Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, August 10, 1994 Is bigger and bolder better? Officials place new warnings on | Your cigarette packages (MAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Se T would you lose your desire to buy them? — ‘These are the quéstions that a special pane! Acting Chief of Media Relations for Health Canada, Krystyna Pottier, said the pancl, struck earlier this spring, will have - as well as tions will be looked at closely by Health Canada who will about the impact and what such a move will have on the industry. ing to hearings ding the issue at @ congressional meeting held in Ottawa, June 21, 1994 the CTMC charges that most members of the advisory Committee to the Now in bigger and bold ge that emolinig can kill you is clearer than ever before. But will it make a difference? Compare the newer package on the left with the old on the right. jeaon flstichercpesriipes ras chicemertoo ly active in porypoorrwny se gulati and ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO / Shartene imhoft packages be clearly visible. As of September 11, 1994 all cigarette higher prices through taxation. she CTAC seo Cmers Oost policy salves kages in Canada must carry new health Messages on the top of the package in black on Health that “not only is there no have an that plain packaging will reduce youth d in the desire to ion and those there are indications that it could actually imerease smoking onset by young people— exactly the opposite of the intended effect.” Parker went on to say that the rate of decline in both the U.S. and Canada have vir- DON'T WESS IT! Sale ends August 13 at 5:30 pm In the meantime, “the Tobacco Products Control Act (TPCA) has legislated some of the toughest regulations, one of which that health on the p lay black and white. Including the border, the will now occupy 30 per cent of the panel. The forthcoming regulation will be car- rying the most prominent health messages in the world. Some manufacturers have already begun distributing the new packages to retail outfits in Castlegar and Robson. Greater recourse for tenants ‘Tenants in B.C. will now have greater recourse when Uying to recover their some scurrilous landlords, As September 15, cory the ma pamley Tab equ to etn to resolve the ‘Although Smaith said he has little information on the new law he won- ders if it will “open a different can of worms’ “We will have to do extensive reference checks and it will definitely put the onus on us to screen the tenants.” In a news release Rochelle Appleby, spokesp for the B.C. Branch of the Canadian Bar lauded the new law. “Landlords deduct money from security deposits for unpaid rent or Tenants will now be able to bring their complaints regarding unre- turned ity deposits to the Resi i Tenancy, Erence oF che provincial government for a return of their security posit. A 24-hour hotline is available for those secking information about landlord-tenant relations. The number to call is 1-800-661-4886. Obituaries Muriel Ruth Wilson Muriel Ruth Wilson, of Castle- Saskatoon and | worked for the League for two years. She then Muriel met Bill Wilson who she married in 1958. They spent the next 23 years in Norman Wells, N.W.T. where Muriel was an inte- gral part of the community. She moved to Castlegar in 1981 and was employed at CKQR as a Traffic Manager until ill health forced her to quit in 1986. Muriel was deeply loved and of these organizations include: Ladies Hi Auxiliary, Prater- nal Order of Eagles; Nordic Ski ed friends who were with her in She will be dearly missed by her daughter Leslie; sons David and Murray; daughter-in-law and her g Mitchell and Elise. If desired, donations may be sae to the Canadian Cancer Mary Ruby Anderson On Sunday, July 31, 1994, Mary Ruby Anderson of Bluc- . Remembrance was held at the .» Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Thursday, August 4, 1994 at 1 p-m. with Pastor Ira Johnson fficiating. Mrs. Anderson was born February 7, 1928 at Erskine, and received her educa- tion at Calgary and Red Deer, Alberta. She worked in retail sales until retiring in 1979. In 1981 she moved to Castlegar. Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Women's Auxillary of the Royal Canadian Legion for 37 years. She enjoyed knitting, 365-6739 sewing, crocheting, gardening, d Lester of Creek, one son and daughter-in law, Gerald (Lyndell) Bartindale of Calgary; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marie (David) Pan- nett of Papua, New Guinea, Cheryl (Greg) Frederick of Cal- gary, Arlene (Ken) Howson, Dorion Ontario; grandchildren, Lisa and Nicole Bartindale and Ryan and Tyler Frederick, four brothers, James and Wanda Wright of Kitimat, B.C., Barry and Jean Wright of Eckville, Alberta, Ralph Wright of Cran- brook, Harold and Charlene In lieu of flowers, contribu- tions may be made to the Cancer Fund, Box 3292, Castlegar, B.C. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Castle- gar Puneral Chapel. THE MEETING PLACE Castlegar Figure Skating Club fall school begins August 16, 1994. Register at Complex by August 8. Castlegar RNABC Chapter is hosting a district dinner. Guest speaker is Andrea Henning - Provincial Nurse Advisor. Location: Taylor's Place Restaurant (banquet room) on August 30/94 at 19:00. Cost is $11.95/person. RSVP to Sue 365- 5878 or Teresa 365-5519 by August 22. Powerskating . Junior, Intermediate, Senior Sessions. Sept 6-Sept 22. Register at Complex by August 26. Coming’ events of Castlegar and District non-profit groups and organizations may be listed here. The first 12 words are $6 and additional words are 20¢ each. Boldtaced words (which must be used for headings) count as two words >, HOME GOODS Furniture —— eee Tel: 693-2227 Genelle Floor Covert Centre Fax: 693-2388 Located Halfway Between Trail & Castlegar Open 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday weeks are 25% off when booked al the same time ( no copy change). Please note ads must be PREPAID. Deadline is 11:00 Monday tor Wednesday's paper. Please bring in or mail your notices to: The Castlegar 465 Co gear, BC Van 208 Wednesday, August 10, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Just like the real thing—Castlegar Volunteer Firefighter Fred Lalonde assesses the victim, played by Jarret Kramer, unconscious after an accident near two propane tanks. The accident was one of two scenarios involv- ing three victims, during a mutual aid simulation among departments in Castlegar, Ootischenia, Blueberry Creek, Robson and the B.C. Ambulance Service. The event, which took place at Selkirk College Monday evening, was organized by the Ootischenia Volunteer Fire Department. ecu -_ SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene Imhoff Tarasoff sets dream on Penticton pageant KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff Proud of her Russian heritage, Tarasoff will be wearing an Win or lose, it's a dream come true for Castlegar resident Shaw- .C, Pageant. “R's something I’ve always wanted to do since I was little. I always knew I'd run.” And her dream will become reality when she vies for the title in Penticton, B.C. August 20. Defending the gala event, said the Pageant is much more than a ” pageant. “I don’t think of the pageant that way. It’s a good way to and Russian outfit supplied by Larissa C! to an offi- known for its quality contestants. Since the pageant began in Castlegar in 1975, three local have held the title of cial luncheon the day before the pageant. Tarasoff spoke of the tremen- dous support of the Queen's Comautice. Aimee Guido, who d her dance routine; . a8 well as the community and her family. In fact, 23 family mem- bers will be attending the pageant to root Tarasoff on. Whatever the outcome, Tara- soff intends on taking the advice of Joanne Baker, coordinator for the Miss C: Cc Miss Interior of B.C.. In 1976 Donna Townsend was the first local contestant to hold the title; in 1982 Leanne Smalley also held the title and in 1989 Judi Cleskey Won=In 1992.Rirstin Maadn wassirst runner-up for the coveted title. Tarasoff is the daughter of Mickey and Sharon Tarasoff of Castlegar and the sister of Michael. Tarasoff will be staying at the “I'm going to do the best I can. Tl just go and have a good time.” Castlegar is becoming well- my self. self-esteem.” And Tarasoff knows of which she speaks. Gearing up for the demands of the pageant, Tarasoff spends three to four hours a day honing up on current events, Canadian politics and geography as well as practicing her talent routine, a jazz dance. Contestants will have to demonstrate their ability in public speaking, current events and other valuable and valid when j conduct a formal 15 minute interview of ing of her dream to attend college and major in business eventually oy ing i (a ‘ “If I don’t win I°ll wish the Queen the best of tuck and move on to a new set of goals—my Sand: Inn in Penticton for those who wish to send good hick messages. The official florist for the pageant is Carl's Flowers. Shawna Tarasoft CARRIERS WANTED Carriers are needed in the 2600 to the 2800 blocks of 9th Ave. (start immediately) 3300 - 3500 blocks of 8th Ave. (start Sépt. 1) 3200 - 3700 blocks of 9th Ave. (start Sept. 1) and also In Raspberry. For more information call Tracy at 365-5266 Page 5A ai, “? Let me show you how to get more mileage out of your advertising dollar, ay" Sth Annual Castlegar Rec Sempliex August 15 - 19 Professional instruction for players 7- 14 featuring Travis Gre@N.............ecccseeecee N.Y. 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