v b b g k w fr 5 v 1 n c qd 2 h $ 4 1 la 3! 2 B M Cc a | Sie! | Page 4A ‘thetlitepleertaatiinesineoasemmeeoamen Fight ‘the "flu Vaccines available for some KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Your body aches, you have muscle pain, a runny :nose, fever, nausea, and diarrhea, and even though you might feel like you're dying (or wish you would!), don't worry with proper care you'll get over it—if you're healthy and young that is But for many people, espe cially the elderly, those in poor health or who have heart or lung disease, influenza (which is more commonly known as the flu) could be fatal But those people who are at risk can lessen their chances with a flu vaccine. This year a flu clinic is once again being held, and those who qualify can receive their yaccine at St Rita’s Parish Hall in Castlegar on Wednesday, October 6 October 20, or October 27 The flu is an acutely conta- gious respiratory disease which is spread by droplet through unwashed hands which have just stifled a sneeze, or by a direct cough in your general direction by a person who has the virus Although influenza itself is not particularly threatening, it DAVID LETTERMAN an JAY LENO Castlegar November 13th WATCH FOR DETAILS form that is can wear down your immune system making a person mor susceptible to a secondary infection such as pneumonia which can be fatal Annually, across Canada there are more than 1,000 people who die annually as a result’ of attributed to the flu complications Generally, if a person ts over 65, it 1s probable that their immune system doesn't perform the way it once did thereby leaving them in a‘high risk category for the flu. This is one of the reasons that it is recommended that t get vaccinated against the v Although a guaranteed shi flu, it can offer cent protector Vaccines very | ause a reaction, h t se who are allergic t products sh physician t vaccine This year vaccine wh A/Texas A/E B/Panama For those wh for the vaccin fon't qualify but wish to ination it is consult receive the vacc recommended they with their physician The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, September 29, 1993 KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff > As the days get shorter and the mornings colder we are inevitably reminded by a pre- Christmas Grinch that “This is going to be the worst winter since 1860". As a nervous little finger of fear, and anger, begins to grow inside of us they recite their reasons for their prediction. After all—when it is warm @uring the days, and while we still have green grass, who wants to think of snow? While the Grinchs recite their reasons for their dire h dicti (the that weather wisdom have any truth in it? Folklorist by profession and Anthropolo- gist for Selkirk College, Mark Mealing, disregards weather wisdoms, and in fact offers possible reasons for the axioms. “Stories are based on observations in a local area and they fit for a long time, but that doesn’t always mean that those beliefs will work anywhere. It is based on local experience, and then people move and take them with them.” However, Mealing does offer one weath- er wisdom of his own which he said explains why weather is the Kootenays is woolie-bear caterpillars band is wider; the winter berries are plentiful; the berries were plump this year, the birds are flocking early, the squirrels tails are thick and they’re collecting a lot of nuts) you would like to strangle them. But, before you do dictable on an almost cyclic basis. “God puts his angels in charge of the weather, and of course the expert angels are The truth behind weather wisdoms where. The Kootenays is one of those places they get shipped. As soon as the angel gets it right, and our weather has been good, he gets shipped elsewhere, and anoth- er incompetent comes in and we have lousy weather for a while until he gets it right.” Mealing speculated that the fatness of the berries this year might be due to the i and not ing of a long, cold and wet winter, “They were fat two years ago and we had a mild winter.” If Mealing’s story is a little too far fetched to digest, Castlegar Weather Pre- ion Specialist, Jim Richards, offers an educated “guess” based on predictions received from the U.S. weather computer. “The precipitation will be above average in charge of places like Kenya and North California. Then there are a few wild angels. Usually they are in a place and are and the temp will be above aytrage to the end of November,” fi