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Stereo & BRAND NEW MAZDA MPV Industry's top Rated Passenger Van 16,990 NO CASH NO PROBLEM Gary Maloney's CASTLEGAR MAZD 713-17th Street, Castlegar D. 7956 * FREIGHT AND PDI METALLIC PAINT & DEALER INSTALLS EXTRA * LET OUR FINANCE SPECIALIST HELP YOU WITH YOUR PERSONALIZED PAYMENT PROGRAM. WE WILL TAILOR-MAKE A PAYMENT JUST FOR YOU AND MAKE YOU A DEAL YOU CAN BE PROUD OF. 9-124 COLLECT Missing is director Jim Ford. — photo by Roy Word Local Kiwanians reflect on ‘fulfilling year' By CasNews Staff The Castlegar Kiwanis Club had ‘‘a Pretty fulfilling year’’ with numerous fundraising, service-oriented and social events during the past 12 mon- ths, said outgoing president Colin Phillips at the club’s annual in- stallation banquet held Saturday evening at Jenny’s Cafe. The duck race held at Pass Creek Park was a highlight of the year, said Phillips, who also mentioned the an- nual skate-a-thon and the frequent rental of the Kiwanis food trailer to area organizations. The Kiwanis Scout Hall roof was repaired, a donation was made to the new Aquatic Centre as well as to the Pee Wee All Stars while the Stanley Humphries secondary school scholar- ship was maintained and the Project Literacy program supported. Phillips mentioned as _ well donations to the synchronized swim- mers, the Red Cross blood donor clinic and the Castlegar and District Heritage Society. Club members provided labor for the i award. The club will participate in the new service club signage displays to be erected.-on highways leading into Castlegar, sponsored the Kiwanis District 5 interclub curling bonspiel and carried out a busy summer social - schedule that included a number of functions for wives. Master of ceremonies for the banquet, at which Rob Dunlap was installed as 1990-1991 president, was John Holden. District 5 lieutenant-governor Phil Skok of Colville, Wash., urged the club to make membership its top priority for the new year. He also warned about the loss of present members, saying personal contact should be made with any member missing meetings too frequently. Skok said District 5 is the only district in the Kiwanis International Pacific Northwest area not to have any women as members. The lieutenant-governor presented Phillips with a past president's plaque “‘for outstanding club leadership.”” erected next to the Kiwanis soccer field, assisted at the Selkirk College graduation banquet, helped the SHSS dry grad committee and again sponsored the Citizen of the Year In the gavel from Phillips as new president, Dunlap said Phillips will be ‘‘a tough act to follow.” He said he would do his best in his new position and predicted a successful year. Composting can reduce waste The advisory for the Castlegar and area sub-region of the Regional District of Central Kootenay is currently undertaking a public education campaign as the regional district prepares recycling plans in various areas. The following is one of a continuing series of columns written by the committee. The following article deals’ with composting which will help to: reduce accumulation of waste in local com- munities. Composting is a result of a natural process that breaks down vegetation into a rich material that can be used as a soil conditioner. Disposing of leaves, grass clippings and other garden wastes is often a problem for residents. By composting much of the yard waste, you not only have a free source of soil conditioner but the amount of waste disposed of in landfills will be reduced. Almost any organic material is suitable for composting — plant trimmings, leaves, weeds, kitchen wastes such as vegetable and fruit peelings, coffee grounds, tea leaves, €gg shells, nutshells, floor sweepings, ashes from wood fires and cotton. Grass clippings in large quantities should be mixed thoroughly into the composting materials to prevent rot- ting instead of the natural decay required. To prevent contaminating the soil with weed seeds, do not put ripened weeds in the compost heap. If the weeds are green and the seeds have not matured, they may safely be ad- ded to the compost heap. Fats are not acceptable because they don’t break down very well. Cooked foods, meat and bones may attract animals, although you may solve this problem with a covering of ADVICE earth. The smaller the pieces of organic material are, the faster they will decompose. So it helps the process if you cut or shred the ingredients into small bits before adding them to the pile. Adding materials such as soil, manure, straw and leaves also will help speed the process. During dry weather, it may be necessary to moisten. Covering with plastic can reduce moisture loss and aid decom- position during dry periods and Rrotects the pile from becoming too wet during periods of heavy rainfall which causes loss of nitrogen through leaching. As the materials decompose, they create heat. You will be able to feel this natural heat when you turn the pile. Usable compost can be obtained in as soon as three to four weeks if the materials are finely shredded and tur- ned every two or three days. Finished compost can be obtained in about six months if the pile is turned monthly. Turning may be done by slicing through the pile and inverting each " si imay be done by shifting the entire pile into another bin, later to be moved back. The main objectives of turning are to provide ventilation and to shift materials from the outer parts of the pile closer to the centre where they are better able to be heated and decom- posed. As the materials decompose, the pile should shrink to about half of its original ‘height. The length of time required will vary with the sizes of materials, the size of