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SHARLENE IMHOFF

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When most people hear the word ‘disaster’ their minds flash to scenes of massive flooding or fire in another country—the kind that separate kin and place thou- sands of homeless in gymnasiums where they receive food staples each day.

Of course that is a good exam- ple of a large-scale disaster. But what about the disasters that are rarely reported on as such large- scale events — like the house fire

They're staying home

KAREN KERKHOFF

Sun Staff

Family members of six Moun- tain View Lodge residents breathed an audible sigh of relief October 12 when Rossland-Trail MLA Ed Conroy announced that

ously informed.

Speaking with family mem- bers in his constituency office, Conroy said that although he didn’t have written confirmation, he had just been informed by Ministry of Health officials in Victoria that the residents had been granted a reprieve.

“It looks like everyone at Mountain View Lodge will be Staying there.”

Most recently family members had been informed by the facility that their loved one's deteriorat- ing health, coupled with the min- istry’s neglect to fund according See SENIORS

Jailed protesters released

KAREN

Sun Staff

Twenty-three protestors from New Settlement near Krestova have been released from a mini- mum security correctional facili- ty in Kamloops.

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that completely wiped out every- thing a family owned? Or the cold snap that wiped out electrici- ty in half the city’s homes? These can.also be considered disasters, and they can occur right here in Castlegar.

When the provincial govern- ment passed Bill 38, it required that communities prepare a ‘working’ disaster plan — one which would cope with either a large or small-scale disaster.

Castlegar is now working towards that goal, and one part of the overall plan involves the

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of an E: y Social Services (ESS) team. Heading up the team as director is Deb McIntosh, along with Nola Partington as deputy director and Marianne Hurlbert as financial assistance worker. McIntosh, who is now on the

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working disaster plan. This is something that can't be put together, documented, and then placed on ashelf to collect dust. It has to be a living, breathing plan involving real people in key posi- tions.”

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lookout for more vol sto become part of the ESS team, admits there hasn't been a lot of preparedness in this area is the past in regards to disaster plan- ning. “Now that the government has passed the Act, municipalities have to establish and maintain a

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Regional District of Central Kootenay board members have okayed a recommenda- tion to contact local auto wreckers to which ones are prepared to accept derelict vehicles for free. Administration staff say it is important to find such auto

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these key positions i ig the coordination of food, clothing, lodging and personal services. For example, someone in the catering business might want to

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ed that all derelict vehicles will be banned from the Ootischenia-refuse site effec- tive January 1, 1995.

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Fire Chief Gerry Rempel (left) and City Councillor Jim Makortoff stand in the forground while firefighters (I-r) Marcel Audet, Fred LaLonde and Ray Hackett proudly display the new GMC Volvo fire truck that arrived in Castlegar last week. The truck was built by Anderson Engineering in Langley B.C..

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Closer to Home kick-off starts here

SHARLENE IMHOFF

Sun Editor

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worth more than a half-million dollars, was e - West Kootenay Health Region by Health Minister Paul Ramsey, Oct. 14. Making the announcement in Castlegar at the Central Kootenay Health Unit building, Ramsey said the money will be given under the provincial government's $42 million Clos;

er to Home fund.

The Closer to Home fund was community-based ser- le cost-effective ways of

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Victoria, added Ramsey. “As much as I respect the people in my

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Court in Nelson on Friday, Octo- ber 14 that the remaining 21 protestors would be released from custody. Now that survey- ing of New Settlement is com- pleted, the condition from interfering with the surveying has been removed and the protestors pose no threat. Twenty-five protestors were originally arrested, but two

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SHARLENE IMHOFF

Sun Editor

If Castlegar City Council wants to continue accepting each devel-

agreed to refrain from B.C. Lands surveyors and were subsequently released. Two other blockaders were released on October 13 due to urgent fam- ily matters leaving 21 remaining in custody. The protestors will appear in provincial court on November 7 in Nelson.

