ENTERTAINMENT ‘Banjo' 's Pub welcomes Donna Vallance to Castlegar Banjo's Pub in the Fireside Inn is pl d to wack. Her teen years were filled with music theatre productions like “Hello Dolly” and her first country music artist Donna Val- lance to its stage May 7-9. ~Donna Vallance was-born- and raised in the Fraser Valley where she first listened to her father ‘singing country music on the local radio station in Chilli- Silver Rattle Antiques 301-11 Ave. Castlegar (in Tulips Building) 365-5191 | gigs Came when she was a member of the origi- nal rock and roll band Chances R, from-Vancouver: Vallance curtently studies voice training with world-renowned voice coach Trudy BucklerBlake. Vallance's first break came when she began to enter the Bud Country Talent Search in the late cighties. In 1990 she became a club finalist at Gab- by's Country Cabaret in Langley ‘and went on to become a provincial finalist, competing during the B.C. Country Music Conference in New Westmin- ster. Although she did not win the overall B.C. prize, Vallance began to record at Studio 56 May 7,829 DONNA VALLANCE Recording Artist and 1990 Bud Country Talent Search Finalist 100 SSB AISLSS sTaRTs at 8:30) with Don Thompson producing. The initial tracks have a warm excitement in the vocals and radio-ready production with session players like John Lacey, Don Thompson, Larry Thomp- son and Chris Volkart contribut- ing their expertise. Vallance also co-wrote a few originals with producer Thompson as well as recording songs by peo- ple like Robbie Walker. "I find songwriting very relaxing. It's a good emotional release," said Vallance. In addition to this country music project, Vallance and have produced a cas- sette release for Halloween enti- tled Trick or Treat. Vallance co-wrote the tithe track and sings vocals on three others. Retired teachers see sneak preview of upcoming publication SUBMITTED More than forty members of the Trail-Rossland Retired Teachers Association met Wednesday at the Sandman Inn for a luncheon meeting and received a sneak preview of an article on Castlegar to appear in the Winter Edition of,the Beauti- ful British Columbia Magazine. The popular, beautifully illustrated magazine, which fea- tures stories of interest on places and communities in the province, had commissioned local writer John Charters to do a past and present story on the Castlegar community for the 1992 Winter Edition. In order to get a broad range of audience reaction, Charters agreed to a reading of a late draft of the article which touches on memories and observations, people and places in a communi- ty which he describes as “Easy to find but difficult to discover. A place where people come for a year and stay forever.” The response was most grati- fying and a number of the lis- teners indicated that they had decided what Christmas present they would be sending friends and relatives at home and abroad. The photo work for the story was done by professional pho- tographer Gordon Brown of Kaslo who started with some reservations and became an enthusiastic convert to the , attractions. This is not Beautiful British Columbia Magazine's first foray into the area. A four page spread entitled “Zucker- berg Island Park’ was pub- lished in the Winter Edition of 1987 and an earlier one on the Kootenay Doukhobor Histori- cal museum. Country music artist Donna Vallance will be performing at Banjo’s Pub in the Fireside Inn May 7-9. Banjo's Pub country singer winner off to Vancouver The British Columbia Country Music Association's Bud talent search ended last week—at least it did in Castlegar. | John McQuag, a 20-year old from Nelson, came out on top, judged to be the best by local judges in Banjo's Pub. Eleven country music enthusi- asts competed for the regional title, which then sent the winner to Kamloops for the semi-finals. Not surprisingly, McQuag won this title as well, and is now off to provincials in Vancouver. Last year’s Bud Talent search regional winner was Kenny Hess, also from Banjo's pub. Waldorf students greet the merry month of May SUBMITTED Laughing children wearing flower garlands on their heads have danced merrily around the May Pole for hundreds of years. May Day is a joyful European custom where people greet Spti® with as much festivity as they can muster. The Nelson Waldorf School held their annual May Fest and Open House on May 2, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m The May Fest took place at the Waldorf School situ- (604) 365-7616 Res 365-3253 ated