Wednesday February 3, 1993 @ @ Four-year-old project picks up steam as Columbia River Interpretive Centre evolves to second level of planning Neil Rachynski NEWS REPORTER A local group is trying to distract tourists. A four-year-old project to develop a Colum- bia River Interpretive Centre has entered its second stage. Fred Parker, chair of the Columbia River Interpretive local resources and tell the story of industri- alization in the area. Parker likens the Columbia River Inter- pretive Centre to others like the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington, Fort Steele and Head- Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in Alberta. “We came to the conclusion people are look- ing for a more information-based tourist ex- perience,” Parker. The actual site for the centre has not been determined, but Parker said it should be close to Highway 3 to achieve the committee’s ini- tial goal. Committee, said it’s time to spread the word. The | concept originally came from the Castle- gar and District Chamber of Com- ‘I’ve been at the point of frustration the several times. I believe there’s a lot of enthusiasm for (the centre), otherwise I would have quit a long time ago.’ currently has no funding. He said with Phase 2 of their plans un- __ Fred Parker der way, the group will begin merce, which was looking at ideas to diversify the local economy. Specifically, the chamber focused on how to arrest the tourist flow on Highway 3 and en- courage them to take part in activities around the area. Parker said since that time the idea has evolved to the proposed construction of a cen- tre for the entire East and West Kootenays. “We see it as a way small business can mar- ket their product through the centre,” Park- er said. A Phase 1 study was drawn up in February, 1992, which outlined the centre’s mandate. The project is intended link attractions from individual communities, provide education on to seek financial support in March. “We'll tap the resources necessary to build the society,” he said. Considering the financial state of the province, Parker said it may be tough getting the money. But he said he wants the project self-ready when the economic climate im- proves. After working on the project for four years, Parker said he hopes the plans for the centre are finally be picking up steam. “T’ve been at the point of frustration sever- al times,” he said. “I believe there’s a lot of enthusiasm for (the centre), otherwise I would have quit a long time ago.” ‘Jumbo’ hill planned for Kootenays? NEWS STAFF Does Jumbo Creek Ski Re- sort ring a bell? Not yet? 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Dunlop can’t put his finger on any one thing that might have triggered his quitting school. He started skipping classes in Calgary, but he says it wasn’t until he moved to Castlegar two years ago that it became a regular practice. “There was a lot of stress on the family,” he remembers. Dunlop was just getting used to a new school in Calgary — the seventh in 11 years — when he was told the family was moving again. That year his mother also found out she was very ill. “I think deep down I knew (dropping out) wouldn’t help, but at that time I wasn’t thinking too clearly.” Dunlop says quitting school wasn’t a conscious decision he made. Nor was it for his five friends that decided to drop school within the same two to three weeks. Defending his choice of friends, Dunlop says, “me quitting school and breaking the law wasn’t the result of the people I hung out with. 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There was nothing to do.” In the space of a year, Dunlop faced charges for shoplifting, assault, breach of en and spent a couple of nights in jail. “We all got in trouble in every way News photo by Corinne Jackson Mike Dunlop is enjoying his studies, visits with old — and new — friends and going through the library's collection of Stephen King novels and yes, works by classic writer Geoffrey Chaucer. possible. “We were going no where fast.” Dunlop did odd jobs, but he says it didn’t take long to find out “nobody wants to hire a high school dropout. “I think if I ran a business... I wouldn't want anyone who couldn’t hack school to work for me.” : Dunlop says there was no heavy discussion among his friends, but for some reason they decided they had enough and they were going to finish their education. Two people returned to Stanley Humphries and three opted for Selkirk College’s Adult Basic Education program. Dunlop’s return to Stanley Humphries wasn't easy at first. He was going through Grade 9 for the third time. He says the return to his old high school, however, was easier than starting fresh at a new school where he didn’t know anyone. “I felt really stupid,” he recalls, explaining the looks and whispers he had to endure when he first returned. But Dunlop says “to come back was an easy decision. “For the first time in a long time, I'm enjoying everything, not just pieces of things.” ; The whole experience was hard on Dunlop’s family. Support from friends, school staff, and his family was crucial to his deciding to return. Although it’s hard to not fall back on old habits, like putting homework off, Dunlop says he is trying. “If (you're) thinking about dropping out you’re obviously having problems in school, or somewhere. Try and go through the school resources. “Think about it before you do it. It’s a big mistake.”