aA2_ Saturday, November 16, 1991 ™@ 16, 1991 Moore urges Ottawa to listen @ Castlegar mayor wants government to reach for grassroots Scott David Harrison EDITOR Audrey Moore has a simple message for Ottawa: listen. Fresh from a visit to the na- tion’s capital, Castlegar’s may- or say she is concerned about Canada’s future. “They aren’t in touch with the people they represent,” Moore said of federal politi- cians. “Other orders of govern- ment don’t have any difficulty li I'm sure it’s b of that word power.” Representing the Federa- tion of C: dian Municipali about their own political agen- das “Frankly, it affronts me that personal agendas and political agendas take precedence over talk of our country,” she said. “T just think partisan politics shouldn't transcend talk on our country’s future.” Moore’s harsh words come in the aftermath of the meet- ing with Clark which saw the CFM outline its recommenda- tions for a new Canada. The CFM, which represents municipalities across the country, wants Ottawa to rec- ognize the worth of Canadian cities, towns and villages in-. side the federal fr rk. To thing, we have all managed to get along and we have dll managed to live with toleran for one another.” r Moore said ‘Ottawa tatst get ig touch with grassroots c i ifa new i tion is ever to be achieved, And to do that, she suggests feder- al politicians put Canada ahead of themselves. “don't think it would be too hard to reach an accord if the major power brokers in Ot- tawa decided to put the power broking aside for awhile. “It’s been demonstrated a the municipal level that peo- ple of different political per- A h that end, the CFM is asking ties, Moore flew to Ottawa Wednesday to met with Con- stitutional Affairs Minister Joe Clark. There, she and four other representatives of the CFM proceded to enlighten Clark about his ailing constitution- al committee. “I just wish senior politi- cians would shake their heads and smell the roses once in a while,” Moore said Friday “The entire committee was de- signed to talk to Canadians but all I’ve heard is people with bickering and talking that been giv- en greater financial and legal status under a new constitu- tion. The CFM also wants Ot- tawa to consult with it more often, saying that municipal politics reflects the true Cana- da. Moore offered Castlegar as an example of Canadian har- mony. She said the city has gone through three waves of. immigration with next-to-no troubles “We're almost the face of Canada itself,” she said of Castlegar. “Despite every- can come tog CHELATION THERAPY Treatment of: Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Heart Disease, Peri- If you own a business or retail outlet, you owe it to yourself to protect your interests. WITH TWO OFFICES TO SERVE YOU! 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The incident is under investi- gation and charges are pend- ing. eee A few unwelcome guests at a house party early Monday resulted in five vehicles being damaged with scratch marks. Police are investigating. eee A hit-and-run accident Sunday resulted in about $1,000 damage to a vehicle parked in front of the Hi-Lite Restaurant. Police say it ap- that backed in- lice say the wound was minor in nature and was dealt with to the vehicle while the owner was inside the restaurant. There are no suspects. growing need for ting para-p jionals and can be done while you work in your present position. Asan Accounting Technologist, you would offer employers and practi diate ac- Paul Silva, 22, of Castl was in custody Sunday after threatening a former female acquaintance during a dis- pute. Other charges are pend- me. ee An attempted break-in Sat- urday to the B.C. Beer and Wine Store is under investiga- tion. 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CMA eterna The Society of Management A of British C. b Box 11548, 1575 - 650 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V6B 4W7 Tel: 687-5891 or 1-800-663-9646 * Fax: 687-6688 SecondFRONT : Selkirk College awarded entrance | scholarships to 24 deserving students of Trail. | Dale Schatz, executive director of the Selkirk College Foundation, said the awards achieve two central objectives. “These awards recognize academic achievement on the part of local stu- dents are intended to attract some of the region’s brightest to Selkirk College.” The College plans on making the awards ceremony an annual event. Selkirk students get financial lift v : \News photo by Thomas Bink Denise Smithers accepts the Daphne Hamilton Scholarship from the award’s sponsor, Daphne Hamilton. Hall on 11th Avenue has been de- scribed by seniors as “old and de- lapitated” with a leaking roof, poor ighting, limited emergency exits, dated i and ins @ Positive meeting proves that interest in new Castlegar recreation centre is real Donna Bertrand cient handicap access. NEWS REPORTER It is regularly used by about 100 P local seniors and is frequently Castlegar seniors took the vented eat. first step this week towards the construction of a new recreation centre. About 45 seniors met Wednes- question- naires back and tabulated by the end of this month or in early De- cember. “At that point we'll be getting specific in terms of what kind of —coonee building people Peil joins province’s youth for conference Donna Bertrand NEWS REPORTER As a former scout leader and budding expert on recyling, 16- year-old Jason Peil will serve Castlegar well next week. Jason, a grade 11 student at Stanley Humphries secondary school, is attending the B.C. Round Table Youth Forum Nov. 19 and 20 in Vancouver as Castlegar’s representative. The forum was organized by the B.C. Round Table on the Envi and the Ei in order to get views from grade 11 and grade 12 students on a sustainable development strategy. At the two-day conference, Jason will take part in workshops, discussion groups and open meetings with some 80 other students from throughout the province. “I think with his background he’ll represent thé region, not just the school district,” said Alan Sheppard, a social studies teacher at SHSS and one of three teachers involved in the selection process. Jason just hopes to be able to contribute “as much as I can on the things I know about,” he said Friday. As a member of the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s Recycling Advisory Committee, he says recycling will be his strong suit at the forum. “I know a bit about logging practices, I know probably quite a lot about recycling — I think, there’s not a lot know about recycling yet — and just in general I know some about how pulp mills are practising, I know how ours is practising, and things like that,5 he said. “I think the‘cinds of things we'll be discussing will be useful,” he added. During the Youth Forum, one student will be selected to represent the atudent delegates at the opening of the second annual Joint Meeting of Canadian Tables in V: on Nov. 21. Each province and territory has established a Round Table, as has the federal want and getting specifics onhow government, and each round we're going to go after the fund- table will be represented at that ing,” he said. three-day meeting. day at the Community Complex what it should include, how it and put their support behind ® should be paid for and in what pao nie saperenedareagperrt } 4 area they live. Tf a new centre is built at the | While Jason admits he’d like feasibility cheap Avermahide wy lini Metge said of the 63 completed complex, operating expenses tobe selected, he says that won't Metge, , re i i all but one gave would be covered by the RDCK be where he focuses his while construction funds would attention. come from grants. “It would be nice, but I'm not “From what I understand, going to overly pursue that because it could basically harm my chance of doing anything el. lowinterest loan for up to $4,000. We'll even give you a free Hot Water Saver package, minduded. To find out about this andother wast programs with financial incentives, for both private residences and — tatowna, commercial enterprises, just drop by ‘ow, you can collect a grant for up to $1,000 from West Kootenay Power just for making your home and show you how to save money every wartn and cosy. month on your electric bil : All you have to do is drop by your it you make the energy-saving Lye erg dan rch oc gn home improvements we suggest, we'll acall and ask Homeguard. give you a grant for up to $1000 and a __ fbb Wiest Kors Powes useful on the provincial lev “If they choose me I'd be really happy but I'm not going to go after it maybe as hard as other people there.”