.Page 6B The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, January 27, 1993 ~ It's the ‘Year of the Man’ in the world of fashion We all think that the fashion industry is geared towards women. I've even said it in past articles. But low and behold, this is the ‘Year of the Man’ in fashion. Now designers such as Donna Karan, Claude Montana, Michael Kos and many others who have been traditionally designing clothes for women are making a smooth transition over to the world of men's fashions. They are recognizing that men have taken more of an * interest in their appearances than ever before. It seems that more and more men are opting for dress slacks over jeans, shirts over t-shirts. It doesn't mean that jeans and t:shirts are going out of fashion, it just BMS Consulting Financial Counselling and Goal Setting means that they're not as popu lar for this upcoming season as they were before New for men this season are cropped pants and the normal length pants. Military boots are very popular as well as the dress shoe. Knits are very much in vogue for men. Knit Sweaters, pants and coats as well as hats, gloves and scarves. Light colours are what designers are using this year to show off their collections Colours such as light beige white, cream and beli¢ve it or not, ivory. Designers are using them in all their outfits. For example: one whole outfit will be the same colour. Shirt, suit, socks, and shoes can be white With a light colored suit, a shin of a different color but same density looks good: Checkered suits are coming back as well in colours such as browns with black and yellows. Stylish suits with classic cut accessories with a light coloured shirt is what the well dressed man will be wearing Don't worry guys, no bell bot- toms for you ... this year! Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, I’m sure you'll be able to find something that will Suit your personality. = Wellings y) y Local artist Alf Crossley surveys the scenery around him while cross-country ski- ing near his home in Pass Creek. Perhaps the afternoon escapade will result in something permanent on canvass Injured workers advice Injured workers or dependents who have claims questions can get free, confidential advice when a Workers’ Advisor visits Nelson on February 3. The Workers’ Adviser's Office of the Ministry of Labor and Consumer Services is ihdepen- dent of the Workers Compensa- tion Board. If you would like an appointment for a personal inter- view with a Workers’ Adviser, call the Government Agent's office at 354-6104. The inter- views will be held at the Gov- ernment Regional Access Centre, 310 Ward Street, Nelson. For advice without an inter- view, contact Workers’ Adviser Office in Richmond toll-free at SUN STAFF PHOTO / Marilyn Strong 1-800-663-4261 Premarital relationsips to be discussed at upcoming Women's Agiow coffee meeting Janelle and Terese Colquhoun will be the guest speakers at Castlegar Women’s Aglow Fellowship’s evening coffee meeting to be held at the Legion Hall on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m Twenty-year-old Janelle will speak about teen pregnancy and the resulting choic s well as the Biblical view of sex before marriage Janelle’s mother, Teresé Colquhoun, an active supporter of the Trail Aglow Fellowship. and the Charismatic Catholic Prayer Group, will address the same issues from the perspective of her experience as a mother of a pregnant teen. Women's Aglow invites all interested women and teenaged girls to attend their monthly interdenominational meetings. All newcomers and teen girls will be admitted free to this special meeting Continued from 5B Salmo, Trail, Nelson, Delta, and Mission. The Salmo Pentecostal Church, where Mrs. Wellings is Advertising M-F Circulation M-F Office M-F Classified M-F ~~ WE'RE OPEN! In order to serve you better, in 1993 The Castlegar Sun has the following hours effective Monday, January 11, 1993 8:30 - 4:30 8:30 - 5:00 8:00 -'5:00 - 8:00 - 5:00 Editorial Fr. 8 00 - 5:00. . We look forward to hearing from you! 365-2278 365-5266 365-5266 365-7848 365-5579 * telemetry equipment +tagoon chiorinator + modeling system following plan NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the Council of the City of Castlegar to undertake works, under the Specified Area section of the Municipal Act to construct necessary capital improvements in the North Castlegar sewer system area. Unless within one month after the publication and mailing of this notice (being February 27, 1993) a majority of the owners of parcels within the North Castlegar Sewer System area representing at least one half of the value of the