Page 2A The Castle Wednesday, May 3, 1995 STANLEY HUMPHRIES SECONDARY Condom machines under consideration KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Parents of Stanley Humphries Secondary School students will be receiving a little added some- report cards this May 15 Inside the envelopes contain- ing the report cards, parents will find a questionnaire to determine if they support the installation of condom machines in student thing along with their children’s restrooms at SHSS. MINISTRY OF FOREST "S*. SERIES FIRELINE CERTIFICATION COURSES §-130: FUNDAMENTALS OF FIREFIGHTING DATE: Sat., May 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. LOCATION: Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus FEE: $55 $232: PORTABLE PUMPS AND WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS DATE: Sun.; May 14, 9 a.m, - 5 p.m. LOCATION: Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus FEE: $55 To register, please call Kathy Markin at 365-1208. 2 castLeGar campus I2QS Box 1200, Castlegar, BC VIN 351 On Sunday, May 14, receive an additional 10% OFF your everyday QO? Fabricland Sewing Club Membership benefit on fabrics and home decor fabrics! ~Public health nurse Cindy Narico, who acts as a resource person to peer counselors at the school, said the questionnaire was developed by the students as part of the Healthy Schools Initiative The Healthy Schools mandate isto “help kids change their schgol envifohment to a healthier ‘place, both physically and emo- tionally”, explained Talarico. Talarico said she knows that the topic of condom use and installa tion of condom machines. in school restrooms is a potentially explo sive issue, and so encourages This china dis- play attracts interest from visitors to the 1995 West Kootenay Trade Fair over the weekend at the Castlegar Community Complex. Thousafids of people from around the region attend- ed.the annual event. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Ron Norman ae P to add c to the questionnaire if desired She said that if condom machines are installed at the school they would be installed in only one male and one female restroom. “The idea is that people need to be responsible and not leave it up to one sex or another.” Talarico stresses that condoms aren't infallible and that abstinence is the only way in which protect against sexually transmitted dis eases and unplanned pregnancies. “Even with condoms it's not 100 per cent and that message is out there.” "AEROBICS NOW IN ; FULL STEP | 1 AEROBIC COMBO PASS EXTENDED Xx WEIGHT & AEROBIC 3 MONTH PASS © Expires May 19/95 ee ee Se oe HOOTERS FITNESS AGREAT SALE FOR MOTHERS & MOTHERS TO BE! SALE ENDS MAY 13 352-1789 199 Columbia Ave. * 365-6161 CASTLEGAR JR. REBELS HOCKEY CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, May 4, 1995 « 7:00 p.m. CastlegaeCommunity Complex Everyone Welcome GO REBELS GO! OPEN HOUSE ON TREATY NEGOTIATIONS Sponsored by the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council, Canada and the Province of British Columbia The Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council and the federal and provincial governments are in the early stages of discussions on treaty negotiations. Members of the public who are interested in learning more about the treaty process are invited to attend an open house at one of the following locations: Monday, May 8, 1995 Gy i David Thomp S dary School (New) 1535-14th Street, Invermere, B.C. 7:00 p,m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 Main Lounge, Selkirk College 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, B.C. 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 Gymnasium, Adam Robertson Elementary School 421-9th Avenue North, Creston, B.C. 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. , Thursday, May 11 Gy i Fernie S y School 901-2nd Avenue, Fernie, B.C. 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Those attending will have the opportunity to pick up written information and talk to representatives of the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council, the federal and the provincial governments. At 8:00 p.m. each evening, members of the treaty negotiating parties will be introduced. For more information, please call:. Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council (604) 489-2464 Federal Treaty Negotiation Office 1-800-665-9320 Province of B.C. 1-800-880-1022 Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council Province of Britisn Columbia WEDDING SUPPLIES Cake Tops Decorations Favors Watch for our NEW LOCATION! Just Ey's CHOCOLATE & Girt Sop 1114 - 4th St., Castlegar 365-7542 WELDING We weld anything... Anytime ¢ Anywhere ICE METAL WORKS 5-811 SO UNCARING rant » blinding failure VOFSe vur help DIABETES GI School budget remains status quo KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff The Castlegar School District has approved its preliminary bud- get for the 1995/96 school year. Secretary-treasurer John Dascher said the $17.4 million budget is an increase of 1.13 per cent, or $193,926, over last year’s budget. This, explained Dascher, leaves the district “status quo” over last year's budget, howev- er, there are staff increases included in the budget for a half-time computer technician will be increased to a full-time position, a 10-month grounds- man increased to 12-months and the addition of a crosswalk *attendant for Kinnaird Elemen- tary, Dascher ‘said there are no mw Students — Continued from 14 As well, students won't by allowed to make up any work they might have missed during the protest. But despite a meeting with stu- dents yesterday, Hogg said he intends to stick by his guns and the school policy, but won’t be actively looking for infractions. “I have no interest in walking around with tape measures and rules.” plans to reduce staff or hours of work nor to drop programs already in place. Other budget requests, such as increases for school supplies and in-service and additional equip- ment, have been deferred to this fall with the hopes that increased enroll will bring additional revenue The Ministry of Education has projected a 3 1/2 full4ime equiva- lent student increase for the district, but Dascher hopes that the min- istry’s projection is off the mark. “With all the construction going on there's a good chance more families will move into the area. That's good news for the = College district—added revenue.” As of February 1995, the dis- trict has enjoyed an increase of 13 1/2 FTE students since last September, which is 10 stu- dents above the ministry's pro- jection. This is a welcome addition for the district “If we have additional students it means we have additional rev- enue. Anything above [the min- istry's 3 1/2 student projection] is a plus.” This year's wages and benefits eat up $13,229,600, or 88.38 per cent of the budget, while last year wages cost the district $13,046,800. Continued from 1A review will be carried out over a live to six-year period ‘In the next two or three months the college will have to beg establishiay priorities for change,” he said in the meno. The duties of the three senior administrators whose positions have been terminated, will be assumed by existing personnel The principal of the Castlegar campus will become vice-presi- dent of learning and instruction and will assume both the princi- pal’s and director's duties, in addition to developmental educa- tion and home study. The vice-president of adminis- tration will take over the duties of the director of personne! and employee relations, while the responsibilities of the facilities manager will be transferred to a new ancillary and facilities man- ager position. ‘In addition to these immedi- ate changes, the college will be considering many of the other restructuring recommendations contained in the operational teview' report,” said perra. “The se’ te commendations imply new reportitig’ relationships in some instances and new posi- tions in others.” Don't touch Wednesday, May 3, 1995 Page 3A el another thing until bm read ‘thi The most important thing to remember about electricity is to always keep a little common sense and warning them never to build a tree house close to power lines, where they could be seriously injured. There are many other ways to practise electrical safety. And they all have one very important thing in common. Common sense. Think about it, please. wy ©WEST KOOTENAY POWER For more information on Electrical Safety, cal! or drop into your local West Kootenay Power Customer Service Office. Castlegar 365-8212 - Crawtord Bay 227-0231 - Greenwood 445-6455 - Kaslo 353-2446 - Kelowna 860-21 Osoyoos 495-2474 - Penticton 493-3818 - Salmo 357-9711 - South Slocan 359-7613 - Trail 368-0500 s ad. between you and your power supply. Common sense means cautioning children to avoid areas marked “Danger”... 428-5357 - Grand Forks 442-3142 26- 499-5844 - Oliver 498-2474 Police briefs Jaws A single-vehicle accident on Pass Creek Road April 27 resulted in the jaws of life being used to extricate Jen- nifer Orriss from the vehicle. RCMP say Orriss, 19, of Castlegar, was treated at Castlegar and District Hos- pital for minor injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, howev- er, RCMP say they believe that the driver, 20-year-old Kristopher Konkin of Shore- acres, was travelling too fast when negotiating a corner. Konkin was also treated at hospital for minor injuries. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $10,000. Help wanted Castlegar RCMP are asking the public's help in locating the individual(s) responsible Cpl. Al Hudema said that someone entered the ceme- tery with a vehicle and caused some $1,000 to the grass. It appears, said Hude- ma, that the vehicle then got stuck and required the ser- vices of a tow truck. Surprise! A resident returning home from a weekend away found an unwelcome surprise awaiting him. Castlegar RCMP say when the man arrived at his McPhee Road home he found that his house had been broken into. While making inquiries in the neighborhood, police found that a residence across the street had had its base- ment windows tampered with. There are no suspects, however RCMP continue to investigate Apprehended Three Castlegar men were arrested after a burglar alarm at Zuckerberg Island alerted Police to a break and enter in progress at the Chapel House. Cpl. Dave Beach said that when RCMP arrived around 3 a.m. last Sunday morning they appre- hended one man and later apprehended the other two with the help of an RCMP search dog. The men, ages, 19, 20 and 21, had allegedly smashed a window to gain access. Taken from the Chapel House were a vase with dried flowers, a silver kettle, and a picture frame with arrowheads. One of the men, said Beach, is “known” to RCMP. The trio will appear in court July 5 to answer to charges. Vandalized Castlegar RCMP are investi- gating the smashing of a window of a vehicle