Page 8A Wednesday, June 21, 1995 Letters to the Editor continued The Castlegar Sun Oppose Harcourt’s gag order Dear Editor: All British Columbians who support free speech should oppose NDP Premier Mike Har court's proposed election gag law This draconian new law would limit spending by citizens to express themselves politically during an election to a mere $2,000, Any one who breached this limit could be jailed Imagine—threatening to jail citizens for expressing their polit- ical beliefs! This is a law more suited to a banana republic than to British Columbia, <€ What's even more unbeliev- able .is.that Harcourt is going ahead with this gag law despite the fact that the courts found a similar federal gag law to be unconstitutional. In 1993 the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench ruled that the fed- eral election gag law violated freedom of speech, freedom of association and the right to an The ‘C’ in Castlegar stands for caring Dear Editor: The ‘C’ in Castlegar is for car ing. No two ways about it! We have a lot of caring people in our city who responded in an overwhelming way to Jeans Day, an annual fu isi throughout the campaign who put their whole heart into raising funds, From the Royal Canadian Legion, local media, the school district, airport, hotels, hospital, fast food, retail, grocery and drug for B.C. Children's Hospital Through button sales and dona- tions, this. community raised more than $3,000 for the children of B.C., on behalf of Canada Post Corpora- tion's Working Together Campaign. I am extremely grateful to have met so many wonderful people stores, P and administration, the teamwork was excellent and community spirit very much alive! The biggest surprise that truly warmed my heart was when employees from Celgar Pulp Co. purchased 140 buttons in the fundraising effort. This was then HOUSE GROUPS AND. INDIVIDUALS MINECONFERENCE FACILITIES Enjoy the tranqut! atmosphere of our beautiful Castlegar Campus Student Residence * Affordable accommodation for group/clubs and individual travellers © Approximately 90 units * Modern conference/meeting facilities for approximately 80 © Theatre-style classroom holding 120 ¢ Minutes away from golf club, airport, hiking trails, restaurants and shopping PHONE 604-365-1227 FAX 604-365-6568 KEKULI Pa fodric Box 1200 i 301 Frank Beinder Way lege Residence Castlegar BC VIN ijl °467,000 matched by the company of Cel- gar Pulp for a grand total of $1,437 in sales and donations. The children of B.C. are truly smiling today! It's nice to know dreams are made possible and we can all work together to put smiles back where they belong. A warm, heart-felt thank you once again to everyone who par- ticipated in any way! Sandra Postnikoff Coordinator from the Canada Post Corporation for the B.C. 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SALE STARTS TOMORROW jinies>- 9 AM Doors Open: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, Thursday & Friday 9 - 9 until all is sold Terms: Cash, VISA or Mastercard « All Sales Final Sale Conducted By TRADEWEST * - The Tradewest Group Limited + Head Office STOCK LIQUIDATORS - (604) 530-9351 Fax: (604) 530-0194 informed vote, The National Citizens’ Coali- tion brought forward the case which toppled that gag law and we are quite prepared to chal- lenge the BC gag law if it ever becomes law. In the meantime, however, British Columbians should voice their protests over this horrid law. Don't let arrogant politicians shut you up and shut you out of the democratic process! David Somerville President The National Citizens’ Coalition Dear Editor: I attended a public forum on Treaty Negotiations and came away in disbelief. The Federal and Provincial government negotiators (our P $s). are ig native self-government (the courts have ruled that Native Indians do not have the inher- ent right to self-government) and enlarging the existing Indi- an Reserves so they (the Natives) can be self sufficient. Fhis means we will have a third level of government administered by Natives and for Natives only, their land, their laws, their taxation, their resources. The governments have no right or mandate from the people to turn over land to a select group of people because of race. The resources of this country belong to us all equally and should benefit all Canadians equally. Negotiations are a waste of time and money as previous actions have proven, if Native Indians do not get what they want, put up a road block. No need to worry about get- ting arrested as Native Indians come under a separate law or should I say no law. ~ The only thing on the negoti- ating table should be the, exist- ing Indian Reserves and a final cash settlement for all Native Indians, not negotiated by dif- ferent bands around the Canada belongs to