wy eS June 14, 1989 Cyanide leak at mine VANCOUVER (CP) — A mining operation near Grand Forks has been declared an environmental emergency by the provincial Environment Ministry The ministry's Waste management Branch has declared the emergency because cyanide was leaking into groundwater from a gold tailing leach Operation 70 kilometres north of Grand Forks in southeast British Columbia. Sumac Resources Lid, stopped operating last April 14, after waste management inspectors detected cyanide in test wells Environment Minister Bruce Strachan, whose ministry approved the mine's environmental plans last year, said the spread of contamination is considered local. Analysis indicates cyanide has not reached Burrell Creek, which feeds the Kettle River, a major water system in the area, he added. Last year, responding to concerns raised by the Grank Forks Watershed Coalition, Strachan said the mining operation was no’ threat to the en- vironment. Catholic priest charged CALGARY (CP) — Calgary police have charged a Roman Catholic priest with four counts of indecent assault The charges against Father Robert Josephy Whyte of Toronto were laid Wednesday morning. The incidents were alleged to have taken place from 1962 to 1982, when the 67-year-old priest worked in Calgary. They involve boys and girls from 10 to 15-year-old and were alleged to have happened at a Calgary church and a church school Calgary police investigators worked with RCMP. in Nelson, who have charged the same priest, with seven counts of indecent assault. Those charges arise from incidents alleged to have occurred seven years ago near the southern British Columbia town of Radium. Whyte appeared briefly in Nelson provincial court Tuesday. he was released on several conditions and is to enter a plea June 29 One of the conditions of Whyte's release was that he was ordered to stay away from anyone under the age of 19 try and he must continue to reside at his Toronto address. Justice of the Peace Wendy Schwab ordered a ban on publication of anything that would identify the alleged victims The court was told the offences are alleged to have occurred at or near Radium, a community 370 kilometres east of Vancouver near the Alberta border, between Jan. 1, 1981 and June 15, 1982 and involved young males. SAFETY ON THE WATER s the Canadian Red Cross Society to dress in lucky fishing s! entials of —, safety with oreas discussing the afternoon. CasNews photo Slocan continued from front page not much of a market for anything other than glass and newspapers and the government should consider finan cial incentives to entrepreneurs to get into the business. Acknowledging that the only lucrative aspects of solid waste recycling are aluminum cans and bot tles, Dirks agreed that “if you take them out, there's not enough left to pay for the recycling.” The minister said it's generally agreed that recycling is only profitable if done at the source, and said the government is continuing its study of the issue. SEEK TOURISTS Silverton businessman Blair Nelson told the gathering the urgency associated with present-day public issues is the same urgency expressed 15 years ago, but at that time it was the mining industry that bore the brunt of public opinion. He said because Slocan Forest Products is now the area’s largest em ployer, “*it gets the most criticism." He suggested the type of tourism in- dustry that should \be sought after “‘may be the tourists who come to see the (valley's) lifestyle as it is lived and worked.”” Describing the Slocan Valley Plan of nearly a decade ago as a report now gathering dust on a shelf, Nelson said the controversy that raged over it “‘made a mess of a lot of peoples’ lives; it was not a worthwhile exercise."” He said it ‘went on to the shelf because a majority of people felt a good many of their economic values were being attacked."” He suggested governments at all levels “‘must be sure that the voice of the general populace is being heard He said actions shouldn't be initiated because they are called for by a small, but vocal, minority. FILL REQUESTED Ald. Ann Barkley of Slocan, noting there is going to be a great deal of fill from the Slocan Bluffs project, asked, on a personal basis, that some of it be provided for a breakwater for a marina in her community. She also said the old lakeside Highway 6 road, with its unique tunnel, would make a good walking trail and wondered if the road could. be repaired by equipment em- ployed on the Slocan Bluffs project Dirks replied that fill is going to be used to take out a huge curve at 12 Mile SCANNING THE DOCUMENT .. . recommendations from various regionalization task forces were distributed to Slocan Valley residents at a dinner meeting in Slocan Monday. Above (left to right) Slocan Mayor Dave Betts, Silverton Mayor Ran Harding, Minister of State for Kootenay Howard Dirks and Regional District of Central Kootenay Area H director Bob Barkley look at the recommendations in the document. CosNews photc Funds continued trom front page disabled children when their families need a break Currently, funding for caregivers is assessed according to the needs of the child and begins at $40 per day Lafortune, who recently asked a family friend who is also a registered nurse