Page 2A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, May 31, 1995 Ball field committee unhappy with city RON NORMAN Sun Editor The committee formed to look into the development of a fourth ball field at Kinnaird Park is unhappy with Castlegar council's decision to buy $7,000 in playground equipment for the * park without seeking input from the committee “Why is some of the commit- tée's work being taken away from it?” committee member John Adams asked at a recent council meeting The committee's mandate is to determine a suitable location for the fourth ball field at Kinnaird Court News Park and to resolve issues around the playground equipment, park- ing and washrooms. Adams noted that at a recent meeting of the Kinnaird Park c both the tives of the i the fall.” Gustafson pointed out that thé funds for the equipment were ear- marked in the 1995 city budget “What the city has done is place the order so that it can be and the ball association expressed concern that council had ordered the playground equipment without discussing it with the committee and without having an overall plan City administrator Jim Gustafson defended the move, saying council wasn't trying to bypass the park committee, but needed to order the if ijoyed by the kids,” 4 However, he said if the equip- ment isn't used in Kinnaird Park, it can be installed in another city park. “There are a half a dozen other parks that will gladly accept $7,000 worth’of playground equipment.” But after further questioning from Adams, G' n._ admitted it was to have it in place “prior to the ip is set to go into Kinnaird Park. Greene throws in hat Wayne James Kew has been placed on six months restricted driving and ordered to pay a $300 fine after pleading guilty to two offences under the Motor Vehicle Act. At proceedings in Castlegar Provincial Court May 17, Judge Donald Sperry ordered that Kew only be allowed to drive to and from work for a period of six months. Disturbing Darren Jake Sawatsky was ordered to pay a $100 fine after appearing in Castlegar Provincial Court May 17 and pleading guilty to Causing a disturbance, which is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. SUN STAFF “Tentatively, that's where it is going.” Adams responded: “Then that answers my question, right? There's nothing for the commit- tee to do.” Councillor Doug Green, chair of council's works and services and parks committee, pointed out that the Kinnaird Park Committee was slow in meeting. “(It) could have got together a lot sooner,” Green ‘said the city had to live up to a commitment. “We have money to be spent on playground equipment. We had to order it and we had to order it early enough to get the equipment so that the kids can play on it.” He said the city didn’t “order it to go against the committee”, but because there was were time constraints, The seven-member Kinnaird Park Development Committee has met twice so far, Its members include John Adams, Judy Campbell and Ethel Chmara of the residents’ com- mittee, and Lisa. Nevakshonoff and Chery! Greep of the ball association. City clerk Dianne Hunter and regional recreation director Pat Metge are also on the ball field comunittee. 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Jim Greene, a 37-year-old Rossland businessman has joined Tral Regional Hospital board chair Gentil Mateus in the race to carry the Liberal flag locally in the next provincial election, “I can’t stand on the sidelines and watch the NDP government spend our province into potential bankruptcy,” Greene said. = School marketing B.C. trade interna- tionally. He is a relative new- comer to B.C., arriving from Alberta last year where he was part-owner of a Canadian Tire franchise in Edmonton. But he’s no rookie to the Lib- eral party. He was vice-president Police Briefs Attempted break-in A would-be thief was unsuccess- ful in an attempted break-in at a Lynnwood Crescent home May 23. Castlegar RCMP say the per- son tried to enter the home through basement windows Police are investigating. MVA A two-vehicle accident last; week resulted in both drivers being taken to Castlegar Hospital for treatment of minor injuries: The accident happened at the inter- section of Columbia Avenue and Highway 3 after a vehicle driven by Mabel Saliken, 67, of Cres- cent Valley was struck by a vehi- cle driven by a young offender. Bike thefts Police report that two bikes have been reported stolen. A blue Nasheeka Kodiak mountain bike was stolen from an Arrow Lakes Drive residence ‘sometimes between May 14 and May 23. As well, a 12-speed bike was stolen from a residence on Pass Creek Road May 23. of the Alberta Liberal Party before his move to Rossland, Greene believes