all of us, not just Natives Province and all settlements should be equal No resources are on the table. Why should Natives deserve any less, or one could well add, “or any more”? Natives have benefitted from tax-free status, free medical and dental care, free education, free housing and get this, there are housing complexes in your community, (not on the Reserve), for Natives only. The Federal government has also ignored the courts and per- mitted the commercial sale of Native food fish. Special hunt- ing and fishing rights have to be controlled before there are serious consequences that can- not be corrected (we all know where the sockeye went) Please write to Ron Irwin, Minister of Indian Affairs, Room 583, Confederation Building, House of Commons, Ottawa, KIA OA6 (no stamp needed) and John Cashore, Minister of Indian Affairs, Par- liament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 (stamp needed). Tell them your concerns, STOP land claims negotiations, put to referendum and let the people decide. Copy of petition and/or additional information ‘is also available by writing ALL CANADIANS EQUAL,,P.O. Box 2024, Stn. A, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5N3 with a self- addressed stamped envelope. L. Powell Nanaimo, B.C. OBITUARIES Pauline Deptuck On Monday, June 12, 1995, Pauline Deptuck of Castlegar passed away at the age of 77 years, Funeral service was held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Friday, June 16, 1995 with Bud Godderis officiating. Burial was at Park Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Deptuck was born April 14, 1918 at Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan. She grew up there and married Jean Deptuck in Saskatoon on September 20, 1947. They came to Trail that same year and in 1953 moved ing, and looking after her home. Mrs. Deptuck is survived by her husband, Jean; three sons, Bob of Castlegar, Dennis of Fruit- vale, and Eugene of Castlegar; eight grandchildren; and two sis- ters, Ann Karloff and Oiga Rebalkin of Saskatoon. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Nora Salekin Nora Salekin of Castlegar B.C. passed away June 12, 1995 at the age of 81 after a lengthy ill- ness. She was born April 20 1914 at Yorkton Sask. to Wasil J. : 1917, first living in Ootischenia and then moving to Raspberry Village. There she met and mar- tied Pete Salekin on Feb. 20, 1930. Being a loving mother, her chil- dren, grandchikiren, and many friends were her greatest joy. Her special interests were flow- er gardening and trips to Reno. Nora is survived by one daugh- ter, Mary (Lloyd) Ish of Thrums; one son Earl (Maureen) Salekin of Castlegar; and daughter-in- law Margeret Salekin of Nelson. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Pete in 1972; son Peter in 1982; and two grandsons Dean in infancy and Graham at the age of four in 1967. Services were held at the Castie- gar Funeral Home from 10a.m to. 12. ne9n.aN June 14,1995. with interment following at the Park Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society, or the Hos- pice Society would be welcomed. Letters to the Editor are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Se spaced, typewritten, or legibly handwritten, and no more than two pages if possible. Letters will The Castlegar Sun Letters Policy be edited in the interests of brevi- ty or taste if necessary. All letters must be signed, with address and Souk ae uleke names may be witheld from pub- lication for valid reason by the approval of the editor. Send let- tets to: The Casilegar Sun, 465 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C., VIN 1G8, or drop them off at the office. Poetry will not be published. More and more people are saying YES to modern composting and the extra features of the Earth Machine. TOTAL SECURITY Twist pegs “lock” the unit to the ground. The Earth Machine is wind-proof, animal - proof and child proof. CONTROLLABLE VENTILATION leads to better composting. 10 YEAR WARRANTY ONLY 75 LEFT ONE DAY ONLY! REDUCE your waste! SMOOTH INTERIOR Compost is easy to turn and nothing gets stuck in corners or ridges. ROUND DESIGN A more durable shape that will survive years of exposure to the elements. EASY TO ASSEMBLE No tools needed. The Earth Machine snaps together in seconds. EASY TO TAKE HOME There are only two main pieces, 3 9 which fit Into any All Taxes Included Pickup your Earth Machine Composter on Saturday, June 24 at Castlegar Foods ¢ Recycling Depot 635 Columbia Avenue °10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. rr. SPORTS Sports Dept. Jeff Gabert 365-5579 The Castlegar Sun WEDNESDAY, June 21, 19 Scottish duel on the links McAfee and McArthur battle to the bitter end at CSCU tourney JEFF GABERT Sun Sports Golfers in the Castlegar Savings Credit