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Christmas is over and the
New Year is fast approaching and our thoughts
tum to things put and things

tocome.

'lbere ls no need for us to
tlSDJ)basir-e here the horror
atories implicated by the
showing of the movie, "The
Day After." The message it
carried will live in the

memories of everyone who
saw it. There ls no evidence
u yet tbllt it was heeded by
any of the people responsible
for decisions to be made if
the scenes portrayed in the
movie are not to become

facts.

In the meantime, life goes
on its merry way and the
past weekend bas shown that
people still bold on to the
things they have always held
on to, the togetberneu of
iamlly and friends, the
excbaq-, of gifts and all the
things that make this time of
year a period to think of a

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year past and speculate on of our city. Its use for
various functions will start
what is to come.
As far as Rossland is to pay for the repairs to
concerned, we have seen make it fit for a return to its
some remarkable strides one-time leading role in our
taken to improve its image. town's way of life.
Yes, I think Rossland is
When I first heard about
downtown revitalization, it starting to become a town
didn't occur to me that we which can attract the tourist
would see such excellent trade.
The original concept of the
progress on what some
people took to be rhetoric on Lions' Trailer Park to inbehalf of local politicians. clude a miniature lake for
However, we now have the use of the kids was unphysical proof that a lot of it fortunately not carried
through to a conclusion. Had
was more than just talk.
Today, we have a very it have been, it would have
attractive town square, given Rossland one of the
decent sidewalks where things that it lacks at
people may stroll and ad- present. Sure, we have
mire improvemmts that a Christina Lake in one
number of busimnes have direction and the Columbia
made to their premises. River pretty well surrounds
Lights on the main drag are us and Sheep Creek is great,
attractive and illuminating but these bodies of water are
and last, but definitely not all several miles away. A
least, the Miners Hall, which three- or four-acre lake
is now in condition to become within the confines of the
once again an· integral part city would be a real boon.

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I can remember when
Branch No. 14 of the Legion
did quite a job down at the
Section Pond. We made a
road all round it and made
quite a number of improvements but today I don't
think it has many users. I
suppose some kids from
town still get down that way
and take the occasional dip,
but the idea of a lake right in
town would be better.
Recreation has always
been a big thing in our town.
We have some good playing
fields, and maybe we could
use some extra space. Our
year-round programs are
some of the best around,
taking care of those who
wish to play practically any
of the major sports.
Currently our baseball
exposure is confined to a
valiant attempt by a few
hardy souls who would like
to revive our one-time
thriving little league. We
wish these people all the luck
in the world in their endeavors.
Our play-for-fun leagues in

slo-pitch and hockey are
among the best around,
hosting some really excellent tournaments that
draw teams from all over thf'
province, Alberta and the
U.S.
Our winter programs at
Red Mountain attract at-

tention country-wide. All
types of skiing for people of
all ages are practised daily
on Red, Granite and on the
many trails around our city.
Ski-doos are seen on many
vehicles owned by Rossland
residents and people come
here for that sport also.
Yes, I think we can safely
say, Rossland is alive and
well and possibly just
waking up to the fact that it
is endowed with many of the
ingredients that make living
a pleasure.
We don't see how it can
become much better but we
are certainly willing to go
along with the ideas of
people who have brought us
this far.
Till next time, then!