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And now to go along with the refurbished outside, the church has its first set of pews.

Bob MacBain, chairman of the church's board of man agers, said the improved ap. pearance of the church ex terior spurred the board to

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He said the board learned that a Coquitlam Presbyter jan church was to get new

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another church as a donation.

“These are now third. hand,” explained MacBain.

The local church had only to cover the cost of trans- porting the pews from the Lower Mainland to Castle- gar.

MacBain said Williams Moving and Storage in Castlegar gave the church “an excellent deal,” and donations from the local con. gregation paid for all but $25 of the cost of the move.

The pews were moved into the church last fall and there was a service of dedication in November

Lutherans to have ski day

St. Peter Lutheran Church will host the annual Koot enay Circuit Ski Retreat this weekend with 60 to 70 youths gathering at the church Fri- day evening.

Saturday will be spent on the slopes at Whitewater, returning in the evening to Castlegar for supper, a song: fest and speaker from Con. cordia College in Edmonton.

The youths and visiting pastors will conduct the special Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. A noon potluck luncheon with the congrega- tion and youth will conclude the weekend festivities.

White cane week teaches public about blindness

This week is National White Cane Week, a week devoted to informing the public about the realities of blindness and visual impairment.

White Cane Week is partly sponsored by The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, a | United Way Agency. Judith Martin works part-time forthe CNIB as a Community Rehabilitation Counsellor, and provides direct services to over 200 blind and visually impaired adults throughout the East and West Kootenays.

In Castlegar, there are currently 11 adults and two children registered with the CNIB.

“Public awareness is an important part of my job,” says Martin. “One thing I try to emphasize to someone when meeting a blind or visually impaired person, is that the key word is ‘person,’ not ‘blind.’ ”

Last year, a new theme was introduced for White Cane Week: “There's more than one way to see.” Martin says the theme underlines something that blind and visually impaired individuals have known for.a long time: even without full sight, they can function effectively at work, at home and at recreational activities.

“Blind people can learn to further to develop their other senses to help compensate for loss of sight and, together with the use of modern technology, can do much more than the average person supposes,” she says.

Not all blind or visually impaired people have total absence of sight or live in “total darkness.” Martin says only about 10 per cent of CNIB's registered clients are totally blind.

“Many see in varying degrees — from light perception to the ability to read large print with a magnifier. Others may be able to read signs and see objects from a distance but be unaware of obstacles directly in front of them because of a restricted field of vision.”

All the services provided by the CNIB are aimed at maximizing the use of that residual vision to enhance independence, she added.

SHSS Report

By Cathy Paszty

Now that exams have been written, and semester two is under way, everything is back to normal.

This weekend has been busy for SHSS basketball teams. The senior boys played in the Mt. Sentinel tournament; and the junior girls hosted the annual Hi Arrow Classic.

Also coming up is the annual Valentines dance on Feb. 12. The cost will be $5 to get in but this year a prize deal will be offered. You can get to the basketball game, get a Root Bear raffle ticket and get into the dance for a cost of only $5. That is a deal one can not refuse. The doors will open at 8 p.m. and close at 9 p.m. with the dance running from 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.

In the future, students will be able to order school jackets. Stay tuned for further details.

Schmidt camp in high gear

Ron Schmidt's campaign decision-making process in

for the federal candidacy of the NDP kicked into high gear this weekend with a well-attended coffee party on Friday evéning in Kaslo. On Saturday many mem bers left some of their Sno-fest activities to attend an informal gathering in Nelson to learn more about the Steelworker staff repre sentative from Castlegar. Schmidt welcomed the op- portunity to expound on his platform of “participative representation,” where he says all the constituents in Kootenay-West Revelstoke can become involved in the

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Schmidt says he has the enthusiasm, coupled with his past organizing experience, to serve as the next Member of Parliament for Kootenay West Revelstoke.

Schmidt said he is looking forward to the all-candidates forum in Kaslo Feb. 19.

Other upcoming events that Schmidt's Committee has organized, include a coffee party in Revelstoke at the McGregor Motor Inn Feb. 21 and a fund raising dance on Saturday at the Local 480 Hall in Trail.

Selkirk stages workshop

A free evening workshop “The Mechanics of Separa tion and Divorce,” co-spon sored by Selkirk College and The People’s Law School, will be offered Feb. 23 from 7-10 p.m. at the college's Castle gar Campus.