his biggest challenge is to become known to the people throughout the con- Stituency, particularly to Liberal party members. Jim Greene . ‘Rossland resident Continued from 1A teaching are hindered because of the lack of facilities.” Gerrand said the team’s com- ments about the facility “shows how serious the space problem is and speaks of the seriousness of the problem.” And the projection is that the crowded conditions will become even more intolerable next year when the student population is expected to swell from 385 to 435. Last year there were 355 students. Valley Vista Elementary school was recently accredited, Robson Elementary is currently undergoing accreditation and Stanley Humphries Secondary and Kinnaird Elementary schools are slated for future accredita- tion. Accreditation is carried out every five to six years, according to provincial mandate. Dr. Albert Zehr Ph.D NUTRITION INFORMATION EVENING Thursday, June 8, '95 7:30 pm Sandman inn, Castlegar, B.C. $7.50 at the door ADU LT COMMUNITY FINAL PHASE Don't Be Disappointed ™ BOOK NOW EVERAL 3 ALREADY “RESERVED" 13 are level entry units. Come see why your friends and neighbours moved to "Steliar’ 2210-Columbia Avenue, Castlegar SHOW SUITE - 365-0474 What the team said about KMS port its school; ee Recommendations: + that staff consider devel- Kinnaird Middle School oping peer counselling and/or itation team tutoring p' dations and comments * clean-up litter in and include: around the school; Commendable features * that communication + Strong and varied pro- among staff members be clari- grams offered for students _ fied and enhanced; with special needs; + that staff develop a com- * the mandatory Grade 7 _ prehensive plan to incorporate computer literacy program: thinking skills includifig prob- + the Challenge program lem solving and decision and Odyssey of the Mind making into their daily class- opportunities: room routine; + the inclusion of three lan- « that the Library Resource guage programs; Centre be utilized as an effec- + the self-worth and confi- _ tive teaching tool; dence demonstrated by stu- + that staff look at goals dents; and objectives for the + the Life Skills program. Library Resource Centre, and its delivery; including utilization of tech- * the relevancy of learning nology, and develop a plan to opportunities and programs to ‘implement them; student needs; / + the need to deal effective- * the quality of learning ly with the restraints imposed experiences offered by the _ by the facility; school; * that a process of progres- + the strong support for the sive discipline be developed school from parents; in collaboration with staff, + staff who model respect- _ and published; ful, positive interactions * that staff complete a with students; professional development +a highly motivated, posi- needs assessment as soon as tive PAC who is proud to sup- possible. Record warm spell SUN STAFF If you thought it was hot out on Monday, you were right. In fact, it was the hottest May 29 on record. The Castlegar Weather Office reports that Monday's tempera- ture of 32.8 degrees burst the old record of 31.4 set in 1983. The normal high temperature for this time of year is 22 degrees. Tues- day also hit the 30-degree range. The heat wave is expected to continue through this week, though likely not as hot as Mon- day's or Tuesday's temperatures, but still well above normal. SUMMER STOCK ARRIVING DAILY Remember those special moments through video. Professional & Affordable - call MELOMAGIC PRODUCTIONS, ‘aRm@ © in Castlegar ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CASTLEGAR VILLA SOCIETY Wednesday, June 7, 1995 * 7 pm in the lounge of the Rota Villa EVERYONE WELCOME GIANT AUCTION QUALITY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ANTIQUES, TOOLS & HORSE TACK DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 4TH, 1:00 P.M PLACE: BROADACRES, 860 CARSON ROAD, GRAND FORKS. FOLLOW SIGNS Partial list Antiques: 9 pos y Dining Room Suite. Book Shelf. Cards. Art Deco Sideboard. Gem Stones. Wardrobe. Toby Jug. Blanket Chest. Several pcs Jewelry. Davenport Desk. Victorian Bed Frame. Depression Glass. Several Parlor Tables. Dropfront Sec. Desk. Household Items: Sofa & chair. Washer & Dryer. Dresser. Freezer. Loveseats. TVs. VCRs. Table & Chair Sets. Coffee Tables. Office Desk. Office Chairs. Student Desk. Misc. Items: BBQ. Several Hand & Power Tools. Water Skis. Mountain Bikes. Hunting Knives. CD Player, Auto Stereos. Remote Telephones. Horse Tack: Western & Australian Saddles. Several pads. Whips. Show Halters. Bridles. Lariets. Saddle Pads. Headstalls w/Reins. Cinches. Breast Collars. Blankets. Hobbies. Stirrups & much much more. Consignments