As News May 30, 1990 May 30,1990 CastlegarNews 81 PROVINCIAL NEWS: Couvelier dismisses Meech VICTORIA (CP) — Hours after warning that the Meech Lake impasse threatened Canadian unity, Premier Bill Vander Zalm distanced himself from a statement by his finance minister that the constitutional accord is ‘‘almost an irrelevancy.”* **In my view, Meech Lake is almost an irrelevancy,’’ Mel Couvelier said in a Vancouver radio interview. “I know that you guys (media) have got it all hyped up but I can’t believe and take seriously for one minute that this country and its continued existence is going to depend solely on such an emotional issue as language.” Couvelier’s comments were relayed to Vander Zalm at a morning news conference called to elaborate on his Provincewide television address Mon- day night. “Canadian unity comes first,’’ Vander Zalm said. ‘I didn’t hear the Statements, but I can tell you the Meech Lake accord is very relevant.” Order of VICTORIA (CP) — Former Expo chairman Jim Pattison, a rock star and two former lieutenant governors are among 26 British Columbians named as the first winners of the Or- der of British Columbia. Singer Bryan Adams and former lieutenant governors Henry Bell- Irving and Robert Rogers will also ‘Canadian unity comes first,’ premier says Other issues, such as the high dollar and interest rates and the province's economic relationship with Ottawa, are being overlooked because of con- cern over the accord, Vander Zalm conceded. “The economic issues are impor- tant. However, we must now deal with the Meech Lake accord. Get it behind us... . “Hopefully then these other issues will be addressed with a little more vigor and interest.”’ ‘ In his 15-minute TV address, Van- der Zalm warned that Candian unity was at stake if Meech failed. But he said Senate reform must be part of the Mecch solution. Later, at the legislature, Couvelier seemed to backtrack: ‘‘The Meech Lake discussion and debate is a very important issue of the moment. I see it as possibly a catalysf around which some of these other (economic) issues can be addressed.’’ Couvelier has in the past said British Columbia would be better off outside Ce 7 He has also suggested disengaging the Province from some economic relationships with Ottawa. NDP finance critic Glen Clark said Couvelier and Vander Zalm may be up to something dangerous if the Meech accord, which is designed to bring Quebec into the Constitution, is not ratified by all the provinces by the June 23 deadline. “‘I think they’re laying the groun- dwork for some sort of constitutional BILL VANDER ZALM gambit from British Columbia,’’ Clark said, suggesting Quebec may not be the only province contem- plating sovereignty association. Vander Zalm and Couvelier have maintained that leaving Con- federation is not an option. B.C. awarded to 26 receive the award at a ceremony June 21 Legislation for the award to \egcognize people who have given out- standing service to the province was Passed last year. Other receipients are: surveyor Gerald Andrews, Victoria; cancer specialist Dr. David Boyes, Van- couver; conservationist Vernon Brink, Vancouver; leader Phyllis Chelsea, Alkali Lake; An d di fi ber committee headed by Chief Justice Allan McEachern of the B.C. Supreme Court chose the winners. Joseph Cohen, Vancouver; Businessman Helmut Eppich, Van- couver; rhythmic gymnast Lori Fung, Reid may be prosecuted VICTORIA (CP) — The question of whether to prosecute former tourism minister Bill Reid will be decided by the lawyer who originally rejected the idea, Attorney General Bud Smith said. Smith said information sworn before a justice of the peace by New Democrat Moe Sihota will be reviewed by-John Hall, an indepen- to obtain a conviction on breach of trust charges. Justice of the Peace Philip Lim decided Monday to issue a summons to Reid, ordering him to appear in Provincial court June 12 to answer Sihota’s charge. Sihota said he expected Smith to take over the prosecution. “‘There may very well be different i ** Smith said. ‘‘He’s dent lawyer in V i Hall reviewed the original police files on the Reid lottery fund case and decided there wasn’t enough evidence (Hall) instructed to review it and if based on the information at. hand there’s some reason for the matter to be proceeded with by the Crown then he’s instructed to do that.”” . The breach of trust’s charge related to $277,000 that went to a company run by Reid’s former campaign manager, George Doonan. Reid, who resigned as tourism minister last fall, said he was discussing the charge with his lawyer, Peter Butler. Reid said he has done nothing illegal and that will be shown once he has his day in court. Vancouver; Dr. Gurdev Gill, New Westminster, first Indo-Canadian to Practise medicine in Canada; wheelchair athlete Rick Hansen, Van- couver; forester and phi ‘opist BRIEFLY From Wire Service Tree spikers could face jail VICTORIA — Tree spikers could face as much as three years in jail and a $10,000 fine under legislation introduced Tuesday in the B.C. ure. Forests Minister Claude Rich said the di to the Forest Act would make it a criminal offense to spike a tree, whether its living or dead, standing or fallen. A person convicted of spiking a tree or of helping someone else to spike a tree could face a fine of