Grodon Trotter (far left) and Brian Hun- ter (left) of the Castlegar Vikings gaze at the ball. a Cranbrook Rovers player heading for —CosNewsFoto| by Den Zubkolt Rowing club thriving TORONTO (CP): — Just inside the lobby of the Argo- naut Rowing Club is a photo- graph of the club’s first crew. One of them is Henry O'- Brien, founder of the club in 1872 and its first president. A well-built man in modest rowing togs, he gazes inscrut- ably from behind a bushy grey beard into the 1980s. His expression might well be altered by the news that the club is no longer for men only. Last year it became the last rowing club in Canada to admit women. It now is well into its second integrated season — and thriving. 414s not case of bending to the ‘women’s movement,” ssys. current president Bob Bell, “Admitting women was necessary to our larger objec- tive of getting the club back on its feet.”” ‘ The recent decline of the Argonaut Rowing Club fol- lowed an illustrious past. The walls of the clubhouse on Toronto’s waterfront are lined with plaques and troph- ies from provincial, national and international regattas up untio the 1950s. Photographs and more trophies testify to past athletic excellence in hockey, rugby and football as well as on the water. FOOTBALL CLUB SOLD It’s no coincidence that Toronto’s Canadian Football League team shares the same name as the oarsmen. The football team was started by the club and the tag went with the team in 1957 when it was bought from the rowing club — with 10 Grey Cup victories to its credit — by a group of Toronto business- men for $500,000. Unfortunately, the Argon- auts found themselves in a slump by the late 1970's, both ashore and afloat. The rowing program dwin- dled to only 10 oarsmen in 1979 and was matched by a similar demise on the social side of the club, says Bell. * Ten years’ ago the club was flourishing. The liquor laws at the time made it ‘‘the only place in Toronto to get a decent meal and a drink.’’ Membership was’ over 600, there were lineups every day” for lunch and the rowers were winning races. Then, Bell says, comp- eitition from squash and fit- ness clubs, combined with bad management, caused a drop in membership and fin- ances. MEMBERS APATHETIC Apathy set in as remaining members seemed to accept the fact that it was only a matter of time before bank- ruptcy. The wolf at the door was barely kept at bay with scraps from the club’s trust fund, set up with the money from the sale of the football team. Something had to be done, so Bell and a revised exec- utive began doing it in 1980, first by voting unanimously to admit women, then investing in locker-room renovations, RECREATION NEWS MINI-OLYMPICS Coming up on Aug. 24 will be a Mini-Olympics for all boys and girls in the comm- unity who are 10-15 years of age. This exciting event happens at Kinsmen Park starting at 10:30 a.m. There are many special events in store for all. This day will be full of fun, so start training for those _ thrillseeki Bantam 13-14 11:30-1:00 1:15- 2:16 r Midget 15-16 1:15-2:34 3-4 DOG SHOW The West Kootneay Ken- nel Club is ‘hosting a Dog Show on Aug. 31, September 1 and 2. This show will be held at KJSS from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include obed- ience 1, 2, 3, categories as and finally by going after new bers with ies such Vikings th by Cranbrook By Bill Pettigrew ROOK ROVERS 9, CASTLEGAR 2 Castlegar Vikings received their worst thrashing of the season as they were defeated 9.2 by the Cranbrook Rovers. The game opened with Cranbrook pressing early, but it was Castlegar’ who opened the scoring at about the i0-minuie mark. Castte- gar forced a corner kick and Tom Thor-Larsen, who played a good game, crossed over a beautiful ball which George DaCosta billiantly headed home to give the Vikings a 1 goal lead. Two minutes later Cran- brook tied the score on a . somewhat lucky goal which took a bad bounce and eluded the Vikings goalkeeper. Castlegar had two or three chances within the next 10 minutes, but could not capi- talize on their scoring oppor- tunities, Cranbrook Rovers then took over as they dominated play for the rest of the game; outplaying Castle- gar in every department. At half time Cranbrook led 6-1, In the second half Cranbrook continued its fine play with