Saturday, July 11, 1992 @ Our person for Our People Glen Freeman 365-7266 SWAB THE DECKS Avast me hearties! All misplaced pirates need a home, and the pool's the place to be this week. Kids aged six to 12-years- old should dress in their best pirate outfit and come to the Robson pool at 2 p.m. Monday-or Community Complex poo! in Castlegar Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Events will include surfing on foam rafts, gliding on water, swinging on the Tarzan ropes and so on. Admission is $5.50, and prizes will be awarded for the best pirate costume. THANKS ONE AND ALL The Stanley Humphries Secondary School 1992 Grad Committee - wishes to thank Safeway, Super- Valu, Central Foods, Castlegar Foods, the Plaza Bakery, Thrifty, Budget and Tilden, Chevron, Co-Op, the Kiwanis Club, Castlegar's paramedics and last but not least the grad parents for their help and support this year. OurPEOP Glen Freeman NEWS REPORTER Seen any little green men lately? Barbara Tandory hasn’t, but unidentified flying objects still play a fairly significant role in her life. “I’m a reporter,” Tandory said. “Not a UFO reporter, so please don’t make _ that mistake.” But somehow stories of close encounters seem to follow her like crazy. Tandory is a Polish-born writer well-versed in political economic theory, who now by chance is known as the UFO authority of the Kootenays “It all started as a lucky coincidence really,” she said. “I was made aware of the phenomenon by a personal source — a friend.” And soon Tandory realized that reports of UFO sightings didn’t come from wackos who had seen too many Star Trek re- runs. “There are a lot of people who have seen UFOs in this community,” she said. “UFO reports are coming from the mainstream of society. In fact, some of those people are in important positions here.” For the past four~ years, Tandory has been interviewing anyone who would talk about their experiences and writing their stories in such publications as the very credible B.C. Report. “After all these interviews I do believe them,” Tandory said. “I don’t know if I believe in UFOs, but I believe the people who have seen them. “Personally I don’t have any evidence to either believe or disbelieve in them.” Out of this World Hynek, the man who established a centre for UFO studies and worked with (the American government’s UFO investigation program) Project Bluebook,” Tandory explained. “Hynek said ‘We don’t have UFOs, we have UFO reports.’ I would add that we have a mass of UFO reports from all over — something which would seem to represent a historical trend.” So perhaps we don’t have But if Tandory believes the people she interviews, doesn’t that mean she has to believe in little green men running around in spandex. Then what in the world — or universe — is the explanation for sightings? “We haven’t ruled out UFOs,” Tandory said, “but the extra- terrestrial hypothesis is just one explanation. “Some people think they are time travelers, people from another dimension. And maybe they are just figments of our imagination _ dream characters of sorts.” While Tandory says she has a “weak spot for the psychological explanation,” a reasoning that the human psyche is somehow involved in sightings, she doesn’t rule any possibilities out. “Who’s' to say? The phenomenon is far too varied to have it explained with one theory. And it is a phenomenon that is unbelievable by definition.” And unfathomable by practice. “When I got in to writing on UFOs I thought in a year or two I'd have a grasp of things, kind of like going back to Grade 1,” Tandory said. “I’ve been doing my research for four years now, and I still feel like I’m in Grade flying saucers? “I must rely on a quote by a leading UFO expert Allen News photo by Glen Freeman When it comes to UFO sightings, Barbara Tandory has her 1.” eyes on the stars and her feet on the ground No doubt it’s a huge topic. But it’s an even bigger universe. Glen Freeman NEWS REPORTER Some people are tone-deaf musical mutants. And others, like 12-year-old Shelley Yofonoff, are born with the beat. Yofonoff was a Grade 6 student at Twin Rivers Elementary School this year, and she was given the schools prestigious Musicianship Award. “School was pretty good this year,” she said. “My favorite subjects are (physical education), art, stuff like that.” But Yofonoff admitted she had a special place in her heart for music. “I was president of the senior band this year,” Yofonoff said. “I play the soprano recorder right now, but when I Award winning student has music on her mind get to junior high I think I’m going to play the trumpet.” Twin Rivers band teacher Robert Bertuzzi chose Yofonoff as the 1991-92 musicianship recipient not only because she is a talented musician, but because of of her dedication to the music program throughout _ the year. But Yofonoff said dedication came easy because music is great. “I don’t really know what I like about music,” she said. “I guess I like the sounds — it’s just fun to do.” But even though music is her passion, Yofonoff says she can’t see herself as a musician. “I haven’t quite decided yet, but -I think I want to be a doctor or a dentist. Music’s fun, but I don’t think it’s a career.” 