October 12, 1988 DARN! 1 COULD HAVE ADVERTISED IN THIS SPACE! Castlegar News 365-5210 REZONING continued trom front page pending action.” Valley Broadcasting Ltd., which owns CKQR, has applied to rezone two lots at 625 11th Ave. from multi residential to highway commercial in order to relocate its radio studio, An apartment block is presently located on the site. The application went to a public hearing Sept. 28 at which a number of nearby residents voiced their opposition, claiming commercial busi- nesses should not be located in resi- dential neighborhoods. However, Gordon Brady, the radio station's general manager and major- ity shareholder, said the station would not significantly alter the area. Brady also agreed to place a res. trictive covenant on the land pre venting its use for anything but a radio station. Ald. Albert. Calderbank proposed Tuesday that council accept Brady's offer and that the rezoning bylaw not be adopted until a restrictive coven ant acceptable to the city has been filed in the Nelson land title’ office However, Ad. Len Embree count ered with a motion to table the Personalized Christmas Cards Now is the time to order! See our complete selection of beautiful personalized Christmas Cards rezoning until Oct. 24. Embree’s proposal was passed unanimously. Embree said he wanted the re- zoning application postponed because “I would sure like to be able to have some further information from our solicitor” about the covenant. “There are some other questions that I want to ask our lawyer,” he said. At one point Embree mentioned the public hearing, but was cautioned by Mayor Audrey Moore not to discuss the hearing. “The other consideration that has to be given, you know, there (were) people at the public hearing . . .,” Embree said before Moore cut him off. “Don't discuss the public hearing,” Moore instruct Embree agreed. Instead. he said, “I need more time to address concerns that have been raised. Next council meeting Ill be able to do that.” Moore explained that Embree will not be seeking “new information.” “We're in no position to be accept- ing any new information,” she said. Embree said he would address concerns that have been already raised Princess dislikes needles , STEVENAGE, ENGLAND (AP) — Diana, Princess of Wales, ad- mitted a dislike for needles Tuesday when she visited a clinic where young children were getting injec- tions under a government inoculation drive. “What on Earth have you set this up for? 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NEC looks forward By BONNIE MORGAN Staff Writer The West Kootenay National Exhibition Centre has recovered from financial difficulties which threatened its closure nearly a year ago and is looking forward to a promising future. Once “severely” in debt, the centre “is in the black right now,” said NEC board chairman Sandra Donohue. The NEC is a member of the Castlegar and District United Way and receives some funds for its operating budget each year from the United Way. It did not receive funds from the United Way last year because of indepgndent fundraising, but has applied for a grant this 3 Now in its 14th year, the NEC will be bringing in more international ai art, history and scienci national exhibits featuring Donohue credits the success of the NEC to community interest, and dedication of the board which kept it open through tough times. NEC director Helen Lee worked on a volunteer basis from October to April to keep the centre running while it was in financial trouble. The centre currently has two part-time staff, Kathy Sperling and Kathy Dillen who worked for several months as volunteers before the centre received grants to pay them. Exhibits are professionally hung by a local volunteer and some one else has volunteered to silkscreen posters to advertise the exhibits. The interior has been renovated in the last year, completely through volunteer labor and government grants. “We've made some real leaps and bounds in just being able to get the facelift for the centre,” said Donohue, who has been chairman for the last five years. The NEC brings exhibits into Castlegar from across Canada and even Europe. Most are “travelling exhibits” and pertain to art history and science. “We also created some of our own exhibits,” said Donohue, pointing to A Show of Hands, a locally-developed exhibit which featured West Kootenay artisans and travelled across Canada for two years. “That was really important because we were able to show the rest of Canada the great work that is being done in the West Kootenay, said Donohue. Donohue said local artists are becoming better known which is not easy considering “there really aren't a lot of places in the Kootenays for artists to show their work.” Donohue says next to the Lower Mainland, the Kootenays has the highest concentration of artists in B.C. But the NEC is more than an art gallery. It has educational kits ranging from local native Indian artifacts to print making and batik. The NEC provides the kits to both private and public schools. “Not all of the kits pertain to each grade, but we've been able to touch each of the grades with the different kits,” ‘said Donohue who hopes to see the centre develop more kits. As well, the NEC provides locally developed workshops on such things as spinning, painting and drawing. Donohue says it is hoping to provide children's workshops through summer employment programs. “This is something children really need, especially the amount of television they are