Sy a2__ Castlegar News “cy ®. 1985 Inquest into WEATHER. mill accident An inquest for the Bur- naby man who was killed April 11 in a freak accident at Westar Timber will be held June 12 at the Castlegar provincial court house. Frank Franta, 22, a boiler. maker's apprentice, was kill- ‘Fine ed when he slipped off what's been described as_a “big wheel” at the pulp mill's stream plant, and fell into a small crevice. Both Franta and another boilermaker, who was only injured, were curshed be- tween the wheel and a wall. goes to jail NANAIMO (CP) — A 65- year-old retired postmaster was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder for shooting his wife of 44 years. A British Columbia Su- preme Court jury deliberated for more than seven hours before bringing down its verdict against William Bailey. Calling Bailey a fine man and noting that it was a sad day, Mr. Justice Harry Me- Kay sentenced Bailey to life in prison. CARL'S DRUGS Covtioeird Plone 245-7269 Norilake-s Bone China FROM SUGGESTED RETAIL On Sets, Place Settings, and Open Stock. Nord Retiring SYNOPSIS: A large pool of cool and moist air lies just off the coast of B.C.. giving cloud and some province. This pool will move inland through Thur. sday. The outlook for Friday and the weekend is for sunnier and warmer weather to prevail. showers to most of the southern half of ti early possible OTTAWA (CP) — The Conservative government has announced a $25-million program to entice senior bureaucrats appointed by the former Liberal government to retire and make way for new appointees. Treasury Board President Robert de Cotret said today the program is designed to resolve “a serious problem of reduced turnover” among managers and executive members in the public ser- vice. A total of 747 top bureau- crats between the ages of 55 and 64 are eligible to take adyantage of the program, which will provide up to 78 weeks of early retirement pay, including severance pay. Sole ends Moy 31. 1985 De Cotret said he expects about 400 officials to take ad- vantage of the program but only 200 of the resulting vac- ancies to be filled. TOXIC CHEMICAL continued from front poge the pere residue from Clement's dry cleaning business would have ended up in the treated Pass Creek sewage lagoon. Even if there was seepage from Crash kills two SPOKANE, WASH. (AP) — A helicopter pilot and a cameraman died Sunday when their craft crashed and burned as it taking off on a trip to shoot television news film. Dennis Williamson, manager of station KREM-TV, said the Hughes 500 helicopter apparently hit cables on the station's transmitter tower and crash- ed in the parking lot about 8:30 a.m. There were no reports of injuries or damage on the ground. The pilot and cameraman were on their way to cover Bloomsday, a long: distance foot race, he said. We are pleased to introduce our new appliance technician "Chris Heward" Chris has 14 years experience as an appliance technician in all brands. ¢ Fast Courteous Service © Genuine Maytag Parts © We Service all Makes ® Specializing in Maytag CASTLEGAR PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. 1008 Columbia Ave., Castlegar 365-3388 chemicals in the sewers, it wouldn't affect Castlegar’s water supply, which is pumped in from above the Keenley- side Dam off the Arrow Lakes. Reshaur added that there haven't been any complaints of tainted water sup- plies. . Lou Perepalkin is the new owner of Plaza Cleaners and Laundromat — Castlegar’s other dry cleaning busi- ness. He said he hasn't yet had enough residue built up from perc to throw any out. Perepalkin says he doesn't know how the previous owner disposed of the residue. Former owner Michael Heard was contacted but declined to com- ment. However, Perepalkin said pere was used regularly as a cleaning solvent for tools for years by the City of Edmon- ton, where he used to work. He says the city stopped using perce six or.seven years ago when it was discovered to be.too toxic for regular use, but adds: “It's not a little quantity that’s going to harm someone, it’s a large quantity.” Clement said a salesman from Har- risons and Crossfield Ltd. in Van- couver, who supplies him with pere through Dow Chemical Canada Inc., suggested that the Fifth Estate pro- gram may have exaggerated the dan- gers. Clement himself acknowledges that pollution caused locally by perc is probably “like a drop in the bucket” compared to that caused by larger industries. But he’s still looking for a way to safely dispose of the perc residue, slowly collecting at a rate of about five gallons every three months. “T've never been one for neglecting the environment. Even when I got into the business dealing with the chem- icals, everyone said it's like dealing with fire. If you deal with it with knowledge and safety, you won't get burned.” Announcement on restraint A joint statement criticiz- ing B.C. government edue ation restraint has been sent to Education Minister Jack Heinrich from Castlegar school trustees, teachers, non-teaching district employ. ees. It’s signed by board chair- man Doreen Smecher, Mike Rodgers, president of the Castlegar District Teachers’ Association, and Jim Waldie, president of the Castlegar local of the Canadian Union