Woodland Park students received awards for excellence during the month of May. Top (I-r); Shawn Cancela, Jill Comroy, Corey Jakobsze, Jeffrey Craig, Justin Dunsmore, Lisa Sparks, hiro Yashida and Ryan Jack. Bottom (I-r); Wesley Lietz, Kristopher Austin, Kristy Giles, Nicole Barry, Jamie Dunsmore, Patrick Foster, Tyler Jenner and Joseph Will. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene tmhott Ambulance paramedics negotiating new contract BRENDAN HALPER Sun staff Elizabeth looks forward to being of service Ambulance technicians throughout British Columbia might have a new contract within the next two weeks—a contract representing an important change for part-time drivers in Castlegar and the rest of the Kootenays. In the past, part-time seniority was based on call volume which Quality Care Dry Cleaners (Nelson) Drop-off Depot Bonnett's Men's Wear Info: Gordon Frost, Sec: Treasur- er“f@r the province-wide CUPE Local 873, says wasn't fair for many drivers in the Kootenays who would receive far less calls than a driver working in the lower mainland, which has a much higher population base. “That way a rookie on the lower mainland could end up with more seniority than a driver in the Kootenays with ten years experience,” Frost said. Now, the contract calls for part-time seniority dates to begin at the hiring date. “That’s very important for your people in the Kootenays,” he said. After 22 hours of negotiation, ending Sunday morning, between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 873 Get on the train for the Chicken Burger Special Includes a choice cut of breast meat on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato and our own special sauce. ‘Also includes your choice of Golden Crispy French Fries, our delicious JoJo's of our freshly made salads for only $3.99. SO GET ON THE TRAIN AND HEAD ON DOWN TO CHICKEN TIME. FOR A GREAT MEAL AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE! “Remember, Anytime is Chicken Time” Ceigar & Cominco meal tickets accepted 2816 Columbia Ave. Ambulance Paramedics and the Ministry of Health, mediator Vince Ready has helped bring about a tentative renewal of the three-year-old contract which expired March 31. “The CUPE negotiating committee is recom- mending acceptance,” Frost said. The new contract would last Wednesday, June 3, 1992 Chamber Infocentre employees receive vigorous training BRENDAN HALPER Sun staff The staff at Castlegar's Cham- ber of Commerce Business and Travel Infocentre are more than just smiling faces handing out pamphlets to visitors. Travel counselors at the local Infocentre must successfully complete a three-day, 21-hour course, four exams, a workshop and a week of on-site evaluation. Once trained, they receive a cer- tificate from the B.C. Ministry of Tourism which allows them to work at any infocentre through- out the province. Infocentre Manager Renee Read says the studem staff mem- bers must know how to properly treat visitors, find information knowledge of provincial parks, costs and times to travel to certain areas through- out the province, accommoda- tions, attractions and events is important in order to help people with travel itineraries. Also, they : ‘es: Working as a travell counselor last summer, Nora John- must have a full understanding of son (right), helps a tourist with directions. all schedules from bus to ferry to inli “They have to know Castlegar as a base and encourage people to stay here, taking day trips and coming back,” Read said. The private project the staff are presently assuming is a book covering every possible aspect of Castlegar and area—everything you wanted to know about Castlegar but were too afraid to ask—the fact-filled three-ring binder is at least two inches thick and growing. Travel councelors must also be able to describe the cultural history of Castlegar to anyone visiting the area. With nearly 1,000 pamphlets on hand—not all of which are displayed—the staff must have thorough knowledge of these as they are responsible for ordering and organizing. “Tourists often come in and the first thing they ask is—what's there to do in Castlegar?,” Read said. “The girls go on and on. People are always surprised at how much there is to do here.” In order that they have first- hand knowledge of the area, staff members take part in a three-day Kootenay fan tour and a one-day tour which concentrates on Castlegar. “That way they know from personal experience what is out there,” she said. Read said she hopes to hold an open house at the Infocentre sometime this summer. “A lot of people right here in Castlegar don’t know what the community has to offer,” she said, adding that anyone thinking of travelling should visit the Info- centre before leaving, where they can obtain all the necessary infor- mation. “Tourism is the second largest industry in the province.” The Infocentre is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Fri- day—starting June 21 the same hours but seven days a week and starting July 1 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. seven days a week. Tourist alert, road conditions and student sum- mer employment can also be found at the Infocentre. RDCK to discuss waste management with public Sun Staff another three years and a nine per cent wage increase over the three-year term—three per cent each year until 1994. Waste reduction is an impor- tant part of the Regional District of Central Kootenay Solid Waste M. Ur children’s E. insurance is a cost — until your house burns down. Then it’s an investment. Education is a cost—until we understand that our children’s future is our future, and they have only one chance to get ready. Say “no” to program cuts in