Whitewater,.a major ski resort One of British Columbia's newest major ski. resorts, Whitewater is set in the high valley above Nelson where the pesks rear up above the lodge and every direction yields a panorama of snow. Dry powder snow, to an average of 400 eatcher and the big lifts are built in such a way as to open up an assortment from bump- and-glade runs to open bow! skiing. Skiing ranges from inter- mediate to expert and there's a great little beginner's hill called covers the ski area from November to Mey. The lodge offers a com- plete range of facilities in- with two neces chair. lifts and a new T-bar. Total capacity is well over 3,000 skiers per hour. The slopes are well-groomed and. ate patrolled by the area’s pro- fessional ski patrol. ‘The basin is a real snow cluding cafeteria, lounge, and ski retail-rental shop, From the deck or from a cozy table, in its glass-enclosed warmth, _both skier and spectator can enjoy the area's magnificent scenery. The entire White- water staff is friendly and efficent and provides a homey, - small-town service and attention that's tough to beat. The Whitewater Ski School employs CISA certi- fied instructors and offers a ‘complete range ‘of instruc- tion.,In early January, adult fun facing classes are organ- ized to improve individual skills. A basic learn- toski’ pack- age including lifts, lessons, and rentals is ‘available all season. Molstar Races are for gold, silver, or bronze and for all ages and abilities. - Whitewater began its! operation during the 1975-76 lati There is a time for all things,. but grief like joy must be shared. Let us provide the ce 411 - 9th Ave. rand Castlegar Funeral.Chapel -. Castlegar 1ce you need when such a time of trial must be faced. We handle everything: we pay attention to every detail. Ph, 365-3222 winter season. It was built by the' Whitewater Ski Society, | which was formed by mem- bers of the old Silver. King Ski Club. The two chairlifts - were installed at that time, and the T-bar was added‘'in. the 1978-79 season. Construction of the lodge and. chairlifts, “clearing of runs, and “the installation of water. and sewer systems were all done by the volunteer labor of members of the club. Since its opening, White- water has continually grown, from’ an initial 28,000 skier/visits, to last .year’s record of 63,000. This season will also establish a record, with overall revenues top- ‘ping the $700,000 mark. The approximately 40 full- time and 25 parttime em- ployees are all Kootenay area residents. Help is still often donated to Whitewater by such companies as Kootenay Tractor, Finning, BC Timber and Acklands, to name a few. Now known as the “Alber- ‘ta .of Canada”, the area continues to attract powder (skiers all ‘over :.the. Nortliwest. As proof of this, two. of its skiers, .Mike Shoniker and Jim Turner, have just: won the interna- tional Figure 8 contest in Fernie, and will now go on to the finals being held in early ‘April’ at Blue River, B.C., home of Mike Wiegele’s Helicopter Skiing operations. Whitewater also hosted an FIS -Fleischmann’ Cup in February, and is becoming known as a reliable snow condition area. From May 16 |. 25, over.160 racers from Canada, including members and coaches of the National |_ Team, will be training “down- hill”, At that time, they can still ski the entire mountain —a rarity in'the west.. - The ski.area is easily accessible with good high- ways. The airport at nearby Castlegar offers daily flights from Calgary and Vancouver. The abundance of incred- ‘ible: powder, combined with ‘to the skier. economical prices, are a gift. for easy recognition. +HIGH DAILY INTEREST PAID LY helps you make the most of your money. EVERY DAY YO’ ING BALANCE IS $2,000 OR MORE YOU REAP THE REWARDS OF HI DAILY INTEREST PAID MONTHLY. +Rates and terms subject to change without notice. ACCOUNT. THE NEW COMMERCE COMBINA- TION ACCOUNT IS TWO ACCOUNTS , AND THE E. INTEREST IN ONE CONVENIENT ACCOUNT. ' NO CHARGE CHEQUING, it’s yours provided your minimum balance during a complete calendar month is $200 or more. The usual service charge will not be applied for cheques and withdrawals paid out of your account during that month. Each per- sonalized cheque is numbered consecutively and identified on your descriptive INTRODUCING THE COMMERCE COMBINATION earning interest on every au fo every day. THE NEW COMBINATION ACCOU TWO ACCOUNTS.,IN ONE. One, you INT. cah use it ‘as a chequing account only earn daily interest at the 3% rate paid monthly on your everyday