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Charbonneau reschedules visit for Feb. 24-25 ‘Sun Editor meet with people in both Robson and Castlegar." bridge which would link Castle- gar and Robson) before planning Transportation and Highways Minister Art Charbonneau has rescheduled his visit to Castlegar from Feb. 4 to Feb, 24-25, claim- ing other commitments have arised, according to his assistant Sandra Houston. “It's not just the meeting in Castlegar—practically everything on his itinerary has been can celled or rescheduled for the next couple of weeks,” Houston said from Charbonneau's office in Victoria. If Charbonneau's plan to visit the area is unchanged, Houston says the minister will be attend- ing a town hall meeting in Rob- son Monday evening, followed by a meeting with Rossland-Trail MLA Ed Conroy and Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore Tuesday morning to discuss the proposed Castlegar-Robson bridge. “I know the minister wants to Ho also added that the minister will not be mak- ing a decision regarding a link across the Columbia river which would connect Castlegar and Robson. Instead, the minister will the up ng budget. Terry Dalton, spokesperson for the Robson-Raspberry Ferry Users Ad Hoc Committee, says, he is pleased the minister has taken the invitation by the Ferry firmed that Charbonneau will visit the atea February 24-25, “I know that he is attending & town hall meeting Monday evening in Robson, although I am unsure what his further plans involve,” Conroy said. Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore is adamant that both | com- ‘We won't be giving up on the ferry until there is a virtual certainty on the bridge.’ —TERRY DALTON Ferry Committee be establishing where, on a prior- ity list, the possible link will be placed. In a release issued before Christmas, Charbonneau insisted that the NDP government was finding itself in a fiscal straight- jacket and was priorizing all pro- jects (including the proposed committee seriously. “Everyone who has an interest in the bridge or the ferry will have the chance to come out and ask questions during the town hall meeting. I am sure there will be residents from Castlegar attending as well,” said Dalton. MLA Ed Conroy has also con- must work tog in order to secure the best long-term link connecting Robson and Castlegar. “Tt would be wonderful if we could have the ferry reinstated until the bridge is built. However, I don’t believe that option is open tous.” Dalton, who is hoping the last four-years of work to reinstate the ferry will pay off, also believes the best long-term solution can be found with a bridge. “However,” he finished, “We won't be giving up on the ferry until there is a virtual certainty on the bridge.” see B.C. Gas is second corporate sponsor in park plans SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor The City of Castlegar has secured B.C. Gas as another cor- porate sponsor to participate in the Twin Rivers Park project. During a brief outdoor ceremo- ny which was held Wednesday morning on Inland Gas property, next to the Columbia River, B.C. Gas President and CEO Bob Kadlec presented a letter to Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore Stating the company’s commit- ment to the park project and announced it was establishing a 50-year lease on five acres of property owned by the company. “We couldn't say no to this Evelyn’s Bus Tours Reno Mar. 7 - 14 *319” Grand Canyon Aprill-17 BCAA Wednesday, January 22, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Castlegar Sun advertising decision catching on Sun Steff The Casth keep Canadian dollars at home. The first to follow the Sun's gar Sun's to refuse all American retail advertising in an effort to more fully support local business, is catching on in a big way. Newspapers from Osoyoos to Cranbrook—a stretch of High- way 3 spanning 300 km along the Canada-U.S. border—are following suit in an effort to was the Creston Valley Advance, which publishes twice weekly. Advance publisher Helena White ran a full-page letter in mid-December announcing the move to ban American advertis- ing. “It's not patriotism . . .it's just support for our local econo- my. American advertisers Come and go as they pick and choose their advertising mediums, but our local retailers are what keep the paper alive year after year,” she said. Castlegar Sun publisher, Jon Jarrett, reiterated this fact say- ing the move has been wel- comed by the Castlegar business community. “We're not anti-American. Looking through an observation window, ‘Administrator of the Kooteaay Columbia Childcare Society, Katrine Conroy (right) gives Zhi Gamma Rho members Verona Walker (middle) and Irene Pater, a quick tour of the partially fionished Castlegar Children's Centre. The Zhi Gamma Rho have presented Conroy with a $500 cheque towards the completion of the centre. