Page 2A NCE IN THE {I “Le The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, August 4, 1993 Russian experts to study BC’s fire management techniques SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor Three Russian forest fire experts will be arriving in B.C. on Wednesday, for a five-day review of this province's fire management and Suppression program The group will be taken on a tour that is hosted by the United States Forest Service and Canadian fire agencies, including those in B.C.. The B.C. Forest Service is'a member of the Mutual Aid Resource Sharing Agreement and the Canada/U,S. agreement, and through these agreements fire agencies across North America have agreed to support each other by sharing resources and technology world-wide The B.C. Forest Service in particular, is a recognized world leader in forest fire sup- pression, with tactics and expertise that appeals to many countries because they have been déveloped and proven over a wide range of situations. The Russian tour will examine fire manage- ment technology, fire weather, aviation man- agement, preparedness strategies, fire prevention, initial attack, sustained action, for- ward attack strategies, physical fitness stan- dards, fire equipment and fire fighter training. the Russian visitors will While in B.C spend time at the Protection Branch fire con. trol room in Victoria, the Abbotsford ware house, the Salmon Arm rappattack base, the Merritt interpretive centre and the Kamloops air tanker base. They will also travel to Alber ta and the United States to study fire suppres sion programs in those areas 5 The Forest Service has assisted many Cana dian and international fire agencies including Australia, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, South Africa, China, Mexico, Indonesia and France Honduras and Italy are also interested in an exchange with British Columbia Name: Cassie Rhodes Pet: Cat, Bandit Where you work: Castiegar Sun What you do there: Deliver papers Castlegar likes: Playing with Amber Bohme Best kept Castlegar secret: What would father be doing? Going t t you ing ig to Vehicle: Car, truck Would you like to be our Face In The Sun? Or do you kn who id? Give us a call at 365-5266 or drop by our office at 465 Columbia Avenue, Castiegar. Sun Staff Police in Castlegar required the use of a police dog when investigating a break-in and theft at Johnny’s Grocery in Robson that occurred Monday night or early Tuesday moming. 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City votes to support seniors’ bid for new hall Current facility old, inadequate and too costly to repair SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor allows them to use the facility as a drop-in centre Currently, Castlegar and area seniors are utilizing a building that is Castlegar City Council voted unanimously in favour of a recommen- dation to support the Senior's Centre Building Committee in their bid to receive funding from the provincial government to construct a new semor's hall The city has had a representative on the cc since its Pp P and would be costly to fully repair Due to the building's age and state of disrepair, the seniors had extensive problems in the spring with a leaking roof and a flooded basement It is expected that a new facility, which would be owned by the Regional District of Central Kootenay and managed by the Recreation De would cost approximately $800,000 to build. A games and has encouraged and supported plans for a new senior's facility in The committee is now at the stage of seeking sources of fund- ing in addition to taxation and needs to demonstrate public acceptance of area, reading area, craft room, kitchen, health room as well as offices and a deck area would be included in the building's design. As well, a hall would be included with enough seating for 200 people. The facility their proposal. City council has agreed to send a letter of rec that will accompany a request package to the provincial government. A senior’s centre is a social recreation centre that allows seniors the Opportunity to participate in formalized programming activities and Vernon man charged after accident driving his vehicle, forcing an oncoming vehicle into the guard rail just before the two vehicles struck. Albert Kucy, 41, of Edmonton was operat- ing the second vehicle Fortunately there were no injuries in the accident Police estimate damage to both vehicles will surpass $10,000 Sun Staff A Vernon man has been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act by RCMP in Castlegar after a two vehicle collision occurred on High- near the Nancy Greene Junction, August 1 Marcel Gauthier, 26, rossed the centre line while way 3 would be at ground level. with no steps, and would contain wheelchair ramps directly into the facility: Operating costs of the new facility would be incurred by taxpayers of the City of Castlegar, Area I and J. Libraries receive funding goal to maintain public library funding despite the province's fiscal constraints. A strong library structure remains a prior ity of this government as an investment in the future The operating grants will Sun Staff Public library funding has been maintained with the approval of $8.37 million in operating grants to 88 public libraries across the province The grants equal last year's allocation, which Blencoe said is part of the Ministry's goal to maintain funding in the face of the province's financial restraint “We have accomplished our assist in. purchasing books and hiring staff, besides assisting in interlibrary loans andassisting with resource sharing, which