Police lay charges after MVA a left hand curve and collided with a guard rail The accident, which occurred Pui Wan Chong, of Castle- March 21 at Columbia Ave. and gat has been charged’ With Tall —-"ATPOW- Lakes Drive. caused ingto keep: a vehicle to the approximately $3,000 damage to tight after the 1984 Honda he the ‘Honda Chong was not was driving failed to negotiate _ injured in the accident SUN STAFF REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that @ Public Hearing will be held on Monday, March 29, 1983 at 7:00 p.m., at the Blueberry School, 200 Centre, Blueberry Creek, B.C., to receive representations from all Persons now deem it in their interest to make tions regarding a PROPOSED AMENDMENT to Zoning Bylaw No. 422, 1984, Electoral Area ‘J. Bylaw No. 971, 1993 The intent of Bylaw no. 971, 1993 is to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 422 1984, by: changing the minimum lot area of the institutional Special Zone, P2 trom 4000 m2 to 920 m2, except that public utility buildings and structures shall Not require a minimum lot area rezoning Lot 1, Block 4, Plan 4255, District Lot 4598, Kootenay District, (located in , $60 map below) from RESIDENTIAL TWO FAMILY A-1 zone, R2A-1 to INSTITUTIONAL SPECIAL ZONE, P2 to allow for the construction of a firehall to service the residents of Blueberry Creek ‘adding @ new section in the institutional Special Zone, P2 stating that the minimum lot area shall be subject to the approval of the Agricultural Lind Commission where subject to the Agricultural Land Act Copies of the aforementioned proposed bylaw may be ir to March 29, inclusive, at: ‘spected from March 12 Planning Department Office, Regional District of Central Kootenay 601 Vernon Street, Nelson, B.C ‘the hours of 8:30 am to 12:00 noon, and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm daily except Saturdays Sunday, and holidays; and Castlegar City Hall 460 Columbia Avenue, Castiogar, B between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. DATED at Nelson, B.C. this 24th day of February, 1993 B. Bakdigara, Secretary Regional District of Central Kootenay The Castlegar Sun More to KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Kin % The Kinnaird Hall, a landmark of Castlegar, is undergoing a cos- metic and structural upgrade thanks to the United Brotherhood of Car penters and Joiners Local 2300. The future of the hall had been in question since the kitchen of the hall was closed due to non- compliance with Ministry of Health regulations in 1990. Fire and building code inade quacies and violations were also discovered when a complete study of the building was done The mandatory health and safety upgrades were deemed too expensive to implement by the city. A projected increase of user Learner's Event will hel KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff An excellent example of stu dents helping students can be seen during a Learners Event which is scheduled to occur at Selkirk College March 26 Shirley Laren, an Adult Basic Education (ABE) student and one of the organizers of the event, naird Hall up fees and a further draw on taxa- tion necessitated the City of Castlegar to hold a public meet- ing in which those who it would affect the most—the public, could give their input, The meeting only attracted about 50 residents, who were asked to fill out a questionnaire reggrding the future of the hall. From the information gleaned from user groups and the 50 who attended, it was ded Wednesday, March 24, 1993 the building with the agreement that the hall would still be made that an budget for $50,000 be used to go towards upgrading the hall Out of that meeting the need to maintain the hall for user groups and heritage purposes was real- ized. The Lions and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2300 both bid for said she knows Personally the emotional and financial-strain that can occur while trying to fur- ther her education. “When I retumed to school it took a lot of courage. The hardest part was walking through those doors. When I returfed to school 1 also found out that a lot of peo- ple didn't have the finances to go back to school.” Conroy comments on legislature violence SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor Rossland-Trail MLA Ed Con- roy says he understands what it feels like to feel so passionate about a cause, it can be justified through civil disobedience “But in carrying out that disobe- dience, they must be Prepared to pay the price,” said Conroy, refer- ring to the youthful environmental protesters who ‘stormed’ the Provincial legislature last week. Conroy said he did not agree with the action that the young environmentalists took in order to make their point of support known for Clayoquot Sound. But he also believés punishment is in order to rightfully compensate for the damage that was done “The justification of a cause is in the eye of the beholder. If it were loggers who had stormed the legislature, I would Say the same thing. Although these two groups of people