Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, March 16, 1994 Prescribed burn begins ‘The Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks will be carrying out a prescribed burn along the north Side of the Lower Arrow Lake between Tulip and Cayuse Creeks. This prescribed burn is part of a Ministry of Forests’ three-year Project to reintroduce fire into certain Of the drier ecosystems with- in the Nelson Forest Region. The forests along this part of the Lower Arrow Lake shoreline has one of the driest and mildest climates found in the West Koote- nays. Historically, the area renewed itself through frequent ground fires, These fires would i ly remove the and any young trees. The result was an open forest of rather large diameter trees and very little Modern fire suppression activities have reduced the frequency of fires in this area and have resulted in a gradual change in the char- acter of the forest. Woody debris has accumulated and a dense derstory has been This i burn isa ive effort i ing) the Ministry of Forest, the Min- istry of Environment, Lands and Parks and the Canadian Forest Service. These agencies will monitor the burn itself and also the fire impact on the forest_stand, the understory shrubs and young trees, the fuel condition and insects and disease. The burn is proposed to take place in the early afternoon of March 23, 1994. If there is Significant rainfall before this date, the burn will be postponed until the appropriate weather Conditions return. Ministry of Forests advises that theré may be travel restrictions along the Deer Park Road on the dav of the bum. @ Cusworth Quick thinking saves North Castlegar home Continued from 1A Brad. Their evidence also sug- gests the murderer is soft-spoken and that he may have known Cusworth, He walks with a swag- ger and he chews his fi i ding to psychic inf The psychic suspect wears blue jeans, cowboy boots and often frequents Western theme bars. He has repressed emotions, is hyperactive, a woman hater and possibly a drug trafficker. The psychic tips say the vehi- cle used in Cusworth's murder may have been a Jeep-like vehi- cle that the murderer did not own. Police say the psychic tips also describe various crime scene sce- narios. Anyone with 7 SUN STAFF PHOTO /Sharlene Imhoff Firefighters responded to a call on 4th Street Sunday morning after tenants noticed the odor of smoke. Luckily, firefighters quickly doused the fire and were able to leave the scene after only 45 minutes. on the murder is asked to contact RCMP. Fire Chief Gerry Rempel said that luck away.” was definitely With the renters and the owner Rempel said the fire at 100 4th Street was of the home. quickly controlled and estimated at $500- “There was a fire in the wall behind a gas $600 dollars. heating unit. It was quite lucky the renters In total 12 firefighters and one pumper were home and that they called us right —_ truck responded to the 9:08 a.m. call Quick thinking by the tenant of a rental home March 12 averted certain disaster by immediately calling the Castlegar Fire after smelling smoke. @ Lobbyist Continued from 1A it; they have the blessings of that organization.” said that the hiring of Gerow is k no surprise and that it was “part ing mechanism unless the new mechanism would benefit them; ie. a regional hospital.” He also and parcel of everything”. Even though Gerow wasn't hired by Trail Hospital, Stacey still has words regarding Trail Hospital's role in the hiring of The hiring of Gerow doesn't concern Stacey in the least, as he doubts that it will be effective in the end—in fact, he said it’s just another example of a waste of For better return on your invested dollars. Castlegar Savings Credit Union Gustlegar Branch Slocan Valicy Branch 100 - 630 - 17th st. (C3) 3014 Hwy6 + Castlegar, B.C. VIN 4G7 Slocan Park, B:C. VOG 2E0 365-7232 226-7212 BCAA TOURS | FALLFOLIAGE = = BRITAIN & IRELAND F=3 FUROPEAN MAGIC == 3598 BCAA Travel Agency —~ si ” m ETAILS TODAY! MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE [eg = ‘ 4 Gerow. ‘1982 MEREURY COVAAR — PS, PB, auto, new tres” ee “It doesn't matter who pays for Money at a time when Trail Hos- Pital is already running at a deficit “T have great respect for former Héalth Minister Cull and for Min- ister Ramsey—I don't think they'd be susceptible to lobbying.” 1x2? It's newspaper talk for a one- Column by two-inch ad. Too small to be effective? You're reading this one! + Gall Cathy, Nicole or Tracy Whatever thing it is that doesn’t love a wall, a part of human nature — some fundamental need — exists that does. That need is for boundaries — to mark, to seclude, to surround, to protect. Fences, by creating a boundary (be it a strong physical boundary or a gentler visual one), meet those needs. They mark limits - an edge where one world ends and another begins — secluding what remains within so that it stays safe, secure, nurtured, and refreshed Fences also i afi i They organize the environment, shape Space in a more clearly defined way and form or guide a pattern of use that Supports your ideas of what home life can and should be. Thus, the boundaries you create can be as much a service to you and your household as they are to others who use the site or who simply enjoy passing by. Though a fence is a simple structure, it has a lot of visual impact, which means that it can play a significant part in the impression your Property creates and in the feeling it gives. When a fence is thoughi y planned, ly i and well crafted, that i ion can be strikingly iful no matter how simple or complex a style it is. Your home and property afford more comfort and becomes a more pleasant place to live. And the expenditure of @uergy, time, and money yields a tremendous return for the effort. When you're through building your