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World Red Cross Day remembers war victims

Sun Staff"

On May 8 Canada joins 149 countries around the world, mem- bers of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Move- ment to mark World Red Cross Day. In the Kootenay area, the day is being used to focus public attention on the plight of war vic- tims. Punds are being collected to support work on behalf of war victims in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. All will be

with a tax receipt and information package on the Campaign for Victims of War.

According to Helen MacRae, International for the Red Cross Kootenay Region, “Nine out of ten victims in today’s 32 active conflicts are civilians. Millions of them face death, injury, imprisonment,

‘ion, separation from. their families and forced exile. In spite of the Geneva Convention and other humanitarian law, protec- tion and assistance to war victims is in short supply.”

A recent independent report, “Casualties of Conflict” notes that since the end of World War II there have been 105 major con- flicts, killing at least 20 million people, with more than 60 million wounded, internally displaced or forced into exile. The Red Cross Movement, with the umbrella of the Geneva Conventions and its

every conflict zone. yh Cross workers provide protection, food and medical assistance to those caught in the crossfire. In addi- tion, p of war on all sides

are offered protection and assis- tance,

“Our current campaign has two purposes,” said MacRac. “We want to make the ht of innocent victims of war better

make the turn. The sing!

Castlegar RCMP and ambulance paramedics attended an iniored passenger when the vehicle he was riding in drove down an embankment after the driver failed to le motor vehicle accident occurred about 4:20 p.m., April 29, in the 100 block of Columbia Avenue. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. Castlegar RCMP said they are still investigating.

known to Canadians end te wae to raise funds to use of their

A ill receive a tax receipt, a Light the Darkness pin and information on the situa- tion of war victims,”

SUN PHOTO / BRAD ARMSTRONG

Fun Run for muscular dystrophy small but successful

Sun Staff

On April 17, twenty-six dedi- cated motorcyclists and a total of thirty-six people rode 150 miles in cold, wet weather and raised $2,468.40 for Muscular Dystrophy.

Of that total, Darlene Schultz

of Robson raised $1,607 and received a trophy and the leather jacket donated by Kootenay Sleds ‘N' Wheels in Nelson. Don Sansom of Wynndel received trophies for second most money raised and long dis- tance male rider.

The Sansom’s and Doug

Wood rode through snow on the Creston-Salmo summit to make the ride.

Trophies were presented to Mona Evans (Nelson) long dis- tance female rider, Tristo Pisacre- ta (Trail) oldest rider, Dan Markevich (Nelson) youngest rider, and Les Schultz (Robson)

for the oldest bike - a 1977 BMW R100/7.

The organizers would like to express sincere thanks to all of the area businesses and individu- als who contributed so generous- ly. Now, if only we could do something about the weather for next year.

Woodland Park students honoured for excellence in April. Brattebo, Michael Duff, Kyle Duff, Erin Hartson, Jamie Palesch, Stephen Runions and Quinn Smith. Bottom row (I-r); Kailee Tassone, Cheryl Tereposky, Curtis Van Yzerloo, Sharon Varga, Kyle Tassone and Patrick Lohnes. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene imhoft

Top row (I-r); Kristin

Some special guests attended the official opening of the Ootischenia Fire Hall, held last Saturday. (I-r); Fire chief Bill Hadikin, Miss Castlegar candidates; Shelli Eaton, Laura Peterson,Patty Yofonoff,Cari Rohn, Erin Bohnet and Rhonda Welfare. Next to the candidates is Ken Wylie, area J director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay and volunteer firefighter Larre Bosse.

SUN STAFF PHOTO / DONNA JORY

Local company disappointed over recent freeze in compensation hearings

JASON KEENAN Sun staff

Tree Farm Licence No. 23, which Pope and Talbot took over when they bought the Westar mill. In the Friesen

that they were relying on the British Columbia and Yukon Chamber of Mines to be able to

Pope and Talbot is ed with last Thursday’s introduc- tion to the house of legislation

in instances where the govern-

ment has partially or totally

clawed-back mining or logging s.

“It’s not we're real- ly thrilled about,” said Abe Friesen, president of Pope and Talbot. “It’s like saying if you

own a house, and they want to

The legislation does not affect

said, Pope and Talbot had already given up the right for compensa- tion for logging rights taken back by the government. It does effect the remainder of their holdings.