stand on differ- ent sides of the fence, the enforcement of the law should be “ELEBRATE SPRING! NELSON ROTARY BINGO March 26, 1993 — Savoy Bingo Hall * Free Popcorn * Door Prizes Full Value 6 up pk. $28 9 up pk. $30 lable at the door the same for everyone.” Conroy also commended Pre- miere Mike Harcourt for refusing to speak to the protesters when they demanded that he appear. “By coming out and speaking to them just because they had busted up the place would have only lent credibility to their actions. Who would be next to ‘storm’ the legislature?” While the West Kootenay has its Own environment versus log- ging conflicts, Conroy said he Personally believes the con- stituents in the Rossland-Trail riding would not support such violence in order to make a point known, Crossing the line of legal- ity to bring forward an issue is not something po patie Conroy said he knows for’ certain it will happen again and again—no mat- ter what the issue. “These kinds of things will always go on. Name the issue and there is a fringe out there who feels so passionate about the cause they'll take action that is considered illegal.” Doors Open 5:00 p.m. Games Start 6:30 p.m. #74380 grade than first thought entails more work than initially thought, the upgrading is still on schedule and is approximately half finished. “It's more than I expected. It's about half done, and some of the unknogyns and unexpected have added to the cost. The city got one hell of a deal.” Thus far the furnace has been brought up to safety and fire stan- dards, and work has been done in the washrooms. Embree said ion of the irs and towards upgrading of the hall. Six months into the upgrading of the hall the Carpenters busi- ness répresentative, Len Embree, said even though the upgrade construction of a handicapped access is in. progress, The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2300, and Pulp Paper and Wood- workers of Canada Local | have offices in the Kinnaird Hall. p ease financial strain The Learners Event, which was conceived by and imple- mented by ABE students, is designed to help ease some of the financial strain which is felt when acquiring an education, The event, which is funded through a $1,300 grant from the inistry of Education, will feature 4 speaker from Unemployment Canada who will discuss with stu- dents and prospective students the Programs which are sponsored through them. Jake Van Hemert, who is Selkirk College's financial aid advisor, will also be on hand to explain to students grants and loans which are available, and how to apply for them. Other top- ics which will be discussed are money management, financing, and coping with disabilities. Laren encourages anyone who is considering returning to school to take advantage of the free event. “It’s for anyone who wants to return to school and can't find the finances to do so.” For further information, or to register for the seminar call Hellen at 365-3476, or Garrell at 365-3476. A free lunch vill be provided and there will be a draw for a door prize. Ministry to implement catch and release on sturgeon The absence of any detectable juvenile sturgeon in the Columbia River has the Depart- ment of Fisheries concerned. Jay Hammond, Fishéries Sec- tion Head, said recent On sur- veying of the Columbia River indicated that the sturgeon popula- tion on the Columbia might be declining, although the reason for the decline is uncertain at this time “The sturgeon population appears to be in a state of decline There have been no juvenile stur- geon that we can find in the Columbia. That is one of the first indications that there is a problem.” Hammond said there are many reasons why the juvenile stur- geon population is declining on the Columbia. “It could be the water quality or the flows, which are very important for spawning There are a whole series of possi- ble reasons why this could be happening.” In answer to the declining Population of the sturgeon, Fish- eries is considering initiating a catch and release program which = Contract Hammond said will help Protect the existing sturgeon population. Depending on feedback from anglers and the public, Hammond said the catch and release pro- gram could come into effect as early as this April. If Fisheries determines that catch and release is necessary they would ask for a “director's order” which would allow them to vary the current limit or season for sturgeon. The public would then be notified of the variance through advertising, said Hammond. Hammond is advising, anglers to consult the new 1994 fishing regulations book before fishing for sturgeon. “We are hoping it will be in the regulations in 1994. That's the goal.” Sturgeon are mostly bottom- feeders and it is not unusual for them to weigh up to 300 pounds and grow to nine feet long. Some species of sturgeon are valued for their roe, which is otherwise known as caviar, a delicacy. Some sturgeon live as long as 60 years, and on occasion longer. Continued from 1A received a partial amount of the retroactive pay from the Continu- ing