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opment proposal that comes its way, then it has to begin working hand-in-hand with Ministry of Transportation officials on a major street networking plan.

That was the main message received during a lengthy meetin; between the two, held Monday evening in council chambers.

A major street network plan would focus on providing an effi-

cient integration of municipal streets with the Provincial High- way System to ensure a safe, bal- anced and mutually supportive road system.

In this case, the Provincial Highway System is Highway 22 (Columbia Avenue south) where a majority of development propos: als are now aimed. In a diagram that was previously etched out by ministry staff and city staff. wo additional roadways, parallel to Highway 22, were listed on the map as possible routes. The costs ‘of completing such a structure

An advocate for injured workers, local lawyer Terry Dalton brought his message of WCB untaimess to Health Minister Paul Ramsey. The eight community-based initiatives were determined by the West Kootenay Regional

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would be shared on a 50/50 basis between the city and the ministry.

City staff are now looking pos- sible routes and street connections to Highway 22. These will be taken to council for review and consideration

Castlegar Mayor Mike O'Con nor spoke of the nced for an improved Highway 22 due to the influx of development, and he admitted that the city would not deny any developer a chance to set up shop in Castlegar. O°'Con nor queried why the ministry was NOt as cooperative as it could be

ministry in Victoria, they are not the people to make decisions for the West Kootenay,” said Ramsey. “As a result, these projects were designed by people of the West Kootenay for people in the West Kootenay.”

Ramsey said the eight initiatives will take pressure off local hospitals while improving access to quality health care services.

The West Kootenay Health Region is the first region to receive funding under the Clos- er to Home program. A total of $827,000 has been allocated to this region for projects, and Ramsey confirmed that further announce- ments regarding the remainder of the money will be made at a later date.

in regards to granting the go- ahead for development

“We don’t want to see develop- ment leave the area either. But we can't approve everything carte blanche just to appease the develop- er or the city. If we did, then Castle- gar would have an incredible safety problem on its hands,” said Ministry of Transportation Regional Plan- ning Manager Don Barcham.

Ministry staff pointed to the city of Kelowna as “the perfect example of a community that

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speed to the Ootischenia landfill site and in the pro- cess lose garbage that has not been securely fastened in their pickups should take heed—greater enforcement is on its way. According to a recommendation passed by RDCK directors last week- end, the RCMP, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Environment are being requested to take quick action against offenders.

World Youth show Participants in the Canada ‘World Youth Exchange have been volunteering their time and work skills in various work placement areas throughout Castlegar. Despite all the work, the students have still managed to put together an Indonesia~Cana- da Culture Show, to be pre- sented in the activity room at Stanley Humphries Sec- ondary School starting at 7 p-m., October 28. The show will present a great opportu- nity for residents to enjoy some traditional song and dance numbers.

A better bus service

After receiving complaints of the Castlegar and District Transit Service, most recent- ly from senior citizens in this area, BC Transit will be requested by RDCK staff to submit options that will improve the service. It is anticipated that officials from BC Transit will be in touch with directors who sit on the local transit committee.

Looking for cash

The Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society has requested $61,500 in funding assistance from the Regional District of Central Kootenay to offset costs associated with operating the site, locat- ed across from the Castlegar Airport. Before making a decision either way, RDCK directors have requested, among other things, audited financial statements; minutes from Annual General Meet- ings; a list of officers, direc- tors and society members; and proof that the society is in good standing with the Registrar of Socjeties.

Sound-off

Staff from the Regional Dis- trict of Central Kootenay are in the process of arranging a public meeting to hear pre- sentations regarding the clash between West Arm Truck Lines and Ootischenia residents. West Arm had applied for relief under the RDCK's noise bylaw. Ootis- chenia residents meanwhile, have made several formal complaints regarding eaces- sive noise made by the local business. No date for a meet- ing has been set

Caregivers of Castlegar—we salute you!