No vision, just talk Dear Editor I would like to take this oppor tunity to thank Ken Wyllie for the excellent job that he has done serving the residents of Area J as Regional Director Mr. Wyllie has shown that he has a thorough understanding of the issues that we are facing and has a genuine concer for the past present and future of our region SURGENOR & ROGERS CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS * Monthly and Year End Accounting + Auditing + Personal and Corporate Taxes + Computer Services & CGA CGA, British Colurnbia’s largest professional accounting body with more than 8400 members and students. 365-7208 800 - 1444 Columbia Ave Castlegar He has given unstintingly of his time and effort throughout his term int office and I have found him easily accessible and helptul when ever I have contacted him It is essential at this juncture that we have a representative with long range vision. particu larly in the area of land use Mr. Kolman's promise “Just tell me what you would like done and I will do my best to get results for you" does not suggest long-range vision. Think about it! as Elaine Robinson HELP WANTED Resumés and reference Kootenay Columbia Childcare Society Box 3144 VIN 3H4 11th Ave astleg Deadline: Nov 26, 1993 For more information call 365-8448 ASTL EGAR REBELS $500 BONANZA ‘Door Prizes’ Ni Castlegar Arena Complex New double ups and 12 up pkgs. CASTLEGAR REBELS Early Bird 6 p.m. License #764833 For a ride to the polls call 365-5634 Back to Basics Best Value for Tax Dollars Realistic Priorities Wednesday, November 17, 1993 Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: ‘Cheers and jeers! The following letter is to express my personal gratitude as well as the appreciation of the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group to the Canadian Pacific Rail employees for placing a fibreglass filler-piece in a local railway crossing. This allows greater accessibility for those residents using wheelchairs. Bravo! Super! Now, if only drivers on Columbia Avenue would pay more atten tion to those ot us of smaller size! Dan Bush Change for chang Dear Editor: Tithe for a change? No! The only Ufije we need a change is if is forghe better or at least of equal vale With Gastlegar’s growth hap pening so quickly we need a knowledgeable, capable, experi- enced leader at this time Monéy and time will be saved with Audrey Moore's knowledge of city operations and her easy access to helpful people that can be contacted throughout the province. Negative comments about new businesses not being able to access our City council and mayor are false. When applying - these are laws, building codes, and specified financial requirements that must be met before approval can be considered. Look how quickly the Aquatic Centre, Designated parking needed Dear Editor: It has been drawn to my attention that there inconveni from point A to point B when events are sometime: this district Is there a possibility of a designated parking place closer to the entrance doors where these events are taking pl mience of those concerned? | Senior Housing and the Met Mart Mall got going because all crite ria were met When we changed our water system, a number of years ago, Mayor Moore asked the design- ing engineer to make sure it was planned for future growth, so that is in place A couple of Municipal candi dates remind me of a Jr, High School Election where the stu- nee for folks who have various proble e sake is unwise 48 quite frequently an Ss in getting around 8 taking place in ace for the conve dents promised more holidays and less homework “It is easy to criticize and undermine city council but it takes unselfish dedication to keep our Castlegar moving forward in an orderly manner Please - make sure of the facts and vote for people who can keep the good things going Dorothy Martini Dear Editor: nization program. Nutrition C The Public Health Nurses from Central Kootenay Health Unit would like to express their sincere thanks to all the people at St. Rita’s Parish for contributing their hall, cof- fee, tea and goodies for our yearly flu immu- On our first day, we not only immunized for the flu vaccine, but blood pressures were taken by the Home Care Nurse, the Castle- gar and District Hospital Dieticians provided levels were drawn, Diabetic teaching was also provided, Castlegar and District Phar- macists reviewed old and new medications with people, Central Kootenay Health Unit's Community Physio Therapist presented pre- ventative displays, Mr. Archibald’s grade five class from Kinnaird Elementary School sang and had a bake table to raise funds for their annual trip to Fort Steele. We used the hall on three separate occa- sions and each time, we were warmly wel- ig and Blood Chol Immunization clinic turns into social outing comed by members of the church. The elderly thoroughly enjoyed themselves socializing over a beverage and treats. For many it was a pleasant social outing. Again we would like to thank St, Rita’s Parish for providing wheel chair accessible, and level entry facility along with the friend- ly atmosphere. Teresa Petrick Cindy Talarico Problems must be recog Dear Editor: Lately I've been very concemed and inspired about our future While certain government struc- tures, regulations and subsidies can efficiently administer some univer sal problems, we must seriously question all these structures includ- ing the Regional Districts All around, internally and externally burdened companies are restructuring to survive. Yet we - the most over governed and regulated country in the world have bureaucracies and costs still growing! Despite our growing taxes future existence of vital services are at risk You may know of someone who can hardly pay rent and with a small unforseen cost ends up not eating very well. Perhaps they've been borrowing for the mortgage or food. With all our human and natural resources, that - unbelicy ably - is Canada’s condition. If that isnt enough cause for con cern, in this unstable time Bruno” (Europe, Japan, ete.) may knock on Canada’s door with a bat wanting quicker loan payback A complete paradigm (funda mental assumptions and perspec tives) shift is required. Many solutions exist that can actually decrease taxes by burning bureaucratic fat to pay debt [ More letters nage ARs ers page 45 | appreciated. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #170 THANK You to all merchants, organizations, and individuals who supported us with our Remembrance Day Campaign & Activities Your support is greatly S OFFERING AN OBJECTIVE POINT OF VIEW TO COUNCIL In the elections we collectively tilted forward in our lay-Z-boys. but we must also stand up. act participate, demand good answers, and above all ask good questions What checks input accountability and ind business privatization and volunteer or com MON sense re-organizations can most efficiently quality of lite improve the the way we want nized before they are solved in our regions and country? Some say it’s already too late I remain encouraged that our (yes, including your) resource- fullness, cooperation, courage and vision can save much hard Ship if we are willing to recog nize face our squarely and quickly and problems Vincent Joseph, T Sports Dept. John Van Putten 365-5579 e Castlegar Sun WEDNESD November 17, 1993 1B Glance mete tar a Fundraising drive The Stanley Humphries Rockettes and Rocker bas ketball teams will be selling the West Kootenay Value Book which is a collection of 34 coupons from area restaurants and clothing stores. The book entitles the holder up to $200 in sav ings. The $20 book can be purchased from players who will be coming door-to-door or by calling the school at 365-7735 to arrange for per sonal delivery. Quality forTable Tennis This is your chance to earn a spot on the Zone One Table Tennis team for the 1994 Winter game which are being held in Smithers from March 10 until the 13. In order to qualify players must take part in the local quali- fying event which is being held at the Morrish School in Trail on December 6, starting at 6 p.m. The age requirement is thirteen years of age by March 10, 1994. For more information con- tact Jim King in Genelle or mail your entry form along with the five dollar fee to King at: Box 157, Genelle, VOG 1G0. Ski time is near It’s inevitable, the snow is coming and to get ready for cross-country ski season the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club is urging past members of the club to renew their member- ship. The Club members have been busy making preparations for the upcom- ing season by clearing brush from the trails, repairing the cabins, restocking the wood for the winter and planning new trails. Anyone who would like more information about the club and its activi- ties can call Bert or Sue Port at 365-6056 Self Rescue A Kayak course to teach the important technique of self rescuc through the Eskimo Roll will be held in the Community Complex pool on November 20 and 21 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m The cost is $50 and you can bring your own kayak or rent one at the pool Phone 365-5579 with your sport brief KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HOCKEY TEAM CASTLEGAR REBELS 16 12 4 oO Nelson MapleLeafs 16 12 4 Oo Rossland Warriors 19 s 1 Spokane Braves 17 (e} Beaver Valley N.Hawks15 7 fe} Grand Forks 18 1 TEAM North Okanagan Kings Columbia Valley Golden Rockets Revelstoke Grizzlies Elk Valley Raiders WEST KOOTENAY MINOR JOHN VAN PUTTEN Sun Sports Above:This season, Selkirk College Men's Volleyball coach Mike Perra and Jeff Krueger have more to cheer about than all last year. -~Below: Players from Selkirk and Cariboo College watch as the blockers try to do their job SUN SPORTS PHOTOS / John Van Putten The men served aces while the Selkirk College women we over powered An unusual thing happened this weekend, the Selkirk College Men's volleyball team won its two varsity matches, each in three Trainer Jeff Krueger said “this weekend they were able to put it all into perspective and play heads up ball.” Another incredible feat for the weekend came during the Selkirk College Invitational Volleyball Tournament, which attracted 17 teams and over 200 people Medicine Hat Straight games. a tum around for the team since it's something that has been happen- ing more often lately The women on the other hand, had the exact oppo- site result, losing both their week. ‘Expensive lessons, that’s the motto for the season, we are thanful for the victory .. hoping to get more’ — DAN KOOZNETSOFF Saints team member College, ranked tenth nationally, was downed by Selkirk’s Men's team two games to one. Medicine Hat took the first game 15-12, but from there Selkirk took game 17-16 and the final 15-11 So far, Perra is end matches. The two college teams were hosting Cariboo College from Kamloops this weekend. Men's coach Mike Perra was all smiles when asked how bright the future is looking for his team. “Everything we said we are going to do we have done. Of course there have been some minor setbacks, but we are fight- ing hard to make it happen,” Coach Perra said smiling. In their first meeting on Friday night, the Saints downed Cariboo 15-9, 16-14 and 15-5. Rolling the winning feeling into their Satur- day morning match, Selkirk downed their Kamloops oppo- nents 15-6, 15-13 and in the final game 15-9 to complete their sweep. The team’s Nutritionist and surprised with how the team has developed this season. After last season's less than-inspiring record of 0-18 the team is now standing at 4-3. This is not the year I thought everything would go well, it’s all falling in