a TULIPS STAFF... The helptul staff at Tulips Floral Co. include (from lett) Dinah Lutze, Liza Kalmakotf, Kathy Soloveott, Debra Goble and Judy Rousseau. Just four months after purchasing Tulips Floral Co. in Castlegar, Kathy Soloveoff is proud of her work. In fact, “We take pride in what we do,” is the store's motto and Kathy, along with her helpful staff, do a great job in supplying flower ar- rangements for all occasions. Kathy took over as owner- manager of Tulips Floral Co. on Nov. 1, 1987 when she purchased the 30-year-old business at 1125 4th St. in Castlegar. She says she likes the “charisma of the flower business.” “There is something magi- cal about it, especially at holiday time,” she adds. Kathy grew up in Castle. gar and her first job was at the Bank of Montreal here. After getting married, she moved to Nelson with her husband where she continued in the banking business while she and her husband started a family of four boys. The Soloveoffs moved back to the Castlegar area five years later to go into bus. iness for themselves. Ten years after that they had sold their businesses and she went to work at a local drug store. While she enjoyed that, she continued taking management courses when. ever possible. When the chance to pur chase Tulips Floral Co. came up, she jumped at it and is glad she did. “It's a challenging exper ience, lots to learn, and I'm enjoying every minute of it,” she says. Kathy's staff of profession al florists include Dinah Lutze, a floral arrangement designer who grew up in the flower industry. Dinah’s par ents owned the Vroom Nur- sery in Castlegar and she's been designing for 16 years in Calgary and Castlegar. Judy Rousseau is another experienced floral designer at the store. She has seven years’ experience in floral arranging and came from Kelowna. Both do an excellent job designing floral arrange. ments and do their best work when they know a little bit about the person the flowers are for. The flowers have to match the person they're being given to, they say. Debra Goble is another member of the helpful staff at Tulips Floral Co. She attends Selkirk College and has been working part-time at the store for 2' years. Debra likes to experiment with wild designs and has attended several workshops. Liza Kalmakoff and Karen Miller-Tait are both Grade 12 students at Stanley Humph. ries secondary school who do the deliveries, and help around the shop and with customer service. The store provides cut flowers, original arrange. ments in silk and fresh flow. ers, wedding flowers and rentals. As well, the store has a large assortment of plants and offers world-wide flower wire-delivery service through FTD and AFS in places as far away as the Soviet Union. They strive for top quality blooms, pack- aging and service and have fresh flowers coming twice a week. In addition, the store makes a point of helping with late rememberances. “If a man comes in and says, ‘Look I forgot my wife's birthday,’ we do our best to have it delivered as soon as possible,” says Kathy. Kathy plans to attend a floral design school in Van- couver this fall and will con- tinue with management workshops. Future plans for the store include introducing new lines of cards, vases, candles, bas. kets, and gifts with creative designs and displays. “Coming into our store should be nothing but a plea. sure,” Kathy says. LONG HAIR PERM... . Lon, ig hair perms are a popular fashion for 1988 hairstyles. They are the most difficult perms to do, but Sandy enjoys specializing in this area. Sandy Danchella takes over Madison Magique Sandy Danchella may not look new to Madison Magi que; in fact, she’s not. She's been there since 1986 but she now is the new principal owner of the salon. Sandy, who has been a professional stylist for six years, came to Madison Mag ique in 1986 and just two months ago she bought the business. Now she can’t wait to make some changes to the interior of the salon and she's aiming to have the “new look” I d by Septem ber. Stylists Barb Jones and Star Mengede, are both full-time employees at Mad- ison Magique and they invite you to come into the casual friendly atmosphere of the salon and enjoy yourself while getting a great style. Last year Sandy placed second in both men’s and women's cutting categories at the West Kootenay Hair Show, and she intends to pete again this May when they will be held in Castle- gar. Madison Magique also has a tanning bed available six days a week with the latest in tanning bulbs. They are re- ported to give the fastest, darkest tan possible and have a maximum session time of only 20 minutes. Coming soon to the salon is a new hair and skin care product line called Focus 21. Watch for‘ it. TIM-BR eed Second Floor Retail Area -MART In Castlegar call: 365-3144 A Federal Industries Company (hin ay! How the Tourist Dollar is Spent Food & Beverage TOURISM BREAKDOWN ... Diagram shows how tourist dollar is spent, according to 1983 Canadian Chamber of Commerce statistics. Moving government closer to the people By RITA JOHNSTON Minister of State Kootenay Development Region Since my appointment as minister of state last October, I have been working closely with the people of the Kootenays to lay the groundwork for a new link with the provincial government in Victoria. This innovative program is aimed at creating a team approach to regional issues by improving communication on issues affecting the region as a whole and consensus building. We started the process in December, when my parlia- mentary secretary, Howard Dirks, (MLA Nelson-Creston) and I met in Creston with more than 100 representatives from local government, business and community groups to discuss how the