Su PoP April 26, 1989 READY, SET, GO... Valley Vista elementary school students set off on endurance race at Kinnaird elementary school Tuesday. Students from Valley Vista and Kinnaird are participating in Canada Fitness testing, a federal program that test kids’ fitness ina number of areas. CENTRAL AMERICA Canadian missing CALGARY (CP) A Calgary former businessman is missing and presumed dead n—Centrt Ane Hee atter tis van and ssessions were found abandoned 1 4 jungle park Ernie Layton, who reured wo Van Couver two years ago after 30 years in Calgary, Was last seen by his tamily Jan, 4 when he began what was to be a leisurely drive to Panama’ All: his travel gear including passport, clothes and traveller cheques Were found by rangers Feb. 28 in his locked vehigle in Kahuia National Park, about 30 kilometres trom the Panama border Karen said trom Vancouver His distraught: daughter Layton here is'no explanation tor his disappearar Exxon SEATTLE (AP) 500,000 barrels ot A Exxon tanker Alaskan { power und Was drifting carry crude oil 16: of the Washington coast near the en trance to Juan de buca Surat toda helU.S. Coast Guard reported A commercial tug was called to the n Philadelphia, which was drt yabout 14 kilometres of! Cape Plat northwestern tp ot Olympic Peninsula Guard spokesman Andre about 40 kilometres sland © engines are be leaudeaux ¢ mainland. | out one- and-a-hall anadian des! that adelphia and a tugboat wa: omy Victoria anadian tug drifting was expected Lo ianker beldre iclicopter with a polluuon prevenuon officer on board planned to tly over the Coa: head to the said Cr ship, and a Canadia’ Guard > Was Lo ene by early this alter Dougan, A Canadiat pokesman in’ Van NEWS sc wae 3AR_ CASTLE ro oot Gary Fleming Diann Caroline Soukoro' ADVERT ISING SALES Canadian Embassy officials in Costa Rica have provided no help and have failed to investigate what hap: pened to the 35-year-old insurance agent, Layton said Layton travelled there April 6 with her father’s 69-year-old brother in a desperate bid to track his whereabouts She said authorities olfered weak explanations for his disappearance and made little effort probe the possibility of his death Somebody Wmiewhere, decided owned There's a lot of as to What happened they did nothing to look tor my dad. Layton said she was toreed to do het investigation during her Wo n the Spanish-speaking coun try, both in the capital of San Jose and fishing villages near Where his yan was vund His uiwated he diary, found in his van, in was not feeling well tor several days prior to his disappearan Gerry Willms is the Canadian em bassy who unitially consular officer handled the Layton ease. He said Tuesday that when the embassy received the first report of a possible missing Canadian he tied hard to learn Who it might be Willis said he did't get any co )peration alter repeated pleas to cross ott immigration check the licence plates Rican Ayton van with Costa horities. tanker drifting Ihe 246-metre-long tanker had engine problems and lost power on its way t Wash nery near Anacortes, , trom Valdez, Alaska Valdez was the site of the worst oi spillin U.S. history a little more than a month ago. About 50 million litres of Alaskan crude oil was spilled when the Exxon Valdez ranon ateet in Prince William Sound outside Valdez last March 23, alter loading up trom the Alaskan oil pipeline. The spill is still: tar trom being cleaned up Builders battle for Canadian contract OLLAWA(CR)— Ci will par ulure generation French submarines, other military programs and the brench space Rubi Amethy ste re for the program al chooses the Canadian_uayy,-a-senior French of tic y Yves Sillard appears 1 vo in the battle bet ween French and British builders to wire Canadian comract 10 to 12 ra tieer-ot uclear-propelled subs ler an estimated $8 billion Sillard, a deputy minister in the French government who 1s responsible for all weapons procurement and Loreign sales of French arms, 1s visiting Canada to mect Defence Depariment officials. He iy carrying a letter to Detence Minister Bil Meknight trom Jean-Pierre tull co his Prengh counterpart, Chevenement, pledging operation in weapons development between the two countries Recent reports have indicated the British have promised Canada a role in developing future generations of their submarines it Canada chooses the Bitish-designed dratalgar Weare'planning a few subma the-year-2005,"°-Sithard-satid reception at the French Embassy Tuesday. “Phe $8-billion? contract {mean a great deal of money tor mich of the work will be done here in Canada. But there's no reason why we can't co-operate On ~The development and construction of the neat generation of submarine (FALCON | PAINTING & DECORATING | 2649 CASTLEGAR vin 2s! a Kootnikoff FOURTH TT A.M. FORD SALES 17 2795 HIGHWAY Drive S LTD. 364-0202 TOLL FREE orrice 365-5219 1-800-663. - 4966 WAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LArEL JANICE SALES AND LEASING Res: 362-5925 BUSINESS =: April 26, 