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The semen Quatege Sun

“Wednesday, February 5, 1992

‘Sun Classifieds 365- 48S

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1761 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C.

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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

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One out of two men who beat their wives were abused as chil- dren or witnessed domestic violence.

are urged to sign a p

timely construction of the

RESIDENTS OF CASTLEGAR

businesses, requesting the Hon. Art Charbonneau to provide the necessary support assuring the

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The Castidg: dar Sun AS

etition at most local

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February 12,4992

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MILD & WET

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Vol. 2 - No, 11

‘Leading the way in eo local business’

75 Cents + G.S.T.

Residents asked to prepare now for bud

cil, states that in order to make a presentation duritig

SHARLENE (MHOFF Sun Editor

Gus budget massing, snetdeeaneaenes Plane staat

The City of Castlegar is requesting that local resi- dents, who wish to participate in the upcoming budget be meeting, will follow some guidelines Prior to the meeting which is set to take place March 2 at the

Community Complex.

A press release, compiled by members of city coun-

SHARLENE IMHOFF __ Sun Editor

Tt was standing room only dur- ing the first of four public hear- ings, regarding the sale of the Westar sawmill and Tree Farm Licence No. 23 to Pope & Talbot of Grand Forks, held in Castlegar last night.

Representatives from the Min- istry of Forests is touring the region searching for input and

slot on the agenda. In addition, copies of citizens’ pre- sentation materials

materials provided before February 25 will lation to council

possible so workers can resume their jobs.

“We look forward to the day when we can say we belong to the Pope & Talbot team.”

Celgar General Manager Jim Browne stated that Castlegar's future stability depends on the government's approval of the sale.

Community leaders, business people, financial planners and even personnel from the field of education were on hand to show

‘Let's deal with the people and the jobs and the “mortgages and the bilts that

‘arertrrthis town:

now, as

ba

d to some pot. down the road for some proposal in Revelstoke.’

tial, somewhere

— JIM LAKTIN Financial planner

Opposition to the proposed sale and transfer of the plant and TFL.

The City of Revelstoke voiced opposition to the sale two weeks ago, saying the proposed split in TFL No. 23 will shut it out of val- ued timber harvest.

During the meeting in Castlegar, there was not one negative com- ment made regarding the sale. Instead representatives from labour, management and unions from both the Celgar pulp mill and Westar sawmill made emotional appeals to the panel pinpointing the need to get the sawmill, which has been closed since November, back in Operation as soon as possible.

Previous Westar employee, Bob Maloff, said that it is imperative

their support and make clear the Negative impacts which would pre- vail if the sale was not finalized.

Gordon Turner, School board chairperson in Castlegar, spoke on behalf of 220 teaching and support staff throughout School District No. 9.

"If the transfer of TFL No. 23 does not go through, it will mean more than the loss of timber jobs, it will mean the loss of jobs in sub- sidiary and service areas of this community. With the loss of even 200 children to our school district, will result in the loss of a number of teaching and support staff and Possibly a million dollars in grant revenue from the provincial gov- emment," Turner said.

the ing the mill and the TFL take place as soon as

Donations now a

SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor

Castlegar residents are at the half-way point in their goal to raise $10,000 for the Variety Club of B.C., which in tum will double that money and donate it back to the Kootenay Columbia Childcare centre in Castlegar, to complete construction of a new children’s centre.

Donations that have arrived to

See SUPPORT 2A

date total $5380.

“We're very pleased with the generosity of Castlegar residents thus far. But we're getting closer to the deadline and rushing to meet our goal,” said Katrine Conroy, administrator of the KCCCS

The deadline for donations is Saturday, when the Variety Club holds their annual telethon on BCTV.

