The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, January. 22, 1992 ae a ear = Celgar Continued from 1A AOX of 1.5 kg per air-dried AOX.” Browne said to completely new tonne on pulp prod d by Decémber 31, 1995. According to Browne, this will be: no en for Celgar as the technology that's not “capable of into. “If zero AOX is going to cost more than what you can sell the product for it doesn't make sense But even if that mill, located in Howe Sound, could perfect the process Browne doesn't think they'd share the technology aioe already aiming at that level fee 1993. “The rest of the province will be aiming at 1.5 in 1995,” Browne said. “We [ the new mod- ern, mill) will be 1.5 by 1993.” It's the final Proposed total elimination of AOX OX trorfi the pulp bleaching process by December 31, 2002—which caught Browne and Celgar man- agement off guard. “We really haven't bad a chance to absorb bebe Browne said of the re; don't know what basis rama arrived at to come up with zero = Variety ia ‘it we can't get to zero AOX we will have to shut down.’ — JIM BROWNE Celgar manager producing the quality of pulp demanded by the marketplace. One method Browne hypothe- sized might work was to recycle the effluent so that AOX is still used but never |. That method is still theory Browne said, and needs further looking to keep producing,” Browne said, adding that stopping production is another method to stop bleach- ing. “If we can't get to zero AOX we will have to shut down.” There is one mill in B.C. which Browne said does not use chlorine in the bleaching process. a couple of factors could make the regulations fairer to Celgar. A global desire for unbleached pulp is needed before it’s feasible to develop the new technologies required. And to ensure a fair playing level, “Canada’s most stringent laws” will have to have to apply to other producers. “If the market [for unbleached pulp] is there,” he said. “And if these rules are not restricted to B.C. but spread throughout the planet, we can come up with a solution.” ooo Continued from 1A B.C., says the Children’s Centre project in Castlegar is the perfect opportunity for the Variety club to continue helping children with or without special needs. “The whole project fits the mandate of the Variety club. This Hotel, which attempts to raise money every year for the provin- cial telethon. “T think it's important that peo- ple realize that this year, the money will be coming right back to Castlegar,” said Jean Sullivan up for bids include various books, food, lumber and other items. “We'd like to raise close to $5,000 with the auction,” Sulli- van said. During the auction, a percent- directed to the Variety club. Another major event, which involves the Castlegar RCMP detachment, CKQR, Hi Arrow and the Castlegar Sun, is sched- uled to take place February 10. Called “Doing Time for Charity”, the event will give some lucky ividuals around the will give us the opp ity to do someting onderie! in the Name: Greg Best kept Where you work: Iqaluit, Baffin Island, N.W.T. you do there: Project Officer - N.W.T. Housing Corp. Castlegar likes: What isn't there to like after living in the Arctic. Castlegar secret: What I took from a local bar! Pet: None Vehicle: You guess! What would you rather be doing? Somewhere warmer. Even warmer than here! Local students return home from Japanese excursion BRENDAN HALPER _ Sun staff my three weeks.” Attending school, she found Three weeks in Japan proved to be a unique and exciting expe- rience for two Stanley Humphries Secondary School grade 11 stu- dents. Lorraine Paszty and Amy Rodgers were part of the i ide UTRE! the stud wear don't have lockers and change their shoes before entering the school. As far as teaching methods, Lor- raine said there seemed to be very little open discussion and more strict lecturing and note- taking—then tests. When Canada with pr K progr which each year sends two Stan- ley Humphries students to Japan. They stayed with host families for the majority of their visit, with the exception of three days in a student camp. The visit last- ed from July 14-August 4. At a January 6 school board meeting, the girls shared their expe- riences with board members. Japan, one of the larger economic powers in the world and a formidable trade partner with Canada. What the local students found in Japan however, were friend- ships that will last a long time. Lorraine said in her speech to school board members, “The friendships I created will never end.” She has continued to exchange letters with host family, who refer to her as their ‘Canadian daugh- ter’. She feels the hardest thing about her stay in Japan was hav- ing to say good-bye. Staying in a beautiful west coast village in the Japanese Alps, at her host family’s pension ski resort, Lorraine learned a great deal about the Japanese diet, preparing and cating meals with foods she had never even heard of before. Even their cat- ing habits are completely differ- ent, as Lorraine found, “Let's just say they break every bad habit we were told not to do when we were little.