will provide.a means for all British Columbians to access library collections throughout British Columbia Marlane break-in C Staff Sun Sta RCMP say they attended to a break-in at the Marlane Hotel, August 2 Culprit(s) entered a room in the hotel through an open win dow and stole approximately $130 worth of money and tobac- co products. Police report they have no suspects in the case thus far Suggitt claims Trail to receive no new funds for social housing Sun Staff Heather Suggitt, Kootenay West/Revelstoke New Democrats candidate is claiming that in Kootenay West/Revel- stoke, Trai] will receive no new funds for social housing, at a time when the people of Trail are reeling from the latest rounds of layoffs from Cominco. Suggitt charges that the gov- ernment has once again chosen to ignore a chance to work with the municipal and provincial governments to create jobs by renewing our national social infrastructure "Clearly the Conservative government, and perhaps the official Liberal opposition, too think such a renewal is too expensive, or didn’t think people needed it, especially in Trail.” Suggitt suggests the parties borrow another innovative poli cy from the NDP, theNational Infrastructure Program, with each level of government con tributing $1.5 billion a year for five year paid for by fair tax reforms and changes in govern ment spending Imagine how much we could have accomplished with the money spent on thos¢ helicopters 50 new said Suggit Castlegar Fire Chief and Red Cross Branch Vice President Branch Treasurer Ilene Babaeff volunteered their time Friday afternoon to sell ice cream floats to passers-by in front of SuperValu at Castleaird Plaza ‘a part of a group of volunteers that helped raise $642 for the Canadian Red Cross SuperValu provided the ice cream and pop as well as cups and ~ SUN STAFF PHOT Gerry Rempel and The two were apkins Wednesday, August 4, 1993 KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff After serving in the French Foreign Legion and working as a private investigator, Shane Oglow admits he is no stranger to dan ger, and he most certainly won't stand by while a senior citizen gets mugged One day last January, while in Vancouver researching a case he was working on, Oglow, 23, heard a commotion. What he thought he saw sent his pulse racing and his adrenalin surging. “I saw a scum looking guy running. There was an old man putting up a fuss—I pre sumed the guy had robbed him. I was going to pound him, I thought he mugged the old man.” Oglow pursued the “mugger” on foot, but what he didn't know was that in fact, the man had just robbed a bank (fora second time), had just been released from jail for manslaughter, and was carrying a knife. As Oglow began pursuing the man on foot, another man joined in the chi The whole while Oglow was yelling at the thief, a tactic which he said he hoped would intimate the man to stop. Instead Oglow said the thief verbally threatened him and pulled out a knife Oglow said he and the other good Samaritan kept their distance from the knife-wielding thief, but he bolted again. While Oglow once again pursued the thief, the other man had spotted a motorcycle cop and left to enlist his help. The pursuit led Oglow to a parkade. By now the thief was breathing heavily from the chase and had slowed down, but due to Oglow’s physical fitness he was able to keep pace with the thief. As the thief rounded a comer in the parkade Oglow slowed his pursuit. “I didn't want to go around the corner and get stuck." Oglow was soon joined by the motorcycle officer who enlist- ed his help in trying to capture the thief. At the officer's direction Oglow slowly opened a door which the thief had just entered. “The cop asked me to crack the door and he booted it in. He had his service revolver out.” Local man chases Vancouver bank robber The Castlegar Sun The chase led the officer and Oglow.out some doors and back onto the street, where Oglow realized the area was by now crawling with officers. “By this time there was a quadzillion cop cars. It looked like it was under control, so I left.’ Although Oglow men tioned the incident to his sec retary, he never expected anything further to come of the pursuit—but he couldn't have been more wrong After returning in July from a trip to Europe, Oglow received a phone call from a spokesperson from the Canadian Banking Asso- ciation thanking him for his participation in helping to catch the thief. “I was impressed and surprised.” The spokesperson mentioned that Oglow would receive a mone tary award for his part in the chase, but to-Oglow the money wasn't important. ‘Even if they gave me a $5 reward it wouldn't have mat tered. It's the recognition.” Along with a cheque for $500 dollars, Oglow received a letter of commendation and appreciation from CBA, Ogiow is planning to visit the Cayman Islands this fall and said the money will come in handy. Oglow moved to Castlegar at the age of two and graduated from Stanley Humphries Secondary School Shane Oglow MacBain, Charters latest to receive national awards Two Castlegar residents are the latest recipients of Canada 125 medals, awards presented by the Government of Canada recognizing significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada. The award, a commemoration of Canada’s 125th birthday, has been pre- sented to approximately 10 Castlegar residents over the past eight months. The latest recipients, Marjorie MacBain-and John Charters, received their medals of honor Tuesday afternoon. They were presented by Kootenay West/Revelstoke MP Lyle Kristiansen. Both recipients were caught