our lap.” Dan Kooznetsoff, a graduate from Stanley Humphries last year and member of this year’s Selkirk College team said, “expensive lessons, that’s the motto for the season. We are thankful for the victory coming our way and hop- ing to get more.” In ladies action the results were not as rewarding as the team lost both of its matches in three straight games “We. were over-matched, we are just not there yet...they were a better team than I expected,” said Learning from expensive lessons - wepcas Ge ay, eae WEST DIVISION STANDINGS ap wet tT @F EAST DIVISION STANDINGS ep witkL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Ben Spiller Women's Coach, Ben Spiller. The difference in height between the two teams was a fac- tor in the outcome of the games, Spiller said. ““We gave a lot away in height. They are starting to play as a team, we just don't have the size...but the important thing is they play well and they are improving.” With the recent improvements to his team, Spiller notes the Cariboo coach did not have any luck using any of her substitute players, every- time she did his team fought back. Tough action over the last few weeks have taken a toll on players from both teams. The women’s team played six matches over the weekend includ- ing two varsity matches and par- ticipation in the Selkirk College Invitational Volleyball Tourna- ment “The players have had four hard weekends in a row. They are a tired bunch of players, but they are getting into better shape.” Both teams see their next varsi- ty action on November 26 and 27 when they travel to play Vancou ver Community College ‘The players have been work ing hard in school and working hard in practice. We have four practices to get it all together,” Perra said Action against VCC is expected to be tough, but Perra says this will give him a good idea where his team actually stands. “If we beat VCC in three straight then there’s no excuse for not having a packed house when we play Trinity Western Universi- ty for second and a spot in the national rankings... .it’s not a main focus, just a carrot after the fact.” SS set for provincials Sun Sports All things said and done it was not pretty but the outcome makes up for the lack of style With the win over Grand Forks Secondary, the Stanley Humphries Senior Girls Vol leyball team has advanced to the Provincial Play-offs at D.W. Poppy Secondary School in Langley two weeks from now “It was ugly, but successful,” said Senior Girls Coach John Ritchie Winter weather on the pass slowed the. teams and officials arrival to the event which in turn affected the performance of both teams It took four games to decide the victor. In the match SHSS jumped to a quick two-game It took two full days for Joe Adshead and assistants to scrape and repaint the “Hooked on gar RCMP and the Castlega tigating the cause of the to have been deliberately set. lead with a 15-6 and then a 15- 8 game. Grand Forks bounced Back with a 15-12 win to force a fourth game. The Rockettes finished the job they started with a 15-9 triumph Just making it to the provin- cial event is an improvement over the performance of last year’s squad. The event will bring together the skills of 16 teams all battling for top spot inthe province Ritchie attributes the improvement during this sea- son to the commitment of the players combined coaching effort. Marilee Pau pau and Stosh Uchida have long with progress TEAM Castlegar 1 Castlegar 3 Castlegar 2 Nelson 2 Nelson 4 Castlegar 4 Nakusp Nelson 1 Nelson 3 Kaslo 1 Kaslo 1 QA PIN PTS + Able to work effectively with people with differing opinions 4 + Careful review of issues and facts oo would lead to informed decisions * Taking a proactive approach to exp ‘ fire which i: lieved anding Castlegar's economic base su poops ‘ IN STAFF PHOTO /John Van Putten + Ensure the long and short range planning | aid out in the Official Community Plan is followed I am working at the Employee Resource Centre in Trail assisting the workers who have been affected by Cominco’s lay offs. This has given me the necessary skills that are also required to be a member of City Council : : In today's economic times, it seems that no Particular job or industry is immune to market forces The uncertainty that the Cities of Trail and Nelson have had to face when major industries have closed or down sized has opened my eyes to the potential talent within these communities to create new ari diversified employment opportunities. These jobs of tomorrow will tend to be “greener’’ information/service based, as well as secondary manufacturing/re manufacturing. I feel it is better to be proactive in encouraging new industries or businesses to develop. Having lived in a large city, 1 know the dangers of rapid and excessive growth without proper planning. I feel that planned growth within Castlegar will put this City in forefront of the region. NOVEMBER 20th VOTE DAVE KEEN “ _ EN for council Of course one vote doesn't count. Until you count all the people who feel that way. | ask for your support NOVEMBER 20 VOTE BRENDA BINNIE FOR CITY COUNCIL Cl0O++-NHNNg 2=000-+0%0 COO-Nwhnanan i=] rz 8 S ©C20=cO000ONg TEAM Rossland 1 Rossland 2 Trail 1 Trail 2 Beaver Valley3 Grand Forks Beaver Valley2 Trail 4 Beaver Valiey4 Trail 3 Beaver Valley! J 3 and a ; taken up duties Practice continued this past weekend for the Stanley Ritchic to Humphries Senior Girls Basketball team. Their season of the players : is starting soon, in the meantime they will be working on The team, mostly made up of improving their skills with the help of coach Jack Closkey, on the right SUN SPORTS PHOTO / John Van Putten aid in the The Sun Standings File ....... players in grade 11, tial both this year and next year according to Coach Ritchie has poten COO4=nNNHNOUaa ED PONNAWWODL OO PFONYNs=4wA40 COowseh a m005