Union (CSCU) Castlegar Ladies Open wit- nessed a familiar occurrence last weekend as the Big Mac attack took center stage once again. Diony McArthur and Diane McAfee have been dueling woods for many years at the Castlegar and District Golf Club and that was the case once again as the two-round CSCU ladies tournament went down to the final hole McAfee held a slim lead going into the 18th hole early Sunday afternoon but it would prove to be one of the worst holes of her career. After making a nice chip out of the rough she lost her putting stroke, which gave McArthur the opportunity to slip by her. McArthur played steady all weekend carm- ing the tournament's low gross and overall champion trophy with a score of 164. McAfee was the defending champion and finished a close second with a score of 165. “It had to be a heartbreaker for Diane (McAfee],” said tournament coordinator Mari- lyn Johnstone, “but they ended up hugging afterward.” The CSCU tournament, sponsored by Castlegar Savings Credit Union, was started 11 years ago in order to give women golfers in the area a competitive tournament to play in There-were less than 50 players the first year but the enthusiasm was there so the ball kept rolling. This year there were 78 players in the tournament, down a little from last year, but there are also a lot more tournaments for women in the area. This year’s tournament attracted players from Balfour, Christina Lake, Elkford, Kimber- ley, Kelowna Springs, Sunset Ranch as well as all the local courses and nobody left unhappy. “They had fun,” said Johnstone weather helped. It was. good golfing weather all weekend. Plus it was a good atmosphere for golf.” Johnstone felt the atmosphere was due to the smaller size of the tournament and she expects to see a limit of 80 players for next year’s tournament. As for the chances of her coordinating next year’s event, Johnstone thinks there is a distinct possibility. Especially if the-same group ‘whohelped organize this +’ one comes back. Diane McAfee will certainly be back. Other results from weekend play saw Marie Makaroff of Castlegar take home the low-net trophy while Cherie Baker of Creston came up “The eneae) CSCU Castlegar Ladies Open defending champion Diane McAfee had some tough luck on the 18th green at the Castlegar course. But she certain- ly isn't the first or the last. with’ second*in the championship flight: Low gross winners included Tamirity Avis (2nd flight), Betty Pang (3rd flight), Sandra Pere- grym (4th flight), Jane Kryczka (Sth flight) and Cara McArthur (6th flight). Low net winners included Sheila Breitkruez SUN SPORTS PHOTO / Jeff Gabea (2nd flight), Nerna Cheroff (3rd flight), Bare. Pyett (4th flight), Darlene Olson (Sth flight) and Olwin Ringheim (6th flight). Closest-to-the-pin winners were Marie Makaroff, Linda Miller, Audrey Archambault and Betty Pang. Don’t be scared of the neutral zone Is it any wonder that the Dev- ils make the Cup and all hell breaks loose? After all, I haven't heard this much talk about the neutral zone since I was eighteen and Star Trek: The Next Generation hit the airwaves. Even then, you got the feeling Klingons were a lot easier to deal with in the zone of doom than Claude Lemieux and Randy McKay. It also doesn’t hurt that Lemieux looks and acts like a Klingon, but that’s a whole other column. It seems everyone with a type- writer and an opinion is talking about the trap these days and Knight makes a good Galahad A Knight in shining sneakers! Cst. Jeremy Knight Sponsored by: Ace Disposals, City of Castlegar and Regional District of Central Kootenay led his fellow officers into battle during the 1995 Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 11 and came out victorious. The run raised $475 in T-shirt sales and $660 in donations. All proceeds go to the B.C. Spe- cial Olympics SUN SPORTS PHOTO / Jeff Gabert they don’t like it. “It slows down the game”, they say. “It curtails the exciting end-to-end rushes”, they whine. “It doesn't look good on Fox”, they clamor. Well, I guess we just have to change the rules. And Captain Picard should just give in to the Klingons. Call me silly, call me nuts, call me the guy who ordered chemi- cal spraying on all the ballfields, but I like the thing they call the trap. In fact, I liked it back when the Montreal Canadians used it to perfection while they were win- ning all their Stanley Cups. That’s because when I played Pee Wee hockey and the coach told me that we could beat the best team in the league by playing like a team, I actually believed him. “The team with the best players 3 doesn't win the big games,” he bellowed. “It's the players who play as a team who prove victori- ous in the end. And Gabert, try to keep your helmet on.” The New Jersey Devils were the best team on