BUSINESS he Castlegar Sun WEDNESDAY, February 8, 1995 Join the tax revolution Canadians are known as chron- ic complainers. They are also known for being complacent and not following through ‘on those complaints. It's usually enough that the media know about the ills and gripes, repeat it and then the issues die Not this time. It started slowly. First a senior in Kelowna, then another one in the Lower Mainland. Both are fed up and they want the public to know that they've had enough and they aren't going to take anymore. Ralph Klein has already insti- tuted it in Alberta. It can't be too long before the movement spreads to the Kootenays. All the media are reporting it and many are actively partic- ipating by pub- lishing letters and addresses to mail the letters If you haven't guessed by now, the taxpayer revolt has started And it is growing At the end of February Finance Minister Paul Martin will be bringing down a federal budget It's a budget that will affect the lives of you, me, our children and our children's children. Many of you have read that people in our community believe we aren't taxed too much, Some have agreed that the taxes aren't Strong going for the right things and that CITY OF CASTLEGAR NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on: DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 1995 : 6:30 p.m “E: Council Chambers Fireside Motor Inn (Banquet Rm.) 1810 - 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C in order to afford all persons, who believe that their interest in property is affected by the following amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaw 651 and Zoning Bylaw $53 an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in these amendments. BYLAW 726 (Amends Official Community Pian Bylaw 651) The intent of this bylaw is to amend Schedule “B” (Land Use Designation Map) to Schedule “1” of Official Community Plan Bylaw 651 by changing the land use designation of Lot 6, Block 2, District Lot 181, Kootenay District, Plan 2539, (631 - 6th Avenue) from NCR (North Castlegar Residential) to INST (Institutional) as the applicant intends to use the site for staff parking for the new Twin Rivers Elementary School. BYLAW 727 (Amends Zoning Bylaw 553) ‘The intent of this bylaw is to amend-Schedule “A” (the Zoning Map) of Zoning Bylaw $53 by changing the zoning designation of Lot 6, Block 2, District Lot 181, Kootenay District, Plan 2539, (631 - 6th Avenue) from R2 (Single“atid Two Family Residential) to P1 (Schools, Institutional and Public) as the applicant intends to use the site for staff [parking for the new Twin Rivers Elementary School. . We have formed a —-@— , Castlegar Horse Club. You are invited to attend our next meeting Tuesday, February 14, 7:00 pm in the Kootenay Room at the Castlegar Community ‘Complex between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 8 to 21, 1995, inclusive, at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. For further information concerning this matter you may contact the Director of Development Services or City Clerk at 365-7227 Dated at Castlegar, B.C. this 8th day of February, 1995. For more information phone Susan at 365-0204 or Karen 365-7523 Dianne Hunter City Clerk DYNAMIC INGOME FUND 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 5 YEAR 10 YEAR Returns to December 31, 1994 Are GIC rates getting you down? You should consider the “other choice” for GIC investors. Dynamic Income Fund — long-term excellence, high quality bonds. For yeur copy of the free booklet “Investing for Income and Secuyty” please contact: Ron Davies 1418 Columbia Ave Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3K3 9 DYNAMIC Tel: (604) 365-0040 a "MUTUAL FUNDS- H nce numbers are historical, annual compounded tral recurs, including changes in unit value, reinvestment of dist and do not take int account any potental fees oF commusauns, Past performance may be no indication of future returns. Important information about this mutual fund is contained in 1ts simplified prospectus. Obbtain a copy from your invest ment advisor of Dynamic Mutual Funds and read it carefully before invesung. Unit value and investment ream will fuctate. if the level of taxation stays the same, but the money 4s redis- tributed, it will be*better. Wrong. Redirecting money at more money-losing propositions and programs will not placate us. Not only is our money being poorly spent and we aren't getting value for our