“WW Saturday, January 11, 1992 -Zig Saturday, January 11, 1992 coo ee wwe prermmrren wager 9 dnt Nine toF IVE CUTS RUN DEEPER Action Ad Deadline For Saturday Display Ad Deadline For Saturday___—'5 p.m., Wednesday _Action Ad Deadline fér Wednesday 5 p.m., Monday: Dispiey Ad Deadline For Wednesday 5 p.m., Friday ACTION ADS — 365-2212 _.__5p.m., Wednesday MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. is cutting 55 of its logging and staff jobs on Vancouver Island, citing continued uncertainty over access to publicly-owned, old-growth forests in the Clayoquot Sound area. The move comes a week after B.C.’s ministry of forests slashed MB's annual cutting rights in the area by 14 per cent _ CLOTHES | “TO CLOSE National clothing retailer Grafton- Fraser is closing nearly half its stores in a bid to stave off bankruptcy. During the next five weeks, 107 of the 241 stores across the country will close AIRFARES ARE FAIR Canada’s major airlines slashed prices up to 75 per cent on domestic flights Wednesday. Air Canada announced discount travel dates of Jan. 22 to April 26, while Canadian Airlines _ countered with | Jan. 29 to April 4 BACK TO WORK About 150 laid off loggers with Ainsworth Lumber Co.Ltd. are back on the job after agreeing to defer some of their wages until later in the year. Ainsworth had laid off the loggers last month, citing increased Castle Theatre keeps film rolling and — Stars shining NEWS REPORTER Unlike most people, Bob Ben- nett prefers Mondays to Fridays. “It gets so that you start to hate Fridays,” he said, “You’re up early chasing airplanes, worrying about whether or not you ’re going to get your film.” Bennett is the co-owner and manager of the Castle Theatre, something he’s been doing for over 20 years. “It’s one of those things that when its in you, it’s in your blood,” he said, “It’s not something you can.get rid of.” Films for the Castle Theatre, and Civic Theatre in Nelson, are booked by the same company so the two cinemas flip-flop their re- spective pictures weekly. “One of us pays the shipping in and the other pays the shipping out,” Bennett said. Bennett arrived with family in tow in 1969, all set to take over a theatre in Grand Forks. He had spent the last 12 years between two theatres in Kenora, Ont. Upon arriving in Grand Forks, he learned of the owner’s plans to keep the theatre, making a 2,000 kilometre car trip seem worthless. But an opening for a theatre owner an hour away in Castlegar brought Bennett to a place he is happy to have come to. “It’s been for the better,” he said, “Grand -Forks didn’t have the gromen potential that Castlegar The 400-seat Castle Theatre was built in 1947 by George Berg- eron, who ran it until it was sold to Bennett i in 1969. Among the changes that Ben- nett has made include the instal- lation of a 15 X 20 screen, 50 per cent larger than the previous one, stereo sound and a larger lobby. But one change that both Ben- nett and other small centre the- atre owners have made is the weekly movie schedule. In the past, theatres would run two different films a week;a prac- tice that Bennett says is no longer’ ~eost-effective. “It’s easier and cheaper to run one a week at a time,” he said, “It | JonathanGreen WorkRPLACE News photo by Jonathan Green Bob Bennett has been the owner, manager, projectionist and jardior: among other things, at the Castle Theatre for almost 23 years. He thinks the big screen allows people an escape from what's playing on the small screen. cuts advertising and shipping costs.” And it’s costs that are slowly changing the face of the movie in- dustry. With actors receiving millions of dollars per picture, plus the reces« sion being felt in Canada and the U.S., studios are forced to look for necessary revenue and the first place they look is at the box office. Corporations like . Cineplex- Odeon and Famous Players and independents like Bennett have had to raise ticket prices to stay in business. And with higher ticket prices, more people are prepared to wait until they can rent the movie on video. But Bennett believes the movie theatre is far from becoming a