Page 4A o _— Safety check your child's car seat, June 10 vent most of those deaths an Submitted Each year in Canada, car crashes kill more than 70 chil dren under the age of five and injure another 4000. Tragical ly, the correct use of approved child safety seats could pre- « injuries. Although it’s been mandatory in British Columbia since 1985 fob parents to buckle their chil dren into safety seats before tak ing them for a ride, studic indicate that more than half ot EXNER, WICKLAND INC. CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS The partners of Exner & Dietrich are pleased to announce the incorporation of their firm for the Practice of public accounting. Effective immediately the firm will practice under the Exner, Wickland Inc. name The firm's area of include auditing, computer rhanagement consulting ac counting, taxation and practice services, Gary P. Exner, C.G.A Robert G. Wickland, C.G.A: 247 Baker Street, Nelson, British Columbia VIL 4H4 Telephone (604) 354-4451 * Fax (604) 354-4427 Kaslo, British Columbia Telephone (604) 353-7733 The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, June 2, 1993 these seats are used incorrectly That's why ICBC and the Central Kootenay Public Health Unit are co-sponsoring a free child safety seat check from 10 1m -3 p.m. June IL at the Castleaud Plaza, Trained volun. teers will check the safety seat in your car to see whether it's been properly installed. They will also show you how to use the seats correctly so that your child receives the greatest degree of protection. In a simi lar check in 1992, 63 seats were checked with only 16 seats pass ing the inspection For example, the seat's har ness system must fit snugly over the child. If more than two fingers can fit between the har hess system and the youngster, then it’s too loose and the child could be seriously injured in case of a crash The safety check is spon sored by ICBC, Central Koote nay Public Health Unit, Castlegar Fire Department, Ambulance Service, Dairy Queen, Subway, West’s Depart ment Store, Pharmasave Drugs, Fireside Inn, Picture Place Party's R Us, Plaza Bakery, Von's T-Shirt Shop, Stay in School Moms and the RCMP. For further information, contact Geoff Koganow in the ICBC Traffic Safety Programs Depart ment at 368-4206 (collect) —— United Way supports annual summer camp Submitted consistent, regular donations are very meaningful since the agencies have limited financial resources Meet the Chairperson of the United Way Board of Directors, Deborah Chmara. friends and, acquaintances as Deb, she brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role She has been active in a number of local orga- nizations, including the Arthritis Society, Red Cross, Library Board, Air Cadets: 581 Squadron, and has served on various School District #9 committees ‘as well as on the Sunfest Parade Committee. Deb enjoys swimming, camping, skiing, reading, singing, and travelling. She is in fact a world traveller, hav- ing travelled extensively in Europe, the Middle-East, North and East Africa, Mexi- co, Central America and Thai- land. Her eyes sparkle as she speaks of the photographs and mementoes of far-off countries which she is able to share with the students. She teaches the Humanities to Grades 7 and 8 at Kin- naird Middle School. “The United Way is the servant of the agencies, however, it can’t serve effectively without their ation.” Deb explained. “Our continual partic mandate is to a vices of the agenc: st the effective community. The general public most of the services that the agencies provide until in need of those very services. It is important to note that the United Way does NOT provide ser- vices. We are one source of fundraising. Small, s by fundraising. The present agencies do a tremendous amount of good in the with the bulk of services provided on a volunteer basis.” Deb has nothing but praise for the high cal- ibre of the board members and the Administrative Assistant. “It is always a struggle to raise funds due to the economic situation and difficult to find ways to improve methods of fundraising appropri- ate to the community. Camp Koolaree Known to her The annual summer camp- ing program commences July 4 to 10 for the co-ed camp (ages 13-16) and continues as follows: Junior girls (ages 9 to 12) July 11 to 17; Junior boys (ages 9 to 12) July 12 to 24; Junior overflow July 25 to 31; family camp August 15 to 21. Other dates have been reserved for.schools and special interest groups. United Way Application forms are avail- able at all United Churches in Castlegar District the Kootenay Presbytery. Camp