The Castlegar Sun, Wednesday, December 30, 1992 By Leigh Rubin “12 kb “With all the concern these days about cruelty to animals, it's getting to the point where I'm beginning to feel guilty about wearing my own fur.” Out With The Old. And In With The New! yf Ifs time once againe to send our greetings to youl With heartfett thanks, we wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year. On behaff of Castlegar Physiotherapy Clinic, | would like to extend warmest wishes to all my valued Patients for a very happy New Year. Nicolas Bourdon <= 1458 Suite B, Columbia Ave., 2 Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3K3 Foodborne illnesses more likely during Christmas SUN STAFF While the Christmas season will bring fond memories for many Canadians, for other Cana- dians their seasonal memories may include h nausea, These flu-like symptoms may in fact be due to Salmonella, a ial infection which is often vomiting and diarrhea, which is often attributed to the flu. cl} No, it's not a winter mountain bike race, but a brave soul dedicated to exercise and inexpensive trans- portation! This cyclist was photographed entering Columbia Avenue, during Monday's snowstorm, com- plete with ski mask, goggles and scarf. SUN STAFF PHOTO /John Van Putten due to eating food which has been improperly prepared, ot not stored in a safe manner, The B.C. Ministry of Health and Ministry Resp le for which most of us have been guilty of on occasion. When food is refrigerated in deep pots, the food isn’t cooled quickly enough, and therefore bacteria has time to grow. As the level of bacteria grows, so does the possibility of Seniors has prepared recommen- dations for cooking, serving and storing food, so that Canadians may enjoy their holidays to the fullest. There are over 100,000 cases of foodbome illnesses, or food poisoning, which occur each year in B.C.. During Christmas the incidents of foodborne ill- nesses increases dramatically. The Ministry of Health recom- mends frequent washing of hands before and during food prepara- tions, heating food thoroughly, and prompt refrigeration of foods after serving. Proper refrigeration of foods is also an important factor in food safety. Foods which are refriger- ated in deep pots, such as soups, stews and chili is a common error BCLA makes for New Year “SUN STAFF food p It is important that soups and stews cool to four degrees cel- sius in four hours or less. To cool large volumes of. liquid foods it is recommended that the food be cooled in a sink which has ice in it, or that the “£660 depth in the storage con- tainer be no more than four inches. Food should also be left uncovered until it is thoroughly chilled Buffet servings should be small, and the dishes should be refilled when necessary. The risk for food poisoning increases after food is left out for more than two hours. Always follow the golden rule for food serving, which is, always keep hot food hot and keep cold food cold. suggestion 's resolution “The facts are that 38,000 fas die of ing re! New Years Eve means differ- ent things to different people, but a common theme on New Years Eve is the New Year's resolution. Many people are determined to start the new year with a clean slate, but as the days in the new year grow, an individual's deter- mination to keep their resolution can shrink. For those of you who have decided to quit smoking in, the new year, the British Columbia Lung Association (BCLA) is offering their help in the form of a free pamphlet which is designed to help a smoker become a non- smoker. BCLA director of health edu- cation and program services, Kelly Ablog-Morrant, said that smoking kills over 38,000 Cana- dians a year. diseases such as lung cancer, phy and chronic by hi tis every year. Quitting smoking will improve your odds against these crippling lung diseases and enhance your quality of life.” The pamphlet, called “Quit Tips”, offers realistic, guilt-free tips which will help those who want to quit smoking. The pam- phlet contains advice on coping with nicotine withdrawals, han- dling social situations without having to smoke, and supplies many reasons for smokers to per- severe with their goal of being smoke-free If your resolution this New Years is to quit smoking, a pam- phiet can be obtained from the B.C. Lung Association, 906 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C., VSKIK7, or call 1-800-665-lung. ' wh fe A challenge set out by Stanley Humphries AG 210 to donate the most food items towards the Salvation Army's food bank was met with enthusiasm by other Stanley Humphries students. The amount of food that was donat- ed is testimony to the students’ Christmas spirit. (I-r) Salvation Army Coordinator, Richard Parr, SHSS teacher, Brenda Konkin, students Sarah Jones, Monika