money. You're also entitled to no. charge chequing if your minimum monthly balance is $200 or more. ° ‘Two, you can use it as a savings and chequ- ing account combined. Just’ deposit your everyday and savings nation Account That money into a-Combi- vray, youl arn Bh UR CLOS- GH on.all your | ag as every day provided your daily closing b; ance is $2,000 or more. THE COMMERCE COMBINATION ACCOUNT. It's available at: most Com- merce: branches. Ask for details at the one nearest ‘you. You'll find it's a.great reason to move over to the Commerce for all of your banking needs. <> CANADIAN IMPERIAL __- BANK OF COMMERCE _ Castleaird Plaza 684 - 18th St. 365-3325 295 Columbia Ave.. Castlegar 365-7244 Rumford Place — Super Sweep Chimney Service Ltd. was formed a year.ogo in Trail ‘servicing the Wost” Kootenays. With concern for safety, it works closely with building inspectors and fire - departments, The public is also encouraged to come to operators Herb Storch and Pat Smith: for advice on Rumford Place Comfort with safety sources, the CWEI, SCA and ULC in setting for higher temperatures. Most lowers « overall temperatures, elbows reduce certification of sweeps, in- stallers ‘and inspectors. ‘The: Federal Government has accepted them as a part- Ber in setting the standards a certification stove recommended heating ane for each of their models, and it is wise to use them a8 guidelines, bearing in mind particular aspects of your in- which Super Sweep Chimney Service completed a year ago. : ‘ and purchasing of the right stove. Super Sweep Chimney Service is a member of the Canadian Wood Energy In- stitution and Wood Heating “Alliance, safety certificate holders and members of the Canadian Chimney Sweeps Association, At present, this associ- ation, which received its fed- eral charter last May, is dir- ecting all its efforts to work- ing with the federal ministry of energy, mines and Ye- he Proper Size Stove ~ The. proper size stove will help you keep creosote buildup at a reasonable level. Many people buy stoves too large for the.area they wish to heat, thinking overkill is better than not enough heat. Unfortunately, when a stove is too large, it must be run at the low end of its output range. This means low damper settings and slow smoldering burns and fast creosote buildup. Better to have a smaller ‘stove that can be run at that might require a slightly different size. For example, a. 1,600 square foot ‘underground house has different require- ments. than a 1,600 square ‘effective arate and add tur- bulence, contributing to cre- osote buildup. Do not install more than‘ two elbows. Burn Small, Hot Fires Build only the size fire you need, don't make an inferno that must be controlled by shutting the draft. This will restrict oxygen, causing poor | foot, on a windy knoll. Have a Short, Straight Stovepipe The configuration of the atovepipe and chimney are also important factors in re- ducing buildup. They should be as short and have as few bends as possible. Proper size pipe and flue size is help- ful. Too small will not provide “proper draft; too large in- creases residence time and Full-service facilities longer time and lower stack tem- peratures. It is better to build a small fire that will not. have to be heavily damped to ’ obtain the Proper amount of ' heat. It is better.to add fuel to the fire in small amounts and often than in large loads. The pieces should be fairly large, too, as the initial amount of . smoke is less. Funerals with taste Since its inception in 1949, Castlegar Funeral Chapel has endeavored to provide a full service funeral facility to the perry of the West Koot- nays. ar an interview with Mike - O'Connor, owner-manager of. the Castlegar’ Funeral Chapel, it was learned that ‘funerals today can be much more comelee that those of years past ‘Today, eens of external factors such as mobility and the distance of medicat care facilities, the operation of a funeral home has become with O'Connor we hope to .. point out some of the services that are available from. the about pre-arranged and pre- financed funerals, O'Connor states. that pre-arranging simply means setting down either on paper or on a specific form available at the funeral chapel one's wishes for final disposition and | fu- neral. Pre-financing is simply putting money aside either in a trust account or some type of burial insurance. O'Connor says that the funeral chapel has encouraged pre-planning as it serves to make the wishes of the deceased ‘known or at least gives