the ice Sunday afternoon and they deserved to win that game. Hockey is a team game that is as much about defence as it is about offence. In fact, | remember reading somewhere that they give awards for the top scorer in the league as well as the top defensive forward ‘ For my money, Sunday's game was a Classic confrontation between two hockey clubs with contrasting styles. There weren't many shots on goal but there was lots of action in the neutral zone. Besides, any hockey purist would rather ‘see Scott Stevens deliver an open-ice shot in the neutral zone than Sergey Federov drive one into Brodeur’s pads after a long rush where he isn’t touched | THE GAB The fact that New Jersey plays the trap so well says a lot about their coaches, Jacques Lemaire and Larry Robinson. It speaks volumes of their patience, their tenacity and their drive. It isn't easy to play the trap effectively and it’s even harder to play it all the time and win with it. When you play the trap you basically concede defeat at the beginning of the game. If the other team makes all the passes and does everything right, they get shots on goal and they will inevitably win. The beauty of the trap is that it takes into considera- tion that individual players, no matter how ON SPORTS good they are, make Sidelines Something Fishy The annual Arrow Lakes Rainbow Regatta was held two weeks ago and, as usual, the winning fish was shrouded in mystery. More than 25 boats with 90 participanits took part in the event sponsored by the PPWC Local No. 1. The winning catch came from the boat of Dennis Molson and his crew of Doug Brown and Glen Phillips. Their biggest rainbow on the day weighed in-at five and a half pounds but Molson and his crew refused to comment on the loca- tion, bait or lure used. It was caught in the Lower Arrow Lake though. Whitewater Wonderment The common bond of all communities in the Kootenays is water and the, direction in which it flows. Coincidentally enough, the rivers of this area also provide the playing field for one of the fastest growing sports in B,C. Kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts have been enjoying the built-in-p of the K for years now and they want to fill everyone in on their little secret. Classes will be held all summer for all skill levels of persons inter- ested in canoeing and kayaking. The next session is the Beginner/Intermediate River Kayak course June 24-25 which offers a chance to learn about reading water and river dynamics. There is also a Beginner Canoe Course scheduled for the same time frame that will teach the basics of canoe handling in flat and moving water. Future instruction on July 11-15 includes a Teen Kayak Camp and an Adult Kayak Course. For more information or registration call Bob Dupee at 1-800-443-6561 or John Duncan at 1-800-365-7749. Super Summer Active Both The Castlegar Sun and the Castlegar Community Complex know the summer can be protractive, that's why they have teamed together to provide an attractive option for parents of kids who are close to radi ive. It's called Active and it all begins July 6 with Street Smart - a day dedicated to bikes, ‘board: contests and crafts. The following Thursday is Mexican Fiesta fea- turing a pool party, limbo contest and a pinata. Summer Active will continue every week with a different theme until August 17, so be aware, be astute, be assertive, and be active. For more infor- mation call the Complex at 365-3386 Tee-off with Tambellini The second annual Steve Tambellini Charity Golf Classic is preparing to brighten up the West Kootenay summer with a few stars playing golf on July 21 at the Rossland Trail Country Club's Birchbank course. Last year’s event ran in conjunction with the induction dinner of the World Champion 1939 and 1961 Smokeaters into the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame_and raised over $12,000 for charity. The main attraction this year is a roast cele- brating the accomplishments of NHL great Caesar Maniago. For ye i ion call Wayne G i at 693-2255. J Eighth Year and Still Young The Jim Young’ Celebrity Golf Tournament is getting ready to rack the West Kootenay once again with it's own special brand of fun and excitement. This year's tourney at the Castlegar Golf Club will be on Thursday, July 13 and as usual will include a delicious lunch, fantastic golfing, fabulous banquet, exciting prizes, a celebrity on every team and all proceeds the the Red Cross. BCTV personality John McKeachie will once again be on hand as the f- jes and he is inly an not to be missed. For more information call the Red Cross at 365-3911. Super Summer Soccer at Silver Star Once again soccer school is in for the summer at Silver Star Mountain Resort. The Metro Gerela Soccer School for boys and girls aged 13-17 is set to expose players to soccer and fitness immersion from July 30 - August 25. 