Afex Perehudoff of the Castlegar legal firm Poloni coff, Jones and Perehudoff will present informative three-hour workshop.

Advanced registration is required before Feb. 16. Un less sufficient interest is shown, the class will not be offered.

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Privatization to cost

The provincial government must begin taking serious steps toward creating more employment opportunities in the West Kootenay, says New Democrat job training critic Anita Hagen.

Hagen made the comments in a prepared release after hearing of the latest unem- ployment figures, which shows the number of people out of work in the West Kootenay has shot up from 14.8 per cent in December to 21.4 per cent in January — a rise of 6.6 per cent.

“This is an unacceptable

situation that requires more than endless promises from the government. People in the Kootenays need to see positive action,” said Hagen (New Westminster).

“This ip close to a 50 per cent hike in the unemploy- ment rate — it is not something that can be passed off as a seasonal quirk.”

Hagen says instead of working towards stimulating employment opportunities, Premier Bill Vander Zalm's government schemes, such as privatization, will end up costing even more B.C. jobs

Recreation news

errant Bingo anyone? The Robson River Otters are holding an All Paper Cash Bingo at the complex hall on Satur- day. Early bird games go at 6 p.m. with regular bingo starting at 7 p.m. There are no advance ticket sales, how. ever, you may pick up your various packages at the door. Valentine Dance Robson Recreation Society is sponsoring a Valentine dance at the Robson Hall on Saturday. Cost is only $3.50 per person and you can pick up your advance tickets at Johnnies Grocery and Gas. Sweetheart Hoedown The Blueberry Recreation Society is sponsoring at Sweetheart Hoedown at the Nordic Hall on Saturday. Dancing will be from 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Advance tickets only, which you can get from Carl's Drugs, Hairlines, Betty's Boutique or. call Chris at 365-2303. Flea Market The Robson Flea-Market has started up again for 1988. First one of the season will be held at the Robson Hall on Sunday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Breakfast for the whole fam- ily will be available, so go to Robson and take this event in Last Game The last regular Rebels junior hockey game of the season will be at the complex on Saturday Valley will be in town, so come down to the complex and ‘cheer on the Rebels to another victory. Game time is 8 p.m. Old Time Dance Old Time Dance will be held at the Seniors Hall on Feb. 20. Dancing is from 8 11 p.m. with coffee and lunch served at 11 p.m. Music is by the Old Time Fiddlers and admission is only $2 per person. Come out and enjoy the old time toe tapping music and dancing. Russian Meal If you want something real special in your life, come down to the recreation office and purchase your ticket to an authentic Russian meal. Have dinner with all the competitors, from all the countries, that will be taking part in the 1988 Husky World Downhill Red Mountain Races. Autographs are from 5:30 - 6 p.m. Dinner 6:30 - 8 p.m. and a social starting at 8 p.m. All this happens at’ the

complex hall on March 9. There will also be entertain- ment. So if you would like an excellent meal, meet real live celebrities and in general just have a good time, purchase your ticket now. Public SI

Public skating for the rest of the week at-the complex is Thursday 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Friday 2 - 3:30 p.m., Satur- day 3 - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 2:15 - 4 p.m. Bring your whole family and enjoy time on the ice.

Aerobithon

Dance for Heart Aerobi. thon is coming up on Feb. 20. More ‘details next week. Keep your body in shape and you will enjoy life so much more. Take part.

It is still not to late to register in one of our many recreation programs.

A Level ‘C’ CPR course is being offered on Feb. 15 and 16. This course is designed for health professionals, life- guards or someone. with a health-related background.

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A stress management workshop is planned for Feb. 16 and 23. This two-session workshop is designed for everyone especially those suffering from hypertension, migrains, ulcers, depression and other stress-related i nesses. Our professional in- structor will show you ways to relax and reduce your stress level.

Tower to topple

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York City developer must tear down the top 12 stories of an unfinished 31 storey apartment building that was built taller than zoning regulations allowed, the state's highest court ruled Tuesday.

The city had originally given the developer per mission for the $7.2 million tower after relying, as had the developer, on a faulty city zoning map.

Judge Joseph Bellacosa said that even if there were a mistake by the city, “rea- sonable diligence” by a “good-faith inquirer” would have uncovered the true zon- ing rules.

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