Page 4A Wednesday, November 6, 1 got @ Seniors Continued from 3A plan for their financial security and tg remain independently in their own homes for as long as possible, changes are needed. The negative image of seniors must be dispelled. The reality is quite different. At age 60, the average person has yet a-full quarter of their life to Teel ‘The average life span in British Columbia, for females, is 81 years and for males, 74 years. : “Just because you've reached the age of what's considered a senior citizen, doesn’t mean you still productive, and you still want tocontribute,” said Maund. The Seniors Action Committee is presently compiling a Seniors’ Resource Directory, which will be produced in English, Russian and Portuguese. The directory should be available in early 1992. Other programs and services are under investigation by this energetic and enthusiastic group. Any senior (those over 50) wishing to get involved may contact Elsie Miller at 365-8237 or Elma Maund at 365- 0085. The C i ‘The Castlegar Sun = Sold. Continued from 3A September. At the time geiting the fire alarm in was more impor- tant than getting the sign up,” A fire damaged the'hotel last winter and cause the entire build- ing to temporarily shut down. That happened only months after Shaw, his father, and BPYA, took over the building on September 1, 1990. It had been in receivership when the Shaws first saw it last ly on the first Tuesday at 10 a.m. “My sister married a boy from heard about Castlegar,” said Shaw, “We came out last summer, and thought the hotel would be a good investment.” ‘The reason for the most recent: change in ownership was logis- tics. “BPYA were running the hote! from a distance,” said Shaw,: “They were absentee owners, We had to phone Hong Kong to get them to send a cheque for beer orders, It was not a good sys- Lemcke and his wife will live ‘ stop growing personally. You're Castlegar—which is how I first SUN CLASSIFIEDS SELL -:To all our friends and “supporters whose help and encouragement was so ‘freely given in the recent selection; ‘And to the many wonderful people we have had the ‘pleasure of knowing over the ‘year; Thank you. Working with you -made it all worth while. 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Comments regarding the - permit application should be for- warded to the regional manager of the pesticide control program, 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Pentic- ton, (493-8261). SUN STAFF PHOTO / Jim Zeebon Don Lemcke, Hi Arrow's new owner Snow job catches residents off-guard Sun Staff els, tire stores become swamped with iles still riding on On Monday, November 4, many Castlegar residents rolled bleary-eyed out of bed to be faced with nearly‘six inches of snow by 6 a.m. We all know the first snow is usually the worst, especially when it's a dump as big as Mon- day’s was. Many people find themselves completely unprepared for such an onslaught. The hardware stores sell-out of their snow shov- summer tires. The Department of Public Works for the City of Castlegar however, tends to be prepared for this type of weather. “Normally the fall work involves getting ready for snow,” said Superintendent of Public Works, Barry Comin. “We're always prepared by now, with our Plows mount- ed, machinery and salt.” * He added that there is usually no problem keeping things under control and no extra man- power is needed. “We mn two shifts, an after- noon and a night shift.” Murray Yurkowski, operations manager for Emcon maintenance said their staffing level goes up and down according to the amount of snow accumulation. ; Emcon is responsible for high-' done and our stockpiled sand way in the Castlegar Local women take advantage of breast examination clinic Breast Cancer is a common condition in Canada, affecting Breast cancer also accounted for 540 deaths last year in British one out of every 10 wo Because women play such a vital role in our society, breast cancer can also have a devastating impact on families and loved ones, the workplace and the com- munity. Last year, 1,8000 new cases of breast cancer were di 18 per on of all female cancer deaths in the province. Treatments for breast cancer include surgery, radiotherapy and h often in i tion, results are usually good in bringing t the cancer under control. British Columbia- a third of all new female cancers. to look for women as possible. ‘We encourage women to; 1. Learn and practise Breast Self-Examination (BSE). 2. Have an annual; physical examination by a doctor. 