, MAPLE TRAVEL Alrtares reduced mid-April. Spokane - Mazatlan Mid-week weet $269 ws. ROUND TR Spokane - Puerto Vallarta Mid-week $289 uss. HOTEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR MORE INFORMATION Call Marg or Nesta MAPLE LEAF TRAVEL Utd. 365-6616 OPEN Tues. - Fri. 10.a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sotu day 10 a.m, +1 pom. AS CASTLEGAR NEWS, March 27, 1983 BURBANK, CALIF. (AP) — The minute Richard Cham- berlain learned that. The Thorn Birds would be a tele- vision mint-series, he wanted the rolo as the romantic Father Ralph, Father Ralph de Bricassart set female hearts to flut- tering in the Australian out- back in Colleen MeCullough's best-seller, in which the Smorgasbord “Your Smorgasbord House of the Kootenays” Wed., March 30 to Sun., April3 EASTER SMORGASBORD Salads — Fancy Cold Cuts eran & bone, of Beef au Jus scallops = mete Suse — Roasted Chicken Scalloped Po — Vegetables — Asst. Desserts $9.95 Childron undor 10 $4.50, OPEN WED SDNY THROUGH SUNDAY 5 P.M. TO 9PM. On 1 Alto open for private luncheons. Phone 364-2616 for Reservations priest was trapped between his dedication to God and his love for Maggie Cleary. The Thorn Birds o; was to be.a big budget the. atrical movie, but after three directors and numerous ef- forts to scale the story down, it was finally decided to turn it'into a mini-series for ABC. “I heard ‘about it and I went after it, the same as I did four years ago with Sho- gun," says Chamberlain. “I thought it would be‘ sensa- tional television drama.” “Several actors were being considered for it and there was the same intense compe- tition, I wasn't: directly: ine volved. It was. the sort of involved ‘with’ the role and Juggling that goes on be - people you ‘work with." tween studio and networks = The 10-hour ‘Thorn’ Birds and agents. It’s something begins today on ABC and will | you have no ‘control over. also be’ seen | ‘Monday, Tue- “l saw al as \«, Gifted man who has a geintee:| , vocation in the church,” says Chamberlain. “Ho waa deeply ¢ in: love with Maggie.” Then it finally got par: down to me, thank goodness, because I wanted to do it.” LOVES FORMAT d sday and Wed The -sories, ‘filmed on a $2.6-million . ‘replica: of “an Australian sheep. station But at the same time he had a love for glamour and:! power of the church. He was It's the third mini-series. built in Simi Valley. north- role for Chamberlain, who. west of Los’ Angeles, stars was ths Scottish trader Alex- ‘Rachel Ward as Maggie. ’ ander McKeag in NBC's Cen- Others in. the ‘cast’ include tennial in 1978,'and John Jean Simmons,’ Richard Ki- Blackthorne, the English ley, Ken Howard, Mare Win- navigator who becomes'a ningham,. Piper Laurie, Japanese samurai, in NBC's Christopher: Plummer, ' Earl Shogun in 1980. He says, “I Holliman,’ Bryan Brown; love the mini-series format. Philip Anglin end. Barbara ‘ You have so much time to get DRAMA FEST SHSS com ae omy By CasNews Staft Stanley Humphries Sec- ondary School . drama stu- dents faced stiff’ competition’ Next door to Konkin's Irly EASTER SPECIAL ADAY & A DINNER AT LEMON CREEK LODGE includes Easter egg hunt, sauna, and sum- ptuous buffet, $15 = single $285 - couple FRI., The Ideal Get-Away Is Not Far Away SPECIAL RATE EFFECTIVE. © APRIL 1, & SAT., APRIL 2, 1993. LIMITED RESERVATIONS CALL: (604 H ADAY, A DINNER, AND ANIGHT includes Easter egg hunt, ‘sauna, sumtuous buffet, and private ac- commodation, and breakfast. $42 - single $55 - double i they took home nu- merous awards during the © Southeastern Interior Drama Festival. Yet they couldn't clinch the top spot as Ross- land Secondary school walk- ed away with the award for best play with “A Case of Belonging.” Nevertheless, SHSS stu-_ dents put on a fine showing by coming in second in the best play category with a drama called “Doors.” The