Wednesday, October 27, 1993 Page 7A Letters to the Editor Beaumont charges Lilly's comments about Prozac false Dear Editor: This letter is to correct the falsities that were communicated by Mark Fleming, Regional Director of Eli Lilly and Company in an article entitled “The Other Side of the Controversial Drug Prozac,” dated September 22, 1993 The Citizens* Commission on Human Rights was established by the Church of Sci- entology and prominent Psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Szasz when the need for intensive reform of psychiatry became apparent Over the last two decades CCHR has exposed hundred of unexplained or improper deaths in psychiatric institutions, waste and theft of millions of dollars’ of mental health The Castlegar Sun Local men honored well Dear Editor The Castlegar Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, British Columbia and Yukon Division, wishes to thank Aaron Stoushnow, Bobby. Keraiff and Kay Markin for Organizing a very successful golf tournament this past summer in memory of two local men, Dan Markin and Mark Lightle. Thanks also to the 132 golfers who participated. The $2,040 raised will be used for research, Public education, and lodges for patients, as well as for financial assistance to those in need. Thanks to all. Ruby Marsh President, Castlegar Unit, Canadian Cancer Society A big Red Cross thank you Dear Editor: On behalf of the Castlegar WA The Castidgar Sun a NS Zs PUBLISHER MARILYN STRONG SHARLENE IMHOFF CATHERINE ROSS EDITOR ADVERTISING REP. NICOLE BEETSTRA ADVERTISING REP. CHRISTINE MOYER PRODUC TION MANAGER TRICIA LAKTIN PRODUCTION ASSISTANT drugs or electric shock on these luckless souls. in fact take their own lives and in some cases Mark Fleming’ ci nent about the murdered a loved family member first. There Citizens’ Comm non Human Rights and are four known lawsuits against Eli Lilly of the Church of Scientology is a typical misin Scarborough, Ontario: one in British formation tactic used to throw the reader's Columbia, two in Alberta and one in Montreal, attention off’the real problem, which is the as well as others in progress overwhelming evidence connecting Prozac CCHR has also gathered information, with a preoccupation with suicide, violence through the Freedom of Information Act, and death showing that Eli Lilly and Company knew of Studies done at Harvard and Yale universi the serious adverse reactions to Prozac even ties which show a link between Prozac use and Prior to its approval for the market Suicide speak for themselvés. One would Unlike Eli Lilly and Company and its expect the Regional Manager of Eli Lilly and Regional Director Mark f leming, the CCHR Company to be aware of these and other stud. deals in scientific facts, does not have billions ies, Nursing handbooks and the Compendium _ of dollars at stake but cares only about saving of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (the doc- human lives. JOHN VAN PUTTEN SPORTS REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER KAREN KERKHOFF REPORTER MARGE LALONDE CIRCULATION MANAGER SHAUNA KATTLER OFFICE MANAGER/CLASSIFIEDS businesses who assisted with advertising and the volunteers Direct Department Phones General Office .. 365-5266 365-5266 365-7848 Display Advertising 365-2278 Newsroom . 365-5579 Fax .... . 365-7762 465 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C. VIN 1G8 1S POLITICALLY INDEPENDENT AND A MEMBER OF THE STERLING NEWS SERVICE Established November 28, 1990 Published by Sterling Newspapers Ltd Weekly on Wednesdays Member of Canadian Community Newspapers Association B.C. Community Newspapers Association and B.C. Press Council Publications Mail Registration Pending editorial comment Watching and waiting “The political landscape of Canada has been sig nificantly altered.” Spoken by a jubilant Preston Manning on election night, these words only begin to describe the sweeping change that has occurred in our nation in just one short night: a new party settling for opposition for the Past nine years, has finally become the bride in white, while a group of spoiled antagonists, hell-bent on Quebec separa tion, also find themselves in a position of power, and are vowing to make “English Canada pay.” And along with the Liberal and Bloc Quebecois, one could say that the Reform Party has arrived Five years ago, many politicians had not even heard of the Reform Party, much less considered it a real threat. Meanwhile, a new type of politics was quietly but methodically gaining acceptance in Parts of Saskatchewan, much of Alberta, and in the last two years, British Columbia. Not wanting to limit themselves to the West, Preston Manning and his fellow Reformers spread eastward as well, pick- ing up ground in Ontario " Like a movie crew Preparing for opening night, the Reform movement almost appeared to work behind