parked at the Twin River Motel. Police say that a window of a 1979 Mercury Capri was smashed in the early morn- ing hours of April 30. Another vehicle parked in the 600 block of 18th Street was also vandalized the same day. Charged Two Fruitvale youths have been charged with 22 counts ranging from break and enter, willful damage, theft of cheques, forgery, uring to cash forged cheques and breach of undertaking in relation to an April 22 inci- dent in which 14 locks on a mailbox and numerous garages in Fruitvale were cut off. RCMP say the youths, ages 17 and 15. were on a court undertaking in relation to an earlier alleged theft from motor vehicles in the Trail area The two appeared in Ross- Jand court on April 27, but have since been released from custody. Suspicious fire Nelson RCMP are treating a fire which gutted a garage and nearby barn in Winlaw on April 27 as suspicious The fire occurred at 5657 Wishloff Road. Beaches on the Arrow Lakes are returning to their — bn Youth charged in stealing vehicle KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff A.-14-year-old Castlegar youth has been charged with auto theft, possession of stolen property, driving without a driv et's license, breach of probation and driving too fast for road conditions after he allegedly stole his parénts’ vehicle and totalled it Castlegar RCMP say the youth took the vehicle April 25 and subsequently lost control of the 1989 Pontiac atound 12:30 a.m. causing it to enter a ditch and strike an embankment near “Bartsoff's Corner” on Pass Creek Road. The uninjured youth fled the scene. A police dog dispatched to the scene was unable to locate the youth who was later found at 3 am. hiding in a closet at his girlfriend's Pass former pristine state thanks to a program funded by B.C. Hydro. Workers are removing old stumps and cleaning beaches of debris. Beach cleanup an annual event ©” FORECAST ¢ 365-3131 KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Users of the Arrow Lakes have a lot more to smile about nowa- days thanks to a debris-control program financed by B.C. Hydro. Some five to six years ago a debris control committee was formed under the leadership o} Nakusp Mayor Rosemary Johnson Comprised of representatives from the B.C. Forest Service, Pope and Talbot, the Canadian Coast Guard, B.C. Hydro and communities on the reservoir, the committee prioritized trouble areas which needed to be cleared of debris. B.C. Hydro’s Al Geissler said = Gravel Continued from 1A closely monitoring the situation. O'Connor said that in discus- sions with residents, their major concern is dust and he empha- sized that Saliken and Gienger should work to keep dust down. “We've got a couple of peo- ple up there that have asthma bad,” he said. Earlier Gienger told council that ground up asphalt would be used on the surface of the new road and they would watere the surface regularly. “That should help keep the dust down,” agreed O'Connor. A number of area residents had written council opposing the gravel pit. They cited concerns about noise, dust, traffic and property damage The city’s technical planning committee also recommended the gravel pit not proceed, point- ing to similar concerns, especial- ly with so many trucks using Merry Creek Road and the con- gestion the tmicks would gener- ate at 18th sweet and Columbia Avenue Council was concerned about the effects the operation would have on Merry Creek. However, Saliken ad d the utility is committed to financ ing the $50,000-$80,000 needed each year for such projects. Cou pled with the committee's recom mendations, beaches are starting to return to their former state Doug Haines owner and ope: ator of Brooklyn Industries. has contracted with B.C. Hydro tor the last two years tor debn ontrol “We collect and burn debris and excavite. burn and bury stumps.” Haines and his crew of two also landscape the beaches, an effort which he said has paid off. “They look a lot nicer—post card perfect.” But it’s not all work for Haines and his fellow workers—some times they come upon fishing tackle snagged in the stumps, or remnants of foundations. In the last two years areas that have been cleaned up include Snag Bay (about 40 km up the lake); Deer Park; Renata; Tulip Creek; Bowman Creek located near Snag Bay; Shields Creek (across from Tulip Creek; and Creek is currently being worked on and thére are plans for Broad- water Bay to be worked on. In order to transport heavy equipment across the water Haines said Pope and Talbot has donated “tug time Haines said that reclamation of hes is. done while water lev- els we at their lowest. and so the ompany is limited on the amount of time spent cach year. This year the company plans to spend some four weeks removing debris, compared to cight week: last year. : . The debris cleanup was made necessary by the building of the dams in the 1960s. What was once prime orchard. beaches and homesteads was flooded to make a reservoir. But as the water level in the Arrow Lakes fluctuated in response to American electrical needs, so did the amount of debris deposited on local beaches. That's changing quickly as communities along the reservoir and B.C. Hydro work-to clear the Creek home. Police believe that alcohol or drug consumption was not a factor in the accident Cpl. Al Hudema said the youth had prior charges for possession of a narcotic and breach of proba- tion pending against him. 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