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Harry
Pepper

Rossland has always been identified with the
game of soccer. I came here in 1951 and played with
the likes of "Robbie" Robertson, Hee Henry, the
Douglas boys (Harry and Bill), Bob Simpson, Ken
Fetherstone, John Hughes and others who don't
readily come to mind.
When old age caught up to me and I could no
longer participate actively, I took on a job with John
Hughes, to try and teach our local kids the
rudiments of the game. We have raised some pretty
fair players, as the boys learned and enjoyed what
they were doing.
We still ahve a good bunch of kids who are now
grown up. Names like Mike and Tim Evans, Dave
Secco, John and Tom Stanton and Rob Martin have
gone through the early training and later turned
into pretty good players. Ron Shearer was another
who fit into that group and I understand be has a son
who plays a pretty fair game of soccer.
The minor soccer is still a force in Rossland and
the game has seen a lot of people take up where we
left off and continue to aid the kids who like to play
the game.
However, I have learned that we have a new kid
on the block. It takes the name of rugby and it has
several boosters. Rich Cbobanuk passed along the
news that Rossland's high school kids have really
taken to the game. I've watched them in practice
several times. These kids have really put out in
practices and games they have played. These
games have earned them the right to play for the
Provincial Championship in their category. They
earned it by defeating a Castlegar team recently by
a score of 26-3. Rich tells me there are no outstanding stars on the team, just everyone digging in
and putting out. Don Hooper and Paul Broyd are
helping the boys to learn and it would appear from
the success they have had with the kids, these three
gents have done a helluva job. Those finals by the
way, will be played in Kelowna May 23, 24 and 25. If
anyone who enjoys the game can see their way clear
to go along to give these kids some support in the
Okangan city, the boys will appreciate it. They will
be up against some formidable teams. Rugby is big
stuff at the coast with all the facilities and top-level
coaching needed to produce top teams.
To hockey for a moment, the news that Tom and
Glenda Renny have been forced to abandon their
business in Trail must ahve come as something of a
shock to Trail hockey people. Tom did quite a job
with the Junior Smokies last season while Glenda
served the Rossland skaters in the figure-skating
field for quite some time. Tom will be a definite
asset to Eddie Mountain and his Rockies and we
shall all miss this likeable young man around the
arenas in the area. About all we can say is that the
West's loss is Invermere's gain.
Still with the winter sport, Bob Zanussi tells me
that a Warrior meeting is called for the 14th to try to
iron out the wrinkles in the club's affairs. I'll have to
try to catch that one.
Well, Tuesday broke in with what could almost
be called a blizzard. The wind reached fantastic
velocity after blowing strongly most of the night. I
called Roger McKeown at the upper course to see
how things ere going at about 8:30 and be said they
had three foursomes out or ready to go and he
thought it could be a bad day for us and the
Retirees. After! spoke to him the storm got worse
and I wondered how anyone could play under those
conditions. Anyw~r• ~ber:t ~ed ~~ 8!°~~

and putting out. Don Hooper and Paul Broyd are
helping the boys to learn and it would appear from
the success they have had with the kids, these three
gents have done a helluva job. Those finals by the
way, will be played in Kelowna May 23, 24 and 25. If
anyone who enjoys the game can see their way clear
to go along to give these kids some support in the
Okangan city, the boys will appreciate it. They will
be up against some formidable teams. Rugby is big
stuff at the coast with all the facilities and top-level
coaching needed to produce top teams.
To hockey for a moment, the news that Tom and
Glenda Renny have been forced to abandon their
business in Trail must ahve come as something of a
shock to Trail hockey people. Tom did quite a job
with the Junior Smokies last season while Glenda
served the Rossland skaters in the figure-skating
field for quite some time. Tom will be a definite
asset to Eddie Mountain and his Rockies and we
shall all miss this likeable young man around the
arenas in the area. About all we can say is that the
West's loss is Invermere's gain.
Still with the winter sport, Bob Zanussi tells me
that a Warrior meeting is called for the 14th to try to
iron out the wrinkles in the club's affairs. I'll have to
try to catch that one.
Well, Tuesday broke in with what could almost
be called a blizzard. The wind reached fantastic
velocity after blowing strongly most of the night. I
called Roger McKeown at the upper course to see
how things ere going at about 8:30 and he said they
had three foursomes out or ready to go and he
thought it could be a bad day for us and the
Retirees. After! spoke to him the storm got worse
and I wondered how anyone could play under those
conditions. Anyway, Robert called back around
noon and gave me the following information. Fortyfour retirees went out and 40 decided to play. They
had 28 finish the nine holes and of these Bob Glover·
won low gross with a 41, Noland Garrison and
Torchy Torresan tied for low net and both got balls
for their effort. Bil Lemoel had the most putts, while
Ron Rinaldi won the least putts and Bill Vickers was
closest to the pin on number eight in three strokes.
Don Krug and Bud Comba will be on duty next
Tuesday and let's hope that we have some good
weather by then.
Celebrations by the Legion on its 60th birthday
take all kinds of forms. Last Friday evening Branch
No. 14 held its party at the Oddfellows Hall and quite
a party it was. A fine meal, the usual speechmaking, fine music and dancing to the wee hours
were on the agenda and everyone reported the next
day how much they enjoyed it.
This Saturday evening we shall hold an awards
night in the spirit of the 60th with music, dancing
and refreshments to follow in the Legion basement
room. Of course the music will be in the upstairs
area after the ceremony.

The Branch will kick off the presentation by the
RLOP of our anniversary play, "We'll Meet Again",
May 22 is the date and tickets are still at the branch.
Don't miss this date at the Rossland High School.
This presentation will also take place alter in Trail,
Castlegar, Nelson and Nakusp, all within the month.
So if you miss it here, you can still catch it later.
Dennis Hirons reports a bang-up time at
Nakusp's 60th. A dart tournament was held both
days. Rossland winners were Joe and Lori Letoria,
second in the doubles event, while the men's high
score was won by Gerry Waite. Dennis said fun was
the watchword and offers his thanks on behald of
Branch 14 to Betty Walker for a fine organizing job.

And with that we'll say,
'Til next time, then!