Castlégar News November 25, 1987 Deal approval given, says Shultz / BRUSSELS (CP) — U.S. State Secretary George Shultz said today NATO foreign ministers approved of a historic superpower agreement to scrap an entire class af nuclear weapons. Shultz said that during his report to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, he found no qualms about having Soviet inspectors in five West European countries to monitor compliance with the accord. Shultz said at a news conference before heading home that all 15 allied countries “are delighted with the treaty, and they said so in our meeting today.” The agreement to scrap shorter- and medium-range missiles — those having a range of about 500 kilometres to 5,000 kilometres — is to be signed during the Dec. 8-10 summit in Washington between U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. It calls for dismantling over the next three years 364 American cruise and Pershing 2 missiles now deployed in West Germany, Britain, Italy and Belgium. The Soviets agreed that 683 of their missiles, nearly all rad of which are aimed at Western Europe, will be scrapped. ‘The United States and the Soviet Union will exchange inspectors to observe the dismantling and make sure the missiles are not illegally replaced over the next 10 years. ‘The U.S. will suspend its deployment of cruise missiles _ another 208 were to be installed through the end of next year — once the treaty is signed, Shultz said. Technically, the accord won't take force until the Senate ratifies it, process that could take several months. Shultz said the Soviets were free to make their own decisions about any additi before Senate ratification. WELCOMES AGREEMENT Shultz said there would be an exchange of notes with each of the NATO countries to authorize the Soviet inspections. In Belgium, Lord Crrington, secretary general of the Western alliance, said the agreement “is excellent news — the result which the alliance position and U.S. negotiating efforts. were designed.to achieve.” / i REAR-ENDER . . . This Chevy pickup rear-ended a vehicle driven by Castlegar alderman elect Bob Alderman-elect ALE IL 4 ti hie * MacBain on Columbia Ave. early Friday afternoon. MacBain received two cracked ribs in the mishap. CosNews Photo by Chery! Colderbank hurt The Soviets would have access to two missile its in the United States, one in San Diego, Calif., and one in Utah at an unidentified location, said officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. In San Diego, Soviet monitors will make periodic checks of a plant where cruise launchers were manufactured, the officials said. They will not have access to another factory in San Diego where other missile work is being done. In Utah, the Soviets will be allowed to remain as long as they wish at a plant where engines for Pershing II missiles are made, the officials said. Engines for the MX inter- continental ballistic missile are also produced there. The deal was sealed Tuesday by Shultz and Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze at the U.S. mission in Geneva after two days of talks. “All that remains is treaty language which others will be able to do,” Shultz said. The treaty to scrap shorter- and medium-range missiles — those having a range of 500 kilometres to 5,000 kilometres is the centrepiece for the Dec. 8-10 summit in Washington. It is Reagan's first nuclear weapons aseord after nearly seven years in the White House and the first since the 1979 Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, which Reagan has disavowed. Among the unprecedented featrues is a system of short-notice inspection of sites where one side suspects the other is illegally hiding missiles. Already, a number of conservative Republican senators have lined up tentatively against the emerging treaty. Ratification requires the approval of 67 senators if all 100 vote. Shultz exp the istration would win Senate approval. Shultz said the treaty would force the Soviets to about 1,500 dep d warheads d to about 850 on the U.S. side. “The critics have to stand up and say why we should have more nuclear weapons instead of less,” he said. He acknowledged the procedures for guarding against Soviet cheating were not airtight but said, “nothing is 100 per cent perfect.” Trade deal to stay says Mulroney By LAURIE STEPHENS The Canadian Press On the eve of a meeting with the premiers, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has pledged the proposed free-trade agreement with the United States will be put in place over any objections from the provinces. “Once the duly elected government of Canada concludes the deal, it will be implemented,” Mulroney said Tuesday outside the Commons. “There's no question about that.” Ontario Premier David Peterson, a powerful opponent o the tentative agreement, said Monday his province won't a key provision of the ag that removes price markups on U.S. wine over a seven-year period. He has proposed a 12-year phaseout of provincial regulations which protect the wine industry to comply with a recent international trade panel ruling that Canada was unfairly restricting trade in wine, liquor and beer imports. Trade Minister Pat Careey said Ottawa will lead i with the ype ity which filed the complaint with the Gener tesd General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. “I think Premier Peterson's remarks at this time are and B.C. Premier Bill Vander Zalm. Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford will disclose his position Thursday at the Toronto meeting. Nova Scotia Premier John Buchanan and Premier Frank McKenna of New Brunswick have said they're waiting for the final text of the agreement to be made public. Negotiators for both sides have been working on a legal text for Mulroney and President Ronald Réagan to sign before Jan. 2, a deadline set by the U.S. Congress. AWAITS APPROVAL Both Congress and Parliament must approve the agreement which breaks down most trade barriers between the countries over 10 years beginning in 1989. and eg sources said Tuesday that sare ive package” governing automotive trade — an iene that had stalled progress in drafting the final text. The negotiators are to meet again Monday in Ottawa. In other trade developments Tuesday: — In Edmonton, a travelling Commons committee on free trade was told a gaping hole in the agreement means Canada will be deluged with cheap Mexican imports unhelpful,” she told an Ottawa news . “It doesn't help to negotiate in public even before you have decided to negotiate.” EXTENDS DEADLINE Carney said today’s deadline for official release of the! GATT report has been extended until Tuesday to give the 12 EC countries time to decide whether to try to negotiate a settlement. Canada has asked for an extension until the end of January to conduct the talks. The ruling’s release to the full GATT panel — 05 countries, including Canada — would be the first step toward trying to force Canada to eliminate most restrictions on imports of foreign wine, beer and liquor. The first ministers’ meeting in Toronto which begins with a dinner tonight isn't solely on free trade but the contentious issue is expected to dominate the talks. Peterson, P.E.I. Premier Joe Ghiz, and Manitoba Premier Howard Pawley oppose the agreement. as U.S. factured goods. John Ralston Saul, a Toronto author and economist, said U.S. companies are locating plants just across the Mexican border to take advantage of lower production costs. ‘The committee. is in Yellowk@ife, N.W.T., today and in Regina on Thursday. — The Manitoba government opened its free-trade hearings in Thompson with a slide show that officials say proves the deal is bad. Hearings are also to be held in Swan River, Arborg, Brandon, Winnipeg and Ste. Anne over the next two weeks. —The United States broadened an embargo on imports of certain fresh fish from Atlantic Canada, prompting Canadian accusations that the move violates international trade rules and the spirit of the free-trade agreement. The embargo prohibits the import of certain small sizes of fresh cod, haddock, pollock, flounder and plaice. oA wm am YOU WON'T be able to shop on Sundays and holidays, in Trail. Trail. voters defeated a Sunday shopping bylaw, with 54 per cent against. That was about the same number who opposed the bylaw the last time it went to referendum in 1985, It doesn't appear the bylaw will be put to a vote in Trail for some time. Area churches and unions cam- paigned against the Sunday and holiday openings, while the Trail Chamber of Commerce was split on the issue. Meanwhile, Rossland voters gave the go-ahead for Sunday and holiday shopping, by a vote of 690-690. NELSON-CRESTON MLA Howard Dirks came in for a rough ride from Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer's pen last. week. Palmer wrote: “Over a month ago I described Howard Dirks, the Socred MLA for Nelson-Creston, a ‘cluck’ because he excluded the press from a party rally that the premier attended in Mr. Dirks hometown, Nelson. “Mr. Dirks has written me to say it was all a big mis- understanding: No attempt was made ‘to bar access on the basis of occupation. Two of my colleagues in the press gallery swear that Mr. Dirks personally barred them from the meeting, but let that pass. “He continues; ‘I simply assumed that either the media do not personally get involved with the most fundamental element of democracy by getting involved with political parties or that the involvement of the media in party politics was in some way limited to other parties.’ “Now you tell me: is Mr. Dirks saying that the way for the press to cover Mr. Vander Zalm's appearances in Nelson is to join the Social Credit party? Or is he being funny? “Either way I think you'll have to agree that ‘cluck’ was an inadequate déscription of this strange fellow” STUDENTS who want to attend Selkirk College are advised that they may begin their first-year university studies in the college's academic program by enrolling in the winter semester, which begins Jan. 4. A total of 10 courses will be available for students entering their first year. Many of the courses carry successful completion of high school studies as a pre requisite for admission, so the college recommends coun- selling. “We are pleased to be able to accommodate students wanting to begin their university studies, but who, for one reason or another, could not start in the fall,” says John Peregrym, academic studies department head, CASTLEGAR native Travis Green, a centre with the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League, has been selected as a celebrity spokesperson for the 40th annual U.S. Marine Reserve Toys for Tots campaign in Spokane. Green and teammate, goalie. Trey Gamble, were chosen by Capt. 8.T. Campbell, inspector-instructor with the Spokane Marines. “We are délighted to welcome these two fine men Vote for your BC. Bird Election Results aboard as members of the Marine Corps Team,” Campbell said. The Toys for Tots campaign collects toys for youngsters in the Spokane area for Christmas. Green, isthe Chiefs’ leading scorer with 18 goals in 12 games. He attends Ferris High School, where, he? posted an 82 per cent average last year. He was one of three Chiefs selected to the WHL all-scholastic team. IF YOU HAVEN'T already heard, the Steller’s Jay has been selected B.C.'s official bird. The Steller’s Jay was chosen after a three-month