to become the respite caregiver for her 16-year-old son Jeffery, said the funds were originally intended for the care of mentally disabled children who were relatively physically healthy The $40 per day doesn’t adequately cover the care of someone like Jeffery, she said The government has agreed to pay Jeffery’s caregiver $80 per day, she said, but the nurse should receive at least $150 per day because of the nature of Jeffery’s care and because she will be providing the same level of care he would receive in hospital Jeffery can take two hours to eat a meal and each bite can’ result in a coughing fit or vomiting, Lafortune explained The government should realize caring for disabled children such as Jeffery is highly skilled work, she said, and not look at it in the light of traditional thinking about foster families who are supposed to “take children in out of the kindness of their hearts.” Because ‘‘when you get down toa guy like Jeffery, there are not that many people putting themselves on the line for martyrdom,” she said, adding that caring for her son can also be rewarding. Aberdeen said she ‘*would like to see (caregivers) reimbursed according to their responsibilities."” She said she would also like to provide a training course for respite caregivers “if and when" funding becomes available Right now, she said, she considers training in areas such as first aid an asset for caregivers and in cases of a severely disabled child she tried to find a licenced practical nurse or someone with additional experience with disabled people to care for the child In all cases, caregivers are told to phone the family doctor in an emergency, she noted Potential caregivers are currently put through the same “home study’ as people wanting to become foster parents, she said, which includes a detailed look at their personal and family lives as well as a criminal check Lafortune, who is a member of the Premier's Advisory’‘Council for the Disabled, said the home study questions can determine the social suitability of a caregiver but ar¢ not helpful in assessing whether the person has the skills required to care for a severely disabled child such as Jeffery She added a Ministry of Health nur sing assessment done recently “fit him toaT Seven caregivers have been ap: proved so far and four are assigned to families, Aberdeen said. Five more are waiting to be approved, she said. Nurses continued from front poge Lions Gate in North Vancouver, Mills Memorial in Creek on Highway 6 but said the recen uly appointed project coordinator will be holding a meeting in Slocan and would certainly consider the request for fill as well as the one for equip- ment DEFENDS GOVERNMENT In remarks to the meeting im- mediately following dinner, Dirks outlined provincial government achievements since the election 2 years ago. He described labor stability and Pacific Rim trading initiatives as two important achievements, but added the government's fiscal responsibility as well as its diversification programs were equally noteworthy Following years of deficit budgeting, the development minister said the provincial government has now presented a balanced budget, one that has $4.36 billion allocated for health care alone Describing the April budget as caring and building budget,” he said it also contains a strong commitment to the environment “‘Regionalization is working,”’ Dirks said. He said regionalization is ‘a means of communication; of get ting ideas from the people and going to Victoria for action.” Dirks added that the regional task forces made up of local people and operating in such fields as forestry, mining and transportation, are proving to be a successful method of ensuring that local input is fed into the decision-making process. 4,5 ‘and 6 students Tuesday In memory Mary Fomenoff Mary Fomenoff, beloved wife of William Fomenoff of Castlegar, passed away June 13 at age 75 Mrs. Fomenoff was born Jan. 17, 1914, at Pass Creek. She lived in Alberta, Rossland and Slocan Park. On July 18, 1936, she married William Fomenoff at Slocan Park. After her marriage, she moved to Castlegar where she lived until her death. She enjoyed gardening, singing and was a past-member of the Brilliant Choir and the Castlegar Ladies’ Cooking Group She is survived by her husband William of Castlegar; son Paul of Glade; daughters Nellie McCreight and Elaine Whitehead of Castlegar and Mary Lacey of Powell River; eight grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; one brother, Mike Padowinikoff of Slocan Park; and two sisters, Polly Plonidin of Slocan Park and Nellie Popoff of Taghum. She was predeceased by her parents, and infant son and infant daughter Funeral services will begin Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel and continue Friday, June 16 at the Castlegar Russian Hall with burial at | p.m. at Park Memorial Cemetery Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Castlegar Funeral Chapét Tommy Posnikoff Tommy Alexander Posnikoff, beloved son of Bill and Elsie Posnikoff of Winlaw, passed away June 8 at age nine Besides his loving parents, Tommy is survived by one brother, Todd; Tourist alert VANCOUVER (CP) Tourist Alert issued by the RCMP. The following persons, believed travelling in British