Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, March 10, 1993 Annual USCC meeting poses question of survival SUBMITTED Over sixty voting delegates and a record audience of several hun dred participated at the recent F ae sane ae aba MINTO CHAPTER #79 - Ofder of Eastern Star-is hoiding-a dattodil tea and bake sale on Saturday, March 27th, 1993 in the Castlegar Legion Hall trom + 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm « Ticket: $1.50, DOOR PRIZE: Proceeds to Cancer project * ALL WELCOME Annual Convention of The Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ USCC), the largest Doukhobor organization in Canada. Held on February: 27 - 28 at the Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegas, B.C, this year's event featured: a new format, designed to deal with important discussion issues facing the organization, as well as with regular business. Ongoing concem with the sur vival of an authentic Doukhobor idemtity was the major focus of the gathering. The increasing effects of assimilation have been a trou bling issue for a number of years and various organizational com muttees have attempted to come up with workable solutions. Most ry CASTLEGAR & TRAIL CHAPTERS OF RNABC - Invite you to a meeting to discuss the “College Issue”! with RNABC & BCNU Reps. (guest speaker trom RNABC is Elaine Baxter) TIME 1900 hrs. PLACE: Education Rm: (Trail) DATE: Mon., Apr. 5th recently, a comprehensive two track approach has been taken with a different USCC Committee investigating each of the two pro. posed options for regenerating the Doukhobor Spirit” and re-estab- lishing the Doukhobor way of life in a group lifestyle which would more consistently reflect the actual ideals and principles of the Doukhobor faith The USCC Committee present ly investigating the realistic possi bilities for mass migration as a potential means for re-consolidat ing an authentic Doukhobor lifestyle made a preliminary pre sentation to the Convention at a special Saturday evening session The USCC Committee which has been exploring the option of creat ing an alternate’ Doukhobor lifestyle within the Canadian con. text made its presentation during the Sunday moming session. Both Presentations were received with great interest, and it was agreed by consensus that they had very much in common. This was not surpris. ing m light of the fact that both research groups were working towards essentially the same goal the preservation of the valued aspects of the Doukhobor heritage, and the continuation of Doukho- borism in coming generations. In the business portion of the Convention proceedings, dele gates were strongly in favor of maintaining the existing level of activities and, Services, including such areas a$ the continued sup. port of the official periodical ISKRA”, which this year, is cel ebraung its 5SOth anniversary of uninterrupted publication, support for Russian language instruction, youth activities, and cultural exchanges, as well as the routine administrative functions and other aspects It was also deemed essential to maintain the services provided by the two large organizational facil ines - the Brilliant Cultural Cen tre and the USCC Community Centre in Grand Forks - which are the home of much of the member's spiritual and cultural activities. In addition, the Centres are extensively utilized by the surrounding community at large Financing was also approved for the continued important activ ity of the Four USCC Working Groups Disarmament and Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice, Development and Aid and Environment. Coordinated by USCC Executive Assistant, John J. Verigin, Jr, the Working Groups had a banner year in 1992, highlighted by a very suc cessful campaign of Humanitari an Assistance to Russia, carried out jointly with regional branches of Rotary International In other Convention proceed ings, delegates reaffirmed the continuing need for the role of Honorary Chairman, and unant mously endorsed John J. Verigin in the official position, expressing deep gratitude for this more than half-century of dedicated service In his annual “State of the Union” address, Mr. Verigin reviewed all of the significant areas of organi zation function, and then intro. fuced