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On Saturday evening, but l understand the
March 21, an All-Star benefit proceeds from all sources
game was held in Creston on made the effort a success on
-behalf of young Harry Peebles' behalf. The hockey
Peebles, the junior hockey played was excellent with
player with the Elk Valley the game ending in a 6-6 tie.
· team in the KIJHL who was
The West scored first and
badly injured earlier this the East tied it to end· the
season and has since been first period 1-1; the West
confined to a Calgary went ahead 3-1 and the East
hospital undergoing therapy came back to take a 4-3 lead
to help him get back on his but Rosslander Bob Drake's
feet.
goal at 18:02 got the West
Our understanding is that back on even terms at the
he is making reasonably end of the second period and
good progress.
each team. scored twice in
The game, which took the the third. There were three
form of an all-star contest, · penalties in the contest, all to
had teams composed of the East, one major for high
players from all the teams in sticking and two minors.
the league, except Trail and
The three stars of the
,Cranbrook, which were gaine were John Mereer of
engaged in playoffs at the Elk Valley, Barry Jones of
time, ranged in East-West Nelson and Keith Blair of
order, opposing one another. Spokane. Scoring in the
On the East · team there game was handled by Jones
were six players from Elk with two, Drake, Kelly Sims
·Valley plus Gary Holland, of Grand Forks, team-mate
the East coach, five each Todd Rasmussen and Lyle
from Kimberley and Creston Stoushnow of Castlegar.
while Spokane had four Allan Perich of Nelson and
players and Columbia Rossland's Allan Simm each
Valley one.
collected two assists.
For the East it was Tony
The West team was
equally divided between four Travis of Elk Valley with
teams, Grand Forks coach, two goals, Mercer, Dana
Gerry Quiring, brought five Romano of Creston, teamplayers from his team plus mate Bob Woykin and Buddy
equal numbers from Nelson, Bodman of Spokane with
single goals. Lavern Wiebel
Rossland and Castlegar.
The crowd in the Creston of Elk Valley had two
Arena was not really that big assists.

We always hope that ac- smanlike, · Reg Dunstan,
cidents like that which Murray Walters and Mark
chopped down the Elk Valley Haynes sharing this honor.
In the Mighty Mite
youngster might never
happen, but when they do it's division, head coach Adrian
nice to know that someone Van-der-Zalm looked ·forcares enough to do ' ward to next year and
wished good luck to the boys
something ~e this to help.
Rossland's Minor Hockey moving up to the Atoms.
The Krest, Memorial
awards night was held in the
High School .Wednesday Sportsman Trophy was
evening, March 18. shared this year by Tim
President Gary Holm McNulty and Gary Burwelcomed everyone and bridge. While presenting the
after supper the presen- trophy, Albert Krest wished
the West Koot.may champs
tations were made.
The Rossland Atoms in Tier One good luck on
played in the Trail House their trip to Fort St. John in
League and won the quest of the provincial
championship. The Pee Wee crown.
A thank-you card was read
House League trophies for
the most improved and most from Greta Cox for Minor
sportsmanlike were won by Hockey's recognition of her
Martin Plut and Brad years of service to the
organization. Jim Schuck,
Valentine respectively.
The Tier One Pee-Wee referee-in-chief, thanked all
trophy for the most im- who helped in officiating in
proved was presented to the Minor Hockey games.
Past . president Geoff
entire team while the most
sportsmanlike went to Kevin Davies thanked all the minor
Bourchier. In the Bantam hockey personnel and
Division, Dennis Pighin was president Holm added his
judged the most improved thanks to everyone.
and the most sportsmanlike
John Habicht, who is
trophy went to Ken Drake.
In the Midget-Juvenile active in quite a number of
division, both trophies were fields of sport, passed along
shared with the most im- the following: the general
proved goiqg to Gary Bur- meeting of the Slow-Pitch
bridge and , Tun McNulty organization will be held in
while there was a three-way the Curling Lounge at 7 p.m.
tie for the most sport- Monday, March 30. Anyone
wanting to join up should
phone John at 362-5637.

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be picked up at the schools or
at the Recreation Office in
the arena.

To curling now. The
Business Girls are finished
and standings in the final
competition show Irene
Dunlop the winner with Vi
Krest and Beryl Davis
running second and third ,
after a showdown. The girls
will hold a windup party at
the Uplander · Monday,
March 30 with a social hour
in Salon Lat 6:30 p.m. and
supper to follow at 7 p.m. We
hope it is a fitting closing to a
good season.
The Legion One-Day Spiel
was held Sunday last and, I
think, was enjoyed by most
of the participants. I guess I
enjoyed it more than some
because I was on a winner.
Phil Bateman, Charlie
Amos, Bart Dudley and I can
came through unbeaten in
the "A" side while Chuck
Wyatt, Mike Kraftchick, Sev
Catalano and Herbie Castle .
did the same thing in "B" ..
I would like to pay tribute
to all those Branch and LA '
members who did such an
excellent job of satisfying
the hunger and thirst of
those taking part as the ·
sandwiches and stew were ,
fabulous. I never cease to
marvel at the way these
ladies prepare food, it's
always absolutely tops.
In
closing,
my
congratulations to the Trail
Minor Soccer registrations Junior Smoke Eaters for
·will be acceQted Wednesday: th · vety: convincing win in

