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‘Phenomenal increase i in participation of river rafting - leading’ to more accidents |

A little knowledge may be
dangerous, especially when it
comes to river rafting in B.C,

+ “There has been a phenomenal
increase in participation in river
rafting throughout the province,”

i! said Kerry Broome, an Area Con-

\ sultant for the Red Cross Water

‘| Safety Service in B.C./Yukon,

“In 1979, approximately 700
people participated in the sport.
By 1990, the numbers had grown

to an estimated 50,000," he sald.
“The potential for accidents

ing permit; that emergency proce-
dures are clearly ext

prior

or lifejackets that fit | properly as
well as

rises with the p ate,"
he noted,

The Red Cross recommends

that those considering a commer-

all rafts curry well-

heuignel first aid (kit and'thap, all

staff have been trained in First
Aid; all equipment has been

cial rafting trip this
should ensure a that a number of
things are in place,

First, that Ths river, raft opera-
tor holds a current Comniercial
River Rafting licence and Operat-

. everyone wears:DOT- ’,
personal flotation devices: (PEDs)

d by the D. of
Transport (DOT), is in good
working order and that staff is

knowledgeable about its, Uses,

Pare;
‘ticipants sivatd the use of alcohol
d

an Bao
"If you are thrown overbnatd
during a commercial rafting trip,
you should try to hang onto the
safety line around the outside of
the raft. If that isn't possible, lic
on your back wit your fect

Local firefighters to
take phone pledges
during telethon

* ‘The Castlegar firefighters will
‘| take phone pledges and accept
! contributions at the fire hall dur-
ing the annual Jerry Lewis
Labour Day Telethon, a major
: fundraising project for the B.C.
Region of the Muscular Dystro-
phy Association of Canada
(MDAC).
Dick Dunlop, the local pledge-
‘+ centre coordinator, said that fire-
fighter volunteers will take phone
pledges on Monday, September

2, from 10 a.m. 10,4 p.m. the:
number is 365-3266 or 365-7227.
Pledge centres are also being

«Norma Saltzberg, Regiorial

Director for MDAC, said:the -

support of local firefighters and

set up by at
the fire halls in Trail (354-1737),
and Nelson (352-3101). While
the phone lines will only be open
on Labour Day, the firefighters
will accept cheques anytime.

Cheques should be made payable*

to the Muscular Dystrophy, Asso-

y helped to
taise almost $50,000 last year’,

and she looks forward to similar “,

support this year, especially. with
pledge centres in place. ~
Muscular Dystrophy. is a
nueromuscular disorder whose
most common effect is wasting

ciation of Canada and dropp
off at the fire hall.

Celgar Pulp Co.
Sandman Inns

The Canadian Red Cross Society
and Jim Young

Thank all those who made the 4th Annual Jim Young
Celebrity Golf Toumament a success

Organizing Committee:
Stosh Uchida « Carl Henne » Pat Metge * Alex Birukow

Corporate Sponsors

Air B.C.
Columbia Brewing Co.

ole Sponsors
rest Kootenay Power
-:* Mitchell Supply
“Anderson Insurance
+ Klothes Kloset
‘Arrow Bldg, Supplies
+ Fame Construction
© Atco Lumber
Moroso Markin & Blain
* Club House Caterers
; ‘.¢ Pharmasave
* Columbia Beverages
Gus Adams Motors
+ Safeway
* RHC Realty:
= Loomis
« Columbia Auto

» # Denny McArthur = Pro Shop

Prize Donors
« Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort
¢ Red Mountain Resorts Inc.

« Kokanee Springs Golf Resort
* Balfour Golf Club
+B.C. Telephone
« Canada Safeway °
* Cathedral Lakes Resort

+ Hale Irwin Golf Passes
« Radium Hot Springs Resort
* Uplander Hotel - Rossland
+ Loomis Courier
* Columbia Auto
*CKQR.-
+ Vancouver Canucks: -
+ B.C. Lions
2 Air B.C.
« Sandman Inns

And all the celebrities, golfers and volunteers
who made it happen!

Red Cross is a United Way member

and of the

muscles which control body
Cisa D

it organization which raises runds

to support-research:.needed to:..

find cures and treatments for ne
romuscular ‘disorders, andipro-
vides services to those with:the ©
disease, MDAC has 40 clients in
the Kootenay area.

Selling something? <
Phone 365-5266

1989 CHRYSLER
DAYTONA

© hatchback with

rear window louvers
¢ 2.5 Lt. fuel injected engine
* automatic transmission
¢ tilt wheal
° factory cassette stereo
¢ dual power

mirror adjusters

‘only 23,000 kms.’

IKALAIWSICY
PONTIAC BUICK GMC 1989 LTD,
THE MING oF caRs—
“esas “2133 calle set —

Nevsiouana causteasts

RESORT

Family Campground
shaded sites, full hookups, flush
toilets, showers, playground, pop
and ice, sandy beach, firepits, pay
phone, moorage, near arcade, mini
golf, store, gas, restaurant and
laundry, pets 0.K.
Hwy. 3, Christina Lake
447-9400

‘Christina Lake
Golf Course

18 holes + par 72

Power carts + driving range
dining facilities
licensed lounge

Tee Times: may be booked
3 days In advance

447-9313

‘and a lifeline ¢
will be thrown to you or another

raft will pick you up.

