Page 2A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, July 5, 1995 Native Arrow Lakes trout near extinction KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff while in captivity and biologists hope that these fish will be the fi ofa d Arrow The Arrow Lakes Yellow Fin rainbow trout is only about 100 fish away from extinction. But that could soon change thanks to the Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. The species, native to the Arrow Lakes, has seen sharp decline since the buil of the dams on the Columbia, but biolo- gists are uncertain just how pro- lific the species were. “We believe there was a good ion based on di reports from anglers,” said Colin Spence, programfish biologist. Biologists are fairly certain however that currently there are less than 100 of the Yellow Fins. They believe with careful man- agement the Yellow Fin could could once again form the back- bone of an important trophy fish- ery in the Lake. To that end biologists have captured and transported six of the fish to a hatchery. Two of those fish have successfully spawned almost 7,500 eggs Lakes Yellow Fin stock. “It's a very small and experi- mental program to see if success is favorable,” said Spence It's undetermined right now at which point the hatch will be released, but Spence said when they are released it’s-likely that their fins will be clipped to mark them as hatchery fish. “But that’s a ways away.” In the wild, the mortality rate of fry (a recently hatched fish) is extremely small—-some where around one per cent or less. Suc- cess for hatchery raised fry can be as much as‘90 per cent. Once the fry are released Spence said the fish will then return to the same area as adults to spawn. With careful observation biolo- Triple hit Luckily there were no injuries in a freak, three-vehicle accident’ July 1. Castlegar RCMP say Mike Plot- nikoff, 76, of Castlegar, lost control of the vehi- cle he was driving in the Hi Arrow parking lot causing it to strike a vehicle owned by James Ford (left), of Castlegar which was in the Safeway parking lot. The impact caused Ford's vehicle to roll on top of another vehi- cle owned by Walter Kanigan, also of Castlegar. Damage has been estimated at $17,000. SUN STAFF PHOTO (Jeff Gabert gists will then be able to how successful the program has been. “We'll be watching them.” If the program is successful, anglers on the Arrow Lakes could be catching the young fish by 1998 or 1999. * Scooters « Wheelchairs * Medical & Homecare Supplies “Free Home Visits” Okanagan Medical Supplies Ltd. 0 Jackpot $500 Bonanza Castlegar Arena Complex Double ups and 12 up pkgs Early Bird 6 p.m. CASTLEGAR REBELS License #794046 CRAWFORD BAY NOW SELLS BOATS! RINA 128 candles Happy Birthday to you...There was no generation gap here as youth met experience during Canada Day Celebrations at the Train Station Museum parking lot, Saturday. Cutting the cake was 13-month-old Mitchell Sabal, and Lizzie Latta, 82, (centre) both from Castlegar. Latta has lived in Castlegar since 1929. Helping Sabal is his mother Tekah and assisting Latta is Sally Williams (far right), from the local Multicul- tural Society. The deco- rated Canada Day cake was supplied by Plaza Bakery. The national anthem kicked off the event and was sung in both English and French. SUN STAFF PHOTO /Jeff Gabert Highways keeps 60 kmh promise The Ministry of Highways is standing by its word—the speed limit on the Robson Access Road at Brilliant will revert back to 60 kmh. “We checked our records. We promised it at the public meet- ings and we'll live up to our promises,” said Art Prodeahl, acting highways manager. Prodeahl’s comments came after the recent posting of an 80 kmh speed zone and subsequent complaints from Brilliant resi- dents. The residents said they were promised at public meetings prior to reconstruction of the road that the speed limit would remain at the construction speed of 60 kmh after completion. Residents were concerned that increased chip truck traffic from Celgar Pulp via the new Robson Castlegar Bridge would endan- ger the public if allowed to travel at 80 kmh on that stretch of road. Ministry of Highways officials k— yhad-promised the reduction at id shesemectings unaware that to change a speed limit required application and an official nod from Victoria. Prodeahl said that paperwork requesting the