(News June 19, 1991 pe ACTION ADS 20. WORK WANTED 26. LOST 30. ANNOUNCEMENTS LICENCED plumber, repairs and renovations. 365-6879, 7/49 EXPERIENCED, reliable, full-time family day care in Kinnaird, or 5 3/ IN MARCH Sentimental isdiga pinkie ring. Blue ster — sapphire in white gold setting reward. 366- ‘0. 3/47 o Quality Construction at reasonable prices COMMERCIAL ¢ RESIDENTIAL Nick Repin 359-7209 27. FOUND AT Avenues Hairdesign Ltd, —— rt_jean jacket, lined, youths si -761 3/47 CHILD'S LIGHT im jacket, pair of ladies light brown p: Claim at Or. Ellis’ office. 365- pair adult BRANCHING OUT TREE SERVICE — topping and falling trees. 362- 5076. tfn/12 RENOVATIONS — 6. park on Sunfest weekend. Phone 365-5887 after 5 p.m. 3/47 , ad- ditions, dormers, decks. Free estimates. Discounts for seniors. References. Guaranteed-work. Jim 352-9290. tfn/39 29. NOTICES KEN and CATHERINE ENGLISH of Revelstoke, B.C. are pleased to announce the arrival of their SARAH ELIZABETH. Proud grandparents are Jim and June English of Saimon Arm, 8.C. and Eileen Harrison of Castlegar. > 4) 32, CARD OF THANKS gifts are truly appreci zek 33. IN MEMORIAM Temple installs new officers Eight sisters and two broth- ers of Kootenay Temple No, 87, Pythian Sisters, attended the 76th annual grand lodge ses- sions May 8-10 in Revelstoke, Margaret Irons, the first grand chief from Lumby Temple No, 25, presided, Hazel D. West, supreme chief, supreme junior Ethel Nellist and past supreme chief Wally Johnson attended, as well as sis- ters) from Alberta and Washington. grand chief - Marlene Powell; senior - Wendy Beatty; junior — Temple No. 37 held its first meeting of the month with 14 Tommy Watson; ~ Judy Van Dyke; secretary - Ruth Hanley; treasurer —- Brenda Mannering; protector — Susan Bycroft; guard ~ Joan Ea, 1 musician — Mabel Grant; and press correspondent — Peggy Graham. On June 13, Kootenay Following routine business, Carol Churches was presented with a small token and wished happy birthday, The meeting witha social hour and the serving of refreshments. 34, LEGALS 34. LEGALS Special guest for the b palsy meeting was Rachael MeMillan of Kamloops who spoke about a therapeutic riding program and its benefits. Irons Presented a cheque for a talking Pp . Joint i Nation of the new grand temple and grand Todge officers took place followed by ab and grand ball. DAVE’S MINI EXCAVATOR SERVICE * SPECIALIZING IN LIGHT EXCAVATIN * HYDRAULIC * CONCRETE BREAKER Direnes 2 RUBBER TRACKS ” Won S's For THost BIG ute oss IN CONFINED AREAS DAVE BEDARD 447-6205 COLVILLE ROOFING LTD. Asphalt, shingles, roof repairs. All work guaranteed. Mike 365-7013 Rick 365-3561. 7/43 BUILDER, familier with all aspects of construction/repair. Reasonable rates. Contract preferred. Free estimates. 362-9558. tfin/40 SUNDECK OWNERS FIBERGLASS — THE BEST COATING FOR YOUR DECK FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call 365-5837 H&H FIBER-CON CARPENTRY work of any kind. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. 365-2690. 7/47 BABYSITTING available in my home. Full- or part-time, reteren- ces provided. Phone 365-6646. tin/46 Vishneek's Enterprises * Cabinetry a. * General Contracting “XK * Fine Woodworking : (604) 359-7720 1 Custom Puild to Yoner Personal Specifications 21. STUDENT PLACEMENT BE SEEDY SAE 11-YEAR-OLD girl will babysit in Blueberry Creek area, cali Stacey at 365-5085. 3/47 23. GIVEAWAY PRE era TT 3 FLUFFY kittens, 2 males and 1 female. 359-7425 after 5 p.m. 3/47 USED ‘heatilator zero clearance fireplace. Phone 359-7852. 3/47 ene 959-7852. 3/47 BORDER collie Cross puppies. 399-4266 daytime, 399-4393 evenings. 3/49 re ee 3 ADULT, 3 baby gerbils. After 5 p.m. 365-3624. 3/49 poe er tl are a I ADORABLE puppies. Ph. 365- 5271 or 365-3867 3/48 25. PERSONAL ALCOHOLICS Anonymous and Al. Anon. Phone 365-3663 104/71 A jati of F of West Kootenay invites you and your family to celebrate the St Jean Baptiste on June 22, at CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY. In i information: Lions C. |. Ri and from 4-10 p.m. Potluck supper Phone Denise 365-3596 1/49 WHEN You've tried the rest call the best, for your next wedding, or any other special occasion, for @ disco or @ band call us T.J. Booker, 604-362-7795 tfn/48 CASTLEGAR Grief Support meetings — Home Support Office. 