Page 4B The Castlegar Sun KSA adds second creative writing course SUBMITTED Kootenay School of the Arts’ introductory creative writing eourse, Get It In Writing, is now enrolled and a second offer- + ving has been added to the curricu- > Jum. ‘ The second course will be the Same as the first, with two excep- tion. The new course will also be on Saturdays, but it will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, begin- ning October 3. And in this course, Caroline Woodward will share the teaching duties with Verna Relkoff. Like Woodward, Relkoff attended the school of Writing at David Thompson University Centre. Poetry was her primary interest and she studied with the slikes of John Newlove, Sean + Virgo and David McFadden. In a. Silver Rattle Antiques 301-11 Ave. Castlegar, (in Tulips Building) 365-5191 the eight years since DTUC's clo- sure, Relkoff has continued to participate in regular writing workshops and is well known among local writers for her empathy and her workshopping and critiquing skills. This second class is already filling up so interested students should apply soon. While stu- dents are asked to submit up to 10 pages of prose, poetry or script with their application, this is only to familiarize the instruc- tors with the students’ work, and not to dgtermine whether they will be accepted into the class. Information and registration forms are available at the KSA office on the third floor of Nelson ! City Hall, or by phoning 352- 8258 High school SUBMITTED Everyone makes choices about the kind of life they want to lead. For people living with a chronic disease like arthritis, the choices can be difficult and sometimes, limited. The Arthritis. Society's 1993 Mary Pack Essay Contest is now underway. This year's topic is “The Impact of Arthritis on Life-style”. Open to all sec- ondary school students in BC and the Yukon, the writer of the winning essay will be awarded $500. can win through essay student The judging committee will be looking for the best exposito- ry essay on the topic, 500 to 1000 words in length, legibly hand-written or typed, and con- taining an attached bibliogra- phy. Entries will be judged on accuracy, legibility and gram- mar. Deadline for entries is Febru- ary 1, 1993. Entries will not be returned. Submissions should be sent to: 1992 Mary Pack Essay Con- test, The Arthritis Society 895 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5SZ 1L7 ‘B.C. SAVINGS | ‘BONDS AVAILABLE AT MIDLAND WALWYN Robert L. Trickey 468 Baker St., Nelson 354-4834 y, the above phone number. PUBLIC NOTICE The Returning Officer for the October 17, 1992 By-Election and Referendum is Barbara Jankola - phone 365-5848. Mrs. Jankola would be pleased to answer questions regarding eligibility as a candidate or elector as well as the election process and she may be contacted at As well, those wishing to file nomination papers Prior to nomination day (Thursday, October 1) should phone the Returning Officer at the above Phone number and arrange an appointment. Yoga master returns for reunion and dance Yoga master Sarada (Zena Ursuliak) invites old students back for a reunion. Sarada presently lives in Katmandu, Nepal and this will be her only workshop in the Kootenays this fall. At Slocan Park Hall on Sat- urday, September 26, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Sarada will give you a yoga program for life to fit your busy schedule. Newcomers are also welcome From | to 4 p.m., she will teach an Eighth Century Nepali Dance. Learn this. sigaple. ancient offering dance of the “Sixteen Goddessess” to enhance your gracefulness and peace of mind Non-dancers are welcome. Foy mote information or to pre-regis- ter, phone the Slocan Valley Recreation Office 226-7744 or 226-7778 by Thursday, September lk Crvstals’> Rocks = Jewellery —*» POLLAINE E. EMDE (604) 365-7616 Res 365-3253 Scriptwriting course features special guests SUBMITTED s In addition to local instructors Nicola Harwood and Michael Merek, the Scriptwriting course at Kootenay School of thie Ans in Nelson will also feature guest writers Charles Tidler, Andrew Wreggitt and Rebecca Shaw. In short-term, intensive workshops the Scriptwriting students will learn about writing for radio, television and screen with these three experienced writers. Two of Charles Tidler’s plays, Blind Dancers and Straight Ahead, were awarded the Chalmers Outstanding Canadian Play Award and nominated for the Governor General's Award in 1982. Tidler has also written 29 plays for CBC Radio