BRAKE Why Wait For a Brake We Have A Year Round Price. FRONTS °74.95 REARS °64.95 MOST CARS AND LIGHT INCLUDES: DISC PADS & BRAKE SHOES CONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN THE CAR! - Licensed Automotive Mechanic * Designated Government Inspection Facility ¢ ICG Auto-Propane Conversion Centre e Pads * Shoes ¢ Machine Drum and Rotors e Aciust Park Brake ¢ Inspect All Hydraulic and Pads Extra S— HERMAN? Special - TRUCKS yabuN wit 2661 > 472 . Homes for Sale 519 Homes for Rent I TWIN RIVERS MOTEL Kitchen REAL ESTATE > units available — weekly rental. Our team 1485 Columbia Avenue, 365-6900. effort gets Af ) results 2 BDRM. house, 406 — 33rd. St. i No pets, available now. 359-7729 Drop by for or 359-7192. (7/103) a flyer! DAVID ‘DANIEL : e RESIDENTIAL © COMMERCIAL ° LAND — Free Market Evaluations 365-2166 ws. 365-6892 res. Castlegar REALTY rp, ently: 1761 Columbia JORDAN WATSON _ RENTALS 500 APARTMENTS TWIN RIVERS MOTEL. Kitchen units available — weekly rental. 1485 Columbia Avenue. 365- 6900. (tfn/84) FACILITIES FOR MOTOR HOMES AND RV's 3 A r FH f WO Fi : le & Mon.-Fri. Bam. Spm. 2929 HIGHWAY DR., TRAIL “Wat = 5 erproof ui Saaranm 368-5228 Zor Pp p to 60 fathoms. 400 Furniture LOVESEAT and couch and recliner, rust color, excellent condition. Paid. $1,700. Will sell for $800. Ph. 365-3837. (tfn/79) 406 Equipment 1213 CONE crusher with power, 3 Case backhoes, 455 Track loader, 544 John Deere and 966 loaders, 740 Champion ‘grader with snowing, single and tandem axle dump trucks, 2 low beds. Call Vic, 493-6791. (7/01) OLDER articulating tree farmer skidder with Ford motor and trany, hydraulic blade, arch, winch rebuilt - not mounted, new front tires, one Pair of new chains, $7,500 or part trade for work or 4x4. Wanted one ton 4x4 on duals, L.W.B., price range $4,000-$7,000 depending on condition and year. 365-2811 evenings or weekends. (3/01) 412 Misc for sale WINDOW - Fixed double glazed 63" x 45 1/2". $125 Phone 365- 3305 after 6 p.m. (tfn/79) Import Auto Repair Specialists Home of. the Maloney “Gold Card’’ We Offer: 1. Guaranteed Genuine Parts & Accessories 2. Competitive Door Rates 4. Courtesy Vehicle or Return Transportation 5: Free Repair Estimates 3. Quality Workmanship FOR APPOINTMENTS e CALL CARL JOHNSON COLLECT AT 365-7241 SELKIRK MANOR — apart: available now. 365-3034. (7/100) I FURNISHED bachelor apartment, utilities included. 365- 7353. (tfn/103) ONE BDRM. suite, fridge, stove, carport, newly renovated, North Cas. $400/month plus utilities. 365-8285. (3/01) LARGE 3 bdrm. apartment with 2 ‘bathrooms and utility room, ‘stove, fridge, kitchen table included, $750 including utilities. 365- 2800 before 5 p.m. (3/2) 412 Misc for sale ~ 436 Swap & Trade LIKE NEW Babylock 3-thread serge with all accessories, $500 0.b.0. 365-3889. (3) HOCKEY CARDS — Packs, boxes, sets. 365-7154. (3/2) Kel Print 621 Columbia Avenue 365-6385 eFax: 365-3295 —.PHOTOCOPYING — — FAX (SEND & RECEIVE) Stationery ¢ mputer Diskettes 3 PAIRS ski pants, size 12-14. $10 each. 365-6415. (3/2) = * @ Ribbons ¢ Rubber Stamps Business Cards * Letterheads & Envelopes * Magnetic. Signs ~ Johnny's Grocery Best bigs RUSSET POTATOES... NOW SELLING HOURS: 365-7941 OIESEL 8am.8p.m. © Wedding Stationery GIRLS SNOW PANTS, size 14, $10. Girls Jacket, size 14, $10. Gilrs Jacket and snow pants, size 14, $20. 365-7382. (3/2) 415 Misc Wanted 2 6 x 12" POOL tables, $3,000 each. 365-3237. (tin/66) : CASH for good used tires. BIG O TIRES, 1507 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. (104/101) GOOD ‘milk cow, reasonable. 359- 7815. (3/2) 418 Musical Instruments GUITARS & Strings. 365-2512. (tfn/85) Books? & Music Used books, records cassettes and CD’s BUY-SELL-TRADE Located upstairs in the City Centre Mall 365-3399 24 STEWING chickens, 1-1/2 years old. $1 each. 359-7200. 