m Castlegar News May 8, 1991 CTION ADS 23, GIVEAWAY 7210 or 365-7319 after 5 p.m. 3/38 3 ORANGE and white male kit tens, one female tabby plus one 8-month old female tabby. 365. 7612. 3/36 ONE BLACK kitten, one black and grey-striped kitten. 365-5945 3/37, one black kitten, 6 3/37 3. WHiTe, weeks old. 365-6600 25. PERSONAL ALCOHOLICS Anonymous and Al- Anon. Phone 365-3663. 104/71 Clint Jollimore (abors) wins the trophy with his car in the Second Castlegar and in Cubs car race last Saturday. A good crowd (left) gathered for the races. — cosiews photo by Louis Loroche 26. LOST IN vicinity of Chang's Nursery Wyman’s Gardening Encycopedia. Reward offered for return. 399. 4749, /38 REWARD! Himalayan female cat, collar and rabies tag, Crescent Valley — Pass Creek area.. 359- 7707 3/37 SET OF KEYS on Montreal Canadien key chain. Lost Thur sday night at Twin Rivers School uring soccer, Finder please phone 365-6332 tin/36 27. FOUND The West Kootenay District Women’s Institute held its spring conferefige on May 4th in Fruitvale. All eight branches’ — Fruitvale, Salmo, Kinnaird, Robson, Granite Road (Nelson), Harrop, Slocan Valley and New Denver — were represented and members gathered to help Fruitvale celebrate its 70th an- niversary. Three ladies from the LONG-HAIRED female Calico Cat, Wearing beige flea collar, in Voykin Subdivision, near Playmor junction 359-7121 HIMALAYAN Cat, Crescent Valley, Goose Creek. Not the same cat as _in Lost ad. 359-7707 3/37 28. NOTICES AN APOLOGY to Donna Harvey to clear all matters concerning the Thrift Shop. F. Dow. /38 BURT CAMPBELL RETIREMENT PARTY SATURDAY, MAY 18 Fireside Banquet Room Happy Hour 6 p.m. Dinner 7_p.m Dance to Follow Cost $15.00/per person Includes dinner and dance Tickets may be purchased at Castlegar News LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE KOOTENA LAKE SUMMER SCHOOL of the ARTS. For infor- mation on our program of courses being offered in July please phone 352-2402 or visit our office at 568 Ward Street. Or write, KLSSA Box 505, Nelson, B.C. V1L 5R3 3/37 30. ANNOUNCEMENTS GRIEF support meeting for May will be on the 2nd Monday of the month — May 13 tfn/35 32. CARD OF THANKS TO THE CASTLEGAR COM MUNITY: Thank-you for the cards, flowers and most of all your prayers. You have been a great comfort to us during our most dif ficult time. BRIAN & AUDREY POLOVNIKOFF /38 | WOULD like to thank all my frien. ds, relatives, acquaintances, doc- tors, nurses, ambulance attendants and everyone else, too numerous to mention by name, for all the gif ts, flowers, cards of support and all’ your concerns during my stay in hospital and now at home. Your kindness and thoughtfullness will never be forgotten. TARESA VANJOFF Kephsry, ieears SB, xyes, AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTORY group of Pend’ Oreille County, attended as guests. The conference was opened by district president Ann Barkley, who extended a warm welcome to all Some items of business on the morning agenda included: the presen- tation by the Fruitvale branch president of a W.I. china mug and corsage to each of their 20-year-plus members; an excellent report by Ann Barkley on the year’s activities; and the announcement that the 33. IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY of Nettie Poohachoff who passed away May 11, 1987. We love you and miss you. Mom, Dad and family. | /38 CANADIAN CANCER SOCITY. In Box 3292 Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3H6, 365-5167. 104/25 hosts meeting Selkirk bursary was presented this year to Lana Will, a forestry student from Castlegar Our provincial board represen- tative was Eleanor -Christiannsen from the Cariboo District, a very able and interesting speaker. Some of the ‘highlights of her address were: a list of ways to attract new members to W.1.; updated information on the considerable - financial assistance given to Queen Alexandra Hospital; the purchase of a new ventilator for the Vancouver Children’s Hospital; and information on the hospital’s popsicle fund. As a provincial director respon- sible for the environment, much of Christannsen’s talk outlined areas in which we should all be concerned, and stressed the need for us to ex- pand our own efforts, especially the reduction of household garbage. Let us be leaders in the community, not followers, she said After a refreshing lunch break, en- tertainment was provided by dancer Katy Pasqualotto of Trail and singer Lisa Dewitt of Montrose. These are two delightful artists received a well- desrved ‘‘bravo”’ from us all. Reports were read by the branch delegates and the following officers were elected for the coming year; president, Joanne Hamilton — Fruitvale; presi » Edna War- CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION in Memoriam Donation, Box 1228, Rossland, B.C. VOG 1Y0 104/80 her — Harrop; secretary/treasurer, He Bridge — Fruitvale; directors, Lora Lee Brekke — New Denver, Etiola Pettyjohn — Fruitvale, and Dawn And — Slocan Valley. 