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CASTLEGAR NEWS, September 24,1980

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‘Ann Landers <

you have ever received. | arn writing It to repay, In small
Measure, my debt to soolety. | Hope you will print it.

1am an ex-con who has gone straight, but | want to |

. Say you are right about gun control. For many years |
supported myself in style by master-minding and
engaging in armed robberies. My epecialty was private

homes in affluent neighborhoods. | know a lot about .

affluent neighborhoods because | was reared in one.
Having spent a few years In San Quentin, | acquired all
the tricks of the trade. There is no better place to learn
the skills of an accomplished burglar than In prison.

Please continue to tell your readers that firearms In
the hands of private citizens are dangerous. Almost all
handguns used by me and others In my tine of work were
obtained by taking them away ‘from people who were
scared stiff and didn't know how to use them. | never
bought a gun In my Ilfe. Older people and women are a
cinch. At feast half the citizens who buy weapons to
“*protect’’ themselves have never used a gun. ‘Some-
times they get panicky and shoot a hole In the wall — or
their own foot. The Intruder Is then forced to flre a shot
which ts far better aimed.

{ have to laugh when | hear the pro-gun people say,
“Ifyou ban guns only the criminats will have them.’’ The
truth Is, if guns were banned there would be fewer guns

In the hands of ALL of us, and that would mean fewer *

criminats and fewer gunshot wounds and fatalities.

1 never thought I'd be writing to Ann Landers,
especially since I've given up my old career, but I'm glad
you're around, Old Girl, You do‘a great Job. Stay ‘wall.

— Very Anonymous
‘Dear VAL

but a letter from someone who has been on the other end
of the muzzle Is a lot more effective than anything |
might say. Thanks for a splendid contribution toward
helping to make this a safer and saner world.

Dear Ann Landers: | identified with the woman who sald
‘ she deeply resented it when her doctor called her by her
first name. (She was old enough to be his-mother.)
My doctor would never think of calling me Ruth,
all the young squirts who area part of my life — my
hairdresser, the parking lot attendant, elevator ‘oper-
ators, receptionists, even the librarians — they all call
me Ruth. A survey | saw recently reported that most
people prefer to be on a first-name basis, regardless of
status. They clalm it makes them feel more comfortable.
Well, | Don’t, but If | say so, ! fear I'll be considered
a snob, stuffy, unfriendly, or downright un-American.
Perhaps Ann Landers can change this?
— Over-Ruth’d
Dear Over: You give me more credit than | deserve,
Madame, but perhaps | can help you by offering an
alternative.
If it annoys you to be called Ruth by certain ‘“‘young
.’’ simply say, ‘I'd prefer that you called me Mrs.

” From that time on your relationship with that person
will become quite formal —, perhaps even strained. So
don’t be surprised when it happens.

CONSUMER ACTION

“Consumer Action,"’-a feature sponsored by this news-
paper and the Bi
Corporate Affairs, provides an opportunity Yor readers to
solve marketplace Problems or obtain answers to consumer-
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ve sounded off on this subject many times, ©

h Columbia Ministry of Consumer and-

care of this newspaper. or contact ‘the Ministry:

Questioi

When I have a consumer
complaint, how can Tincrease
my chances of success?

Answer:

Your attitude greatly con-
tributes to the effectiveness of
‘your complaint. Remember
that you have paid for the mer-
chandise or service, and you
have the right to expect satis-
faction. Don’t suffer-silently,
or be embarrassed to com-
plain. A reputable business-
person wants your patronage,
and deserves to know if some-
thing is wrong. If you com-
plain, be honest, fair, polite
and firm. Consider the fol-
lowing:
1) Is your complaint legiti-

mate, or is the fault really *

yours?

2) If you have a legitimate
complaint, speak up. You
have a right to expect the
product or service to per-
form adequately.

3) Anticipate problems and
collect evidence. Always
keep your receipts, esti-
mates and warranties.

4) Give the merchant the first‘

chance to resolve your
problem before going to
the Better Business Bureau
or a consumer centre.

5) If there is a complaint ser-
vice in the:store where you

made your purchase, use
it, If not, talk to sémeone
in authority,’ such as the
manager. A face-to-face
discussion is best. :

6) Let the other party know
that there is something you
want done to-satisfy your
complaint.

Request specifics as to *

how and when something
will be done, and get the
other person’s name in
case you have to refer to
this conversation later.

If you write to someone in
authority, keep a copy —
and don’t write sarcastical-
ly. If you end up in small
claims court you'll want to
prove that you've acted re-
sponsibly. Be business-
like, explain what hap-
pened, and make your re-
quest for action. Make
sure that you have a name
to write to, such as the
sales manager or company
president. Public libraries
have sources listing the
names of company presi-
dents.