province-wide campaign that saw more than 80,000 votes cast for seven birds, as well as for a number of write-in birds. ‘The Steller’s Jay topped the polls with 21,261 votes, well ahead of the Peregrine Falcon with 19,417 votes, the Trumpter Swan with 11,713, the Rufous Hummingbird with 10,609, the Varied Thrush with 4,275, the Harlequin Duck at 4,108 and the American Dipper at 2,062. There were more than 7,000 write-in ballots for the Osprey, Eagle, Blue Heron, Raven, Chickadee, Seagull and Whiskey Jack. CBC’S NATIONAL news program, The Journal, was in Salmo for three days last week as part of a four-city tour for a piece on B.C. Premier Bill Vander Zalm. More than 30 locals were interviewed by co-host and reporter Paul Griffen, of which about 10 will appear on TV when the segment airs. The crew completed filming Friday and then was off to Victoria, Richmond and Vancouver. Griffen said the opinions of those interviewed were split between those who either love or hate the premier. CanPar to expand By CasNews Staff pansion project which in- will be fulfilled by the pro. CanPar general manager AT CENTRAL | SPARERIB Supporters are: Quebec's Robert By CasNews Staff Two Castlegar alder manic candidates found themselves at the same car accident the day before the municipal election. Avenue when George Makortoff, 22, of Castle gar, driving a 1987 Chevy pickup, rear-ended Mac Bain's °78 Ford pickup. Makortoff's vehicle rec eived $2,000 damages cracked ‘ribs. MacBain's trucl/ was \pushed forward into another vehicle, which left ‘the ‘scene of the accident and did not report any damages to police. stopped at the scene of the accident to find MacBain had been involved. Chernoff topped the polls in the race for the three three-year positions in Saturday's municipal Don Getty of Alberta and Grant Devine of Saskatchewan, Woman tells of sex Early Friday afternoon Bob MacBain was stopped in traffic on Coilumbia while MacBain's pickup sustained $2,500 damages and MacBain suffered two No charges were laid. Lawrence Chernoff saw the fender-bender and election while MacBain beat out Robert Lutz for the single one-year seat. with Carter, driver VANCOUVER (CP) — A woman involved in a back Herbicide PORTLAND Ore. (AP) — A U.S. federal judge lifted management. Herbicides are used to kill weeds and un ban lifted Earlier this year, the BLM BLM improperly excluded proposed to resume using the them from part of the en- seat with million aire oilman J. Bob Carter and a chauffeur agreed Tuesday she signed a document that partly contradicts some of the Crown evidence in the sex case against Carter. Also, on the second day of the British Columbia Su- ago, a detective said the Carter investigation was it self investigated by an in- ternal police inquiry. The woman complainant, cross-examined by Carter's lawyer, Glen Orris, said she signed the document when she received a visit from a “Mr. Brewer” in 1983. The events that resulted in part of a three-year-old ban on herbicide use Tuesday, freeing a federal land agency to resume spraying the toxic chemicals as early as next month on Oregon and Wash ington forests. The order by District Judge James Burns dissolved part of his March 1984 in junction against all herbicide use by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service in the North west. The ban was the most sweeping ever against the use of herbicides in forest wanted plants that can slow and thwart the growth of marketable timber. Burns ordered the injunc- tion remain in effect until the agencies fully analyzed the worst-possible effects herbi cide use could have on the health of people living in or near the spray areas. His order issued Tuesday permits the BLM to resume spraying four herbicides. The Forest Service did not re- quest a change in the injunc. tion and herbicide use by the agency continued to be ban. ned herbicides dicamba, glypo- sate, picloram and 2-4-D after completing a five-state study of the environmental effects of using herbicides to control weeds. The ban was imposed be cause of a lawsuit filed by the Northwest Coalition for Al ternatives to Pesticides, the Oregon Environmental Council and the Audubon Society of Portland The groups opposed the BLM’s request to resume using herbicides, alleging the PAY “wage loss” members are pal Act. must have time for said continued from front poge system where council reimbursed wages they lose while doing city business However, he said the system is prohibited by the provincial Munici Ald. Nick Oglow said he em pathized with Embree’s position “To be an effective council you research,” he Oglow said if residents are re luctant to serve on council because addressed dependent group od,” he said. of the cost, then the issue should be He suggested appointing an in report on council indemnities and mentioned the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce as a possibility. Ald. Albert Calderbank pointed out that the Union of B.C. Munici palities has looked at council in demnities several times. “Nobody has ever seemed to come up with another satisfactory meth economy to prepare a essential services,” “I find it interesting that a com- mittee of Socreds . mended liquor stores not be contracted out,” D'Arcy said, adding that by priv- atizing liquor stores the government would lose tax revenues. Legislation on privatization will be introduced following the throne speech and budget in the spring. D'Arcy also opposes decentraliza tion, calling it a “power grab.” vironmental study and incor- rectly maintained the herb- icideg ‘were safe. Thg ‘environmental groups said they will appeal, and Burné ordered his ruling not take effect for 30 days to allow them to ask