the scenes, letting the stage actors grab the limelight instead, and watched as they fum- bled lines, missed cues, and went overboard on the ad lib. Before anyone realized what was hap- pening, the Reform Party was a force with which to be reckoned, and traditional Parties woke up to realize that what you choose to ignore can defi- nitely hurt you Because Oct. 25 was the first major election in which the Reform Party has been involved, many candidates waving the Reform banner were basic Political unknowns: so they worked harder, and campaigned more thoroughly on policies that are truly grassroots For a perfect example of Reform Party politics and the way they were campaigned, look no further than our own riding, Kootenay-West Revelstoke While you might not agree with his politics, no one can say that Jim Gouk did not work hard before and during this campaign. He started gath- ering support long before the spring thaw occurred, and he continued at a steady pace while others were Sorting through the decision on whether or not to even run At the most, the merits of hard work are now obvious, not only in this riding, but in most across the province. At the very least, Reform Party candi dates sure knew how to Capitalize on voter dismay Now that he has it. Let’s see what he does with it = ERRORS The advertiser agrees that the publisher shail not be lable for damages ansing out of errors in any advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. whether such wsror 1 due to the negligence of its servants or otherwise and there shall bo lability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount Paid for such advertisement All advertising subject to publisher's approval Contracts must be completed within one year from contract date No contingent orde, accepted lis) Two ends pullin majorities, but last night's Liberal sweep nationally was the only saving grace in an other- wise very strange election. With two regional parties tug- ging at both ends of the country, a minority government would have been reduced to a mere Pawn in the hands of the Bloc Quebecois in the east and the Reform Party in the west Not the most daring pundit could have predicted in his wildest dreams the vengeance with which voters went for the throats of two old and established parties. That the Tories were in trouble became evi- dent during the last two weeks of the campaign, but anyone predict- ing two seat for the Progressive Conservatives would have been declared certifiably insane The thrashing the NDP received was a little more predictable Unpopular provincial NDP govern [r= particularly liked strong ments and a surge in Reform Party popularity spelled big trouble for the NDP. Still, to be beaten down from 44 to nine seats was a harsher verdict than most New Democrats expected Not counting the Savaging of the Tories and the NDP, the two big election stories are the success of the two regional parties the Bloc Quebecois and the Reform Party Failing to make the hoped-for inroads in Ontario, Reform started became a veritable juggernaut as the wave moved through Alberta and British Columbia. The overwhelming victories of the Bloc Quebecois and the Reform Party show just how volatile and angry Canadians at opposite ends of the country are. In both cases, they voted against central Canada. With their astounding succ however, comes a new responsibili- ty. Both parties are now part of the System, strange as that may ‘seem, Particularly for a party that is swom to break up confederation. Preston Manning, too, will find that there is a difference between being on the outside and being Part of the system he, at times, appears to despise. He will now be under the nation’s scrutiny, Partic- ularly if his party forms the offi- cial opposition Now, let me sing a swan song for the two parties which bore the brunt of the voters’ fury. As some one who passionately believes in Parliamentary democracy and has spent the last 33 years as a politi cal observer, I lament the demise to pick up steam in Manitoba and of the Tories and the bad mauling of the NDP. Neither party exactly deserved what it got. I know many of the defeated MPs, and I would like to say they worked diligently for their constituents to the best of their ability. There should have been room for the Progressive Conservative Party If there is no longer, much of the blame must go to Brian Mulroney, the most unpopular prime minister in Canadian history. Let one thing be clear: the destruction of the Tory Party cannot be blamed on Kim Campbell As for the NDP and the nine seats they captured, I suppose it's better than nothing. I spent election night in the campaign headquarters of Dave Barrett, who knew he was in a fight for his political life. He lost to Keith Martin who doesn’t even live in the nding He was parachuted in before the a candidate