The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, July 8, 1992 current compiiation of the most i $ people do, edited by Chuck Shepherd. Proof that true stories are weirder than made-up stories. News of the Weird by Chuck Shepherd Lead Story The US Tax Court ruled in March in favor of the Internal Revenue Service's claim that Irwin Schiff would have to pay $92,000 in back taxes and penal- ties. Schiff is the author of “How Anyone Can Stop Paying Income Taxes,” the now-failed thesis that the IRS lacked the authority to tax anyone who did not file a return, a strategy he had employed since 1973. GOVERNMENT IN ACTION — Chester, Pa., rookie mayor Barbara Bohannan-Sheppard cre- ated a furor in March when she PP d as her chief i Robert Hill, 42. When he was 14, Hill had killed an insurance agent by beating him and stabbing him 17 times on a dare. He served nine years for that crime. (He then was convicted of raping a 46-year-old girl the year he was released, and served 3.5 more years.) The mayor said Hill had paid his debts to society, and besides, he can type 95 words a munute — In January, William Powell was named deputy directory of the North Carolina state agency that ensures compliance with fed- eral and sate Medicaid and Medi- care regulations. Powell, a pharmacists and longtime Repub- lican officeholder and activist, pleaded guilty in 1984 to felony Medicaid fraud. He also had his July ARIES - March 21/April 20 Stick to what you know best for the next few days — and don't worry too much about people who have different ideas about how to do things. You'll probably find you get your own way in the end. You'll need to concentrate more on your social life if you are to get anything out of it. Things won't always go your way if you sit back and expect others to do all the organizing TAURUS - April 21/May 21 This week starts out quite hectic You'll feel like you're being pulled in many different directions. Grin and bear it; things will start to slow down before you know it. By the week's end, you will probably have accomplished a great deal and will be ready to have some fun, Enjoy! GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Try to catch up on those boring chores you've been putting off for ever; you'll have to do them eventu ally. You may find you meet with some opposition to one of your ideas, Use your personality to get your way — but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful about other people's feelings CANCER - June 22/July 22 There are going to be a few surprises for you this week. Some agreement you made involving finances a little while ago tums out to be a bit differ ent from what you expected although it looks like things will work themselves out for you in the long run. Some good news is on its way regarding a close friend LEO - July 23/August 23 Be careful not to mislead people about your intentions — once you make up your mind, stick to it, or you'll just cause confusion. It looks like it could be an interesting few days for you There's some travel ahead — and you could be in for a little financial wind fall. If you are involved in a new rela tionship, you might find 4 taking a rather serious turn. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 A small problem that’s been irritat ing you gets cleared up in the next day or two. That may mean can celling some long-term plans you've been making but it will prove well worthwhile. Social life's a little bit dull at the moment but ill pick up soon LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 It looks like it could tum out to be an excellent wéék for you but you must resist the temptation to organize everything and everyone HOROSCOPES 5-11 around you their course Try to let things take and don't worry yourself about events you can't real iy control. Don't be oversensitive about what other people say SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Visitors will add some extra spice to your life this week. Although you may regard it as a bit inconvenient at first, da your best to j« n the fun! You'll sbe under a bit of pressure from colfeagues at work to get a par- tcular plece of work done. Try not to let the worry of having to meet a deadline affect your performance SAGITTARIUS — Nov 23¥/Dec 21 There are signs of friction in the next few days and it could lead to some unpleasantness among people you like, Don't let argumentative friends upset things — and be care ful about what you say, too. Any thing to do with money is going to tur out well for you — but it will involve careful discussions with other people CAPRICORN — Dec 22/Jan 20 You'll find you're more mobile this week than you have been — and it could be sparked by a message you'll receive in the next day or two Don’t take things too seriously this week — you'll be much more pro: ductive with a relaxed attitude Romance is on the way! AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 There ts a lot of activity going on this week — you could become very involved with someone you haven‘t seen much of recently. A special problem rears up in the next few day but you should be able to solve it easily if you keep a cool head Prepare for an exciting weekend PISCES — Feb 19/March 20 Don't leave anything to chance! You could be entering an important peri od of change in your life, so keep a clear view of what you really want Let your instincts lead the way, and take people's advice with a grain of salt, Everyone is entitled to an opin ton, it doesn’t mean you have to fol low it, though YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The next 12 months: Love. power. success: They ‘re all at your fingertips. They only thing you have to do is believe in your self. Your lack of confidence has kept you from attaining what you wanted in the past, don't let it hap pen again. A meaningful event will occur this fall: it could change your life Consider meditation asa form of relaxation Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson BT tor IT MAY SEEM SION, WT CONSIDER wrs ESPECIAUN THE WAY WE (TS A VHINKING MAN'S he GAME. THERE'S A PLAY! 7 FIRST PERSON TO —{| DdISCOER TWELFTH OF STRATEGY = : YOULL BE PROUD To KNOW 1M GOING TO DONATE ALL WE SNOT I SNEEZE YO HOSPITALS FOR a c MUCUS TRANS: | 2 FUSIONS, i a ‘S. OH STOP BEING DISGUSTING, CANIN! NOBODY NEEDS THAT DONATED’ WHAT AN \DEA / I WWE A JAR FOR YOU TO WASH ~y RIGHT! NOW, THE i Wednesday, July 8, 1992 Page 7B The Castlegar Sun Sun Cla sifieds 365-7848 [ BIRTHS | BRIAN & AUDREY POLOVINKOFF NEW RECORDING RELEASED BY LOCAL TALENT LiZ PEPIN, FRANCES KANIGAN & NINA HOOD- IKOFF DAD, WHERE Do BABIES COME FROM? IS IT TRUE A STORK LEAVES THEM SWADDLED IN A BUNDLE ON THE FRONT STEP? 4 IN MOST CASES. YES, BuT YOU WERE UNCEREMONIOUSLN DUMPED Down THE CHIMNEY BY A BiG, Canadian Quiz-Cross by Maureen Azimov ist’s license on two other occasions for violat- ing state law. — In January, a year after Onandaga County, N.Y., took her then-3-year-old child away from her for alleged abuse, Denise Perrigo got the daughter back, and told reporters of her plans to sue the county. The baby was taken from Perrigo after she called a local hot line in search of information on breast-feeding When she told the hot line volun- teer that she wanted to know whether it was normal to be sex- ually aroused when breast-feed- ing (it is), the Pp her to authorities, who, with no more investigation, took the baby away. — In December, the Detroit News reported toxic contamina- tion in the soil at a local housing project, embarrassing Mayor Coleman Young, who had been especially proud of the project Young then paid an environmen- tal laboratory in Missouri to examine the contents of a ground-up issue of the Detroit News. The lab found that the contents exceeded the maximum safe level set by the Environmen- tal Protection Agency for several substances. Newspaper officials pointed out that humans don’t ingest newspapers, buy Young retorted that they don't ingest soil, either. ROBSON MECHANICAL . HEAVY DUTY AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISS:ON ° GENE WADDINGTON 365-7006 ACROSS DOWN 1. Pert young girl 5. Persian Gulf republic 9. A cold winter mo 12. Foothills province 13. Bill of fare 14. Garland of flowers 15, Father of 40 across 18. Objective 19. Plunges against 20. Bamboo forest animal 23. Criterion 25. Place 26. Make neat by clipping 27. -.. Smith: Opposed Union Ross Trophy Hockey Enters Status Charles Tupper's home (abbr.) Soviet Secret Police Attila's people Postpone Dentist's responsibility Finance Minister: 1867 Once the 10th month (abbr.) Union of NB, NS & Canada Canada West today Unrestrained anger Celestial sphere Very early Clarence Eugene er Actress Strategy Great Barrier Aust. 1. Attained legal age abbr UN Labor organization Umpteenth Idyllic place Descendant of Mohammed Fresh: In prescriptions Together wind Needed before votes On the tip of the torch Pekoe 10. Serpentlike fish Proposal or offer Worn-out horse Mannerisms Mesh barrier Annoying Japanese aborigine Loose gown The wife of one’s uncle Freed: Writer Deliverers of sharp jerks Formerly Canada East abbr. Langevin