Wednesday, August 5, 1992 @ Welcome to the Wildlife World. Syringa brings you all the delights of the animal king- dom this weekend. Saturday afternoon, local angler Robert Giesler leads all anglers and anglers-to-be in a session to show you all about fishing and to give those pointers to be sure that “The Big One” won't get away next time. Meet at 1 p.m. at the play- ground picnic area. Bears and birds, raccoons and rodents . . . lots of animal specimens will be on hand Syringa Scene BonnieSUTHERLAN with taxidermist Steve Davis at our evening program Sat- urday at 7:30 p.m. The show will satisfy all your wildlife wonderings and provide a chance to see your favorite animals face to face. All children are invited to Jerry’s Rangers on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the amphitheatre for exciting activities to learn about B.C. Parks and conser- vation. Earn your garbage gobbler sticker for your cer- tificate. Take the bredk you de- serve. Syringa awaits with fun, free, interpretive pro- grams and shows, wonderful campsites and picnic areas, the beach, a refreshing lake with great fishing, the adven- ture playground and forests to walk and explore. German example must be explored Martin Meyer RECYCLING ADVISORY GROUP Germany may be considered the European equivalent of California. It is the continent’s largest and richest country with the greatest amount of waste, com- bined with the strongest envi- ronmental lobby. In 1991, Germany passed a ing ordinance which is probably the most ambitious environmental legislation any nation has ever attempted. It demands that retailers take back packaging from cus- tomers, that manufacturers re- trieve it from retailers and that packaging companies reclaim it from manufacturers. It further demands that 80 per cent of all packaging mate- rials must be collected, and that up to 90 per cent of the col- lected material be recycled. This is intended to preclude packaging companies from landfilling or incinerating the materials they are obligated to accept. Penalties for failure to meet the standards by the end of 1993 will be high. In response to this legisla- tion, some 400 companies have secured shares in a newly- formed company whose func- tion will be to organize nation- we. Recycling and You wide recycling of household packaging waste. For commercial and institu- tional packaging wastes, in- dustry has set up separate companies to collect used pack- aging materials. The same company which has established to organize re- cycling of household packaging was has patented a “green dot”. To date, over 16,000 com- panies have signed agree- ments that allow them to dis- play the dot on their packaging for varying fees. The dot guar- antees that the package is re- cyclable. Acurbside collection system has been established whereby the green dot items are collect- ed separately from other garbage. Hundreds of sorting sites have been set up to separate the various green dot materi- als, after which they are for- warded to their originating companies for reprocessing. A major difference between Germany’s plan and the way we do things here is that in- dustry, rather than govern- ment, is responsibly to bear the cost of pickup and reprocess- ing. It is expected that this will crate a significant incentive for industry to reduce redundant packaging. The German plan doesn’t stop with packaging materials. Laws are currently being drafted to impose similar obli- gations on manufacturers of goods containing electronic components, such as TV sets and photocopiers. After elec- tronic items will come cars, with targets established for reuse of glass, plastics and rub- ber components. Some time ago the B.C. gov- ernment established a man- date for regional districts to de- velop plans to reduce solid waste input to landfills by 30 per cent by 1995 and 50 per cent by the year 2000. After seeing the success of the German scheme, estimat- ed to reduce landfill input by 20 per cent, it is evident that the B.C. government could greatly assist the regional dis- tricts by enacting some care- fully thought-out packaging legislation of its own. Sunfest breakfast hits financial spot with Castlegar Rotary Club The Castlegar Rotary Club’s annual popular Sunfest Breakfast at the Castleaird Plaza netted $3,000. _ and Richard Howes to acknowledge Rotary’s debt of gratitude. SuperValu once again supplied all of mix, butter, ‘ milk, eggs, sausage, syrup, oil, juices, salt . the food stuffs —. and pepper — for the breakfast. Paper products for the breakfast were donated by Parnell Distributors, the _ Club it Dave Gairns recently propane by ICG and the stoves by Trow- met wok Comune SuperValu manager __ elex. The money raised with the help of Su- perValu and the other sponsors will be Zuc used for community projects such as kerberg Island Heritage Park, as well international projects. Summer job hunt coming to a close Summer is quickly ap- proaching its end for the Canada Employment Centre for Students in Trail. The centre is schedule to close its doors on Aug. 7. To date, 250 students have found jobs through the em- ployment centre. Of these, 201 positions were odd jobs, and 49 were full-time in nature. Compared to last year’s fig- ures, students jobs are down by 18 per cent. This is due mainly to a reduction in regu- lar positions (full-time), as the number of odd jobs is up from last year. Student Placement Officer Sara Deane said “this year’s regular employment figures would have been better if not for an unstable economy.” The success of the student merchants and the support of community leaders and householders. The Canada Employment Centre for Stu- dents recognizes the following for their support: Castlegar, Trail and Rossland Chamber of Commerces, the Castlegar News and other medial out- lets. “Many area students will be attending Selkirk College this year and will require part-time work to help with school costs,” Deane said. -“These students, along with high school students, are very eager to work after school or on weekends.” For more information call the Canada Employment Cen- tre for Students at 368-5566 or visit the office at 835 Spokane centre is a direct result oflocal Street, Trail. IN MEMORY Lorin Stuart Leverington On Wednesday, July 29, 1992 Lorin Stuart Leverington of Mirror Lake, formerly of Castlegar, passed away sudden- ly at the age of 23 years. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, August 1, 1992 at 2 p.m. at Selkirk College in Castlegar with Mr. Ken Martin officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to the Boy Scouts of Canada, C/O Group Box No. 7 Nelson, B.C. V1L 3V2. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomp- son Funeral Service Ltd. Robert Hunter On Monday, Aug. 3, 1992, Robert Hunter of Castlegar passed away at the age of 84 years. Funeral service will be held at the Castlegar United Church on Thursday, Aug. 6, 1992 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ann Pollock officiating. Interment of the cremated remains will be at Park Memo- rial Cemetery. Mr. Hunter was born Sept. 29, 1907 at Milford, Donegal, Ireland and came to Canada in 1910, settling in Fort McLeod, Alta., where he grew up and farmed with his brothers. In 1937, he moved to Trail and began working for CM&S, which later became Cominco. Mr. Hunter retired from Cominco in 1972. On Nov. 12,1939 he married Frances Purdy at Fort McLeod, Alta. . He came to Castlegar in 1940 and has lived here since. He was a member of the Castlegar United Church and served on the Castlegar school board for many years in the 1950s. He was a member of the Salvation Army Band and the Community Band while in Fort McLeod. Upon his arrival in Trail, he joined the Maple Leaf Band and played for the first performance of the RCMP Musical Ride in western Canada. He enjoyed senior citizens curling, gardening and his yard. Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife Frances, sons-and daughters-in-law, Lorraine and Henry DeRosa of Castlegar, Gwen and Don Olderness of Kimberley, Jon and Erle Holt of Terrace, and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. In lieu of flowers, contributions miay be made to the Can- cer Fund, Box 3292, Castlegar or Castlegar United Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Xo @ Wednesday, August 5, 1992 11s God has answers to our many ‘ The — day I saw a umper sticker: “Jesus i Answer”, shes Not very unusual. I’m sure we’ve all seen them from time to time. Iremember some years ago, when this message was ap- pearing on billboards, hearing some wag facetiously com- ment “But what is the ques- tion?” That, in itself, is a good question. What is the ques- tion? Everybody has ques- tions. Perhaps the questions peo- ple have these days are more numerous and troublesome than those of previous periods in our history. People today face questions raised by the economic situa- tion and unemployment. It has been said that today’s youth are the first generation since World War II who have not been assured that their standard of living would be better than that of their par- ents. _ Some face questions of mar- riage breakdown or family tensions. Parents have ques- tions over the aspirations or lifestyles of their children. Young people question the right of their parents to place restrictions on their activities or behavior. In the midst of all these questions, people are looking for answers. And they are looking for them in an incred- ible array of philosophies, therapies, cults and “isms”. COMMUNITY SUMMER WORSHIP United Church Worship Service in Robson Memorial Church, Sunday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. “PEACE BY A 30 member Baha'i Youth Group from of energetic, inspiring and informative musi i . cal and dramatic performances. Everyone welcome. No admission. No collection. Thurs. Aug. 6, at 7:30-p.m. Legion Hall, 248 Columbia Ave., Castlegar. 2/61 No wi ein-cae CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR vember 6th and November 7th, Castlegar Community Compl . jex. Sponsored by Blueberry Creek Recreation Commission. few crafiors are to please phone: L. Gallo, 365-3878 or Roz. Cook 365-3057. 4/60 questions ”, Pulpit & Pew Grace Presbyterian Church Rev. Murray GARVIN Perhaps this is nowhere truer than in the West Koote- nay. Over the years, millions have found their answers in Jesus Christ and His Church thence the bumper sticker). Today, however, many feel the Christian faith is passe, ir- relevant, definitely “not cool”, a quaint superstition. Perhaps some have been disillusioned by the Church. It is, after all, human. But those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ and sought their answers in Him, have found Him to be faithful, and to provide the an- swers to the profound ques- tions of life. What are the questions in your life? Why not try God’s answer, rather than human attempts at answers. Jesus was once heard to say: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life . . .” If you have never tried Him, I in- vite you to do so. 2/62 PEACE” Vancouver will present an evening Coming events of Castlegar and District non-profit or i listed here. The first 15 words are $5 and eddional pasta oo 000 cea Boldfaced words (which must be used for headings) count as two words. There is no extra charge for a second insertion while the third consecutive insertion is half-price and the fourth and fifth consecutive insertions are only half price for the two of them. Minimum charge is $5 (whether ad is for one, two or three times). Deadlines are 5 p.m. Wednesdays for Saturday's paper and 5 p.m. Monday should be brought to the Castlegar News at 197 Columbia Ave. COMMU for Wed: y's paper. Noti NITY ARROW LAKE ELEVATION 1412.4 ft. on August 1 Forecast of Elevation 1412.7 ft. on August 8 GOING PLACES? DO YOU TRAVEL OFTEN? Ask about our annual protection plan! It can save you time and money. CASTLEGAR SAVINGS INSURANCE AGENCY aS 607-18th St. Castlegar 365-3368 | ' P.O. Box 98 Slocan Park 226-7216 storage Compound Highway 22 & Courtesy Ad Here's My Card... Genetie, 8.C Bus: 693-2224 + quality building since 4979 « complete carpentry services + expiditing services CALL DALE AT: 365-0081 Castege ur Avenue gar, B.C. VIN 281 365-3563 NOTICE TO ALL WEST KOOTENAY POWER CUSTOMERS West Kootenay Power employees represented by the IBEW are on strike. Management will do its best to maintain essential services for customers. Please call your local office to determine if there has been a change in services available or a change in normal office hours in your area. You will continue to receive your power bills and we encourage you to use the postage paid return envelope. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this difficult period. ole Fn ae i a WEST. KOOTENAY POWER a d Bay 227-9231 - Creston 428-5357 - Grand Forks 442- 445-6455 - Kaslo 353-2446 - Kelowna 860-2126 - Keveunsuse 4065004 > Oneer 408-5¢74 Osoyoos 495-2474 - Penticton 493-3818 - Salmo 357-9711 - South Slocan 359-7613 - Trail 368-9111