The Castlegar Sun

Wednesday, September 2, 1992

CHAMBER

NEWS

1995 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 4B7 + (604) 365-6313 + Fax (604) 365-5778

I have to commend all of the
businesses that have donated
towards our golf tournament and
silent auction, It is wonderful to
see such support for the Cham-
ber. Please come out and join us
in the fun.

The Chamber will be handing
out referral cards to those who
visit our office or request informa-~
tion regarding businesses, which
belong to the chamber. This busi-
ness card which says “Ypu were
recommended because you're a
Chamber member”. This will
allow our members to become
better aware as to the amount of

business our office sends their
sway. Don't forget, it pays to be a
“member of the ‘Chamber of Com-
merce. Chamber mémbers support
:Chamber members. If you are
tinterested in becoming a member,
‘please call our office at 365-6313.
:Our Chamber will be having a
membership drive in the near
‘future, so keep your eyes open for
us. We will be visiting you.
: How time flies when you're
shaving fun. This summer seems
"to have slipped by so quickly.
Our Travel Info Centre has seen
an increase of visitors by 156 per
cent over last year. It has certain-
‘ly kept everyone extremely busy.
The Travel Counsellors have

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been updating our community
directory. which should be com-
plete soon. If you have a some-
thing special you would like to
see put in it, please give them a
call in the near future. The direc-
tory includes all organizations
from the Brownies to hiking
trails. The Travel Counsellors are
finished at the end of Au,

go back to school. I would li
commend them on the ‘wonderful
job they have done. They’ spent
part of their time at the Naricy
Greene Info centre and the rest of
their time at the Castlegar office.

Our Chamber Day on August
12, 1992 went over extremely
well, we had a lot of people attend
and the tourists were a bit over-
whelmed when they came through
our door and saw all of the food
and people. I would like to thank
everyone who attended and a spe-
cial thanks goes out to those that
donated the food and supplies for
our special day. Safeway, Central
Foods, ICG Propane, Super Valu
and Plaza Bakery.

I have recently been elected to
sit on the Board of Directors for
the B.C. Chamber Executives.
This organization represents all
Chamber managers in the
province and in Canada. It allows
Chamber managers to organize as
one to better their Chamber of
Commerce. I have also been
selected to represent our region
on the Network Council through
the Ministry of Tourism. This
council’s mandate is to assist the
Ministry in promoting B.C. and
our own region in the best way
possible. In the beginning of

1 willbe attending the
B.Q Chamber '$ annual

CASTLEGAR '

CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE

community of the province.
There we share ideas and prob-
lems, ways to improve our Cham-
bers, we meet with various
Ministries and take courses rec-
ognized by the province in order

and

Manager's Report

of Canadian jobs, is essential for
Canada. Canadian success in
markets throughout the world is
promoted by regional trade liber-
alization. A North American Free
Trade Agreement of net benefit to
Canada will help our econdmy
enjoy greater domestic strength
and will increase "s inter-
national Pp ” quoted

for a registration form.

Did you know that the Purchas-
ing Commission has a Supplier
Development Program to st
B.C. companies to access provin-
cial public sector markets? Suppli-
er Development Officers offer a
variety of services to the private
sector including: — strategies for

from Tim Page, Sr, Vice- Presi-
dent of the Canadian Chamber of
Commerce,

Exports are leading economic
recovery — but someone forgot to
tell the consumer. This is a pas-
sage in the B.C. Exporter the
Chamber receives on @ regular
basis. This column states that B.C.
exports started to improve last
November, a month ahead of the

for our Chamber to
prosper. At the end of September,
I will be travelling to Victoria to
attend the Canadian Chamber of
Commerce Annual General
Meeting. I will be representing
our Chamber and region to dis-
cuss various policy resolutions
which the Canadian Chamber

