The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, November 29, 1995 titors - Renee Read congratulates Jim Greene following his victory at the Rossland-Trail Liberal nomi- nation meeting. Green defeated Read and Gentil Mateus on the first ballot. SUN STAFF PHOTO Trent Bancarz KOOTENAY-COLUMBIA RIVERS OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Wednesday, November 29, 1995 7:00 p.m. Room 113, Sentinel Building, Selkirk College, Ootischenia The Fegcos District of Central Kootenay has completed a draft of an Official Community Plan for rural lands bt eda the City of Castlegar. The Plan identifies general objectives and policies for the future development of lands within the Plan area Copies of the Draft Plan may be obtained from the Regional District of Central Kootenay at 601 Vernon Stree Nelson, B.C. ViL 4E9. For more information, Greene gets Liberal nod TRENT BANCARZ Sun Editor port out here for all the candidates, I think it goes to show what the Liberals can do in this riding, A Rossland businessman will carry the ituency’s Liberal colors Rossland-Trail cons into the next provincial election. Jim Greene defeated Castlegar business- woman Renee Read and Trail Cominco man- ager Gentil Mateus on the first ballot during Sunday's nomination meeting in Trail. Of 485 votes cast, Greene picked up 245 compared with Read's 108 and Mateus’s 132. Just two fewer votes than Greene's total were required for a first ballot win. The winner said the first-ballot win sur- prised him and he was pleased with the strong turnout for the meet: “A second ballot certainly seemed likely,” said Greene. “But I was glad to see all the sup- in British Columbia,” Greene said he had strong support from all areas of the constituency and having those sonal contact was also a factor in his and a lot of my support turned out. “I think another factor was I made a con- scious effort to see everyone in person. We're in an age of retail politics. All the advertising and posters in the world won't help you any- more. People want to see you in Castlegar's Read wasn't so lucky. “I want to win this constituency. If we do this right, we will form the next government tum out put him over the top. In addition, per- “We had some good support from Castlegar and Rossland,” he said. ‘Thankfully, the ski hill (Red Mountain) didn’t open this weekend explained a lot of voters she was counting on didn’t show up for the meeting. “That's something I've learned during this campaign,” said Read. “I now understand how a person is selected. You have to rely on mem- bers and you also have to get them out.” Read added her first foray into politics was enjoyable and it's something “I'd really like to try again.” “I intend to stay involved,” she said, “Maybe in another four years, I can take another try at this. I really enjoyed this and it was a rewarding experience.” Tidal Gabe nik Gad Wes veviciond the ree was won on the first ballot. Winner Greene said an election could be called as early as spring, depending on the success of the governing New Democrats’ leadership convention in February. votes She P& T hands out pink ' Slips KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Seventeen Pope and Talbot employees have been handed pink slips P&T resident: manager Alex Makortoff said the employees will be laid off, in order of senior- URGENTLY NEEDED E.C.E. Assistant Supervisor for Sunshine Valley Child Care Society In Grand Forks Full Time (35 hours) Must have First Ald and E.C.E. Certificate, references and criminal record check. Please send resumes to: Box 435 Grand Forks, B.C. VOH 1HO before Dec. 1, 1995 S.0.A.R. MEETING Friday, Dec. 1 10 a.m. Local 480 Hall Important matters to be discussed. Members please attend. ——__——_—_____— IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL SALE PRICES on Selected Furniture PAY BG MoNrY Down PAY NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS PAY NO INTEREST CHARGE On The Purchase of Furniture and Furniture Items (Ex: eet Where Otherwise ped vad td ) Furniture Warehouse HOME GOODS .. Floor Covering Centre hina Creek ity, effective Jan. 1, 1996. The layoffs, he said, are directly due to to a reduced tim- ber supply. “When we bought Westar, we inherited an undercut. They weren't cutting their quota,” he ex] Coupled with the recent Tim- ber Supply Review which saw P&T’s timber licence reduced 12 per cent, the overall reduction will be 700,000 cubic metres over the next four years, said off. The upcoming layoffs have been a long time coming, he said, as layoffs were narrowly avoided last year by the purchase of wood from Alberta. PE year, er it ere t. We me wood from Alberta and that allowed us not to have to lay off.” Makortoff said it’s uncertain if the layoffs will be permanent, but hoped the upcoming retirement of other employees will mean those laid off will be able to keep their jobs. Sludge dealing continues + That the city retain sole responsibility establish- TRENT BANCARZ Sun Editor ing hours of operation. Wednesday, November 29, 1995 The Ca stlegar Sun Page A3 Child care officials frustrated by rash of break-ins KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Kootenay Columbia Child Care officials Say they've had , €nough. The recent break, enter and theft of items from their 1ith Avenue facility Nov, 18 has left them stunned and frustrated over the youths believed responsible, who they say leave a bad impres- sion of youth as a whole. “AS a community, we. need to get together and show