parcels which are liable to be specially charged, petition the Council not to proceed with it, the area will be designated and a rate representing 15% of the 1993 sewer fee on the utility billings will be levied on all affected properties GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE BYLAW: : 1992 Sewer Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 633 Proposes to establish a specified area in order to authorize long term borrowing required to construct ‘the following necessary. capita improvements in the North Castlegar Sewer system * line replacement and lift station upgrade (8th St. & 8th Ave.) + lift station upgrade (4th St. & 4th Ave.) LOCATION IN WHICH WORKS ARE TO BE EFFECTED: The Works will take place in the area commonly referred to as the North Castlegar Sewer system and is more specifically detailed on the THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF THE WORKS ARE $255,350. The Portion of the total cost to be bome by the owners within the specified area is $200,000 which portion constitutes 78% of the cost. (Grants a Sunday-School teacher, has combined with the Salmo Branch of the Kootenay Savings Credit Union to facilitate a col- lection of donations to the fami- ly. This financed her trip to Vancouver but she has not returned due to the severe weather conditions that necessi tate her attending to their home John understands,” she states “He knows I am tending our home until he get back.” As well as financial suppon the Wellings have received food, cards, calls and the Prayers of the community “John says he has a stack of cards and letters and he keeps getting more “Ihave had many calls, cards. letters and hugs from the people of Salmo. The senior citizens in parm Salmo that John Nas done odd jobs for are always calling. This is a great community and I would never live anywhere else.” states Mrs. Wellings The Wellings came to Salmo from Burnaby in 1980 and live on £MWild Flower Meadow south of Salmo, where they have a large garden and sell bedding plants in the spring Mrs. Wellings fashions crafts from dried flowers and willow branches and Wellings did car pentry, plumbing and odd jobs throughout the community Their son David, is a student at Salmo Secondary School and is looking forward to having his father home, too. DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? CHRIS LADD, APR, IPRA YOU SHOULD! Chris Ladd has more than 30 years of public relations, writing and advertising experience and will be writing YOUR business story for the. Castlegar Sun's 3rd Annual Castlegar in Review Call the Castlegar Sun Advertising Now that the cold winter days are upon us, there. is nothing more irresistible than the aroma of a hearty meal drifting through the kitchen. Whatever the occa- Sion try our Family}. Favourites and ENJOY! Cooking EASY OVEN STEW Temp: 300F Cooking Time 3 to 4 hours 1 (100z) can tomato soup 1.(100z) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (100z) can consomme 1 envelope onion soup mix 2-3 lbs. stewing beef Vegetables: carrots, celery, potatoes, mushrooms, (any combination or quantity of your choice.) THE HEN PARTY 1. In a medium size roaster combine tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, consomme and onion soup mix. 2. Stir in stewing beef and vegetables (or you can add vegetables during the later part of baking). 3. Cover with lid or foil and bake in oven 300F, 3 to 4 hours, until meat is tender SUPER HAWAIIAN PORK 1 Ib, shoulder pork 2 eggs 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 cup oil 2 green pepper 4 stalks celery 2 chicken-bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained, (save juice) 1/2 cup pineapple juice 3 tbsp cornstarch , 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp soya sauce 1/2 cup vinegar — decrease to taste 1. Cut pork into 1 inch pieces 2. Beat together eggs, flour, salt and pepper to make a batter. 3. Heat oil in heavy skillet 4. Dip pork pieces into batter and drop into hot oil. Fry slowly to brown. Drain off excess oil. 5. Cut pepper into 1 inch squares. Cut celery stalks diago- nally into 1 inch pieces. Add vegetables to meat. 6. Add 1/4 cup chicken-bouillon water mixture, pineapple and pineapple juice. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender crisp. 7. Combine comstarch and sugar in saucepan. Blend in soya sauce, vinegar and remaining 3/4 cup chicken bouil- lon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and clear. 