Drama. His six-play series, Singers of the Floating Highway, uncoventional biographies of poets on the road, aired from may to July of this year. Rebecca Shaw has more than 14 years experience as a profes- sional writer of video, film and print. She has held staff positions as-writer/producer, copy director and creative director at several isi Since 1986 ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene Imhoff Four-year-old Christine Fox (front) and eight-year-old Jennifer Fox, take a closer look at some of the educa- tional toys that were, on display during a Discovery Toys open house, held last week in Castlegar. ng ag she has written everything from television commercials to educa- tional videos to plays. Andrew Wreggitt is a Calgary screenwriter and poet with an extensive background in writing drama for film and television. He wrote many episodes of CBC TV's Beach b series as Knock on wood at the NEC SUBMITTED From the newspaper you're reading right now, to the wood- frame building you may be sit- ting in, to the myriad other wood and paper articles we use each day, our debt to the resources offered by the Earth's forests is incalculable. And it isn’t only shuman beings who depend on the forests. this dependency is shared by so many other living creatures that biologists can't yet even guess the number of different ones (probably millions of spec From September 24 - Novem- ber 15 the West Kootenay National Exhibition Centre will play host to “The Wonder of Wood,” and exhibition originat- nature of the major forest types and the thousands of different species of wood found around the world. There is something here for people of all ages, including a “touch” component. For all that it draws from the realm of the natural and social sciences, the exhibition also con- tains a strong esthetic compo- nent. Wood, after all, has Presented a material for artists for millennia. West Kootenay residents are invited to come experience “The Wonder of Wood” and learn about the importance of wood to life. Area teachers are invited to contact NEC Education Coordi- nator Maureen Stelck for infor- mation regarding the education program to be run in conjunction with this exhibition. The West ing with the M: of Man and Nature. This exhibi- tion is divided into three sections; The Ecology of Wood; The Evo- lution of the Human Use of Wood; and Woods of the World. It presents the science and beauty, of wood — how humans have used it in the past, how we use it now, and how other creatures use it, as well as something about the 36 Seea Kalawsky Sales Professional Today! KALAWSKY PONTIAC BUICK GMC (1989) LTD. ——— THE KING OF CARS—— 1700 Columbie Ave.. Caitleger TRAIL, FRUITVALE, ROSSLAND CUSTOMERS CALL 364-0213 135 Collect REGISTER CALL | FREE SEMINAR } WOMEN wit WHEEL TUESDAY, October 6 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Registration/Refreshments 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm SEMINAR STARTS AT 6:30 pm) MARY JACKSON author of THE GREASELESS GUIDE TO CAR CARE CONFIDENCE, will teach you how to understand & speak confidently about buying a car, or having your car repaired. Es TOPICS INCIQD EEE: + Choosing & dealing with mechanics + Carburetors & fuel injectors a + Timing, compression, exhaust * Cooling & heating + Oil * Steering & suspension + Brakes + Tires & other round things YOU DEPEND ON YOUR CAR EVERY DAY! Wouldn't you like to know . more about it? Join us and take the terror out of talking to your mechanic! REFRESHMENTS ¢ BRIN FRIEND 365-2155 Darlene Kalawsky_, TO K y National Exhibition Centre Gallery is located just across Highway 3A from the Castlegar Airport. An exhibition of paintings and well as-several individual dra- mas. Home on the Range, a recent half-hour drama for CBC, won a Gold Medal as best new series pilot at the Houston Film Festival and was a 1991 Gemini nominee for best short dramatic program. The author of four books of poetry, he also has two feature-length screenplays in development “Writers are people who write,” say Wreggitt and Shaw. “We believe that the best way to learn to write plays for stage and screen is to, in the words of Nike. “Just do it!”