! November 14, Castlegar News For School Trustee . CASTLEGAR CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES REGIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATES For School Trustee Area “I" VOTE KOODRIN Nina Lynn lewe Fe Jan FS. Be sure te put your mame end age of the bottom of your bet see PPS We wil drew 10 betters trom of these subenitted and each of the 10 letter writers will receive two tickets te the Custte Theatre. continued trom pege C1 Calderbank housing and rental accom- modation, not only in the city, but the whole areca. Within our provincial issuing of permits. therefore work to get maximum efficiency in this area. 1 have always dome my best over the years to represent the people of Castlegar im the fullest possible way. I consider Castlegar the best community to live in and raise a family as I have done. It therefore deserves dedicated representation and this once again | will give if you will re elect me for alderman on Nov 7 Chapman former status. I have a plan that would bring this about Some of the projects that I have participated in and can look back at with pride is the weil and water lines in Pass Creek Park. the Castlegar Lions Club and the coordinator between the Lions tub and the CNIB im Kelowna. 1 am a volunteer for the Red Cross lending room. I belong to the Writers Guild of B.C. and am treasurer of the Castlegar Writers Guild I hope to become a member of this group of elected council men and women and represemt you all. Vote for me on Nov. 17 Chernoff resources and serviced industrial land suggest the possibility of light industry, manufacturing trades. Needless to say, the beautification of our city will certainly help us obtain some of the vast tourism market. Team work builds pride in the community and pride in turn breeds accomplishment. I° proud of our accomplishments of the past few years but I know we can do more. Some of the much- needed change has begun — both within city hall and within the community. However, there remains yet many items that require our ef- fort and determination. We are in sited of more housing and recreational facilities for our seniors, our streets are in need of amprovements, that | will do my best to find-a solution to these issues and any other issue that faces the people of Castlegar. As a former alderman, | am confident that I have the ex- perience and the background to help me carry out the respon- sibility of being your elected representative. | ask for your support. Thank you. Mathieson major contributor to that feeling. Improvements to our environ- ment top the list of citizens’ con- cerns. Business, employment and transportation improvement in the form of a Columbia River crossing of Robson will parallel the project. North Castlegar revitalization will add greatly to a feeling of community pride as will the orderly upgrade of all our parks. Efforts at increasing tourism have worked. However, there is still great potential. Castlegar has a bright future. We need good consultation and cooperation between all. I believe my leadership skills plus my and will that we've waited so long for. Duff upgraded if we ever hope to Property develop that area of the city Not having access to inside in- formation, | don’t know exactly what is being done in regards to these issues but I pledge to you mail, some nice subdivisions, ac tivity im the Industrial Park, the chamber offices, the swimming pool and nearby recreation facilities, the landscaping im- provements, imcreased tourism and the transit and HandyDART services — a partial list only There is a feeling of optimism. Celgar modernization is the be of value to the city. I stand on my record of service. ‘On Nov. 17, I ask you to vote Mathieson for alderman “of the City of Castlegar Pakula assure the highest standards of control for pollution. The expansion issues will be very complex and must be ad- dressed quickly and carefully. I will also look into possible alternate routes for traffic on Columbia Avenue, which has become very congested. The bridge to Robson would heip solve three major problems: it would be an alternate route to the city; it would cut down on the traffic on Columbia Avenue; and Robson residents would have their way back into Castlegar. 