Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, June 7, 1995 Castlegar woman in U.S.A. for flood and tornado relief MA RKHOFF Sun Staff Castlegar resident Denise Reed ‘sure picks strange places to vacation. Reed is one of 12 E have plagued the American sun belt, Recent tornados have also caused havoc in the south. Although Reed isn’t exactly in the thick of things, she's one of the first faces will see when y Social Service and Red/Cross volunteers from B.C. who is in New Orleans, Louisiana, to assist with flood and tornado relief. Reed, who took two weeks vacation time from her position as director of nursing at Castle- gar Hospital to volunteer for her three-week stint, has been in New Orleans since May 24. In a telephone interview with The Castlegar Sun, Reed spoke arriving for assignment and one of the last faces seen upon discharge. Through her own request Reed has steered clear of medical duties. When volunteering she requested she be placed on an international assignment which didn’t include health care. “I wanted to do something different than health. That was my choice,” Instead Reed processes incom- ing volunteers and discharges about the de caused by flooding and the personal gratifi- cation of helping those impacted by the disaster. “It really feels like I'm accom- plishing something. Everybody should try it.” The flood, which is now receding, hardly made Canadian news, said Reed. But nonethe- less, it is considered to be a dis- aster and has even been assigned a number—641 Reed said the flooding is one disaster in a string of many which s, and helps assure that transportation, accom- modations and other such neces- sities are arranged. “We generally see that they are well cared for.” Working 12 hours a day from a converted shopping centre in Slidell, Louisianna, a suburb of New Orleans, Reed said she has met other volunteers from across the world. The common thread they all have is assisting those impacted by disaster, and Reed is When science and business meet Holly Ridenour taps into Kootenay | brain power MARILYN STRONG Selkirk College in the West Kootenay and East Kootenay Sun Staff ot It used to mean Bunsen bumers, beakers full of boiling liquids, and sometimes, in the back- ground, a Jacob's ladder would sizzle as the, wig trical current jumped from one Prong to But today, the world of s Ce beyond glow-in-the-dark. $ thing from silviculture to software, and it affects our day-to-day life more than most of us know. Holly Ridenour is the East and West Kootenay Industrial Technical Advisor for the BC Science Council. She is involved with quite a few businesses in the region who are looking at technology and science as a way to generate economic development “Most of my work is very confidential so I can’t talk about individual businesses or pro- jects. I can tell you that anyone who is thinking about getting into business and is looking at a patent review, or acquiring information about technology available in their field, they can call me,” she said. Most of the inquiries to her office, based at Castlegar on water restrictions New regulations will carry $50 fine tech industries. nour said. power. touched by-their to RON helping those in need. “They are wonderful people from all over. I've met people from Puerto Rico, Hawaii-and from all over North America. There’s a lot of Canadians here too.” Although the disaster situation is “improving” Reed, who has been a Red Cross volunteer “for years”, said there is still a need for volunteers. Reed's rotation ends June 13 after which she will return to Castlegar and her job. OPENING SOON Watch For Our Grand Opening June 17" Phone 365-3838 With Sikkens, the beauty i than skin deep. Your deck is more than an extension of your house. 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Creating Lasting Impressions.™ is more los Oj yethes 714° TOLL Aveaud, ip poreere 4° TOLL Sun Staff Castlegar homeowners will be faced with mandatory sprinkling restrictions next week. Effective June 15 there will be no lawn watering between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. “That's to conserve (the water),” explained city clerk Dianne Hunter. The city introduced voluntary sprinkling restrictions last summer after a survey showed that Castlegar uses more water than most other B.C. communities. So last fall the city brought down a bylaw which limits lawn sprin- kling between June 15 and Sept. 15 each year. The bylaw carries with it a $50 fine for residents who violate the restrictions. Hunter said there are exceptions to bylaw. For instance, homeown- ers who have planted new lawns are allowed to water between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Those homeowners must apply at city hall for a permit exempting them from the restrictions. Hunter said the heavy use of water during the summer is just too expensive. “It's the cost of treating the water,” she explained. There is no way for the city to differentiate the treatment of water used for drinking and water used to sprinkle lawns and gardens. Since Ridenour's work is confidential, it is hard for her to get the message out to the business and general community. That's why the Regional Science, Technology and Inno- Community College in the East Kootenay, come from forestry, mining, and high “Many of these businesses havea low profile within their communi- ties because their products are not necessarily used locally, they are used globally,” Ride- Although any. direct. monies for research and development are handled from the Science Council's Burnaby office, Ridenour does a lot of the leg work. “My job is to help find factual informatién about technology for our clients. The Science Council doesn’t fund capi- ~ tal projects it provides funding for brain Holly Ridenour vation Council is being created. The regional council's role is to promote the awareness of science and technology issues and opportunities, increase the application of technology in the region, improve the | ‘region’ 's access to programs, services and agencies and provide advice on regi Wednesday, June 7, 1995 The Castlegar Sun Page 5A Kerri Redekop rei ALEXA PONGRACZ For The Sun The Activity room at Stanley Humphries High School was packed to capacity Friday June 2, for the 1995 Miss Castlegar Pi ageant. Bight talented girls competed for the coveted title but the applause was deafening, and shouts of, “We Love You Kerri” resounded when it .was issues. Nominations for individuals