SUSY TI Heyseemaame ey IAS! EMT PE | BUSINESS JIM ZEEBEN Sun ‘staff The Hi-Arrow Motor Inn got back into the club scene last week re-opening Brewskics pub with a ‘band out of Vancouver—the Guardians, “We're bringing in live rock 'n roll four nights a week ‘till the day we die,” says Evan Shaw, the motel’s general manager, Brewskics had been a popular Selkirk College. Events such as Yuk Yuk comedy nights, live bands and talent contests kept the club packed with people having a good time. However, after a fire damaged the motel last November, the management at the time decided to renovate: bringing in a DJ booth, black lights and day-glo wall paintings. The make-over flopped and people stopped going to the bar. fixture for local of loud music, particularly students from tried to keep it open as long as they could but the DJ CASTLEGAR ARTS COUNCIL + W.K.N.E.C - until July 14 - “Dancing on my Own" « selt-portraits by Winlaw artist Ann Swanson Gross Q and Neison p -C - Colou Info. - 365. 3337 — ° Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Gift Shop now open for the season n every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Society h For Insertion call Cathy at 365-8074 (ave.) 365-5266 (day) Sponsored by The Lion's Head Jub Style hood Pub Robson B.C. 365-5817 . Karaoke - Wed. & Sat.’ Open for Lunch & Dinner JOAN BAEZ oLODUM SARAH MCLAUCHLAN SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 7:30RM. LAKESIDE SOCCER FIELD, NELSON Don’t miss a great MUSIC ’91 RoadShow Weekend of outdoor fun and entertainment for the whole family. to. __ Legendary entertainer Bob Hope headlines on Saturecy, June 29 at 7:30pm. Sunday, folk music legend Joan Baez shares headline in this unique triple bill with Latin percussion ensemble Olodum and Vancouver singer-song-writer Sarah McLauchlan. ] * The Spirit of B.C. Bandstand will feature fabulous B.C. talent all weekend long, starting with renowned children’s performer Norm Foote, Saturday morning and the local R&B sounds of “No Excuse." x Amateur performances on the B.C. Tel Centennial Community ShowCase stage including the Vancouver Youth nSymphony Orchestra. * StreetStuff street performers like the unique roving actors from England's Natural Theatre Company. * KidsOwn area with face painting, art and music instrument making, giant walk-on synthesizer and a parade led by the kids s Saturday and Sunday. * Food and souvenir concessions. TICKETS ON SALE NOW. CALL ==2at@paeremy, TOLL FREE: 1-800-665-2199 OR VISIT PARTICIPATING MOHAWK GAS STATIONS IN NELSON, CASTLEGAR, TRAIL, CRANBROOK AND CRESTON. Children under 12 free -two per adult, Separate ticket required for each day. For more information on all MUSIC '91 events, callthe z Labatt Hotline 1800-641 5100, i KES aq’ Ee didn’t cut it with the rock fans and the bar quickly lost its populari- ty—except for people looking for a place to play pool without, hav- ing to wait in line for a table. ° Finally the management decid- ed to close the doors until:the insurance money came in and they could complete the renovations. That was in the early sp: Last ring. z after constant calls from the public.to're-open with live music, the decision was made to start up’ again without renova- tions but with the bands, Shaw says the retum of Yuk Yuks and as well as the Comedy Factory is also in the works, Long-time ’ “patrons; of Brewskies will be glad to see Al Fietz, the Hi-Arrow’s bartender for 11 years, is still around—only now he’s running the bar, Father than behind it. 2 “We're just going’ to go: with what we have,” says Fietz, who took over only two weeks ago.. Inside the club, the walls still retain their black paint scheme, and the art work—day-glo snow- mobiles and big-finned cars—is still there, Most of the black lights have been turned off—which is bad news for local retailers of lint brushes but good news for anyone who..wears a black t-shirt to the bar—but the lights will still be on above the dance floor. Also some seats will be set aside for those people who still get a kick out of sceihg their gin- and-tonics aglow in their hands. “We're going to make one section glow-in-the-dark,” says Fietz, 4 And some things never change. Every male-and even a few females—still have their name engraved in the wood paneling of i SUN STAFF PHOTO / Jim Zeobon Brewskies new bar manager, Al Fietz, is familiar with the operation of the pub..