thing of the past. “I think it will weather the storm,” he said, comparing the consumer trend toward television and VCRstoarestaurant. . “Every home has a kitchen, but restaurants pop up and the good ones stay open,” he said, “It’s the same with theatres. And for the fans of the small screen, Bennett says television is having an effect on his. crowds. “It’s complimenting my busi- ness,” he said, “Customers keep coming back because they're fed up with what’s on television.” Now in his fourth decade in . Castlegar, Bennett knows that life could have been different ifhe had chosen a different career in Trail a“ than one just up Highway “You could make more money at Cominco with more time off and less problems,” he said, “and you don’t have to get up at 5 a.m. on Fridays.” But that doesn’t mean that Ben- nett hasn't been happy. ‘Tll be here until I retire. There’s nothing I'd rather be do- ing.” : ActionADS ‘Vv ANNOUNCEMENTS 12 Card of thanks WE would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Castlegar hospital for the care given to our mother’ and grandmother, Gladys Rogers , also our thanks to Mike O'Connor. and our friends for the sympathy shown during our loss. God bless you all. The Akselson and Rogers families. (1/3) 18 Coming E' Found Help Wanted, ON aT DEGEMBER 22, set ot keys, Birchland Heights. 365-6415, (3/01) AT GOOSE CREEK Road and Highway 3A, white and black male border cross puppy, approx. 2 months old. 399-4726. (3/2) NEAR Castlegar-News, gold ring with one diamond. Owner may claim by identifying 365-2839. (3/03) WANTED _POKER PLAYERS $10 Buy-in Table stakes Open 7 p.m. Sun., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. Phone 365-2216 36 Found 3 KEYS on a ring, Woodland P. Park. —— 42 Personal ALCOHOLICS Anonymous and AI- Anon. Phone 365-3663. (104/91) CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY. In memoriam donations information: Box. 3292, Castlegar, B.C. VAN 3H6, 365-5167. (104/2) v CHILDREN Sa POSITION. Required skills: bookkeeping, payroll, word processing, computer. data entry. Applicant should have experience in the required skills and be willing to train for others. Written resumes including references to Landmark Mechanical Installations Ltd. P.O. Box 3445, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 3N8. Closing date January 17, 1992. (2/03) WANTED, 85 overweight people to lose 10-29 Ibs. per month, 00%, natural, doctor recommended. We pay you. Serious callers only. 533-5576. (3/01) ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION INSIDE/COUNTER ee 73. +_ Childcare Available CLASSIFIED RATES AND INFORMATION RATES First 15 Words $5.00 Additional Words 30¢ GST EXTRA 3 Insertions for Price of 2 7 Insertions for Price of 4 Special Reduced Rates for 13X, 26X, 52X, 104X are also available. SPECIAL RATES ARE FOR CONSECUTIVE INSERTIONS. LEGAL ADS Word ads: 28¢ per word for one insertion; 21¢ per word for subsequent insertions. Minimum charge is for 20 words. PAYMENT POLICY Payment may be made by cash, cheque or Visa and MasterCard credit cards. It is not advisable to send cash through the mail. Classified Ads may be charged, but a $2 billing charge will be made if the ad is not paid for seven days after it first appears. (This $2 charge does NOT apply to Visa and MasterCard charges.) = ORDER BY MAIL Print Your Action Ad on a separate piece of paper and mail to: ACTION ADS, Box 3007 Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3H4 The Castlegar News reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate neadings and to determine page soceton: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT. All advertisements such as Help Wanted must comply with the British Columbia Human Rights Act. This Act states no advertisement may state or imply a is TalteBonvor ihcktiaaion the basis of an applicant's race, religion, colour, marital status, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex (unless the matter relates to the of public d AND ioe wemreal has been obtained through the Human Rights Branch). MATURE woman available to babysit.in her home.Reasonable rates, references provided..Phone 365-6646. (tfn/93). es PARENTS -— Are you feeling frustrated looking for a quality babysitter? We can help!! For information phone collect, 364- 2326, Daycare Registry. (7/100) 76 Childcare Wanted SITTER REQUIRED — weekends, must be non-smoker, reliable and references required. 