Care division of the Ministry of Health. “When we receive the balance of that amount, we will in turn give it to the employees. The government has said we will receive the balance within four to five weeks.” Balshin said the coffipany is living up to the contract that was signed between the union and Chantel Management. “The provision in the agree- ment states the employer will make every effort to make such retroactive payment within 60 calendar days. And we have been making every effort.” Balshin said the company owns six unionized facilities and has one person in charge of mak- ing retroactive calculations for all facilities, during a busy time of year. “There are over 600 part time, full time and casual employees working for Chantel, and at this time of year, they each needed T- 4 slips for the tax season.” Hitchen said the workers will take further action if the company carries out disciplinary action. we oN -e - ‘6, a BUILDING A HOUSE? Attend the SUPER JOIST SEMINAR Wednesday, March 31 ¢ 7 p-m. The Super Joist available at Arrow Building Supplies is made in standard lengths from 10' to 24' custom lengths up to 52'. The product is designed to save labour and materials on the job. ¢ WORKABLE ¢, LIGHTWEIGHT ¢ STRAIGHT ¢ STIFF ° NO SHRINKAGE | OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, HOUSE BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS | ARROW BUILDING SUPPLIES to be held at the SANDMAN INN 1944 Columbia Ave., Castlegar Wednesday, March 24, 1993 School District No. 9 has taken the bull by the horns and is looking at ways to decrease violence in the schools. In response to recent violent altercations which have at Stanley Humph Secondary School (SHSS), School District No. 9 trustees passed a motion at a board meeting on March 22 which empowers the board to establish a forum/investigation committee. ‘The committee will in youth vio- lence and advise and assist the board in School board endorses full investigation 0 School violence : he Castlegar RCMP teoe The school funding “subject to developing policies which w youth violence and misbehavior Although trustee Mickey Ki instrumental in bringing the sup»: forum to the board, he said he is he would serve on the commit: representative should he be asked “I'd have to think about it bx been the trustee who Iras been { being critical of the school ang th: pline policy.” The committee will consist of |. sentatives from students trustees, teaching staff, management st m the community. It is hoped by the boa nits deliberations ke its report to Gordon Turner, Ev Surgenor ppomting members will have to sit lite and decide on I think those parent gE Lorne Hackman, a local man with Native status, speaks with Mike of Native Affairs for the Castlegar and District Wildlife Associatio nay Outdoorsmen. The two were conversing after the conc called by the Castlegar and District Wildlife Association Native hunting rights were discussed. The meeting, which attra ple, was somewhat controversial, but ended on a Positive note wildlife association members agreeing that native chiefs ne« discussions surrounding hunting rights for all people ast MetMart official promising May 5 op SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor Filanti said th worked out with th Activity is fast and furious on-site at the Columbia Plaza location, since its major tenant, The MetMart, has set May 5 as its first day of business Rick Filanti, owner Rick Holdings Lid., the mall developer, said the pressure is now on to complete the project in time for The Met's spring plans “We're definitely praying for good weather, and hoping that all our suppliers come through as promised,” said Filanti, when reached at his office Medicine Hat, Alberta. = Condoms Although he wou seven other small Columbia Plaza sidering A MetMant o! newest shopp: r Speakin vice-president s fron completed. “It wi ty should be mo residents will be surp: Continued from 1A Trustee Guglielmi responded to the request enthusiastically, Stating that not only was the request an entrepreneurial endeavor, it might be a good ref- erence for the inevitable request that condom vending machines be installed in the schoet on a permanent basis. “T accept this in the spirit of cul- tivating the entrepreneurial spirit It will let us know how well it was received, then we will have some factual information on whether we should have condom machines in the school should the question ever arise. If we are called upon to do so we will be in a better position to Trustee Kinakin also strongly supported the proposal. “No mat- ter what our morality is, things may happen. To say we will ban teenage sexuality at this table would make us a board of fools. A lot of what she (Horswill) said is true, but we can’t stop that activity at this table. There is no such thing as safe sex—but if you're going to have sex you may as well have it in as safe a way as possible Besides Kinakin Joanne Baker also supported the selling of condoms by the career prep students. “We're teaching them to