weicome, bring between 12 noon and 5 p.m. Sat., Broadacres. Commission 25%. Cash payouts after sale. Terms: Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Cheque. Sale conducted by AAA Auction & Appraisals & Lake City Furniture For more information phone 862-5800 Take notice that, pursuant to Section 16 of the Forest Act, sealed tender applications will be accepted by the District Arrow Forest District, Castlegar, B.C., Up to June 6, ian es bl a Timber Sale Licence harvest of timber located withthe Arrow Timber Supply Area! Location: Moberly Creek; approximately 35 kilometers west of Castlegar. Volume: 4685 cubic metres, more or less Lodgepole Pine (100%) Torm: One (1) Year : $30.03 Selective harvesting of Mountain Pine Beetie attacked and susceptible timber only. Maximum overall machine width of 2.8 metres. Upset per cubic metre Only tendere from Gategery One, Small Business Forest gel hy Program registrants will be accepted. Tenders will be opened at 11:00 p.m: (local time), June 6, 1995 at the Arrow District Office, Castlegar, B.C. Additional information may be obtained from the District Manager at 845 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 1H3. Wednesday, May 31, 1995 The Castlegar Sun Page 3A Top award winners at Saturday's Stanley Humphries Secondary School graduation ceremonies included (from left): Ryan Swedburg, who won the SHSS Award; Sherry Niessen, who won the Governor General's Bronze Medal and the McGauley Scholarship for the top academic student; Shannon Gienger, who took the Aggregate Award; and Sandeep Dosanjh, who captured the Leaders Award. Arena filled for graduation Nearly 150 ‘graduates from Stanley Humphries this year SUN STAFF More than 1,200 family, friends and relatives filled the Community Complex Arena Sat- urday afternoon for the 1995 Stanley Humphries Secondary School graduation ceremonies. Principal David Hogg piped the nearly 150 graduates into, the arena, Hogg, resplendept.in a kil, Said it was the first-time he had while Councillor Kirk Duff was on hand to congratulate graduates on behalf of the City of Castlegar. School district superintendent Everette Surgenor told gradu- ates the future they face is much different than the one faced by his generation. Ellliott Brown gave a light- hearted valedictory address in which he commented on indi- vidual members of the school staff and on the end of 13 years ever played the bagpipes for the graduates of a school where he is also the principal. Vice-principal Jack Closkey was the master of ceremonies for the 2 1/2-hour long commence- ment exercises. Castlegar school board chair Joarine Baker brought greetings from the school board, of Brown was also serious for a time when he asked for a moment of silence to remember Jolene Ozeroff, a student who died in a car crash and would have gradu- ated with the class this year. The grad choir led by Sara Healing performed two selec- INVESTIGATING SITES tions: Like an Eagle and The Wind Beneath my Wings. Tens of thousands of dollars in bursaries and scholarships were awarded to dozens of students. Ryan Swedburg captured the school's top award, the Stanley Humpries Award. The award is given to the student who shows excellence in areas of aca- demics, citizenship and school involvement throughout his years at SHSS Swedburg also took the $300 ~ Castlegar Rotary Club Scholaship and the Utilicorp United Inc. Scholarship worth $500. Sherry Niessen was awarded the K.T. and R.E. McGauley Memorial scholars’ Governor G Award for the student with the SUN STAFF PHOTO / Jeff Gabort highest academic standing Niessen also won the Selkirk College Award for $750. Sandeep Dosanjh took the Leaders Award, the criteria of which are similar to the Stanley Humphries Award. She was also awarded the TWA Canada 1-405 scholarship for $750. In addition, she and Navjit Dosanjh were each given $5,000 awards from Pope and Talbot The two awards are among 13 such scholaships presented by the forestry firm. Shannon Gienger was given the Aggregate Award. Gienger was also awarded the Castlegar and District Hospital Ladies Aux- iliary bursary worth $500 and the Jolene Ozeroff Memorial Basket- ball Scholarship for $150. Youth group seeks centre RON NORMAN Sun Editor A Castlegar youth group is working to establish a youth centre in the city. The Castlegar Youthspeak Society says it has started investigating funding sources and possible sites for a youth centre. “Discussions have taken place with various foundations, different levels of government the society says in a letter to and businesses,” Castlegar council. “All are interested in helping to fund this project.” Council agreed at a recent meeting to give the