Page 10B The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, October 13, 1993 Celebrities donate ‘for auction tune signed by Pat and many more unusual collector Vanna? How about a handbag available at the Night of 1,000 Stars’ Celebri ty Auction being held by the Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society 1 Submitted items are signed by Liz Taylor or # per Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own a Wheel of For sonally signed photo of Dem Moore, Eddie Murph¥ or piece of the Richard Gere’ These and More than 70 items from famous authors celebrities and sports figures will be auc tioned off to raise funds, This gata eventuis being held on Saturday, November 13 at the Sandman Inn. The Sandman Inn is giving special rates to those out-of-town | Castlegar areas. Members have access to educational guests who attend the auction 1 Tickets are $10 and include wine and cheese. Viewing is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the auction starting at 8:30 p.m.. For more information telephone Suzanne Lehbauer at 365-8448 for information and tickets. Cash, cheque and Visa accepted Sy TRAIL CHILD CARE /SUPPORT PROGRAM | The TRAIL CHILD CARE SUPPORT PROGRAM has over | | 60 child caregivers registered in the Greater Trail and | | opportunities, toy lending, support, liability insurance, < monthly newsletter and so much more! All of the above aid | in helping the caregiver provide quality childcare lf you are. | LOOKING for a family daycare, group facility or preschool, } give us a call at 364-2326. Castlegar residents phone collect! “WORKING TOGETHER FOR QUALITY CHILDCARE IN THE KOOTENAYS” Celebr: ation Bonus _ > er. 8 - Bring your 35 mm film in and receive FREE 1 - 5x7 (over 22 pictures) 1 - 8x10 (over 45 pictures) Now rllse pluacable © 3x7 e 8x 10 (dependi The « Picture °Place L CASTLEAIRD PLAZA HOUR PHOTO Ministry of Highways Representative, Ellah Farrell, shows several interested residents the proposed plan for the Brilliant interchange which is scheduled to coincide with the June 30, 1994 completion of the Castlegar-Robson bridge. The showing was held recently for interested residents. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Karen Kerkhott Submiued The basic auto insurance that the owner of a B.C. registered vehicle must have provides a solid package of for their fami- lies and other who might? be in an accident involving that vehicle. However, there can be sit- uations where the basic isn’t enough. For that reason, ICBC and a number of private insurance companies offer a variety of optional coverages. You're free to choose as much or as little as these companies will offer. The most popular option is extended Third Party Liability coverage. With the basic ICBC package, you get up to $200,000 protection in the event you are in the wrong place at the wrong time and cause an accident that injures or kills someone, or damages their property. This $200,000 is the limit—if the damages come to Don’t second guess insurance needs Preparing for holidays | means preparing for proper coverage more than that amount, you are personally obli- gated to pay them to the accident victim. Obviously, any significant court award higher than $200,000 would mean serious hardship, if not financial ruin for most of us. That's why, most B.C, drivers buy more coverage. ICBCs options range from $300,000 to $15 million, but most people choose cither $1 million or $2 mil- lion. How much coverage is enough? Only a very Small number of auto accident claims in Canada ever exceed $2 million. because our courts limit the amounts awarded to victims for pain and suf- fering. However, no such limits exist in the Unit- ed States, so, if you do a lot of driving south of the line, you should talk to your Autoplan broker about Third Party limits which are best for you. If your trip to the States is for a short period, such as a couple of weeks, ask your broker about a temporary increase in your Third Party limit. Obituary Alex (Aldechi) Smecher § 365-2211 PICTU E THIS 1989 CAMPY’! | EXECUTIVE HIGH BACK CHAIR ex. cond., asking $100. ig Call 365-5266 ACTUAL ask for Marilyn An SIZE PRIVATE PARTY PICTURE ADS. INAV V7 [. \ If {) }\ V jl U AVY) LAS LZ RUN: 1 x West Kootenay Advertiser AND 1 x Castlegar Sun Total Market Coverage OVER 26,000 homes $36 +GST (your photo) * $46 +GST (our photo) ie: Friday at 11:30 PRE-PAID ONLY PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFO 365-5266 Another Sun feature from The Eaxetlgar Sun Le weekly newspaper with a daily commitment’ On Tuesday. September 28 1993, Alex (Aldechi) Smecher of Castlegar, passed away at the age of 88 years. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, October 2, 1993 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church with Reverend Fr. Her. man Engerbrink officiating Burial of the ashes took place in the family plot at the Robson cemetery Mr. Smecher was born July 19, 1904 at Udine, Italy. He came to Canada in 1921 and settled at Nordegg, Alberta where he worked as a miner. He moved to Trail in 1927, and began working for Cominco as a machinist. retir ing in 1965. He married Mina Franco at Trail in June of 1930 and moved to Robson in 1941 He was an active member of the Columbo Lodge, and in his earlier years was an active member of the Robson Farmers Institute and the Robson Irriga- tion District. Mr. Smecher enjoyed looking after his fruit orchard, hunting and was an avid fisherman He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Hugo and Doreen Smecher of Castlegar: one daughter and son-in-law Anita and Arthur Nixon of St Albert. Alberta: seven grand children and ten great grandchil- dren; and one brother, Allan Sanders of Vancouver. He was predeceased by his wife in 1988, and one brother, Gino, and one sister, Isola. In lieu of flowers, contribu- tions may be made to Mountain View Lodge, 709 10th Street, Castlegar, B.C., VIN 2H7 Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Castle gar Funeral Chapel Wednesday; October 13, 1993 The Castlegar Sun Ann Landers Syndicated Columnist i] Dear Ann Landers: May | give you a gentle rap on the knuckles for your response to “L.T.D.,” the overweight woman who wrote and said, “Al! women want to be loved and accepted for who they aré."” I didn't see much love and acceptance in vou reference to those thin women you described as looking “consumptive.” I spent years being painfully underweight, and it's 0 fun. A lot of women who are now plead- ing for sensitivity are the very ones who called Twiggy “the Toothpick.” ‘This preoccupation with weight is a pain in the neck. I wish they'd bat it. - Canadian Reader Dear CR.: I accept your gentle rap on the knuckles for my insensitivity to the under- weight sisters. Describing them as looking consumptive didn't show much compassion | agree that entirely too much attention is paid these days to who is fat and who is thin 1,100, wish they would bag it Dear Ann Landers: | need to blow off some steam, so get ready. My husband and I built our home last year. The contractor indi. cated that it was important to him that we be completely satisfied. During construction, whenever we criti- cized anything, he'd give us a long-winded excuse. Our complaints were not unreason- able. One involved improper venting in the bathroom. Another was an uneven kitchen counter. Although he agreed to fix things, it vas always a rush job, poorly done. Unfortunately, we are still working out the kinks that this contractor should have taken care of. It is proving to be very incon- venient as well as expensive T hope others who are planning to build homes or additions will remember that the contractor works for the customer, and it is his responsibility to satisfy his clients. Don't back down, or you'll pay for it later T also hope building contractors learn that the customer always has the last word. I can assure you that when our friends ask for a building contractor referral, our reply will be, DONT CALL HIM!” ~ North Jersey, NJ Dear N.J.: Almost everyone who has built a home has some tale to tell. Thanks for vours. [ll bet there will be a load of horror tories in the upcoming mail. about experi Nees with contractors. I'm ready Canadian Quiz-Cross Canadian_Criss Cross by Walter D. Feener 7 ACROSS Hindu pundits . Obliterated Congenital