OPINION — The CG ar Sun ~~ ‘Serves the 10,00 people of Castlegar and the surrounding area, and e fre) published every Wednesday Newapapers Lid. at 4865 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, B.C. V1N 1G8. The Castlegar Sun is politically independent and a member of the Sterling News Service, Canadian C: B.C.C ‘Assocation, and the B.C. Press Council, Established 28, 1900. Mail Regi 10420. PUBLISHER MARILYN STRONG @ om se i S; sg 10 - 1 editorial comment A show of faith Canada’s finest were definitely at their best Monday night when they briefed media on the upcoming enforcement of an injunction at the New Settlement. Summoned by personal invitation to attend the briefing at the Nelson police detachment, media p 1 were greeted by well-prepared officers of the law. Flanked by RCMP brass, officers from Castlegar and Nelson answered questions fired from the press. Adeptly volleying questions, RCMP meticulously answered them openly leaving ion as to how the enfc Platitudes do not a better government make VICTORIA—British Columbia's Liberal leader was in Penticton last week to launch his new book — “The Collected Clich- es of Gordon C: bell,” ‘wants to become premier, he should at least consider changing speech writ- ers. Coming up with concrete alterna- tives to what he so glibly called “the British C face,” from which I will quote a little later. The occasion was the Liberal convention in Penticton. When Campbell told delegates that he would outline “specific policy areas in which the Liberal Party differs from the other political parties in order would “come down”: ne Citing a i to “C. ity Polic- ing” and an open and above-board communica- tion, the media left the briefing feeling well-informed and ready for the following day. In keeping with the new and improved rela- tionship with media, police informed the press they would be ferried to and from the action area. Knowing we would all be scrambling to meet pressing deadlines, the RCMP arranged that we could be transported back to our vehi- cles at our request and convenience. Now that’s itality! Arranging media to go ahead of the 40 police officers in order to take pictures and conduct short interviews was also a brilliant idea. No subversive or covert action there. In fact, especially due to accusations of hid- den agendas during other previous actions with Doukhobors, the RCMP went out of their way to be forthright with both the media and even more importantly, the blockaders. Blockaders were wamed last Sunday what would occur on Tuesday if they continued to block surveying efforts. Based on how police prepared every- one—and then carried out their promises—any accusations of ‘police hidden agendas’ had bet- ter be well-grounded. The police did not hide All the media ever wanted was to have this very sort of relationship with the RCMP that appears to be happening now. It’s timely, heart- warming and opens the door for better under- standing between two factions which iti have been at logger-heads and a plan was also strikingly evident. Aerial views of the New Settlement, times and places which media and RCMP would meet before that action, and a well informed RCMP staff gave all of us renewed confidence. If it,hadn’t been for the cooperation extended to The Castlegar Sun by RCMP, the complete coverage of events at the New Settlement, found on page 3A of this edition, would not have been possible. ERRORS: ‘The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for arising out of errors in any ativertisement the .” I thought, wow, I'm “finally going to find out just what Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition stands for. At long last, I thought, Campbell would tell us whether he is for or with British Columbia's First Nations. I expected him to inform British Columbians whether he is for or against the land-use plans proposed by the Commission on Resources and Environment. And surely, if he d the CORE d: tions, he would tell us how he pro- poses to resolve British Columbia's -simmering land-use wars. I also thought we'd finally get the word on what environmental policies Campbell would embrace if he were premier. Would he be tougher with environmental offend- ers or more lenient? Would he Instead, he offered platitudes. “The politics of the left and right are over in British Columbia. Peo- ple want solutions to the real prob- lems they face,” he said. What the hell does that mean? What solu- tions? He sure didn't mention any. “We have to reign in govern- ment. We have to eliminate those things that are simply nice to have, so we can protect those things we must have.” I'll tell you, Gordon, this stuff isn't going to get you into Book of Quotations. the Columbia " Care to mention what “nice things” you would eliminate, and what you consider the “things we must have?” Campbell told delegates that he travelled to more than 90 communi- ties this year and talked to thou- sands of British ans. “Again and again, people will come up to me and say we have to improve our quality of life by both fighting aime and protecting health care.” Now, why didn’t I think of that? I plumb forgot that provincial gov- emments for the past 40 years have tried to lessen the quality of life for British Columbians by su ing crime and fighting health care. Thank heavens, Campbell set me straight on that score. Want more cliches? You got ‘em. P would be even better. The kind of nonsense he spouted at the convention has been around since the first caveman offered him- self as clan leader. Every political leader, who ever tried to sweet-talk folks into voting for his party has heaped the kind of platitudes on the public that Camp- bell refers to as alternatives to- the NDP policies. I've watched the Liberals during two legislative sessions now, and I'm still as clueless as to what they stand for as the day they came out of the political wilderness to form the official opposition. To say that a Liberal government would reduce the size of government is one thing, to tell us how they would