~ ing to Lorraine. visit- ing the city of Tokyo with its 25 million people proved to be a real eye-opener, as did hiking in what she describes as. “Some of the most beautiful mountains I had ever seen.” “J believe I made the best of the students, “I told them we were a very large country with a small population, pointed out some of the differences between schools, told them where I live and about life in Canada.” Amy Rodgers pointed out something that Lorraine didn't mention, the climate. “Tt was really hot and humid,” she said. “As soon as you get there you notice it” The ost family Amy stayed she enjoyed were hiking Japanese Alps and hari i Neither of the girls is flu- ent in Japanese. However, Lor- did study the language at After returning to Canada, the families of both students played host to exchange students from starts with an appli- cation form, reference letters, “Then I had to write an essay explaining why | wanted to be a part of the exchange program, anid the importance of exchange Students are then short-listed to six and those chosen must give an oral presentation and answer situation questions. “They're not giving it away,” Lorraine said. “You have to work for it—but it's worth it.” ly is a well- person Ln Jones said. When told the news that the Variety club was going to assist in raising money for the centre, Conroy says she was over- whelmed. “The Variety Club has already supported us in the past, donating to us $109,000. It’s exciting and overwhelming that the club is willing to assist us again,” said Conroy. If Castlegar can raise $25,000, the Variety Club's match would bring the total up to a whopping $50,000. “It's going to take a lot of peo- ple to get involved in this. But the community support is there,” Conroy said. The 22-hour telethon is already being planned for by one Castle- gar business—the Hi Arrow 44 think it's important that people realize that this year, the money will be coming right back to Castlegar’ — JEAN SULLIVAN Hi Arrow book keeper and front desk clerk for the Hi Arrow. Evan Shaw, one of the Hi Arrow’s co-owners, says the club is planning a series of events the public can enjoy, and at the same lime, give to the Variety club telethon. “We're doing many different things this year to help raise money for the Variety club. It's crucial that people realize Castle- gar will benefit from this directly. On February 9, an auction will take place in Brewskies pub. courtesy of Russel Auction. Items age of all liquor sales will be directed to the Variety club. On February 15, Brewskies pub is planning a Murder-Mys- tery event. This live action the- atre includes a banquet with a percentage of all proceeds from the $35Aicket and liquor donated to the Variety club. Shaw has also stated male dancers will be performing February 8 and that starting Jan- uary 23, a $2 covercharge will be in effect from Thursday-Saturday. Once again, all proceeds from the show and the covercharge will be Castlegar chance to be “locked up” for a fee. All proceeds will be given to the Variety club. “We're pretty excited about this event. The whole c: can get involved. Anyone can lock up their boss, or their spouse, or their “mother-in-law,” said Shaw. “We believe this is going to raise a lot of money for the Variety club, which in turn will be doubled over to the K yc bi ild Society.” The new Children’s Centre, when it is completed, will pro- vide services to a growing wait- ing list of children under three with or without special needs. The new centre will also see a Teen Parenting program started, which would offer a clothing exchange, nutrition courses and a general support service for young ° and single mothers alike. RCMP acting on complaints regarding lazy motorists: BRENDAN HALPER Sun staff The Castlegar RCMP detach- ment has a bone to pick with cer- tain motorists who have been continually parking their vehicles on the side of Arrow Lakes Drive, near Celgar. Despite the fact that there is parking provided near the river, “Workers at Celgar park along the road and take the stairs down the bank to the mill,” said Con- stable Mark Williams. “They just don’t want to take the bus from the parking lot.” The RCMP have been receiv- ing numerous complaints since October of