Which, to us, in Castlegar translates to , Wednesday,-September 29, 1993 The Castlegar Sun Page 5A KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Who would have thought the little boy who used to charge his friends a quarter to watch his brother's band practice would one day win the prestigious Canadian Country Music Agent of the Year Award? Allen Askew, 32, a former Castlegar resi- dent did just that when he accepted the cov- eted award September 19 at the televised Canadian Country Music Awards. Askew is grateful for such Canadian mega-stars as Mi Wright, and that it is precisely her type of top quality perfor- mances which has smoothed the way. for Canadian music artists in a world which, until now, has been mostly dominated by American talent. “It's great for Canadian country music. We've seen some ground-breaking in the Former resident wins Country Music Award industry to gain more recognition around the world. And Gary Fjellgaard is well known in Europe.” Askew, who manages other Canadian artists such as Michelle Wright, Prainie Oys- ter, George Fox, Gary Fjellgaard, Joel Feeney, and Casandra Dasik, credits his brother, Richard Askew for his success. “I would like to acknowledge my brother, Richard's role, | wouldn’t be where I am if it weren't for him.” Allen's brother used to own the Hi Arrow, and brothers being brothers, Richard contacts, Allen was asked to work for S. L. Feldman and Associates, a talent agency in Vancouver it was a move which he accepted, thereby leading him down the road from Castlegar to Hamilton, Ontario where the awards were held. Although Hamilton is a long way from Castlegar, Allen's heart still remains tied to the beauty of the West Kootenays, and the lifestyle which allows a harmonious raising of a family. Allen said that one day, he and his wife, Jacquelyn, might return to the K gave Allen the responsibility of developing an. entertainment format. From those begin- nings, Allen brought in recording artists on a monthly basis, and became known in the industry for his uncanny ability to organize and arrange such events as the presentation of both Colin James and Tom Cochran at the Castlegar Arena Complex. to raise a family and live near his family and father, Dave Askew. But until then, we can expect to see more of Askew when the awards arebroadcast on CMT and TNN to almost 100 million homes, Allen is thankful for the national recogni- tion which was given him, and other agents across Canada. “The bottom line, is agents just want to Enrollment up at Selkirk College Dan Carlson For The Castlegar Sun that the question must be asked—does all incompetent—so they get shipped else- only one thing——more rain. Z A place to share autumn harvest Seanagh Sioan For The Castlegar Sun 1 The crisp reds, the gold of poplar, a harvest of apples, pump- kin, squash, com—it is all part of the luxury of the time we call autumn. For those less fortunate, howev- er, it is more difficult to make ends meet, and to enjoy the bounty of food we all enjoy at Thanksgiving. Although the Salvation Army Family Services is not doing a fund drive at Thanksgiving for the peo- ple who use the food bank this year, the donations would be appreciated. Sandra Granstrom, the current Manager at Salvation Army, noted that, “it's a time where there are a section of people who are laid off, or their unemployment check hasn't arrived, and they use our ser- vices.” She noted that “extras” to the basic hamper of pork and beans, pasta and rice, include fresh veg etables, such as zucchi cucum: bers, apples, and pears. “Fresh Potatoes and eggs are extras and are certainly appreciated—and rarely do we throw anything out.” She says that they “have never had a turkey, although one lady came in with a bag of meat she had just bought.” People who need help can call or walk in and make an appoint- ment. The agency will provide on the circumstances. Donations to Salvation Army Family Services may be made at 1100, 3rd St. Castlegar, which is located beside Homestead Soup and Sandwich Shoppe. Provincial government urges B.C. communities to butt out Submitted The Ministry of Health is urg- ing communities to work in part- nership with government to develop strategies to prevent tobacco use by children and youth, Health Minister Paul Ram- sey announced today “Smoking is costly, both to our medical system and to the health b of people in British Col That's one of the reasons we want communities to work together with