OPEN HOUSE was a held Fridsy ones at Silver Bireh Adult Activity Centre where handicrafts were in progress and visitors {did some of their Christmas shopping from the many attractive i {items made at the centre. Here, top photo, Louise Hate adds color }to ceramics which have become @ new interest at the centre. Looking onis three-year-old Kathy Bate, Another handcraft, that This Weekend ... i 20 © Al at in Stock! Special Low Prices on Amplifiers & Drums ‘Merriman Music 527 A 7th Ave. S. 965-2511 ES ESP Ls Bl 70% vest Yeo on Poms 5" Poinsettia (3-5 Blooms) $5.75 Our Christmas Price . 6" Poinsettia (5-8 Blooms) $9.00 Our. Christmas, Price... 7 Ponsettia (7-12 Blooms) Very Heavy Blossoms) $15.00 Our 6" Aralea | 6" Azalea $8.01 + | $10.00 (ety. et Our Christmas Price Blossor .00 Our christs Price $6: 2 of weaving, is being pursued by Dick Randall, lower photo, while visitor four-year-old Chloe Hegan embraces a cuddly stuffed rag doll. Following open house, Silver Birch Adult eat Centre personne! and workers sat down to a “family” sup —Castlegar News Phota by by Lal Lots Hughes Slocan WI Stuffed Toys To Children’s Hospital . Barclay, Mrs, J. Winje, Miss M. Boné, Mrs. L. Blades and Roll call was answered with a stuffed toy for the Children's Hospital in Van- couver, at the annual Christmas meeting of the Slocan Women’s Institute, with 40 ladies in at- tendance. New conveners appointed were Mrs. M. Gustufson, agri- culture and cultural activities; Mrs, N, Larsen, citizenship and education; Mrs. V. Love, health and welfare; Mrs, D. Bialkoski, home economics; Miss M. Bone, united nations; and Mrs. D. - Barclay, publicity. Mrs, P. Ravestein agreed to continue sending out get-well and sympathy cards to people of.the community and Mrs. N. Bixler and Mrs, D, Hird will continue as the phone com- mittee. Members volunteering for _ the supper committee were Mrs. D. Bialkoski, Mrs. _M. Gustufson, Mrs. N. Bixler, Mrs. $3.00 #6: Xmas Price . 1 0-° 7" Azalea $15.00 Our Christm $] 0: i FOR CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES, HOUSEPLANTS, las ERRARIUM, AND DISH GARDENS SAM'S Nursery & Florists 1001'- 9th Ave. S. Mrs, D. Hird. W.L ladies will cater the Triangle Pacific staff Christmas party and the supper committee will meet Dec. 13 to finalize plans. Members will meet at the W.I. Hall on Dec. 20 to prepare Christmas boxes for the shut-in of the community. It was reported that the recent Christmas Tea and Bake Sale, featuring a Christmas novelty table of hand-made items and a mystery parcel table, was very successful. The door prize was won by Mrs. D. Anderson. The meeting was followed with entertainment by Mrs. S. Michayluk, Mrs, N. Bixler and Mrs. C. Barclay. The program included singing, a comical skit In" style jokes. Everyone participated in the singing of Christmas carols ac- who kindly loaned her organ fo the occasion. Christmas gilts, which members had contri- buted were also distributed among the ladies. A farewell gift was pre- sented to Mrs. S. Michayluk, who will shortly be leaving Slocan to live in Prince George: Mrs. Michayluk served as secretary for the institute for: two years and she will be missed as an active member. A. Christmas tea was served by Mrs. D. Anderson, Mrs. D. Barclay, Mrs. S. Jensen and Mrs. P. Simmons, who also made Christmas tree orna- ments for each place setting. _ Wedding THE CHURCH BELL » News and Views from REGIONAL ECUMENICAL PARISH Thrift Shop Relocated After four years of success- ful operation at its location on Maple St, St. David's Thrift Shop has moved to new quarters at 695A Columbia Ave, (the former school board office). ‘The official re-opening took place on Wednesday of last week when many former and new patrons dropped in to view the new set-up, to browse and wish the ladies well. Many favorable comments were heard about the bright- ness and spaciousness, making it possible to better display the various articles, The ladies are extremely grateful to the many volunteer workers who toiled with paint and brush, hammer and nails, tomake the new shop