1989 c ‘astlegar News. al Appeal panel given navigation lessons VANCOUVER (CP) judges were given lessons i B.C. berry Corp turning. a $465,000 judgment awarded boater George Kwok Kwok's wile Three B.C navigation Luesday us the Appeat Court Just before the noon recess, Locke requested three sets of dividers so the jurists could transter distances loa launched arguments aimed.at over; — scale on the chart, resulting a quick shopping (ip by Roberty’s secretary Navigation is a key to the appeal which is partly and two ol his sons were killed in based on testimony relating to the vessels’ courses prior August 1985 when their 10-meire pleasure graft, the ferry Queen of Bay terminal at West (o the accident and the interpretation of that tesumony by Mr Court Kimberly, was in collision with the Justice George Cumming of the B.C. Sypreme Cowichan near the Horseshoe Vancouver “Hearn so much being a judge,” Southin said alter Kwok, a Sl-yeur-old Valicouver mechanic, aid a being Shown how to tratster Bearings on the chart by third son survived alter their bout was run over by the using parallel rules. huge tetry and churned through the vessel's propellors At one point she summed up ong of Roberts ay it headed tor port alter crossing Georgia Strait trom Nanaimo The appeal court panel of Madam Justice Mary Southin and justices L. k. Hinksonand C .¢ issued Charly and shown how to use parallel rules to plot arguments by saying That's putting it in a nutshell, or whatever the hautical equivalent of a nutshell is, A barnacle maybe Locke wu Roberts argued evidence erroneously accepted by Cumming showed the ferry, which was travelling at 20 knots would have passed the Kimberly betore their courses courses by lerry Corporation law yer David Roberts Uniee times the speed of Kowk"s cabin cruiser They were also given crib sheets explaining the dit lerence between statute and nautical miles (which wre — intersected. s00 feet longer) and the length of a cable (one-tenth of a O08 tet). {U's impossible tor this accident Lo have happened nautical mile, ¢ the way the rial judge said it did. Protesters convicted VANCOUVER (CP) t-ubortionists were convicted |uesday in B.C court tor Iwelye an- said. “Repeating it will not give more | “bicycle Jock. was placed around his weight throat’ and a chain was wrapped Supreme Court of contempt of Wood rejected Christie’y argument around his leg, linking hin’ with The blocking the entrance to a that Loth way justilied:in particy others While he protesters ating Vancouver abortion cline Apu 13 in the blockade beeuuse he had “an was aware thdt other During the hearing, a retired banker honest and reasonable belie, that had been arrested tor angnily detended his “night asaciuzen — aboruon ts murder blocking the clinic doors, Loth said he of Us country” to block the clinig Under cross-examination, both hadn't personally read the injunction lestilying on hiy own behall, Mark admitted he “acquiesced” when a> prohibiting such action Toth became agitated as he deseribed his role in the April 13 blockade when several anti-abortion protesters bound Governments set strict conditions VICTORIA (CP) bia and three West Coast states have theniselv es together with bicycle locks, then attached themselves to the clinic doors. Filteen protesters were arrested Lor violating an blocking the myjunclion against Lveywoman’s Health British Colum- The hanimer-here tirst of all is we Centre, the only privately run abortion clinicin British Columbia have agreement with the other gover Sel strict conditions that must be met ments,” said Strachan Iwo Were sentenced to Unree months — betore the damaged oil tanker Exxon Alaska will not let the ship move in jail for breaking the ternis of then Valdez can be transported to Poruand, | unless those conditions are-met and Ore., trom Alaska, B.C. Environment Minister Bruce Strachan said probation alter being tound guilty of Oregon will not let tie ship land unless criminal contempt of court trom those conditions are met, and we have earlict protests: British Columbia and the states of assufances trom those governments O1 the remaiming 13, one case Was Alaska, Washington and Oregon have that they will, put a stop to. any postponed to June so his lawyer Could written Exxon setting: our-ther-con-—movement_until_our conditions are argudin favor ol a jury ial ditions|tor allowing the tatiker lo move — met Toth, 61, repearedty asserted that he to Portkand tor repairs He said Exxon must assume full Wentto the clinic to “prevent a murder Strachan said Exxon must provide lability for any damages, cleanup and Tromhappening REPEATS BELIEFS How many times. are we going to assurances there “will -be—ne—Hurther — response costs incurred during thesrip. damage to the sensitive coastal en: Betore the ship moves, Exxon will vironment than 42 spilled when the Exxgn Valdez hit a the reel if Prince Willian) Sound March Wood 24. have to have a thorough cleaning of the have the witness repeat his beliely?