP. The other option is two years with Selkirk College, the third year through OLI followed by two years with the WKTEP. “It's much more economical,” Ranallo said. University of British Columbia Off-Campus Coordinator David ers: was SUN STAFF PHOTO / Brendan Halper Joanne Pighin (left), a Home Ec. teacher from Cranbrook, is seen making a presentation to students in the WKTEP post-degree Bachelor of Education for Secondary School. out on practicum starting March 9— “If possible we fit them into a school where they're from, for the practicum work,” he said. The practicum comprises one- third of the total program, offering the students plenty of hands-on teaching experience. The other two-thirds is comprised of cur- riculum and core work at the Ootischenia campus The practicum gives the stu- dents a feeling of what it’s like to teach, and instructors and sponsor teachers a chance to evaluate stu- dent performance. It will be com- pleted in Castlegar, Trail, Nelson, Winlaw, South Slocan and Green- wood. The 13 week practicum is followed by six weeks of summer work after which the 44 students qualify for a B.C. teaching degree. cost tens of thou- See SOUND 11A ‘The rate of employment for grads in our program Is probably as good as in the Lower Mainland.’ — JOSEPH RANALLO Program Coordinator Thomas describes the WKTEP as, “A UBC program, sponsored by the Ministry of Education, for the West Kootenay Teacher Educa- tion Consortion.” Completion of the program, instructed by UBC faculty, results in a UBC Degree The average yearly enrollment is around 40 students. Castlegar was chosen because of its central location, easy access and proximity to the Selkirk Col lege campus. Preference is usually given to local students although this year there 1s, “An interesting blend of ”* Ranallo said. Students presently enrolled head Although .the WKTEP present- ly utilizes the Selkirk College campus only a limited amount, Ranallo is cgnfident the program will be moving to Selkirk com- pletely, in the near future Students in the WKTEP are not separated on the basis of their teaching goals, as they would be at UBC, but combined throughout the program providing a greater mix of ideas and experience As to the program “Half our people already have part and full-time positions,” Ranallo said. “The rate of employment for grads in our pro- gram is probably as good as in the Mai * y NULLS During the 1990-91 year the program graduated 32 students. Most are working within the West Kootenay zone and those without part or full-time positions are finding work Substituting. ore Pythian sisters install officers Sun Staff Installation of officers of Twin Rivers Lodge number 70. was held jointly with Pythian Sisters Kootenay Temple num- ber 37 on January 18 at the Masonic Hall For Twin Rivers number 70 the following officers were installed: C.C: G. Ferguson; Vi.C. W. Bowolin; Prelate E LeRoy; master of Works, P. Majesget; Secretary M. Living- stone; Financial Secretary A. = Sale Richards; Master at Arm, A. Schwiertz; Inner Guard M. Bycroft; Outer Guard J. Saliken. Due to sickness the treasurer A. Thomas was unable to attend. The installing officers Acting Grand officers namely; G. C. M. Yakimchuck; G. Prel. E. Hen- schel; G. Mat A. M. Mckenzie; G. Sectry. S. Dewis. Entertainment followed along with a nice spread of snacks and refreshments supervised by the entertainment committee. eee Continued from 1A overhead projector to clearly indi- cate the company is highly knowl edgeable regarding their plans for future development. Friesen stated his company has spent $76 million in capital upgrad- ing and modernizing existing sawmills—$41 million of this has been spent in the last five years modernizing mills in the area, including Grand Forks and Midway. Pope & Talbot believes the Castlegar mill will someday pro- duce a much higher recovery rate than what it was accomplishing under Westar Timber. “It's going to cost money to upgrade the mill in order for it to do this, but we're prepared to spend it.” Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore questioned Pope & Talbot's ability to have workers, who have been unemployed since November, back to work as soon as possible. "We can't operate the mill at this time because we don't.own it. Until the minister makes a decision, we can't make a move.” Friesen and Juke both indicated ~~ that if a decision regarding the Tree Farm Licence is not favourable, the entire negotiations involving the sale might be in jeopardy. Council reveals approximation After receiving pressure from the media, local citizens, and an organization now known as CURB (Coalition Unnaccepting Rash Bureacracy), Castlegar city council has released an approxi- mate figure to three different employee settlements. Councillor Kirk Duff stated that the settlements, which were awarded over the last 15 months to previous employees Bill Hadikan, Ken Hample and Bob ee "are slightly less than ‘The councillor would not reveal an exact settlement or state which of the three received the most money. Bill dora was the for- mer Services, Ken rena was a for- Wednesday, February 5, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Local residents participate in government initiative SHARLENE (MHOFF Sun Editor Twenty-six Castlegar resi- dents turned out last Wednesday evening to participate in the fed- eral government's Community Talks initiative, a consultation process discussing Canada's future prosperity. The three-hour session, held * the Community Compist: was d by the Castleg: Chamber of Commerce and Selkirk college and was one of 19 forums to be held across B.C.