an innovation in the form »f an informal question and answer period, to which delegates responding warmly, initiating an enlightening exchange , Convention delegates also con firmed, by acclamation, the mem bers of the USCC Executive Committee. For the coming term it consists of Andrew Evin, Andrew Ozeroff, John Harasemow, Mike Makortoff and George Anu- tooshkin (all of the West Koote nays), and Walter Hoodikoff, Lucille Faminoff, Jack Makortoff, Paul Sofonoff and Helen Semenoff, all of Grand Forks. The USCC Revisory Commit- tee consists of Paul Fomenoff and Jerry Plonidin (Kootenays) and Bill Zarubin, Jerry Horkoff and Theresa Dergousoff of Grand Forks. Outgoing Revisory Com- mittee member, Bert Dergousoff of Grand Forks, was thanked for his term of dedicated service Wednesday, March 10, 1993 The Castlegar Sun peapren age AS sooty or cemte tl Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1003 will be selling tickets to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. The grand prize will be the van parked behind the union members. Tickets will be on sale at Castlegar Safeway starting this weekend. SUN STAFF PHOTO (John Van Putten \ Page 5A Castlegar youths placed on probation SUN STAFF Obituaries Two Castlegar youths have been placdd on a six-month probation period after plead ing guilly 10 possession of marijuana The two boys, who must also take drug and algohol counselling as well as do 50 hours of commu nity Segvice each, are first-time offenders. As well as the possession charge, one youth was also charged with possession of a con cealed weapon, after police found a knife when conducting a search The boy admitted it was his discovered a quantity of mari with your lives in a positive juana and the knife way,” he said While in court, Judge Ronald The nes of the youths can Fabbro, stressed he did not want not be released under the Young to see the two in court again Offenders Act “I'm telling you now to get on First year Anniversary Sale Celebration by the Castlegar & District Hospital Auxiliary Treasure Shop will be happening, Saturday, March 20, 10 am to 4 pm. Draw every hour for door prizes. Great selections of Spring & Summer clothing. Behind Pharmasave in downtown Castlegar. P.R. Anne Nazaroff * 365-6475 father's knife The charges stem from an incident on October 30, 1992, when a number of youths were caught drinking under the stair well of the Castlegar Savings Credit Union. After searching the youths’ backpacks, police Tyler Alexander Frass Tyler Alexander Michael, beloved infant son of Chris and Pat Frass of Nelson, BC, passed away peacefully on March 3, 1993 at the age of seven months. upcoming 1993 season WEST KOOTENAY BABE RUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION Player registrations are now being accepted for the —~ (ce i_- POPE & TALBOT LTD. “\/ Arrow Lakes Timber Division SSS Pope & Talbot invites the public to view our 1993 to 1997 Five Year Development Plan for T.F.L. 23 We will be holding open houses at the following locations: March 22 Trout Lake Community Hall 2-7 p.m. CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB - Luncheon 11 am., Thursday March 23 March 11, Fireside. Features - Scart Accessorizing, Speaker ~ Lorraine Myrhoim, Edmonton. Reservations: 365-8025 or 365-3886 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - of Robson Community Memorial Church, Robson cemetary and Resker hail: Wed., March 24th, 7 pm in Robson church hail. All interested please attend. CASTLEGAR SENIORS ASSOCIATION - every Tuesday — Open House, lunch & games 10 am - 4 pm « March 17 St Patrick's coffee & bake sale 10 am - 1 pm + March 20 Pot Luck Supper & Dance 5 pm NOTE: March 25 our social 2 pm. ST. PATRICK'S DAY TEA - at Castleview Care Centre - 1:30- 4:00 pm. Door prize. Admission $1.50, March 17 Nakusp, Selkirk Inn - 2-7p.m. He was born in Grace Hospital (Vancouver) on July 30, 1992, weigh- ing only one pound-two ounces. He enjoyed all daily activities of a nor- mal infant and was exceptionally bright-eyed and happy. His days in the nursery were fully of loving care and a special bond was formed by many of his caregivers. Although he never had the opportunity to leave Children’s Hospital (Vancouver), he will always be