Letter to the Editor Fasfer Seal Thanks Carrlers Dear Sir: The nicest Easter Bonnet in town, as far as we are concerned, [s the postman's, For the past few weeks, every pestie in every town has been doing one heck of a great job getting the Easter Seal mail to the people of British Columbia, More than 925,000 blue and white envelopes containing Easter Seals have been de- livered throughout the prov- ince In the name. of crippled children, ‘The 6,600 Lions of British Columbia would Ilke to thank the 2,000 letter carriers on behalf of the 25,000 handi- capped children in the province. T.H. Tait, P.D.G, Easter Seal Fund Raising Chairman Joy Keillor Bridge Club ‘Beat the Champs’. Night Ten tables took part in Monday night's play at the Joy +. Keillor Bridge Club with the following results: North-South : Firat, Don Richards and Ian Glover; second, Lois Cairns and Agnes Charlton; third, Rob Wadey and Tom Cotton; fourth, : Jim Swain and Emile Gobat. ist Kinnaird Beaver Colony Fint, ra ee Inez Walk. er, second, Bennie Schneider and Louise Whitehead; third, Des-and Lillias Poole; fourth, Don Ellison and Bill Ahrens, Next week is Beat the Champs, Maryellen and ee -Hunehak, LARGE RIVERVIEW HOME Revenue oriented, with extensive grounds, Viewing by appointment only, Phone 365-7364. tin 14° KOOTENAY. TAX SERVICE {D. Moved to 601 : Gantry venue im the C.K.Q.R. Premises — Where We Can Serve You Better 2) LOVELY LADIES, hand and gorgeous fashions ali make up the scene for the © Letter to the Editor CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, April 2, 1976 Reform Doukhobors Attack Report : Dear Sir: Thestory “Freedomite Women Strip" of the March 11 issue sends chills down one's spine. Here we have a judge's commentary, quoted, “This is indeed a sad case,” after having read a pre-sentence report from a probation officer, We couldn't agree more... a sad case indeed. The judge also noted the report said that these women were part of the remaining extreme ‘Freedomite splinter group whose spiritual leader, Peter Sorokin, is exiled i Uruguay. With this we must take umbrage. Is Canadian “Justice” relegated to probation reports? residence In Krestova at 4 clock in the morning of September, 1974, armed with gas bombs and a high-powered rifle, (including 50 rounds of ammunition taken by police), firing ofa volley of shots at the house and demanding Sorokin's sacrifice! But for the prompt action of the night watchmen at Sorokin’s (who are unfortunate- ly necessary because of these types), God only knows what the results may have been! Sorokin's demise would indeed be desirous to them and their leaders so then they could —aend false ones at that?.. eg Sounds like 1984! A change of actual historical fact is read into the official court records by a government employee! Lets have another look at that report... ‘1. “These women are a remaining part of an extreme continue unhampered, their ob- scurantism and revolutionary activities under the mast of religion, Our Pastor S. 8, Sorokin is a loving and a much loved leader to whom we feel a great indebtedness for pulling us out of the quagmire of bolshevism and showing us the way through Christ, An apology is definitely in order, and we feel the least both you and the probation officer can do, is make a public explanation in the same vehicle through which we feel we were wronged—namely your paper. Printing this letter in your “letters to the editor” may partially help to rectify this injustice done to a people who are trying their utmost to live peacefully and quietly amidst a great deal of provocation, Fraternal Council of Union of Christian Community and Brotherhood of Reformed Doukhobors F.F. Makortoff Steve Lapshinoff ‘Tom Kabatolf Allan