election When, Barrett was premier of British Columbia, I covered the leg islature for the Daily Colonist and in true form, I would savage him and his NDP government at fairly regular intervals. I'm doing the same with the current NDP admin istration. Yet, we always remained good friends I was, therefore, not surprised to hear Barrett give one of the most gracious concession speeches I have heard in all my years of cov ering elections. After congratulat g at the centre ing his opponent on his victory, giving credit to Prime Minister elect Jean Chretien and federal NDP leader Audrey McLaughlin, he even found some kind words for Kim Campbell Of all the Tory and NDP candi dates defeated last night, Barrett is without a doubt the greatest loss to the federal scene. He was a parlia mentarian extraordinaire. The spotlight, however, will now shift to Manning and his Reform Party. Admittedly, there is only so much he can do to implement some of his policies, considering the large Liberal Majority. But as possible leader of the official Opposition, he will be able to hammer his message home By the same token, he will now be much more vulnerable to the pit Some of the who were clected will be Manning will falls of politics Reformer difficult to control have his hands full And, of course, with the role of official opposition comes the dis tinct possibility of beating the gov ernment next time around. To do that, Manning has to prove to Cana dians that his party is not just a regional one, but national in scope Hubert Beyer is a veteran new reporter who covers B.C. politics from the Victoria legislative press gallery. Beyer, 58, takes a special interest in issues affecting commu nines in, the B.C. interior Building a government of vision, com hey call her Amazing Grace and amazing she is. The lights on ; the Lion's Gate Bridge, Expo, ihe world-wide recognition of “Super Natural British Columbia”, her work with the Variety Club and the Salvation Army Grace McCarthy. acknow ledged frontrunner for the B.C. Social Credit Party leadership, paid a visit to Kootenay, Nelson-Creston and Rossland- Trail dings last Thursday and kept up a schedule that would have felled lesser beings Up at 5 am to depart Vancouver for Cranbrook where she mainstreeted and addressed a luncheon, she then flew to Nelson where she held a press conference, mainstreeted and attended a Meet Grace Reception, all before departing by car for Trail where — with only 45 minutes to freshen up — she attended an evening function in her honor And she also found time Thursday in all three centres to celebrate her 66th birthday! As this is being written, Mrs. McCarthy was scheduled to be lifting off from Columbia Gardens Field. Because of the likelihood of fog, however, she left Trail by car, driving through the night to ensure being in Kelowna for an early commitment It's Grace's energy, her enthusiasm, her drive, her vision for our province and her very obvious leadership talents that cause people to believe in her and to work so willingly for her. It's the sense people have of the reality of her commitment that causes them to tum out in record numbers to. meet and hear her (Two-thirds as many in Trail — 93 people — as turned out a couple of months ago to hear all seven Liberal leadership candidates. ) In her candidacy statement, Mrs. McCarthy said “It is for the youth, for their future that I feel compelled to offer myself as a candidate.” I can offer two personal experiences that Prove the sincerity of that state- ment. When Jennifer, one of my daughters, was at the University of Victo- ria, Grace asked me for the full breakdown of Jennifer's expenses. She wanted to know how much it cost for everything Jennifer did, including her tnps by bus to laundry facilities, Grace wanted a handle on what university students were experiencing, what their costs were, and how they viewed the physical buildings and edu- cational atmosphere. A second example of her interest in youth We were invited for Sunday brunch at the McCarthy home Arriving for 10 am., we assured our daughters and a friend that we would express our thanks at noon and depart Finally, at 1 p.m., I insisted we leave quite an amazing woman, isn't she?” Will Grace win the leadership race? Respected radio commentator Rafe Mair, in an on-air editorial, said she is the only one who can get the Socred ship “out of dry dock..