2. eal “i News — by Glen Freeman Music-minded Shelley Yofonoff, 12, has some hardware to show for her talent. @ Saturday, July 11, 1992 Rotary deck officialy opened at Community Complex John Charters Fifty-five Rotarians, Rotary Anns and Rotary Internation- al Exchange Students met at the Castlegar Recreation Com- plex on recently to install the 1992-93 slate of officers and to initiate the new aquatic centre deck. The deck, which just last week was given its final coat of paint by members of the club, is located adjacent to the pool and constitutes the latest com- munity project undertaken by the club. The work, carried out over the past three years, was un- der the direction of Rotarian Claude Rainsville, with hun- dreds of hours of volunteer work by fellow Rotarians, the generous financial assistance of Celgar Pulp Co. and donated deck-work by Banshee Con- struction. The three-year project, which cost the club at least $15,000, was undertaken in three stages — first the con- crete and wood deck, then the fencing, the lawn and the un- derground water systems, and finally this year, (with the as- sistance of ICG Propane Ltd.) the installation of the barbe- cues, as well as the lawn furni- ture and ornamental shrubs and trees, plus a repaint job on. the deck. The entire facility was then turned over to Director of Recreation Pat Metge for the use and pleasure of citizens us- ing the pool. Anyone wishing to use it should direct their in- quires to him. The dinner menu followed, atraditional steak barbecue. It was prepared under the skilled catering of Cheryl Bonowicz, assisted by chefs Dale Donald- son and Brian Loewen, while salads were prepared by the Rotary Anns, and John Perry managed the bar. Past-president Don Mc- Dowell administered the oath of office to the incoming offi- cers and directors and pre- sented each with an appropri- ate pin. The Castlegar Rotary exec- . utive now includes: Dave Gairns, President, Dave Williams, Vice President, Len Lippa, Treasurer, Martin Meyer, Secretary, Lach Far- rell, Past President and Direc- tors: Brian Brady, Club Service, Bill Furey, Community Ser- vice, Brian Loewen, Vocational Service, Claude Rainsville, In- New Rotary President Dave Gairns (centre) was flanked by his new executive Tuesday, June 30 at the Aquatic Centre's new deck. The deck was the project of the Rotary Club, Celgar Pulp Co. and Banshee Construction. ternational Services. After this formal part of the program, came the turn of the Rotary Anns to fatten their treasury. Thus, sergeant-at-arms, Chery] Bonowicz, assisted by Lorraine John, proceeded to fine — to the accompaniment of much laughter — all the Ro- tarians present for a wide va- riety of sins of omission and commission.It was concluded most satisfactorily when Jim Lamont auctioned off three re- maining dessert cheese cakes for some $50. On receiving his pin, Chair- man and Past President Far- rell thanked the club and the people of Castlegar for their strong support and pads inl tion, in this, for him, a very enjoyable and successful year in office: In accepting the office of president, Dave Gairns thanked the treasurer Len Lippa for keeping the treasury in such good order. He then went on to state that since there are no RINOs (Rotarians In Name Only) in this club he confidently predicts a contin- uation of member commitment to the Rotary ideals of service, and involvement in the com- munity. There's nothing fishy about fancy fish and chips dining “The pleasure of eating is not in the costly flavor but in yourself.” — Horace: ‘Satires’ Aberdeen: August 30, 1990 - 5:30 p.m.? “Went to Ashvale’s for out- standing fish and chips.” Bun- ny’s journal. Aberdeen: October 4, 1990 - 6:00 p.m.: “To Ashvale’s again, in an- ticipation, with Jean and Alex Cormack, for fish and chips. Excellent - the best I’ve ever eaten.” My journal. Of all the memorable expe- rience of last Fall’s Odessey Britain, our two