.. If you are thrown'overboard
from a private raft, the Red Cross
‘Mrges you to lic on your back
with feet pointed do'

cts or PFD so they can signal for
help,

The Red Cross also urges com-
mercial rafters to use an experi-
enced y. The River

This will help you travel with the
current and move more easily to
shore. It will also allow a lifeline
to be thrown to you,

qe AS an extra precaution, the
“ Red'Cross urges all rafters to
attach a whistle to their lifejack-

Outfitters Association can be
contacted for information about
River Rafting (through B,C.) at
737-3000, For further informa-
tion contact the Red Cross Water
Safety Service a 451-9200.

FIVE GENERATIONS i r) Natalie Nemaniken, Elaine Phillipoft. “Bottom (I-r) Corin.
na Piesse, holding daughter Megan Cory Lynn Piesse, and Dora Postnikoff.

Castlegar Chamber of Commerce
to host ‘How Do You Do Day’

Get a fine how do you do at the
Castlegar Chamber of Com-
merce/Trail Infocentre on August
22, as they host Castlegar's first
‘How Do You Do Day. celebra-
tion.

Local public figures, such as
Castlegar citizen of the year, Jim

> LARGEST SELECTION
of lawn & garden equipment
in the Kootenays!
See us for all your rental needs
from homeowner:
to heavy construction

cole eal =H

It’s Vacation Times

Aug.’ ‘i

° Aug. 17-18 -

SUMMER EVEN Ts

¢ Tourist’ information Centre
Open 9 a.m. to'7'p.m. 447-6161

: ihe >Kokdnee Summer Festival;
Aug. 16 - Music '91 - “Street Stuff”
“Good Times at the Lake”
* Aug. 30 - Vintage Car Club
¢ Golf tournament every Wed. night at Cascade Par 3
* Mixed Adult: Social tournaments «

orning at C

+ Steaks * Homemade Pizza + Lasagna
«Fast Food Window « Fully Licenced °
* Child's Menu Available

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, supper
duly & Aug. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

%

URANT
SPECIALIZING IN ITALIAN & WESTERN CUISINE

‘We aceupt Cominco Vouchers™

A HWY 3, CHRISTINA LAKE (across from Lakeview Hotel) (604) 447-9300 .

‘Waldie, and Kirsten Mason, Miss
Castlegar 1991, will be on hand
working as ‘celebrity travel coun-
sellors’ for the day and putting
their knowledge about our city
and province to the test!

Also in attendance will be sev-
eral of the members of the Cham-

Call our advertising
department
365-2278 Cathy,
Donna or Bob

ber Board of Directors. |

They will be available to
answer any questions you may
have about Chamber operations,
as well as to serve up a couple of
surprises for anyone who drops in!

As for the kids, there will be
free balloons and a special sur-
prise gift for Gerry, the B.C.
Parks moose!

This ‘How Do You Do Day*
celebration is an opportunity to
familiarize yourself with all of
the services your Chamber of
Commerce/Travel Infocentre has
to offer, and a chance to become
a tourist in your own town!

So stop by the Chamber of
Commerce/Travel Infocentre at
1995-6th Ave. on Thursday,
August 22, between 3 p.m. and 7
p.m. for a fine how do you do! -

Camping & Beach Supplies
Groceries * Meats * Produce
Deli e Subs ¢ Snacks

© Pop ¢ T-Shirts

Hwy. 3, and Westlake Rd, sina Lake
\ (604) 447-6171)

ANNE'S
BAKE SHOP LTD.

Russian foods
e

Homestyle cooking
& baking
Hwy. 3 - Christina Lake

\_ 447-9454)

“Rin Conditioned Kitchen *
Sleeping & Family Units
Your Hosts:

* Dave & Linda Engelse
2037 Hoy #3
Christina Lake, B.C.

(1 NEW-HORIZON MOTEL. ).

| 447-9312)

(CASCADE. __)
QP AR 3 Tam 8pm
DAILY

(604) 447-9705

° Family Entertainment ~
+ Night Golf
* Snack Bar
*Club Rentals
«Lessons

‘ Mini Tournaments y,

CHRISTINA SPORTS & MARINA

"Your Waters Sports Headquarters at Christina Lake" © 18 West Lale Drive 447-6288

¢ Motors * Boals

* Fishing Tackle

* and Licences

* Connolly Water Skis

* Complete Line of
Beach Accessories

af 91 Mariner
Outboards. Come
In & make a deal!"

Wednesday, August 21, 1991 The Castlegar Sun

The idea is simple

The message is clear

As of August 15, 1991
The Castlegar Sun
contains not less than

1007

Canadian Retail Advertising

' Froese a.

Sans =
The Casti¢ egar Sun

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