second-place finish was par- ticularly gratifying to stu- dents because the play was directed by students, As well, “Doors” took top honors for best visual pres- entation. _ Written by Canadian Brian Van Norman, “Doors” fo- cused on the conflict between in the best ensemble acting category. “God” was co-directed by SHSS drama teacher’, Joe Beales and Bonne Morgan and featured a cast of 19. The play “God” is a. bizarre Woody Allen comedy about theatre. In an interview this week Beales explained that Ross- land's presentation “A case of _ Belonging” will compete in the provincial finals, But if for some reason the ‘show | can’t go on’ and the Rossland production can't make the fi- nals, Stanley Humphries’ presentation “Doors” will en- ter the competition. The four-day festival held - at SHSS March 15 to 18 also saw the Rossland offering win the best costume award. And Nakusp Secondary’s Angie Cataford won the best actress award for her. Eee Stanwydk. ; or best supporting actor; Beales said the drama fes- tival was a tremendous suc- cess partly due to the “good audience turnout.” The num- ber of people who came out to watch the various presen- tations from six schools in the Kootenays grew from 45 the first night to 200 on the last two evenings of the festival. As well, Beales said the workshops held. throughout split in'three completely in* compatible’, directions... He was a man whose heart is torn apart.” ~-“Was he weak because ‘he : couldn't make a choice? No, it “was ‘an impossible choice: In ‘the end he sees he's not only *: created Maggie but destro: the weel went “really well.” “About 40 students were able to atay, ‘and join in the ‘workshops. They all seemed . very: pleased with what they. learned,” ‘he said. Beales noted that about 16: teachers Participated ‘in a workshop put on by the Min- istry of Education. The work- shop coricentrated on im- plementation of theatre cur- >riculum in school Programs, Forest fire training on television Basic training for forest fire fighters comes to tele- vision in 8 one-day telecourse April 28. The course, designed to train line fire ‘fighters. to trayal of the hi - “The Punishment.” In the - best. supporting ‘actress cat- nted egory,. Nelson's Eolina Roch: Hop over to the as this Easter! — Bound to be Great Easter Brunch Bring the whole family. @ WHERE: Sheraton Grand Ballroom WHEN: Sunday, April 3rd, 1983 IME: 9 a.m. ’til 2:30 p.m. Adults — $9.45 + tax 5-12 years — $4.75 Under 5 FREE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (509) 455-9600, April 3rd — Relax and enjoy dinner in the elegant 1881 Dining Room. MENU: Roast Baron of Beef Hickory Smoked Ham, Link Sausages, Bacon Eggs Benedict Scrambled Eggs Quiche Lorraine Chicken Fettucini O'Brien Potatoes Apple Crepes with Vanilla sauce Assortment of fresh Fruits and salads Delight. Select your Hed! from the wide array of delicious foods available from the NEW FRESH SEAFOOD BUFFET or the SHERATON’S REGULAR MENU. Dine from 4 to 10 p.m. in.a comfortable and tranquil surrounding. : etau of ‘Frafalgaruntor High’ - won the award for her acting in “Antique Spring.” : Adjudicator Denis Johns- ton of Victoria did not hand out any awards for best actor di demand- ed by the Ministry of For. ests, will be delivered on the province's” “Knowledge Net. work channel. , ee No fee is charged, ‘The only requirment for course -can- didates is that they’ must be physically fit and mature in- dividuals. Physical exercises Starts Olymptc Sports in 1984 WELCOME Anyone. Gotinto Tues. Store. Thurs: 7 to 9p-m. CHUN’S TAE K More ieinte call 365- +5028 Kinnaird will be part of the selection process, An examination will be given and the successful participants will receive cer- tificates qualifying them for basic fire fighting work. ‘The telecourse will be pre- sented in’ three separate hours