to the Council will be accepted up to June 13, and Ridenour has more details for those who are interested. ‘The Bunsen burner may be turned off, but the glow of a computer monitor reflects off the pro- grammer’s glasses. Whether creating industry specific software, mechanizing a manufacturing line or designing a better circuit board, it’s all science for the 21st century. And with the assis- tance of Ridenour and others, it is happening now in the Kootenays. Hot weather results in new burning ban KAREN KERKHOFF _ Sun Staff Near drought conditions in the Arrow Forest District have resulted in a fire ban in the Castlegar area. Castlegar fire chief Gerry Rempel said that any burning within city limits will be strictly enforced. “We'll be watching things pretty close. The forest is extremely dry and it’s too dry to burn.” The ban, which went into effect at noon June 1, also includes burning of trash barrels said Rempel. If conditions continue, Rempel believes the ban could be carried through to fall. “Even if we do get some rain it won't put enough moisture in the ground.” The Arrow Forest District has also ordered a ban on all domes- tic permits, including those which are outstanding. Ted Evans, Arrow Forest District planner, said the per- mits banned are residential, or those which are Class B. Com- mercial permits, said Evans, are still valid Although the district doesn’t plan on banning open campfires yet, Evans said continued drought conditions might result in that decision being reversed. Violation of the burning ban carries with it a $2,000 fine and/or six months imprisonment DINE IN... DINE OUT... RED LANTERN RESTAURANT popular Double Happiness Inn in Trail and it didn’t take long for their customers from Trail and Nelson to find them in Castlegar. prepared the way you like it! 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Panay The ‘ue S Head Dining Room Featuring fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere VALUE ADDED MEALS ALL UNDER $10.00 © Try our kids menu e Sunday is senior night » 25% off any meal for seniors d that Kerri Redek Miss Canada Safeway, had been selected to represent Castlegar in the coming year. Valerie Kosowan, Miss CUPE 2262, was chosen to be this year’s princess, and Nicole Hackett, Miss Royal Canadian Legion, will be the first runner up. All eight contestants were exceptional, well-spoken and obviously talented. Extraordi- nary entertainment was provid- ed by Cole Stanbra and Michelle Todd, grade four stu- dents, who performed Music Box Dancer and sang a country and western duet. Retiring Queen Lana Sommerville and Princess Dasha Forester each gave a touching farewell and spoke about the highlights, the delights, and escapades of their past year. Redekop was also the winner of Peoples Choice, for selling 540 out of 1400 tickets, the Speech Award and a $200 scholarship from the City of Castlegar. The Talent award was presented by Sonja Han to Kosowan, who was also chosen as Miss Congeniality. Cadets on SUN STAFF For the 41st year in a row, air cadets from Castlegar squadron 581 held its annual parade. On hand to inspect cadets last Wednesday at the CPR parking lot was Lt.-Col. Paul Drover from Comox. For almost an hour cadets paraded past brass and visitors and performed precision drills. Commanding officer Lieut. Gerry Rempel commended the cadets for their hard work throughout the year and while preparing for the annual event. RON NORMAN Miss Canada Safeway Kerri Redekop was the title win- ner in the Miss Castlegar pageant, held last Friday. Redekop was ecstatic; “Awe- some. All I can say is it's the best feeling.” When asked if it was worth the hard work involved she said, “Definitely. It's just the experience I’ve always wanted.” “It’s their time to show them- selves off—they did an excel- lent job.” Cadets receiving awards were: + Flight Sgt. Lesley Hansen, who received the Lord Strathcona medal (a recognition of the most. proficient overall); the fellowship award; dress and deportment- senior officer, and the Pulo award for top non-commissioned officer. * Sgt. Darren Crockett received the commanding officer award. * Cpl. Cody Makortoff also received the commanding offi- cer award, as well as an award for being the most proficient junior cadet and an award for I dis- Redekop is looking forward to the year ahead. “I want to repre- sent the City of Castlegar to the best of my ability.” The advice she has for poten- tial candidates, “Always smile Castlegar the best attendance. + Warrant officer second class Steven Power received an award for dress and deportment-senior officer. «Cpl. Andrea Kitchen received an award for dress and deport- ment-junior cadet + Leading air cadet Deanna Ambrosone received an award for dress and deportment-junior cadet. + Leading air cadet Justin Stadel received an award for being the most improved cadet. * Best rookie award went to leading air cadet Corey Jakob- sze and leading air cadet Travis Lauinger. with the RDCK looks at animal control I in Blueberry, Ootischenia {__TRY OUR HOT & SPICY CAJUN PRAWNS} Open 5 pm Tues.-Sat. * Sun. at 4 pm * Closed Mon. Across the new bridge in beautiful Robson 365-0181 Sun Editor The Regional District of Cen- tral Kootenay is looking at initi- ating an animal control service in Blueberry and Ootischenia. “There have been repeated recent public concerns raised in both of these communities,” Ken Wyllie, regional director for Lower Arrow Columbia said in tia staff. Wyllie has asked Rick Smith, ~ the area animal control officer, to submit a proposal for delivering an animal control service. Wyllie notes that the proposal would likely have to go to a pub- lic vote in a refe this service,” he suggests. In an interview with The Sun, Wyllie said the proposal is a result of “increased residen- tial construction” in Ootische- nia and Blueberry and “a growing population” in the two “We may be able to implement a short-term pilot project so that the communities may be However, he added: “In a rural setting there is always some give and take on animal control.” pil? FAMILY RESTAURANT PRIME RIB & SEAFOOD BUFFET Friday & Saturday 5 - 8:30 pm $13.95 + Seniors $11.95 SUNDAY BUFFET 9-2pm-5-8:30 pm $10.95 + Seniors $8.95 Children $6.95 gns as Miss Castlegar Miss Castlegar contes- tents were on parade Sat- urday, after the gala event the evening before. and be yourself.” Kosowan, was in tears, “I can’t believe it. 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