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Champions on Ice performing in Trail

“World Cup Champions On Ice” stars Elizabeth Manley, Robin Cousins and Scott Williams each earned major trophies over the Christmas holidays prior to resum- ing their North American tour together.

Manley, the 1988 Olympic sil ver medalist, defeated her major rival, Katarina Witt, in a nationally

, televised competition from Atlanta on December 22. She was the Diet “Coke Intemational Figure Skating Championship and $45,000 first place money. Witt had been unde feated since 1987

Cousins received professional skating's highest honor when Dick Button presented him the Ameri. can Skating World Skater of the Year Award in Washington, DC, December 7. The annual award is considered the Oscar of skating and represents a career of overall achievement

Williams upset Scott Hamilton and seven other champjofis in win- ning the US Open Professional Championship in Seattle on December 28

Manley’s victory was televised

on ESPN, Cousins’ presentation was on NBC and Williams* perfor mance was on USA Network.

Other World Cup stars earned additional medals and prize money during December, including Cindy Landry & Peter Oppegard who won the Silver Medal at the World Professional Champi onships; Natalie & Wayne Seybold won the Bronze medal at the US Open; Lisa-Marie Allen won the Artistic Program at the Internation- al; and Charlene Wong won the sil- ver medal at the US Open.

During the same month, show director Randy Gardner and star Charlie Tickner were named to the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame (was inducted on ABC in January) and Linda Fratianne was chosen by Coca-Cola for its Olympic commercial. World Champion Alexandre Fadeev used December to re-unite with his wife and child from Russia in Montreal, Canada.

All twelve stars are touring in the theatrical presentation “World Cup Champions on Ice” coming to the Cominco Arena in Trail on Fri- day, March 20.

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Elizabeth Manley stole the show at the 1988 Olympics in Cal- gary and has been doing the same

inducted into the Canadian Ama- teur Sports Hall of Fame, and was named woman of the Year by Chatelaine Magazine, She current-

ELIZABETH MANLEY

ever since. In the much publicized battle between Katarina Witt and Debi Thomas, the pert, blonde, bundle of energy from Canada, beat both in the freestyle and cap- tured the silver medal ... a feat she repeated the next month at the World Champi- onships in Budapest

A major force on the amateur scene for over seven years prior to Calgary. Eliza- beth garnered S1 national and inter- national medals, including three Cartxdian Champi- onships. Following the Olympics, she was made a Mem- ber of the Royal Order of Canada

ly is national for the Canadian Mental Health Associa- tion.

Her professional career began at

the top as star of the Ice Capades. She has starred in three of her own television specials, and made

appearances throughout North America and Europe. She contin- ues to prove herself a top competi- tor, winning three World Cup Professional ionships along with the Us Open Professional

Manley has her own line of skatewear and skates; and her best- selling autobiography, “Thumbs Up: The Elizabeth Manley Story” was published in the fall of 1990 and was recently released in paper- back.

Such popularity has been hard- earned for someone who once quite skating alto-

, and is well- deserved. She is is one

of the most excit- ing, exuberant, and vivacious pr

Cousins had not been a skater, he might have become an actor, an artist, or even an explorer. Yet within the realm of figure skating, he has managed to

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b: all three. He has explored new dimensions within the sport and reached bright horizons, becom- ing an acclaimed artist on and off the ice, and one of the Most respected international per- formers.

His list of achievements include four British Championships. the European Championship and the 1980 Olympic gold medal. plus numerous other national and inter- national awards. He was honoured by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il, Being named Member of the British Empire for his contribution to the spon. He was the winner of 12 consecutive world professional titles, star of Ice Capades. “Festival on Ice,” and director/choreogra- pher of “Electric Ice” and “Ice Majesty,” in addition to countless television and personal appear- ances throughout the world. In addition to performing, Robin is currently vice president and direc- tor of coaching at the Ice Castle International Training Center in Blue Jay, California, assisting aspiring champions to achieve their dreams. He also is an acclaimed artist with several one- man shows to his credit.

On the ice, Robin is a man of many moods and many styles

Probably best known for his famous back flip - done in a layout position - he is equally at home doing a soft shoe routine as he is with a dramatic ballad, jazz or the classics. His range of interpretation is limitless, as he has proven, and his total dominance of the theatre is felt in a dynamic presence that is unique in ice performers.

He is both creator and an inter- preter, an artist and a technician. Seeing Cousins live on stage is truly an experience not to be missed.

Linda Fratianne For over fifteen years, Linda

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The demand for well educated and skilled workers is growing around the world, though media reports and government docu- ments are indicating that Canada is becoming less competitive in global economics.

out B.C., occupational studies and surveys have been completed which indicate a short- age of highly skilled workers.

In the Kootenays, one particu- i= survey, commissioned by the y Development Region

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She first put on skates at age 9, and within 8 years had surpassed other Competitors and risen to the top of her spon to win the United States Ladies Championship. She became one of the few who would defend and hold the title for four consecutive years, and has the dis- tinction of being the first American woman to ever include two triple jumps in her program (1975) which she would later expand.

In 1977, she went on to win the World Championship, a feat she repeated in 1979. Then in 1980, at Lake Placid, Linda won the freestyle skating and brought home the coveted silver medal at the XII- Ith Olympic Winter Games. Before retiring from amateur com- petition, she gathered a total of 20 other national and international medals, and a vast legion of fans.