great positional play, acurate passing and great running off and on the ball. They provided the lccal fans with a fabulous display of soccer. Castlegar's next bit of glory came, with the score 8 goals to 1 when Mikey Kelly and Ray Sele combined on a great give and go passing, with Kelly finishing off the play by scoring. Castlegar’s next game is Saturday in Creston at 1 when they play Sparwood in one of two semi-final games, with the final being held at 11 Sunday. Lost count of most softball By Will Grimsley NEW YORK (AP) - When some baseball hotshot breaks a record - as Pete Rose did last week with his 8,631st hit in the National League - Eddie Feigner stifles a yawn and strikes out another batter with a 100- i} Ahi as guest speakers at monthly dinner meetings. Thw rowing program, with its learn-to-row and high- school programs, has become almost too successful as equipment, even with three new boats this ycar, barely meets the demand of scores of new rowers. Men and women train and compete separately though most of the equipment is shared. Excep- tions — such as the $8,000 racing shell bought specific- ally for a women’s coxed four — show the level of commitment from the exec- utive to its women rowers. Whether due to apathy or new-found enlightment, the 200 members of the club last year raised little opposition to the female invasion. CHANGE INEVITABLE “Ten years ago this would have caused an up- roar,”” said Don Fullerton, squash director and a mem- “With absolutely inevitable because of our high-school program.” If anyone has the right to be indignant about women invading the club, it’s the “old boys.”” Ted Norris, 77, a member since 1923, it an old boy with silky white hair, clear blue eyes, and-a deep laugh that accompanies every anecdote. “Oh golly,’’ he says when asked about women mem- bers. ‘I definitely do think women should be allowed to join. Clubs in Europe allowed women to join five years ago and they were flourishing. There's no harm in it and it has certainly helped rowing. Norris regrets that past presidents weren’t so open- minded. When the cold club- house burnt down in 1947, Norris pitched in to help the new one get built, then wanted to hold his daughter's reception there. PRESIDENT REFUSED “The president — who was a personal friend of mine — said no. he just didn’t believe in it. And he won’t go near the club now.” Much of the credit for inging in women must go to events. This day of activity is free so don't miss it. It is your last chance of the summer to have an eventful day at the HOCKEY SCHOOL Summer Hockey School starts Monday and runs till Aug. 80, There is still time to register, so do it now. The fee for the school is $55 which includes 12 hours of ice time and one hour of recreational fitness activities. The hockey school is an excellent opportunity to im- prove your hockey skills and get into shape for the coming season. The hockey school will be separated into age categories with the ice time and recreation time as follows: Atoms 9-10 8-9:30 9:45-10:45 Peewee 11-12 9:45-11:15 11:30-12:80 wellasa (beau- ty contest) category. This show attracts people from all areas and will take place regardless of rain. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy watching various well- trained dogs. EXHIBITION CENTRE Tf you haven't yet been over to the National Exhibi- tion Centre this summer you still have a chance to see exhibitions of local and re- gional history. There will be a variety of exhibits review- ing LWest Kootenay history, from Kutenai Indians to the ghost town of Sandon. See how Castlegar and Robson looked during the turn of the century. ‘This fascinating exhibition will be on view till Septem- ber 15. Tour groups are most welcome. For more informa- tion call the centre at 365- 2411. the current rowing captain, Jim ingram, who first put the motion to the board and helped Bell push it through. “It’s the ideal thing,’’ he says. “‘There’s no way you should have a sports club without sexes.”” A big boost to the member- ship has come from the cen- tralization of the University of Toronto rowing program at the Argonaut Club. Some 60 student rowers on ball thrown while blindfolded, underhand and through his legs. “My records?” asks the 54-year-old onetime truck driver, logger, crane