7 p.m. on the 3rd Monday mon- thly. 365-2148. 365-6883. 104/83 OUR ACTION-AD PHONE NUMBER 1S 365-2212 Box 3292, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3H6, 365-5167. 104/25 In ‘oving memory of PETER S TARASOFF, husband, father and grandfather, who passed away June 17, 1981: | do not need a special day To bring you to my mind The day | do not think of you 1s impossible to find. | learn with patient effort To hide the tears that start, But | cannot help the longing That lies within my heart. Loved and sadly missed by his wife, Helen and family. 1/49 New Temple officers for 1991- 92 are as follows: Past grand chief - Irons; Province of Aainistry of British Columbia Forests NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR TIMBER SALE LICENCE A38206 Pursuant to Section 16 of the Forest ‘Act, sealed tender applications will be accepted by t District Mi 845 Columbia Avenue, B.C., to be opened at 11:00 a.m (local time) on the 4th day of July, 1991, for a Timber Sale Licence to authorize the harvesting of 6205 cubic metres, more or less, of timber located at Stewart Creek, 10 33. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of R\TA Panel may Ree ho passed away June 16, 1 H Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just, to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories behind. Forever _rememberd and Sadly her Kart, she left West of Ymir, Kootenay Land District Bidding is restricted to persons registered in the Small Business Forest Enterprise Program, Category This sale is restricted to cable yarding only. Particulers-may-be obtained trom the R Hy missed by art, children Shaun, Jessa, father An- dy, Don, Bill, Cathy and families. 9 at 518 Lake Street, Nelson, B.C. VIL 4C6-or the District Manager at 845 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, 8.C. VIN 1H3 @) Province of Mievatey of g Britian Columbia Forests NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR TIMBER SALE LICENCE A38207 Pursuant to Section 16 of the Forest Act, sealed applications will be accepted by the District Manager, 845 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C., to be opened at the harvesting of 2917 cubic metres, more or less, of timber located at Stewart Creek, 12 Kilometers West of Ymir, Kootenay Species: 41% Hemlock, 20% Spruce, 19% Cedar, 8% Douglas Fir, 12% Other Species. Term: One (1) year. Bidding is restricted to cable yardirnig only. Particulars may be obtained from the jional Manager at 518 Lake ‘Street, ison, B.C. ViL 4C6 or the District Manager at 845 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 1H3. The Apple We Take The Bite Out of Buying A Vehicle Sale “Lots of Apples To Choose From” Buy An Apple for Za *11,995 and we’ll throw ina.. 1991 Tempo with automatic transmission and air conditioning for $400 $ RANGER, Ft Buy An Apple for “a1 999 $4 7,995 and we’ll throw ina... 1991 Taurus with auto. trans., cruise, and air conditioni 00 ON TEMPO. TOPAZ, F-SER TiVA, ESCORT tilt, cassette, ng for IES, AEROSTAR TRACER, MUSTANG, iggy 2s NHL am comes calling Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a chance, of eveni thunder - _McCrory profile. -». A4 \ By CasNews Staff Delays in provincial government funding has forced the Castlegar Hospital to transfer $100,000 hom a " 80 they could be paid as opposed to the grants come in,” he told the Castleg: Telarico said transferring the funds is similar to pay for in the new extended-care wing. The government's tardiness also means the Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society has yet to receive an operating budget for its special needs Programs, forcing the society to delay planning for everything from staff wage increases to