Conroy will be flying to Vancouver where she will present Castlegar’s total to the Variety Club during the 22-hour telethon, which begins February 15

Tickets are on sale now for the Murder Mystery, which will take place in the Hi Arrow banquct room Saturday night. A per- centage of the proceeds will be added to the

$10,000 $9,000 $8,000 $7,000

$6,000

February 19, in order for

Castlegar pulls together to show support for sawmill sale

Paprsnydpstere mpagledaprarsfenmerreatt by council during the meeting,

they should contact

city hall to identify the subject to be addressed, by background material to be

Prepared

“If residents truly want to have an interactive meet- ing, submitting questions which involve research is the fair thing to do,” said Castlegar Mayor ey Moore. “ “We want the meeting to be as p di

possible.”

To keep it productive, and relatively quick, Partici-

Pants will be requested to keep their

under five minutes and to address issues relating to the

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Above average temperatures for this time of year have prompted many people to trade the couch for the bicycle seat, such as this lone cyclist spotted cruising along Broadwater Road last Thursday.

SUN STAFF PHOTO / Brendan Halper

current total.

The Castlegar Children’s centre, designed to allow for more programs to accommodate a waiting list

Katrine Conroy

of children, is currently at a construction standstill due to a lack in funding. Con roy estimated that approxi mately $100,000 would be needed to complete the pro- ject

“When people give to the Variety Club this year. it’s important that they real

t half-way mark

ize every cent will be doubled and then given back to Castle- gar,” Conroy finished.

get meeting

1992 budget or the 1992-97 Capital Expenditure Pro-

The

to last for ap

gram. People attending the mecting who have not indi- cated their intention to be heard prior to February 25 will be added to the end of the agenda as time permits.

ing, which begins at7 pr sharp, is

three hours.

‘It will be the first meeting of its kind in Castlegar’s

10 “See BUDGET

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Revitalization passes from proposal to

project

Construction will likely be delayed

JIM ZEEBEN Sun staff

Downtown Revitalization has Officially passed from proposal to Projget but the business owners on the property involved have suggested the starting date could

be delayed. Businesses in the area to be revitalized—who will foot half

the bill for the project—had until Monday afternoon to petition against the spending.

Less than 11 per cent of eligi- ble business owners filed their opposition—far less than the majority needed to nix the pro- ject

But with the Robson-Castlegar bridge suddenly in jeopardy, owners might ask the city to delay major construction until confirmation by the provincial government

“We have a letter going out to the Ministry of Highways expressing our concern about the lack of decision,” said Jack Parkins, chairperson of the Downtown Revitalization com- mittee.

At a committee meeting yes- terday morning, Parkins said the group decided to hold off on tak- ing any hardline stance.

No decision will be made on whether to commence with rede- velopment until after the govern-

in Castlegar on February 24-25. He'll meet with city and commit- tee officials but he’s not expected to announce a decision until March. Parkins said the bridge would provide better access to the city’s downtown and help jus- tify the cost of revitalization.

Once it’s known whether the bridge will be built the committee must choose from several options. They can decide to go ahead without the bridge or they can put the project on hold for up to six months.

In the meantime, minor work, such as park bench design and tree selection, will continue.

“The detailed work has to be done regardless,” said Parkins. “We're trying to be very opti- mistic and hope that things will go through.”

Only nine petitions out of 82

eligible property owners were

received by the Monday deadline.

The protesting businesses accounted for $1.25 million of the area’s total value of $9.26 million.

If the downtown merchants opt to delay after the minister's deci- sion, the city has said they Will back them.

“We met with the committee of downtown merchants and told them if they wanted to wait on the main part of the project we would delay it,” said councilor Marilyn n i “There's still a lot of

ment makes its Transportation and Highways Minister Art Charbonneau will be

The search continues

RCMP were out combing the banks and bottom of the Columbia River on February 3, in the vicinity of Kinnaird Bridge. Neither divers nor helicopter were able to find any clues as to the whereabouts of Nelson resident Dennis Perepelkin, missing since Jan. 16.

work that has to go ahead anyway before you see sod turned.”

‘SUN STAFF PHOTO / Brendan Halper

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