change has been submitted and expects that the speed limit will be reduced.to 60 kmh within the next month. Local fire investigation going slow. Castlegar so far this spring. Included in that Mation about the two fires that occurred near Wednesday, July 5, 1995 The Castlegar Sun Page 3A be Go fetch! Bowzer lives for the times that his master Bill Ramage throws a frisbee. Bowzer recent- ly won second place in the Sunfest Canine Frisbee contest. Ramage is part of the crew which is working on downtown revite. Bowzer has travelled with Ramage from Kamloops to help with revite and can be found downtown most days in the back of his master’s truck waiting for a toss of the fris- bee Ministry approves three-year plan KAREN KERKHOFF right now.” Sun Staff Castlegar School District's three-year technology plan has been formally approved by the Ministry of Education. Superintendent Everette Surgenor said now that the plan is approved, the ministry will be for- warding $48,888 this summer to the district for implementation, Coupled with some $63,000 already earmarked for the project, the district hopes to start laying the framework this summer. But the district won't be purchasing computers. Surgenor said the district will be renting them instead. This, explained Surgenor, will allow more bang for their buck. “We can get $350,000 worth of technology The plan includes linking Twin Rivers Elemen- tary, Stanley Humphries Secondary, Castlegar Pri- mary, and the On-Line Learning Centre. Surgenor said the value in connecting the four is that servers, such as B.C. Tel or B.C. Systems will then consider as one site.” the four as a one campus facility. This, said Surgenor, will result in better rates and services. “When they're all connected they will be treated Surgenor hopes that by the end of September the system will be “up and running” and that “all the bugs will be worked out”. Hospital looks forward to budget cushion If all goes as planned, Castlegar and District could have a small financial cush- ion this year, Administrator Ken Talari- co said that although calcula- tions show an $80,501 deficit in continuing care, it's the C i The deficit, said Talarico, is due to a “political deci- sion” made last October in which the Ministry of Health directed that six residents of Mountain View Lodge be allowed to “age in place” instead of being transferred to another facility due to their declining health. The funding to maintain the fi came from h Care division of the Ministry of Health will come through with a $115,000 adjustment: Coupled with a $6,616 sur- plus in acute and extended care, the adjustment could leave the hospital with a $34,000 surplus. But Talarico isn’t counting his chickens before they hatch. “There's no assurance what they're going to do.” coffers and Talarico fully expects the Ministry to pay for the costs of that decision. “We'll take aggressive action with the ministry of they don’t come through We've provided the service. We got into this as a result of a political situation. We expect them to fund it.” The 1995/96 budget for Castlegar Hospital was some $8.2 million. Look For Your La-B-Bay Hlyer Coming “To Your Home KITCHEN DINETTES at "Big Discount" Prices Bin With the of the and software, students and instructors will have access to E-mail, Internet and the information highway. They will also be able to link up with other districts for information Lenarduzzi-steps down as principal KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Grant Lenarduzzi, principal of Robson Elementary School has given his notice. Lenarduzzi, who has served in the position for two years has taken a new position as principal “It-doesn't get better than this professionally. It's a gift I’m tak- ing with me.” Lenarduzzi will be remembered by parents and students alike for the many achievements in the two years while serving as principal. Everette Surgenor, superinten- dent of the Castlegar School dis- trict said Lenarduzzi will be sadly gathering and problem solving Department responds to vehicle fire SUN STAFF Castlegar firefighters to a vehicle fire in the 2300 block of 14th Room-Size Roll-Ends of Carpeting _Check Out Our Prices_ FREEZERS (CHES?