She currently lives in Sun Val- ley, Idaho, with her husband Nick Maricich, Stage Manager for World Cup Champions On Ice, and daughter, Alexandra Marie, born in September 1990.

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Literacy, numeracy and techni- cal skills remain the basic build- ing blocks of an increasingly

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wi . Jobs with high skill and educa- tional requirements continue to grow at a faster than average rate. This trend is expected to intensify as economic activity responds to global competitive pressures to become increasingly knowledge- based. For example, the demand for financial managers, electrical gists and technicians, high-tech trades personnel, systems analysts and computer programmers will

as Project Engineers, Process Engineers and Systems Special- ists. Currently at the Castlegar plant, the latter position has two openings—one of which has been vacant for almost one year.

“We make every effort to hire people from within. Canada, and in most cases we are successful There are some industries howev- er, which hire out-of-the-country simply because the expertise is not here.”

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Browne's comments are cor- rect when compared to statistics regarding admissions into two B.C. universities.

Cledwyn Thomas, administra- tive registrar at the University of Victoria, says 1989-90 graduating figures clearly indicate the cur- rent trends of students’ when choosing a course of study: 775 students graduated from the Bachelor of Arts program, while 447 students graduated from the

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tion Canada, there will be a rela- tively low demand for semi-skilled and unskilled pro- duction related occupations.

Jim Browne, general manager at the Celgar Pulp mill in Castle- gar, says he and other officials at the mill have been aware of the shortage in technical skills for some time now.

“We've observed this as I'm sure the rest of Canadian industry has for several years. It's a con- cem.”

Browne knows the problems in locating highly educated techni- cal staff first hand—the plant has experienced problems when attempting to fill positions such

had to import workers yet, though Browne foresees a future necessi- ty to do just that—however reluc- tantly. The pulp mill manager, who's educational background is in engineering, holds a theory which he believes to be contribut- ing to the problem.

“TI believe there has been a gen- eral weakening of the mathemati- cal and science backgrounds of Canadians,” Browne said “In other countries, such as Japan and Germany, science and technology is considered a main strength which deserves high rewards and recognition. In Canada, the trend amoung students is to choose careers in the arts and humani-

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Now that the initial rush of information about the latest fed- eral budget has slowed, let's take a Closer look at how some of the proposals could affect your per- sonal finances.

*Home Buyers’ Plan. You may borrow up to $20,000 from your registered retirement savings plan by March 1, 1993, to buy a home. You pay no interest on this loan. If you repay the money (over 15 years starting Dec. 31, 1994), there are no tax consequences. If you don't make a scheduled repayment, you will pay tax on that amount.

So a couple could take up to $40,000 from their RRSPs. And if several individuals pooled resources to buy a home, each could presumably withdraw up to $20,000.

Many financial institutions will allow you to cash an RRSP GIC prior to maturity to benefit from the Home Buyers’ Plan.

TIP: Calculate the cost of with- drawing RRSP funds (the long- term loss of tax-free compounding plus the tax bill if the money is not repaid). Com- pare this effect on your retirement income with the likely benefits — personal as well as financial — of buying the home.

TIP: Calculate the costs of buying and running a home, including the RRSP repayment or the tax cost if you don’t make the repayment. Make sure you can afford the home, especially if you count on two incomes now but will have only one income in the future.

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Bachelor of Science and Engi- Neering programs

“Over the last two or three years, we've seen far more pres- sure in the humanities/social sci- ences classes than the math and sciences Classes,” said Thomas “My colleagues across Canada indicate these figures are the norm.”

Similar results were found at the University of British Columbia, with 1989-90 gradu- ates: 1,400 students graduating with « Bachelor of Arts degree and only 714 gtaduated with a degree in the Bachelor of Science program. In 1990-91 at UBC, the margin was greater, resulting in

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ment property bought after February this year will no longer qualify for the exemption. And the longer you hold property already owned on Feb. 29, the less of the exemption you will be able to claim. This new rule also applies to, for example, a mutual fund which invests in property.

The calculation involves pro- rating, rather than a valuation day. Let’s say you have owned land or revenue property for two years. If you sell now, almost all the capital gain will qualify for the exemption.

But if you sell a year from now, then only two-thirds of your profit will qualify. Sell in two years and only one-half the profit

1,423 graduates as compared to 642 graduates respectively

Officials from Castlegar's Selkirk College campus are also aware of the trends.

Mal Stelck, principal at the Castlegar campus, says the enrollment towards Arts courses rather than Science courses has been a recognized one for several years, he did however, say the trend is changing.

“This year is the first year Selkirk has seen a significant change in that trend. Interest and enrollment in sciences courses have climbed dramatically and most first-year classes have filled and have waiting lists.”

Stelck contributes the increase to initiatives, such as Canada Scholarship Frontrunners, which the federal government has in place to increase awareness and interest in science throughout high schools.

As well, Selkirk College regu- larly engages in a significant amount of dialogue with sur- rounding businesses and industry concerning projected and current employment demands and train- ing requirements.

“We have college program advisory committees which include representatives from busi- ness and industry. Their input is highly valued. They allow us to keep programs current and rele- vant and in some cases, we attempt to provide customized training to meet their needs,” Stelck said.

Selkirk College is currently examining and assessing various programs to determine which courses will be needed and how they can best be delivered. Some of these inciude: Business Infor- mation Systems Technology: Automated Building System Tech- nology. Electronic Engineering Technology; Engineering and a Bachelor of Technology program.

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