Conservative 5. Divine Comedy author Magical creature Black, Oolong or With the Wind" 9. Nancy ---: Adventure series Drive to compliance One of the twelve Farrow Indignation Order of the British Empire Banking’ no-no PAGHT Now's A RELATIVE MEASUREMENT OF TIME WHEN IT COMES TO NUZZLING! ™~s a) IN THE EIGHTIES WHEN WERE TOTALLY OBSESSIVE AGouT ONE BIG HAPPY (4-52. | | WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DECADE MAKES. EVERY TIME YOU HAVE A NUMBER THAT'S BEEN CALLED YOU SAY,"1 GOT IT” E WECARE/ ITS __ SO IMMATURE! WHAT'S WORSE, IT'S... IT’S... HI, NICK, I'M ON MY WAY TO THE POST OFFICE! THE MAYOR, THE NESPAPER AND THE PRESIDENT, TELLING THEM ALL TO STOP THIS |_NONSENSE RIGHT NOW! SAW ON TV WHERE THIS GUY TIED A STRI TO HIS FINGER TO HELP HIM REMEMBER A ll Rails pad NONSEN: 1S THAT? WHAT b mae WHAT ARE YOU TRYING To REMEMBER ? HEY, THAT'S NOT_O6SESSIVE- TuMAT'S WELL, IT’S CERTAINLY PRESENT “PRECIOUS MEMORIES" A VARIETY OF RUSSIAN HYMNS of Castlegar are please to announce the arrival of the first child Alley Brian born in Vancouver, BC June 19, 1992 weighing 6 Ibs 13 oz. AND SONGS. TAPES AVAILABLE AT -PETE'S T.V. *THE BOOK SHOP + PRECIOUS MEMORIES (PHONE 365-0068) ! [ANNOUNCEMENTS] | PERSONALS ATTENTION PORT COQUITLAM SENIOR Y SCHOOL. CLASS OF 1982 A 10 year Grad reunion is planned for this September. If you have not been contacted by the grad reunion committee Please contact one of the fol- lowing: Gayle Hope 944-0382 Kathy Savage 464-3355 Pam Spencer 465-1988 Paddy Galena 467-9199 $49.95 (reg. $95.00) In Castlegar July 10th-Trail July 1 1th VISA/MASTERCARD accepted Call Today. Limited Appointments Available 769-6287 ALPHA THERAPY (eet. 1970) KELOWNA, B.C. ATTENTION if you have signed up for a Paper route in the past and you haven't been assigned one please contact Denise at 365-7848 to ensure that your name is still on our waiting list Thank you. CAREER CHANGE — Adding to Present Income? Call today! 1-978- DISCOVER THE MICRO DIET. Nutritious, convenient, affordable. For more information call Elaine, Independent Micro Diet Advisor. 693-! le INDEPENDENT, ACTIVE, outdoor nut with Hobby Farm wants to meet young ns female for friendship and mutual benefit. Write bex 2051 Nel- son DailyNews. 0 LADIES, LADIES, are you single and looking for that special person? We are an introduction service and we have over 400 registered single men with us, looking for that special lady. If you would like to know more about our service and a registration form, write to: Singles At Heart, Box 137, Marysville, BC VOB 1ZO. SINGLES AT HEART (tntroduction Service). For sincere unattached adults of all ages. Our purpose is to bring serious committed individuals together. For more information and a registration form write to: Box 137, Marysville, BC VOB 1Z0 CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS MONDAY 11:30 A.M. PRIOR TO PUBLICATION. CLASSIFIEDS SELL WEST KOOTENAY SINGLES CLUB. Are you single, wish to meet The Castlegar Sun will not be responsible for any errors in acivertise- ments after one i 1. It is the respor y of the advertiser to read the ad when it is first published and to insure that it is correct. If no fi is given, the C ger Sun will regard the ad as cor- rect and will charge accordingly. The Castlegar Sun accepts no liabil- ity in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising. 1-800-367-8788. CARDS OF THANKS BANJO’S PUB MEN’S FASTBALL CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE OUT OF TOWN AND LOCAL TEAMS FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR THIRD ANNUAL “PAUL P.K, KINAKIN MEMORIAL” TOURNA- MENT. THANKS TO ALL THE FANS FOR THEIR SUPPORT. WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK BILL IRVING, REP. FOR COLUMBIA BREWING COMPA- NY, BYERS TRANSPORT, MAL- LARDS SPORTS, CASTLEGAR SPORTS CENTRE, WESTS DEPARTMENT STORE, BANJO'S PUB, O.K. WELDING, SHELL SLOW-PITCH TEAM FOR RUN- NING THE CONCESSION. THE NEWSPAPERS AND RADIO STA- TIONS FOR COVERAGE, AND ALL THE REST OF THE PEOPLE FOR MAKING OUR TOURNA- MENT A GREAT SUCCESS. HILLTOP DOG GROOMIN AND PET SUPPLIES (tormerly Roadside Pet Supplies) * Travel Cases » Dog Clothes Shampoos - including flea & tick Grooming Supplies - leashes & collars SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOME .~ Sat. 9 a 365-5225 5pm ——————— AKC MALE Rottwelier — 5 moth old 3; AKC REGISTERED DALMATIAN PUPPIES. Show, pet, Health guar- anteed $250 - 684-1587. CKC REGISTERED West Highland White Terrier puppies, 7 weeks old, Champion blood line phone 403- 320-0568 days or 403-327-9300 nights and Vk COLLIE SPRINGER Spaniel cross uppies. 