sy ea Castlégar News September 6, 1989" Education spending percentage slips OTTAWA (CP) The federal government spent an estimated $6.7 billion on education and training last year, an increase of 1.8 per cent over the previous year, Statistics Canada has reported That's far lower than the total in- crease in federal spending of 3.6 per cent, excluding debt charges, the agen cy said The proportion of federal spending allocated to education has been slip ping since 1985 It accounted for only 6.7 percent of total spending of $100 billion last year, after reaching a peak of 7.3 per cent in 1985, the agency said The slowdown comes as the number of university students continues to climb. Enrolment is expected to reach an all-time high of 513,900 students this year, up three per cent from the year before, the agency said. Prime. Minister Brian Mulroney recently criticized the education system, saying schools are delivering poorer results than those in other countries despite the ‘*huge amounts" of money spent on education, CUP SUPPORT But Ontario politicans accused Mulroney of being hypocritical because of Ottawa's recent reduction in financial contributions to WOODLAND PARK SHELL rd to ser ing hor yared store- eno’ we yor +cueiaige Woodland Park Shell's Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, Sept. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We would like to extend this invitation to all our customers to join us on Sat., Sept. 9! The day will be filled with excitement — just for you our valued customers! e Free Coffee & Donuts e In-Store Specials e Carnations for the first 100 Ladies Enter to WIN +500°° Worth of Formula Shell Gas e Prizes Throughout the Day e Car Wash (By the Ist Kinnaird Boy Scouts) WOODLAND PARK SHELL SERVIC 1780 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar Phone 365-6218 © Open 24 Hours education. Finance Minister Michael Wilson announced in his April budget that Ot (awa will reduce transfer payments to the provinces by one per cent starting in 1990 The cut will save Ottawa about $200 million in 1990, About $60 million of that would have gone to post secondary education across the coun try Other highlights from the agency’s report include: * Between 1985 and 1989 the average annual growth rate of federal spending on education and training was 2.3 per cent, well below the consumer price in dex of 4,2 per cent Enrolment at community colleges is levelling off this year at 315,200 students due to a decline in the college age population * The number of students in Grades 1 to 6 is expected to reach 2,342,500 this year, up 26,400 from the year Child car seats defective The British Columbia Automobile Association, in cooperation with Transport Canada, is alerting con sumers that 14,609 units of the Ultara I child seat have been distributed across ‘Canada with defective buckles. The af fected seats were manufactured by the Evenflo Juvenile Furniture Co. bet ween Nov. 14, 1988 and June 15, 1989 a BCAA news release says. The Ultara I child restraint, No. 420, has a swing-over arm bar that fastens by a push button buckle Testing by Evenflo revealed that the latch plate, which into the buckle, will bend in a serious motor vehicle collision and, force required to undo the buckle after a crash exceeds that which is allowed under Canadian safety standards, the release says. This constitutes a safety related defect. In an accident situatior it may be difficult to undo the buckle and get a child out of the restraint model snaps as a result, the release says Repair kits, consisting of a new har ness, tongue