as much as $2,000 or six months in jail, or both. But injuries caused by spiking would result in the maximum penalty of a $10,000 fine or three years in jail, or both. People opposed to logging have been known to drive metal spikes into trees because that makes dangerous, perhaps fatal. A chainsaw can buckle if it hits a spike, injuring a logger. And if the spiked tree makes it to a sawmill, it could splinter the saw blade, spraying shrapnel at workers. Youth corp program launched VANCOUVER (CP) — B.C. E: Minister John R au Castlegar News SPORTS GET THE PERFECT FIT WITH A KOOTENAY SAVINGS RRSP. Kootenay Savings Draw reflects prestige of Sunflower Open launched the 1990 environment youth corps program on the site of one of last year’s successful youth corps projects, which recreated a fish- mating area. A youth corps crew, by the A Association, spent 12 weeks last year in the First Narrows waterway at the entrance to Vancouver harbor, moving 54 tonnes of rock to rebuild an intertidal area needed for fish to court and ¥ Reynolds said the restoration of the habitat has brought a resurgence of marine life to the area. The it i the youths corps last year to provide opportunities for young people aged 16 to 24 Walter Koerner, Vancouver; Robert H. Lee, Vancouver, businessman and a governor of the University of British Columbia; arts Promoter Anne MacDonald, North Vancouver; Grace MacInnis, Sechelt, women’s rights advocate and former Politician; former chief justice Nathan Nemetz, Vancouver; historian Margaret Ormsby, Vernon; J.O. Orr, Vancouver, former magistrate and veterans’ advocate; Howard Petch, president of the University of Victoria; Leslie Peter- son, former Social Credit cabinet minister; Ian Ross, Victoria, Butchart Gardens owner and _ tourism Promoter; artist Jack Shadboldt, Vancouver; Erwin Swangard, President of the Pacific National Exhibition; and Peter Wing, Kamloops, the first North American mayor of Chinese origin. toa better i while gaining experience and learning new skills, the ministry said in a release. More than 200 other projects were completed last year. 2 anew to the 1990 that calls on ity groups, to provide matching financial support to youth corps crews. Crews are typically made up of five workers and a supervisor, with wages, training and other support provided through the youth corps. Westar to Seek injunction TERRACE — Westar Timber has decided to seek a court injunction to remove a native blockade at its Kitwanga mill. Westar’s northwest manager, Keith Spencer, said he’s tried everything to get the blockade down but now it’s in the hands of the lawyers. Gitwangak Indians blockaded the mill almost two weeks ago, saying Westar is planning to close the operation. Since then, they’ve said they'll take over the mill at the end of the month. There have been recent layoffs at the mill which the company has blamed on a timber shortage. The mill is about 770 kilometres northwest of Vancouver. Tournament at Kinna! right stuff a: ird Park Sunday aft: e won the C division in the tourney. took the overall title while Ken Chernoff and Brad A: IF THE SHOE FITS... 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Just dial one of the numbers below, and let us do the rest. e Ny, ce >* Castlégar News Circulation 365-7266 Display Advertising 365-5210 Classified Advertising 365-2212 News Department 365-3517 Manager goes from Series to scapegoat in 2 years CINCINNATI (AP) — Com- munication: proved to be a big Problem for Davey Johrison until the end. After Johnson was dismissed as manager of the New York Mets on Tuesday, he headed for his Florida home. “I would have liked to have met with, the ballplayers to say goodbye but they (management) didn’t want me to stay around,"’ Johnson said. ‘‘I knew this was coming since last year “It was just a matter of when. I have no regrets.”” Davey shouldn’t, either He guided the Mets to baseball's 1986 World Series championship and was one of the winningest managers in baseball history with a .588 percen- tage. But the Mets got the tag as un- derachievers the last two seasons, and, as usual, the manager was the one to go. “He wanted to give Davey every chance to turn it around,” senior vice-president Al Harazin said. ‘‘Un- fortunately, he didn’t. The Mets made third-base coach Bud Harrelson the new manager. The Mets went out and lost 2-1 to the Reds, dropping to 20-23 and seven games behind first-place Pittsburgh in the NL East. Things haven't been working out for a while for the Mets. The pitching has been inconsistent, the hitting sporadic and the defence terrible. They have made 46 errors in 43 games. “I thought the club was un- derachieving and needed to go in a new direction,’’ general manager Frank Cashen said during a news con- ference. ‘Part of the blame is cer. tainly mine. Part of the blame has to be with the organization and part of the blame has to be with the team. It's not all Davey’s.”” Johnson, 47, was selected Mets manager during the 1983 World Series and led them longer than anyone else in team history. He inherited a club that had not finished above fifth place for seven straight years and turned them around to average 96 victories a year. The Mets never finished worse than second during his tenure Johnson, who compiled a record of 