1994 was the first year of the school and it was certainly one of tremendous success with 99 per- cenit of the class indicating a willingness to return. Gerela and his staff have designed an exciting i geared to address the vast change young athletes go through at this stage of develop- ment, mentally and physically. For more information on tuition fees and program specifics, feel free to call the Metro Gerela School at (604) 929-9162 or fax at (604) 929-7271. Saving the Goalies from Summer Boredom Goaltenders from all corners of B.C., Western Canada and around the world will be converging on Nelson this summer at Ian Clagk's Goaltending Schools. Schools in the Shuswap and Cowichan Val- ley have proved highly successful in the past and now Clark has expanded right here in the Kootenays. Programs will be held dur- ing the week of July 24-28 at the Nelson Civic Centre for all age groupings and more than 250 goalies will likely take part. sonal and P For more i ion give Ian a call at (604) 743-3660 or call toll free at 1-800-667-9044. JEFF i A GABERT mistake in the neutral zone will, more often than not, cost you a scoring opportunity. Detroit made about five mistakes per period Sunday afternoon and New Jersey got two goals. So if you talk to any of the Detroit players, they'll tell you all they have to do is play error-free hockey. But in reality all they have to do is exactly what the Devils are doing - play as a team My team didn’t do well in Pee Wee. We were a good team and we played some good games but we always lost in the crunch times. That's because when push comes to shove the team with the best players ends up playing as a team and they win the crucial games. The Detroit Red Wings should win the Stanley Cup this year but they won't do it until they learn a lesson in teamwork from the New Jersey Devils. It’s a lesson more teams could use and most Sports thinkers should learn. Slocan Valley Recreation Commission #8 Box 8, Slocan Park, B.C. Phone: 226-7744 Re cine It + MUCK MONSTERS (Ages 6 & Older): What « ocble way to start the summer? Kide have « Tug-o-War over the mad pit, experience jello eating (00 hands please!) pudding scrub, body painting, bubble design, water balloons and maybe « firtreck to hose them dowa. Bring « luach, towel and swim suit. Thursday, July 6th. 10:00 am. to 1:00 pan. Slocan Part Hall instructor: Bety Kooznetsofl. Pee: $8/1 easion. PRE-REGISTER BY JUNE 29TH. + EXPLORATIONS IN CLAY: Explore « variety of hand building techniques, the potiers wheel as well as glazing feushes while creating ood Claas A (Ages 8 to LI yra) - Saturday, July th & Sunday, July 16th. Fee: {40/2 sessions. Class B (Ages 12 to adult) « Saturday, July 8h; Sunday, July 9th; Fee: $40/2 sessions. Class B (Ages 12 to sdult)- Saturday, July Sth; Suoday, July 9th; Sunday, July 16th. Fee: $70Y3 sesions. W.E. Graham School. Instructor: Pamela Stqvenso-Nagley. PRE-REGISTER BY JUNE 30TH + BIRCH BARK CANOES (Ages 8 & Older) - What tribes used birch back canoes? Why birch bark? Kids will beam sbout this and more as they make their own canoe. Wednesday, July 1th. 9:30 am. to 12:00 noon. Slocan Park Hall lostrvctor: Ann Popo. Fee: $1171 session. PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 12th. + SUSPENDED IN TIME (Ages 6 & Older) - Send « time capsule to the year 20451 Bring momentos and fads you don’ mind locking away. Daring the seasion kids will write articles sbout their world, make crafts and make « painting of their vision of the world in 50 years which they can also pat in the capsule. Thursday, July 27th. 10:00 am. to 12:00 p.m. Slocan Pack Hall. Instructor: Betty Kooznetsoff. Fee: $7/1 session. PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 24th, + SHREDDIN' THE LOOP “DEUX™; The 2ND ANNUAL SLOCAN VALLEY MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE - I's another chaoce for valley riders © show off their monatain biking sills! Date & Locatioa: Sunday, Jane 25th, Elderbee Oreeas, Perrys Siding. Bory Fee: $8. Catagorier Citizen, Women, Mens, Veteran & Expert. 7 km loop. Draw prizes for all tracts. + TIPI CAMP RETREATS: Speod « relaxing weekend at the Valhalla Tipi Camp on Slocan Lake. Priday evening to Sunday afternoon. Father/Son Retest - July 14th to 16th. Mother/Deughter Retreat - July 21st to Zed. Children mast be cover 9 years of age. Fee: $65/2 people + WOMENS YOGA RETREAT: A chance for women to spend « weekend focusing on the Iyengar style of Yogs at the Valhalla Tipi Camp. Fri. evening to Sun. afternoon. July 7th to 9th. Instr.: Gwen Carson. Fee: $60 per person. ORGANIC MECHANIX Towing * VW Specialists * Import Car Experts Used & New Parts ¢ ICBC Repairs Government Inspections Crescent Valley 359-7625