opera- tor and accountant who is generally reco; as the greatest softball pitcher of all time. “Geez I lost count of most of them,” His counterparts in the records Feigner said. referring to bas- ketball’s ball-faking Houdin- 1s. USES BACKUP TEAM To make it even, Feigner uses a backup team of only three - and sometimes four - players against a nine-man lineup. His team-mates are younger, some with profe- ssional baseball experience. “We decided it’s best to go with five men, counting my- self,” Feigner said. “When we use four, I have to strike everybody - out and that makes it a duller game.” Feigner was an orphan reared by a family named King. He was pitching soft- _*& EDDIE FEIGNER . . . Hero of the working stiffs . . . major leagues would have to be such immportals as Cy Young and Walter Johnson or, of more recent vintage, Sandy Koufax and Don Drys- dale. Their records leave him cold. “Cy Young won 511 games in his career,” someone re- minded Feigner. “How would you stack up against that?” “Well, .let’s see,” said the crew-cut ex-Marine from Waila Walla, Wash. “It says here I have won 6,721 and that’s not counting 160 so far this year.” .“Old. John .Chesbro had 48 complete games one season,” an interviewer said. “My record is 257,” replied Feigner. “And Walter Johnson's 113 career shutouts?” MANY MORE’ “Guess I've had 10 times as many.” “And lifetime strikeouts? Johnson had 8,508." Feigner shrugged his burly shoulders and sniffed defi- antly. “The book says I have 107,520,” he said. “That's not counting 1981.” The book also showed 781 no-hitters, 223 perfect games in 11,750 exhibitions and 3,648 cities. Feigner is one of sport's most amazing personalities. You don't see his name in the club last fall and many continue to row out of the club this summer. Varsity Blue oarswoman Kay Worthington couldn't say whether any of the older members resented her pres- ence. “I don’t know,’’ she shrugs. ‘‘There are never any of them around when we come down to train at six o'clock in the morning.” The world isn't keeping tab on his tatistics. Instead, he’s the hero of the working stiffs. Feigner is in the New York metropolitan area this week- end with a barnstorming cast called The King and His Court, playing neighborhood teams on Long Island and in Westchester County. “We're sort of like the Harlem Globetrotters,” halls at the age nine and by age 11 was throwing that windmill special for grown men's teams. He chose softball over baseball in the post-depre- ssion. era of the 1940s for economic reasons. “The ball player wasn't making all that much and, if you could throw a softball, you could get a good job with a company and the boss sometimes would slip you 20 bucks extra.” SWEEPS THROUGH SCHOOL A bright kid, he swept through grammar and high school, skipping grades, joined the Marine Air Corps in his teens, later getting his college education with exten- By the Associated Press Five years have elapsed since Leeman Bennett last went into a’ National Football League campaign with a division favorite. He's in that position again, however, and he likes it, “I think it’s quite an honor for us,” said Bennett, who begins his fifth season in charge of Atlanta Falcons since leaving an assistant coach’s post with Los Angeles Rams, the dominat- ing force in the Netionel Conference West Division. “The thing that concerns me mostly is whether we are mature enough to handle that added pressure," Bennett said. Riding the strong right arm of quarterback Steve Bartkowski, the Falcons cap- tured the NFC West title last season, ending an NFL record string of seven straight division crowns for the Rams. Atlanta had a 12-4 record and Los Angeles an 11-6 mark, with each losing to Dallas Cowboys in the play- offs. The Falcons will present Best For 1982 a Limited Entry Grizzly Bear Season has been recommended for the Koot- enay Region. Over 200 Limited Entry Licences will be all dona essentially the same team it had a year ago. The Rams will have a new look at quarterback after losing Vince Ferragamo to Mon- treal Alouettes of the Cana- dian Football League. Each should face a tougher task from the other two West members, San Francisco ‘49ers and New Orleans Saints. The ‘49ers, who went 6-10 last year, will enter the season with Joe Montana established from