dollars, our politi- cians are making sure that any changes only affect us, not them. It's time the rest of the country awoke to what we in the west already know: we can't afford any more taxes, any new taxes or programs, We-need tax relief! So how do we get through to the 178 Liberal members of the House of Commons, that they need to pressure Paul Martin to bring in a budget to not only reduce the deficit but also provide some tax relief to everyday people? How can we explain, in com- mon words, to the taxpayers-in other parts of Canada, that it’s OK to challenge Ottawa? That its OK to do more than com- plain? And how do we make Paul Martin and the rest of the Liberals aware that this time it won’t stop with complaining. There is a tax revolt rolling and it won't be stopped. Call Kootenay West-Revel- stoke MP Jim Gouk's office. He can give you the names and addresses of the Liberal MPs. Then write one letter, sign it, pho- tocopy it, put it in an envelope (with NO postage) and address one letter to each of the MP’s at their House of Commons address. It’s time to stop being chronic, complacent Canadians. It’s time to be proactive, responsible citizens. Do it Today! Cominco shows profit Cominco Ltd. made a strong return to profit last year, camming $132.1 million, compared with a $113.2-million loss in 1993. The lead-zinc giant's 1994 sales were $4.1 billion, up from $982.5 million the previous year. Bruce Gunn thought he was seeing double, or in this case 40, when he arrived at Hair-4-U last Thurs- day morning to find 40 pink flamingos waiting to wish him a happy 40th birthday. Gunn's wife, Edie, had rented the flamingos from What's Happening in Nel- son for the occasion. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Karem Kerkhoft Winter wishes/Summer dreams For those people travelling on holidays this winter, don't forget to take along a copy of The Castlegar Sun and have your picture taken showing you and your surroundings. Bring in the photo to the Sun office before April 30 and fill out the entry form to win one of three great prizes including a portable BBQ from ICG Propane, a sub- scription to The Castlegar Sun , or a six-foot sub from Castlegar Subway. The grand prize, of a trip for two anywhere Canadian Regional Airlines flies, will be drawn on Oct. 3 from all entries received from both winter wishes and summer dreams. On your next vacation, remember to show us where your Castlegar Sun shines! Newsy Castlegar Savings Credit Union’s Decemberenewletter, called Castlegar Savings Channel, has the call for nominations for-the board of directors. Nominations are due today (Feb. 8), and elections will be held March 28 to April 1. The AGM is April 10. Congratulations Mazda salesperson of the month of January was Mike Garvin. Con- gratulaions Mike! “The $245.3-million imp ment in earnings was due to improved sales and production volumes, higher base metal prices, and a favorable exchange rate,” the company said in a pre- pared statement. Cominco said increased oper- ating efficiencies at its huge smelter at Trail helped boost pro- duction of refined zinc by 15 per cent to 250,900 tonnes. The Vancouver-based compa- ny’s 50-per-cent share in High- land Valley Copper earned it operating income of $81 million last year, compared with $3.6 and Much More! Purchase a 1995 Mazda Protege Consider a brand new car constantly rated best in its class. With great economy and low monthly payments, put your repair bills behind you Attention BC Gas Customers Snow and ice on and around natural gas meters and regulators can prevent them from working properly. Please be sure to keep your meter and regulator Sd + free of surrounding ice and snow. Try your trade-in The six commissioners elected for the South Slocan Water Users group are: Stan Baker; Gary Niminiken; Christine Grubba, Brad Jacks; Dan Lightfoot and Ian McMillan. Congratulations! Famous names Local Castlegar Sun columnist Gordon Turner had a book review published in the Jan. 28 Leisure section of the Vancouver Sun. The notation at the end even mentioned that he was one of our colum- nists. Congratulations! Celebrate winter! The Castlegar-Selkirk Lions Club has decided that it’s time to cele- brate winter by hosting a winter camival!. This weekend of Feb. 10, 11 and. 12 has numerous events including a teen dance, adult dance, pancake breakfast, chili cookoff, Vegas night, schmockey and more! See you there! On the move Hall Printing’s