°: the men’s washroom in an oddly interesting art-deco statement. The DJ booth is still there. But, for the moment, the only DJ is on ROCK 106—an FM station out of Spokane the bar plays between sets. Shaw says they're waiting until they get a new sound system in before deciding if ney need a “As far as I know we're the only live rock bar. in the area,” Fietz says. “We're going.to uy and book from different agencies and get a little varicty in our bands.” The opening night's band, the Guardians, were well received by the crowd in attendance! The three musicians sounded best covering the straight-ahead .~ The Castlegar Sun Ss | rock and white-blues of bands such as the Black Crowes and Rolling Stones. “Top 40 rock is what we'll stick to,” Fietz says. “But will make sure everybody has a little bit of something they like.” . .He says the bar is aimed roughly at people in their twenties, and thirties, “or people who like’ Tock anyway.” Free pool nights on Tuesdays and something called Weird ‘Wednesdays are some of the pro- motions Fietz has in mind. Anoth- er quirky idea he’s come up with to bring people back is a Palm . Party: « ‘ Shaw likes the idea, * "Once we get everything rolling we'll put it The circus The circus ... The immortal often referred to as Mr. _ once said that clowns are “the pegs by ._upon which the circuses are hung”. j DINING | 365-5304 “SALADS” Made Fresh in Our Own Kitchen Every Day Coleslaw, Potato, Chicken, Macaroni, Bean “Come taste the freshness” Celgar, Westar & Cominco meal tickets accepted 2816 Columbia Ave. \e We make - i no Bones” ¢ The same holds true with the circuses of today. Clowns, along with acrobats, aerials, various performers, African elephants and dancing bears will be among the high- lights of the Circus Pages coming to Castlegar July 2. A family affair p on—probably some time next, month,” he says, “We'll rope off a" section and put tarp down and then . people can paint anything they want as long as it’s not vulgar.” Their also working on getting some uP and coming name acts in h sa, group called’ Rags out of Vancouver who have’ put out one video ‘and are in the process of working their way to Toronto to shoot another. Fictz, says Brewskies is looking at July. 16 as the date for this one-night, show. This week's band is Medes - out of Vancouver. They. start tonight, Wednesday; and pi: I. is coming! is coming! world. ., But they-have recently. com- bined their talents to i bring audi- ences two special shows at the Castlegar Recreation Centre at 4 p.m. and again at 8 p.m.. The Famous Flying Pages per- form polished poetry in mid-air motion while the. Posso Family capture your breath as they defy death dancing on the high wire. Felix Pages, world renown for family show, the Pages have oer 20 years of experience perform- ing with major circuses around the world. Circus Pages is not a new name in the performing circus ing the mid-air triple somersault, will be flying high with the greatest of ease, The thrilling two-hour perfor- mance in three different rings will be loaded with action no one would dare miss! + Daniel from David, Janice, Mom & Dad ¢ Daniel from Baba & Deda Siemens presents financial SHARLENE IMHOFF “British Columbia is poised on the brink of great things and, because of this, investors are sit- ting up and taking notice.” So said Rossland/Trail Social Credit: candidate Walter Siemens as he addressed a crowd of 20 ment, the provi: ture is tops bya long shot. “The British Columbia govern- ment has been the only govern- ment to operate a balanced budget for the last two years, and only this province and Alberta are forecasting any growth this year,” he said, anes a slide Projector during in the Social Credit 'y- The topic of his quick 10- minute address focused on the candidate discussed all facets of the province's financial picture, which included statistics on taxa- and position. And in the true spirit of preparing for an upcoming elec- tion announcement - the financial Picture presented was a good one. Siemens made it very clear to his small but tentative audience that under a Social Credit govern- tion, p: ding, social Programs, debt servicing, invest- ment, growth, employment and job creation. “British Columbia is the leader in job creation. Since 1986, over 200,000 jobs have been created in this province. WALTER SIEMENS “The province Is In good shape, and it's my In- tention to keep it that way.” — Walter Siemens Ressland/Trail Social Credit C: else in the country, with the exception of Alberta. Siemens also commented on the abusive power of the federal government, stating that Ottawa is now spending more funds on debt servicing than on social pro- grams, The statement did not come as a big surprise. “In B,C., 44 per cent of fund- ing is directed towards debt ser- vicing, which allows the According to Siemens, that's the best track record in Canada. to allow more money for people pro- grams,” he said. picture to Castlegar leaving local business people lke those in Castlegar, out in the cold. “People should realize howev- er, that taxes are collected to pay for social programs, If they’ ‘re not paid, the programs are cut.” ' Commenting on the leadership race within’ the party, Siemens says he isn't sure yet who to throw his support behind. “Both Couvelier and Johnston are good candidates, I'll be sup; porting the person who can best lead the party,” he said. “The province is in good shape, and it’s my intention to oe. When questioned later, _ keep it that way.” He stated that the p: has the second lowest income taxes in Canada, and that middle and moderate wage eamers pay less income tax here than anywhere Summer Employment Program benefits business and student + Tae-Tee Batchelor from Marija-Leo about it! Half Roast Spring Chicken - boneless half roast spring chicken served with gravy $13.95 Chicken Florentine - boneless breast of chicken stuffed with spinach, danish herb cream cheese, wrapped in pull neared then baked until golden brown $14.9. an celery, shrimp and mushrooms and served with an herb sauce, $13.95" ( all entrées served with Salad bar, and choice of potato, rice or pasta.' a : TRE 4 t , NS o " t lew Summer. Hours 6:30 am - 600 pm‘Monday-- "Satuiday’ 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Sundays & Holidays ' : ss Reservations A preciated ! eyo Gon ae aiad ext. 300 [LAY rence pee Room 1810 8th Ave. = Cantlegar BC Stuffed Trout - boneless rainbow. trout stuffed with. a Pick Up Your ie ROYAL ie “\THIS WEEKS WINNER IS INDICATED BY LOGO - Phone tn Your Bisthday Wish & We Will Print t) Froo, on ‘Charge.’Al Birthday Groatings Must be Phoned (365-5266) In By Noon, Thureday Of The Meee Botore The Peper Comes Outs: & * Alycia Jones from Grandma & Poppa * Grandpa love Carrie, Steven, Pearl & Randy + Dona love Carrie, Steven, Pearl & Randy . Alycia - Happy 5th from Mommy, Daddy, shames: Tasissa & Shantelle - Sun Ean — Businesses in Castlegar and hroughout the West K y are on a first-come-first-serve basis after the provincial govern- ment lifted a temporary freeze on the 1991 Summer Employment Program (SEP) for students and youth, Monday. The announcement means that local businesses can provide stu- dents and youth with short term employment opportunities to develop skills which will assist them in entering the workforce. SEP reimburses employers by 33 and one-third per cent of the hourly wage paid, to a maximum of $2.50 per hour. The opportunity has now been made available, but employers will have to act fast if they want to benefit from the “We have had a lot of interest in the program already, and we expect the applications to arrive by June 24 or 25,” he said. Although officials at the Nel- son Office have no idea how flexi- ble the budget will be this year, it is expected to be somewhat tight Dave Chiz, Acting Area Super- visor for the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology in Nelson stated | that already a substantial number of businesses have expressed interest in the program. and may be limited. “There is no deadline for applying, but we'll be funding as many eligible employers as possi-. ble until our budget is used,” fin- ished Chiz. In a faxed press release from the provincial government, Concrete pours begin at Celgar. Continuous efforts will be essential to provide maximum strength Some of the largest, continu- ous concrete pours to be made for new construction on the Celgar Pulp Co. modemization project will