ee eee a A4 Wednesday, November 6, 1991 THE VISIT*THE TOUR FOR ALL YOUR Smoker all about being a guy A smoker. A gathering of men. Guys being guys. Big cigars, big money gambling, ice-cold booze and the unabashed pleasure of demeaning naked women. Hugh Hefner would have been proud. Yeah, the smoker thrown by the Castlegar Rotary Club Friday night sure was a bash. But wait a minute. Perception That’s not what Thomas B | NK or businessmen organize something, you’re bound to be taken in by all the hype of the event, but end up going home a little disappointed, unhappy or with an empty feeling. Friday’s smoker was no exception. But on the positive side, there was a pretty thrilling draw system for winning $1,000. And for happened. The cigars those who could afford it, were self-rolled cigarettes. The gambling the Calcutta was a nice way to risk a few had a $2 maximum. The booze was warm. hundred bucks. And the money that was And the pleasures in demeaning women raised did go to support a number of turned out to be 200 horny guys struggling community activities, so from a money to get a view of a piece of skin. I doubt Hef would have used bare point of view,it was a success. So maybe Friday’s Smoker is what being flourescent lights to set the mood. I doubt a guy is all about. We gambled, drank Hef would ever serve beef stew with onions warm beer and sat in hard chairs under the size of dahlia bulbs for dinner. And if — harsh lighting. And we liked it. We loved Hef ever relied on a car speakers to pipe in eating those huge onions in our stew. Hell, the music, then I’m Kimberley Conrad. Not I would have eaten those onions raw if I likely. could have. Because that’s what being a But what should I expect for $25 from a bunch of local businessmen who organized it wouldn’t be the affair out of the goodness of their want it harsh hearts? I think anytime you let a group of bosses cave. B.C. housing starts look good, says report British Columbia’s hous- forecast for B.C. in 1992, up ing starts recovery is expect- from 29,900 units forecast in guy is all about. If things were any better, guys njght out. If I didn’t I would have stayed home. Boy, I just hope next year’s Smoker is in a INSURANCE NEEDS If you own a business or retail ‘ outlet, you owe it to yourself in Concert to pi t your interests. WITH TWO OFFICES Tues., Nov. 19 TS ieee roe Sp.m. CASTLEGAR SAVINGS Capital Theatre, Nelson. INSURANCE TICKETS $15 + $1.05 GST = $16.05 AGENCIES LTD. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT PETE'S TV INFORMATION PH. 354-3910 An Express Event CONSTRUCTION TRAILER RENTALS Local 365-3551 — Fritz Main 1-828-2644 — Lloyd NORTHERN TRAILER LTD. ed to extend into 1992, says a report released today by Canada Mortgage and Hous- ing Corp. Lower mortgage rates, high migration to B.C. anda gradually improving econo- my were factors cited sup- porting the forecast, a news release from the CMHC said. 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Masleck said he was disap- pointed nothing could be worked out between the two sides. “We weren't surprised,” he said. “We obviously hoped that Masleck said the union is willing to strike until an agreement is reached. “We're in a good position to wage a strike,” he said, adding the union has built up a strong strike fund. “And when have a 100 per cent stri vote, it seems that people are fairly determined.” Masleck said the strike is hat odd for a per to be directly involved i in. “It’s strange,” he said. “We're making the news in- stead of covering it.” Storm continued from page A3 Slippery roads caused a number of backups on Sher- biko Hill Monday morning, and large trucks coming from Celgar had to ike long runs at tackling the hill Comin said changing the middle lane on the hill to a turning lane from a passing lane for southbound traffichas not slowed traffic. “I don’t think it’s changed much,” Comin said, adding cars are not forced to stop be- hind turning vehicles and stopping the flow. “All it takes is one car that wants to turn and you're in re- al trouble,” he said. 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