the start as the quarterback. RELY ON ARCHIE The Saints, who, struggl through a miserable, 1-1! season last year, still rely. on Archie Manning to trigger the attack, but two ,new- comers should play ‘a vi role - coach Bum Phillips and Heismaa Trophy winner George Rogers, the No. 1 choice in last season's NFL draft. Phillips has said he's look- ing for attitude, as much as physical skill, in the Saints’ training camp. “We want people we don't have to say, ‘Sic ‘em’ to,” rashed Can Atlanta handle it? Phillips ‘sald. “Thoy automa- tically bite. “We, don't want barking dogs, we, want biting dogs.” Bennett foresees a close race. “I think our division race this year will be closer than it's been in the years J coached at Los Angeles and here in Atlanta,” Bennett said. “I don’t think we'll have any one team dominate. ., Despite losing Ferragamo, Rams’ coach Ray Malavasi won't have to scramble to find a new quarterback. Hg already has one who hay guided the Rams to division titles - Pat Haden. ‘The Rams also lost veteran, middle linebacker Jack Rey-. nolds, who was released and e ‘49ers. first twa lineback- Jim the defence. alternative season, ‘ion guide success in the Unit. Current bag limits and restrictions will apply. The Limited Entry season is.made necessary by access Unit basis. The number of Limited Entry licences available are based on the gizzly bear populations in each Manage- ment Unit, an acceptable harvest rate and the hunter and hunter prob- lems. Over-harvests result in accessible areas where most hunting takes place. To date, efforts to control harvests include increased species licence fees, prohibit- ing baiting, closing the fall quotas, shortening the spring season, one in five-year bag: limits and short notice clo- sures. These restrictions heave had varying success in the short term but fail to provide the management re- quired for grizzly bear. The Limited Entry seaso! is the best available aterna- ‘ative that provides some opportunity to hunt grizzly bear. BASKETBALL CAMP got into Mond ird Junio! full swing on r ai School. Thirty-eight girls from ages 10 to 15 are participating in the Stanley Humphries third annual Secondary School brook). Rockettes’ Basketball Camp which ends Falcons coach named to squad of college camp Al Tse, manager of the Ce it Coll- sion courses. “[ had an IQ of 146,” he said. ‘That didn’t help him parti- cularly in his chosen prof- ession. His forte was a sweeping, mesmerizing del- ivery that he picked up as a kid by watching House of David and Black Monarch exhibitions. The softball is about: twice as big as a_ baseball and almost as hard.In fast-pitch ball, it must be thrown underhand. Yet Feigner's delivery has ben clocked at 105 mph (compared with Nolan Ryan’s 100 mph). “Once I threw a ball the length of a. football field and hit the uprights.” Baseball’s million-dollar contracts arouse no envy. “I couldn't possibly have done in baseball what I've done in softball. It got me good jobs and here I am still going strong at 54. “In earnings, I rate in the top 20 in all sports, and I've got at least 10 more good years to go.” ege Falcons, winners of the 1980 Candian College volley- ball championship, has been named to the coaching squad for the Selkirk College Sum- mer Volleyball camp. Tse joins Chris Marshall of Victoria, Keith Gallicano of Vancouver and local coaches Kere macGregor, Doug Agnew, Joe Moreira, John Josafatow and Ken Simonen. The camp, which will be held Sept. 1 through 8 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. has attracted 45 junior and senior volley- ball players from throughout the Kootenays. To Advertise Your Sports Events Call 365-5210 Froday. Coaches are: Doug Pilatzke, Doug Hickey, Jamie Milliard, Tom Demeo, Jack Closkey, Stosh Uchida and Special Guest Coach Ray DeAnna (Cran- —CostewsFoto by Chery! Wishlow, ienne Travel and vm) Sheraton-Spokane Hotel PRESENTS CAN-AM LABOR DAY GOLF TOURNEY — AMATEUR — September 5 & 6 Indian Canyon Golf Course Spokane, Wash. Registration cost $135 per person. Canadian currency at par Based on double occupancy INCLUDES: e Green fees for 18 holes Saturday and 18 holes Sunday y e Complimentary optional 18 holes Friday the Sh at 3 night ig Spokane Hotel! (based on dbl. occupancy) i 4 . Dinner day Night e Labor Day