The Castl Sun Wednesday, October 5, 1994 Wednesday, October 5, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Page 5A driver tr New regulations have been put in place to impr dards for Regulations to improve aining schools The regulations specifically prohibit instructors from teaching road-test routes only and provide that the Superintendent of Motor driver training schools. The new regulations, accord- ing to Transportation and High- ways Minister Jackie Pement, will improve the quality of driver training programs, increase con- Vehicles can set guideli for the conduct of driver training, including curriculum. Every school must supply prospective three years or more, and all instructors must maintian a good driving record. New instructors must also sub- mit to a police check and com- plete an approved structured | training couse of at least 80 hours, up from the previous 20-hour dard. Instructors may be with Pp ion about its program before training commences. quired to mph a ih course as a condition of licence 1 and those who accumu- sumer p and improve industry professionalism. One of the measures to improve profes- lism include a req thatyadvertising and all driving school vehicles display the name of the school. Schools will also be required to post a bond of $2,000 per instructor to a maximum of $10,000, compared to $500 per school under the old regulations. All new instructors must have held a driver's licence for as specified in the new regula- tions, will be subject to cancella- tion of their instructor's licence. | The new regulations were! effective October 1. September certainly unseasonable ber much the same And the switch was noticeable. In the early morning hours people who had only last week der—way south! Bicyclists in t-shirts, joggers in SUN STAFF PHOTO /Jeff Gabor ional District Area J Director Ken Wyllie took the driver’s seat in this fire truck during the opening ceremonies of the Blueberry Creek Fire Hall, October 1. The opening of the fire hall was a significant event in that it was built with local money and hard work. to fall this weekend.” It’s almost unbelievable. If a person didn't know that they were in Castlegar they might think they were in another city or town south of the bor- dents sporting healthy tans isn't unusual in Castle- gar—in July. But with Thanksgiving quickly approaching it's a little strange to see such sights. Weather Services Specialist Ron Lakeman said that a recent weather change has brought us all back to reality. “We finally switched from summer worn short-sleeved shirts or blouses to work now could be found wearing their fall jackets. But don’t despair, Lakeman said that the Octo- ber weather pattern should remain much the same, “It looks like it will be pretty dry over the next lit- tle while.” The month of September was also dry at only 67 per cent of normal precipitation. September was also notable for it’s unusual amount of sun- shine at 118 per cent of normal. No sunshine was recorded on September 9, which was the first day without sunshine since April 8. shorts and resi- It’s FIRE SALE Prices! on Purchases of all Furniture Ve and ale Furniture ae | Items. pple mers Bee * Mattress & Box Spring Sets * Kitchen Dinettes * Chesterfield Suites - over 100 * Sleeper Sets mM * La-Z-Boy Recliners - over 100 * Chairs of All Kinds * In Store Stock of Carpeting * Bunk Bed Outfits * Living Room Table Groupings * Leather Chesterfield Suites * Leather Recliners DISHWASHERS _ 4 Button $ 4 Level Wash Discounted by $100. Now MATTRESS AND L, BOX SPRING SETS Bought as 2-piece set SPECTRACUSHION 2-piece sets. 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The submissions should clearly detail the services to be provided to the City.to develop a-loge design, factarsiwhich will be considered, ; andthe involvement required of City Couhcifand staff."Thé submission shall include samples of current work, a time schedule to complete the work and the cost to bring the successful logo design to the camera-ready art stage. The City reserves the right to accept the submission which, at the City's discrection, is deemed most appropriate for the City. Any questions regarding this Request for Proposal shall be directed to Diane Hunter, City Clerk. City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C. VIN 1G7 604-365-7227 Occupational First Aid-Level 3 (Industrial): Tues. & Thurs., 6-10 p.m., Sat., 9am. -5 p.m., Oct. 11-Nov. 12 (5 weeks) $450. Rm. M14/24 CPR Basic Rescuer (Level C): For