OCAL 4 FRO asl we bid

- Built right here in Canada.

1994 CHRYSLER INTREPID
22C pkg. ©

‘ere’s to the year 1996—and it’s going to be a big one! If you - “Right away; the attitude was, ‘Let's think of ourselves as one communi-
haven't already heard, Castlegar and ‘Trail have met success with ty with shared resources. I was really pleased with {Trail's] openess and
their joint bid submission for the 1996 B.C. Summer Games. Minis- willingness to share. That city has played host for major sporting events in
ter Responsible for Sport, Robin Blencoe, announced the good news during a the past, and.we feel we can all benefit ffom their experiences.”
press conference in Castlegar last Thursday. ae Now that the games have been awarded, the next step is to compile a
“On behalf of the province and the people we represent, it gives me great nomination committee together who will solicit volunteers—approximately
: pleasure to award the 1996 B.C. Summer Games to the cities of Castlegar and 4,000 of them.
Trail.” . Trail Mayor Sandy Santori said the West Kootenay is ready for an event

Blencoe said the games will not only leave a legacy of improved equipmeys a of such magnitude.
and facilities, it will have immediate economic benefits for the region. “There “We are pleased to have this privilege to work together with neighboring
is very fierce competition to host this event. Communities vy for the games ities to stage our province's n one summer sporting event. I
because they bring great things,” Blencoe said. am confident that with the warmth, hospitality and dedication this region

More than 4,000 athletes will converge upon the two cities, leaving what has demonstrated in hosting”other events, the 1996 B.C. Summer Games
could p ly amount to a mult illion dollar ic spin-off. will be one that participants will remember for a long time.”

Castlegar Mayor Mike O’Connor said the recent news means Castlegar will Former City C illor Doreen her called the a
be celebrating its 50th birthday in a grand fashion. “This is great news for “ “great, great day for the West Kootenay.” Smecher, part of the team who
Castlegar and Trail. The games will leave behind a tremendous sense of pride worked on the bid, said the time is overdué‘for Castlegar and Trail to come
and achievement.” together in the spirit sport. Smecher said she was overwhelmed by Trail’s

Both Trail and Castlegar appointed four people to sit on an cight-member i d to them by Castlegar that a joint bid be
joint bid committee. From Castlegar were, then-city councillors Lawrence ” cceaais submitted.

‘Chemoff and Doreen Smecher, Municipal Clerk Dianne Hunter and Recre- “The coop én the two i din d it’s

is
ation Pat Metge. Rep ‘Trail was City Councillors Fred Romano and Gordon about time we had that type of cooperation at the pal g level. I think that's the
DeRosa, Trail R: ion M: Adie Ti and City Clerk Jamie Forbes. ingredient that made the bid so successful.” : Ni

Castlegar Municipal Clerk said when the two groups met, it was immediately emphasized that Also present for the announcement was Rossland-Trail MLA Ed Conroy, and Reform Mem-
cooperation between Trail and Castlegar would be the bid’s strong points. ber of Parliament Jim Gouk. LY

“Even on the cover of the bid package we showed this cooperation by picturing a dove Carry-) The provincial government will submit $700,000 towards the games. while municipalities
ing an olive branch over a vine of grapes: thereby showing the cultural backgrounds of the two, . must commit a minimum of $20,000 cach.
communities and how both want to contribute,” said Hunter, who believes the fact thaf'fto cot“ ~~" A numberof communities -bid-for the 1996 Summer Games, including: Vernon, North Van-
munities submitted a joint bid likely caught organizers by surprise vouver, Penticton and Maple Ridge.

“T believe it’s the first time a joint bid has ever been submitted. It was a novel idca and held a The. 1994 Summer Games will be in kelowna and the 1995 Summer Games in Penticton. The

(8 f : a
P lot of merit.” 1994 Winter Games will be in-Smithers, the 1995 Winter Games in the Comox Valley and the
The combined bid committee, right from the start said Hunter, though of themselves as work- 1996 Winter Games in North Vancouver. « . .
ing for one community—the West Kootenay. s \ .
“3 Men .
—S—=_—_
$ - : ;
~ ef

core a wf P a a s
a t VA
"4% -
»
tes . |

r bl « .

ny 4 eK
. a . i 7 . 7 am confident that with the warmth,
‘ = hospitality and dedication this region has

: demonstrated in hosting other events, these

games will be one that participants

— MIKE O’CONNOR , a
ae f Castegar Mayor remember for a long time.

< . s ws — SANDY SANTORI
Including freight — : , Tra Meyst

| Standard dual airbags Power windows/locks = AT”

@. Air conditioning A A Speed control/filt steering ‘a \ TI These games will promote our region, and
A 4 speed automatic §  & Dual power heated mirrors . . 7 as paral Lig cp rar

rf 3.3 Litre V6 engine aA Power trunk release Wil \ - wiedenieaas — DOREEN SMECHER

municipal government level.’

Former City Councillor/Bid Committee member

(AM/FM stereo cassette Of And muchmore .

-- |ntrepid’s advanced aerodynamics, evolutionary “Cab-Forward” design,
spacious interior and lower, wider stance quickly earned it “Car of the Year”.*
And now the 1994 Intrepid comes with another winning feature:
‘This is, indeed, a great day for the region.” 44 believe it’s the first time a joint bid has

a great sticker price. - . = soci ever been submitted. It was a novel idea and
Reformer MP held a lot of merit.’

ONLY AT YOUR LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER. = | | wi |

ot Canada, 1993. «+ Prine tactudes freight ($735) and exchudes license, Ineurance, registration and taxes. Limited time offer. Deafir may sel for wes:
‘See dealer for details. tSome restrictions apply. See dealer for detaite.