visits to Ab- erdeen’s Ashvale Fish Restau- rant rank near the top. The Ashvale is the official No. 1 fish and chips restaurant in Great Britain — quite an honor when one realizes that there are 12,000 fish and chips shops in the country and their humble product is one of the best loved dishes in the world. I am, and always have been, a fan of this essentially plebian and simple dish. Wherever I go, I keep my eyes and ears open for a likely fish and chips establishment. This is essen- tial since traditionally fish and chips shops have been located in corner stores, or on side streets and in the less affluent parts of town, and quality, in spite of popularity, varies tremendously wherever you go whether in Britain or else- Reflections and Recollections Jolin CHARTERS| where. ; We went to the Ashvale with, and on, the recommen- dation of our good Aberdeen canny Scots friends, Jean and Alex Cormack, fish and chips enthusiasts in their own right. It is well to remember there- fore that among afficionados there are certain basic signs and criteria. If the shop is large and flashy: avoid it . All that glit- ters is not gladsome. Also, chains and establishments which emphasize other dishes in which fish and chips are on- ly one dish are automatically suspect. On the other hand, a lineup at aset of unimposing doors or a clientele from every walk of life is a good sign. Someone has built a better mousetrap. » The interior of the place may range from the spartan look within plain walls, bare tables or checkered tablecloths to the fairly elaborate. It doesn’t matter. This particularly is where ‘the nose knows’ and there is nothing so good as the scent of fresh, fresh fish and clean cooking oil. Nothing worse than stale fish and rancid oil. The slight- est wrong whiff and I am gone. Fish and chips restaurants are essentially wholesome well-lighted, democratic and friendly places where the wel- come is as friendly and whole- some as the food. The Ashvale, with its charming and welcoming host- ess Isobel, meets all of these preliminary criteria... in spades. Warm, fragrant, friendly and unpretentious plus super food. We first went there just af- ter arriving in Aberdeen at the end of August. Alex, anxious to show off his latest discovery, made the necessary reserva- tions and we all went in antic- ipation. Most fish and chips shops are limited to a choice of cod or halibut and one or two pieces of fish. The Ashvale offers a-variety — cod, halibut, sole (lemon and Dover), salmon, place and oth- ers — all super fresh, all su- perbly prepared. ’ The crisp and crunchy gold- ‘Served on a large platter, The Whale hangs over each end golden-hued, savory, delicious and flanked with heaped-up crispy fat chips. Formidable!’ en batter shielding and pro- tecting the melting, milk white flakes of fish is just cooked through, moist, tender and del- icate; the chips, crisp, substan- tial (no shoestrings, thank you), enriched with fat for en- ergy, and hotly fried so that most of its vitamin C is still in- tact. It comes accompanied, of course, with good malt vinegar, slices of lemon for piquancy, tartar sauce and if you wish, mushy peas. (I’m indifferent to this Old Country favorite. Besides, the regular helpings are so gener- ous that the peas only get in the road.) For the lighter eaters, there are smaller portions, while for the out and out enthusiasts there is.a serving called ‘The Whale’. Served on a large platter, The Whale hangs over each end golden-hued, savory, deli- cious and flanked with heaped-up. crispy fat chips. Formidable! I tried it once, managed it, too, but discomfort is not a de- sirable adjunct to good diges- tion. The final touch to the good eating and good service came when, after only one earlier visit and an interval of six weeks we were remembered by our hostess and our prefer- ‘ences noted. Nice touch. Should, however, you ever be in York there is a place in Peterport near the Minster where you can buy your fish and chips the old-fashioned way, in newspaper. There is also another in Av- oca Beach north of Sydney, Australia (very special chips) on this side. I also like Dave’s Fish and Chips on the wharf at Steve- ston, B. C. — overlooking the mouth of the Fraser River so that you can watch the fish boats coming and going. Finally, and still closer to home, I would suggest the Rendezvous in Creston. It has made their reputation. They serve a very nice bak- ing powder biscuit with their fish instead of bread and but- ter. Bon appetite. PS.: Did I mention a large pot of strong tea? Absolutely essential.