society a $500 grant to develop the formal proposals to the various funding agencies. “A lot has been said about the ‘problems’ with the youth in our town,” said councillor think Ron Ar “T to gather. “I sincerely feel that youth need and deserve to feel welcomed in our city and given the opportunity to pursue their interests in a safe, accessible facility,” says Lynnene Lewis, Youthspeak’s adult chair. “The common complaint among today’s young people is there is nowhere to go or hang out. A small group of youths have made the issue difficult for everyone, causing adults and businesses in the community to push the youth away as opposed to welcoming them.” The society said this has led to problems, which it hopes to help solve with a youth centre. Castlegar council and the local RCMP have had problems with youths gathering in the like this support as needed,” the society says. It points out that one of the problems of today’s young people is the need for a place “In a short time we had an overwhelming response and discovered that the majority of youth in the area felt the same way about what was lacking and what they would like to see happen in the community,” she says. The need for a youth centre was foremost and “unanimous”. The survey also showed the need to deal with the “negative attitude” of many local businesses and adults. will give them (Youthspeak) a kick-start and see what they can come up with.” Youthspeak, which was formed in March to provide a voice for local young people, has about 60 members. “A youth executive has been elected with an adult executive also in place to assist and area and city tried to combat the problem by erecting a fence around the major amenity area between the Marlane Hotel and The Greek Oven. The fencing has since been removed. Youthspegk carried out a survey of the com- munity's young people “to pinpoint some focal issues and needs of youth,” according to Lewis. ing property. The Lewis said the youths surveyed also men- tioned the issue of “harassment and unfair treatment by many local REMP officials.” “We definitely have our work cut out for us,” she says, “but there are some very com- titted youth and adults involved, so we feel optimistic that with the support of the city and community we can reach our goals.” Lewis adds that the group hopes to offer the community ongoing “events that will enhance a positive profile”. She said Youthspeak members will be help- ing with youth events at Sunfest. “We're not exactly clear (in) what capacity we can help, but have considered assisting with the bands’ set-up, clean-up and/or Youthspeak parent volunteers helping with security.”” Bear chases woman in south Castlegar KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Hudema said that RCMP have received several calls regarding A south Castlegar woman had a scare last Wednesday when she was charged by a bear. Cpl. Al Hudema of the Castle- gar RCMP says a resident of the 2900 block of 4th Avenue was chased by the bear in the early evening hours and ran back into her home and called police But when police arrived they were unable to get a “clear” shot at the bear, which soon lum- bered off. P bears. But district conservation officer Mike Krause says there’s no such thing as problem bears and that the issue lies squarely in the laps of local residents who continue to inadvertently “bait” bears “It's the public who’s creating the problem. Until the public takes seriously the issue of garbage and fruit (being readily accessible to foraging bears) we will always have to kill bears.” Krause said that so far this year there has been little bear activity, with the exception of a bear, which was attracted by a grease container behind Gardelli’s Eatery in the Columbia Plaza But Krause believes that’s because problem bears aren't relocated. They are shot instead, thereby culling the local bear population “We've destroyed enough bears that the population has thinned ouf around town. This has been one of the quietest years in six years.” Despite the quiet year thus far, Krause said next year could be quite different “It goes in cycles. They like the warm winters, the fruit and the garbage. Therefore the sows breed more successfully.” Meanwhile. residents are reminded to contact the Con: vation office at 365-8522 if they have 4 problem with bears Local RCMP have had to field several calls that should have gone to the Conservation office “Castlegar RCMP will attend to complaints that are emergency in nature only,” Hudema said. = Developers development projects already taking: place in Castlegar, Maddocks says representatives from various fran- chises have also visited the commu- nity and are expressing a