-she will get back thousands of Socreds who left the party for the Liberals...She will bring back the middle He added: “Mrs. McCarthy has understood the great lesson of Slaying young mentally...Always be con- cerned about what is going to happen in 25 years “She has the ability to reach young people, and to understand them and they can relate to her.” If Grace wins the leadership, can she win the next election? I firmly believe she can. Immediately after the last leadership convention, where she lost by a razor slim margin to Rita passion and integrity Johnston, I went to a Vancouver liquor store. Seeing my Grace badge, the vendor asked the vote outcome. When told, he expressed utter disbelief. Going to one of Vancouver's “better” commiserate, the waiter asked who had * restaurants with fellow delegates t« won the leadership. Told of Grace loss, he shook his head in dismay and went into the kitchen. The next thing we knew the chef, complete with chef: table. “How could you turn her down’ who could do it (win the next election).” cap and kitchen whites, was at our he asked. “She was the only one Sunday morning I went to a drug store to look at telescopes. Walking out to the parking lot to have one demonstrated, the salesman sz in The Province. “You mean the Socreds didn’t elect Grace “She was their only hope,” he Prophetically added respect Graces ¢arms, y the headline he exclaimed That's the kind of As party leader she'll criss-cross this Province, holding Meetings, leading door-knocking exercises, and attending regional policy conventions. She'll attract new, younger men and women seek and win party nominations. into the party, many of whom will Amazing Grace will do it, not for glory (her present record of accom Conversational subjects included social . the en’ , edu: cation (in all its very broad aspects, including apprenticeships), the role of government in a free enterprise system, and a myriad of other subjects. (As well, she and Ray had purchased a kaoroke system for their TV for Christ mas and she and the young people proceeded to “sing” popular songs.) As we walked down the sidewalk afterwards, Scott Blackman of Castle- gar unwittingly said it all: “Gosh, Mr. Campbell,” he exclaimed. “She's '$ is satisfying enough), but because she is determined to “super plis charge our party with new ideas, energy and policies (and to) build a government of vision, compassion, and integrity."” If anyone can win the next election, it is Grace Burt Campbell is former publisher of is a retirement specialist with a local the Castlegar News and bank appropriations, the creation of hundreds of killers with dangerous mind-altering psychi- atric drugs, and currently, the sexual assault of Patients by many psychiatrists. Psychiatrists stigmatize individuals who are having difficulties in life with a label of “men- tal illness”, then foist dangerous mind-altering tor's handbook to adverse drug reactions) also report suicide as an effect of Prozac Currently there are over 200 lawsuits filed the in the USA against Eli Lilly and Company by individuals who claim, among other things, that Prozac created an overwhelming desire to commit suicide, Some of these individuals did If you have taken Prozac and have suffered any of the many adverse reactions please call CCHR Brian Beaumont Director CCHR Western Canada Trail City Council on recycling ‘witch hunt’ Dear Editor: Trail City council has threatened a local Private recy- cling operation, compelled, in part, by only two questionable complaints. Fortunately there has been Phenomenal public support and recycling response for the Trail Ecocentre which is conveniently located across from Waneta Plaza. However, the witch hunt Tesponse by council based on the debatable issue of appearance, shows a serious disregard for local economics Without even considering environmental costs or the 9.5 jobs the Ecocentre continues to divert lead from the Trail area’s half million dollar per year dump. The Trail taxpayer who con- tributes 62 per cent of the whole Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, can gain enormous potential cost savings, added to current savings. Some highlights are: Trail’s recycling operation became huge- ly successful without any subsi- dies, while it even helps surrounding lesser operations that are subsidized by the RDKB and municipalities; RDKB taxpayer burden includes $270,000 per year for overhead, support and salaries, now for three waste/recy- cling bureaucrats; during a three year, $180,000 Solid Waste Man- agement Study, over $100,000 It belongs to us all | Dear Editor: I would like to thank all the members that have stuck with the Castlegar and District Heritage Society through good and bad times. The Society is a non-profit organization which depends on its members for help. Although we do hire staff, it is most important that members stay involved Please remember that the Society belongs to all. of you. Each and every individual is an absolute necessity for our continued success. I encourage you to come down and sign up for “Friends of the Island” and “Friends of the Station”. Let us know what your ideas and expectations are For those of you who are actively involved thank you, and I look forward to hearing from all members of the Society. Let us know your concerns. Debbie