3/2) Stereo/Video/TV The News Classified Ads. . . the place to look for bargains! The heate HERCULES HEATING & PLUMB * Gas, oil & electric water New Man In Town ¢ Gas & oil ’ furnace f repairs servicing + All Heating & plumbing installations BRAND new Polaroid Spirit Land Camera, valued at $35 to trade for §-gallon hot water tank. 365-5608. (2) > WV REAL ESTATE 463 Commercial maa; locked BERS! FOR SALE a an —: One acre development property in taccth Castlegar Presently zoned M1. Subdividable. Possbility for condo, townhouses, apartment, warehousing, light industrial or residenti LARGE 2 bdrm. basement suite, stove, fridge, separate entrance. $495 plus utilities.365- 5312 Mae. (tfn/2) 1 BDRM. basement suite, partly furnished, washer, dryer, stove, utilities: included, $400/month MentS Cait 365-7702. (tfn738) LARGE .4 BDRM. _ home, unfurnished or semi-furnished. 365-6802 or 365-6933. (3/2) 3 BDRM. home, rural setting, near town, $700/month. 365-7424 7:30-9 a.m., 6-10 p.m. References required. (3/2) 4 BDRM. house Blueberry, non- smokers, preferably no pets. Available immediately. 365-3765. (3/2) 1 BDRM. house fully furnished with dishes. Available February 1. $275. 359-7913. (3/03) ONE BDRM. house for rent. Fully furnished. Blueberry Creek. 365- 2551. (3/01) 521 Offices for Rent/Lease 5 OFFICE spaces for rent — heat, . light and air-conditioning included. ‘Saturday, January 11,1992 . @ Saturday, January 11, 1992 A : 23m 851 Trucks and Vans 1984 GMC Sierra Classic, short- box, 4x4, 350, 4-speed., tilt, cruise, power windows/locks, AM/FM cassette, canopy, $6,000 0.B.O. 365-6823 after 4 p.m. (tfn/01) 1982 1/2 TON Chev 4x4, $3,000 0.B.O. 365-5181. (3/01) 1987, TOYOTA 4x4, 5-speed, longbed with canopy and stereo, $9500 0.b.0. 365-6186 or 365- 6604. (tfn/84) 1989 GMC 4x4 truck, standard, excellent condition. Ph. 365-3034. (7/3) : ‘Vv MARINE R.G. MARINE °63;7377 Vv LEGALS 523 Shared Accommodation 2 BDRM. house or apartment, furnished, North Castlegar, includes utilities, washer/dryer, cable. Ph. 365-8307. (1/3) Vv AUTOMOTIVE 823 Cars Domestic ‘84 DODGE Caravan, 7 passenger, excellent cond.,.5- spd., good gas mileage, sun roof and air conditioning. Ph. 365- 6332. (Afn) 1981 CHEV 4X4, $2200 firm. 1989. Grand Am LE, $10,500 O.B.O. 365-0072 or 365-5472. (tfn/100) 1980 VOLARE low mileage. 365- 5678. (3/2) 1987 BUICK Skylark Limited. 3.0 litre, V-6 engine, air, radio, computer dash, 120,000 km. or 74,000 miles. Ph. 442+ 3454 Grand Forks. (3/3) available. Feb. 1. 365-8054 or 365-5516. (7/2) 509 Cottages FURNISHED cottage, below Selkirk College, available immediately, single person preferred. No pets. 365-2950. (3/01) 365-8307 472 Homes for Sale SMALL 2 bedroom home, East Trail. Very reasonable. 365-7107. (3/01) 515 Misc for rent SCOTSMAN Motor Inn, 1935 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar — monthly rate $600. 365-2177. (tfn/93 517 Mobile Homes/Pads -2 BDRM. house, full basement, corner lot, fruit trees, close to all amenities. 365-2840. (7/01) RV SPOTS in town. Twin Rivers Motel. 365-6900. (tfn/80 825 Cars Sports & Import 1985 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 door, sedan approx. 26,000 km., auto., air, $6500. 365-7975. (3/2) 838 Snowmobiles 1987 SKI-DOO Formula plus, 521cc liquid cooled engine, excellent shape, extras, $3,000 O.B.O. 365-0001. (3/01) 1987 POLARIS SKS extras. 1989 Jag 440 extras. 365-7154. (3/2) OUR ACTION AD PHONE NUMBER IS 365-2212 4 BDRM. 2-1/2 bath, High Meadows beauty, $117,000. Serious inquiries only. 365-2511. (7/2) AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTORY Bs K & A TIRES LTD. 1507 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C. Winter Tires on Sale Now! be let in the areas of five prof: Province of Ministry of British Columbia Forests TRACT ELIGIBILITY LIST - 199 The Ministry of Forests, Forest Sciences Section, Nelson Region, is inviting applications to form an eligibility list of qualified bidders for future research projects inthe Nelson Forest Region. Contracts will lines and hnii be considered. ecology, silviculture, forest iled infor i Support. Contractors should indicate the areas for which they wish to Contractors with professional experience in designing, implementing, analyzing and reporting research projects in forest geomorphology. Qualifications: B.Sc.F. or equivalent degree, previous experience in project management, and two years direct experience in any of the research specialties. me Contractors