last year. The section of road in question is a particular- ly narrow stretch with a slight S- tum. Constable Williams said those who find places to park well off the road are fine, but those who can’t find a place park on both sides of the road. “They are off the travelled portion but when two chip trucks come through at the same time it can get tight,” he said. “We just thought we'd bring it to the pub- lic’s attention first, to give them a chance—they might not realize we've had a lot of complaints.” He added that most complaints are coming from the truck drivers who are finding it difficult to iate the section of road Drivers of the vehicles in question might find themselves with a parking violation under the Constable Mark Williams of the Castlegar RCMP Detachment points out one of the vehicles parked along Arrow Lakes Drive, near Celgar. Although off the travelled portion of the road, it remains a hazard. motor vehicle act, or the vehicles can be towed away. News Glance An Infertility Support Group Information aight is going to be held January 28 at the Kootenay Lake Hospital (room 45) in Nelson. If anyone would like more mformation they can call Teresa at 352- 9236. Indoor golf lessons at KISS begin February 3 and run until March 9. The lessons are held every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. There are three spots left in this particular class, However there are still many spaces available for the later class—held from 8-9 p.m. If you would like to acquire a hunting license there will be a Hunter's Training (C.O.R.E.) at SHHS, from February 13 until March inctade gun handling, animal identifica- NEW PRESIDENT - John Coyle was recently elect- ed as the new president of the Castlegar and Dis- trict Heritage Society. The society's new executive were elected at a January 16 meeting to complete the current year which runs until May. Wednesday, January 22, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Lack of highway services due to strike has motorists driving with new caution Motorists in the Central Kootenays and other parts of B.C. could find themselves stay- ing at home if the weather tums sour. Members of the British Columbia Government Employ- ees Union (BCGEU), highway maintenance staff served strike notice January 19, due to a labour dispute between staff and the contractor, Emcon Highway Ser- vices. President and General Manag- er of Emcon, Frank Rizardo said, “We have had a proposal on the table as of last night (January 19) but they (union) haven't respond- ed, other than to go on strike.” Rizardo called the strike ille- gal, saying that it is in contradic- tion of Part Five of the Industrial Relations Act. “They haven't even answered any of our phone calls,” Rizardo said. “It must be a tactic to add fuel to the fire.” According to Rizardo, an offer was made to bring in a third-party mediator but the BCGEU mem- bers were not willing to meet with a private mediator. “If they were comfortable with their demands, they would be willing to settle on a third party mediation,” Rizardo added, say- ing that Emcon have offered a wage increase but to no avail. BCG) i like the other contractors around the province do.” At the time of press both par- ties had agreed to a third party negotiator and and had resumed talks in Kamloops. As a result of a labour dispute between Emcon Services and its Coordi Jeff Fox claims the main reason for job action is Emcon's unwill- ingness to provide the mainte- nance staff with an offer equal to that of other contractors thgough- out the province. “If accepted, their (Emcon’s) present offer reduces some of our ri ” Fox said the settlement must be consistent with what other employees have received from other contractors, such as Bell Maintenance, throughout the province. “There is no doubt about the wage increase, but it is not con- sistent with what others have received,” said Fox. “Every other contractor in B.C. has reached a quick, com- fortable settlement with their employees—why can’t this one? They should treat their employees staff, the Ministry of Transportation and Highways will be monitoring road conditions around the clock. “During the strike public safe- ty on the highways rests on our ability to quickly and accurately report road conditions in the Kootenay/Boundary,” said Eliah Farrell, Ministry of Transporta- tion and Highways Public Infor- mation Officer. “Road reports for the area will be more frequent and more detailed. It is very important that travellers listen to their local radio station, or call road condition information lines for updates before deciding to travel.” Highways which may be affected are: Highway 3, Anar- chist Summit b Osoyoos 3A junction of Highway 3 to and including Brilliant Bridge near Castlegar; Highway 3B; Highway 22, Canada Customs at Patterson to Junction with High- way 3 in Castlegar; Highway 22A, Canada Customs at Waneta to Highway 3B; Highway 33 junction with McCullough Road to the junction with Highway 3; Midway Arterial, Canada Cus- toms, Midway to junction with Highway 3; Highway 41, Cana- da Customs at Carson, to junc- tion with Highway 3; Highway 395, Canada Customs at Laurier to junction with Highway 3; and all other Ministry of Highways roads within the Kootenay Boundary District For current road information in the area, travellers are requested to call any of the fol- lowing services: Ministry of Transportation Highways 1-800- 663-4997, Maintenance Con- tractor 1-800-665-7959, Nelson Communications Cen- tre 354-6432; Kootenay and Rock Creek east to junction of Highways 3 and 3B, 10 kilo- metres west of Salmo; Highway Festival Society reveals potential plans for Sunfest '92 celebrations SHARLENE IMHOFF _ Sun Editor The Castlegar Festival Society appeared as a delegation before city council Tuesday evening in order to present their upcoming plans for Sun- fest ‘92, sched- which we realize has been a prob- lem in the past,” Jackman said. The news release goes on to State that a concession stand as well as a ‘preferred viewing area’ will be available on either side of the Columbia river. As well, a profile Castlegar’s attractions— from restaurants, accommoda- tions and shops, to campgrounds, heritage sites and the breathtak- ing Kootenay scenery. “We realize that the number one goal of Sunfest is to promote Castlegar and the uled for June 26-28. According to Derm Jackman, president of the Festival Society, approximately 5,500 hours ‘We realize that the number one goal of Sunfest **<" ls to promote Castlegar and the surrounding area.' — DERM JACKMAN Festival Society President surrounding ” Jackman continued. The Festival Society says it is still searching for volunteers to help coordinate the many events have already been spent planning for the upeomébets fe stival—which will include an outdoor country music concert featuring the Kentucky Head Hunters (tentative to artist’s confirmation) and a Columbia River Hydroplane Regatta. “These major revenue generat- ing events made it necessary to change t the date of the Sunfest ” said Jack “Events beer garden will be set up on the * Robson side. =") Highlighting all of the Sunfest events as well as Castlegar is Pyman Video Productions Inc., the largest independent supplier of programming to The Sports Network (TSN). Two full days will be taken up filming as many of the events as such as these must be tied in with tour schedules in order for them to be financially feasible.” The concert is tentatively scheduled to take place just out- side of Castlegar, on the Korpack Cement Products property locat- ed near the industrial park. “We're anticipating an enthusi- astic crowd of 4-5,000,” Jackman continued. The Festival Society is hoping that the concert, aptly titled “Kootenanny ‘92”, will become a major annual event ‘kicking off’ the Sunfest festivities. The Columbia River Hydroplane Regatta is another change from previous years. Rather than the traditional drag boat races held each year at Sun- fest, the Festival Society antici- pates the Hydroplanes to be a better spectator sport According to a news release presented by the Festival Society, Western Pro Title Series of Spokane, Washington has been contracted to conduct the two days of racing June 27 and 28. Celgar Pulp is getting in on the action as well. The company has donated one of its large parking lots to be used as the pit area for the racers and the equipment. “We're very grateful to Celgar for allowing us the use of this parking lot. It will undoubtedly take some of the traffic conges- tion from Broadwater Road possible, leaving a third day to which make up Sunfest. “We are hoping more citizens of Castlegar and area will come forward to volunteer their time and that the business sector large and small will come forward to help financially assist as sponsors for this community celebration,” Jackman finished. The next Sunfest meeting is scheduled for January 29 at 7 p.m. Friday, June 26 Kootenann: Saturday, June 27 Community Complex Tentative events taking place throughout Sunfest weekend y ‘92 - Outdoor country music festival Rotary/Super Valu Pancake Breakfast —- Castleaird Plaza City of Castlegar/Kiwanis Parade - Columbia Avenue KBS Radio Hot Dogs - Kinsmen park Columbia River Hydroplane Regatta Castlegar Library Puppet Show - Castlegar Library West Kootenay