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Brendan Halper We're pro-Canadian,” rett “We've been receiving full support on our decision, from local businesses and the Castle gar Chamber of Commerce.” Since the move has caught on to other newspapers situated near the border, media heavy- weights such as the CBC, Van- couver Sun and BCTV have been contacting staff at the Castlegar Sun, questioning wheiner the decision has been a said Jar- profitable one. Donna Jory, sales manager at the Castlegar Sun, says she is certain the move has been a step in the right direction for the paper. “Our local sales have actually increased as a result of this,” she said. “I'm sure we could have all the American advertis- ing we wanted. But we pre- ferred to fill the paper with our local merchants, who have faithfully supported us.” With THIS WEEK IN REALTY BRAD WALSH ‘ Dress your home for success top dollar. free to call me at 365-2166. Whether it’s a job interview or a social function, when you want to make a great impression, looking good is important. The same is true of a home that is on the market, and when the “for Sale” sign goes up, your home should be dressed for the occasion. The first impression will be the front yard, so a well groomed exterior is crucial, from landscaping to paint. Inside, your home should be as clean and tastefully decorated as you can make it. It’s a good idea to fix any cracked plaster or peeling paint. Sparkling kitchen and baths, squeaky clean windows, and made beds will help your home to “show well.” Sometimes, keeping a home looking its best is hard work, especially if you have chil- dren and are in the middle of packing your family for a move. The dividends are impressive, however. A home that looks good and well cared for has an excellent chance of selling quickly for If there’s a move in your future, I am ready to serve you. Feel Second mobile unit coming to detect breast CHANGES TO AUTOPLAN 1992 ho pays more? We all.do. vehicle with Autoplan basic coverage will also. have UMP except taxis, limos and buses. 4 per cent to 3 per cent of the annual premium. Broken windshields Swor+Easy FOODS ' APPLE JUICE | ' Sunspun ¢ 1 litre i) with coupon ; 69 ope * cou OE ea NM FRESH | HOT BREAD y White or wholewheat ! 5 - 454 g. loaves 79 Prec without | a 1.9 coupon | ----------4 LEAN | COOKED, HAM 4 :, Check with your Claims experience and haa nee for the number and cost of for details about Ji claims in 1992 do not look good. UME. “4 vandalism, theft $1175” Travel ® SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene Imhoff B.C. Gas President and C.E.O. Bob Kadlec and Castlegar Mayor, Audrey Moore dis- Call Evelyn cuss the potential in the Twin Rivers Park project. The city has now acquired 75 acres 352-3535. of land along the Columbia river. B.C. Gas extended a 20-year lease to a fifty-year OPEN: Mon. - Thurs. & Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Friday 9 am - 8 pm « Sunday 10 am - 5 pm We reserve the right to limit quantities. Prices effective Jan. 19 - 25 635 Columbia Ave., Castlegar » 365-3755 from vehicles, a cancer The! Castlegar Unit ofthe ord number of Comprehensive SPECIAL NOTICE Trade and terms are a 1987 TOYOTA CARGO VAN — this unit is also a 4x4 with a standard transmission. It is perfect for use in plumbing electrical or for any contracting function. This well maintained unit is ready for the job site now. to Kootenay Area Contractors We have available for immediate delivery two outstanding vehicles ideally suited for the contracting industry. We will SELL, FINANCE, LEASE or LEASE TO PURCHASE either or both of these vehicles. ¢ DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY e definite option 1988 GMC ONE TON — complete with dual rear wheels, 12 foot deck, four wheel drive in absolutely spotless condition. An unconditional money-back guarantee is available together with 100% financing ‘Both vehicles bear a valid commercial vehicle sticker.’ Make that important call now - call collect! CASTLEGAR &mazpa 713 - 17th St., OL 7956 MAZD Castlegar ALL NOW COLLECT 365-7241 — IT JUST FEELS RIGHT! FEBRUARY 15 & 16, 1992 Kootenay Columbia All monies raised in Castlegar will be matched by Variety Club to benefit the Childcare Society lease free of charge to the latest five acres of land the city now has. project. We are delighted to be part of it,” said Kadlec. Although the city was already involved in a 20 -year lease with B.C. Gas for the five acres of property, that contract would be up by 1993 Moore says she is certain the 50-year lease will not involve any payments from the city to B.C. Gas as did the previous lease. “We're negotiating,” she said omy. 8] 4).95 PLUS $2.00 SITTING FEE 16X10 2-5X7 ackage ts on selection). rapher for detail portrait. 5 bea + Per black package * Adults 3 © Licut Kadlec explained that a lease was used rather than “handing over the land” because B.C. Gas has both a pipeline and a tower on the property. “We would need to access the land from time to time for main- tenance reasons,” said Kadlec. Late in 1991 the city secured B.C. Hydro as a major corporate sponsor, when the company donated $200,000 towards the purchase of 70 acres along the ‘Stores on the date indicated below. Fri. Jan. 31 9:30 Sat. Feb. 1 9:30 - Sears (#9046) Thurs. Jan. 30 9:30 - SEARS™ Castiogar, B.C. YOUR MONEY'S WORTH Call today t0 book an appointment 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:30 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:30 1:00 and 2:00 - 4:30 343 Cotumbia Ave., ne ao Columbia river to be developed as the Twin Rivers park project Lotto grants were also acquired to help pay for acquisition costs of the land. With an additional five acres from B.C. Gas, the city’s land to be developed into a major park totals 75 acres—from Zucker- bergs Island up to the B.C. Gas site and reaching back to present residential properties. The next step for the city is to continue with planning and development of the park involv- ing such groups as Urban Sys- tems Ltd—consulting planners and engineers and Professional Environmental Recreation Con- sultants (PERC). “Twin Rivers Park is a vision, it’s a dream,” said Moore. “It's going to take years to develop this park into the jewel it can be.” Moore cited Zuckerbergs Island as an example. “It took about 10 years to develop the Island into the park it is today—and the cooperation of municipal, provincial and civic governments as well as corpora- tions and private citizens.” Local residents have had the chance to voice their opinions regarding what they would like to see in the park, including a ques- tion/answer session last Novem- ber. Opportunities for more input are expected to come. Questions raised by residents during the November meeting included access routes to the park, wildlife/zoo possibilities, cost and employment possibilities. Many of the options will be subject to the availability of fund- ing, which could come from gov- ernment grants, corporate sponsorship or local service clubs. Canadian Cancer Society held its first meeting of 1992 on January 13, at the Central Kootenay Health Centre. Along with most other Unit presidents, Ruby Marsh will be attending the BC & Yukon Divi- sion A.G.M. in Vancouver, at the end of January to share ideas and information On February 9 the Kootenay District will hold a Fundraising Workshop for volunteers at the Sandman Inn in Castlegar. Many local volunteers will attend, hoping to improve their fund-raising skills. Arrangements are being final- ized for the Unit's second Cancer Awareness Night to be held on Monday, March 9, at the Legion Hall. The guest speaker will be Dr. Colin Rose of Nelson, who will speak on Breast Cancer and the Mobile Mammography Screening Van. A second mammography van has now been equipped in BC and will soon be covering the Kootenay area. It should arrive in Castlegar a few days after the Cancer Awareness Night, so any- one wishing to make an appoint- ment can get information at the meeting, (or watch for it in the local media). The Society encourages any woman 40 years and over to get annual mammo- grams, as well as practice month- ly breast self-examination, to improve their chances of com- batting the disease Preliminary information shows that businesses and organi- zations in the local area are quite interested in our sale of daffodils, to be held at the end of March or beg g of April, (dependi on the growing conditions). The Society hopes that the daffodils will bring pleasure to those buy- ing them, as well