Page 10B The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, March 15, 1995 Wednesday, March 15, 1995 The Castlegar Sun = Council cuts off funding to group RON NORMAN Sun Editor Castlegar council last week voted to eliminate funding for the Castlegar and District Communi ty Services Society. The society, which offers a variety of social services, had asked for $5,000, an increase of $2,000 from the 1994 grant However, council decided by a 4-2 vote to cut off the society altogether. Mayor Mike O’Connor and councillors’ Brenda Binnie, Ron Armbruster and Doug Green voted in favor of eliminating the annual grant. Councillors Kirk Duff and Jim Makortoff were opposed to the move “I want to make perfectly clear it is not our attempt to slam the Community Services Center,” said Armbruster, adding: “We appreciate and fespect the work and services that they provide for the city.” Armbruster noted that the city already provides $10,000 to the victim assistance program, in addition to another $5,000 in “in kind” support The society provides victims’ services, such as counselling and safe homes. Armbruster said the society provides services which are “basi- cally a social services function”. “I firmly believe that munici- palities should not be involved financially. in funding social services.” Armbruster said it is the responsibility of the provincial government Pat Rodrick Box 1200 301 Frank Beinder Way Residence Castlegar BC VIN 3/1 GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS MINI-CONFERENCE FACILITIES Enjoy the tranquil atmospbere of our beautiful Castlegar Campus Student Residence Affordable accommodation for groups/clubs and individual travellers * Approximately 90 units *Modern conference/meeting facilities for approximately 80 *Theatre-style classroom holding 120 Minutes away from golf club, airport, hiking trails festaurants and shopping PHONE 604-365-1227 FAX 604-365-6568 Sea bse ST. 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Makortoff said social services funding should come from Victo- ria, “but there is a social. responsi- bility of this council to the citizens of this community.” He pointed out that the non- profit society provides much- needed counselling for families “that don’t have a whole lot of money.” “T think it's a valuable commu- nity service.” KERKHOFF Sun Stat, Castlegar students who surf some big waves facing them. Superintendent Everette Surgenor told school trustees at a a dark side both morally and ethically, We want clear expec- tations laid out.” ‘Surfing’ policy planned the Internet at schoo! could find’ Surgenor pointed out the © ease with which ‘and information. iN FEAT UN a (3 Playmonr FOODS IN STORE BAKERY Photo submitted Mark Cosslett biked to new heights while in Nepal. Take a journey at the NEC Submitted BANQUET FACILITIES & MOBILE CATERING AVAILABLE Ph: 359-7771 SLMS WL CR 614 Christina Place 8:00 Holy Communion 10:00 Family Service ALL WELCOME The Rev. Canon Dorothy Barker Phone: 365-2271 - ‘TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN ie vi Wucas KINNAIRD CHURCH OF GOD Pastor John Wiutt (B.th., M.Div.) Castlegar, BC, V1N 2X5 * Church 365-5300 11:00 a.m. Worshi WEDNESDAY: Family Wight Pioneer Club - Aduft Fellowship - Care Groups Faithfully serving Castlegar for over 30 years. A arch but on LOVE ACCEPTANCE FORGIVENESS : A Bible Based, Family Church a.m. Sunday Schoo! Spirit Filled, GRACE PRESBYTERIAN 2605 Columbia Ave. Sundey Worship 11:30 am Need a ride to church? Call 365-2438 Rev. Murray Garvin UNITED CHURCH 2224 - 6th Ave., Castlegar The West Kootenay National Exhibition Centre will host a trav- el night Friday at 7 p.m. featuring mountain biking and whitewater kavaking in Nepal with travel adventurer Mark Cosslett Travelling alone for 18 days through the Annapurna Circuit Trek, Cosslett biked to heights of over 5,000 metres on his Gary Fischer mountain bike. Reaching the Thorong Raw Pass marked a high point in the trek. Carrying his bike through snow, Mark was guided in part Sy Commercial Printing & Bindery High Volume Copying Graphic Design & Typesetting 120 Kootenay Ave., Castlegar (604) 365-2711 « [fax] 365-2716 511 Front Street, Nelson (604) 354-1700 « (tax) 354-1666 by a Sherpa, who lived at the base of the pass in a one-metre house “literally made from stones and canvas.” The trek, he said, was “not something most people would con- sider doing with a bicycle.” For him it was not only a physical chal- lenge, but also personal pilgrimage. Just as exciting was his adrenaline-filled kayaking on the Karnali River, a remote waterway in Nepal. Rated Class V, or extreme, Mark and 44 other kayakers braved the whitewater for 10,days Based in Rossland, Cosslett..is an action sport photographer who is planning to lead mountain bike safaris through Tanzania, includ- ing the Serengeti and Mount Kili- manjaro. His photographs and travel articles have been pub- lished in numerous adventure magazines including: Out There (Australia), Cycling