CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, December 18, 1975 Make Your Own CHRISTMAS GIFTS with! " @ MACRAME. @ DECOUPAGE ‘and BEAD SUPPLIES. Also Available": Ready ‘Made Local .Hand-Crafted Gifts M&J Antique & Gift Shoppe. 272 Columbia Ave., Castlegar — Phone 365-8281 : Tues, thru Sat, 10 a.m. to 4 pm, Fr: 10 am. to a a Selkirk Basketball Team Plays in Alaska RATERS oe ee ae = ; i p | CASTLEGAR NEW Wins Two Victories Out of ey SPORTS Gecrection News, ek Sanfa Claus fo Make Visit” To, Castlegar Arena Sunday : Three Travelling to Sitka, Alaska the Selkirk: College” Saints basketball ‘team’ came\ home. “with two. victories and’ one. defeat ‘in'a three-game -series: -with Sheldon ‘Jackson College on Dee. 4, 6 and 6, ‘Allof the games were close and well played by both teams. / Selkirk; won’ the first ‘contest. 1-72-68 cand ~ thei: third © 68-65 while. ‘dropping the second. } (66-60, . Coach ! Herb’ Hammond. ’ pointed to team play and hustle ita, 1G g Calgary, neighboring cites of Trail and Nelson. All will be competing for right, Terry Helishotf, Perry Kit, Geolf Yule, Wayne Koochin, Dave “Kirby atid coach John Bozek. Front row, let to’ right BM Cheveldave, Glen Sorenson, Dex McMullen, Larry Ingham, Bruno .. d Pat Rilkoff. Gold, Silver and jegar Is being y this team consisting of, back row, left to right, manager Doug MacKinnon, Jeff Townsend, Bill Nazaroff, Gord Pace, Dan Obedkotf,’ Jim Bermel and Mike Varibiolf, Middte'row, left to Brian Verigin and Ron Ptotnikoff. Each morning during the tourney there will be a pancake breakfast from 8.30 to 11 open to the public, also, a fnvited to attend « public fun social at the Arena Hall on th midnight. Tournament passes are on sale at Saturday from 5.30 to the arena concession,’ as well as from several of the local these hants. A for the = passes make ideal Christmas gifts. Day passos are also available. ‘ —Castlegar ‘News Photo "Christmas By John i Daliel ‘The Second Round Robin is now well under way anid it looks as though the competition is as.keen a3 ever. going to be Two. games: hive been. playéd to date!’"Tuesday, Det 14,-with the (6llgwing results.” Laat Thursday'it was Jacobson WANT TO SELL YOUR HOME? “Call Mar 965-5244 or 3 STRAND. & MOSBY. REALTY LTD, concession opens at 7.30 a.m. featuring a varied menu. Adults are i Curling Club Notes “ever Murphy, Verzuh over Bradford, Wilson over Wadey and Woytella over LeRoy. This morning it was Carkner over Murphy, Dalziel over Verzuh, LeRoy over Wadey and Woy- tella’ over" LeRoy. TAsdyou ‘see from the foregoing:1 'was'able to get a little of ‘my ‘own back from Mike. We always have a good game and this was no exce| tion, It was a ding-dong strug- gle all the way and could have swung elther way right to the last end when I did get a bit of a jump and hung on for the score. Of course I didn't do it i Ci No. 1 NOTICE Our office will be CLOSED for Holidays from from noon Wednesday, December 24 to 8.30 a.m. Monday, January 5, 1976, WISHING ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH HEALTH AND. HAPPINESS IN 1976 alone for my rink played well and swept thelr hearts out when called on, ° Next week, being Christ- mas, we are going to curl on Monday instead of Thursday and the draw for this ts: ‘MontlayysDecember 22> Wo} Lyons, Wilson va. Jacobson, Wadey Vs. Bradford ‘and LeRoy-vs. Carkner. Tuesday, December 23— Murphy vs. Verzuh, Carkner, vs, Dalziel, Brown vs. Lyons and Bradford vs. Jacobson. Wednesday, December 24 —Dalziel vs. Woytella, Verzuh vs. Wilson, Murphy vs. Wadey . and Brown vs. LeRoy. “That. will’ be the last curling for the pensioners until Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1976 when we will take up our brooms 3 ~to do yeoman battle on the ice. In ‘keeping with -the festive season we have planned a little lunch and get-together follow- ing the games this coming fonday. This will be our third Changes Curling Day such bash and if it is like the others it should be a good Tt is hoped that as many as possibly can will attend. | Welll The Kimberley trip is over and:done with. The boys had a real good time but were. not too fsuccessful .