Secondary School: (back row, Reilly. Front row (I- my Kim Rivard, Philippe Gi jlerson, Céline Evans, Aaron Jankola, Neal inas, Marie-Héléne Dubé, Marie- The students, from Quebec and Castlegar, will be learning and living Opportunity to live in a smaller, rural centre. “Castlegar i is a beaw- tiful place. So scenic,” said one Quebecer. Although now emerged in Canada, the 7 dents said they were against the idea and don't believe it will hap- pen anyway. But one young man, Philippe, saw things differently. “I love English-speaking and 16-year-olds are keep close watch on the political demic courses to bea diffieult time studying in Quebec when all subjects are delivered in French. “For both sets of exchange stu- dents, the goal is to become com- pletely emerged in the other’s language,” said Atamenko. “I think our students from Stanley Humphries will do quite well though, since many of them have been studying the French lan- ~~ for some time.” is before them, tat in most situations such as this, it is often people who pass with flying colors. Good luck! Bon chance! ‘You. can be a hero too! will include an increase in ini tal oS pm 109 pm a mmbeing BS abe og ie tacinto: the tiling litle Somcneae KERKHOFF Red Cioss Reliéf Worker Orstad has seen things no Baboons feeding on bleached bodies in a river. Infants tied were everyday departures from Nov. 1994 to Mar. ML as part of the pr process. Merritt feels confident that the changes, coupled ‘with the areas historic and admirable ability to meet: ‘blood donor goals will be reflected again this year. “Since 1988 when the first clinic wagheld, wes.” -have always been able to meet our goals. Thege has here.” been gdod support This your'e goal is 350 units of blood. ‘There are xequirements that must be met before a’: person can donate. Blood donors must be in good ; health, weigh’at least 50 kilos (11 pounds) and be Ae CALL US TODAY! 596 Baker Street Ph. 352-3535 is “Price Spplies to 11 nighe sams departing Mow §- thet 10iand Dee 25, 1994-Mar 11, 1995 Lynn Orstad other workers from humanitarian organizations across the world, worked side by side to bring “I was raised that you don’t turn your back on someone who “The first time I threw up. Then I started using Vicks under my nose to kill the smell.” “I had to keep thinking that See ORSTAD aA No briets A nude skateboarder was uphill area of the city = A after midnight, By the lice arrived the dar- ae parser sentenced Stanley Henry Dorvault, 50, of Salmo, has been sentenced to a year in jail and three years probation after being charged with eight sex-related counts for indecently assaulting a four-year-old girl. The offences occurred in 1980 in Salmo. His victim is now 18-years-old. Beltiess in Nelson According to ICBC safety results, Nelson drivers are more likely to be sitting on their seatbelts rather then using them than drivers in any other large centre in the Kootenays. This year Nel- son drivers had only a 76 Psychiatric exam ordered A judge in Nelson has ordered Christopher Erlam, 25, of Long Beach to under- go a psychiatric examina- tion after being charged with kidnapping and weapons offences. In a raid of Erlam’s residenc September 16, RCMP and City Police alleged- ly-found numerous illegal weapons including an unregistered ‘7 assault rifle, brass Mphonise and prohibited: x Asleep at the whee! It is suspected that the driver of a truck who died in a fiery crash near Kim- berly a couple of weeks ago might have fallen asleep at the wheel. A police spokesperson said there was lack of skid | marks found near the scene. The driver of the Nelson resident Dan MacLeod is $50,000 richer after matching five regular numbers plus the bonus number in the September 14 Lotto 649 lottery draw. MacLeod purchased the ticket at Simon's Grocery Store in Nelson. After pay- ing bills MacLeod plans to bank the rest. Bogus bilis Five counterfeit $20 bills turned up in Nelson last week. Four of the bills were passed through large super- markets and department stores and the other was passed to a Baker Street merchant. RCMP say the bills have originated from two different sources, two from Edmonton, and three from the Lower Mainland. Castlegar RCMP say a counterfeit $20 was also passed in Castlegar. Wednesday, September 28, 1994 — ay, September 28, 199 Aa Neleon RCMP look on, B.C Land injuction gained August 24 which pr Sun staff After almost five years of tenuous neyotat i Doukhobors living at the New Settlement near | va, B.C. Lands and Parks officials have had Last week, after reading an injunctior August 24, to blockaders from the Doukh« munity prohibiting them from stoping a ln from surveying the 233.5 acre property, | the notice to the ground With several RCMP standing by, B ¢ Manager Herb Hess told protestors that «lth had the “greatest respect” for their belic{ that they would have respect for the resi wanted to have their land surveyed. 1 was Clear—negotiations had reached a s B.C. Lands would be pursuing the issu way of an enforcement order. “If there's no other direction | gues we're going to go. We have no alterna! ahead at this point,” explained Hess wise, said Hess, is an insult to law-abidi ing citizens. “This is a major equity q prow toh who pay taxes.” fatter Pexepelkin, a 17-year resident _ said he stands by his faith and tx Hearing bring: ; For workers who have been injured on the job, the place to be last Wednesday was Castlegar where a panel of WCB represen- tatives, including Board of Gov emors Chair Jim Dorsey, held a public hearing into workplace * ergonomics—or lack of them. % f Held in a large meeting room 1 at a local hotel, the majority of employees who attended and spoke at the day-long hearing were health care workers, who Provided testimony on current workplace hazards. The majority of these concerns centered around lifting, whether lifting patients or loads of laundry. As well, patients with the potential for dangerous behaviour were also discussed. Various employers from throughout the West Koote- nay also attended the hearing, many of whom commented on WCB's recent draft on Ergonomics Regulations. The draft report contains infor- mation regarding regulations thai Man thrown from c cycle “SUN STAFF A Genelle man, Michael Gor- don McLennan, 50, is in stable condition in the trauma unit at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) following a motorcycle accident September 21. McLennan was driving a 1989 Harley Davidson west of the Bonnington Road turnoff when he lost control of his motorcycle on a gentle left hand tum. The motorcycle ejected McLennan causing him to land about 60 meters from the point where the motorcycle left the road. McLennan was taken to Kootenay Lake District Hospital with undetermined injuries and later transferred to VGH. RCMP say McLennan was wearing a helmet at the time of the acci- dent. Although the accident is still being investigated RCMP say speed was a definite factor. 4 The Castlegar Sun A final plea to blockaders i New Settlement Doukhobors an blocking surveying efforts. doesn't want to go to jail, he will do so ared to stand for our faith.” h obtaining an enforcement order might ively simple procedure, Nelson RCMP serld Lewis said the logistics of arresting ple requires forethought and a plan. the process of doing up the operational fed on the team would be a media liaison would be responsible for contacting the J it’s likely that protesters would be arrest- ipt of court and would have to stand who would then release them with con- { which would require the protesters to from organizing further blockades. t bors in the community have stead- i to pay property taxes claiming that land, and therefore it’s not taxable reverted to the crown in 1989 for non- the Doukhobors living on the land irchase the land their homes sit on from nent for $1, and pay back- taxes and any But before they could do so the urveyed. Blockaders have steadfastly ve ying efforts resulting in court actions. injured workers -rgonomically-related injuries nu and diseases. From 1988 to 1992, the WCB paid out $400 million for more than one-hundred thou- s onomics-related claims. than four million work ining this time. 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