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PLEASE ATTEND & SHOW YOUR INTEREST MEMBERSHIPS DUE DEC. 31 AASLAND TAXIDERMY 2609 Columbia Ave., Castlegar arene nae the the new snow mobile that the Castlegar Nordic cross-country runs at Cai By CasNews Staff Packed trails for the Nancy Greene Provincial Park and the Cai Creek areas will soon allow beginners and experienced cross- country skiers to do their thing now that the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club has purchased a snowmobile. “‘Last year we had so much problems with the old machines, we didn’t get half of the packing (grooming of trails) we should’ve,”” said club president Dennis Holden. ‘‘It’s been a campaign (for us) since the beginning of last year."’ With the recent addition of the Cai Creek area (Crown land which sits three kilometres cast past the Castlegar viewpoint on the road to Saimo, the club now has close to 80 kilometres in trails which need to be packed. Fur- thermore, this area will be used for the upcoming Kootenay regional cross-country trials for the B.C. Winter Games, to be held Feb. 21-24 in Duncan. The trials will begin Jan. 6. It was through memberships, debentures and a loan of $2,500 from Dale Donaldson of Mallard’s Ski and Sport Ltd. in Castlegar, which enabled the club New machine gets trail in shape to purchase the $6,000 snowmobile, Holden said. The purpose of | the snowmobile is to pull a machine which flattens, or grooms, the snow, allowing skiers to easily follow the trails, he said. The piece of machinery could not have come at a more ap- propriate time, since the club must gear up for the Games trials, in which seveal local skiers could have a chance of represen- ting Castlegar at the Games. According to Gordon Gibson, the ski club’s coordinator, two girls in juvenile category have a good chance of making the Kootenay contingent at the Games. Avril Sheppard and Melanie Gibson are the two most likely to succeed, he said. Dana Manhard, Darren Tamelin, Alex Hartman and Wayne Stupnikoff are the best hope for a medal in the junior mens category, Gibson said. “We have a real strong con- tingent in the junior mens category. ‘‘They’lf be our best chance of a medal.’” A $10 registration fee will be required for those wishing to compete at the trials. The price includes a B.C. racing licence. e gy Writewacer “Now open for weekends only ‘til Dec. 22!" — HUMMINGBIRD CHAIR LIFT — SUMMIT CHAIR LIFT — SILVER KiNG T-BAR FULL OPERATION Beginning Dec. 22 EOR AN UPDATE PHONE The Snowphone 352-7669 Information 354-4944 A mneison Ruddock NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Tyson vs. Donovan (Razor) Ruddock? Maybe, maybe not. 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There have been 260 fights in the 322 NHL games this season through last Sunday. “I don’t want to say qoything about fighting,” says left ‘winger Wendel Clark of the Toronto Maple Leafs when the subject is broached. “It’s just part of the game and I’m not here to promote it.”” Left winger Al Stewart of the New Jersey Devils has been the most prolific fighter this season, dropping his globes to fight 17 times in the 23 with seven each thus far. minutes with Indianapolis in the THL last winter. including fightint if need be, to work in the NHL. He never gives up. His career was in jeopardy when he broke his left leg and missed all of the 1989-90 season, but t he grinder returned, fists flying, to take another shot at the big time. He’s remained with the Devils most of this season, excepting na ome games in which he has appeared “I’ve always played intensely,”’ says Stewart. “I play hard and sometimes fights just happen.”” Defenceman Jim Agnew of the Vancouver Canucks was pushing Stewart in the pugilism parade before a knee injury Nov. 19. He’s still out but he retains second spot with 10 fights. Players who fight often use peroxide. to guard against infection of skinned knuckles. Right winger Darin (KO) Kimble of the Quebec Nordiques has been in nine fights. Clark, right winger Lyndon Byers of the Boston Bruins, left winger Stu Grimson of the Chicago Blackhawks and left winger Robert Ray of the Buffalo Sabres have been in eight fights each. Left winger Craig Berube of the Philadelphia Flyers, left winger Bob Probert and right winger Joey Kocur of the Detroit Red Wings, left winger Troy Mallette of the New York Rangers, left winger Jay Miller of the Los Angeles Kings, right winger Chris Nilan of the Bruins and defen- ceman Mike Peluso of the Blackhawks are frequent fighters, may get as hot as Cayton says he might try to stop it believe the fight might happen,”’ said Seth Abrahi i of Time- and Shelley Finkel, yweig! champion Evander Holyfield’s ad- viser, says it’s too early to tell. After Tyson and Ruddock recor- ded first-round knockouts in bouts last Saturday night, King said a Tyson-Ruddock match would hap- pen in late March or early April and “hopefully will be for the WBC heavyweight title.” If not, i says they fight a 12-rounder with the winner in line to fight the winner of the Holyfield- George Foreman title bout April 19. Then there’s Bill Cayton. Cyton, still Tyson’s manager of record although he and the former champion are estranged, said he is holding discussions with his lawyer about whether he can block the fight. “It’s not in Mike Tyson’s best in- terest to take this fight,” Cayton said. ‘*It only benefits Don King. “If the WBC title is at stake, I 7 ADD 50 SQ MILES TO YOUR HOME. The right sunroom adds more than just great value to your home. It can even add an entire mountain range. Lindal makes it easy with limitless possibilities, all framed in Western Red Cedar 4Lindal Cedar Independently distributed by BROADWATER CEDAR HOMES 365-8011 Warner Sports and a former senior vice-president of HBO, the cable TV network whose $26-million US con- tract with Tyson ended with the for- mer champion’s victory over Alex Stewart on Saturday night. “That’s not going to happen,” Finkel said of a possible Tyson- Ruddock fight for a vacated World Boxi le. The WBC has ordered Holyfield to make his first defence against the top-ranked Tyson or be stripped of a ing stint in the AHL in late November. “My hands are in pretty good shape’’ considering the punishment they’ve been dealt, says Stewart. “*You learn to be easy on yourself at the right times, and I heal quickly. “I make sure I don’t punch any helmets. That can really hurt.’’ Stewart, who captained the Prince Albert Raiders in his Saskatchewan junior days, has four goals and 110 penalty minutes this season. In 41 career NHL games spread over five years, he has five goals and 172 penalty minutes. Last season, Alan May of the Washington Capitals was in more fights than any other NHL player — 31. He’s toned it down, getting into six fights so far this term. Basil McRae of the Minnesota North Stars topped the list in 1988- 89 with 29. He’s been in six this season, which is a lot considering in- juries have limited him to 15 games. Miller, then with Boston, was the most active in 1987-88 with 34 fights. At the rate he’s going, Stewart is going to have to have very sore han- ds come spring. Tyson championship recognition. The issue is in litigation and ap- pears headed for arbitration, which Jose Sulaiman, WBC president, now says he welcomes. Ruddock clearly wants to fight Tyson for a title. He was supposed to challenge him Nov. 18, 1989, in Edmonton, but that fight was post- poned when Tyson got a respiratory ailment. When Tyson got better, however, he bypassed Ruddock and fought James (Buster) Douglas, who knocked him out in the 10th round Feb. 11 at Tokyo. 1463 Bay Ave. Trail, B.C. 368-5606 JUST ARRIVED! Great Gift ideas For Christmas! 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We offer it, therefore, on behalf of all our Rotary exchange students who, at this time, will be celebrating their own Christmas away from home, in other lands. It is a very good letter, and has much to offer and it reads (slightly edited) as follows: Nov. 19, 1990 Dear Mr. Ross, After living in Thailand for exactly 126 days and writing over 60 letters, I have decided that it is time to write one large letter detailing all my experiences (the good, the bad and the ugly), and all my adventures and all my feelings (mixed), My trip has been very successful so far. Of course there were a few minor setbacks and some seeming bh starting to dry up, along would come another storm. Thailand has a very high suicide rate among students and young people (ages 23-27), and I often wondered if it is because of the rains. Rain upon rain, day after day, becomes very telling. | admit that my temper had shortened and my mind would wander, but it would clear up as soon as the rain stopped, or more paused! Remind me never to live in Vancouver!!! Thai food is in a class all by itself. It is always delicious. Yes, they have their exotics, such as shark Reflections and recollections By John Charters culture gaps, but everything has worked out. I realize that to extend my stay is next to impossible, but I truly love Thailand! I’m going to come back, and that’s not a boast or an idea, that’s a promise. The scenery is spectacular. Pictures alone, from the white, sandy beaches of Pattaya, to the lush, green valleys in Sai Yok National Park, to the virtually untouched islands around Phuket, and to up north, in Chaing Mai, with its ever abundant rain- forests, are enough to stir anyone. It is truly, truly awe-inspiring! | am trying to explain Thailand in words, but unfortunately, Thailand defies mere words. Even pictures only tell half the story for it must be seen or better yet, experienced. Then and only then can one truly appreciate Thailand! As weil, Thailand has an abundance of flora and fauna (plants and animals). So many times I’ve had to stop just because | was completely mesmerized by what I saw around me. Butterflies, with their silken wings and radiant colors, are an excellent example. I wish I could bring one home. It doesn’t take a naturalist for one to be impressed. The flora too, is dazzling, with umpteen species of flowers, so that a walk through a forest will always end with the hiker’s hands filled with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. The weather in Thailand is always, in one word, hot, and after four months I regret to say that I’m still not completely acclimatized. It is now the cool season and at night the temperature will drop to a bone-chilling 23 degrees C. I don’t know if I can take it. Actually, the heat isn’t really that bad, but the humidity leaves one slow and lethargic. The cool season started in late October and will continue until mid-February. November, which is supposed to be the coldest month, has had unseasonably warm weather this year (blame it on the ozone layer) and many Thais are finding themselves with only partial relief during their favorite season. I, personally, am enjoying every moment while I can before this wonderful weather is abruptly replaced with the hot season. The hot season, is just that, blistering hot. In Bangkok, the world’s hottest metropolis, the temperature rarely dips below 39C with humidity in the 90s. A wee bit warm for my comfort. Luckily, living