of broadcasting “— 10-11 a.m.,:12 pated’ £4 » -pims Part of theon-iir tie .will be devoted to answering phone-in questions, Candidates will take the course ina number of centres around the province. Minis- try officials will be on hand at each centre to provide addi- tional help and instruction in the intervals between the broadcast segments. Special arrangements will be made for residents of communities where the Knowledge Net- work signal is not received. Candidates must pre-regis- - ter for the telecourse by April 14. If you are inter- ested, speak to the Protec. ‘ tion Officer, at the. nearest Ministry of Forests office or get in touch with George “RICHARD. CHAMBERLAIN . +. in Thorn Birds “Locals fare well in music festival By CasNews Staff Castlegar music and dance students showed their tal- ‘ents to advantage | during the Kootenay Music. Festival this weak as many, locals, took Sarah Finney placing third in the 12 years and under Fling competition, In} the Highland ‘Sword, Smee took'second and Finney took third. home ‘awards for the: +3 cS hal Highland. beginners ¥ #8 formances, ite a The 46th annus. festival rrocks Johnny 12 years and under competition, Smee was held in Trail from March |, )ptook first and Finney took 21 to 26 and it was sponsored ‘by the. Kootenay Music’ Fes: “tival Society and the Kiwanis Club ‘of Trail. The: following Cast! second. Then in Highland Beginners, Liit, Smee came in second and ShannonDaniel was third. 4 The: E i awards for. March 21 and 22 -are mentioned in the order of the performances: On the first day of com- petition: Steven Brown came - in. third in the Piano Solo — ‘Canadian —- Under eight ‘Own ‘Choice; in. the under nine, Shannon Crusch came in third; in the under 11, Antoinette Santos took first. The Under .12 group. saw Laurene-Brown take the top award. Castlegar's Ginny Santos came in second in the Bach — Under 18 — any three-part Invention and Tammy Jmaeff ie ‘Hayden o or Mozart Pisno Solo under 18 group with her sonato, - one locals also faired well in. Highland Dancing with Heidi“ Smee placing. first, Bhsnnon Daniel, second and ate, 11 years and over Fling, saw Lana Bush in second place. Bush also took second place in the Sword and the : Seann Truibhas, Tammy Jmaeff came in third. in ‘the Piano Solo, Romantic, Uncer 18 — Own’ ° " Choice, and in the Piano Solo Beethoven Under 18, Lau-; | rene Brown took second. The Piano Solo Beethoven Under 17 saw Jennifer Camp- bell take: first ‘and Kathy Sherlock of Blueberry Creek take second.’ Later, in the Piano Solo Modern — Under eight own choice ¢ ‘competition, : Steven Brown came ih third: ge Tmsellacain gon anaward : “Piano: Solo Chopin bade 18 ‘competition, -by coming in second... , In the Piano Grade ‘Level Grade Four own choice, Tra- cey Charbonneau took first place and Donna-Wolff took second. Canadian artist Molly Bobak, noted Cana- dian artist from Fredericton, ‘N.B., recently toured the West Kootenay-Boundary re- ‘gion as part of the Fourth Kootenay-Boundary Suried and R 1 Art Morgan, Training Forest Service Training School, Surrey. ic Ce sort UP! Book or Frankfurt. ‘@Q WEST'S TRAVEL PRESENTS SUMMER SAVINGS © Lpcinc, ano ‘ikea: Book your Pacific Western Flights i in conjunction with your Wardair Summer Charter interlined with one convenient ticket. your charter by March 31 to Britain and save 50% on the PWA Portion. May 01 thru Oct 31 to London, Prestwick, Manchester FOR FURTHER DETAILS CALL THE FRIENDLY STAFF AT & have your baggage or Evrope Effective dates WEST'S TRAVEL 365-7782 Show being held ‘at Chahk Mika Mall in Nelson March 2 + April 2, ©: oe In addition to'juryinlg t regional , exhibition, "' st held a series ‘pf works and talks ae ie : West . Kootenay . Regional Arts Council: and various local sponsors. In Creston, 23 people came to East Kootenay Commu- “nity