Koolaree is a United Church fostered wilderness camp located in exquisite surroundings six miles east of Nelson on the south shore of the west arm of Kootenay Lake. The camp is available to children and adults of all denominations Access is attainable only by boat and arrange- ments will be made to meet campers and visitors at McDonald's Landing, approximately 11 miles from Nelson along the West Arm. Volunteer counsellors, camp directors and lead- ers are always needed. In addition, volunteers for work parties, for site clearing and building renova- tions will be warmly welcomed. For information, call Frank Crockett, 365-3729 delivery of ser- is not aware of Picture yourselt in your new spa room, greenhouse or entertainment centre. a room bathed in sunlight by day, imbued with the glow of the moon and stars by night. A perfect place to read, dine, or just relax Open your home to the surroundings and keep the elements out. The possibilities are endless ... the advantages many with an ASHCO SOLARIUM? -c. Where Quality Counts -e Show Home Discounts $AVE $AVE $AVE Makortoff Memorial Endowment started The City of Castlegar and CUPE local 2262 have been dis- cussing the possibilities of estab- lishing a memorial endowment in honor of Peter Makortoff, a 28-year city employee, who died suddenly last December. CUPE has already submitted $1,000 towards the Makortoff Memorial Endowment Fund, and the city is matching that amount Terms and conditions on how the amount will help a Selkirk College student each year are still being finalized PETER MAKORTOFF REQUIRED | IMMEDIATELY Bookkeeper for busy downtown offic, Experience with automated systems necessary. Wednesday, June 2, 1993 The Castlegar Sun Patients travelling for care get expens Government jet will double as air ambulance for province's j| KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Patiénts who have to ttavel out of town for non-emergency medical treatment will now have some help reducing the expense of doing so. Rossland Trail MLA Ed Conroy, made the announcement regarding a Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) May 18 at the Castlegar Airport, while Mike Harcourt, Health Minister Elizabeth Cull and Gov. emment Services Minister Lois Boone made a simultaneous announce ment in Prince George “This will have a direct benefit for many people in this region. TAP will introduce a wide range of measures to offset the cost of travel for British Columbians who need medical BC Ferries has agreed to pay all ferry cost and an escort upon a physician's referral, whik for MSP beneficiane \ir BC will provide a special fare which is 30 per cent less than the revular economy price MSP recipients will have a 50 percent rate reduction through BC Rail The Government Air Service (also known as ih jum Assistance offer no-cost seats 10 MSP Pre vovernment jet) will recipients when seats are available. Whenever possible seats on empty return air ambulance flights will also be made available to peop! nts under the ag Escorts of the disabled or p ble for discounted tra Health Minister tions healthestrategy, bringing not avail locally This program helps us move closer to ensuring that all British Columbians have access to the finest, most cost effective health care system anywhere,” said Conroy. TAP is a cooperative endeavor between government ministries and Corporate sponsors such as BC Ferries, Air BC, BC Rail and the Gov- emment Air Service 1 assistance. Mizabeth Cull sai@ in keeping with the’New Direc ervice. providers or ce will always be the first priority, but w mn PrEMuUM assistance of 16 will also be eligi Pecialists into the hen necessary, TAP is meant to complement existing program: Conroy applauded the new initiative, but acknowledged that while the program will be a welcome announcement for many px ople there is a sec tion of people who fall between the cracks. “It’s a tx ginning, it’s a stant However medical travel will still be a burden for the working poor TAP is skated to begin June 1 and will requir a physician's referral Local wildlife director criticizes Fire Arm Legislation KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff When it comes to Bill C-17 the newest gun legislation, the Justice Department hasn't been straight shooting In fact, there are some firearm legislation fallacies which Ray Lee, Castlegar and District Wildlife As. ation Director in charge of Fire Arm Legislation heed to be corrected. A fallacy which comes under fire from Lee is a statement from the Justice Department which said, “The majority of Canadians want tougher gun control laws.” Lee