“We're not very thrilled,”Friesen said.

The legislation temporarily puts on hold any proceedings

more broadly.

Jack Patterson, managing director of the chamber, said it’s the first step in the government's erosion of mineral claims.

“The it says mineral claims aren’t worth anything if they want them,” he said. He accused the government of mov- ing ahead quickly to prevent any

where comp ion is being sought from the government reducing or taking back logging or mining rights.

Cominco had no statements on the legislation, but instead said

being made by the

The bill became law as soon as it was tabled, something rarely done in B.C. legislative history, Patterson said.

He added that, in a

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by Finance Minister Glen Clark in the May 2 Victoria Times Cc

mpts to find a less tional way to settle compensation

the gov has

rejected that mineral claims are ing owned by title holders.

“It seems pretty clear to me, from this gi

The legislation can be repealed at any time, and, due to a special provision in the bill, it will auto-

repeal itself on June 15, 1993.

Friesen has his doubts. He said that once the government puts a policy like this in place, it's very easy for them to leave it in effect.

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that they want to pay nothing or very little [for the titles},” Patter- son emphasized. He said the gov- ernment is looking at many years of compensation, more money than they want to pay.

Introducing the legislation into the house, Attorney General Colin Gableman said the move would save all parties unneces- sary costs while the Resource

School Spring Festival of the Arts happening this week

JASON KEENAN

Sun staff

All the budding young artists, musicians, actors, and singers will be showcasing their talents at the fourth annual School Spring Festival of the Arts at Kinnaird

gar Community Arts Council, said the public is invited to peruse the artful musings of Castlegar's youth. It will be a combination of all of the arts, representing the entire year’s works.

“The show is going to be even better than last year’s. There will be over 400 items in the visual part of the show,” said Moyer.

There will also be drama skits, choral two school bands, and a Russian choir in the

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evening live talent show.

“It’s gratifying for the kids to know that all of their hard work is appreciated.” She emphasized that the show is not a competi- tion, but rather a showcase for the students and their art

The viewing of the art display lasts from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., when the performances begin The bands and skits will last until 8:30 p.m., and during the inter- mission a concession will be open, as well as the visual arts

display. The concession is being run by the KJSS band to raise funds.

School District No. 9, the Dis- trict Parents Advisory Council, and the Castlegar Community Arts Council are sponsoring - event, and all proceeds raised to the Castlegar Project Society to support their theatre project fund.

Admission prices are two dol- lars per person, and five dollars per family.

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Wednesday, May 6, 1992

The Castlegar Sun

Pete’s Power Punch pulling them in Enthusiasm growing for upcoming sound off

JASON KEENAN

Castlegar get ready. Sunfest is going to host the first sound-off to be held in the Kootenay region at the Castlegar Complex on June 27.

Organizer Jason Davis said about 2,500 to 3,000 people are expected to attend the one day auto sound challenge. Davis is spending anywhere between 20 and 40 hours per week getting the event set up. Pete’s Power

quality,” Laser said. “We're into safe sound. The important things are: what is the sjereo’s clarity, its imaging, it’s overall ambiance.” Laser said.

The judging is broken down into different categories. The first is a real time analyzer, or RTA. A computer anglyzes the sound data collected by a microphone placed on the driver's side of the Car.

The frequency response of the stereo in the 20 hertz through 12

papoose range d. To

Punch, sponsored by Pete's TV, is being held as a part of Sunfest

“The response has been fantas- tic,” Davis said. “The amount of local people entering is just phenomenal.” Cars from Cal- gary, Vancouver,

‘The competitors and the locals "92, know the rules. We have no fears about booming cars’

— JASON DAVIS Pete's Power Punch organizer

ret the full 40 points avail- able, the analy- sis line should be flat-sound levels are put out at equal lev- els at different sound frequen- cies.

Sound pres- sure, or loud- ness, is the second test, and

Spokane, and

ie will all be

for points that will allow them to go to the finals.

The International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) finals will be held in Oklahoma City later this year. Last year 66 of the 350 cars at the finals were from Canada.

Michael Lazer, the head-judge at the sound-off, said that “how loud can you go” is no longer the point of these contests.

Sound can be dangerous.