a guideline for the survivors to follow. : The funeral director states that this service may be dis- cussed in either his office or "I Oo rm nts home packages yourseli can also arrange to have your home bu Cail Shirley Anderson in Castlegar.at 365-7561 “Mail to: Navona! Homes Limited, P.O. Box 245, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 4N9 in the privacy of one's home. Asked about the different types of services available, O'Connor responded that he is aware that people may re- quire a varied type of ser- vice. Some people will wish a simple service, some a mem- orial service, some a tradi- tional service and some may prefer some combination of the above. At the funeral chapel, O'Connor states that he is capable and has the experi- ence to provide the service.” that best suits the needs of the family and one that will reflect the life of the de- ceased. We asked what we should do if a member of the family should die away from home? 3 Castlegar Funeral:Chapel’. «:;: In answer to: questions © os Wa peri ‘shor this ‘misfortune (and’ today this is quite possible due to the specialization in medical care), the family should noti- fy the-local funeral director immediately. At the Castlegar Funeral chapel they are experienced .in shipping deceased persons to distant points and also in returning the deceased to his home where the funeral will take place. At the time you notify your hometown funeral director, he. will be able to take complete charge and arrange for the deceased to be shipped home with the mini- mum of expense to the fam- ily. This is accomplished eas- ily for the funeral director through his associations with other funeral diréctors who rincipal and interest along with your local funeral director belong to both pro- vineial and national associ- ations. Also, by .contacting your local or hometown funeral director, it will relieve the survivors of having to deal with the problems that may arise in sn unfamiliar city, - thus leaving them free to return home knowing that everything is being looked after in a responsible man- ner. At the Castlegar Funeral Chapel they are able to de- termine the best way to re- turn the deceased: whether by private car, commercial aircraft or private plane. All situations vary and one must rely on the judgement and xpertise of the funeral dir ector to what is best and most economical and accord- is to the wishes of the a is the policy of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel to serve the family in the most professional manner possible regardless of where the death occurs’ or where the funeral and fina! disposition are to be held. In regard to the vast amount of paper work that is involved in a death, O'Connor advised us that the funeral chapel is willing to assist the survivors with the comple- tion of the various forms such as Application for Death Benefit, Survivors, Depen- dants Benefits under Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Pen- sion, Insurance Benefits, etc. 52 99th St. Edmonton, Alta. T6E SHS 120 page 1982 eens Oo I'm nee Send me your free 8 page colour brochure. ‘interested. Here’s $3 to cover postage and alr as for your rice of ome. nts with a generous What about cremation and memorialization after the fu- neral? As the Castlegar Funeral Chapel’ is a full service fac- ility, they can arrange for either burisl in any of the local cemeteries or can ar- range for cremation. As for memorialization, they have a full range of both granite and bronze grave markers available. By view- ing the samples that are on display and in a catalog, the funeral chapel is able to order just about, anything that a person wants and are able to see that the monument is in- stalled properly in the cem- etery. These are just a few of the . .most.commonly asked... ques: tions, \and~ according to'-> O'Connor, questions and situ- ations vary from person to person, He stated that his office is open to anyone with ques- tions about the funeral in- dustry and that he would be . most happy to talk with . anyone who should have any. : questions, either by tele : phone, at the. office over a . coffee or in the privacy of . their own home. Having taken an active part in the community, and ~ happy to make Castlegar his | home, O'Connor stated that . he is here to serve the needs . of-the community and the © surrounding area-and that is why ‘Castlegar Funeral! Chapel is “Dedicated to those ‘ ‘we serve.” j ean | this cou dart the eso “your new “New homes. New gees featuring two-storey