begin this week. .. Korpack Cement Products Co. Ltd.,-of Trail, is scheduled to begin hauling concrete from its Castlegar ready-mix plant on Wednesday for large, box-like that will supp equipment to be installed as part of the mill's new fibre line. Up to 12 tracks will maintain a non-stop delivery rate of 13 loads of concrete to the millsite each hour, It will require about 12 hours of continuous deliveries of a total 1,000 cubic yards of concrete to complete the first scheduled pour, for the foundation for the new pulp digester. “Continuous pouring is essen- tial to provide the maximum load-bearing strength in the con- crete and steel foundations,” said the firm’s 44-year history. Another 800 cubic-yard, 10- hour pour will be scheduled for the period July 2-5, for the foun- dation for the second bleach feed tank, and another 1, 2000 cubic- metre, 12-hour pour will be made at about the end of July for the foundation for the large bleach, storage tank. ose ee eS oe TO SHOW TIME eIROUS PACES ‘AMERICA'S FINEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTING CIRCUS STARS FROM ADMIT ONE CHILD Child must be accompanied by a paid Adult. + Minimum of 1 Adult per 2 Children, May not be used in combination with any other pass or discount. Subject to Seat Availbility. Good any performance at AROUND THE WORLD’ FREE (12 & UNDER) Recreation Complex Tuesday, July 2, 1991 ‘y. gent of Celgar’s modemization pro- “Once we start pouring, we can’t stop. It will take all the resources we have to make these 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM. + ELEPHANT: RIDES! GARR A GD big pours and no other work can proceed on-site at the same time.” The schedule also calls for a second large pour the following day, requiring the delivery of 800 yards of ready-mix concrete over a 10-hour period, for the founda- tion for the first bleach feed tank. The two pours, involving enough concrete to build nearly 40 single-family house base- ments, are some of the largest ever handled by Korpack during al 4 ri i I I I I I I i I L 1355 Bay Ave., Trail 368-6666 All Tours Non-smoking On Board Coach DEWDNEY TOURS ‘See your travel agent or CALL 1-600-932-0282 “<= Alltoura are subject to G.8.T. whore apptaable August 10-August 16 Join us on this scenic trip; travel through Jasper, Edmonton, Calgary, Drumheller. and Banff. Enjoy some city life at the same tim _Thls trip is designed to suit everyone Needs SALL AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT. ‘THIS GREAT. TRIP ' Don't like travelling alone, need a pernere , Let us know Advanced Education, Training and Te : d that it’s bes of the federal govern- ment’s poor performance that Canadians are flocking across the border to purchase items, thus Sun Classifieds Sell NOTICE Notice to Ootischeni Json/West fire service Area J. - Regional District of Central pen Peter Duek says the program will stim- ulate the economy of the province. “And of course, the program is an‘excellent vehicle for students wanting experience that will help them when they enter the labour force permanently,” he continued. Private sector positions funded Taxpayers in the Ootischenia/Paulson fire service areas will receive a suppl tary tax the fire service rate. Revised rates are as follows: Class 1 1.7466 Class 3 $6.9864 Class 6. o04,.2792 Class 9 $1.7466 in’ the past have incl health club management training, hous- ing construction training, retail sales and bookkeeping. Farms and non-profit organizations operating in British Columbia are also eligible for the program. If Castlegar businesses are interested, they should contact the Proper office for applications as soon as possible. ite ane H , the tax noti will not be mailed until after’ July 2, 1991, the date taxes must be paid by, to avoid. penalties. The rates above may be used to recalculate your tax assessment for payment purposes. The surveyor of taxes will refund overpayment of property taxés for amounts in excess of $85.00. If the overpayment is less than $35.00 you must request the refund. Barry MCLean Treasurer, RDCK The Mt: Sentinel Class of 1991 and their parents wish to thank the following sponsors for their generous support with Victorian Dry Grad ’91. Please support these merchants. 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