Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, October 19, 1994 Colombo Lodge Columbus Day Banquet Saturday, Oct. 22 Special Dinner 6 p.m. Dance to the music of “FUOCO” from Vancouver Members $60/couple Non-members $70/couple For tickets contact Paul 368-6581, 362-5044 or Dennis 364-0202, 1-800-961-0202 A MATTER OF HIGHER INTEREST Bond 9.26% @) NESBITT BURNS For detalls call , 1-800-416-2882 WOROBIEFE THE MEETING PLACE De ee: Seniors Association #46. There will be a 2-day Craft & Bake sale in the Seniors Hall - Oct 21 & 22, 10am-3pm - For information phone 365-6042. Project Literacy - Do you have time to help an adult lear basic reading & writing skills? Training for volunteer tutors on 5 wednesday evenings, starting November 2. Call Castlegar Library at 365- 7765. Castlegar United Church Market Day - 222 - 6th Ave. Oct 29, 10am-1pm. Plants, crafts, baking, garage sale. Lunch available. Everyone welcome. Castiegar Chapter RNABC meeting in the Conference room at Castlegar & District Hospital at 1900 hrs. Tues. Oct 25th. > : | we The sete Sun = Castlegar BC V1N1 365-5266 Sun Staff Don't touch that dial and don't call the television repair person. The trouble isn’t with your set Jamie Corbett, Sales and Advertising Coordinator for Shaw Cable said recent difficul- ty viewers might have been experiencing while watching television is out of Shaw Cable's control. A unique phenomena called a Sun Transit can cause havoc in the satellite world. The condi- tion occurs when the main beam Don’t touch that dial! Solar rays cause havoc with satellite transmissions KAREN KERKHOFF of an earth station receiving antenna is in direct line of sight with the sun. The resultant occurring solar flux causes varying degrees of disturbance rang- ing from a slight visual dis- turbance on the television screen to complete loss of the signal for up to cight to 10 minutes each day. “It can wipe out channels completely, The exact days, times or duration depends on where you're receiving your signal from,” explained Corbett. The satellite affected by the Phenomena is Anik E1. SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhoft They recycle! Mike Read, 11, (r) and Danny Kosian- cic, 11, were found recycling several cases of bottles in the dumpster next to The Castlegar Sun last week. Selling something? Phone 365-5266 BATOFF'S Sano & GRAVEL Monday - Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 399-4131 IT'S A WINNING COMBINATION! With the new 3-year minimum rate guarantee, you win through the com- They're a safe, secure investment that never falls in value HERE’S SOMETHING DISTINCTLY NEW! 3-YEAR MINIMUM RATE GUARANTEE... 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The United Way definitely needs local residents’ help — even if they can't find a volunteer to come for a per- sonal Visit. Remember, every dollar residents donate goes towards help- ing local people. Statistics show that about one-third of our citizens use United Way agencies’ services dur- ing the year. mailer; and officials from the United Way will At this point the local United Way is just over Are you still uncertain who or what the Castle- gar & District United Way is? Look for their new brochure, coming soon to a waiting room near you. This guy “SUN STAFF It's the wrapping on the pack- age that grabs your eye first. That's the message Hugh Lau- rie will be bringing to the Koote- nays when he speaks at the Marketing and Advertising Semi- nar Program being held October 25 at 7 p.m. at the Fireside Inn. Laurie has spoken to thou- sands of business people through- out Canada about marketing and advertising communication. With fast-paced delivery, clear focused examples, exciting Misual treatment and his sharp’ serise of humour Laurie sells audiences about the benefits of concise mar- keting and advertising tactics. Sponsored by the British Columbia Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture in partnership with the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, Laurie is bound to grab your attention and change the way you package your product forever. Don’t miss him. For further infor- mation contact the Castlegar Cham- ber of Commerce at 365-63 13. knows how to sell! Hugh Laurie Wednesday, October 19, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Putting on a new face With donations, and the help of local citizens, restoration of the Brilliant Suspension Bridge will soon begin KAREN KERKHOFF now Sun staff ~ Members of the Old Brilliant pension Bridge R i Working Group are busy as beavers. Group Liaison Officer Andrew Davidoff said mem- q' and are app ng for i and negotiating with local saw mills to have them cut the timber for us.” As well there are “loose ends”, said Davidoff, which need to be “tied up” with the Regional Dis- trict of Central Kootenay and the D bers are currently materials for the project. Davidoff siad the group is being prudent and holding off any restoration until all materi- als are on hand. “As soon as we have the mate- rials then we will be in a postion to commence restoration.” Working on a tight budget, the group is negotiating with suppli- ers to donate materials for the historic bridge which was built in 1913 by the Duukhobors. “We've identified our timber P of Highways before restoration begins. “There are a whole bunch of little thing that have to be put to bed. We hope to have this done within the next six weeks to two months and then we will know the restoration schedule.” Davidoff said Working Group members won't be rushing the restoration of the suspension bridge, instead choosing to be cautious. “It’s too big of a project. We have to have everything in place.” Helen Clay. It only hurts for a second! Frances Zaluski, 80, (center) was one of many area residents who received a flu vaccine at St. Rita’s Parish Hall last week during the flu and weliness clinic. Assisting Public Health Nurse Cindy Talarico (I) is volunteer SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhott Being unknown to potential customers is more expensive, Let us show you how to reach all the residents of the Franchise Opportunity available in Castlegar CONTACT Corporate Office Roger Newton The Brilliant Suspension Bridge; ‘built by the Doukhobors in 1913, will soon be undergoing a facelift and structural upgrade thanks to numerous local busi- nesses and citizens. 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