Wednesday, July 13, 1994 a Letters West Kootenay donations provide remarkable aid th again on television. can apron 7 this is often the sentiment that might not even be worth pt ne ing to help the victims of this 350,000 réfugees in Benaco border) these in your community who have forwarded donations to assist with this massive relief been able to survive. In Rwanda itself the Interna- tional Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is operating hospi- tals in areas sides in the conflict. The ICRC is also distributing food and tion—lack of water. Today, in Banaco that child would have Dear Editor: The recent decision by Gov- emment Services to shut down Columbia will be placed in medi- jeopardy. I would like to assure all British Columbians that patient safety will not be jeopardized. The closure of Government Air -Services (GAS) offers the oppor- tunity to position aircraft and paramedics in more suitable i which will Changing the way we manage our forests he Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act was duced in the BC Legislature on May 16, 1994. It will make better forest practices the law — backed up by tough enforcement and heavy penalties. The Code will come into effect this fall. Draft regulations and forest standards are now available for public review until paramedic tion was developed because of the location of government air- t craft, not because there were more calls in Victoria than the rest of the province. family members. Many children roughout bloody conflict in Rwanda being referred to as orphans are not, but it will take time to reunite families and chil- dren are being protected and been killed in this and other con- flict areas in the past year. A strong effort is being made to have all parties to the conflict understand their obligations to respect the Red Cross emblem and other international humani- tarian law—a Canadian Red Cross worker has been working at this as well. Again, there is hope in a charge, which will lance air They have been doing an excellent job, offering a SP quality service. Operating and training standards are in place and are closely mon- itored by government quality assurance staff. As well, we anticipate a major cost savings by fully utilizing the mean a a significant cost savings to the taxpayers of this We will also establish three satellite stations in the province where air ambulances will be dispatched from, which means moving the services closer to the people who need them. For je, rather than i private , the cost per mile for GAS is almost double what the private charter a plane from Victoria to the north, there will be a base in tragedy varad this—and every donation (small or large) made © assist with humanitarian work this crisis period will truly pics ‘a difference. Having worked in Sudan with the Red Cross myself I cam assure your readers that none of these situations is as sim- ple as the mainstream media makes it appear; that there are real human beings at the other end; and that your efforts to help are incredibly important humani- Gary Ockenden Change in ambulance air service will be for the better Prince George for northerm air evacuations. While this change does mean that up to four paramedics may have to be relocated from Victo- ria, there will be no lay offs or cutbacks. The services of BCAS will be enhanced and far more cost effective, and will not have any negative impact on those needing emergency service. RP, (Val) Pattee Thanks for reporting the good as s well as the bad the 7-11 Store in Trail who cared enough to restore arp: and many kudos fot your exceliont paper of Wednesday, July 6, 1994. August 15. For information on the Forest Practices Code please call: 1-800-866-7717 (in metro Vancouver call 775-0583) Private charter comp being used for the majority of air air ambulance work (up to 65 per cent). The closure of GAS will therefore not impact on the oper- ation of BCAS, as private char- ter companies are already in 9 piece Solid Oak All Canadian Dining Room Value $3895 HOME GOODS #= Furniture Warehouse Floor Covering Centre Genelle Fax: 693-2388 Charters, plus as I am to criticize newspapers -- their lurid comments of crime—theft, rape and the like as well as the other “non-news” of sports, stock-prices and violence, your paper had many cheerful, optimistic events.as well: The bridge open- ing, letters, the photo pictures by Alexa, the story of Vi Plotikoff, as well as items by the highly respect- ed, veteran contin Gord Turner and Jack the account about Ken McLennan of the Future. the days of their lives?” Finally, I want to say, “Thank you to”: the pub- lisher, the editor, photographers, lay-out people and every one of the staff who works on this You have done Castlegar “proud” with this excellent newspaper. Even a