If calls: and letters don’t
help, consult a provincial
or local consumer centre,

a local newspaper or”

broadcast station. They
may be able to help,

September
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Box 1405
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442-8580

o Septem! mber

“Wood energy month

The Fireplace and
Wood Engergy Institutes
are pleased to annoynce
that September has offi-

cially been designated in |

congressional records as

.. Wood Energy Month, . -

VS.

Tact: without
the subject without
Senais Four mine your mind.

DEPARTMENT STORES

Because of increased

use of wood as a fuel, the -

Institutes’ members have
chosen September to

* launch. a nationwide cam-

paign to increase aware-

ness of woodburning safe- *

ty and efficiency—the ,

* primary concerns being .:

(Proper appliance in-
stallation, safe-use, and
penulse maintenance

‘Tana Guard’ Silicones
Recommended for treating ‘Sylflex'
Leathers. Canadian-made. 85 mL.

Reg. Woolco Pri
Woolco Sale Pri

each 2.25"
each:

checks and ‘cleaning. | :

The: Fireplace. and
Wood Energy Institutes
have already had signi-

‘’ ficant impact in legislative

and regulatory areas such
as the DOB commerciali-
zation program, FTC
standards, the wood utili-
zation bill, alternative
energy development, the
tax credit, CPSC stove
labeling program, re-
forestation legislation and
others, .

‘

hen ¥
“MRS. H. JOHNSON

+ Visiting at the home of
Mra. Edith, Sherbiko for

" fow days last week was Mrs.
~H, Grummett of! Kelowiia,
formerly of Beilent While in:

Minto Chapter 0.E.8, on
Tuesday evening.
3 . . s

‘Mr. and Mra, H. Adie of
Victoria, formerly of (astle-
gar. for many years, also,
visited in Castlegar and Trail
last. Tuesday. Mrs. Adie at."
tended the Treeting of Minto
ere O.E.8. in the even

fe ring Ooo eatraue
 cabineta,-turn-of-the
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Itallan stalned glass,
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Save 23.97-28.97
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Work Boots:

Save 23.971 Men's &

ys" Soft Toe Boots, Canddian-

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moisture. Full Leather bellows tongue helps to keep out
molsture. Sure-gripping Vulcanized Rubber sole. Fully

Leather-lined. Boys’
Reg. Woolco Pric

pr. 79.97

‘

sizes 4-6; Men's 7-12 even.

Save 28.97! Men's Steel Tos Boots. All the Sickie fea-
tures of the ‘Kodiak's’ above plus a Steel toe & Steel
plate midsole for extra protection. CSA certified. Made
in Canada. In Tan only. Men's sizes 7-12 even.

Reg. Woolco Price: pr. 84.97
Woolco Sole Price

YOUR CHOICE, PAI R-

Prices Effective ‘til Saturday,

September 27, Or While Sole

i : CHAHKO-MIKA: ‘MALL. -
Si 1000:‘LAKESIDE DR., NELSON
Woolco Store Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday & Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WANETA PLAZA SHOPPING CENTRE
: * MIGHWAY 3, TRAIL
Woolco Store Hours: 9:30.4.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday & Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

DOUBLE.

Sarde Ave varans, inves

TIRED OF EXPENSIVE ROOFERS?. bY pee load: Ph. 365-3025. tin/4l
Titfany Asphalt International. of- WINCHESTER auto loader, 4

fers you on: alternative. Ph.

Treat: an: exist

Grose

SUTSALL
Zibin's General Store at Robson Friendly,” natural’ a

mosphere, with some J.

of the LOWEST prices. |

in the Kootenays.
MOTHER:
NATURE'S.
PANTRY.
Downtown

Trait &

Castlegar:.

cold mi

nf plication 3 B1i.00 &
‘Si 3B. riltiant plant. Weare:
th. 368-6563. tin/43

Kitchen n Cabinets:
OYNTERNATIONAL :

VERIGIN H
INDUSTRIES LTD.

Plano Tuning and
district October *

BOY'S Baver Jr. Suprem
: used 3

SG sb 7 la Vtocnott Ph Sx MARS
size
f a3 tpl-o-wey bed,
JENN-AIR ilityange wit ith, dition, Ph, 365-6829.
ceramic to an acess ries.
60-8761. asad

aa Ph.
F. GOODRICH tires, All terrain’
Vatisst Ph, 365-5889. _ 3/42
kils 170, ‘New con.
dition. Four barrel manitol
ou; In., also four borrel carb, Ph.

ONE 6 Fused Saki chine
stove shower si
wiindeor: Cheap. Ph. 359. Figg,

fridge: pop fridge. M5707, |
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Good gan rei mileage.