“A NASA rocket, in an enclosed area, is 200 decibels (dB). The world record for an auto stereo was a Pioneer van in Sweden at 170 dB.” The roof of the van, under 18,000 watts of power, flexed seven centimetres in the record breaking blast

Constant exposure to sound levels over 100 dB may cause permanent hearing loss.

In the old point system, con- {estants would get one point for eath dB over 100. If the stereo cranked out 155 dB, that was 55 points. Now, the maximum level is 30 points, or 130 dB.

“IASCA's main focus is sound

is worth 30 points.

Next, the stereo’s installation is examined. Is it properly installed? Are the wires hidden and well secured? Are the power wires encased to protect them?

Systems are then judged on the esthetics of their installation. There are two categories here: stealth, or hidden, and highlight- ed systems. In this part of the competition, points are available for creativity.

They are also judged on the

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SUN STAFF PHOTO / JASON KEENAN

Jason Davis, an employee at Pete's T.V. in Castlegar, has been busy organizing the upcoming sound off known as Pete's Power Punch, which will take place during the Sunfest weekend in June.

Davis. “We have no fears about booming cars.” All tests are done

the systems controls within easy reach. Approximately 180 points are up for grabs in the installation segment.

“IASCA was set up to offer these competitions a fair and

tee, Lazer added. The judges are usu- ally employed in the marketing of high-end car audio equipment.

The focus on clarity rather than loudness will also benefit Castlegar residents in terms of the sound levels they will have to hear.

“The competitors and the locals know the rules,” said

with the rolled up, and competitors are not allowed to turn on their stereos except when being judged.

And the Power-Punch is great for the Castlegar economy. Gas stations, camping grounds, hotels, restaurants, and stores will be busy places come the sound-off. Don’t forget it's all happening during Sunfest, which has been strong in supporting its newest event.

“We want to keep this as an event that happens every year,” said Davis.

And as a special sneak pre- view, Pioneer will be bringing

their “EARFUL” BMW 850 to Pete's.

The car is worth $120,000, and has a top speed of 300 km-h. Add six amplifiers, a top of the line six-disc compact disc player, a top of the line deck, a seven channel equalizer crossover, and 15 drivers (speakers), and about 150 hours of installation time, and you have one fine piece of machinery.

To look at the Beemer, you wouldn't know it had all that equipment until you looked in the trunk. Give yourself a small flavour of the sound-off, and drop by Pete's TV for a look on

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B.C. Hydro fish trap defeated by nature

SHARLENE IMHOFF _ Sun E

A fish trap, set up last month in Pass Creek to monitor the

spawning habits, weight and sex~

of Rainbow Trout was recently removed by Mother Nature, said a consultant for B.C. Hydro Fred Salekin.

The trap, which resembled a wooden crate, would act as a temporary trap for the fish when travelling up or downstream. The recent heavy rainfall caused a quick flow and an increase in the water level, which pulled the trap apart. So much of an increase, the water level increased about one metre.

“Mother Nature took it down—we just cleaned up the Pieces. The pressure was just too great on the structure,” Salekin said.

More than 90 fish were caught, examined and set free. Most of these weighed in between one- and-a-half to two-and-a-half kilo-

grams. The fish trap is just one part of an initiative by B.C. Hydro to

OUTLOOK:

showers.

The forecast for Wednesday; The high pressure ridge will continue to give sunny skies today with highs near 30. Thursday and Friday we can expect sunshine and warm temperatures. Cloud should increase on Friday with the chance of a few afternoon

28.7/3

Precipitation: Rain

34.3

A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST WEEK: Temperature: Max/Date Min/Date Mean

13/1

Snow

12.6

Total

24.6

Normal Number of Hours

REMARKS: The Pacific storm track moved inland Wednesday bringing record daily rainfalls as it crossed the Kootenays. Cooler air moving in behind the storm track gave thundershowers late Wednesday and Thurs- day. A ridge of high pressure slowly built in from the south on Friday and Saturday resulting in sunny skies and above normal temperatures Sunday. Forecast provided by The South - East interior Weather Office

: College receives $506 for forest enhancement

Sun Staff

Selkirk College's Castlegar Campus last week received a $50,000-over-five-years grant from the Forest Resource Development Agency’s (FRDA) Small Scale Forestry Program initiative.

The application for funding was P d and itted by Dak

cal ecosystem that evolved natural- ly on this alluvial gravel bar now ied by the campus.