Cc ge. Productivity
began to soar and inventories fell.
The average consumer remains to
be convinced to part with his
money. The problem is that while
exports are up, business is holding
off hiring until it's sure the
demand is sustained. Consumers,
who feel more comfortable with

will pursue on a I basis.
Some of these policies that will
be adopted at the meeting will
deal with issues critical to Cana-
da’s business climate and com-
petitive position, which will help

then export
trends, are still leaving big ticket
purchases in the stores. The
strength of the export economy
should soon translate into employ-
ment gains, and that should help

a wider ic recov-

impact on the “policy pi °
of the national political ‘parties for
the 1993 federal election. With-
out the generous support from
Time Air, who have donated my
plane ticket, our chamber would
not have had the opportunity to
attend. The Canadian Chamber of
Commerce holds their AGM in a
different province every year, but
we, were fortunate to have it held
in Victoria this year. The Canadi-
an Chamber of Commerce is
Canada's largest and most repre-
sentative business group. It
speaks for 170,000 members in
its 500 local chambers of com-
merce. The Canadian Chamber of
Commerce has been carefully
examining the negotiated North
American Free Trade Agreement

The Canadian Chamber of Com-

ery. — Isn't it nice to hear some
good news once in a while!

Our Chamber has numerous
magazines and reports sent to us
each month regarding business. If
you /are interested in looking
through our selection, please drop
by the office.

In 1991, Supply and Services
Canada (SSC) purchases over $4
billion of goods and services
from Canadian businesses. As

to the public sector,
adding companies to a vendor
database, liaison between local
suppliers and government organi-

computer access cod¢s or credit
card numbers over a cellular
phone and inform the other party
when you are talking on a cellu- «
lat, and to please ask if you think
the person who phoned you is
calling from a cellular phone.
or

The following are the last of a
few more useful commonly used
phrases (along with their sublimi-
nal messages), cheerfully offered
as a training aid for any ingenue

zation, import assis-
tance, assistance with introduction
of innovative products and ser-
vices, seminars or individual ses-
sions Of how to respond to a
government request to bid and
walk through the purchasing pro-
cess. If you are interested in hear-
ing more about these services,
which are available at no cost,
please contact the Chamber office.
We will put you in contact with a
Supplier Development Officer. We
would also like to know how
people are interested in hearing
from a representative of that
branch so that we can arrange to
have them come to Castlegar and
give a small seminar.

The Better Business Bureau
has an “ALERT” out to everyone.
Cellular phones are popping up
everywhere. With a cellular phone
you can communicate quickly and
frequently from must about any-
where, but this increased conve-
nience demands EXTRA
CAUTION. Cellular phones use
radio waves for communication
and, as a result, they are not as
secure as traditional phones. The
Bureau suggests that users
remember to NEVER REVEAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
when using a cellular phone
Never reveal license numbers,

part of of the national to
provide open, fair and cost effec-
tive access to all federal and
provincial procurement opportu-
nities, SSC, in association with
Information Systems Manage-
ment (ISM) Corporation, estab-
lished the Open Bidding Service.
If you are interested in more

merce will support an
which preserves the integrity of
i Canada -. US. Free Trade
and which is“of net

general meeting-in Ferrace. They
meet once a year in a different

on to Canada. “Trade, which
generates approximately a third

August 31 - September 5

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All leather runner
Sizes 12 1/2 -6
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NOW
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WORK GLOVES pees Table of mens plain

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PROWING EAGLE
High top runner
boy's
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NOW
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VOIT
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for children
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NOW
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Naturalizers,
Romika, Rnoda
asst. styles & sizes

up to 60% off

AEROBIC SHOES
OzCat ¢ GT Sport
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Now $24.99 & 26.99

Slip On Canvas Runners
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Forester Rain
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Windbreakers
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Taymor Back Packs
SPECIAL $9.99
Royal Thermal Socks
(2 pr/pack)
Reg. $9.95 NOW $4.99

CAULKS
H.H. BROWN
(rubber & leather)
Nokia, Helly, Hanson,
Acton SPECIAL
BONANZA PRICES!
Workboots
Dayton, Paris
20% off
(custom orders taken)
Hiking Boots
.H. Brown

$79 97 NOW. $39.99

ding the Open
Bidding Service, the Chamber
office has detailed information as
well as registration forms,
Industry, Science and Technol-
ogy Canada are looking for engi-
neers, scientists, technicians or
technologists that would like to
become an Innovator. Innovators
provide a number of services to
elementary and secondary schools
including: speakers and demon-
strations, information resources
for teachers, career awareness,
workshops"for teachers and mem-
bership for individual students to
name a few. If you are interested,
please contact the Chamber office

UNDERGROUND
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remainder of the season on
all installations.