crusty old coot like me can walk a little taller and be proud of our City of Pat Romaine Students at Tarrys ieanariiny School did some p' gave speeches to the entire school on a variety of top! Sean Davidoff, Narelle Sookerukoff, Chelsea Marin, Lorne Kalesnikoff, Christo- pher Kalesnikoff and Letisha Kooznetsoff. ublic speaking and the finalist ics. The big winners were (I-r): BUSINESS WEDNESDAY July 13, 1 are fourteen dams in the Columbia River from ocean. Of these the Grand Coulee is the worl sttycture. There is a history that just doesn't stop. ¥ atic 2 aia, The Columbia River ittle has changed today along this free flowing of water from Castlegar to the upper reaches except that power boats whisk Sapid current of the Colyet 1 od od 1d 3 3d 1d 2d 2d 2d 30 2d 1d 2d 2 od Mountain Valley Sports Fishing & Tours DWAYNE D'ANDREA OPERATIONS MANAGER 2523 6th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 2W3 Telephone: (604) 365-5771 or 365-2699 “EXPERIENCE A CANADIAN SECRET” . “Hair Care are & More. FEATURING THE KIDS ARE THERE. DRIVE WITH CARE! hs a Soe eS eet Glance ee: alliance Federal Business Development Bank and the Toronto D Making a decisions today for financial security tomorrow Pension plans are slowly becoming extinct in Canada due to their great cost and burden- fenton ofa alliance to pro- mote awareness of ee ? FBDB's Counselling Assistance to Small Baterprise (CASE). When eppropriats, the TD bank will refer clients Program to assist them with advice at a price they can afford. —_eees Sorry to see you go Brew [oewen Of 200 Frogums in Castiogar has accepted a tunetet the ICG station in Grand Prairie, Alberta. While in Castlegar Brian was active in the Chamber of Commerce and Castlegar Rotary Club. Good luck Brian and Rosa! (also see New faces) New faces Bruce Williams, from Cranbrook, is the new manager of ICG Propane in Castlegar. Welcome! New businesses ‘The City of Castlegar reports that 24 new business licenses were issued in June, of which 16 were for contractors (see More new businesses). The other eight new businesses in town are: Be our Guest, an advertis- ing company from Surrey; Ace Courier, a distribution centre; Kootenay Sight and Sound, an audio/video retail sales and service; Paradise Pool and Spa, a hot tub and pool supplies store; Totally Tropical Interiors peeshepo. neha pred erm lireecdirer asipatyalaagroly wok a mobile agent for fruit and and Power, Vac Ser- ns ut Kabssad, udu chasing wnrcicr Ween 4 Searching for burgers Everyone should know by now that Castlegar has the greatest variety of jo-jos. What you may not know is that we are soon to be known for our burgers! Gardeli's Eatery in the Columbia Plaza is a Search for the Best Burger Contest. The winner receives a $100 gift certificate from Gardeli's and the winning burger will be named after you! Keeping up with the MP Trying to keep up with Kootenay West-Revelstoke MP Jim Gouk is a Cee eee Ge Wonks Zien Bas been in Ravelmnks: senting the Commonwealth Games Torch parade, met with the Economic Development Commission, city council, chamber of commerce and Rocky Mountaineers. On Canada Day he was in Nelson at Lakeside Fee te tho Tag: raining, (Sn. Selene Connca siey parade. Castlegar Canada Day and the in Trail. July 3 he was in the Nelson Canada Day parade and had a town hall meeting in Commons 35 times about issues that affect Kootenay West-Revel- stoke residents. Whew! Splitting up the place Machado's Grocery on 4th Street in downtown Castlegar now has its Rew awning on the building. A very classy mediterrancan look! Bravo! Well done! ‘Open 24 hours ry Canadian customs at Paterson is now open 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week (one-way). This means that if you are in the US and want to return home to Canada, you may do so at any time of the day or night. If, however you want to go into the U.S. the American customs wad, goes into the plan, what rate of return is being earned and how much your pool of capital is worth. md pod example, your pension will be $1,500 per month at 65 and you know that at age 35. This figure is generally based on your best or last five years of employment earnings. To qualify you must the is known as a Money Purchase . - this is better plan to understand and follow. However, in a low tions found they had huge sur- pluses in their pension plans during the high growth 1980's. This lead to many battles between shareholders and pl ef lly owned these Creating more with less Finding value-added abilities through wood workshop trees logged in the Kootenays. ° A multi-category juried show of Products made from ~ arts Added Wobd' Evans, Nelson-Creston, Anne is only open Monday to Friday 6 am to Midnite and on Sundays and holidays from 8 a.m. to Midnite. The ducks are coming! The Kiwanis