off Ymir Road only a five minute drive from Baker Street Highlighting this family day was the May Pole dance demon- strated by the grade two and three An enrollment information area was set up providing interested parents with brochures, newslet- ter, and information packets. The Waldorf School movement the classes. Live music ac , this colourful tradition. The merri- ment was contagious! Other events included Spring puppet stories, children’s May Fair crafts and activities, a May ‘ating: The festivals of the year. Through dif- ferent activities throughout the grades this strongly connects chil- dren to the rhythms of the world around them. It begins in pre- where Moth- tea room, and face p classrooms were open to view with all teachers on hand to show children’s work and answer any questions about the curriculum. er Earth and plant Stories gently introduce the Earth cycle. Liter in ly planning, digging, composting, planting, caring for, and harvest- ing a class garden. Eventually in the older grades, the intellect takes hold in the study of botany. The whole school May Festival is one further aspect of enhancing the curriculum. It involves chil- dren, teachers, parents, and the broader community in rejoicing in the awakening of Spring green. It is a day to celebrate the natural renewal in nature by creating a celebration that rejuvenates our as well grade three, ac d gar- dening course has children active- +8 Nelson club displays oil paintings this month SUBMITTED An ion of oil yearly at the Nelson Museum for a number of years. N s of the club are for- by the Nelson Brush and Palette Arts Club opens at the Nelson Museum May 2 and continues until May 30. The group meets regularly to paint and encourage each other and has exhibited DINING LOUNGE Open 4 p.m. Daily Located 1 mile South of Weigh Scales, Ootischenia. Coiger, Westar and Cominco vouchers accepted 365-3294 mer students of Marrit Korte- gaard who retired from teaching in 1989 and has continued her association with them as a fellow painter. The group includes the About 70 recent paintings will be exhibited in this year’s exhibi- tion The exhibition will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day except the statutory holiday on May 18. A small admission fee is charged to those who are not bers of the Mi following who will be their work: Kathie McAdams, Laura Coventry, Gertrude Little- wood, Edna Mierau, Gladys Frocklage, Marjory Watson, Bea McKinnon, Connie Walton, Jill Cowan and Marrit Kortegaard. Exhibitions at the Nelson Museum are assisted financially by the City of Nelson and the Province of BC through the Min- istry Responsible for Culture and Lotteries Branch funding. ees a NES = Business news? 365-5579 EDNESDAY, May 6, 1992 Chicken Time Salutes All Busy Mothers Come on down and say Hello and receive a 2816 Columbia Ave. IWDNGY TOUR Or 1355 Bay Ave., Trail - 368-6666 Big Valley Jamboree July 8-14 Craven, Sask. A full 4 days of entertaining by top name country stars: Alabama; Rita McNeil; Williams and Ree; Pirates of the Mississippi; a total of 35 performers. Grab your lawn chair. and let us look after all the rest. Celebrate Glance New faces Long time Castlegar resident Maria Jackson is the new owner of Jenny's Cafe in downtown Castlegar. After three days painting, carpet cleaning and making i she sparkle, opened her doors on April 29. Open are from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., while Saturday's hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's a real family business with two her son and a family friend working in the kitchen and waiting tables. Everyone is welcome to come in and Maria to come in and try any item from the menu. Avold shrinkage The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a one day, two part seminar for area business owners and staff on povening shoplifting and internal theft. The seminar is being pliant by K.A. Lud- ford & Associates in coopera- tion with the police departments. If you, as a busi- ness owner, want to stop prof- its from shrinking, call the Chamber today, at 365-6313 and register yourself and your staff. It could be the best $20 you've ever invested. Local souvenirs If you are wondering where to find those beautifully carved Doukhobor spoons, ranging in size from teaspoon to giant ladle, Oglow’s Paint and Wall- coverings carries the spoons carved by well known local resident Pete Oglow. Pete, along with his wife Mary were recently recognize as Castle- gar's Citizens of the Year. Sign of