Popoff John Ostrikoff Phillilp Strelaelf Mike C ac led hild| ai a i“ See what your dollars can do. Support Easter Seals. . Compliments of... BEST VALUES ARE at CUT- RATE THE FOOD FOLKS splinter group”... correct, because the rest, through the efforts of Stefan 8, > Sorokin, have become‘aware of . this sickness and it.has been ie Casters Gentian Pu Fashioa Show Tues- . Jackio McNabb and M » Stool Second- — . PHONE .365-3011 ary Scbool sci room Gag «revo a “a smel ail, The public these fashions are, joann a invit : Dona Baron, Jocelyn Des ay is ted to come out and support Stanley 5 Humphries ‘student couneil in their’ endeavor READ THE CLASSIFIED ADS - Townsend, four. of the eight “candidates and meet the eight Miss Castlegar Candidates. Investiture Ceremony Four new boys became members of the 1st Kinnaird Beaver Colony Thursday at'an Investiture Ceremony. The evening began. with the opening ceremony, at which time the new Eager Beavers were called upon torepeat their promise and were presented. with their scarves and slides. They were then honored by a big Beaver Tail Slap and welcomed into the colony. The entire colony then progressed to the Tail Level Celebration, at which time the boys were presented with their, new Beaver Trails, These tails signify the different age levels they progress through and their ability to improve their skills in many activities. : Following the ceremonies “the boys presented entertain- New Beavers for Ist Kinnalrd Beaver Colony ‘John Walton —’ David Ackney — Scott Moorey — Dean Fancy Castlegar and District. Bowling Results : Wed. Night Mixed (March 17) LHS Joyce Lipkovitz 266. LHT Helene Turner 670. MHB Mickey Reed 254. _ MT Mickey Reed 725. THS French’ Connection 1007. THT French Connection 2905. Team Points: French Con- Five 4, Underdogs 0, Un- knowns 4, Sweat Hogs 0. Other 600's: Dave Turner 648, Diane Sidoni 638, Joyce nection 4, Spookers 0, Half Fast -Lipkovitz 680, Rick Badge 627, DECISION Ottawa, March 19, 1976 The Canadian Radio-Television Commission an- nounces the following decision. Decision CRTC 76-136 VANCOUVER, etc. BRITISH COLUMBIA — 750874000 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation . Application for renewal of its broadcasting licence for CBUT Vancouver, CBUT-1 Courtenay, CBUT-2 Chilliwack, CBUT-3 Port. Alberni, CBUT-4 Bowen Island, CBUT-§ Squamish, CBUT-6 Hope, CBUT-7 Ucluelet, CBUT-8 Campbell River, CBUT-9 Camp- bell River, CBUT-10 Sayward, CBUAT Trail, CBUAT- 1 Grand Forks, CBUAT-2 Castlegar, CBUAT-3 Fruit- vale-Montrose, CBUAT-4 Kelly Mountain, CBUAT-5 Salmo, CBUAT-6 Trail, CBUBT Cranbrook, CBUBT-1 Canal Fla.s, CBUBT-2 Golden, CBUBT-3 Invermere, CBUBT~4 Donald Station, CBUBT-5 Radium Hot Springs, CBUBT-6 Spillimacheen, CBUBT-7> Mount Baker, CBUBT-8 Morrissey Ridge, CBUBT-9 Fernie, CBUBT-10 Natal, CBUBT-11. Beaverfoot Range, CBUBT-12 Mount Hunter, CBUBT-13 Field, CBUCT Nelson, CBUCT-1 Crawford Bay, CBUCT-2 Creston and CBUDT Bonnington, British Columbia expiring March 31, 1976. Decision: APPROVED The Commission renews this licence from April 1, 1976 to March 31, 1979 subject to the licence conditions contained in the Public Announcement of December 17, 1975 (CRTC 75-589) and to other conditiona to be specified in the licence. Guy Lefebvre Secretary. General Waine Meyers 616. Thurs. me Nig ‘Mixed (March 18) Dean Koenig 322, ta Da Dean Koenig 666, MHS Larry Olson 346. MHT Larry Olson 782. THS Avengers 1118. THT All Stars 3122. Team Points: Avengers 3 (67, Standbys 8 (461), Head Pine 2 (69), Rovers-5 - 1 (47/1), Risers 1 (49), Odd Couples 2 (47), Jackson5 - 3 (44), Robson Rollers 0 (48), Odd Balls 8 (47), Cannon Balls 1 (68%), All Stars 4 (63), Dyna- miters 1 (47%). Other 800's: Ken Hood 304, Other 