this is not acceptable. Their peers are get- ting a bad name because of these People,” said Lynnene Lewis, who also is a member of Youths- peak, 4 community-minded youth organization. The latest incident is the fifth time the facility has been broken into since 1993, What frustrates Lewis and other KCCCS members is the stolen items were mostly gained through fundraising. Some of the. items stolen were personal prop- erty of KCCCS employees. Even worse, Lewis said one of the thieves tried to unload one of the stolen items, a ghetto blaster, for a mere four cigarettes. Other stolen items include a flat of beer left over from a fundraising event, two ghetto blasters, a telephone which was only applicable to the facility's system, clocks, fire extinguishers, chocolates, Christmas gifts, keys, antique spoons found in a wall during renovation, a Dictaphone and a small amount of cash: As well, the thieves destroyed two filing cabinets while trying to access them. Lewis said the two ghetto blasters provided more than just entertainment; they were used for programs the facility provides. “One was used at Tender Care to play songs to the babies. The other was used during physio The kids loved to do their physio while listening to music,” she said. “Doesn't that just pull your heart strings?” Lewis believes the community needs to take action against young offenders. She said she's not sure whether simply ordering a young offender to do communi- ty service is a viable deterrent to crime. Last summer, a youth per- forming community service at KCCCS ripped off cash from the facility, “We need help as a community to figure out constructive ways to come down on young offendets.” Despite the recent thefts, Lewis stressed there are many youth who walk the straight and narrow and are solid contributing The City of Castlegar and the Regional District of Central Kootenay hope they've finally reached an Councillor Kirk Duff, who's also the city’s repre- ment over Septic sludge and di i “I think we're on the right track here, ” said Castlegar mayor Mike O'Connor, who opposed the original agreement-in-principle. “It states what I've been saying all along. The city should not be paying for a facility it does not need nor use.” Under the agreement, a $150,000 pre-treatment facility would be jointly built. The regional district would finance the plant while the city would operate and maintain it. The city would lease the land the plant is on for $1 per year and then bill the regional district for operating expenses. The city’s sludge from its sewage lagoons and the RDCK’s septage sludge would be treated.at the plant and then placed in the Ooteschenia landfill. The city has) pgpposed three amendments to the orginal agreement-in-principle at council's meeting last Tuesday: That the city be exempt from cost-sharing, through the Western Subregional function, any deficit incurred by the pre-treatment facility. Thieves hit on the RDCK board, said sharing the risk of any p ng deficits is p to the city dealing with sludge disposal on its own. Duff pointed out the city would have to consider installing a membrane in one of the north lagoon cells. This would cost $80,000-$ 100,000, said Duff. But Councillor Doug Green said he’s still cor- cemed proposed user fees won't be enough to cover operating costs. “What if the user fee doesn't pay for it?” he said. “Are we responsible for it? I’m tired of the regional district circling on this question.” Councillor Duff said there's always a chance of liability “no matter how you cut it.” “It’s the lowest risk to’ us."\he said. “It's the rigk of a deficit versus if the proposal doesn't go ahead My belief is the proposal with the amendments is of mutal gain and acceptable to the taxpayers of Castle- gar and the region.” Council voted unanimously to endorse the-agree- ment-in-principle with the city’s amendments: curling club Suspected child beater arrested Castlegar RCMP collared a man of er was taking a walk. The brutal beating, which doctors said could have been fatal, resulted in the girl being treated at viciously beating an 11-year-old Nelson girl with a plastic coated dumbbell. Cpl. Al Hudema said local RCMP received infor- mation from Nelson City Police to be on the lookout for James Allen Mulder, 30, who had allegedly fled the scene in the mother’s vehicle. Hudema said RCMP apprehended Mulder, who offered no resistance, at Tim Horton's Doughnuts in Castlegar at around 5 a.m. the same morning. Nelson City Police allege Mulder was an acquain- tance of the girl's mother and beat the child about K y Lake Hospital for 10-12 large facial wounds requiring almost 150 stitches. She also received treatment for a large bruise to the back of her right hand, which police believe was caused while trying to protect herself. Mulder has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, theft and possession of stolen property. After appearing in Nelson Provincial Court, Mulder was ordered to undergo a 30-day Psychiatric ata forensic p ic unit. Police say they have no motive for the beating and are still investigating the incident. Further citizens She pointed out those youth are also struggling with the impact young offenders have on the community, “There are a lot of youths who feel terrible about this and are reaching out for answers, too. It's hard for them,” she concluded. Police are investigating the incident Robert Alan York, 19, of no fixed address, has been charged with break, enter and theft in con- nection with the Nov, 18 incident York has also been charged in connection with a Nov, 4 break-in at Tulips Floral and the theft of a mountain bike Nov, 18. York was to appear in Castlegar Provincial Court today. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST 0% Selected Ladies Sleepwear OFF reg. price 0% Men’‘s SWEATERS OFF reg. price OFF OFF TRENT BANCARZ Sun Editor Thieves who hit the Castlegar Curling Club may play the game themselves. The club was broken into sometime during the weekend. Before leaving, the culprits threw one rock down a sheet. The break-in was discovered by police early Monday moming. Entry was gained through the front door. Once inside, the cul- prits found the safe, pried it open and took whatever cash was in it. The thieves also stole money from the upstairs bar and took liquor and cigarettes. The thieves forced open and damaged the door to the upstairs lounge. The culprits also damaged one Sheet of ice. Cpl. Dave Beach of the Castle- gar RCMP said police suspect more than one culprit was involved. Police have made no arrests. Cpl. Beach did not have firm damage or theft estimates, but curling club officials estimate damage and the value of stolen property total $3,000. * % A Family Open House This Saturday & Sunday Live Christmas Trees Choose from Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce, Pine and More Unique, Novel Christmas Plants Topiary Ivy, Orange Trees,Tropicals, Norfolk Pine, Dish Gardens and more Spectacular Display of P jas (20,000), Azal Tropicals and more! Gift Baskets & Gift Certificates Great Ideas for serious or beginner gardeners! Fresh Holly, Door Swags, and Christmas Wreaths Join us for free hot drinks & Christmas goodies! Free tractor rides for kids! Look for our Georama Flowers ad GEORAMA GROWERS 3 miles West on Granite Road 52-3468 the face and head with the dumbbell as she lay sleeping in her bed at around 1 a.m. while her moth- investigation. charges might be laid pending the outcome of the Castlegar City Council highlights TRENTBANCARZ__ Sun Editor Highlights from the City of Castlegar’s regular council meet- ing of Nov. 21, 1995. Present: Mayor Mike O’Con- nor, Councillors Brenda Binnie, Doug Green, Bob Pakula, Kirk Duff, Jim Makortoff, Ron Arm- bruster. Absent: none. Repair Extension Council unanimously approved granting Sandal Developments an extension to April 30, 1996 to finish the sidewalk and auxiliary lane fronting for its in the 2100 block of Columbia Avenue as per the original devel- opment permit. The work was orginally to be completed by April 30, 1995. As part of the extension, the city requested the developer also extend its letters of credit for the work till Sept. 31, 1996. Condominium Council passed two readings of a bylaw to change zoning for & proposed condominium development. McJane Developments plan to construct a pair of three- story, 15-suite condominium buildings at 715 Columbia Ave. and 719-l1th Ave. McJane requested the zoning be changed from single family res- idential and general commercial to multi-family residential. A public hearing on the bylaw will be held in council chambers Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Vet Clinic Rezoning Council voted to deny a rezoning application from Birgit Vierheilig-Chart-to-construct-a veterinarian clinic on the current site of Mike's Mobile Home Park in the 1500 block of Columbia Avenue. The property would have been rezoned from mobile home park to regional commercial. City staff explained the clinic would be too small to fit in with larger commercial developments which surround it. Staff recom- mended the rezoning be denied and that area of Columbia be set aside City toughens paving bylaw TRENT BANCARZ Sun Editor __The city will get tough with who fail to Pp prmied paving of their parking ve its meeting last Tuesday, Castlegar City Council unani- mously directed staff to prepare a new bylaw requiring businesses to put up parking lot pavement security deposits before city is having difficulties with some pavement, concrete, brick, etc. The memo also states the only option currently available to the city is bylaw enforcement which isa “lengthy and time consuming Process.” The city would amend the cur- rent building bylaw to put the process in place. “We've had trouble with peo- ple building and then not com- pleting the pavement,” said Councillor Bob Pakula. “This would tell them where it’s at.” Councillor Doug Green said he wishes such a bylaw were not local b g on promises to pave their parking lots of occupancy permits are issued. The current zoning bylaw requires ing areas, other than residen- tial, be hard surfaced with either ry: “I can’t believe the city has to go to this type of bylaw,” he said “It’s a shame we have some of these types of business people in for larger scale developments. Transportation Plan Council appointed Councillor Brenda Binnie, Hughie Wilson, John Perry and Jeff Krueger to the newly-formed transportation plan committee. 0% or All infant & Children's Sleepwear 0% reg. price OPEN Until 11p.m. 310 Columbia Avenue, CASTLEGAR ‘CASTLEROCK CAFE It’s the home-style feeling of the Castlerock Cafe that keeps customers coming back. Whether its a good hot breakfast at 5:30 before you head out hunting or a nice dinner on Friday night before you head out for late night shopping, The Castlerock Cafe is ready to serve you. Right now they are busy taking bookings for nina Chinese food fresh from our wok... 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