accomplish that task is quite another. Name the programs you will slash, tell the people where you will make cuts. And lay off the platitudes. I'd like to mention one more thing about the Liberal convention the lack of media coverage. The Victoria Times-Colonist, the capital city’s only daily, didn’t send a reporter. CKVU-TV was absent. Even the mighty CBC, which was Wednesday, October 5, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Letters to the Editor Another successful Terry Fox run Dear Editor: On behalf of the organizing committee for the 1994 Terry Fox Event, I would like to thank The Castlegar Sun for the great sup- port it gave the Terry Fox Event. This year the coverage from the paper was superb. The num- action. sincerely, time for promises is Jong. past - it's ber of articles and advertisements that covered the event was out- A special thanks to Sun employees Tracy MacIntyre and Nicole Beetstra for all their hard work before and during the event. Their dedication to this years event helped make it a success. This year the Castlegar Terry Fox Event attracted over two hundred participants. To date we have raised $2180.00 that will go towards Cancer Research. We really appreciated the great support you gave this very worth- Decadent indeed! Dear Editor: The Forest Service may call trees over 250 years of age “decadent”, and this label makes it possible, or even required, that they be cut down in order that a new plantation may replace them. The logic is that the aged may be rotten or hollow inside and are thus useless to produce commercial products. This makes me rage every time I hear it. It ignores the unique contribution of ancient forests to P d at the Ci Games with about 800 staff, didn’t cover the convention. Despite the somewhat unflatter- ing things I just said about Campbell, he is the opposition leader and pre- mier-in-waiting. I can criticize the Liberals until the cows come home for not having policies on any of the major issues, they still are the most identifiable alternative to the NDP. Government is something no gociety can do without. For checks and balances, we need a strong and vibrant opposition. But neither can be guaranteed to work in the interest of the public without a vigilant news media. It is absolutely unpardonable for the above-mentioned news outlets to have ignored the Liberal convention. Speaker’s Corner Castlegar student Tamara Terry is pounding the pavement in search of answers to questions that correspond with news stories {| that have appeared in The Castlegar Sun. If you see Tamara, it could be your opportunity to appear in Speaker’ s Corner, which will be published each week Question: Do you support US. occupation in Haiti? Should Canada help out? I think it’s just a big I think anything to improve the Haitians lives would be good. I don’t think there should be any super- power trip by the States. Canada should stay out as well. —Barbara Hart If that involves U.S I don’t support the U.S. occupation. But I believe Canada should help in restor- e ing the government - infrastructure and democracy. —Dennis Perch WE. STRIKING PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES, PRAY ID YOU FOR RELIEF FROM SALARY CAPS. forest grow only in ancient forests. Decadent indeed! y y to the growth and health of younger stands nearby, certain lichens, mosses, spi- ders and other living things necessary to a healthy Sometimes I worry they will call old guys like me So I'm fe decadent, and suggest I be pushed aside. The sug- gestion is not idle. We don’t need more decadence in our culture. It's the wrong kind of thinking. an ion, D Adults For Trees. Become a DAFT, if you honor your elders, human on trees. We DAFT, write to Mike Harcourt and Andrew Petter, saying their vocabulary hurts us. We honor old trees and old humans. We want old stands like the Kootenay Singing Forest and Clayquot Sound preserved, Honor the elders. Get DAFT. Sometimes I imagine the old trees are the wise elders of the forests, whose wisdom nourishes all. Jack Ross, DAFT Argenta, BC while community activity. again. Sincerely, Verona Walker Recreation Coordinator 24 Hour Professional Nursing Care are pleased to announce the opening of their community health care services office. Wednesday, October 5, 1994 Sulte 4, 1402 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3K3 Phone: (604) 365-7756 ¢ Fax: (604) 365-7831 Letters Policy Letters to the Editor are wel- some on any topic of local or ii ‘Lene ‘be double-spaced, typewritten, | or legibly handwritten, and no more than two pages if possible, Lettera will be edited in the interests of brevity or taste if necessary. All letters must be signed, with address and telephone number, although names may be witheld from publication for valid reason by. the approval of the editor. Send letters to: The Castlegar Sun, 465 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C., VIN 1G8, or drop them off at the office. Poet- BIN MEMORIUM | Jack Miller July 16, 1966 - March 30, 1994 A silent memorial and tree planting will take place on Wednesday, October 12, ‘94 at 1:00 pm Gathering will take place at the Kootenay Society for Community Living 903 - 4th St., Castlegar, B.C. Family and friends invited Graduation Stacey Polonicoff, daughter of Leah and Jack Polonicoff of Castlegar, B.C., has recently gradu- ated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Merchandising Communication from Ryerson Poly- technic University in Toronto, Ontario. \v int May, acres. Graduation Aaron George, Janzen graduated from the University of British Columbia 1994, receiving a degree of Batchelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering. He is the son of Allen and Patricia Janzen of Shore- Aaron working towards his is Stacey Polonicoff Master's degree in civil engineering. Aaron George Janzen After long (and filling) deliberation Gardeli's Eatery has announced the winner of the "BEST BURGER CONTEST" to be Darlene Kennedy of Winlaw. 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