and narrow lot plans. Cut thousands off your p! payme 4% cash discount and by assembling one of our bea i component-bultt {t’s all in our new 1982 catalogue. Our local agent ilt for you ata very reasonable cost. Address Phone # HS : ‘Selkirk Coitege is applying’ a number of unique approach- es to the issue of post course will be ‘offered for disabled artists and disabled adults din ary education for disabled’ ‘adults. >): vIn Castlegar, Continuing Education co-ordinator, Craig Andréws, is offering a program for, mentally handi- capped adults erititled “Being Adult,” and .an innovative adults to::community edu- cation’ programs,- explore is- sues concerning the disabled and > facilitate ''the develop- ment ofa’ self-help’ group. The group will provide input on ‘future and painting. This will be a chal- lenging course designed to give students a chance to ex- press themselves visually. This fall, Transitional ‘Training’ instructor, Cheryl Hughes investigated facil- ities in Nelson that were wheelchair accessible and she - identified 72 physically dis- abled adults ‘living in the Nelson area, their. specific program requests and the barriers that presently re- strict their involvement in community education pro- grams. As one outcome of the Nelson project, the ee .training are now offered. Selkirk offers unique eleaming experience for disabled adults __— held at the Castlegar campus of. Selkirk College and | in- volved almost 100 physically | and mentally disabled adults from throughout the Mest, Kootenay region. In| January 1980, a Life- Skills Training “Program for mentally handicapped adults was initiated at the Nelson Adult Learning Centre.: Since it's inception. this program, whieh is now called Transitional Training, grown from offering. strictly a part-time option ‘to now providing: both a part-time and full-time option. In addi- tion three different levels of ee Tl and mt there is a has | In, itate the Learning . Disabilities Pro- grain was initiated at the Nelson Adult Learning Cen- tre. This program provides ‘assessment services and one- on-one remedial tutoring for adults with average or above intelligence who have a spec- ific learning ‘disability. In September 1978, an ex- tensive assessment of the .educational needs of disabled adults in the West Kootenay region ‘revealed a pressing need for. specialized edu- cation programs for mentally handicapped and. learning disabled adults, The study also showed a need to facil- 7% involvement of Jadults® with a Payeical or 3 will work towards achieving greater access to college and community facilities: : “In Trail, Community Ed- ucation Michael gram published by Red rt training, mith "Level pat cation Pea ieee inedludes two. courses for mentally adults and. one Phillips is:offering a cooking program designed to teach mentally handicapped adults’: basic ‘cooking skills and a parent education — program - which will teach parents of mentally handicapped chil- dren and adults how to assist . their off-spring to develop _ the skills and attitudes nec- essary for liv- course for parents of children with a disability. Another: innovative ap- proach to improving services for disabled adults was dem- onstrated: last. summer through a federally funded Recreation for Disabled Per- sons: Project _ d by actually . being placed in on-going paid em- while ing on- senory. in regular college programs, through improvements in physical ac- -e6ss.to buildings and de- the-job training and counsel- ling from their instructor. ‘This year, Selkirk College is offering- Transitional Train- ing in Nelson, Trail, Grand Forks and Nakusp. A local advisory committee — Nelson Life-Skills Advi- sory Committee — secured Selkirk College, “under the dership of and ‘. Some other very exciting opportunities ‘for disabled adults: are being created in the arts. In April’ a “Very Special Arts Festival” will be held at» David Thompson University Centre in Nelson, The festival. will give dis- abled adults ‘an opp “project advisors Tim Frick, Physical Education instruc- tor;Jan Lindsay, coordinator of Adult Special Education; and Wayne Taiji, Recreation: and Sports Branch field rep- resentative. .The project, designed to heighten community aware- ness of the and to explore the development of their right brain hemis- phere through a variety of art forms. The event will bring education needs of disabled adults, also looked at ways of integrating disabled adults into existing recreation ne project funds to educate employers