young people to encourage them to remain non-smokers,” Ramsey said. “If they're smoke- free as teenagers, they're likely to Stay non-smokers.” Each year, approximately 5,000 British Columbians die as a result of smoking-related illness and dis- ease. One of every five deaths in related. B.C. is ki tion has c d $125,000 to promote community action on tobacco reduction. Communities can receive up to $15,000 for innovative strategies, other than programs and services, which will prevent tobacco use by young people. Children and youth must be directly involved in the planning and implementation of projects As well, an evaluation compo- nent must be built into project projects which also include Strategies to affect the social fac- tors underlying tobacco use, such as low self-esteem, peer pressure, weight reduction, refusal skills, and stress manage- ment, broad-based community support; conditions which will support lifestyle changes once accomplished This funding initiative, enti- tled Supporting A Smoke-Free Generation, is part of the gov- Reduction Strategy “Local support is important because people in communities know what will work in their neighborhoods. Involving a broad variety of people, such as teachers, parents, local govern- ments, volunteer organizations and retailers, as well as young people themselves, results in innovative ideas,” Ramsey said “Smokers and non-smokers are concerned about protecting industry, Michelle Wright allowed the Through word of mouth, and business be loved.” National AIDS Awareness week Submitted From October 4 to 10, the Canadians AIDS Society, a coalition of over 90 communi- ty-based AIDS organizations from across Canada, is spon- soring the 3rd annual National AIDS Awareness Week {AAW) in cooperation with the Canadian Public Health Association and the Canadian Hemophilia Society. AIDS Awareness Week, a uniquely Canadian event, is a week of activities and education about AIDS and HIV. The Week originally began in the early 80's as a local initiative in a few cities. Since then, it has grown to become an annual occurrence observed across the country AIDS--Awareness Week is a chancé to put AIDS in the public eye, not as a sensa- tional issue of a few marginalized individuals, but as an urgent concern for public health and all Cana- dians. Aids Awareness Week will be recognized in Castlegar, Friday, October 8 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Sandman Inn (Banquet Room) The event will include an educational session for sup- port workers of people with mental handicaps and other interested individuals regarding education, pre- vention, policy and other issues Contact: Dennis Hutchin- son, 365-2624 Delegates visit Zuckerberg’s john Charters Society director Michael Heard For The Castlegar Sun unveiled a bronze plaque, recently presented to the Soci- ety by the British Columbia Heritage Trust s They then moved to the Kukuli area for a tree planting Last week delegates fnom Castlegar's twin cities, Embet- su in Japan and Yueyang in China, took the opportunity to visit the Castlegar Railway ceremony where Mayor Minan- Museum and | Island Heritage miyama and Vice-Mayor Wu, Park assisted by Mayor Moore and At the park, group leaders, Heritage Society Chief Garden- Mayor Yoshio Minamiyama of er and recently appointed Life Japan and Vice-Mayor Wu Member of the Society, Bob Jibuo of China, assisted by Switzer, jointly planted a varie- Mayor Audrey Moore and _— gated Japanese Maple for Japan Castlegar and District Heritage and a Magnolia for China. e WEEKLY SPECIAL e PSE Carroll Intruder c/w Overdraw & TM HunterRest (30") (60-70 Ib) (60% Let Off) Reg. $690” Special $439” 1106 - 3rd Street Castlegar SPECIAL MEETING Ordinary, Associates & Fraternals Tuesday, October 5, 7:30 pm LEGION HALL, 248 Columbia Avenue., Castlegar TOPIC: Building Questionaire /- ‘e Please attend and give your input e( veuns )- CASTLEGAR ALZHEIMERS Support Group meets the last Wednesday each month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Castiega’ ry PROJECT LITERACY. Volunteers needed to tutor adults in basic reading and writing. Training on Thursday evenings starting October 7. 