of Public Employ The statements says: e staff morale is low. © relationships between employers and employee groups have deteriorated as a result of the board's in ability to meet demands due to restraint; @ parents are concerned about program and service reductions. A copy of briefs recently presented to the Castlegar board by parents’ groups is enclosed with the OPEN THIS SUNDAY 365-7269 ROGER ZERRATH . . . dairy farmer FARMERS continued from front page “You know how long it is going to take him to get from Castlegar to here?” he asked. As well, farmers are concerned about the stream banks. é “There's a very serious problem of long jams,” says Bilinski, “and these should be removed.” As well, he said the banks must be maintained. _— The ministry has indicated there is a provincial program for stabilizing stream banks which pays up to 1 per cent of the cost. - And while Bilinski acknowledges that the program is “good,” he adds that the restraint program will probably mean there won't be much money available for stream bank stabilization. “T've never been dead set against (the ladder),” Bilinski points out. “I've been in favor of multiple use. “If our concerns can be answered and (there is) enough water, we don’t have a problem.” Bilinski says the ministry should take a look at the impact the water needed for the fish ladder will have on agriculture in the valley. He estimates area farmers produce more than $1 million a year in agricultural products. “That is actually what is sold out of this valley,” he says, pointing out that the valley is home to a dairy farm that produces 2,000 litres of milk a day and is one of the largest suppliers for NOCA Dairy in Vernon. “I depend on this (creek) for drinking water for my livestock,” says Roger Zerrath, who has owned the dairy farm for 15 years. If the fish ladder goes ahead as planned “it finishes this area . . . all intensive farming (will be) killed,” Zerrath says. Meanwhile, Dennis McDonald, regional director for the Ministry of Environment, says the ministry plans to meet with Edgewood residents in mid-June to go over any concerns. McDonald said the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Agriculture are doing a joint assessment of the water supply and demand on Inonoaklin Creek. A draft of that study will be presented to residents at the June meeting. At the same time, the ministry is preparing an impact study which will also be presented to residents. And McDonald said residents will have a chance to have input into the study. “We're reasonably optimistic at this point . . . that the problem may not be as serious as some parties are making it out to be,” said McDonald. But McDonald dismissed concerns that spawning fish may cause a health hazard. He said the ministry has had “lots of experience” in spawning channels throughout the province — including Meadow Creek on the Arrow Lakes — and there have been “no water quality problems.” McDonald said he would be more concerned about water quality problems from intensive farming near the creek. He added that the ministry is doing a feasibility study on storing water and on diverting water from a nearby creek as possible solutions to any water shortage problems. Meanwhile, McDonald said negotiations with Hydro over the fish ladder are proceeding and will likely take “at least” six months. syste News TREET TALK ; CASTLEGAR UNITED Way has three new directors on its board. President Dale Nielsen said the new members are Sandra Pearson, Kathleen Parker and Res Remple. The board has one more vacant position to As well, Deb Chmara has accepted the position of chairperson for the 1985 United Way Campaign Drive, IS CASTLEGAR IN line for a new logo? Maybe. Maybe not. A Castlegar resident has suggested the city use the logo of a castle on its signs and stationery. Though the city hasn't ruled out the suggestion, it of two vi to the nounced the Labor Relations Board. One is Richard Lengpre, a former provincial mediation officer. And if the name sounds familiar, it's because he is the same man who is mediating (or was mediating) the Cominco contract. IT’S NOT OUR usual beat, but we see the Christina Lake will be getting a new car lot. The Sandner brothers, Ken and Doug, will be operating the lot and aren't sure if it will be a dealership or not. a AS WELL, WE see that Pope and Talbot plan $14 million in renovations to their mills. Included in the long range plans are a $2 million sorter and stacker for the Midway mill. Installation of the automated stacker will be the first step in a five-year plan. The renovations will include $6.7 million in already has a logo — “Ci ds to the K LABOR MINISTER Terry Segarty recently an. ing to the Grand Forks mill and $7.8 million in upgrading to the Midway mill. Gyro president visits By CasNews Staff Gyro International president Bud Mitchell paid a visit to the Castlegar Gyro Club this week as part of his tour of West Kootenay clubs. Mitchell, a resident of Minneapolis, Minn., spoke to the local club at its meeting Monday night. He also met with the club executive at a barbecue Sunday. The Gyro Club is relatively new in Castlegar. It was established last May 25 and is led by president Jim Marshall, vice-president