Pool Party Monday with com- plimentary hors d’oeuvres and no host bar PICK UP ENTRY FORMS AND REGISTER EARLY WITH HENNE TRAVEL 1410 Bay Ave., Trail 368-5595 } To the strains’ of '“O Perfect Love", Rhonda Lynn Shelfontiuk approached the alter of the Kinnarid Church $f God to xchange marriage yows with Jack All! foro M len Swet- * Lily-of-the-valloy and pink Hbbon decorated. tho nisat pews, while pink and white silk blossoms provided the getting for the late after- noon ceremony on Jun when Rev, Ir L Johnson tinited in marriage the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Shelfontiuk and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Swet- lishoff, both families of Cas: tlegar. , Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowhed in silk organza trimmed with fe‘embroidered net and Ven- ice lace. The floor-length dress was in candlelight color, its long-sleeved bodice studded with seed pearls and énchanced by a cameo at the fleck. A waist-length veil of net misted from her match- ing wide-brimmed hat, which was trimmed with Venice - lace and studded with seed pearls. The bride carried a bou- quet of white carnations, pink rosebuds and baby's breath, interspersed with green fern. For jewelry, she Wonderful day wore her maternal grand- mother's engagement ring and the groom's gift of a gold Greek Orthodox cross. Maid of honor was Miss Debbie Swetlishoff, groom's sister of Castlegar, and bridesmaids were the bride's cousin, Miss Shirlene Shelfontiuk of Castlegar and the bride's sisters, Mrs. Sharon McKenzie of Green- wood and Mrs, Holly Smith of Castlegar. Two attendants were attired in blue and the other two ir pink polyester gowns, featuring large echre lace ruffles at the necklines. Ech- re‘satin ribbon and small posies, encircled their waist- linds and echre lace trimmed the flounces at their hem- lines, Each wore the bride's gift of an opal pendant with matching earrings. Their bouquets were comprised of blue tinted carnations or pink carnations with baby's breath , Competing the wedding party were Mr. Brian Verigin of Calgary, Alta. as best man, and Messrs. Ken Chernoff, Joe Nevakshonoff and Bill Cheveldave of Castlegar as ushers. : Organist Mrs. Marjorie MacBain played the wedding music, which included “A as couple wed the’ Wedding Prayer” during the signing of the register and the traditional “Wedding March” by Mendelssohn for the recessional. Following the church cere- mony, a Russian ceremony ‘was held at the home of the groom's parents, where the bride and groom were blessed and the bride was welcomed ‘into the family. Prayers and thanks were voiced by the couple and the parents, followed by a Russ- ian prayer ‘by the groom's grandmother. Seniors tour Blaylock August 12 30 Castlegar Thirty Castlegar and dis- trict senior citizens enjoyed a. conducted tour of the Blay- lock Estates on Aug. 12. On their arrival at the estate they were met by Miss Sharon Purvello, who con- ducted them through the spacious grounds. The hostess talked of all the beautiful trees and flowers and named most of them, and what they plan to do to the estate, which will make the place Ben more’ beautiful. There are several rock gardens, flower beds of roses, gladiolias, geraniums, and other mixed flowers. There was a cute little water fall, greenhouses, and above all the natural setting of the stately trees which have been there for many years. After this tour the seniors were invited to gather around the sundial where they were served delicious refreshments with fruit punch, and fresh fruit. After this delicious lunch- tour ‘of the con- / Wedding Beils_/ Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Brad Elliott, who were married July 17 in Rossland. The bride is the daughter of Mrs, Beth Rogers of Robson and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Elliott of Trail. . * * Contratuations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Monte Lloyd, who were married July 18 in New Denver. The bride, Christine Iese, is the daughter of Mrs. Ruth Oese of Berth Amboy, New Jersey and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lloyd of Robson. . 