94% ECP O IN OO ON eRe a a Sstetinteet Cs oe are j BESS SS GARAS ISAS es oe. ee ee . ea sas 4S PR te Se GP ae aia trti at fa at ath 6 ” pth eoue oore - eee Wednesday, June 22, 1994 by ws 18.406 Coharbia Ave. Castiagar, B.C. VIN 1G8. The Castiagar Sun the Service, my Bc. Newapepers Assocation, and the B.C Press Council. Established ‘28, 1900. Mad 10420. Here’s to bridging the gap! Ithough we have been casually crossing it for the last two weeks, we must remember the Robson-Castlegar bridge plays a major role in the economic stability of the West Kootenay. Thumbs up for caring kids! jongratulations to Lisa Savinkoff, Alexis Rideout, Lena Moller, Desiree Hopkins and Tammy Savinkoff. These five young ladies had the strength and for- titude to stand up for what they believed is right— The goings-on in Kinsmen Park have made news before: open drinking of alcohol, fights, and ven reports of vandalism have created an unsettled atmosphere there. But it appears that the action of these five young be taken in the near future that will allow for a new park bylaw for stricter controls. It must not have been easy for 12-year-old Lisa Savinkoff to take the action she did. After all, she’s a kid and it’s not often that kids are taken seriously. But with the support of her family, and her friends, this. petition has hit its target, and this 12-year-old has managed to make some noise at city hall with- out even raising her voice or attending a meeting. Congratulations also to the parents of these young people. It certainly appears that you have managed to pull of one of life’s great challenges in a time of trial and error for many parents. You are raising young adults who obviously know the dif- ference between right and wrong, and who have enough pride in their community to take action when something they cherish is being threatened. That’s more than some adults will do in their entire lifetimes. Way to go. The community thanks you. ERRORS: The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be kabte for beyond - WEDNESDAY, July 20, 1994 5 Letters to the Editor SNS—Alexandra Pazitch's problems began 20 years ago, during the ‘war with all its winning a 20-year Bat ; some red sailor riffraff talk to “I told them it was all their fault. ‘They were poisoning their daugh- ter's mind by claiming I was a Communist. ‘The parents then wrote a letter to the local school district, recount- ing what had transpired at the mocting. In 1974, the B.C. Teachers” Fed- imp young C: to the parents of one student in Pazitch’s class, who had fled Hungary during the 1956 eration expelled her from its mem- bership, and the school district her. Beyer Beware Hubert Beyer uprising against their Soviet oppressors. According to Pazitch, the stu- dent in question became a very dis- ruptive presence in her class, should be fired. You have to remember, at that time, the BCTF wasn't really a union, it was more am association. But you had to belong to it to be a teacher. And wanted to start a big fight in a small town. So I was fired,” For 20 years, she tried to get a . asking politically-motivated ques- tions like whether or not Pazitch was aC with the education system in British Columbia. Pazitch was very outspoken. Bven now she admits that she was pretty vociferous when it came to issues such as school discipline and making standards. She defi- nitely found them too lax. None of which enamored her to the B.C. At a subsequent mecting Pazitch, copy of the letter, so she might try to vindicate herself by at least replying to it. All in vain. Until now. Let's hear it for “I told them their daughter wasn't the problem and that her behavior wasn't really her own fault,” Pazitch says today. Yellow piece of junk mail Just got me thinking! We all receive junk mail! I deliver some of it as part of my job. The bulk of it is delivered by laborers ing a third of regu- lar postal employees wages and no benefits or Seldom I look at the junk mail I receive but one fally and I became mystified; on this yellow paper I could not see the familiar, respected union bug and I find no correlation among the clatens, Ge cpio it and Gen acins ieey sider all workers as sisters and Saeoisigs ead cupseais re sp tie, ail, dership has many facets, operates at dif- fercat depths, bt showld always be motivated jon: | and for ser. vices rendered. The level of remuneration and Se, Se eee ns one ie directly related to level of competition for the available work. In my casc, the more mail there is to be delivered the more secure my job is as a letter carrier. So when I see this piece of yellow paper brought into my union-minded these two union. locals, Had it been folded once I could have delivered it. snd oe eats Gee two ions I have implicated to ts ive cn tty inn oP gest hese that you, the entire Scabbinig om me as a leticr carrier. I only want you to be aware how this piece of ycllow junk mail, delivered to my Soor, makes me feel. Experience has taught me that decisions, such poten and distribution of by and and must be in tune with the time. Leaders shared ‘The parts of any system coexist by reason of their interdependence, therefore each part must taken by the indivi tenet bt ty a hand of meni, ced out down and that credibility is gained by pre- senting a balanced account. So here is part of ‘This yellow piece of 2 teoach of a fansdamental unice’ principe: eaion money buys union services and goods. The pro- SSP teccigeat onion irederstp, crs sheen part of the Canadian identity Catch the bug! Be « part of . goods services produced Peete wnion label Your job and mine and den TCUC Local 260, and a union member. He is also employed by Canada Post as @ letter carrier” Would you like to appear as a My Turn columnist? If so, send your submission (600 typed words or less) to The Castlegar at 465 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar B.C., VIN 1G8. Or submissions can be faxed to 365-7762. Please label your copy or the envelope as My Turn. <3 4 & BB Dame Developer's wishes reflects bad planning Dear Editor: The following is an open letter to Mayor Mike O'Connor and illors, the planning depart- ment at city hall and all con- cerned citizens in Castlegar, in regards to developer's plans to create a new subdivision at the talization in downtown Castlegar and now, as we are attempting to recover our breath, we are threat- ened with a ‘holocaust.’ I would respectfully suggest that the proposal of using 4th Avenue (or 3rd or Sth) as ye access road be abandoned new access from the tighvay be constructed a traffic light signal to be installed at the site of the access road from the highway. Also, space should be alloted © anit schatcl Te Ee and leave their school bus in . There should be space provided for a park or play- Editor's Note; This letter is in regards to an application for development in Castlegar’s south end. City staff are currently reviewing the application. charity. No politics; no racial issues; no head It pays to be a Sun sub You have won a MILLWRIGHT/MACHINIST | one way or the other. mth Millwrig ht/Machini: using shop g facilities is being ‘offered. Skilled H. Clifford Ch ton CEO The War Amps Anne Edwards a victim of the system Dear Editor: While MLA and Minister of Energy, Anne Edwards, is becoming known throughout the ‘ince as “Taxicab Anne,” I don’t think this is really fair. Is she not a victim of the system? This system, which dispenses with appeals with due p or misunderstood or not given proper consideration to the facts before it.” (Hansard, p. 11347, June 2, 1994). What did Edwards learn in a two-hour, closed-door that the Commission missed in a went on to say that this was a sham application designed to acquire some advantage over This this and that is fine. The three~ day public i pall ding to the Min Commission is chaired by the i of the current of Forests, Andrew Pet- and provides for pure political hackery in the form of Appeals to position of sp the spoils. Cabinet has more roles to play and mat- ters to Since April 1992 the Cabinet has heard 138 appeals from the decisions of the Motor Carrier appeal, the Kimber Cabs Appeal. Edwards has heard but 34 of those 138 appeals, allowing 16 and denying 18. On February 16 and 17, 1994, she heard seven appeals—one of which was No. 1365-91, Kimber Cabs Ltd. Béwards says, “I was there to hear submissions that might show a Soa: EL ae were 175 form letters peered Kimber Cabs. These form letters came from across ter. Yet Mr. Paul Gill of Kimber while claiming to be from Rich- mond, and many were photo- copies of a message written by a ~paid American lobbyist. There was a letter from the then-NDP Mayor of Richmond (who is now Edwards is the victim of a sys- tem she bought into—a system that will go on under any party until the public, the voter, awak- ens to the fact that electability is the criterion of box politics and while independence and integrity are the criteria of a concemed citizen wanted sound public policy. Will the voters be led or will they lead? Who works for whom? Obituary Nick Muchortov On Thursday, July 14, 1994, Nicolai ‘Nick’ Muchortov of passed away at the age of 85 years. Funeral service for the late Mr. Muchortov was held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Monday, July 18, 1994, with Pr. Michael Din officiating. Burial was at Park Cemetery. Mr. Muchortov was born May 22, 1909 in Russia. He grew up there and served in the Russian Amy. After the war he lived for a short time in Sweden. In 1953 he came to Canada and settled in Winnipeg where he worked as a stucco contractor. In 1967 he moved to Robson and began work- ing for Celgar, retiring in 1973. mes hobbies, Mr. Muchortov enjoyed playing the accordian, making clocks and woodworking. He is survived by his wife Olga, one step-son, Jack Lich of Vahcouver and one ter, Luba Olesky of Winnipeg, as well as seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were AUS. ~~, nad found that 50% of Americans ‘emotional diso der by the age of $5. Only one in four sought help. The m and phobias. duet «reminder that couty dee donot provide suit protection agant eun damage because 70-80% covering. So still use that sunscreen. 70-80% of the sun's ultraviolet rays penetrate the cloud PS PHARMASAVE 1128 - 3rd St. (Downt« 365-7813 NEW: PHARMASAVE SUNSCREEN 120 SPF 15 $3.48 - oPr $2.00. NEw SUMMER HOURS OPEN SUNDAYS 11:00 A.M. TO 3 P.M. instructors, using modern equipment makes Selkirk College a wise choice for students. Students are trained for entry-level employment in industrial settings. COURSE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 For further information, or to register contact: Admissions Office, Nelson Campus at 352-6601 & ESE 2001 i ot Silver ver Ring Rd., @ sm, Ph; oO) 352-6601 Kootenay Art Club is having an exhibition and sale of art at C.P.R. Museum during August and September. Opening reception 2 pm August 4. Selected pereras © bs Gomeyed # Cesteoe Sealkanee September. Society Annual meeting Sener ie July 31, 1994. 1:00pm at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. All members and interested people welcome. 5th annual Christmas In July Robson Community Hall oe 4pm to 9pm. srvontyg. Sonali Crafts, Antiq Legion Ladies Auxillary Craft fair Oct 1, 1994. 9am-4pm. $10/table. Phone 365-3774 or 365-2267. Coming events of Castlegar and District non-profit groups and organizations may be listed here. The first 12 words are $6 and additional words are 209 each. 4 words (which must be used for headings) count as two words. weeks are 25% off when booked at the same time ( no copy change). 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