595-417, led the team to the 1986 World Series championship in seven games over Boston and to a division championship in 1988, when the Mets lost in seven games to Los Angeles in the NL playoffs. other baseball player Oakland Athletics. cards. And he may be. season, Pressive restaurant window in centre field So far this month, Canseco has hit 13 home runs, driven in 35 runs and hit for a .381 batting average while his agents negotiate a long-term contract with the “I think it’s purely coincidental,"” Canseco said. ‘It COuldn’t have come at a better time, could it?”” Canseco tilts his head, lifts an eyebrow and smiles the kind of smile associated with a guy holding all the The 25-year-old outfielder who two seasons ago became the first player to surpass the 40-home run and 40-steal plateaus in the same season has taken his of- fensive production to another level 2 Entering Monday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Canseco led the major leagues with 47 RBIs and 38 runs scored. With 18 homers, he’s tied with Detroit’s Cecil Fielder; on a pace to hit 69 for the It’s the way Canseco hits homers that’s been im- ~ Last week in Toronto’s Skydome, for example, Canseco hit a monstrous shot that bounced off the Canseco, who has a one-year, $2-million contract this season, is in a good bargaining position. His agent, Dennis Gilbert, wouldn't comment on specific numbers being baa co but there are reports the Canseco: baseball's Ist $5 million man? OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jose Canseco is on the kind of home run-bashing, opponent-mashing roll that could have him rolling in more dough than any career in Oakland. or five-year deal within the next week “We're still working on the contract,’ Canseco said. “But, like I've said before, the longer this thing goes, the more difficult it’s going to be the previous two devastating. So impressive a package that even a month of hit ting like this one doesn't shock those who watch Can Seco play every day slugger could become baseball's first $5-million man. “The only thing I can say is that we expect that when Jose signs he will be the best-paid player in baseball,”’ Gilbert said. Canseco, who won't be eligible for free agency until after next season, says he wants to play his entire “‘If I get extremely hot, anything can happen.”* Canseco’s power numbers get the most attention. bat they overshadow the completeness of his game. He's a very good defensive player, 100 “It’s no big secret anymore,” said Milwaukee's Dave Parker, who played with Canseco and the A's “If you're going to pay a player a lot of money to be part of the package, then you have to pay him more money because Canseco is the complete package."" “Is he hot or is he just Jose? Frankly, it's hard to know,” said Oakland general manager Sandy Alder Son. “But he’s not that far‘from routine Jose. Does that make it that any more urgent (to sign Canseco immediately)? I don't think so."’ He has said he'd like to sign a four seasons. ‘‘] mean, this guy is — By ED MILLS Staff Writer It’s considered Castlegar’s most Prestigious tournament of the season and the names among the 240 golfers Biaso and Panton — you can never really count them out. They should be among the top players.’’ Turlock said the field for this year’s tourney is especially strong because of entered in this weekend’s 29th Sun- the reputation the Castlegar course flower Open reflect that. There's two-time winner Brian De Biaso of Nelson who finished second in the B.C. amateur last year. Then there’s past winners like Castlegar native Rob Sherstobitoff, now of Vancouver, Randy Panton of Creston, as well as defending cham- pion from the U.S. Kent Brown of Colville who will return to defend his title The championship flight has 30 golfers with handicaps ranging from 0-5 (and a couple with plus han- dicaps) vying for top prize while six other flights will make up the rest of the field in the 36-hole event at the Castlegar and District Golf Club Saturday and Sunday. But it isn’t just the big names who are going to walk away with the title, according to one organizer. Any one of the top 30 has a fair chance of taking it, Brian Turlock said. “On any given day, any of these guys can shoot even par on that cour- se so you can’t really say who’s going to win it,"” he said. ‘However there are perennial favorites, guys like De earned when around the professionals and amateurs — will be the B.C. Amateur BILL PEREHUDOFF championship was held here last year. “A lot of the top players from Kootenays — here . . . a lot of people are interested in playing this course,” Turlock said. If anyone can be considered to be on a roll heading into the Open it’s Castlegar’s Danny Walker who just won the 36-hole Zone 1 championship which was played in Castlegar and the Christina Lake course last weekend. Then there’s Derek Simister of Trail who won the Creston Blossom Festival tournament earlier this season while Capilano pro Ross Gibson (who placed fourth in the B.C. Amateur last year) will also be on hand. Among local golfers, Bill Perehudoff is a former Sunflower winner while Castlegar club assistant pros Wayne Gamborski and Kevin Biln will also be in the field. Depending on the weather, an eve- par round will probably win it, Turlock said. Among