365-2761 after’6 p.m. (3/2) EE ae Gough Electric, Division of Guillevin International Inc:, a national electrical distributor is seeking an inside/counter salesperson. The successful applicant wil have three years minimum electrical inside sales experience, excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and be customer service driven. Salary commensurate with exper- ience. Please forward your resume in confidence to: DON McDOWELL Branch Manager, 609-13th St., Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2K6_ PART-TIME sitter required in my home, one 7 month old, Oglow subdivision area. Ph. 365-8495. (3/03) Vv _ EMPLOYMENT 99 Help Wanted WANTED: 79 overweight people. _Lose 10-29 Ibs. per month. 100% natural, doctor recommended. We pay you. Serious callers ONLY. 533-5576. (3/03) . REAL ESTATE/Insurance Agency requires a bright energetic self starter to take charge of our busy front desk on a part time basis (20-24 hrs./wk.), Responsibilities include telephone, mail, faxing, filing and miscellaneous office duties. Computer knowledge an asset. Successful applicant must be articulate and well groomed. and have a good _ working knowledge of office procedures. Superior communication skills a must. If you are interested in this exciting challengé and would like the opportunity to work as part of a team in a professional non- smoking environment, please submit resume stating salary expected by Jan. 17/92 to: Cohoe Real Estate/Insurance, 1127-4th Street, Castlegar, B.C. ViN 2A8. (173) MANAGER/MANAGERESS couple required for ultra-modern mobile fish ~ and seafood convenience stores. Must enjoy travelling, be-self-motivating, to work independently an extraordinary abilit customers politely. Must have\a Class 1 Drivers License with air. Excellent remuneration, 8 days off every 6 weeks plus regular vacation time. Submit resume to High Arctic Marketing Corp. Ltd. Box 6387, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 2G1 or phone 1-800-661- 9834. (3/2) 126 Work Wanted EARL'S CARPENTRY — Houses, renovations, concrete, painting, swimming pools, liners, chemicals, spas — reasonable — work guaranteed. 365-8355. (tfn/98) Vv SERVICE GUIDE 292 Tree Services BRANCHING OUT. TREE SERVICE. 362-5076. (tfn/80) THE FAR SIDE By GARY LARSON —— © 1986 Universal Press Syndicate a | Ea = Sa 12-44 “| don’t mean to exacerbate this situation, Roger, but I think I’m quite close to bursting into maniacal laughter and imagining your nose is really a German sausage.” - Florists — SG@LE — Assorted Christmas Items Including Arrangements up TO 50° OFF SALE ENDS JAN. 15 301-11th Ave. Downtown Castlegar + 365-5191 OPEN MONDAYS, 235 Insurance INSURANCE SERVICE IN YOUR HOME OR AT YOUR BUSINESS For ALL Your Insurance BUSINESS * HOME ® RVs LIFE e BOAT INS. NEEDS, CONTACT Peter Majesgey Home 365-5386 Office 364-1285 Secure Companies, Competitive Rates : CHECK WITH PETER MAJESGEY & CURRIERS INSURANCE LTD. 1331 Bay Ave., Trail WV PETS & LIVESTOCK 351 Pet TO GIVEAWAY, 8 puppies, 5 male, 3 female, sheltie/collie cross. Please call 365-2789. (3/01) » stoves, MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 370 Antiques ANTIQUES 365-5191 + China - Silver - Jewellery + Fine Books - Furniture + Depression Glass Come and browse among “TREASURES OF THE PAST” SILVER RATTLE ANTIQUES 301-11th Ave., Castlegar © Localed in Tulips 373 Appliances RE-CONDITIONED fridges, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Call collect — Apple City Furniture, Kelowna, 862-5103. Free weekly delivery to the Kootenays. (tfn.59) ¢ 376 Auctions BUY or SELL sy AUCTION BANKRUPTCIES, ESTATES, CONSIGN, OUTRIGHT PURCHASES USSELL Open Mon.-Sat. 9-5 2067 Highway 34 UCTION sesh 382 Building Supplies BEACH oil furnace for mobile home, down-draft c/w tank/chimney $250. 365-6698. (tfn/46) wv ANNOUNCEMENTS is. [