s Saturday, February 22, 1992 @ No lunch program for Castlegar @ Provincial program not needed in Castlegar Glen Freeman NEWS REPORTER There’s no free lunches for Castlegar schools. A provincial lunch program which would provide food to needy school kids is getting failing marks from local edu- cators. “It’s not a concern that had been registered by school prin- cipals over the past number of years,” said School District No. 9 Superintendent Terry Wayling. “The information I have re- ceived is that children bring- ing less than balanced or nu- tritional lunches is more of a problem than children who can’t afford lunches.” added Wayling.. But according to Ministry of Education Spokesman Bill Stavdal, that is not the pur- pose of the program. “Schools with the greatest needs are being targeted right now,” said Stavdal. “If Castlegar does not have the need, it will not get the program,” he said. Even though there doesn’t appear to be a problem with hungry kids in the Castlegar area, the concern is still being looked into. “We're still reviewing it,” said Wayling “While we haven’t drawn any conclusions yet, it doesn’t appear as if it’s a major district concern.” Eslege FORESTRY AND WILDLAND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES College program advisory committees advise on curriculum content,-employment trends, educational opportunities, and program direction. The Forestry and Wildland Recreation programs would like to. add two lay persons to each @ Saturday, February 22,1992 - Bridge night set for Robson °c2iccBEaT Scott David Harrison EDITOR Robson bridge. Monday, Transport Minister Art Charbon- neau lands in Castlegar for what is certain to be two days of intense negotiations regarding the fate of the $23.5 the two will tour Castlegar and area in hopes of impressing upon Charbonneau the needs of the It’s the moment of truth for the Castlegar-._Tegion. Oe 2 ‘All I can do is give him a feel for our area and point out our needs,” he said. Charbonneau’s visit will be highlighted by Monday’s town hall meeting in Robson. Sponsored by the million span. Robson-Raspberry Charbonneau'’s vis- ‘One thing I do know, though, is that Ferry Users’ Ad Hoc it is the first by a cab- Committee, the 7 p.m. inet ministersincethe this (visit) shows a lot of guts on Mr. meeting will attempt A Muscular Dystrophy do- sible ~ nation box was stolen from A 38 year old Vancouver Blue Top Burger Wednesday, man armed with a knife bar- Feb. 19 at 10:45 a.m. ricaded himself in the Celgar Police are seeking a man camp library Saturday, Feb. and his son who may have wit- 15. nessed the incident. The man was arrested and Cate released without bail after he Elizabeth MaloffofThrums sobered up. was charged with failing to eee yield on ursday, Feb. 13. A rock smashed through a Maloff pulléd out of a pri- window in the 1100 block of vate driveway when her 1985 7th Avenue Saturday, Feb. 15. of these committees, persons not directly involved in Resourse New Democrats were Charbonneau’s part. He knows he’s to make Charbon- crowned provincial * * ° ’ neau commit to a new leadeta "ene Oek 17. stepping into a hornets’ nest. bridge: It-will alao ask Buick was hit by a 1980 Ford pickup driven by Nicole McLe- Police have a suspect, and the matter is still under inves- Trail’s Waneta Plaza finds a buyer Jonathan Green NEWS REPORTER Stuck in the shadow of Cominco Ltd.’s financial problems, Trail’s economy is anything but bright. But a recent real estate deal may be the ray of sunshine the ailing city needs. The Waneta Plaza Shopping Centre has been in receivership since last March and little payer interest has kept it there. Enter Bleabeicn Realty. Led by president. Peter Bull, the Van- couver-based real estate company pur- chased the mall last week.. A 25-year veteran of the real estate game, Bull said he is well aware of the lead and zinc smelter’s economic woes, but they weren’t really a factor in the sale. “The whole West Kootenay area has a stronger future than it has had in the last 10 years,” he said, adding that peo- ple in Trail aren’t the only énes who shop at the Waneta Plaza. “Trail is part of a large trading area, from Rossland up to Castlegar.” Bull said factors such as a core of good tenants, asking price and mall layout at- tracted Blenheim to Trail — though there is something the mall doesn't have. “What it doesn’t have is enough ten- ants,” he said. To attract those tenants the company will be looking for answers from both merchants and customers. “We'll be going out to the tenants and to the community asking for input,” said Bull, a University of British Columbia graduate with a degree in real estate. And with that input, Bull said the company