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During this
week
preparations for the annual
Remembrance Day are
rapidly rounding into shape
and tomorrow we shall be
taking our annual march to
the cenotaph in Rossland
and afterwards we shall, no
doubt, hear a lot of
reminiscing around the
Legion about the bygone
days which people all over
the world are afraid are
going to be repeated.
H you ask some of those
who went through it what
their thoughts are, most of
them would just rather not
discuss it. The picture is
present too much to dwell
upon. However, you do not
push a thing further away
by clamming up about it.
Rather, at this time, when
the past is brought home to
us, it might be a good idea to
think how we, as ordinary
citizens, could do something
constructive to help keep the
peace. Maybe that will help
put to rest the dark fears
that cloud the thoughts of
many people today.
The picture we have
painted for us is one of two
juggernauts rushing head-on
for a confrontation, with the
rest of the world caught
helplessly in the middle. It's
not a pretty picture but it's
something to think about as
we remember those who
gave up everything to help
in wars past.
Now, to other subjects.
The snow is threatening to
arrive and all on us any day
now. You can just tell the
people who are happy with
this state of affairs. They
have a gleam in their eye as
they gaze up at the small
amount of snow dusting the
nearby mountains around
town. No doubt, they are
conjuring up visions of it
piling up on Red and
Granite mountains and
making the bush trails
suitable for the crosscountry addicts and the
slopes in shape for the
thrills of downhill.

Right now, of course, the teams are making a
snow in B.C. is a threat to shambles of the standings.
those who must travel, with In the west the Spokane
the current labor problems Flames are really going to
stopping road clearing, town and showed no visible
which is a must in our area signs of weakness in their
if we are to be able to live victory over the Warriors
normally. H we get any kind last week. Thirteen wins in
of a snowfall in the next few 14 games played is certainly
days, that hill to Trail will impressive. In the east the
become a nightmare. So, Columbia Valley team are
here also, we have some 12 and 4 in 16 outings and
kind of a dilemma which we nine points ahead of their
can only hope will be nearest rival. On the other
resolved before it caused us end of the standings,
any more trouble than it has Creston and Trail are really
already done.
having their problems.
Curling for the retirees is Young teams in the process
proceeding and I'm told by of rebuilding, have to feel
Jim Albo that the main club their way and it takes time.
will be in action before long.
Turning to football for a
He said he will give me few moments, I watched
some details of what has both Sunday games in the
transpired so far some time CFL and thought both of
this week. The mixed club is them exciting. Hamilton's
already under way with a tie got them into the east
good strong membership playoffs and the Saskatand both women's clubs will chewan Spoilers ruined
be under way momentarily.
Calgary and let the Eskimos
With the retirees we are into the playoffs they were
getting excellent response in danger of missing for the
from members. They are
first time in quite a few
turning up for all games in
the first competition on time years.
and everyone seems to be
Our Vets banquet on
enjoying themselves.
Saturday night prevented
Draws for the coming me from seeing B.C.'s big
week's competition have win over the eastern Rough
been made and we shall be Riders and so the Lions
in the first trophy round have a lot of things going for
until Dec. 13, so it's quite them now, home-field adlikely we shall take our vantage the rest of the way,
Christmas break then and should they get to the final
start a new one early in ~ey will have to play
January.
a~ully _well to handle those
In KIJHL hockey circles high-flying Argos.
so far this young season, two
Till next week, then!