assembly, release buttor shield plate and installation instruc tions, are available free of charge from Evenflo Anyone owning an Ultara I child ca seat should immediately © Check the statement of compliar ce label on the back of the restraint and identify the model number and date of manufacture © If the restraint is model No. 420 manufactured between Nov. 14, 1988 and June 15, 1989, contact Evenflo fo: a repair kit to replace the defective par ts by calling their toll free line at 1-800 265-0749 or by writing to: Evenflo Juvenile Furniture Company, P.O. Box 1598, 11 Bodine Drive, Brantford OntarioN3Y $V7 All Ultara | car seats made afte June 15, 1989, have buckles which standard, the BCAA To date, no accidents have been reported which could have been at tributed to the buckle release problem the association adds meet the safety says September 6, 1989 Action Ad Deadline For Sunday ........11 m. Friday Display Ad Deadline for Sunday ........10 a.m. Friday Action Ad Deadline For Wednesday . . . 12 Noon, Tuesday Display Ad Deadline for Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Action Ads —.365-2212 Display Ads — 365-5210 613-13th St., Castlegar “Quietly Leading the Way" COMPLETE IMPORT & DOMESTIC EXHAUST SYSTEMS MAIN ST. MUFFLER & RADIATOR FOR YOUR LOCAL RADIATOR REPAIRS AND RECORES. AUTOMOTIVE AND INDUSTRIAL RADIATORS. OPEN SATURDAYS 365-5411 R-E-S-E-R-V-E-D For Better or For Worse” Misc. For Sale FULL-PAGE REPRODUCTIONS of the front etc. Perfect for framing. High quolity photographic paper. Only $17.95. (Additional $2 it you have to be invoiced.) For best reproduc tion of photos order will publication. Castlega Columbia Avenue. Phone 365-7266. 3/72 Seamless Gutters 4” or 5’ Heavy Guage Painted Aluminum 5-Year Leakproor Guarant, 365-3240 KOOTENAY BROADCASTING SYSTEM presents IN CONCERT! IN PERSON! THE , INCOMPARABLE! Charley And Country's Class Band. PRIDESMEN Sun., Sept. 17 Cominco Arena 7:00 p.m. TICKETS: Advance $19 ey of Show $22 voilable ot CASTEGAR. Petes TV fice, Glenmerry ROSSLAND: Alpine Orugs Horizon One Hour Photo. CRESTON: “Don't Miss It..." TROMBONE $150. 365-7671 6/72 REMINGTON 12. gauge M1100 Remington 742 auto. 306 Leupold 2x7 model 12. Winchester shotguns ee 2933 72 GUNS — Bought, sold ond traded. Call 72 Jack. 362-5171 Wich for flyer in your malt fre » DON’T MISS THE F< BEST SALE OF ; THE YEAR : SAVE UP TO on pe serps Factor Vite and Minerals ONLY AT Mother Nature’: sPantry 365-7754 ead cw CONN Alto Saxaphone with case. Ex cellent condition, $350 firm. Boys white band pants, $5. 365-6975, 6/72 APPLE/GRAPE Press. No crusher. Phone 365-5: 7: ALMOST NEW: Hotpoint 30° range. Flat top element, self-clean oven, almond color. $900. 365-3837 tin 94 CLASSIFIED RATES AND INFORMATION RATES First 15 Words $5.00 Additional Words 25¢ 3 insertions for Price of 2 7 insertions for Price of 4 Special Reduced Rates for 13x 26x, 52x, 104x are Also Availabie SPECIAL RATES ARE FOR CONSECUTIVE INSERTIONS ATTENTION GETTERS 25¢ tor each time ad appears Minimum charge 75¢ LEGAL ADS 28¢ per word tor one in sertion, 21€ per word for subsequent consecutive insertions. Minimum charge is tor 20 words. Legal boxed ads: $1.18 per agate line tor one in sertion; 88'»¢ per agate line for sub sequent consecutive insertions PAYMENT POLICY made Word ads Payment may be cheque or Visa a credit cards. It is not advisable send cash through the mail Classitied Ads may be chorged. but a $1 billing charge will be made if the ad is not paid for seven days after it first appears. 