210 Wednesday, January 20, 1993 @ Wednesday, January 20, 1993 NEW RECRUITS Salekin and Jenni Hardy. The First Robson Brownies have six new members running with the pack. The group welcomed the girls during a candlelight enroliment ceremony Dec. 16 at Resker Hall. Some 25 guests, including parents, were on hand for the ceremony. Front row (left to right) are Ashley Scott, Stacey McCausland, Charly Watson, Chelsea Zebert, Crystal Demke and Andrea Wilson. Back row (left to right) are Brown Owl Dorothy Scott, Stephanie Hample, Heather Switzer, Hailey Daffodil campaign underway @ Castlegar unit of Cancer Society set for mammography van Thirteen members of the Canadian Cancer Society at- tended their first meeting of 1993 on Jan. 13, at the ee and District Hospi- The first order of business was to finalize the timetable of volunteers assisting with the clerical work at next week’s Mobile Mammography ing Van visit. The van will be in the hospital’s park- ing lot from Jan. 18 to Jan. 23. It is hoped that this time all of the appointments will be kept. Appointments may still be made by phoning 1-800-663- 9203. Arrangements are well un- der way for the sale of daf- fodils to local businesses and organizations, as well as the public, until the end of March or early-April. The daffodils will sell again for $2.50 a bunch and it is hoped that the sale will be even more suc- cessful than last year. The Canadian Cancer Soci- ety will again take part in the Selkirk Lions’ West Kootenay Trade Fair held in April. De- tails for that will be complet- ed at the next meeting. It is known that a high fi- bre, low fat diet does help pre- vent certain types of cancer. Before the meeting closed, members checked their own personal diets to find out where they should make im- provements. Most members were surprised at how much needed to be changed. The next meeting will be held March 10 at the same lo- cation. VISAC Gallery explores local forests The VISAC Gallery in Trail is pleased to pre- sent a photographic history of forest use in the Kootenays until Jan. 30. The exhibit is entitled “Our Forests, Our Heritage, Our Future” and was put together by the Langham Cultural Centre in Kalso. “Our Forests, Our Heritage, Our Future” at- tempts to place the current state of Kootenay forests in a historical perspective. The show consists of framed photographic 757 mation. images documenting both historical and con- temporary forest use. The images are accompanied by commen- tary, historical artifacts and pamphlet infor- “Our Forests, Our Heritage Our Future” can be seen at the VISAC Gallery in the Greater Trail Community Centre on Tuesday, Thurs- day, and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ADVERTISING FEATURE Is it Time for a Self-Directed R.R.S.P.? If you have been contributing to an RRSP through your bank or trust company and have reached the stage where you can hardly keep track of where your deposits are, when they come due, and are losing a grasp of your investment goals, perhaps it’s time to take control of your RRSP Investments . . . It may be time to have a Self-Directed RRSP! Self-Directed RRSPs differ from guaranteed plans in one primary way: clients can choose from the plete spectrum of alternatives. Instead of being restricted to the term certificates at the bank or trust company, you will have your choice of any government guaranteed bonds, money market, and equities if you choose. Along with your personal Investment Advisor, you design a portfolio specifically tailored to your p i and goals. It can be as conservative (100% gi 8 d ) or growth- das you wish. Choosing investments that will attract the best return is critical to the long-term investment performance of the RRSP. To be locked in at 7% for five years is a costly experience if interest rages average 9% over these five years. Self-directed plans allow for a greater selection of investments and the flexibility to reduce or extend term to take advantage of market conditions. One type of investment popular in Self-Directed plans is a Stripped Bond, or Coupon. This type of investment allows your money to earn interest on a compound basis. Like a Treasury Bill, one purchases a Stripped Bond at a discount. Unlike a T- Bill, a Stripped Bond has varying maturities, from a couple of years to 30 years. That means, you can lock in at a certain rate, and have the interest compounded until maturity. Presently, you can purchase a Stripped Bond maturing in 10 years at a price of $19,520. In ten years, the value of this bond would be worth $53,000, government- guaranteed! Another advantage of having a Self-Directed Plan is the benefits of consolidation. If you currently have several RRSPs with different maturity dates at various financial institutions, you may find it difficult to keep track of what you have, where it is, and when it comes due! Consolidating all the RRSPs into one self-directed plan gives you more control, and significantly sharpens the total picture of your retirement savings. -J.W. Warren Wagstaff and Raymond Shum are Investment Advisors with Nesbitt Thomson Inc. BANK OF MONTREAL is pleased to invite you to attend a presentation on INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR 1993 with ial Special Emphasis on RRSP Investments Interest rates have fallen dramatically over the past year. As the rate of change in investment markets continues to accelerate, many individuals find it more difficult to keep current with their financial affaires. This timely seminar will cover the following topics: - Economic outlook - Investment opportunities for conservative investors - Opportunities in today's environment WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1993 Guest Speakers - J. W. Wagstaff and Raymond Shum of Nesbitt Thomson at Fireside Motor Inn Banquet Room Castlegar, B.C. 