Sebati 2 Gouk told er Doug Jay is being accused of getting a patronage appointment, by Kootenay-West Revelstoke Reform MP Jim Gouk. But according to Lloyd Axworthy, fers: ore Tesponding to the Van- human resources minister, the conver Sun, Jay, 27, said Gouk position has yet to be filled. ad The story says Jay, who worked The former air traffic controller is for Gary Jenkins, the Liberal can- didate in the federal election, is [PEAS & sovemtent peasicn. 9 “double dipping” by interested in the position as'chair drawing an MP's salary, of the board of referees in the area. Gouk in the House of Commons that the position hasn't been filled since November. Gouk alleged that Jay has told people in the riding he’s going to get the appointment. Axworthy said he doesn't know He points out that Gouk aide dnesday, March 16, 1994 ie Doug Jay Province-wide bargaining met with dismay KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff ‘The recent announcement by the B.C. gov- ide teach- ernment that two-tiered provii eb ining will Ge i d to legii this spring has been met with anger and dig- belief by local teachers’ association President Bill Gorkoff. “We heard campaign promises of support for control over local negotiations and now they've gone back on their promises.” Gorkoff said it's ironic that the provincial government advocates a “closer to home” concept when it comes to health care, but doesn’t follow the same philosophy when it comes to education in the province. “It's a power-grab. They talk about “closer o Finance Minister Elizabeth Cull said the “By lining teacher b: ining we * can ensure that thore of the education dollars available are going where they are need most-——into. B.C. classrooms.” -~ ” The province-wide move, said Cull “will eliminate the excessive costs that come. with in 75 school t of gaining structure just isn’t working and has lead to extensive classroom disruption. Cull-has promised that details of the pro- sed legish: will be di with school boards and teachers’ unions before move will dollars thus ensuring they are directed where most d. There are 75 school districts with- in B.C. which all bargain individually. Wednesday, March 16, 1994 The Castlegar Sun The future of the high-profile Genesis Program is still in ques- tion, even though some program participants say they've been offered the chance to participate in Chris Haynes, will be complete and in the Deputy Minister's hands within three weeks, ‘at which time a decision regarding the future of the program will be made. “We won't be making a deci- sion until we see the report. We're awaiting the outcome of a ath p Currently the Program, which teaches Workskills and lifeskills to selected Social Services i the evaluati Currently there are only «wo participants who still reside in-the group home, and it is uncenain if the remaining six Participants chose to leave or were kicked out Either way Haynes said an inte- gral part of the investigation and evaluation of the program will be __4n_interview with each-of-the eight weeks away the review is independent, “We don't want to rush, hurry or interfere with the . Because it's independent we have kept it at arms length. Once we have the results we will sit down and be looking at it. We're trying not to take a side.” The review was ordered after Haynes-said-a clause if the pro- gram contract allows termination is under audit and investigation by the Office of the Controller Gener- al. The independent investigation, said Assistant Deputy Minister of the sial program by either the contractors (Twin Pine Productions) or the Ministry of Social Services with only one youths served.” 8 prog: iP “The overall evaluation will include an interview with all the Haynes said the Deputy Minister is studiously avoiding rushing the neighboring residents to the pro- gram home voiced their concern to Rossland-Trail MLA Bd Conroy regarding what they perceived as a lack of supervision of Program par- es oud ‘ ‘ month's notice. evaluation process, ly since g its ©” FORECAST » 365-3131 SOUTH-EAST INTERIOR WEATHER OFFICE THE CASTLEGAR SUN WEATHER ALMANAC TONIGHT eames temperature CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS Conroy pushing for Keenleyside development MD: 6OX the signing of the Columbia SHARLENE IMHOFF _ Sun Editor may a When Investment Minister Glen Clark told reporters he was excited about the Prospect of lower Columbia development as a result of the recent Cominco-provin- cial government deal, he didn’t state where on the government's priority list construction of the dams would be placed. Now MLA Ed Conroy is concerned that Clark had good reason for his lack of development to the wayside until the demand for new Power sources is more than prevalent. While B.C. isn’t exactly facing a power shortage, the provincial recently spent $100 million on upgrades to the Burrard Thermal Plant in Burrard Inlet. Conroy is concerned that a number of other projects As well, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resource Minister Anne Edwards has been hinting at a power-gen- erating coal gasafacation plant located in her East RCMP still investi Kootenay riding. Government is also con- sidering the option of placing two additional generators in the Revelstoke dam, which although it would not pro- vide an increase in power, it would allow for a scheduled “power peak’ since more water could be pushed through turbines. There's also woodwaste co-generation to consider, * though Conroy is doubtful push Keenleyside government able to government doesn't discourage Conroy, who's been pushing hard for Keen- leyside development. It does mean however, that he'll be working harder than ever to persuade Clark to see things his way. The anticipated return of Downstream Benefits is also a key element that should be included in the equation of Lower Columbia develop- ment, said D River People were displaced. In order to create the reservoirs needed for water storage under the Treaty, large sects of land were flooded and more than 2,300 Conroy said any money that does come back to the area as a result of Down- Stream Benefits should be invested into future power . development, thereby allow- CLOUD, SUNSHINE, POP % SCATTERED gunger SHOWERS . 