ET ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT xoxoxoxo Per PREP EP TRO MOSSE ETE EEC CEORET RTE EES Glance Name that road ‘What is the name of the new road, created by the Robson bridge, that starts at the junction of the turnoff to Robson and ends on the Castlegar side at either the Columbia Ave. turnoff or Arrow Lakes Drive turnoff? New faces Bonnie Carbert is the new manager at the Salvation Army's thrift store and food bank in downtown Castlegar. Rumor denied Although Tim Horton's and Wendy's restaurants are starting to share locations across the country, Wendy's are NOT coming to the Columbia Plaza nor are they sharing space at the Met Mart in Castlegar. New In town Marie Orr of Welcome Wagon reports that she has visited 22 new families between mid-October to mid-November, Families from such exotic places as Innisfail, Calgary and Airdrie, Alta.; Powell River, Nelson, Trail, New Hazelton, Terrace, Jasper, Surrey, Fernie, Mission, Rossland, B.C. and Regina, Sask. are calling Castlegar home. Welcome! Salesman of the month Cc i to Barry Marshall of K y Pontiac, He is the October salesperson of the month. This is an especially great acheivement since Barry and his family moved here in September! More new faces A belated welcome to Christine Bonney, the new Manager of Human i ing at Castlegar Savings Credit Union. Most i ‘Take care. On and off the job. you New artisan highwa Submitted Tourists travelling on British Columbia highways mext year will see directional signing to y signs “We are expanding the pro- recommenda- aftisan studios as part of an expanded service and aftraction sign program amnounced by qT - oriented businesses,” said Pement. “Artisans willing to é portation and Hig y Minister Jackic Pement and Small Business. Tourism and Cuhure Minister Bill Bariee_ Blue and white service and attraction signs provide cn route GIFT SHOP at HAIR-4-U hasa selection < of Gifts 314 - 10th Ave. 365-2213 de their craft may be eligible for inclusion on the ser- vice and aftraction signs.~ “Artisan studios represent a significant mt of British Columbia's tourism industry,” said Barlee. ~The service and attraction signs will assist visitors im locating these operations.” Other adopted recommenda- tions include providing advance Street mame signs to help motorists locate cligible facilities on rural side roads and expanding the program that cost shares com- mmmity entrance signs to include i communities. Enter your mame m ous weekly customer Hey Kidel It's time ta write your letter te Santal Dear Children of, Castlegar and arca Tam ansiously awatting your letters 30 that 7 can make sone that my sleigh ts {illed eottle your gifts. Whe. Claus and 7 are fine. She won't be baking this year 60 7 hope you leave me mewapapnr Please send the letters tn by Wednesday December 1F and Tt be sane te get them. Love Santa marketers and small bed and breakfast operations to the ser- Artisams may obtain applica- tions and further details through the Industry Services Division of the ministry. and recently from Vancouver, Christine has been a well kept secret there since September! Spitfing up Cc ix A ig Sy has just completed two small paint- ing contracts at Celgar Pulp Co. and the Castlegar hospital. Good marketing idea In a recent Speedy Printing the whole is devel- oted to how to produce a newsletter! Everything from getting started, targeting, writing, design, color, photos, and printing is discussed. Great reference material for anyone considering producing a newsletter. New conservation officer Ben Sabal is the newest member of the Conservation Officer Ser- vice, working out of the Castle- gar office. Prior to joining the B.C. Environ- ment Conservation Officer Ser- vice, Ben was a geologist for Mobil Oil in Calgary and a fish- eries officer im Nanaimo. Ben and his wife Takah enjoy outdoor activities including hik- ing, camping, skiing and moun- tain biking. New faces Raven in the Moon is the name of the business that Don Pongracz has started. Don is a carver specializing in Haida carving and native art and is currently working on two pieces which have been commis- sioned by local residents. Sold The Aasland T: on Columbia Ave. near IGA has been sold but no word on who or what is going into it. Songbooks available The Castlegar Sun’s Christmas Carol book is now available. If your group needs extra copies, please come to the Castlegar Sun office 465 Columbia Ave. between 8:30 and 4:30 Monday to Friday. They're free. Sign of the times Metcom Electric Ltd. (formerly Electro-Dohman) located in the Industrial Park has their new sign. Owner Carl Lich has expanded the busi to include the ure of single three-phase converters. Same faces, new places Countrywide South Centre Realty is preparing to move into their new location on Columbia Ave, just south of 19th St. They should be BUILT-IN VACUUM SYSTEMS moved in by Dec. 7. Work completed John Capes of European Tile recently the completed the installation of the new tiling at the Castlegar Airport. Artisan works Local artist Richard Wii d has been to create a series of four original paintings for the Robson School Parent Advisory Committee. The original painting will hang in the school and there will be 250 prints made which will be available for sale through the Robson school. Proceeds from the sale of the prints go to the Robson school. The first painting is of Lions Head in the autumn. Realty News RHC Realty’s Harry Thind has published the first issue of his newsletter entitled Real Estate News. For people interested in mov- ing into the area, there is statistical information about home prices, a market investment analysis and some Stats Can info on interprovin- cial migration. Call 365-5579 with your business briefs © Spiral binding