600's: Orlando Vec- chio 745, Ken Hood 741, Frank Webster 787, Matt Rohn 69 Darrel Rourke 651, Nick Kar- zaniewski 685, Ivan Salekin 682, Marvin Wood 625, Gary Jackson 625,. Rod Walper 622, George Stoochnolf 622, Ed Adshead ‘616, Mario Carpino j. Night Mixed (March 19) LHS Pearl Mott 220. LHT Pearl Mott 600. MHS Sam Postnikoff 290. MHT Ron Melntyre 683. THS King Pins 1021. THT King Pins 2780. Team Points: Yo Yos 65%, Road Runners 60%, Super Stara 57, Gang Busters 46, King Pins 41,.Lamp Lighters 40. Other 600's: Larry Olson « 657, Sam Postnikoff.648. WANT TO SELL ment for their parents, They, sang a Beaver song, the oldest boys presented the story. “Friends of the Forest” on a Flannel Graph and finally ran a Reef Knot Relay in in which the parents The ard were 1 acladed _ with the Beavers bringing all parents and guests into the circle for the closing ceremony. Refreshments were served bringing to an end a successful evening for the boys. As well as the very suc cessful turnout of parents, several guests were present to watch the newest members of the Scout Movement. They were Scout leader—W. Ursa- lak, Brown Owl—Mrs, Ursslak, Venturer Advisor—R. Brom- meland, ‘and Tawney One. Mrs. Brommeland, all Kinnaird, UBC Interior Programs Offers "China Today’ at Selkirk College In conjunction with the centre for continuing education at the University of British Columbia, a public educational event of wide interest on Chins. Today will be offered in the” noon hour in the main lounge of Selkirk College. The program features a 70-minute multi-media presen- tation using 1,200 colored slides shown through five projectors, The pictures and tape are the work of director of UBC's Instructional media Centre. Commenting on the ‘pic tures of social and cultural life in China is a panel of Mr. Whitehead and Miss Lesley Spry, special education con- sultant in West Vancouver. Sponsored by UBC interior programs, this event is open to the public at no charge. CHINA CREEK SHELL Shalt BAROENCY GAS SEIVICE pmvtem » ($2. Service Charge) 7: DAYS TAS WEEK Save 9% with Gas Coupon, redeemable, with iP ON THE SPOT DISCOUNT TO REGULAR CUSTOMERS : Free Cup of Coffee with Gas Purchase Visit our “Country Kitchen & Take-Out” Open Daily 6 a.m. to Midnite GROCERIES and CONFECTIONERY — Also — CUSTOM GARDEN ROTO-TILLING AND FRONT-END LOADER WORK We will be doing Custom Garden Rote-Tilling as before BOOK NOW! - PHONE 693-2335 Jere's an economical way to enjoy decorating your home, yard and He * patio with lovely green plants a1 it easy to choose favorites sss yu grocery § make desoraing with plats budget, ‘frend along to hcp chooas plants an and shrubs! Our wide selection of greenery makes ‘Safeway. 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The Federation, whose motto is “To know the outdoors —and keep it worth knowing” represents 5,000 naturalists in British Columbia, || Tennessee ‘Aromatic Cedar| piss: Cheets Every. Bride's dream.” | Artistic Design. Superb , Quality! at MAYFLOWER SERVICE Minor Hockey Results (continued from page 4) : Legion and K. Kirby for CSCU, gion goal was scored by G. Grieves, assisted by Horning and Wilson, The CSCU was scored by M. Wichert, assisted re Nazaroff and Hughes. March -23—Canadiens 6, PPWC 2. Goalies were D. :Johnstone for the Canadiens - and N. Chernoff for PPWC, Scoring for the Canadiens were 8. Sookachoff, K. Knowler (3), B. Franks and J. Stewart. Aassista went to B. McGuire, K. Knowler,. K. Beattie, S. Sook- achoff, H. Dermody, A. Stouch- noff, J. Stewart (2) and K. Keraiff (2). Scoring for PPWC were D. Philipoff and L. Walker. Assists went to T. Reed (2) and D. Philipoff. lens 5, Legion 4. Goalies were D.. Johnstone for the Canadiens and G. Miller for the’ Legion. Scoring.for the Canadiens were J Seat {2}, K:'Knowler. (2) ~ Stouchnow. Assist Geraniums For House Plants, Baskets and ¢ Borders, ....... Each Slocan Park. lorning: Spring Clean’ Your Carpet The Professional: Way. Do it yourself at a fraction of the COST — Irs Safe and Easy to Use as a Vacuum Cleaner For More Details PHONE 365-7250 _ PRESTIGE CLEANERS 7. PINE STREET. — Assiate went to Innes and P, Me March 26—PPWC 7, Tex- aco 9. No details, ; KSCU 8, CSCU 2. Goalies were P. Perras for KSCU and R. Martin for CSCU. Scoring for KSCU were Lauriente, Andrews and Hyson. Assists went to Krug, Gunderson and Churchill (2). Scoring for CSCU were Wichert and T. Nazaroff, Assists were made by T. Nazaroff, Gorkoff and Lightle . Midget Division March 22—Buzzards 3, We- ebles 3, Goalies were D, McMul- len for the Buzzards and -D, Wallace for the Weebles. Scor- ing for the Buzzards were D. Obetkoff (2) and B. Cheveldave. Assists went to A. Conroy, T. _Gillman, J. Roberts,. M. Poloni- “koff and B, Keraiff. Scoring for the Weebles were W. Koochin, F. Costa and S, Bozak. Assists were made by S, Bozak, M. Quadvelig, W. Koochin (2), K. ilson-and-C, Furlan, March 22-Studs 12, Dyna- titers’ 3.- Goalies were R. Plotnikoff for the Studs and L. Ingham for the Dynamiters. Scoring for the Studs were C. Sookro (2), J. Bermel (2), B. Veregin (4), R. Grim, N. Voykin and G. Moroso (2), Assists went to N. oaks, P. Kilit (4), RB. .eradicated up to 95 per cent. But these poor people,’ the ‘women, continue to create choas by persisting to be influenced by. the Orthodox. Doukhobor Leaders. (from the women's own statements) 2. We are not aware of any Peter Sorokin as the report. stated, but Stefan S. Sorokin, is not their spiritual leader like the would have the public’ believe. Is this again by some- one's instructions to make Sorokin look bad? 8. Furthermore, Sorokia, is not exiled as suggested, but is free to come and go like any other honest, honorable citizen of another country—with the: full sanction of the government. ‘The report states that Sorokin evades’ contact with the women and they “rational- ize this avoidance on his part by claiming that Sorokin is‘ being held by a band of terrorists.” Baloney! Sorokin evades contact. be- cause, after his strenuously. « struggling for over 25 years are themselves’ but _ pawns and/or articulate organs of the Marxists-Leninists in Canada... = Yes, there ‘certainly is more than meets the eye in these matters. : &. The women: are 5 (5), Bermel (2), D. Raynor, C. Sookro (4) and R. Plotnikoff. Scoring for’ the Dynamiters were B, McDonald, W. Shersto- bitoff and D: Kirby. Assists went to D. Kirby (2) and W. Sherstobitoff. March 23—Buzzards 2, Ba- otam Rep 2. Goalies were D. McMullen for the Buzzards and {continued on:page 14) nly to’ thei 0 4 selves and if anyone should’be = embarrassed, it should ’most ~ certainly be the government and the probation officer who wrote that false report, We find it rather diffieult »: * to believe that after spending millions of dollars on research, consultative and other commit- tees, including royal’ commis- sions, etc., the judicial branch © of the 4 Open-Shut Case If you cool your home by air conditioning instead of open windows, you may be tempted ‘to leave the windows. painted shut after you redecorate. But you may need those windows desperately for an emergency fire exit someday. Work the windows often after you paint until they open freely when the paint is dry. If they are already stuck tight, tap a putty knife between the ‘sash and track all the way around, breaking the paint seal, Smooth tracks. with’ sand- _ Paper and coat with paraffin or a coramercial spray. 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