College for a lecture, demonstration and critique -session, Ruth Avery, presi- “dent of the Creston -Arts Club, and Marlene Bjorkman hosted Bobak and Joel Har- ris, regional community arts coordinator, A'short session: was also given at: the Roto-. Crest Centre, In-Nelson, Bobak gave. a . gion, Bobak said, visits Kootenays talk on “Four Decades ‘of Canadian Painting: 1940- 1980" at the Student Union Building at David Thompson University Centre. She then moved on to the National Exhibition Centre in Gastlegar for a painting workshop offered with their assistance for 25. people. Finally, Bobak drove to Grand Forks for an afternoon talk and. evening critique session with local artists. The four concluded with a ~special artists reception and preview at Chahko-Mika- Mall, hosted by the Nelson Arts Council. Commenting on her stay in the Kootenay- -Boundary re- ‘Tm ex- tremely delighted to have had the opportunity to see not only: the art exhibit but many of the artists as-well. The level of expertise and artistic activity is very high, deserving of exhibition and serious consideration.” $4 @Q5° TER ° FEST - GIANT SMORGASBORD in our 1895 Dining Room Hp of Beef —BakedHam . Stuffed Salmon — Deluxe Salad Bar Selection of Desserts Coffee, Tea or Milk Children under 6 Freo Children 6t to 12 Half Price the ne ‘ PEELOUTLrrt Poin ee re ert Ob llteintat eo . DONATION fe un AS id ti stident Tony Ackney (left) and president Patsy Po legar and District Hospital with resitator baby. Hospital auxiliary z cently a 26-inch consol forthe main sitting room: ff of Women's — CASTLEGAR NEWS, March 27, 1983 . Performance '82 8871054) | 2283256, 8392527, 8210453, ‘and:for'the $10,000 prize: 1685794, 8222874, 2662147, 2767248, 2588215, A7 EXTRA: CONCERT}, Ne Camarata, String and Piano Ensemble . $100; last four digits win $25; last ‘three ‘digits win five ‘on the great scar aley for good public 1 istaff-and and the taass i a" or are.of more importance today than : Volunteers of the: hospital auxiliary, have’ * fly poke on’ the iuture. need for. the: hospital suxillans and:the need for help.by the general ard auxiliary fund raising projects. ete tlogar sd District, Women's Auxiliary has purch: ed items such asa “century bath,” orthopedic | table, aM.A.S.T. suit,” a ‘14-inch color TV, and most re- « These items were all purchased by projects such. as 5 nut drives, and sales from the gift @ inte: ated in. joining the volunteer organ- ization and becoming’: a’ Castlegar and District Hospital Auxilian, may call any: one of the local auxilians. ial The time and | support ‘will be appreciated by all those pecially by the pationts i Tues., March 29. 8p.m." ¢ Trail Jr. High’): The! last: six digits win 000; ‘last five digits win ollars’ worth ' of tickets. - COMMUNITY Bullet n Board i IND RAISING BANQUET Of March anh 5. p.m. ot Briliont: Cultural conve jets: *<\ Culfural Educational Centre ‘Cafe, Ootischenia; ph: 365- 2625 or Castlegar Book Shop Ph. 365-5858. 126 each, Boldiaced word : : srg must be used for headings) count.as two words, ‘There is no extra.charge for'a second consecutive inser- - thon while the’ third: consecuth hal je ured nday's "Mondays for Wednesday's paper. at 365-8147. Pick up of items for 80, at the Castlegar and District Curling Club will also be “ done by the auxillanis at’ the ‘above numbers. ie . rummage sale April 29 and | Fourth Kootenay. ed E ie tian Herchmer, John Hedges, opened at Chahko-Mika Mall in Nelson with 250 people rate tending ‘a special artists’ re- caption put on by the Nelson Arts Council. Sponsored by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, the Juried Exhi- bition and Regional Art Show contain 176 pieces’ plus. dis- ‘- mae by. local sztisans’ and is being’ offered throughout the two. weeks as a Spring Celebration of the Arts, Dancers all