Vintage Car Club Swap Meet and Show & Shine - Community Complex West Kootenay Camera Club Photo Salon - Castle Theatre “Free” Children’s Matinee - Castle Theatre ion - T.B.A. Giy of Cases A Sunday, June 28 Crossing - Columbia river sean eae Jumping ‘West Kootenay Model Airplane Show - Celgar site/Robson Pete's T.V. Sound Off Competition - T-B.A. Castlegar Slo-Pitch Tournament - Various fields “Legion Dart Toumament ~ Legion Hall Rotary/Pancake Breakfast - Castleaird Plaza ‘West Kootenay Snowmobile Club River Castlegar Recreation Department Biathlon - Community Complex Selkirk Lions Club Family Days and 20 Annual Championships - Cathee Nibmect Firefighters Fireworks Display ~ Selkirk College Soccer Field Seniors Ass Association issues challenge SUBMITTED. the retiring executives of 1991 and i duced the new officers A challenge has been issued to all retirees, be in on the plan- ning for a new hall, join the Senior Citizens A elected for 1992. The program that followed Started with carol singing led The Senior's Association ended 1991 with a delicious turkey dinner, catered to by the Legion ladies. President Sarah Jacobson welcomed everyone, thanked by Margaret Reith and Joe Kil- lough with Louise Ferworn at the piano. Two quest from Nel- son, Helga Hartel and Timothy were introduced by social con- venor Ladell Lipoett. The sang a variety of duets and solos. Helga accompanied their singing on her accordion. They were given a hearty applause A group from the Old Time Fiddlers provided lively music for a dance that ended the fes- tivity. Dr. R. Ward will show slides at the next social meeting, which is scheduled for January 23. dary District Office 442- 5477; Rossland Ministry of Transportation and Highways 362-7331; Castlegar Ministry of Transportation and High- ways 365-8533; or Rock Creek Ministry of Transportation and Highways 446-2414 WEATHER OUTLOOK: The for Wednesday; Mainly cl: highs near O and the char flurry. The extende through to Saturday be mainly cloudy with hig! precipitation. Temperature: Max/Dat« 4.6/16 Precipitation: = Rair Sunshine: REMARKS: Another dry, mild weet well above normal w 3.8% of normal. The els is causing concer in the valleys. Ed. 1 ities this weekend at t Forecast provided by A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST WEEK: little chance for Normal Mean -2.4 Normal Total 26.0 13.5 hours is at 1.0 mm. is er the higher lew d temperatures h all the festiv- nter Carnival. ther Office ARROW LAKE RESERVOIR FORECAST Jan. 18 - 1416.01 ft. » Jan. 25 - 1412.72 ft. Search for missing Nelson man continues The search continues for 42- year-old Dennis Perepelkin of Nelson, who mysteriously disap- peared January 16. Perepelkin, the driver of an Esso fuel truck, didnot show up for his job at the Castlegar Esso Bulk plant The fuel truck he left Nelson with was found parked on the side of the road on the east side of the Kinnaird bridge. The keys were found in the ignition although the engine was not running. A search party tured up noth- ing last Saturday, as more than 60 friends and volunteers combed The driver of a black car to be talking to Perepelkin at | bridge, came forward on Frida According to Perepelkin uncle, George Pereplekin, the man simply asked if he need assistance, received a negative answer and left A police helicopter search ot the Columbia river to Oasis was conducted Thursday afternoon and an RCMP tracking dog searched the bank of the ri near the bridge that same day It is expected that a pol copter will be attempting < search today depending weather conditions i) DENNIS PEREPELKIN NET INCOME STABILIZATION ACCOUN Attention BC. Préducers Many B.C. producers will only receive special assistance if they belong to NISA C In British Columbia, producers must be enrollec Feb. 12, 1992, in order to receive part of the Ay $800 million Farm Support and Adjustment Measi special assistance. In B.C., $5 million is allocated oilseeds sector and $16 million to the horticultu When you apply for NISA, you're taking the your own personal farm income stabilization ac If you produce grains, oilseeds, specialty, or edible t you may be eligible for benefits now under NISA Hog, sheep and beef producers will also be abic of grain fed on their farms through NISA Opening your account is straight-forward. The NISA guide + step-by-step assistance in completing the forms. If you need a form, or more details call the NISA toll-f 1-800-665-NISA Operators can tell you how to apply for NISA or spe« I through FSAM Or write The Net Income Stabilizatior Account Administration P.O. Box 6100 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3A4 DEADLINE: February 12, 1992