34. LEGALS Gwen Robinson and Anna Spenser Province of Ministry of British Columbia Forests clude wit umes of personnel ‘and company brochures to ry of Forests, Nelson Region n: Pathologist NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A WATER LICENCE WATER ACT (Section 8) won our competitions. Robinson won for her jelly roll and Spenser for her slippers. All slippers entered will be sent to the Queen Alexandra Hospital Plans are well underway for the Hands Across the, Border picnic being held at Lakeside Park in Nelson on June 19th. The West Kootenay ladies will share a fun time with the homemakers group from North East Washington. Institute members will continue to be involved in many of the important issues facing us today, such as the environmet, consumer issues and education, with special emphasis on agriculture in the classroom Each of the branches had a display of members crafts. Fruitvale moun; ted a very interesting panorama of artifacts and photographs depicting the past 70 years in that area. Before the meeting closed, Dianne Smith, Slocan Valley, thanked the Fruitvale members for their work in hosting the conference, and wished them continued success in the years to come — to keep pace with their accomplishments over the past 70 years. Fruitvale branch j5iratHs SR-5 Fully Loaded Air-Titt-Cruise Power Sunroof Power Windows Power Lock: Power Antenna Smoked ee eeeecee tu Tu-tone Paint & Much More Nelson — Jeep OTe) (ou Eagle | FEATURES BIRTHS BANCROFT To Rhondo ond Michoel Boncrott of Nelson, @ boy, born April 10. BENS — To Rena and Gordon Bens of Kalso, a boy, born May 1 CARSON/BONDEROFF — To Charlene Carson and John Bonderoff of Salmo, a girl, born April 9. DEVAUX/COLLINS — To Grace Devaux and Garth Colins of Winlaw, a boy, born May 4 FOSTER /DEMONTIGNY To Caroline Foster and Brian deMontigny of Nelson, © girl, born April 13. KOLELSNIKOFF — To Fionna and George Kolesnikoff of Crescent Valley, a boy, COMMUNITY Bulictin Board You are invited Thursday, June 16-12 noon to Twin Rivers School Concert, followd by lunch at Seniors Centre. Whist May 23, 7 p.m. 2/38 CASTLEGAR CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB Thursday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. Sandman Inn. Featuring: Cut ‘N Loose Hair Styling. Speaker Debbie Palsky, Red Deer, Reservations 365-8025 or iy / BOTTLE DRIVE 2nd Castlegor Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be holding o bottle drive, Tuesday, May 14, 5 p. 2/37 Coming events of Castlegar and District non-profit orgonizations may be listed here. The first 15 words are additional words are 30¢ each. Boldtaced words (which must be used for headings) count as two words. The: tra charge for a second insertion while the third consecutive insertion is half price and the fourth and fifth consecutive insertions are only half price for the two of them. Minimum charge is $5 (whether ad is for one, two or three times). Deadlines are 5 p.m. Wednesdays for Saturday's poper ond 5 p.m. Monday for Wednesday's paper. Notices should be brought to the Costlegar born April 29. McCLEAVE/WONG — To Meto McCleave ‘and Tony Wong of Castlegar, « girl, born May 4. PLOTNIKOFF To Lora and Wayne Plot. nikotf of Glade, a boy, born May 4 Lat N Here's My Card. . 12. Ep Har mony Hom NY DIVISION oF HARM OCES ce ORDINATION sel “ ors ‘of Custom Hom 2401-10th Ave. legor, 8.C- COIN SAT es News at 197 Columbia Ave. COMMUNITY Bulletin Board WANETA PLAZA OTA STEVE’ WHITTLETON Soles Representative ; 364-2588 Fox: 368-9563 ® a Ll) Located cross from Wanete ie, tre | FALCON. PAINTING & DECORATING CASTLEGAR VIN 251 "0.6. (AN) VERIGIN Oo eel Oedinotot Res. i 365-7192 TH AVENUE c 365 3863 PLEASE NOTE: Copy changes taken once per month only. Deadline is the last Wednesday of each month, for the following month. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 809 Merry Creek Rd. 365-3430 PASTOR: BOB MARSH roups ( & Prayer) Various Weeknights Youth Nights Friday & Sunday ~— EVERYONE WELCOME — ROBSON COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CHURCH Ist & 3rd Sundays 7:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays 10 a.m. No Service Sth Sunday NET ST. DAVID’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 614 Christina Place 8.0.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Family Eucharist and Church Schoo! CHURCH OF GOD 2404 Columbia Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m Morning Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Ira Johnson * 365-6762 2605 Columbia Ave. Morning Worship 11:30.a.m. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA 2224-6th Avenue Mid-Week Studies & Youth Activities Ph. 365-8337 ADVENTIST CHURCH 1471 Columbie Ave., Troll 364-0117 Regular Soturday Services Pastor Slawomir Malarek 365-7759 pach Fetowahip Prone sa aete PASTOR STUART LAURIE © 365.3278 Morning Worship 10:30 a.m rs teh on dg The Rev. Dorothy Borker 365-2271 or 365-6720 To Know Christ and Make Him Known NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY 602-7th Street © 365-5212 JOIN US IN THIS DECADE OF DESTINY te Rev. Murray Garvin 365-2438 1-226-7540 ST. PETER LUTHERAN LUTHERAN ‘365 3664 PASTOR GLEN BACKUS SUNDAY Worship Service 9 o.m. NURSERY PROVIDED Sunday School 10:15 .m Listen 10 the Lutheran Hour Sunday ‘OR Séi 9:20 — A class for alll ages red tensersde~ 10:30 Morning Worship (Children's Church & Nursery Provided) 6.30 Evening Celebration FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 1801 Connors Rd. Phone 365-6317 PASTOR: BARRY WERNER + 365-2374 ~~ SUNDAY SERVICES — vr 10:30 0. OO A EE Oe ee WEDNESDAY May 15, 1901 2 Sections (A & B) 75 Cents Selkirk may offer business degree 72+ A6 WEATHER Tonight: Clear with cloudy periods. Lows near §*. Thursdoy Cloudy with morning sunny breaks. Chance of or CT ‘ conditions Fr poosr en Local players on B.C. teams Residents say hall worth saving By SIMON BIRCH Editor Kinnaird Hall is worth saving but the City of Castlegar’s estimate of $167,000 to renovate the 50-year-old building inside’ and out is “ludicrous,"’ three’ local residents said Speaking at Monday night's meeting of Castlegar city council, Molly White, Gerry Rust and Rene Archambault said the hall, which does not meet current building, fire and health codes, is an attractive building which could continue to be useful for many years. “I think it’s very, very necessary that the hall be put back in shape,” said White, who told council she had polled some 50 residents about renovating the hall. “There was not one person against it,’ she said. ‘‘it’s not going to be any problem."’ Added Rust: “‘It’s an. attractive building within the community. It doesn’t appear run down. I think it would be a shame to let it go or tear it down.’” But Rust, a former alderman, said council should reconsider the $167,000 cost of renovations. “‘T think. that is basically ludicrous, I think with a little more thought and a little more investigation by staff...this figure could become more reasonable,’’ Archambault said Kinnaird Hall is “‘still a substantially good building.” “It could have a lot of use. (The renovations) could be done for a lot less.”” Earlier this year, Kenn Hample, the city’s director of engineering and Public works, said a program of im- Provements and their costs would in- clude: Work to bring the hall up to current building and fire code requirements for public safety — $43,000. Upgrading the kitchen — $12,500. Interior decorating — $98,000. *Exterior renovation — $14,000. Ald. Bob Pakula said Monday the costs are a ‘‘guesstimate.’’ “What we wanted to find out. first is how interested people are,’’ he said. ‘I’m sure we could do a lot better on the figures.” The city spent about $13,500 for maintenance and $3,700 for utilities at the hall in 1990. The city recovered 10-15 per cent of those costs through user fees it charges community groups to use the hall. on Julia hen. The Reiki d. W's called Reiki, an ancient hands-on system of natural healin booths at a seniors health fair Tuesday at the 19 being practised here by Joan Smith was just one of a number of displays and information Community Complex. CosNews photo by Ed Mills Auditor general slams B.C. Forests Ministry VICTORIA Forests Ministry has no clear idea of exactly how much timber companies (CP) — The B.C. they log, Auditor General George Morfitt says in a report released Tuesday. The government also isn’t keeping a close enough watch on the com- panies’ road-building programs, he said. “*There are significant provincewide deficiencies in the monitoring of toad building and maintenance, har- vesting and silviculture,” he said. The Forests Ministry should clarify its aims and check the companies more rigorously, he said The information from what monitoring is done is not organized or collected, so management has no summary to guide it, he said. And the ministry doesn’t report Properly to the legislature on what it is doing, Morfitt said. Last year, the ministry was also singled out in the auditor general's report, for deficiencies in scaling — measuring the amount of timber cut — and collection of stumpage fees — royalties for cutting timber on Crown land. But the ministry blames the Problems on lack of staff. Forests Ministry staffing has been slashed 40 per cent during the last 10 years, to 3,400 employees from 5,500. please see FORESTS page A2 tax rate But higher assessed values mean few savings By SIMON BIRCH Editor The good news is Castlegar city council has lowered the residential Property tax rate by 24 per cent. The bad news is most residential Property assessments are up substan- tially this year. The result is most owners of residential property in Castlegar won't