The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, July 12, 1994 Osoyoos racer Sails to glory in weekend regatta NOTICE —nae Hearing Tests Set For Senior Citizens Sandman Inn, Castlegar, B.C. THURSDAY, JULY 20TH Everyone who has trouble hearing is welcome to have a test. Modern electronic equipment will be used to determine if you have a correctable loss. Everyone should have a hearing test at least once a year if there is any trouble at all hearing clearly. Most hearing problems gradually get worse. An annual test will help you keep track ofa progressive loss. No hearing problem of any consequence should ever be ignored. P.S. if you have a hearing aid, we will be pleased to clean it and check it over as a courtesy whether it was manufactured by Beltone or not. The West Kootenay Sailing Club's Annual Regatta on the Arrow Lake received a wide variety of wind conditions to test the entrant skills this past weekend. Bight boats in the Cruiser class and four Catamarans raced in a mixed regatta using a time handicapping system. The courses were set between Scotties and Syringa Creek Marinas with the start and finish line in front of the Green House Bed and Breakfast. There were a total of eight races resulting in Dave West from Osoy- oos racing a Seaspray 15, placing first overall, as well as first in the Catamaran Fleet. Gary Fodor from Pass Creek on a Martin 242 took first in the Cruis- er Class and second overall. John Zupan from Osoyoos took second in. the Catamaran Class and John Stephens from Rossland was second in the Cruiser Class. Thirds were taken by Ken Shirley from Grand Forks and Chris Christi from Syringa Creek. The Cat Sailors from Osoyoos rate this regatta as one of the best they attend each year. and West had just returned from Saskatoon where they had taken first and second in the Canadian Seaspray ips. If there are any sailors in the West Kootenay area who are interested in improving their sailing skills, there are races in a recreational racing league every Wednesday evening. It is not necessary to bring a boat as pick-up crew positions are available as well. Meet on the dock at Scot- ties Marina by 5:30 p.m. for the white flag at 6 p.m.. MAZDA LETS YOU LAUGH AT THE WEATHERMAN. D.V.A. Taps Cards Accepted W.C.B. Claims Providers For you Appointment Please Call: TOLL FREE 1-800-665-8044 287 Martin Street, Penticton, B.C, V2A 5K2 Registered Under the Hearing Aid Act (B.C.) HEARING CENTRE PAT MULLIGAN BC-HIS GET NO-CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING EQUIVALENT VALUE CREDIT! Hurry to your Mazda dealer. And make your choice of no-charge air conditioning or equivalent value credit. 626 CRONOS MX-3 PRECIDIA e BACKED BY MAZDA'S LEADERSHIP WARRANTY * More torque and horsepower than Honda Civic Coupe DX © 1.6L. 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See participating dealers for details Supgly end stock may vary by deater d Ofer cannot be combs IY amg, es r ee ” ROLE U mtg There were a total of eight races in this year’s regatta, hosted by the West Kootenay Sailing Club. Aquanauts, River Otters return from U.S. meet Local swim clubs prepare for upcoming Castlegar meet The Castlegar Aquanauts trav- elled across the 49th parallel last weekend, but it wasn't for a shopping trip. The local swim club was com- peting in the Colville meet, which attractcd a number of swimmers fronf™""*+-different clubs. Castlegar provided a strong performance, but the group fell short of first place, and instead settled for second with 1015.5 points. Trail first spot collecting 1073 points overall. Nelson Neptunes picked up third with 943 points overall. Aquanaut Head Coach Neil Jones wasn't shy about the fact that he was hoping his club would take first overall. “I'd hoped to win the meet. But I'm proud of the fact that everyone had really good swims. Colville is more of a fun, relaxing type of meet. Everyone had a good time.” Medal winners for Castlegar included: Stuart Gallo, bronze; Kevin