exposed to and the fast pace of modern life,” said Donohue. The Selkirk Weavers Guild will be hosting a weaving workshop at the NEC Oct. 18, 19 and 20. “We want to be able to offer more workshops for people,” said Donohue. “It's a matter of getting artisans to come forward and do the workshops.” The NEC has a collection of local artifacts “of everyday life” that are catalogued and stored because the centre doesn't have enough room for a display. “We have a collection of photos as well,” she said. Currently the NEC is working on a native garden for the NEC grounds. “We are looking for plants with historical importance,” said Donohue. The centre is looking for plants used by local indians for food, implements and medicines that may. be transplanted into its garden. The centre now has an outdoor water hookup because of the project, having received a govern- ment grant. One of the highlights for the NEC this year will be an exhibit called Unlike the Lilies, a collection of Doukhobor textiles from an Edmonton museum. However, the NEC must fundraise to be able to provide a 24-hour security for this exhibit. “One of the major challenges is the 24-hour security needed to provide the exhibit,” said Donohue. She feels the historical importance for the Doukhobor community and local fibre artists is significant. “We want to get the show no matter what,” she said. On Oct. 15, We're Voting Yes... Existing Arena a ce oe EXISTING HALL LETTERS Facility enriching 1 have been involved with the Castlegar and District Public Library for the past four years, three years as a board member and one year as chairman of the board. In that time the library has expanded to a new facility that provides better service and enriches our community. in that it is something that will improve service and enrich our com- munity. This sort of facility will improve the quality of life in our community, making it an even better place to live. Patrick Donohue Robson Centre supported We at Hobbit Hill Children’s Centre want to express our enthusi- astic support for Castlegar’s prop- osed new aquatic centre. In these hurried times, families really need chances to have fun together as a family. Recreational opportunities, especially for families with preschool children, have been limited by winter weather condi- tions. The aquati¢t centre plans show careful attention to detail i venience, variety of activities of- fered, safety, and accessibility for people with impaired mobility. Fam- ily fun times, like those our aquatic centre would offer, support and strengthen the family while provid- ing healthy exercise. These are vital antidotes to the stresses families face today. Hobbit Hill Children’s Centre also looks forward to the chance of Boneless Cross rib ROAST OR CHUCK ROAST t From Canada Grade A Beef Regular or Diet 750 ml Bottle © Plus Deposit 68° We Bring It All Together Stewing BEEF 54.15 i. °1.8 Campbell's OMATO SOUP 284 mi Tin DINNER SAUSAGE $3.95 rs. . 2 1 » i 9 BEEF SAUSAGE seni ° 1.79 Robin Hood FLOUR Assorted Varieties 10 io. 80g *5.88 PAE Le creating a year-round pi swim-fun program which would inte- grate aquatic therapy for children who have special needs. Physio therapy in the water is of special benefit to those who have physical handicaps, offering relaxation and greater freedom of movement. We hope the voters of the Castlegar district will agree that the aquatic centre project will enhance our community as a whole, our civic pride, and our recreational oppor- tunities. Your support on Oct. 15 is needed to make this dream a reality! Cathy Lafortune Director Hobbit Hill Children's Centre Show a positive attitude I am a resident of Robson and a supporter of the proposed new aquatic facility. As such, I would like to address a few concerns and pos- sible misconceptions Robson resi- dents may have about this issue. Firstly, the new indoor pool will have no impact on the future of the Robson pool. The Regional Recre- ation Commission runs some summer programs in Robson, but has res- ponsibility for maintenance only for the duration of these programs. The Robson Recreation Society, with the help of the Robson River Otters swim club, is responsible for its operation and maintenance for the balance of the season. The Robson pool will not be shut down just be- cause a new facility is to be built. Secondly, many people are not aware that if the new facility is to be built, the referendum must be passed in Area I, Area J and in Castlegar. If it is defeated in any one of those areas the pool will not be built, even if a huge majority from the other areas votes in favor. It is very im- portant, then, that everyone con- cerned get out to vote on Saturday. Lastly, there has been some con- cern regarding transportation now that the ferry is closed. Travel by car is probably little affected, as it is nearly as fast to get to south Castle- gar via the Brilliant Bridge. Pedes- trians and bicyclists are certainly ever. The aquatic centre is being placed in the most central area for everyone, While the ferry closure is important to us, it is a separate issue and should be addressed apart from Tee conetic thay aitoodam. MACARONI & Dinners * Kraft © 225 g. Pkg. or Spirals, 200 g. Pkg. * Each CHEESE 638° FRESH B.C. GROWN GROUND BROCCOLI . COFFEE B.C.Grown * | MJB © Regular, Fine or Extra Fine Grind © 300 G. Pk; $1.08 x... . 49° *2.49 Snow Star ICE CREAM Assorted Flavours ¢ 4 L. Pail Limit 2 with Min. $25. 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