see large reductions on their tax bill in 1991. “The tax rates were adjusted to ac- commodate changes in assessed value,’’ Ald. Doreen Smecher said at Monday night’s council meeting where the bylaw setting 1991 tax rates was given the mandatory three readings. Final adoption of the bylaw was expected late this after- noon at a special council meeting. The bylaw calls for a residential Property tax rate of $7.4938 per $1,000 of taxable value of land and buildings. The 1990 rate was $9.8512 per $1,000. But don’t plan a spending spree. As an actual example, a south Castlegar resideny’s latest assessment shows a total taxable value of $90,800. The previous assessment on which 1990 taxes were levied was $69,700. The result is that property owner will pay $680.44 in general municipal taxes this year compared to $686.63 last year, a saving of $6.19. When all the other taxes — school, regional district, hospital, and so on — are calculated, the total tax bill this year is $2,055.13 compared to $1,959.63 in 1990. But subtract the Provincial homeowner grant and supplementary homeowner grant, which increased this year, and the net 1991 tax bill is $1,431.30 com- Pared to $1,431.54 last year — a please see TAXES page A2 Plans to build house go awry By ED MILLS Staff Writer Peter Kinakin has discovered there’s more to building a house than he fir- st thought — quite a bit more. For starters, in his particular case, building a house on his Property at 8th Avenue and 28th Street will cost a lot more money and be a lot more work than he ever imagined That’s because if the house he wan- ts to build is to have a bathroom, Kinakin would also have to build the sewer system to make it work And if his house is to have a driveway, Kinakin would have to build a street to go along with it, as well as some curbs and street lights That's one reason why, in the 10 years since he first came up with the Plan to build the house, Kinakin has never started. The other reason is the City of Castlegar won't give him a permit to build unless he agrees to bring the area up to city standards before building — a city bylaw. That's Question,’’* Kinakin ““Why do I have to build? the 64 dollar said, He said neither he nor his neighbor who owns other lots in the area can afford to abide by the bylaw. But even after sending several let- ters to various government depar- tments and several meetings with the city, he still hasn’t got council to see it his way. “You have to use compromise you know, but they don’t want to. They stick a knife into your back and that’s it.’” But Mayor Audrey Moore said the city’s done everything it can for Kinakin And the city isn’t about to literally start paving the way for him and other owners of property in the area to develop it at the taxpayers’ expen- se. “The ordinary citizen here who has already bought his house and paid for it shouldn’t front end (pay for Please see HOUSE page A2 eee unennenmennnmnecienummenetemeneetenel GRACE PRESBYTERIAN Pro-lifers create ‘life chain’ down Columbia Avenue themselves strongly with Pro Life,"” Lepsoe said. Editorial, page A4 Seven churches — five from Castlegar and two from Trail — took-part in the demonstration. Lepsoe said women who choose abortion suffer frequently from long-term physical and psycholo- Bical Feds, province OK repairs By CasNews Staff Approval to cross a right-of-way for a gas line is the last hurdle to overcome before a construction company can begin rebuilding the causeway to Zuckerberg Island, city administrator Gary Williams said Monday. Williams told Castlegar city council the federal and provincial gover- nments have approved the plan to have Argo Industries Ltd. recon- Struct the damaged causeway, the only access to the island for emergency and maintenance vehicles. Argo is the rebuild the causeway, washed out for the third time last fall and winter by high water in the Columbia River. May 24 is the tentative Starting date for the work with completion expec- f8d to take about five days, Comin said in a memo-to council earlier this month The damage to the causeway — a 15-20 metre gap — was caused bya lack of rip-rap on the causeway flank and a road bed which is about two- thirds of a metre too low, John Charters of the Castlegar and District Heritage Society wrote in a letter to Argo Industries seeking the currently working on Ceigar Pulp an tad . Co.'s *s help. Charters and his hetitage society Project. — with help from numerous volunteers and “The feds and the pr have said no problem,"’ Williams said. The city’s superintendent of public works, Barry Comin, has also in- dicated he’s happy with the plans, Williams said. Argo has volunteered to donate workers, and to Be rh the effort to turn Zuckerberg Island into a heritage park and restore the Chapel House located on the island, which is in danger from fire if emergency vehicles can’t cross the causeway. ,