ready for oecupancy. Joint Carol Service Members of the Anglican and United congregations are reminded of the joint Christmas Carol Service scheduled for the evening of Dec. 19, This will be a joyous occasion when we wel- come the birth of our Saviour with readings and songs. A warm invitation and. hearty welcome is extended to every: one to join us and sing along with us the dear familiar carols. The service will be followed by a social hour in the undercroft. Please come. Pot-Luck Super Held A bountiful potluck supper was enjoyed by members of the Anglican Church Women's group when they met with hus- bands and friends in the undercroft last Sunday eve-, ning. ‘The tables were gay with red tapers, evergreens and Christmasy serviettes. After supper, Margaret Reith entertained with inter- esting slides of her trip to England and Hawail. This was followed by a joyful sing-song of Christmas carols and songs. * 8 8 The members of St. : David’a Anglican Church Wo- men wish to thank all who helped to make their recent bazaar such a success, by dona- tions of baking, sewing and other services, A thank you also to all who patronized the event. ee 8 We hope Mrs. Corbett, Betty McLeod, and Mary Ken- nedy are feeling better since their return home from the hospital. Get-well wishes to Mrs, Mitchell, Mrs. Ferguson, Robin Eldridge, Kay ‘Mealing and Joan Johnson who are atill in the hospital. ¢ The sympathy of the con- gregations is extended to Ted and Gwen Bristow in the recent | loss of Ted’s brother. oe 8 There will be a joint Anglican-United Christmas. carol service in the Robson Community Memorial Church in the evening of Dec. 12. Everyone is welcome. Lunch will be served in the hall after the service. Family Homes Defined By Vancouver Speaker The differences between L'Arche communities aud boarding homes were s\ by the three young speakers at _ the general meeting of the Kootenay Society for the * Handicapped last week. James Morrissey who lived in the Vancouver L'Arche com- munity for a year shared the oor with Bruce Burbank and Judy Cochrane, both of Nelson, ‘who had experienced living at the original L'’Arche’ com- munity founded by Jean Vanier at Trosly, France. The sincerity and open attitude of the speak- ers was deeply moving and the audience of more than 60 people responded warmly. “L'Arche ‘residences are not boarding homes, they are Mamily' homes... communities based’ on sharing and the mutual search for meaning,” Mr. Morrissey said in response toa question. “It is nota matter of staff giving of themselves with no returns; it is a truly sharing community with each - person participating and adding to that community.” The second half of the meeting consisted of the show- ing of Dr. Marc Gold's film “Try: Another Way” in’ which Dr. Gold was shown training people to use his method of task analysis to help the handi- capped to take their rightful place in society. His success rate is, in- spiring to anyone who works, lives or shares their lives with the handicapped. 1940 Model Car With 177 Miles is Real Find It was a dream come true for car collector Allan Waldo of Milwaukee when he entered the old barn and saw a 1940 two-door Plymouth with only 177 miles on the odometer. “It's a_ once-in-a-lifetime thing,” he said, and bought it on "the spot. “It may be the only pre-Second World War car in the United States still in the original, new condition. There’ are plenty of cars that have been restored, but this one is still brand new.” Waldo, 48, a land and antiques investor, said the car originally was. pur- chased by an old man who drove sparingly for a .few “It hasn't. been. driven since, although the motor was We Serve Ve You First INSURANCE personalized insurance service on all classes FRE AUTOMOBILE CARVIL. 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Poupart Fernie Scores of recent games were: Nov. 28—Nelson 4 at Trail 5, Fernie 2 at Cranbrook 5 and Castlegar 4 at Rossland 11. Nov, 24—Cranbrook 2 at Creston 6. Nov. 25—Nelson 3 at 10. 