education. Call your MLA. This ad sponsored by Castlegar & District Teachers Association Plan. The goal of the plan is to reduce the amount of garbage going to area landfills by 50 per cent by the year 2000. The plan document suggests an aggressive reduction education Program, costing up to $300,000 annually. It would target busi- nesses and households, and could reduce waste quantiti¢s by 30 per cent. Staffed “free stores” at each landfill, costing about $10,000 per year per site, would allow orderly salvaging of materials for re-use, and could reduce waste Drakkar Noir Polo Colors Sung Boss Quorum Calvin quantities by another 5 per cent Recycling programs, costing up to $650,000 annually, and. more stringent landfill regulations would make up to the additional 15 per cent reduction. As well, at least seven small landfills throughout the Regional District of Central Kootenay will be closed and replaced by transfer stations according to the new draft RDCK Solid Waste manage- ment Plan. Burton, Edgewood, Kaslo, Marblehead, Boswell, Rosebery, and Slocan landfills are targeted by the Plan because they are enviromentally unsound and inefficient. The public is invited to com- ment on these changes at six a ae e Stuffed Animals ¢ Grad Mugs e Grad Ornaments Wrapping Paper e Ribbon ¢ Gift Boxes ¢ Paper Plates ¢ Napkins e Invitations ¢ Table Cloths Good Selection Of Grad Cards By Carlton Assorted e Shaving Bags e Wallets ¢ Mugs meetings throughout the RDCK the week of June 22. Consultants and Regional District Staff will be available during Open Houses from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Public Meetings will begin at 7 p.m. Please attend the meeting in the location nearest you: June 23: Nelson — Heritage Inn, Hume Room June 23: Nakusp — Senior Citizen's Hall June 24: Castlegar — Fireside Inn. June 24: New Denver — Knox Hall. June 25: Kaslo — Community (Scout) Hall. June 25: Creston — Recreation Centre For more information, phone Don Harasym at the RDCK (352- 6665), or Michael Jessen at the Recycling Depot (352-2412). PS PHARMASAVE 1128 3rd St. (Downtown) Castlegar 365-7813 Wednesday, June 3, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Page 5A Tough talk and disturbin Credit Union s SHARLENE IMHOFF - Sun Editor = We're not born winners, and we're not born losers. We are however, born That was the theme students at Stanley Humphries Secondary I picked up, as guest speak- er Norbert Georget literally grabbed hold of everyone's atten- tion and refused to let go for more than two hours. A nationally known speaker, student motivator and Advanced E y Medical Technici ic), Georget is currently one of the most sought-after keynoters in Canada. He was able to speak to Castlegar through the help of the Castlegar and District Credit Union, which sponsored his visit. He founded the Ambulance Student Awareness Program (ASAP), a program offering counselling and motivational assemblies to students, their par- ents and their teachers. Since 1984, he has spoken to over 250,000 students in 700 schools on his positive lifestyles, and has motivated countless youths into drug-free living. Georget started his career with M.D. Ambulance Care in Saska- toon, Saskatchewan. On his days off, he would visit various high school classes throughout the city to talk about what his life was like as a paramedic. It wasn't long before he was spending more time in classrooms than he was in his ambulance. Listening to him speak, it's easy to see why the students’ demands for his time has grown to such a magni- tude “I don't hide the facts. I don't hide the reality, And I don't hide my feelings,” he said. He doesn’t hide the pictures either, which he took personally while on the scenes of various vehicle accidents. Using a slide The pictures were disturbing, and each one involved the tragic end to a life, or many lives. Burn victims, blood down the side of a car door, an arm portruding from underneath a car. It was no holds barred, and it was effective. “I'm not here to spoil your weekends. But I'm telling you now, if you're lucky, that's IF Guest speaker at Stanley Humphries, Norbert Georget, shi sage he brought to kids. projector, a large screen and dimmed lights, the students at SHSS were forced to see the results of what can happen when the wrong decisions about driving while impaired are made. you're lucky, an RCMP driver will pull you over, and if you're impaired, lock you up. It’s a bet- ter alternative than having me lock you up,” he said as the screen flicked to show the draw- Knights of Columbus working towards unity BRENDAN HALPER Sun staff With all the talk about the country splitting up it's good to see ordinary folks doing their part to keep Canada together. The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree of Trail, Nelson and Castlegar are sponsoring a travelling plaque. The Quincente- nial Unity Plaque will arrive in Castlegar ‘On Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m. at the i he Paul, adding that the main belief of the Knights of Columbus is the support of patriotism. A ceremony sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will be held at the complex with all members in regalia. RCMP and the Royal Canadian Legion members will also be present Members of the public are wel- come to join in welcoming the plaque, singing O" Canada and discussing the reasons behind The plaque is travelling to communities across Canada in support of patriotism and unity. “The intent is to express the fact that we're interested, as ordi- nary people, in keeping Canada together,” said local Knight Dick pporting unity through the country. 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