the pile and time of year. By Recreation Dept. Staff Play is an. important part in stimulating social, physical and in- tellectual growth in children. Through a rich and varied environment and with guidance and encouragement to pursue diverse interests, children develop recreational patterns which last them a lifetime. Since recreational activities will become a major focus in a child’s life it is important that parents, play leaders, day-care supervisors and pre- school activity leaders understand the value of play and how to provide for it. tment is offering a preschool leader- ship training program on Nov. 3 and 4 that will give you this information. This weekend workshop will provide the basic understanding of child effective i communication, volunteerism, arts and crafts and movement. is a recognized Recreation Association. For more information or a brochure, contact Verona Walker at the Castlegar and District Recreation Department. By MARLENE HABIB The Canadian Press With more effervescence than a glass of nose-tickling champagne, bubbly Heather Green reaches in- to her briefcase and plops a thick folder on the table. The paperwork — the results of a cross-Canada survey of high school students’ physical fitness preferences — represents almost a half-year in the academic life of Green, a recent University of Ot- tawa graduate and rookie physical education teacher in Toronto. The average Canadian may not get a charge out of discovering what young people have to say about school fitness programs. But Green, 23, displays so much enthusiasm that her bountiful freckles would be dancing a jig if they weren't permanently etched on her cherubic face. “‘T get so excited when I think of what students can get out of star- ting and continuing an exercise program they enjoy,”’ she said in an interview It’s hard to believe that Green — with her short, i Young teacher asks students about phys ed were returned by 41 boards. The ages of the respondents ranged from 13 to 21, in grades 9 to 13. Green says she was disturbed — but not necessarily surprised — by some of the findings. More than 53 per cent of respondents said they didn’t take physical education throughout high school because there was no room in their timetables. Yet more than 63 per cent considered phys ed to be as important as other sub- jects. “‘In many cases, phys ed is lum- ped in with a subject that students may feel they need for their chosen career, so phys ed is drop- ped,”’ says Green. “They may say, ‘I’m going to be a lawyer, so why do I need phys ed?’ But they should look at physical activity as part of a lifestyle, because if they have a heart attack at age 40 they aren’r going to be much of a lawyer “*Students usually aren't given much of a choice, and my survey may motivate school boards to blond hair, sturdy build and out- doorsy looks — once dreaded the gyms she now regards as second homes “*I disliked high school phys ed immensely, basically because. of the way the program was run — an emphasis on team sports and favoritism towards the super- athletes,’’ she says. “I think that’s wrong. Phys ed programs should be made for students who want to work out, not based on their abilities."" Green began organizing the survey last February as part of her master’s degree in physical education. It was funded by the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, a non-profit organization that promotes an ac- tive and healthy lifestyle. Green sent 2,190 questionnaires to 73 school boards, and 1,061 plan their prog in a way that phys ed is accessible for every student, because that’s what the majority of them want.’’ Many students also drop phys ed because of bad experiences in earlier grades, Green says. Fifty- two per cent of respondents said their attitudes toward physical education had been influenced by experiences before high school “Students who have had poor experiences — like getting chosen last for a team activity or feeling inadequate next to the super- athletes — would rather drop phys ed for fear of making a further fool of themselives.”” Of all the findings, Green was perhaps most gratified to discover that an overwhelming number of students interviewed wanted gym classes each school day, with a minimum class length of 60 minutes. Paint-Out With autumn colors more prominent everyday and the first win- ter bjasts hinting of things to come, it’s time for Kootenay artists to have one last foray out into the open to paint and draw their way toward win- ter, the Langham Cultural Society says in a news release. And to this end, the Langham Cultural Centre in Kaslo is planning a Paint-Out Show scheduled for Mar- ch 30 to April 20, 1991. Alll artists par- planned ticipating in the Langham’s Paint-Out would have a piece in The Great Paint-Out Show. The Paint-Out itself happens Oct 28. The destination for the Paint-Out is a secket but all participants will meet at the Langham Cultural Centre in Kaslo and then calvaicade to their destination. Pre-registration is required so that the society knows how many to “‘ex- pect for lunch.’’ Deadline for registration is Oct. 22. WINE JUICE NOW AVAILABLE Pails & Berreis October 22-27 Watch for details in Saturday's paper. e A TREAD FOR ALL SEASONS The Y370 all-season steel-belted radial delivers consistent performance in snow, wet and dry conditions. This unique tire provides an outstanding ride and excellent durability. Covered by Yokohama'’s Road YOKOH. AM A »” YOKOHA Hazard Protection Plan. 3 DAYS ONLY NOW YOU’VE GOT CONTROL Thurs. @ Fri. © Sat. WINTER CHANGE OVER Mount & Balance 2 Tires For Only $20! - ENTER OUR DRAW TO WIN The Value of Your tire purchase! 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