fence, perhaps you'll discover that good fences really do make good neighbours after alll. From ortno Boots & Cues” or le contracting Itd. “Quality to the Core” * Fencing « Sundecks * Outdoor Structures *Custom Fence Panels & Gates For your free estimates call Local MD and President of the Castlegar Medical Staff Ron Per- rier said he’s also not surprised that Gerow was hired “This is the way Trail does things. For them to lobby outside undermines the regional process.” Rossland-Trail MLA Ed Conroy has declined comment unti¥ Bert Boyd, the recently- hired facilitator has completed has facilitating duties in the Kootenays. “I don’t want to do or say any- thing that might jeopardize the facilitator or his work.” Castlegar and District Hospital Administrator Ken Talarico also declined comment, concerned that to do so might jeopardize the return of Trail and Grand Forks Hospitals to the West Kootenay Hospital Planning Council “No use in stirring the pot at Greg Stacey this time.” Talarico was referring to the recent arrival of Ministry of Health Facilitator Bert Boyd who is now in the Kootenays and meet- ing individually with the seven- hospital (WKHPC) members. Boyd was called in after Trail and Boundary Hospitals dropped out of the WKHPC claiming the terms of reference were too exclusive. Boyd is attempting to get WKHPC members back to the table and deciding health care issues in the West Kootenays. Frank Smith: Phone/Fax 352-5394 SCHOOL DISTRICT #9 (CASTLEGAR) KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION For September, 1994 Parents wishing to enrol their child in either the English or Russian Kindergarten for September 1994 are asked to register their child at the elementary school indicated below: SCHOOLS Ray Castlegar Primary Toes. - Fri (Twin Rivers, Castlegar Primary, Ootischenia) Kinnaird Elementary ‘Kinnaird Elem., hoes Valley Vista) ase Blueberry Creek April 6 Robson Elementary April 5-8 Tarrys Elementary Woodland Park April 7-8 (Woodland Park, Pass Creek) PLEASE NOTE: April 6-7 Parents of children who turn 5 years old between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 1994 may register their child for Kindergarten to enter school in SEPTEMBER 1994. A parent of a child may defer the enrolment of his or her child until September 1995. Parents are asked to bring with them their child's birth or baptismal Certificate or other legal proof of age. Should you require clarification or additional information please Contact the Principal of your neighbourhood school Board of School Trustees School District #9 (Castlegar) SD, Wednesday, March 16, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Local women head Kris Stanbra and Cathy Lafor- tune are no strangers to adversi- ty—they have both had to face it head-on and have triumphed despite it. They know all too well the challenges that those who are disabled have to face‘on a daily basis. In 1980 Kris was involved in a fatal which left her with a serious spinal cord injury. She was told she would never walk again or have children. She was also told that few relationships survive the traumatic adjustment from abled to disabled. But she proved them wrong. Today, she is married, the mother of two active sons and walks with the help of a cane. Cathy also knows of the unique obstacles disabled people face every day—her son Jeff, 22, has profound up provincial organization Kris Stanbra series of Community Action Forums; one of which will be held at the Sandman Inn April 19, “The point,” said Cathy, “is just to take dne week and work on people's awareness needs of People with disabilities. This week is for cel- mutktiple disabili- ties. Choosing to raise her son in his own home Cathy is acutely aware of the — MIKE BALAHURA ebrating the achievements in access improvement in communities.” “Disabled people are often limited to ask- ings in society when it comes to disabled individuals. Armed with knowledge, ig and Kris and Cathy have worked incessantly for rights for the dis- abled—rights an able-bodied per- son takes for granted such as: ion; accessi- ing other people for transportation,” explained Kris. The forum will feature speak- ers such as Robin Loxton an advocate of the British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabil- ities, or Glen Cave an accessible ion advocate. It will bility; and housing which meets their specific needs. tion of their skills and willingness they were asked by the National Access Awareness Week B.C. (NAAW) to become the provincial coordinators-— When NAAW coordinator Joni Petrica became unable to contin- ue as coordinator the Provincial Organizing Commitice searched for organizations which might be willing to take on the NAAW B.C. challenge. From these organizations the Interior Access Network (IAN) whose coordinator just happens to be Kris, was selected. LAN's ODYSSEY HAIR DESIGN anaitable at Odyssey Hair Design 365-7305 Cathy Lafortune help participants look at prob- ‘ems that disabled individuals face every day, and will also act of replacing? 45 a valuable tool for networking of information, Although there are always improvements which can be made towards integrating the dis- abled into the community, Kris said that Castlegar has always actively worked towards improv- ing ditions for the disabled “The city has always been in Support of everything we do. When I had the accident I had a wonderful family and Support System in my own little home ‘own—Castlegar. If not then I would have had to move to another community.” Both Kris and Cathy fervently believe in achieving accessibility for all people—disabled or abled. Echoing her feelings about acces- sibility, Kris quoted Mike Bal- Rafts, Wharfs, Docks & Floats Is your dock in need We can help. 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