8. Pour over meat mixture, cover and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve over hot cooked rice. (Serves 4 to 6). CREAMY TUNA MACARONI & CHEESE 2 1/2 cups cooked macaroni 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup milk 1 clove chopped garlic (optional) 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional) 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded 1 can tuna, drained 1 (100z) can cream of mushroom soup 1. Blend soup, milk, and cheese 2. Combine macaroni, mayonnaise, celery, onion and tuna. Wednesday, January 27, 1993 The Castlegar Sun Page 7B It's your right to spend your children's inheritance Dear Ann Landers: My daughter, "Julie," is now 23 and has been on drugs since she was 16. This girl has robbed us sever- al times and sold valuable items from our home My husband and T have tried to keep her off drugs by. watching her 24 hours a day. He would take her to work with him in the morning, and I would keep my eye on her at night Unfortunately, we could not keep it up forever. Julie has learning disabilities and cannot hold a job. We. have kicked her out of the house count- less times, but she keeps coming back, and we feel guilty if we don't let her in. Also, the streets are very dangerous these days. How long are parents Supposed to take care of their children, Ann? My. husband has given up on her. I hate to give up, too, but I don't know how much more I can take. Any suggestions? -- Stressed in North Lauderdale, Fla. + Dear Stressed: I have a very good suggestion, and I hope you will take it. Contact Families Anonymous, a support group for friends and relatives of people with drug, alcohol or behavioral problems: Send a large, self- addressed, stamped envelope to: Families Anonymous, P.O. Box 528, Van Nuys, Calif. 91408 Good luck. Dear Ann Landers: I have a heart condition, and the prognosis is not good. Recently, after a very long illness, my wife of 45 years passed away. The day after the funeral, my granddaughters came over and went through their grandmother's jewelry drawer and clothes clos- ets. They helped themselves to whatever they wanted and were disappointed that no money was found. When they left, I, was in a state of shock. Two days later, my grandson appeared and took sev- eral kitchen appliances. ("You won't be using these.") A ques- tion, Ann: Is this the attitude of the younger generation? -- Santa Dear Santa Fe: The behavior you describe is not characteristic of the younger generation. It is just plain grabbiness and insensi- tivity, which have been human traits since time immemorial. I suggest that you write your will NOW, so the remainder of what you have will 90 exactly where you want it to go. Dear Ann Landers: Our 33- year-old daughter, twice divorced with three children, has a real tal- ent for picking losers “Sally” is very attractive, has a master's degree in business administration and is extremely successful. The-problem is that she keeps falling for men who use her shamelessly. Sally's current beau has several get-rich schemes and is trying to get her to invest in some no-calo- Tie dessert. He says it will make millions We have found out that he has lied about his past-and-twice-was indicted but found not guilty of fraudulent business dealings Sally believes he is a genius in spite of the fact that she has caught him in dozens of lies. What can we do to keep our daughter from making another expensive mistake? We think he is pulling the wool over her eyes -- Worried in the Delta Dear Delta: I wouldn't be sur- prised if the wool he was pulling over her eyes was 50 percent polyester. The guy sounds like a certified flake Obviously Sally is a slow learner. There are millions of Sallys out there who are willing to overlook a lot of garbage because they are afraid of being alone. There's not much you can do. My advice to these women is this: Play the tapes in your head Dear Ann Landers: I am becoming despondent over a problem that is turning into a ( nightmare I am continually denied credit for everything, from. loans to a set of encyclopedias. I experienced a very bad time some years back because of a divorce, unemploy- ment and severe health problems. I very much want to re- establish my credit rating, so I have con- tacted all the credit agencies that had me listed and set out to clean up my reputation It seems, however, that every time I apply for credit, another investigative agency I've never heard Of pops up. What I need to know is this, Ann: Is there any- thing I can do to find every con- ceivable credit reporting agency? I want desperately to Clear my name.