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but l understand the
proceeds from all so~ces
made the effort a success on
Peebles' behalf. The hockey
played was excellent with
the game ending in a fMI tie.
The West scored first and
the East tied it to end· the
first period 1-1; the West
went ahead 3-1 and the East
came back to take a 4-3 lead
but Rosslander Bob Drake's
goal at 18:02 got the West
back on even terms at the
end of the second period and
each team. scored' twice in
the third. There were three
penalties in the contest, all to
the East, one major for high
sticking and two minors.
The three stars of the
gatne were John Mercer of
Elk Valley, Barry Jones of
Nelson and Keith Blair of
Spokane. Scoring in the
game was handled by Jones
with two, Drake, Kelly Sims
of Grand Forks, team-mate
Todd Rasmussen and Lyle
Stoushnow of Castlegar.
Allan Perich of Nelson and
Rossland's Allan Simm each
collected two assists.
For the East it was Tony
Travis of Elk Valley with
two goals, Mercer, Dana
Romano of Creston, teammate Bob Woykin and Buddy
Bodman of Spokane with
single goals. Lavern Wiebel
of Elk Valley had two

assists.

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Pepper .
.

On Saturday evening,
March 21, an All-Star benefit
game was held m Creston on
,behalf of young Harry
Peebles, the junior hockey
player with the Elk Valley
·team in the KIJHL who was
badly injured earlier this
season and has since been
confined to a Calgary
hospital undergoing therapy
to help him get back on his
feet.
.
Our understanding is that
he is making reasonably
good progress.
The game, which took the
form of an all-star contest,
had teams composed of
players from all the teams in
the league, except Trail and
Cranbrook, which were
engaged in playoffs at the
time, ranged in East-West
order, opposing one another.
On .the East · team there
were six players from Elk
·Valley plus Gary Holland,
the East coach, five each
from Kimberley and Creston
while Spokane had four
players and Columbia
Valley one.
The West team was
equally divided between four
teams, Grand Forks coach,
Gerry Quiring, brought five
players from his team plus
equal numbers from Nelson,
Rossland and Castlegar.
The crowd in the Creston
Arena was not really that big

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We always hope that ac- smanlike, · Reg Dunstan,
cidents like that which Murray Walters ~d Mark
chopped down the Elk Valley Haynes sharing this honor.
In the Mighty Mite
youngster might never
happen, but when they do it's division, head coach Adrian
nice to know that someone Van-der-Zalm looked forcares enough to do , ward to next year and
wished good luck to the boys
something like this to help.
Rossland's Minor Hockey moving up to the Atoms.
The Krest, Memorial
awards night was held in the
High School .Wednesday Sportsman Trophy was
evening, March 18. shared this year by Tim
President Gary Holm McNulty and Gary Burwelcomed everyone and bridge. While presenting the
after supper the presen- trophy, Albert Krest wished
the West Kootenay champs
tations were made.
The Rossland Atoms in Tier One good luck on
played in the Trail House their trip to Fort St. John in
League and won the quest of the provincial
championship. The Pee Wee crown.
A thank-you card was read
House League trophies for
the most improved and most from Greta Cox for Minor
sportsmanlike were won by Hockey's recognition of her
Martin Plut and Brad years of service to the
organization. Jim Schuck,
Valentine respecl:ive}y.
The Tier One Pee-Wee referee-in-chief, thanked all
trophy for the most im- who helped in officiating in
proved was presented to the Minor Hockey games.
Past , president Geoff
entire team while the most
sportsmanlike went to Kevin Davies thanked all the minor
Bourchier. In the Bantam hockey personnel and
Division, Dennis Pighin was president Holm added his
judged the most improved thanks to everyone.
and the most sportsmanlike
John Habicht, who is
trophy went to Keq Drake.
In the Midget-Juvenile active in quite a number of
division, both trophies were fields of sport, passed along
shared with the most im- the following: the general
proved going to Gary Bur- meeting of the Slow-Pitch
bridge and , Tim McNulty organization will be held in
while there was a three-way the Curling Lounge at 7 p.m.
tie for the most sport- Monday, March 30. Anyone
wanting to join up sholild
phone John at 362-5637.

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be picked up at the schools or
at the Recreation Office in
the arena.

To curling now. The
Business Girls are finished
and standings in the final
competition show Irene
Dunlop the winner with Vi
Krest and Beryl Davis
running second and third
after a showdown. The girls ·
will hold a windup party at
the Uplander · Monday,
March 30 with a social hour
in Salon Lat 6:30 p.m. and
supper to follow at 7 p.m. We
hope it is a fitting closing to a
good season.
The Legion One-Day Spiel ·
was held Sunday last and, I
think, was enjoyed by most
of the participants. I guess I
enjoyed it more than some
because I was on a winner.
Phil Bateman, Charlie
Amos, Bart Dudley and I can
came through unbeaten in
the "A" side while Chuck
Wyatt, Mike Kraftchick, Sev
Catalano and Herbie Castle
did the same thing in "B" ..
I would like·to pay tribute
to all those Branch and LA
members who did such an
excellent job of satisfying
the hunger and thirst of
those taking part as the :
sandwiches and stew were .
fabulous. I never cease to
marvel at the way these
ladies prepare food, it's
always absolutely tops.
In
closing,
my
congratulations to the Trail
Minor Soccer registrations Junior Smoke Eaters for
· will be accepted Wednesday their very convincing win in
evening, April 1, from 6 to 8 the playoffs with a special
and Saturday, April 4 from word to Dan McFarland for
10 'a.m. until noon. Both of earning that MVP award.
• these will take place in the
We also wish them luck incurling lounge at the arena their final series against
and ~ t i o n forms may . either Seattle or Victoria.