years, they sh with u tax ‘increase as @ result of many of the city's outdated ‘bylaws, city council began to in 4 Although the city’s DCCs are jiew of the ew, the council maydér and a portion that has the task of completing ‘The Development Cost Charge ‘Review will also be examining the current costs associated with development charges, -since many of the figures are out-of- date. “There's a lot of different things we have to closely look at here. And it’s something that has to be done right the first time,” said City Councillor Bob Pakula, who is tesponsible for the devel- opment portfolio. Pakula will be representing the city at an upcoming conference where municipal representatives will discuss the legal and eco- somic aspects of municipal fange from $231 per lot to de . It was essential that at least one repre- sentative from council attend the since C: is ute al iencing ifcreased develop- ment, Pakula says he hopes to take information from this con- ference and possibly apply it to the restructuring of the DCC— if. it’s relevant to do so. “Council is going to be look- ing at this carefully, We're not rushing into anything here.” Challenge to OCP changes SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor Arrow Building Supplies Owner Quinto Maida has re-sub- mitted a Rs aogh for a rezoning a respectable six and a half ounces, of hair, and long parents couldn’t be proud. As with all mothers, Marissa's mother Darlene commented on her newborn daughter's evident All ‘Castlegar New. Years babies are awarded with gifts from local businesses as well as an engraved silver spoon cour- tesy of the Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary and a car seat from the B.C. Medical Association, In fact, Dr. Bob Streich said that babies aren't released from Castlegar hospital unless they have a certified car seat to ride home in. Marissa is the first child for the Evdokimoffs, who live in Robson. mw Guilty Continued from 1A renting, after gaining entry through a window. Once inside her bedroom a knife was placed at her throat and she was told to keep quiet or she would be killed. Her eyes were taped shut and her wrists were bound, behind her back, to her ankles. Her clothes were cut off and vari- ous photographs were taken of herby one of the males, The I City Council. Earlier in‘ December, Maida presented a written request to city council asking that the property phs, it was were taken as a way to extort the secret number needed to use the woman's bank card. Again she .was threatened with death if the fumber was incorrect While one of the males was out of the house, the remaining male sexually assaulted the woman through: digital tion and then forced her to per- form fellatio on him. She testified that the male who did this was well versed in English and even had a Canadian agoent. Police were called to the scene when a friend of the’¥ictim dis- covered her later that day, still bound and unable to see. Two males were arrested almost one week later when the defendant brought a roll of film to be developed at a store in the Chaka Mika Mall in Nelson. 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Both were ques- tioned by police and various pieces of evidence were attained from their home, including the balaclavas, In all, more than two dozen pieces of evidence were presented to the court as items located by police from either the crime scene, the defendant's car or the delend- * ent and his roommate's hovse: However, much of the evi- dence, including the fingerprints on an extortion note, were found to be those belonging to the male who very quickly fled the coun- try. The court heard that this male also could speak English quite well, while the defendant's English language skills are con- ‘sidered minimal. thing evidence and from both sides, pre- it a period of almost a ya half, Judge Sperry the defendant knew im was home alone that and was a partner to all taken place. He also Stated that it did not matter if the “gole motive behind the incident + fiad been extortion, a sexual ‘apaault had still taken place, and that the photographs show the humiliation and embarrassment the victim experienced. The judge also ruled that cutting away. a woman's clothing and taking photographs of her genetilia without consent, for whatever reason that might be, is also a sexual assault. The defendant, looking somewhat older now since the ordeal first began, sat back quietly, showing little emotion as Judge Sperry said he was finding him guilty on each and every count The defendant could face a max- imum of three years in a federal adult penitentiary. A date for sen- tencing will be set on January 6. Castl Hospital ¢ Xmas Decorations « xmas Plush Ne & Dis ct DECEMBER BABIES ILENE LOGO LE DES, ONE DETER: * Dec. 1 - Bormto Jessica Keus & Wally Soukoroff - girl + Dec. 14 - Born to Ken & Jennifer Soukeroff - girl * Dec. 15 - Born to Roger & Starla Houston. - boy + Dec. 16 - Born to John & Susan Jmayoff - girl «Dec. 17 - Born to Aaron & Leanne McKenzie ~ girl + Dec. 20 - Bdrn'ta.Geoff Verigan & Lorrie Bacon - boy + Det, 29 - Born to Phillip & Karina Poznekoff - + Dec. 304 mm to Doug & Janice Spender - girl a C tulations to all! The name with-a baby rattle receives a free Mum plant from Tulips! el ge ad hehe tte Seer Page 3A Things are really starting to take shape at the Robson-Cast! ning across the Columbia River, with the exception of a small schedule and officials maintain a completion date of June 30, 19 dents on either side of the river are contemplating a name for the new crossing. ar bridge site as steel girders are now span- ion in the centre-of the bridge. Work is on Even though that’s five months away, resi- SUN STAFF PHOTO /John Van Putten Pulpmill employee cashes in a winning ticket SUN STAFF “Easy come, easy go’ couldn't be more true for Castlegar resi- dent, Harvey Budari of cigarettes and decided to the change from a $10 bill on four Holly Dollars scratch lottery tickets. Deciding to keep one ticket for While at a convenience store in Kamloops on December 22, Budarick bought his wife a pack If and sharing the other three with his friends could have had a di but Lady ticket he kept was a $10,000 win- ner. “I gave one to each of my friends and kept one for me. I scratched my ticket and couldn't believe my eyes. It won't change my life, but this is nice.” After rr collecting the money, Luck was with Budarick—the ck is sharing the windfall with his wife, Nancy, children, Tanya and Jason and the friends they were visiting in Kamloops. “It's gone, I can assure you of that. I shared it with the people we were staying with and my wife and two children. I don’t have any left.” Budarick is an employee of Celgar Pulp Company. Local United Nations association raises cash for suffering children SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor Sometimes the best gift some- one can receive is the feeling one experiences after providing a ser- vice or gift for a group of people who are truly in need. members Of the Kootenay Region United Nations Associa- tion, that heartfelt feeling of giv- ing was bountiful when they realized they were successful in providing $2,000 to the Bosnian Children’s Relief Fund. Spéaking to The Castlegar Sun from Grand Forks, JJ Verigan explained how the collection was initiated last September 21, named International Peace Day. “We wanted to provide relief but in a way that did not show a strong support for either side in this ongoing conflict. We really wanted to help the children of both sides,” said After much searching for a reputable organization to handle the funds that were so generously raised throughout the West Kootefiay, a couple from Ontario who have ties to the former Yugoslavia was found. _ “It took us awhile to find a group who would send the money indiscriminately, but the couple we found has done a lot of work to help children caught in The married couple, Saban and Fatima Basic, work closely with the Bosnian Children’s Relief Fund, which distributes all: Edna Sapriken and Harry Killough were two of the local KAREN KERKHOFP Sun st Teresa Strelaeff, the first child under the age of 16 to receive a heart and hung trans- plant in British Columbia is home for the holidays. The 12-year-old Crescent Valley resident, was born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a debilitat- ing disease which takes its toll on both the heart and lungs, and eventually leads to an early death. As Teresa grew CF pro- gressively sapped her strength, making even the lightest activity difficult. As her condition wors- ened, the need for a heart and Young transplant patient enjoys Christmas at home: “She was quite fortunate. Teresa's mom said it is “good to be home”, and that while a home Teresa is doing well and keeping up with exer- cises designed to strengthen her cardiovascular system, such as riding an exercise bicycle. If all goes well, and there aren't any further rejec- tion attempts, the Serclactfs could be permanently back home by the end of January or beginning of February, but meanwhile the cost of main- taining two households still remains. Because A coreg is the lung transplant became more pressing and Last July, after a 7 1/2 week wait, Teresa finally jived the y ole to ceive. 2 heen ik lntle is known about which would save her life. The constant medical atten- tion and monitoring Teresa i i! that she her prognosis. What is certain though is that Strelaeff will have to take anti-rejection med- for the rest of ber q live near Children's Hospital and Vancouver General Hospi- tal. Because of that need her parents have rented an apart- ment close to the hospitals and will be returning, after holi- A Teresa life—and that in itself is costly. Surelacff medical fund has beem opened at the days, to live in the ap until it is certain that Teresa's condition is stable, and improv- ing and that the possibility of rejection of the transplanted organs has passed. Teresa’ 's mother, Liz Strela- sacrifice which was made so that her daughter might live. grateful to individuals and groups for their thoughts and prayers during this trying time in his family’s life. . “We are grateful for the on Pass Creck road with only minor injuries. Tt was Christmas Eve when Leon Soukeroff was travelling west-bound on Pass Creek cath Soaiielt antanaes the Castlegar