06:00 ALMANAC pxmmeecnmemmmecre: FROM: March 8 TO: March 14 TEMPERATURE: HIGH: 15/12th Low: -7/8th PRECIPITATION: RAIN: 4.4mm = SNOW: Ocm TOTAL: 4.4mm SUNSHINE: MEAN: 5:6 this option is a serious one for government since it would mean heavy subsi- what residents of the Koote- nay Columbia basin are dization by taxpayers. The list of options avail- ing as redress for past injustices that paralleled gating fatal accident are ing resi to be ers in power generation. money.” “T just think that would be a good way to invest the THIS WEEK: 35.6 NORMAL: 24.9 ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGE: Carbon dioxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas Produced by human activity. . Efficient usebf energy will Dd reduce carbon dioxide levels. Slocan Valley residéfits send. out SOS Alexa Pongracz began the abandonment process. February 7, 1994 CPR filed a for- For The Castlegar Sun An SOS has gone out and “Save Our Steel” is the message from Slocan Valley residents as Canadian. Pacific Railways pro- ceeds with plans to abandon its Slocan Valley Branch Line. In September of #993 Slocan ee Produfts shippédt's last Pda by rail. ~ © In early October of 1993 CPR 8130 Old Waneta $ PINK*Home insulation big savings. And from March 17, 18, 19, you can ‘save big on FIBERGLAS PINK. its The Big Pink Truck Sale, at Trail Home Hardware Centre. FIBERGLAS PINK. It's guaranteed to fit right the first time and keep its R-value for a lifetime. Rd., mal application to abandon the Slocan Valley Line; groups and individuals has 60 days to write and oppose the abandonment. At a-meeting at the Winlaw Hall Saturday, March 12 approxi- mately 50 individuals met to dis- cuss the impact the decision will have on the Slocan Valley. Spokesperson Joe Brown stat- ed, “We musi do what we can to oppose the abandonment. If the tracks go, they’re gone forever.” She urged concerned residents to write to The National Trans- Portation Agency of Canada and CPR to protest the abandonment. Jim Gouk, federal MP said, “It's _very_impertant-and if you want to protest the event you must write.” Gouk rivted that chances slim. “It's going to be a hard to fight, but it's possible to fight.” One of the alternatives sug- gested by Gouk was short line transporting of chips. “The very thing you may fear may be your salvation.” He.stated. that-CPR had said they were very open to Proposals from people ‘willing to run a short line operation. Corky Evans, Nelson-Creston MLA noted that “the National Transportation Act used to say that you had to determine the health of a community before abandon- ment. Then the law changed to say that the health of the community is no longer an issue.” Evans hopes that any hearings held will be held in conjunction With the International Woodwork- ers of America. Evans suggested that possibly the B.C. Ministry of Tr: of ing the d were iP jon could become an THE MEETING PLACE SR. CITIZENS ASSOCIATION #46 Business Meeting March 3, 2.p.m. Whist March 10 & 24 7 p.m. St. Patrick's Day Coffee party 10 a.m. Bake & craft tables. CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY,CASTLEGAR BRANCH, annual méeting, Wednesday, March 16th, 7:30pm at the regional office, 625 Columbia Avenue. KOOTENAY ART CLUB oil painting work shop with Marg. Roller March 16th. For more information please call 365-6816. CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Treasure Shop 2nd Ansiiversary sale Saturday March 19th, 1994. 10am - 4pm. Back lane of Pharmasave, enjoy coffee, cookies, balloons. draw every hour. Come and see our many treasures. See you there! Support your Hospital. ROBSON COM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CHURC: CEMETERY annual general meeting Wednesday March 30th at 7:30 im church hall. Everyone welcome. Nengfogve rertrates & Cameras POAGt —— 24 EXP. 35 MM. FILM @ *Offer expires Mer 31/94 1126-4th St., Castiegar/565 Baker St., Nelson Coming events of Castlegar and and organi pwd May be listed h rict_ non-profit groups The first 12 words words are 20¢ each. Boldfaced words for headings) count as two words. tim no cop: change). Deadline is 11:30 ff when booked at the same Please note ads must be PREPAID. londay for Wednesday's paper. Please bring in or mail your notices to: ~~ Castiegar, BC 465 Columbia Avenue Vin 168 intervener if the’ federal govern- ment decides to hold hearings. Operation cost might be a key factor in the decision. The NTAC must determine if the operation of the line is economical, and if ‘aneconomical-whether there is a Probability that it will become economic in the foreseeable future. It is entirely at the agen- Cies discretion as to whether