1 would also like to see B.C. Hydro get started on the expan- sion of the Keenleyside dam. 1 aim to help construction businesses settle in the Industrial Park. these concerns will that | am that person. upon to get the job done to the public’s satisfaction. So remember, on Nov. 17, vote Pakula for alderman. Richards needs survey is being conducted and council will be applying for a grant to have a coordinator compile a list of the various health services, educate the public with this knowledge and identify gaps in services. I would like to see the establishment of a youth centre for our younger citizens in my next term, if re-elected. I, not only as a member of council, but also as a taxpayer, am always very conscious of the need and desirability of keeping taxes as reasonable as possible. It is always a juggling act to balance a high standard of services with a minimum of cost. 1 am proud to be a member of council and this community and would like the opportunity to serve you for another term. We have recently hired new energetic and enthusiastic staff, and in turn need the same commitment from council. I have those qualities and will give fair repr- sentation. I ask for your support at the polls on Nov. 17 Smecher Castlegar must be open for business. I ask for your spport. Vote Doreen Smecher on Nov. 17. “Nutri/System added flavor to my life and helped me lose 100 Ibs.” s+ (hao o> eae Call today for a FREE no obligation consultation! 368-8555 1435 BAY AVE., TRAIL ~ Spec! efter does not mciudie cos of excise Nur Sector tod! Ofte wehte or na-ncpotng cenmes Mew chens on SHSS offers driving course . Stanley Humphries secondasy school will offer a defensive d*Wing course for ms students. The—course. desigmed by the Canada Safety Colina, consists of six hours of im waned 1 tke par m these scady sesmoms winch will be beid Nov and 20 Action Ad Phone Nember is 365-2212 we h n't gone pentg our mind we just want to convince you that Bodum Ptunger made coffee is better Come and Taste 4th Anniversary! It's Our 4th Anniversary and We re Celebrating with DRAWS.FOR PRIZES! You Are Invited to our BODUM DEMONSTRATION AND SPECIAL ON Thursday, November 15 10:39 a.m.-2 p.m. “Come and Join the Fun Our November Sale is on. Shop Early for Best Selection! Bonus Bucks in Effect till Dec. 24 90 in Downtown Trail! ing with Gift S “We're = HALL STATIONERY & GIFTS 126s BAY AVE. TRAE. SRITTSH COLUMBIA = ee ee oe ecient Therein SE eee Se Sets © AS —_——— _—— VIR 4aS Charlie Semenoff John Voykin F.K. (Charlie) Semenoff has filed papers for the position of regional director for Area I. He is employed with the B.C. Buildings Corp. (the largest land- lord in B.C.) as a mechanical systems supervisor in Nelson. he is responsible for the operations, maintenance and performance of all mechanical equipment, which provides a comfortable working environment for all government ministry employees in both West and East Kootenays. Charlie is a committee member of the B.C. Buildings Corp’s En- i Plus CFC i CHARLIE SEMENOFF which is mandated for setting provincewide working standards for the safe use of HCFCs in ser- g and installing air con- ditioning and refrigeration equipment. HCFCs, which are depleting the ozone layer, will be reclaimed and recycled until safe alternatives are available. For the past three years, Charlie was it If elected, Charlie makes a personal commitment to meet and get to know each resident in the regional district of Area I and to personally find out their concerns and thoughts to form a consensus that would ser- ve them best. Also, with each rezoning application in the regional district of Area I, he will personally contact the affected for the B.C. Buildings Corp. em- ployees in the West and East Kootenays. He is now a represen- tative on the bargaining council for BCBC employees of B.C. and responsible for having a representative on the council from each property management unit in the province. He sits on the committee for pay equity, occupational health and welfare, short- and long-term disability. Charlie sat on the con- tracting out committee for three years when he was employed by the B.C. Timber pulp mill in Prince Rupert between 1980 and 1983, This involvement shows that Charlie is a hard, responsible worker for the people he of the rezoning ap- plication. Charlie would like to see the Natural Gas Extension Assistance program made more available as an alternate heating source and automotive fuel source. He would like to see more upgrading and paving of our public roads. He would like to see Shoreacres Beach in a more parklike setting with good access and parking. With the escalating price of gasoline, he would like to see the I have represented Area I of the Regional District of Central Kootenay since 1980. | am 41 years old and am currently unemployed because of a con- struction accident. Some of my involvements and achievements directly related to Area I are: seeking affordable fire protection for all people in Area I with two fire halls and approximately 50 volunteers in 1981; re-activating the advisory planning committee which led to land use planning and zoning in 1981, representing the rural areas on the Castlegar and District Hospital board since 1981; establishing partnership with Area I and Castlegar — an economic development committee to address the recession which we lived through in the 1980s; chairing the Ootischenia refuse committee since 1981; represen- ting Area I and the Castlegar Recreation Commission since 1980 (chairman since 1988); initiating a water study for JOHN VOYKIN executive since 1986, as president in 1989-90 and currently as past president. oO ding issues of the '90s in 1982; the regional district on the Castlegar Hospital project build- ing committee from 1987 to 1989; working toward establishing a handicap transit system for Area I; participating on the Aquatic Centre project building commit- tee; chairing the Castlegar, I, J, and portion of H recycling com- mittee; setting up a recycling ad- visory committee of volunteers to address the above issue; and meeting with the provincial and federal ministries of environment to address the Celgar Pulp Co. modernization project. Involvement related Regional District Board: I have served and chaired most of the committees on the regional district board and have been i of the regional hospital of i ide public transportation. He would also district since 1988. I have the Regional Hospital like to see waste ad- dressed. Charlie, wife Melody, sons Chuck and B.J. and daughter Jillian make their. home in Thrums. District of Central Kootenay on the West Kootenay health care plan committee and served on the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Municipalities to be addressed include our aging population. By being involved Janet Neumann © OPEN MINDED ¢ © WILLING ¢ © FAIR © NEUMANN Janet For Continued Fair Representation RE-ELECT RICHARDS Patti Fay with health care, and r ig the needs of seniors, such as transportation, housing, home support and others, | am con- tinuously working by in- volvement in the community to address this issue. 1 am prepared to work with the federal and provincial gover- nments to come up with in- novative ideas to reduce waste, work with the federal government to come up with a standard packaging act addressing the overpackaging issue and actively work to address the recycling issue in our area. With the experience of seeing of the recession of the ’80s behind us, it is a must that we continue, together with our neighbors — Area J and the City of Castlegar — to work towards achieving the goal of economic diversity in our areas so that we would not depend on a single in- dustry for work in our area. HOUR PHOTO 365-2211 ©Picture °Place Castleaird Plaza Nelson-Creston NDP elects new executive The Nelson-Creston NDP Con- (Area H), Larry Brierley (Area A), stituency Association elected a new Veryl Faasse (Area F), Nelson city executive at its annual general council candidates Sanda Laine meeting Oct. 28 in Nelson. (mayor), Donna Macdonald, Marty Nelson resident Klaus Offermann Horswill and Sean Dwyer (alder- was elected president, replacing Sam men) and school board candidates Simpson who retired from office this Brian Williamson (Nelson) and Pen- year. Vice-presidents elected are An- _ ny Tees (Slocan Valley). Not present dy Shadrack, Marcia Braundy, Deb- were Nakusp-New Denver school bie Offermann and Joy Green. New _ board candidate Kathy McCrory and treasurer is Brian Williamson. Don Kaslo mayoralty candidate Gordon Scarlett retained his position as Gaskell. membership chair. Secretary is Heather Suggitt, publicity chair is Rita Moir and newsletter chair is Phillip Daykin. Members-at-large are Bob Cunningham, Della MacLeod, Greg Stacey and Heather Haake. NDP members running for office in the municipal elections Nov. 17 were introduced to the meeting. They included regional district candidates George Cady (Area D), Bob Barkley Corky Evans, NDP candidate for Nelson-Creston, also led a vote of thanks and congratulations to several who have served in public office. A standing ovation was given to Nelson Mayor Gerald Rotering, Silverton Mayor Ran Harding, Slocan Valley school trustee Bob Cunningham and RDCK director Earl Hamilton. It's Time fora New, Energetic Enthusiastic Person! VOTE kirk DUFF FOR ALDERMAN =] 21st Anniversary Sale Thurs., Nov. 15 - Sat., Dec. 1 Trims, Patterns, Sewing Notions, Paints 25 % or All Regular Priced FABRICS Now Reduced! Thursday, Friday, Saturday ov. 15, 16, 17. Nothing says Merry Xmas with more warmth thana lovely gift made by hand. \ OFF (CELA TBUKO WMUTRAY €»~@ Knit Fabrics 165 N. 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