B12- The Terrace Standard, Terrace invades Camelot to clinch top spot By DAVID D. HULL THE TERRACE NORTHMEN are slowly but surely placing a stranglehold on first place in the North Coast Rugby Union. A 10-0 squeaker over the Smithers Camels at Camelot on Father’s Day put the Northmen six points ahead of the second place Prince Rupert Scamen, The Camels and Northmen battled to a 0-0 score at half time under the blazing Smithers’ sun. The second half saw the Northmen siart to dominate the game but failed numerous times to score on plays that had them deep in the Camel’s end. - The drought was broken when Doug Wilson kicked a penalty shot for three points. Only minutes later, Kevin ‘Julio’ Duarte finished a 60-metre three-phase play by scoring in the corer giving the Northmen five more points, " Wilson potted the conver- sion and the Terrace lads ended the day with a slim 10-point total. The Camels -had several chances but never quite made the try Hine. They played a disciplined game and only a few unlucky bounces kept them off the scoreboard, The second match of the day saw the as-yet-un- named Terrace women take Wednesday, July 1, 1998 RUGBY TAKES OFF in Smithers as Terrace beats our eastern neighbours in a hot Father's Day match. ‘ on the Smither’s Humpies. Tertace scored on a ball turn over off the opening kick off with Clara Marinus, undoubtedly the — fastest women in the league, streaking 80 yards to score under the posts. Trish Gair was successful with the conversion attempt giving the Terrace ladies a 7-0 lead. The game looked like it was going to be all Terrace but the larger, more experi- enced Smithers women took advantage of a few break downs in Terrace’s game. | The Humpies scored once in the first half and again in the second and with the ad- dition of one successful con- e Petting Zoo e Dancing e Horses e Lots of other fun activities! The freezing winds challenge your second wind. thing to succeed: character. People come here to build it. We version won the match 12-7. The third match of the day saw the combined North Coast ladies. team, who travelled to William's Lake for the Stampede Women’s Sevens Tournament last weekend, iake on the balance of the women. The match was a close one with the ‘Tournament Team’? winning 10-7. The Northmen travelled to William’s Lake June 26-28 for the men’s side of the Stampede tournament, The Northmen will be joined by a few Camels and Seamen to round out the squad. Game details will follow in next week’s cdition - stay tuned. “Sport Scope (CRIME || STOPPERS 635-1 Golf tourney to benefit local MS charities SKEENA VALLEY Golf Club will be hosting a 12- hole Texas scramble tournament on Sunday, July 26. All proceeds from the Terrace Totem Ford Multiple: Sclerosis Society Charity Golf Tournament will go to local MS charities, Prizes will be given to first, second and third place teams and a free 24-month lease ofa new vehicle will be awarded for holes-in-one, — Registration is $200 per person and includes a ban- quet and entertainment. There is room for 24 teams of four. Singles will be organized into teams, To register, contact the Skeena Valley Golf Club or call Jake DeJong or Cathy Frennette at 635-4984. — Score! TWO OF TERRACE’S finest youth soccer teams are heading to Richmond this weekend to attend the 1998 Challenge Cup. The boys under 12 team beat Nechako Lake 3-1, Kitimat 5-0 and Bulkley Valley 1-0 at ihe Northern Interior = Playdowns last week to advance ta Rich- mond, James Vickers and Mat- thew Arruda led the boys wnder 13 team to tie Prince George 1-1. Terrace then whipped Williams Lake 6-2, Kitimat 8-0 and Quesnel 5-0 to qualify for Richmond, Karate Guru teaches here SENSEI MARWAN Abu- Khadra begins teaching a martial arts camp at the Ter- race Kinsmen Hall July 20. Classes include indoor and outdoor training. Students can choose’ be- tween a one, two, or three week course. For more info contact _ Keith Varga at 638-1995, X = Nf rIN SKEENA VALLEY FaKishs NaKKeT OFFICE HOURS: The office will be closed from | July 20 - July 31, 1998. Regular office hours: 8:00 - 4:00 PHONE: 635-6531 FAX: 635-5390 Taxing Situation “Kalhy, come into my office.” The moment Kathy heard the voice of her boss, = she dropped everything and went into the boss’. office, Mrs, Eamsalife was sitting behind her desk and: ., Sti SA mationad to Kathy to sit down in the chair in front of. "But she was hontfied. “Look at tha taxasi” her. “Kalhy, you've been working for 3 yours’ for our... non-profit organization, | have been delighted with your work. You have discipline, organizational skills, and warmth in dealing with the people wha: come In seeking help.” Kathy orew'a little red with embarrassment. Accepting compliments did not came easily. Mrs, Earnscliffa continued, “| know you have been struggling with minimum wages, There was no cheice. Without any experi: ence you did not qualify for more. Now you have experience. You fall into another calegory. | am now In a posillon to offer you $10,000 more a year. But only if you fill one condition.” Kathy almost fell off her chal, Never in her wil- dest dreams, Now, she could see herself having enough money to buy the litle comforts-in life... Soma clothes, maybe aven a car. ye “I'llda anything. Whatis itl have to do?" ©. Mrs, Eamscilffa grabbed Kathy's hands in hers. . “Kathy, this organization's rules Insist you hava to ” have a university dagree. If you will go back to - school, we will arrange your | hours here to make it. possible.” Kathy hugged Mrs. Eamsclife and ‘practically flew out of her office. Sha immediately applied for university entrance and for a student loan to finance it. Four years later, Kalhy proudly had her degree and her sharply increased pay cheque. Then, she thought of something. She could ; ~ deduct the Interast from har student loan as a business expense, Wasn't the purpose of barrow. - ing money to get her B.A. and increase her Income? The government refused . So Kathy took the government to court to appeal the assessment. Kathy was-datarmined, “Your Honour, this * assessment makes no sanse. There is no reason - “why | can't claim the Interast of my student loan as a deductible. The Income Tax Act says that | can deduct the Interest from a business loan. The degrae was an investment, ‘| did it far no other reason than ta Increasa my annual salary, - Increasing my profit as a persan.” The. government .wes- unimpressed, “Your " Honaur, this case Is a waste of time. The provi- sion was Intended for businesses. Despite how Kathy may see lt, personal profit Is.not business ‘profit, A ‘student: loan is a personal expense. ‘Personal expensas cannot be deducted from "one's income tax. The asséssmant made perfect Sense.” | ’ Should’ Kalhy | be allowed to deduct the interest ‘from‘her studentloan?, .-- ~~ Yout Be Tha Judge. Then. look- below for the ‘decision: “SPONSORED BY os” ey & GRUE,, ttening People Cope with the Legal System”