Fall is a great time to have your
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Spring is an incredably busy time for
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+ Action is being taken —
Your memo is in my basket
and will reach the top in due
time.

+ I approach the subject with
an open mind — I’m com-
pletely ignorant of the entire
subject.

+ For immediate action — Do
something in a hurry before
we both get in deep trouble.

+ It would be beneficial — The
boss wants it this way.

« For necessary, action — It's
your headache now.

+ Itis in process — It’s so
wrapped up in red tape the sit
-uation is probably hopeless.
+ Under active consideration
— We're looking in the files
for it.

+Review and comment — Do
the necessary dirty work on
this so I can forward it.

+ Let’s get together on this —
I'm assuming you're as con
fused as I am.

CALENDER OF EVENTS
September 1-11, 1992 —

Castlegar & District Chamber of |

Commerce membership drive
September 11,
tration deadline for Chamber

See CHAMBER 5A

Castlegar Chamber Manager Renee Read (left) is on
her way to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual
General Meeting in Victoria, so she was more than

‘happy to receive return airtair from Ron Armbruster from
Time Air. Happy skies Renee!

SUN STAFF PHOTO / Shartene Imhoff

SELKIRK COLLEGE...
WHERE YOUR FUTURE BEGINS...

High School Equivalency Tests
General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Testing Schedule

The G.E.D.

Program, offered by the Examination Branch of the Ministry of Education, is available
in the Selkirk College region. The G.E.D. tests provide an opportunity for individuals to earn an official

document stating that they have

G.E_D. test sessions for the fall/winter will be held on the following dates:

Testing Session
Date

Oct. 10, 1992
Nov. 28, 1992

Jan. 9, 1993

Please note: Special needs i

A 1

y school eq
Selkirk College
Location

Castlegar Campus
Castlegar Campus

Grand Forks/Kaslo/Nakusp

Castlegar Campus

Registration
Cut-Off Date

Sept. 11, 1992
Oct. 30,1992

Dec. 11, 1992

Sessions are from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

can only be

on the November 28 testing session.

by the aecueery of Education in

form plus $26.75 application fee must be received
ictoria by the registration cut-off date.

kirk @ forms and G.E.D. information booklets are available from most
Selkirk College campuses and centres.

1992 — Regis-

|

Wednesday, September 2,

The Castlegar Sun

Page 5B

For the next few weeks,
corn should be at its peak
Late summer meals built
around fresh corn on the
cob are a Canadian tradi-
tion. Some tips to remember

about this delicious treat
Buy as fresh as possible and
just before cooking, because
corn's natural sugar begins
changing into starch as
soon as corn is picked. The
bigger and more yellow the
kernels, the more mature
the corn and the higher
starch content and calories
The yellow variety is a good
source of vitamin A, while
the white is not. Both are rich in vitamins B (thiamine) and
C (riboflavin) and have small amounts of minerals such as
Phosphorous and iron. Before it is slathered with butter, a
13 cm long by 4.5 cm round cob contains about 70 calories

Corn Pudding is a delicious vegetable side dish that is
very traditional in the Deep South. It is a perfect accompa-
niment to roast pork or poultry. Corn Fritters are a great
companion to a barbecued meal or, for a change of pace,
eaten for breakfast with maple syrup!

The Hen Party

CORN PUDDING

1 14 oz (398 ml) can cream style com

1 Tbsp (15 ml) sugar

1 tsp. (5S ml) salt

1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup (59 ml) unsalted butter or margarine, melted

5 eggs, well beaten

1 cup (237 ml) milk

1/2 pint (237 ml) whipping cream

1 Tbsp. (15 ml) cornstarch mixed with | Tbsp. cold water

1. Preheat oven to 350 F (175C)

2. Lightly butter a 13” x 9” baking dish

3. In amedium bowl, combine all ingredients

4. Spoon into buttered baking dish

5. Bake in preheated oven until custard is firm and knife
inserted off center comes out clean. (Aprx. 1 hour)

6. Serve hot. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

CORN FRITTERS

1 cup (237 ml) sifted flour

1 tsp. (5 ml) baking powder

3/4 tsp. (3.7 ml) salt

1/8 tsp. (.6 ml) paprika

2 eggs, separated

12 oz (341 ml) tin whole kernel com
1/4 cup (1.2 ml) liquid from com
Oil for frying

