Page 8B The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, November 17, 1993 Our Community Cares about Drug What makes the Difference? n a word, you. you. And the results “You Make a Difference” is all taking the initiative in making choices that are right for of those choices difference, not only to you, but to those around you Awareness Week Drug Awareness Week was 1987, and since then thousands of individuals and communities throughout B.C. and Canada have joined together to promote the prevention of alcohol and other drug misuse. In B.C. alone, over 1000 community events” will be launched nationally in about organized to educate and create awareness of substance misuse issues. The efforts made by each make a HEY R YON WANT - Cohoe Insurance Agency Ltd. Taking Better Care of You is the Cohoe Insurance way community truly make a difference, not only during Drug Awarene Week, but all through the year. WZ wnt AWARENESS WHER IHER —_— — A) we 1127 - 4th Street /} \ Castlegar, B.C. 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On November 18 and 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and November 20 trom 10 a.m to 2 p.m, coats will be distributed by the Castlegar Volunteer Fire Department at their downtown fire hall, across from The Quick action by a neighbor has saved a home from sustain. ing massive fire damage, after the control panel of a hot tub caught on fire, 8:2): 4.1m November 15 amage to the control panel contains the hot tub's heating elements, is estimated to be at least $5,000, said Castlegar Fire Chief Gerry Rempel. Page 9B Hot tub heating panel burns Damage to the home, located at 2609-10th Avenue, could have been much worse We really have to credit the neigbors, who reported the fire, then went over with a garden hose and basically saved the place from further damage in the homeowner's absence,” Rempel said, Damage was sus- tained to the control pane] and the area surrounding it Stealing lure snags fine STERLING NEWS SERVICE A 26-year-old Nelson man who shoplifted a four dollar fishing lure got a $200 fine for his efforts after pleading guilty before a provincial court judge Monday in Nelson A clerk at the Nelson Mohawk watched Alymer Denesik on video Sept. 19 as he took a fish hook from a display and put it in his pants. When he paid for two other items without paying for the lure the clerk called police Denesik admitted it was a “stupid impulse” Judge D. Sperry chided the father of two for his stupidity saying “people who steal lures get snagged.” SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhott Volunteers from the Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary Treasure Shop were busy last week sorting through coats, donated towards the Coats For Kids campaign. Helping sort the coats were (I-r): Verna Taranoff, Nettie Stupnikoff and Anne Worobey. This is the second time this year that the Treasure Shop has donated coats to the program. Castlegar Sun There is no charge to receive a coat, and parents of children who need coats are urged to make the most of our community’s generosity and PLEASE RECYCLE THE SUN this free service Red Cross program gets results Hospice reminds locals to Celebrate a Life Submitted SUN STAFF Public response to the Red Cross Child Abuse Pre- vention Program for Ado- lescents (CAPPA) has been strong and supportive. CAPPA has recently hired a program coordina- tor, Terre Perrin. Perrin is well qualified for the posi- tion, having earned a Mas- ter of Education degree in Counselling Psychology and several yeats experi ence in both teaching and counselling. Pernn will screen, select, train and support CAPPA volunteers. As well she will liaise with schools and com- munity groups interested in booking an for Celebrate a Life, sponsored by the local Hospice group, is a focus of spiritual support and community awareness. The major goals are to remem- ber a loved one and at the same time raise awareness of palliative care in the community. The funds raised support this work The Christmas tree is placed in the Home Suppon Office at 1464 Columbia Avenue from Decem- ber 6 to December 31, 1993. A light on the tree is turned on as the donor places a card in fond memory of a loved one This also provides an oppontu- nity to contribute to the continu- ing work of Hospice which is aimed at keeping the terminally ill in harmony with their own feelings and beliefs at this time Hospice training is held every year and volunteers have just com- pleted a very comprehensive learn- ing program which enables them to assist with a terminally ill patient and the patient's family. Hospice also provides opportunity for grieving to individuals and families for the death of an adult or child On November 17, at 6:30 p.m., at the United Church Trail, B.C., a Candlelight Cere mony will be held for parents and siblings who are grieving the death of a child Tickets still on sale Submitted a presentation, As well, CAPPA is seek- ing volunteers for the pro- gram. After the potential volunteer passes the screen- ing process, they will take 50 hours of weekend train- ing which is scheduled to begin for early January and February. After the voltun- teers have been trained it is hoped that CAPPA will begin making presentations in the schools by late Febru- ary or early March. In July there will be an initial evaluation of the pro- ject to determine how suc- cessful it has been. "Get Looped." Don't Do Drugs. Say NO To All Drugs. aes @? | soereen| || STRAIGHT "Just Say No" Because we care about tomorrow's future. Slocan Forest Products Ltd Slocan B.C., Canada \VOG SLRCAN Telephone: (604) see 2256 PROPANE Castlegar ¢ 365-5764 “fy = Please take time to discuss the abcdetg 7 Km NO: THE MOST IMPORTANT LETTERS WHEN IT COMES TO DRUGS!! Ss PHARMASAVE harmful effects during National Drug Awareness Week. BCTEL AA Support your local businesses 1128 - 3rd St. (Downtown) Castlegar 365-7 813 Help stamp out lung disease! te There is still time to acquire tickets to this year's Festival of Trees gala dinner/auction sched- uled for November 26 at the Savoy Banquet Hall in Nelson Also on sale throughout the region are Festival of Trees raffle tickets good for one of three get-away vacations Tickets to the Festival of Trees gala may be obtained by contacting the Selkirk College Foundation Burning leaves still Serious An unattended leaf and brush fire in a vacant lot in Robson had eight firefighters and two fire trucks out on duty last Saturday. Robson Fire Chief, Bob Taylor, said the origin of the fire is uncer tain. ““We don’t know who started the fire, or how it started,” said Tay- lor. Taylor said that even though it’s fall, people still need to take caution when buming leaves. “People should use lots of caution and care, even if it is the fall. It can get serious and the fire can get away from them quickly.” Firefighters were on scene at the lot, which is on Columbia Heights, from 4:35 p.m. until 5:05 p.m. school boards; | know how they should Advisory Group, 1992-93. ELECT NORMAN SCHOOL TRUSTEE | Am Informed On Education Issues: 2 ae frente cece (ar (6 youre bu Sou Cootager Neve which | commented regularly on education issaes * Spent 12 yeare 09 0 Jomrustst ouverias 0 half denpe. ditercat * Only parent representative on interview team that selected © Chairperson of the Kinnaird Elementary/Valley Vista Parents NORMAN, RON Kx} Whitewater Ford, 623 Railway Street, Nelson, is pleased to announce that Jack Hamelin has joined the Whitewater team as sales manager. Jack has many years of auto experience in the West Kootenay and welcomes his many customers and friends to join him at Whitewater, 623 Railway St. Ask to see the line up of 94 trucks and cars and have a coffee. Whitewater Ford 623 railway St., Nelson 352-7202 Keep the Good Things Happening re RIENCE Y (SomMMITMENT fgime FOR THE JOB ELECT AUDREY MOORE for MAYOR Stability in Changing Times For a ride to the polls call 365-5062 or 365-0012 [MoorE, Audrey COATS FOR KIDS DISTRIBUTION OF COATS Thurs. Nov 18, Fri. Nov 19 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sat. Nov 20 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. pene 460 Columbia Avenue Please, only one coat per person