McIntosh Coordinator, C.D.HLS. nalling device for impaired installed As a resident of a downtown apartment block, I oppose the continuous high pitched night tume noise of this device These electronic audio sig nalers contain the potential to be manually activated, thereby sig- naling and audibly responding, more was spent on a questionably suitable property and building in Rivervale; it will cost close to $1 million to get this proposed facili- ty going, and it won't even do more than the Ecocentre is now; the basic information and thinking behind this very expensive plan is highly debatable Several years and mega money later, the Regional District still has nothing substantial to offer, nor will it for a time. Meanwhile, using information, expertise and common sens building a practical basis for future services while reducing taxpayer costs—for free! One advantage of this local issue is that it demonstrates the Resident losing sleep over loud audio device Dear Editor: On Friday, October 22 at the Columbia Avenue and Third Street intersection, an audio sig the Ecocentre is visually pedestrians was Still time left to help those in need Dear Editor: since it takes over six weeks for a our Corporate sponsor, Super We have over 200 food ham- per boxes stored at Purnel Dis- tributors and families are topping off their boxes with Christmas goodies and bringing them to the Recreation Centre. This is the last week for this opportunity Finally able Dear Editor: Thanks you Mr. Pazurik for having a full-time recycling depot at Castlegar Foods. I have always felt embarrassed putting our weekly garbage, which nor- mally consisted of two full garbage cans plus boxes on top Since the depot has opened, newspapers, flyers, boxes and other paper are set aside and taken to the depot. Last Tuesday, I had one garbage can plus one small garbage bag waiting for the regu- lar garbage pickup. This was half w WHITEHALL % ROBINS 75° ott ‘on the purchase of any WHITEHALL ROBINS products shown "Your Friendly Pharmacy” 365-7269 container to reach Romania by Christmas. Please, there is still time for your help! We still need about 35 big- hearted people to join in so we can reach our 300 box goal Please buy a hamper box from to recycle the garbage that I would normally take out. I still have some improvements to make, such as glass containers, tin and alumii Valu, top it off as a family Christ- mas hamper and bring it back to the Rec Centre by this weekend. The container will arrive Novem- ber 1. Thanks again from the hungry people of Romania. Bob Sahlstrom CASTLEGAR JEWELLERY REPAIRS can, but for me, this is a start. Thanks again for the recycling depot Sincerely, Bev Maloff Castlegar ring & Desi. 2721 Columbia Ave. (next to IGA) 365-6450 ow Please donate your good, wearable children's winter coats so that all kids in Castlegar will be warm this winter. Donations of kids coats will be accepted at: 460 Columbia Avenue wy - The Casti gar Sun AWS 465 Columbia Avenue Monday to Friday: 9 am - 4 pm burden of bureaucratic govern ment intervention and how it can seldom do better than free enter Prise left free Just add a bunch of zeros on the figures and one can better understand government deficits and high taxes, and that huge bureaucracy cuts in some areas May ult ely help accomplish a task better. Trail City Council, however, must be congratulated on drawing attention to the issues on their timing. Ironically it's Small Busi- ness Week, plus Trail municipal elections are due in November. Vincent Joseph, * Trail only when the need arises, not all night every night I am outraged by the igno. rance of the partic for influencing the installation of this device with apparent disre gard and disrespect for the night time peace of the residents of the downtown core of Castlegar I hope this matter is examined and immediate action is taken to upgrade this system to the satis. faction of everyone affected responsible Willow Enewold Branch of the Red Cross we would like to thank all of the peo: ple who took the time to donate blood on October 19 and 20 Stats show that 538 donors came out, resulting in 494 units of blood being collected This is 117 more units than has ever been collected in Castlegar before! Thanks also goes out to all the = Mind who helped with the operation of the clinic itself. This is truly a community event of which we can all be proud Jean Weir Debbie Briggeman Orla Granstrom Joanne Swetlishoff Paula Belton Keith Merritt Blood Donor Committee Continued from 5A ing a presentation, Nov. 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 10p.m. at the Fireside Inn. The presentation will address the power of the mind, the pur- pose of emotions and how specif- ic breathing techniques can remove counter-productive sub- conscious thoughts! 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