PP PCE PRONE annette ep i encnnstrmoermpeui Ne mh _{eom : Getuiday; June 27, 1992 @ ‘True Canadian’ comes shining through y best truly Canadian ex- perience began when I was 10 years old. It was a hot summer day in August when I was showing my pony at the Prince Albert Exhibition. It seemed like the whole town had turned out to watch, because not only was the horse show going on, but the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honorable John Diefenbaker, was there also. He had come to watch the show and then present the trophies for the best performers of the day. Usually I never won anything, in fact I’ve never even came close. s the day worn on, it was time for the presentations. pectators and plas alia watched as the Prime Minis stepped forward.The nae called the names of each winner and they lead there mount into the ring. At the end, when each rider had been presented with his-her prizes, the crowd applauded. The Prime Minister then took the announcers mike and spoke. All was silent as he said, “I have sat here this afternoon and watched- this show, there was one girl that nev- er won anything, but she entered the ring with a smile and tried her hard- Me, arf). War est and left with a smile. “To me that is a true Canadian, and I would like her to come up here now so that I can shake her hand.” I could not believe he had called my name. I slowly walked into the ring and up toward the eseuiD stand. The crowd cheered. This happened 35 years ago, and to this day I have always tried by hard- est at everything in life. First or 10th place doesn’t matter. If you have tried your very best and enjoyed it, you are a true winner. The News would like to con- gratulate Jean Bonin for her won- derful piece of Canadiana. As our Grand Prize Winner, Bonin will be given an aerial tour of the West Kootenay, courtesy of The News and Kootenay Airlines Ltd. y best truly Canadian WY) as began early one June morning in 1977 as we boarded the fishing ves- sel, the “Scott Mill”, and headed for a part of our nation which few have been lucky enough to see — the northwestern tip of the Queen Charlotte Islands and the aban- doned Haida vil- lage of Kiusta. The mist was low as we headed Coastal adventure fond reminder of our country’s past Alison Jollimore _ ing cedar beams decaying into the _ surrounding forest, the remnants of elaborately carved memorial poles gazed sadly over the ocean — the carved figures relating stories of those who lived long ago. ‘e spent three days ex- ploring the land — hik- ing the shorelines and on crab, | abalone and wild | berries, and dis- 4 covering what out for the inlet j at Masset and began our voyage west. The sun rose as we passed rugged coastline and learned much of the history of this isolated land. As we headed toward Kiusta’s shore in a small dingy, I wondered at the thriving village this once was — before traders brought smallpox et eliminated most of its popula- hii bgeevel beach and life was like 200 What I gained from the experi- ence was an appreciation of those who formed the basis of our nation — who braved the elements and formed the makings of our modern day society — a society full of histo- ry — a society full of diversity. eee The News wishes to congratu- late Alison Jollimore for her Canadian tale. As our second place finisher, Jollimore will receive a Canada 125 t-shirt. {LIVE THE EXPERIENCE _) CELEBRATE CANADA Kootenay Computers Inc. © 2313-6th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 2W1 Phone 365-2323 Fax 365-0151 rc YY \ SALES e SERVICE ¢ REPAIRS “J ~ Zu . /—=—5> WHAT A HAPPENING!! VONG S72 hii 1114-3rd St., Castlegar, B.C. - Ph. 365-2210 a Saturday, June 27,1992 - Pm, in y best truly Canadian ex- perience happened on a July 1 weekend a few years ago. My husband, an- other couple and I had spent the previ- ous day canoeing and portaging to an isolated lake in Northern Ontario. The day was picture perfect. The lonely cry of the loons echoed all round us. The water was as smooth as glass, reflecting the trees like a mirror. We had just finished a swim off the rock in front of our campsite. We settled down on the rock to dry off Picture-perfect day provides glimpse of national treasure when we saw a ripple in the water. A minute later a beaver popped his head out of the water, consid- ered us looking at hin, flipped around, smacked his tail on the sur- face of the water and swam on. He stopped and smacked his tail a couple more times before he disap- peared from sight. I can’t think of anything more Canadian than seeing a beaver in his natural habitat, undisturbed by man. There seems to be fewer and few- er places in the world like this lake that haven't been taken over by man. We in Canada have many of these places. ~ Thope that places like this will still be untamed for our daughter’s children to appreciate. The News would like to thank Crystal Casler for her entry. As our third place finisher, she will receive a Canada 125 t-shirt. f HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CANADA __ BON FETE, CANADA FELIZ ANIVERSA'RIO, CANADA’ NO3OQPABNAEM BAC KAHADA However you say it, may it be well and truly celebrated. CARL'S PLAZA DRUGS Your Friendly Pharmacy 365-7269 IN 1992 DISCOVER THE ARROW LAKES Scotties Marina Ltd. * BOAT & BOATHOUSE MOORAGE (RENTALS) * GROCERIES & GAS * DOCK CONSTRUCTION °¢ BARGE SERVICE Scottie & Dallas Tait 365-3267 2 miles above Keenleyside Dam i Broadwater Rd., Robson Share The Spirit of