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Tarrys 399-4357

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CAMPING 98 agar for von, moter
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breok ‘Construction ‘id: ‘or bro-

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ere Box. 777,"

hone

rs 26" hand pana eel trae
shakes. Ph; 965-6248.

SHEEP for sale. Ph. 367-7728.

OFFICE suites cvailable in center
of downtown Canilegor. Light and
cheery. Ph. 365-7513. 9/42

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Copper No. 1
Copper No. 2.

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Oversized Steel
the bosis an ‘applicant's %

ligion, colour. marital
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roll jates-to the maine
tenance of public deceni
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. Columbia Saag Ltd.
Industrial Park, Kimberley, B.
Ph. 427-4509 : i

-Z0r.9 BEDROOM, oll appliances,
Stan Walsh, 36 See S73. M43

leferences
Seuired. dale Ont 1 a Merit
¢/oBox 3007D, Castlegar. _3/43

c/o Box 30070,

4 BEDROOM A-frame -for rent.
Secluded, natural surroundings,
but ‘only 10) min. “from. town,
‘Magnificent view. Ph, 365-781

Iso
available is a sulte com:
istely furnished Including a
ideva-bed, For. further detail

or

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ir, Phone 365-6:

BRIGHT
OFFICE
SPACE

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ices,
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rnished 2-bdrm. apt. Ph.

“SES 2167 Avail. Oct. 1. asa

TIRE and wheel for VW Bug. One
14x645 tire. Both like new. $5 ec.
Ph, 365-8104 evenings. 2/42

~ MaclNTOSH sad [yz serene op les
irom $2.0
somplete witht mattress, 3100, Ph.
+ 365-7585.

Ex}
fy 8 rans 7S. Ph. 365-
(98 range $75, Ph, 965,
Ey ros of # grapes foc for x utc ir

allan, 90¢/Ib. py Few [lng op
ples, Ph. 365-7521 moral range 873

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tise any item for sale under ig $200

in: this. cotums

nf
. Price of {tems must be fielude in

mente
365-751 eo or 1368-7750
ting

SEMI-Furniahed 3-bdrm. large
. Central to shopping and
schools, Ph. 365-2167. Ava ron

HOUSE in Slocan, country sie

*Frourer B.c
100 Mile ous, B.C. YOR 260,
$95- 78d 7 aera) 791-6676: |

Evenings 365-5834
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peniny

RECEPTIONIST
WANTED:

Receptionist required for. sawmill office at»

*Slocan, B.C. Successful applicant will be

required to operate switchboard and perform

general office duties. This position is permanent

and salary will depend on experience. For futher.
F information please contact: ‘

. ANDY SAVINKOFF
Stocan Forest Products Ltd.
Slocan, B.C.
Phone 2216

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"NATIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE.

NEW HOME
Three-bedroom, 1% baths. Corner lot-—
close to shopping, MLS. '

*69,900

Call:
Helen anby — 365- e063

Fred Nogel — — 365-2204

the ad, Fieces call before 5 p.
inser I run the ad for Fie
ions ‘inlets notllied eters

‘WILL SWAP young beef steer fora
Benils, hor horse, pre! oly amare.
4763. 2/43

notified otherwise.

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Road, Thrums, acro:
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Sept. aioaoe bay ta

Block Garage Sale
Sat. & Sun.

» Sept. 27&28
- Toys, Hoysehold items, Etc.

1449 Meadowbrook Dr.

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REALTY

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FAMILY CONVENIENCE
MLS, 807-10th Ave. i behind the
forestry offices iF
schools ins cactlogees Lars
with

3.5 ACRES on Loff Road at Tarry's.
* P.O. Box 638, Grand Forks, B.! ae

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ALE. BY TENDER, DAIRY
Cassidy, Vancouver
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sealed igodars “ntl 2:00 Hm.

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Agriculture, 20316 - sass

Langley, '8.c.. V3A. 3Y7.

Telephone: 530-5381. 2/42

CHOICE view “property
area, 6.12

e ECLUI Feorne wr tot Toss,
close to ntawn | shopping:
Year-round stream. Mature eedar 2;
and bireh trees. On city water and
sewer Lines: En: 365-5159.

will copt ony HORSE

HORSE TAC!
ANY. EQUINE  PRO-
uct

. 63 full or part peyment on the
car or truck of your choice. Let
‘me pay the feed bills — you
drive in comfort.

MALONEY

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ao Stk. No. PB-1-80..
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Sun roof, 4 cyl., auto., p.

etc. Stk. No. PB-8-80.
- 'g0. BOBCAT H/B

Sun roof, 4 cyl., auto., p.
sole Stk. No, PB-11-80

BOBCAT WAGON

‘Niraners cyl., 4-5)
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pd., radio, dtc.

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