health care providers only. Sat., Oct. 15, 9 am. - 5 p.m. $25, Rm B15 Computer & FAX Modems: Topics include: What is a FAX/modem, why a FAX/modem, practical considerations, (speed, phone lines, long distance costs) installing hardware and software, common problems, using the modem and FAX. Sat., Oct. 15, 9 am. - 4 p.m. $50, Rm S220 Air Brakes: Drivers are prepared for written and practical tests on the operation and driver maintenance of air brakes systems. Thurs. & Pri., Oct. 13 & 14, 6-10 p.m., Sat. Oct. 15,9 am. - 5 p.m. & Sun, Oct. 16,9 am. - 1 p.m $90, Rm. G17 Health & Hypnosis Partners in Prevention: An invitation for everyone to explore the exciting benefits of mind-body healing and health management. This hands on p will iques such as medical relation, guided imagery, self-hypnosis, and body scan meditation. Sufferers of ailments such as asthma, allergies, pain, cancer, ulcers, migraines, stuttering, anxiety, Phobias, sleep disorders, emotional problems, and auto immune diseases, to name a few of the many conditions managed or eliminated using this safe, natural alternative. Pri., Oct. 14, 5-9 p.m. & Sat., Oct. 15, 9-5 p.m. Adults: $110, Seniors and Students $75., Children: $50 plus GST. Faculty Lounge. National Coaching Certification Level 1 Theory: Fourteen hours of instruction. Covers topics such as the role of the coach, sport psychology, safety, skill analysis, and teaching methods. Sat. & Sun., Oct. 15 & 16,9 am. - 5 p.m. $45, Rm. B16. ID 102 B Elements of Instruction Part B: This course provides the leamer with basic concepts which underlay the design, delivery and evaluation of instruction in adult leaming settings. Pri., Oct. 14 & 28, 6-10 p.m., Sat. & Sun., Oct. 15, 16, 29, & 30,9 am. - 4 p.m. $275, Rm. $221 Edible Mushrooms: This course concentrates on the local mushrooms. Participants learn to confidently identify a dozen or 80 of the local edible mushrooms. Fri., Oct 14, 7-9 p.m., and Sat, Oct. 15,9 am. - 4 p.m. (Geld trip) Friday evenings class is in BIS. CASTLEGAR CAMPUS 365-1208 Selkirk Colleg held in Ootischenia this past weekend. The game was called Crunch and Munch as riders and their horses competed in a simple obstable course that included a short sprint followed by a quick apple- feed. Eric Dombrowski and his horse Rio were great on the sprint, but even better on the apple-eating portion of the game, during the recent 4-H Achievement Day, SUN STAFF PHOTO /Jeff Gabert Motivational speaker aims message at tfi0 Enhanced economic development for Castlegar is goal Submitted Three main players in the role of economic development will be participating in an upcoming workshop that will discuss ways in which to enhance and deliver economic development services. Directors and staff of the Develop Board, Ch of Commerce and Heritage Society will attend the work- shop that is being facilitated by Bob Sumbardo of Motivational Services. Sumbardo has exten- gar as well as the Regional Eco- The seminar, called The nomic Development Officer, Ian Castlegar Community Team, is Brown, will be attending the being sponsored by the Castlegar seminar, and District Development Board. Let me show you how to get more mileage out of your advertising dollar, sive with development agencies, cham- bers of commerce and other . community organizations throughout the Pacific North- west, and is considered an expert on community organiza- tional team-building. Staff from the City of Castle- ~_ QUALITY Usep Books 1/ cover at / 2 price = 1358 368-8078 Trail, BC Job action is no action for B.C. hydro workers PREPARED GG SUN STAFF ‘West Kootenay residents are safe—for now. Even though members of the Office and Tech- nical Employees Union (OTEU) Local 378 have withdrawn ser- drawn their services from BC hydro, but it's mostly coastal and Vi Island bers who have taken the action. McMullen said talks with the union have been progressing and a contract has been offered to OTEU Refusing to elaborate on the offer, which is to be voted on within the next week, McMullen stressed the rs Com- munication for BC hydro, Peter McMullen, said that fo date more than 500 members have with- BCAA TRAVEL BCAA Travel is pleased to announce that Audra Spielman has joined our professional travel team. Audra brings her many years of travel industry . experience and specializes in the Florida and cruise markets. We invite her previous clients and future clients to call her at the BCAA Travel Nelson service centre. 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