the times Supervalu in the Castleaird Plaza recently had the exterior of their store painted. Falcon Painting of Castlegar worked in the heat of the day on Trade Fair weekend to finish the undemeath portion. Gifts galore The National Exhibition Center Gift shop has a wide variety of unique craft items by a wide range of provincial artisans. In the gallery during May are two displays: West Kootenay Land & Life, an invitational exhibit by West Kootenay Artists; and vignettes, an exhibit of clay wall pieces and sculpture by Ed Bamiling. Visitors arriving! Paul Strelaeff of Kootenay River Kampground, located just off Hwy 3A at the bottom of the airport hill, reports visi- tors are rouleady Starting to arrive at the campground. Over the Easter weekend, they had golfers from Edmon- ton and visitors from Leth- bridge touring the area. They hope to have a store and snack food counter open soon. Saving Time Mark your calendar for Wednesday May 20 for the full day ‘It's all About Time’ seminar at the Fireside Motor Inn. Sharon Smith-swan, a well respected authority on practical time management strategies will be providing a dynamic seminar. Sponsored by the FBDB, the cost is only $99.00 plus GST, or, if 2 or more from one organization attend, the cost is only $89.00 (plus GST). Watch for the brochure in your mail soon. The more time you save the more money you earn! NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB South Slocan 359-7515 CONGRATULATIONS! Melody Semenofft of Thrums (399-4713) You have won e FREE DINNER (name selected at random from tebephone book) \. Canada August 29-September 30, 1992 - 33 days “125 Years In The Making” Celebrate Canada’s birthday by travelling across Canada! Join us while we meet our fellow Canadians in this exciting 33 day tour. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT ROBSON MECHANICAL ° HEAVY DUTY AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ° GENE WADDINGTON 365-7006 Three Castlegar realtors named for excellence in the business SHARLENE IMHOFF _ Sun Editor Three realtors from the Nation- al Real Estate Service in Castle- gar have been named to the International Top 100 Club, a prestigious award presented Fnually by NRS. Peter Blackwell, Barry Brown and Glen Wilson, all from Moun- tainview Agencies Ltd. in Castle- gar, received their prestigious awards and'were honoured during the annual convention and ban- quet, held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Top Pro- ducer contest, which encompass- es over 3000 sales in places.” The competition, explained Blackwell, is based on the gross d to the Canada, the United States and Hong Kong, presents only 100 awards each year. Amazingly, not only one, but three people from the Castlegar office received the award. "The competition isn't based on a per capita system either,” said Barry Brown. "We are com- peting directly with realtors from Vancouver, California, all the big office, by the individual sales per- son involved. “This contest criteria makes the competition much more difficult for smaller communities such as Castlegar, because when a home sells in, say, Vancouver versus Castlegar, the value of the home in Vancouver is much higher than in Castlegar,” he said. "The gross which is ant Honoured for Excellence - Students plan for first college year Financial Aid Workshops to assist in the accurate completion of application forms are sched- uled to begin May 11 at high school across the College region In addition, there are public workshops scheduled for the Nelson, Trail and Castlegar Cam- puses of Selkirk College. These workshops are open to anyone anticipating the need to obtain a student loan to attend college next September. Look for the workshop schedule in this newspaper or contact Student Services on the campus nearest you for details. Teen tourism training The tourism Training depart- ment of Selkirk College is offer- ing a Restaurant Service course for teens at the Nelson Campus beginning May 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact the Nel- son Campus Admissions Office. CIBEAM 0% OFF (L-r) Peter Blackwell, Barry Brown and Glen Wilson, from Mountainview Agencies Ltd., in Castlegar, were three of 100 NRS sales associates honoured for excellence. There are more than 3,000 sales associates in the NRS sys- tem, with offices located in Hong Kong, Canada and the United States. ee Your business is our business. We’d like to hear about Bid business. news. 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