how many crayons the ‘society can afford. Hospital administrator Ken Talarico said 4 Widhey tice cia a the construction account to pay local suppliers until the government opens the purse strings. “We put it in mainly to pay the local suppliers. $100,000 to its to taking money out of employer's bills, meet,” she said. Conroy said the Minist: which funds the infant de day care for children with special needs, has extended the society’s contract until Oct. 31. And waiting until News. Personal savings to pay an “except it’s some of our own hos- pital funding that we've moved over there.” “It’s just to speed up the process.” Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society admin- istrator Katrine Conroy said the lack of money from the government is making life difficult, “It’s frustrating ... we're scraping to make ends ry of Social Services, velopment program and expired March 31, Conroy said the only explanation she has had from Victoria is that the individual ministries yet. haven't settled their budgets py and speech therapy, has extended that contract until September. Both contracts Conroy said. “Our staff don’t kn increase. I mean m they're going to get a raise in pay and we can't tell (our staff,” Procedure called closure Thursday to cut off ite on its Health Ministry estimates. “The health estimates have gone on now for over 23 hours, about three times what they did last year, so we just feel there is work to be said government house leader Claude Richmond. “There’s no need to prolong this. Health spending comprises about. one-third-of- the rarely done,” Conroy said the onl is community fundraising. “But the society is loath to go out and raise in the community for operating rd in grams that the Ministry (of Social Services) funds. Before the recession, did went for projects, ‘please see HEADACHES page A2 _ Province causing health headaches : all government expenditures. The funding delays make planning difficult, ow if they can get an ost people know whether ly way around the problem di pro- any fundraising the society extras. But now, a lot of our Rion Lakeman of the Castlegar weather office checks the sunshi OPTIMIST OR PESSIMIST? a he to find, Lak took his ine recorder on Friday, along. On the brighter side, he said Jui CasNews photo by Donna Zuber the first day of summer. As an Indication of what lly and August should be more seasonal. RCMP offers extra help | Castlegar detachment may can’t turn that down.” He said he expects the offer will be accepted by council. “I can’t see any reason for it Pulp mill project on target By DONNA ZUBER Staff Writer Celgar Pulp Co.’s expansion and modernization project is moving-along as ptanned and perhaps better than expected, general manager Jim Browne said Thursday. “At the end of May, which was the last information point, we were .03 per cent ahead of schedule,” he said. “Now that’s really not very significant because we're only at about nine per cent completion, but we’re on budget and ahead of sched- ule.” Getting a late start on the project in February, after feder- al and provincial approval and financing had finally been secured, Browne anticipated dif- ficulties working on different Projects at the same time — rather than in sequence as planned - to meet the original deadline. Operations at the refurbished mill are scheduled to start up in the second quarter of 1993. However, Browne said Cel- gar’s had some breaks which have eased those difficulties. “It’s going a little bit better. Through the cooperation of Wes- tar we could find some lay-down areas ... that’s taken some pres- P JIM BROWNE = ++ Project going well sure off the active areas on the site.” There have also been some breaks through work on the lime kiln, “a very sensitive area” where the calcium compound is recycled, Browne said. “We really hit the numbers bang on.” He added that the five sec- tions of the kiln, each 15-metres long and 4.5-metres in diameter, were originally to be shipped in by truck. please see CELGAR page A2 Pouring of concrete get up to three more officers By DONNA ZUBER not to. Our contract calls for 10 officers so it’s filling up our com- plement.” 