remembered for his strong will to live. Besides his loving parents, Tyler will be dearly missed by his grandparents, Inge Frass, of Nelson, Alex and Ann Markin of Thrums as well as numerous aunts, uncles and many cousins. A private funeral service was held on Monday, March 8, 1993 fol. lowed by interment in Nelson Memorial Park. No flowers by request. In Memorium donations may be made to B.C. Children’s Hospital (Special Care Nursery), 4480 Oak St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home Nellie Rilkoff This is a very popular course, so please register a “ ‘ | February 15, All Registration forms are in-ail the West Kootenay area schools or can be obtained from any member of the executive. No child will be denied playing Baberuth Baseball for financial reasons. If you have any concerns, please contact Baberuth President, Wayne Florko at 364-1353 COACHES Applications are now being accepted for coaches in all divisions. House league and all-star positions are available. Send applications for all-star teams to: Brian Pipes, Box 205, Montrose, B.C. * 367-7157 Fauquier Community Hall March 24 - 2-7 p.m. Glaudine's e (rtistique. Nails NEW LOCATION é 2 Hair Annex * 1241-3rd St ; ee For appointment Kinnaird Elementary students Rachel Krahn and Rhiannon Davis were part of the 365-3744 grade five class that created masks during a recent art class. The event was coordi- nated by Eleanor Elstone from the Multicultural Society SUN STAFF PHOTO / Shadene.imhott Voykin/Pereverzoff Castlegar Recreation Centre March 25 - 2-7p.m. The Arrow Lake Log Dump and Lake Transportation Plan will be available for input If you are unable to attend one of these open hoses you may view the plan at our offices. For more information please phone 265-3741. GEOLOGY O F THE WEST KOOTENAY The Castlegar Continuing Educanon Department mnsonng “Geolog the West Kootenay” presented by Lesley Andert day, March 7:30 - 10 pm. There will be nine sessions and th Coming events of Castlegar and District non-profit organizations may be listed here. The first 12 words are $4 and additional words are 15¢ each. Boldlaced words (which must be used for headings) count as two words. Each consecutive insertion is half-price. Minimum charge is $4. Deadlines are 3 p.m. Wednesdays for the PRICES EFFECTIVE Saturday Shopper and 11:30 Monday for Wednesday's paper Please bring in or mail your notices to wy, TheCastidgarSun 465 Columbia Avenue AWS For more information of to register contac Continuing Educ ation CASPREGAR CAMPUS Kirk &@ Box 1200, Castlegar, B.C ISQS Ph: (604) 365-7292 Fax. 365-3929 65 1206. VIN 3j1 LOW WAREHOUSE PRICES Quality Furniture « Mattresses SAVE MONEY! u gf ? ‘ é Tamara Leeann Pereverzoft daughter of Alex and Lena Pereverzoff of Castlegar, and Allan Richard Voykin, son of John and Elizabeth Voykin of Castlegar, were united in a traditional Doukhobor wedding cere- mony on August 15, 1992, in Pass Creek Vogue portrait law, Polly Rilkoff of Ca w y On: Monday 1993, Nellie Rilkoff of Castlegar, B.C. passed away at the age of 75 years. - Family services, were held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Wednesday and Thursday with burial at Park Memorial Ceme tery Miss Rilkoff was born August 3, 1917 at Grand Forks, B.C. and moved with her parents to Bril hant as a small child. She moved to Thrums in 1947, to Raspberry Lodge in 1982 and to Castleview Care Centre in 1991. She enjoyed crocheting and embroidery She is survived by four sisters and brothers in law, Ann and Alex Markin of Thrums, Frances and Peter Olyewki of Langham, Sask., Polly and Sam Holuboff of Rob- son, Nora Markoff and close friend John of Castlegar, sister in tlegar, 24 nieces and nephews and many grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, sister, Mary and brother Pete and one nephew Funeral arrangements were under the directions of Castlegar astlegar Foods SUN. MAR. 7 TO SAT. MAR. 13, 1993 Castlegar Foods - 635 Columbia Ave., Castlegar * 365-5755 Cut from Canada Grade ‘A’ Beef CHUCK STEAK bone in ® family pak © 4.16 kg Ib. PORK CHOPS Centre Cut * 6.57 kg PORK Rib or tender| Fresh join * 3.92 kg ‘1? 99: Fresh PORK SAUSAGE Made in store © 2.18 kg CHOPS Castlegar. 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