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For Sale 357 MAGNUM revolver. $250 or trade for rifle or shotgun, Phone days, 365 2183, 371 9-DRAWER dresser in blonde woodgrain Arborite, $175. Plain edge mirror 35'1°'x60', $50. Phone 365-7947 after 6 3/71 We're Here to Serve You! Complete Automotive Care Electronic Engine Analysis 4x4 Work & Service Diesel Repair Misc. For Sale BROTHER'S convertible machine, $350 OBO. 399-4234 308 WINCHESTER Brass. match grade 10 power Weaver scope, all steel, H.D for 1-ton Dodge; 31”' saw blade and mahdrel. 226-7 3/70 knitting a7 Terry's Honey Farm will be at Playmor Junction, Saturday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 16 — 9 a.m 9 WI CONTAINER Rock Creek Dark Honey $1.20/Ib. CANNING tomatoes, $13/40 Ib. box (in your box) over 20 Ibs. Acorn Oregon _ watermelon House Fruit Stand, Crescent Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays 12 noon-5 p.m, 359-7323 671 Crystal. Eyes Crystals, Gems ‘At Avenues. 1480 Columbio Ave, 265-7616 WANT ACTION? Try boldfacing your classified ad. It only costs 20% more. and stands out strongly from the crowd! Try one today. t#n/61 HUSKY and STIHL CHAINSAWS new and used. Best price in the Kootenays. 365. 3315, 7/66 ‘Main teor Tuipee366-5191 * Silver © Jewellery * China ® Furniture COME IN AND BROWSE AMONG Treasures of the Past’’ Silver Rattle Antiques 1125-4th St., Castlegor AMWAY guaranteed products with ser vice to your door. Phone 693-2261 104/76 HEAVY-OUTY all purpose, 2-gallon plastic pails with tight-fitting covers and handles. Need cleaning. $1.50 each Castlegar News, 197 Columbia Ave tins 16 iw we + Lawnmowers * PUMPS © TILLERS upto > 300 or On Select In-Stock Units TROWELEX RENTALS LOOK, HERE YOU ARE ON “THE DAY You Took Your FIRST STer| by Lynn Johnston Bs a . ia eo ert We've Got the Gift: 365-3315 UTILITY trailer 5'8°x12', twin axle, 365. 7572 6/72 BLACK PINE wood stove (Chinook model) used rarely $300 0.b.0 Carpeting, good condition, 365-2143 6/72 CASTLEGAR NEWS Sox 2007, Castlegar, B.C. 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(Les) CAMPBELL jor Aug. 7/47 to Feb. 15/73 BURT CAMPBELL Publisher SIMON BIRCH, Editor VEY, Plant Foreman; LINDA KOSIT- SIN, Office Manager; GARY FLEMING, Advertising Monoger HEATHER Circulation PETER HAR. GARAGE EQUIPMENT — Coates 20/20 tire machine $300. PULSAR 976 scope. $300; battery charger $125; floor and trans. jack $75, 12-1. aluminum boat, 2 P. Johnson and trailer $1200. 365-6226 atter 6 p.m CONCRETE GRAVEL, $100 load. Top soil Paul Legebokott. 365-5699 tin 70 BUY OR SEL L BY ig ha USSELL eran UCTION “P" : Highway 34 399-4793 Terume 1987 SEARS 11 HP snowthrower, $2700. New bolens 12 HP hydrostatic tractor mower, price negotiable. 365-6962 370 DONNA'S CERAMICS. Lea fascinating hobby. Classes starting Sept 11. Register early. 365-3774 70 KEL PRINT 621 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar 5 PHOTOCOPYING STATIONERY © ——— srAmrs TYPING * USE! COMMERCL we WEDDING STATIONERY y whether your ad runs one time or three times. ttn, 60 Johnny’s Best Buys GRAPEFRUIT Coit’ Pink ORANGES LETTUCE ® © Heo: TOMATOES oko, 3-WHEEL runabout wheelchair. Battery powered, excellent condition. Asking $800. 399-4701 3/70 LEGALS Engagement and Wedding Rings THE FINEST SELECTION IN THE KOOTENAYS LAUENER BROS. JEWELLERS — 1355 Cedar Ave., Trail — Phone 368-9533 's of Love Misc, For Sale ALUMINUM sheets. ideal for inexpen sive rooting, siding, or insulation. They can even be used for vapor barriers and any kind of miscellaneous construction These used printing press (.009x24'4%36 inches) are priced as follows: One to 12, 75 cents each: 24, 60 cents each; 25 or more, 50 cents each. Apply Castlegar News, 197 Columbia Ave.. Castlegar ttn/22 Compare COPIERS 365-2887 CRUSHED road gravel, sand, fill, gravel drain rock and backhoe service Legebokott 365-5699; 359-7926. oh 1002 Columbia Castlegar UNIVERSAL Bosch kitchen machine. $629.50 tox included. Plus magic Grain Mill, $389.50: Mother Nature's Pantry downtown Castlegar. 