Miller, Brian Hahn, and SHSS teacher Corrine Tamelin. SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhotf On Monday, December 7, 1992, Edna Schulte of Castlegar Passed away at the age of 79 years. Mrs. Schulte was born May 29, 1913 at Bellvue, Ontario, She grew up and received her nurses training in Ontario. She joined the army and worked as a nurse in North Africa. After her discharge from the army she worked as a nurse in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, Alberta. She also worked in the first aid department at Comin- co. She married Edward Schulte Obituaries Edna Schulte in 1953 in Castlegar. After her retirement from nursing Mrs Schulte was very active in the Canadian Cancer Society. She enjoyed flower gardening and crocheting and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. She is survived by one son, Michael of Kelowna, three daughters, Janet Makortoff of Fairview, Shirley Saville of Win- nipeg and Phyllis Oglow of Cal- gary, and three hildren. She was predeceased by her husband and two brothers. By her request, there will be no funeral service and cremation has taken place. Samuel Samuel A. Conkin of Slocan Park, B.C. passed away Decem- ber 13, 1992 at the age of 79 years. Funeral service will be held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Thursday, December 17, 1992 at 10 a.m. with burial at Park Cremation arrangements were under the direction of the Castle- gar Funeral Chapel Conkin Memorial Cemetery at 12 noon In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cancer Fund Box 3297 Castlegar, BC Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Castle- gar Funeral Chapel. ’ Wednesday, December 30, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Page 3A Cull on hot seat a KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Health Minister, Elizabeth Cull, is on the hot Seat again because of her decision to cancel Your Better Health magazine. Social Credit health critic, Len Fox, said Cull’s decision to can- cel the magazine is further proof that Cull is unfit for her portfoli be dumped from Cabinet for what she has done to British Columbia's health care system. The Minister's decision to scrap the award-winning magazine is yet another indication that she is out of her depth as Health Minis- ter and utterly browbeaten by the Minister of Finance.” Fox also said not only was the “Health Minister Cull ought to e) an plary publica- tion, but it was also a cost-effec- SUN STAFF PHOTO /John Van Putten Blayne Hlady, front, works through the snowfall as he cuts blocks that will be used as spacing between the studs inside the walls of the new mall in Castlegar. Moving the Castlegar jail Part two, continued from last edition Submitted All went well at the jail site. Three lifts and our heritage was in the capable hands of Greg and his C.P. crew. Down to the Station with our crane and crew. Even the four p.m traffic cooperated when we ran into a couple of minor hitches — the C.P. Rail crew had to dismantle a switch to get the building past, and we needed a backhoe. By chance, Ed Sorenson and his son Glen were working on the downtown revitalization and graciously donated their hoe and their time The move, once it got started, operated like a well-oiled machine. It was a professional job by skilled volunteers. Far out of sight down the curve in the track, one could sense rather than hear thé activity involved in getting the house from its site to the rail flatcar. Finally there was a shout and waved hand signals — “she’s loaded and on her way!”. Moments later the unusual sight of a house on a railway car appeared around the curve pushed by a tractor and reappeared under the railway bridge. It was raining slightly and darkness was closing in Jim Morrice and. his crew worked busily getting ready for its recep- tion. The big yellow mobile crane came rolling down the road and took up position, only slightly slowed by the traffic jam. Who in his right mind attempts to argue right-of-way with a fifty-ton crane? The back- hoe worked busily. Then the house reappeared on the Trail line after the railwaymen had done a fast switch repair and moved in to position. The crane boom swung into position, cables were attached and within minutes the craneman had set it down, despite the dark and the rain, plumb-bob true on its sub floor, while Society members and press scurried about taking pictures. By 5:30 it was all done. The almost impossible dream had been realized, and, ironically, apart from a handful of notable exceptions, the great bulk of the project was undertaken by recent arrivals or temporary residents. Help in many forms came from everywhere — Celgar Ltd., Martech Electric, Mott Electric, Northwest Reinforcing (who donated the rebar), contin- ued press