Lyric poem Scandinavian Easily taught Califomia Hang in fo.ds national park Counting Worn away 10. Cat cry frame Young swan Cloglike shoe Brownish DOWN yellow Scarlett’s Old man home Willing to Go away! Alleviate Be in limbo Five dollar bill Thus: Latin A collection Point out European falcon Eat out Emblems of membership Three-toed sloths Disgrace Seals pipe Network joints Divorce Compass allowance oint Recognized loyal Sprinted headband Judgement Telephoned Dar Skin disease Clinton for one: abbr. obe' Box for tea, y Sea cucumber Scottish Gaelic Musket Neck scarf ending Suture 13. Pink bird African fly 17. Weighing instrument Calvin ana Hobbes MY WATCH T TWE Time \T DOESNT MONTH IT |S THAT TELS THE — MONTH A PRISON AFTERWARD ? What Should be the Spending Pr of the Next Parliament of Canada? Reform Would Preserve: 1. Health Care 2. The Heart of the Pension System: + Canada Pension Plan + Old Age Security for those below the National Income Average + Guaranteed Income Supplement + Veteran's Pensions 3. Labour Force Training and Education Funding 4, Environmental Protection 5. Reformed Agricultural Support System 6. Improved Justice System Reform Would Reduce: 1. Top Level Expenditures + MP's Salaries, Pensions and Perks + Prime Minister's office + Senate and House of Commons 2. Government Overhead & Duplication between Gov't. Departments 3. Subsidies to Crown Corporations Reform Would Eliminate: 1. Multiculturalism Programs and Official Language Programs 2. Government to Government Foreign Aid 3. Funding to Special Interest Groups 4. Business Subsidy Programs And make UAC and CPP Self Funding Trail 368-3588 Nelson 352-3588 Castlegar 365-2288 Revelstoke 825-5388 For more information, please call and on October 25, vote for your Reform Party Candidate Selling something? iorities Phone 365-5266 Sew What? Dressmaking Let me make your Halloween costumes 365-2669 NEW IN TOWN? LET US PUT OUT THE MAT FOR YOU! be sure to call [jIM GOUK x_| Authorized by L. Bridgeman, Official Agent for Jim Gouk | eto Man Phone: 365-2455 MAIL EARLY! Overseas mailing deadlines almost here! Mail now and avoid the rush. CARL'S PLAZA pata 18. Clumsy boat 20. Tormented Leave empty 22. Female sheep LOOK FOR THE ANSWERS to the CROSSWORD in our WEST KOOTENAY ADVERTISER Coming out this Saturday *Oct. 16 Happy Ist €& Birthday Alison Zoobkoff - love from Uncle Briane, Auntie Nina, Amanda, Ryan & Katrina Happy Birthday gang Karen - from the Birthday Trav love Mom & Dad Happy 2nd Birthday Brian - from Ginny & THIS WEEK'S WINNER IS INDICATED BY LOGO Phone in your birthday wish & we will print it free of charge All birthday greetings must be : phoned in (365-5266) by Blair Noon Thursday the week before the paper is published Happy Birthday Gerry - from George, Elaine & Kramer IF YOUR BIRTHDAY SUBMISSION 1S NOT IN THIS WEEKS AD, LOOK NEXT WEEK. Pick Up Your Royal Treat At The Castlegar Dairy Queen in the Castleaird Plaza. and Single Burger 99 We specialize in ice-cream cakes, Call 365-5522 for takeout or pick-up orders, Buy 1 Kids Treat Meal (burger or hot dog) and we'll give you a Dennis the Menace Hallowe’ e¢ Nh. GO AHEAD. SCAB LE ON THE PAPEL! WHOOPS! You MISSED! J DAY 1 NEED A WATCH DATE / [CAN WE TouR Page 11B by Bill Watterson T SUPPOSE TWEN FIGURE \F YOU DONT KNOW WHAT) MONTH IT 1S, YOU'RE. NOT THE TYPE WHO'D WEAR A WATCH ON THE PAPER, ) ! DOWN HERE Down HERE! _\ DiO YOULET 20€ WATCH Ty TODAY CLEAR THE MESS FROM THIS TABLE! } NOTHING WILL GET DONE THs WAY! YOU'RE BEING SILLY’ [ ALL Riga ALL RicHT, ri] 4 00 iT, BUT PUT M The ke gar Sun 7S Excellence in Service Award This award will be presented every week to someone in Castlegar who shows extraordinary service to his/her customers or clients. The recipient will receive an award plaque to keep courtesy of Kats Trophys and a lunch for 2, value to $15.00, courtesy of the Sandman Inn. We'd like everyone in Castlegar to know that service excellence exists in our community. This award recognizes a nominated business. If you know of someone that offers "Excellence in Service," call me, Marilyn Strong at 365-5266, or drop a letter at the Castlegar Sun with your suggestion. WS Presented to: