The ___The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, August 11, 1993 Castiogar woman vying for Miss Interior astiegar's Shelli Eaton is packing her luggage, but leaving enough mum her bags to bring home more than just her clothes. Eaton, 19, is hoping to attain the crown at the Miss Interior of B.C Pageant, which is being held August 21 in Penticton eal honor to represent Castlegar at this pageant. I'll be work 1, and | hope to meet new friends,” said Eaton prepare for the contest, Eaton is upgrading her skills in areas cov ing public speaking, modeling, personal care and appearance as well as knowledge of Canadian history, geography, public figures and cur nt events required for the formal {5 minute judges’ interview he personal interview with the panel of judges is probably the st umportant, I'm certain it will be the most intense Eaton, and the 14 other young women participating in the pageant, will arrive in Penticton on August 17 where they will be welcomed by Penticton Chamber of Commerce at a noon reception : The following day is community Host Day, where the candidates visi Various sponsors and are provided a tour of the city culminating with a late afternoon barbecue. The work begins on Thursday as the participants attend individually-judged interviews and prepare their tal nt program The candidates: will attend a luncheon on Friday where they will mode! ethnic fashions of their choice and will also be featured in the Designer Showcase Fashion Show program. Each candidate will wear an item made by a designer from her area. Eaton has chosen to model a three-piece outfit sewn by Shana Kavaloff of Sew What Dressmaking in Castlegar, as well as a hundbok, the traditional dress of Korea, The afternoon will be spent finalizing talent programs for the evening per- formances Miss Castlegar 1993, Shawna Tarasoff and her Princess, Lana Venier will be travelling to Penticton to watch the pageant and lend moral sup- port to Eaton Put a team of your employees or your business associates together: OR sign up by yourself and we'll put you on a winning team! Early Bird prizes, lots of items at If date is set for| the silent auction and Saturday, August 28 <==" FUN! District Golf Course. e 10:00 am , August 28 0 fs, ke, ** ‘ mn * $50 Chatibes Members* $60 Non-Members $30 Dinner only * includes spouse & employees Even if you're not a golfer, come for a fabulous dinnéf and auction. Register at the Chamber office today. Call 365-6313. Deadline: August 25 The Miss Inferior of B.C. Pageant represents some 50 cities towns and districts throughout the B.C. Interior Good Luck wishes can be sent to Shelli Eaton at the Sandman Inn in Penticton from August 17-20. The official florist for the event is Carl's Flowers, located at 723 Main Street, Penticton Kelowna RCMP officer ordered to stay with family in Castlegar two alleged incidents, one between July 16 and 29, and another alleged incident July 30 in which a Kelowna woran charged she was sexually assault ed by Conkin Conkin is currently on suspen sion from his position with the Kelowna RCMP. It is a condition of Conkin's release that he stay with his family until his next court appearance Sun Staff A Kelowna RCMP officer Allan Conkin, has been ordered by Kelowna Provincial Court to Stay with his family in- Castlegar until the end of this month when he will appear in Kelowna Provincial Court to answer to two counts of sexual assault The charges stem following Wednesday, August 11, 1993 KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff A Williams Lake man is claiming that a Castlegar company Martech Electrical Systems, has refused to hire him because he has only one leg. Wilf McDonald, 53, who has almost 30 years experience working on power lines, 5: id that in early Margh of this year he had been told by Chuck Wilkinson, a site superintendent for Martech Electrical, that he would be hired for a forthcoming job. Armed with that promise: and high hopes, Wilkinson purchased a $20,000 fifth-wheel trailer to live in while working at the site. He claims that when the lender, The Bank of Nova Scotia called Wilkenson to verify the job, Wilkenson affirmed that McDonald had been hired by Martech “Chuck WilkDnson guaranteed the Bank of Nova Scotia I had a job.” After a year of being unemployed things were beginning to look up for McDonald—or so he thought “I moved the trailer down from Kamloops to Williams Lake and sat there for a month. I went down to the office almost every day, and Chuck kept telling me I had a job.” McDonald said he has yet to speak to Martech owner, Mario DiBel la, however, the terrible reality of his problem became apparent when he received word that at a union meeting “He (DiBella) said he wouldn't hire a one-legged man.” If McDonald hadn't have been promised the job, he said he never would have bought the trailer—his $799 a month disability payment, just barely covers the $485 a month payment. “I wouldn't have spent $20,000 without a job. I don’t make enough to make the payments. What do I do now?” Although McDonald accepts that there are certain jobs he can't do on the site with only one leg, he emphasizes that with his experience, =. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Shariene Imhoft Shelli Eaton Castlegar Christian Academy Education for the whole child + Academic « Spiritual - Emotional + Physical Now taking registrations for the 1993-94 term Phone: 365-7818 (academy) 365-6506 (home) Meeting BC Curriculum standards with certified teachers. YOUR FAMILY HAIR CARE CENTRE We carry a complete line of “Rush” and “TRI” products Highly qualified stylists to serve you 365-2213 DOWNTOWN 314 10” AVENUE - BEHIND THE POST OFFICE Two Steelworkers’ executive members resign following audit results Chairman and financial secretary both resign SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor Two long-time executive members of Steelworkers Loca 480 have resigned following an audit of the union's books a iS parent organization Financial secretary Rick Lewis has resigned “for the better ment of the union” according to a terse statement released last week by Ron Schmidt. the Steelworkers" head office represen tative in Trail Safety Chairman Gordie Steep also resigned “with reserva tions” said Schmidt The audit, which began two wecks ago by the International Steelworkers Union, showed that Steep was found to have mis used a union credit card “There was never any attempt to hide his personal obliga tions in reimbursing the local -all monies owed,” Schmidt said in a written statement. “In fact, he had commenced meeting those obligations before an audit was initiated.” In the meantime, the union is taking steps to change its cur- rent financial practices which Schmidt stated do not conform to the United Steelworkers’ International Constitution or the financial officer's manual After calling the Local 480 office Tuesday afternoon, The Castlegar Sun was told Schmidt was on holidays and unable to qoune: EX PLORERS» FIMAZING JOURNEY iro. BIBLE: ime) A Look at God’s Plan - Genesis to Revelation VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Games © Crafts ¢ Songs * Snacks Kinnaird Church of God August 16-20 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m © further. there are many jobs he is aoa ied for. “There are al SC an do. Wi can do. Mario hasn't pl the expe rience, he doesn’t know what I can do out there. I held a foreman’s job before—I can certainly sit in a truck and tell them what to do. I've taught apprentices how to do work. You can’t hold their hand when they're up a pole.” McDonald is also claiming that he had been told by Wilkenson that should he tell his story to the media he could forget about working for Martech at all “He said ‘don’t put it in the paper, or I won't take you on.” To further his claim, McDonald said that a first aid attendant for The Castlegar Sun Martech physically assessed him favorably tor employment He said he had no problem hiring me He called WCB and they said they would have no problem with Martech hiring me Martech owner, Mario DiBella, fat out denies that McDonald had ever been promised a job with his company, and in fact, stresses that on past occasions Martech has hired disabled workers lt we had work which was suited for someone who is disabled we would have given him a chance at it. He was never told he had a job. He did have contact with Chuck Wilkenson, He asked Wilkenson if he would tell the bank that he had a job. He told Chuck that he had money from his disability pension to cover the fifth-wheel—but at that time he didn't have a job. Out of Chuck's friendship he told the bank that there was a possibility of employment DiBella said that he has spoken with Wilkenson, and requested that any further correspondence be directed to himself “He feels betrayed by what Wilf has done—he feels he's been stabbed.” In fact, DiBella said when McDonald came to the site Martech hadn't even been awarded the contract, and therefore there was no way in which McDonald would have been told he had a job DiBella admits that Martech’s first aid attendant did discuss employment with McDonald, however, no promise of a job was tendered by the attendant “Our first aid person did discuss employment with him and com- mented that he had good upper body strength DiBella also denies that he told the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) that he wouldn't hire McDonald because he only had one leg, but did emphasize that it is his responsibility to ensure that all of his workers are in a safe working environment “After we had the job awarded we discussed it with IBEW and said we would hire him if we had a spot. Out there on crutches is not the appropriate place to be when you're erecting 100 foot towers. We have to ensure he isn’t a physical liability.” ipella S: shes McDonald had spoken with him before see eeking media s attention “Tf he had been patient there may have been something for him.” McDonald said that phone calls to DiBella have not been retumed, and he has never spoken to him, however should DiBella offer him a job he wouldn't turn it down. “I'm still trying to get a job doing something. I'm still hoping to work—I don’t feel old. I'd go in spite and stubbornness just to show I can do it.” IBEW officials and Chuck Wilkenson have been unavailable for Page 3A Williams Lake man claiming discrimination by Castlegar company Wilf McDonald comment. McDonald has recently filed a claim with the Human Rights Commission, and said that an attomey has suggested he has a valid claim and that he should “go for it.” West Kootenay heading in “New Directions” KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Working together has its payoffs, and for the West Kootenay Health Plan Steering Commitice, the payoff could mean a smoother transition towards Health Minister Elizabeth Cull’s innova- tive health care vision, “New Directions for a as the regional hospital is still as yet undetermined, as the West Kootenay’ Role Study is still incom- plete, but said the commitment of the hospitals which are working together will help determine the ultimate role each hospital in the region will play in providing health care “All the hard work will hopefully clarify those roles.” Currently, the Health Plan Steering Committee SHARLENE IMHOFF _ Sun Editor Joint bid for summer games facing strong competition Stephenson said that geographics also play a role, though a Smiall part in awarding the games. We prefer not to, award the games twice in a row in the same area, but it all depends-on the Two Kootenay residents will moderate candidate’s debate Two well known residents of the Kootenays will host and moderate the Liberal Party of B.C all candidate's debate in Castlegar on August 12 . Connie Simpson, President of the Rossland-Trail Liberal Riding Association, and Shawn Melenka, a councilor for the City of Trail will moderate the forum. RUBES | ; HOW THE NICOTINE PATCH PREVENTS PEOPLE FROM SMOKING s urges ye) £661 O uj “eeopuds sv01861) Healthy B.C.” Facilitator for the West Kootenay Health Plan. in the W4 Valerie Young. said due to a team effort Health Planning Council which will work in tan + Regional Health Planning Board and health care needs and priontics bor { Kootenay is developing a Community approach, and a Jot of hard work from Healt! fem will Plan Steering Committee members, the. West wall Kootenay is among one of the first of 21 B¢ « non New Directions for a Healthy Bnush Columbie Valuat regions to begin moving towards the Health Min will include 38 specific initiatives such as: an mphasis put on preventative health care: establish ing community health centres which wall provide centralized services at the local levél; and establish isiry’s 1996-health care vision ‘Everyone has worked together incredibly well I's been a very smooth transition. The West Kootc nay is one of the three or four regions which has taken a regional approach. All have worked togeth er as opposed to individually. We're fairly advanced ing health councils Health care in B.C redefined in part due to the alarmingly growing is being streamlined, and because of that Young said the future role of Castlegar Hospital — costs of dispensing health care 2 9 al i oa _— “a Members of the Downtown Revitalization Committee and Castlegar City Councillors collectively accepted a cheque from MLA Ed Conroy in the amount of $1 million The amount represents a portion of the $3.3 million in loans that the City of Castlegar applied for in order to complete the community's revitalization project. As well as the borrowed money the City of Castlegar received a special grant for $100,000 that will also go towards revital ization costs. This amount however, does not have be repaid. Standing from left to nght in the new 13th Avenue parking lot tany Bosse,business owner; his mother and a long-time revitalization promoter, Lucy Bosse;City Finance Director Jacquie Hamilton; revitalization committee members Anne Jones and Jack Parkin; MLA Ed Conroy; Mayor pucrey ? Moors; and City Councillors Jim Chapman and Doreen Smecher. SUN STAFF PHOTO! Shariene Im Castlegar and Trail are in for some tough com bids we receive petition’ in their joint bid to host the 1996 B.C Community spirit and a high level of volun- Summer Games He MECTISD ppytlso pNamyged, abbsat wy a general fash- According to Operations Director for the BC ion, “Its really important’ that a community or Summer and Winter Games’ Society. Joe Stephens - Communities rally -bohand tyke did Unalhas been 4 son, four other areas are vying for the 1996 games. submitted.” Stephenson said that once a Communi- an event that will result in both immediate and ty is awarded the chance to host an event of such long-term economic impacts to the area awarded magnitude as the games, people naturally get the chance to play host excited and stn becoming more involved. Realizing there is added strength in cooperation The games involve approximately 3,500 ath- Trail and Castlegar submitted a joint bid earlier this _letes particapaling in 58 sporting*évents with 4,000 summer. Other communities that submitted bids in volunteers bringing it all together. the hopes of securing the games are: Vernon, Pen. The economic impact of such an event in the ticton, Maple Ridge and North Vancouver. West Kootenay is estimated to generate between While Castlegar/Trail combined is still the $1.3 and $2.7 million, since thousands of specta- smallest centre vying for the games, Stephenson tors traditionally follow a family member and said that size “is not one of the factors considered —_ teams to the games sites. when the Games’ Committee makes its decision.” The Bid Committee from Castlegar/Trail that “What is relevant is the quality of the bid that is worked to submit a bid before deadline will be submitted, including all questions answered ina told this fall, likely in November, whether it satisfactory way.” was successful City worker escapes serious injury Rogers was transported to Castlegar and District Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. The accident occurred on Arrow Laxes Drive near Celgar. ous injury when a tractor mower he was operating overtumed. The accident occurred when the trac tor hit a soft spot along the shoul der of the road causing it to roll into the ditch. Sun Staff A Castlegar city worker, Michael Stewart Rogers, of Castlegar narrowly escaped seri- WANTED 4 HOMES In various areas for advertising purposes FACTORY DIRECT PRICING Sunrooms Patio Covers a - —_ wed MAINTENANCE FREE HEAVY ALUMINUM Backed by Sheppard's 20 year warranty CALL or WRITE FOR FREE ESTIMATE Your Sheppard's area rep K & G Construction 1801 - 4th Ave. S, Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 4C6 (604) 426-8487 wee ee Li ee en ee ee T 1 ' ! iJ 1 1 | ! 1 i] ! J 1 ! ! J ! 1 I J ! ! ' ! ' i} L..----~.------------4 1 1 I t 1 ! ' i} ! J 1 ! 1 1 ! J ! 1 i) 1 iJ ! | 1 ! J ' 1 ! 1 1 ! ! ' 1 ' _ Mail with this ad Lw---—--=—