and District Hos- Wehicles Be Mir 3 — approximately ane oe coal attempted to make a left ture, Rob- Busy Christmas for volunteer firefighters SUN STAFF tts who isted in raising money for children caught in the Bosnian-Serb conflict. SUN STAFF PHOTO/Snartene Imhof fundraising towards helping chil- dren regardless of their origin. The two spend much of their time in the eye of the conflict, assist- ing those civilian children who need medical and nutritional attention. Assisting in Castlegar in the fundraising efforts on behalf of the Kootenay United Nations Association were well-known Things to know before SUN STAFF We have all seen the havoc a disaster can wreak on communi- ties. Watching the fragic events unfold on television it is hard to imagine that one day we might also face a disaster in our life. And yet, while disaster might never touch some of our lives, it is the prudent person who plans for such an emergency. a Emergency Preparedness Canada (EPC) has issued some tips on planning for such an emergency. The first advice, and probably the most important, is that a family create an emergency plan. EPC points out that individuals, not yov- ernments form the first line of response in an émergency. and in fact it is likely that outside help might take hours or days in arriv- ing. When creating an emergency plan for your family consider any spesial needs that your family have such as an infant, pet or Clery or disabled family members It is ial when i residents Harry Killough and Edna Sapriken. The two were kept busy coordinating and orga- nizing fundraising work in this area, which contributed largely to the $2,000 in relief money. Both expressed their thanks to all those who donated money to the KRUNA’'s cause, and both admit that more work by the local or can be exp Both Killough and Sapriken say they would like to invite speakers who have experienced the conflict first-hand to give presentations. “I would really like to see [Saban and Fatima Basic] come out to the West Kootenay and speak to us about what is really happening over there, and possi- bly about the UN's efforts—or lack of them,” Killough said. an emergency occurs such as backpacks, duffel bags or covered trash containers. ‘When that all family members are familiar with important measures such as turning off utilities. It is just as important that the location of emergency exits, fire alarms and fire extinguishers are known to all members of the family and that those members know how to operate them. The emergency plan should include an out-of-province friend to be the “family contact” in the event of separation. (It is often easier to call long distance after an emergency). The contact num- ber should be memorized Drafti plan is the kit don’t forget the special needs of pets, infants, seniors and the disabled. Impor- tant family documents should be kept in waterproof containers along with an extra set of car keys, a credit card, cash or trav- eller’s cheques. If possible, keep your vehicle's gas tank fairly full. If a disaster should strike remain calmi and patient. This is not the time to panic. Keep the family together-and try to remain as productively busy as possible. Unless it is absolutely necessary don't use the telephone, emergen- cy crews will be needing the lines. If in a highrise building do not use the elevators. If the disaster should force evacuation of your home do so Take your cy kit with you, wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes. Leave a note identifying when you left and where you are going. Lock your home and only use travel routes specified by local authorities. Man walks into vehicle's path ing an” not enough EPC aavises —it is SUN STAFF ial that safety drills are held. Keep an emergency supply kit on hand. The kit should meet a families basic needs for ut least three day. The kit should be stored. in easy to carry comainers ° am. January 1. Police say # 22-year-old Ootischeiiia man was taken to Castlegar and District Hospital after he walked into the path of a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Tom Carew of Castlegar. Police say the man, who suffered undetermined injuries, was imoxicated at the time of the incident, which occurred at 3:30 Castlegar firefighters were kept busy over the Chri: but, according to Castlegar Fire Chief, Gerry Rempel none of the calls were Christmas related. “I'm giad to see there was no damage from Christmas related fires. That’s how I like to sec it.” On Chri: day said damage to the home was minima¥ and has been estimated at $50, which is the cost of a/ from the South Castlegar fire hall responded to a vehicle fire at 3:20 p.m. at the 600 block of 24th Street. By the time firefighters had arrived the owner of the vehicle, Dee Casler, of Castlegar, had extinguished the flames of the 1989 Chevy pickup with snow. Rempet estimates damage to the vehicle at $500. The cause of the School at 3:52 p.m. and then again ‘at 9-00 p.m. “Rempel said the alarms were caused by a Open iitwse Saturday January 8, 1 meet Jim Gouk, MP, his wife Ann and staff 10 am - 1 pm Castleaird Plaza, Castlegar Coffee & tea will be served 1-800-667-2393 ° 365- =|, 5