8.9% ding $1,500 Cash Back TAURUS, SABLE, T-BIRD, COUGAR OPPORTUNITY PROBE to take 10 hours The provincial force, which RINGING Helmuth and Alice Mayrhofer of Vogue Studio are celebrating 37 years in business and have an exciting low cost offer via the telephone You purchase a certificate now for $40.00 that allows two different sit tings with one 8x10 colour portrait from each sitting over the next two years. If you are planning a portrait now or sometime over the next two years, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. 3 DO BUSINESS LOCALLY AND BE SURE OF SERVICE AND QUALITY. Don’t trust your once in a while memories to a once in @ while photographer 26. LOST PENTAX PC-333, black hand Gamera. Sunfest weekend. 365- 3748. 3/49 LOST Monday, June rd at Woodiand Park school. 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Great for 3 4 door, 10,995] =z Eg. 900/= lista wn $6,995 ue ae your \d Sank '3,995 “85 Bronco it 4x4 V6, 2-tone, ar conditioning. eg, "85 Topaz GS Soy. 2 door, =... 10,995 Sabon 95 495] = “89 F1S0S.C. 4x4 XLT liner, tavorte Low tame. with air. Ping. $8,008. tam ow 12,995 ® TRAIL Dennis Bedin, 364-0202, evenings 367-7187; Janice Turner, 364-0202 a 8.c. ‘ High Brie Trail, B.C, , evenings 362-5923; Sara Hall 364-0202; Lorne Ashman 364-0202 Trail 364-0202 Castlegar 365-0202 “Fri. 8:00-6:00 + Out of Town Call Collect Hours: Mon. Saturday 8:00-5: 200 Staff Writer Castlegar city council will on operates out of the Castlegar office and covers the areas around the city, currently has three officers. They patrol the area outside city limits north- east to the Shoreacres bridge, south to Genelle, southeast ‘ds Salmo and west to ta “It’s a good deal for every- one,” Ald. Kirk Duff said Thursday. “We're going to get Price three for the ‘one so you KIRK DUFF ++. iikes the offer In a letter to council dated June 17, Staff Sgt. Doug Hall says “two and possibly three A local contractor will begin some of the largest con- resources we have to make these big pours and no other work can proceed on- were their training in Regina on Friday and were available for transfer. next week for new construc- tion at the Celgar Pulp Co. site at the same time.” The schedule also calls for The letter increase the municipal force to 10 and to have a surplus of one or two officers on the Provincial force “which in effect. means that the cost is born by the reser Project. High school gets $6.4 M By DONNA ZUBER Stanley Humphries sec- big Friday . afternoon with an announce- ment from the Education Min- at that the school will get $6.4 million for the second Phase of its renovation project. Castlegar school board chair- man Gordon Turner said the board had talked about needing between $5 and $6 million. ——— _asked for is in there,” Turner said. expected next week, “but it like ing we He said he suspects the amount will include portable units which will be used as classrooms during the renovations, and for a praject supervisor. The city would pay for its Proposes to and & second large pour Thursday, requiring the delivery of 800 yards of ready-mix concrete over a 10-hour period, for the foundation of the first bleach feed tank.’ The two pours, involving © enough concrete to build near- moder 10th officer, but has d for an additi 1 member in this year’s budget. “I am aware of the agreement whereby the vacant position is Not to be filled until after August 1991,” Hall says in the letter. “However, in view of the offer of additional manpower at no cost, I believe the indicated offer should be seriously consid- ered. The workload is increas- ing and with the Celgar camp s00n to open a further increase is expected.” ly 40 single-family house basements, are some of the largest ever handled by Korpack during the firm's 44- year history, Celgar said. Another 800-cubic-yard, 10-hour pour will be a