1. Heat oil to 375 F in deep fryer

2. Sift dry ingredients together

3. Put the egg yolks, one-half of the corn and the corn lig-
uid into a blender, cover and process until well blended
4. Gradually add dry ingredients, blending well

5. Add the remaining com and blend in with spatula

6. Beat egg whites until stiff and gradually fold into the
processed mixture

7. Drop from tablespoon into hot oil and fry until golden
brown

8. Drain on paper towels before serving. Yield: 12 to 16
fritters

The Hen Party is a group of Castlegar friends who meet
ona regular basis and have many common interests includ-
ing cooking. If you have any questions or comments, you
can write to them C/O The Castlegar Sun at 465 Columbia
Avenue, Castlegar B.C., VIN 1G8. Or readers can tele-
phone 3655-7729 and ask for Kathy.

Tell your friends about the Sun,
they'll love you for it!

€E€NTHONY'S
STEGK - PIZZG
Pizza 2 for 1 Menu

GUARANTEED DELIVERY 20 MINUTES
BEFORE CLOSING EVERY NIGHT
OF THE WEEK.

Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 am - midnight
Fri. - Sat. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sunday & Holidays 4:00 pm - midnig'

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PAUL & FOTINI TANGAS

Deciding that I'm faced with constant indecision

I have a problem. I don't know
what I want to be when I grow up
and am becoming increasingly
unsure whether or not I eyen
WANT to grow up at all. It's kind
of safe down here, there's excuses
for everything

But seriously, I really am faced
with major indecision. Funny,
I've been plagued with that all
my life. It's no fun, let me tell

Brenda

Hogstead
Lifeskills, for
the young, old
and willing

you. I’m often “stuck in the mud”
with no idea which arm to grab
for assistance. And when I admit
it, I realize that there always are
options. Too many darn options,
as a matter of fact. It really can be
embarrassing too. Like when I'm
in a restaurant and the waitress is
waiting patiently to take my order

Hmmm this looks good
“Ma'am, does this hamburger
come with fries or salad?” “My
choice?” (Oh dam, I would have
to order salad or risk feeling
guilty all day) “Well, How is the
special?” “The fish is battered?”
“Gosh, don’t you have a LEAN
meal of some sort?” “Yes, I mean
other than salad?” “Let me think
on this a little will you?”

By now my partner's stomach
is roaring in complaint, he
KNOWS what he’s having — the
The Super Burger, Deluxe com-
plete with fries, gravy and a
chocolate milkshake. Oh groan
Now she’s back, her patience
wearing a little. “Gosh, I wonder if
you could use margarine on the
toast instead of butter?” “No?”
Well, OK. What kind of dressing
is on the Caesar Salad?” “Much
too oily ... Hmmm ... Oh, dam,
just give me the Chef's Salad and
oh, please put the dressing on the
side, that’s REAL important.” My
partner is very relieved and the
waitress returns with the coffee
pot. I ask if there’s any decaffenat-

NO INTEREST
NO PAYMENTS

1991 Sable
White, V-6, AC, tilt, cruise.
power windows and locks

PRICED ®

ed. (She rolls her eyes and nods)
“Only if it's brewed” I insist as
she's escaping to the next table
Well, now we can settle in and
enjoy the conversation. She
retums with the coffee, mine being
instant Sanka. I pout a little and
ask for tea. “What kind? Oh dear,
let me see ... regular, I guess.”