World (Aus- tralia), New Zealand Adventure, AlpiRando (France), and Moun- tain Bike Action (USA). There is an admission fee to Friday's event. Solinsky speaks to Rotary about crime JOHN CHARTERS For The Castlegar Sun Castlegar RCMP Staff Sgt Kerry Solinsky and his wife Nora were guests Feb. 28 at the regular dinner meeting of the Castlegar Rotary Club. In his address, Solinsky placed his two immediate concerns firm- ly before his audience of Rotari- ans, Rotary partners and Rotary International Exchange students. “Originally, the RCMP felt that as a professional law enforcement body, they could solve all polic- problems themselves, Now, in a rapidly evolving society, they sky said. That woman in the house next door is a watch and a witness against theft and break ins. “For example,” he continued, “bicycle theft has gone up 500 per cent in Castlegar—a serious loss, considering the cost of bicycles. If the neighbor woman sees a loiterer next door of someone riding off on a bike which she knows belongs here and she calls the police, the chances of apprehending the crimi nal are greatly increased.” He added, “Castlegar was also the exchange point for an inter- provincial car-theft ring. If the man on the street sees a stranger driving a friend’s car and reports it to the police the chances of realize that they must work in Pp ip with the " said Solinsky. “Until quite recently Castlegar and District has been a pping the thief are increased immeasurably. “Neighbors used to watch out y unknown and quiet rural place for the most part, by the growth pains of other larger, rapidly communities,” he said. “It is now truly becoming the crossroads of the Kootenays and everybody wants to come here. It could well become the size of Kelowna and that is scary.” Criminal activity, he went on to say, increases in extent and complexity as the size of the community increases and becomes more difficult to keep in check. So while the crime rate has only increased by one per cent, the rate of successful detec- tion and prosecution has declined by two per cent. To combat this problem Solin- sky urged a program of close cooperation between local gov- ernment, industry, business, eth- nic groups and other law-abiding citizens, and the RCMP. The man standing on the street corner knows a lot and is a valu- able source of information, Solin- Pugwane ‘i & HEATING “= See us on oad natural gas or. propane fireplaces; appliances; furnaces; sales & installation, FREE QUOTATION VISIT OUR SHOWROOM TODAY 1008 Columbia Ave., Castlegar 365-3388 for neigh when the c ty was small. The need for that vigilante is greater now when the town is far larger.” In the question period which followed his address, Solinsky was asked about the presence of drugs in the area. “Drugs are used and traded extensively in the area,” he said. “Marijuana is very widely spread, cocaine is common and there are 15 registered heroin addicts in the community.” What other problems did he sce in law enforcement and what way did he see of combatting them? “One major problem,” he said, “is that we have a large number of young people with nothing to do and nowhere to do.” Castlegar council, he noted, had granted permission to use the new park- ing lot adjacent to the Rail Sta- tion Museum, but it was at best only a stop-gap solution. “We must find a more perma- nent place.” He was strongly supported by his audience. One of the listeners com- plained that damage to the CP Rail Station Museum gardens and property had increased. Solinsky pointed out that the police are increasing foot and bicycle patrols in the more acces- sible areas such as Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park and this is proving very effective. There is also an increased police involvement in the local school programs, and this too, he felt was improving knowledge and public relations. Further,.to public.and police cooperation, he said, public ongani- zational meetings are being planned and will be announced later. Solinsky, who took command of the local unit last October, was generous in his praise of his offi- cers and staff, * A dedicated team,” he said, “and I know that with communjty Support we will do just great Besides, with our wonderful new facility, we are the envy of every detachment in the province,” His address and comments were enthusiastically applauded. Solinsky was followed in turn by club Sergeant-at-Arms, Dr. Dave Williams, and Rotary part- ner Inga Lamont, who announced that the partners were fining all members to raise money for the Romanian Orphans Fund The fund is being spearheaded by Penny Burley, wife of former district governor Dick Burley. A retired nurse, Penny Bur- ley made several tours of duty to Romania to help alleviate the suffering of the orphan children there The money raised here and elsewhere in Rotary district will be used to buy food, clothing, toys and medicines for the youngsters. hat’s Hall Printing. 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