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Neil Rachynski NEWS REPORTER

Mark it on your calendar — Oct. 17.

Castlegar city council has mapped its route for a by- election and referendum.

Anticipating the resigna- tion of Councillor Marilyn Mathieson, the city has plot- ted"a detailed course that will synchronize the byelec- tion with a proposed $1.7 million RCMP building ref- erendum.

The move is said to save the city about $5,000.

Mathieson announced her intention to resign from council in July because she plans to relocate to Vancou- ver.

Mathieson is expected to make her resignation official at city council’s Aug. 18 meeting. Her resignation is irrevocable once she hands it in.

The city has already set Sept. 3 as the date for the sit- ting of the Court of Revision for the List of Electors.

Before any election of ref- erendum can be held the city must make sure the voters list is accurate.

It is up to the Court of Re- vision to make the necessary changes. That would in- clude, for example, making amendments to account for any deaths or people who have moved in and out of the area.

As for the referendum, the city must receive the province’s approval to pro- ceed, and they get only one shot to pass it.

If it’s defeated, the city has to get the consent of the provincial government to try again.

If passed, voters would be giving the city the nod to con- struct a $1.7 million RCMP building.

The last time the city held a referendum was Dec. 14,a failed effort to see $1.286 million approved for paving projects. It was defeated by a

margin of 461 to 379.

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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

Today is officially my last day asa reporter at The Castlegar News. “Next week | drive into the sunset to quench my eternal thirst for knowledge — and a decent doughnut store. My wife Donna and I are heading back to the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

If you've met me before you know that I'm never at a loss for words. However, | have grown so attached to the people and places in this sleepy town in such a short time that I.don’t know how to say goodbye.

All | can say is thanks to all of the people who have been forced to deal with me because of interviews and photo sessions. In large part you were terrific. Thanks also to the people who chose to deal with me. Your friendship, hospitality and knowledge were invaluable.

Last but in no way least, thanks to all the fine folks who worked with me at The News. From head to toe you people are a class act. The skills you taught me have made me a better person. | won't be able to forget you, even though I'll try my best. Adios Castlegar. And take care.

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Everette Surgenor heads school District No. 9

Glen Freeman NEWS REPORTER Phere’s a new kid in | school these days. And he’s going to take control of the entire district.

When Terry Wayling announced that he would be stepping down as administrator of the Castlegar School District No. 9, the search was on for a leader who could fill Wayling’s shoes.

And 45-year-old Everette Surgenor was the discovery.

“What we did was we formed a hiring committee,” said board member Mickey Kinakin.

“It consisted of the board, Mr. Wayling who acted as a consultant and assistant, a representative from the teachers, the administrators, the support staff workers and the parents groups.”

Kinakin said the hiring committee got together, weeded through the more than 40 applications they received, and decided that Surgenor was the person for the job.

“You want a person who is knowledgeable about the education system in the province, that has a track record in flexibility and

understands the changes taking place in the education system,” Kinakin said.

“You also want somebody to look at particular community needs and see where the strengths and weaknesses are.

“(Surgenor) fits the bill and is a proven leader. He’s got quite a record of accomplish-ments.”

Indeed, the single father of two seems more than qualified to run Castlegar’s schools.

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degree in Education

from the University of

Victoria and has worked in schools all over the province.

His last posting was as superintendent at the Revelstoke School District No. 19, where his associates say he will be sorely missed.

“Mr. Surgenor did a fine job and was professional all the time,” said Revelstoke trustee Paul Daley.

“He is well known for being a fair man. Teachers or union, it didn’t matter. He got along with everyone.”

Local trustee Joanne Baker says that’s all fine and dandy, but what she liked about Surgenor is the fact that he is dedicated.

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Everette Surgenor has taken over the helm of Castlegar’s School District No. 9 and will be steering local schools straight into the future.

“I am really impressed with his enthusiasm,” she said.

“When Mr. Surgenor talks about kids he really gets excited — you can see it in his eyes. He wants to make sure our kids are really ready for the future.”

And while the new Castlegar school boss feels awkward discussing the compliments thrown his way, he says he does feel strongly about the future.

“One of my very, very strong beliefs is that we are going through changes as a global society,” Surgenor said.

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FW industrial age into what you would call a post- industrial or information age.

“This is changing all of the rules. It’s changing all of the ways that we relate and work

with each other.

“It redefines the work place and redefines the type of skills people need to know and that redefines education and the kind of system we need to structure.”

F "WF-owever, Surgenor said =m that the district as . & shaped by Wayling is

a good one, and he won’t be waltzing in making sweeping changes.

“I can’t really say where I would like to see the district in five years because I’m the new guy on the block,” he said.

place and work with

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but I also think it’s my job to put some new ideas before people to try to challenge them a little, help them become better people.”

And while Surgenor feels he can make a difference in our district, he isn’t sure how long he will stay.

“The time that you spend in a job is always a hard thing to determine,” he said. “I’m one of those people who as long as I feel I’m able to make a commitment I'll stay.

“All I can say is that I’m committed to being here and to working here. I’m going to do the best I can here.” ‘

And Surgenor’s best is good enough for Kinakin and the rest of the school district.

“I’m really looking forward to working with Mr. Surgenor,” Kinakin said. “This is an exciting time for our school district.”