-How long does it take to remove a negative reference once I've paid off the collection agen- cy? Also, am I legally responsible for my ex-husband's debts? Some of these agencies have both our names listed together. I've had an excellent job for two years and am now financially stable, yet 'm still haunted by a miserable credit history. Please help me. — Fight- ing the Past Dear Fighting: The Consumer Credit Counseling Service oper- ates 750 offices across the coun- try. It helps people set up a budget, understand their credit reports and repay creditors. Negative information can remain on a credit report for up to seven years. Bankruptcy can remain for 10 years. People who have made an effort to repay debts have the option of writing a 100-word let- ter explaining the circumstances of the debt and stating that it has been paid. Such a document will appear on the computer whenever someone pulls up their credit record. Interested consumers can check their phone books for the Consumer Credit Counseling Ser- vice in their area or call the com puter-run, toll-free line 1-800-388-CCCS, which will give the phone number of your local CCCS office. Since it is computer-run, it gives only the number of your local office, not personal advice = Dear Ann Landers: I've always been a good and generous father. When either of our two daughters has been in a crisis, my wife and I have come to the res- cue. Since we have always been there for them, a recent experi- ence was especially shocking This past year, I won more than $4,000 in various lotteries and used the money for improve ments-on our house. I -had an unexpected turn of poor luck, and things went bad for several months, ‘so I dipped into my mod- est home equity to the tune of $1,600. Well, Ann, you would have thought the sky had fallen in. When our daughters learned of this, they-became-very upset-One shouted, "How could you? This is our inheritance!" I was very unhappy with that outburst and said so. Our daughters stand to inherit more than $100,000 in real estate. It makes me sad that a child of mine would make such a stat- ment, Obviously they are already counting their inheritance and resent the fact that I wantto enjoy some of my hard-éarned money in my last years. My attitude toward my children has changed. I'd appreciate your thinking on this. -- A New Me in Calif. Dear New You: My advice is Spend a lot more money on your- self, skip your daughters and leave what's left to your grand- children and charity. Dear Ann Lan- ders: Recently, my neighbor received a deep claw puncture from her pet cat. The pain and swelling which foll were Cathy ts a wonderful person, somewhat shy and quiet. I'm at a loss as to how to approach her or if indeed I SHOULD approach her at all. My husband says that since it is bothering me, I should ask her again to call me "Mom." What is your advice? -- E. in N.C. Dear N.C.: You don't say whether or not Cathy's mother is living. If so, this might be the hang-up. In any event, you might Say, “I'd like you to call me ‘Mom! and my husband ‘Dad’ if you are comfortable with that.” If she doesn't Ann Landers Syndicated Columnist totally unexpected. She went to a clinic near her home at once and received a tetanus shot. The emergency room physician administered antibiotics and ordered her to a hospital for fol- low-up treatment. The doctor there diagnosed the problem as Pasteurella multocida, which my friend was told is a common bac- teria-related infection. She was hospitalized for four and one-half days. Yesterday, she received the hospital bill. It was $10,169. This did not include the doctor's bill. The woman was stunned. Her room was on the basement level and looked like a prison cell. She could have had a suite in the best hotel in San Francisco with a private nurse in an adjoin- ing room, plus room service and the attendance of her own physi- cian for the $2,000 a day it cost in that crummy hospital. I am sending my congressman a copy of this letter, but it is a well-known fact that you are the most effective person in the couR: try when it comes to getting the attention of people who make things happen. -- L.E., Fremont, Calif. Dear Fremont: Thanks for the compliment, but you are crediting me with more clout than I actual- ly possess. If I had $5 for every person who wrote to me to com- plain about a hospital bill, I could pay your friend's bill right now. It is no secret that the health- Care system in this country is in dire need of overhauling. More than 37 million people in the United States have no health insurance. Unless these uninsured folks are very rich, they are in deep trouble if they should get sick. Those who DO have insur- ance often find themselves strug- gling to get through pounds of paperwork and miles of red tape If anyone has any bright ideas, don't write to me. Write to your senators. Dear Ann Landers: I need some advice on how to handle a Situation with my new daughter- in-law. When our son married "Cathy” last year, she asked me how I would like her to address me. I told her that I would prefer to be called “Mom.” It's been six months, and she still hasn't called me "Mom" or anything else for that matter. She just blurts out a question or comment without any preface. She calls my husband "Mr.," which he feels is too for- mal, but he is willing to accept it VANCOUVER, B.C. STAY DOWNTOWN AT ALL SUITE HOTEL REGULAR RATE $114 - $175 act on the Suggestion, say nothing more about it. It's no big deal one way or the other Dear Ann Landers: What do you think of this kettle of fish? Four years ago, a couple with whom I was friendly bought a building with two apartments They planned to live in one apart- ment and asked my husband and me if we would like to rent the other. We were planni ing to move anyway, SO we accepted. They generously lowered the rent so we could afford it Since then, we have found out that the basement electricity is wired to our electric meter. Our landlords ‘indicated that it involves no more than three lights and the heat pump, which runs only in the winter. They offered to pay $5 toward our electric bill to cover it. This seemed fair, so we agreed. We then discovered that one of the outlets in their apartment, along with ALL the appliances in the basement, including two fish tanks, a’ refridgerator and a plant light, are also being charged to our electric bill. What's more, they have deliberately plugged their washer and dryer into the outlets which are billed to our apartment. I figured this out when the circuit in our apartment blew, and I had to reset it. When I did the fesetting, their washing machine went on My husband says I shouldn't makevan issue of it because we cannot afford to move. While I agree with him, I wonder how far this couple will go. What if they decide to change some wiring, and we end up paying for their TY, their lights and their refriger- ator? They recently vacationed for a month, and our electric bill was $30 less. What do you think we should do? -- Chicago Renters Dear Renters: Can you find a place you like as well for $30 a month more? If you Can, take it Meanwhile keep your eye on the electric bills. If those "Thomas Edisons" figure out any addition- al gimmicks, tell them in a non- accusatory way that their ingenu ity is costing you money. Dear Ann Landers: You recently answered a question from "S.1." regarding legalized prostitution. I hope you are aware that prostitution is legal in SOME parts of Nevada -- not ALL, as some of your readers may believe For example, prostitution is not legal in two of the largest Nevada counties -- Clark (which includes Las Vegas) and Washoe (which covers Reno) -- nor does the capi- tal of Nevada, Carson City, allow Prostitution. Also, street prostitu tion and soliciting are not legal anywhere in Nevada. State law prohibits houses of prostitution in counties with a population of _ over 400,000. Furthermore, logal county governments have the option to prohibit or permit the operation of brothels Many people think of our state as the gambling capital of the United States, but it is much more than that. I enjoy living in Neva- da because it has majestic moun- tains, brilliant blue skies and clean air (most of the time), it's sparsely populated and has no State income tax, and I can get a good education at a low cost whilé enjoying sunshine 80 per- cent of the yéar. -- C.J. Smith, Carson City Dear C.J.: If you are not employed by the Chamber of Commerce, they ought to hire you. Thanks for writing. Dear Ann Landers: Well, another one arrived today -- an invitation for my 7-year-old son to attend a "friend's" birthday Party. So what's the problem? The problem is that this "friend" is a child that my son sees only in school. There are at least 20 other children in "Jimmy's" class whom he sees only in school, and they, too, have birthday parties. This means I have to go out and buy a gift for 20 kids I don't know. This comes to’at least $200 a year. These birthday parties have been going on since the kids were in kindergarten together. Last year, Jimmy went to three parties in one weekend. No child needs that much social life, and the cost of gifts is considerable. I'm not writing for advice, Ann. I just want to tell those well- meaning parents to stop this non- sense. Parties should be for family and/or good friends, not kids you go to school with. Sign me -- Partied Out in Buffalo Dear P.O.'d in Buff.; Sorry, 'm marching to a different drummer. It's better to invite the entire class