. But along the way, writers often need advice and guidance. That's where we come mn. Prospective Scriptwriting stu- dents should submit ten pages of script when they register. The course begins October 4 and con- tinues, with a Christmas break, until February 28, 1993. For more information visit KSA on the third floor of Nelson City Hall or phone 352-8258. tributed his popular “Ferry Tales” to the Kootenay Review, and worked in video production as drawings by Gary R: of Nelson opens September 11 at the Nelson Museum, and runs until September 30. The exhibi- tion is titled “Moments” and con- tains mostly landscapes and people from the Kootenay area. Bom in England, Gary Rams- bottom came to the Kootenays in the early 1980's by way of Alber- ta” Art studies in fine and com- mercial art at Ontario College of Art and Toronto's “Three Schools of Art” included cartooning, por- traiture and experimental art as producer and for the past six years. Recently he has been exploring the art of anima- tion, and was the driving force behind the recent animation festi- val at the Kootenay Lake Sum- mer School of the arts, in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada. Gary Ramsbottom has exhibit- ed in Nelson Artwalk, the Blue Moon Artists’ Collective, his own Creative Source Gallery, and in 1991 was selected for the provincial exhibition “Images well as the Pp Since coming to the Koote- See MUSEUM 5B nN S SATS 10 Schedule for Sept. 22 & 27 Wed. 6:30 pm, Thurs. 9:00 am, Sun. 6:30 pm + WEST KOOTENAY TODAY - Specials from around the area and highlights from the week's programming. Wed. 7:00 pm, Thurs. 9:30 am, Sun. 7:00 pm + INVITATION TO THE DANCE - Lynette Lightfoot highlighted her dance classes with special performance. Wed. 8:30 pm, Thurs. 11:30 am, Sun. 8:30 pm * KASLO JAZZ FESTIVAL (Part 3) - All the rhythm and melo vibes of the first international jazz festival of the Kootenays. « Cat Ph oth Se ke ee Wednesday, September 23, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Page 5B It's that time of the year again to pack away bikinis, T-shims and shorts and haul out boots, bulky coats, hats, mittens and scarves. But low and behold, you find that some of the precious arti- cles of clothing you packed away so tenderly last Spring are now out-of-date or don't fit right. What do you do? There are two common options: one, you can give the clothes away if they no longer appeal to you or fit right. Or two, you can buy a few simple supplies and transform an other- wise outdated looking article of clothing into a fashionable item. As an example, consider the following: You have a cardigan or blaz- er, simple looking with no design. Why not try sewing pearls around the colar, cuffs, or a pocket if there is one. This gives the outfit a Chanel look to it. If pearls are too expnsive, you could use three-dimension- al, irredescent white fabric paint. All you have to do is dab little drops of paint in the same design you would have placed the pearls. When the paint is dry, it looks like the real thing. Here's another example: There's a simple looking blouse in your closet and you want to jazz it up with some colour. Simply apply a few glass gems and you can transform it into a Revamping clothes for that new look replica of a designer's original. Do you have an old jéan jack- et that you don't know what to do with? Try cutting it in half, width-wise, turn the bottom half ich of Fashion Joan Andrade |. { upside down, and sew some material on it to make a skirt. You've just made two articles of clothing from one: A bolero- style jacket and jean-waisted skirt. Now, why not apply some studs to the jacket? You don't have to spend an outrageous fortune on revamp- ing your clothes. With a little imagination and a few hours, you can redesign a wardrobe that was once thought of as out- dated. Joan Andrade was a profes- sional model in Montreal and Sherbrooke for eight years. She has extensive experience in organizing fashion shows and photo shoots, and is hoping to use this knowledge while living in Castlegar. Readers who have questions or comments can write to Joan C/O The Castle- gar Sun at 465 Columbia Avenue, B.C., VIN 1G8. & ad SUN STAFF PHOTO / Shariene imhoft Deborah Chmara, president of the Castlegar and Dis- trict United Way, .is one woman who wears many hats. For instance, during the ‘United Way campaign kick-off celebrations, held last weekend at the Com- munity Complex, Chmara was delegated to kitchen duty—which she says she gladly accepted! petty annoyances. vates me. For instance, we are not big TV watchers by any means, but we do indeed enjoy. the occasional “movie” night for relaxation However, “choosing” the movie is a major Stressout! The way I see it, simplicity is the key. Both of us pick a few, review them together (this is crugial) and make a “civi- lized” decision. Well, he sort of “looks