set for program “A Gietoe of Balance” will be an Easter confection of f contemporary dance styles by exhibit. is : extremely inter- esting again ° this year Swith many’ of the 103° artists showing for’ the first time. The free workshops and per- arts events add some lively excitement as’ well, giving people.a chance,'to participate and be- enter- tained.” ‘Molly Bobak of Frederic: tists a as the juried’ ‘exhibition. Ten awards for “outstanding artistic ‘excellence © were nounced. Winners wer Rory. McKim, Walter Wells, The stars of “Beduty and the Beast” are dance student ca Rush and Bruce An- theatre Lynette Lightfoot and David Thompson University Centre a event, anion choreo- graphed the piece to a “col- “Richard: Foulger, | Pat ‘Fres- chi, Gerd Glaas, Isabel Have-'” mann, Claire Henry, Chris- IS - Rowena, Les Weisbrich, Ar- villa Linley, Janice Livesey, and Jay Steele. In addition, four honorable mentions were given to: B. Bavington, « “Mary Weiler, Robert: Hendricks, and Kay Senay.” Others in the juried ex-. hibition are: Margaret” Ahl-' strom, Doris Albert, Marlene Bjorkman, Joan Brown, Hel- em Connelly, Don Gunning! ham; Alf Crossley, A: ‘Amer. ida. .Forde, Ruby Forteath, Patricia Janzen, “Eclipse” is asolo performance by Karen Bizier, which Lightfoot des- cribes: as''a ‘sensitive Piece portraying a pérson’s inner Push pull. htfoot’s' final number dance and theatre stud April 1,to 3. Performances are set for. the Nelson Civic Theatre each evening beginning at 8 TH. ® “Tm ‘really © enthusiastic about the performance,” said Lightfoot, “I haven't chore: ographed easy pieces for the students, and they have been working ‘hard to make the performance _ professional,’ said Lightfoot. eco en- thusiasm is tremendous.” The’ major piece. of ‘the is Lightfoot’ lege” of Imusic and she has added‘ for the first time ‘film: and slides utilizing a rear view screen. By using this (medium Lightfoot. is aiding: in’ the story telling by creating such effects as scene changes and the passing of-time..: will be “Sweet Jazz. Suit” which will be in the old style of swing jazz involving ‘nine; dancers, Val Laub, a first-year the. } Kevin: Johnson, Sarah John- son, Therese'Kaufmann, Rae. J. LeFoley;: ‘Julie: McGuire, : Shirley Miller, Daiv Mow- bray, Colette Nilsen, Susan Newlove, Hope:Norris, Brian O'Hara, Una’. Oslzamowski; Wendy Paone, Gail Perry, Gaye Polley,:. (Gunter. Reker, ~ Joan Renold, Jon Robertson, Joan Segur, Kathleen Senay, Tam Shields, “Marilyn Kol- stad Singleton, Richard Slin- gerland, Sandy “Stevenson, Santor: Tardory/Moust' ‘Tehis: and Gary Trenehard:"* on “The .10 ‘recipients of Fres-: awards, two of the honorable ‘mentions, ‘and nine other ar- tists’ ‘work will travel to Cells” and comedy jazz is the style of Sandy Babin’s “The Barber Shop.” . An underwater odyssey: is the theme for “Voyage” by Van Tassel. An untitled “pas de deux”. by Ken Lankin, and- “Death of a’ Mask," a theatre -piece by* ‘Nicola ‘Harwood concludes the program. Reduced ticket prices are available to Theatre Club 352- atre student, ch -a comedy “Don’t Blame Me, T'm Just An Amalgamation of: 9566 or 352-2241 during busi- ness hours for reservations. _ Salting ‘for. the annual . The complete Kootenay- Trade-.Fair, Square ‘forthe ‘Assembly of and Regional Art Show, B.C. Arts Councils’ provincial - along with the free. perfor- exhibition, June 27.- July 2, ‘mances and workshops, will and possibly to. other local - be on display at Chahko-. . communities.” : Mika Mall until. April 2. CIVIC THEATRE April 1 - 8:00 p. 2-2:30 p.m.°* €8:09 p.m. 3-8:00 p.m. + DTUC- RESERVATIONS PHONE 352-9566 An Easter confection of contemporary dance styles for * all ages. Of special interest to younger audiences — “Beauty and the Beast” choreographed by Lynette Lightfoot. 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