than'to hurt feelings by leaving out the less popular kids. You don't need to spend $10 on a gift. Shop around. Or bake something special that kids like. A little imagination can go a long way. Dear Ann Landers: I am handicapped, although one would not know it by looking at me. I have a decal on my car, and often when parking, I get stares and rude remarks, such as "Where is your wheelchair?" Strangely enough, I see many cars parked illegally in these same handicapped spots, some- times with one occupant waiting in the car, as if this allows them to park there while I drive around looking for a space. How about a snappy answer to let these clods know I am not obligated to explain the nature of my disability? -- Dorothy in Washington Dear D.: Sorry, I'm fresh out of snappy answers, especially one that might result in a fat lip. Silence is sometimés the best response. I recommend it Dear Readers: I love you all and would do anything in my power to help you; however, there are some things I simply cannot do. I hope you understand. Tam unable to: 1. Find a husband for your daughter or a wife for your son. Lend you money to start a new business. Get you an appointment with Mayor Daley. Give you my home tele- Phone number so you can call after work. Read your manuscript and tell you,jf it is marketable Have dinner with you. Translate your letter into Spanish so you can write to relative m South America. Get you on Phil Donahue, Oprah Winfrey or Joan Rivers. Offer you a position in my Office Send a check to help you through college. Attend your wedding, your son's Bar Mitzvah, or your parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Sincerely yours, Ann Landers wy The Castiégar Sun ZS Excellence in Service Award This award will be presented every week to someone in Castlegar who shows extraordinary service to his/her customers or clients. The recipient will receive an award plaque to keep courtesy of Kats Trophys and a lunch for 2, value to $20.00, = 3. Stir soup mixture into macaroni mixture 4. Place into a 1 /12 qt- casserole dish. If you wish you can top with additional 1/2 cup shredded cheese 5. Bake uncovered at 400F for 20 to 30 minutes Serves 4 to 6 Pop this casserole dish in the oven and its ready by the time you've set the table and tossed a crisp vegetable salad Department at 365-2278 to reserve your space now! And, when you talk with Chris you'll be pleased at -his level of professionalism and attention to detail about YOUR business! © 250 HOTEL SUITES WITH KITCHENS/MICROWAVES courtesy of the Fireside Dining Room. © COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE & TEA © LOCATEDIN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING, THEATRES BUSINESS DISTRICT © INDOOR POOL & SAUNAS © ROY'S STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT © CAFE PLAZA - Breakfast. Lunch, Dinner & Room Service © FABULOUS “CLUB MARDI GRAS © RUMRUNNERS LOBBY LOUNGE © AIRPORTER SERVICE AVAILABLE CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL 1015 BURRARD ST. VANCOUVER, B.C. V6Z 1Y5 PHONE 1-800-663-1818 TEL (604) 687-0575 OR YOUR TRAVEL AGENT ax (604) 682-5790 have been applied for and to date, $32,125 has been awarded by the Province of British Columbia. Any further grants received which are related to the projects will be applied against the loan of the bad times and stop sabotag- ing yourself by looking at things through rose-colored glasses. We'd like everyone in Castlegar to know that service excellence exists in our community. This award recognizes a nominated business. Charges of "15% of the 1993 sewer fee on the utility billing will be imposed upon owners within the specified area for a period of up to 20 years. KABS S IQ ~ NV N Silver Rattle Antiques 301-11 Ave. Castlegar: (in Tulips Building) 365-5191 Copies of the 1992 Sewer Improvement Loan Authorization Bylaw as well as further information regarding the project are available for inspection at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8.30 to 4:30 p.m wy, The Casti¢gar Sun Cis “The weekly newspaper with a daily commitment” If you know of someone that offers "Excellence in Service," call me, Marilyn Strong at 365-5266, or drop a letter at the Castlegar Sun with your suggestion. The Hen Party is a group of Castlegar friends who meet ona regular basis and have many common interests includ- ing cooking. If you have any questions or comments you can write to them C/O The Castlegar Sun at 465 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C., VIN 1G8. Or readers can tele phone 365-7729 and ask for Kathy. =— | Given under my hand this 27th day of January, 1993 Dianne Kunz City Clerk