10 DALMATIAN PUPPIES ready in July Taking deposits now. Excellent pedigree. $250 - 400. 509-684- 1587. HUSBAND AND family of the late Lois G. Haviland wish to express their sincere thanks to Drs. Reid, Malpass, Mcliwaine, & Carscadden, all nurses and staff on 3 South at K.L.D.H. who provided special love and care for Lois during her stay. Thank you to all retatives and friends for your support. The food, flowers, donations, cards, telephone calls and comforting words were all very much appre- ciated. Special thanks to Mike O'Connor the Castlegar Funeral iB Moments of beauty are never forgotten...Memories live on. | Lost & FOUND | SHIH TZUS, Miniature Eskimos, Lhasas, Miniature Schnauzers, Dachshunds, Chow/Cocker Cross. 825-4471. LIVESTOCK & FARM SUPPLIES versity student looking for any sort of yard work, odd jobs, etc. Please QUALIFIED 13 year old babysitter available to take care of 3 0 10 RELIABLE 14 year old girl willing to to do any odd job. Call 365-6195 sek for Sherry RESPONSIBLE TEEN will babysit, certified, North End. Melissa 365- 8407 STUDENTS WILLING to: mow lawns, weed gardens, paint fences, walk dogs, fix bikes and do any other odd jobs. If you need help this summer call Shaun or Chris at 365-0350 Would like a very reliable stu- dent to be an after school com- panion for my 9 year old daughter from Sept. 92 - June 93, Monday - Friday until approx. 5:00 pm. Would be a great asset if you were in walk- distance to 12th Ave. (South Castlegar) References required. 365-0228. [ HELP WANTED | PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY Early partnership opportunity exists for a CGA with previous experience in public practice at‘a senior level The ideal candidate will have a strong tax background, both Personal and corporate, and will be it to the use of 1987 18 ft horse trailer, 6 ft. wide x 6.5 ft.new paint, bumper hitch insul. exc. cond., $4400 phone 428-4483 or 428-7487 — Creston. ALFALFA GRASS hay $75/ton can liver. — Cri mi APPY/T.B. FILLY 3 years lots of spirit green broke. Experienced horse person only 399-4212 or 359- 7923 To leave message. BALER TWINE; plastic or sisal. For best prices call Terry 428-3300 or 428-7004 — Creston. LOST: in Robson School, 1 bronze soccer medal on red, white, & blue ribbon. 365-3015. LOST: CRESTON area — white Irish Setter with liver spots. Named “Hunter” Nelson collar with bell. RE- WARD. 352-5598 or 352-2454. | PETS FOR SALE | CARRIER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH CASTLEGAR , 2400 BLOCK 12TH AVENUE OR HIGHLAND DRIVE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED CALL DENISE AT 365-7848 MUNICIPAL CLERK The City of Castlegar is seeking a Municipal Clerk. This opportunity will suit a dynamic, energetic self-starter who Is looking for a challenge in his/her next step up the career ladder. This position is a senior member of the city’s management team. He/she will be responsible for the stat duties under the Municipal Act. In addition, the Clerk will be responsible for personnel administration. The Clerk reports to the City Administrator. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2 - 3 years experience as a Clerk or Deputy Clerk. Post secondary education in Public Administration, or similar, is required. A Diploma in Public Sector Manag |, OF is The will be expected to have, or acquire within a reasonable period, an Intermediate Certificate issued by the Provincial Board of Examiners. Castlegar is located in the heart of the West Kootenays. Excelient exist for all The City is the crossroads of two major highways and has an airport served by two scheduled airlines. A major pulp mill a will continue to generate, significant growth. A itive salary and a comp icip benefit packag: are offered. Confidential resumes should be submitted by July 31, 1992 to: Administrator Ci VIN 1G7 ADORABLE PUREBRED PERSIAN Kittens. Black smoke color, very good natured & trained $150 each phone 428-2806 — Creston. COUNTRY ROADS GENERAL STORE, FRUITVALE complete line of grains, 55 pound sacks. Bulk NEW 18" Forward Seat English Saddle $350, new 16” Black Alipur- pose $650, Antique A-Frame Asso- ciation $700 365-2349 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 18 YEAR OLD willing to do yard work, lawn cutting, etc. ask for David 365-6316. draw for their kind donation. Linda and Brian Henderson Elaine Horcoff and the family of the late Frank Robakowski would like to thank Dr. Merrit, Dr. Robinson, Dr. Walton and the nurses at the Castlegar Hospital for the excellent care