3. Have an annual mammo- gram, for women of 40 years and over. The radiation risk of mam- mography i is very low- equivalent for breast cancer. The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed and treated, the better the chances of successful treat- ment. This is why early detection is our best defence against the disease. te . The Breast Health Program of the Canadian Cancer Society works throughout the year'to promote early detection of breast cancer, In October, we focus our attention on Breast Health, to reach as many to ing one quarter o one cigarette or driving 20 miles by car. On Oct. 21, thirteen local women took advantage of the Castlegar Unit’s annual Breast Self Examination Teaching Clinic to learn this technique. Three local and special trained nurses taught each woman on a one to one basis. These women are now able to have more con- trol over their future. oe: THE SELKIRK COLLEGE FOUNDATION presents THE GALA EVENT OF THE SEASON... The 2nd Annual “Festival of Trees” Friday, November 29, 1991 The Castlegar Sun Page 54 B.C. Tel employees, Becky Steele 8 (loft and Joe ‘Rosse (right): present a cheque tor $1,169.47 to Sandy Crossley, supervisor for the West Kootenay, Infant. Development Program. The donation from the B.C. Tel Employee:community, fund, will go towards [& Royal Doulton CASUAL DINNERWARH] 8- Place Dinner Sets starting at 240.00 sf 40 Piece Sct consists of: 8 Dinner Plates, 8 Soup/Cercal, 8 Desserts/Salad Plates, 8 Cups, 8 Saucers Minerva Forentina toys, books and equipment to parents during home visits. | ~. SUN STAFF PHOTO/ Brondan Halper ... Sell. it quick - the Sun classifieds Summer Carnival Poet Georgi Cc the Castlegar Campus as wr dence fom November. 12-15. During his. residency, Clarke be available to meet with local writers, and on Tucsday, November 12, a ine Ware Raa ee Ne RE pnge af the, Castl s, fas uatemalan night “Selkirk College, CUSO and the Kalso Community. Club invite. di 3 P. ai, A potluck. supper is planned, so brii ‘Anne Godderis will speak on th uatemala::The i A : legar ass Workstiop on Now x Ladies auxiliary news de Soxs. Pleasé donaté to Vets’. Hospitals; Bursaries and our ownhospital.: Fun’ Day — Nakusp March‘l, 1992.' Members helping with:poppy Submitted to The Sun Ladies ‘Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion #170 held their monthly meeting October 28. Members taking the Goodie Basket around to patients in hospital along with poppies for Remembrance Day. Flowers were sent to mem- bers in hospital. Sixteen mem- bers enjoyed lunch at Jenny's Cafe. On November 20, lunch at Anthony's Cafe at noon. Ladies were reminded that Vets’ in scala still like distribution, lunch, of cocoa and cookies on Nov. 11. Memberships dues'are for 1992 now payable. Be an Early Bird and pay your dues now. - Find it inthe paca beefy yah gh ap cha ahe ahh ch hige Sponsored Blueberry y Creek Recreation: Not Entireh Accidental. “40% Off all pieces including serving pieces. We will not be undersold by anyone. va We ship any Winer. Accidents caused by driver inattention, failure to yield, unsafe speed and other behaviour injure people and damage vehicles to the tune of $4 million dollars in ICBC claims every working day. But in re- cent years there’s been a startling increase in “non-accidents.” Theft from vehicles, vandalism, hit and run and stolen vehicles. These claims, including wind- shield damage. have increased by $40 million over 1990. In spite of prevention programs by the police and ICBC, such claims are increasing the cost of auto insurance for all of us. Together, “Prices Net of Factory incentives Lt NOW.COLLECT 365-7241: IT-JUST“-FEELS RIGHT! at the Castlegar Community Complex Hall Come out with your friends and enjoy... a GOURMET DINNER prepared and served by the Selkirk College Cooking/Hospitality programs MUSIC by the Selkirk College Professional Music Program. an AUCTION of decorated Christmas Trees a SILENT AUCTION of decorated hand-made crafts _ ‘COCKTAILS 6:30 — DINNER 7:30»: TICKETS PV ERRSON (920 TP TAX DEDUCTIBLE) Selene clk Co Foundation fon 465-7292 ext. 242, lege Trail Cam es 368-5238: 's Music in z Se op tose besagautedate Fears Ne yes ‘a trip to San Francisco for two donated by Totem TravelConadianTime Air Friday, Nov. 8 10 a.m. -9:00 p.m. Satur ay, Nov. 9 10.a.m.-4:30 p.m. - at The Caleog! Gorninuiity Complex: 01 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar : Admission 75: Ages 12 & under - FREE Buy unique, locally made Kootenay Crafis “Special Attractions for, Children- Fish Pond and Face Painting: Door Prizes donated by. Crafters De ay they add up to some $170 million in auto insurance costs that aren't always “accidental” and it doesn’t look any better for 1992. All of us are the victims. involved in an Autoplan claim. tees : SFT arse eae ee TTT Dr ene eT