the celebrities in the tour ney is Castlegar native Steve Bozek of the Vancouver Canucks. There's over $5,000 in prizes in the tourney with winners decided in each of the seven flights. A foursome to watch Saturday should be that of Panton, Brown, De’ Biaso and Steve Donaldson of Cran. brook who tee off at 8:30 a.m. The tourney begins with the first tee off at 6:30 a.m. Saturday and will conclude Sunday afternoon. Spec tators are welcome. Henderson beats Cobb OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rickey Henderson beat Ty Cobb’s American League career stolen base record and now has his sights fixed on Lou Brock Henderson eclipsed? Cobb’s 62- year-old mark by stealing third in the sixth inning Tuesday night but that was not enough for the Oakland Athletics, who were beaten 2-] by the Toronto Blye Jays, who won their fif- th in a row to remain one-half game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers atop the AL East. “‘Lou Brock is No. | all-time, but this fits right up there,’’ Henderson said of breaking Cobb's record. “*Doing it at home was probably most important for me. “It took a little longer for me to do it because I was putting too much Pressure on myself to get on base.”” Henderson has stolen 893 bases in less than 11 seasons. Cobb set the mark of 892 in 24 seasons from 1905- 1928. Only Brock with 938 and Billy Hamilton, who had 937 playing before the turn of the century, have more career steals than Henderson. Henderson’s AL-record-setting 893rd steal came after he dauled BOt_.| David Wells with two out in the aixth. 24 Henderson stole third on &-2-0 pil to Carney Lansford. Catcher Greg Myers juggled the pitch and didn’t makea throw “‘It was just a matter of time, but I'm proud of the way he did it,”’ Oakland manager Tony LaRussa said. ‘‘He was trying to make something happen. That’s typical of the way he plays.”* After driving in safely, Henderson pulled up the third-base bag and held it up triumphantly to a standing walked. Nelson Liriano lifted a two- out fly ball that right fielder Lance Bl ip dropped after ing. Toronto scored its second run in ovation. In a brief ceremony, the Athletics presented Henderson with a plaque consisting of a base with the number 893, a pair of white baseball shoes and pictures of him stealing bases. “It feels good to be No. 1 in the American League,"’ Henderson said **One of the great base stealers of all time has had the record for many years. “I'm proud and excited to have broken the record.”’ Wells (2-0), making only his third career start, yielded two hits in six shutout innings and matched his career high with six strikeouts. **L could have gone longer,"’ Wells said. ‘'l only threw 80 pitches. But he (manager Cito Gaston) was just looking out for me. I understand that.”” Duane Ward relieved in the seventh and yielded Oakland’s run in the nin. th when Henderson tripled and scored on Lansford’s single. It was Oakland's first run in 19 innings but Tom Henke came in and struck out Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire for his sixth save. Oakland’s Dave Stewart (8-2) held Toronto to six hits and one earned run in his first complete game of the season but was the loser, The Blue Jays took a 1-0 lead with Fred McGriff singled and Myers Banjo's Pub player Adrian Castlegar team rallied in half an squad watched as the house of cards began to collapse. Kimberley at Kinnaird Pa: the sixth on McGriff’s two-out single that scored Mookie Wilson, who led off with an infield hit and stole second. Markin slides safely into third as the the third inning of a game rk Sunday. Banjo's blew a 6-0 lead in the semifinal game losing 8-7 and finishing third in the tournament the team hosted here. egainst CasNews photo by Ed Mills Banjo's blows it big in fastball By CasNews Staff Banjo’s Pub was in the money but the team must have felt it had been robbed in its own fastball tourney at Kinnaird Park last weekend The nine-team tourney (originally 10 teams were entered but a Montana team cancelled at the last minute) of- fered over $800 in first-place prize money which was won by Cranbrook, and cash for second and third spots. Banjo’s came in third and picked up $275 but that was little consolation to a team that had at least second place wrapped up in the tourney semi- final Sunday. Leading Kimberley 6-0 with just inning left, the Castlegar Kimberley scored six in the bottom of the sixth and then won it 8-7 in ex- an unearned run in the second inning. tra inni to advance to the final against Cranbrook. tourney The loss sidering Banjo’s had beaten berley 10-2 earlier Sunday “Our pitcher (Eli Soukeroff) played every game, he just ran out of gas,”’ said Banjo’s third baseman Phil Angrignon Soukeroff pitched four games “Nobody was upset,"” Angrignon said. ‘‘They (Kimberley) got a bunch of little hits and nobody made an error so we weren't complaining." Cranbrook beat Kimberley 6-4 to take first place, going undefeated through the tourney with four wins Soukeroff was justly acquitted from any blame for the loss in the last game as the Bajo’s pitcher was named the tourney’s most valuable player. hurts even more con Kim Also rans in the Banjo’s tourney in cluded Labatts from Castlegar, Trail, Nelson, Salmo and two teams from the Slocan Valley