Dick Lynch, secretary Derm Jackman, and treasurer John Aslin. “It's a fine young group,” Mitchell said of the local club. “It's going to be a very fine club.” He noted that the Castlegar group is interested in Promoting friendship — the reason behind the organization — and in taking some part in community activities. But Mitchell noted that being involved in community activities isn't the club's top priority. “We are strictly a friendship club,” he said. “We are not specifically called a service club. We feel that friendship is about as important a factor as there is. “We have conventions and visit back and forth between U.S. and Canada.” The Gyro organization is not pew. It was established in 1912. The Gyro club extends from the southeast corner of the U.S. in Fort Lauderdale to Long Beach, Calif. on the west coast to Prince Rupert in the north and Halifax in Eastern Canada. The organization has 5,300 members with more than half of those in Canada. The Castlegar club has 27 members but that will change June 1 when the club installs a new executive and brings in three new members. The largest Gyro clubs number between 140 and 150 members and the smallest between eight and 10. The average is 35 to 40 members. Besides its regular members, the Gyros have associate members —people who have been members of clubs but are in an area where there aren't any clubs. Joining the Gyro club is by invitation, Mitchell explains. In the Kootenays there are clubs in Grand Forks, Trail, Nelson, Castlegar and Cranbrook. Close by, are clubs in Spokane, Wallace and Coeur d'lane, Idaho. Although the Gyro organization is male-oriented, Mitchell stressed that women are important to the club. . » Gyro International president “We have Gyrettes,” he said. He added those clubs t! re doing the best “have a lot of mixed parties and that’s the name of the game.” As president, Mitchell tries to travel to the two to see as many clubs as he can. A private plane he aids him in his club duties. On this trip, Mitchell and his wife visited three clubs in Edmonton before flying to the West Kootenay. Then they'll be off to Lethbridge where this trip comes to an end. But Mitchell will be back in this area in July when Coeur d'lane hosts an international Gyro convention. The last international convention held in District No. 8 was in Banff nine years ago. Immigration centre closes Arrests follow By The Associated Press More than 900 people were arrested across the United States on the first day of the Reagan administration's trade embargo of Nicaragua in protests against the econ. omic sanctions levelled at the Central American country's leftist government Rallies against the racial policies of South Africa's white minority government continued in California, Kan. sas and Washington, D.C., but protests against the trade embargo that took ef. fect Tuesday drew larger crowds. More than 500 people were arrested Tuesday in Massa chusetts, at least 440 of them in Boston at the John F. Kennedy building in Govern ment Centre. There were 258 arrests at a similar demon. stration against U.S. policy in Central America at San Fran- siseo’s federal building. By CasNews Staff The Nelson Canada Immi. gration Centre closed its doors in early February be- cause there wasn't enough business to keep it fully staffed. Earl Bussinger, manager of the Canada Immigration Centre in Cranbrook said the Metge elected to executive Castlegar Director of Ree: reation Pat Metge this past weekend has been elected to a second term to the exe cutive of the Professional Development Branch of the British Columbia Recreation Association. The Professional Develop. ment Branch is made up of full-time recreation profes. sionals throughout the prov ince. The objective of the branch is to represent pro- fessionals at a provincial lev el on issues affecting the field of parks and recreation. The Professional Develop- ment Branch meeting was held recently in Prince George in conjunction with the annual conference of the British Columbia Recreation Association. COHOE INSURANCE Nelson offices was getting less than half of the business of the Cranbrook office. He attributed the decline to the fact that the Cran brook area is more populated and the economy “is a bit better.” The Cranbrook office has only been open since 1981. Prior to 1981 the Nelson of. fice handled immigration business for both the East and West Kootenays. But Bussinger explained that there was so much business in the Cranbrook area that another office was opened and the Nelson office re mained open until February. But the closure of the Nel- son centre doesn't mean West Kootenay residents must travel to Cranbrook to do business. Bussinger said an officer from the Cranbrook centre is in the Nelson Canada Em ployment Centre for four hours on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. An officer is also in Trail for four hours on the third Thursday of each month. He added that people can also call the Cranbrook office col- lect. ‘ Bussinger said that the immigration officer has be- tween 12 and 20 people on one visit. During a visit to Nelson this week, the officer had 13 visitors. 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