through” my selections, saying the appro- Priate phrase such as “possibly” and then continues to search the aisles for “more” (even though we've both been through the process). This is my signal that he doesn't like what I’ve picked. Oh, boy, that aggra- Exactly what is it that makes such inconse- quential events or behaviors so darn frustrat- ing anyway? You've all been through the cap on the toothpaste routine, I’m sure, unless you're really young and have been raised on the “pump” kind. My partner and I avoid that one, we've figured out the meaning of “com- promise". Interesting how we can defend our likes, dislikes, behaviors and beliefs to .near death, at all costs, in an attempt to “make” the other person “see reason”. The concept of compromise is no easy feat. For me, it is necessary to put aside all ship. There is no faster path to the “root of the problem” than telling it like it is. Some- times however, I need to voice the “sillies”, angers, resentments and hurts just to get it off my chest before I can focus up. Boy, that feels good and my partner and I have an unbending agreement that we will give that to each other, even if we do feel the urge to “slap each other silly” at the time. It takes a lot of patience and consideration, but the Learning where the true wealth is Ooooh, life partners are exasperating, aren't they? Take mine, for example, he can be a real pain in the adams apple. Don't think I don't appreciate him, I really do, however there are times it's hard to see past the mist of play our Well, t call from arranged _ of my defenses and “be real” both for my own sake and for that of the relation- waiting ease my me. I sui to a “ric wealth, h awards are invaluable. In doing so, we dis- to our friendship and the relationship. town and there I was partner whom I know would never keep me “favorite” caught my eye and I realized I really couldn't face this without him. When the phone finally rang, I was excited upon my partner's voice and I was sure to tell him how much I really loved him before we disconnected ... Yes, I guess it's the way he needs to be so perfect in all that he does that annoys me the most. What a powerful mirror he makes for imperfections that annoy me, and I therefore need to criticize his behaviors in order to jus- tify my own shortcomings. Well, another valuable lesson is learned by me on this road trust, sensitivity and commitment he other night my partner was out of waiting for a phone an associate, it was an hour past the time. I suddenly yearned for my So, I decided to watch a movie to loneliness, but in choosing, his ddenly realize that it is my own her” life. Never have I enjoyed my partner today. , as Ido my ip Salmo library increases circulation The Library is under the direc- tion of the Library Board which includes Chairperson, Laurie Read, Treasurer, Susan Bakken and members Mary St. Denis, Judy McDovgall, Sandi Berukoff, Anja Blake, Sally Jerrett and Diane Kinrade. Its circulation has increased 35 percent in the last six months with 120 new members to date this year compared to 165 for the whole of 1991. Its material include taped books for the visu- ally impaired, videos and audito- Ty tapes, magazines, government Publications phone books for the Kootenays and Calgary, Vancou- ver and Spokane, Canadian Postal ‘Code Directory, college and university calendars as well as fiction and non-fiction items. The Librarian welcome enquiries and will assist in researching material. It is linked by computer to libraries throughout BC as well as university and college libraries. A reading room is also available where members can access Current editions of the Nelson Daily News, Vancouver Province and Financial Post. Throughout the year special Gough and poet Sid Marty. A spectacular Halloween program is again planned for the fall. The library also sponsors the local “Project Literacy” program which has attracted five tutors Bonny Klovance Salmo Impressions and two students. Two grants, $700 from the Koener Foundation and $550 from the Hamber Foundation, have facilitated the purchase of the 1992 edition of the “Books of Knowledge” which is especially useful to Elementary School stu- dents, and to update expensive materials such as video and audio cassettes. These’ grants have enabled this small library to expand its materials and they are much appreciated. Librarian Stockdale is imple- menting a Young Adult Advisory Board which will involve High School students to assist in the programs are held including