Page B6 The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, September 20, 1995 = Sea Would you like to be a My Turn guest columnist? If so, submit your copy (400-600 words maximum) to The Castlegar Sun at 465 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C. VAN 168. Pat Romaine honoured at recent NDP get-together Submitted A park-like setting and sum- mer sunshine provided the per- fect backdrop for Rossland/Traal New Democrats as they gath- ered for an afternoon barbecue at MLA Ed Conroy's ranch at Pass Creek. Members and friends played bocci ball and pitched horse~ shoes while the kids swam in the creek and jumped on the tram- poline. Others chose to shoot the political breeze in the cool shade of Ed and Katrine Conroy's Idvely mountainside farm. @ Life-time New Democrat Pat Romaine was honoured with a giant birthday cake in honor of his 80th birthday, as Conroy reminded everyone of Pat's long time commitment to the com- munity over the years. From Pass Creek to Rossland to Salmio as well as Castlegar and Trail all areas of the Ross- land-Trail constituency were well represented, resulting in an afternoon of good food, good fends and good fun. Pictured: Pat Romaine is wished a happy birthday. Wednesday, September 20, 1995 The Castlegar Sun Kere MacGregor For The Castlegar Sun What a fantastic start to the new year at Robsop Elementary School. There are a number of exciting things that are continuing to make Robson Elementary School a great place to be. The School Meals Program is gearing up for a September 18 wart; the Robson Day Care is in full running order; and we have a morning and afternoon kinder- garten class this year. As well, Robson Elementary School has y al objectives: * to use schools as lifelong learning centers; * to use Community resources to enhance and enrich curriculum, * to improve community relations; * to better utilize the district's and community's resources, * to use and develop communi- ty resources; * to promote equitable and accessible educational opp ties for people of all ages and abilities; * to contribute to the ‘develop- ment of the community and to School status. Community School Status is a unique program which has sever- y4 and d to needs identified in the community. In order to accomplish these objectives, Robson school will be hiring a Community School coor- dinator whose duties it will be to meet the above objectives This position and its responsi- bilities have been advertised in The Castlegar Sun As well, Robson will be devel oping a Community School ad sory council whose objectives are to advise the coordinator and the school in areas of community needs, facility usage, safety, Community School budget, hir- ing of administration and devel opment of programs. We are looking for members to serve on the council who will amply represent our community. We are looking for interested people who are involved in; Rob- son community business, senior citizens; teens and youths; par- ents or generally interested com- munity members. If you are a member of the Robson area community.and would like more information on Page B7 Robson Elementary receives Community School status this exciting council, please con- tact the principal, Mr, Kere Mac- Gregor, at 365-5922, We are hoping to have the Robson Com- munity School council in place by Sept. 22 so we can hire the coordinator by Sept. 30. Please be a part of shaping our community, GREAT MEAT SAVINGS! outside round Remembering Castlegar Our community cares about as it was in yesteryear Le PLEASE SUPPORT The United Way Campaign All Our Best From Castlegar Foods The Castiegar What is United Way? Ever since the early pioneer days, communities have always had social service agencies or organizations. These agencies, in most part, are volunteer organizations formed to help those less fortunate people in the community. Castlegar District Deb Chmara, President ¢ John Loo, Campaign Manager Saturday, September 23 KICK OFF Castlegar @ Community Complex Sponsored by: Castlegar Savings Credit Union and Kootenay Savings Credit Union Adults Canvass Blitz Sept. 25 - 29 ymmunity Services * West Kootenay National Exhibition Centre mbia Child Care Society + Light & Power Theatre Co. « Red Cross 3 + Arthritis Society ¢ B.C. Childrens Hospital * Camp Koolaree * Trail Family & Individual Resource Centre ONE KNOCK, ONE DONATION “Thanks To You It's Working” Castlegar District United Way For Information call 305-7331 or by mail — 1995 - 6th Ave., Castlegar, B.C. The gar United Way is by the UNITED WAY “People Helping People” GIANT FLEA MARKET 9 am - 1 pm PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8 am - 11 pm $3.00 + Students & Seniors - $2.00 * under six - FREE Local Dignataries, Drop-in Bingo and More Local agencies the Castlegar District United Way supports: & District Chamber of Commerce GOAL $50,000 People Helping People Volunteering is one of the most admirable trends in North America where people look after each other rather than rely only on the government. Each community United Way is autonomous and functions independently. What is Castlegar District United Way? District United Castlegar District United Way was formed to coordinate the fund raising efforts of 10 community service agencies - none of which is a sports organization. The annual fund raising target is $50,000. All funds raised, besides a small amount. for administrative expenses, Quality Signs & Trophies WORKING TOGETHER for all Budgets | 2305 - 6th Ave., Castlegar - 365-8289 FORA BETTER WAY are distributed amont the 10 Agencies, based on their budgets and needs. One out of three Castlegar and district residents uses the service from on of the United Way Agencies. United Way Castlegar & District '95 Campaign Events Saturday, Sept. 23 KICK-OFF DAY Community Complex All Donations support local UTED WY COMMMUNIty groups. Help Castlegar Savin Castlegar Branch 100 - 630 - 17th St Castlegar, B.C. VIN 4G7 365-7232 PLEASE BE