the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco to delay lifting the ban. Edward Ciliberti, chief spokesman for the BLM in Oregon, said herbicide use on the 6.3 million hectares of Oregon land managed by the BLM probably will not re- sume before spring. D’'ARCY continued from front poge instead of contracting out he said. (earlier) recom- preme Court trial of charges arising from events 7'/: years Foul play ruled out By CasNews Staff A coroner's inquiry into the Sept. 28 death of a two-month-old Castlegar boy has ruled that the baby died from sudden infant death syndrome. Castlegar coroner Paul Og. low ruled out foul play in the death of Daniel Herron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Herron. Carter being charged with committing gross indecency with the woman and inde- cently assaulting the male chauffeur, occurred April 3, 1980. For the record In the Nov. 22 Castlegar News it was reported that Castlegar school board trus- tee Evelyn Voykin is sec- retary-treasurer of the Nel- son school board. In fact, Voykin worked under the secretary-treasurer in ac- counts payable/receivable. Police file Weather PARENTS PLEASED AT RESULTS TORONTO (CP) — The parents of @-B.C. infant who underwent 10 hours of surgery Monday to remove most of a football-sized tumor on his face say they have a “new “We saw him after he came out of surgery, and the change is amazing,” said Peter Carter, 29, the father of the two-year-old Christopher. He said his son's jawline and neck are now visible. “You can see what his face looks like,” engineer said at a press conference today. “He's a new baby now,” said the boy’s mother, Lynn. “He looks just wonderful.” Christopher — from Princeton, B.C., about 160 kilo- metres east of Vancouver — was born with a non-malig. nant tumor that grew so large it displaced his left eye, affected his hearing and made it hard for him to breathe and hear. While his parents spoke to about two dozen re porters at the Hospital for Sick Children, Christopher was in the hospital's intensive care unit, listed in critical condition. He’s expected to stay in the unit for at least four days. The surgeon who led the operation said Christopher will likely be home for Christmas. However, he said the boy faces many hurdles, including the possibility of in fection and the prospect of more surgery. FACES HURDLES “Chris will gain a lot from this operation, but it’s just the beginning,” said Dr. Jeffrey Posnick. “He's going to have a lot of hurdles to face throughout his life in terms of vision, speaking, swallowing, chewing.” He said further orthodontic work and jaw surgery will be needed. Christopher will return to the hospital in about six the mining Castlegar RCMP are in. vestigating a vandalism spree Sunday. Seven north Castlegar residents had tires slashed and property spray painted. The Open Roads School was also spray painted and the telephone wires were cut. Vandals also spray painted Stanley Humphries secondary school and slashed two bus tires. Fog patches Thursday morning, turning to sun- shine later in the day with increased clouds in the af- ternoon. Highs between 4° and 6° with lows bet- ween 1° and -2°. The weekend outlook is for a continuation of an unset- tled pattern, remainin: mild with scattere showers. months to be assessed for further surgey aimed at proving the vision in his left eye, which has been damaged by the growth, Posnick said. He said the tumor was caused by a growth in the child's lymphati¢ system, which occurs in about one in 100 births. A fund-raising campcign in Princeton brought in about $70,000 to pay for the Carters’ travelling expenses. British Columbia's health insurance plan is financing the surgery. The Carters said they intend to give part of the trust fund to the parents of similarly afflicted children. A $2.8 million Canada-B.C. volves the acquisition of and a Industrial Development Subsidiary Areement loan will be used to create 50 long-term jobs and expand the CanPar Industries part- icleboard manufacturing plant in Grand Forks. The project is also ex- pected to replace imported particleboard and increase exports. large increase in the size of the plant building. The construction will create 30 jobs and $3 million will be spent in the Grand Forks area. Production capacity will also be expanded from 38 million square feet a year to 90 million square feet. ject.” “It creates new long-term jobs in' the region, increases value-added exports, re- places the importance of particleboard from elsewhere and generally adds mome tum to the local economy,’ said McCarthy. Bruce Welsh said the expan- sion has been planned for a year now and that some buildings are already fin- ished. The next step, he said, is to put machinery into the build- ings and production is ex- pected to begin in March. The loan will be provided CanPar plans to export at a commercial rate of about twothirds of the new interest and will.be applied productions to the United towards a $9.4 million ex- States, while about one-third will replace imports from the Chamber contest set ‘The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Christmas decorating contest for the community. There will be two cate- gories, commercial and resi- dential with winners in each category to receive a trophy. US. “The City of Grand Forks, which is ideally located for the export market on the border with the United States, will benefit greatly from this increase to its in- dustrialemployment base,” Robert de Cotret, Minister of Regional Industrial Expan- sion, said in a press release. “The project will also bring much needed diversification to the area,” he added. B.C. 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