*in bringing home the:bacom. The’ gang’ from the’ East Kootenay spitality, except on'the ice, and begged us all to come back. One thing worth mentioning about the trip, I believe Claude Bissell - finally found out what it meant to play lead on a bonspiel rink. Rough going, ch Claude! Since this is to be my last ‘effort for 1975 I would like to + take the opportunity of wishing each and every one of my readers the very best during — the Festive Season and throughout 1976, May the best. - you wish for be the least you attain and may the wind be always at your. back. In the words of Tiny ‘Tim, “God bless us, every one." Draw Date of Schoo! Athletic Sports Draw Changed fo Jan: 13 ‘The Dec. 13 draw date for the 1976 British Columbia Fed- My you and your loved ones clation’s Sports Draw has been changed to Jan. 13, 1976. Permission has been grant- ed by the Attorney-General’s Department to change the date by one month because of the disruption in mail service,. causing great difficulty in re- ceiving ticket returns. When the draw is made, some lucky, ticket holder will - receive a $5,000 first’ prize. Three $1,000 prizes will also be awarded as well as, 20—$100 seller prizes. The Sports Draw makes available all revenue from the sale of ‘tickets to participating schools and ducted on behalf of high schoo! athletics at the Provincial level by the BCFSAA. programs con. * CASTLEGAR NEWS SPORTS] Former SHSS Graduale, a a _ New Member of Fish Fans: John J. Haley, Castlegar student at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash.. ‘was one of two men initiated as a new member‘of Fish Fans, WSU's performing aquatic group. 3 Fish Fans will present a special Christmas show entitled “Holly Holy* on Friday, Dee. 12, in the new gymnasium pool at WSU. The swim group has been presenting aquatic shows - since 1929. " Mr. Haley is the son of Mrr and Mrs. Pat Haley of 716 - 7th Ave. 8.:A 1972 graduate of Stanley Humphries Secondary choal,’ he - is majoring in electrical engineering at WSU. Lack of Single Point Costs Women Hoopsters Tourney The Selkirk Women's bas- ketball team: returned from Cranbrook last. week where .. they lost the championship game by a single: point. Friday night: the Selkirk squad met the Castlegar Stan-, ley ‘Humphries - Secondary School team and defeated them 3 + 96-26.’ Maureen : Stringer: and eration of School Athletic Asso--’ Trudy. Lyona were the high scorers for Selkirk with 16 and 12° points reapectively. Ann *Popoff and Kathy Mason re- plied with 10 /and 8 for tlegar. i Saturday Selkirk won 45- 34 ‘against Catholle Central with Stringer and Lyons orice again leading Selkirk with 15° each. Saturday evening Mt. Ba- ker and Selkirk played for the ° championship‘and period scores. were 9-11, 27-17,- 39-30. and 54-53. Selkirk: held the lead “with less than a minute to play but foul trouble and a couple of quick baskets put the Cran- brook team ahead for. the final buzzer. Maureen Stringer led , + the Selkirk team with a total of 30 points; «° ‘Trudy: Lyons of Selkirk was named the’ tournament's most sportsmanlike and most < valuable player. from CAPRI 6th Ave, S. — Castlega check ourhigh on our fepister. For this we say thanks, its a pleasure eo serve you, JOHNNY'S. GROCERIES. MANAGEMENT AND STAFF STORE HOURS “DURING ‘HOLIDAYS TO SERVE -YOU CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY. Boxing Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 31 — 7 a.m. to.6 p.m, ‘CLOSED NEW YEAR'S DAY Wednesday, December. 24 - 7 8,m. to 6 p.m. =e | “a Merry Christmas. ..grand. gifts... good cheer...warm friendship... ‘youthfal excitement... all of these we now wish for. you and your family. We:have greatly appreciated your patronage. Many thanks, and a. Happy Holiday! is Gary and Sian ary: 956; Columbia: Avent '" PHONE 365-2226 +8" Castlegar: TIRE = SALES ~- Adjacent to (CAPRI AUTO BODY) By Pat Ma A thank-you goes out to all the people’ who helped in the Minor, Hockey” ticket! blitz on, Dec. 6, and'to the Pups and Pee Wee's:who sold the tickets, A special thanks to the members of the community ‘who sup- ‘ the blitz, m1, this event go to support Minor Hockey in this area,i°) 91)!" | The Midget ’ Tournament committee continues’ its ‘hard work for'the upcoming tourda- , ment. on'Dec. 27, 28 and 29, With teams coming from Cal: , gary. Kelowna,’ Cranbrook, ‘Trail, Nelson, North Delta and the host Castlegar club, action | promises to be fierce and of top - calibre. zi Nekets are presently on gale and are being promoted as a fine stocking stuffer gift. For. three days of action, tickets sell | at $8 for students and $4 for adults. Quite a bargain for loads * For the cross-country ski enthuslast there isa family affair each: Sunday’ afternoon, Between’ 1 and:2 p.m. ‘on Sundays, skiers'meet at Nancy Green Lake to enjoy an after- hoon of skiing. ¢ For the beginner there instruction ‘available, provided you have your own equipment, For further information contact Mrs. Kristiansen at 865-5954 in the evenings. > ‘The Recreation Commis- sion is adding’ special event to their calendar of events. On Dee. 21. the’ commission ‘Is sponsoring. Santa Comes To The Arena, This isto 'be'a three-hour community © event from 6.16 to 8.15 p.m. } Included in the 'acfivities will be figure skating ‘demon.’ strations’ by’ members’ of the ; Hockey system anda broomball match between members of the Minor’ Hockey’ executive ‘and members of.the Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary clul Naiiot aah The highlight of the even: ing will be the arrival of Santa, Claus by sleigh and: the’ dis- tribution of “treats to” the children, Saree For an enjoyable and social evening for the” entire ‘family’ we hope that you wi + this event which, if successful, e should become an annual affalr,, e ry At the lat meeting of the > recreation commission an arena shall rate: policy, was adopted, ‘This policy was altered from ,{ the previous rates 'so that the + hall could be better utilized by the community, Ityour club or organtzation > wishes to ‘rent. the hall for elther. a meeting ora social event, contact the Recreation Olfices for the new: rates, During the Christmas holl-. days, there is ice available for booking during the mornings. ‘Any club or organization wish. ! ing iee time should contact the. - Recreation Office for bookings. It should | be noted th Recreation: Offices. willbe ‘closed from 12 noon on Dec. 24 and will re-open‘at 8.30: a.m. Jan, 5. . Y ee ‘Reglatration for the Janu- ary session of the Adult Educa- tion and Recreation: programs will be held the week of Jan: 5 at; the ‘Recreation Office. We ‘are asking all persons who wish to participate in a program to register that.).week™ and’ to register in person. We will not be: taking. registrations over the phone. é From’ the . response. we have had for courses that we have presently’ advertized, I gest that is * victorious, Travelling wi ‘particularly, in the defense and “Catvong desire and hustle by all “irdembers of the: tea ‘Team! members. are: Ron (a) Binns (0, Brian Beliveau Wayne! Elkertan’’ (g), Terry Setkirk College Saints Basketball Team” Stanley Humphries Sports etc Rockers Win Salmon Arm By Doug Veyecy On the weekend Stanley Humphries | Rockers travelled to Salmon Arm to play in the host team’s invitational basket- ‘ball tournament and returned e ith only seven’ players, the | Rockers needed excellent team play to ‘win their three games.” In. the | Friday " evening game the Rockers played Mer- ritt, defeating them 65-60. The Rockers led all'the way, were ahead by 16 points at three- quarter. time, and. held ' off Merritt's final scoring outburst for the win, 26 225)!" The: team's scoring’ was well balanced, with all players to the ‘team total. early, : 5 For. the men who wish to participate in a little! physical fitness, watch for programs of men's floor hockey, volleyball and basketball. These classes will be offered ‘strictly: on a -Tecreational basis with:no in- otruction provided." :)° = . ar We’ are “still Nooking instructors for. the following courses: public: speaking, Chinese cooking, gardening and al dance. Interest in these four classes has been high—it is now only necessary to find an instructor before they, may’ be offered, 9) e poe The next recreation- sponsored darice is Dec. 80 with the band ‘Storm’ performing, This ‘will be at‘the ice’ arena from 9 to 12 midnight.» £ Remember Santa comes to’ on’ the ‘evening of __ HEADQUARTERS IN CASTLEGAR IS THE . are involved the Can-Am Tour- | “i Humpheles!* On" Friday’ the * Barry De Paoli had-16 points, followed by Reg Veysey and Joe ‘Tarasoft with 14 points * each, On Saturday afternoon the and’ won @ very hard fought game.’ The teams were tied 30-90 at hall-ti De Paoll played a superb ‘game, acoring.28 points :and Teading the team’s > excellent “defensive “play.” Joe = Taraso! ‘and Mario Baff did a good job of. . ‘containing Stu Coleman, Queen : ~ Elizabeth's outstanding player. Martin Russel and Reg Veysey ed the team’s rebounding. In) the © Saturday = night. : feature “game, the. Rockers squared off against the, host Salmon Arm Golds. Once again ‘the game was extremely close with the teams never separated ~~ by more than four. points ‘until early in the fourth quarter. 2 igeaa dat © 8,30. On Saturday phries for the final two games. Trail meets Kettle 'Falls at 7 and Colville plays the Rockers (” t 3 at 8,30, © /°On the Dec. 12 and 13 the Senlor basketball girls hosted a. girls Blue and Gold Tourney. Cranbrook came in first’ place, Stanley. Humphries in second, ‘Trail in third, Nelson in fourth, Mount Sentinel in fifth, Oliver in sixth, West Bank in seventh and our Junior girls Rockettes, who Ellen * Underhill :’ from Nelson, — Lori. Hrisook \ from. Cranbrook and Vennie Zaricoft from Mount Sentinel, got on the all-star team. Susan Scott from Cranbrook got the most valu- able player award. On Saturday there will be ‘a game between X-Rockettes from the past and this year’s Rockettes. The results: from that: game should prove to: be Interesting... ‘Savings for CARDIGAN SWEATERS ‘are great Gifts: We’ have a wide Variety to choose “from by - . “Jantzen” “and “White Ram” >) Fleming | (gf): Gerry in. (capt): (gc Wayne McCarthy (8), ‘Rick: McKinnon \(g), Dave’ Nebor (c),'Tery' Scot -(g), and Wayne Tamelin (9.0. In‘game one, Wayne Mc- Carthy led all scorers with 82 points followed by Wayne Tam- elin and Dave Nebor with 11 ‘and 10 points. Games two and three (saw