be responsible for their actions. If my mom and dad find out that I seconded this motion they're going to die!” Verna Chernoff, Stanley Humphries Secondary School (SHSS) career prep coordinator said the request for two career prep students to sell condoms in the cafeteria is purely a business pro. posal. “This whole thing isn't a campaign to get condoms in the school. It’s a business proposition Chernoff said career prep stu dents had to apply for a business license, draft a business plan and take the same steps any other business has to when trying to set up a business. “The unit. work was for students to establish their own small business. They have to take all the same steps that an actual business does in setting up a small business.” trustee ZY } “REMINDER** "Anytime Chicken Time" Luncheon Special 2 Piece Chicken Snack with Jo Jo's * Delicious!! only (773 Your Enjoyment at Castlegar's Pride Chicken Time 2816 Columbia Ave \F4/ 365-5304 Expires March 31/93 BCAA i 249° S. plus tax Agency construction cing quickly the construction ir-Robson bridge Olicing that pile- preparation are in wsportation pro: Bill Smith, said idvancing and on progressing quite ly monitoring by { Environment, isheries and High- ufied out to ensure ifications, envi t and safety stan- met {fice is staffed by (ration and inspec- who monitor the iction of the project basis. In addition des liaison for staff try of Environment rtment of Fisheries to the requirements of ire met during con- 1 the Fisheries Depart- ting daily monitor- r bed for signs of they haven't as of yet x fish said Eliah ent of Highways n Officer. {that should con- he bridge impact on onstruction would be tingly. “It could cyr- to work in the river. ) meet their specifi- k in the fiver channel.” for the bridge, one ne of concrete, had ed in order to allow to bid on construc- or the most cost- istruction of the ssful bid which was for a two-lané bridge, which will trian walkway on side of the bridge kilometers of high- eer y contacted the public urse and got information und their presentation to allion committee was well um really impressed with woach the two have taken.” ff said that had the stu- to sell condoms in the n denied by the board, said all would not be denial of a business s what many fledgling urs are faced with. “If juest for a license to sell was turned down, that is f life in the business set- uld have been an excel- ning experience.” TO OUR “FRIENDS O CANCUN Y ONE WEEK 449° S. plus tax NOW 352.22 ax “ee WEATHER OUTLOOK: The forecast for Wednesday; Cloudy with sunny periods, slight chance of a shower. High temperature near 10. A weak ridge of high pressure should provide a mixture of sun and cloud on Thursday. Clouds and a few showers are possible Friday as a Pacific disturbance approaches. > ak VY A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST WEEK: Temperature: Max/Date Min/Date Normal Mean Mean 11.3/19 -3.8/16,19 3.6 3.5 Normal Total Precipitation: Rain Snow Total 3.4 12.4 Number of Hours Normal Number of Hours 24.5 27.7 REMARKS: A series of weak Pacific disturbances provided seasonable temperatures and minor amounts of precipitation. Near normal amounts of sunshine were a result of breaks in between systems. Forecast provided by The South - East interior Weather Office at Castlegar, B.C. Making his,entrance as Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, West Kootenay Labor Council President Dominique Iser- nia introduced a panel of guests who spoke during the recent Let's Make Canada Work for People seminar, which was held at Selkirk College last weekend. The sem- inar, sponsored by the East and West Kootenay Labor Councils, discussed a number of different topics, including the dangers of NAFTA, if signed. Some of the guest speakers included Kootenay-West Revelstoke NDP Can- didate Heather Suggit, and Executive Vice-President of the CLC, Jean Claude Parrott. sun starr PHOTO / Sharlene imnott Parents wishing to enrol their child in either the English Year One Primary Kindergarten) or Russian Year One Primary (Kindergarten) for September 1993 are asked to register their child at the elementary school indicated below: Castlegar Primary d Ps Mar. 29 - Apr. 2 (Twin Rivers, Castlegar Primary, Ootischenia) Time 8 am - 2 pm Kinnaird Elementary 8 am - 2pm (Kinnaird Elementary, Valley Vista) Blueberry Creek 8am- 11am 12:30 pm - 3 pm Robson Elementary 8:30 am - 3 pm Tarrys Elementary 8 am-2 pm Woodland Park 8am - 12pm (Woodland Park Pass Creek) PLEASE NOTE; Parents of children who tum 5 years old between January 1, 1993 anc may register their child for Primary | (Kindergarten) to enter school 11 1993 December 31, 1993 SEPTEMBER A parent of a child may defer the enrolment of his or her child until September 1994 Parents are asked to bring with them their child's birth or baptismal certificate or other legal proof of age. act the Principal of 9 Should you require clarification or additional information please cont your neighbourhood school Board of Schoo! Trustees School District #9 (Castlegar)