as extra funds for its various programs. HAIRLINES 1444 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C., 365-6700 Mon. - Sat. Wed. & Thurs, ‘il 8:00 pen The premiums ICBC re- ceives each year must cover the cost of claims and 19 per cent more premium income will be required in 1992 to ensure that funds are there when they're needed. If your premium increase is more than the average, it is because of the various factors which affect insur- ance rating: the value, age and use of your vehicle, where you live, what cov- erage you choose and where you are on the Claim-Rated Scale. > Why? Each year, ICBC examines coverages, territories and vehicle use to determine which have increased or de- creased in relative claims cost. In addition to increases in the total number and cost of claims, there have been startling increases in the kind of claims which occur when you're not even in your vehicle, claims paid by Comprehensive coverage. These indicate that a signifi- cant increase is needed in Comprehensive premiums. p>. Basic Coverage The largest part of your basic Autoplan insurance is cov- erage to protect you if claims are brought against you by others (liability coverage) and No-Fault Accident benefits. These premiums help pay for medical care, legal costs and rehabilitation for accident. victims. The cost of providing the basic coverage has in- creased year after year. In- creases in the basic premium reflect this continued rise. > Comprehensive repairing ve shield claims, driving in vandalism, theft of and theft from vehicles which have pushed the costs of Compre- hensive coverage to record highs. Comprehensive coverage pre- miums are adjusted to reflect claims experience, vehicle value, use and territory. These sharp increases have led ICBC to increase pre- miums for Comprehensive coverage, significantly, province-wide. While ICBC is involved in many pro- grams to address these problems, individual vehicle owners need to be aware of the risks to their vehicle — even when they're not behind the wheel. costs Caprice wi 1991, tha & Collision A third of all vehicle models have had their rate group reduced to reflect decreased value. Collision & Compre- hensive premiums may be modified as a result. NEWS? es. Underinsured Motorist added to basic Autaplan coverage. (UMP) has been As part of your coverage, UMP provides automatic protection up to a maximum $2 million for each insured person injured or killed by a motorist who doesn’t carry sufficient insurance to pay a claim or claims. Last year, Eu and insurance example, the st price rose to $417.58 ® More claims - the and Short Term other factor To help motor- ists deal with the unfortunate, but necessary, in- crease in the cost of vehicle insurance, ICBC is giving motor- ists the option of buying their vehicle licence have ontributec ising Autopl 1992. If you have Collision and Comprehensive cov. for equipment supplied by or available from the vehicle for as little as 3 months at a time as of retest January 9, 1992. SEEGSCM Until now, only In 6 month to 12 month options have been available. The surcharge for shorter terms still applies but has been reduced from WHAT ELSE? fora coverage limits have been increased from $500 to $1000 for sound and com- munication equipment and from $1000 to $5000 for other equipment. Check with your Autoplan agent, or look in your 1992 Autoplan Motorist Kit for details. at cost s an option for commuters, ICBC has created two new vehicle use categories. In addition to pleasure use, to and from work, business use and others, there is now acategory for those who drive to or from work or school a distance less than 15 km, and one for those who drive to or from work or school with public transportation used for part of the journey (for example, “park and ride”). Starting January 9, if your vehicle is rated for to and from work use, you may be eligible for one of these new rate classes and your premium increase may be modified as a result of re- rating. Be sure your vehicle is rated correctly. or more points on their driving record. Points are accumulated for violating traffic regulations or for certain Criminal Code con- victions. Driver point pre- miums have been increased effective January 9, 1992. ICBC claim payments for theft of vehicles jumped from $26 million in 1990 to $38 million in 1991. Up 46 90 per cent of eligible BC motorists purchased UMP as an optional coverage. 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