365-7750. ttn/40 An Enduring Gift “YOUR FAMILY PORTRAIT” Done Outdoors or in Your Home! CALL EVA ANTHONEY PHOTOGRAPHY 365-3855 e re SCUBA GEAR regulator and guage, Seaques 80 cu. in. tank weight belt $950. 365-5437 Chris 3/70 ROLLBAR and « oyota pickup 365-3259 6 The FTD Grandparents Day NOW harvesting: Beautiful free stone peaches. VALLAR FARMS — Robson B.C tin /69 LIKE NEW acoustic guitar and case. $12 OBO. 365-3783 3 LEGALS Misc. For Sale WATERBEDS. For all your water bed needs and supplies. 367-7608. 104/50 WE CAN HELP YOU BE WORTH MORE TOMORROW THAN YOU ARE TODAY! JACK L. PARKIN Bus. 365-6664 R 365-2694 Under $40 120 Ibs. Bartlett Pears 20¢ Ib. 365-6791 3/72 LLOYDS record player and radio with speakers, $20. Portable record player sii cate: $5. 365-5449, 3/72 ELECTRIC automatic juice exiractor Used one season, $40. 365-7641. <3 TWO SPEAKER BOXES. $20'for both. 399 4254, ask for Mike. 71 ROLLBAR for GMC truck, $40, 365-2305 371 THREE BOXES of jam and jelly jars, $1 each. Four dozen 24 oz. jars at 15¢ each 399-4410 371 GIRLS CCM bike (for 5 to 10-year old, $30. 365-5851 370 SEVEN 2-year-old chickens. $1 e 4179 You may advertise in this column tree charge. Up to two items may be adver 365-2212 Pets & Livestock REGISTERED black American Cocker, 9% mos. old. All shots. Champion blood lines, male, 365-7848 6 Dog Chunks 50.6 boo Dog Pellets ss. Cat Food» 7 ‘ARROW BUILDING gor, 365-2175 + Trail, 368-5311 ADORABLE Lhaso-Apso puppies. weeks old. 365-7030. ’ Our Action Ad Phone Number is 365-2212! LEGALS For Rent FOR SALE or rent. Newly built 3 bdrm. home, 10th Avenue, South Castlegar Phone 365-5936 7 FURNISHED batche evenings, ask for Ray FURNISHED basement suite for students Utilities included, 365-6496 n ( ( arvana tha Court Family like atmosphere 1, 2and 3 bedroom units with Private Entrance Sundeck or Patio ONE BDRM. older home with small fen ced yard, downtown. 365-7538. ttn 70 WANTED TO RENT; two bdrm in Robson * school before winter accom area (to 365-5943 modation evenings 2 AND 3 BDRM. mobile homes heat, furnished or unfurnished RENT THIS SPACE 365-5210 PRIVATE trailer pad ir Available Oct. 1. 365-2932 BACHELOR SUITES. $175 per included. Stud. 365 p.m WOODLAND PARK HOUSING CO-OP Large 2 and 3 bedroom units with lots of yard. Possible subsidy available Small pets welcome on approval. Of tice open 2-4 Wednesday or leave message Ph. 365-2677 LEGALS A Monager i, Detour R.E. MATTHEWS Project Manager Kootenay Region PUBLIC NOTICE Vernon Slocan. Highway No. 6 Cape Horn Cory Creek Reconstruction ROAD CLOSURE Highway No. 6 will be closed from September 7, 1989 to December 8, 1989 due to major road reconstruc- tion at Slocan Bluffs — 4 km to 8 km. north of Slocan. a Highway 31A Kaslo-New Denver. PUBLIC ton on a schedule as follows: LEAVE SLOCAN 3333333 The main purpose of this R.E. MATTHEWS Project Manager Kootenay Region VERNON — SLOCAN HIGHWAY NO. 6 CAPE HORN — CORY CREEK RECONSTRUCTION ROAD CLOSURE During the road closure of September 7 to December 8, 1989 a passenger ferry service will operate between Slocan and Silver- rvice is to provide access for com- muting workers to work sites in the area. Vehicle traffic detour via Highway 31A Kaslo NOTICE LEAVE SILVERTON New Denv: