CASTLEGAR NEWS, November 9, 1980 Film folds . veda, CASTLEGIIN Businessmen angry LETHBRIDGE (CP) — Southern Alberta business- men are angry that they were saddled with a $200,000 bill after the $8,5-million :movie Pure. Escape folded last week before it was completed. Terry Russell, a Milk River busjnessman, said his father's two firms ‘have $13, 000 worth of unpaid bills. ‘ou’ ‘re darn right I'm angry,” Russell said, “That's a lot of money to be tied up and I don't know ifI can get it back.” “We're a small com- munity and this kind of thing really hits us hard,” said Erwin Schultz, owner of a self-serve garage in Warner. At least eight business- men in Warner, a community of 300 located 64 kilometres south of Lethbridge, have been left with outstanding debts, Schultz said. Another 15 businessmen in the Lethbridge-Milk River- Stirling) area southeast of Lethbridge — where the movie was being filmed — total of $200,000, Schultz Said. : The movie required that a barn be burned in, the ‘fictitious town of Grudge, requiring 18 volunteer fire- en from Warner to work all ight for four nights at a cost f $8,600, The firemen were never paid. The movie is a comedy bout two Texas misfits who = steal a champion stud bull in £1942. The film starred James = Garner of the Rockford Files levision series and Billy =: Dee Williams, who anneareh, in The Empire Strikes Back. Mel Bergman, executive - roducer of the movie which zhad to stop filming Oct. 30 after Canadian investors pul- d back on promised capital, said every Lethbtidge-area ’ creditor wilt be paid. ry A Unique Restaurant The Crown Point 1895, featuring giant antique cabinets, turn-of-the century English and Itallan stained glass, and much more. 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The Los Angeles firm of Speigel and Bergman has placed a lien against the movie until everyone who rendered is or services in Alberta receives their mon- ey, Bergman said. “Once our audit is done we will contact each person and personally guarantee they will receive the out- standing debt,” Bergman said ina telephone interview from Los Angeles, But Schultz said the promise to repay the debts is‘ not good enough. “It's sure not hurting them to wait six to eight months to pay back interest- free debts,” he said. “But it hurts the small companies, that are sitting here with Theatre is~British Me vimbies, resident classical. ballet: company under the’ ar- id Rabu, formerly Schultz, who lost $3,800 of Les Grids Ballets Canadiens where ‘ he danced ‘for tive: years until an ac- cident ended his performing career, tur- ning Bi OHents. to Ehoreoureehy and anywhere from $3,000 to $60,000 debts on their hands.” for his work organizing a supply of antique vehicles for the film, said he plans to take the matter to his legislature member, Premier Peter Lougheed and the federal government, “I just don't’ like to see people being taken. I want- legislation stating that Ame- EWS . ina ot BALLE munity Pat Council, tistic direcHan of Renal Envelopes © Lettered Besleess Carts Tickets a i ee Art, Layout & Doster et CASTLEGAR NEWS, ining NOT dang mihi. {a been port ok Sat colt busines tee reer” st cancer that epito: character on the Friday of a heart at ‘hospital in Juarez, * |. as Bullitt, The Great Escape ‘@'eight danéers and x. ‘appeentices i inthe company. Pacific Ballet, Theatre will’ be, performing a variety of classical ballet: pieces [n- .-glading Pas Sur Pas, a delicate classical at the door. ballet danced to an-cboe ‘concerto; Clowns; 3 on.i/5, a comedy piece pitting classical music against modern jazz dan- ‘cing; and Pierrot: 1980, base: poignant classic Pierrot mi to music by Vivalde. Tickets will be sold on the ime theme set and The Sand Pebbles, fo which he received.an 0. nomination as best actor’ 1966, had been making recovery of sdrts ‘from ht bout with mesothelioma > form of lung. caitcer ine many doctors regard as’ in: curable. a McQueen was aware of! | the ‘seriousness of his con- if ne- Afts consultant tours province’ _ Alvin (Skip) Reiss, inter- d writer, rican film pi be bond- ed for twice the amount of money they intend to spend in Canada,” The move by Canadian investors to cut $2 million in anticipated funds for the film has been called a major blow - to the Canadian film industry. Bergman said although he intends to make sure the small town residents ‘get their money, he will be reluc- tant to return to Canada to make another film. © “We got duped and the | Canadian Film Development Corp. knows it,” he said. A Hollywood studio has agreed to finish the movie teacher and arts. consultant, will be in Nelson at David Thompson University Centre on Nov. .20 as part of his province-wide seminar series on “How -to Identify and Reach Your Public.” -Reiss has-played a major and innovative role in North American cultural develop- ment. Executive vice-presi- dent of the American Society of Journalists. and Authors, own radio show for over a decade. Alvin Reiss is ” dition and “prep: tion's role in : the coin asa leading sdusitor | in arts s director he writes on the arts and business for leading Magazines. His ‘Arts _Man- of both the Penteralag Arts and using pi to reach ae The lecture } and discussion will be lively and light hearted, as well.as Programs’ for as been an invaluable resource to arts organizations for 18 years, and he has hosted his Presents second, NELSON. - The David ity Centre and fi filming is start again in a month, “The studio is aware of the lien and\ we will. be keeping in’ contact with all people, including actors and actresses, who didn’t get paid,” Bergman said. “Even. Mr. Gardner was short, two weeks’ pay on this one.” WOODEN SHOE RESTAURANT “Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. to Midnight Saturday 7 a.m. to atid it Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. At Lakeside Park on Nelson Ave. Nelson Ph. 352-9998 N) STH ANNIVERSARY ART & ANTIQUE AUCTION Nov. 22, 1-4 p.m. Donations of Art or Antique items required. For information, call: . National Exhibition Centre — 365-2411: WERE MORE THANA . NICE PLACE TO EAT 5) Come and relax in our friendly atmosphere D it: and enjoy cuisine at its best. Choose from our popular Oriental Cuisine or delicious Western ishes, i *RE Mon. to Thurs. - 11 a.m, to 9 p.m. WE'RE Friday - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.” OPEN: Saturday - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m, - Sun. & Holidays - 4 p.m. to9 p.m. Sunday Smorgasbord 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EASTGATE GARDENS | RESTAURANT 437Columbla Ave School of Mose in Nelson will present its ‘second faculty concert of the season Friday evening at 8:30 in the DTUC Chapel. Featured in a jazz per- formance. will be Howard . Spring, guitar, and Andrew- Inglis, bass. The concert will include a selection of jazz standards, bebop tunes, ballads, and blues. Fikes Spring joined the DTUC music faculty this September * from Toronto. His perform- faculty concert” ing background includes stu- dio and club work and con- cerl appearances as a jazz guitarist in eastern Canada. At DTUC he teaches music theory, jazz and improvisa- tion. Inglis, ‘originally from Montreal, has taught theory, arranging and jazz ensembles at DTUC for two years. He holds a B,Mus. from Brandon and an M.A. in music’ theory from McGill. Adtnission to the concert is $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for . students and seniors. All proceeds go to the DTUC Music Student Society Fund. West Kootenay to get ‘easy listening’ i and Castl “Easy radio will come to West Kootenay before Christmas via Cable West distribution, area MP Lyle Kris areas. Cable West subscribers in the region already have this week. Kristiansen said in a press release that Cable West appied in April to broadcast KPBX radio of Spokane, a public network channel, but never received a response, He said his intervention with the CRTC in Ottawa obtained quick action by the federal authority, which had not moved on the issue for half a year, With licence applications straightened out, the MP said, Cable West should be given the green light within six weeks. The local firm will then need only another three weeks to put. the Spokane’ radio station on local cable * systems in the Nelson, Trail, . Otters comfortable dining with quiet surroundings a8 varied menu * Seafood e ‘argot » Marinated Steaks © tebeterralls e Vou Celtets Children’s portions available in most meals Open Tuesdaythrough Saturday i 3: 368-6938 (364.2281 cfter3 p.m.) J ton — Near ¥ Plaz to them seven Spo- kane stations, but citizens have complained none of them focus on symphonic broadcasts. the Arts at Adelphi Univer- sity’s School of Business Administration in New York, ' he is noted for his pioneering: work in the establishment of both college and graduate degree programs in this, field. Reiss has lectured at + BOOFES sof cuniversities, in-; - branch, ministry of the pro- yi 7 This program is coor- dinated in British Columbia by the University of Victoria and the cultural services’ vincial_ secretary and’ gov- ernment services. The semi- nar is sponsored in Nelson at David Thompson’ University . Centre -by~ ‘West-"Kootenay * Arts Comm atthe Banff Centre of Fine Arts and York University. Both ,of Reiss’ books. have earned* reviewers’ praise. Culture and Company has been hailed by critics as a “needed pathfinder _ work" and “definite account” of the changing roles of the arts and business in modern society. His. latest work, The Arts - Management Reader,’ is: a more than, 650-page store-: house of the most effective _, techniques and ideas for arts managers, Find out about arts de- velopment, your .organiza- j Wheh in Nelson’ enjoy 2different Chinese Smorgasbords! Friday —Hong Kong Satur oY — Shanghai ry Doy incloding Hel Holld Monday to Thursda a.m. fo9 pane Friday 8 Saturday 7am, to 10 p.m. Sunday 8a.m. =9 pi m. noeas Sever RESTAURANT 479Baker = _ 352-2456 Tues. - Sat. 5to10 p.m. . Sundays S5to9p.m. Closed .. Mondays Crabi "local arts council. el - Please call 352-2241 to * preregister and for further information or contact your Under the management Dewdney provide a _mosph and new hou Meet Your Friends For Snacks in the Garden Room Hor’s D’oeurves “No Charge LUNCHEONS 11:30 a.m. to 2p.m. 9 from $ p.m (Closed Tuesday Even FIRESIDE RESTAURANT ‘COUNTRY. CABARET In the Marlane Hote! OPENING TUES. “NOV. 11 Under New ites, all, Veterans to Cocktails and Dinner at 5:30 P.M, Friday, i Nov. 14, 1980 in Legion Hall. - The Beavers, Cubs and e have Vv. 22, Mm. oad ath Street, Costlega and White Elphont et Table. Admission is S0¢, Everyone welcome. a ova, Ownership & Management \ formerly — Wills . Cabaret. ss “Ironically, it appeared just a few days ago that. , McQueen might be on the road to recovery. He recently had left the Plaza Santa Maria Hospital in Baja California for a vacation at his Ventura County ranch in Santa Paula, Calif, At Plaza Santa Maria, the actor had fought a strong jugen, died! following ona tumor related to ner, which was, re- battle since August to over-. come the cancer through: & therapy program that -in- cluded the controversial drug Laitrile, coffee enemas, large doses of vitamins and intra- mune Laecatteg of animal ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 170 — CASTLEGAR at sr gh Tueades ey Dae au ‘wie? “ise COMMUNITY Bulletin Board GLUEBERRY /FAIRVIEW SCOUTS, Scouts of Blueberry and Fairview | @ bottle drive in the Blueberry and Fairview ake ov. 18, starting af 10:30, Hfyou are not going to please leave your bottles outside: JAL SCOUT BATTERY DRIVE ADVENT TEA 2-4 p. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Sth Ave.. *. Bake sale and crafts, fish pond ’ SONS OF NORWAY Christs tras, dinner and dance Sat., ‘Dec 13. Music by. te utetish. " For tickets call seeiede or 365-8213 before ART & ANTIQUE AUCTION p.m, at the National, Exhibition Center. Donations of Art or Antique it iced. For infor- mola cal g65241 ique items Fequi ee ‘or infor: Kootenay Temple Nowe 37 se held their first meeting of. the month on Thurs., Nov. 13 at the Masonic Hall. Grand. Shie! Boberta Piper will be moking her official visit id this meeting. Smorg and dance for = anus hy re Arms, Sat. Now. 15, Advance tickets only. Call 365-5994, 365-2557 or 365- SELF-AWARENESS vs The Society for Self-Awareness presents two evaning rams with Bethel Fhaigh fcom Hewall and the Slocan Valley, Thurs., Nov, 13 at 8 p.m. city a1 wacker of Reiki, o Japanese’ way of seieityal healing, Bothel will oie an introductory a “Reiki Heali raling. The following week, Thurs. at +» Uaing background os o Gestalt theropist, Bathel ell givea ee soning workshop fitled “Working With Your Dreams.” rograms ‘will be held in the Faculty Lounge or os seh College. Everyone is walcame. - REMEMBRAI The ayat Canadian Legion, Branch no, Castlegar invites oll 1914+ ie veterans to be our lounge quests on Tues a i to Branch 170 invites all 1914 + W718 Nov, 1. The ladies’ auxiliary veterans to cocktails and dinner at 5: 0 pam, Fe inthe Legion Hall, Coming events of Castlegar and District non-profit organizations are listed here through.the courtesy of Canadian calle 's Celgar Pulp and Celgar, Lumber Divisions. Please submit notices directly fe the Cosilegar News by 5p.m. Thursdays. mas A Public Service of Celger Pulp Division and Celgor Lumber Division Canadian Cellulose Castl NUMEROUS HOURS of + piSeninS g were neces 2 nacessa to NOS hit Dele ety sitport. The ‘exercise it as realistic as ‘possibl Food would benefit from it, : volved in the early singes of plannj staged. at the - idrgency-related yt sf a faw of those- id the: table, left Teddies Saturday af- to ‘right, hospital administrator ‘Ken Talarico, ‘“Thederahn has flown -planes for close to SO years, but it wasn't until recently that he began doing if for profit. This summer alone, he flew the ‘six-hour.-trip' from. Castlegar _to 'B.C.'s fishing