jew, April 16, 1989 mummy (Castlegar... Cracinoads of the Koatenays ' Motel of the Year 1987 Castlegar’s Fireside Motor Inn was Selected Motel of the Ye Association of Canadian-Travellers in November 1987 The award is based on revommen- dations of the A.C: T. travellers who gome into the Kootenays. The criteria includes ‘cleanliness, front desk ser vice, public relations and helpfulness and quality of the restaurant Bill Schmidt, Kelowna President was asked if Castlegar’s cen tral location, and the Proximity to the highway affected the recommendations. He said that now when he comes to the Kootenays he Stays in Castle Trail or Nelson and back again “When I have’ to head back to by the chapter Fireside's nd then can run into Kelowna, | can just zip right back on Highway 3 Since March 1 Turta bought the Fireside, worked very hard to improve the image and offer a motel with a tull range of 1986, when Ernie they have Services for travellers They have worked very hard to im prove the image and offer a motel with a full range of services for travellers. that’ the They are very pleased Ernie and Genevieve Turta Association recognized them this way and consider the award as a'tribute to the work of all the staff, but they are not resting on their laurels. Last_year_the Fireside was the first Castlegar business to enroll its staff in B.C."s Superhost iraining program in their continuing effort to-find out how to become more knowledgeable, friendly hosts and to improve the quality of service and hospitality they offer their guests. e) Atradition of excellence at Fireside Dining Room ) > in 1987, two memorable events took place. First, the Grabenhof family of Penticton became the new managers of the Fireside Dining Room in Castlegar Co-incidently, their hotel/restaurant in Penticton isalso called the Fireside The family has been in the restaurant” business How” fortwo generations. Josette: and Dieter received most of the experience in Switzerland which is still reflected in their menu selections Also, in 1987 the Grabenhofs werey awarded’ the ‘South Okanagan Restaurant of the Year’ honours for their Penticton Business The tradition of success if now prestigious reflected in the talents of their son Laurent,-as the Fireside Dining Room in Castlegar offers the same great taste and selection with menu specialties for breakfast, lunch ‘and dinner. From ‘Wes benedict in the morning toacom plete dining experience in the evening, the hospitable staff-ridkes dining-@ pleasure any time. Looking for a good time? You don't have™to look any further than the Fireside Place where Banjo’s (formerly Checkers) keeps the good times rolling Mike Bann and his Dad bought the business in 1988 and have slowly and successfully renovated and brought life 10 Castlegar in an entertainnient area which was in demand — just no one had the nerve before to really “go country The Interior has been completely renovated to make more room and give the business an entirely new rustic at \mosphere. Add a pool table and some of the best players in the area, crib tables, darts, a satellite TV system so sports fans. can watch up to three hockey games at the same time, and some great country music played ata tolerable level, and there’é not much nioré that a man or Wogian Could ask for, except maybe some popcorn on the house A big hit right now is the “Sunday Night Jam Session’’; singing and strumming along with Bob Hutchin- Son's talented “house band"”, San Jose West, with Terry Stradwick and Jason Fraser More changes are planned for the pub as well as tots of great entertain ment and ideas coming up this summer so keep in tune with the West Kootenay home of country music Banjo’s opensevendaysa week. Castlegar News 1989 Review, April16, 1989 A tully equipped, clean, co-ed ——sym—that’: ‘sin Castlegar. A fabulour juice bar, diet supplements, aerobic wear and super sweats are just some of the things available from the friendly and knowledgeable staff. 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