et stlegar News __12y 410 a+ Castle ‘pOBSoH OTTERS All Paper Cash BINGO At the Arena Complex Sat., May 7 Early Bird 6 p.m. Reg. Bingo at 7 p.m. JOIN US FOR * BREAKFAST * LUNCH * DINNER *° WEFKEND SMORG DINING LOUNGE LICENCED DINING ROOM OPEN 4 P.M. DAILY WESTAR & COMINCO VOUCHERS ACCEPTED AIR CONDITIONED Reservations for Private Parties — 365-3294 Located | mile south of Weigh Scates in Ootischenia YOU SAVE VALID UNTIL MAY 15, 1988 AND ROOM VALUE 1S ONLY THE BEGINNING Th kkk Deminin Fa W146 TOLL FREE 800-663 6101 or 384-4136} goes out in style LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thomas Sullivan Magnum went out in style, winning first place in the weekly Nielsen ratings of the major U.S. television networks and giving CBS its first clear claim to first place this sea- son. The Magnum, P.I. movie special Sunday night got a rating of 32 for- the week ended May 1, more than eight points ahead of NBC's Cheers. CBS knocked its compe- tition — the A ini: on Aristotle Onassis and the NBC movie Mad Max: Be- yond Thunderdome — out of the ball park. The Magnum movie ranks as the 14th highest-rated made-for-TV movie. An origitial episode ‘of Murder, She Wrote, in fifth place, also helped CBS. win the week. The victory for CBS was its first clear weekly title this season. NBC was second and ABC third. In the previous VISITING CHORUS . . . The University of Alberta Mixed Chorus con ducted by Robert de Frece was in Ca stlegar Tuesday night for a per ‘ondary school activity room Castlegar. The chorus is in its 44th cludes Red Deer, year and is on a five-day spring tour that in- Alta. and Bonners Ferry, idaho, as well as Costews Photo by Chery! Colderbonk week, CBS was third and NBC was first. CBS tied with NBC for first for the week ended April 10. CBS also grabbed first place in the opening round of the May sweeps. CALL US TODAY, 365-5304 MAY Cees SPECIAL 2 FOR 1 SPECIAL CABBAGE ROLL DINNER $4.99 ‘atin Only Bring a Friend AVAILABLE MONDAY TO SAIUMOAY NIGHT 4PM 568 We Accept W. Celgar & Cominco Meal Tickets SUMMER HOURS: Mon.-Set. 5:30 o.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 5:30 o.m. to 2 p.m 1004 Columbia Ave. * Phone 365-8155 RIP IIAGE Weg RESTAURANT ———————————e Weekend Dinner Special Pork Backribs ere $4495 ee “Fridoy and Saturday. May 6 & 7 FOR RESERVATIONS formance at the Stanley Humphries s Movie attendance drops OTTAWA (CP) — Video one sixth as many as in the Magnum, P.I. ended eight cassette recorders and pay 1950s years with a two-hour movie television are changing the The movie-going habits of Cana dians, Statistics Canada said. special that allowed Mag- num, played by Tom Selleck, to get his life in order, in- cluding the return of his daughter, and to rejoin the’ cent fewer movies per person U.S. navy as a commander. than in number of = movie screens, the number of the atre employees and profits at drive-in theatres have also dropped, though profits at regular theatres have re mained fairly stable, the agency reported. Canadians attend 20 per 1980, and only SHARING $3. Tickets Available At 646 Baker St, Nelson \ SHRINKING PLANET THE SELKIRK COLLEGE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS: Y XS STEPHEN Permanent Representative to the United Nations May 5, 1988 7:30 p.m. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. Brilliant Cultural Centre Castlegar q VCKETS 00 Adults, $2:00 Seniors & Students RCEPTION TO FOLLOW $2.00 “In Canada, one of the most popular forms of enter tainment, going to the movies, has suffered a de cline in the last three dec ades,” the report said The peak year was 1952 when Canadians went to the movies 18 times per person That rate declined to about three times per person in NY) 1985 86, the last year for \) which statistics are available WJ The most avid movie goers -in.. 1985-86 were Albertans who attended an average of WORLD four flicks a year each People from New Brunswick B.C. ENTERTAINMENT CONSULTANTS he interior s own entertoinment specialis!s LIVE BANDS For All Occisions * Book Aheod Kelowna 1-765-2520 LEWIS logged the lowest atten dance, an average of twice a year per person. Attendance at movies fell »y 20 per cent between 1980-81 and 1985-86, with the regional decline ranging from 16 per cent in Ontario to 27 per cent in Quebec. Statistics Canada obtained the figures from a 1985-86 survey of the 1,007 theatres in Canada, including 788 regular theatres and 219 drive-ins There has been a 23 per cent drop in the number of theatres in Canada since 1980-81. Most of the ones that have closed were in small towns and rural areas. ‘The attendance decline was also larger in small towns and rural areas, where it fell 39 per cent between 1980-81 and 1985-86. The report ‘noted in 1986, 42 per cent of Canadian homes had VCRs and 12 per cent subscribed to pay tele. vision. Because of the delay between the release of a film in cities and in small towns, “exhibitors in towns and Ambassador and Canada's lege Thurs., May 5 Recital Presented by Question of Balance Dance Society Stanley Humphries School 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE Served at 5 p.m. and7 p.m. Fireside MOTHER'S DA TO REMEMBER SUNDAY, MAY 8 For all of our special mothers and their families, we gre presenting the return of our special Mother's Day Brunch! Select your favourite meal from a large variety of tantilizing dishes Special Main Courses Offered! ae eee SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY DINNERS TOURNEDOS HENRY VIII BAKED CHICKEN BREAST NEPTUNE PORK TENDERLOIN STEAKS MILANESE Appetizer dessert, ond a beverage included Regular menu available Dining ROOM 1010-0: ave., costieger BRUNCH © crisp tossed soled, RESERVATIONS PLEASE 365-6699 NOW SHOWING [WED] (THU) [FRI] PRESENTS. RETURN TO SNOWY RIVER —*PARTE WINNER OF 9 RE ACADEMY AWaRos PEST PICTU BEST DIRECTOR [AST EMDER@R DUE TO THE LENGTH GBB 6 warmng some votre: OULTO THE LENGN Cecasional nudity very comes language one compurrt snow 8:00 P.M. FOR COWPLETE 24 HR SHOWTIME WRORMAT rural areas generally face in creased competition from home video,” the report said. Drive-in theatres experi- enced a massive 55 per cent drop in attendapce over the five-year period, with one- quarter of the drive-ins clos ing their doors. Drive-in at- tendance by British Colum. bians and Atlantic Canadians plummetted by 65 per cent, the sharpest drop in the country. Two-thirds of all theatres in Canada are owned by chains — primarily Cineplex Odeon and Famous Players — and they accounted for over 80 per cent of the total attendance. About 300 theatres closed between 1980-81 and 1985-86 and employment dropped by 22 per cent from 14,172 people to 11,053 people. The fumber of multi: sereen theatres in Canada grew over that period, from an average of 1.3 screens per theatre in 1980-81 to 1.7:in 1985-86. In 1985-86, movie theatres received $416.6 million in revenues, had expenses of $385.5 million and earned an average profit of eight per cent MacDonald detendstitm bill - OTTAWA (CP) — The federal government has not bowed under pressure from Hollywood to water down proposed legislation that would curb U.S. dominance of the Canadian film indus- try, Communications Minis ter Flora MacDonald said Tuesday. “I have not watered any. thing down,” MacDonald told reporters. In the Commons, she told opposition MPs that a Tor- onto Star story which alleged she has softened the film- distribution legislation is not based on fact. “I have seen that memor. andum and it’s wrong,” Mac- Donald said. The Star, quoting a secret memo, said the associations representing the American movie industry will publicly protest the softened legisla- tion to make the bill look credible. If U.S.-dominated Available All Summer Long A HOLEN ONE AND A NIGHT AT THE Sheraton-Spokane Hotel FOR ONLY er right plus tax single or double occispancy YOU. CHOOSE TWO 18-HOLE Passes to Downriver, Esmeralda or award-winning Indian Canyon Golf Course, and receive 20% off dinner in our 1881 Dining Room, a bottle of Champagne and unlimited use of our Pool, Fitness Room and “Showtime” Make Your Reservations Now! 1-800-456-9601 Or Contact Your Local Travel Agent $80.00 (Canadian groups are seen to be op. posing the plan, Canada's cultural community will prob ably support the bill, the memo says. MacDonald said-last week she plans to introduce the legislation in the Commons soon. The newspaper said the memo was written by Millard Roth, president of the Can adian Motion Picture Distri butors - Association, which represents U.S. film dis tributors operating in Can. ada. The memo said the bill will be introduced in mid-May and will allow Hollywood and other U.S. distributors of film, videos and television programs to continue to dominate the Canadian mar- ket. Cable 10 TV SHAW CABLE 10 TV May 4,6and8 5:30 p.m. (Wed) 9 a.m. (Fri) 1 p.m. (Sum) Bantam AA Hockey — Beaver Valley took on Fernie during the provincial .Bantam hockey tournament held at the Bea ver Valley Arena March 25 April 1. 7:50 p.m. (Wed) 11:20 a.m. (Fri) 3:20 p.m. (Sun) French Competition — The West Kootenay Francophone Asso- ciation hosted the second annual French competition on April 13 with participants from the Castlegar, Nelson and Trail areas. 8:45 p.m. (Wed) 12:15 p.m. (Fri) 4:15 p.m. (Sun) — Town Hall Meeting — This pro gram was taped during Pre. mier Bill Vander Zalm's visit to the Trail arena on April 15. LEGION BRANCH 170 “GONE FISHING” Guests must be signe 4 in Proper dress atter 9p m Rose's Restaurant 7th Anniversary May 8, 1988 All Morning Russian Strawberry Crepes All Day Borscht 2 for 1 Special with home-made bread. Enjoy our Russian Feast Cive Music by “Sifver Country" Rose's Restaurant 500 feet in on the South Slocan Jct. (towards Nakusp) Open 7 Days a Week Call 359-7855 MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL Bring Mom over to the Chicken Factory on Sunday, May 8 With Your Purchase of any of Our FAMILY PAKS — ¢ Bucket Pak * Barrel Pak ¢ Fish & Chip Pak © Combo Pak or © Economy Pak MOM GETS A FRE APPLE PIE Econo Family Pak 9-Pieces of Golden Chicken, 2 Medium Salads of Your Choice. | Large JoJo or French Fries. B8-Inch (Valve $3) ‘ _<,————r At the Savoy in Nelson ? Mother's Day Smorg Sunday, May 8 5 p.m. to 9 p.m: Assorted Salads. Pasta, Rice, Potatoes, Prime Ril 1 3 95 compnan srs, rmce comGn es unter a Simecesst ont Yorkshire . Reservations Recommended Coll 352-7285 DAY DINING with a delicious MOTHER'S DAY SMORGASBORD — FLOWERS FOR MOTHERS — To the first 150 ladies who come for dinner on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8 ! 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. RESERVATIONS CALL 365-7414 EASTGATE GARDENS Mother's Day SUNDAY BRUNCH 8:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Selkirk Weaver's Guild FASHION SHOWS . 10:30 a.m. and 12 Noon DINNER SPECIAL p.m. -8p $1095 Turkey Dinner With all the Trimmings [gi] SANDMAN INN ia Castlegar 1944 Columbia Ave. We’re carving out legendary feasts! FOR OUR MOTHER'S DAY BUFFETI * Sun., May 8 — 5 p.m. -9 p.m. * Hawaiian Baked jam * Stuffed Sole & Baked Scallops _ Fresh Vegetables * Dessert & Coffee * Full Salad Bor Mother's Day _ Sunday, May 8 a Mom Deserves the Best! Treat her to the best at. . . LEMON CREEK LODGE RESTAURANT “Fine Dining in a Unique Setting Seafood Fettuccini $10.95 Chicken Casanova $9.95 Mexican Stuffed Green Peppers $8.95 - + Or Order From Our Regular Menu! Fri., Sat., Sun., May 6, 7and8 Spoil Mom with the service & quality she deserves! Call 355-2403 for Reservations We are Well Worth the Drive! Lemon Creek Lodge On Highway 6, Seven Miles North of Winkew, Box 68, Slocen, B.C. VOG 200 With any food purchase Here's Your Chance Kee to treat your Mom to something special on Sunday, May 8! Mom gets a FREE SUNDAE with any food purchase! Castleaird Plaza 365-5522 SUND Treat Mom and the Whole Family to the Best Chicken in Town ALL PAKS $300 OFF INCLUDES: Delicious Golden Chicken, Fries or JoJo's, & Homemade Salads ! JUST ONE CALL WE 365-5304 2816 Columbia Ave. Celgor, Westor Cominco Vouchers Accepted JOIN US FOR MOTHER'S DAY AT THE . COLANDER OPEN AT 4:30 P.M. “ENJOY A TRAIL TRADITION.” MOTHER'S DAY DINNER SPECIAL * By Reservation Only * Phone 364-1816 $oled, Spaghetti, Italian Stew, Italian Romano Beans, Chicken ice Cream, Cottee or Tea MOTHER’S DAY SMORG Sunday, May 8 Bring Mom and the whole family to the Hi Arrow Restaurant . . . we will feature an assortment of your favorite Chinese and Western Dishes / 1 Ppotver: Vay Ons a af “y EPEC 5 eel Sunday, May 8 Take Mom Out For the Best! CHEF ROY BENDICT'S DELUXE MOTHER'S DAY SMORGASBORD 5 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. ® Ponderosa Hip of Beef * BBQ Baby Back Ribs * Country @rigd Chicken * Roast Turkey and Stufting © Potafiges ¢ Ricé * Salad Bar * Decgrated Salmon Trays © Dec#fated Hom Platters = # * Fresh Fruits * Cheese Platters * DesserfTrays $13 13.95 | THE MANHATTEN LOUNGE WILL BE OPEN AT 4P.M. MOTHER'S DAY SUPER SUNDAY BRUNCH 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ® Scallops St. Jacque * Vegetable and Cheese Quiche * Baked Ham ® Bacon and Sausages ® French Toast © Salad Bar ® Chilled Fruit Juices * Fresh Fruit ond Cheeses * and Much More *8.95 ROSARIOS'S, COFFEE GARDEN, AND THE PEPPERCORN: SMORGASBORD 364-2222 at the friendly TERRA NOVA MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH 10a.m. to2 p.m. ao *5.95 MOTHER'S DAY DINNER SPECIAL S p.m. to9 p.m. Seatood Crepes Soup or fotean stent eco *9.95 Flowers for Mother {While they Lost)! Reservations Please * 357-2296 ; Joon’s Restavrant — Salmo Welcome to MOTHER'S DAY at Mel's Steak House In the Crown Point Hotel SUPER DELUXE PRIME RIB BUFFET Prime Rib and Baked Ham Assorted Hot Items Full Salad Bar Scallops, Crab and Chicken ALL YOU CAN EATI *10.95 Free Carnations for Mother's Free House Coffee for Mother's! ‘MEL’S STEAK HOUSE SEATING FOR OVER 300 PEOPLE! ae ae Vales | unin u 1 | G bata n PS inet trait Nba play) | bec. Or enjoy ovr regular menu. Reservations not required.