Page 10B The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, December 1, 1993 More patients walk away from Trail hospital unit STERLING NEWS SERVICE TRAIL - Two mental patients walked away unnoticed from hospital here last week, despite continuing controversy over the deaths of three others who went missing earlier from the hospi tal’s psychiatric unit Trail RCMP confirmed that one patient left Trail Regional Hospital's Daly Pavilion last Thursday and a second last Satur day. “Both have now been located,” said Sgt. Jim Herman who declined to give further details. Hospital assistant administra- tor Ron Parisotto said at first that he was not aware of any patients leaving the psychiatric unit last week. He later said he had consulted with the hospital's attorney who had advised him to issue the fol lowing statement without leave. Due to the nature of psychiatne treatment, patients cannot be prevented from leav- ing. The proper procedure was followed.” Under questioning, Parisouo said that police had been informed about both cases and both patients had been found unharmed. However, he declined to say at what time of day or night the patients left the psychiatric ward. Teenage politicans make history STERLING NEWS SERVICE Two 18-year-olds became the youngest civic politicians ever elected to office in the province when they won seats on two Lower Mainland school boards. They said their youth would serve the school community well. “I can give the older members of the board first-hand experience of what is happening in the schools,” The hospital's chief executive, Rick Riley, earlier had said all doors of the ward were locked at night. Last week, Kamloops coroner Bob Graham announced he will conduct an inquest December 16 into the death of one of three patients who left the Pavilion in the past 12 months, Graham, the regional coroner for the B.C, Interior, said he will then decide whether to hold said Collin Phillip who graduated from high school in June. Phillip came sixth out of the nine candidates for Delta's school board, but still managed to become one of seven school trustees. Richmond's Khalil Shar- iff, just three months older, was elected to the Richmond school board. Shariff is a first-year arts student at University of British Columbia. camaenmaione inquests into the deaths of the other two. The bodies of all three were discovered in or near the Columbia River over the past year. ‘The most recent death was that of Kelly Underwood, 27, whose body was recovered from the river near a downtown park, Nov. 4. Underwood went miss- ing from the Pavilion Oct. 25 Last weekend was the first time 18-year-olds could vote or run in B.C. local elections. Previ- ously, you had to be at least 19 to vote or run. Phillip admitted he was sur- prised by his win. “It strikes me as sort of odd, even though it's something I've wanted for a while,” said the South Delta Sec- ondary graduate who wants to make politics his career. “Both patients were absent Peeve rlag ; 15% off Winter Rates* includes continental breakfast Comer of thwy 33 & 97 Lodge 2486 Highway 97, Kelowna 860-5703 © Slumber Lodge reservations across B.C. 1-800-663-2831 “Present this coupon upon check-in. 5 ADVERTORIAL Tt ee gee ee ee acts cal Photo Sun Staff The Canadian Red Cross and the Castlegar Recre- ation Complex were partners in teaching children ice Safety, last week. Using mats in the aquatic centre pool, local kids were taught basic survival skills if they ever find themselves fallling through thin ice. rofessional and personal. Those are the two ingredients that provide a winning combination in the success of any home- based business. Now, a Castlegar mother and daughter are hoping to unlock that combination to unleash their own success in a business called Images Hair Salon. Located at 142 Columbia Avenue (just past the CasTheatre on the left-hand side), these two award-winning hair stylists — turned “‘homepreanuers’ are excited about what they have now made available to Castlegar. “I'm not just inviting people to try my business, I’m inviting them into my home,” said Betty Bergeron, “There is a difference Coffee and tea will be on, and when ever there’s fresh baking you can bet it will be shared A perfect example of a refreshing personal touch. But along with the personal advantages, Betty stresses that when it comes to Professionalism, she and her daughter Leslie are both on the “cutting edge” in the hairstyling industry, and have both the educating, experience and awards to prove it. Betty has more than 25 years of « is a hairstyling instructor at Selkirk llege in Nelson. Leslie, also an award winner, is following close in her mother’s footsteps, working on her fifth year as a stylist xperience, and Owner/Operator Betty Bergeron and daughter Leslie IMAGES YOU CAN'T FORGET... * Its our GRAND OPENING Saturday, December 3rd Balloon Busting Specials 20% off all products (Dec 1.10) 20% off perms hea lt e 15% colours & highlights sf ~ For the month of December Come and Enjoy mages “Beauty Salon 142 Columbia Ave 365-2616 «i Even though Images Beauty Salon has regular working hours, Betty and Leslie plan to be highly accommodating, and will cater to those clients to who simply can’t make an appointment during regular working hours. “We're here to please our clients, and this means accommodating their needs as best as we Sem” Besides professional service at highly competitive prices, Images Beauty Salon also offers top of the line products for sale. Regular clients or shoppers looking for a great deal will be happy to note that the salon offers Joico, Image and Lanza products, which will be on sale during its grand opening, being held the first week in December. A number of specials will be offered each day of the week, and on Saturday, Betty and Leslie plana Balloon Busting. Special, where customers can pop a balloon and discover great savings. Coffee, tea and delicious goodies will be available to the Public on Saturday as well. In fact, some specials have already started, such as 20 per cent off all perms and haircare products; and 15 per cent off all highlights and colors! Whether you visit Images Beauty Salon for the Professional service, or that personal touch, Betty and Leslie are sure you'll be back! A CUT YOU CAN COUNT ON GRAND OPENING DECEMBER 3rD 20% off all products (Dec. 1-10) For the month of December Enjoy 20% off perms 15% colours & highlights Tages “Beauty Salon 142 Columbia Ave. 365-2616 Setting sometning? | LOG POlice Phone 365-5266 snag B.C. farmer STERLING NEWS SERVICE =| FORT ST. JOHN - If a tree falls in the forest and timber-cut- ting fees aren't paid, the log police will hear it A local farmer recently felt the long arm of the RCMP’s log theft unit, to the tune of $3,000 in fines. William Loewen, 55, pleaded guilty in provincial court (8 two of cutting and removing umber from Crown land without authority Police charged that Loewen cut and sold 658 cubic metres of charge timber from government land paying $5,652 in stumpage fees to the province Six of the 17 loads taken were delivered to the Canfor Mill at Taylor, 10 kilometres south of here RCMP said Loewen avoided Paying stumpage by marking the timber with a private timber mark granted to a relative. He was sentenced a fine of $1,500 on each charge Acting forest service district manager Al DeGraff said a simi- lar case in Prince George late last week resulting in fines totalling $75,000 being levied. He said the Loewen investiga tion was a combined effort between the RCMP log theft unit in Vancouver, the revenue inspection division of the Prince George regional office and B.C forestry officials. “Before the higher stumpage Fates in October of 1987, timber of the nature that was involved here was regarded as not being worth the forest service effort to be checking on it all the time and keeping control DeGraff said. “Since October of 1987, the stumpage rates have gone up and up and up and the forest service has taken a much stronger action on enforcing revenue issues,” he added DeGraff said that every log taken without Stumpage pay- ments 1s money out of the gov- emment’s pocket. “It's a lot of revenue loss, revenue that the government really needs now.” DeGraff said , without Over it,” CASTLEGAR JEWELLERY REPAIRS Restoring & Designing 2721 Columbia Ave (next to IGA) 365-6450 The Castlegar Sun Page 11B Our Community Cares ABOUT WINTER TRAVEL SAFETY The Red Cross urges Winter travelers to prepare eople who plan to travel on winter high- ways must be pre- pared. According to Karine Johnson, Red Cross Emer- gency Service Coordinator, a few simple items can alle- viate discomfort and per- haps save lives. Before setting out, ensure that you are carrying extra clothing and footwear. A shovel, first-aid kit and a flashlight are basic necessities even for city driving. Should you become stranded on coun- try roads, a candle in a tin can will moderate the tem- perature inside your vehi- cle. Above all, even in the The Canadian Red Cross Society Pre-winter checklist: - Ignition system - Battery - Lights - Cooling system - Fuel system - Lubrication - Exhaust system - Heater - Brakes - Wipers - Defroster - Snow tires - Chains - Antifreeze - Winter oil Winter travel kit For country driving put a winter storm kit in the trunk of your car. Even for city driving you should have some of these items with you: Shovel Sand Tow Chain Flashlight - Compass - Warning light or road flares - Extra clothing - Emergency food pack - Axe or hatchet Booster cables - Ice scraper and brush - Road maps - First aid kit - Matches - Candle in deep can - Fire extinguisher - Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and window de-icing) Blanket Safety is everyone’s responsib ity. holiday season, it is better consider staying the night to arrive late than not at all. en route rather than trying If the going gets rough, to pushon. Know the hazards © BLIZZARD The most perilous of winter storms combining falling, blowing, drifting snow, winds of 40 km/hour or moré, visibility less than 1 km, temperatures less than -10°C; duration: six hours or more. e HEAVvy SNow Ten centimeters or more in 12 hours, or 15 cm or more in 24 hours. Even less in temperate climates. ¢ FREEZING RAIN OR DRIZZLE An ice storm coating roads, trees, overhead wires, etc. with ice. © COLD WAVE A rapid fall in temperature iff a short period, requiring greater than normal protective measures. ¢ WINDS The cause of blizzard conditions, drifting, reduced visi- bility and wind-chill effects, From: E; mergency Preparedness Canada. | Your Image Looks Good in the Sun| PLEASE STOP SPEEDING BEFORE SPEEDING STOPS YOU. [Heed the Warnings | The local weather office of the Atmospheric Envi- ronment Service issues, warnings of winter weather conditions for blizzards, heavy snow, freezing rain, cold waves and winds. 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