My partner's meal is delivered,
mine would just be a minute
Longest minute in history too as I
drool over every bite he takes and.
refuse to lower myself to asking
for just a teeny taste. He's just
cleaning up as my “meal” arrives.
1 am a wreck by now, STARV:
ING and frustrated

The taste resembles some kind
of fabric, T can’t quite place it, the
lettuce totally dehydrated. No
sign of any dressing, or the wait-
ress for that matter. But I am
HUNGRY and quickly devour
i 8 She” comes around with
the desert tray (Oh, please have
mercy) and “he” orders the
chocolate cheesecake. (Yes, this
IS a conspiracy) Well, that does
it! I order the SAME but with ice
cream. “She” stares at me as if I'd
just lost my mind, but she
KNOWS I am determined and
wisely remains silent. And this is

minor stuff. You should see me
clothes shopping.

My real dilemma these days
revolves around my career, 1 now

endless. Why can't I be like most
unemployed individuals locked in
depression for not being able to
find a job. Well, I've always been

have an opportunity to choose a
new path and the possibilities are

= Chamber

Continued from 48

Golf Tournament

September 20, 1992 — Castle-
gar & District Chamber of Com-
merce Annual General
Meeting/Golf Tournament

October 4, 1992 — Castlegar
Two man team event Camtlegar
Golf Course

October 19, 1992 — Business
Success for Women Confererice

October 20, 1992 — Chamber
of Commerce Luncheon

October 20/21, 1992 -- Home
based business seminar #2

October 26-30, 1992 — Small
Business Week

A special thank you to the fol-
lowing businesses who have
donated prizes for our golf tour-
nament and silent auction:

ICG Propane

Sandman Inn

CSCU

Bank of Montreal

See HOGSTEAD 6B

West's Dept. Store
B.C. Gas

Sunrype

Red Mountain

Air B.C.

Pharmasave
Investors Group
Mistaya Country Inn
Shaw Cable

Xerox

Highland Helicopters
Labatt's

NRS Realty

Rita Morrison
Taylor’s Place

Time Air

Cohoe Insurance

Calona Winess
Kay O'Flaherty
KSCU

Trail Horsemen's Society
Annual Fall

C.E.F. Permit Show
September 4, 5, 6, 1992

Location: Trail Horsemen's Society Grounds, Waneta Road, Trali

Entry forms are available at Country Roads 367-9229 Fruitvale or
Beth Compton 367-7176 (entries close Aug. 28)

One of the many events that will be taking place at the
Annual Fall Horsement's Society Show

'93

FINANCING
As Low As

TO SELL
1988 F250 4x4
Reg. $12,995

$10,995

1991 Mazda

~ as
$13,995 @) ar.

1989 Ford Festiva
2 door sporty economy
Warranty ‘ol 1995
Reg. $7995

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aa

Jo

0% Interest til 93 and
No Payments til 93 On
All Used Vehicles o.a.c.

OR

1989 F150 4x2

A, cron,

Reg 312,905

$9895

1979 Merc Lincoin

On Most
New 92
nventory

1986 Bronco Il
XLT 4x4. V6,
5 speed, AC, extras.

$10,495)

1985 Marquis

4-door, air, cruise, tit. Low kms

Ford

1988 Tempo
4 door, air

fully equipped
Reg. $8995

$5850

Aerostar

wiper/washer and detroste
bumper valance. integral
appearance pkg

1987 Sable cs
Brown, 4 door, A/
crue, cl ceca

58995 @)

1986 Sable LS
blue, 4 door
AC a

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s:

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forged aluminum wheels, body
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$15,995

356 per month, add $500 for 7 passenger

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f, air Conditioning, front
running board, sports

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$1,000 down at 8.9% O.A.C.

1987 Tempo
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New Escort 4 Door

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$10,995)

1979 F150 4x4

315,889
13,500
750 oF 5.9% financing

New Ranger 4x2
4.oy1, 5 speed, rear bumper
bench seat, racho, part of the

tough tuck tally
$14,010
be pis

Includes freight & POI

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luggage rack, polycast whee!
power deck iid ret

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New Topaz GS ra

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$12,745

New F350 4x4

460, 5 spd . tach, block heater,
camper pkg. headhiner pkg
AMFM cass . rear step bumper, deluxe cloth seat, ail terrain
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Bicyle & Sport Shop Employees of Anthony's
Steak & Pizza Ineligable to enter or win

For further information contact:

Don Parks, G.E.D. Examiner,
365-7292, Local 333 Castlegar Campus
or the Selkirk College Centre nearest you.

364-0202
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