Hal- loween and Christmas Story Times for Ghildren: and visits from Canadian author Lawrence hi ig Of new books for their interest level. It is important for young people to take an active part in the library, Seminar for women vehicle owners coming to Kalawsky Hear any good pings lately? How about knocks, growls, or rattles? If you're mystified by your car, or by your mechanic, help is finally here. On Tuesday, October 6 Kalawsky Pontiac Buick GMC (1989) Ltd. and General Motors of Canada will sponsor Women at the Wheel, a free seminar to take the mystery and misery out of Owning and driving your car. The purpose of this seminar, Says its presenter, Mary Jackson, nationally known speaker and author of the “Greaseless Guide to Car Care Confidence: Take the Terror Out of Talking to Your Mechanic,” is to teach the vocab- ulary necessary to communicate fully with any mechanic. With brightly coloured dia- grams, everyday analogies, and a good dose of humour, Jackson makes buying or having a car Paired less thr and = Museum Continued from 4B and Objects’ in the Kootenay- Boundary Juried Art Exhibition. “Moments” is a milestone for Gary, as he says, “I have strug- gled with the idea of doing art for money and have reached a point where'l feel comfortable in doing a painting for the joy of it.” His joyful acrylic paintings can been seen from 1 - 4 p.m. daily except Sundays and Statutory Holidays. A reception to meet the artist will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11. Exhibitions at the Nelson Museum are assisted financially by the Province of BC Cultural Services Branch and the City of Nelson. A small admission fee is charged to those who are not members of the museum. ROYAL ceo LEGION Branch Fri. - Sundays 12 -6 Thor. 2pm- 10 pm Sat. 11 am - 11 pm ° Meat 248 Cokmbia Ave., Castlegar 365-7017 even fun. Jackson's 13 years of hands-on experience in the auto repair business and eight years on the lecture circuit have produced a seminar that helps break down the ‘communication barriers between motorist and mechanic. The seminar is exclusively for those who may never tune or troubleshoot, but who would like to understand and be understood when it comes to buying a car or having one repaired. Former par- ticipants describe it as “Graphic! Dynamic! A real confidence builder — full of valuable infor- mation”. This free seminar will take Place at Kalawsky Pontiac Buick GMC, located at 1700 Columbia Avenue, in Castlegar. Compli- mentary refreshments and snacks will be served from 6:30 p.m. - 7 P.m. The seminar begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.. For reserva- tions or for additional informa- tion, please call (604) 365-2155. Seating is limited so call early to Teserve your place. MECHANICAL ° HEAVY DUTY AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ° GENE WADDINGTON 365-7006 "IT'S YOUR MONEY $$ IT'S YOUR LIFE" Learn to manage your money effectively. Explore your belief systems and their effect on your life goals. In this course you will gain the necessary lifeskills to create your own results. Tuesdays and Thursdays commencing * Oct. 6 (six sessions) “* Castlegar Campus, Selkirk College, Continuing Education Instructor: Brenda Hogstead Fee: $60 plus GST Stockdale was most compli- mentary to her vol 's who Kootenays. Stockdale has man the front desk, shelve books and assist members “We could not run the library without them. They are always available and reliable and do an excellent job,” she states. The board hosts an annual “Thank You” supper to show its appreciation to the vol- unteers. This year they include Sherri Huser, Sharon Lang, Kay Hohn, Lydia Verigin, Shirley Morrison, Mary St. Denis, Ageli- ka Kraus-Werth, Marianne Han- son and Cindy Hall. The library's circulation has added 18 adult fiction books, four adult non-fiction, seven junior fiction and four junior non-fiction in the past month. This is an indication of how it is expanding to serve the growing Salmo Com- munity. The Library also sponsors the local Project Literacy West that the pro- ject has been awarded a TV/VCR Electronics of Canada (MELCA) is providing these units to Literacy Projects throughout Canada and has donated over $170,000 to this end. 3 pass from local shops, Emory’s Men's Wear, Chahko-Mika Mall, or by Mail. P.O. Box 60, Nelson, B.C. VIL For more information phone _ 354-4944 FRE KIT INCLUDES: Oilomatic * 1 Litre Chain Ot STIHL Cap Valuable STIHL STIHL Replacement 10 Litre Fue! 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