should call or write, indicating their areas of interest. experience required for each area. sae oh nae in awarding any. contract will be subject to the hydrology, soil science and will then be forwarded outlining Telephone 354-6200. number. Contact the Ministry of Forests, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, B.C. ViL 4C6 Attention: Ginny Garner, Forest Sciences Clerk, s' C ion Board “930 2 BIG AUCTIONS ~ (UNRESERVED) CONDUCTED BY JOHN RITCHIE KOKANEE EQUIPMENT Voluntary Closure (owner retiring). Highway 3A, Nelson, B.C. (Taghum B.C.) SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1922 AT1P.M.SHARP | 1988 Dodge Model 150 Pickup, 1981 Dodge 250, 1990 7,000 lb. Equipment Trailer, 3 Ton & 1 Ton Cargo Van Trucks, 300 AMP Hobart Gas Welder, Pedestal Grinder, Welding Ultragraph Pattern Cutter, 200 AMP Wire Feed, Power Hacksaw, Anvil, Metric Seal Driver Kit, Shop Gantry, Power Wrench, Tap & Die Sets, Shop Benches, Parts Washer, 1” Socket Sets, Jacks, Hones, Pipe Threader, Shop Tools, Micrometers, 60 Ton Shop Compressor, Battery Charger, John Deere 225G Pressure Washer, 10 Ton Floor Jack, Come-a-Longs, Sandblaster, Balance Scale, Drill Press, Fuel Tanks, Gates Hose Crimper, Fittings, Pullers, Microfiche, Shelving, Office Safe, Fire Safe, Filing Cabinets, Photocopy Machine, Phone System, (2) Computers, Desks & More... My be viewed on site, Friday, January 17, 1992. Phone 352-5391 for more info. TARRY'S WOODCRAFT (Bankruptcy) Highway 3A, Castlegar, B.C,. (Tarry's B.C.) SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 1922 AT 1 P.M. SHARP Window Stock, AirKing Model 202 Air Compressor, (3) Chopsaws, Radial Arm Saws, (2) Rockwell Table Saws, 18"x6" Planer, General 8" Jointer, 42"x100" Sandmaster Machine, Air Tools, Nailers, Staplers, Routers, Hand Tools, Clamps, Moulding Powermatic Single End Tenoner, Dust Collector, Rockwell Model 28350 Bandsaw, Filing Cabinets, Desk, Office Equipment & More. Phone 861-3377 John Ritchie Auctioneer for more Information. (/03) ~-dren a _Legal Notices Interest groups dominating debate ~. Kevin Avram : ests, bilingualism, and universal daycare. ‘ entist ce Coleman. a CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION Because this is the case, it means that Litv: describes associalgei as One of the fundamental freedoms ‘he politician is flooded, and even over- “agents of change.” After studying associ- teed under the Canadian Charter Whelmed, with spokesman for this, that, ations for two years, Coleman concluded of Rights and Freedoms, is freedom ofas- 2nd everything. hy fe that, “associations can by regarded as ex- sociation. Politicians are visited by associations, ecutive committees managing the com- This means that the citizens ofthe na- Companies, single interest groups, indi- mon affairs of capital and the state.” tion are free to establish organizations Viduals, and paid lobbyists. Each seeking This explosion in the number of, one that will advocate certain ideas, philoso- to get the attention ofour elected officials power of interest groups, is changing th are policies, etc. , for the benefit oftheir particularinterest. nation. One phenomenon of recent years is the The purpose of all this is for the spe- Increasingly the average citizen is be- growth of single interest and special in- cial interest group or lobbyist,to persuade ing left out of the process, as more and terest groups, who focus their lobbying ef- the legislator, the public official, and the more power and influence is being wield- forts on government and cause govern- Politician, by cultivating a beliefin the ed by those who head up these interest ment to change. ‘ needs and purposes of the particular in- . groups. According to some authorities onthe terest group they represent. _ Inthe past, it was possible to be a good matter, there are now approximately Associations as they’ve come to be citizen by obeying the law and paying 5,000 of these special interest and single ‘nown in Canada, are in many cases, al- your taxes. ee interest groups in existence. Many of: though not all, associated with influence Unfortunately, this is no longer the them are funded by the federal govern- and power. case. <é ment, grouped under such headings as: ethnic and multicultural rights, civil lib- erties, consumers, women’s rights, chil- and id youth, energy, health, peace and _ nent, religions, and senior citi- zens. and fairly significant b Still other lobby Other interest groups fall into the cat- egory of “institutionalized lobby groups.” These are permanent organizations that have full time staff, well equipped offices, accounts. special interest groups fall into the category of such things as organized labor, business inter- John Kenneth Galbraith described three instruments of power — rewards, punishment, and change of beliefs. With respect to rewards, corporations have enormous power, because they have the money. In changing beliefs, iations and interest groups have enormous power. In fact, associations and churches may be the only organizations, or institutions, which deal in the realm of values, behav- ior, and ideas. Two Canadian students of associations are Professor Al Litvak, and political sci- In one sense, the nation is being high- jacked by special interest groups who want to take the nation. where they want ittogo.__ ate Bea In another sense, the c citizens ar are 2 the ones who are:actually responsible, be- rather than participating in the process that defines the nation and what it is, most Canadians seem content to lim- it their involvement to complaining about why things aren’t the way they’d like them to be. They too have the freedom to associate, they just choose not to exercise it. The Canadian Water Well Association announced re- cently that it is embarking on a project to establish a ba- sic set of water well con- struction standards which could be used a a national gees across the country. “This is an effort to have all provincial regulatory agencies and all segments of the water well industry rec- ognize the importance of our groundwater resources, both in utilization and manage- ment, and to protect our Group seeks better water well standards Answers to today’s Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquip B|U|S|HMMClE|D|A|REM 4|A]D/E/OMMT|AlF[T AlR|T|AMMA(M|1|GIOMMAIN|1(S[EMY|S/E/R ei GIAIR|Y ME RIOIMIE|OM™CIOIN| TIEM™LIO/D/E S/LJE[EIT ME TIEIS|S ME KINJEIE ME T/E/RIS[E . S/A|TIEISMBE!T|SMEO[E|MiujR aquifers from potential con- AD FD AWN Oe BSc tamination,” CWWA Presi- LIE|S|S/OIN BM BIRIEININ/AIN coe : : i AIG E[E(EMM OI (MIL[Y METI IINEE TIs dent Maurice Lewis, said. N/JA[DJABBS| I RIEITHES/A[TIY/IREBRIE|T Administrative officer CILIE[VIE/LIAIN|D I ClO/CMM/AlD] TIS[o[n Hadueos Water save the SRTNT SIDI e a Mew o TOlHINTAIDIATMTS Committes. which was ‘ss AILIAL! MElOlS| I INE J/O[IN|A/SHA[WIO[L tablished in June 1991, will B[U/R/S|AMBFIAINMEP[EIN|A|C MBE|TIAIN|A present a draft of the stan- OlD[D[ TITIY ME CIOIN| ||F[E/RMEC|LIA/RIE|T dards to the board of direc- BIEISMELIAIMMBRIEIEIFISMM TIAIVEMEIYIE tors of the CWWA their G/A|M[E|SMIRJEMMS| 1 [D/e[s meeting on Jan. 10 in Toron- C/HIAIRISMES/AIRIGMBRIY[AINBEIS|TIAIFIE to. LIAIMIE MEN S/AIRIAJHMMSIAIN|TIEMBR] I [AIL EIL]t(EMMAIB/A|TIEMMOIL|D|E/RMM IN| I|A : “Our goal is to have the F[O|R(D ME P|! |N/E|OMENIE/E|(D|SMePlO[L[K . standards in place by the MILD-MANNERED DAIRY EMPLOYEE WHO end of 1992,” Watson said. WANTED A RAISE HAS TO BUT" TER UP HIS BOSS. DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY BY PUBLIC TENDER Tenders will be accepted up to NOON, January 22, 1992 for the following property. Location: Thrums Legal. Description: Block 8 of Lot 1239, K.D., Plan-1319 ; 78'x209" A certified cheque in the amount of 15% of the tendered amount is required, with the balance payable upon acceptance of the tender. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Envelopes must be marked ‘THRUMS PROPERTY TENDER". J. Dascher sone Treasurer istrict No. 9 (Castlegar) 865 568 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C., ViN 1H3 TOYOTA STEVE WHITTLETON Sales Representative Bus: 364-2588 : vor! 965-2244 neta Plaza, Trail Oo. La, 2649 Fourth a venue Castlegar, B.C, VIN 281 365-3563 VERIGIN D.6- (One, Ordinator Res. 365-7192