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This could change thanks to government policy which, if followed through, will place the local bed-ridden senior in a facility away from home. Family members say that as Jeffers continues to age and therefore requires more intense and extended nursing care, the bed she needs for her changing health status might only be available out-of-town. KAREN KERKHOPP __ Sun Staff Family members say Moun- tain View Lodge resident Irene Jeffers’ next move could be into the grave thanks to government pass-the-patient bureaucracy. Speaking at MP Jim Gouk’s office in Castlegar last week, Greg and Irene Sahlstrom, Jef- fers’ daughter and son-in-law, met with other family members of six Mountain View Lodge residents to discuss what they believe is a life and death matter. Due to bed scarcity and the government's recent decision to not financially recognize the six residents’ increased care level from Intermediate Care to Extended Care, these six resi- dents might have to move to another out-of-town facility. Jeffers’ son-in-law Greg Sahlstrom said the move will mean a certain death sentence for Jeffers’. “If she moves it will be her death warrant.” Sahlstrom said that when Jef- fers moved into the multi-level facility in Castlegar, one’of a a ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhoff Health care loophole angers families Aging patients shuffled across province as government continues bed restriction small handful in the province, they were led to believe that Jeffers would move through the ranks of care levels as her health decreased. He believed, as did Jeffers, that the purpose of the multi-care facility would be to provide multi-levels of care, and therefore any move would be internal. As a result, he also believed that Jeffers’ move to the facility two years ago was the last move she would have to make. But with Continuing Care no longer adjusting funding to patients’ conditions as they dete- riorate, officials at the facility have told family members that Jeffers’ and five other elderly and frail residents will have to be put on a wait list for an extended care facility and relocate there when their name comes up. Director of Resident Care for Mountain View Lodge Linda Moorlag, said she also under- stood that the facility would accommodate deteriorating Patients, but said the govern- ment's refusal to adjust funding has also left the facility in an awkward position. Budget restrictions have resulted in , and an increased workload due to heavier patient care needs. This, she maintains, has resulted in an unsafe environment for both staff and residents. As it is, Castlegar and District Hospital has taken from its own budget beds simply aren’t becoming vacant, and this, said Moorlag has put her in a personal and professional quandary. “We can't get funding to maintain the level of care. I’m tic to all of them. It’s a terrible feeling. I don’t even know how to describe it. It’s like being between a rock and a hard spot. There are no easy answers,” said Moorlag. But family member Sahlstrom also said the move would have another side-effect, family members who are cur- rently able to visit regularly due See SENIORS 2a Spirits high despite imprisonment Sun Staff Elderly and frail Winnie Kabatoff, 73, doesn't look like a she resemble Joan of Arc—but to her friends and neighbors who sit with her in the 14 ft by 7 nor does ff jail cell in Castlegar, Kabatoff is a “soldier”. When blockading Doukhobors were arrest- ‘I was the last one. | jumped off the chair, grabbed my stick and jumped in front of the truck.’ — WINNIE KABATOFF, 73 New Settlement resident and protester Strike action averted Pope and Talbot workers to vote on agreement KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff whereby union members vote to accept or reject the agreement. Last A strike by IWA Local 1-405 members employed at Pope and Talbot was averted at the ed October 4, at New for to allow entry to government land surveyors, Kabatoff, stooped-over, shaky and using a cane, joined hands in a circle with other protestors. She watched as one by one, 24 of her friends were arrested, then carried or escorted away to waiting police vans. With each arrest, the circle got smaller until and stood rebelliously in front of the vehicle. “I was the last one. I jumped off the chair, grabbed my stick and jumped in front of the truck.” Speaking from behind bars where she is now imprisoned with three other Doukhobor women, Marilyn Konkin, Vera Gevatkoff and said they had no misgivings for their actions and said they continue to stand behind their convictions despite imprisonment. “I would do it again—absolutely,” said fel- low cell-mate Marilyn Konkin as the rest nodded their heads in agreement. Agreeing that RCMP were only doing their Kabatoff was the only protestor left. Kabatoff remained quietly defiant. Finally there was no one else to arrest but Kabatoff. As the land surveyor slowly edged his vehicle towards the Y in the road where Kabatoff was Anne fF; Kabatoff app to be in good spirits. The well-lit and clean cell couldn't have been mistaken for the Sheraton, but all four woman appeared to be comfort- jobs and had been gentle when arresting them, each woman spoke about the the way in which the protest and arrests were conducted. “We feel very happy about how peaceful ‘ hour.” Second VicE-President Tony Ferreira said a memorandum of tentative agreement was reached late Saturday evening, but it’s still up to the board to make a recommendation to accept or reject the agreement. Ferreira said the negotiating committee for the local union has recommended that the board accept the agreement. But, di of the board’s deci- able as they sat on their in a cell sitting she rose with the assistance of hercane = devoid of any other comforts. Each woman See KABATOFF 3A Surgenor & Rogers — 1444 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. B.C. VIN 3H4 — BUS:604-365-7208 FAX:604-365-3098 RESIDENT PARTNER: NEIL E. SURGENOR C.GA. Media blackout on pulpmill talks the iati saying a media Talks are ongoing between (Celgar Pulp and PPWC Local 1 to resolve contract issues. PPWC Representative Kelly Johnson refused to comment on blackout has been requested by Celgar officials until an agree- ment has been reached or talks have broken down. The Castlegar Sun attempted to contact management from Pulp to comment on contract issues, though were unsuccessful in doing so. The Castlegar Sun was told that “officials are current- ly in negotiations and therefore couldn't be reached for comment.” Health minister coming to Castlegar Health Minister Paul Ramsey will be visiting Castlegar October 14 for the Official Designation Ceremony for local health coun- cils and the West Kootenay- Boundary Regional Health Board. See RAMSEY 2a Making last minute adjustments to landscaping, John Chang cuts sod edges to ensure an even fit at the new RCMP building in Castlegar. & sion, the agreement will still have to go to a ratification ballot Instant lawn! - SUN STAFF PHOTO / Karen Kerkhott IWA filed a 72- hour strike notice, and Ferreira told Sun staff that members were prepared to strike October 11 at midnight if an agreement wasn't reached. One of the key issues, said Ferreira, was the refusal of Pope and Talbot to implement a job evaluation, formulated in the 1980s, which is in keeping with technological changes. Coupled with concession demands by the employer, Fer- reira said members were fed up and only wanted a contract which was equitable to that agreed upon at the coast. The contract for IWA Local 1- 405 had expired June 30, 1994. Explosive brings out fire dept. A ‘molotov cocktail’ explo- sive, possibly thrown from a moving vehicle, was the cause of a grassfire that occurred along Terrace Road in Brilliant, 2:30 am., Thanksgiving Day . The explosive deviCe, created by lighting a rag that has been stuffed into a bottle filled with gasoline, is believed to be the work of pranksters. Although police were alerted to the scene by a witness, the person was unable to provide a description of the vehicle that left the area. The Robson Volunteer Fire Department was called to extin- guish the grass fire that resulted. RCMP Corporal Al Hudema said there was little damage. If anyone has information about this incident police are urg- ing them to call the local detach- ment or Crime Stoppers. For all the local news and sports the Castlegar Sun