Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, October 20 , 1993 Merry Creek Road development over hurdles KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff After several false starts and Stops due to zoning negotia tions with the city and engi neering problems Lindmar Estates, an adult community, is back on track. Developer, Ron Smithers veri fied that preparation has begun with the city putting in water and sewer connections, and already six units have been pre-sold. Smithers, who is in partner- ship with Terry Moon, said there are advantages in buying a unit before it is built. “People who pre-order have a choice of color schemes, floor plans and cupboards.” Lindmar Estates, located on Merry Creek Road, also has the advantage of a rural-type setting with all the advantages of city living close by, and for some seniors, especially those who don't drive its location couldn't be better. Within walking distance there is almost all that a person could need or want. A doctor's office, grocery store, dentist, hair salon, and bank are less than five minutes away from Lindmar Estates. “Cut to the Heart of the Problem. Not Through the Heart of Canada.” A Kim Campbell government is committed to eliminating the deficit in five years. The Reform Party says they'll do it in three. Our approach takes Canadians into Be consideration, Not just numbers. Our seniors, the unemployed and Canada's young people will be hurt by arbitrary f cuts. | think they’re worth the extra two years a balanced approach will take Blair Suffredine We want to cut the deficit. Not create a human one. Blair Suffredine Progressive Conservative Authorized by Grace Wilson, official agent for Blair Suffredine buy any fine quality natural g receive a Showcase by SHOWCASE ‘93 1 McCarthy turns new page in Socred book Submitted The B.C. Social Credit Party has “turned a new page, a new chapter” and will set out in the months ahead to earn the right from the people of this province to once again govern British Columbia. This was the message Socred leadership candidate Grace McCarthy delivered as she toured the East and West Kootenays last Thursday. Speaking at a wine and cheese reception at the Terra Nova Inn in Trail, the veteran cabinet minister said the people of B.C. are “ahead of our political parties.” She said people say “they will not give us their heart, their sup- port, their vote or their dollars until we all get together.” McCarthy claims the Socreds have 48,500 members (2,500 more than when she first joined the leadership race), and she says that with the help of the member. ship she is targeting 100,000 Find it in the Classifieds CASTLEGAR JEWELLERY REPAIRS Restoring & Designing 2721 Columbia Ave. (next to IGA) 365-6450 FEATURING AN ALL-STAR CAST OF NATURAL GAS ROOM HEATERS Save $50 UNTIL DECEMBER 10, 1993 if you purchase by November 30, 1993! 93 Scratch STARRING FSDV 30 FREE-STANDING GAS HEATER Th he newest look in gas stoves members by the end of 1994 Directing remarks to the feder al PCs, Federal Liberals, Reform- ers and “disenchanted NDPers”, the lady known as Amazing Grace for her many accomplish- ments, said Socreds “have to earn the right to guide this province.” She said the membership will help put an election platform together with regional policy con- ventions, door-knocking exercis- es, and membership drives. “T'll be right there beside you, knocking on those doors.” The Liberals have had two years in which to rebuild, McCarthy noted, saying they now have 11,000 members. In that time, she added, “they haven't been an effective opposition.” The frontrunner for the leader- ship, which will be decided by universal ballot on November 6, said she has never held a member- ship in a federal political party She purposely did this, she said, because she wanted to be able to speak on behalf of British Columbians to any federal govern- ment. “We want a made-in-B.C. party, as we've had (in the B.C. Social Credit Party) for the better part of 40 years,” she concluded. About 100 people attended the Trail reception, just 25 fewer than the federal all-candidates’ forum being held the same evening in the Silver City. Admitting golf wasn’t her game, McCarthy said she had been busy the past two years raising $2.5 million for eye research in the Vision 21 pro- gram, working with the Variety Club and helping the Salvation Army at both the provincial and federal levels. Plus Scratch ‘n Save even more Due to popular demand, the show must go on. 