—175 across Canada in total. While one organizer said she was disappointed with the low turnout, she felt the diverse range of people, from physicians to high school students, was rewardi “Usually we plan to seat between 40 to 60 people,” said Sharon McCarthy, Community Talks coordinator. “One reason for the low turnout might have been the short notice.” For Castlegar residents, the issues relating to Canada’s abili- ty to compete in future markets involves, better cooperation between educators, employers and industry, increased long- term planning, and an improved Canadian image. Before Canada can become truly competitive, Castlegar res- idents agreed that petty bicker- ing and strife between provinces must be extinguished. “Canada suffers a crisis of confidence. We have to find out SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene Imhoff Castlegar residents were divided into three groups in order to discuss the nation's future prosperity and education priorities, last week at the Community Complex. The grassroots process is taking place throughout Canada in 175 different locations what we're good at, then change our whole attitude on how we conduct our business,” said a physician who was participating in the process. All of Castlegar’s remarks were immediately typed and faxed to Ottawa, where the Min- ister of Industry, Science and Technology and International trade, Michael Wilson, will view them. The grassroots process, scheduled to be completed in March, is costing Canadians $2.5 million. Then, an estimated The spirit of volunteering is very much alive in Castlegar. Take for example, the many hours which are being put into the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. Walter Kanigan, placing gyprock on the ceiling, is just one of many individuals who are presently work- ing on the building free of charge. ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene Imhoff $12.5 million will be spent com- piling, filing, and developing the various suggestions which Canadians put forth during the Community Talks process. Derek Ellis, director of Com- munity Talks in Ottawa, stated the process will definitely devel- op Canada’s competitiveness, and is not a pre-election ploy devised by Ottawa. “Canadians have said they want to be consulted and involved in the process. We have developed a plan for action to begin taking shape by the end of this summer. Not just for gov- emment, but for businesses and individuals as well.” Some participants in the pro- cess however, are skeptical riousness of the ini- well as the govern- ment’s ability to really hear what Canadians are saying. “I have my doubts about these government let's-get-together- and-talk-about-our-problems sessions. It seems we never see results after the process is com- pleted,” finished one anonymous skeptic OUTLOOK: WEATHER The forecast for Wednesday; Valley cloud or fog in morning with afternoon sunny breaks. Highs near 8. The extend ed forecast calls for mostly sunny weather with a few clouds expected to roll in for the weekend. Highs will range from 5 to 8. There is a slight chance of precipitation for the weekend. “ew A LooK BACK AT THE PAST WEEK: Temperature: Max/Date Min/Date It was extremely wet last week with rain or snow report- ed everywhere. The temperatures were very mild for this time of year. At local ski hills rain was hitting the base area while on top they were experiencing snow. A strange abnormal week I'd say. Forecast provided by The South - East interior Weather Office at Castlegar, B.C. Mean Normal Number of Hours Local hospital board cheers Ministry’s decision to locate clinic in Kelowna SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor Members of the Castlegar and district hospital board say they are pleased that a-decision has been made to build an interior Cancer Clinic in Kelowna. rather than Kamloops The announcement, Thursday, has ended a long bid- ding war between Kelowna Kamloops and Prince George. “We realize that Kamloops has been trying very hard to receive the clinic in that community, but as far as Castlegar and the sur- rounding area is concerned, we feel we will best be served if the clinic is situated in Kelowna said Hospital Board Chairperson Bill Horvath. The Castlegar board sent a let- ter to the Health Minister earlier, placing what weight they do have, behind Kelowna’s bid “By locating the clinic in made Kelowna, we have a direct air- connection and the driving dis- tance is relatively convenient,” Horvath said. “Having given this issue care- ful consideration and following the deliberations of Cabinet, I am confident that today’s deci- ‘As far as Castlegar and the surrounding area is concemed, we feel we will best be served if the clinic is situated in Kelowna.’ — BILL HORVATH Hospital Board Chairperson After making the announce- ment last week, Health Minister Elizabeth Cull stated that people from the interior of BC will receive improved quality and access to cancer care services at the new full-service cancer clin- ic, which will also participate in the clinical trials for new cancer therapies thereby keeping the province at the forefront of tech- nology and service Students face further JIM ZEEBEN Sun staff Students at Selkirk College have been delayed from moving into their on-campus housing for at least one more month. Originally scheduled to begin accepting students in January, that time table did not work out. An accumulation of small lags by sub- contractors has added up. The wait means any relief for students caught in a housing crunch probably won't be felt until the fall Dalton receives letter from Harcourt SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor discuss solutions to the present problems of communication Spokesperson for the Robson Ferry users Ad Hoc Committee, Terry Dalton, says he is enthusias- tic about a recent letter he has received from Premier Mike Har- court The letter, which arrived at the end of January, mentions the b the of Rob- son and Castlegar.” Dalton says he is certain the premier really meant to say “transportation” rather than “com- munication” as stated. “IT am not sure if Mr. Harcourt would be aware of any problems in communication between the two ies. He is aware meeting by Transp tion and Highways Minister Art Charbonneau to the area February 24-25, in order to alleviate the current situation. “The premier is indicating that the upcoming