will be looking to fill up the 25,00 square foot of retail space available in the mall. “We hope to attract tenants who could draw from a larger area,” he said. Blenheim Realty will take over next month. Management through education or employment. The committees meet twice a year at the Castlegar campus to other business within their terms of reference. If you are interested in sitting on one of these Advisory Committees, -please write before March 6, 1992, outlining interests and background, to John Adams, Department Head, Renewable Resources, or call 365-7292. ext. 243. CASTLEGAR CAMPUS — Box 1200, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3J1 365-7292 Loca. 353 or 261 review courses and Carry out} -- Whether his visit pro- duces a favorable re- — MLA Ed Conroy Charbonneau to res- urrect the Robson fer- sponse to the bridge question is anybody’s guess, according to Ross- land-Trail MLA Ed Conroy. “I don’t know what will happen,” said Con- roy, who has been pressing his New Democrat counterpart for a commitment on the bridge. “One thing I do know, though, is that this (visit) shows a lot of guts on Mr. Charbonneau’s part,” he said. “He knows he’s stepping into a hornets’ nest.” Conroy will be the first to greet Charbon- neau upon his arrival. Conroy confirmed that ry to serve the area until a bridge is built. The ferry committee got some added support prior to Monday’s meeting from the B.C. Lib- erals. Transport Critic Doug Symons wrote Charbonneau, urging him son ferry until the bridge is built. In the letter, Symons stated “the people of the Robson area have suffered inconvenience to reinstate the Rob- and economic dislocation long enough. It is time the situation was corrected.” Symons wrote to Charbonneau on Feb.19. There's something for everyone! The Neu 365-2212 rotecting children is one of the most important responsibilities of a society. It must be done in a way that supports families - and deciding how best to support families while protecting children involves looking WE NEED YOUR VIEWS Protecting Our Children: Issues and Action appointed a 10-person panel to consult with British Columbians and to prepare a public report on its findings. The report _.will provide a framework for new child “protection legislation that will respond Art Charbonneau’s visit step by step Monday Feb 24 1:10 p.m.: Art Charbonneau arrives at Castlegar Airport ¢ Charbonneau tours area to discuss transportation needs with MLA Ed Conroy 7 p.m.: Robson Town Hall meeting. Tuesday Feb 25 9:30 a.m.: Meets with Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore. 11 a.m.: Holds a series of meetings at the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce with; ¢ Corky Evans ¢ Nelson Mayor William Ramsden ¢ Rossland Mayor Bill Profili Dale Donaldson, Celgar Impact Monitoring Committee 5 p.m.: Departs Castlegar sa of Genelle. tigation. CASTLEGAR SAVINGS CREDIT UNION Wishes to Remind You that the Deadline for R.R.S.P.s is February 29, 1992 for 6 Slocan Park 1991 Contributions. 226-721 2 CASTLEGAR SAVINGS CREDIT UNION CHICKEN TIME’S PEEL & WIN GAx Peel & Win a FREE Box, Bucket, Barrel “A \ME Your Community Financial Centre 601-18thSt. Hwy. Castlegar 365-3368 or peel your own discount of a $1.00, $2.00 or Y/ \) $3.00. Everytime you buy a 9 piece box, a 15 piece bucket or a 20 piece barrel, you "PEEL & WIN" your own discount. Everyone wins when they buy Golden Delicious Chicken at Chicken Time. 365-5304 2816 Columbia Ave. “SPECTACULAR!...” A MUST SEE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. 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March 3, 1992 7:00 — 10:00 p.m. A discussion paper, Protecting Our Children, Supporting Our Families, prepared by the Ministry of Social Services, is available as a background document for anyone who wishes to participate in the consultation. Get your copy by calling toll-free 1-800-663-1251 (8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday) If you would like to make a written submission and speak about it at the public meeting, please send one copy of your submission to: Community Panel Child Protection Legislation Review Parliament Buildings Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 If you do not have a written submission but would like to speak at a public meeting, please book a time by calling 1-800-663-1251. Province of British Columbia Child Protection Legislation Review. - Hon. Joan Minister i ROSSLAND. LIGHT OPERA PLAYERS ‘i NELSON March 14, 8 p.m. March 15, 2 p.m. CAPITOL THEATRE GRAND FORKS Feb. 27, 28, 2 7:30 p.m. ere $10 , $12 AT DOOR $5 YOUTH PRICE, THURSDAY ’: ‘ROSSLAND March 27, 7:30 p.m. R.S.S.A.U.D. 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