GENEROUS PS PHARMASAVE 128 3rd St. (Downtown) Castlegar 365-7813 Helping Our Community Support the United Way Kickoff Saturday September 23, 1995 tht ib) Itself gs Credit Union Slocan Valley Branch WIA Hevy 6 Slocan Park, BEC. VOG 20 226-7212 8:00 am - 11:00 am Book Sale 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Giant Flea Market 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Model Plane Club Display 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Antique Engine Display 9:00 am - 1:30 pm 11:00 am - 11:30 am Model Piane Flying Demonstration 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Vintage Cars - Show & Shine 12:00 am - 2:00 pm Meet Miss Castlegar and Princessess 10:00 am Address by Local Dignitaries 10:00 am Signing Proclamation by Ls 12:00 am - 1:00 pm Drop-in Bingo 6:30 pm iD The Saturday markets down at the CP Rail Station Museum will be sporadic for the next month or so due to the many fall fairs, craft fairs and harvest markets in the area. Call the Sta- tion at 365-6440 for more infor- mation or to book tables. On Labour Day weekend, I had the good fortune to be invited along on a cruise up the Arrow Lakes on the good barge ‘Do-Un-To’, chartered by my sis- ter Sherrel as a grand finale to a weekend reunion of her children and grandchildren. Our party of nine adults and three young children assembled at Scottie’s Marina under sunny skies. We had no problem locating the D-U-T with it's bright yellow vinyl cover. Car- rying our jackets I fell off the prow of the boat, fortunately anchored in shallow water, when I was about six — head first and fully clothed, caus- ing considerable consternation by the adults until they A fished me STEP owherrel, on IN TIME the other CAROLEE hand, recalled the well-doc- Fitz-GERALD umented 1948 flood which closed the roads in Robson and elsewhere She would get up at 4 a.m. and ride laying on the prow of Mr. West's boat pushing debris out of their path as they carefully picked their way up the lake to Fornelli’s dairy farm to haul the big milk cans back to town for the store. Quite a job for a ten- year-old Now the forest is reclaiming the old railway and snacks, we strolled down the boat launch and up the gang- plank to be greeted by Skip- per Stewart Sutherland and First Mate Lynn. There is plen- tiful seating on board both under cover and out on deck with com-, fortable patio “Under the water the remnants of the Deer Park dock, the Renata road, and sandy beaches of yesterday all join the long-held secrets of the lake...” line to Grand Forks where steam trains hauled by three engines and pushed by a fourth, would labour up the steep grades through the mountains and chug down the slopes. Under the water the rem- nants of the chairs and tables or standing at the rails for those so’ inclined. The kids could walk around safely and, yes, there is a comfort station. Stewart and Lynn were most charming hosts, open to suggestions and patient with the excitefl little boys. We cast off and headed out into open water with my niece Lori Reiman singing a few bars from the Gilligan’s Island theme to get us in the mood for our three hour cruise. (The barge car- ries a sound system, good sized barbecues and caters meals if desired.) The waters were calm and the California visitors amazed at the dearth of traffic on the clean, clear water. We sailed along spotting mountain sheep and recalling vari- ous landmarks, reminiscing over past trips ‘up the lake’ prior to the construction of the Hugh Keen- leyside Dam in the mid-1960s. The dam and the opening of the pulp mill a few years earlier, had enormous impact on the lives of area residents, one by altering the water levels drastically, wip- ing out towns like Renata with resultant relocation of families and lifestyles; the other creating new jobs and attracting people and businesses. The Indian pictographs we recalled viewing from a boat in the early sixties are now under- water according to my neighbor Art Mackereth whose family were early pioneer-fruit farmers who depended on the lake for transportation and income I remembered the annual West's Store picnic probably late 1940s. Mr. and Mrs. West and their golden retrievers Sandy and Jock, no doubt, would take us in their big boat up to a sandy beach where we would enjoy 4 wonderful day of fun Deer Park dock, the Renata road, sandy beaches of yesterday all join the long-held secrets of the lake but the scenery, the spectacular beauty, remain virtually unchanged. Thanks Sher, Stewart and Lynn for giving us the opportu- nity to store up some more spe- cial memories and revisit bits of the past Settling Aboriginal steak roast two 4 - 6 Ib. roasts per pack 3.70 kg 3.49 kg boneless top sirloin steak Ib. 6.35 kg sliced side bacon Olympic meats Breakfast Delight 500 g. pkg imported pork loin roast gov't. inspt. pork fresh, rib or tenderloin portion 4.37 kg. 1 pork picnic shoulder roast gov't. inspt. pork fresh, whole hock on 210%. Ib. a golden delicious apples product of Canada product of Canada Canada no. 1 10 tb, bag Canada fancy b. a 1.80 kg. wide mouth jars Kerr quart 12 case wide wide mouth lids Kerr 12 pack white vinegar Heinz 4 Litre del monte pudding cups all varieties 4 pack fish & chips High Liner 600 9. Castlegar, B.C. Ph: 365-2412 Orchard Hill 1 Litre Sept. 20 to Sept. 23, 1995 foremost milk skim, 1%, 2%, homogenized 4 Litre PRICES EFFECTIVE: Justice for All. The B.C. government is currently negotiating treaties with aboriginal people. Treaty settlements won't affect the Criminal Code, the Constitution or the Charter of Rights. The law is the law and it applies to all British Columbians including self-governing First Nations. Fair, affordable, long-term solutions for all British Columbians. Land Claims. It's ‘s our commitment. For more information, call 1-800-880-1022 or write to Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs 908 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 Openly and Fairly.