Sutherland, gold; Kevin Briggeman, bronze; Alana Pion, bronze; Andy Angrignon, bronze; Shelby Miller, silver; Rachel Friedrich, bronze; Chris Cook, silver; Jamie Jmieff, bronze and Adam Rodgers, gold. The Robson River Otters also had a strong showing despite the fact that only 13 swimmers and two coaches attended the meet. Major contributors to the team’s sixth place showing over- all were: Mario Tehrenberg; Kath- lene Yetman; David Podealuk; Kerry Anderson; Alyssa Watson; and Emily Watson. River Otter Kyla Miller improved times in all her strokes. Both clubs are busy preparing for the next meet, which is hosted by the Aquanauts in Castlegar, July 15-16. & District Hospital JUNE BABIES all Casta * June 3 - Born to Cecilia Tarasoff - * June 3 - Born to Adele Heppner & Dennis Keene - * June 6 - Bom to Tracy & Thomas Balko -.... «June 8 - Born to Sandy & Thomas Thor-Larsen - . * June 11- Born to Susan & Ryan Wilson -... « June 13- Born to Mamie & Johnny Ostoforo! * June 13- Bom to Trisha & Joe Medeiros -... * June 15- Born to Janet & Claude Bligrain - * June 18- Bom to Carol & Jeff * June 28- Born to Laurel & Jason * June 19- Born to Donna & Quy Bertrand -. * June 25- Born to Lisa Whynot & Paul Adams - Congratulations to all! name with a baby rattle receives a free Mum plant from Tulips! EXPIRES JULY 30/95 rags" | 25% OFF - ALL IN-STOCK «Permanent trees *Plants * Dried/silk arrangements * Decorated wreaths & wall hangings Top Photo—Doukhobors from across Canada, the United States and Russia walked side by side to the tomb of their late leader, Peter ‘Lordly’ Verigin, in a show of respect and admiration for the man whose leadership resulted in the Burning of Weapons 100 years ago. The walk began at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. Right Photo—The gravesite of Peter ‘Lordly’ Verigin, his wife, son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter, was the location of a prayer service and memoriam during which many psalms were sung. Doukhobors gathered Iast weekend in Castlegar to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Burning of Weapons and Destruction. Part of the weekend’s celebrations included a short but poignant journey to the tomb of a great leader. Castlegar as Doukhobors from various soci- eties in Camada, the U.S. and Russia came together to pay tribute to Peter ‘Lordly’ Verigin, the beloved leader upon whose advice Doukhobors destroyed all the weapons in their possession, 100 years ago. Wearing traditional clothing, the descendants of these early pacifists walked from the Brilliant Cul- tural Centre to Lordly’s burial place, Sunday, where a traditional prayer service took place. A eulogy to the Doukhobor leader was read by Alex Wishlow, Chair of the Canadian Doukhobor Society, while the memorial address was read by John J. Verigin CM, Honorary Chair of the Union of Spiritual Communi- ties of Christ (USCC), and great-grandson of Peter ‘Lordly” Verigin. Standing before a small table that contained bread, salt and water, the men, women and children, divided by gender on either side of the table, sang psalms and read prayers. The memorial was a significant part of the week- end commemorative program in that it truly marked a . the centenary of the Burning of ARms. Above: J. J. Verigin Junior, (centre) one The i eo on of many local Doukhobors who attended, is the great-great-grandson of Peter ‘Lordly’ Verigin and a member of the Centennial Coordinating Committee. if was the highlight of an historic weekend in Pi PP ity for Doukhobors to look ahead as well as to remember their crucial past. —Photos and Story by Sharlene Imhoff i a nes aie te Everyone, even children, dressed in tradtional clothing, which for women and girls included traditional scarves called ‘platki’. alive within all people. ' The 2km journey began at the Brilliant Cultural Centre and ended at the t of Peter ‘Lordly’ Verigin. » lomb e During the ceremony, Doukhobors bow towards the Spirit of God, which, according to their beliefs, is