pub- lic hearings will be held. Eric Nygren, Regional Direc- tor for Area H sees that the industrial corridor the road through the valley has become has had a serious negative out- look for the community. Nygren sees that the corridor may provide support structure to businesses in the Kootenays. He stressed the need for accountabil- ity and action. “Who will invest in us but ourselves?” Odor explained KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff A combination of inverted weather patterns and vented gasses from Celgar Pulp's chip bin has been blamed for the odor which hung over Castlegar for several days last week. Celgar environmental officer Jim McLaren said that non-con- densable gasses (NCG's) can be ables occur when burning them Safety features in the bin automati- cally release sion, especially during and fall months, an inverted weather pattem traps the gasses in the valley—and this is where the problem begins. _ “The slightest odor will get trapped in the moming, then in the late afternoon the sun comes up occurs alley to McLaren said that since Cel- gar’s modernization has been Completed residents have become used to breathing fresher air and therefore NCG's become quickly detected when they are vented. en 80, McLaren said that ‘gar employees are contim working at keeping voatiag minimum. KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff It is still uncertain if charges will be laid in a fatal accident which claimed the life of 16-year- old Jolene Ozeroff March 5 and sent three others to hospital. Nelson RCMP Sergeant D. K. Lewis said the accident is still being investigated, and when complete the results will then be turned over to Crown Counseil who will make a decision if charges should be laid or not Lewis said alcohol is not con- sidered a factor at this time, how- ever “alcohol was found at the Nelson Coroner, John Kirkhope said that if charges are laid a coroner’s inquiry will be held. “There might well be a hearing if charges are laid.” A traffic analyst has been called in to help determine what exactly took place to cause the fatal accident. The analyst will measure skid marks, estimatc vehicle speed and examine dam- age to the vehicles as well as take into consideration any other con- ditions which might have been Present at the time of the accident. Ozeroff was the passenger in a vehicle driver by Patrick Sam- muel Tomelin, 19, of Castlegar who has since been transferred to Vancouver General Hospital Hospital officials say Tomelin is in intensive care and is listed in serious condition. The driver of the other vehicle, Jason Walter Popoff, 19, of Castlegar is in stable condition at Trail Hospital. The condition of his passenger, Leon Soukeroff, KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff The whereabouts of Robson resident Kevin Raymond Gebert, 23, missing since Febru- ary 17, is still unknown. Despite a previous helicopter and police dog search, police still have no clues as to what might have happened to Gebert. Gebert’s mother, Carole, said that with the help of friends and family members she is “taking it one day at a time”. “We just don’t know any- thing. I’m holding up the way most people would under the circumstances.” Gebert 23, was last seen by his girlfriend Lori Johnson at 2:30 a.m. at his Robson resi- dence and was reported missing Robson man still missing after almost one month at 11 p.m. later that same evening. His gold-colored pickup was later discovered abandoned in the north parking tot of Hugh Keenleyside Dam with the keys laying on the seat. Gebert is five foot seven inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, and has green eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue. jean jacket, blue checkered shirt and white running shoes. Anyone with any knowledge of Gebert’s whereabouts is requested to contact the local RCMP or police detachment. Although there has been no indication that Gebert has left the Castlegar area, RCMP detach- ments across B.C. have been alerted to Gebert's disappearance. Kevin Gebert Police seize $12G of marijuana SUN STAFF A 40-year-old Winlaw man was charged with Possession of a narcotic for the purpose of traffick- ing and possession of a narcotic in a joint investiga- tion between Nelson City Police and RCMP last week. Police said they seized marijuana with an esti- mated street value of $12,000. On March 1! at 7 p.m RCMP were notified that nvo youths were in the process of damaging the items. but wheo RCMP arrived the youths had fled. The estimated damage to the sprinkler heads and lights is unknown at this time. The suspect is scheduled to appear in Nelson Provincial Court on April 26, 1994. In an unrelated incident a 49-year-old Nelson man was charged with possession of a narcotic for the Purpose of trafficking and two counts of possession of a narcotic by Nelson City Police early last week. Police said approximately $3,000 worth of mari- juana was seized in the bust. The accused will appear in Nelson Provincial Court on May 17, 1994. CONFERENCE PRESS = Friday, March 18th, 1994 Fireside Motor Inn ~ WCB/ICBC Issues 2 p.m. Castlegar, B.C. > Topic: 20, of Castlegar is unknown. The early-morning accident happened near the Playmor Junc- tion at Highways 3A and 6. Ozeroff was a grade-11 student at Stanley Humphries Secondary School. ARROW LAKES RESERVOIR FORECAST for March 12, 1994 - 1392.0 ft. 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