off guard at the announcement and presentation, but graciously received their recognition in two separate presentations. Marjorie MacBain was at home when Kristiansen arrived while John Charters was trimming grape vines at the Selkirk College Vineyard. Marjorie MacBain was an active member in a number of community groups and organizations over the last 40 years such as the United Way, Library Board, Girl Guides, United Church, and Kinnaird Little Theatre just to name a few. Marjorie and her husband, Bob, were decreed Castlegar’s Citizen of the Year in 1976. Castlegar historian and respected author, John Charters, was at a loss-for- words when he received the surprise visit by Kristiansen. Charters, a retired teacher and local newspaper columnist for more than 40 years, is well known for the active role he played in the development of Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park. As an author, Charters has written several pieces on Zucker berg Island and Castlegar itself for magazines such as Beautiful British Columbia. He has also published several books based on his newspaper columns. Charters is also active in community organizations such as the local Rotary Club and the. Worshipful Company of Selkirk Vintners. John Charters and Marjorie MacBain were the latest recipients of Canada 125 medals, which they received Tues- day afternoon. Presenting the awards is Kootenay West/Revelstoke MP Lyle Kristiansen French delegation examines electricity in Kootenays ‘ SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor An in-depth look at Canada’s energy policy, the evolution of the electricity business across the nation and the politics involved, brought a delegation, of French Parliament Members 10 Castlegar, late last week Hugh Keenleyside dam, Revelstoke dam and the Kootenay Canal Generating Station. The group arrived in the Kootenays after previously studying nuclear energy in Quebec and Ontario. “We're making a lot of comparisons between the different forms of generation We're also particularly interested in the envi ronmental aspects and of course/ the politi- The group, while impressed with Hugh Keenleyside dam, raised a number of ques tions to B.C. Hydro officials about generation. “It looks as if a lot of money was put into this project (Keenleyside), why not have it pro- duce electricity. Would it not be cost effective?” questioned one of the parliament members. The entourage was told by Hydro officials, Approximately 25 national assembly and senate members observed the hydro-electne facilities on the Columbia River including France (EDF) cal,” said Christian Stoffaes, vice president of the French public utility Electricite de which hosted the tour, that B.C. Hydro has entered a process that could result in co-gener- ation at Hugh Keenleyside French parliament members toured the dams on the Columbia, including the Hugh Keenleyside dam. The SUN STAFF PHOT arlene entourage had also studied nuclear energy in Quebec and Ontario Page 3A [WEATHER OUTLOOK: Wednesday; Cloudy with scattered showers. Morning fog patches will ease off to sunny breaks in the afternoon. Highs will:-be between 5 and 7. Lows around 0. The forecast for Thursday and Friday ¢alls for sunny periods on Thursday with increas ing cloud and showers expected for Friday. The forecast for A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST WEEK: Mear Normal Mean Temperature: Max/Date Min/Date 31.8/28 7.8/31 19.6 21.6 Precipitation: Normal Total Snow Total 1.8 1.8 4.6 Sunshine: Number of Normal Number Hour of Hours 75.8 76.6 REMARKS:Sigy daity in the weath: pattem took place over the last week resulting in sunshine and near normal temperatures by the weeks end. The most notable beneficiaries of the fine weather are the numerous hay farmers who had, so far, the p ying on wd. Forecast provided by The South - East Interior Weather Office at Castlegar, B.C ARROW LAKE RESERVOIR FORECAST July 31/93 1432.0 Aug 7/93 1434.9 What you don't know can definitely kill you Red Cross Public Education Consultant, Robert Eye, reinforces the need for proper fitting lifejackets KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Do you know which five items of equipment are required on a boat, or that mixing alcohol and boating is an offense which can cost you your driver's license? About 30 people gathered at the Syringa Park amphitheater July 28 to listen to Red Cross Public Education Consultant, Robert Eye, to hear those facts and other important water safety facts which could save your life Eye, who travels across the province ed safety, told the audience that out of 100 people who die from drowning, over 90 per cent were not weanng lifejackets. To stress his point Eye said that the people who died in the recent boating accident on B.C.'s coast were not wearing lifejackets Another statistic Eye shared was that SO per cent of boating accidents involved alcohol, a mix which is a legal offense The biggest surpnse to most people is that they could lose their wing people on water driver's license Eye also told the audience that by law there are five pieces of equipment which are required on a boat: a lifejacket: whistle, extra paddles, bailing bucket. and flashlight While we all know accidents happen, Eye said the word “ac dent” is all too often used loosely. “Circumstances are avoidable accidents aren't—we should be careful when using the word acct dent.” Eye stressed that most drownings are avoidable wath the use of a lifejacket, and are therefore not accidents aa In total, Eye will be making about 60 water safety presentations across the province