in the Nelson area about the needs of ‘the mentally han- dicapped and to develop a~ directory of employers wil- ling to provide an educational work experience for mentally handicapped adults. - As follow-up to this proj- ect, the advisory committee now is applying for an out- reach project grant to hire an employment counsellor. The counsellor would secure ap- propriate employment for mentally handicapped adults ad focak adults and their friends, dis- abled artists and artists who have or are interested in working with the disabled. As school program, a ‘painting “ part. of the.summer... grams. The project coordi: ators, increased public awareness of the problem, organized and hosted a Rec- creation . Festival for disabled persons. The féstival “was* e from training programs and pro- vide the on-going counselling necessary to insure that the student is successful in‘ an employment situation. . } In September, 1978, an ex- Sports scene encompassing Whether you prefer team or ‘individual sports, com- peting intramurally or play- ing for relaxation and fun, Selkirk College's sports scene offers ething - for everyone, The program includes an extramural: programm, intra. mural activities, physical ed- ucation courses and a sports “development Program.. Selkirk College’s athletic program is. designed to cre- ate opportunities for stu- dents striving for academic + and athletic excellence — thé total education, At Selkirk College ‘athletes: compete - with athletes from other col: leges in the province in men's and women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basket- ball and soccer. ‘ Intramural! activities give students a chance to develop a healthy: attitude. toward ‘physical activity: and fosters an appreciation for these ace tivities. The. college also- extends physical education courses and recreational activities to the ‘community through its community education program and its sports devel- opment program. Through the sports development pro- gram, Selkirk College assists with the development of local sports through sports semin- ars for coaches, officials, trainers and -administrators of minor and amateur sport. Major athletic events are also hosted by the college. Since opening in 1975, the college gymnasium has been a smash hit with students, faculty, staff and members of the community. The large, modern, athletic complex in- cludes a gymnasium, racquet- ball/handball court, singles d. of an intake sys- tem which would attend to the special needs of disabled adults, Other activities taking place at Selkirk College in- clude improvement of access for disabled adults. At the Castlegar campus an elevator is being installed to provide wheelchair access to the library. Renovations to the David Thompson University Centre will take into consideration the needs of the disabled. An elevator will be installed that will provide access to all three floors of the main building. Highl A bigger and better sum- mer school. line-up is planned for this -stimmer::at ‘Davids? ‘Thompson University Centre’ in Nelson. Courses in music, writing, dance, theatre and the visual arts will be offered. Summer school is pre- sented by Selkirk College on the DTUC campus during July and August. Some highlights in this: summer's course offerings include dance instruction by the Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers, and instruction on teaching dance by Diane Black, artistic director of Momentum Dance Theatre in Los Angeles. Theatre courses will in- clude a puppetry workshop; . “Tickled to Death,” a course in wit and satire; an acting and directing lab with actor/ director Janet Wright and director Larry Lillo; and a . Voice class for the advanced theatre student and profes- sional actor with Ronnie Gil-. bert, a widely acclaimed co Three communities in the Selkirk College region - — Nelson, Trail and Burton — rae o toking 9 advantage of .of the West (KNOW). In ah “and Nelson, di take credit and non-credit college courses on local ioe r Ay TR care ce wor sad - Selkirk College campuses using KNOW facilities. Here, students at the David Thompson Unviersity Cen- tre in Nelzen' listen to an instructor give a lesson. The DTUC in Nelson ot the University of B.C. \ d fram KNOW’s studio located ights of summer line-up shop called “Watercolor Pain- ting, dR, the, ihe Mountain: New this...vear, .and,,pos;, sibly offered for the first time anywhere, is a special course ‘for disabled people. Students will examine several painting techniques and