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A vote for a clear conscience Michel Roy, local candidate for the Natural Law Party, was given the opportunity by The Sun to explain why the Natural Law party is a vote for conscious. The Natural Party was formed on June 25, 1992. We saw an urgent need to give a message of hope and a prac- tical approach to solving the problems of Canada. We have the knowledge available to create a government as perfect as Nature's government. We are offering a‘new approach and a new knowledge that will produce a new result in the way this great coun. try is governed. We engage Natural Law in nation- al consciousness. Natural Law is the very underlying intelligence that gov ems all the diversity in the universe At every level of life there are laws of nature functioning. The Natural Law Sew What? Dressmaking Let me make your Halloween costumes 365-2669 Party has the practical technology to harness this intelligence. Our technology of consciousness enlivens this intelligence located within our own consciousness. The intelligence of Natural Law promotes the growth and evolution of all life and at the same time maintains perfect order and and harmony amidst the infinite diversity of the universe. A government aligned with natural law has the support of this intelligence to ¢reate an ideal theme of administra- hon. An administration that is able to maintain unity while nourishing diversity Science has been studying partial values of natural law for centuries. + Progress in theoretical physics has led to a more unified understanding of the laws of nature, culminating in the Tecent discoveries of completely uni- fied field theories. These theories locate a single, universal field of intel- ligence, a field of all possibilities at the basis of all forms and phenomena in the universe. Our technology of consciousness has been field tested and validated in 500 research studies in 27 countries around the world and proven to be effective in all areas of life. In indi- vidual life as show by: increased See NATURAL SER eae 1993 Christmas Mailing Schedule ; ‘As Nea? 4x% are easy to mail At Carl's we have a good selection of gift ideas that , DESTINATION SURFACE MAR ett rd Great Britain & N. Ireland Rep. of Ireland France Hong Kong Australia New Zealand Wedneeday, October 20, 1993 = Candidates The Castlegar Sun Page 5A Continued from 3A adamant that developers be given every opportunity to work in our community without having “to jump hurdles the city continues to place n front of them.” “If the city cannot cooperate with developers, than eventually our tax base will erode. It certain ly won't grow.” O'Connor, who was a four-term President of the Chamber of Com- merce, also held the position of chair on the Building Committee, Sunfest Committee and the Mem- bership Committee of the cham: ber. He is also a life member of the Kootenay Doukhobor society. Doreen Smecher It's likely that City Councillor Doreen Smecher unofficially decided to run for mayor during one of the many ‘heated discus- sions‘ she had with Audrey Moore this past year. Officially howev Smecher indicated she did some ing before putting her the list as candidates for mayor. Smecher's time on council has been one of dealing with con troversy, and she is becoming quite accustomed to performing under pressure. One good exam ple of this was when she locked horns with Moore over representa: tion at the Regional District level She went so far as to challenge the chair, resulting in a secret ballot process to choose the director. Moore being elected An_ effective councillor, Smecher is known for her meticu- lous attention to detail, whether it be in the way she dresses, or when reviewing a legal document or drawn-out report Smecher is vying for support from business, and recalls the work she has done to encourage Chmara honored for service to community KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Another deserving Castlegar citizen, Deb Chmara, has received the Governor General's Citizenship Award, the presti- gious Canada 125 Anniversary medal. Chmara said she received the award, which consists of both a certificate of commendation and amedal October 7. When she first got the award Chmara admits she was both pleased and puzzled. “It's a pleasure when someone recognizes you for the things you do. When I got home and looked at the award and medal I thought why me, and how. It's a pleasure when someone recognizes you for the things you do.” Why me indeed. By her own admission Chmara has been actively involved in Castlegar on ‘a regular basis. Some of the com- ‘munity activities Chmara has been involved in are: instructor of CPR; sat on the Castlegar Library Board as chair while it was being built, she is a cadet officer leader; the Castlegar rep- resentative for the Arthritis Soci ety, teaching full time at Kinnaird Middle School; United Way chair; and numerous Red Cross activities. Chmara had been nominated by the Castlegar Canadian Red Cross to receive the award which Community Development and Volunteer Resources Coordina- tor, Patricia Marshall-Thompson said is well-deserved. “Deborah Chmara has been an energetic Red Cross volunteer for over 20 years. Deborah has applied her many talents to Water Safety programs, Small Craft Safety education, youth pro- grams, International education, emergency service, blood donor recruitment and first aid pro- grams. She has served as a Regional Vice President for the West Kootenay Region and as a founding member ofthe Castle- gar Branch of the Red Cross This past summer Deborah was one of 28 B.C. volunteers who assisted with American Red Cross Flood Relief operations in the American Midwest. She is currently the First Aid Service chairperson for Red Cross, Kootenay Region.” Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore commends Chmara for her achievements, and said that it is precisely those type of active community members which help make Castlegar better. “She's done tremendous ser- vice and she certainly deserves it. We have outstanding people in our community. That’s why it works so well.” The award is given to out- Castlegar resident, Deb Chmara small busine nd further devel opment in Ca “Castlegar is going places, and going there fast. In all of this we're going to need more com munication between taxpayers and council.” Smecher says she sympathizes with business own ers in Castlegar, and went so far as to ask for a breakdown of what it costs to do business here. “By the way, I'm still waiting to have that request met by the city.” Smecher says she gained much of her experience in political life while serving for I years on the School District No. 9 board. Now, after five years as a councillor, Smecher feels it’s time to use her talents serving the people of Castlegar as their new mayor. Lawrence Chernoff City ¢ Chernoff one of the ouncillor Lawrence could be described as more personable char acters on council, He's the first to chuckle at a joke keeping other councillors in rela lively de and is good at cent moods with his easy-going Chernoff's friendly personality has a definite serious side when he receives pressure to take action. A perfect example of this involves the recent pedestrian lights at the 24th Street intersec tion. Cheroff, with a young son of his own, was calied to task by parents who would no longer put up with a dangerous cross-walk It took him awhile, but the subtle but steady pressure applied by Style of politics, But* is a time CASTLEGAR 100-630-17 Street 365-7232 CREDIT UNION DAY Thursday, October 21 Credit Union Day when all the Canadians who belong to co Operatives can celebrate their achievements and accomplishments "JOIN US FOR COFFEE & DONUTS" Castlegar Savings Credit Union "Your Community Financial Centre es) 12 million SLOCAN PARK 3014-Highway 6 226-7212 gbasement, 614 Christina. 365-5934 Chemoff to the Ministry of High ways, eventually paid off (Moore, Smecher and O'Connor) There was some surprise when Cheroff decided to go after the mayor's chair, since he is seen by his peers as being a strong sup porter of Audrey Moore. The two appeared to have a good working relationship, and just this year Chernoff was designated the alternate for Regional District duty under Audrey Moore “I'm proud to have played a part in the decision-making of the past, and I want it to continue,” Chernoff said. Chernoff was made to stand ground most recently against fel low councillor Doug Green, when the two squared off over whether the city shuld have a special pol icy for local hire Chemoff says he enjoys a chal lenge, which is why after six years as a councillor, he feels he has the motivation, experience and leader ship qualities for mayor He might have wanted a chal lenge, bul he's getting three FLU CLINIC- St. Rita's Parish Hall, 513 - 7th Ave, Castlegar, Wednesday, October 6 (Sr. Weliness Day), 20, 27, 9:00 am - 3 00 pm. Available to: anyone65 & older, children or adults with heart of lung conditions under doctors care. Wear short sleeves Coffee & tea available. Call 365-4300 for more info CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT Community Services is having a GIANT indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, October 23 and Saturday, October 30 at 1003 - 2nd Avenue, Doors will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4;00 p.m. Proceeds from the sale will go toward C&DCS renovation expenses. Donations of items for the sale are welcome and can be dropped off at 1007 - 2nd Street duri ing the hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday to Friday. Phone 365-2104 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - Friday 7:30 p.m. Anglican Church CWL BAZAAR and tea. Catholic centre, Saturday, October 23, 2:00 p.m MID-WIFERY TASK FORCE West Kootenay Chapter meets 4th Wednesday of the month. Next meeting Oct. 27th, 5 p.m. at Nelson Home Support, 905 Gordon Road. Call 365-3561. Coming events astlegar and District non-profit organizations may be listed here. The first 12 words are $4 and additional words are 15¢ each. 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