He also speculated that the FRDA project funding would allow for some site preparation to reduce or eliminate competition from grass and bracken fern to reforest campus areas that are

Giles, instructional assistant in the Renewable Resources Depart- ment. He stressed the importance of a College forest enhancement project that would be of great ben- efit to students, faculty, and the general public.

“My proposal was to develop and implement an enhancement plan that would reflect the past that were found on the

Barry Salekin and Wally Kinakin disassemble the fish trap, which could be seen from the bridge over Pass Creek. The trap was inaffective after heavy rains raised the

water level. nificant impact on fish.

Also closely monitored is the habitat in Pass Creek and the

how water-l can be manipulated with the least sig-

diate area where the creek flow meets the Columbia River.

The ongoing process will allow the trap to be set up again—that is, if Mother Nature allows it.

“Tf the water level drops some-

SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene Imhoff

what we might attempt the pro- cess again. Until that time, we will be monitoring other aspects of the initiative throughout the weeks.”

Castlegar’s future in heritage discussed Heritage strategy to guide future activities

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ed to attend this informative and i event.

On May 7 and 8 local munic- ipality, community groups, business and heritage groups will come together to begin the development of a community heritage strategy for Castlegar.

The workshop, called Lets Get Organized! Will begin on Thursday evening, May 7, from 7-9 p.m. at the Castlegar Rail- way Station Museum. The Thursday evening session is also open to the public, and all interested individuals are invit-

On May 8 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. the workshop will contin- ue at the Castlegar Railway Sta- tion Museum, and will include input from approximately 25 representatives from various key organizations in Castlegar.

The workshop is expected to complete a strategy plan which all groups involved can use to help guide their activities and to build community pride. For further information call the Castlegar and District Heritage

Society at 365-6440.

All the workshops and forums will be lead by a spe- cially trained team from the BC Community Pride Program Workshop leaders will be Eileen Fletcher, Chris Hamson and Deborah Griffiths.

The Project Pride Task Force Review in 1987 conducted by the Honourable Bill Reid and under the chairmanship of MLA Kim Campbell, recog- nized a need on communities for more communications, edu- cation and technical advice in

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the heritage area.

Community Pride operates by contact to the BC Heritage Trust, with funds provided by lottery dollars. BC Heritage Trust is a crown corporation within the portfolio of the Min- istry of Tourism and Ministry Responsible for Culture, Hon Darlene Harzari, Minister. The program provides workshops and information to communities for development of their her-

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college site before there was any settlement in the area,” he explained.

The Castlegar campus’ 67- hectare property has been used extensively for the past 26 years as an outdoor laboratory where experiments in forestry and wildlife management have been conducted. This has resulted in a patchwork of treatment units that are now recorded on a series of

Other areas that already

a forest could be restocked to increase tree density, while others May receive a prescription for thin- ning, fertilization, or other treat- ments that would protect juvenile and mature trees from) disease, insects, or fire. Many areas on campus have been cultivated to provide browse and cover for wildlife

enhancement of the trail system that will eventually have a series of interpretive signs explaining what tree cultivation or reforesta- tion steps are under way on the various sites. “This will make the college ~~, an i forest.” Giles explained that the program funds 90 per cent of the cost of the survey, and imple-

campus maps and databases. Phase one of the Small Scale Forestry Program will hire students to survey all past work, and to develop a comprehensive database and mapping system through which students and staff can track experiments in

Giles added that the complete survey of the campus’ forest resources could result in an on- going treatment plan. This would enable Selkirk replicate the histori-

mentation plans, while the college kicks in the other 10 per cent “Since our contribution will be in supervision and management time, it shouldn't have any impact on either our operating or capital

Giles went on to say that the entire proposal is comprised of about 20 one for each quar- ter over the five-year life of the Program.

fifth day more normal

remainder of the mont

As usual a weak ridge of high

WEATHER OF APRIL 1992

Sunny, record breaking warm conditions persisted from the end of March through the first two days of April. By the weather

d as a Pacific

provided cooler temperatures and a mixture of rain and snow.

Typically unsettled conditions were experienced during the as a series of disturbances tracked inland from the coast. A record 31.6 mm. of rain on the 16th pushed the total precipitation for the month to 178% of normal.

amounts of sunshine.

Temperature

High This

supplying slightly above average temperatures and near normal

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