and kindness given to Frank and all of us during his brief illness. We would also like to thank Royal Canadian Legion for being there for us. Thanks also goes to Helen Leduc, Justine Buffet and Doreen Moore who helped in the kitchen at the luncheon. Bob and Dot Byrne from the meat Our special thanks to Mike O'Connor and Don Tumer of the Castlegar Funeral Home. And a special thank you goes to the Abietkoffs for their great show of support while we were staying at the hospital with our loved one. A big thank you goes Elaine and her family for all the things they did, things too numerous to mention. And finally thanks to all the people that phoned, visited, or expressed their sympathy in any way. Words cannot express what everyone's support meant to us. Thank you one and all. Judy and Larry Gorrie and Family BOUNDARY LODGE REQUIRES LONG TERM CARE AIDES (casual positions) Qualifications include: Valid Long Term Care Alde Certificate CPR and St. John's Standard First Aide Certificate Please apply to: Director of Care Ph: 442-3488 ¢ Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm P.O. Box 280 Grand Forks, B.C. VOH 1HO 89% ROBSON RECREATION SOCIETY Barly Birds start at 6:30 p.m. * Regular Bingo 7:00 p.m. 60% Payout Castlegar Community Complex Thursday, July 9 0% oo as this two - partner practice is fully computerized. We- offer a Why wait days for your photos when you can enjoy them almost instantly? Just drop them here on your way to run errands, and pick them up on your way home! Dogue Studio "365-7518 TOP QUALITY upc 80% THIS WEEK WE’RE STRIPPING “Our Parts Aren’t Used Up!” ERNIES 365-6225 + 365-8231 Castlegar Industrial Park pleasant working it anda staff committed to working as a tei We are located in south- | 2079, Nelson Daily News V1L 4H3. PROFIT EXPLOSION HOTTEST BUSINESS opportunity in the USA is now available in Canada. Rapidly Hire a Student to help with your home work! Wash the windows, cut the grass, bulid a fence, paint the house. There Is only so much you can do yourself. Why not hire a student to help? Call your Canada E: for at 368-5566 835 Spokane St., Trail, B.C. Dune A STUDENT Canadi_ 9? Cee fel Saris. Sos. g company is seeking dis- tributors for our unique new pro- duct. Secured investment of $13,900 required. No selling, no ex- perience, just pure cash are only a few of the advantages to our money maker! For a free colour brochure on this limited offer call 1-926-5762 TOTALLY TROPICAL, urgently re- quires a consultant to sell a fabu- lous line of silk plants, through home shows. Call Debbie at 403- 1 WANTED: LAKESIDE Resort re- quires experienced bartenders & waiter/waitress for summer employ- ment. Must be friendly, outgoing, & neat in appearance. Phone Sher- een at Mountain Shores Resort 1- 223-8258 or 1-223-8220 ASSISTANT MANAGER. Need | WORK WANTED | three people to assist ger. Must be neat with good work habits. Opportunity to earn $250 per week. Call A AUSTRALIA WANTS YOU! Excel- lent pay, benefits, transportation. (407) 292-4747 ext. 1267, 6 a.m. - CRUISE SHIP JOBS HIRING! Summer/year round. $300-900 weekly. Photographers, tourguides, casino workers, deck hands, plus more! Hawaii, Caribbean, Baha- mas. 1-601-385-3355. Ask for Mr. Taylor. DAYCARE REQUIRES certified staff for ages 0-3. Phone 428-5955 or send Resume to Mom's House Box 2737 Creston, BC VOB 1GO LOOKING FOR career minded indi- viduals with gas fitting experience lass 3 or 5 drivers with air neces- sary apply in writing to Box 774 c/o the Castlegar Sun, 465 Columbia PART TIME customer service posi- tion and kitchen help. Must have strong communication skills& be able to work without supervision Apply at Chicken Time. Nonsmok- ors. PROFESSIONAL COUPLE with two children ages 6 and 2 require a live in Nanny starting Mid-August. Good salary, private suite, and car Pp . Exp or i training and references required. Apply in writing to N. Byers, 16 Ritchie, Trail, BC RESPONSIBLE HARD WORKING. Will paint, carpentry or yard work. References available. Phone at 7089. STONE WORK, retaining walls, fac- ings, 15 years experience, free esti- mates. 365-6707. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE ESTABLISHED CONCRETE PUMPING BUSINESS INTERESTED PARTY MUST BE BUSINESS ORI- ENTED AND FINANCIALLY STABLE. SERIOUS ENQUIRIES ONLY. 365-2939. OKANAGAN KOOTENAY Valley Business Territory for sale. Excel- lent money making. For further in- formation please call 1-492-5613. Ask for Mr. Frank Konyi. ROSE'S RESTAURANT for sale or lease. Can handle financing $130,000 South Slocan Junction 359-7888. CLASSIFIEDS SELL