Columbia, are asked to call the person named for an urgent per sonal message: Doug and Shirley Seymour, of Ed- monton, call Kent Seymour Leslie and Thelma Bryden, of Chilliwack, call Alan Dowhaniuk Lottery numbers The following are the winning num- bers drawn in Monday’s lottery B.C. KENO — 14, 34, 36, 38, 39, 45, 47 and 52 The following are the winning num- bers drawn in weekend lotteries: LOTTO 6/49 — 10, 12, 17, 33, 36 and 40. The bonus number was 2. The jackpot of $2,393,858.40 was divided into three prizes of $797,952.80, The four extra winning number for British Columbia were 12, 31, 36 and 39. B.C. KENO — 1, 5, 17, 21, 40, 46, 49 and 53 PACIFIC EXPRESS 040491, 813459 and 091357 LOTTO BC — 4, 17, 21, 27 and 28. The bonus number was 19. B.C. Tel continued from front page 969030, criteria must be met in three of four W* J. and Pauline Posnikoff of Crescent Valley; and John Khadikin of Grand Forks; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Tommy was predeceased by his grandfather, Peter F. Rilkoff in 1975, Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 10, and continued on Sunday, June 11 from Thompson Funeral Home, followed by interment in Parry Siding Cemetery with Todd Posnikoff, Mark and Kevin Kooz- netsoff and David Padowinikoff acting as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Peter Savinkoff Jr. and Chad Podowinikoff Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home Gordon Spain Gordon Spain of Genelle died at Trail Regional Hospital Saturday, June 10, after a’courageous fight against cancer Born in Trail in 1925, Mr. Spain received his education here and worked at Cominco fér 41 years. He enjoyed sports, Playing junior hockey in his early years, as well as fishing, hunting and skiing. He was actively involved in community programs and had been Cub master in Trail and Genelle He was instrumental in the formation of Genelle United Church Mr. Spain is survived by his wife Lila; two sons, Lynn Of Edmonton and Murray of Castlegar; two daughters, Carol of Winnipeg and Kerrie of Burnaby; three granddaughters; and two sisters, Gloria Wood of Fuller- ton and Betty Garnett of Calgary. He was predeceased by his mother and father and sister Eleanor Nuttall Funeral services were held at Trail United Church on Tuesday, June 13 with Rev. Cameron Reid officiating Cremation followed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Society, Box 310, Trail Mabel Horkoff Mabel Horkoff passed away June 13 at age 86. Mrs. Horkoff was born Aug. 29, 1902, at Buchanan, Sask., and came to Ootischenia with her parents in 1911. She moved to Pass Creek NEW LOOK. d the motel the S Castlegar News TREET TALK THE MONTE CARLO MOTOR INN in Castlegar will be under new management as of tomorrow and will also go by a new name. The new owners are Phil and Connie de Riddeks, owners of the Scotsman Motor Inn in Rossland. The Castlegar motel will also be known as the Scotsman Motor Inn. Renovations to the motel include new bright lime green.and burgundy awnings outside with burgundy ac cents throughout the inn. There will also be landscaping around the motel anda reopening of the pool The motel’s restaurant will continue with the name Monte Carlo under the management of Ken Geddes and Ron Matthews. WONDERING WHERE THE LABOR MARKET is heading? Wonder no more. The Canada | Employment and Immigration Commission has rleased Job Futures — British Columbia, a comprehensive | handbook describing jobs and occupational trends in | B.C. The handbook is intended for use by students, | counsellors, employers and labor-market planners. | The handbook covers 187 occupational job groups and describes the nature of the work, the education and | skills required, earnings and prospects for these jobs in B.C. These job groups are expected to employ about | one million British Columbian workers by 1995 and will comprise three out of four jobs in the province, the | A joint federal-provincial project, the handbook is | based on Job Futures, a publication describing oc | cupations and occupational trends throughout Canada Job Futures — British Columbia is the. first edition focusing on B.C. only | It will be distributed to all B.C. libraries, secondary schools, colleges, universities and field offices of the provincial Ministry of Advanced Education and Job Training MIKE ZOOBKOFF, who drives bus for the . The Monte Carlo Motor Inn in Castlegar has new owners awnings and will also go by a new name. New owners Phil and Connie de Riddeks have Motor Inn. asNew Castlegar transit system, put on a fine showing at the recent B.C. Bus Drivers’ Rodeo in Vancouver Zoobkolf finished 25th overall in a field of 55 con testants with 567 out of a possible 750 points The competition involved a.written test, driving through pylons and checking a “‘bad bus”’ to find the satety defects, Trail’s Randy Johnson won first prize in the small communities category with 652 points. Johnson finished sixth overall CURTIS B, SHERSTOBITOF of Castlegar has graduated from Fairview (Alta.) College's turfgrass management technology program. TAMI O'CONNOR of Castlegar has been named to the Dean’s List for the 1989 spring semester at the University of Idaho. She is enrolled as a treshman art major in the university's college of