Cautious interest in setting up shop here Continued from 1A Recognizable names such as McDonalds, Arbys, White Spot, UniGlobe Travel, Nutters, K Mart, Costco and Joey's Only seafood restau rant are just a few that have investigated Castlegar as a prime a. * Court House What’s the word on development projects in Castlegar? Want to know what’s happening and where? Then carry on dear reader, for below is a panoramic parade of projects that are precise and to the point! WHAT: 50-60 condo unite, « 30,000 square foot L-shaped r shopping centre and a professional building. : Located on 4.9 acres along Columbia Avenue, next to the WHO: A joint venture between VanCorp Developments Ltd. of North Vancouver and Imperial Capital Corporation of Kelowna. STATUS: Planning stages well begin this fall y with proj for to ~ WHAT: Nine unit apartment block. (WHERE: Located off Columbia Ave., behind Arrow Building Supply ‘WHO: Terry lus from Fruitvale STATUS: Site clearing has begun. WHAT: Woodland Heights Subdivision, 20-30 single family | residential lots. WHERE: After Woodland Drive (WHO: Alex Cheveldave and Richard Askew STATUS: Approved by City Council, ready to begin construction ~ WHAT: Car Wash proposal ‘WHERE: Next to Castlegar Muffler, at the top of Sherbiko Hill on Columbia Avenue. / WHO: Larry Chernenkoff of Castlegar 7B) (WHERE: Directly STATUS: Held up due to technicalities regarding permits, though owner is targeting an opening date for late summer. ~~ WHAT: Six residential units WHERE: Behind Mainstreet Muffler, next to the bus depot. (WHO: Ed Jones of Castlegar STATUS: Preliminary plans only. City still examining road access. WHAT: Additional units at Lindmar Estates WHERE: Off Merry Creek Road, past the Fireside Inn. WHO: Ron Smithers of Castlegar STATUS: Construction ongoing. WHAT: Canadian Tire Store including 10 aytomotive bays & garden centre WHERE: Off Hwy 22, just-south of A&W restaraunt. WHO: The Canadian Tire Corporation STATUS: Foundation permit granted, building construction to begin. Outstanding traffic concerns by Ministry of Highways remain. Opening date set for November. ~~ WHAT: Dental Clinic WHERE: Along Hwy 22, opposite of Countrywide Realty WHO: Dr. Brian Gorman b] STATUS: Ongoing with a completion date set for August. ‘WHAT: Holiday Inn Express Hotel \feopemcrontaly 108 rooms) across Canadian Ti ~yaape sso sard gargs fa i ‘who: Mat Industrial BC Corporation of Victoris 1] STATUS: Property purchased and surveying is complete. Groundwork set to begin this fall, with an opening date planned for spring 1996. WHAT: Stellar Place phase two development, allowing an addi 1 16 living units. : Stellar Place, off Highway 22. WHO: Louis Jodoin STATUS: Construction well underway. WHAT: Sandalwood Court, complete with 10 living units. (WHERE: Next to Stellar Place off Hwy 22. WHO: Sandal Developments Ltd. of Montrose. ‘STATUS: Construction well underway. ~ proposal for eight lots. Grosvenor area, along Forest Rd. in south Castlegar. WHO: Bob's Mercantile Ltd. STATUS: Close to approval by city hall ~~ WHAT: Residential 38 single family lot development. WHERE: In the Kinnaird area of south Castlegar (below cemetary). WHO: Neville Development Ltd, Norman Neville of White Rock STATUS: Uncertain WHAT: Bi family lots. WHERE: South Castlegar, above Kinnaird. WHO: Glen Wilson and Dennis Idle, both from Castlegar See: Servicing to lots complete, no houses constructed Heights 30 single wut: Emerald Green Developments, approximately 20-units of condos and as well ae 100 single family units. WHERE: South Castlegar, below Kinnaird Bluffs WHO: Ron Bell from Penticton STATUS: Construction agreement signed by city, green light given. WHAT: Ri ision, app unit lots. va: South Castlegar : Graham McCollum & Peter Rezansoff from North Vanestvec STATUS: Held up due to traffic concerns off Hwy 22 ly 120 single family WHAT: Twin Rivers School construction worth $4.3 million WHERE: Along 7th Street in north Castlegar. WHO: Castlegar School District STATUS: Ongoing, with a completion date for March 1996. — WHAT: Downtown Revitalization, final phase (WHERE: Columbia Avenue, downtown core ‘WHO: City of Castlegar/taxpayers of Castlegar. STATUS: Construction ongoing in high traffic areas. WHAT: New Kal Tire building WHERE: Castlegar Industrial Park WHO: Kal Tire t) ‘STATUS: C ongoing with date set for July 1. ~~ ‘WHAT: Superior Propane Bulk Plant (WHERE: Castlegar Industrial Park ‘WHO: Superior Propane Inc. STATUS: Application with city planners oo WHAT: Shersty Motor Co. WHERE: Industrial Park ‘WHO: Rick Sherstobitoff STATUS: Opening day soon. ooo WHAT: Kats Mini Storage WHERE: 6th Ave, south Castlegar WHO: Terry and Karen Hughs STATUS: Complete