8 Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Murray Charles Cone, ‘whose marriage took place Aug. 15 at St. Paul’s Trinity. ‘United Church in Nelson. The bride, Ellen, is the daughter ot ‘Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mittelstadt. : * 8 « Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. James ‘Warner, who were married Aug. 15 in Castlegar. The bride, Bonnie, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Pereverzoff of ‘Warner of Castlegar. . ? Raspberry and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. ** Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Alexander Mykyte, who were married Aug. 22 in Richmond. The bride, Sandra “Jean, is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Murray of _ Richmond and the groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. ~ John Mykyte of Castlegar. . Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McColl, whose marriage took place Aug. 22. The bride, Elizabeth, is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis ‘orlin of ‘Trail and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker and Ian Mac- bert McColl of Port Alberni. dominiums which are in the process of being built up the hill behind the mansion. These do not take away from the rural setting. There are two completed units, which the seniors went through. Mr. C. Chase designed the buildings. The seniors extended their thanks to Miss Purvello and Mr. Chase for the privilege of being able to have such a wonderful day at the Blay- locks Estates and also to Mr. Malcolm Scott who had arranged the tour for them. “The Blaylock’ Estates will long be remembered. The seniors were. sorry they were not able to see inside the mansion as it was under repair after the recent fire there. Results from Joy Keillor bridge club Ten tables, with an average of 108, participated in the Monday night session of the Joy Keillor Bridge Club, Re- sults were as follows: Ne South First, Hubert Hunchak and heather Pottle - 139%; sec- ond, Jim and Bev Swain - 127; third, Jean Fischer and Agnes Charlton - 124; and fourth, Clara Johnson and Etuka Cameron - 114%. East-West First, Grace Donaldson and Helen Ferguson - 128; sec- ond, Julie Smith and Judy Goodwin - 124; third, Ron and . Rita Perrier - 123; and fourth, Donale - 116. co for Box 3007 Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3H4 WHO'S: Your CHOICE. - AUGUST ATHLETE OF THE MONTH The Castlegar News would like you to send your nomination to us at: Athlete of the Month, The person must be of amateur status and reside in the West Kootenays. In your nomination please include past achievements and major. accomplishments for the month, Deadline for entry must be postmarked no later than September 1, 1981. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Allen Swetlishoft —Photo by Loel Olsen For her daughter's wedd- ing, Mrs. Shelfontiuk chose a floor-length blue dress with matching lace coat en tone, accented by a pink rosebud corsage. Mrs. Swetlishoff wore a floor-length beige dress with yellow rosebud corsage. The Castlegar and District Community Complex was the setting for the reception and dance, with music provided by the Filandi Brothers-the groom's brother Andy Swet- lishoff and cousin Phil Koo- chin. . Master of ceremonies was the bride's brother-in-law, Mr. Stewart McCullagh of Castlegar. Proposing the bri- dal toast was Mr. Matt Shelfontiuk, the bride's uncle of Castlegar. Head table decor included white tapers in brass and crystal candleholders as well as the bouquets of the bridal party. Highlighting the table was the four-tier heart- shaped cake, made by the bride’s mother and decorated by Mrs. Ivy Salekin. Each layer was adorned with blue silk flowers and silver leaves. Hand-blown crystal orna- ments of a heart, swans, double rings and wedding bells were featured between one tier and on the top layer. The traditional Ukrainian wedding bread ‘“Kolach” was featured at the head table, as well. Prior to leaving, the bride tossed her garter, which was caught by Mr. Brian Verigin. A portion of the bride's bouquet was thrown and caught by Miss Vicki Way- ling. The bride later. pre- sented her bouquet to Mrs. Fannie Popoff, the groom's grandmother. Shee Following a honeymoon trip to Vancouver Island and che Queen Charlottes, Mr. and Mrs, Swetlishoff have taken up residence in Ooti- schenia, , tm Castlegar. 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