coverage by the local media which kept interest in the pro- ject alive and the public informed? One final note for the record. Marjorie West informs me that while this is Castlegar’s first jailhouse, the Provincial Police had an office and one-room lockup on the second floor of the old Farmer's (later West's) Store. And she should know. On behalf of all the citizens of Castlegar, the Castlegar and District Heritage Society would like to thank all of those who gave their time and equipment, skills and materials to the Castlegar Jail Project Another frail fragment of our brief history has been saved from obliv- ion by what you have done When the renovations are completed and the old jail ready for public viewing, it will house the collection of early police logs, records, full uniform and other interesting memorabilia given to the museum by former First-class Constable George MacAndrew who was Castlegar’s first law enforcement officer with the B.C. Provincial Police. A suitable plaque will be affixed to the building, permanently recog- nizing the contributions of those whose efforts made possible a Project of this magnitude at virtually no cost to the City of Castlegar or the Society. tive vehicle for reducing health costs by educating the public on preventative health care mea- sures, and promoting public awareness of health measures, which in turn would reduce health care cost in B.C.. Because the magazine was effective in educating the public, Fox said the Social Credit caucus will be looking closely to ensure Areas could fter cancellation that Your Better Health magazine will be replaced by another mag- azine which will be just as effec- tive in educating the public. “The Social Credit caucus will be watching very closely in the coming months in the expectation that this publication will be replaced by a much more partisan approach to health issues, as with all issues with this government." receive increased water rates KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff The Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks has announced there will be a water rate increase effective January 1, 1992. Environment, Lands and Parks Minister, John Cashore, said those who use B.C.’s natural should take responsibi ity for the resources they use, and should therefore pay for it. “Currently, water rates simply do not reflect the value of the Province’s water, nor do they per cent increase. Some water users will have a ‘small rate increase, or no increase at all, while other users will have a larger rate increase. Ss increas- ing water rates, there will also be an increase in water application fees for most users. The application fees will be raised from $75 to $100 or $150 Per type of water use. WEATHER __ OUTLOOK: The forecast for Wednesday: Cloudy with a few sunny breaks and scattered flurries. Windy at times with high windchills. High temperature near -8. A weak disturbance over Washington should Provide a few more flurries on Thursday. Sunny periods are expected Friday and Saturday as a ridge of high pressure bullds from the north. Cool temperatures will be maintained. Temperature: Max/Date 4.2/24 Precipitation: Rain Number of Hours 7.6 A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST WEEK: Min/Date -7.2/27 Snow ™T 17.6 9.0 Some other rates of i are as follows: $13.75 to $19 per year for small rural domestic users; water use in conservation proj such as fish or wildlife enhance- ment will rise by 41 per cent; a encourage efficient and i able use of water. My ministry is committed to the user-pays poli- cy...those who use B.C.'s natural resources should also take responsibility for it."” The increase in rates will vary dependant on the Proposed water use, but overall there will be an approximate ten land i t licence will increase from $27.03 to $38 per year and charges for water storage will increase by an average of 11 per cent. The 1993 water invoices, which will reflect the new water rates will be sent to licensees in late January or early February. REMARKS: Periods of snow prevailed as a series of disturbances from the Gulf of Alaska tracked across southern B.C. Heavier accumulations in surrounding valleys and at higher elevations kept highway maintenance crews busy and skiers smiling. Small ridges of high pressure between systems supplied greater than normal amounts of sunshine. Forecast provided by The South - East interior Weather Office at Castlegar, B.C. ARROW LAKE RESERVOIR FORECAST _ Dec. 26/92 1404.23 ft. Jan. 2/93 1399.50 ft. Mean Normal Mean “L7 -2.0 Total Normal Total 28.7 Normal Number of Hours 5.3 Dumping snow from driveway to highway a bad move KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff If you are one of the individu- als who clean your driveway of snow, and