mecting will result in a resolution,” said Dalton, “Although it makes no reference to his own promise to restore the Castlegar-Robson ferry.” Dalton stated that one particu- lar line in the letter was some what confusing. The sentence reads, “ understand the Minister has also indicated his willingness to partic- ipate in a town hall meeting to however, of our transportation problems.” Dalton says the committee to reinstate the ferry has recently received a letter from the city of Castlegar, asking the group to support construction of the Rob- son bridge “We feet we can support that, but only if the city agrees to pass a resolution stating that if the bridge is not consfructed, they will support the restoration of the ferry. , Dalton says he is sending a fol- low-up to his January 6 letter to the provincial government asking for the government's Inland Ferry Report. It is in this report which Dalton feels are the answers to questions regarding the hasty removal of the Robson-Castlegar ferry. “We believe the report will indicate that our ferry was one of several ferries to be dealt with in that particular way. We'd like to see the report, we'd like to see Meanwhile, the committee is preparing for Charbonneau’s visit with earnest, and have asked School Board Chairperson. Gor don Turner, to act as moderator throughout the town hall mectiny February 24 The minister has lett it up to us to prepare the mecting. That's fa Dalton finished by stating the committee is meeting regularly in order to fully prepare for Char bonneau's visit semester. “We had people looking forward to the dorms being open in Jan- uary,” said Jeff Leggat, acting head of the student body. “Now they ‘re in a bind because the dorms won't be open until the end of February.” March | has been marked as the new date students can begin mov- ing in. With the semester half fin- ished, this year’s students likely will have already found accommo- dation. Only a few will benefit from the dorm’s completion. sion is the right decision for the future,” said Cull. The clinic, which will operate separately from the Kelowna General Hospital and possibly employ 110 people, will support the teaching of health-care pro- fessionals and support staff in the delivery of cancer-care thera- pies in association with other full-service cancer clinics. Kelowna will receive benefits totalling $15 million during con- struction and up to $8 million * annually. . The architectural design of the — clinic will be completed Decem- ber 1992, and the commence- ment of construction is set for March 1994, The expected open- ing date is scheduled for June 1996. The capital cost estimate for facilities and equipment is $20- $23 million. Bed requirements for cancer care derived from the cancer clinic are estimated to be 10-12 beds. Services also include Radiology and computer Tomog- raphy scanning, laboratory ser- vices, medical, surgical and Ancilliary support services. Kamloops MLA and Trans- and High Art Charbonneau says he is dis- - appointed that Kelowna received the clinic over his own home- town. He says that Kamloops gave the effort its best shot. wait for college dorms there's still an interest {among stu- dents] to move in this semester.” She said the school will try to maximize the use of the building. Occupants will live on-campus year round. Some included a dtoerann how: tel during the summer and as a place to board Asian students on tour. Student Society re-born JIM ZEEBEN © Sun staff It was the year of the phoenix for Selkirk College's Student Soci- ety. And now a re-bom association ‘It's taking longer than expected’ — JEFF LEGGAT Acting head of student body “It's taking longer than expect- ed,” said Leggat. “Everything is still up in the air. There hasn't been a set price, or policies.” Although nothing is official, rental prices have been rumored to be in the $300 per month range The college recently hired a resi- dence manager to look after the building. The new administrator, Eva Varabioff, moved into a tem- porary office at the school on Mon day Varabiotf, who is onginally from Castlegar. has been working with the University of British Columbia's housing and confer- ences department. At Selkirk, her job will be to promote and operate the residences. “We're still tentatively shooting for the first of March,” she said. “By some accounts I've heard has set its sights on profoundly student life at the Castle- gar dent council on Selkirk’s Nelson . One of the biggest changes 2 designed to make council ; more efficient was a trimming of ., representatives from 35 to 14. : In previous years, reps were Campus. The society died last D ib 12, when its members voted to dis- solve the existing student govern- ment because its by-laws had rep for a whole program can go back and communicate. more effec- tively,” said Leggat, adding a major aim was to make council more | “By-laws were with each other,” said Student Society president Jeff Leggat. “People from previous councils did a lot of piece work. They'd change one or two by-laws and ignored others that were connected.” In previous years, Leggat said it had become too easy for council to amend its rules. The by-laws were given a total overhaul as recently as 1987 and have already become chaotic A re-organization has since taken place, with the students re- naming their government and deciding on long-term plans. From the ashes sprang the Selkirk Student Association. Leggat said they decided to stay away from both Student Union and Society. Union carries some misleading connotations while society is already taken by the stu- They also want to begin fund raising for a Student Union Build- ing [SUB]. A timetable has been set out which sees this project moving from proposal to reality in five years. “It's about time we looked into supplementing the residences,” Leggat said about the planned - SUB. “It would be a lot like what other campuses have: A multi pur- pose hall with a restaurant/coffee house, a small store, a bank machine and a games room.”