September 26,1986 Cl KOOTENAY SAVINGS . Dog sled racer Al Magaw gearing up for fall race to be held at South Sigcan. Fall The Inland Empire Sled Dog Association will hold a fall sled dog cart race in South Slocan Oct 11 and 12. Fifteen teams are expected to take part in this annual event. The cart races are de signed as a fun event to help club members get together at the beginning of training season and to present a “showcase” for interested spectators. The cart races are sche duled to get underway at 10 a.m. both days at the race site 10 kilometres north of otal NIGHTLINE RAFE MAIR sled dog cart race Playmor Junction. Spokesperson Al Magaw of Salmo says he has had “num erous inquiries about the Sport” “This would be an ideal occasion for those interested people to find out more about this exciting pastime,” he said in a prepared release. BUSINESS DIRECTORY lations for the Castl TELEPHONE 365- 5210 >... 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Dried Floral Arranging: First — Rhonda Sorenson of Pass Creek, second — Mabel Koorbatoff of Slocan Park, third — Nel Vandergaag of Robson. Fresh Vegetable Arrangements: First — Deniese Garay of Castlegar, second — Corinne Lamb of Robson. Houseplant: First — Roberta Zurek of Robson, second — Rhonda Sorenson of Pass Creek, third — Zelta Whitfield of Slocan. Canned Pickles (cucumber picles): First — Fern Allan of Castlegar, second — Mabel Koorbatoff of Slocan Park, third — Fern Allan of Castlegar. Canned Relishes: First — Fern Allan of Robson, second — Zelta A. Whitfield of Slocan, third — Linda Krull of Robson. Baking Cakes: First — Roberta Zurek of Robson. Baking Pies: First — Neil Austin of Robson, second Maxine Nevakshanoff of Castlegar, third — Mabel Koorbatoff of Slocan Park. Baking (Misc.): First second — Marie Schuepher of Robson, Lutze of Castlegar. Woodworking: First — Archie Stewart of Castlegar, second — Archie Stewart of Castlegar Most original craft: First — Gertie Georgetti of Trail, second Gertie Georgetti of Trail, third — Rhonda Sorenson of Pass Creek Crochet (Fine work): First Grace Wilson of Castlegar, second — Carol Montgomery of Castlegar. third — Sherry Strilaoff of Raspberry Lodge Stuffed Toys: First — Jocelyn Stewart of Castlegar, sécond — Tanis Kramer of Castlegar, third — Grace Wilson of Castlegar Quilting Hand: First — Mabel Koorbatoff of Slocan Park, second Mabel Barisoff of Castelgar Macrame: First — Mabel Koorbatoff of Slocan Park, Cathy York of Castlegar Crafts (Mens) J. Horcoff, second First J Dale Jukes of Robson, third Don McAllistor of Robson. Tanis Kramer of Castlegar, third — Dinah second second — Rhonda Sorenson of Pass Creek, third Koorbatoff of Slocan Park Vegetables: First Fern Schwartzenhauer of Castlegar, Horcoff of Robson. Canned Fruit: First Park. second — Alice Hunchak of Blueberry, Deniese Garay of Castlegar Baking Breads (yeast): First Robson, second — Zelta Whitfield of Slocan, Marie Schuepher of Robson Pumpkin: First — Wilbur McLeod second — Ruby Marsh of Castlegar. third Susan Zurek of Robson. Crochet (Afgans): First Mary Ish of Castlegar. third Shebuiski and Gail Verhaghe of Fairview Knitting (Misc): First second — Mabel Barisoff of Castlegar Embroidery: First - Jocelyn Stewart of Castlegar. third Guindon of Castlegar Knitting (Afgans): First — Mary Ish of Castlegar Art: First — Zelta Whitfield of Slocan, Marlene Jones of Castlegar, third — Marlene Castlegar Floral Arrangement (Fresh) Sorenson of Pass Creek, second - Pass Creek, third — Rhonda Sorenson of Pass Creek Outdoor Flowers and Plants: First Stoopnikoff of Castlegar, second third third third — second second First Castlegar. Ceramics: First — Rhonda Sorenson of Pass Creek, Mabel Polly Horcoff of Robson, second Polly Mabel Koorbatoff of Slocan Roberta Zurek of of Castlegar, Karl and Ivy Salekin of Robson, Bernice Mabel Barisoff of Castlegar, Mabel Barisoff of Castlegar, Peggy second — Jones of Rhonda Rhonda Sorenson of Nora Nora Stoopnikoff of Fruit (Fresh): First — Alice Hunchak of Blueberry, second — Alice Hunchak of Blueberry, third — B. Grant of Robson. Jams: First — Alice Hunchak of Blueberry, second — Fern Schwartzenhauer of Castlegar, third — Tammy Slavin of Robson. Jellies: First — Karl and Susan Zurek of Robson, second — Fern Schwartzenhauer of Castlegar, third — Fern Schwartzenhauer of Castlegar. Marmalade: First — Fern Allen of Robson, second — Mabel Barisoff of Castlegar, third — Rhonda Sorenson of Pass Creek. Cake Decorating: First — Roberta Zurek of Robson, second — Corine Lamb of Robson. Leatherwork: First — Don MeAllistor of Castlegar, second — Don McAllistor of Castlegar. Canned Vegetables: First — Alice Hunchak of Blueberry, second — Alice Hunchak of Blueberry, third — Zelta Whitfield of Slocan. FALL FAIR ACTIVIES . . . Clockwise, Judge Gail Verhaehe tastes preserves, youngsters take a ride on Robson Fire Department truck, girls look at handcrafts, women examine baked goods, flower arrangement. CosNews Photos by Chery! Colderbenk and Natale Koorbotolt Victoria's Empress Hotel a legend By PAUL LOONG Canadian Press VICTORIA — It's the kind of place that spins legends and, amazingly, some of the, stories about the Empress Hotel are true Even the fables that could be pure fantasy have been told so often they command a measure of respectability, if not credibility They all fit with the faded elegance of the Victoria landmark as naturally as the tinkling of tea cups and saucers in its high-ceiling lobby and the shaggy ivy on its imposing waterfront facade There was the solitary elderly woman who booked into the same room every year at Christmas Hotel staff sometimes overheard her gentle monologues conversations with her long-dead husband She wasn't eccentric in any other way, recalls manager Ted Balderson. It was unclear what sentimental reason brought the woman back each Christmas, Balderson says, but she might have been trying to relive a happier time when the couple celebrated Christmas together “Then about five years ago she stopped coming. I never found out what happened to her.” It's said that one member of the provincial legislature awoke in a bathtub with a live octopus after an evening at the ball in honor of Edward, the prince of Wales. in 1919 BRINGS MONKEY Legend has it that artist Emily Carr arrived for tea with a monkey in a pram Balderson acknowledges that such stories are often repeated, but can't say if they contain any truth He confirms that a naked young woman once strode through the crowded lobby to the astonishment of patrons in stuffed high back chairs sipping tea at ornate tables under the lavish wood panels and beams. “Everything came to a stop for two or three minutes he says. “It was back in the 70s when streaking was the fad Thankfully, it’s not any more.” Afternoon tea is still an institution at the 78-year-old hotel, built when the world seemed a less hurried place In those days, it cost about 30 cents for tea and crumpets. Now its $8.75 by reservations only, so hotel staff can tell patrons about the sandals or bare feet Balderson says the dress code was introduced four years ago when it became obvious that the attire for tea had become “too casual.” Regular patrons who prefer a degree of elegance with the ritual were upset — and rightly so, he says. About 400 people a day are served fruit salad, honey crumpets, finger sandwiches, cakes, home style scones with strawberry jam and Jersey cream, and, of course, a pot of tea dress code: no jeans, shorts WATCHES SHIPS They gaze through lace curtains at the Inner Harbor and the Princess Marguerite ferry, the vintage steamship that plies between Victoria and Seattle with the Union Jack painted on its twin funnels The news stand at the back sells British newspapers. and the show window displays English toffee and Scottish jams A constant hum of chatter and an air of subdued old-world charm completes the unique atmosphere that has made the hotel known across the world Scenes from several Holly wood movies were shot at the Empress Prominent names roll of Balderson’s tongue effortiessly U.S. Vice President George Bush stayed this year, as did comedian Bob Hope — a regular customer Past guests included Winston Church and Rudyard Kipling Although luxury is still evident in the mahogany and rosewood furnishings and well-kept extravagance of the $650 a night royal suite. the Empress’s age is showing in some of the most obvious places.