then dump the snow onto the highway, you can be charged under the Motor Vehicle Crown corporation might be dum KERKHOFF When Petro-Canada officials visit Columbia Auto Service in Castlegar in January, the future of the station will be the topic of discussion. Columbia Auto Service co- owner, Larry Webster, said Petro-Can will be visiting the gas station in early January, , and the future of the station will be decided at that time.There are three options that the local business could be offered, which has a lease Act, and the Highway Act. The Ministry of Transporta- tion and Highways, District Highways Manager, John Bod- narchuk, advises that pushing snow onto the highways is not only illegal, but is also potential- ly dangerous. with Petro-Canada December 1993, “We still have a year lease with them. They will have to either honor the lease, compen- until “This practice leaves win- dows of snow on the highway which freeze, creating a hazard for travelers and highway snow removal equipment.” It is advised that drivers reduce their speed and be alerted to possible road changes due to latest cost-saving measures Petro- Can has taken, which includes withdrawing services to many small business across Canada. “They want to get rid of the ‘They want to get rid of the pump and sell the building .. .’ — LARRY WEBSTER Co-owner the presence of both highway maintenance equipment and pri- vate snow removal equipment. For current road conditions throughout the province, travel- ers should call 1-800-663-4997. ping local little guy those owned by the government.” Petro-Can has defended it’s latest cost cutting tactics as being a necessary measure which will help ensure that Petro-Can remain economically viable, and able to compete within the Canadian economy. Webster said Columbia Auto Service has been in business for 23 years, and whatever the out- come may be, it will remain in sate us, or we will have to come to a mutual agreement.” Webster is unimpressed by the pump and sell the building. They're all screwed up like any other big company, especially While clearing the sidewalk in front of the court house yesterday moming, this city work- er found that when there's this much snow, the hardest part is finding the sidewalk. SUN STAFF PHOTO /John Van Putten “It doesn't matter what Petro- Can does, we're still going to stay in business.” Snow-racer collides with vehicle NELSON DAILY NEWS A 10-year-old Nelson youth was taken to hospital after sliding down a bank on his GT Snow Racer and into the path of a vehi- cle driven by a Nelson resident at the 500 block of West Innes Street last Wednesday afternoon. Nelson City Police said the boy was treated for bruises and scrapes to the left side of his chest at Kootenay Lake District Hospi- tal and then released. No charges were laid in the incident. Police continue to caution par- ents to ensure that their children use their snow toys in a safe, des- ignated play area. Nelson man fakes his part in hit. and run A 21-year-old Nelson resident Amendments to infant act means no parental consultation for abortions KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Amendments to the Infants Act will come into effect January 1, 1993, in an effort to avoid any challenge that might be made under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Health Minister, Elizabeth Cull, said the amendment to the Infant Act will ensure that all minors are treated the same way should it become necessary for the minor to be seen by a doctor without consulting parents or guardians. “The Infants Act was amended to treat all minors the same way. Under the old law, people between the ages of 16 and 18 needed parental consent before getting medical treatment. For those under 16, common law applied which meant doctors could treat them without consult- ing parents or guardians.” This would include abortions. Cull said safeguards are built into the new provisions to ensure young people receive responsible health care. A health care provider must be satisfied the minor understands the benefits and risks of the treatment before going ahead with treatment, and that the treatment is in the young Person's best interests who ap d to police that his vehicle was the target of a hit and run, Dec. 27 in Banjo's parking lot, could end up being charged. While police were investigating the Nelson man's claims, a second man, 31-year-old David Peterson, of Camrose Alberta, came into the RCMP station and reported that his vehicle had been hit in the parking lot of the Hi Arrow. On closer examination, police felt the incidents were related, and eventually, the 21-year-old admitted to hitting the Alberta driver's car. He will face charges on Feb. t, 1993. His name will not be released until he has been officially charged.