in Sing Buri, I receive a slight break, with average temperature around 35 and humidity in the 70s. That leaves only one season to describe — the rainy (or season. ly, roll in at a moment's notice so that, on more than one occasion, | went down to the market and upon leaving home noticed only a few clouds. In 30 minutes, however, | would be trapped in a deluge. Also along with the rain would come violent \__ windstorms which ripped signs off walls and tore up trees. Throughout these demonstrations of nature’s raw power I'd find myself transfixed, staring : unbelievingly out of the window at nature's show of force. Also, with the rain, comes the inevitable depression. I would become increasingly agitated at being cooped up and just when I thought it fin, snake, and pig’s stomach, but I always go back for more. And even if one doesn’t particularly enjoy the main meat or vegetables, he can’t deny that it isn’t flavorful. Thai food is quite spicy, and imes (or more ly, often) it is hot, and it took a little adapting to and a little ing to fully i ie Thai cuisine, but the results were well worth the effort. I have found though, for the most part, that if I stick to a simple rule ing works out weil — “Try it before you ask what it is!"’ I found that this rule has helped me enjoy foods that I would never have tasted had I known what they were. Snake for example. | probably would never have tasted snake had | known what | was eating. Whee ! first tired it I probably should have caught on that it was exotic just by the way that everyone was staring SHSS releases honor roll for first term Stanley y school has issued its honor roll for the first term. In calculating the honor roll, all of the students’ courses are used to develop the grade point average. The following scale is used to calculate grade point average: A (4.0); B (3.0), C+ AS; CAM; C UM. The first-class standing requires a GPA of 3.5 - 4.0. A second-class standing requires a GPA of 3.0 - 3.49. Kalesnikoff, Brian Port, Sara ff t rtf PULPIT & By GEORGE JAMES « When I opened my Bible and con- sidered this small column I was determined to write something up- beat and positive and practical. I thought of the apostle Paul and how his message was not always a comforting one to hear. He spoke suffering for Christ's sake. He spoke of the days approaching the Lord’s reappearing, that we will not live in peaceful world. Pauli went through a long list of Saints who were abused and tortured and cast out to die for their faith in Christ. Here was a man passionatcly a prisoner of his convictions. He knew what suffering was and some think BERER att ee He ends his exhortation to humility, his commendation of Guest speaker describes overcoming disability Sandy Reilly, an adult with lear- ning disabilities, was the guest Learning Reilly gave the background history which consisted of many stories of failure and few successes. She said she felt frustrated throughout her public schooling because she kmew she didn’t learn in the same way as the other students. Reilly’s learning disability ai me. As ii turns Oui, snake is very delicious. it I have great di cating it again because I now know what I’m eating I suppose that Thai — the language — in one word, is difficult. The alphabet has 44 strange letters and is based on an old Indian system in which the letters are mainly curves — there are very few straight lines. | was really quite worried, when I first arrived since Rotary had told me I'd have three months to learn the language. That seemed an insurmountable obstacie. After one month I really hadn’t made too much and for every word I learned to pronounce, I learned three that I couldn't. After two months, | was pretty distraught because | still didn’t have 2 decent grasp of the language, so | began to wonder if the rumor was true — if you couldn't speak the = + language after three months, Rotary sent you home. Later I learned that the rumor is fictitious and that it had been started as an incentive. Believe me, it worked! Suddenly, after just over three months I wrote a letter home and I felt in control. Three brutal months of learning this strange, difficult, but in some senses, wonderful language were paying off. | found myself able to communicate on both levels — when being spoken to and when speaking to someone. Sometimes had difficulty getting my point across and at other to the rainy season. | now had great expectations but little did I know that the hardest was yet to come! Now, for every new word that | learn I will learn of three or four that I don’t know. As well, as the was mot recognize adulthood, through testing done at Selkirk College. At the college, she had learned many coping stratcgics and how to compensate for her lear- ning disability as an adult important ingredient knowing her own learning strengths and weaknesses, where to compen- sate and the kinds of accom- modation she needs, has dared her to dream again. Her goal is now to become a teacher for children with On behalf of the members, chapter president Bernice Beckstead thanked Reilly for such an imteresting and in- formative and of the sponsors for them generous fimancial contributions and to the Castlegar News for its invaluable assistance which made the project so Artwork on display By JUDY WEARMOUTH “Every year as the snow lies on the trees, I have to draw them, even now,”” says Mary Elliott, the wer- satile painter whose works are currently hanging im the Casticgar Library A resident of Trail.\ Eliou has been painting and drawing simce 1965. 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