2 87 Castlegar 2. Nov. 26—Cranbrook 3 at ind Creston 6 at —Trail 7 at.Ross- land Bs ” Castlegar 5 at Cran- brook 5: (tie), Nelson: 2 at Spokane 5, ‘Kimberley 3 at Grand Forks 4 and Fernie 3 at Creston 8 (tie). Nov. 28—Rossland 6 at Grand Forks 9, Castlegar 8 at Fernie 6 and Kimberley 3 at regulation size... 517% * We Also Have Indoor & Outdoor Light Sets * P&G Builders Supply Ltd. 932 Columble - 5/16" 4" x 8’ Sheets 1%" 4! x 8 Sheets Yo" 4! x 8 Sheets Wyle" %4" x 12" x 8 Shelving 4 x 8 Sheets NEW LIGHT: FIXTURES JUST ARRIVED! “a 490 Front St. 365-7725 proce 365-7252 perenne: Hey Santa! 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The evening's enter- tainment will be followed by a social hour. Tickets will .be available fae the, door. Once” again we. wish to remind you of the taking place at the ional Exhibition Centre. ; he : Phyllis Margolin Exhi- ie evening Starting Dec. 11) a very interesting exhibit en- titled a Japanese Centennial Exhibit will open. For further information on these exhibits, or any future events at the National Exhi- bition Centre, a person can call the centre. a 8 Flyers, dealing’ with our January course schedule, should be available around Christmas time. Persons in- terested in seeing a specific course offered in the January session can notify the Recrea- tion Office of their interests. If possible, we will attempt to offer any course of your choice. ele The Castlegar Junior Rebels continue to provide an entertaining brand of hockey and will bein action once again this Saturday at the Castlegar and District “Arena and Com- munity Centre. Kimberley, from the eastern division of the league, will be making its initial appearance ‘in Castlegar, This promises to be a fine exhibition of hockey. getion Selkirk College. will be playing. a double header this weekend against Gonzaga Uni- versity of Spokane tomorrow evening. The two teams hit the ice at the Castlegar and District m Scales Pes — “Towel Bars Castlegar Plumbing and Heating Ltd. 1608 Columbia’ Avenue °365-8284 Renee SAS AL AS a al el Sot Soa a ae eee Arena while Saturdi these games should be taken in. Public skating. is still proving to be a main attraction at the new arena. During the Christmas break we plan on having a number of skating sessions, Many people have been in- quiring of an afternoon skating session. Come January we will hopefully be able to offer after- noon skating for those that are interes’ “Santa Comes tothe Arena Extravaganza” is growing all ying Castlegar and will be ‘stopping off at the “new ‘community children. and to offer; each a Santa, who will arrive in Castlegar first, will be making a tour of .the downtown area aboard one of’ our’ local fire trucks. From the downtown area he will, proceed to. the community centre. a ee As we = prepare our January schedule of programs, we find we are in desparate need of instructors. If persons have a particular skill’ or interest and wish to share it with the children or adults of the area they should contact the Recreation Office, The programs are de- pendent on the instructors that are available, therefore we do need your help and support. doin. us in a recreational pro- gram in January and I am sure you will enjoy the result, A reminder to persons desiring ice bookings between Dee. 20 and January 2. These bookings should be made now. Building Supply -Is Entered Police are presently in- vestigating three incidents. One of $350 in missing cash from the upstairs office of Quality Builders, which was re- ported Saturday morning to be found “ransacked, and two in- cidents of rifles being removed from vehicles. Qne rifle was reported missing from a truck by the Canadian Legion Thursday eve- ning and the other was from a “vehicle parked on Elm St. with the. theft. occurring Friday night. Both rifles are of 22 calibre. RUBBER STAMPS CASTLEGAR NEWS Phone 365-7266 “191 Columbia Ave, action We are presently finalizing our switches to the old arena. For a schedule and no changes will be fine brand of college hockey made after that date. ‘Give your family our best. 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