} FREEZERS neo” (UPRIGHT) 13 cu. ft 15 cu. ft. 359° $329” 15 cu. ft. | s399°° 20 cu. ft. * LAUNDRY PAIRS Super Capacity, 6 Program Heavy Duty, a Deluxe Pair 12 cu. ft. .. Avenue in south Castlegar last MAXUM ‘Sun me the cemetery, earlier last week number is the CPR shed. Police are cur- of Montrose Elementary School New - Used - Service - Moorage Phone/Fax 428-2583 CRESTON i into a di scale The brash fi in Kanade low png and o offi- cials have few leads to follow. _ Fire Bh gehen les “The whole process is very frustrating for us,” said Rempel. Police are interviewing who live rently questioning a youth who might have been involved in that fire. Rempel is asking an-the area, hoping that someone might have “seen anything unusual.” There have been 12 suspicious fires in id to remain alert and to report any suspicious activity. Rempel can be orpontg at 365-3266 during regular Police can be reaches at one 227-9410 Crawford Bay Glenn Strom Plugging into technology in the Kootenays Alexa P y cal bie at ter za JENNIFER POSTNIKOFF This award has been presented for a OB WELL DONE The Castlegar Sun carrier will receive an award plaque, lunch at Subway (maximum value $6.00), and a theatre pass. |(susway~)e For The Castlegar Sun BC TEL Mobility is spending over $6 million to bring cellular phone service to both the East and West Kootenays. BC Tel’s Corporate introducto- ty seminar, “The Kootenays Unplugged,” at the Castlegar Sandman Inn June 29, discussed the technology and uses of the cellular phone. Cellular phone Service is now available in Castle- gar, Trail, Nelson, Grand Forks and Cranbrook and will be avail- able to Creston area users July 15. Mike van der Lee, BC Tel Mobility Corporate Account manager, said that cellular phone use creates a mobile office which increases production, creates less down time, give a faster response time, increases employee safety, creates better customer service, ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of Directors of the Slocan Valley Cooperative Association wishes to announce that Mr. Gordon Chorley has resigned and is moving to another community. Mr. Nick Osachoff will assume managerial duties on an interim basis. We look forward to your continued support. The Board Siocan Valley Cooperation Association Slocan Park, B.C. sales of ies. “The expectations are that you can do things better in less time.” Long distance toll-free calling on cellular phones is available within the Castlegar, Nelson Trail, and Grand Forks areas Pagers, message centres, and computer interfacing are all pant Small A Small ads on a regular basis bring top of the mind awareness to your customers. My 465 Columbia Te di Sun Avenue, Castlegar AMS VIN 168 of the cellular expansion. A demonstration at the seminar showed that with a cell phone, and lap top computer, a person can access their main computer System from any distance within the service area. They can then retrieve infor- mation, use programs and com- municate information. Currently, pressing the send button on a cellular phone in Castlegar sends a phone signal which is picked up by the nearest cell site. This site passes the information to Vancouver where it is relayed back to the area from which the call originated Coming this fall is a MSAT Satellite service which will make it possible to speak, send and receive data, and even determine Airy Mountain Appliance Service call ONLY *20 For friendly service anytime call your location, in the most remote areas. This will allow most peo- Ple with the’ service to travel any- where and still remain in touch. Paul pry BC Tel Mobility said t that ome still some local problems to be Worked out. “The cell site range is a finite distance that you can travel.” He said there are two overlap- Ping centres—Trail and Castlegar, and that the gap that now exists between the two will be filled next year. Dead spots will be ¢liminated by changing site loca- tions and adding more cell sites. Harding added that network optimization is proactive. Cus- tomer care vans offer personal- ized, on-site service. “It's a key point. Our.cus- tomers are mobile, and so are ‘our Services.” Complete Body & Paint Facilities Auto Glass Replacement Towing 2316 - 6th Ave., Castlegar 365-5114 effective this September. The decision to give notice was tough, said Lenarduzzi, who is a resident of Trail. “Now I'll be able to see my family.” Lenarduzzi and his wife have two girls ages five and seven. “Irs good for my family.” With emotion in his voice, Lenarduzzi spoke about