Annual Duck Race will be held at Pass Creek Park on July 31 at 12:30 p.m.. Tickets for numbered ducks are on sale now with first prize being $1,000. Hurry, the $5 tickets sell out quickly! More new faces Allen Walker has opened Monashee Electrical Services in Castlegar. maintenance. New offering In response to customers, Taylor’s Place Restaurant in Castlegar is Bill Barlee, Okanagan-Boundary,.Ed Conroy, Rossland-Trail and Jim Doyle, The forum is design to gen- erate ideas that can be imple- mented under the g "s students competing to produce creative products using dimen- sional lumber. Coordinated by Kootenay forest Ste praia Prizes include scholarships from the provincial government. + Exhibits by forest compa- nies showing current practices and future plans which add value to wood. ‘A A new Forest Renewal Plan, and will be an opportunity to find ways to do more with the wood consisting mostly of Kootenay wood pro- ducers, will organize the con- ference. This committee also the pr already p The forum will consist of four s from the Open Learning Agency, Selkirk College and the Ktu- naxa/Kii ° p and sessions geared towards in the value-added now offering, in addition to its regular menu, a Still more new taces Hislop’s Campground has been sold to Shari and Bob Ballard and they ve named he located on Hwy 3 on the way to Grand Forks, Castlegar RV Park. Shari and Bob are ‘RVers’ themselves and are looking forward to making their RV park a first class place. More new businesse The City of Castlegar reports that 16 new contractors took out busi- ness licenses in the month of June. Welcome to: Nu-Vue Exteriors Lad of Kelowna: Glacier Awnings and Fabrication Lid., of Trail, Arc ing of Castlegar, P & P Con- Open Sunday Pharmasave in downtown Castlegar is now open every Sunday from 11 am. to 3 p.m for all your drugstore and confectionary needs. Even more new faces! ‘West Kootenay Painting and Sandblasting is now open for business. Owner Jack Vigue has a 50° ladder crane and specializes in residen- tial, commercial and industrial mobile painting and sandblasting. Customer appreciation in downtown Castlegar is having a customer appreciation day on July 14th. Drop in for coffee, donutes, balloons and enter to win a gas BBQ. Lg down its annual Hose Cumpetiion Faly oni Pans Crock Pek. Weick oe Remar aaa Ever wondered why? Why is that the signs on the approach to the wstee over the Columbia River refer to the structure as the Castlegar-R when all printed material from the Ministry of Transportation and Highways states that it is the Robson-Castlegar bridge. Who knows what name will be used at the official oppning on July 237 Perhaps that's just water under the bridge! industry and examining new opportunities for adding value to Tribal Council. The local representative for the committee is Ken Kalesnikoff, from the Kalesnikoff Lumber Company in Tarrys. Permits build MARILYN STRONG Sun Staff The City of Castlegar reports that 54 building permits worth $629,606 were issued in June, up from 30 permits worth $273,286 in June of 1993. Two new single-family homes; one new multi-family home; 41 residential alterations and additions; six commercial additions/renovations; one new industrial building; one addition to the Kootenay Columlbia Child Care Soceity and two demoli- tions of homes on Columbia Ave were started. The new commercial addi- tions/renovations were to: Cen- tral Rentals (paving driveway and parking); paving of parking lot on 11th Street beside the store; interior renovations to Pete's TV; renovations and signage to the Paradise Pool location; replacing a wall at Dr in Castlegar Gorman’s office at the Castleaird eck; and the addition of an for Countrywide Realty beside IGA. The new industrial tack rep repair shop in the 2200 block of 14th street. less. ed that only a joint and last survivor pension can be taken unless both spouses waive their rights to choose another type. This is extremely important to know well in advance of your retirement, as it could possibly b be the most costly decision you will ever tions to my plan? Cam my pea- sion be received before 65 and if 80, what are the reductions? As you can see the questions are many and the decision ultimately imp 80 I would i) recommend you speak to an experienced advisor regarding these issues. NOTE: Should you have any financial concerns regarding your personal or business affairs, please send your ques- tions to CASH CORNER clo The Castlegar Sun, 465 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C., VIN 1G8 or faxqus at (604) 365- 7762. We will research your with local profe als and attempt to provide infor- mative answers to as many as possible in future editions of CASH CORNER. After all the buck stops here! 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