main location in Trail is changing. By Feb. 15 they will be in their new location at 815 Victoria St. in downtown Trail. Both the press and offices will be in one location. Congratulations to Dave and Gail Chartres and the staff. New in town The City of Castlegar reports that three new business licenses were issued in Janaury. Accqual Ltd. of Kelow- na, a home buildi RIW M of South Slocan a contract Management contractor and investor's Group Financial Ser- vices, a financial services company. Remember your sweetie Next Tuesday, Feb. 14 is St. Valentines Day. Did you remember to do something nice for your sweetie(s)? The place to be A recent issue of Future Canada Real Estate, indicates that Castlegar is one of the top five communities in the province in which to invest in real estate. We joined the ranks of such communities as Powell River, Lake Cowichan, Campbell River, Ashcroft. With A being the best (Campbell River), Castlegar is in the top B category, and about to become an A. Co-promotions Mitchell Supply is now selling shelving that has been manufactured in the Kootenays, powder coated by Kootenay Powder Coatings. The shelving is a similar product to melamine shelving and brackets. , Wednesday, February 8, 1995 The Castlegar Sun Page 3B Papau speaks about learning difficulties Submitted If you smell gas, phone your local BC Gas office or 1-800-663-9911 after office hours pccas Q) naturally. ; ae, Ir Just FEELS RIGHT! Gay Maloney's Castlegar Mazda + 713 - 17th St, Castlegar * DL 7956 365-7241 » CALL NOW « CALL COLLECT © Offices rentals © Conference rooms © Office support services © Word processing © Laminating © Mail box rentals © Resumes ‘© Mail outs © Spiral birding CASTLEGAR BUSINESS SERVICES 1402 Columbia Avenue » 365-4909 with a book in r ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO / Ron Norman On behalf of Municipal Affairs Minister Darlene Marzari, Helen Moore (left) presents Polly Corbett nition of her eight years on the Castlegar and District Public Library board. SUN STAFF New faces on libra board has a new look. Helen Moore. The Castlegar and District Public Library Three of the board's nine directors retired this year: Polly Corbett, Terry Dalton and Corbett served the maximum eight years and was recognized for her contribution with a * gift from Municipal Affairs Minister Darlene from the board. Jennifer Waring was the other member who left the board when she moved to Rev- elstoke last fall. Dalton, the vice-chair this year, served seven years on the board. Moore also served a number of years and was a-former chair. Each also received a gift Four new board members were elected by “VI Wilcox (right) has given 30 years of service as a volunteer with the Castlegar and District Public Library and was honored with a presentation from the library board, represented by director Helen Moore. ry board acclamation at the annual general meeting on Jan. 31: Cathy Gordon, Susan Knoerr, John Penner, and Ken Smith. They join incumbents Jean Sylvest, Joy Andersen, Myrna Baulne, Darlene Kalawsky and David Williams, who were also elected by acclamation. The city’s representative in 1995 will be* Councillor Ron Armbruster. He replaces Jim Chapman. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Ron Norman TALKING IS A CURE Believe it or not, we need depression Hooray February is here! Did you find January as long and as dreary as I did? Dreary and depressing Because of the lack of sun- shine, you may be experiencing SAD's or Sea- sonal Affective Disorder. Simply put, the lack of sun- shine and light causes a chem- ical reaction and results in depression. Depression is a necessity of life. Am I saying we need depres- sion? It's hard to believe, but, yes, we do. It serves many differ- ent purposes. One simple one is how could we appreciate the “highs” if we never experienced the “lows”? Life would indeed be “blah”. But, more then knowing the good and the bad, depression is a finely-tuned instrument that tells us “something” is wrong. Well, what is it and why do we need it? There are many different types of depression. The two I'd like to discuss are normal and clinical depression. These can be experienced in much the same way. The differ- ence is the severity and the length of time one experiences the depression. If it stretches over a two- to three-week period it crosses the line into a clinical depression. What causes a normal or clini- cal depression? Of course, there