maintains the information which the Justice Department gleaned from a Gallup poll was twisted to suit the Justice Depart- ment’s intent. He refers-to a release from the National Firearms Association which States, “The best information on the attitude of Canadians with respect to the issue of gun control was provided in a nationwide Gallup poll conducted in Sept 1991. The results indicate that 88 per cent of Canadians favor severe penalties for crimes involving firearms in clear prefer- ence to the only eight per cent in favor of increasing restrictions over existing fire arms owners, and 69 per cent felt that passing more severe laws over legitimate gun users will have very little influence on criminals.” “When the Justice Department came up with this idea their cry was that over 80 per cent wanted Stricter laws. Now the truth ‘comes out.” b Other misinformation which Lee would like to see corrected is that of how to store firearms and ammunition. Lee said originally legislation stated that firearm own- ers should store their arms and ammunition separately under lock and key. However, Lee said he has been in direct communication with Minister of Justice, Pierre Blais, and in fact, firearms and ammuni- tion may be stored together, as long as they are kept in a locked container, cabinet or safe. “The way they've used the statistics on firearms was distorted. They ‘vc Festival of the Arts RAY LEE done an about face and the public has not been notified. A person CAN store ammunition and firearms together if they are in a locked container.’ Lee said he comes in contact with people who are confused on how the government wants arms and ammunition stored. “I run into people everyday who haven't a Castlegar Castlegar was very well repre- sented at the Provincial Festival of the Arts,"held in Trail last week B.C. Festival rules permitted one competitor and one alternate, who plays if the chosen competi- tor is unable to compete, in each section of a discipline. These competitors and alternates were chosen by the adjudicators of our own local Festival of the Arts— the adjudicators being satisfied that provincial standards are met by each competitor before recom- mending any participant. In the seniors section of piano from Castlegar we had Sonoko Kambara as the chosen competi- tor with Vanessa Dooley as the presented at festival in Trail or section of piano, Angela e adjudicators—a stu Carot~ Romney Sarom Bahk, Mark Gorman\Melanie Gorman Harland Jamie Jmie ff Michelle Mal Melissa Celia Mansbridge Kerri Redekop. Sheila Ross Sydne smith; Judy Soltesz, Leah Soltes Andrea Zaytsoff and Brad Zaytsoff Sonya Han Danielle Jmieft Genny Kinakin oft, Jennifer Manarin Mannir Julie PRESCRIPTION FOR AN NOTICE NOTICK OF PRE-HARVEST SILVICULTURE PRESCRIPTION OR SILVICULTURE (pursuant to Section 3 of the Silviculture Regulations) AREA TO BE LOGGED The following Areas have a proposed prescription that will apply if approval to log' the area is obtained from the Ministry of Forests.,The Clue on what's going on with safe storage. It’s poor communication on the part of thé government.” Legislation which is designed to reduce the number of. guns, with the premise that it will reduce violent crime will only leave law-abiding citizens unpro: tected against gun toting crimi nals maintains Lee. “Criminals don't carry licensed guns. They Steal them or they get theirs through the dnderground. This legislation will affect the law abiding gun owner. Instead of going after the criminal they have gone after the gun owner.” There is another section of Bill C-17 which Lee claims is unfair to citizens—the right for a person to protect themselves in their own home against criminals. “That makes it impossible and illegal to use firearms for home defense. It 1s an open invitation for crooks to walk in and take what they want Although Lee acknowledges there are certain parts of Bill C there are things he would like 17 which are good to see changed—such as who sits on council to forge fire arm legisla tion. “I would like to see Order-In Council taken out altogether. It is one small group who gets to facide for one large group. The National Firearms Association should have some sort of say on behalf of the dene ral public Carl's Drugs e break Page 5A FIND IT FAST IN THE CLASSIFIEDS SELKIRK COLLEGE oe FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC at THE GRANITE POINTE GOLF CLUB JUNE 27TH 1993 ~ WL 177, We iS OPENTO << = THE PUBLIC = _—— ~—S 5-MAN SCRAMBLE [ODIFIED NET Sponsored by: istration forms also available at your Pro Shop ENTRY FEE $85.00 D TO THE FIRST 30 TEAMS ($50.00 TAX DEDUCTIBLE) TEAMS OF FIVE OR INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES WELCOME (DEADLINE JUNE 15TH, 1993) TROPHY TO THE WINNING TEAM ¢ Grad Earrings * Spoons « Keychains ¢ Pen Knife « Necklaces For more information contact Fae Lee at 365- I I 1240 or Mail or Drop Off Entry to: I I SELKIRK FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC t l Box 1200, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3J1 I I Name. Z — | Phone #— I I, am enclosing payment. I I I Add: ! I ress ——— ——— ; I Please bill my VISA or Mastercard : # Le el Congratulate a Graduate! Guat Keep Sake Gifts from y proposed presgriptions will be available for viewing until July 16, 1993 alternate. In the intermediate at the locatiog noted below, during regular working hours section of piano, Utako Kambara was the chosen competitor These three young ladies are stu- dents studying with Helen Dahlstrom of Rossland. In the To fsure consideration before logging commences, any written confments must be made to Al Skakun, Small Business Forester at 845 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 1H3 by the above date Choose from Vicorlan Rose and Ribbon prints * Stationery « Pens « Soap « Bubblebath « Fabric covered Photo albums « Frames - individual & family size In order to ffficiently salvage timber attacked by the Mountain Pine Beetle anYavoid losses to insects, harvesting may commence as early as June 78, 1993 which is 25 days after the latest publication date Forward to Box 2058, Nelson Daily News. a 0 ‘ornamental scroll columns A soca HUGH See: KEENLEYSIDE : SUMMER TOURS Hugh Keenleyside Dame i®located 8 km upstream from Castlegar. Cuided tours through the Hugh Keenleyside Dame gives visitors an opportunity to see how the dam and lock system operate. SBFEP Timber Sale Licence A38261 Cut Block Location Area (ha) Amendment (Yes/No) ~ E. Gem Hill 90.8 No OFF regular price ortlatee- Crystal SBFEP Timber Sale Licence A38262 30 0 CASTLEGAR SENIORS ASSOCIATION -(CORRECTIONI!!) Location Business Meeting June 3, 10 am. - 2 p.m. Pot luck picnic, June 17 Kinsmen Park, 2 p.m (Cut Block Area (ha) Amendment (Yes/No) W. Gem Hill 90.4 No THE CASTLEGAR VILLA SOCIETY - Annual Meeting on June 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the lounge room SBFEP Timber Sale Licence A38263 Location To arrange for a tour call: 365-5299 CASTLEGAR CHAPTER RNABC - meeting 19:00 hrs, Conference Room, Castlegar & District Hospital, June 15 Area (ha) Amendment UNFORGETTABLE spray cologne SALE ‘15% STETSON 20% OFF alll Stetson including Travel Kits [TRAY ELI! i + Passport cases & wallets * Clocks + Jewellry cases + Cassette cases | | COVER-@IRT Continuous Colour lipstick | reg. ‘5.95 SALE $39” ea | REVLON Glamour All Around make-up kits Tours are free of charge | party pink or . $ 95 CASTLEGAR'S ALZHIEMERS SUPPORT GROUP - meets second We look forward to seeing you ia Sicie Gok a S no) Lfedrouge reg. ‘27.95 SALE *19 Shields Cree > Wednesday each month. 6:30 -8 p.m Castlegar Library scion } 4A Shields Cree 40 No | | ‘COTY' EXLAMATION gift sets BG hydro +} 4c Shields cai : I No | eer pees 109. "28 NOW 517% Cut Block SUPER GRAD!...ENTER YOUR NAME IN OUR SUPER GRAD BOX FOR A FREE GIFT “** GRADS GIFTS WRAPPED FREE*** "Your Friendly Pharmacy" CARL'S PLAZA DRUGS (Castleaird Plaza) 365-7269 CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB - Luncheon, Thursday, June 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Fireside. Feature: "Floral Creations", Soloist: Kirstin Mason, Speaker: Helen Campbell from Spokane. Reservations: 365-8025. Please call ahead to a2 Gem Hill book your tour Cut Block Location Amendment Coming events of Castlegar and District non-profit organizations may be listed here. The first 12 words are $4 and additional words are 15¢ each. Boldtaced words (which must be used for headings) count as two words. Each consecutive insertion is half-price Minimum charge is $4. Deadline is 11:30 Monday for Wednesday's Paper Please bring in or mail your notices to SBFEP Timber Sale Licence A38265 Location Area (ha) Amendment (Yes/Ne W. Gem Hill 65.0 ~ oon on 5 | | am interested in a no-obligation FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATE ; Crysta i SBFEP Timber Sale Licence A38279 Location Se Ashco Exteriors == 1438 McQuarrie Street, Trail 368-8446 Cut Block Area (ha) Amendment (Yes/No) * POLLAINE EF. EMDE 1480 COLUMBIA AVE. CASTLEGAR, B.C. VIN 3K3 (604) 365-7616 Res 365-3253 A N. Ridge Road 15.0 Small Business Forest Enterprise Program Ministry of Forests Arrow Forest District 465 Columbia Avenue Across from Safeway