365-7765 (Library) for information . CHILDRENS ORCHARD Russian Exposure Preschool will be holding a bottle drive on Saturday October 2. For more information please call Elaine at 359-7660 or Liza 365-6883. WOMEN'S AGLOW. Wednesday, October 6th, 10:00 a.m. at-the Legion Hall. Speaker: Dianne Eccies. Call 365-3279 or 365-5456. ‘SR. CITIZENS #46 - Please note: Business meeting October 7, 2:00 p.m., ‘Open House October 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Social October 21, 2:00 Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. Bridge and 284 Thursday at 7:00 p.m Whisk Ag SPECIAL OLYMPICS registration for athletes and Thursday, September 30, 1993. Kinnaird Elementary Schoo 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Mike 365 FLU CLINIC. St. Rita's Parish Hall, 513 - 7 October 6 (Sr. Wellness Day), 20, 27, 9:00 am anyone6S & older, children or adults with heart of lung c doctors care. Wear short sleeves. Coffee & tea available more info 7 CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT Community Services is having a GIANT indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, October 23 and Saturday, October 30 at 1003 - 2nd Avenue. Doors will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Proceeds from the sale will go toward C&DCS renovation expenses Donations of items for the sale are weloome and can be dropped off at 1007 - 2nd Street during the hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Phone 365-2104 The Office of Health Promo- Kids & Tobacco design. Priority will be given to ernment’s overall Tobacco the health of our children.” it’s a crime. KENMORE...LOW LOW PRICES A. 8.5-Amp Upright Vocuum wt 208 830 883 N- 279.99 B 1300-Wort Conister Vocuum 208 832 652 N- 279.99 C_ Seors Best 1440-Watt Whispertone Vecuum quietest vacuum we sell! Vo 208 832 892N- £ D_ 1400-Wott Canister Vocuum SAV 349.99 E 6-Program Large-Capacity Washer 208 832 752N- £ ® Canada’s National Catalogue SEARS DAYS ONLY! OCTOBER 6-9, 1993 eg 449 99 268 842 100 IN— E 419.99 F 3-Progrom Lerge-Capacity Dryer 268 882 100 JN - ds. E Deadline is 11-30 Monday for Wednesday's pap . 465C roe 3 tun Soa naa ~N VIN 1G8 NO PAYMENTS OR INTEREST CHARGES Expect more [rom Scars FOR3MONTHS == 10.0 Cu. Ft. Model. 42 ea. 359.99 468 843 300 JN 349.99 12.2 Cu. Ft. Model x 369.99 H 19-7 Cu. Ft. Upright Freezer 4 468 843 320 JN— E 599.99 J 4:5 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator > ste 468-883 700 JN - E 279.99 K & Topmount Refrigerators witt 468 810 530 JN— £ 15:5 Cu. Ft. Modet 468 853 160 JN - 468 853 168 JN 17.7 Cu. Ft, Model 468 853 180 JN 679.99 689.99 Mid-Size Microwave 468 853 188 JN L 1.0Cu.Ft 468 853 980 JN M_Topmount Refrigerators 18.1 Cu. Ft. Model 99 oe) 79” Full-time student enrollment at Selkirk College is up this year, and several programs are already near capacity for September, 1994 The programs which are near- ing capacity include professional courses, such as Business Administration. Joe Lintz reported the overall enrollment trend at the Selkirk College Castlegar campus is growing. Although this year's total enrollment is “a few heads short” of last year, the number of full-time students has increased . by 57 “It's a good sign that more students are taking their educa- tion seriously,” Lintz said Selkirk is near full capacity this year, with approximately 1,350 students out of 2,288 applica- tions. “Although the bulk of the student population is from the Selkirk region,” Lintz said, “there are at least 75 internas 1 tional students from six or seven different countries, most- ly from Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.” Some of the students who come in from all across the country participate in Selkirk's Golf Club management and ski POKER 6:00 pm City Centre Square Sun., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 365-3752 resort management programs because Castlegar is the only location in western Canada which offers the programs. “Castlegar is a convenient location for these programs because of the readily available local resources. Local conditions make such programs. feasible,” Lintz said. “They also come to partici- pate in programs such as Forestry, Aviation, and Wildland Recreation.” Some students find it more practical to attend a local college for a couple years, and transfer to university as a third year stu- dent through the University Transfer program. However, even as third year students, some must settle for second best because of the high demand on university seats. “We collaborate With u#tiver- sities such as University of British Columbia, and Open Uni- versity. Such collaboration makes efficient student transfer possible,” Lintz concluded. ; Selling something? 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