the com- mitment and community spirit evident in Robson. Sang returns to KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Bill Sang wil! be stepping down as vice-principal of Kin- naird Middle School this fall. Sang, who will be missed and commends him for all the gains made while principal. “He got the school growing in a direction that’s popular with the students, staff and parents. We're going to miss him.” Among those achievements are the introduction of the student lunch program, and the designa- tion, of Robson Elementary School as a community school. Robson school has approxi- mately 180 students from Kinder- garten to Grade 6. the classroom extended best wishes on behalf of the board to Sang acknowl- edging his “efforts and contri- butions” to the district. Surgenor also wished Balahu- ta well in his new assignment. “Mr. Balahura brings a broad to the cl d of i at the due to health problems, will i replaced by Mike Balahura, vice-principal of Twin Rivers Elementary School. In a prepared press release, Castlegar school district super- intendent Everette Surgenor = BCJHL kgr intermediate, middle and sec- ondary level, as well as special education.” Cost-cutting measures and a lean budget has dictated that Bal- ahura's position of vice-principal of Twin Rivers Elementary School won't be posted. Continued from 1A as the 1996-97 season. He also plans to hold a major news conference later this week to announce further details of his plans for the franchise Those details are reported to include the possible sale of the KUHL Castlegar Rebels to Bucci who will run the club for the 1995-96 season. Bucci conceded he has had meetings with the Rebels’ execu- tive as late as last Thursday but said no deal has been completed. That deal, he contends, is also contingent on the vote by the BCJHL Board of Governors. “One is contingent on the other,” said Bucci “The Rebels wanted commit- ment but I couldn't do that However, I have offered to help them in any way I possibly can for this season.” It has been a foregone con- clusion that the Rebels will play in the KIJHL this season but after that, stay tuned. Fire Chief Gerry Rempel estimates damage to the 1978 GMC pick-up to be approxi- mately $500. The fire, which called out six firefighters and one pomper truck, began in the engine compartment of the truck. The fire was extin- guished prior to the depart- ment’s arrival. There: were no injuries. The investigation into the incident continues. PRINCIPALSHIP We are seeking applicants with vision and commitment for the position of Principal, Robson Elementary School; a Kindergarten to Grade 6 school of 180+ pupils, effective September 1, 1995. The candidate should possess a Masters Degree in Education, current educational experience, sound management and inter- personal skills, experience with the implementation of change and curriculum as well as experience with information- communication technologies. Current of existing trends in education and Ministry policies and guidelines for change would be an asset. The culture of Robson Elementary School is built around positive relationships with staff and parents, openness to new ideas, effective communication, collaboration and a strong positive philosophy about the ability of children to be successful and make appropriate decisions. The school has a Day-Care Centre on the grounds, a hot lunch program, an inclusive Special Education program, a Second Step program to build skills in decision-making and as well, is seeking designation as a Community School. Interested applicants should forward resumes, including references, by July 22nd, to: EVERETTE SURGENOR, SUPERINTENDENT Schoo! District No. 9 (Castlegar) 965 Columbia Avenue * REFRIGERATORS 15 cu. ft. Deluxe... ecco . $699. * * * ELECTRIC RANGES MICROWAVE OVENS (Over-the-Range) BUNKBED OUTFITS (compete) * KITCHEN DINETTES (7 piece: table, 6 chairs)......... * * CARPETING 9.95 10.95 SLEEP SETS tw iow SALE PRICES! 1 2.99 sq. yard BIG SCREEN COLOR T.V. TRASHED IN PRICE (Don't Miss These TV Discount Prices) LOOK FOR GIANT DISCOUNTS ON CHESTERFIELD SUITES, BEDROOM, DINING ROOM CURIO & CHINA CABINETS, KITCHEN DINETTES | ie ‘a Sale Price .... 4 139 WALL UNITS, WINGBACK CHAIRS LA-Z-BOY ROCKER RECLINERS -Z-BOY MOTION SOFAS, MOTION LOVE SETS BIG 22 CU. FT. 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