approaches, opening students to various options in artistic expression. Six weaving courses be offered, highlighted by a workshop with famed North American weaver Yoshiko Each year, Selkirk College - continuing education offers about 500 courses to resi- dents throughout the West Kootenay. General interest courses, do-it-yourself workshops, self-help seminars, tor with 20 years experience. Jazz is the sum- ac- courses, vocational training and skills mer’s music selection with a four-part option series fea- turing instruction in specific instruments. Don Clark, Howard Spring, Tess Mari-: asine and ensemble coordin- ator Les “Cham” Paine will offer workshops in aspects of jazz ranging from percussion’ to voice, in conjunction with the intensive Jazz Ensemble course, b Spring, Obo Addy and Kukrudu (Earthquake), an ensemble of Ghanian musi- cians, will present a two- week course. Writing options have been expanded this year to eight courses. Manuscript work- shops.will be offered in play- writing, prose and poetry by Steven Petch, Graeme ‘Gib- sen and Daphne Marlatt, respectively. Other courses include “Writing for .the Young Audience” with Eric Wilson; “Screenwriting: with George Ryga; “Writing for TV and Radio: with Michael Mercer; “Freelance Journa- lism” with Frank Appleton; 2 and “Mountain Writing” with ee = y¥ school por- fron area squash court, a dance and ticipate ina 3 volleyball clinic at Selkirk. College in . The college's sports development program area, and weight training facilities. See local athletes, coaches, trainers and ad- A playing field is located ministrators ot local outside the building. and amateur sport o chance to on current skills. lop new skills andi Pp Sid Marty. In the visual arts, Gordon Mackie returns to instruct drawing and Les Weisbrich presents color theory and watercolor in a four-week course. Phyllis will courses are some of the types of available programs. ; ‘Topics. range _ in. scope - from Astrononay: to Wada. A special series of slide lectures, will. un. along. iwith weaving coursés. ‘Three of North’ America’s most prestigious clay artists, Joe Fafard, Robin Hopper and Ron Nagle will offer a special series of lectures/ demonstrations designed to stimulate and enhance a six-week studio course: “The ‘Down Home’ Approach to Claymaking” with Don Hut- chinson. Miscellaneous visual arts courses. \include. .. Japanese. - woodcut printmaking with Noboru Sawai; two photog- raphy classes; papermaking, illustration on cloth; and a special course for sculptors, fine woodworkers and archi- tects, titled “Chainsaw Jigs for Art and Architecture with Will Malloff. A four-week massage pro- gram will be offered, and will include a certification train- Continuing education * Wide scope of programs dancing and yoga. The centres providing , these offerings are located in Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Mid- way, Salmo, Grand Forks, Kalso, New Denber, Nakusp and the Slocan Valley. Some of the centres also get involved in special proj- ects. The usually ployment opportunities for Asian refugees, health and safety education needs, tran- sitional training, adult basic education and English as a second language and the needs of the region's indus- trial employers, educational work experience and oe focus on local needs and pro- vide the college with details about ectory for “mentally. faa capped people. 4 ‘ Projects cover topies such em= courses are open to anyone The Castl and secon aa a ir campus of Selkirk College offers first year volveraity transfer course in the arts and present a four-week work- caree! diplomas, and a college proparstory, ‘program. For d in pursuing part- yy - more information about the courses and ing program. »- And. Selkirk » College will “offer “credit Courses in phil- osophy, biology and English. Education courses will be offered through the Univer- sity of Victoria. Also new this year is a ser- ies of classes in music, visual arts, drama and dance for children. Classes will take place at Trafalgar Junior Secondary as part of the summer school program. time studies and most con- tinuing education courses, unless stated in the course description, do not require - prerequisites. Registration fees vary de- pending upon the type and length of the course. Course costs usually start around $15 and some are provided free. For a list of available courses contact the continu- ing education office in your community. rograms available at the Castlegar campus, call Selkirk College at 365-7292.