regional coneept should serve the Kootenays. After.all, that’s the real essence of the plan: how it’s enacted is not up to someone in Victoria — it’s up to Kootenay people. After our Creston meeting, we went to work setting up two new advisory groups, one to focus on economic diversification and the other to leok into the delivery of government services. Members of the groups have been selected in the region, not in Victoria. I asked local govern- ments and various organizations from around the Kootenays to select their representatives. We took great pains to ensure that full and equal representation was achieved by adhering to strict principles of equitable geographic and sectoral coverage. On March 11, I convened inaugural meetings of these two new regional development advisory groups. At these i each group blished individual task forces with specific goals in mind — to take inventory within their respective areas of study, to examine the merits of specific projects and make general recommendations on priorities to the groups. The economic diversification task forces will examine the region's infrastructure (highways, railways, air access, water, sewage and power services), its natural and human resources. Regional services task forces will examine the regional delivery of hospital and health care programs, social services, justice, education and other government services. Representatives on the advisory groups may also contribute their own ideas for study. This represents a golden opportunity to assess the region's problems and d to make ions for prog and to prepare a strategy for the future. As minister of state, I will review the group's findings and recommendations, and determine possible courses of action which lie within the range of influence of the provincial government. From the provincial perspective, I foresee two general RITA JOHNSTON . .. Stronger voice types of projects that might arise:those which require little expenditure but may require a reallocation of provincial resources or input into the budgetary planning process; and larger, more complex projects which require substantial provincial funding and may have to be incorporated into the province's long-term funding strategy. The goal of the regionalization initiative is simple: we want to move government closer to the people. Govern ments cannot develop policies or set priorities in isolation from the people they serve. To be truly effective, government must actively involve people in the decisions which affect them. Local y will not be di in the process. Quite the contrary, it will be enhanced by a more effective means of transmitting information about regional issues to provincial agencies. The initiative is simply intended to give the region a stronger voice in Victoria. I feel the development region initiative is an opportunity the people of the Kootenays cannot afford to pass up. But it will require a strong commitment from all participants to make it work. It is my conviction that, together, we can make a difference. ae as ey peed = Castlegar News 1988 Review, March 30,1988 36 Lions club committed to communtiy service The unique combination of focusing on servicing the community and sponsoring a major attraction which brings together buyers and sellers at meeting place, fortunate families; $974 to the Easter Stamps (administration); and $400 to Stanley Humphries second. ary school. Another $1,600 was contributed to non-profit with enjoyment was a commitment adopted 12 years ago by the Castlegar Selkirk Lions Club. This same dedication will be continued and the friendly people from communities within the West Kootenay will once again experience a family fun event at this year's trade fair The West Kootenay Trade Fair provides an easy way to view the latest new products and improved services that are available in this area, while at the same time allowing all family members to share in the excitement of top-notch entertainment, and knowing profits are regen erated in the Kootenays. Lion President Ray By- strom is proud to say: “West Kootenay Trade Fair profits were a major source from which monies were funnelled back to the community. This past year, over $12,000 has been donated to various groups requiring funds. For example $2,500 went to the Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society (facility expan- sion); $2,000 to the Castlegar Home Support Association, (to buy four emergency re. sponse units); $1,700 to Kok anee Lake Camp (materials for cabin) this camp used by various non-profit organiza- tions; $1,500 to the Robson Parent Grouop Association (playground equipment); $1,000 to Camp Winfield for Disabled (building fund); Rick Hansen fund; $617 to the Legion wreath; $25 to the Hospice Society; $100 to the Extended Health Care (Christmas gifts); $300 to the Legion (Christmas hampers); $200 to the Timmy's Tele thon; $200 to the Queen's Pageant; $250 to the Blind Golfer’s Association; $50 to the help out children of less oF ions who partic ipate at trade fair. “My part as president is only a figure head. The nuts and bolts that make this worthwhile community event successful is having a dedi cating committee, a good chairman such as we have in Lion Hugh Wilson, along with all Lions members, their good ladies, including the co-operation of community minded citizens.” Lion Secretary Henry Senetza adds, “This has been a busy year for our club, which along with trade fair, included work projects such as Celebrations '88 and the Rick Hansen fund. Like the other service clubs in this community, we serve to make this area a better place in which to live. 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