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. Seating is limited. Please call early to reserve your seat. P d by Bank of M | Castlegar Branch Reservation Required Phone: Jackie Swanson Bank of Montreal 365--6488 you a BIRTHDAY CARD... ‘Dance For Heart’ looks for pledges @ Castlegar set to dance up a storm for Heart and Stroke Foundation The Castlegar and District Recreation Department and the Heart and Stroke Foun- dation of B.C. and Yukon will be hosting Dance For Heart in Castlegar on Feb. 6. Dance For Heart — an event made up of aerobic ex- ercise, entertainment and prizes — illustrates how fun- filled physical activity can raise funds to support the Heart and Stroke Founda- tion’s research and education P rograms. Over 50 provincial and ter- ritorial events are expected, with hundreds of people col- lecting pledges for their par- ticipation. Castlegar’s Dance For Heart is sponsored by the Castlegar and District Recre- ation Department and will be held at the aquatic centre. Do- nations or $5 pledges will be taken at the door. There will be prizes and refreshments following the class. Bring a mat, a friend and a lot of heart. Contact Susan Campbell 365-3386 for pledge forms or for any other information on the Dance For Heart pro- am. Other events happening during our Dance For Heart Week include: ¢ Swim For Heart — Swim one kilometre or more from Feb. 1 to Feb. 5. Aquafit For Heart — Feb. 5,9 a.m. toll am. Circuit Weight Training For Heart — Feb. 4, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aerobics and Step For Heart (Dance) Feb. 6. Regis- tration is at 9:30 a.m. and the dance is from 10 a.m. to noon. Inadequate mental health funds present a challenge Evelyn Kristiansen REGIONAL CO-ORDINATOR EAST AND WEST KOOTENAYS B.C. SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY The shift for mental health services is being made to- wards communities. Riverview Hospital, the provincial psychiatric facility, is downsizing and the trend is towards decentralization. Thus, there is a need for in- creased public awareness. The cloak of secrecy seemed to be lifted somewhat when mental health services division representatives, hos- pital, continuing care and ex- patients, family members, care-givers and government officials met in Vancouver, Jan. 6 to Jan. 7 to discuss strategies to improve mental health services. All regions of British Co- lumbia, including Thompson, Okanagan and Kootenays were represented. Responses to the Royal Commission on Mental Health Care were heard from all sectors and it was quite clear that changes are immi- nent. Local advisory boards have been established in most com- munities, with voices being heard from people with spe- cial needs, children, and adults and seniors requiring services. Professionals and bureaucrats are beginning to listen to people at the grass- roots level. The emphasis is on the allocation of resources based on quality, appropriate- ness, effectiveness, equality and affordability. Ideally, more monies to find a cure for mental illness- es would be the ultimate an- swer to this complex matter— barring which better forms of treatment would be ideal — but in the meantime, all those concerned have to co-operate in dealing more effectively with mental illness on a day- to-day basis. An improved range of housing was at the top of everyone’s priority list, including supported commu- nity living, rehabilitation, and continuity of care for those released from hospital. Ex-patients, family mem- bers and caregivers exp! the need for establishing ad- equate income levels, better housing, support, mutual re- spect, advocacy, education, evaluation of and account- ability in mental health ser- vices. The Mental Health Ser- vices Division acting execu- tive director Alan Campbell, assured everyone present that there will be no cutbacks in monies available to mental health during this time of government restraint. How- ever, there would not likely be any increases either. There- fore, the challenge is how best to utilize monies available. Send in the old family favorite or your newest creation. We'll publish the best of them in our upcoming guide to good food! « Main Dishes + Wine ° Meats ¢ Breads ¢ Salads ¢ Soup ¢ Desserts « Vegetables * Candy ¢ Squares Fax 365-3334 or send your typed or neatly written recipes to: A Taste of the West Kootenay The Connector Box 3007, DEADLINE: JANUARY 29 ¢ Relishes ¢ Cakes * Cookies ¢ Canning * Microwave Freezing * Rolls * Cooking * Casseroles Hints « Fudge - Wild Game * Biscuits ¢ Stews ¢ Pickles Castlegar, B.C. V1N 3H4