art and architecture O'Connor has also been nominated for membership in the Phi Eta Sigma academic honorary society KOOTENAY RESIDENTS no longer have to spend money for telephone calls to government agents. Following a recommendation by the Kootenay Region Government Services Task Force, new toll-free telephone lines linking Kootenay residents with gover nment agents throughout the region are now in service “The initiative means that Kootenay-area residents in large and small communities alike can now benetit from easier access to services offered through their government agents,"’ Minister of State for Kootenay Howard Dirks said in a news release. Castlegar and Thrums residents can get in touch with the government agent in Nelson by calling 364- 6984. Salmo residents can call 357 To contact the government agent in Rossland, Castlegar and Thrums residents can call 365-8247 while residents of the Fruitvale and Montrose areas can call 367-9314 New Denver, Silverton and Trout Lake residents can call the government agent in Nakusp by dialing 1 800-663-5545. MAYOR AUDREY MOORE has been re-elected a director of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and will be the chairman of the British Columbia- Yukon caucus. She will sit on the FCM’s 1 1-member executive committee THE SESAME STREET ASURY FEATURING JIM HENSON'S SESAME STREET MUPPETS! 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Richmond said his ministry decided to move ahead after federal Finance Minister Michagl Wilson announced that a proposed $4-billion national ELECT DARLENE SCHULTZ FOR AREA “J” DIRECTOR VOTE FOR — Common Sense — Objectivity Quality Representation ADVANCE POLL — Friday, June 16, 1989 9.a.m. - 4 p.m. Castlegar Community Complex child care program had been post poned indefinitely The new initiatives include lottery funds to help build, renovate and ex- SCHULTZ , DARLENE pand day-care centres and increased PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT DARLENE SCHUTLZ subsidies for low-income families. Propane Cylinder FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL Be extra nice to Dad for his special day. Bring his 20 pound propane cylinder to Castlegar Mohawk, present the coupon below and have it filled up for just $4.99. CASTLEGAR MOHAWK 1415 Columbia Avenue Phone: 365-7811 Full serve at self-serve prices STEAKS =... “CANADA GRADE A 52/22 38 PORK ROAST $159 BUTT PORTION. 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She was a member of the USCC and enjoyed knitting, gardening, spinning and rug making Funeral services will be held at the Pass Creek Hall beginning tonight at 7 p.m. and continuing Thursday at 10 a.m. with burial in the Pass Creek Cemetery at | p.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel per cent over three years, with slight improvements in shift premiums. The union's last position called for increases of 22, seven and seven per cent The HLRA said its wage offer would have made B.C nurses the best paid-in-Canada but the union said federal government nurses would still make more and Ontario nur ses would be only nine cents behind Under the final year of the proposed three-year con: tract, a senior general duty nurse would earn $43,500 — up from $34, 128 The hourly rate would be $17.96 in 1991 but Savage said-nurses’ pay should be in line with carpenters who make $21.36and brewery workers who earn $20.94 Hospitals struck today besides Trail and Vancouver General included Cowichan Valley in Duncan, Cranbrook, Terrace, Peace Arch in White Rock, Prince George, Royal Columbian in New Westminister, Royal Inland in Kamloops, Royal Jubilee in Victoria and Vernon Jubilee. B.C. hospitals had been preparing for'the strike since the nurses’ union received a 94-per cent strike mandate in a vote May 17. Elective and non-essential surgery has been cancelled at many institutions, patients well enough to leave were discharged, new patients were being screened before admission and remaining patients were moved customers in Castlegar, raising the together into fewer wards. monthly charge to $9.15 from the All emergency and essential services will continue to current $7.40 for basic service. operate and the majority of nurses are required toreportto —_ Under the CRTC’s criteria, Trail to work. The HLRA estimated some 70 per cent of nurses are Castlegar, Castlegar to Nelson and designated essential although Savage said that figure was Nelson to Castlegar do not qualify tor “a little high."’ She declined to elaborate the toll-free service. “study months"’ which the telephone company examines. The distance between the two ex changes must not exceed 64 kilometres. Earlier this year, Clark said the toll free service would add $1.75 to the telephone bills of the company’s Mv ‘end Royal Bank Ceutnal Foods YOUR COMMUNITY AWARD WINNING FOOD STORE Swop+EAsy FOODS Mon.. Tues., Wed. & Sot WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES PROPANE REFILL $499 Fa.m. to6p.m Thurs. & Fri 9a.m. to9 p.m SUNDAY 1O.A.M. TO 6PM. Present this coupon and receive one 20-pound propane cyclinder refill for only $4.99. One coupon only per purchase. Not to be combined with any other promotional offer. Coupon valid June 17 and 18, 1989 only. Redeemable only at Castlegar Mohawk