™* an More stonished Mr Josiah Wood asked defence law yer Doug C hristic million litres of oil” ship, removal of all cargo and fuel to Justice maximum extent possible, and assurance that the ship‘is structurally English, 1 understand and mechanically sound A: ribbon-cutting ceremony milestone said ina news release, panies will be held Thursday and instant communication, computer-based supervisory today marked a West Kootenay Power's 92-year history, The formal opening of the company’s $2.5-million System Control Centre in Trail is a major step for the utility into the complex world of computer-based com munications and power system control, the’ company Community and corporate leaders attended the brief opening ceremony, highlighted byremarks from J S. McKay, WKP’s senior vice-president of operations and Trail Mayor A.V. Marcolin, The visitors were then taken on a tour of the new facility. A second tour in volving emergency organizations and other utility com- “It’s difficult to put all the advantages of our new system into one sentence,’ said West Kootenay Power's John Loo, manager of system planning and operation, “but they include reliability, sophisticated coordination “We at West Kootenay Power are very proud of our new facility, and we hope our customers will ap- preciate this important step towards the 21st century.” The System Control Centre becomes the nerve cen- to the tre of West Kootenay operations and is built around a control acquisition (SCADA) system. It is designed to provide better information to control operations and improve reliability of service throughout the company's 25,000 square kilometre service area, the company said. The WKP's new facility officially opened owner. control and data facility replaces two old operating centres, formerly at South Slocan and Tadanac. In today’s high-speed world of technological advances, the equipment in those locations had become obsolete, th The new system allows remote control of six generating plants and seven key terminal stations. In cluded with these are Cominco’s planis at Waneta and Brilliant and theif stations, which West Kootenay manages for its former The sophisticated computers, the heart of the con: trol system, were provided by a Toronto firm, and are agmong the most modern available. The building itself, located adjacent to WKP’s Trail operations behind Haley Park at Wartield, was designed by a Kelowna ar chitect and built by a Trail contractor West Kootenay’s team of system dispatchers from South Slocan and Tadanac were trained in the new technology over the past year only for the control of the company’s widespread operations, but also communications with employees in the field and a comprehensive security system calls that occur when district offices are closed come in: cent operators are on duty 24 hoursa day, the company said Because of the nature of the operations carried out in the centre, it is not possible to hold.a comniunity-wide open house. However, the compaiiy welcomes enquiries from interested groups for tours of the centre sizes will be limited, company said. Tadanac and Warfield switching They are responsible not Trouble where a minimum of two Tour SECRETARIES WEEN _April.24 to 29 | Nd = SALUTE ~ To Our: © SECRETARIES © RECEPTIONISTS © SALES PEOPLE Ernest, Livia, Rob Igor, Ed, Bob D., Mike, Dave, Todd and Bob M. of HOMEGOODS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE BRIAN_L. BROWN CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT Thank You © Debra Freeman e Glenna Ehman Phone 365-2151 Extend thanks to ARLENE CASWELL For her cheerful assistance to all of us. 270 Columbia Av: Castlegar, Linda Kositsin Mary Picton Today's recognition is just one small way to say thank you for the fine work you do every day, all year. Thank You For Your Dependability SS Castlegar News Employees take early retirement, find other jobs VANCOUVER (CP) one-third of 425 employees laid off More than earlier this year by Fletcher Challenge Canada have found other jobs or taken early retirement, president lan Donald said at the company’s annual general meeting Donald told about company's shareholders that 160 em- ployees had early retirment, found jobs in other operations or found jobs elsewhere. The company announced in February it was closing its Victoria June 30 and was reducing Delta of Van- couver and Youbou on Island After the-meeting, Donald said it was his understanding that about half of the 160 had found other jobs and half had taken early retirement He said Fletcher would take care of the remainder of the ployees. “1 am confident that by the end of 200 of the forest taken company sawmill south Vancouver operations in laid off em June when the mill closure occurs we will-have the majority cared for, one way or the other,"’ Donald told the shareholders ata subdued and uneven- tful meeting. ‘‘And we will continue with the program until all who want help to find helped Fletcher Challenge Canada is con new employment are trolled by Fletcher Challenge Lid., a FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP (A.C.O.P.) Below Castleaird Plaza Phone 365-6317 PASTOR: BARRY WERNER * 365-2374 — SUNDAY SERVICES — Sunday Schoo! 9:30 a.m Morning Worship — 10:30 a.m Evening Fellowship 6:30 p.m Wednesday: Home Meetings 7 p.m Friday Youth Ministries 7 p.m HOME OF CASTLEGAR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 365-7818 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 1471 Columbie Ave., Trail 364-0117 Regular Saturday Services Pastor Cliff Drieberg 365-2649 New Zealand-based conglomerate whose interests include construction, forest’ products, Tisheries, meat packing and automobile leasing. RANKS THIRD The Canadian arm has about $2.7 billion in assets to rank as the third largest forest products organization in Canada behind MacMillan Bloedel Lid. and Abitibi-Price Inc in devoting about a third of his 15- page speect tothe . land clarified” before then by the provin: sssue of native claims will be ciatand federal governments While the company showed a record year in 1988 in net profits, Donald cautioned that 1989 would not be as bright A weaker demand for newsprint due to increased worldwide production and slower wood products markets mean “‘net profits will be below the 4 ed last 2_achie P Wine proposal worked out OTTAWA (CP) allow wine to flow more freely between worked out, a A proposal to provitices has been FAST & COURTEOUS 1 HR. SERVICE drome! Protect Your Wardrobe with frequent sanitone cleaning at BEL-AIR CLEANERS We're Your I-Stop Cleaning Centre @ Over 35-Years Experience Castleaird Plazo 365-5145 federal official said The proposal — which would lower provincial barriers to wines produced in other parts of te country — will bé discussed by officials from all prov ces in Winnipeg on May 10, said Bob Knox a spokesman for the. Indusiry Department Under provinces charge other parts of the country and some current practice, some nore for wines from provincial liquor boards limit the selec: tion of these wines. If the proposal is approved jn Win nipeg, it would still have to be Yatified by provincial governments before coming into force We've got a draft of a possible agreement but we'll likely do some more tinkering With it before the meeting in Winnipeg,’ Kniox said The proposal was worked out by of from Ontario, Quebec and Columbia. It is part of an initiative started by the first ministers in November 1987 to barriers within Canada ficials British reduce trade Knox said theré are still problems deciding what is a Canadian wine and what products provinces will allow to be sold in their liquor stores. While wineries in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia grapes, Quebec conipanies import wine in bulk and use Canadian-grown bottle it inthe province. Knox said there has been increased flexibility among the prayinces on the issue, “What we're trying to do is end discrimination based on the province of origin. ”* Under a ruling by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the international trade umpire, and the free trade deal with the United States, provinces must reduce price markups Donald said he wanted the shareholders to know that the com- pany ‘‘is a much better company than has been represented recently in some sectors of the media.’ He reminded the meeting that the company recently appointed Ron Woznow as the company’s first vice president with responsibility for the environment ; “it is the first officer-level appoin- tment of its kind in our industry," said Donald. produce a new environmental policy Woznow's first task is to forthe company. . “We will make the policy a public document so that our actions can be measured against our intentions," said Donald He said Fletcher Challenge Canada told Indian bands in the Stein Valley last week that it would halt work in the area for 12 in the hope that the complex east of Vancouver months * Attend the Church of Your Choice! year Higher interest rates, stricter fiscal policies expected in next week's federal budget and an expected decrease in housing starts had already been reflec ted in the company’s first-quarter ear nings, said Donald. Those earnings were $36.1 million or 60 cents a common share compared with $45.4 million or 78 cents. a com- mon share in the first quarter of 1988. Net sales declined to $335.6 million from $356.4 million last year Fletcher Challenge Canada reported earlier that it had consolidated net ear- nings in 1988 of $180.2 million, up 29 per cent from the $140.2 million recor- ded in 1987. Sales rose to $1.5 billion from $1.4 billion the Last car before. year, Fletcher Challenge Canada merged management of B.C Forest Products Ltd., of which it owns 69 per cent, and its wholly owned sub- sidiary Crown Forest Industries Ltd = e =z CHURCH OF GOD 2404 Columbia Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m Morning Worship 1} a.m Pastor Ira Johnson * 365-6762 ST. 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