are many different causes. It is usually a reaction to life-events. There is some loss involved, either a job, a death, or health. If the loss isn’t dealt with in a healthy way it remains within us “pressing us down”. Anger is often accompanied with the loss. Usually anger is seen as unac- ptable. So that too is d or pushed down. No wonder tiredness is a major f= eee Bring your’ “= body to us! Complete Body & Paint Facilities Auto Glass Replacement ‘Auto Glass Tinting 365-5514 2316 - 6th Ave., Castlegar part of depression. Does everyone get depressed? Yes. We are all subject to certain universal laws. There are con- sistent patterns of response that are universal. What is the cure? The begin- ning of help is to Start “talking”. He/she needs to realize there are feasons why they feel sad. This helps begin the process of healing by opening the person to the griev- ing process so that they can detach from the lost object in a healthy way. There are three life experi- ences that predispose one to depression? They are: + carly sadness; early losses, early anxieties. There are also three personali- ties that frequently get depressed: ¢ the rigid or inflexible per- sonality; «the person who is focused on only one (or very few) goals in life; + the di Pythians install officers Submitted Kootenay"Temple No.37 held the installation of officers on Jan. 14 in the Masonic Hall Installing officers included ‘ acting grand chief - Pat Verzuh, acting grand senior - Susan Bycroft, acting grand manager - Mary Gleboff. New officers are: past chief - Bernice Barrass, most excellent chief - Rose Soberlak, excellent senior - Inis McAdam, excellent junior - Kay O'Flaherty, acting manager - Lil Neumann (for Eve Koznuik), secretary - Pat Moore, treasurer - Marg Moore, protector - Donna Branning, guard - Helen Lajeunesse, musician - Joan Marks, director of works - Susan Bycroft, degree staff captain - Fran Moffat, trustees - Mary Gle- boff, Inis McAdam, Lil Neu- mann, delegate to conventions - Pat Verzuh (alternate Bernice Barrass), and press correspondent - Joy Saunders. A delicious pot luck supper was enjoyed by members, knights, husbands and friends. MEC Rose Soberlak outlined a busy year ahead. Bernice Barrass received her past chief’s pin from Fran Mof- fat. Coffee and refreshments were served at the end of the evening. The Pythian Sisters have 4 ity. We will look at these more closely in my next article. Life is hard. Is it worthwhile? Oh, yes, a thousand times yes! Don't give up. There is “hope”. da ber of items including: money to the Salvation Army Hamper Fund at Christmas, boxes of oranges to Mountain View and Castle View lodges; and three response machines for the elderly to Home Support | LeVE COUNTRY CRAFTS MOVING FEB. 28 Gigantic Clearance to Feb. 25 DON'T miss THE GREAT BARGAINS! #5 - 292:Columbia Ave. 365-0773 Quauiry WorK AT REASONABLE PRICES pn ee Claims Handled Promptly Complete Auto Body Repairs - Custom Painting - Factory Paint Matching - Windowshield Replacement - Complete Boat Repairs and Paint Refinishing - Refurbishing - Gel Coating ~ Metal Keel Capping 1364 Forest Roap (Laesart's BLOG.) TURN AT 1417H Ave. - 365-2505 The group's main contribu- tions go to Cerebral Palsy. A “Miles of Pennies” project has been started. Coming events include the official visit in March of district deputy Mildred Turner of Cran- brook and the district convention in Cranbrook in April Got a story? Call 365-5579 © Marillce Papau, learning dis- abilities resourcé room teacher at Stanley Humphries Sec- ondary School, was the guest speaker at the January meeting of the Castlegar Learning Dis- abilities Association. Papau presented information she received after attending a workshop by Dr. Mel Levine Levine is a well-known profes- sor of pediatrics’ at the Univer- sity of North Carolina School of Medicine. He is also a strong and unwa- vering child advocate, particular- ly of children whose natural characteristics are not well understood, such as those with learning disabilities. Papau outlined Levine's work- shop,» which included a child’s/student's three ateas of difficulty as: attention, memory and language. She followed this by providing many useful strate~ gies for parents and teachers. + Chapter president Bernice Beckstead announced to the group the purchase of over $200 of current resource infor- mation, including three publica- tions by Levine. 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